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DON AND COREY RAVENSTEIN

BILLY AND JAN MOUNGER

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THE PLACE TO DANCE WHILE EVERYONE IS WATCHING To many the name Billy Mounger raises thoughts of politics - Mounger has been for years a powerhouse in the Mississippi Republican Party. But there is another significant Mississippi activity to which Billy and Jan Mounger have devoted much of their time, labor and money - the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC). Thalia Mara had the original inspired idea of holding an international ballet competition in Jackson. Through her influence the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute of UNESCO sanctioned an international competition in Jackson for 1979. At the urging of then Gov. Cliff Finch and Mrs. Finch, the Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 for the event. It was at that time that Billy and Jan Mounger dipped their toes into the ballet waters.

THE NEXT GENERATION Children grow to adulthood with a unique view into their parents’ business or profession. Some are entranced and move seamlessly into the family business or the same profession as a parent. What brought them to their decision? Was there a major turning point? Who and what were their influences? As you might expect those facts are different with each family and with each child in the family. “The Next Generation” explores these questions with a broad spectrum of families and businesses. Northside Sun Magazine celebrates seven of these “children” in this, our second installment of “The Next Generation.”

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Madeline Ashley May/ Andrew Ellis Brewer Katina Edith Fowler/ Brandon Sinclair Hutson Mary Morgan Alexander/ Todd McLaurin Wade Bethany Lynn Cooper/ William Lucien Smith Jr. Kristen Leigh Herrington/ Robert Lee Sybert Sallie Marie Hollister/ Michael Benjamin Campbell Ann Boswell Johnson/ Christopher Richard Carlson Alexandra Jordan West/ James Austin Hudson

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Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

FoodWise Marlana Walters

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Engagement Party Madeleine Peeples and Will Nichols were honored recently at an engagement party in the home of Tell and Hal Flowers.

New Summit Drawdown New Summit School recently held its 14th annual draw down fund-raiser “Tropical Paradise.”

Tri Delta Spring Social The Jackson Area Delta Delta Delta Alumnae recently held their spring social at Interiors Market in Fondren, where members enjoyed an evening of shopping.

Kidney Uptown Drawdown The 20th anniversary celebration of the $10,000 Uptown Drawdown, benefiting the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson.

Taste of Mississippi Sponsors The Taste of Mississippi sponsor preview party was held recently at Sanders McNeal Studio and Gallery.

Wildlife Photography Show The Greater Jackson Arts Council hosted an opening reception for the wildlife photography of Joe Mac Hudspeth exhibit at the Arts Center of Mississippi.

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An engagement celebration honoring Pippin Clifton and Alex Hinton was held recently in the home of Kathy and Marvin Scott.

Mississippi Museum of Art After Hours recently hosted An Art Lovers’ Soiree in the Dickies Building. An array of artwork was presented by Fischer Galleries, Art Space 86, Sanders McNeal Studio and Gallery, and Lightsey Gallery.

Gallery Guild Meeting Portraits of women by Leonardo da Vinci (14521519) highlighted the recent spring meeting of the Gallery Guild of the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Catholic Charities Savor The Flavor Catholic Charities Jackson hosted the first “Savor the Flavor” evening recently at Hal and Mal’s.

Legacy Medical Reunion The Legacy Medical Class Reunion was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. This event was for 1935-1963 graduates of the University of Mississippi Medical School.

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thoughts of politics - Mounger has been for years a powerhouse in the Mississippi Republican Party. But there is another significant Mississippi activity to which Billy and Jan Mounger have devoted much of their time, labor and money - the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC). Thalia Mara had the original inspired idea of holding an international ballet competition in Jackson. Through her influence the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute of UNESCO sanctioned an international competition in Jackson for 1979. At the urging of then Gov. Cliff Finch and Mrs. Finch, the Mississippi Legislature appropriated $300,000 for the event. It was at that time that Billy and Jan Mounger dipped their toes into the ballet waters.

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Billy Mounger confesses that friends tease him about his involvement with the ballet world. He has described himself as short and thick in stature and built like a fireplug, more fit for football, which he calls his forte, rather than ballet. Nonetheless, in the past 30 years he has become a stalwart in the Jackson USA International Ballet Competition (IBC). Since 1986 he has raised more than $10 million to support the Jackson IBC, has served as chairman of its board of directors for 21 years, and has attended competitions all over the world. Billy Mounger was the second child and first son of William M. Mounger and Louise Veronica Robertson, “the belle of Covington County.” Older sister Marjorie Lynn, younger siblings, Henry and Libby, completed the family. Billy’s father became president of Deposit Guaranty Bank and Trust Company; Louise trained as a teacher but primarily was a homemaker most of her life. Young Billy’s trek through the Jackson Public Schools - Power Elementary, Bailey Jr, High, and Central High School - was highlighted by his success in football. He made the Central High football team as a 10th-grader and as a junior playing guard he made third team on the “All Big 8” team, and as a senior he made first team “All Big 8.” His football prowess attracted the attention of both the Army and Navy military academies. He was graduated from West Point, a school “that molds a man for life” in 1948, then earned his pilot wings at San Antonio’s Randolph Field and at Shreveport’s Barksdale Field. He met wife, Jan Gore, a graduate of Sophie Newcomb College with a degree in history, at a Jackson Cotillion Debutante function in 1954. She was born in Missouri and lived her childhood in Montgomery. She moved with her parents to Jackson in 1953 when her father took a position with Knox Glass Company in Flowood. Jan and Billy married at Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church in 1956, and lived at the University of Oklahoma while Billy earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s in petroleum engineering. Then he worked for Humble Oil and Refining Company in New Orleans, and finally returned to Jackson in 1958 when he opened the petroleum department for the Deposit Guaranty Bank. They have two sons, William and Robert, and six grandchildren. We can credit Billy’s wife, Jan, for stimulating his interest in the IBC. Jan became enthusiastic about an international ballet competition to be held in Jackson in 1979, and she volunteered to host English judge Pamela May, a famous English ballerina, for that

competition. Not so enthusiastic was husband Billy. He recalls, “I reluctantly attended three or four performances.” Billy’s first exposure to ballet was a performance he attended while a cadet at West Point. And, in 1948, while he was in pilot training, the movie “The Red Shoes” tweaked his interest. In the period of the 1982 Jackson IBC the

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Moungers, among others, befriended Sophia Golovkina, the Russian ballerina, and others, including several KGB operatives, and therefore earned their approval so that the Russians committed to participate in the 1986 Jackson IBC. By 1986 the Jackson IBC was out of money. About six weeks before the 1986 competition, Mayor Dale Danks, a supporter of the Jackson IBC, called Billy and stated that the IBC was

Moscow IBC 1989: Howard Stover, Elaine Crystal, Flo Stover, Manny Crystal, Jan and Billy Mounger

going under if he did not save it. Subsequently, he raised $350,000. In 1986 he joined the Jackson IBC board of directors as finance chairman. It has been Billy’s method of operation to begin raising money for the next competition during the current one. He is proud to say that “we have set up a wellfunded foundation to help ensure the continued existence of the USA IBC in Jackson into the future.” In 1990 he became chairman of the board and in 2011 chairman emeritus. The Moungers’ interest in ballet continues between the four-year Jackson competitions. Billy and Jan have attended the Moscow IBC, the Helsinki IBC twice, and the World Stars Gala in Prague. In their worldwide travel they have attended performances at the Bolshoi and the English National Ballet and many performances of the American Ballet Theater in New York. A true love for the dance has captured the Moungers. This is a couple who cannot, will not, cease their work and backing of artistic events for the metro area. They attended in 1991 a dinner with Gov. and Pat Fordice and Sergei Vlasov,

curator of the three national museums in St. Petersburg, Russia, where the idea was floated of a Jackson exhibit of St. Petersburg art pieces. There followed a group trip to St. Petersburg with Jack Kyle to consider the feasibility of such an exhibit. Thus the 1996 fabulously successful “Palaces of St. Petersburg” was born. The exhibit cost $11 million to produce, with 552,000 attendees. A second exhibit, “The Splendors of Versailles,” was followed by “The Majesty of Spain,” then “The Glory of Baroque Dresden,” with all four attended by more than 1.3 million, and for all of them Billy was honorary chairman. Jan has continued to pursue her interest in history, enriching her knowledge through her travels, the Republican Women’s Club, garden club, bridge club, and other civic organizations. Billy has exercised his love of and gift for writing by completing an interesting and informative autobiography, “Amidst the Fray,” written with Joseph L. Maxwell II, from which much of the information in this article has been drawn. The book includes several of Billy’s poems and letters. The family attends First Presbyterian Church. Much of his early life Billy was indifferent to religion, but the patient and persistent influence of Jan, son Billy and friend Victor Smith have drawn him to God. Billy says, “Several times each day I thank the Lord for all he has bestowed on me, which has been tremendously bountiful. For I realize that his guiding hand has been on my shoulder my entire life.”

1982: Three purportedly KGB agents checking out the IBC for 1986 competition

Moscow IBC 1989: Howard Stover, Billy Mounger, Manny Crystal, Larry Johnson, Robert Dalehite

Jan and Billy Mounger, Edward Villella

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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE JACKSON INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION INCLUDES: Haley Fisackerly, chairman, Jackson William D. Mounger, chairman emeritus, Jackson Dolly Goings, vice chairman, Jackson David Clark, president, Jackson One hundred and nine competitors from 21 countries will compete in the 2014 USA IBC. Held every four years in Jackson, the upcoming USA IBC is slated for June 14 - 29. “Dancers invited to compete in the USA IBC know they have a chance to test their skills against the highest international standards,” said Sue Lobrano, USA IBC executive director. “The level of artistry and technique that this group of competitors will bring to the USA IBC stage will certainly be thrilling to watch.” For the 2014 event, 48 of the selected competitors are juniors, ages 15 to 18, and 61 are seniors, ages 19 to 26. The United States has the highest number of competitors invited (32), followed by Japan (18) and Brazil (14). “The USA IBC is synonymous with the discovery of new talents and the launching of careers,” Lobrano said. “We look forward to hosting these competitors as they experience the United States’ premiere ballet competition where they will vie for gold, silver and bronze medals, company contracts and scholarships.” In addition to breathtaking performances by competitors, USA IBC audiences will marvel at the energizing shows presented by two worldrenowned dance companies. Complexions Contemporary Ballet, known for transcending dance stereotypes, will perform during opening ceremonies. Trey McIntyre Project will conduct a master class for advanced and professional dancers, offer a lecture / demonstration open to the public, and present an evening performance June 19. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the USA IBC will offer a festival of ancillary events, including a matinee performance by Regional Dance America companies; a five-day Classical Tutus, Bodices, and Tiaras workshop; the Edward Stierle Contemporary Showcase; “Lunch with USA IBC” series, featuring programs on Balanchine, Women in Dance and Dance for Parkinson’s; and Project Motivate, a seminar for dance teachers and studio owners, led by Rhee Gold. The USA IBC Dance School and Teacher Training Program, the National Museum of Dance En Pointe! exhibit, and an exhibit of work by Andrew Bucci, the official 2014 USA IBC artist, round out the schedule of concurrent events. The USA IBC is a two-week, “olympic-style” competition where tomorrow’s stars vie for medals, 22

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cash awards, company contracts and scholarships. The event is designated as the official international ballet competition in the United States by a Joint Resolution of Congress. Presented under the auspices of the International Dance Committee, International Theatre Institute of UNESCO, the USA IBC is held every four years in Jackson, in the tradition of sister competitions in Varna, Bulgaria, and Moscow, Russia. The first International Ballet Competition premiered in Varna in 1964 and eventually grew into a cycle of ballet competitions that rotated among the three cities of Varna, Moscow and Tokyo. In 1975, the Jackson Ballet Guild invited Thalia Mara, renowned ballet teacher and educator, to develop a professional ballet company and school for the state of Mississippi. As a part of her development plan, she introduced city leaders to the idea of ballet competitions and convinced them to secure the USA IBC for the city of Jackson. In 1978, the nonprofit corporation, Mississippi Ballet International Inc. (MBI), was created to produce the first International Ballet Competition in the United States. Robert Joffrey, renowned artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet, agreed to chair the first international panel of jurors. With the help of local, national and international endorsements, combined with the energy and commitment of the citizens of Jackson, the first USA International Ballet Competition was held in June 1979, featuring 70 dancers from 15 countries. At the conclusion of the first competition, a sanction was received from the International Dance Committee of the International Theater Institute (ITI) of UNESCO for the USA IBC. Thus, Jackson joined other ITI-sanctioned competitions that rotated each year among Varna, Moscow, and Tokyo. In 1982, the United States Congress passed a Joint Resolution designating Jackson as the official home of the International Ballet Competition. The second USA IBC was held the same summer, with 78 dancers representing 19 countries. The 1982 competition was featured in a 90-minute ABC/PBS film, “To Dance For Gold,” which aired around the world. Subsequent competitions have enjoyed an every-growing number of competitors applications in addition to worldwide publicity and acclaim. For more information and tickets visit www.usaibc.com or www.facebook.com/usaibc.

Phil Hardwick, vice president, Jackson Marilyn Beach, corporate secretary, Ridgeland Frank Alley, assistant corporate secretary, Jackson Gloria Harvey, treasurer, Jackson Cherri Barnett, Jackson Michael Booker, Clinton Marsha Borin, Chadds Ford, Pa. Mary Helen Bowen, Jackson Deborah Bryant, Jackson Dave Duddleston, Madison Barbara England, Jackson Robert E. Farr II, Jackson Allison Fisackerly, Jackson Virginia Friend, Waterford, Va. Stephen Gaylor, Canton John Gomez, Jackson Dorothy Howorth, Oxford Kathy Johnson, Ridgeland Cynthia Newland, Jackson Phoebe Pearigen, Jackson Peyton D. Prospere, Jackson Jennifer Schulmeier, Jackson Jean Simmons, Jackson George Smith, Jackson Stephen Smith, Merigold Kathryn Stewart, Jackson Margaret Taylor, Louisville Amanda Turner, Cleveland Kathy Wakeland, Jackson William H. Walker, Jackson Carla S. Wall, Jackson H. Alan Wilson, Flowood Rita Wray, Brandon Nancy Yates, Philadelphia

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DR. WILLIAM OWEN MCCRANEY

Dr. Ward Thomas (Tom) McCraney Jr. was extremely proud and humbled when his son, Dr. William Owen McCraney, decided to follow into orthopaedic surgery. “It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to be able to work with him and watch him become a compassionate, caring physician who takes wonderful care of his patients.” The father and son team work together at Capital Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center. A native of Newton, Tom McCraney grew up in Laurel and graduated from the University of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi Medical School. He is the father of four and the grandfather of 14. He has been married to Jane Owen McCraney for 47 years. He says Will is the reason he has not retired. “It makes me happy to go to work each day and be able to discuss cases with him and it is rewarding that he even asks my advice every now and then,” he said. “It is a very special relationship as orthopaedic surgeons practicing together. I treasure this opportunity.”

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Name: William Owen McCraney Education: Jackson Prep; University of Mississippi B.A. Biology; University of Mississippi Medical Center M.D.; Orthopaedic Surgery Residency UMC; AO Fellowship Thusis and Interlaken Switzerland; Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery UMC Family: Married to Kathryn Martin McCraney. Three children: Alice 14, Anabel 12, Owen 8. As a child, what did you want to be? “As a child, I was only interested in sports. I worked at a hospital as an orderly between my junior and senior years in high school and realized that I wanted to go to medical school. I had straight A’s for the first time as a senior.” What in life are you most proud of? “Being an Eagle Scout.” What do you do for relaxation? “I mostly just hang out with my family, but I have a great group of friends that I ride bikes with and I enjoy saltwater fishing.” What do friends say is your best trait? “I don’t know that anyone has ever told me. I guess it’s that I make everyone around me seem better looking.” What is your all-time favorite book? “‘Outliers,” by Malcolm Gladwell.” What is the greatest piece of wisdom your parents ever shared with you? “I vividly remember my dad and I driving around waterworks curve on the way back to Belhaven and my dad telling me that I didn’t need to try to impress people. He told me that people would like me just because of who I was.” What do you wish you had known when you were younger that you know now? “Wow. My biggest regret in life is that I thought it wasn’t cool to be smart. I wasted a lot of my

potential by not applying myself earlier. I wish I would’ve read more and studied harder growing up.” Who was your greatest influence? “That’s hard to narrow to one. My dad is now, but it took me awhile to really grasp it. I loved him and he loved me, but there was definitely a hierarchy, He was dad, and I was son. I wish more parents now would me more concerned with being a parent and less concerned with gaining their kids approval. Buddy Huff, my scoutmaster. What a great man. Mike Kinnison, my baseball coach. He taught me not to expect more from someone than you were willing to put in yourself.” What goal have you not met? “I haven’t finished raising my kids. That, to me, is one of my greatest callings in life.” Who taught you the true meaning of success? “My Dad did. He is the modern day George Bailey from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ No man is a failure who has friends. He is not famous, nor extremely wealthy, but he has four kids, 14 grandkids, and innumerable friends who love and respect him.” What do you do for fun? “I enjoy saltwater fishing, travelling, and exercising when I can.” What would people be surprised to learn? “I have a motorhome, and I’ve spent many nights in Wal-Mart parking lots.” What do you do for volunteer work? “I went to Haiti after the earthquake. What a humbling experience. I would love to do more medical mission work. It’s just hard with my kids’ stage in life.”

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EDWIN TAYLOR VICKERY

One could say being a car dealer is genetic. Harry Edwin Vickery’s father worked as a car salesman at the Ford Dealership in Houston, Miss. The son began his career and moved up the ranks to become the general manager of a dealership in Greenville when he retired in 1995. After retirement, he moved to Jackson to work with his son, Edwin Vickery, who is the general manager at Mercedes-Benz of Jackson and Porsche of Jackson, a position he has held for the last 12 years. He is a third generation car guy and is jokingly referred to as the “Car Czar.” Edwin is married to Libba and they have six children. Like his father, Edwin also moved up the ranks in the automotive world beginning with washing cars and painting buildings. “I worked in all aspects of the industry.” A graduate of Washington High School in Greenville, Edwin attended both Baylor University and Mississippi College before deciding for sure he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. “It’s in the blood,” Edwin said. Now his son, Taylor Vickery, is proving just that by taking a position as sales manager at Porsche of Jackson. He is now a fourth-generation “car man.”

Full name: Edwin Taylor Vickery Education: Jackson Academy, University of Mississippi Background: Prior to his work at Porsche of Jackson, Vickery worked in sales for Mercedes-Benz of Nashville in Tennessee for three years. As a child what did you want to be? “I wanted to be an athlete or musician.” What in life are you most proud of? “I’m most proud of the fact that I am so focused on my career. I have a strong work ethic and I am very persistent.” What do you do for relaxation? “I hang out with my friends and we like to go to Ole Miss sporting events.” What do friends say is your best trait? “My sense of humor.” What do you wish you had known when you were younger that you know now? “I wish I would have known that you

have to work hard to reap the rewards of everything. Luck comes with hard work not because of who you are.” Who was your greatest influence? “My dad.” What goal have you not met? “I would like to own my own franchise one day.” Who taught you the true meaning of success? “My dad.” What do you do for fun? “Anything Ole Miss related.” Why did you come into the business? “I thought about being an attorney but I do like being around people and I like sales. I’ve just been around it my whole life and it’s fun.” What do you do for volunteer work? “I haven’t had much time because I’ve been focusing on my career. I went on several mission trips in college that I enjoyed and I hope to do that again one day.”

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DR. STEWART STRANGE Dr. Paula Stewart said she was thrilled when she found out her son, Dr. Stewart Strange, was going to carry on the dental legacy. “Dentistry has been a very rewarding profession for me in many ways. It is still among the top as a career choice,” she said. “However, I am most excited to know that the practice I have nurtured and loved for so many years will be continued with equal and perhaps better expertise and compassion.” Stewart, president-elect of the Mississippi Dental Association, originally practiced as a licensed and registered dental hygienist. The Jackson native said it didn’t take her long before she realized that she wanted to be the dentist. She married, had three children and then decided to go back to dental school. After graduating cum laude in 1995, she practiced as a sole practitioner in Clinton for almost 20 years. In June of 2012 the practice was relocated 11 miles up the road to Highland Village in Jackson. “It has been a wonderful transition and a breath of fresh air to work with my son Stewart Strange and his fellow classmate Anna McVey. They keep me on my toes and young at heart.”

Name: Dr. Stewart Strange Education: Doctor of Dental Medicine (UMC) 2012; University of Mississippi – B.S. Biology 2008; Jackson Preparatory School – 2004 As a child, what did you want to be? “If not a pumpkin and Christmas tree farmer, I always wanted to be a dentist.” What in life are you most proud of? “So proud to be a dad! My wife and I are expecting our first child, Waverly Kate, in June.” What do you do for relaxation? “Watching a movie or playing golf, however, some rounds of golf require a really good movie afterward.” What do friends say is your best trait? “I would say it is a good sense of

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humor.” What is your all-time favorite book? “ ‘The Old Man and the Sea.’ Hopefully after I finish and see the results from ‘Golf is Not a Game of Perfect’ that will become my favorite book.” What is the greatest piece of wisdom your parents ever shared with you? “Be available and never go to bed in an argument. The latter may not always be possible.” Who taught you the true meaning of success and influence: “I try to draw from as many sources as possible. There is no better place to find that meaning than in the church or look at many of the great men and women in our community. I think if you are willing to work hard

and do the right thing in the face of adversity then you’re probably in the ballpark of becoming successful.” What goal have you not met? “I try to set all my goals high, be it with my faith, family or business. I don’t like to settle, so if I reach them I just bump them up a little more.” Who was your greatest influence? “I have been fortunate to have so many great influences. My grandmother, Carolyn, is definitely at the top of the list. She is an incredible woman and very quick-witted. Also my wife Cassi and I have been married three years in August but together for 12 and no doubt I would not be where I am now without her.” What do you do for fun? “Golf, no matter how bad, hunting and hanging out with my wife,

friends and family.” What would people be surprised to learn? “Most people are surprised to find out I sing.” Why did I come into the business: “Genetics I guess. Dentistry has been very good to our family. My parents and my uncle, Clarke Stewart, are all great dentists. I am so proud to be a part of the dental profession. To have the chance to serve the community with my mother, who is a leader in the profession, is truly an honor and opportunity I am so grateful for.” What do you do for volunteer work? “I am active in the Mississippi Dental Association. I enjoy working with MPAC - Mississippi Political Action Committee.”

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COREY WILLIAM RAVENSTEIN

Juniker Jewelry is a fourth-generation jewelry store with more than 150 years of experience in the jewelry industry and an extensive collection of fine jewelry. In 1944, John Juniker started the business as a watch repair company during World War II; the company had a single case of jewelry. In the early years, John Juniker trained his nephew Ted Ravenstein to be a master clockmaker. After John’s retirement in 1969, Ted and his wife Betty moved from St. Louis to Jackson to continue shaping Juniker Jewelry into a successful family business. In 1988, Juniker Jewelry opened a second location in Highland Village Shopping Center. The company consolidated its two locations into the one that is currently located in Highland Village in 1990. Today, Ted Ravenstein has retired, and Juniker Jewelry remains a family business under the direction of his wife Betty, his sons Don and John, and his grandson Corey. Donald William Ravenstein learned the business from his father, Ted Ravenstein. Born in St. Louis, Mo., Don moved to Jackson in 1969. He is married to Rhonda and they have a daughter, Natalie, and a son, Corey. “I’m very proud that my son decided to go into the business,” he said. “It is an honor to see the business carried on to the next generation.”

Name: Corey William Ravenstein Education: Bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in marketing. Graduate Gemologist (Gemological Institute of America) Certified Gemologist Appraiser (American Gem Society) Family: I am married to Jennifer Lewis and we are expecting our first child, Addison, in late April. Background: Fourth generation jeweler As a child what did you want to be? “I have always wanted to go into the business. Even as a young child, I would go down to the store and clean the counters, eventually working my way up to ring cleaning technician. Throughout high school I would work weekends, and in college, I would work during breaks. I can remember my very first sale (pearl stud earrings), and I even remember the customer’s name.” What in life are you most proud of? “Graduating college; I’m the first person on both sides of my family to graduate from college.” What do you do for relaxation? “To relax, I enjoy the ocean and sailing with my wife in the Caribbean.” What do friends say is your best trait? “Dependable; if I tell someone that I will do something, I will do it.” What is your all-time favorite book? “ ‘The Last Empire: De Beers, Diamonds and The World,’ by Stefan Kanfer.” What is the greatest piece of wisdom your parents ever shared with you? “Never tell a lie, and you will have a lot less to remember.” What do you wish you had known when you were younger that you know now? “That gold would go to $1,900 per ounce when it was $200.” Who was your greatest influence? “Ted Ravenstein, my grandfather, second generation jeweler; he instilled in me the romance of the jewelry business at a young age. He would also entertain me with stories of faraway lands and the search for the perfect stone. “ What goal have you not met? “Teaching my daughter about the jewelry business, like my grandfather did me.” Who taught you the true meaning of success? “My father and uncle, with whom I work on a daily basis.” What do you do for fun? “Travel. I work long hours, and when I’m not working, I enjoy getting away somewhere warm and sunny.” What would people be surprised to learn? “I’m also an FAA Certified Private Pilot, with an instrument rating.” Why did you come into the business? “I enjoy helping people find the perfect engagement ring. No one buys jewelry because they are unhappy. It is truly a happy business. For many of my customers, an engagement ring is their first major purchase, and I enjoy making it stress free and memorable.” june 2014

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BRADLEY MASON REEVES

William C. “Bill” Reeves, attorney at Balch and Bingham LLP, said he never pushed his son, Brad Reeves, toward law because he saw so many young people disenchanted after several years in the legal profession. “The beauty of a law degree is that there are so many career options after graduation other than practicing law, so I didn’t know if Brad wanted to practice law or utilize his degree to benefit him in another field,” he said. Bill was excited when Brad decided to work at the same firm with him and enjoyed working with him for several years before Brad went to another firm to pursue real estate law. A native of Macon, Bill was graduated from Noxubee County High School and received a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from Mississippi State University and J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Bill is married to Blue and they also have a younger son Blake.

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Full Name: Bradley “Brad” Mason Reeves Education: bachelor’s degree, management of construction and land development from Mississippi State University; juris doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law Employer: Randall, Segrest, Weeks, Reeves and Sones, PLLC; Also owner of Brent’s Drugs Family: wife Mandy and daughter Caroline (10 months) As a child what did you want to be? “I wanted to be an engineer because I grew up building and fixing things with my grandfather who was a mechanical engineer. I took engineering classes at Mississippi State but decided to major in construction management and land development because I wanted to learn about the business and real estate aspects as well.” What in life are you most proud of? “I am most proud of the fact that my job allows me to help other people resolve their issues and that I truly enjoy my work. One of the primary benefits of working with individuals and small businesses is the gratification that comes with seeing our clients accomplish their goals or resolve their matters. It is satisfying to know your efforts are making a difference and even better when you are doing something you enjoy.” What do you do for relaxation? “For relaxation, I love to travel, even if it’s just visiting another town in Mississippi. As a child, my father set a goal that my brother and I would visit all 50 states before we graduated high school and we both accomplished it. In those travels, I learned to appreciate local color and culture since we often ended up in mom and pop restaurants and roadside motels. Though I really enjoy traveling overseas and to larger cities, I find it just as entertaining to visit places off the beaten path in the United States.” What do friends say is your best trait? “I’ve been told that I have a good eye for seeing potential, whether it be starting a new business, identifying real estate, or preserving an older building. The challenge, and the exciting part, is taking the next step and launching the business or renovating the building.” What is your all-time favorite book? “One of the few books that I’ve read multiple times is ‘Suburban Nation,’ by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Jeff Speck, and it’s also a book that I encourage students in my classes at Mississippi College to read. Though the book is almost 15 years old, it provides great insight and advice that remains true today for revitalizing our communities and planning for the future. The popularity of walkable destinations like Fondren, Ocean Springs and Oxford seem to suggest that the concepts discussed in ‘Suburban Nation’ are valid even in a rural state like Mississippi.” What is the greatest piece of wisdom your parents ever shared with you? “Be kind to others no matter what they can do for you.” What do you wish you had known when you were younger that you know now?

“I am very blessed to work with a group of five attorneys who are friends and encourage one another, both with work matters and to maintain the proper work-life balance. I have found that one’s happiness often depends on satisfaction in the workplace. I believe it is important to find a position where you are challenged but also encouraged.” Who was your greatest influence? “My father was and continues to be my greatest influence. He has very strong work ethic but also makes it a priority to aside time to spend with friends and family. Even when I disagree with him, I feel like he offers practical advice for approaching any situation, from business decisions to personal issues. We typically do not discuss work but it is always nice to know that I have his nearly 40 years of legal experience as a resource if needed.” What goal have you not met? “Improving the customer service at Brent’s Drugs. I think we now have the right team in place and I’m optimistic that service will be significantly improved when we reopen in the next few weeks after the completion of our kitchen renovation. We’ve been overwhelmed with the local support of Brent’s and hope we provide first-class service for those who have been loyal of the Jackson institution.” Who taught you the true meaning of success? “My high school football coach taught us to live life with no regrets. To me, success is getting in bed at the end of the day knowing that you just completed a full day of work and that you gave the day your best effort.” What do you do for fun? “Many weekends you can find me at Brent’s Drugs. Though it’s still a work in progress, I always enjoy spending time at Brent’s with friends and neighbors.” What would people be surprised to learn? “I have served as an adjunct professor at Mississippi College teaching real estate and real estate law since 2008.” Why did you come into the business? “Being an attorney, my father encouraged me to think twice before attending law school. Even when I started law school, I was not sure if I would practice law or use my legal knowledge in a related field such as business or real estate. I really enjoyed the challenge of law school and my experience working at law firms as a summer clerk. I made the decision to practice at the same firm as my father after law school and it was a great experience. I worked for a large regional firm for seven years and then chose to join a firm where I could focus my law practice more on real estate matters.” What do you do for volunteer work? “I have served on the board of directors of non-profits including Fondren Renaissance Foundation, Downtown Jackson Partners, New Stage Theater, the Phoenix Club of Jackson and the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar. I am currently serving as the president of the Mississippi Heritage Trust, the state’s historic preservation group, and the vice president of the Fondren Association of Businesses.”

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ELIZABETH BLAIR SHAW Teaching is something Tina Edwards Shaw knew she wanted to do from an early age. “I always played school and was much harder on my dolls than any teacher ever was on me,” she said. “Thank goodness. I love learning and children. They make me really happy.” A native of Greenville, Tina Edwards Shaw graduated high school from Washington School and went on to receive both her bachelor’s degree and master’s at Mississippi State University. Her grandfather was a teacher and superintendent of education for Washington County. Her mother also was a teacher and taught school at Maty Aiken in Greenville, Dean Elementary School at Leland, Indianola Academy, Leland Academy and Deer Creek Academy in Arcola. She was also the elementary principal at Deer Creek Academy. In 1981, Shaw moved to Jackson after teaching one year at Mathiston Elementary School and began teaching at Jackson Academy in 1981. She has taught first through fourth-grade during these years and is still teaching a self-contained fourth-grade class at JA. Shaw’s daughter, Elizabeth Blair Shaw, told her after receiving a business degree and working for a few years that she wanted to be a teacher. “I was very surprised, but so proud to have someone to follow in my footsteps and to help make the world a better place,” she said. “My words of wisdom for her was that you must love what you do to teach and serve as a role model for all children. She is great at this job as we have found out this year through her teaching. I am so proud of her and the teacher she has become.” Full Name: Elizabeth Blair Shaw, pre-school assistant at Jackson Academy. Education: High School - Jackson Academy K4-12th grade. College Mississippi State University, bachelor’s in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. Belhaven University - currently pursuing a master’s of art in teaching. Family: Single - not married. Background: “Both of my parents were teachers. My father, Sherard Shaw Jr., taught high school math. My mother, Tina Shaw, teaches fourthgrade. I have three grandparents who were all educators. My mother’s mother, Dorothy Edwards, was the principal of Deer Creek in Arcola. My father’s parents, Nanette Shaw, and Sherard Shaw Sr., were both educators. Nanette taught music, and elementary school in Clarksdale. Sherard Shaw Sr. was the superintendent of education in Coahoma County.” As a child what did you want to be? “I wanted to be a veterinarian, but I quickly learned I was not capable of watching medical procedures, much

less performing them.” What in life are you most proud of? “I’m proud to have the privilege of being the daughter of Sherard Shaw, and Tina Shaw. I hope to continue a long tradition of educators in our family.” What do you do for relaxation? “I love to read, but I didn’t start reading for fun until I got older.” What do friends say is your best trait? “They always tell me I have a big heart, because I care about everyone and everything, from strangers to my closest friends. I hope to be that kind of person.” What is your all-time favorite book? “ ‘Juliet’ by Ann Fortier.” What is the greatest piece of wisdom your parents ever shared with you? “They taught us to trust God, no matter what the circumstance, because He never gives us more than we can take.” What do you wish you had known when you were younger that you

know now? “I wish I knew how precious every moment was then, as much as I do now.” Who was your greatest influence? “My mother is my greatest influence. She is the strongest, most selfless person I have ever known. She loves everyone who comes in contact with her, and they love her, too. She has an amazing heart, and her faith is unshakable. I am lucky to have been raised by a woman like her. ‘Love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark.’ - JK Rowling” What goal have you not met? “I just began this journey into teaching, but I hope to become even half the teacher that my mother, father, and my grandparents have been one day.” Who taught you the true meaning of success? “My father passed away when I was seven, but he left behind a strong legacy. People say he was a great Christian man, whose personality was infectious, and loved people well. I don’t think success is measured by a

job, but the kind of person you are while you do that job.” What do you do for fun? “I love spending time with my family, friends, and my dog Sawyer.” What would people be surprised to learn? “My favorite color is grey.” Why did you come into the business? “I started to work for an organization called Young Life, which is a nondenominational ministry for high school students. I began to work with a great group of high school girls, who I love, and realized I wanted to be in a classroom. I think I share my mother’s heart for teaching young people, and it’s important to have teachers who care.” What do you do for volunteer work? “I volunteer for an organization called Young Life, where I spend time with a wonderful group of high school girls. We have been going to a camp called Caperneum for two years now, where we serve young people with special needs.”

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he 2014 USTA St. Dominic’s Women’s Challenger was a big success. River Hills put on quite an event. In spite of some rain, the show went on and everyone supported Mississippi’s only professional tournament. Ulrikke Eikeri from Norway won the singles title and Chanel Simmonds from South Africa and Masa Zec-Peskiric from Slovenia won the doubles title. One of the neatest things about this event is that local families host these girls in their homes. Some of them have been doing this over the lifetime of the tournament. Evie and Kirk Hines are one of these families. They have been a host family since 2006 and truly feel they have been blessed by this experience. “The first time we agreed to house players for the USTA $25,000 Challenger was in 2006. The only reason we were reluctant was because we had three children at home who were in junior high and high school, and the thought of having two more was a little scary. My good friend, Linda Giachelli, the pro shop manager at River Hills, called me about two precious Japanese sisters who needed a place to stay. I picked them up that afternoon and surprised my family with our new house guests. We all fell in love with them. It was so much fun to learn about their world and teach them about ours. When the tournament was over, we were so sad to see them go. The next year Urika, the older sister, came back with a friend and they stayed with us. They were runners-up in the doubles finals. Our youngest daughter, Lil, was a junior player at the time so this was a really big deal for her. She was also a ball girl

throughout the tournament and had a great experience doing that. The next year our Japanese friends didn’t play in the tournament, however, Erika, the younger sister, came back the next. We kept up with each other on Facebook the next few years and didn’t think we would see them again. “In the meantime, Linda called me about a sweet girl from West Virginia who needed a place to stay last year. Emily Harmon, who had just started on the tour after playing for Syracuse, settled into our family and won our hearts as well. I got a text from Emily a few weeks before the tournament this year telling me that she was coming back and wanted to stay with us along with her friend Natalie Pluskota, who is from Georgia. Our household looks much different now than it did in 2006 when we first hosted. Our children are off working and at college now. It’s a good thing because soon after we heard from Emily, I got a message from Erika and Urika saying they were coming and wanted to stay. Of course we said yes. We were so excited they were coming back. Lil came home from Ole Miss to see everyone. It was crazy, funny and very entertaining housing all four girls. One morning our son, Kirkland, came home from a turkey hunt with a dead turkey and the reaction from the girls was hilarious. The American girls took it in stride, but the Japanese girls didn’t know a turkey could look like that and were screaming and talking fast Japanese. One afternoon when we had a break, we took them all fishing at Danelle and Kendall Garraway’s cabin in Bolton. Danelle and Kendall were also a host family. Their girls and our girls all loved fishing and we all

The planning committee for the upcoming USTA League 18 and over championship is hard at work planning the tournament. Gayla Elliott, Lindsey Sartain, chairperson; Carrie Starks, Terry Overcash and Venecca Mason. Not pictured: Mina Thorgeson, Mitch Peters, Anita Stamps.

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by JENNY MARKOW had a blast. Watching Erika and Urika was especially entertaining. “These professional tennis players are not living the lavish life that we sometimes associate with being a professional athlete. It is very difficult to make it to the top in the tennis world and the road there can be very long and hard. Hosting these players makes that road a little easier. We are very fortunate that we are able to experience this fun tournament and these professional tennis players in our city.” Catholic Charities and St. Dominic are on board for next year. Dave Randall, director of tennis at River Hills Club, was pleased with the 2014 Challenger. “This year’s tournament was a big success and we are looking forward to working with Catholic Charities and all the sponsors again next year. We couldn’t put on a top notch tournament without their support.” From the pro/am event to the chef’s cookout to the finals, a great time was had by all The first USTA League Championship of the year was held in late April at Magnolia Tennis Club in Columbus. The 65 and over division headed to Columbus for a weekend of fun and lots of tennis. Of course, rain came and caused some delays, but overall, the 2014 USTA championships are off to a great start. Linda Thompson, from the Northside, was captain of her ladies 4.0 winning team. The 3.5 ladies champions haven’t been finalized yet, due to the rain delays and the 3.0 ladies champions are from Columbus, captained by Donna Harrison. On the men’s side, both winning teams hail from the

During the recent USTA League 65 and over championship in Columbus, Linda Thompson’s 4.0 ladies brought home the gold. Georgia Spencer, Carolyn Galloway, Cindy Stanley; (front) Phyllis Keveryn, Geri Smith, Linda Thompson, Jeanne Moak, Barbara West. Not pictured: Anna Elliott, Cheryl Harris.

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During the recent USTA $25,000 St. Dominic’s Women’s Challenger, Evie and Kirk Hines continued their tradition of being a host family. They have supported the Challenger since 2006 by keeping players. This year, they had four players staying with them, much fun and great memories for all.

Two Japanese sisters have stayed on and off with the Hines since 2006. Erika Sema, Lil Hines and Urika Sema

Natalie Pluskota from Georgia enjoyed her first stay with the Hines. Natalie Pluskota, Evie Hines, Emily Harmon

Emily Harmon from West Virginia came back from last year to stay with Evie and Kirk. Lil, Evie and Kirk Hines, Emily Harmon

The Hines children are grown now, but in 2006, they had two Japanese sisters in their home for the Challenger, never knowing they would still be hosting today. Lil, Kirkland and Olivia Hines with Urika and Erika Sema.

Gulf Coast. Skip St. Amant was the captain for the men’s 3.5 team and Hap Davis captained the men’s 4.0 winning team. The USTA League 18 and over state championships will be held in the Jackson-Ridgeland area June 26-29. A large field is expected to participate in this tournament. “We will have close to 1,000 players and spectators in the tri-county area during this event. We are excited to be having it in the Jackson-Ridgeland area,” says USTA Mississippi Adult League Director Lindsey Sartain. Parham Bridges Tennis Center and Ridgeland Tennis Center are both serving as tournament hosts. USTA League Tennis is the world’s largest recreational tennis league providing organized, structured team matches for all ability levels. Many teams “make it to state” some with the expectation of playing to win and some just happy to make it there. While “winning state” is the ultimate prize, all teams come filled with childlike excitement and anticipation of having a fun-filled time. The planning committee is comprised of members who understand and have an appreciation of what it takes to create a great experience for the players. The highlight of every championship weekend is the players party. This year players can expect to have an awesome time at McB’s Bar and Grill Restaurant, the home of the one and only world famous wine burger. Sponsorship plays a very big part in making the championships a success. This year’s list of sponsors include Mississippi Tennis Association, TriCounty CTA, Ridgeland Tourism Commission, Herrin-Gear Lexus, Capital City Beverage, Parham Bridges, Ridgeland Tennis Center and Tennis Center South. Without these organizations, the championships would not be possible. Thanks to volunteerism and a great local committee, plans are being made to deliver a fun and memorable weekend for all. This year’s tournament committee, headed by Carrie Starks, includes: Lindsey Sartain, Mina Thorgeson, Mitch Peters, Anita Stamps, Terry Overcash, Gayla Elliott and Venecca Mason. USTA Mississippi loves their team captains and appreciates their members who renew their membership and keep playing the game. They are giving away three iPads over the course of the year for renewing your USTA membership and three Yeti coolers for some lucky team captains. During the month of March, if you renewed your membership your name went in a hat for a drawing for the iPad. Two sisters from Ocean Springs were the lucky winners. Anna Katherine and Caroline Hudson renewed their family membership and now are enjoying their iPad. During April, all USTA Adult and Junior spring captains were able to register to win a Yeti cooler. Longtime USTA team captain, John Ross of Oxford won the first drawing for the Yeti. Stay tuned to Facebook, ustamississippi, and Web site www.mstennis.com to find out when your next chance to win a great prize will be. It’s the perfect time of year to get out and play tennis. It’s not too hot and it’s not too cold, it’s just right. Grab your racket and a friend and head to the

courts. Don’t forget, for all of your tennis needs, go to www.mstennis.com, like us on Facebook; ustamississippi or follow us on Twitter; ustamississippi.

The 2014 USTA $25,000 St. Dominic’s Women’s Challenger was a huge success. During the week, many special activities went on while play was ongoing. The free junior clinic was led by some of the touring pros. The kids had a great time.

Juniors came from all over the tri-county area and Vicksburg for the junior clinic held during the Women’s Challenger. Bennett Herring, Ivy Yelverton, Harry McHenry and Adam Ecksten enjoy a break from drills.

Four of the touring pros took time out of their schedule to lead local juniors during a free junior clinic. The juniors were invited to the feature match of the day following the clinic. Peggy Porter, Abby Guthrie, Jackson native Keri Wong, and Danielle Lao.

Enjoying a beautiful afternoon on the tennis courts are local juniors Mary Crisler Gatlin and Julia Parker.

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SITTING IN THE SUNSHINE BY A POND

REMINDS ME OF MY DADDY text and photography by

erbert Hoover said it best, “Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” I love going fishing. Even though my casting is terrible and I have a personal affiliation with the angling phrase “sometimes you have to cut bait.” From personal experience, I can say that you should “cut bait” anytime your hook is attached to something that is not a fish. After hooking myself a few times by the recoil of jerking free bad casts, losing a lure over a visit to the doctor for a tetanus shot is far less costly. Bad technique aside, I only wish I had more time to watch a cork bob in the water. Sitting in the sunshine with a fishing pole - on the bank of a tiny pond or in an old johnboat on the lake, reminds me of some of the best times with my daddy. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15. My daddy always went fishing with his dad on Father’s Day. After my grandfather passed away, my sister and I did our best to continue the annual tradition of Father’s Day fishing with our dad. A few years ago my father passed away and now I hope that my children will carry on the fishing legacy with their dad. There’s a Trace Adkins song that is reminiscent of afternoons spent fishing with my daddy and almost

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parallel to the day that my daughter caught her first fish with a Barbie fishing pole. I choke up every time I think about spending time drowning worms and throwing back a fish that we could keep, understanding that sometimes it isn’t about catching the fish, but just fishing. Knowing when to throw a fish back is something my dad taught me at an early age. Of course I loved the cute little bream that were no bigger than my fist, but he told me they weren’t worth the trouble it would take to clean them. However, I now realize that some of my catches weren’t legal to keep. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, fish are measured by the total length using a flat board with fish mouth closed and tail squeezed together, while paddlefish are measured from the front of the eye to the fork of the tail. Another thing my daddy taught me is that if you catch it and keep it, you’re either going to mount it or eat it. Please note: I do not have a mounted fish in my house. And, unless my husband catches the world record large mouth bass this Father’s Day, there will not be a mounted fish in my house. As far as fishing goes, we eat what we keep. If you have the opportunity to drop a line in the water, I highly recommend it. You may reel in the big one, but if you’d rather cook (or eat) what someone catches - I have discovered some recipes for those fishes worthy of fileting.

SMOKED FISH DIP

INGREDIENTS 2 cups flaked smoked fish filets 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons sour cream 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste 1 green onion, finely chopped DIRECTIONS Place fish in Cameron’s Stovetop Smoker, cover and cook for 12 to 16 minutes. Allow to fish to cool. In medium mixing bowl, flake fish and combine with mayonnaise, cream cheese and sour cream. Season

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WITH A FISHING POLE Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

with Old Bay seasoning, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cracked black pepper. Add green onions and blend all ingredients until consistency reaches a spread. Serve with crackers or crostini bread.

FRESH FISH CAKES

INGREDIENTS 1 pound fish fillets 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, or to taste 2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed Ritz crackers 1 egg All-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying) Oxford Falls Remoulade Sauce DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season catfish lightly with salt and pepper bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. In a medium mixing bowl combine flaked fish, onion,

FOODWISE with aluminum foil and coat with canola oil. In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Dip the catfish fillets in milk, then place them into the cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the greased baking sheet. Evenly coat the tops of the fillets with oil until wet. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve immediately.

STUFFED FISH

INGREDIENTS 4 to 6 whole fish, descaled and cleaned Everglades seasoning 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 8 to 12 bacon strips 2 lemons 4 tablespoons butter, melted mustard, salad dressing, Old Bay seasoning, cracker crumbs and egg. Mix until evenly blended. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Form the fish mixture into patties, lightly coat with flour and fry in the hot oil. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with remoulade sauce.

OVEN FRIED FISH

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds fish fillets 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon Everglades seasoning 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup milk Canola oil (in oil mister spray pump) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle Everglades seasoning outside and inside fish. In a small bowl, combine the juice of two lemons and melted butter and set aside. In a medium bowl combine celery, onion, tomato and bell pepper. Place vegetable mixture inside fish. Wrap fish with bacon and secure with toothpicks. Bake six to eight minutes. Turn fish over and pour lemon butter mixture over fish and continue to bake another six to eight minutes or until densest part of the fish is easily flaked with a fork.

FISH FACTS:

Belzoni was named Farm-Raised Catfish Capital of the World in 1976 by then Gov. Cliff Finch, but the Largemouth or Black Bass (Micropterus salmoides) was designated the state fish of Mississippi in 1974.

COMMON MISSISSIPPI FRESHWATER FISH

ALLIGATOR GAR - dense fish that is similar to lobster when cooked. Daily limit two. No Alligator Gar harvest is allowed on Bee Lake in Holmes County. BLACK BASS - (combined largemouth, spotted and smallmouth bass) easy to filet and may have a little fishy flavor, but can be cooked in many ways. Daily limit 10. BREAM - (combined bluegill, redear and other sunfish) They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get big, a onepounder is very big. Larger catches are sometimes fileted. More often they are scaled and gutted and cooked whole. The meat is white and flaky and many say it is very sweet. Daily limit 100. CATFISH - A type of scaleless, freshwater river fish distin-

guished by the whisker-like barbels that extend from its mouth commonly farm raised in the Mississippi Delta. It is very popular because of its mild taste and because of the limited number of bones. It is easily poached, baked or fried. Daily limit varies by body of water. CRAPPIE OR WHITE PERCH - (combined black and white) white and sweet, and bigger ones can be fileted. Often cooked whole and fried is the most common way to cook them. Daily limit 30.

PADDLEFISH - are highly valued for their black eggs (roe) and its boneless, firm, white meat with a beef or pork-like texture. Daily limit two. SAUGER - are often difficult to catch because they thrive in big deep lakes. They have a firm, mild, white flesh and can be prepared in numerous ways. Average weight is one pound. Daily limit 10. STRIPED BASS - The meat of a striped bass is a happy medium between flaky and meaty. Striped bass is noted as one of the most versatile fresh water fish and can be baked, blackened, fried or smoked. Daily limit six - 15 inch minimum. WALLEYE - is larger in comparison to the often-confused Sauger fish. Walleye can weigh as much as 20 pounds, their meat is white and sweet, with little fishy flavor and can be prepared in a wide variety of ways. Daily limit three. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks First Harvest Certificate and First Catch Certificate program is designed to honor that special moment in which a hunter harvests his/her first animal or when an angler catches his/her first fish. Certificates are given to provide a way to remember those first special moments in a sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifetime. Check out the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks site mdwfp.com for more information about fishing in Mississippi and to receive a First Harvest or First Catch certificate.

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GRAND HOTEL • POINT CLEAR, ALABAMA

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ellis Brewer

service of worship celebrating the covenant marriage of Madeline Ashley May and Andrew Ellis Brewer was held December 31 at 6 p.m. at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Ala. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur William May of Ridgeland. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Taylor Hederman of Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edwin May of Fulton. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ellis Brewer of Florence. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gene Stringer, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ellis Brewer, all of Louisville. The double ring ceremony was officiated by James Davis Elkin of Jackson and Marcus Smith of Fairhope, Ala. Nuptial music was provided by Mary Margaret May of Ridgeland, soloist; and the Steve Harmon string quartet. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of ivory Alencon lace over ivory charmeuse. It was fashioned with a strapless neckline closed in the back with pearl buttons. From the molded waistline, fell the fitted skirt with a slightly flared hemline. She wore a cut edge walking length veil of illusion. She wore a pearl necklace and opal earrings that belonged to her maternal grandmother. She carried a cascade shaped bouquet of white peonies, garden roses, hydrangeas, white phalaenopsis orchids and dusty miller. Tucked into her bouquet was a monogrammed lace handkerchief given to her by the John Tatum family. The bride wore a sixpence in her shoe, a gift from the Zach Hederman family. Maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Mary Margaret May. Bridesmaids were Lauren Elisabeth Browning and Amy Elizabeth Lee. They wore designer gowns of varying styles in graphite silk crinkle chiffon. They carried bouquets of white, sterling and steely roses, white and blue hydrangeas, freesia, and seeded eucalyptus. Flower girls were Louisa Love Tatum, Julia Stradinger and Ann Magee Stradinger. They wore ivory-colored dresses, and carried white ribboned baskets filled with pink and white rose petals. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Alexander Troy Grubbs and Capt. Larry Brandon Lineberry. Ushers were John Alexander Stradinger and Warren Clint Nanney. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception in the south ballroom of the hotel. Upon arriving, the couple danced their first dance to “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison. The bride and her father danced to “My Girl,” and the bridegroom and his mother did the electric slide to “Loves Me Like a Rock.” Reception music was provided by Moon Dance from Birmingham. Guests enjoyed food from around the world featuring French, Pacific Rim, American, Latino and Mediterranean cuisine. The wedding cake was a three-tiered confection with alternating flavored layers of almond and chocolate. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in the Sky Lounge at the Grand Hotel, overlooking Mobile Bay. A bridesmaids luncheon was hosted by Carol Tatum, aunt of the bride, in the Grand Hotel spa where the attendants were given manicures and pedicures. Following a wedding trip to Seaside, Fla., the couple is at home in Ridgeland where the bridegroom is operations manager at Leadify, and the bride is a registered nurse on the orthopedic floor at Saint Dominic Hospital. june 2014

ENGAGEMENTS

Katina Edith Fowler & Brandon Sinclair Hutson JUNE 14, 2014

HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Brandon Sinclair Hutson, Katina Edith Fowler

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ames Edward Fowler and Paula Mike Fowler of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Katina Edith Fowler, to Brandon Sinclair Hutson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wren Danford of Madison and Jeffrey Lynn Hutson of Friendswood, Texas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Katina Panteliou Marodis, and the late Michael Emanuel Marodis of Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Berson Lee Fowler of Monroe, La. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Louise Campbell Dendy of Brandon, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Franks Mitchell of Nashville, Shirley Ann Hutson of Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob N. Hutson of Brandon. Miss Fowler is a 2006 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2010 graduate of Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in biology. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. In 2013, she received a master’s in physician assistant studies from Mississippi College. She is a physician assistant for an Urgent Care Clinic in Dallas. Hutson is a 2006 graduate of Ridgeland High School. In 2010, he received a bachelor of business administration degree from Mississippi State University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is the project manager for BHC Office Solutions in Dallas. The couple will be married June 14 at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, with a reception following at The South.

Mary Morgan Alexander & Todd McLaurin Wade

ENGAGEMENTS

JUNE 7, 2014

BASILICA OF ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA • KEY WEST, FLORIDA

Todd McLaurin Wade, Mary Morgan Alexander

aroline Hill Alexander and David Gilbert Alexander announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Morgan Alexander, to Todd McLaurin Wade, son of Marilyn McLaurin Dzielak and Mr. and Mrs. Luther William Wade II. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgan Hill of Memphis, and Dr. John Gilbert Alexander and the late Mary Sue Sadler Alexander of Union. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Robert Sylvester McLaurin Jr. and the late Charline Todd McLaurin of Brandon, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilford Webb of Greenwood. Miss Alexander is a 2007 honor graduate of St. Agnes Academy in Memphis. She was graduated with a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2010 from the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, Miss Alexander was a Dean’s List scholar, an active member of Chi Omega sorority, and a member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Class. She is a 2013 graduate from the University of Mississippi’s Early Entry Pharmacy Program. She is completing a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital-NM in Oxford. Wade is a 1995 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2000 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he received a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in political science. At Ole Miss, Wade was a member of the M Club, and lettered four years in football. He was selected Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, team captain in 1999, All-SEC, 2nd Team AllAmerican, and received the J. Richard Price and John Howard Vaught awards. He played nine years in the National Football League before returning to Oxford. Wade serves as an investment advisor, president of McLaurin Wade Properties, LLC, and managing partner of Standard Tax Certificate 1, LP. The couple will exchange vows at the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, June 7, in Key West, Fla.

Bethany Lynn Cooper & William Lucien Smith Jr.

JUNE 28, 2014

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

r. and Mrs. Keith John Cooper of Tacoma, Wash., announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Lynn Cooper, to William Lucien Smith Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lucien Smith Sr. of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Wickward Moore Jr. of Sicklerville, N.J., and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Eugene Cooper of Lexington, Mass. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Merrill Morris Hawkins and the late Dr. Hawkins, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hall Smith, all of Starkville. Miss Cooper is a graduate of the University of Richmond. She received her juris doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law. Miss Cooper is an attorney in private practice associated with the Patrick Law Group in Atlanta. Smith is a graduate of Harvard College. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law. Following graduation from law school, Smith served as a law clerk for Judge Rhesa Barksdale of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is chief of staff to Gov. Phil Bryant. The couple will exchange vows June 28 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, Va. Bethany Lynn Cooper june 2014

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Kristen Leigh Herrington & Robert Lee Sybert JULY 11, 2014

THE COTTON MARKET • RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI

Kristen Leigh Herrington, Robert Lee Sybert

el Herrington and Mr. and Mrs. Greg King of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Leigh Herrington, to Robert Lee Sybert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sybert of Hattiesburg. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Leo Russell of Madison, and Fran Herrington of Collins and the late Louis Herrington of Lumberton. Miss Herrington is a 2008 graduate of Madison Central High School. In 2013, she received a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi. She teaches biological sciences at West Marion High School in Columbia. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Sybert, the late Gary Wren and Trudy Mision, all of Lima, Ohio. Sybert is a sergeant and K-9 handler with the Hattiesburg Police Department. He was graduated in 2002 from Presbyterian Christian School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. The couple will be married July 11 at the Cotton Market in Richland.

Sallie Marie Hollister & Michael Benjamin Campbell

JUNE 21, 2014

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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r. and Mrs. George Stevens Hollister of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Sallie Marie Hollister, to Michael Benjamin Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Campbell II of Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of George J. Hollister of Pascagoula, the late Katherine Stevens Hollister, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vance Hickman Jr. of Hattiesburg, and the late Daisy May-Brown Hickman of Vicksburg. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of James Lee Campbell of Columbus, the late Margaret Ann Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Kenneth Jenkins of Gulfport, and the late Cordelia McDonald Jenkins. Miss Hollister is a 2004 graduate of Madison Central High School. She received her bachelor’s degrees in business administration and sports studies from Mississippi State University in 2008 where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is the marketing coordinator at Copeland, Cook, Taylor and Bush, P.A. Campbell is a 2004 graduate of Madison Central High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2008 and received his master’s of professional accountancy in 2009 from Mississippi State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He is a CPA in the Healthcare Assurance Department at Horne LLP. The couple will exchange vows June 21 at St. James Episcopal Church.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Ann Boswell Johnson & Christopher Richard Carlson

JULY 26, 2014

ST. RICHARD OF CHICHESTER CATHOLIC CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Ann Boswell Johnson

r. and Mrs. Whitman Benedict Johnson III of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Boswell Johnson, to Christopher Richard Carlson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Edward Carlson of Mobile. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Richard Woodbury of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Dr. and Mrs. Whitman Benedict Johnson Jr. of Clarksdale. Miss Johnson is a 2003 honors graduate of Jackson Academy. She attended the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and was on the chancellor’s honor roll. Miss Johnson received her bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in vocal performance from Belhaven University. She was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi in 2004. Miss Johnson is associated with the preschool at Jackson Academy. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Galanos of Mobile, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Edward Carlson of Minneapolis, Minn. Carlson is a 2005 high honors graduate of Faith Academy in Mobile. He received his bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in vocal performance from Belhaven University. Carlson is pursuing a master’s in information technology from Florida Institute of Technology. He is the information technology intern for the USA International Ballet Company and is associated with Sal and Mookie’s. The couple will exchange vows July 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church. A reception will follow at The Fairview.

Alexandra Jordan West & James Austin Hudson JUNE 21, 2014

ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

r. and Mrs. Stephen P. West announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Jordan West, to James Austin Hudson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hudson. The brideelect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Winstead, the late Ruth Brown and the late N.C. West. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Elizabeth Youngblood and the late Charles Youngblood, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hudson, all of Columbus. Miss West is a 2009 honor graduate of Hillcrest Christian School and a 2013 graduate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she received a bachelor’s degree in radiology technology. She teaches at Jackson Academy. Hudson is a 2005 graduate of Clinton High School and a 2009 graduate of Mississippi State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in construction management and land development. He is associated with HouseWorks in Madison. The couple will be married June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, with a reception following at Duling Hall. James Austin Hudson, Alexandra Jordan West june 2014

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PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS

Madeleine Peeples and Will Nichols engagement party

Adriana Mercier, Madeleine Peeples, Bailey Pond, Anna Claire Cauthen

Will Nichols, Madeleine Peeples

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Madeleine Peeples and Will Nichols were honored recently at an engagement party in the home of Tell and Hal Flowers. Co-hosts and hostesses were Melissa and Dwayne Ballard, Alon Bee, Elaine and Henry Chatham, Debbie and Dan Cole, Dannie and Boyce Craig, Mary Ann and Jay Fontaine, Lynne and Walter Green, Susan and Jim Haltom, Leslie and David Hancock, Alison and Louis Harkey, Beth Perry and Ben Jackson, Anne and Jim Jones, Beth and Taylor Kitchings, Laurie and Peter Koury, Scottye and Bob Lee,

Madeleine Peeples, Graham Stevens

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Barbara and Andrew Mallinson, Patsy and David Marsh, Robin and Mark Mayfield, Shelia and John McCullouch, Olivia and John Neill, Colette and Clay Parker, Betty and Tom Parry, Karen and Joe Powell, Melinda and Steve Ray, Peggy and Bob Rives, Judy and Lane Rushing, Debbie and Tom Skelton, Wilma and Paul Vanlandingham, and Anne and Bobby Yates. The bride-elect is the daughter of Holly and Alan Peeples. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Jane and William Nichols.

Jane Nichols, Deetsa Molpus

Madeleine and Caroline Peeples

Will Fontaine, David Marsh, Aubry Green, Hal and Robert Flowers, Steve Faulks

Leigh Horne, Josh Green, Whitney and Alex Bondurant, Rachelle and Clayton Dinkins

Tell and Hal Flowers, Holly Peeples

Frank and Becky Goodman, Jane and Don Nichols

Hannah Foreman, Bonney Neill, Helen Grace King, Parker Capps

Helen Grace King, Parker Capps, Bonney Neill, Madeline Peeples

Nora Frances McRae, Jane Nichols, Deetsa Molpus, Betsy Ritter

Will Nichols, Madeleine Peeples, Hannah Foreman, Will Ivison

Alan and Madeleine Peeples, Will Nichols june 2014

PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS

Pippin Clifton and Alex Hinton engagement party

Alex Hinton, Paula Jennings, Debra Billups, Barbara Pierce, Pippin Clifton

Alex Hinton, Pippin Clifton

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An engagement celebration honoring Pippin Clifton and Alex Hinton was held recently in the home of Kathy and Marvin Scott. Co-hosts and hostesses included Kathy and Ken Mansfield, Theresa and Buck Buchanan, Hallye and Ken Stringer, Suzette and Charles Stacy, Donna and Duane O’Neill, Janet and Doug Hester, Kay and Richard McRee, Suzanne and Jimmy Hull, Helen and York Craig, Diane and

Alex Hinton, Pippin Clifton, Olivia Hinton

Johnny Neely, Tricia and Hal Miller, Cindy and Mark Jordan, Tammy and Anse McLaurin, Mona and Ted Enstrom, Marilyn and Bill Roberts, Pat and Duff Sudduth, Sissy and Larry Stacy, Beverly and Bill Phillips, Carol and Chris Rosson, Ida and Dale Lancaster, Betty Ann and Gean Rea, Jennifer and Mike Bracken, Ann and Bob McElroy.

Pippin Clifton, Beth Hinton

Hallye Stringer, Suzanne Hull, Kathy Mansfield

Mike and Jennifer Bracken, Gean Rea, Dale Lancaster, Richard McRee, Johnny Neely, Ken Stringer, Charles Stacy, Jimmy Hull, Ken Mansfield; (third row) York and Helen Craig, Betty Ann Rea, Ida Lancaster, Kay McRee, Dianne Neely, Hallye Stringer, Suzanne Hull, Beverly and Bill Phillips, Duane O’Neill, Hal Miller, Marvin Scott; (second row) Kathy Scott, Janet Hester, Cindy Jordan, Suzette Stacy, Donna O’Neill, Trisha Miller, Kathy Mansfield; (front) Woody and Elizabeth Craig, Olivia Hinton, Pippin Clifton, Alex, Beth and Jimmy Hinton 54

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Suzette Stacy, Kathy Scott, Beth Hinton, Donna O'Neill

Beverly Phillips, Elizabeth Craig, Mallory Thompson, Anna Clement, Cindy Jordan

Jimmy, Beth and Alex Hinton, Pippin Clifton, Olivia and Josh Hinton, Elizabeth and Woody Craig

Warren Arnold, Anna Clemment, Elliott Thompson and Will Arnold

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EVENTS NEW SUMMIT DRAWDOWN New Summit School recently held its 14th annual draw down fund-raiser â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tropical Paradise.â&#x20AC;? The funds raised will go toward student scholarships, classroom supplies, technology equipment, and other amenities for the new building that will be completed in the 2014 school year. Shown are scenes from the event.

Terry and Linda Foreman

Mary Linda Moss, Adria Coward

Jesse, Becky, Locke and Jay Leverette

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Jennifer Gatewood, Sarah Perkins

Randy and Autumn Douglas

Melissa Malouf, Frank Hadden

Eliza Ueltschey, Jeanine Pickering, Dianne Baer

EVENTS TRI DELTA SPRING SOCIAL The Jackson Area Delta Delta Delta Alumnae recently held their spring social at Interiors Market in Fondren, where members enjoyed an evening of shopping. The Tri Delta alumnae chapter is open to all area alumnae and welcomes participation. For more information contact chapter president Lyn McMillin at lhmcmillin@aol.com. Shown are scenes from the event. Lyn McMillin, Susan Travis, Finney Moore

Olivia Champion, Jordan Goodwin

Margie Jepson, Betty Lynn Freeman, Beth Kitchings, Nancy Derivaux

Tatum Goodman, Mary Kathryn Allen, Anna Haralson

Leslie Coker, Melanie McKinley

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EVENTS KIDNEY UPTOWN DRAWDOWN The 20th anniversary celebration of the $10,000 Uptown Drawdown, benefiting the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The gala is the largest fund-raising event of the foundation. The event included a cocktail buffet, silent auction featuring Mississippi artists, and dancing to Meet the Press. Masters of ceremony were Wilson Stribling and Kent Wilkinson Shown are scenes from the benefit.

Dana and Scott Wilson

Mike and Linda Warren, Houston Stephens

Mary Bonds, Kim Cook, Lyketta Cole

Catherine Wygel, Sandy Temple, Kathy Waring, Gail Sweat, Mae Patton

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Wanda and John Regan

Wilson and Jennifer Stribling

Katie and Clay Sanders

Anna and David Adcock, Molly and Adam Griffin

Jon and Ashley Seawright

Cassie and David Carroll

KIDNEY UPTOWN DRAWDOWN

Stephanie and Derrick Tesseneer

Chris, Adrian and Christopher Brantley

Becker Sams, Becky Herren, Weatherly Rose, Stan Herren

Patti and Barney Daly, Cheryl and Cal Wells

Lori and Bridgeforth Rutledge

Con and Betty Maloney, JW and Bridgett Fielder

Alvin and Becky Brent

Doug Evans, Beth Bates

Sharon Wyatt, Robert Childress

Matt and Kelly Ferrell

Susan and Tommy Weems, Suzie and Jeff Adcock june 2014

KIDNEY UPTOWN DRAWDOWN

Luis and Valentina Juncos

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Randy and Sharon Tew, Christy and Mike Stephens

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EVENTS TASTE OF MISSISSIPPI SPONSORS The Taste of Mississippi sponsor preview party was held recently at Sanders McNeal Studio and Gallery. Taste of Mississippi was held April 7 at Highland Village. The event included food from 40 restaurants, drinks from 10 beverage distributors, live music by Pryor and the Tombstones and Hunter Gibson and the Gators, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Stewpot Community Services. Shown are scenes from the sponsor party. Lee Rosenberg, Lauren Polston, Samantha King

Bobby and Ashley Lacoste

Johnny and Linda Bass, Tim Magandy

Bert Wallace, Tony Causey, Linda Causey, Lezlin Wallace

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Shannon Pooley, Greg Webb, Suzie Pooley

Kay Beasley, Pamela Lampkin

Rhonda Tomlin, Katrice Banks, Calvin Doughty, Stephanie Banks

Nina Lott, Mark Herbert

Shirley Trigg, Amy Walker

Marni Wilpert, John McNeal

TASTE OF MISSISSIPPI SPONSORS

Daniel and Wanda Quon

Sgt. Montel Cleaver, JPD; Calvin Doughty, Shamberi Horton, Lesley Collins

Kenneth Stamps, Wendolyn Young

India Johnson, Cecilla Louisville, Doris Scott

Dawn and Mike Flannes

Susan Hill, Barbara Brunini, Carol Spencer

Niya Wilson, Sheila Bingham

Barber Boone, Carolyn Trigg, Ernestine Wine

Madalan and Eric Lennep

Ashley Lacoste, Mary Cochran

Sam and Sylvia Pooley, Hank Aiken june 2014

TASTE OF MISSISSIPPI SPONSORS

Derek Finley, Kenneth Stamps

Michelle Bingham, Heather Ivery, Jeriod Watts

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Bob Byrd, Dexter Blanchard

Philip Gaines, Sam Pooley

Doris Scott, Brian Beckham, Alan Burrow

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EVENTS WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW The Greater Jackson Arts Council hosted an opening reception for the wildlife photography of Joe Mac Hudspeth exhibit at the Arts Center of Mississippi. Attendees were able to meet the artist, browse the exhibit, and purchase a piece, print or his new book, “Return to the Southern Wild.” Hudspeth is best known for his Mississippi Duck Stamp prints. He is a self-taught, lifelong Mississippian who took his first photo more than 30 years ago. Shown are scenes from the reception.

Tippy Garner, Ellen McLean

William Earl Morgan, Samantha Ledbetter

Teresa Malone, Janet Harris

Austin Richardson, Gretchen Haren, Perry Richardson

Ashley Coleman, Squire Merideth

Charisse and Wayne Wiggs

Joe Mac Hudspeth, Sam and Rita Latham

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EVENTS ART FOR ART LOVERS Mississippi Museum of Art After Hours recently hosted An Art Loversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Soiree in the Dickies Building. An array of artwork was presented by Fischer Galleries, Art Space 86, Sanders McNeal Studio and Gallery, and Lightsey Gallery. Shown are scenes from the event.

Harold Corbin, Jean Bush, Joan Marie Kaye

Sarah and Avery Buffington

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Darren and Evan Schwindaman, Melia Dicker

David Russell, Richard Kelso, Sam Biebers

Carver Brown, Beth Batton, Steven Chevalier, Caitlin Podas

Marcy Fischer-Nessle, Claudia Hauberg

Debi Pearsall, Tricia Fortenberry

Lauren Stennis, Tom and Laurilyn Fortner, Susan Shands Jones, Ann Brock, Howard Jones

Jennifer West, Melissa Hause

Bucky and Holly Crystal

Rachel Jones, Janie West

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Wyatt Waters, Susan Russell

Margaret, Emily and David Hobart

Jane Waugh, Monique Mosley, Elizabeth Robinson

Chris Meyers, Jon Lansdale, Steven White, Rachel Meyers

Cindy Tauchar, Catron Williams

David West, Holly Lange, Jerrod Partridge

Mary Claire Primos, Ellen Johson

William Goodman, Tom Beck

Sarah Jane and Mary Alston

Sheila Staggs, Amy Hudson

Melanie Halbrook, Jeff and Wanda Monk june 2014

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EVENTS GALLERY GUILD MEETING Portraits of women by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) highlighted the recent spring meeting of the Gallery Guild of the Mississippi Museum of Art. Dr. Roger Ward, deputy director and chief curator for the museum, presented a slide show, Beauty + Mystery = Allure, Portraits of Women by the Italian Painter. Shown are scenes from the meeting.

Michele Berry, Joanne Cheek, Sister Simmons

Tessie Smith, Susan Ainsworth

Mary Helen Bowen, Ed Wall, Mysty Scalia

Melissa Murphree, Gail Collins, Jan Carter

Sophia Owen, Jane Hyde, Carol Peaster

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EVENTS CATHOLIC CHARITIES SAVOR THE FLAVOR Catholic Charities Jackson hosted the first “Savor the Flavor” evening recently at Hal and Mal’s. The event highlights local restaurants. Live entertainment was presented by the Lucky Hand Blues Band. The event benefits the Migration Support Services of Catholic Charities Jackson. Shown are scenes from the evening.

Dan Nicholas, Ann and Jack Fry

Andre and Beth ’de Gruy

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Greg and Kelley Patin

Tatiani McDonald, Karla Elmore, Elizabeth Cryan

Mary Helen Walton, Madison Johnson, Kali Lee, Chloe Campbell, Anna Burkes, Annelise Lee

Tammy and Michael Louvier

John Dorsa, Bishop Joseph Koppcz

Kelly Madeo, Lisa Horton

Soni Shrestha, Tere Turner, Shoba Gaymes, Blanca Love, Manisha Chatlani

William and Vera Johnson

Mike and Lori Brechtel

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Gluin Sunds, Karen Cox

Todd Thompson, Alex Ross, Bill Carlin, Arthur Jones

Betsy Smith, Arteria Puckett

Brian and Elsa Baughman, Ben Hall, Marta Charrih

Judy and George Hoff

Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Jade Craig, Darein Spann

David and Leigh Wright, Michele and Thomas Harris

Kim Besselievre, Barbara Thompson

Tony and Leslie Haines

Cindy and Doyle Jefcoat

Beth Gaston, John Gomez, Charlene Bullock june 2014

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EVENTS LEGACY MEDICAL REUNION The Legacy Medical Class Reunion was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. This event was for 1935-1963 graduates of the University of Mississippi Medical School. A luncheon was held in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union, where Dr. James Keeton, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the school of medicine, presented the welcome. After lunch the honorees went Back to the Future in Medical Education, where they had the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a medical student today.

Joy and Robert May

Dick Ellison, Paul Moore, Judy Ellison

Ralph Brock, Brenda Brock McIntyre

Dewitt Crawford, Barbara Cook, Kay Rone, Suzanne Miller

Wayne Rone, Nancy Burrow, Michelle and Sam Field, Charles Burgess

Walter Rose, Bill McKell

Brantley and Ann Pace

Carol and Charles Rodney Smith

Elizabeth Hilbun, Marye Moore, Susane Whites, Peggy Crawford, Brenda Hilbun, Helen Abraham

Martha and George Ball

JJ and Barbara Davis june 2014

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Annie and George V. Smith

Richard Johnson, Jerry and Ann Gulledge

Dan and Susane Whites, Peggy and Dewitt Crawford

Ginger Roby, Geoffrey Mitchell, Mimi Seto, Phoebe Quinn

Bill and Jackie McKell

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Bill Cook, Bill Bowlus

Wadie Abraham, Dewitt Crawford

Charles and Garnett Spence

Bill and Neal McQuinn

Richard and Sally Yelverton, Joseph and Mary Johnson, Eugene Wood