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HEART OF THE HOME
TOMMY AND HEATHER HIXON
TAYLOR TOWNSEND AND SETH CONERLY
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A FAIRY TALE PROPOSAL
Seth orchestrated a fairytale-style extravaganza that included him wearing a Prince Charming getup, Taylor in a Cinderella gown, dancers from Seth’s youth group, and his and Taylor’s closest friends and family in the audience, all at Prep’s performing arts center.
HEATHER AND TOMMY HIXON
Jackson natives Heather and Tommy Hixon are known for their hospitality and frequently open their home to friends and family. Hospitality is more than a time-honored Southern tradition to the Hixons. Hospitality is an act of giving, which begins in the heart, at home with family.
HEART OF THE HOME
The Jackson Prep Parent and Teacher Association (PAT) is excited to present Heart of the Home 2015. This annual community event is open to the public, and scheduled for April 9-10. It will feature two beautiful homes, with a focus on the heart of every home - the kitchen.
MS MOD
The Mississippi Heritage Trust will sponsor its new project “MS MOD,” a celebration of Mississippi’s modernist banks, dry cleaners and churches February 26 - 27. The heritage trust, in partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Mississippi Development Authority, the Eastover Foundation and BankPlus, will welcome guests to explore Eastover neighborhood’s modernist legacy with a “Mad MOD Affair.”
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FoodWise Marlana Walters
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ENGAGEMENT PARTY An engagement celebration honoring Camille Worley and Key Pittman was held recently in the Eastover home of Charlotte and Richard McNeel.
Mahaffey Christmas Party A Christmas party was held in the home of Beverly Mahaffey.
Debutante Ball The Debutante Club of Mississippi announced the 2014 debutantes at the Debutante Ball.
Prep ’84 Reunion Jackson Prep Class of 1984 held their 30-year reunion at the home of Lesley and John Davis.
Ballet Tea Party The Sugarplum Fairy’s Tea Party was held at the Mississippi Museum of Art Land of the Sweets prior to matinee Ballet Mississippi performances of “The Nutcracker.”
MS International Film Festival The Mississippi International Film Festival was held at Cinemark Tinseltown Cinema in Pearl.
Habitat Dining Chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse supported the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area by hosting a benefit dinner at Seafood Revolution.
Moonlight Attitude Friends of the USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) held a fund-raiser, Moonlight Attitude, at the Old Capitol Inn.
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Being Belhaven The Greater Belhaven Foundation hosted the Being Belhaven Annual Fund Celebration.
Rembrandt Dinner The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) held its annual Rembrandt Society Dinner to thank some of its most dedicated supporters and members.
MKF Uptown Drawdown Board members and supporters of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation gathered to kick off plans for the 2015 Uptown Drawdown.
Go Red For Women St. Dominic’s hosted a women-only premier party at Duling Hall for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women.
Millsaps Alumni Party A Millsaps College alumni club holiday party was held recently in the Woodland Hills home of Holly and Alan Lange.
Art of Adoption Jackson-based adoption agency 200 Million Flowers hosted its third annual Art of Adoption fund-raiser at The South. The evening featured guest speaker Robert Gelinas, adoption advocate and pastor; cocktails, food and jazz; a silent auction for artwork and other items; and artist DeAnna Backel painting live.
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wearing a Prince Charming getup, Taylor in a Cinderella gown, dancers from Seth’s youth
group, and his and Taylor’s closest friends and
family in the audience, all at Prep’s performing arts center. In case you had any doubt, she said yes.
Both Taylor and Seth are well aware that their
love for each other is “cheesy,” a cheap adjective that cynics and Scrooges like to throw
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Taylor was graduated from Baylor University in December with a bachelor’s in business administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. Seth is minister to students at Venture Church in Hattiesburg, and is working on his master’s of divinity out of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He does freelance video work on the side. They will wed, yes, on Valentine’s Day. Two years ago, Seth was working on some promotional videos for Prep’s Global Leadership Institute, which is headed up by Taylor’s mother,
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Cindy. Cindy started dropping hints about Taylor. So Seth did what any single guy would do: “I consulted the guru that is Facebook. Everything I saw [on her profile] really impressed me,” Seth says. So he finagled a way to meet Taylor at lunch with Cindy at Primos. Seth and Taylor were both interested in each other, without knowing the interest was mutual, but Taylor was about to leave for a semester in London. They became Facebook friends and followed each other online for the whole semester. When Taylor returned, Seth asked if she’d like to be a leader on a mission trip his church was taking that summer. She wasn’t able to go. “Then I had a ‘put up or shut up’ moment because I had no other reason to contact her,” Seth says. “So I said, ‘I think you’re an awesome girl. I know I don’t know you very well, but I’d love to get to know you better.’ ” Taylor says Seth was a planner, even for their first date. “He told me I had one of two options: kayaking on the Okatoma River for the day, or he could come to Jackson and we could go to dinner and a movie, sort of a normal date.” She chose kayaking, but they weren’t going to be able to go for three weeks because of conflicting schedules. Then Seth called her that weekend and said his plans were canceled. “He said, ‘How about I come up to Jackson and we go to one of three places?’ It was really quick. This was at 4:30, he was in Hattiesburg, and then he was in Jackson at 6. We ended up going to Mint for our first date, and then went and had frozen yogurt, and we just talked the whole time,” she says. “When my parents asked me how it went, I said, ‘It was great. I’m going to marry him one day.’ I was not the kind to say that or think that, especially off of a first date. But I knew I was very, very interested, and he was the one I could see myself marrying.”
For their second date, Seth took Taylor to see “Wicked” onstage in New Orleans. “I guess I had told him that was my favorite musical,” says Taylor, who’d played the lead role in Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at Prep. And the dates continued, until finally the couple discussed the “m” word. By the time Taylor went to New York with Seth and his family during spring break of 2014, she and Seth knew they wanted to get engaged. “We even looked in all these beautiful, beautiful jewelry stores on 5th Avenue - even though he wasn’t going to be able to buy a Harry Winston.” When Seth and Taylor went to see “Cinderella” on Broadway, Seth got inspired. “We’re watching it in the balcony, and I’m thinking about her and that she was the one singing these songs [at Prep], and it just hits me like a lightning bolt,” Seth says. “Like right now, in the play, this is where Prince Charming is going to propose to the girl. What is more appropriate? It was literally unfolding before my eyes. So I started thinking, ‘How do I incorporate this [into my proposal]?’ ” So between March and July, Seth and others planned. “It was shockingly fluid. I am very blessed with an amazing team here at Venture. So it just all fell into place. I thought, ‘I’d love to have dancers.’ I happen to know a person who does choreography and students who dance [in my
youth group]. I’ve got an associate pastor who builds sets,” he says. “We even had a meeting here after hours at church with a big bulletin board and put it all together.” On Friday, July 18, Seth told Taylor he had a meeting and wouldn’t be able to see her. Then her parents asked her to dinner. After dinner, Cindy said she needed to run by Prep to pick up some things, and asked Taylor to help her carry the stuff to the car. Cindy had had foot surgery that summer and was using a knee scooter to get around, so her request made sense to Taylor. “It started to get weird when we pulled around back and she said, ‘They have it around back so I can load it in the car.’ My brother was standing
there [just inside the door], next to this beautiful Cinderella gown. I saw my dad immediately get a camera out,” Taylor says. The gown was hanging on a hanger that said “Mrs. Conerly,” and attached was a note directing her to put on the dress. Her brother, William, escorted her into the auditorium, where dancers from Seth’s youth group performed onstage. On either side of the aisle were cardboard trees with special drawings attached. The drawings were taken from a sketch pad Taylor had gotten for Seth. She had written prompts on each page, with topics like, “What you would do with a million dollars.” He drew a picture relating each topic to their relationship and future wedding. William led Taylor onto the stage.
Finally, Seth entered the auditorium in his princely duds and sang “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” from the “Cinderella” musical. Then Taylor realized why Seth had been singing that song a lot recently. “At one point I’d even said, ‘Why are you singing this song? You’re not going to sing it at the proposal, are you?’ He’d even tried to get me to sing it with him, so we could nail it together [when he proposed]. But that would not have been good. I can’t sing when I’m emotional,” she says. Seth made his way to the stage as he sang, and then got down on one knee and presented Taylor with a ring in a glass slipper. After she said yes, the youth group dancers started dancing to Beyonce’s “All the Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).” “We had a gorgeous reception afterward. Our friends just joked we should have gotten married that night. All our closest friends and family were already there, there was a cake, I was in a dress and he was dressed up. It was a special night,” Taylor says. “But I had no idea once Seth put the video footage together, it would become so popular.” The week after the proposal, Seth posted the video online. Immediately, people started sharing it on Facebook. Local news stations picked up the video and called Seth and Taylor for interviews. Friends of Taylor’s in Massachusetts and Texas said the video aired there, too. Then CNN got hold of the story. Seth and Taylor did a live Skype interview with the cable news channel. After that, the video reached more than 50,000 views on YouTube. “And all of that happened within the course of a few days,” Taylor says. She and Seth agree they’re more than OK with all the attention the video has gotten. “It’s one of those moments I’m happy to share,” she says. On February 14, Seth and Taylor will wed at First
Baptist Jackson, with a reception following at The South Warehouse downtown. No doubt the wedding will be as beautiful as the engagement. But Taylor and Seth are about much more than beautiful productions and ceremonies. When asked to name his favorite thing about Taylor, Seth struggles at first - “She gives me a new reason to love her every day,” he says - but finally puts his finger on it. Everything about her is a person who desires to glorify God with her life - more so than to uplift me. The reason I feel so loved by her is because she first and foremost is so dedicated to the Lord with her life,” he says. Similarly, Taylor says of her fiancé, “The thing I love most about Seth is his heart - his heart for the Lord, and for people and for ministry. I think that just spills over into his thoughtfulness and kindness toward me. The thoughtfulness that he puts into things - I think that’s just a spillover of his heart.”
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HIXON Jackson natives Heather and Tommy Hixon are known for their hospitality and frequently open their home to friends and family. Hospitality is more than a timehonored Southern tradition to the Hixons. Hospitality is an act of giving, which begins in the heart, at home with family.
Tommy and Heather both grew up in the Jackson area, but did not meet until they were graduated from college. Tommy attended Mississippi State University, and Heather went to the University of Mississippi. Although they attended rival universities, the couple hit it off instantly when they met through mutual friends in 1996. They were engaged on Christmas Eve of the same year. They married in October 1997, and have remained in their hometown of Jackson ever since. Family has always come first for the Hixons. They have three children: Gatlin (age 14), Garner (age 11), and Lillian (age 7). Gatlin is in the eighth grade at Jackson Prep, and loves football, duck hunting and tennis. Garner, a sixth-grader at Jackson Academy, also loves hunting and playing tennis. Lillian, a first-grader at Jackson Academy, enjoys tennis and art, and also shares her mother’s passion for creativity and entertaining. The family are active members of Christ United Methodist Church. In addition to raising three children, both parents stay busy outside of the home. Tommy is the president of First Choice Medical Supply, and Heather is an
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Tommy often accompanies his wife to market, and works remotely on his laptop while Heather peruses the showrooms for the perfect items for her booth. Tommy and Heather love spending time together, and appreciate the opportunity to combine work with couple time. As avid exercisers, the couple also share a passion for fitness, and running in particular. “Tommy and I have always enjoyed exercising together. We both love running, and ran our first half marathon together last year in Seaside. We are training to run the Seaside Half Marathon again in March of this year,” Heather says. The Northsiders cherish time with their children, and they are adamant about sitting down together at night to share a meal as a family. Heather admits it has become more challenging as the children have gotten older and become involved in a variety of activities. She is able to make it work, however, by being persistent and thinking outside of the box. For example, when the boys come home starving after sports practice, Heather lets them eat early, but they have to come back and join the rest of the family at the dinner table. Spending time together has created a strong family bond, and has also instilled a sense of charity and community in the children. The children are encouraged to help others and give back to the community. “The kids all have tender hearts, and it makes us so proud when we see or hear of their
random acts of kindness,” Heather explains. Close friend Story Warren recalls a particularly heartwarming act of kindness. This year for Christmas, the family made gift bags for homeless people with whom they routinely interact in the neighboring area. The family enjoyed shopping for items such as warm socks, water bottles, snacks, and gift cards to Wendy’s for the gift bags. According to Story, “The Hixons went the extra mile to create personal gift bags instead of giving money to the homeless, which made the experience more meaningful. The gift cards were a great idea, because Heather knows there is a Wendy’s nearby where they can go inside and eat a warm meal.” Story admires her friend’s desire to help
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others, and believes the joy Heather receives just from making someone’s day truly sets her apart. The two volunteer for numerous charitable organizations. They are benefactors of Mississippi Children’s Home Services, and have worked on numerous fund-raisers for the organization over the years. Heather has also helped build a house for Habitat for Humanity, and loved being hands on and seeing the daily progress. In addition to these activities, she served as special events cochair for the Junior League of Jackson’s Mistletoe Marketplace in 2009. Lea Easley, Heather’s friend and 2009 special events chair, describes Heather’s support as invaluable. “The creativity and enthusiasm Heather brought helped make that year a huge success. Heather and Tommy have very giv-
ing hearts. They are passionate about helping children, through their service at Christ United and in the community,” says Lea. The couple also love to entertain and share their home with friends and family. Their Northeast Jackson home has been the venue for numerous events - from school parties, to neighborhood cookouts, to the Mistletoe Marketplace corporate sponsor party in 2014. The Hixons have a unique approach to entertaining, which they view as more than a time-honored Southern tradition. For the Hixons, entertaining is about true hospitality. The following quote from the “Open Heart, Open Home,” by Karen Mains describes the Hixons perfectly: “Hospitality . . . seeks to minister. It says, ‘This home is not mine. It is truly a gift from my Master. I am His servant and I use it as He desires.’ Hospitality does not try to impress, but to serve.” Helen Summerford agrees that her close friends are the epitome of hospitality, and amazed by their willingness to open their home to family and friends for any occasion. “Heather and Tommy became our close friends when we moved onto their street eight years ago,” says Helen. “Heather is a caregiver by nature. Every time I came over, she would have guacamole or salsa prepared fresh from her own garden. I immediately noticed Heather’s giving nature and love of serving others. She is a devoted wife and mother who puts her family first, and a caring, supportive friend,” Helen says. The Hixons loved their previous home on Brackenshire Circle, and particularly treasured their neighbors, who are also their best friends. “We looked at our current house on Heritage Hill just for fun. We had no intention of moving, but instantly fell in love with the moss-covered trees and Southern plantation style home,” Heather recalls. The couple renovated the house in 2012, but tried to keep the character of the home that the previous owners, Mary Elizabeth and George Smith, intact. A pool house and cabana were added. “We love to entertain and share our home with friends and family,” says Heather. “Our kids even argue over who gets to have the party for a partic-
ular holiday or event.” Seven-year-old Lillian has definitely caught her mother’s “entertaining bug.” Lillian delights in planning parties, and was involved down to the last detail in the plans for her Bake Shop birthday party last year. The mother/daughter duo loved the idea of each child decorating a cake and taking it home as a party favor. The children also received chefs aprons and hats. Lillian’s attention to detail made the event special for the youngest Hixon. Lillian also loved organizing a neighborhood lemonade stand, and this time her older brothers joined in the fun. Gatlin and Garner were a big help, and Lillian hand-picked mint from the Hixon’s garden. “That our children love the house and want to be here makes us happier than anything,” Heather says.
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he Jackson Prep Parent and Teacher Association (PAT) is excited to present Heart of the Home 2015. This annual community event is open to the public, and scheduled for April 9-10. It will feature two beautiful homes, with a focus on the heart of every home - the kitchen. The two-day event kicks off with a sponsor party on the evening of Thursday, April 9, at the home of Tracey and Kirk Jeffreys and will feature live entertainment by Martin and Farris Antoon. The Heart of the Home Tour will be held Friday, April 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the home of Heather and Tommy Hixon and will include special events such as the Market Gallery and live cooking demonstrations by local celebrity chefs from some of Jackson’s favorite restaurants. Half of the proceeds from Heart of the Home go directly to provide additional funds for the Jackson Prep faculty through the teacher endowment fund. The remainder of the proceeds will be used for academic programs and school activities. Tour tickets are only $10 and can be purchased online. For more information and sponsorship opportunities visit heartofthehomeinfo.com.
During the mid-1990s, Jackson Prep initiated Heart of the Home, an event held on Mother’s Day weekend that focused on tours of kitchens in several homes in the Jackson area. Sponsored by the Parent and Teachers Association (PAT), it was the only fund-raiser held during the school year. After several successful years of kitchen tours, the PAT decided to embark on other options for its annual fund-raising project. During the 2010-11 school year, the PAT decided to revive the Heart of the Home project. Now held in April, the home tour was re-introduced with additional attractions designed to appeal to the community - food prepared by top chefs, an online auction, and a gala celebration for businesses and individual sponsors. Dr. Jason L. Walton Half of the proceeds from Heart of the Home go directly to provide additional compensation for Prep’s talented and committed faculty through the teacher endowment fund. Other proceeds are used for academic programs, technology, physical plant improvements, and numerous co-curricular activities at the school. The level of success of Heart of the Home is a direct result of the hard work, dedication and abilities of the Jackson Prep family, as well as the tremendous support of the community. As we head toward Heart of the Home 2015, I am grateful for the members of the PAT who work tirelessly on this event each year; they are indeed a vital link to the success of the school. Additionally, this project would not be possible without the sponsors, homeowners and volunteers. I encourage everyone to get involved this year as a sponsor or a volunteer. Let’s make Heart of the Home 2015 the most successful one yet. Dr. Jason L. Walton Head of School
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HOME TOUR ATTRACTIONS
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 SPONSOR PARTY
Home of Tracey and Kirk Jeffreys 6:30 – 9 p.m. Silent auction with live entertainment by Martin and Farris Antoon
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, HOME TOUR
Home of Heather and Tommy Hixon 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 30
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Handmade bath petals by A’marie’s Bath Happies & Body Essentials Seaside Chalk-paint white Turkish pots Gourmet foods and tailgate products Online Auction pickup location HOTH Herb Sale (offsite)
ONLINE AUCTION
Auction opens March 23, 2015, at noon and goes offline April 9, 2015 at noon. Some larger pieces of art will be on display at Brown’s Fine Art & Framing during February. Visit heartofthehomeinfo.com for details.
To become a patron sponsor and attend the sponsor party, visit
HEARTOFTHEHOMEINFO.COM for more information
EVENTS SPONSOR GALA
The event will begin with a celebratory gala on the evening of Thursday, April 9, at the Eastover home of Tracey and Kirk Jeffreys. With the help of builder James Hemphill, Doris and Tom Joyner created this beautiful colonial style home in 1978. The Jeffreys bought the home from the Joyner children in 2006 and immediately began to make the space their own by opening up the kitchen and living space, adding a children’s media and play area, and incorporating contemporary design elements. The Jeffreys turned their attention to the outdoors in 2011 by expanding the pool area, continuing to use the modern touches to complement the traditional architecture. The gathering point for the family is in the kitchen around the oversized island, which features a gorgeous piece of quartz. The Jeffreys employed Ry Hemphill, son of original builder James Hemphill, architect Sam Coker, and designer Erik Kegler to work on the renovations and sleek designs. This exciting and fun event will feature live entertainment by Martin and Farris Antoon and will provide an opportunity to preview several of the top online auction items. Fabulous hors d’oeuvres by Shapley’s and dessert selections by Fresh Cut Catering & Floral round out what promises to be a magnificent evening.
ONLINE AUCTION
In 2014, Heart of the Home’s online auction was a resounding success, with over 15,000 visits to the Web site. This year, the committee plans to display a
number of the auction items at the sponsor party prior to the home tour. In addition, during February, several of the larger pieces of art will be displayed at Brown’s Fine Art & Framing. The online auction will be live from noon March 27 to 11 p.m., April 10. For more information, visit heartofthehomeinfo.com.
THE HOME TOUR
The Heart of the Home tour will be held Friday, April 10, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the beautiful home of Heather and Tommy Hixon. This Southern style house was built in 1978 by Mary Elizabeth and George Smith. The Hixons were drawn to the property because of the beautiful moss covered trees, lovely house, and New Orleans style courtyard. In 2012, the Hixons completed a major renovation project adding a pool house and cabana and providing a wonderful place for the family to relax. “We tried very hard to keep the original character of the home that the Smiths had created. Every brick, door and piece of wood was reused in the remodel,” said Heather Hixon. While it feels like they are out in the country, the Hixons are quite close to the hub of Jackson activities and can even hear the local football games on their front porch. Within the home, the Market Gallery will offer items for purchase, including beautiful, hand-made bath soap petals by A’marie’s Bath Happies & Body Essentials, beautiful white chalk paint pots for tabletops, and gourmet foods and tailgate supplies. Various designers will showcase fabulous tablescapes and vignettes throughout the home, including Annelle Primos & Associates (dining room), Antique Shops of Jackson (kitchen/breakfast nook), The Everyday Gardener (Courtyard), and Lynn Myers Designs (foyer).
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PARENT AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
When I graduated from Jackson Prep in 1985, I had no idea who made up the Parents and Teachers Association (PAT) or what they did. As a parent of a 2014 Prep graduate, a current 11th-grader, and another future Patriot, I have learned just how important the PAT is. The PAT supports the school’s mission in preparing Liz Walker, students mentally, spiritually and socially. All Prep parJackson Prep PAT president ents are automatically members of the PAT. There are more than 100 placed positions on the PAT and many more volunteers who collaborate with the school in its various efforts to educate and train students. Every parent has the opportunity to get involved in the numerous activities throughout the year. Parents help plan events in the summer for families who are new to Prep, coordinate grade level activities, provide snacks and special lunches for the faculty, work in the Patriot Shop, assist with events for prospective new families, conduct a uniform swap shop, help with Campus Ministry activities, work with our Global Leadership Institute, and many other events. Monies raised from Heart of the Home, the PAT’s only fund-raiser, provide us the opportunity to contribute to the teacher endowment fund and assist with academic programs, technology, physical plant improvements, and numerous co-curricular activities at Prep. As president of Jackson Prep’s PAT, I would like to thank all of our sponsors, homeowners and volunteers who make this event possible. Each of you plays an important role in enhancing our students’ educational experiences as they are being prepared for a lifetime of success and leadership. Liz Walker, President Jackson Prep PAT - “Pulling All Together”
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HEART OF THE HOME STEERING COMMITTEE 2015
Deanna Blackledge, tour home; Alison Henson, Market Gallery; Holly Lange, 2016 chair-elect; Amelie Black, sponsor party; Sarah Young, placement; (front) Amanda Box, promotions; Stacey Ferreri, corporate sponsors; Stacey Griffith, creative direction; Jana Bell, 2015 HOTH chair; Sharon McCreery, online auction; Sherry Gleason, tickets. Not pictured: Blair Hederman, HOTH co-chair; Melinda Courtney, photography; Laurie Walton, herb sale
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qbkkfp ^as^kq^db TRI-COUNTY AREA JUNIORS RANK
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ow, 2014 went by in a flash. Where did it go? There was a lot of tennis activity on the Northside, that’s for sure. National championship contenders Leah Warren and her Tri-Level 18 and Over 3.54.5 team had a great run during the Paribas Indian Wells Tournament, lots of teams made it from the state to the sectional level during the 2014 USTA League year, the Junior Team Tennis team finishing second at the USTA Junior Team Tennis National Championships, and in most age groups of juniors you will find kids from the tri-county area in the top five of their division. In the girls 10s
McKenna Wheatley finished number one, in the 14s Lailaa Bashir finished ranked number one, in the 16s, Meredith Roberts finished number one, and in the 18s Tori Roberts finished at the top. In the boys 16s Stedman Strickland finished number one, in the 12s Mathis Billman finished number one and in the 10s Graham Storey finished at the top. In the novice division, Hilton Reynolds was number one in the boys 10s, Will Frits finished number one in the 12s, Michael Joseph Payne tops the 16s and Brandon Norton finished number one in the 18s. Congratulations on a great tennis year.
Junior tennis is thriving on the Northside. There were more than 30 juniors that finished in the top five of their age groups, with eight juniors finishing 2014 ranked number one in their age group. Congratulations to all.
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Graham Storey, number one, Boys 10s
Hilton Reynolds, number one, Boys 10s Novice
Lailaa Bashir, number one, Girls 14s
Mathis Billman, number one, Boys 12s
McKenna Wheatley, number one, Girls 10s
Meredith Roberts, number one, Girls 16s
Stedman Strickland, number one, Boys 16s
Tori Roberts, number one, Girls 18s
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qbkkfp ^as^kq^db The first USTA League of the season has registration under way and play will begin in February. The deadline to register your team is January 26. Play for 55 and over will begin February 14, and 18 and over and 40 and over will begin February 16. What better way to start 2015 off than to join a USTA League team and find out what all the excitement is about. League players are truly passionate about this game they love. You will hear a myriad of reasons why someone is playing tennis. Topping the list are the social benefits, followed closely by its great exercise and fun at the same time. I have even heard it was because of the great outfits you get to wear on the courts. Contact local league coordinator, Lesley Mosby; jacksontennisleagues@gmail.com for more details. For our 10 and under beginners, the first year free USTA membership will be available for 2015. “The success we have had with our 10 and under juniors has been outstanding,” says Geoff Norton, tennis service representative for USTA Mississippi. “We are planning on taking our 10 and under Grand Prix Circuit statewide in 2015, so the numbers should increase again this year,” continues Norton. Angie Deleon will be the 10 and under coordinator for the tri-county area. Angie is a natural fit for this part-time position as she has been the USTA Junior Team Tennis coordinator for the past six years. In addition to her local league coordinator role, Angie is the new director of school tennis for the state. “Angie truly loves tennis and has worked very hard to build the JTT program on the Northside, and we are looking forward to working with her in her new role,” Norton said. If you haven’t played tennis in a while, dust off that racket and head to the courts. If you are a veteran player, please make it a goal to bring at least one new player in 2015 to the sport we all love. If all 12,000 USTA members from across the state would bring just one new player to the game, think how fabulous that would be. As always, for all of your tennis needs, go to www.mstennis.com. You
can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at ustamississippi. Leah Warren was the captain for the women’s Southern Section Tri-Level team that competed at the national level during the 2014 Paribas Indian Wells Tournament.
Cindy Hannon, Laura Carman, Jamie Fisher, Debra Byrne; (front) Jane Pillow, Audrey Thomas, Leah Warren, Lisa Chesney
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Baptist Health Systems is Pleased to Announce the 2015 Baptist Health Foundation Board of Regents.
Standing L-R: Chris Coleman; Chris Anderson; Chris Waterer; Alon Bee; Joe McCaskill; Andy Wimberly; Whit Hughes (Foundation President); Dolph Baker; Bill Ashford; Kane Ditto; Bill Lampton; Jason Greener Seated L-R: Dudley Wooley; Margaret McLarty; Rick Calhoon (Chairman); Mary Shapley; Kurt Metzner; Tommy Thames (Vice Chairman)
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BACK TO BASICS AND DECLUTTERING OUR HOUSE
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s the newness of 2015 begins to wane, I am still committed to getting back to basics. My husband and I have agreed to purge all of the unnecessary stuff that clutters our house. We have some guidelines for our decision to nip the abundance of stuff that we have accumulated. In order to keep an item, it must satisfy at least one of the three N.I.P. criteria or we nip it: Need it/Use it/Love it; Important; or Place/Space for it. I filled trash bags with broken toys from the kids’ rooms, cleaned out my closet and rid the living room of stacks of stuff. I was on a mission, nothing could stop me – I was a purging machine. Just when I thought nothing could hold me back, my decluttering came to a screeching halt in the kitchen. I recited the N.I.P. criteria over and over, but the purging momentum slowed and nothing was eliminated. I opened a cabinet of dinnerware. Nothing – I was paralyzed. I couldn’t move and the dishes didn’t either, but my mind was racing: We have to eat. We need plates for the food that we eat. We may have company and need more plates for the food that we eat. And if we have company we need serving pieces that match the plates for the food. I closed the cabinet door and the thoughts stopped. Then, I opened a gadget drawer, and my mind took off again before I could slam the drawer shut. I may not need an instant marinator or a four-inch strainer – but I have used them along with each and every one of those gadgets at some point… and they all have a place… And so, the purging paused while I collected myself and accepted that we may have to refine the N.I.P system to include some more strict criteria. I am embarrassed to confess I have cabinets stacked full of plates, bowls and mugs that comprise a minimum of eight place settings of six different casual patterns - not to mention the 24 (yes, 24 place settings) of fine china. Oh, and I almost forgot, my grandmother’s china and 12 place settings of my
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holiday dinnerware. Clearly, no one needs hundreds of plates or five drawers overflowing with gadgets. I moved on to the cookware cabinet in an effort to regain some traction on my task. I opened the doors and pulled out the drawers. I discovered perfection, without hesitation, I can state my cookware assortment is ideal – not too much or too little, it’s just right. With my obsessive tendencies in collecting kitchenware, it may be hard to believe I have only one cabinet containing all of my cookware. I like and use many of my gadgets and dishes – but I love cookware. However my passion for pots and pans makes me very particular procuring certain pieces. Is there such thing as a selective hoarder? If so, my cookware collection is edited in comparison to the other kitchen stuff I have acquired because I made a commitment to buy only the most useful, highest quality pieces I could afford. My cookware collection has evolved slowly. I have been deliberate in the selection of saucepans, fry pans and specialty pieces. (I just wish I had the same conviction when it comes to ceramic dinnerware.) I read somewhere that the most important long-term investment you will make in your kitchen is quality cookware. You do not need an abundance of cookware, and every piece doesn’t have to match. Cookware should be an assembly of various pieces that work for your meal preparation from newlywed to empty-nester. Most good cookware has a lifetime guarantee, but according to the Cookware Manufacturers Association, consumers often see and hear lots of confusing terms when shopping for cookware. For example, I prefer multi-ply or “clad” cookware over single-ply stainless, which means that a pan is made of three, five or as many as nine separate pieces of metal that have been fused together. The downfall of stainless steel cookware is that it is not very conductive, which is why it is often combined with other metals, such as copper or aluminum to improve performance. The more layers added to the vessel, the heavier the cookware. I have found weight is a good thing when it comes to saucepans and skillets. I avoid flimsy, light pans because heavier cookware is a better conductor of heat. Usually, the inside and outside of the pan are made of stainless while the inside layers are made of a magnetic or more conductive material such as copper or aluminum. Unlike copper or aluminum cookware, stainless steel is durable, non-porous, nonreactive with food, and resistant to rust, corrosion and pitting. While the construction and weight of the vessel are important, the handle should feel good in your hand and balance the weight of the pot when full. I recommend cookware with metal handles that are riveted onto the pan because metal handles are much more durable and oven-safe. Lids are another component that should be of high quality and craftsmanship. The lids should fit securely to the pot, but must be easy to grasp for removal during cooking. People often ask, what pots and pans do I need? My suggested assortment of stainless cookware: stockpot (eight-quart); skillets (eight or nine-inch and 11 or 12-inch); saucepans (two and three-quart); and saucepot (four to sixquart) You may wonder, what is the best cookware? I have to agree with the recommendation of the Cookware Manufacturers Association, “The best cook-
FOODWISE ware for consumers is cookware that matches their experience, their lifestyles and their budget. Overly expensive cookware won’t turn anyone into a gourmet cook, but results are more easily obtained with quality product.” I am so glad to know it’s not my cookware that makes a quick dinner taste so good. After all the decluttering and thinking about cookware, I worked up an appetite. With the right cookware on hand, I have just what I need to make Chicken Alfredo Fettuccini in 30 minutes – and with the help of some of my gadgets, my real dilemma is choosing a pattern of dinnerware to serve it on.
For the Alfredo sauce, melt butter in a three-quart saucepan over medium/low heat. Add the garlic and shallots and cook until shallots are transparent. Add cream and white pepper and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir frequently. For a smooth sauce, use a mesh strainer to remove garlic and shallots from the mixture and discard. Add the Parmesan cheese and continue to simmer sauce and stir frequently for six to eight minutes or until sauce has thickened and is smooth. Add the mozzarella cheese and whisk vigorously until completely smooth. Slice chicken. Place pasta and chicken on serving plates and spoon sauce over pasta before serving.
CHICKEN ALFREDO FETTUCCINE INGREDIENTS 4 boneless chicken breasts 1 cup Italian dressing 4 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese 1 pound fettuccine DIRECTIONS Place chicken breasts and Italian dressing in instant marinator. Suction four to five times and allow chicken to rest without releasing the seal for five minutes to allow marinade to penetrate deep into each piece. Or marinate for one hour in the refrigerator. To prepare chicken, heat oil in a nine-inch skillet. Cook chicken on medium heat until cooked through. While the chicken cooks and the sauce is prepared, boil noodles in eight-quart stockpot according to package directions. Do not overcook.
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GET IT RIGHT THE
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When Valentine’s Day comes to my restaurant, La Finestra, there will almost certainly be a proposal. We are just the right kind of romantic spot. So if any of you dear readers are contemplating a Valentine’s Day surprise, do it right. Tom Ramsey is a chef, sommelier, restaurateur, writer and media personality living in Jackson. At his “day job” as chef and proprietor of La Finestra, he oversees all back-of-the house operations. He is featured on the premiere episode of “Guy’s Grocery Games” on the Food Network. A pilot for his own show, “Busman’s Holiday,” is currently in development. He is a widely published writer of recipes, fiction, essays, op-ed pieces and magazine articles.
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TOM RAMSEY
ot like mine … I have just two words for you ... speaker phone. That’s right ladies and gents, I proposed to my lovely wife Kitty on a speaker phone. At least she was speed dial position number one (special thanks to my then-assistant, Leann Smith). Kitty and I had been talking about getting married and were already living together when all of this went down. I had recently changed the focus of my job and my calendar was getting really, really full. So when I noticed a two-week hole in October, I figured I would check on those dates with Kitty and see if she was also free. I reached over to the desk phone and hit the top speed dial button. When she answered, I half-shouted, “Hey baby. Got your calendar handy?” “I’ll get it open, baby. What’s up?” She answered. “How does Saturday the 8th of October and the following week look for you?” I asked. “It’s open. Why?” “I was just checking to see if that weekend would work, you know ... for getting married.” “Well, are you asking me to marry you?” she asked. “Yeah. So that week after is fine too? You know, for the honeymoon?” I asked. “Looks fine to me,” she said. “OK baby. I guess you need to go ahead and put in for
vacation that week. I love you! See you at home tonight,” I said, reaching to hang up the phone. “OK,” she answered. And that was it. No flowers, no ring at the bottom of a champagne flute, no flashing sign at a baseball game. Speaker phone. Believe it or not, it worked. We got married and we’re still married. For years, I would sit and listen to other people prattle on about sunsets on the beach or romantic restaurants and I would wait until they finished before pulling out the proposal story trump card of a lifetime ... speaker phone. When Kitty turned 44, we had a joint birthday party for her and Kim the producer on our back deck with great food, lots of friends, a steady flow of wine, and perfect spring evening weather. My friend Anne Scott (a big hot mess of a hippie Southern belle) had left a ridiculously huge plastic “diamond” ring in our kitchen, and it caught my eye while I was making a run to the icemaker. I slipped it into my pocket, made my way back to the deck, turned off the music and got everyone’s attention. I pulled the ring out of my pocket, showed it to everyone and announced, “A friend of mine once said, ‘If there’s a problem with the ring ... the problem ain’t the ring.’” I got down on one knee and took Kitty’s hand. As I slipped the preschool jewelry on her finger I said simply, “In front of all these people, Kitty ... will you marry me?” The crowd, all of whom had heard the “speaker phone” story at least once, let out a cheer. She said yes. Again.
RECIPES (FOR A PARTY OF 20) CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH MELON BALSAMIC GASTRIQUE INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup cubed watermelon flesh 1/4 tsp ginger powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp white pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 36 bamboo skewers DIRECTIONS Slice each piece of chicken into six strips by cutting the breast portions in half across the grain and then in thirds with the grain. Combine ginger, salt, onion powder and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Season chicken with the spice mixture. Place one piece of sliced chicken on each skewer. Combine the sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce mixture by a half of its original volume and add watermelon. Sharply whisk the melon into the reduction and further reduce until thickened to where it will coat the back of a spoon. Grill or broil the chicken skewers for four minutes on each side and check for doneness. Meat should be white throughout, but not dry. When the sauce is reduced, strain it into a metal mixing bowl and discard the melon flesh. Fill a larger mixing bowl with water and ice to about two thirds capacity. Set the mixing bowl with the sauce into the larger bowl with ice and water. Turn the bowl and stir the sauce as you turn. This will rapidly chill the sauce. Pour the chilled sauce into a dipping bowl and place it on a large platter with the skewers.
GRILLED VEGETABLES INGREDIENTS 2 zucchini 2 yellow squash 1 red onion 2 Japanese eggplants 1 bunch asparagus 1 small basket button mushrooms Salt Pepper Paprika Garlic powder Olive oil Soy sauce
DIRECTIONS Slice the melon into 20 long, thin strips and toss in a large mixing bowl with juice from one lemon. Stack and slice the mortadella in half. Wrap each piece of melon with a piece of the sliced mortadella and arrange on a large serving dish. Drizzle VERY LIGHTLY with balsamic and serve cold.
BUTTERBEAN HUMMUS INGREDIENTS 16 oz. frozen or fresh butterbeans (fordhook, baby limas, etc.) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 lemons 1/2 bunch cilantro 4 green onions 1 tsp. cumin 3 cloves fresh garlic 1/2 white onion 1/4 tsp. white pepper Salt Water Corn or Pita Chips DIRECTIONS Roughly chop the cilantro and green onions. Finely chop the garlic and white onion. Blanch the butterbeans in boiling, salted water for two minutes. Drain the beans and immediately immerse them in an ice water bath to arrest the cooking. Drain the ice water and place the butterbeans in the bowl of a large food processor. Add mayonnaise and run the machine at high power. While the machine is running, add the juice from the lemons, and all dry ingredients (except for salt), onions, garlic, cilantro and green onions. If the consistency is too thick, slowly add water
until the mixture is smooth and creamy, but not soupy. Taste and add salt according to your taste. Serve chilled in a dipping bowl with corn chips.
DRESSING TIPS FOR GETTING ENGAGED This will be a well-documented event so wear something classic: blazer, white shirt, tailored trousers, good shoes. I’m sure you’ve seen pictures of your parents or other relatives sporting leisure suits, crushed velvet jumpsuits or poodle skirts - you don’t want be remembered as “Crazy Uncle Bobby who wore the Ed Hardy Shirts.”
HOW TO DO THIS THE RIGHT WAY Although the speaker phone was efficient, it just didn’t have the oomph that the occasion called for. This memory is something that will keep her around long after you have thick ear-hair, a snoring problem and many other annoying habits or attributes, so get it right. Don’t try to be cute or clever, just be sincere. Go to a place with significance to your relationship such as a favorite restaurant (even if that place is the KFC buffet). Don’t wait for the perfect moment. You’ll only end up making yourself more nervous. Once you are settled in to a good conversation, look her right in the eyes, place your hand on hers and repeat this phrase exactly: “___________ (insert name), I can’t imagine how I could live the rest of my life without you. Will you marry me?” When she starts to smile or cry and you are certain the answer will be “yes,” THEN get on one knee and slip the ring on her finger. If you take a knee too soon, she’ll know what’s coming next and the words will be lost in the expectation. Plus, if she runs away, you’ll look like a jerk kneeling there on the restaurant floor while some hot lady bursts through the front door hailing a taxi.
DIRECTIONS Cut all of the vegetables into two-inch pieces. Put all cut vegetables in a large mixing bowl and season liberally with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Let the vegetables rest with the dry seasonings while you light the grill and wait for the coals to get ready. When the grill is hot, sprinkle the vegetables with olive oil and a few dashes of soy sauce and toss in the mixing bowl until all pieces are coated with oil. Spread some aluminum foil on top of the grill grates and pierce with a knife to allow smoke to come through. Spread the vegetables evenly over the foil-topped grill and cook until thoroughly hot, but still firm. This should take about seven to ten minutes, but rely more on temperature and feel than on time. Serve piping hot and sprinkle again with a little olive oil to make them shine.
MELON WITH MORTADELLA INGREDIENTS 1 fresh melon (cantaloupe, musk, honeydew etc.) 1 lemon 10 thin slices mortadella Balsamic vinegar
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MS Mod a celebration of Mississippi’s modernist banks, dry cleaners and churches The Mississippi Heritage Trust will sponsor its new project “MS MOD,” a celebration of Mississippi’s modernist banks, dry cleaners and churches February 26 - 27. The heritage trust, in partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Mississippi Development Authority, the Eastover Foundation and BankPlus, will welcome guests to explore Eastover neighborhood’s modernist legacy with a “Mad MOD Affair.” Risa and Jack Moriarity will open their home on Thursday evening for cocktails and jazz. Friday’s tour of homes will feature the modern styled houses of Katie and Dee Lovelace, Sybil and Jim Child, Malinda and Jim Warren, Cindy and Jeff Wilson, and John Hooks. Modernist buildings are now considered the “new historic,” with a whole new audience of building-huggers awakening to the creative spirit that is embodied in modernism. From the long, horizontal lines of the International Style employed in the 33rd Avenue School in Gulfport to the festival of fountains and screens that W.W. Easley used to create the whimsical Falk
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House in the Eastover neighborhood, Mississippi has a wealth of modernist treasures waiting to be explored. Artist Josh Hailey filmed Falk House owner John Hooks giving Gov. William Winter a behind-the-scenes look at the ongoing restoration effort. Constructed in phases from 1958 to the 1970s, this masterpiece of modernist design is tucked into an urban oasis that gently slopes down to the water, where a cantilevered concrete pier creates the perfect spot to watch wildlife. Meyer and Genevieve Falk, who embraced their new home of Jackson, were highly involved in the construction of the house, which was designed to resemble a swan. John’s goal in the restoration process is to honor the vision of W.W. Easley and the Falks, while bringing the home into the 21st century through the reuse of materials and careful introduction of new and innovative technology. The MS MOD web-based application will feature photographs, stories and videos of much-loved civic buildings such as Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson to endangered modernist treasures
like the Meridian Police Department. “Visit Mississippi is proud to partner with the Mississippi Heritage Trust’s MS MOD project. This one-of-a-kind project explores Mississippi’s great culture and aesthetic through the modernist architectural movement in our state. By expanding Mississippi’s architectural story beyond the oft thought of Greek Revival style, MS MOD is helping the world to better understand the diversity of our people and our places,” said Malcolm White, director of the Mississippi Development Authority’s tourism division. Stuart Rockoff, director of the Mississippi Humanities Council, lauded the new initiative, “The Mississippi Humanities Council is pleased to be able to support the Mississippi Heritage Trust’s MS MOD project. Thanks to the fine work of the Mississippi Heritage Trust, more people will realize that buildings need not have columns or be antebellum to be historically significant.” To watch a video tour of the Falk House, visit www.lovemsmod.com.
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r. and Mrs. Richard Warren Aiken Jr. of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth McBee Aiken, to Charles Seth Hudspeth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen Hudspeth of Vicksburg. Miss Aiken is the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard Warren Aiken Sr. and the late Mr. Aiken of Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers Williams of Dallas. Hudspeth is the grandson of Mrs. Charles Durr Hudspeth and the late Mr. Hudspeth of Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bennett Ward Jr. of Meridian. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She was graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2010 with a degree in hospitality management, where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She lives in New Orleans, where she is the management division coordinator of Property One Inc. The prospective bridegroom was graduated with honors from Warren Central High School in 2006, and attended the University of Mississippi, where he was graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Hudspeth lives in New Orleans and is a commercial insurance agent for Eustis Insurance and Benefits in Metairie. The couple will exchange vows March 28 at Fondren Church. They will live in New Orleans following the wedding.
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SEASIDE CHAPEL • SEASIDE, FLORIDA
r. and Mrs. Earnest Edward Jackson Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hall Vickery announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Elizabeth Eastland Vickery, to Cole McKee Richardson, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles David Richardson of Hattiesburg. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Eugene McRoberts Jr. of Jackson and the late Champ Taylor Terney Jr., Earnest Edward Jackson Sr. and the late Martha Carley of Yazoo City, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edwin Vickery of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Clifton McKee and the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burdette Richardson, all of Philadelphia, Miss. Miss Vickery is a 2008 graduate of Jackson Academy. She attended Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communication and was graduated magna cum laude. Miss Vickery was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is also a graduate in health related studies from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is a dental hygienist at the dental office of Dr. Mike Tramel and Dr. Mary Tison Brown. Richardson is a 2007 graduate of Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg. He received a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Mississippi State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He received his master’s in biomedical science from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is currently a medical student at William Carey University of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg. The couple will exchange vows March 7 at the Seaside Chapel in Seaside, Fla. f e b r u a r y
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
r. and Mrs. William R. Townsend Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Jean Townsend, to David Seth Conerly, son of Dr. and Mrs. Don Conerly of Hattiesburg. The brideelect is the granddaughter of Barbara Jean Malone and the late Dr. Byron Ray Malone, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Rex Townsend, all of Jackson. Miss Townsend is a 2011 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2014 honors graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, Baylor Business Fellows, Baylor Student Foundation, and a William Carey Crane Scholar. The prospective bridegroom is a 2009 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in management. He is a student pastor at Venture Church in Hattiesburg, and is pursuing a master of divinity degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The couple will exchange vows in an evening ceremony February 14 at First Baptist Church Jackson with a reception to follow at The South. They will make their home in Hattiesburg.
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Camille Rene Worley & Keylon Thomas Pittman FEBRUARY 21, 2015
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
r. and Mrs. Hubert Fulton Worley Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Camille Rene Worley, to Keylon Thomas Pittman, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Terrell Pittman of New Hope. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCollum Jr. of Tupelo, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hubert F. Worley of Jackson. Miss Worley is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2011 graduate of the University of Mississippi where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. At Ole Miss she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She lives in Columbus, and is associated with Renasant Bank. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Pittman and the late William Craddock Boyd Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wesley Bonner. Pittman is a graduate of New Hope High School and a 2011 graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. He lives in Columbus and is associated with Steel Dynamics Inc. The wedding will take place February 21 at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson. Keylon Thomas Pittman, Camille Rene Worley 52
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r. and Mrs. William Nichols Phillips of Madison announce the engagement of Meredith Rose Magro to Matthew Samuel Lusco. Miss Magro is the daughter of Mrs. Phillips and the late Michael Lawrence Magro. Lusco is the son of Rhonda Finnell Lusco, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matthew Lusco, all of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Charles Dean Benge of Madison and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas Bryant of Canton, and Charles Joseph Magro of Florence, Ala., and Carol Lee Magro of Ridgeland. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Gloria Jane Cotton of Amite, La., Mr. and Mrs. Harley Al Finnell Sr. of Gulf Shores, and Margaret Gibson Lusco and the late Samuel Charles Lusco of Vicksburg. Miss Magro is a 2007 graduate of Madison Central High School. She was graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s of education in curriculum and instruction. At Ole Miss she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is associated with Madison County School District where she is a third-grade teacher. Lusco is a 2007 graduate of Mountain Brook High School. He was graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in business. At Ole Miss he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He is a securities lending specialist with Sterne Agee. The wedding will take place February 21 in Rosemary Beach, Fla.
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Emily Evans Stacy & Charles Bennie Holmes MARCH 14, 2015
THE COTTON MARKET • PEARL, MISSISSIPPI
r. and Mrs. James Larry Stacy announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Evans Stacy, to Charles Bennie Holmes, son of Jeri Holmes of Brandon, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raymond Holmes of Magnolia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Thomas Edwin Bruton of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Edward William Shackleford of Hollandale, Mrs. Charles A. Stacy Jr. of Ridgeland, and the late Mr. Stacy. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sheridan Ferguson of Meadville, and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Monroe Holmes Jr. of Summit. Miss Stacy was graduated with highest honors in 2004 from Jackson Academy. She was graduated summa cum laude in 2008 from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi. She is a sales rep for Philips Oral Healthcare in Little Rock. Holmes is a 2001 graduate of Brandon High School and a 2005 graduate of Mississippi College where he received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is a full-time supervisor for UPS. The couple will exchange vows March 14 at the Cotton Market Venue in Pearl. Charles Bennie Holmes, Emily Evans Stacy f e b r u a r y
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COLLEGE HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI
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r. and Mrs. John Mark Darden Baird of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Macey Simmons Baird, to Matthew Rush Benton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rush Benton of Nashville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. James McKenzie Baird of Brandon and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Earl Douglas of Brookhaven. Miss Baird is a 2007 honors graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2011 magna cum laude graduate of the Sally Barksdale Honors College at the University of Mississippi. Miss Baird earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in English. At Ole Miss she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Miss Baird is a senior account executive for Sheridan Public Relations in Franklin, Tenn. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Carolyn Palmer Benton and the late Bruce Webb Benton of Harrison, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Jones Roberts of Louisville, Ky. Benton is a 2005 graduate of Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, and a 2009 graduate of the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. At Ole Miss, he was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Benton is a managing partner of Meadowbrook Franchise, which owns several Newk’s Eatery restaurants in Nashville and Knoxville. The couple will exchange vows March 7 at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Oxford.
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PARIS YATES CHAPEL • OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI
r. and Mrs. Peter Keyes of Ridgeland announce the engagement of their daughter, Marion Elizabeth Keyes, to Dr. Andrew Robinson Gowdey, son of the late Robbie Gowdey of Dallas, and Angie Smith of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Keyes of Jackson, the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Adams of Nashville, and the late Hallie Keyes of Jackson. Miss Keyes is a 2005 graduate of Jackson Academy and a 2009 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences, and also a Hinds Community College graduate with an associate degree in veterinary technology. At Ole Miss she was a member of the Chi Chapter Delta Delta Delta sorority and served as rush chairman her junior year for the Delta Delta Delta sorority and activities chairman her senior year for the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was also a member of the National Honor Society at the University of Mississippi (2005-2009) and the National Licensed Veterinary Technician (2012). Miss Keyes is board certified with the Mississippi Board of Veterinarians and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Smith of Jackson and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Allman of Dallas, and the late Harry Robinson Gowdey of Dallas. Dr. Gowdey is a 2004 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and a 2008 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi where he received a bachelor’s degree in managerial finance and a doctorate of medicine from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Gowdey was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, and the University of Mississippi Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He is doing a residency at the University of Tennessee - Memphis. The couple will exchange vows February 7 at the Paris Yates Chapel in Oxford.
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r. and Mrs. Gregory Charles Rader of Columbus announce the engagement of their daughter, Blakeney Anne Rader, to Jacob Temple Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Thomas Black of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephen Weiss of Columbus, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Connell Rader of Jackson. Miss Rader was graduated from Heritage Academy in 2007. She attended the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Tri Delta sorority. A 2011 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Allied Health, Miss Rader earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, receiving a master’s in occupational therapy. Miss Rader is a licensed occupational therapist in the state of Tennessee. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gerald Temple of Vicksburg, and the late Mr. and Mrs. J.T. “Blondy” Black of Jackson. Black is a 2006 graduate of Jackson Academy. He attended Mississippi State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. A 2010 graduate of State, Black earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is associated with Columbus Recycling Company in Memphis where he is manager over regional sales. The couple will exchange vows February 28 on the Central Park Green of Alys Beach, Florida.
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Amanda and William Griffin, Nina and Carey Johnston, Ann and Jim Jones, Susan and Ed Lawler, Cathy and George May, Nancy and Billy Mink, Alice and Mark Nicholas, Lisa and Lee Paris, Betse and Don Parsons, Janie and Joe Purvis, Joanna and Joe Roberts, Mary and Chris Shapley, Pat and Mike Stevens, June and Harper Stone, Doug and Ernie Strahan, Ida and Hunter Yerger.
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Bert Worley, Graham Stevens, Key Pittman, Camille Worley, Michael Stevens
Key Pittman, Camille, Donna, Hubert and Bert Worley
Jess Anne Heppenstall, Graham Stevens, Camille Worley, Bailey Roberts, Leslie Harrison
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EVENTS MAHAFFEY CHRISTMAS PARTY A Christmas party was held in the home of Beverly Mahaffey. Shown are scenes from the party.
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Michael and Heather Penn
George and Natalie Sandifer
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Greg Patterson, Regina Ginn
Robin McGraw, Jay and Lisa Spitchley
Gary Geiger, Sandy Bradley
Melanie Clement, Eric Elam
Billy and June Sims
Kim and David Strickland
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EVENTS DEBUTANTE BALL The Debutante Club of Mississippi recently announced the 2014 debutantes at the Debutante Ball. The black-tie event was held at the Hilton Hotel of Jackson. Shown are scenes from the ball.
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Callie Wallace, Emory Ryals, Reade Heredia, Charles McEuen
Christy and Billy Quin
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John and Susan Garrard
Jill and Ashley Lane Beneke, Debbie Westbrook
David and Lynda Conn, John and Iris Isaacs
Brandon Schrouf, Bob and Sally Wilkerson, Ann, Avery, Jack and Susannah Burrell, Leah Wilkerson, Virginia Burrell, Mallory and Sara Wilkerson
Micah McPherson, Kaysie Winston, Ali Gray
Gage, Lake , Michelle and Landon Garner
Courtney Richardson, Abbey Dennis, Blakele Palmertree
Lil Hines, Sara Catherine Mills, Caroline Walker, Greer Andrews
Kate Hamlin, Julie Vence
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Zach, Cynthia and Steve Wells, Katherine Townsend, Anna Garrett
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EVENTS PREP ’84 REUNION Jackson Prep Class of 1984 recently held their 30-year reunion. Shown are scenes from their gathering at the home of Lesley and John Davis.
Jim Coggin, Robin Harvey, Ann Coggin, Forrest Speed
Crisler Moffat and Doug Boone, Julie Wooley
Loren McLeod Gineris, Sandy Holman Taylor, Pam Daschbach Butts
Eliza McMillan Garraway, Kimberly Inkster Thigpen, Traci Pettit Maloney, Sarah Dearman Bower, Harriet Robinson Orstad, Sarah Stewart Orrecchia, Mary Youngblood Kent
Scot and Kimberly Inkster Thigpen, Michelle Gebhart Neilson, Holly Tickner, Daphne Dale and James Clark
Lesley Davis, Tiffany Couch, Melinda Latimer Peoples, Holly Tickner, Traci Pettit Maloney
Carroll and Rob Stockett, Meg Joyner and Barney Robinson, Mary Nell and Richard Newman
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EVENTS BALLET TEA PARTY The Sugarplum Fairy’s Tea Party was held recently at the Mississippi Museum of Art Land of the Sweets prior to matinee Ballet Mississippi performances of “The Nutcracker.” The pre-performance party included a seated lunch, live musical entertainment, and visits with “The Nutcracker” characters. Shown are scenes from the party.
Ann Cole Hammons, Carlyle Davis, Lily and Emily Johnson
Naomi Wilson, Jackson Haber, Natalie Davis
Phoebe and Neeli Graham
Florence Bass, Ruth Ann Watson, Susan and Mary Banks McAllister
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Anna Holladay Craft, Amanda and Lucy Kate Cross
Isabella and Andrea Pittman, Margaret and Bailey Taylor
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Lindsay Minyard, Sammie Gambles, Jack Madden
Lawson Yelverton, Frances Fortenbery, Camille Grady
Lee Ann Hammons, Susan Johnson, Jennifer Emerson
Cynthia Goodman, Rebecca and Mary Alice Foster
Wanda Kennedy, Ava and Adyson McKnight
Katie Turner Rouse, Kylie Rouse, Sinclair Hey, Curran Quinn
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EVENTS MS INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST The Mississippi International Film Festival was held recently at Cinemark Tinseltown Cinema in Pearl. A Mississippi homecoming reception was held at the Courtyard Marriott in Pearl for Lance Bass, who featured his new documentary in the film festival. Shown are scenes from the reception.
Eric Mills, Peter Holden, Tom Buttelfield
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Annabeth Hatcher, Megan Harrell
Robert and Michael Turchin, Edward St PĂŠ, Stephanie Turchin
Bob Merrick, Jim Bass, Joe Williams
EVENTS HABITAT DINING Chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse supported the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area recently by hosting a benefit dinner at Seafood Revolution. All proceeds from the evening were donated to Habitat.
Lesly Murray, Jackie Brown, Charlotte McNeel
Dara Rogers, Robin Gunn
Dyanne Ray, Toy Gathings, Johnny Ray
Maura Jelliffe, Chef Rick Tramonto, Cindy Griffin, Larry Ratzlaff
Elta Johnston
Mark and Rebecca Wiggs, Dr. Steven Patterson
Jim and Geoff Mercer
Misty Gaskamp, John McCaleb
Cable and Carley Hawkins, Katie and David McRae
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EVENTS MOONLIGHT ATTITUDE Friends of the USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) recently held a fundraiser, Moonlight Attitude, at the Old Capitol Inn. A ballroom dance lesson with instructor Jim Frechette was held prior to the event. The Capital City Stage Band presented the music. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an evening of dancing to Big Band style music was included. Shown are scenes from the evening.
Laura and Chris Walters
Montell Watkins, Frances Morse, Patsy Mounger
Lynda Wright, Frank and Ivy Alley
Mary Schiele Scanlon, Sue Lobrano, Fred Womble
Martha Cooke, Chris Nicholas
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Cassandra Walter, John Murphy
Ashby and Suzie Foote
Lee Jackson, Nualnapa Brown, Rita Johnson
Louis Watson, Margaret Vise
Frank Alley, Peyton Prospere
Mike McBride, Ellen Bourdeaux
Brenda Trigg, Jenny Thomas
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EVENTS BEING BELHAVEN The Greater Belhaven Foundation hosted the Being Belhaven Annual Fund Celebration recently in the homes of Marsha and Tim Cannon, Diane and Reed Hogan, and Angelyn and Barry Cannada, all on Pinehurst Place. Proceeds fund the work of the Greater Belhaven Foundation, including Bright Lights Belhaven Nights. Corinne Fox won the Being Belhaven award, and Josh Wiener was winner of the first Cavett Taff award. Shown are scenes from the event. Patrick O’Mara, Josiah and Ashleigh Coleman
Christy Ketchum, Beth Shivers
Philip and Carol Taff, Judy Wiener
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Tim Cannon, Chuck Lindsay
Mike Farrell, Tom McRee, Rod Clement
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Virginia and Rob Farr
C.B. Carroll, Sherry Boyer, Jeanne Luckett
Beverly Painter, Julie Moore, Claire Barksdale, Marjorie Underwood
Brad and Sara Tisdale, Caroline and Reed Hogan
Howard Jones, Susan Shands Jones
Amy O’Mara, Marsha Cannon, Carey Armstrong
Jimmy and Linda Robertson, David Blount, Alan Moore
Steve Funderburg, Josh Wiener, Corinne Fox, Virgi Lindsay
Mandy Ferrington, Diane Hogan
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EVENTS REMBRANDT DINNER The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) recently held its annual Rembrandt Society Dinner to thank some of its most dedicated supporters and members. Melvin Johnson, a 30-year veteran of MMA and part of the preparatory team that cares for and hangs the art, was a special guest and speaker. In recognition of his contributions to the museum his portrait, painted by artist Jason Bouldin, was unveiled. His portrait will become part of the museum’s permanent collection. Jason Bouldin, Malinda Johnson, Alicia Bouldin
Nell Wall, Jean Bush, Renee and Mayo Flynt
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Walter and Frances Jean Neely
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Kitty Rushing, Billy Mann
Lynn and Edmund Lee, Gina and Mike O’Connell
Ora Reed, Lori Smith, Phil Burnett, Pamela Clark, Anna Burnett
George Sturgis, Nan Smith, Bobby Grehan
Nora Frances and Vaughan McRae, Grace and Shinn Lee
Lyn Pearson, Carol Peaster, Maison Heidelberg
Ruthie Massey, Morgan Samuels, Burt Knight, Tom Knight, Mindy Kunz
Laurie McRee, Jason and Alicia Bouldin
Dolph and DeaDea Baker, Reed Bowen, Anna Watson
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EVENTS MKF UPTOWN DRAWDOWN Board members and supporters of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation recently gathered to kick off plans for the 2015 Uptown Drawdown. The gala event, which will be held February 28 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Kidney Foundation, will be co-chaired by Ann and Ben Seale, and Laura and Chris Walters. Patron level support of $350 includes admission for two for the drawdown event at the Country Club of Jackson, as well as two chances to win the $10,000 grand prize. It also includes the VIP room and bar, along with an invitation to attend a sponsor and patrons party in early February.
George Patton, Nancy Clarkson
JD May, Mary Elizabeth and Josh Evans, Meredith May
Lori Quarles, Ann Seale, Laura Walters, Debbie Minor
Bill Gober, John Webb, George Patton, Liz Lancaster, Tom Gober
Lee and Charles Parrott, Becky and Alvin Brent
Chris Walters, Sam Lane
Yoseph Ali, Gail Sweat, Muhannad Sulaiman
Cindy McKey, Lisa Brown, Becky Conley, Lynda Richards
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EVENTS GO RED FOR WOMEN St. Dominic’s recently hosted a women-only premier party at Duling Hall for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women. The evening featured an array of fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, education and giveaways. Physicians and heart specialists were on hand to discuss women’s heart health. Shown are scenes from the party.
Denise Amos, Helen Griffin, Linda Amos
Rosalind Sanders, Rosa Wilson
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Elizabeth Foster, Regina Curry, Wendy Lawless, Albertstein Johnson-Pickett
Tawanna Tucker, Rochelle Culp
Tammy Goff, Kristy Goff Jones
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Honorine Weiss, Tammy Rubinsky
Katherine Barrilleaux, Kimberly Willis, Dellwyn Sanders
Marilyn Reed, Dionna Mitchell; (front) Sandra Hayes, Jennie Hall, Angela Glass
Gina Hutton, Janice Thomas
Andy North, Maggie Mays, Stephanie Tapp
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Don’t let your party end when the guests go home. Keep it going by submitting pictures from it to the Northside Sun Magazine. It’s Easy. Just make sure when using a digital camera to have the setting at the highest resolution possible and e-mail them to us or submit a CD. Or the old fashioned way using film prints still works great!!! Type up something about the fun event and identify everyone in the photos and it’s done.
And remember we like photos exclusive to us.
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EVENTS MILLSAPS ALUMNI PARTY A Millsaps College alumni club holiday party was held recently in the Woodland Hills home of Holly and Alan Lange.
John Mercer, Billy and Kimberly Crowder
Michael Abramovich, VA Patterson, Lamees El-Sadek
Mark Herbert, Nina Lott
Kendall Gregory, Mary Kate Rees, Katheryn Wise, Meg Huntington, MIkey Araeo, Taylor Parks
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Albert and Lisa Davis
Mike Bishop, Ree Ridgway; (front) Mary Brantley, Nan Graves Goodman
Karen Redhead, Susan Jones, Virginia Ezelle
Rob Pearigen, Alan Lange, Phoebe Pearigen, Mona Nicholas, Joel Brown, Holly Lange
Tye Menist, Anna Kathryn Phillips
Amy and David Felder
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Brian Beckham, Alan Burrow
George Pickett, John Wofford, John Sewell
Hollidae Morrison, William Goodman, Nell Knox, Paul McNeill
Shannon and Matthew McLaughlin, Robert and Claudia Hauberg
Marcus and Ellen Treadway, Phoebe Pearigen
LeAnn Williams, Susan Womack, Alex Lawson, Michael Abramovich
Dick and Betty Mason
Doug and Crisler Boone
Ray Harrigill, Tye Menist
Kenneth Townsend, Ann Phelps, Andrea and Robert Alexander f e b r u a r y
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EVENTS ART OF ADOPTION Jackson-based adoption agency 200 Million Flowers hosted its third annual Art of Adoption fund-raiser recently at The South. The evening featured guest speaker Robert Gelinas, adoption advocate and pastor; cocktails, food and jazz; a silent auction for artwork and other items; and artist DeAnna Backel painting live. The Mississippi Heart Gallery, featuring photos of Mississippi foster kids waiting to be adopted, was also displayed. Shown are scenes from the event. Stanton and Kelly Toler, Adam Cox
Dean and April Farrar, Megan and Michael Manuel
Vanessa and Lance Sceroler
Kevin Hankins, Joyce and Pete Poole, Sonya Hankins
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Katherine Saucier, Mallory and Lee Norman
Cliff and Amy Bates, Leslie and Jarod Saucier
Jimmy and Jennifer Anderson
Valerie and Nick Pate
Lacey and Brad Madden, Corrie Moncrief
Nancy Valore, Stephanie Walley
Susan and Robert Green
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Kelly Dixon, Krista Bowen
April and Scott Selman, Josh Sullivan
Angel Stoddard, Chris Cotton, Mike Stoddard, Amanda Cotton
Heather and Brian Gibson
Kenny and Angela White, Patti and Barney Daly
Jan and Lee Feldman
Caylee Easterling, Rick Valore
Marcus and Paige Whitman, James and Ruth Mayhew
Perry and Nancy Cliburn
Lindsey Godwin, Olivia Kneip
Lynette and Jason Little, Jason and JoBeth Williams f e b r u a r y
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