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Contents AUGUST 2013

VOLUME 8, NUMBER 6

Dr. Willard Boggan

Ginger and Quentin Whitwell

The wife of Dr. Willard Henry Boggan says he is a throwback to another century: He believes in listening to patients. Now retired, Dr. Boggan recalls, "I listened to my patients, and they listened to me. All you have to do is listen to them, and they'll tell you what's wrong with them." An innovative physician and a fine businessman who consistently thought outside of the box, Dr. Boggan was known for his excellent patient care, respected by his colleagues and loved by his patients. And he never faced a suit for malpractice.

Ginger and Quentin Whitwell are a remarkably energetic couple who generously lend their individual talents to the betterment of the city of Jackson. Friend Lea Easley remarks, “Their focus is on the community. Their passion is to make Jackson a better place to live. Currently they are working to raise money for the Parham Bridges Park project. The family is very involved in tennis, and Ginger and Quentin believe that Parham Bridges could be an impressive tennis center, a place where tournaments are held in which well-known players perform.”

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Whitney Evans Maxwell Jackson native Whitney Evans Maxwell is laid back in life, but not in baking. “I’ve always had a really peaceful perspective and way about me,” she said. “Nothing much rattles me or disturbs the way I move through my day.” But, when it comes to baking, Whitney is a different story. “Baking is a passion that has followed me from childhood, all the way to my adult life,” she said. “It is something that I enjoy, but it is also something that I take seriously and have a lot of pride in.”

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PARTIES WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS

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Genny Claire Frascogna/ Logan Burch Phillips III

Courtney Danielle Butler/ Robert Brian Fioretti Emily Cassell Mitchell/ William Horace Allen III

An engagement party honoring Whitney Giordano and Brad Foster was held recently at the Palisades Clubhouse on the reservoir.

Engagement Party An Italian dinner party was held to celebrate the engagement of Will Markham and Jannah Singletary in the reservoir home of John Herlihy.

Jordan Vinson McKibben/ Judson Franklin Mason Laura Weldy Kruger/ Kyle Cameron Moore Laura Catherine May/ Cooper Warren Permenter Shanleigh Comer Smith/ Patrick James Walton

Sarah Jennings Stone/ William Rush Edwards Jannah Deann Singletary/ William Markham Keri Aileen McGowan/ Austin Chaz Ramsey

Engagement Party

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Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

FoodWise Marlana Walters

Jackson Symphony League Spring Luncheon The Jackson Symphony League recently held its annual spring luncheon, “A Fascination with Art: Making It Your Life,” at The South.

Junior League of Jackson Sustainers Spring Social

SummerHouse

MCHS Auxiliary Wine Tasting

Bee Donley Book Signing

Taste of Fondren

Southeastern Regional Ballet Association Festival

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The Junior League of Jackson Sustainers held their annual spring social recently in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Davidson.

Lisa Palmer, owner and principal designer at SummerHouse, recently hosted a party for interior designer Barry Dixon.

The Mississippi Children’s Home Services Auxiliary wine tasting and silent auction was held recently in Carol Biedenharn’s home.

A book signing was held recently in the Dot Com building for author Bee Donley in honor of her new poetry book “Mostly Ghosts.”

The Taste of Fondren was held recently at Fondren Corner, benefiting the continuing arts and education efforts of Fondren Renaissance.

Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet hosted the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association Festival recently.

Operation Shoestring Spring Fling Operation Shoestring hosted their annual spring music event, Spring Fling, recently in the Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Pickin’, Poppin’ and Rockin’ Fund-raiser Pickin’, Poppin’ and Rockin’ fund-raiser was held recently at Duling Hall in Fondren.

Habitat House Party The Habitat House Party 2013 was held recently in the home of Carol Biedenharn.

Junior League of Jackson Luncheon The Junior League of Jackson hosted their annual luncheon recently at The South Warehouse.

Dental Alumni and Friends Weekend The Dental Alumni Chapter of the University of Mississippi and Dr. Gary Reeves, dean of the School of Dentistry, hosted the 31st annual Dental Alumni and Friends Weekend recently.

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he wife of Dr. Willard Henry Boggan says he is a throwback to another century: He believes in listening to patients. Now retired, Dr. Boggan recalls, "I listened to my patients, and they listened to me. All you have to do is listen to them, and they'll tell you what's wrong with them." An innovative physician and a fine businessman who consistently thought outside of the box, Dr. Boggan was known for his excellent patient care, respected by his colleagues and loved by his patients. And he never faced a suit for malpractice. Named for his father, Dr. Boggan was one of the first board certified internal medicine physicians in Jackson. He came from a care-giving background. His mother, Ann Bledsoe Boggan, was a social worker who had great concern for Jackson's poor. In her day she almost single-handedly founded the now-defunct Community Hospital of South Jackson. This hospital cared for those who were so poor they did not have resources to be treated at Jackson's Charity Hospital. The doctors who practiced at Community Hospital, thanks to Ann Boggan, treated their patients without charge.

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Willard with his wife Lottie and dog June Cleaver

Young Willard wanted to be a physician from childhood. He witnessed his mother endure and recover from some 13 operations by the time he was five years old, often aiding in her care. "I was in and out of the hospital running up and down the halls when my mother was a patient. I was at home there." In high school he was taken under wing by a Dr. Merriweather, a Mayo-trained physician. "At the age of 17, with his permission, I scrubbed in on many of his surgeries, not to assist, but simply to watch and learn." Boggan attended Davis School from the second through the sixth grades. "There were 16 boys in my class. Nine of us became physicians. We were very competitive students, always trying to be tops in the class." In the sixth grade the group had a weekly bridge club which met at the Governor's Mansion, thanks to Rachel Conner, classmate and daughter of Gov. M.S. Conner. The precocious students also formed a Shakespeare Club and performed Shakespearean plays at the King Edward Hotel. He attended Mississippi College as a pre-med student. "One of the main things I remember about MC at that time is that we could walk on campus with a girl, but we could not hold hands." A natural athlete, Boggan participated in football, tennis and baseball at MC, and while a medical student he went semipro with a Memphis baseball team, the Yellow Cabs, earning $15 per game. "Good money back then," he says. He paid much of his medical school expenses with his baseball earnings. Boggan won a scholarship to the University of Tennessee Medical School and was graduated in 1946. He entered active duty with the Navy, completing his internship at Pensacola Naval Hospital. He was then transferred to Whiting Field in Florida and became flight surgeon to the famous Blue Angels. On weekends he worked in the emergency room of a Pensacola hospital. Boggan entered the Naval Reserve to begin a residency in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee Veterans' Administration hospital in Memphis. His residency was interrupted when the Korean War began, and orders arrived for Dr. Boggan to report to active duty at Millington Navy Hospital for a flight to Japan. Only moments before boarding the airplane to Japan, Boggan received notice that the Navy Hospital was receiving 200 casualties; he remained in Memphis to receive them. He served at Millington until 1953, the end of the Korean War. His studies at Millington on malaria and a new treatment drug resulted in the presentation of a paper on the subject at the Medical Society in Memphis. He also authored an article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on medial necrosis of the aorta. He has given numerous papers at medical meetings throughout his years in medicine. After completing the final months of his residency, Dr. Boggan opened a private practice in Jackson became a junior partner with Gayden Ward, a board qualified internist and established physician in this area. He opened his solo practice in 1959 and worked as a volunteer instructor at the newly-created University of Mississippi Medical Center. All board-certified physicians in Jackson at that time were asked to assist in teaching duties without pay at the medical school. Boggan's volunteer work there lasted 35 years. Even though he received no pay from UMC, "they did slip me an occasional pair of football tickets." He says of his years of teaching that it simply "was my duty." In the 1950s Dr. Boggan became reacquainted with an old neighbor, Lottie Brent, the little girl who lived across from him on Eagle Avenue when she was growing up. "She was a pretty little thing, and I cannot believe the beautiful woman she became,"

says Willard. "My only memory of her as a child was that she and her friend Ann Hand Dunbar would hide in the bushes to watch me when I came out in the front yard. She was quite a little tomboy." Lottie explains that the girls thought Willard was the most handsome young man in his Navy uniform they had ever seen, and "We just liked to look at him." They renewed their acquaintance when Dr. Boggan was teaching at UMC and Lottie was an employee in admissions. Lottie recalls, "Whenever he came into the hospital he would greet me at my desk. One day he stopped long enough to ask me about my husband, and I told him I was divorced." She hoped he would take the hint, and sure enough, that evening Willard called and asked her for a date. Lottie and Willard married in 1958 and had four children. Throughout his long career and married life, Dr. Boggan has had Lottie's full support. He calls her the girl of his dreams. Willard made regular house calls for his patients even long past the time other physicians discontinued house calls. Lottie says, "He would work at the office, hold his classes at UMC, and then make evening house calls. I never knew when he would be home, but that was the norm in our family. Occasionally I would go on house calls with him and just sit in the car." Dr. Boggan praises her patience and concedes, "Lottie had to raise the children virtually alone." His life has been devoted to service to his patients and his profession. "It was never about money with Willard; he wanted to help people. He is a caretaker at heart," says Lottie. "Often he got no pay from his patients or got paid in kind: eggs, sweet potatoes, or food from their freezers. At one time we had the largest collection of hand-knit toaster covers in the nation." Serving his patients and on committees at both St. Dominic's and Baptist hospitals, Dr. Boggan became frustrated physicians did not have more control over the policies and equipment purchases they wanted. He recruited 25 physicians of like mind to back financially and secure a loan to build Doctor's Hospital, which opened in 1963. After six successful years of operation, the board sold it to Humana, a small Kentucky company. Dr. Boggan immediately turned his attention to creation of a second hospital. This time 85 doctors jumped onto the wagon. Dr. Boggan secured 20 acres on the east side of Jackson off Lakeland Drive, and in 1981 River Oaks Hospital opened. Dr. Boggan practiced there until his retirement in 1992. Before he retired he was approached by a group of 13 psychiatrists who sought to develop a hospital dedicated to mental health patients. "I didn't have the energy," he says, "to go through the process a third time," but his advice was instrumental in the establishment of Riverside/Charter (now Brentwood) Hospital which opened in 1972. "I have patients who continue to call me for medical information," says Dr. Boggan. Lee Burke, a former professional golfer and a patient of Dr. Boggan's since her childhood, and a personal friend of the Boggans, says of her beloved physician, "He is one of the sweetest, dearest men I have ever known, which is why he was such a special doctor. He has a twinkle in his eyes that no one else has and a way of making others feel like a million dollars." Now 91, Dr. Boggan has led an active and enthusiastic retirement, engaging with Lottie in travel, tennis, golfing and skiing all over the United States. Burke has these memories. "My name for him has been â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Legsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for a very long time. When we played golf together, he was known for the colorful outfits he would wear, and usually shorts which showed off his great looking legs. I told him he had the best legs. The name stuck. "I was visiting with the Boggans in Perdido years ago when Legs and I decided to go swimming in the ocean very early one morning .... more like the crack of dawn. After swimming quite a ways out, I noticed many small fish had started to leap out of the water all around us. Legs said he thought we should head back in. He was smiling and talking quite a bit as we made our way back to shore, talking in that calming manner of his. After we gained solid footing on the sand he proceeded to tell me fish jumping out of the water like that is usually a sign there may be sharks in the water." "He is just about the kindest, gentlest, most thoughtful person you'll ever know," adds Lottie, "but he is a formidable competitor. He won two gold medals in tennis in the National Senior Olympics when he was 81." "I thought somebody's gotta win," he philosophizes. "It might as well be me."

"He is one of the sweetest, dearest men I have ever known, which is why he was such a special doctor. He has a twinkle in his eyes that no one else has and a way of making others feel like a million dollars." Lee Burke august 2013

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GLENDA WADSWORTH

inger and Quentin Whitwell are a remarkably energetic couple who generously lend their individual talents to the betterment of the city of Jackson. Friend Lea Easley remarks, “Their focus is on the community. Their passion is to make Jackson a better place to live. Currently they are working to raise money for the Parham Bridges Park project. The family is very involved in tennis, and Ginger and Quentin believe that Parham Bridges could be an impressive tennis center, a place where tournaments are held in which well-known players perform. The Whitwells think big and work well together. Once they set their minds on an idea, they work hard to accomplish it.”

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Whitwell has lived his life with a special Scripture as his guide. He lays his success to his faith in Psalm 37:23 KJV, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” His mother, Martha, recalls something Quentin wrote while still a young man: "When I was a child, my parents sent me to a Christian school. There we were given a report card of our character qualities as well as our academics. The trait every teacher always marked for me was the quality of determination. Determination is the attribute that takes a fool and makes him a king. That is, a person who may not be graced with every natural ability can acquire skills through years of hard work and dedication. My mother instilled confidence in me that I should believe in myself, teaching me good study habits and high standards of morality. My father guided me in the area of sports and common-sensical decision-making." Both Quentin and his gifted wife, Ginger, give special credit to their grandparents for shaping the adults they have become. For Quentin, it was the advice, the interest and the support his maternal grandfather, Fletcher Veazey, showered upon him. “I called him Z-Buddy. He was a successful attorney, farmer and businessman. He attended everything I participated in. He was by my side and advised me about everything from girls to leadership. He encouraged me to study law, saying it was unimportant whether I ever actually practiced law or not. He believed the discipline and learning his legal education provided him led to his success, and he wanted the same success for me. And I believe it has given me a strong foundation.” Quentin is a third generation lawyer in a political family. The Whitwells lived in Southaven until Quentin’s father, Bob Whitwell, was appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, taking the family to Oxford. Quentin distinguished himself even in his teens. He finished high school in Oxford, where he was quarterback for the football team his junior and senior years, and enrolled at Ole Miss, where he met his future wife, Ginger. As an undergraduate he was a member of the student body senate and later elected president. He was elected to the Hall of Fame. After graduation in 1995, he worked as Congressman Roger Wicker’s first intern, then in Iowa joined the campaign of presidential candidate Lamar Alexander. When fall came, Alexander’s campaign staff asked him to defer law school for one year to continue his work for the campaign. “That has been one of my greatest challenges – deciding on a career path. I knew I wanted to study law, but I found myself attracted to lobbying and government affairs,” says Whitwell. He took his parents’ advice and returned to law school, “and I am thankful for that.” Quentin and Ginger married in 1997. After Quentin practiced law for a while in Oxford and Gulfport, the couple moved to Jackson, where he threw himself into a law practice and numerous business activities. He says, “I would call myself a jack-of-all-trades. Everyone who 24

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knows me knows I am a workaholic.” Quentin’s current business involvements demonstrate that. He is Jackson city councilman for Ward One, managing partner for The Talon Group LLC, a public relations and government relations firm, and formed with Robert Gibbs in 2012 the law firm of Gibbs and Whitwell. Gibbs explains their focus, “Our vision was to have the most diverse law firm in Mississippi because Mississippi is a diverse state. Our firm reflects Mississippi. We are half African-American and half white. Half Republicans and half Democrats. Half men and half women. Quentin serves as the managing member and is the glue that keeps everything running smooth.” As for Whitwell’s job as city councilman, Gibbs relates, “He loves the city of Jackson, and he takes his position on the city council very seriously … he stays abreast of issues involving the city and thinks outside the box on how to address those issues. I see him as a consensus builder, working with all council members when he wants to get something accomplished.” But that’s not all. With partners Ted Dibiase and Deuce McAllister, Quentin has developed Guardian Elite LLC, and the Guardian Elite Process to equip parents, students and coaches for developing up-and-coming performers and athletes for success. He has written a novel, “If By Whiskey,” and has a political thriller in line for his next publication. “I’m at a good place in my life. I’ve had lots of success in my 30s, and I am thankful for that. I am in a good spot to grow – I have accomplished a lot. I want to build on that. As for the future, I am looking to see what other doors open.” Quentin has a strong mate in Ginger. “Theirs is a true partnership,” says Anne Marie Turner, an Oxford and Ole Miss friend of long duration. “There is no rivalry. They each want the other to succeed in their chosen careers. Both have a strong drive to succeed. Both are careful that their personal success does not overshadow the success of the other.” Ginger is a woman of many interests. She is a licensed realtor, a writer, a software creator, an event organizer, a musician, a member of Junior League of Jackson, and a New Stage board member. The only child of Gary and Linda Gordon of Bay Springs, both educators, Ginger grew up in Forest thinking she too would become a teacher. “I think all little girls want to be a teacher at some point in their school life,” she says. But something else, another vocation, nagged at her. Ginger’s hero is her paternal grandmother, Donna Gordon. “She shared her keen interest in fashion and stimulated my interest. I admired her. Even as a child I longed to own a retail store, and I worked in retail while in college.” Today Ginger is an owner/partner in two Jackson area retail stores: Dancing Divas and D Squared. “I can’t imagine any other job that I would be as happy with as I am with my retail stores.” Ginger reveals, “Always in the back of my mind over the years was that old dream of a career involving fashion. Twice I looked into business opportunities along that line, but neither seemed right for me.” Ultimately the right package came along, and

“Theirs is a true partnership. There is no rivalry. They each want the other to succeed in their chosen careers.” -Anne Marie Turner

she became a partner with friends Helen Summerford and Lea Easley in Dancing Divas and D Squared. Summerford calls Ginger funny and a real go-getter, although somewhat reserved and shy. “We call her our honey-badger. When she became a partner in the business she jumped right in and is doing a great job. She has great fashion taste and is a sincere and loyal friend. And unlike others in our group of friends, she is very quiet and modest about herself and her children. She doesn’t brag like the rest of us.” As a youth she was a gifted pianist, a member of the high school flag corps and member of the tennis team. In the summer between her junior and senior high school years, Ginger took part in the Honors College through the Pace Program at Ole Miss and subsequently attended the University of Mississippi, majoring in English and minoring in French. She was an officer in her sorority, Phi Mu. “I was rush chairman, then vice president. I loved being rush chairman and that was probably where I got my first interest in event planning. Love a fun party. My grandmother also loved a party and always was looking for an excuse to host one. Christmas at her house was an event. She hosted my 13th birthday party, as well as parties after my piano recitals, graduation, etc. One of my favorite things I have of hers is the Glamour Magazine Party Book.” Phi Mu proved to be much more than just a college social club for Ginger. “It was where I learned leadership skills. It was where I developed relationships that I still enjoy today, both socially and in business. I have worked with the Phi Mu Foundation for the past two years with their annual Founder's Day fund-raising challenge called March Madness Marathon. I enjoy still having an interest in Phi Mu. I covet the relationships I made and the skills I learned from Phi Mu and want to continue to give back.” She spent a summer studying at the Sorbonne in Paris strengthening her language skills, and taught English and French at Purvis and Oxford high schools. She later received a master’s in English education from the University of Southern Mississippi. The couple met at Ole Miss. They married when he completed his legal studies. “That’s a funny story,” says Emily Dye, who has known both Ginger and Quentin for the past 18 years. “I knew them while we were all at Ole Miss and they were dating. It was truly love at first sight for those two, but they broke up after undergraduate school. In 1997 my boyfriend (now husband, Rick), Quentin and I drove to a wedding in Biloxi. On the way back to Oxford as we passed through Hattiesburg, Quentin wanted to stop and call to see how Ginger was doing. He called from a pay

phone and four months later they were married.” Ginger and Quentin are equally supportive of their children’s interests and activities. The Whitwell children - daughter Davis, 13, and son Gordon, 10 - are now students at Jackson Academy. Davis has inherited her mother’s musical talents and starred in JA’s production of “School House Rock.” She sings and plays piano and has participated in teen beauty pageants. Davis was recently named “Junior Miss Mississippi” in the America’s National Teenager pageant and will compete in the national pageant in San Antonio in July 2013. (Ginger in her day was Scott County Junior Miss.) Gordon is the family athlete. He plays soccer and is ranked 25th in the South in tennis in the 10-and-under group. The family is active in Bellwether United Methodist Church where Ginger serves as a deacon. Her mother, Linda, recalls, “Ginger was always a spiritual person. She was reared in the church and took great interest in Bible study. Every summer of her high school years she volunteered for mission trips with the church. It seems quite natural for her to take a place of leadership at Bellwether.” Her life revolves around family, church and her businesses; her life philosophy is “Love life and glorify God.” The pastor of Bellwether Church, the Rev. John Hugh Tate, says, “The Whitwells are a real pleasure and fine addition to our congregation. They lead our family ministry.” He chuckles and adds, “I like to tease Quentin and remind him that Ginger, our deacon, is definitely his better half.”

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Whitney Evans

Maxwell (Left) Whitney in uniform sneaking candy; (Above) The baking and pastry section at the CIA. “For me, baking is something really special because it serves me and it serves others. I enjoy the process of baking, but I also enjoy knowing that what I am making is going to be a part of another family’s celebration or holiday. All the way around, it is something that really brings me joy.” Growing up, Whitney was influenced by a neighbor and family friend, who later became her mentor. “Julie Levanway has taught me much of what I know today,” she said. “She has been a tremendous help and influence in my life and, most importantly, she gave me my first cookbook.” Levanway is the owner of Fresh from the Flame, a catering and event planning service based in Jackson. “Julie has always given me great advice,” she said. “If I were to offer advice to aspiring chefs and bakers, I would tell them to be organized, manage their time well, and to always use the best ingredients available.” After graduating from high school at Jackson Prep, Whitney attended the University of Mississippi, where she majored in hospitality management. While in school, she worked for a year as a barista at the Bottle Tree Bakery, an Oxford bakery and café that specializes in from-scratch baked goods like brioche, cupcakes, muffins and strudel; in addition to homemade soups, fresh salads and artisan sandwiches. During college, Whitney completed an internship at Todd Events. Based in Dallas, Todd Events is an

upscale and complete event management service that coordinates weddings, social and corporate events for clients including Audi, the Dallas Cowboys, Bulgaria, Christian Louboutin, Michael Kors and Harry Winston. “Working at Todd Events gave me another perspective,” she said. “I have always loved baking and cooking and had my hand in those elements of the business. Todd Events gave me an opportunity to be on the other side of things and gain some valuable hands-on experience in event planning.” Whitney later enrolled in the exclusive Californiabased Culinary Institute of America (CIA), located in Napa Valley, where she studied as a part of an intense pastry program for eight months. “It was absolutely an amazing experience,” she said. “It gave me the opportunity to learn and continue to grow my passion for food.” After graduating, she decided to move back home to Mississippi. “I could have stayed in California and I likely could have worked there as a pastry chef, but I wanted to come home and be a part of Mississippi’s culinary scene,” she said. “Although we do not necessarily have all the things that other, more urban cities have in terms of restaurants, Mississippi has a lot to be proud of. We have our own unique culinary culture and a lot of passionate and interesting people who are interested in creating something special and exciting here.”

(Left) Whitney at graduation from the Culinary Institute of America

(Left) Whitney at Napa Valley; (Above) Mona and Whitney at the restaurant at the CIA 30

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Whitney’s Taffy Ice Cream Craig Miller, Jay and Mona Evans, Whitney Since returning to Jackson, Whitney has worked at Chimneyville and at Parlor Market, where she was hired to bake breads and desserts. She has also taught classes ranging from pies and cakes to fondant and buttercream at Ridgeland’s Viking Cooking School. Today, Whitney owns and operates a small boutique catering service called Uppercrusts, where she bakes and cooks for clients on an as-needed basis. Cookies, cakes, cupcakes, petit fours, mini pies and cheesecakes are just a few of her specialties. “In some ways, you could say that what I make is pretty traditional, but I enjoy playing with flavors and maybe adding an unexpected and new twist on an old favorite,” she said. “Taking your best tried-and-true chocolate cake recipe, baking it to perfection and then soaking the layers in bourbon, just to give it that something extra. I enjoy taking a recipe as far as it can go, and then finding new ways to take it further.” In the future, Whitney hopes to own her own downtown storefront “with great food, cool music and a cozy vibe. I am not entirely sure what the future holds for me, but I do know that I will always have my hands in cooking,” she said. Another certainty for Whitney is chocolate cookie dough, which she always has in her refrigerator. Whitney is married to Graves Maxwell. They have two dogs.

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2, 12 oz. cans evaporated milk (3 cups) 1 Tablespoon molasses 4 beaten eggs 2 cups heavy cream Directions In a medium saucepan combine evaporated milk, sugar, brown sugar and molasses. Cook and stir over medium heat until the sugars are dissolved. Remove from heat. Slowly stir hot milk/sugar mixture into beaten eggs and then pour back into saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until bubbly. Do not boil. Remove from heat, strain and add heavy cream. Chill and spin.

Strawberry Cake Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 4 3/4 oz strawberry gelatin 1 1/4 cups butter 5 eggs 3 1/2 cups cake flour 1 T, 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/4 cups milk 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vanilla 5/8 cup strawberry puree (made from fresh strawberries, stems removed)

minutes. To hold warm until service, put lids back on jars and hold in a waterbath in a 200 degree oven. Remove from water bath, remove lid and pipe icing on. Yields 15 mini mason jars

Black Pepper Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients 1 pound cream cheese - soft 1 cup butter - soft 4 cups powdered sugar (1, 1 pound box) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper Directions Mix butter and cream cheese together with paddle attachment until incorporated. Scrape down sides as necessary Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping down after each addition. Add vanilla and pepper and mix well. Ice warm cakes with icing right before serving and enjoy.

Directions Preheat oven to 350 Sift dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder) Cream butter, sugar, and gelatin together two minutes with paddle attachment. Add eggs one at a time, scrape down after each addition. Combine milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree together in container with pouring spout. Alternately add dry and wet ingredients to batter, starting and ending with dry. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop cake batter into mini glass mason jars, filling about 2/3 full. Bake all jars on one half sheet pan for 15

Mona and Johnny Evans and Whitney august 2013

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SWINGS FOR CHANGE

WA S PA R T O F T H E G LO B A L L E A D E R S H I P I N S T I T U T E P R OJ E C T AT JAC K S O N P R E P

ising junior at Jackson Prep, Bray Koury, truly has a passion for the game of tennis. Bray has been playing tennis since she was five years old. She came through the USTA ranks as a junior team tennis player, followed by her outstanding tournament career. What she has learned from the great game, she wanted to “play it forward” through her philanthropy project as a part of the Global Leadership Institute (GLI) at Jackson Prep. Students in the 11th-grade have the opportunity to do a Make A Difference Project. Bray chose to do her project around tennis, “Swings for Change.” It is up to the student to come up with a project that will make an impact on their community, state, country or world. Bray chose to help the Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi. She had a day of tennis held at the Courthouse Northeast. They donated their indoor facility so the kids could come to play some games, eat some healthy food, donated by McDade’s, and learn some things they may not have known. Each child was able to take home a racket donated by River Hills, Parham Bridges, JLTA, and Country Club of Jackson, a t-shirt, a medal, donated by Discount Trophy of Ridgeland, a bag donated by Sunflower Home Health, and a cup with some items including a Bible and some hygiene products purchased with the funds by JLTA. Art Jones, head pro at Northeast Courthouse, and his assistants, were very instrumental in making the event run smoothly. Bray had her mom, dad, grandparents, Sonny and Pat Bolton, and several of her classmates on hand to help her during the day. The kids had a blast. In 2008, Prep reached out to Dr. Cindy Townsend and asked her to develop a curriculum that

by JENNY MARKOW

The city of Pearl recently received a grant from USTA Mississippi in conjunction with their Community Tennis Facility Grants Program. Plans are to resurface the six existing courts on Hwy. 80. In addition to this, local Pearl tennis player, Rebecca Donald, received a Player Development Grant to assist her further tennis instruction and tournament play. Shown are Gwen Hales, director of programs for the Pearl Parks and Recreation department, Mayor Brad Rogers, Rebecca Donald, and Kent Shultz, director of player development for USTA MS.

Bray Koury, rising junior at Jackson Prep, chose tennis as her subject for her Global Leadership Institutes Philanthropy project. She partnered with The Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi who brought 34 children to the Courthouse Northeast for a day of tennis and healthy living. The kids enjoyed tennis on court, healthy snacks and all went home with their own tennis racket.

Art Jones, tennis professional at Courthouse Northeast, Cullen McDonough, assistant pro, and Bray Koury finalize the plans for a great day of tennis.

Assisting Bray during her tennis day were fellow Jackson Prep students Claire Robinson, Molly Terry, Madison Weeks, Larry King (Boys and Girls Club), Bray Koury, Dotsie Stevens and Millie Waller

Thirty-four juniors from the Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi enjoyed a day of tennis during Bray Koury’s “Swings for Change” event at the Courthouse Northeast. These kids played tennis, received education on healthy lifestyles and all received a tennis racket to take home. 34

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Rising juniors at Jackson Prep, Molly Terry and Bray Koury, pause during the “Swings for Change” special event in conjunction with Prep’s Global Leadership Institute Program.

Getting ready for a day of tennis during her “Swings for Change” at the Courthouse Northeast are rising junior at Jackson Prep, Bray Koury, and the director of the Global Leadership Institute at Prep, Dr. Cindy Townsend.

qbkkfp ^as^kq^db would meet the needs of students in grades seven through 12, thus the birth of the Global Leadership Institute. The purpose of GLI is to help the students enhance their personal development and leadership skills. The goal of GLI is to graduate world-class leaders who excel in academics and demonstrate integrity, vision and compassion. Junior tennis on the Northside is booming. During the recent Mississippi Junior Qualifying at Ridgeland Tennis Center, seven local juniors finished first in their age group, eight local doubles teams finished first in their age group, and 30 plus juniors finished in the top five of their age groups. Look out Mississippi, Jackson area juniors are hot. After their play in the Mississippi Qualifying tournament, those that qualified traveled to different locations across the South to compete at the Southern Closed. Our 10s did fantastic. Mathis Billman won the boys division, Billman and Gordon Whitwell won the boys doubles, and Christina Danford from Laurel won the girls 10s. Congratulations to all the juniors who played during the qualifier and Southern Closed. The 2013 USTA League Championship season started May 17-19 in Greenville, with the 55s state championship played there. Jackson and Ridgeland hosted the 18s state

championship June 7-9. Winners in the 18 and over will travel to either Auburn or Lexington, S.C., to compete in the USTA League Southern Sectional Championships, and the 55 and over teams will play in Columbus, Ga., in December. Eight teams from the Northside will represent Mississippi during the USTA League Southern Sectional Championships. In the 18 and over men’s championships Alec Taylor’s 3.0, Paul Kimble’s 4.0 and Mitch Peters’ 4.5 men all won. In the women’s 18 and over championships, Carrie Stark’s 3.5 and Virginia Walcott’s 4.5 teams one. During the 55 and over championships, Carol Ann Anthony’s 3.0 and Libby Jones’ 4.0 women won, and on the men’s side, Sid Sims 9.0 team won. Congratulations to all the teams that made it to state and good luck to these going to represent our great state during sectionals. As always, for all of your tennis needs, visit our website, www.mstennis.com. You can like our Facebook page, ustamississippi or follow us on Twitter, ustamississippi. It’s hot outside, please drink plenty of water before, during and after any outdoor sporting events.

The MS Junior Qualifier was held at the Ridgeland Tennis Center. Jackson area juniors did great. Seven juniors won their age divisions; eight doubles teams won their age divisions and over thirty juniors finished in the top five in their age divisions. Congratulations to all that played.

Callie Billman and Lailae Bashir, winning doubles team, girls 12s.

Emma Dye and London Breedlove, winning doubles team in the girls 10s.

Winning the girls 18s division in singles was Katie Lai.

Winning the boys 10s singles division was Mathis Billman.

Stedman Strickland won the boys 14s singles division.

Winning the girls 16s doubles division were Turner Yates and Natalie Finch.

Megan Humphreys and Meredith Roberts, winning doubles team in the girls 14s.

Callie Billman won the girls 12 singles division.

Winning the girls 14s singles was Meredith Roberts.

Robert Mounger and Ryan Swainer won the boys doubles 18s division and Mounger also won the boys singles 18s division.

Turner Yates won the girls 16s singles division.

Gordon Whitwell and Mathis Billman won the boys 10s doubles division. august 2013

qbkkfp ^as^kq^db During the recent 18 and over USTA League Adult Championships held on the MS Gulf Coast and the 55 and over USTA League Adult Championships held in Greenville, eight teams from the Northside won their divisions. They will represent Mississippi during the USTA Southern Sectional League Championships.

3.0 Men, Taylor/Jackson Allen Lucas, Moin Imran, Phil Schoggen; (front) Alec Taylor, Brad Castle, Stephen Bowers, David Munn. Not pictured: Brian Gates, Paul Fryant, John Pitts, Matthew Caton, Chandler Strain

3.0 Women Anthony/Jackson Marilyn Eade, Sandra McGee, Jean Conn, Vicki Bounds, Noreen Bozeman; (front) Lynda Hays, Barbara Phillips, Marynell Anderson, Patricia Byers, Carol Ann Anthony. Not Pictured: Linda Bowie

3.5 Women, Starks/Jackson Natisha Crosby, Leslea Lee, Juli Johnson, Brenda Senn, Amy Turnipseed, Erin Crowe, Gala Pixler, Jaime Burns; (front) Joey Sessums, Sara Walters, Carrie Starks, Audrey Thomas, Landon McCoy, Hope Ladner. Not pictured: Leah Warren, Rhonda Rhoden

4.0 Men, Kimble/Jackson Stephen Stack, Alex Boyd, Johnston Walker, Russell Dendy, Alan McCormick; (front) Kenneth Conerly, Stewart Gammil, Don Jones, Curtis Utroska, Kevin Millet, Bryce Spong, Paul Kimble, Ed Hebert. Not pictured: Brian Spong, Harrison To

4.0 Women Jones/Jackson Johnnie Hailey, Geri Smith, Dinah Singer, Cindi Beesley, Susan Dale, Barbara West; (front) Susan Toler (Captain), Libby Jones, Connie Brewer, Cheryl Harris. Not Pictured: Barbara Rushton

4.5 Men, Peters/Jackson Stan Roberts, Mark Thompson, Chris Walker, Matthew Chow, Michael Haddox, Matt Stacy; (front) Mitch Peters, Matt Williams, James Crawford, Jacob Womack, Brooks Buffington, Clark Brewer. Not pictured: Robert Mounger, Wright Scott

4.5 Women, Walcott/Jackson Kristi Giallourakis, Virginia Walcott, Debra Byrne, Melanie Billman, Colleen Roberts; (front) Rachel Causey, Elizabeth Caldwell, Gayla Elliott, Cindy Hannon, Sarah Spraberry, Cami Stone-Hill. Not pictured: Savannah Zachary, Caroline Sherrer

9.0 Men Sims/Jackson John Sweat, Mark Thompson, Bob Cragon, Ronald Johnson; (front) Charles Wells, Sid Sims, Rick Covington. Not pictured: Anthony Petro, Andy Sweat

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FOODWISE

FROM SWEET KIDS WITH SIPPY CUPS

“SAY CHEESE”

TO SHARP TONGUED TEENAGE CHEESEHEADS

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ou can tell by the look on my face in my first-grade school picture, the photographer said, “Say cheese,” and I did. The photo reminds me of the innocence of being a kid - I was missing my two front teeth, but wasn’t the least bit self-conscious. On the contrary, there is a stark difference between my first-grade picture and my awkward sixth-grade photo, (which I will not publicize) as I refused to comply with the photographer’s request to “say cheese” because I feared that the gap in my front teeth would be exposed and documented in full-color forever. Back-to-school photos are one of the many activities that come with a new school year. August marks the time when kindergartners will transition into the first-grade and juniors will take the post as 2014’s senior class. Parents at both stages will get a little choked up at how quickly their children have changed. There is something refreshing about being young and innocent, while at the same time rewarding to see the evolution into self-sufficient young adults. (It’s a cheesy statement, but true.) The process of growing up is akin to the technique of making cheese – with wide variations in outcome depending on the ingredients’ source, environment, exposure to germs and age. The character of cheese - both texture and flavor, depends on the type and maturity of the cheese. Much like the transition from grammar school to high school, the older a cheese the sharper flavor and dryer the texture. Isn’t it uncanny how children will make the progression from sweet kids with sippy cups to sharp tongued teenage cheeseheads? As children return to their classrooms, we will have our own course study in the vast assortment of cheese. Just like adolescents, there are two broad categories for cheese: fresh and ripened. We will begin our study with fresh cheese, as it is the least complex category and the foundation of all cheese making. Cheese can be made from any type of milk, but generally those derived from cow, sheep or goat’s milk are the most well known. Making cheese involves many steps and there are hundreds of types of cheese, but a few common terms reside in the process of turning a liquid into a solid. Curd: curdled milk from which cheese is made; Whey: the thin, watery part of milk that separates from the coagulated curds during the first step of the cheese-making process; Rennin: an enzyme that aids in coagulating milk or separating curds from whey. Basically all cheese is derived by removing the curds (solids) from the whey (liquid). According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, soft-fresh cheeses contain the highest moisture content of any cheese. This makes them excellent ingredients for spreads and 38

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Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

fillings. In most cases, these cheeses have a mild, delicate, creamy or “milk-like” flavor. One gallon of milk will generally yield one pound of cheese. There are several types of fresh cheese – ricotta and pot cheese are included in the fresh cheese category, but the most notable unripened varieties derived from cow’s milk are cottage cheese and cream cheese. Cottage cheese has a mild flavor and contains drained and washed milk curd that has been separated from the whey. Pot cheese is essentially cottage cheese that is drained longer and has a drier consistency. Cream cheese was developed in 1872 and became wildly popular due to the soft, creamy texture and mildly tangy flavor. Ricotta (meaning “recooked”) cheese is made from the whey of other cheeses such as mozzarella or provolone and often mixed with milk and reheated to form the rich fresh cheese that is slightly grainy, but smoother than cottage cheese. Cheese-making is not complicated. However, most of us don’t have the time or patience necessary to make cheese at home. I think of cheese making kind of like homeschooling - I know that I could educate my children at home, but the exposure to a little bacteria will ripen them up. For those of you looking for a little extra-credit, try making a batch of cottage cheese or cream cheese. As for the rest of the class, your homework is to make a tasty cottage cheese dip, herbed cheesecake or cream cheese pound cake.

Homemade Cottage Cheese Ingredients 8 cups milk ½ cup white vinegar ½ teaspoons kosher salt ¼ cup half-and-half or heavy cream

Directions In medium saucepan, heat milk to 120°. Once temperature is reached, remove from the heat and gently pour in the vinegar. Stir slowly for one to two minutes. While stirring, the curd will separate from the whey. Cover and allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain cheese through a fine mesh strainer before transferring to a tea towel to remove remaining liquid. In towel, twist out (do not squeeze) any remaining liquid. Rinse with cold water. Twist towel again to remove liquid. Transfer dry curds to a clean bowl,

FOODWISE crumble and add kosher salt. Using a fork, fluff the curds and slowly incorporate cream until desired consistency is reached. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within one week.

Kicked-Up Cottage Cheese Dip Ingredients 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish ½ teaspoon chopped dill 1 teaspoon chives ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper

Directions In a small mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, horseradish, dill, chives, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly, cover and refrigerate for at least three hours. Serve with pita chips or fresh vegetables.

Homemade Cream Cheese Ingredients

1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced ⅓ red bell pepper, finely diced ⅓ cup carrot, finely diced 1 teaspoon pepper 2 large egg whites, room temperature Additional herbs and vegetables for garnish

Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Combine mashed garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, eggs, flour and salt in food processor and mix for two minutes. Add basil, chervil, oregano, parsley and sage and process for one minute. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a large bowl. Add bell pepper, carrots and pepper. In a separate bowl beat egg whites until a soft peak forms. Gently fold egg whites into cream cheese mixture. Pour cream cheese mixture into chilled crust and bake for 45 minutes. Turn oven off, but do not open oven door, allow cheesecake to remain in closed oven for one hour. Remove cheesecake from oven and allow to cool for an additional hour. Cheesecake may be refrigerated but tastes best when served at room temperature. (Savory Cheesecake photo by Greg Milano, styling by Martha Gooding)

4 cups plain Greek yogurt (do not use low-fat or non-fat)

Directions Line colander with cheesecloth and place in a bowl wide enough to hold colander, yet deep enough to keep liquid from reaching the base of the colander. Add the yogurt to the lined colander and wrap the cheesecloth over the top to cover. Use a cookware lid or large plate to cover the colander, being careful not to press on the yogurt. Place colander in the refrigerator and allow yogurt to drain for at least six hours. For a thicker consistency allow to drain overnight. Remove drained yogurt (now “cream cheese”) from colander and cheesecloth, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within one week.

Savory Herbed Cheesecake One of the absolute best cheesecakes I’ve ever tasted was the Savory Herbed Cheesecake at a book signing for Paula Lambert’s Cheese Lovers Cookbook & Guide

Crust Ingredients 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated 1 cup dried breadcrumbs ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced ⅓ cup butter, melted

Directions Combine cheese, breadcrumbs, rosemary and butter in a bowl. Transfer crust mixture to a 9-inch springform pan and press evenly to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. Refrigerate until cheesecake filling is complete.

Savory Cheesecake Filling Ingredients 1 head garlic, roasted, skin removed and mashed ⅓ Bariani olive oil 3 cups cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced 1 tablespoon fresh chervil, minced

Cream Cheese Pound Cake Ingredients 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon Nielson Massey vanilla extract ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

Directions Preheat oven to 325°. In stand mixer combine cream cheese, butter and sugar. Mix on slow speed, adding eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Slowly add flour and mix batter until fully incorporated. Pour batter into greased Bundt pan and bake for 1½ hours or until cake tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before inverting the pan to remove the cake and allow to cool completely.

Sources: Herbst, Sharon: Food Lover’s Companion, Second Edition, 1995© Lambert, Paula: The Cheese Lover’s Cookbook & Guide, 2000© Mother Earth News, Ogden Publications, Inc. Quick Cottage Cheese Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007 U.S. Dairy Export Council - http://www.usdec.org Wason, Betty: A Salute to Cheese, 1966© august 2013

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WEDDINGS

Genny Claire Frascogna & Logan Burch Phillips III FEBRUARY 16, 2013 SEASIDE CHAPEL • SEASIDE, FLORIDA

Mr. and Mrs. Logan Burch Phillips III

enny Claire Frascogna and Logan Burch Phillips III were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m., February 16 at the Seaside Chapel in Seaside, Fla. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Gary Wingo. Vocalists were Sarah and Caleb Cook of Clinton. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gregory Frascogna of Madison. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert Lee Crawford and the late Mr. Crawford of Tupelo, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Michael Frascogna of Jackson. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Logan Burch Phillips Jr. of Madison. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Erwin Hines Jr., and Mrs. Logan Burch Phillips and the late Mr. Phillips, all of Madison. The bride, given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, wore a silk tulle designer gown featuring a sweetheart neckline detailed with a ruched bodice and a ball skirt with a sweep train. It had sheer cap sleeves that were encrusted with pearls and Swarovski crystals. The bride carried a design of all white flowers which included white hydrangeas with garden roses and stock, accented with ranunculus and white dendrobium orchids. The stems were bound with an off-white ribbon and her great-grandmother’s heirloom handkerchief. Maid of honor was the bride’s cousin, Anna Olivia Frascogna. Molly Matthews Frascogna and Meg Phillips Reeves were matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Courtney Marie Cedotal, Aimee Danielle Griffin, Leisel Gresham Jew, Lindsay Ann Jordan, Claire Elizabeth Killen and Dendy Hogan McDavid. They wore ocean green, silk crinkle chiffon designer gowns in varied styles. The bridesmaids carried a bouquet of white hydrangea bound with a silk ribbon and a pearl closure. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen included George Kahlil Dahduh, Samuel Cole Eaton, Louis Patrick Frascogna, Michael Sherman Henry, Breck Ridley Hines, Robert Crawford O’Reilly, William Phillip Petro, Percy Forrest Quinn, Cullen Genevell Reeves III and Frank DeSha Sory. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception on the Lyceum Lawn in Seaside, where the guests enjoyed gourmet food and danced to the music of The Compozitionz. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Watercolor Boathouse at the Watercolor Inn and Resort, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple is at home in Jackson. august 2013

WEDDINGS

Courtney Danielle Butler & Robert Brian Fioretti JANUARY 12, 2013 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH • WHYNOT, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brian Fioretti

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ourtney Danielle Butler and Robert Brian Fioretti were joined in marriage January 12 at Bethany Baptist Church in Whynot. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Butler of Meridian. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fioretti of Ridgeland. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Marvin Cooper. Nuptial music was presented by pianists Michael Lamb of Jackson, and Joy Etheridge of Meridian. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory beaded gown with a cathedral length veil. The bride’s sisters, Jennifer Toth and Brittany Butler, were matron and maid of honor respectively. McKenzie Toth and Braxton Toth, niece and nephew of the bride, were flower girl and ring bearer. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Ushers were Keith Evans, Keith Jasper, Daniel Rigdon, Wesley Yount, and Bart Schreiner. The bride’s parents hosted a reception in the church Family Life Center after the wedding. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a seated rehearsal dinner at Weidmann’s Restaurant in Meridian. Following a wedding trip to Sandals, Jamaica, the couple is at home in Madison, where the bride is a teacher with Rankin County Schools and the bridegroom is a financial analyst with Smith, Shellnut, Wilson of Madison.

WEDDINGS

Emily Cassell Mitchell & William Horace Allen III SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 PARK CREST GARDENS • HOOVER, ALABAMA

mily Cassell Mitchell and William Horace Allen III were united in marriage September 29 at 4:30 p.m. at Park Crest Gardens in Hoover, Ala. The Rev. William L. Gleason officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Carlton Mitchell. Grandparents of the bride are the late Dr. and Mrs. Lee Howard Trapp of Monticello, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Otis Mitchell of Jackson. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Horace Allen II of Clarksdale. His grandparents are the late Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Huddleston Howe of Birmingham, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Maddox Allen of Lula. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer gown featuring a beaded lace overlay, hand-embroidered details, and a crystal bodice. She carried a bouquet of sunflowers mixed with bright colored wildflowers. Leigh Mitchell Craft, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Park Crest Gardens. Guests enjoyed a buffet and danced to the music of Rollin in the Hay of Birmingham. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a cocktail party at the Wynfrey Hotel. Afterward both families dined at Avo. Following a wedding trip to Costa Rica, the couple is at home in Clarksdale.

Mr. and Mrs. William Horace Allen III

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WEDDINGS

Jordan Vinson McKibben & Judson Franklin Mason DECEMBER 29, 2012 ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. Judson Franklin Mason

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ordan Vinson McKibben and Judson Franklin Mason were united in marriage December 29, 2012 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Ricky James. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Dale McKibben. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Dale Harbour McKibben of Madison and the late Mr. McKibben, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Reggie O’Neal Vinson of West Point. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. James Bryant Mason of Newton and the late Mr. Mason. He is the grandson of Mrs. William Earl Gardner of Meridian and the late Mr. Gardner, and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Mason of Newton. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless ivory gown with champagne and ivory beading, which featured a scalloped lace hemline, asymmetrical waist and semicathedral train. Her chapel length veil was edged with champagne pearl beading. The bride’s bouquet of white roses was tied with a blue handkerchief from Venice, a gift from her mother. The bride’s sister, Caroline McKibben Upchurch of Jackson, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Denise Stadler Choate of Memphis; Lauren Boteler Elliott of Nashville; Sarah Boteler Frisbee of Jackson; and Megan McKibben Werner of Birmingham. They wore plum chiffon, strapless gowns, featuring a sweetheart neckline and ruched crisscross bodice. They carried bouquets of roses and hydrangeas. The bridegroom’s brother, Matthew Gardner Mason, was best man. Groomsmen were Alexander Barkett Frisbee, Jon Brannon Harrison, Timothy Matthew Hayden of Jackson; and Matthew Holloway Woodruff of Brandon. Ushers were Nathan Barnes Harrison of Brandon; Jeffrey Andrew Logan and Zachary William Logan of Nashville; and Tyler Webb McMillan of New Orleans. Wedding music was provided by Theresa McKibben and Helen Bowen, vocalists; Janette Suderth, organist; Nancy Bateman, cellist; Rachel Reese and Vince Massimino, violinists. The wedding was directed by Nancy Luke. Program attendants were Sydney Kirk Patti and Weslee Parks Patti of Jackson. Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at Union Station, where guests dined and danced to the music of the Cowboy Blues Band. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s mother hosted a dinner for the wedding party at Tico’s Restaurant. Following a wedding trip to the Dominican Republic, the couple is at home in Jackson where the bride is an attorney with the firm of Forman, Perry, Watkins, Krutz and Tardy, and the bridegroom is associated with M&F Bank in Madison.

ENGAGEMENTS

Laura Weldy Kruger & Kyle Cameron Moore SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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

r. and Mrs. Charles Baxter Kruger of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Weldy Kruger, to Kyle Cameron Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Len Moore of Carthage. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burkett Weldy of Hattiesburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Glen Kruger of Prentiss. Miss Kruger is a 2007 graduate of Northwest Rankin High School. In 2012 she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is a registered nurse at UMMC in the adult emergency department. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dodson Moore of Carthage, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Eugene Edge of Hoover, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Walter Morrison of Adamsville, Ala. Moore is a 2006 graduate of Leake Academy and a 2012 graduate of the University of Mississippi where he received a doctor of pharmacy. He is associated with Moore’s Pharmacy. The couple will exchange vows September 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

Kyle Cameron Moore, Laura Weldy Kruger

Laura Catherine May & Cooper Warren Permenter OCTOBER 5, 2013

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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r. and Mrs. George William May Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Catherine May, to Cooper Warren Permenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cates Permenter Jr. of Ripley. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Deloy Thomas of Hattiesburg and the late Mr. and Mrs. George William May of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. James William Warren and the late Mr. Warren of Holly Springs, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cates Permenter of Ripley. Miss May is a 2008 honors graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. In 2009, she was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi Inc. In 2010, she completed her undergraduate studies in pre-nursing at the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. In 2012 she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Oxford campus. She is a registered nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children. Permenter is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management. At Ole Miss, he became a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He is a producer with Harris, Madden, and Powell in Memphis. The couple will exchange vows at First Presbyterian Church October 5 at 7 p.m.

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Shanleigh Comer Smith & Patrick James Walton AUGUST 17, 2013

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

Shanleigh Comer Smith, Patrick James Walton

r. and Mrs. Michael David Smith of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanleigh Comer Smith, to Patrick James Walton of Memphis. The brideelect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Calhoun Goodson Jr. of Brent, Ala., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Howell Smith of Birmingham. Miss Smith is a 2004 graduate of Tuscaloosa Academy and attained a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama upon graduating in 2008. At Alabama, she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Miss Smith is associated with Vaco Midsouth in Memphis where she is an administrative assistant. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edgar Hartzog of Mobile, and James Morgan Walton of Jackson. He is the grandson of Delta Morgan Walton of Jackson and the late James Clyde Walton, and Jean Martin Melquist of Clinton and the late Dorald Gustaf Melquist. Walton is a 2002 graduate of Jackson Academy. He was graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Business in 2006, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate. At Ole Miss he was an active member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Walton is vice president with Cushman and Wakefield/Commercial Advisors in Memphis, focused on leasing and sales of warehouse distribution facilities. The couple will exchange vows August 17 at First United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa, with a reception to follow at Indian Hills Country Club. They will make their home in Memphis.

Sarah Jennings Stone & William Rush Edwards AUGUST 24, 2013

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Sarah Jennings Stone

r. and Mrs. William Orlando Stone Jr. of Ridgeland announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jennings Stone, to William Rush Edwards, son of Dr. and Mrs. William Leslie Edwards of Dallas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frank L. Jennings of Madison, formerly of Graham, Texas, and the late Mr. Jennings, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Orlando Stone of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Clyde Lamar Davis and the late Mrs. Davis of Tyler, Texas, and Dr. William Leslie Jack Edwards and the late Mrs. Edwards of Dallas. Miss Stone was graduated from Jackson Preparatory School in 2007. She was graduated with honors from Mississippi State University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in political science. She was a member of Chi Omega fraternity, serving as vice president. She was also involved in the Student Association and active in Reformed University Fellowship. Edwards was graduated from Highland Park High School in 2004. He was graduated from Texas A&M University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. As a student, he was active in campus ministry. He earned a master’s in organizational development from the University of Texas at Dallas. After graduation, Miss Stone moved to Washington, D.C., where she works in the office of Sen. Thad Cochran. She serves as a legislative aide. Edwards also works in Washington, D.C., as a consultant in organizational development and talent management. The couple are active members of Grace Presbyterian Church of Washington, D.C., and volunteer as tutors with Little Lights Urban Ministry. The wedding will be held August 24 at First Presbyterian Church. august 2013

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ENGAGEMENTS

Jannah Deann Singletary & William Markham AUGUST 24, 2013

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH • TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

William Markham, Jannah Deann Singletary

aj. and Mrs. Raymond Hindman of Charleston, S.C., and Mark Singletary announce the engagement of their daughter, Jannah Deann Singletary, to 2nd Lt. William Markham, son of Capt. and Mrs. Douglas Markham of Birmingham, formerly of Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Damon King and Harry Singletary and the late Jane Singletary, all of Macon, Ga. Miss Singletary is a 2013 graduate of West Georgia College with a master’s in business administration where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She lives in Carrolton, Ga., and is associated with Zachary Rogers, CPA in Bremen, Ga., as an accountant. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late E.W. Markham and Marilyn Markham of Greeneville, Tenn., and the late John Paul Jones and Naomie Jones of Pensacola. Markham is a 2012 graduate of the University of Alabama and attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal School until his junior year, moving to Birmingham and finishing high school at Vestavia Hills High School. He serves in the United States Air Force in pilot training and is scheduled to receive his wings in August. He was a member of Det. 10, Air Force ROTC at Alabama and was graduated with a degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Nuptial mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tuscaloosa August 24 at 3 p.m. A reception will follow at the Capstone, University of Alabama.

Keri Aileen McGowan & Austin Chaz Ramsey AUGUST 17, 2013

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHAPEL • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

r. and Mrs. Frank McGowan of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Keri Aileen McGowan, to Austin Chaz Ramsey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Key Ramsey of Madison. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. McGowan of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. McGuire Martin of Pensacola Beach. Miss McGowan is a 2005 graduate of Vicksburg High School and a 2010 graduate of Mississippi State University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in business management. She is a geologist technician at McGowan Working Partners, Inc. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Ruth Green of Vicksburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Ramsey of Hattiesburg. Ramsey is a 2007 graduate of Madison Central High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Auburn in 2011. He was a member of the Auburn football team and made the SEC All-American freshman team. He is the president of marketing and sales for Laundry South Systems and Repairs. The couple will exchange vows on August 17 at First Baptist Church Chapel in Jackson.

Austin Chaz Ramsey, Keri Aileen McGowan august 2013

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Whitney Giordano and Brad Foster engagement party

Whitney Giordano, Shirley Skipper, Cheryl Giordano, Melanie Savage

Whitney Markham, Whitney Giordano, Beth Martin

engagement party Brad Foster, Whitney Giordano

An engagement party honoring Whitney Giordano and Brad Foster was held recently at the Palisades Clubhouse on the reservoir. Hostesses were Cheryl Giordano, Shirley Rupnik, Vicky Prall, Linda Hogue, Cynthia

Youngblood, Mandy Shumaker, Whitney Giordano, Bettie Delcomyn, Jan Carter, Susan Ganz, Jackie DeCamp, Karen Penna, Debbie Dennis, Anne Culpepper, Chantal Miller, Sandra Morris and Vicki Dantone.

Cheryl Giordano,Shirley Rupnik, Vicky Prall, Linda Hogue, Cynthia Youngblood, Mandy Shumaker, Whitney Giordano, Bettie Delcomyn, Jan Carter, Susan Ganz, Jackie DeCamp, Karen Penna

Claire Jordan, Katie Nations, Nicole Anderson, Krista Brown, Angela Rowland, Paige Petersen, Whitney Giordano, Stevie Earls, Amanda Polles

Will Finn, Zach Smith, Bradford Foster, Ryan Whitaker, Willis Frazer, Mason Sanders, Chad Foster

Karen Penna, Lisa Busby, Cheryl Giordano, Shirley Rupnik, Mandy Shumaker, Bettie Delcomyn august 2013

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Jannah Singletary and Will Markham engagement party

Dow and Cheryl Welch, Robin and Mark Mayfield, Ben and Beth Jackson, Doug Markham

engagement party Jannah Singletary, Will Markham

David and Lyn McMillin

Brenda and Edley Jones

Jannah Singletary, Will, Mallory, Doug and Lisa Markham

An Italian dinner party was held to celebrate the engagement of Will Markham and Jannah Singletary in the reservoir home of John Herlihy.

William and Mark Mayfield

Co-hostesses are Julie Muller, Beth Perry Jackson and Ben Jackson, Betty and Tom Parry, Cheryl and Dow Welch, Robin and Mark Mayfield, and Brenda and Edley Jones.

Jacob Perry, Andrew Roach

Beth Perry Jackson, Robin Mayfield, Betty Parry, Jannah Singletary, Lisa and Mallory Markham, Julie Muller, Cheryl Welch, Brenda Jones august 2013

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EVENTS JACKSON SYMPHONY LEAGUE SPRING LUNCHEON The Jackson Symphony League recently held its annual spring luncheon, “A Fascination with Art: Making It Your Life,” at The South. The luncheon also featured artisan shopping, fascinator judging and speaker John Lyle. Committee members were Marilyn Trainor Storey, Chris Morrow, Deborah Newman, Emily Guthrie Ferguson, Emily Sanders, Hannah Claire McCullough and Lisa Rotolo.

Brittany Gordan, Jennifer Johnson

Lisa Rotolo, Hannah Claire McCullough, Emily Sanders

Avery Carlisle, Kelly McLeod, Kendall Poole, Kristin Miller, Vickie Stewart, Virginia Carlton

Faye McGriff, Lori Byrd

Madge Marley Howell, John Lyle, Marilyn Storey

Jackie Petrus, Julia Dailey, Gay Drake

Marsha Bond, Catron Williams

Lynn Haspel, Elizabeth Cottingham, Pat Werne

Mena Applewhite, Ginger Tramel, Sally Caves

Pat Stevens, Donna Worley

Paige Sessums, Natella Boulton august 2013

EVENTS JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON SUSTAINERS SPRING SOCIAL The Junior League of Jackson Sustainers held their annual spring social recently in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Davidson. Organizers for the event were Clay Davidson, June Stone, Lyn McMillin, and Rita Wray. Shown are scenes from the social.

Beth Crasto, Debbie Westbrook

Lawana McClennan, Leslie Carpenter, Jenny Neeld

Sally Carmichael, Donna Josey, Gay Drake

Renee Ebner, Beth Smith, Fran Weeks, Lucy Gault, Ruth Ridgway

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Leesa McCharen, Lyn McMillan

Melissa Murphree, Amanda Griffin

Ree Walden, Rita Wray

Susan Deaver, Pam Partridge, Robyn Farmer, Debbie Westbrook

Beth Crasto, Rachel Ravenstein

Teresa Ayers, Gail Collins

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON SUSTAINERS SPRING SOCIAL

Sally Carmichael, Sandra Holman, Sister Simmons, Eveline Fuselier

Susie Friou, Linda Farr, Linda Shelton, Dortha Davidson

Karen Evers, Angela Dallas, Laura DiStefano, Leisa Estes

Sheila Bryson, Marsha Thompson, Denise Phillips, Hollie Noblitt

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EVENTS SUMMERHOUSE Lisa Palmer, owner and principal designer at SummerHouse, recently hosted a party for interior designer Barry Dixon. The event allowed the public to preview his new collection of furniture and accessories for interior accents company Arteriors Home while enjoying Southern fare and signature cocktails. During the evening, Dixon also signed copies of his latest book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barry Dixon Inspirations.â&#x20AC;? Shown are scenes from the event.

Brian Fuentes, Jordan Pruitt

Sylvia and Tara Hallie Tighe, Yancy Love, Bo Tighe

Laura Young, Darnell Dye, Anna Laura Young

Yancy Love, Patricia Robbins, Jaclyn Knowles, Casey Jenkins

Beverly and Patty Collins 64

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Patty Price, Cynthia Thomas, Barry Dixon, Lindsey Townsend

Tammy Savell, Tina Patel, Elish Phares

Kristin Malouf, Michelle Hawkins, Elizabeth Allen, Angela Jones, Dyann Gunter

Denise Phillips, Doug Self

Gary Bailey, Jill Newell; (seated) Deneen Jacome

Glenn Robinson, Lisa Palmer

SUMMERHOUSE

Lindsey Doss, Brooke Trusty

Patricia Robbins, Lindsey Townsend, Chelsea Sirmons

Bethany Bertolet, Vaughan and Leslie Hines

Lisa Palmer, Jody Bailey, Jordan Goodwin

Sarah Clifton, Sam Palmer, Kelsey Sims

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EVENTS MCHS AUXILIARY WINE TASTING The Mississippi Children’s Home Services Auxiliary wine tasting and silent auction was held recently in Carol Biedenharn’s home on Old Canton Road in Fondren. Proceeds from the event fund MCHS programs including adoption, children’s emergency shelters, education services, foster care and psychiatric residential treatment facilities. This annual event showcases a variety of fine wines, paired with foods prepared by Jackson area chefs.

Joel and Tracy Bianchi

Floyd Sulser, Peggy Lewis, Bean Sulser

Melissa DiFatta, Gwenda and Jim Patton

Angela Jones, Marcie Robertson, Cathy Hudgins, Mysty Scalia, Kristin Malouf

Cathie Bailey, Peggy Louis 66

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Cathie Bailey, Wes and Missy Black

Sherribeth and Craig Farmer

Jeff and Heather Wagner

Helaina and John Damon, Barney and Patti Daily, Liz and Kevin Harris

Mike and Lisa Bemis

Jason and Susan Murphy

MCHS AUXILIARY WINE TASTING

Harold and Joan Marie Kaye

Kristin Malouf, Katy and Larry Accardi, Angela Jones

Dany and Donna Cawthon, Mimi and Rick Bradley, John Brady

Pam Nail, Cathy Hudgins, Kristin Malouf, Marcie Robertson, Carol Beidenharn

Kim and Joe May, John and Helaina Damon

Michael Potts, Rose and Peter Casano

Jim and Gwenda Patton, Betty Wright, Tom Logan

Charles and Lee Parrott

Sharolyn Smith, Donna McCarthy

Amanda, Hastings, Rob and Katherine Puckett august 2013

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Mike and Nell Stack, Betsy and Bill Latham

Phillip and Lynn Macon, Michele and Brandon Ogburn

Lee and Leigh Smith, Carol Beidenharn, Liz and Kevin Harris

Steve Davis, Dorian and Adrian Turner, Danny Cawthon

Caroline Fox, Kathy Buckhalter, Jimmy Hays, Sally Hederman, Annie Laurie Roberts

Merrida Coxwell, John and Dorothy Hawkins, Jordan Goodwin

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Jim McIntyre, Johnny Louis

Dale and Marsha Dieckman

Sarah and David Cade

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EVENTS BEE DONLEY BOOK SIGNING A book signing was held recently in the Dot Com building for author Bee Donley in honor of her new poetry book “Mostly Ghosts.” The book is divided into three sections, titled: Ghosts, Delta Poems, and Through the Mists. The poems reflect the author’s past as she shares memories of her father, WWII, and a young lady’s romantic memories. Shown are scenes from the book signing.

Mimi Bradley, Anne Mireille Tyson

Bee Donley, Jane Bise

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Isabelle and Sallie Moseley

Adrianne Hall, Cynthia Gandy, Susie Baltz

Jim Newkirk, David Dinkins, Chip Williams, Ellen Ford, Homer Best

Dot Kitchings, John Evans

Lina and Lucy Elfert

Leonore O’Malley, Betty Conner, VA Patterson, Michelle Hudson

Susie Baltz, Minka Sprague, David Elliott, David Elliott Jr.

Ginny Mounger, Gretchen Gulmon, Jami Templeton

Cynthia Gandy, Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley

Gay Elliott, Melissa Patterson

David Dinkins, Frances Morrison, Donald Messer, Ellen Ford

Joe Hickman, Robert Cochran

John and Dot Gibson

Jim Bowen, Jane Bise

Kathy Morrison, Harriet Fitts

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EVENTS TASTE OF FONDREN The Taste of Fondren was held recently at Fondren Corner, benefiting the continuing arts and education efforts of Fondren Renaissance. The Capital City Stage Band presented music. A studenthung clothesline art show was held featuring Boyd Elementary, the Education Center, St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elementary and St. Richard Catholic School. Also featured were dishes by 24 restaurants, cocktail and beer offerings, and a showhouse in Woodland Hills. Shown are scenes from the event.

Sandy and Mike Dalton

Cara Troiani, Leslie Baskin, Barbara Mallinson

Elta Livingston, Karen and Hugh Redhead

Emily King, Rick McKnight, Kimberly LaBranche, Joi Todd, Jessica Zamora, Rod Camp

Ginny Davis, Lisa Barnhill 72

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Jim Wilkirson, Kathy Clem

Ryan McElveen, Rod Hill

Kelsey Steen, Mitchell Moore, Liz Lancaster

Kelsey Marx, Morgan Parker, Chris and Lauren Bonham

Ben Anderson, Melissa Landrum

Lisa and Anna Kathryn Milling

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Jason Moore, Holly Jackson

Quint Withers, Laurilyn Fortner, Laura DiStefano

Ron and Mary Jo McAnally, Buddy Graham

Tario Moore, Fo Williams

Elizabeth Lyle, Ann Schimmel, Tommy Lyle

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EVENTS SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL BALLET ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet hosted the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association Festival recently. The event brought in more than 800 dancers for three days of classes and performances. The gala performance and a sponsor reception was held at Thalia Mara Hall. Shown are scenes from the event.

Elizabeth Post, Christine Richardson

Robert Barnett, Maniya Barredo, DJ Guthrie

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Emily Harrington, Page Slade

Mike and Charlotte McClellan, Dale Shearer

Jana, Kate Lee and Tom McDonnell, Megan Gagliardi

Hazel and Danny McCaughan

Debra Gallaway, Darlene Roberts, Kristi Moore

Jennifer Beasley, Derrick Minter, Crystal Skelton

Dianne and Kurt Metzner

Joe and Becky Saenz

John Magnus, Valerie Madonia

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL BALLET ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL

Jason and Sarah Kackley

Victoria Ramsay, Thom Clower, Glenda Brown

Maria Vegh, Andrea Pell, Ginger Barnett

Danielle Correro, Kelly Wood

Lisa Kirkpatrick, Kevin Carpenter, Quimen Sanchez

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Still have questions? Gives us a call: 957-1122 or e-mail jimmye@northsidesun.com august 2013

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EVENTS OPERATION SHOESTRING SPRING FLING Operation Shoestring hosted their annual spring music event, Spring Fling, recently in the Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Entertainment was provided by Austin band Mingo Fishtrap. The event also offered food and a cash bar. Shown are scenes from the event.

Jim and Nancy Loome

Jim Warren, Chelsea Crowell, Dylan Palmer

Dorothy Ellis, Matt Alford, Martha Alexander

John Anthony, Tiffany Boyte, Carson Case

Brenna and Paul McNeill, Honey East

Dudley Wooley, Nancy Smith, Bill and Susan Thompson, Doug Boone

Kelly Scrivner, Kelly Boutwell 80

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Mary Purvis, Virgie Lindsay

Ken and Maetta Lefoldt, Carol Burger, Shirley Roland

Jennifer Harjes, Jud Lee

Brett Patterson, Aaron Rice

OPERATION SHOESTRING SPRING FLING

Grace Gibson, Sharon Morris

Arden Barnett, Vicki and Ken Slay

Bill Bynam, Felicia Lyles, Michele Jack, Martha Alexander, Hope Bynum

Sid Grosshart, Janice Burcham

Tchanavia Bryant, Kristi Ferguson

Mitchell Jordon, Carmen Keys, Katherine Bryant, Jennifer Johnson

Lisa Chesney, Amanda McDonner, Leslie Owens

Mark and Ginny Weilenman, Jan Watson, Dan Doty

Nicholas Greene, Emily Grossenbacher

Pamela Adams, Wesley Hall

Frances and Cooper Morrison

Matt Alford, Jenny Woodruff august 2013

EVENTS PICKIN’, POPPIN’ AND ROCKIN’ FUND-RAISER Pickin’, Poppin’ and Rockin’ fund-raiser was held recently at Duling Hall in Fondren. The evening included music by Pryor and the Tombstones and a silent auction of art, sports memorabilia and dining. The event was a benefit for Neighborhood Christian Center and Peyton’s House, ministries that provide tutoring and mentoring for inner-city Jackson children grades K-12.

Bo Greg, Tim Taylor

Ed Lawler, John McVey, Susan Lawler

Jim Neeld, Doug McDaniel, David Goodwin

Pat and Nancy Palmer, Rhonda and Mark Baird

Amy Walker, Gena Dear 82

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Anna Wells, Ryan Swindell, Yancey Love

Burney and Peyton Hutchinson, Karen Rush

Robert and Nancy Williams, Pam and Larry Houchins

Julie Wyatt, Kathryn Edwards

Claire Palmer, Ben Long

Spencer and Mary Mills Ritchie

PICKIN’, POPPIN’ AND ROCKIN’ FUND-RAISER

Helen Napier, Cathy Maloney

Nancy and Claire Palmer, Penny and Ben Long

Kathleen Geary, Margaret Scott, Dana Traxler, Nancy Roberts, Diane Hazard, Jordan Goodwin

Colby Carmichiel, Randy Long

Paula Stewart, Kathryn Sams, Thad Strange

Bill Snead, Nash Neyland

Hal and Tricia Miller, Lee Sams

Rebecca Cleland, Melissa Neyland, Pam Patridge, Jane Wiggins

Joe and Lynn Bean

Max Courtney, Monique Jones-Robinson, Laurie Courtney

Lindsey McMullan, Kristi Clark

Betty and Bill Brown, Lisa Paris august 2013

EVENTS HABITAT HOUSE PARTY The Habitat House Party 2013 was held recently in the home of Carol Biedenharn. Shown are scenes from the event.

Esther French, Jerry and Rosemary Thomas

Kathleen and Mack Mitchell

Danny McDill, Angela Howell, Toy Gathings

Bill Henley, Mary Jabaley, Gerry Lauman, Mike Jabaley, Ann Lauman, Bobbye Henley

Gov. William and Elise Winter 84

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David and Fran Barrentine

Harrison and Meredith Young

Greg and Elizabeth Buyan

Carol Biedenharn, Jim and Elta Johnston, Cindy Griffin, Johnny Ray

Malcolm and Joy Lightsey

Julie and Ken Gresham

HABITAT HOUSE PARTY

David and Debo Dykes

Larry and Tonya Favreau, Don and Mary Sue Mitchell

Emma George Hamilton, Alice Henderson, Lynda Costas, Martin Jelliffe

Michael Jabaley, AJ and Joe Baker

Larry Ratzlaff, Cindy Griffin, Carol Biedenharn, Johnny Ray

Donna Jacobs, LeAnn and Luke Nealey

John and Armetha Anthony

Jack and Judy Blackburn, Dennis Griffin

Dyanne Ray, Jerry Host, Tracy Burleigh

Olivia and Jerry Host, Maura Phillips, Martin Jelliffe august 2013

EVENTS JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON LUNCHEON The Junior League of Jackson hosted their annual luncheon recently at The South Warehouse. Members welcomed their 2013-2014 president, Margaret Cupples. Shown are scenes from the luncheon. Holly Lange, Margaret Cupples

Mimi Arthur, Megan Allen

Heather Grissom, Shelley Carter, Amy McInteer

Tina Heitman, Molly Griffin, Laura Gibson, Beth Ann Fedric, Jordan Bryan

Anne Daly, Cathy Joyner 86

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Ashely Mosely, Danielle Joyner, Dana Terry

Allison Reeves, Lee Westbrook

Michelle Hawkins, Kirke Chamblee, Elizabeth Allen

Rochelle Hicks, Christine Bridges, Kristie Tabor, Lindsay Buford, Lisa Grantham

Hope Marsh, Sally Black

Sarah Adams, Suzanne Sons

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON SPRING LUNCHEON

Susan Burnham, Mary Linley Sweat

Donna Dye, Mid Purvis, Teresa Ayers

Lauren Ammons, Carmen Keys, Kelly Scrivner, Jennifer Wellhausen

Kacky Cole, Margaret Cupples

Stacey Jordan, Lucy Gault

Hope Bynum, Kristinia Gaylor, Heather Montgomery, Dee Booker Nixon

Carlene Scanlon, Eveline Fuselier

Lisa Grantham, Pam Manor, Kathryn Banks, Claire Hawk

Ann and Jillian Fry

Melanie Hataway, Lynn Jones

Leigh Ann Patterson, Sunny Holliday, Audrey Davis august 2013

EVENTS DENTAL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WEEKEND The Dental Alumni Chapter of the University of Mississippi and Dr. Gary Reeves, dean of the School of Dentistry, hosted the 31st annual Dental Alumni and Friends Weekend recently. Events included a Travis Taylor fundraiser golf tournament at Lake Caroline, and a cocktail reception and dinner at Old Capitol Inn honoring the classes of 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008. Shown are scenes from the weekend.

Crystal and William Quinton

Lynn and Sherry Pippen, Valerie Turner

Regina and Jimmy Henderson, William Tolbert

Amy Serman, Fanasy Dening, Stephanie Tullos, Sarah Carlisle, Sherry Pippen

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Jamie Ross, Jonathan and Mary Catherine Blossom

Eddie and Sarah Carlisle

Will and Katie Jones

Geoffrey Mitchell, Gary Reeves, Mark and Daphne Donald, Ginger Roby Daniels

Lisa and Ron Caloss

Alesia and Brett Valentine

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Ruth Bishop, Lee Horn

Whitney Yeates, Misty Austin, John Harrison

Ruth Bishop, Teresa Chaney, Wade Bishop

Katie Jones, Mary Oyeleye, Leslie Frese, Kristen Catledge

Charmie Weeks, Laurie Shields, Kathie Broom, Helen Joe

James Smith, Gary Reeves, David McDaniel, John Hodge

Teena Horn, Terri Jones, Reggie Broom, Mike Shields, Phil Patridge, Stephen Joe, Barry and Charmie Weeks

Robert Triplett, Christine Worleman, Kathy Gray, Agnes Triplet

Ginger Roby Daniels, Gary and Mary Beth Reeves, Tammy and Steve Gandy august 2013

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