NNS August Magazine 2011 by northsidesun

AUGUST 2011

august 2011

northside sun

Contents 20

24 26

August 2011 volume 6, number 5

The Highest Mountain Could four men over the age of 60 from Jackson climb the highest mountain in Africa? Well that was just what three doctors and an honest lawyer decided to do. The players were Dr. Ralph Sulser, Dr. Bill Sneed, Dr. Charles O’Mara and Jim Overstreet. The challenge was to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. The men did not set out to prove their manhood or add to a bucket list, according to Sulser who said Kilimanjaro has a glacier on top which was rapidly melting and because they weren’t getting any younger, they decided to do it.

Pilots n Paws William Tomlinson, former Northsider now residing in Chattanooga, never thought when he purchased his plane that he would be transporting more animals than people. Tomlinson is a volunteer pilot with “Pilots N Paws,” a program in which pilots at their own expense provide transportation to animals booked for euthanasia from “kill shelters” to “no-kill shelters,” from puppy mills and hoarders to foster and adoptive homes.

Matters of the Heart

Northsiders Dr. Jorge and April Salazar moved from Texas to Mississippi last year when he joined University of Mississippi Health Care as chief of congenital heart surgery. They chose their Eastover home not only because of the beauty of one of Jackson’s oldest neighborhoods, but also because of its proximity to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Minutes matter when it comes to the lives of some of the most vulnerable patients at Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. “If a child becomes gravely ill, the sooner I can get to the hospital, the better chance I have to save them,” Salazar said.

An Old World Style In his slow and melodious Southern drawl, artist and teacher Bob Tompkins says of his work, “Few things excite me more than the contrasting of light and dark. To paint a white onion against a dark background is pure ecstasy.” That quote reflects his continuing interest in an Old World style of painting he learned years ago under the tutelage of accomplished artists Cleve Miller and Courtenay Hunte. He studied two summers with the great American painter Robert Brackman. In his portraits, still lifes, and wildlife scenes, his work remains reminiscent of the Old Masters of the Baroque period.

august 2011

Departments August

2011

90 82

EVENTS PARTIES WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS

45 46 47 48 50 51 54 54 56 56 57 57 14

Michelle Marie Temple/ Mark Christopher Reza Amanda Hope Manning/ James Majure Markow Raney-Mills Turner/ Sean Kieran Kiely Jill Allison Tinnin/ Kenneth Forbes Grogan IV Meredith Keating Moore/ Steve Cheng Megan Elna-Lyn Andrews/ Justin Thomas Starling

Engagement Party An engagement party honoring Carrie Menist and Parker Grunkemeyer was held recently in the home of Martha and Jim Thomas.

Engagement Party

An engagement celebration for Cassi DuBois and Stewart Strange was held June 4 in the home of Mollie and Billy VanDevender.

An engagement party honoring Jennifer Lyles and Brian Gray was held recently in the home of Preston and Barbara Gough.

Friends and family gathered recently in the home of George Aarons to celebrate the engagement of Mary Margaret Miller and Barry White.

Engagement Party Laurin Revere and Wade Wheaton were recently honored with an engagement celebration in the home of Ann and Rick Calhoon.

Margaret Quinn Mounger/ Roy Bradley Kellum Jr.

Gretchen Margaret Gunther/ Samuel Nelson Keyes Cassi Nicole DuBois/ Clarke Stewart Strange Laurin Robin Revere/ Wade Edward Wheaton

northside sun

Sustainer Garden Club

Friendship Ball

78 82 84 88

Lindsey Renee White/ Daniel Baker Benefield

Katherine Michel Nicholas/ Andrew Samuel Fredericks

40 COLUMNS

36 40

Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

Food Wise Marlana Walters

92 94

The Junior League of Jackson Sustainer Garden Club recently met in the home of Becky Ivison for a spring social. Karen McKie of Green Oak Nursery gave a container garden demonstration. The Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball was held this spring at Hal and Mal’s. The 2011 recipient organizations include Parents for Public Schools of Jackson and Operation Shoestring. Award recipients were Lee Harper and Jeff Good.

Art for Park The Belhaven Garden Club, Friends of Laurel Street Park, and a committee of the Greater Belhaven Neighborhood Foundation hosted Art for the Park at Fairview Inn. This fund-raiser is the principal means of generating the funds necessary to maintain and improve Laurel Street Park.

Amazing Butterflies Exhibit The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science hosted an opening for the exhibit “Amazing Butterflies” - a temporary exhibit that featured a giant maze and live butterflies.

Uptown Drawdown The 17th anniversary celebration of the $10,000 Uptown Drawdown benefiting the Mississippi Kidney Foundation was held at the Country Club of Jackson.

Public Humanities Awards Dinner The Mississippi Humanities Council hosted the 2011 Public Humanities Awards Dinner at the Jackson Hilton. The event honored the Public Humanities Awards recipients and the Humanities Teacher Awards recipients.

Fashion Faux Paws CARA, Community Animal Rescue and Adoption, hosted their fourth annual Fashion Faux Paws - A Stylish Benefit for CARA, April 7 at The South. The highlight of the luncheon was a fashion show of CARA pets that are up for adoption.

Fondren Renaissance Society The Fondren Renaissance Foundation board recently honored members of the Renaissance Society with a reception at the Cedars.

Local Guys Exhibit Gallery 119 hosted an opening reception for an exhibit titled “Local Guy”.’ Artists included William Goodman, Alfred Nicols, Tony DeFatta, Bill Wilson, Don Meiners, Jim Becker and Jack Garner.

august 2011

the

northsidesun magazine

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHSIDE SUN NEWSPAPER P.O. BOX 16709 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39236 601-957-1122

EDITOR Jimmye Sweat

WRITERS Susan Deaver • Glenda Wadsworth Anthony Warren • Jenny Markow Jenny Woodruff • Marlana Walters Katie Eubanks • Mary Mac Jones

PHOTOGRAPHERS Beth Buckley • Lonnie Kees Christina Cannon • Chris Grillis David Johnston • Greg Campbell Anthony Warren • Jenny Woodruff

ADVERTISING Melanie North, Advertising Director Katy Agnew • Holly Dean Amy Forsyth • Carly O’Bryant Carley Baker

ART DIRECTOR Wanda McCain

PRODUCTION MANAGER Beth Buckley

PRODUCTION Jo Ann Ward • Mary Margaret Thiel

BOOKKEEPING Dani Poe

CIRCULATION Dale Frazier • Dottie and Jeff Cole • Kerri Hawkins THE NORTHSIDE SUN MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE NORTHSIDE SUN NEWSPAPER. ALTHOUGH THE MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED FREE ON NEWSSTANDS, PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $20 ANNUALLY. FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS, CHANGES OF ADDRESS OR OTHER SERVICES RELATED TO SUBSCRIPTIONS, CALL 601-957-1542. FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR CURRENT AD REP. FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING WEDDING SUBMISSIONS, PARTY COVERAGE OR FEATURES, CALL 601-957-1122 OR E-MAIL JIMMYE@NORTHSIDESUN.COM. THE MAGAZINE OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 246 BRIARWOOD DR., JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39206; THE MAILING ADDRESS IS: P. O. BOX 16709, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39236.

ABOUT THE COVER Dr. Jorge Salazar is chief of congenital heart surgery at the University of Mississippi Health Care.

northside sun

AUGUST 2011

august 2011

THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN

JENNY WOODRUFF

ould four men over the age of 60 from Jackson climb the highest mountain in Africa? Well that was just what three doctors and an honest lawyer decided to do.

The players were Dr. Ralph Sulser, Dr. Bill Sneed, Dr. Charles O'Mara and Jim Overstreet, and the challenge was to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. "I have always had a fascination with Africa and particularly Mt. Kilimanjaro," Sulser said. "Jim Overstreet and I begin thinking of going to Africa and began planning despite significant misgivings from our wives. Charles O'Mara signed on to go. We needed some comic relief so we asked Bill Sneed to join our party. We have all been friends for many years and all had a great love for the outdoors and particularly hiking." The men did not set out to prove their manhood or add to a bucket list, according to Sulser who said Kilimanjaro has a glacier on top which was rapidly melting and because they weren't getting any younger, they decided to do it. "We knew it was a challenge since only 40 percent of

northside sun

climbers make it to the top." For two years the men planned and nine months before the trip their training regimen began. For Sulser, this included daily 5 a.m. hikes before work, long Saturday morning hikes with a full pack (eight - 10 miles) which drew a lot of curious looks, and Sunday stair climbing at St. Dominic. "I usually walked the 14 flights of stairs two times before lunch each day." Overstreet hiked the hills in Birmingham regularly, O'Mara did the P90X program. And according to Sulser, Sneed did the "Dunlopped" program. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at 19,400 feet. As they learned there is not much oxygen at that level. "There was no way for four old guys from Mississippi to properly train for this climb," Sulser said. "When asked by our fellow climbing partners which mountains we trained on we simply said 'Duck Hill.' " Duck Hill, north of Winona, is one of the highest points in Mississippi, but only at about 800 feet above sea level. "It was no help," Sulser said. "We mainly trained in Vicksburg, the Ridgeland trail, and the 14 flights of stairs at St. Dominic Hospital. "I did a lot of weight training to improve upper body strength and Bill Sneed did a lot of eating to pad his abdomen against the expected cold weather." THE MEN RESEARCHED alpine guide companies and selected Alpine Ascents from Seattle. According to Sulser, preparation included buying lots of gear. "The UPS truck seemed to come to my house daily with gear and I even had a gear room in our guest bedroom," he said.

When the time for the trip came, the flight time to Tanzania was 24 hours. None of the four got their luggage the first night, and Sulser and Overstreet did not get their bags before the climb. "But we were lucky to be able to borrow enough gear from a good Samaritan from Connecticut to get started," Sulser said. "A good rule of thumb is to always carry your hiking boots in your carry-on bag which we had done." The Northsiders flew to Kilimanjaro airport in Tanzania and stayed at the New Arusha Hotel in Arusha. Climbing Kilimanjaro is all about acclimation, according to Sulser. "We were to spend six days climbing and 1.5 days descending. "Our group used the Machame Route for its beauty and higher summit success. We slept at a higher altitude each night. When our bags arrived at our second night campsite, it was like finding a long lost friend," Sulser said. "Clean underwear never felt so good." The men say they were glad they were good friends because sleeping with someone in a two person tent for seven nights without a bath will test any friendship. "Needless to say we all smelled pretty 'ripe' by trip's end," Sulser said. The first night on the mountain they were going to their tents by headlamp after supper. It was pitch-black dark and Sulser got turned around and ended up in the wrong tent much to the surprise of a Belgian woman and her son. "She was concerned about the guys from the South and kept a close eye on us the rest of the trip," Sulser joked. The group of 15 hikers

all became good friends during the trip. The men slept on the ground in their sleeping bags for seven nights and the ground was very rocky and very seldom level. The tents were small and, according to Sulser, were not made for a 62-year-old man. The water had to be chemically treated each day. Portable Aqua tablets worked well, but the water was still cloudy with some debris. According to Sulser, the food was good. "We usually had a hot breakfast / lunch with meat, potatoes, soup and vegetables; supper the same," he said. "We ate a lot of energy bars and on summit day we used 'Gu Gel,' a quick and easy source for carbs. Our water bottles would freeze unless you kept them deep in your backpack on summit day." THEIR TANZANIAN GUIDES were all from the Chagga Tribe and they were all very young (under 30), but very familiar with the mountain and possible problems the men might have. Sulser said when they told their guides how old they were, they rolled their eyes, said something in Swahili and then laughed. "They watched us very closely after that." "They anticipated problems and handled them before they became real issues," Sulser said. "They watched us all very closely for signs of altitude sickness which can affect brain and heart function and can be fatal if not attended to quickly. None of our group developed altitude sickness." Sulser said although they pick on Bill Sneed a lot, he really helped them get to the summit.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hike itself is hard to describe, the scenery is almost unbelievable. I felt at times I was in a Star Wars movie and had been

DROPPED ON A FAR AWAY PLANET. The mountain is barren with no trees and very little vegetation and you can see for long distances. The mountains are simply majestic and the night sky was filled with what looked like billons of stars.â&#x20AC;? - Jim Overstreet

august 2011

(1) Finally made it to the top! at the Summit (From left - Jim Overstreet, Charles O'Mara, Ralph Sulser, Bill Sneed. (2) At the Summit with guides. (3) At Stella Point in the dark close to the Summit. (4) Campsite Day 2.

"From our last camp to the summit involved hiking up the slope through screen, a loose sandy/gravel like volcanic material where you take two steps and slide back one," he said. "It was particularly treacherous coming down. We looked like a bunch of drunks coming down." The porters, the men said, were amazing carrying heavy loads balanced on their heads while scrambling up the mountain. "They met us at the end of each day at camp with songs and dancing," Sulser said. "Our guides all spoke English but had trouble understanding our Southern accents. But, I was able to teach them the phrase 'Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.' ” The guides nicknamed Sneed "Mountain Goat" for the way he always hugged the mountain or was it because of the way he smelled after no bath for several days. THE MOST DANGEROUS climb was on the third day when they climbed what was called the Great Barranco Wall, according to Sulser. "Our last night before summiting was spent at 15,200 feet on a small plateau," he said. "A strong wind came up with gusts to 50 mph and I could imagine our tents being blown off the ledge." Summit day began at midnight and the men used headlamps to light their way. They spent the next six hours in a grueling climb through to Stella Point at the rim of the crater. Their American and African guides prodded them along with often used Swahili word “pole,” which means slowly. After resting at Stella Point, the hikers began their final push to the summit (Uhuru Peak - Freedom in Swahili). "It was very difficult to breathe, our legs were shot but we were all determined to summit," Sulser said. "It was a beautiful morning as the sun rose over the crater rim as we reached Uhuru Peak. We were in awe of the surrounding beauty." The temperature at the top was 10 degrees.

“I was very nervous about the trip. I knew that

ONLY 40 PERCENT of the climbers actually make it to the top.” - Barbara Sulser

But then came the torturous trip down from the summit. Unsuccessful climbers were strewn all over the place, according to Sulser, who said it looked like a war zone. "We descended along the Mweka Route rapidly to lower camp," he said. "At the Mweka gate we were met with a big celebration by our guides and porters." After a much needed shower and sleep in a real bed, the men then spent three fabulous days on safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. According to Overstreet, the trip was more than a trip, it was an experience. "The hike itself is hard to describe," he said. "The scenery is almost unbelievable. I felt at times I was in a Star Wars movie and had been dropped on far away planet. The mountain is barren with no trees and very little vegetation and you can see for long distances. The mountains are simply majestic and the

northside sun

night sky was filled with what looked like billons of stars." One experience that stands out particularly for Overstreet was on the final ascent to the top of the mountain. "We were at about 18,500 feet at that point and all of us were exhausted," he said. "We had about another hour of hiking left before we reached Stella Pont, the next to last stop before the top and the end of the steep ascent. As we started the last push up the mountain our native guides started with an African chant and continued to Stella Point. It was like walking in a dream, it was still black dark and all I could see was the boots of the person ahead of me and hear that chant. It was very cool." THEIR ADVICE TO OTHERS: "It was a trip of a lifetime, a beautiful country, beautiful people but you need to be very physically fit. You should climb Duck Hill and do the safari after the climb." "There were 14 total climbers in our group and all summited, and we were the oldest and slowest," Sulser said. The men have plans for some type of mountain adventure next year and fortunately were all still good friends when they got back. And about 10 to 15 pounds lighter. Meanwhile, the wives were imagining all sorts of bad things happening to their husbands while they were on the trip and are not excited about any future plans. "From the beginning of the trip talk, I was very nervous about the trip," Barbara Sulser said. "I knew that only 40 percent of the climbers actually make it to the top and I knew that there was no stopping Ralph. I was worried about cerebral and pulmonary edema which can be fatal. "So, for two weeks I spent time in Dallas and Memphis, and our children worried with me (always better to have others worry with you). I kept up with the other wives via texting. "Needless to say, we were all so thankful they made it to the top and back home safely. I am a little concerned about what is next."

(1) Dreams of Kilimanjaro. (2) Ralph Sulser climbing the Great Barranco Wall. (3) After 2 days of wearing borrowed clothes, Jim and Ralph get their bags. Ralph is hugging his bags!! (4) Charles at camp. (5) At the Summit with guides.

august 2011

PILOTS BY

n PAWS

GLENDA WADSWORTH

ILLIAM TOMLINSON, former Northsider now residing in Chattanooga, never thought when he purchased his plane that he would be transporting more animals than people. Tomlinson is a volunteer pilot with "Pilots N Paws," a program in which pilots at their own expense provide transportation to animals booked for euthanasia from "kill shelters" to "no-kill shelters," from puppy mills and hoarders to foster and adoptive homes. Tomlinson, a Murrah High School and Hinds Community College graduate, holds a commercial license with single/multi-engine with instrument privileges and is a certified flight instructor for single/multi-engine with instrument privileges. In December 2007 he purchased a Mooney C model and shortly thereafter signed on with Pilots N Paws (PnP). Tomlinson and his wife, the former Pauline Hill from Lexington, Miss., are the parents of two Shih Tzus, Baskin and Casey. "We love our pets," says Pauline. "They are our babies." "For Pauline and me, purchasing a plane was like purchasing an RV," says Tomlinson. "It was for our pleasure. Both of us are employed, so we enjoy getting away for weekends. We also had the idea of being of some social service. My first thought along those lines was to volunteer for Angel Flights, volunteer flights carrying sick patients to treatment facilities," he says. Investigation proved that the financial requirements for participation in that program were prohibitive for Tomlinson - in insurance alone, he needed $1 million coverage. The next best thing was to provide his plane and piloting skills to help the animal world. "We are really crazy about dogs." Deborah Boies of South Carolina and Jon Wehrenberg from Tennessee, in 2008 founded Pilots N Paws, an online message board connecting pilots with animal rescuers. It grew out of a personal need of Boies, long involved in Doberman rescue. When her 12-year-old Doberman died, she sought to adopt a rescue Doberman from Florida. She explains, "Jon and his wife are friends through the Prevost Owners Group. I asked if fellow Prevost owners traveling through north Florida would bring our rescue Doberboy to us. Jon volunteered to fly to Florida and bring him home to me. "When Jon arrived with our dog, I shared with him my rescue experience that only the use of a long train of ground transports - people using their vehicles and driving for an hour or so and then handing off to another driver - was cheap enough for rescue groups. He stated that pilots love to fly, and we both decided we needed to do something to implement the use of vol-

northside sun

William and Pauline with their personal dogs, Baskin (blonde) and Casey (black and white)

unteer pilots. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What do you think of the name Pilots N Paws?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He liked it and off we went!" THE WEB SITE, www.pilotsnpaws.org, sets forth its purpose as "a meeting place for those that rescue, shelter, or foster animals, and pilots or plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of animals." PnP's goal is to attract 10,000 pilots nationwide to be part of the rescue group. Rescuers post their needs on the site, and pilots can check the site daily for needed assists in their area. On short distances the flights are direct from rescuer to new home. Longer transports operate like a relay, passing the animal from pilot to pilot across the country. Most of Tomlinson's transports are these relay links, each approximately three to four hours of flying time each way. "These dogs are special, so lonely, scared. They really want a home," says William. "Often they are sickly, mistreated, and unkempt.The rescuers who ask PnP for assistance are also volunteers who do this work at their own expense.They are like an underground network.They locate the needy dogs, find places for them to go, and post online with PnP when and where pilots

are needed. They gather together the dogs, feed them, get their shots (individual medical papers are required to move the animals across state lines), locate crates for them, but often there is not enough time or money to have them cleaned and groomed." Pauline continues, making a face, "Many have matted hair and smell bad, but by and large they are so loving and desperate for attention that you forget that part of the trip." Pauline takes brushes, scissors, baby wipes, and powder with her on each trip to help clean up the dogs before passing them along to the next pilot. "I take each one out of its crate while in the air for some special attention." William adds, "Pauline is the real heart of our work." At time of transfer, when the dogs are passed from one pilot to another, volunteers or the pilots themselves water and walk the dogs, giving them some individual attention. "Often the volunteers bring their children, and we find that children sometimes can charm the hostile or shy dogs when the adults cannot. It is a win-win situation all around," says William. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not unusual for a pilot or a volunteer to adopt a dog on the spot. The volunteers are appreciative of the pilots and are willing to do anything to assist them. They are generous people by nature." Tomlinson notes that many veterinarians provide their services at low cost or free to PnP transport animals. TOMLINSON TALKS about a recent trip as a typical example of the PnP work. "In September 2010, I was contacted about a large group of dogs being sent out of the Gulf Coast area. What with Katrina, the oil spill and the present economy generally, a large number of pet owners have surrendered their pets to shelters or simply turned them out to fend for themselves." The rescue flight, designated "The Gulf Coast Rescue Fly Away," originating in New Orleans, sought to transport 171 animals to various parts of the country. The Tomlinsons were involved in one leg of a flight to send 21 of those dogs to New Jersey, a trip of 1,600 miles, where new homes awaited them. The Tomlinsons met planes from the first leg of the flight - New Orleans to Knoxville. The next leg, Knoxville to Morgantown, W.Va., was handled by Tomlinson and three other pilots. Volunteers met each plane from New Orleans, leashed the dogs and took them for one hour of special time, walking, feeding, watering and petting. "This particular group was healthy and well behaved," says Pauline. "We had some wonderful dogs, Cockers, Shih Tzus, Pomeranians. Only one, a Pomeranian, was skittish of people until one little girl about 10 made it a point to work with him. The other dogs were thrilled to have the attention and responded well." Michele, one of the adult volunteers was drawn to a brown

and white Cocker named Freckles and spent all her time with him, but all of the dogs received a generous share of attention and exercise. The dogs were then placed back in the crates, and the Tomlinsons and the three other pilots took off for Morgantown. There the dogs were again met by volunteers who saw to their exercise and comfort before completing the final leg of their journey. Only moments before landing at the Morgantown Municipal Airport William received notice that Michele had called the airport and asked that Freckles be returned to her for adoption. Tomlinson agreed to make the return transport, and Michele and Freckles were reunited within hours. A MAJOR SURPRISE at both Knoxville and Morgantown was the presence of the media. "TV and newspaper folks with cameras were there to take our story and give publicity not only to PnP but also to the plight of homeless pets," says Pauline. See the video at http://pilotsnpaws.org/category/rescues/. Pauline says when the idea of PnP was first proposed to her she had preconceived notions that the homeless pets would be angry and combative, but that has not been the case. "The dogs seem so glad to have someone give them some kindness." In reflecting on other flights, Tomlinson says, "They have been peaceful. I've only had one dog that was a biter, and only one that went beserk in the plane." Tomlinson has made some 70 rescue flights for PnP, traveling to Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and West Virginia in his work with PnP. He figures it costs him approximately $100 per hour of flying time. "In some ways, especially financially, it is a considerable sacrifice. In other ways, giving a pet an opportunity for a new life is worth the cost," says Tomlinson. What does he say to critics who simply do not believe in no-kill shelters? "It is probably true that many of these pets are not worth saving, in the strictest financial sense. A few are old and have lived most of their life span. Some are sickly and may not have a long life ahead. But PnP people don't care. We want to give them the chance to live the best life they can for the time they do have." august 2011

Matters of the

HEART BY

orthsiders Dr. Jorge and April Salazar moved from Texas to Mississippi last year when he joined University of Mississippi Health Care as chief of congenital heart surgery. They chose their Eastover home not only because of the beauty of one of Jackson's oldest neighborhoods, but also because of its proximity to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Minutes matter when it comes to the lives of some of the most vulnerable patients at Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. "If a child becomes gravely ill, the sooner I can get to the hospital, the better chance I have to save them," Salazar said. He has treated more than 230 children since joining the medical center last April. That volume of patients is three times more than what was projected for the program's first year. Among the surgeries were Mississippi's first arterial switch and the first Norwood procedure, some of the most complex surgeries performed in children. "Is that not amazing?" asked Amy Reeves, speaking on behalf of Mended Little Hearts of Mississippi, a support group for families with children with congenital heart defects. "Dr. Salazar has such a passion for what he does. It goes beyond the work. It just speaks volumes of the person that he is." Eager to let others share the limelight, Salazar often deflects attention from himself by referring to "the team" or "we" when discussing the program's successes over the last year. Essentially all the team members were already at Batson Hospital when Salazar arrived. "To have a successful congenital team, it's not just about the surgeon. Every single component of the team has to be strong. My job in coming here was to bring a recipe that works in theory and practice for the children, and our results have been very positive, much better than the national average," he said. Dr. Mart McMullan, senior advisor for clinical affairs at UMMC and a cardiothoracic surgeon, considered them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;enviable results.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; "I think it's

northside sun

PAT R I C E G U I L F O Y L E

nothing short of remarkable. He has built a program, with the cardiologists, that is in one year doing some of the most complicated congenital heart surgery in the country," he said. But Salazar is far from resting on the first year's progress. With an additional congenital heart surgeon joining the team in July and a pediatric cardiac critical care physician arriving in April, the UMHC congenital heart program is moving forward with a bigger goal in mind. "We're not shooting to be number 50 in management of congenital heart disease. We're shooting to be number one," Salazar said. "I believe strongly that we are going to achieve it."

'WE SAVED ANOTHER BABY' "Have you ever seen the glasses I operate with?" Salazar asked. He grabbed a wooden box, about the size of a cigar box, from its perch in his office and opened the top. He lifted a pair of dark framed glasses with what looked like jeweler loupes attached to each lens. "Try them on," he encouraged. "Hold your hand out in front of you and look at it. See how big it is? This is how I can see such small things and repair tiny hearts." It's common for Salazar to operate on a 1 mm coronary artery (just over 1/32nd of an inch), sewing them, transferring them, repairing them. "We learn how to maintain a steady hand, but the technical aspects of congenital heart surgery are not the most important. The most important aspect is judgment. We are presented with very difficult situations with children's heart defects, and we have to transform those challenges into an excellent outcome," he said. Born 13 weeks premature, Aksh Patel of Indianola had a congenital heart defect that required surgery if he was to have any chance of survival. On January 28, Aksh weighed 3 pounds, 3 ounces when Salazar performed an arterial switch. The complex procedure moves the heart's major arteries that are reversed back to their normal position and the delicate coronary arteries with the aorta. All this on a heart about the size of a strawberry. It was a delicate procedure but one for which Salazar had prepared through his extensive surgical training and experience. The oldest of seven children, Salazar grew up in San Francisco with an American mother and Peruvian father, a physician specializing in pulmonology and critical care medicine. He originally had no intentions of following in his father's footsteps. "I never wanted to be a physician because I thought my father worked too hard. It's kind of ironic," Salazar said smiling. "As I got older I saw why he was a physician, all the personal and professional satisfaction associated with helping others. That's ultimately what motivated me to go into medicine." A desire to help people served as Salazar's guide with the initial intent of becoming a family physician. He earned the medical degree at the University of Washington - Seattle, and it was during this time he saw the positive impact surgery had on a patient's life. He ended up applying for the combined general and cardiothoracic surgery program at Johns Hopkins Medical Center

“He takes a baby who has a death sentence and operates on them for many hours and that baby’s life is

CHANGED INSTANTLYit’s this kind of wonderful feeling that comes. When he comes home he says, ‘We saved another baby today.” -April Salazar

august 2011

Matters of the

HEART in Baltimore. "I was very lucky to be accepted there. They only accept two people a year. Modern surgical training started at Hopkins so it was a good place to go," he said. During his training at Johns Hopkins, Salazar was exposed to pediatric heart surgery. He spent six months in Europe during that residency program to study congenital heart surgery and returned to finish his last year at Johns Hopkins. That's when he decided to go into congenital heart surgery. He completed an additional fellowship year focusing on congenital heart surgery at the University of California - San Francisco. In all, Salazar completed 10 years of training after medical school. "Every once in a while in your life you make a really good decision. It was a really good decision for me to go into congenital heart surgery," he said. Salazar joined the University of Texas - San Antonio. That's also where Dr. John Calhoon, a well-known heart surgeon, shared his knowledge and experience with Salazar. The program began with 120 cases per year and grew to 350 cases per year. "During that time in San Antonio, I learned what it took to build a heart program. We built it into a program doing all levels of complexity with the very best level of results. That experience there more than anything prepared me for coming to Mississippi," he said. Before joining the medical center, Salazar was a member of the Baylor College of Medicine faculty while working in one of the largest pediatric

northside sun

heart surgery programs in the country at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Salazar did 250 to 300 operations each year. "That was where I fine-tuned my surgical technique and my understanding of the essential components of a successful congenital heart program," he said. "Texas Children's was an excellent model to build on." Salazar met his wife April in San Antonio, and they have a 10-month-old daughter named Scarlett, who was born at UMMC. He also has four older children that he remains very close to. He said April is the one who "keeps me sane, supports me and gives me strength." She said saving children is the main reason why he works so hard. "He truly is gifted and loves what he does," she said. "He takes a baby who has a death sentence and operates on them for many hours - and that baby's life is changed instantly - it's this kind of wonderful feeling that comes. When he comes home, he says, 'We saved another baby today.'"

A PERSONAL MISSION As the medical center's partnership with Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., came to a close last spring, Salazar saw an opportunity to lead UMMC's own congenital heart program. "I sensed a diamond in the rough. It was such a wonderful opportunity, more than anything, to do something worthwhile. That's what attracted me the most to Mississippi. There was tremendous need. There was overwhelming support from state government, from

Medicaid, from the medical center leadership, and from the community," he said Lisa Manuel, director of the congenital heart program, said the heart team had the skills to make the program successful, but it took Salazar to give them a boost of confidence. "We were missing an ingredient. It was an important ingredient not just from a technical aspect, but also to inspire confidence by saying yes we can do it," she said. Salazar said almost every day when the team is in the operating room, they pause and comment on the fact that they feel privileged to have the opportunity to take care of children's hearts. Parents entrust their children and their children's future with them. "There's no doubt it's a lot of responsibility and many times there's a lot of pressure but we keep going back to the same thing. This child is just like any other child. These parents love their child just like I love mine. We're going to do whatever it takes as human beings to help this child do well," Salazar said. Salazar's office has crayon drawings from patients among his personal photographs and plaques, a tangible reminder of his intercession in children's lives. At a recent follow-up visit, Aksh, now weighing a plump eight pounds, slept peacefully in his father Ricky Patel's arms. His heart is normal, and he has the opportunity to live a normal, complete life. When asked what he thinks of Salazar, Patel paused, looked down at his sleeping son, and said, "He's great."

august 2011

An O

Bob 30

northside sun

Old World Style

b Tompkins

GLENDA WADSWORTH

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

n his slow and melodious Southern drawl, artist

and teacher Bob Tompkins says of his work, “Few things excite me more than the contrasting of light and dark. To paint a white onion against a dark background is pure ecstasy.” That quote reflects

his continuing interest in an Old World style of painting he learned years ago under the tutelage of accomplished artists Cleve Miller and Courtenay Hunte. He studied two summers with the great American painter Robert Brackman. In his portraits, still lifes, and wildlife scenes, his work remains reminiscent of the Old Masters of the Baroque period.

BETH BUCKLEY

He didn’t come by his striking art technique early. “I didn’t paint much as a kid or even in college.” He grew up in Greenville and was educated in the public schools there. Tompkins says he did poorly in school. “My brother had a photographic mind. I was a right-brained ADD kid. I was the class clown. I was slow in growing up, slow in maturing. At 16 I drew a horse with pastels that my mother had in the house, and I remember telling my high school art teacher, Maxine Holcomb, that I wanted to be an artist.” Tompkins may be best known for his wildlife art. He was a typical Delta boy, a lover of hunting and fishing. His hunting trophies appear frequently in his oil painting — subjects familiar to local hunting camps. These experiences naturally led to exquisitely detailed landscapes from the lush Mississippi woodlands and the wide-open spaces of the reservoir. He has illustrated and published four outdoor books. Twice his work has been selected for the prestigious Mississippi Duck Stamp Award - in 1980 and 1988. “One of the most important aspects of painting birds and animals is to understand the anatomy of each species. It is equally important to understand where you might find each. It is essential to

august 2011

Left: Bob Thompson, 2000, near Meridian. Below: Bob, 2002, Black River Camp near Kilmichael

Allyson, Olivia and Sara Grace Harrison Ella, Sara Grace and Olivia Harrison 32

northside sun

An Old World Style

Bob Tompkins realize the anatomy of a cloud, a tree, the forest floor, a grass field or any of the thousands of other aspects nature presents in order to make the painting believable as a whole.” Tompkins today arranges his work life around the hunting seasons. He says, “I guess you could say I am obsessed with hunting and fishing. I do most of my painting after hunting season.” He and brother Billy, a vascular surgeon in Texarkana, spend June through January hunting and fishing. They hunt deer and turkeys in Iowa, turkeys in Nebraska and Missouri, and fish in Texas. They do muzzle loader hunting in Arkansas and Iowa. Billy Tompkins calls his younger brother, “my best friend.” He adds, “Bob has a wonderful dry wit and sense of humor and never meets a stranger. He is great fun to hang out with.” Billy is semi-retired and arranges his schedule as well around hunting season. Both men love to hunt and fish, and as important, they both are great cooks. In fact they are in the process of writing a cookbook of recipes to use at a hunting camp which will be out the first of the year. The title is (pardon their French) Any Camp Bitch Can Cook. Billy is in charge of the printing; Bob is doing the illustrations. Tompkins’ mother, Sarah, was from Blue Mountain. She taught piano and was a divisional manager for World Book Encyclopedia. Father, William Charles, worked at Kings Daughters Hospital in Greenville. Bob also has a younger brother, Harry. Bob is the father of two, Allyson Harrison, a teacher in the Canton school system and mother of Bob’s three granddaughters, and Michael, who teaches in the American School of Rome, Italy. Through Tompkins’ life flows a line of coincidences or, as he might put it, divine interventions. Rooted in his Christian faith, Bob fervently believes that every major turning point in his life was placed there and directed by God. After graduating from Delta State University (DSU) where he received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in art education, he taught art a year in Greenville. It was the time of the Vietnam War. Restless,

Art student Rory Steed with Bob

he made a trip to Millington, Tenn., seeking to qualify to be a navigator. On return to Greenville, he stopped at DSU after 5 p.m., and bumped into his fraternity advisor, Dr. McRaney. McRaney flagged him down with a question, “Do you want a job to teach in Jacksonville?” Tompkins immediately thought “teacher deferment,” and answered yes, although he had no idea where Jacksonville or Lakeshore Junior High School was. “I barely knew where Florida was.” He taught one and a half years there, where he met Miller and Hunte and took their art courses. “In the class we painted portraits from life. That’s where my painting career started. Now I have taught hundreds of artists, and it all started with these men in Florida. I am convinced God led me to Florida.” After a time in Florida, he returned to Mississippi to spend 26 years teaching art in the public schools of Greenville, then 17 more years at Northwest Jackson Middle School. He moved to Madison in 1999, retired in 2000, opened the Bob Tompkins Studio and began giving private lessons. His studio, now located off Highway 51 north of Gluckstadt, is a 5,000 square foot state-of-the-

art facility for student artists interested in advancing their oil painting talents. His classes are always at maximum capacity and have a waiting list. Tompkins instructs 70 adults in classes of 15-20, offering each student five feet of table space, a personal and permanent enclosed cubicle with its own light source. He teaches using the philosophy of the Old Masters, learning to paint from life using a strong, directional source of light. “The only way to learn how to paint is to paint from life. I always discourage my students from painting from photographs. A camera’s eye does not see as we see,” explains Tompkins. He expounds, “There are basically three main concepts to completing a successful painting: lights and darks or value; warm and cool colors

august 2011

or intensity; and textures or thin, transparent darks and imposto, opaque lights. When a painter has all three of these concepts in the proper relationship, a successful painting has been achieved.” Tompkins believes it is important “to demonstrate to the student how to solve a painting problem. Too often painting instructors offer verbal instructions to solve a problem. When I was struggling my old teacher would take my brush and demonstrate on my canvas the proper way to handle the situation, which afforded me the opportunity to better understand the concepts of painting.” His students have the highest praise for Tompkins, and he is equally proud of their many successes. Miriam Etheridge of Madison has been Tompkins’ student for a number of years. “He is just a great teacher. When he took me on as a student I had never had a lesson in my life. He started me on the very basics and led me as far as I could go. Within a year of working with Bob I sold my first painting, and now I am represented by Jackson Street Gallery.” Gay Anderson has been Bob’s student for 10 years and is represented by Jackson Street Gallery. “After the first year of lessons my husband said, ‘Well, now you know how to paint, so you can quit taking lessons.’ I told him, ‘Oh no, I’ve just started to learn.’ Bob is really good with beginners. He can teach people who have never painted and who think they have no talent for it. He teaches them the basics and then encourages them to develop their own style. He is generous with his time and talent. He asks us to paint every day to better ourselves. He is warm and funny, and after 10 years I feel like he is a relative.” Because of his deep religious commitment, Tompkins has supported numerous charity auctions by graciously sharing his oil painting talent through donations to the community. Currently he has his art hanging in the Paula Jackson Gallery in Ridgeland and at Lenora’s Restaurant in Oxford. Bob intends to continue painting and teaching as long as he can, even if he gets to the point of “having to tape my brushes to my fingers.” Retirement is not in his vocabulary. “The Lord has been good to me,” says Tompkins. “I am a successful painter and teacher - not the richest, but I consider myself a success because I get so much satisfaction out of my life.”

northside sun

Recipes from the Tompkins brothers’ cookbook FRUIT COBBLER (Bob’s favorite) 9x13 Pyrex dish Blueberries, apples, or peaches 1 ¾ sticks butter 2 ½ cups sugar ½ cup self-rising flour 1 pkg crescent rolls Fill pyrex dish half full with fruit. Mix 2 ½ cups sugar with ½ cup self-rising flour. Pour on top of fruit. Cut one stick butter into pats and put on top of flour/sugar mixture. Lay crescent rolls on top of this. Sprinkle sugar on top of crescent rolls. Put remaining butter pats on top of this. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

VENISON MEAT LOAF 2 lbs. ground venison (with beef fat) 2 tsp. butter (melted) 2 eggs ¼ lb. pork sausage 1 onion (chopped) 1 bell pepper (chopped) 1 cup bread crumbs ¼ cup chili sauce ¼ cup red wine 1 small can tomato paste 1 tbsp. Lea & Perrins Mix venison and sausage. Add other ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Put in greased baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 1 to 1 ¼ hours.

STUFFED GRILLED DUCK BREASTS 6-8 duck breasts (skin off) Philadelphia cream cheese Sliced Jalapenos (canned or fresh) Bacon Pound duck breasts to about ¼ to ½ inch thick. Spread cheese on one side and add jalapenos. Roll up, wrap with bacon and secure with toothpick. Grill on hot charcoal 2-3 minutes per side. May be served as appetizer or entrée.

august 2011

TENNIS ADVANTAGE SIZZLING

Summer Tennis by JENNY MARKOW

he temperatures have soared into the 100 degree levels, but that hasn’t kept folks off the tennis courts. Summer tennis is at its peak and our players are loving every minute of it. Junior tennis stars from across the Northside traveled near and far during June to play in tournaments. The Southern Closed Championships are held each year in five different areas for five different age groups. The number of players from each state selected for the Southern Closed is based on the number of USTA junior memberships. For 2011, Mississippi received 11 places in the 10-yearold division, nine places in the 12s, and 11 places in the 14, 16 and 18-year-old divisions.

mitted to play college ball in 2012-2013 at Southern Cal in Los Angeles. Robert Russell, head tennis pro at the Country Club of Jackson, has been working with Yates since she was five years old. “Ellie is the best student I’ve ever coached,” says Russell. “She has been given a wonderful opportunity to play for one of the top tennis schools in the country. I fully expect to see her game improve immensely as she will be training with some of the best players and coaches in the country. Ellie is a delight to teach and I look forward to watching her play college ball.” For the second year in a row, the USTA League Mississippi Adult Championships were held on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Close to 1,000 players traveled to the coast to play in the four day champi-

Congratulations to all the area teams that made it to the state championships and hats off to the state champions. Good luck to all during the Southern Sectional Championships in Birmingham, July 29 August 7. The top adult players from the nine states in the Southern Section met June 2-5 for the 2011 Senior Cup in Huntsville. The weekend consisted of more than 300 players in team competition for men’s and women’s 35s through 75s with two singles and one doubles match. The players included former collegiate All-Americans, NCAA champions, and professional players. Team Mississippi filled the entire

Summer tennis is at its peak and our

PLAYERS ARE LOVING every minute of it.

This year, in the 10s one of our local juniors, Fatimah Bashir, or Lailaa to her friends, won the west division title which was held in Memphis. This division was comprised of players from Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, while the east division was held in Georgia with players from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Cruising through the prestigious event, Bashir only lost three games during the entire championships. Kent Shultz is the director of player development for the Mississippi Tennis Association. “With the increased number of juniors playing 10 and under tennis, we are thrilled to have a Mississippi girl win at Southern Closed Championships. Lailaa is only nine years old and the age appropriate court size has been a great advantage for her. We look forward to seeing Lailaa and many other juniors from across our state succeed over the next few years.” In the 18s, held in Mobile, local star Ellie Yates came in third place, losing to the eventual winner of the girls 18 division. Ellie has had an exceptional career in junior tennis and she has recently com-

northside sun

onships, competing to earn a spot in the Southern Sectional championships. After using 70 plus tennis courts spanning the Gulf Coast, about 300 matches being played and close to 3,000 tennis balls being used, 11 championship teams were crowned, six men and five women. Teams from the Northside saw the most success during the 2011 championships, capturing four state titles. On the women’s side, Carrie Stark and her 3.0 team made it through the entire championships undefeated. According to Stark, “We achieved our goal of winning by devoting ourselves to weekly practices and individual lessons with David Misner at The Club at the Township in Ridgeland. We continued to develop our game during league play by improving serves, backhands, forehands, slices, and spins. We were all so proud that our hard work persevered throughout the weekend, culminating in the state finals with a victorious win over Southhaven.” Also making it through the championships without a team loss was Paul Kimble’s 4.0 men’s team. Rounding out the Northside winners are Brooks Buffington and his 4.5 men and Trey Usry’s 5.0 men.

Daniel Pearson, local USTA Mixed Doubles player, won the raffle tickets to attend the semifinals and finals of the Atlanta Tennis Championships in July.

field of age groups except the men’s 75, which was going until a last minute injury knocked them out. Congratulations to our fine competitors for representing Mississippi proudly. The tournament was once again a huge success, with the competition being decided in the last round of matches left on court. In the end, South Carolina won the Mildred Southern Cup, the Gill Stacy Trophy, and the women’s overall scoring title. Georgia won the men’s overall scoring title and finished a close second in the Mildred Southern Cup. The winner of the USTA Mississippi raffle for a trip to Atlanta July 24 - 25 for the Atlanta Tennis Championship is Jackson local league coordinator, Lesley Mosby. No, it’s Daniel Pearson, local tennis player. How can two people win one raffle? Generosity by the first winner, luck by the second (continued on page 38)

TENNIS ADVANTAGE

Brooks Buffington and his teammates are no strangers to the state championships and they are looking forward to Sectionals in Birmingham. Back, from left: Mark Thompson, Chris Walker, Matt Stacy, Christian Branning, Matthew Chow, William Van Kirk; Front: Mitch Peters, Brooks Buffington, Lloyd Klusendorf, Jacob Womack, Wright Scott. Not pictured: Ryan Lewis, Jeffrey Farris, Hastings Puckett, Mikhail Pecherkin, Nikita Lisov.

Paul Kimble and his 4.0 men made it through the four day tournament without any team loses. Back, from left: Cass Dodgen, Ronnie Johnson, Alex Boyd, Daniel McFatter, Stephen Stack. Front: Ryan Brister, Paul Kimble, David Parker, Alan Stuckey, Don Jones. Not pictured: Curtis Utroska, Stuart Street.

The only women's team from Jackson to bring home the top prize. They made it through the entire USTA League Adult Championships without losing a single match. Back left to right: Jaime Burns, Laura Baldwin, Laura Carman, Gala Lofton, Erin Elizabeth, Natisha Crosby. Front: Brett Thompson, Carrie Starks (captain), Audrey Thomas, Landon Farlow, Silvia Celiz, Jean Seale. Not pictured: Angie Gerrets, Linda Ishee, Arma Ruth de la Cruz

Trey Usry led his 5.0 men through the championships with only one loss. Back, from left: Trey Usry, John Ballard, Bryan Liles, Drew Brooks. Front: Thomas Blalock, Chas Dunn, Michael Ward.

Even though these ladies didn't win the overall 3.5 women's division during the USTA League MS Championships, they had a blast trying. Back, from left: Kathy Davini, Carrie Neill, Amy Turnipseed, Teresa Tiller, Mary Sada Foster, Kourtney Wong, Erin Mason, Beth Bryant and Elizabeth Crisler. Front: Lulu Pyron, Kelly Loveless, Captain Rita Overcash, Karen Wong. Not pictured: Anne Marshall, Jeanhee Muse.

Representing Mississippi in the 10s Southern Closed, West division were Coach Cleon McKnight, Andrew Ditto, Will Mann, Mathis Billman, Luke Flippo, Jackson Ward, Gordon Whitwell, Coach Jody Chance. Front: Emma Roberts, Campbell Perkins, Elena Roberts, Fatimah â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lailaâ&#x20AC;? Bashir, Caroline Hill, Emory Laseter, Emma Dye, Madeline Hughes, and Juliet Finch.

2011 Senior Cup Team Mississippi Back, from left: Ken Hall Barnett, Michale Johnson, James Chustz, Anne Cooke, Patsy Watkins, Bill Cooke, Marty Pearson (Captain), Gaines Dyer, Hap Davis, Albert Lyle, Tam Tran, Patrick Tibbs, Klaus Dlabik, Ed Milam, Linda Thompson, Venecca Mason, Charles Wells, Kent Shultz (USTA Director of Player Development); Front: Lauree Davis, Julie Ready, Celia Coffey, Kay Milam, Willie Mae Lott, Sybil Cyhild, Betty Byars, Mary Dabney Randall, Camille Soulier, Christy Prine, Yvette McPherson and Sally Thompson. Not pictured: Jonathan Shemper, Kevin Gillette and Annulet Dillion

august 2011

TENNIS ADVANTAGE (continued from page 36) winner, that’s how. During the recent USTA League Championships held on the coast, Lesley’s name was drawn as the winner of the trip. Since she is the local league coordinator, she felt “guilty” for winning, so she conducted her own contest by asking all of the USTA League Mixed Doubles players in the area to write an essay about what tennis means to them and she would pick the one

she felt was the best, anonymously, of course. All entries were submitted to the USTA director of adult programs where all names were deleted and then sent on to Mosby. After reading all the entries, Lesley chose Daniel Pearson’s essay as the winning one and now he will travel to Atlanta to watch some of the top players during the semifinal and final matches. Congratulations to both

Sizzilin summer heat can't keep these dedicated tennis players off the courts. Recently enjoying a night of "girls tennis" are Elna Wilson, Melissa Lowery (1st Place), Alison Moyers, Jill Siler, Dana Traxler (2nd Place), Susan Deaver, Joy Milam, Kellye Montjoy, Susan Turner; (front) Lindsey Boyd, Claire Aiken (3rd Place), chairperson Rhoda Maloney, Cheryl McInnis, Ashlee Hederman.

northside sun

winners! Please drink plenty of water before you head to the courts, while you are playing and after you finish during these dog days of summer. As always, for all of your tennis needs, go to www.mstennis.com or “like” us on our Facebook page, USTA Mississippi.

For Sandra Irby and some of her tennis friends, traveling to one of the major tennis championships has become a hobby. Six ladies went to London where they enjoyed two days of tennis at The Championships at Wimbledon. While there, they saw matches on the famed "Centre Court" as well as Court 1. Betty Lyle, Pat Beall, Patty Mathison, Brenda Fortenberry, Phoebe Ashcraft, Sandra Irby.

Ellie Yates, rising senior for Jackson Academy, finished in 3rd place during the 18s Southern Closed in Mobile. Yates has committed to attend Southern Cal on a tennis scholarship in the fall of 2012.

august 2011

FOODWISE

P I E , P I E , M E O H M Y. . .

My Own Pie BY

M A R L A N A W A LT E R S

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

GREG CAMPBELL

Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

ant your kids to make better grades this school year? I have the answer. It's cheaper than a Wii and sweeter than silly bands. You also don't have to visit the ATM to compensate your children for doing well in school. If your kids make the grades, make them a pie. So simple - yet, it worked for my parents. For years the reward for making good grades was our favorite pie - coconut cream pie for my sister, Amberlyn, and a chocolate pie for me. Both pies were made from scratch and were ready for our enjoyment on the day following a positive report card signing. I know a pie may not sound like much, but when you get to eat the whole pie by yourself, it’s a significant life event for a child. The rules were simple: no sharing (unless you want to), the pie could be eaten any time of the day - pie for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but once the pie was devoured we would have to wait until the next report card to have a pie of our very own again. Having your own pie is glorious until it's gone. The goals my parents set for me were to have all A's and B's on my report card. Easy enough, because my grades in conduct were measured with S's and U's (S - satisfactory, U-unsatisfactory). I had many report cards and progress reports with all A's and B's on the inside and a big fat ‘U’ on the outer back cover. In one of my grade school report cards, I remember the teacher pressing so hard and writing over the ‘U’ repeatedly so that an impression was made through the 80 pound stock paper onto my beautiful ‘A’ in social studies. Thank goodness my parents had the wisdom to know that well-behaved women rarely make history and they gave me my pie for good grades even though I had trouble sitting still during a math

northside sun

FOODWISE lecture on long division. It’s funny looking back on my school years on some of the awards I received. In the first grade, I received the reading award. After reading 196 books I developed a lifelong love of reading, but I was way more excited about the pie my mom made than the trinket prize my first-grade teacher, Mrs. Wright, awarded in exchange for reading all of the books telling me where I could "see Jane go." In high school I received the Bible Award - guess that one was due to my Baptist upbringing, to this day I can still find Ephesians faster than my husband on any given Sunday. I didn't get a pie the semester I had an ‘A’ in Bible class because I had a

chocolate pie INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar 3 ½ tablespoons plain flour 3 tablespoons good quality cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, separated (reserve whites for meringue) 3 cups whole milk 2 teaspoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon good quality vanilla 2 baked piecrusts DIRECTIONS: In a double boiler, mix sugar, flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add egg yolks. Add milk. Cook and stir constantly over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and continue to stir 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour hot filling into piecrust. Top with meringue and bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden.

meringue for chocolate pie INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup superfine sugar For meringue, immediately beat egg whites with cream of tartar until peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until stiff. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, Note: If whipping meringue by hand, use a balloon whisk and unlined copper bowl for beating egg whites. The copper reacts with the whites and pro-

‘C’ in biology. At our house we supported the creation versus evolution, however there was still no chocolate pie waiting for me when I got home from school the next day because my grades did not meet the goal. My parents refused to reward without merit - I never recall winning a prize just because I participated. Even when my teachers were tough and in some instances just plain mean, my parents never compromised on rewarding achieved goals. Their refusal to reward me for a grade that was not documented taught me a most valuable lesson - life is not fair. Sometimes watching my sister eat her coconut pie without me was just as important,

because it taught me humility. To this day, I haven't met one person that didn't have room for a slice of Humble Pie. As an adult, I still seek the small reward that a sweet slice of pie can deliver. Sometimes I wish I could eat a whole pie by myself, but my rewards now come one slice at a time. I continue to set goals for myself - personally and professionally. In times of celebration, the dessert menu is often considered before the entrée; because I have come to appreciate nothing tastes as sweet as even a sliver of pie that you've earned. Still, there are a few occasions when a slice of pie is better than a pat on the back.

vides a loftier result. Using stand mixer with whisk attachment, blend on high speed until meringue forms. Aluminum bowls and attachments for stand mixers are not recommended because they react with the acid and turn your whites gray.

DIRECTIONS: For meringue, immediately beat egg whites with cream of tartar until peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until stiff. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling. Continue with directions from chocolate pie meringue.

coconut cream pie

gran’s pie crust

(My grandmother, Ila Henderson's recipe) INGREDIENTS: 3 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup melted butter 2 cups scalded milk 1 cup grated coconut 1 teaspoon good quality vanilla 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1 baked pie shell DIRECTIONS: In mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat egg yolks. Add sugar, salt, cornstarch, and butter. Transfer ingredients to double boiler and add scalded milk. Stir continuously until thick. Remove from mixture from heat. Blend in coconut, vanilla and nutmeg. Pour into pie shell and cover with meringue. Bake at 300º for 15 to 20 minutes.

meringue for coconut pie INGREDIENTS: 3 egg whites, room temperature 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 tablespoons superfine sugar

(My grandmother, Frances Melton's recipe) INGREDIENTS: 2 cups plain flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup milk, ice cold (Makes 2 pies crusts) Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix oil and milk together. Combine with flour and salt into medium size bowl. Use pastry blender to incorporate ingredients. If mixture becomes too dry add one drop of oil at a time to blend. Divide dough into two parts. Roll the separated dough into a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes. Roll between two sheets of wax paper. If the shell will be filled with a cream filling that will not be baked further, place a piece of parchment paper the size of the pie plate inside the pie shell, then scatter pie weights or beans on the bottom to weight it. This helps the shell to retain its shape. The shell should be baked at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fluted edge is a golden brown. The weights and parchment should be removed after 5 minutes of baking. If the shell will receive a filling that requires further baking, the crust should be pre-baked 5 minutes only, without the addition of the parchment paper and weights.

august 2011

Throughout your family’s academic years, we’re here to help them be a success. Feeling good, looking great and all the essentials to prepare them for a bright future.

I-55 North at Northside Drive, Exit 100 • www.highlandvillagems.com www.facebook.com/highlandvillagems • twitter.com/HVMississippi Shops open Mon-Sat 10A-6P • Restaurant hours may vary

A Daisy A Day • A Southern Affair • Absolute Alterations by Elena • Albriton’s Jewelers • Annelle Primos & Assoc. • Beagle Bagel Cafe • Bravo! • Buffalo Peak Outfitters • Char Restaurant & Bar Cook & Love Shoes • Crazy Cat Bakers • Dancing Divas • Early Settler • EarthWalk • Fresh Ink Gingersnaps • Girlfriends • High Cotton • Highland Village Chevron • Highland Village Concepts Inside-Out • The Java Werks Drive Thru • J Stewart • Julep Restaurant & Bar • Juniker Jewelry Company • Maison Weiss • McGehee Cruise & Vacation • Mississippi Medical Massage Therapy Mon Ami Spa & Laser Center • Mozingo Clothiers • Nursery Rhymes • Olde Tyme Commissary Organizers • Oriental Shoppe • Paul Anthony’s Market • Pilates Place of Mississippi • Place Setting • Polkadot Pony • Pure Barre • SAS Shoes • Super D Drugs • Talbots • Talbots Petites Talbots Woman • Trustmark National Bank • Turkoyz • Turkoyz@Home • Ulmer’s Stride Rite Shoes august 2011

the northside sun magazine our wedding policy IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

F O R C OV E R I N G W E D D I N G S & E N GAG E M E N T A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Please type, double space, your article in story format. No forms are used by the Sun. All write-ups should be submitted by the 30th of the month for the following monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publication. Please include photos. At least one photo will be featured with each wedding and engagement announcement. More will be used as space permits. If a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed, every effort will be made to return photos. Please include a daytime phone number on all releases. Payment is due with submission. Wedding announcements are $150 and are full page. Engagement announcements are a half page for $90. Mail to Northside Sun Magazine, P.O. Box 16709, Jackson, 39236; or e-mail to jimmye@northsidesun.com. Deliveries are also accepted at our office at 246 Briarwood Dr. The Sun accepts no responsibility for unsolicited stories, artwork or photographs.

For more information, 44

northside sun

call 601.957.1123.

we ddi n gs

Michelle Marie Temple , Mark Christopher Reza February 26, 2011 Bethel United Methodist Church Charleston, South Carolina

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Christopher Reza

ichelle Marie Temple and Mark Christopher Reza were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m., February 26, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Charleston, S.C. The Rev. John L. Warren officiated. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David McRae Temple. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Samuel Steel III of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. William Arlo Temple of Meridian. The bridegroom is the son of Christine Brennan of Charlotte, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Juan Luis Reza of La Bella, Fla. He is the grandson of Daniel Francis Brennan and the late Mrs. Brennan of Charlotte, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jose Martinez Reza. Nuptial music was provided by Robbi Kenney, violinist; and Gregory Jones, organist. Reading from Scripture was the bride’s cousin, Heather Leigh Davis of Jackson. The Gospel Bearer, Luke Patrick Doyle of McComb, cousin of the bride, presented the Gospel from the bride’s home church, Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory gown which mirrored a silver threaded V-neckline in front and back, also featuring a beaded lace overlay accenting the Aline silhouette and chapel train. She wore her mother’s chapel-length veil bordered with scalloped re-embroidered Alencon lace, completed by the addition of several seed crystals. She carried a bouquet of white roses, hydrangea, and lisianthus with touches of white orchids, southern in design, hand-tied with green satin ribbon and accented with a single peacock feather. Attending the bride as her maids of honor were her sisters Kelly Ann Temple of Denver and Caroline Carr Temple of Jackson. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Witherington Chapin of Atlanta; Mary Montgomery Davis and Ashley Victoria Jane Mallinson, both of New York City. They wore oasis teal satin yoryu floor- length dresses in styles chosen by the bride. Predominantly purple bouquets accented with jewel tones were wrapped in green satin ribbon. The flower girl, Isabella Leigh Temple of Summerville, S.C., cousin of the bride, carried a sweetgrass flower basket with rich purple rose petals. Program attendants were Sydney Paige Swedenburg, Lauren McRae Temple, and Shelby Ann Waters, all cousins of the bride. Best man was the brother of the bridegroom, Louis Jon Reza of Branchville, N.J. Groomsmen were Daniel Luis Herrera of Charlotte, cousin of the bridegroom; Chris Stephen Carroll of Charleston; Josh Adam Brown and Chad Allen Brown, both of Louisville, Ky. The bridegroom’s nephew, Andrew Philip Reza of Branchville, was ring bearer. Following the ceremony, the parents of the bride entertained with a sunset reception at the Historic Rice Mill Building on the Charleston Harbor. The bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner for the bridal party and family on the eve of the wedding at South End Brewery and Smokehouse followed by a welcome gathering at McCrady’s with music by the Cobblestone Trio. After a wedding trip to Punta Cana Dominican Republic, the couple is at home in Mount Pleasant, S.C., where the bride is fund development manager for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and the bridegroom is associated with Glasspro Inc. as senior glass technician. august 2011

we ddi n gs

Amanda Hope Manning , James Majure Markow A

Mr. and Mrs. James Majure Markow

northside sun

January 15, 2011 St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church Jackson, Mississippi

manda Hope Manning and James Majure Markow were united in holy matrimony at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church on the evening of January 15. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Lawrence Manning. She is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Oliver Manning Jr. of Jackson, and Mrs. James Kell Walker of Moss Point and the late Mr. Walker. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter John Markow Jr. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Torrey Majure, and Mrs. Peter John Markow Sr. and the late Mr. Markow, all of Jackson. The Rev. Michael O’Brien celebrated the double-ring ceremony. Nuptial music was provided by Rob Robertson, pianist/organist; James Jenkins, trumpeter; Robert McNally, violinist; and Brent Corbello, vocalist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown of silk organza. Bias-cut bands of organza asymmetrically encircled the contoured strapless bodice. A sash of wide ribbon embellished with organza beaded flowers accentuated the tiered organza skirt, which swept into a chapel train. She wore her mother’s illusion veil edged in beaded re-embroidered Alençon lace. Her pearl and diamond earrings were a wedding gift from the bridegroom. The bride’s bouquet, hand-tied and trimmed with lace from her mother’s veil, was comprised of roses, stock, freesia, orchids, and ranunculus. Attending the bride as matrons of honor were Sara Hart Rosenblatt Fellows, Helene Stadler Harris, and Elizabeth Parsons Jack. Bridesmaids were Caroline Hardy Downing, Elizabeth Shea Halliburton, Laura Raulston McCarthy, Lauren Reeder McCrory, Caroline McKibben Upchurch, and Carolyne Elizabeth Wood. They wore classic pewter strapless gowns with a deep-yellow silk rosette at the waist. They carried smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet with the addition of yellow orchids. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Peter John Markow III, brother of the bridegroom; Walker Edward Manning, brother of the bride; James Buckley Allen Jr., David James Blanks, Jacob Nicholas Haralson, Walter Michael Harkins Jr., Andrew Keuter, David Jay Laundré, Stacy Brian O’Neal, Samuel Fox Peters, and Adam Clark Quick. Ushers were Wesley Douglas Ehrhardt, Chesley Richard James, Charles Allen Laney, and John Dalzell Peet III, cousin of the bridegroom. Ring bearer was Peter John Markow IV, nephew of the bridegroom. Program attendants were Catherine Corinne Cunningham, Elizabeth Anne Campbell Cunningham, and Marion McCool Manning, all cousins of the bride. Scripture readers were Kindal Jeanes Lutken, and Andrew Kell Zubic and Richard Ethan Zubic, cousins of the bride. Following the ceremony, the Fondren trolley transported the wedding party to The South, where the bride’s parents hosted a reception. Guests danced to the music of Mo’ Money. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents honored the couple with a cocktail hour and rehearsal dinner at the Country Club of Jackson. Following a wedding trip to the Riviera Maya, the couple is at home in Jackson.

we ddi n gs

Raney-Mills Turner , Sean Kieran Kiely

March 26, 2011 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Oxford, Mississippi

r. and Mrs. Jon Crosby Turner announce the marriage of their daughter, RaneyMills Turner, to Sean Kieran Kiely, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian John Kiely, of New Fairfield, Conn. The bride’s sister, Mary-Crosby Turner, was maid of honor. Jim O’Connell III was best man. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Price Mills of Greenville, and Mr. Osborn Jones Turner III and the late Lillian Crosby Turner of Belzoni. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Kiely, and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dorrian, all of New York. The bride was graduated from the University of Mississippi Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College in December 2004 with a bachelor of arts degree in English and studio art. She traveled the world for the Ole Miss Study Abroad Office for three years before relocating to Boston, where she received a master’s degree in art therapy and mental health counseling from Lesley University. She is a practicing art therapist and clinical case manager for an adult psychiatric residential facility in Brookline, Mass. Kiely is a 2000 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering with a minor in business. After practicing engineering in both Washington, D.C., and Serbia, he is a structural engineer for Marine Systems Corporation in Boston. The couple exchanged vows March 26 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Oxford. They celebrated their union with a party at The Lyric Theatre with family and friends from across the globe. After a wedding trip to New Zealand and Fiji, they live in South Boston.

Mr. and Mrs. Sean Kieran Kiely

august 2011

we ddi n gs

Jill Allison Tinnin , Kenneth Forbes Grogan IV

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Forbes Grogan IV

northside sun

February 19, 2011 First Presbyterian Church Jackson, Mississippi

ill Allison Tinnin and Kenneth Forbes Grogan IV were united in marriage February 19, at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson. The ceremony was officiated by Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alexander Tinnin of Ridgeland and the late Janet Alexander Tinnin. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Eldridge Alexander Sr. of Ridgeland, Elizabeth Rea Tinnin of Madison and the late Charles Alexander Tinnin Sr. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Forbes Grogan III of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Dunagin Blackledge Sr. of Laurel and the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Forbes Grogan Jr. of Vicksburg. Music was provided by Darcie Bishop, trumpeter, Caroline Pillsbury, pianist, and Connie Wadsworth, organist. Escorted and given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory satin gown with a sweetheart neckline crisscrossed to create a wraparound effect. The waist was accented with a thin band and a crystal brooch, and the A-line skirt featured asymmetrical folds along one side. Buttons adorned the back of the dress from the low V-neck back to the chapel-length train, which was gathered at the bodice for a pleated illusion. She wore an ivory, cathedral-length veil with a rolled satin edge and carried a bouquet of white roses, peonies and sweetpeas, embellished with greenery, all wrapped in a monogrammed handkerchief. Attending the bride as matrons of honor were her sisters, Natalie Tinnin Lynch of Hernando and Ashley Tinnin Frazer of Memphis. Bridesmaids were Dale Decker Cook of Canton; Laura Katherine Grogan of Atlanta, sister of the bridegroom; Angela Stubblefield Haraway of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Jennifer Decker Shipp of Corinth; Anne Elizabeth Smith of Birmingham, stepsister of the bride; Memrie McCubbin Fortenberry and Jennifer Shotts Wellhausen, both of Madison. They wore satin gowns in celadon accented with a ruched sweetheart neckline and bodice, and an A-line skirt with light pleating descending from the waist. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Jason Wilton Bailey of Olive Branch; Richard Merrill Baker Jr. of Hahira, Ga.; Thomas Vaughn Harris of Beaver Creek, Colo.; Matthew Evans Hicks of Greenwood; Larry Louis Lambiotte Jr. of Vicksburg; Corey Thomas Addy and Dan Michael Lowery, both of Oxford; Lemuel Eggleston Montgomery III of Madison; and Randall Lamar Pittman of Monroe, La. Ushers were Jonathan Lindsey Blackledge of Laurel, Joseph Lane Campbell and Matthew Dunagin Campbell of Vicksburg, and William Francis Campbell of Ridgeland, all cousins of the bridegroom. The flower girl was Katherine Elisabeth Frazer of Memphis, niece of the bride. Ring bearer was Alexander Evan Lynch of Hernando, nephew of the bride. Program attendants were Laura Anderson Blackledge and Lindsey Francis Blackledge, both of Vicksburg, cousins of the bridegroom. The bride’s proxy was Meg Goodman Harris of Ridgeland. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at The South. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner for the bridal party and families at The South. After a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple is at home in Vicksburg. She is an assistant clinic administrator for MEA Medical Clinic in Clinton, and he is a senior vice president at BancorpSouth in Vicksburg.

we ddi n gs

Meredith Keating Moore , Steve Cheng

May 7, 2011 Washington Duke Inn Durham, North Carolina

eredith Keating Moore and Steve Cheng were united in marriage the evening of May 7 at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham, N.C. The Rev. Barbara Lodge officiated, with nuptial selections presented by the Stalberg Quartet. The bride is the daughter of Allen LeMaster Linton of Oxford and Dr. David Benjamin Moore Jr. of Green Valley, Ariz. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Anderson Maltruverse Linton of Tupelo and the late Mr. Linton, and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Benjamin Moore of Jackson. The bridegroom is the son of Mei-cheng and Ling-shen Cheng of Cary, N.C. He is the grandson of Suyi Cheng and the late Kuo Tung Cheng and the late Ping kan and Chih Chen. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer asymmetrically draped lace gown with a duchess satin bodice. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white mini calla lilies. Attending the bride as matron of honor was Cameron Billups Peden of Washington, D.C. Bridesmaids were Laurie Mackintosh and Kyle Wallace of New York; Sara Jane McCrary of Madison; Lindsey Musselman of Wallingford, Pa. They wore strapless navy silk taffeta dresses. Their hand-tied bouquets were of peonies, mini calla lilies, dendrobium orchids and hypericum berries. The bridegroom’s brother, Jeffrey Cheng of New York, was best man. Groomsmen were Justin Brown of New York; Neil Gupta of Durham; Philip Kriger of Brookline, Mass.; David Moore of Houston, Texas, brother of the bride; and Michael Pesce of Seattle. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Inn, where guests dined and danced to the music of The Design. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Pop’s in Durham. Also on the eve of the wedding, the bride and her bridesmaids were honored with a tea at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, hosted by Debra Billups and Sara Linton, the bride’s grandmother. After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple is at home in New York. The bride is a BioPharma Equity Research associate for Lazard Capital Markets and the bridegroom is a desk analyst for the Global Loans and Special Situations Group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cheng

northside sun

we ddi n gs

Megan Elna-Lyn Andrews , Justin Thomas Starling April 16, 2011 Center for Southern Folklore Memphis, Tennessee

egan Elna-Lyn Andrews and Justin Thomas Starling were united in marriage April 16 in Memphis. The rooftop ceremony overlooking the Mississippi River was officiated by the Rev. Dr. Brad Thomas. A reception was held at the Center for Southern Folklore. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Claudia Blaylock and Jim and Margie Andrews of Lexington, Ky. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Starling of Jackson. He is the grandson of Mrs. Jack Kean of Starkville and the late Mr. Kean, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Irvin Starling of Jackson. The couple were attended by their siblings: Macy Linell Andrews, Amy Starling Rampy, Ian Christian Blaylock, and Michael Robert Starling. Heath and Jessica Maxwell delivered a reading during the ceremony. Nuptial music was presented by Lyon Chadwick, violinist; and David Gilmour, guitarist. The bride is a graduate of Rhodes College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She received a master’s in conflict management from Kennesaw State University. The bridegroom is a graduate of Rhodes College with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He received his master’s of city and regional planning from the University of Memphis and his doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Following a wedding trip to La Isla Mujeres in Mexico, the couple lives in Memphis, where the bridegroom is an associate with Bass, Berry and Sims PLC, and the bride is an assistant director of admission at Rhodes College.

august 2011

northside sun

e n gageme nts

, Lindsey Renee White Daniel Baker Benefield August 27, 2011 New Orleans, Louisiana

ichard White of Fort Wayne, Ind., announces the engagement of his daughter, Lindsey Renee White, to Daniel Baker Benefield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lance Joseph Benefield. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Brooks Jackson and the late Thomas Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin White, all of Fort Wayne. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Andrew Baker of Charleston, Miss., and Barbara Gentry of Damascus, Ore., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Joseph Benefield of Jackson. Miss White is a 2003 graduate of Northrop High School and a 2007 graduate of Ball State University. She is associated with with ServiceSource Inc., of Nashville. Benefield is a 2004 graduate of Jackson Academy and a 2008 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He received his master’s from the University of Mississippi in 2010. He is associated with Caterpillar Finance in Nashville. The couple will exchange vows August 27 in New Orleans.

Lindsey Renee White, Daniel Baker Benefield

, Margaret Quinn Mounger Roy Bradley Kellum Jr. August 20, 2011 First Presbyterian Church Columbia, Tennessee

r. and Mrs. Dalton McBee Mounger of Columbia, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Quinn Mounger, to Roy Bradley Kellum Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Roy Bradley Kellum. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Robert Benton McKnight and the late Mary Ann Griffith McKnight of Columbia, Tenn., and the late William Harris Mounger and the late Ethel McBee Mounger of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Richard Chester Shivers (Christeen Mason) Shivers and the late Dr. Shivers of Oxford, and Mrs. Joseph Leslie Kellum (Marceline Darby) and the late Dr. Kellum of Tupelo. Miss Mounger was graduated from Columbia Central High School and the University of Tennessee, where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. She spent many years as camper and staff member at Camp DeSoto. She holds a master’s of administration and library science from Middle Tennessee State University and has worked as the school librarian at Kirkpatrick Elementary School in Nashville. Dr. Kellum was graduated from Jackson Academy and summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honorary and Sigma Nu fraternity. He holds a doctor of medicine from the University of Mississippi where he is a resident in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The wedding will take place August 20 at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia. Margaret Quinn Mounger, Roy Bradley Kellum Jr. 54

northside sun

august 2011

e n gageme nts

, Katherine Michel Nicholas Andrew Samuel Fredericks August 6, 2011 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral Jackson, Mississippi

r. and Mrs. Roy Edward Heidel of Yazoo City announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Michel Nicholas, to Andrew Samuel Fredericks, son of Dr. Ruth Kellum Fredericks and Ravi Samuel Fredericks. Miss Nicholas is also the daughter of the late Dr. Lawrence Michael Nicholas. The brideelect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. General Clay Brown of Woodstock, Ala., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel John Nicholas of Yazoo City. Miss Nicholas is a 2007 graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. She was graduated from Millsaps College in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. At Millsaps she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of James Riddle Kellum of Jackson and the late Margaret Rosella Kellum of Jackson, and Dr. Samuel Wilfred Victor Fredericks and Dr. Robina Fredericks of Kirkee, India. Fredericks is a 2006 graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. He was graduated cum laude from Millsaps College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, serving as president his senior year, and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor fraternity. Fredericks is a second year medical student at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. The couple will be married August 6 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral.

Katherine Michel Nicholas, Andrew Samuel Fredericks

, Gretchen Margaret Gunther Samuel Nelson Keyes August 13, 2011 Church of the Advent Boston, Massachusetts

r. and Mrs. Frederick S. Gunther of Castine, Maine, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen Margaret Gunther, to Samuel Nelson Keyes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wayne Keyes Jr. Miss Gunther is a 2005 graduate of Bangor High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in theology from Marquette University in 2009. She teaches at the Paraclete Academy in South Boston, Mass. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Nola Kate Nelson of Ridgeland and the late Arthur L. Nelson, and Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Wayne Keyes of Brandon. He is a 2000 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Richmond in 2004, and his master’s of divinity from Duke Divinity School in 2009. He was ordained an Anglican priest in March, and is studying for his doctorate in theology at Boston College. The couple will exchange vows August 13 at the Church of the Advent in Boston.

Gretchen Margaret Gunther, Samuel Nelson Keyes 56

northside sun

e n gageme nts

, Cassi Nicole DuBois Clarke Stewart Strange

August 6, 2011 Wesley Chapel Jackson, Mississippi

r. and Mrs. William Michael DuBois announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassi Nicole DuBois, to Clarke Stewart Strange, son of Drs. Paula and Thad Strange. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Cockroft of Florence and Mr. and Mrs. Billie DuBois of Pearl. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Roger C. Stewart and the late Mr. Stewart of Raymond and Mrs. Dempsey Strange and the late Dr. Strange of Starkville. Miss DuBois is a 2004 honor graduate of University Christian School. She received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2008 from the University of Mississippi, where she was active in Delta Gamma sorority. She was inducted into the Order of Omega and Omicron Delta Kappa while attending Ole Miss. Miss DuBois is a recruiter for Capitol Staffing. Strange is a 2004 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Mississippi in 2008 where he was an active member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Strange is pursuing a doctoral degree in dental medicine from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. The couple will exchange vows August 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Chapel with the Rev. Tim Muse officiating. A reception will follow at The South Warehouse.

Cassi Nicole DuBois, Clarke Stewart Strange

, Laurin Robin Revere Wade Edward Wheaton August 27, 2011 Christ United Methodist Church Jackson, Mississippi

r. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy Revere announce the engagement of their daughter, Laurin Robin Revere, to Wade Edward Wheaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Edward Wheaton of Cookeville, Tenn. The brideelect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roselle Revere of Mendenhall, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Marshall Brown of Sevierville, Tenn. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Justine Matilda Wheaton and the late Clyde Palmer Wheaton of Cookeville, and Reatha Mae Bonham and the late Cecil Lloyd Bonham of Allardt, Tenn. Miss Revere is a 1999 honor graduate of Jackson Academy and of the University of Mississippi, where she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing. At Ole Miss she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. Miss Revere earned her master’s of nursing degree from Vanderbilt Universtiy in 2008. She is associated with Inspiris health group as a nurse practitioner. Wheaton is a 2002 honor graduate of Cookeville High School. He recieved a bachelor’s degree in education from Tennessee Tech University. He is an agent with Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee. The couple will exchange vows August 27 at Christ United Methodist Church.

Laurin Robin Revere august 2011

northside sun

august 2011

PARTIES

AND

CELEBRATIONS

Carrie Menist and Parker Grunkemeyer engagement party

Tim and Lisa DiScenza, Carrie Menist, Parker Grunkemeyer, Judy and Carl Menist

engagement party An engagement party honoring Carrie Menist and Parker Grunkemeyer was held recently in the home of Martha and Jim Thomas. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble provided â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little night music.â&#x20AC;? Parents of the couple are Judy and Carl Menist of Jackson, and Lisa and Tim DiScenza of Memphis. Co-hosts and hostesses were Marcia Collins, Cissy and Curt Croft, Leigh and Jim Eley, Tell and Hal Flowers, Helen Green, Ouida and James Holland, Axelinta and Murphy Martin, Margaret McLarty, Kay and Charles Mortimer, Colette and Clay Parker, Anne Ranck, Angie and Stan Smith, Emily and Fred Smith, Martha and Jim Thomas, and Katherine and Ralph Wells. The wedding was June 25. Shown are scenes from the cocktail party. Parker Grunkemeyer, Carrie Menist

Debbie Good, Lorna Chain

Laura Mortimer, Ashley Wells, Carrie Menist, Emily Thomas 60

northside sun

Tommy Rueff, Helen Green

Marie Elise Williams, Tye Menist

Judy Menist, Angie Smith, Marcia Collins; (front) Betsy McKee, Susan Maples, Helen Green, Anne Ranck

Suzie Foote, Judy Menist, Holly Peeples, Cissy Croft, Ouida Holland, Helen Green, Clare Hanlon

Ralph and Katherine Wells, Murphy and Axelinta Martin, Fred and Stan Smith; (third row) Helen Green, Anne Ranck, Emily Dunbar-Smith, Angie Smith; (second row) Colette Parker, Helen Green, Ouida Holland, Cissy Croft, Marcia Collins; (front) Jim and Martha Thomas, Kay Mortimer, Carrie Menist, Parker Grunkemeyer, Charles Mortimer

Charles and Kay Mortimer, Judy and Carl Menist, Martha and Jim Thomas

Laura Mortimer, Carrie Menist, Emily Thomas, Ashley Wells

Parker Grunkemeyer, Carrie, Tanner, Skylar and Tye Menist

Tye Menist, Parker Grunkemeyer, Carrie, Tanner, Carl, Judy and Skylar Menist

Jim and Martha Thomas, Parker Grunkemeyer, Carrie Menist august 2011

PARTIES

AND

CELEBRATIONS

Cassi Dubois and Stewart Strange engagement celebration

Abe Kidder, Laura Blackledge, Jay Nail, Hannah Schmidt, Cassi DuBois, Stewart Strange, Christy Simmons, Jason Brooks, Matthew Koury

Alex and Sarah Frisbee, Sarah Beth Ritchey, Kevin Thomas

engagement party

An engagement celebration for Cassi DuBois and Stewart Strange was held June 4 in the home of Mollie and Billy VanDevender. Miss DuBois is the daughter of Rhonda and Mike DuBois. Stewart is the son of Drs. Paula and Thad Strange. Co-hosts were Judy and Bill Abdo, Carolyn and David Allen, Monnie and Brad Armstrong, April and Craig Blackwell, Jimmy Blackwood, Sandra Boyd, Marc Brand, Beth and Shelby Brantley, Cindy and David Brooks, Kathy and Henry Burkhalter, Lanita and Mike Campbell, Leslie and Phillip Carpenter; Also, Amy and Steven Cole, Karen and Bill Crews, Shari and Mark Culver, Terri and Bruce Deviney, Vicki and Tim Ellis, Cathy and Scottie Gatewood, Brooke and Charles Greenlee, Peggy and Larry Goldstein, Pam and Robert Jarvis, Chris and

Marc and Shea Martin

Kevin Thomas, Stewart Strange 62

northside sun

Kevin Thomas, Sarah Beth Ritchey

Thad Burke, Amanda Bridges

Glen Kidder, Kathy and Mickey Koury, Julie and John Lancon, Shelia and John McCullouch; Also, Delayne and Jackie McGowan, Lori and Carroll McLeod, Sandee and Scott McPherson, Melanie and Paul Milner, Lea Ann and Dicky Robertson, Alisa and Ernie Smith, Ruth and Clarke Stewart, Mary Evalyn and Ed Thomas, Becky and Donnie Traweek, Frances and Billy Ware, Beverly and Steve Weeks, Joanne and Curtis Wilson, Robin and Rick Wise, and Robin and Dave Davis. The wedding will be August 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Chapel. Shown are scenes from the party.

Laura and Michael DuBois

Mike, Rhonda and Cassi DuBois, Stewart Strange, Mollie VanDevender, Paula and Thad Strange, Billy VanDevender

august 2011

PARTIES

AND

CELEBRATIONS

Jennifer Lyles and Brian Gray engagement party

Jim, Rhonda and Jennifer Lyles, Brian, Sam, Judy, Martha Grace and Matt Gray

engagement party

An engagement party honoring Jennifer Lyles and Brian Gray was held recently in the home of Preston and Barbara Gough. Co-hosts and hostesses were Becky and Steve Bozeman, Libby and Pete Cajoleas, Ann and Henry Holifield, Nancy and Hub King, Lisa and Ken Magee, Sandra and Mike McKay, Cindy and Bill Pitesa, and Anne and Joe Ulmer. Shown are scenes from the party. Brian Gray, Jennifer Lyles

Kaitlyn Posey, Stephen Bozeman

Preston, Bethany, Preston and Barbara Gough 64

northside sun

Scott and Holly Magee

Joe and Sarah Ulmer

Joe Ulmer, John Mark Kirk, Scott Magee, Brian Gray, Leland Sentell, Matt Nassar, Preston Gough, Matt Gray

Cindy Pitesa, Gina and Mike Myrick, Pamela Prather

Holly Magee, Sarah Ulmer, Catherine Satcher, Jennifer Lyles, Jenna Nassar, Bethany Gough

Lisa Magee, Anne Ulmer, Sandra McKay, Nancy King, Becky Bozeman; (front) Barbara Gough, Libby Cajoelas, Ann Holifield, Cindy Pitesa

Mike and Sandra McKay, Fran Hudson, Jay Fowler

Pete Cajoelas, Sam Gray, Steve Bozeman

Anne Ulmer, Libby Cajoelas, Barbara Gough

Steve and Becky Bozeman, Nancy and Hub King

Susan Robertson, Judy Gray, Valerie Selman august 2011

PARTIES

AND

CELEBRATIONS

Mary Margaret Miller and Barry White engagement celebration

Julie Markle, Shannon Blakely, Mary Margaret Miller, Sarah Markham

engagement party Friends and family gathered recently in the home of George Aarons to celebrate the engagement of Mary Margaret Miller and Barry White. Chan Patterson hosted the party, which included a cooking lesson theme. As guests arrived they were greeted with libations and sticky ribs hot off the grill. After the cocktail hour, the group gathered in the kitchen, where Patteron gave a cooking lesson on homemade pasta. The bridal couple demonstrated cracking eggs, sifting flour, kneeding dough and pressing pasta. After the lesson, dinner included pasta bolgnese, fresh salad with homemade croutons, French bread and Italian cream cake. Guests received party souvenir recipe books entitled, “Cooking with Mary Margaret and Barry,” which included recipes for each of the dishes they enjoyed during the party. The couple will be married October 1 at St. Peter’s Cathedral. Mary Margaret Miller, Barry White

Mary Margaret and Sandra Miller

Rob Kent, Jenny Berryhill, Sarah Markham, Lindsay Thomas 66

northside sun

Jenny Berryhill, Sarah Markham

Matthew and Ginger Raff

Chan teaches the groom how to run dough through the pasta maker.

Sandra, Mary Margaret and Tommy Miller

Barry White, Mary Margaret Miller, Chan Patterson, George Aaron

Chan Patterson, Mary Margaret Miller

Frances White, Sandra and Tommy Miller

Ginger Raff, Noreen Bozeman, Lindsay Nichols

Russ Markle, Preston Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal

Preston Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal, Patrick White

august 2011

PARTIES

AND

CELEBRATIONS

Laurin Revere and Wade Wheaton engagement celebration

Ed, Gail and Wade Wheaton, Laurin, Marsha and Ken Revere

engagement party Laurin Revere, Wade Wheaton

Marsha and Laurin Revere

Wade Wheaton, Laurin Revere, Ashley and Kirk Kinard 68

northside sun

Laurin Revere and Wade Wheaton were recently honored with an engagement celebration in the home of Ann and Rick Calhoon. Co-hosts and hostesses were Linda and Gene Barrett, Michael Baker, Flo and Frank Bryan, Karen and Charles Bush, Rick and Kay Carlton, Robbie Carmichael, Lindy Clement, Isabel and Mel Cordua, Amy and Kent Davis, Galye and Louis Guy, Susan and Walter Harkins, Paula and Randy James, Marcella and Wilson La Foe, Suzan and Charles Laney, Deborah and Leslie Lampton; Also, Jenny and Pete Markow, Lawana and Devere McLennan, Jeanne and Mitch Monsour, David Mosal, Marilyn and Bob Newton, Marilyn and Jimmy Royals, Jana and Gordon Smith, Geri and Preston Smith, Brenda and Rob Snyder, Nancy and John Studdard, Ingrid and Tim Taylor, Susan Turner, Betty and Erskine Wells, Bonnie and Gray Wiggers , and Melinda and Louis Wilkinson. Shown are scenes from the party.

Wade and Ed Wheaton

Ken and Laurin Revere

Marilyn Newton, Ingrid Taylor, Debbie Thrash, Marsha and Laurin Revere, Lindy Clement, Lawana McLennan, Karen Bush, Bonnie Wiggers

Brynnen Baker, Kelly Guyton, Lauren Mize, Carey Leigh Norris, Ashley Bryson, Leann Emmerich, Laurin Revere, Michelle Taylor, Elizabeth Quinn, Chrissy Fortenberry, Melissa Powell

Neil and Cindy Davis, Lee Rogers, Melissa Powell

Laura Flint, Jessica Pongethi, Chris Carlton, Jennifer and Ryan Revere

Ed, Gail and Wade Wheaton, Laurin, Marsha, Ken, Jennifer and Ryan Revere

Tommy and Laura Watrous, Stacy Hart, Christy and Wes Flynt

Bob and Marilyn Newton, Geri and Preston Smith

Cammi, Ben, Lynda and David Derrick

Rick and Kay Carlton, Ken and Anastasia Jones

Dick and Susan Dickerson, Ashley Bryson august 2011

august 2011

EVENTS w h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s

SUSTAINER GARDEN CLUB The Junior League of Jackson Sustainer Garden Club recently met in the home of Becky Ivison for a spring social. Karen McKie of Green Oak Nursery gave a container garden demonstration.

h a p p e n i n g

Emma George Hamilton, Malinda Warren, Claire Dickerson

Melinda Wilkinson, Deborah Lampton

Rita Wray, Amanda Griffin, Judith Travis Marjorie Underwood, Beth Aldridge, Miriam Weems, Linda Farr

Mary Alice White, Rita Johnson, Rebecca Long, Carol Daschbach

Sis Holland, Frances Morse, Betsy Copeland

Melissa Murphree, Ruth West

Carlene Scanlon, Jenny Markow 72

northside sun

Gay Drake, Jackie Petrus, Frances Fair

Sally North, Melissa Murphree, Gail Collins

Mary Elizabeth Smith, Gail Pittman

SUSTAINER GARDEN CLUB

C. C. Henley, Debi Pearsall

Carmel Lopez-Lampton, Lisa Magee Sally North, Becky Ivison, Susan Nix, Vicki Ellis, Virginia Primos

Betsy Nation, Camille Morris Jane Lee, Margaret Vinson, Karen McKie, Beth Aldridge

Leesa McCharen, Gay Purvis

Rita Wray, Nancy Chamblee

Gail Pittman, Debbie Westbrook, Susan Deaver Susan Deaver, Suzan Thames

Gail Collins, Crisler Boone, Kandy Sims, Virginia Primos, Pam Partridge

Mary Ellen Dillard, Emma George Hamilton august 2011

EVENTS w h a t ’ s

FRIENDSHIP BALL The Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball was held this spring at Hal and Mal’s. The 2011 recipient organizations include Parents for Public Schools of Jackson and Operation Shoestring. Award recipients were Lee Harper and Jeff Good.

h a p p e n i n g

Jim Powers, Merrill Tenney McKewen

Jeff Good, Lee Harper

Cecilia Reese Bullock, Russell Black, Amy Boteler Barry Plunkett, Amy and Ben Boteler, Mindy and Jesse Alford

Leslie McLemore, Marianne Hill

Jonathan Larkin, David Blount, Karen Horne, Sam Begley

Pat Ladnier, Jeff Sanford

Maggie Terry Harper, Pamela Banks, Deborah Rae Wright

Vashtie Brown Hicks, Lee Harper, Marcia Reed

Ann Myers Schimmel, Jane Hildebrand 74

northside sun

Dominic and Carolin Deleo

FRIENDSHIP BALL Margaret Wodetzki, Dick Johnson

Alex, Jeff, Debbie and Carly Good

George Schimmel, Virginia and Fred Ezelle

Arthur and Ouida Watson

Nicole McNamee, Kimberly Hillard, Tony Cooley, Lutithia Luckett

august 2011

northside sun

august 2011

EVENTS w h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s

h a p p e n i n g

ART FOR PARK The Belhaven Garden Club, Friends of Laurel Street Park, and a committee of the Greater Belhaven Neighborhood Foundation hosted Art for the Park at Fairview Inn. This fund-raiser is the principal means of generating the funds necessary to maintain and improve Laurel Street Park.

Bryan and Margie Daniels

Susan Osborne, Claire Ketner

Carol Alexander, Corinne Fox

Jill Meseke, Claire Ketner, Jay and Liz Bolin

Dana Lewis, Jill Meseke, Peter Sharp, Christine Barron Leahbeth and Buddy Turpin

Rachel Misenar, Phoebe Smith and Walter Porter

Mary and Hilary Zimmerman

northside sun

Katherine and Baskin Jones

Emily Harrington, Diane Swalm

Suzanne and Rick Eades

ART FOR PARK Peter Sharp, Daniel Ethridge

Tim Cannon, Katherine Wells Bo and Catie Carlyle Zimmerman, Ora Reed, Jim Hudson

Ken and Mary Ball Mary Clay Morgan, Molly Walker, Missy Rose

Marcia Cannon, Susan Garrard

Mary Ann and Damon Dorsey Niki Cleveland, Latricia McCoy, Stella Gray Sykes

Stella Gray Sykes, Betty and Lee Smithson

Jessica and Daniel Tackett

Marc and Summer Brewer

august 2011

ART FOR PARK Nancy and Bill King

David and Jennifer Welch

Lisa Boone, Nicole and Jay Baker

Kathryn and Gerald McCormick

Margaret BarrettSimon and Al Simon

Allison Thurman, Elizabeth Welsh Carol Hammond, Jerrine Puerin

Laura and Patrick Taylor

To have your parties, events, weddings, happenings included in our magazine, please call 601-957-1122 for more information. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy.

northside sun

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Got You Covered!

Royce and Sherry Boyer

EVENTS w h a t ’ s

AMAZING BUTTERFLIES EXHIBIT The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science hosted an opening for the exhibit “Amazing Butterflies” - a temporary exhibit that featured a giant maze and live butterflies.

h a p p e n i n g

Don and Becky Potts

Jo Ann, Jayne, Emily and Maria Welch

Kyra Francois, Angel Rohnke

northside sun

Aaron Shirley, Lauren and Christal Porter, Ollye Brown Shirley

Lara, Mary Elizabeth and John Kees

Dee Gardner, Ann Peden

Hobson and Bettie Payne Magee

Sandra, Brandon and Warren Strain

Paige and Kas Smith

Jo Clapper, Janice Laurson

Pam Gregory, Susan Steffey

AMAZING BUTTERFLIES EXHIBIT Kayla McMillan, Caitlin Gardner

Roger and Laura Clapp

Joelle and Justin Wilkins

Daniel, Andrew and Ashlee Clapper

Wesley and Halla Jo Ellis, Chris Zachow

Rosanne Horn, David Messer

Todd Clapp; (middle) Isaac and Pam Clapp; (front) Olivia Clapp

Linda Bures; (front) Tripp Blasingame, Alyssa and Trevor Bures

Meghan and Luciana Universal

Rebecca Jones, Dolores and John Suedel, Charles Knight

Susan McHaney, Jae Nale august 2011

EVENTS w h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s

UPTOWN DRAWDOWN The 17th anniversary celebration of the $10,000 Uptown Drawdown benefiting the Mississippi Kidney Foundation was held at the Country Club of Jackson.

h a p p e n i n g

Cookie and Marcelo Ruvinsky

Alah Clark, Jill Fair, Chuck Nelms

Steve and Bess Corbitt, Mike and Amy Birdsong, Jenny and Mike Pepper

Jeannie and Jeff Kelso

Marcy Cader, Rush and Leslie Mosby, Gretchen Ware

Jackie and Shani Meck, Doug Varney

Jason and Regina Berry

northside sun

Ashley and Gabe Baldwin

Joe and Becky Brister

George and Robin Gunn

Jennifer and John Waits

UPTOWN DRAWDOWN Christine and Michael Shoemaker-Moyle

Vincent and Debra McGee

Jill Ford, Jana McDonnell, Pam Gregory Wilson and Jennifer Stribling

Amanda and Daniel Habeeb

Gail Sweat, Ken Wilkinson, Ashley Koehler Frank Koke, Mae Patton, Madeline Koke

Frances Jean and Walter Neely

Bill Beard, Dot Primos Jen and Jay McGeehee, Mary Linley and Andrew Sweat

Kendall and Beth Moore

Randy and Shannon Woodson

august 2011

UPTOWN DRAWDOWN Darrington Ludlam, Elizabeth Lamcaster

Lucy Mazzaferro, Kathryn Becker, Catherine Becker

northside sun

Mary Grace Yarborough, Susan and Hibbett Neel

Brenda Dyson, Carolyn Price

Maggi Lampton, Amy Walker

Stephanie Ripee, Steve and Janie Ramsey

august 2011

EVENTS w h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s

h a p p e n i n g

PUBLIC HUMANITIES AWARDS DINNER The Mississippi Humanities Council hosted the 2011 Public Humanities Awards Dinner at the Jackson Hilton. The event honored the Public Humanities Awards recipients and the Humanities Teacher Awards recipients.

Lillie Lovette, Carol Anderson

Ed and Patti Smith, Freddie Rasberry, Reagan Smith

Jason Klodt, Allison Burkette Pat and Carla Falkner, Halle Ricketts, Dorothy Roberts McEwen

Heather Spicer, Sandra Cassibry, Jan Moody, Barbara Carpenter Bonnie Schledwitz, Daisha Walker

Susan Phillips, Harrell Weathersby

Linda Vanzandt, Lisa Eveleigh, Louis Kyriakoudes

Ethel and Willis Lott

Joan and Tony Grimes

Josephine and Hardin Browning 88

northside sun

PUBLIC HUMANITIES AWARDS DINNER Herb Johnson, P. Carson Culver

Michael Thorp, Holly Sypniewski

Bill and Therese Hanna Tim and Connie Lamm, Gilbert and Carla Griffin

Mamie Tate, Donald, Carlene, Camisha and Isaac Peterson

Allan and Patsy McBride

Martha Willoughby, Robin Nix

Sophie and Dix Nord Christine Ratcliff, Martha Stovall, Anita Moore, Gemma Beckley

Betty Lou Jones, Shannon Warnock

Vetta and Bill Russell

august 2011

EVENTS w h a t ’ s

h a p p e n i n g

FASHION FAUX PAWS CARA, Community Animal Rescue and Adoption, hosted their fourth annual Fashion Faux Paws - A Stylish Benefit for CARA, April 7 at The South. The highlight of the luncheon was a fashion show of CARA pets that are up for adoption.

Rebekah Blakeslee, Jana Harless, “Mu-shu”

Bobbye Henley, Floice Beevers, Liz Spratlin

Lisa Rowland, Kathy Briner Lauren Thronton, Erin Cogswell, Mary Ann Kirby, Holland Familia

Kim Rogers, Kendall Poole

“Taz,” Chrissy Cheshire, Denise Cantrall

northside sun

Nita Blackmon, Brittany Thigpen, Kayla Osborne, Laura Brown, “Mu-shu”

Shannon Lewis, “Brandon”

Tracy Bianchi, Denise Walsh, “Pepper”

Pam Nail, Karen Turnage, Tracy Bianchi

Rebekah Blakesly, “Hannah”

FASHION FAUX PAWS Lisa Bynum, Gay Drake, Sherribeth Farmer

Julia Brown, Kimberly Cureington, Vecki Hicks, Riley Craddock, “Pepper,” Nita Blackmon

Melissa Robbins, Katy Vaughn, “Zach,” Denise Cantrall

Robin Burwell, Lauren Coulon

Ruthie Guyton, Toni Taylor, Andrea Hopkins

august 2011

EVENTS w h a t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s

FONDREN RENAISSANCE SOCIETY The Fondren Renaissance Foundation board recently honored members of the Renaissance Society with a reception at the Cedars.

h a p p e n i n g

Chuck Wise, Paul Wolf

Luke Lunderno, Jim Wilkerson

Johnny Ray, Bill Scruggs

Bill and Carol Snead, Frenchie and Buddy Graham

Berry Dumas, Becky and Don Potts, Linda Burwell Melissa Bryant, Jim and Linda Burwell

Joe Wise, Elta Livingston

Courtney Peters, Mary Jo McAnally, Sam Peters

Ron Aldridge, David Waugh 92

northside sun

Karen Moseley, Charlotte Lunderno, Melissa Bryant

Mike Peters, Jane Sanders Waugh

FONDREN RENAISSANCE SOCIETY

Elta Livingston, Derek Alley, Cecilia Reese Bullock

Berry Dumas, Tammy and John Cook

Rob Hill, Bob Adams

august 2011

EVENTS w h a t ’ s

LOCAL GUYS EXHIBIT Gallery 119 hosted an opening reception for an exhibit titled “Local Guys.” Artists included William Goodman, Alfred Nicols, Tony DeFatta, Bill Wilson, Don Meiners, Jim Becker and Jack Garner.

h a p p e n i n g

Marjorie Underwood, Virginia Buchanan, Miriam Weems

Loraine Broocks, Tony DiFatta

Jim and Susie Becker, Becker Sams

George, Jana and Mary Nicols, Minor Buchanan Mary Anna Garraway, Frances McCain

Laura Campbell, Linda and Bill Wilson, Lou Campbell Edward Ellington, Jean Seymour, Ron Warbrough

Ken Barton, Olive Crotwell, William Goodman Kelly Williams, Eric Hogan, Rebecca Wilkinson

northside sun

Jennifer Hudson, Melissa Neville, Louise Ridgway

Sondra Holman, Joan Dattle, Elizabeth Knight