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VOLUME 8, NUMBER 1

Like Minds and Hearts Two years ago when Jennifer met Peder Johnson, who for years has been heavily involved with the Mississippi Museum of Art and Millsaps College, they knew their like minds and hearts would benefit the community so much. Now the two are chairing the Mississippi Museum of Art Inaugural Gala, “April in Paris,” in the art garden with a seated dinner served on the BankPlus Green in the Art Garden.

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“I love teenagers,” says Susan Lindsay, head of school at Jackson Preparatory School. “All kids have their struggles. I want them to be productive citizens. I want this school to be a place to help them through the difficult years.” And she loves Jackson Prep. Lindsay has been at Jackson Prep since its beginning. Her online resume states, “I was a member of the school’s inaugural faculty, teaching seventh and 11th grade social studies. Between then and now, I have served the school as a teacher, department chair, counselor, and principal.”

Clydesdales and the Zippity Doo Dah Parade The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the area starting March 21, including one during the Saturday night parade in conjunction with Zippity Doo Dah Weekend. The Clydesdales’ appearance in Jackson is one of hundreds made annually by the traveling hitches.

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Plans for Heart of the Home 2013, an annual community event presented by the Jackson Prep PAT to benefit the school’s educational programs, classroom activities and teacher endowments, are well under way for April 11-12. This year’s event will feature two homes, both focusing on the heart of every home – the kitchen.

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Christmas Party The Kappa Delta Christmas party was held recently in the home of Heather Hixon.

Meagan Ashlee Michell/ John William McPherson III Emily Elizabeth Ethridge/ Bradley Lawrence Grohovsky Wendi Michelle Frazier/ Steven Duane O’Neill Callie Elisabeth Mounger/ Reid Wunderlich Wesson

Jessica Lynn Rawls/ Stephen Paul Kruger Jr. Alice Nicholas Wood/ Jeffrey Franklin Waldron Valerie Michele Wright/ Joshua Clinton Brunt

Blues by Starlight

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Crossroads Film Society Fund-raiser

French Camp Scholarship Dinner

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Metro Jackson Chi Omega Alumni

Venetian Masked Ball

Kelly Elizabeth Hollingsworth/ Mitchell Kennedy Stringer Sarah Reese McDonnell/ Samuel Lee Stephens

Kimberly Camille Chapman/ Benjamin Allen Edwards Meredith Warner Freeman/ William Jarvis Van Devender Jr. Lauren Ann Tee/ David Lee Traxler III Sarah Hensley Ware/ Wesley Thomas Abbott

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Tennis Advantage Jenny Markow

Food Wise Marlana Walters

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Blues by Starlight, an evening of art and music benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi, was held recently at Highland Village.

An evening with the cast of “As I Lay Dying,” including Tim Blake Nelson and Ahna O’Reilly, was held recently at Circa in Fondren.

First Presbyterian Day School Annual Fund-raiser First Presbyterian Day School’s annual fundraiser, Holiday Potpourri, was held recently in the home of Paul and Melanie Milner.

The French Camp Academy Champions for Children scholarship dinner, featuring Gov. Phil Bryant, was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson.

The Metro Jackson Chi Omega Alumni Association held its fall board meeting recently in the home of Lou Ann Durfey.

A Mighty Voice “A Mighty Voice,” an annual benefit for the Thisbe and Noah Scott Foundation (TNSF), was held recently in the home of Jenna and Cameron Diket.

The 2012 Symphony Ball, the Venetian Masked Ball, was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The ball is the Jackson Symphony League’s largest annual fund-raiser.

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Art For Heart Patron Party

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The Firefly Cottage on Willow Pond

The American Heart Association hosted the Art for Heart patron party recently at the Mississippi Children’s Museum.

Chad Mars and Susan Carter Hall Art Reception at Lounge Interiors A reception for new works by artists Chad Mars and Susan Carter Hall was held recently at Lounge Interiors and Art Gallery.

A preview party was held for the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi’s designer showhouse.

Miss America Visits Jackson hosted by Mississippi Opera The Mississippi Opera hosted Miss America Visits Jackson, an evening social held recently at the River Hills Club.

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Like Minds and Hearts BY J E N N Y PHOTOGRAPHY BY

WOODRUFF BETH BUCKLEY

When she was six years old, Jennifer Boyston Johnson’s mother took her to see her first play, “The King and I,” at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. “I remember the role of the king was played by Yul Brynner.” That passion for the arts was instilled in

Symphony League, having served as the

her at a young age growing up in Atlanta

spring luncheon chair in 2012 and as the

when her mother would check her out for

symphony ball finance chair for the past

“educational” field trips. “She was a firm

three years. She is also a member of the

believer that not all education can be

Junior League of Jackson and part of the

acquired from books and classrooms,”

inaugural Junior League of Jackson

Jennifer said. “Every so often she took me

Leadership Institute.

out of school to go to museums, galleries, and matinees at Atlanta Symphony Hall or the Fox Theater on Peachtree Street. She

But as they say, “Two heads are better than one.” So two years ago when Jennifer met

was a great believer in educational field

Peder Johnson, who for years has been

trips.”

heavily involved with the Mississippi

Fast forward 30 years and she is now

Museum of Art and Millsaps College, they

actively involved in the cultural scene

knew their like minds and hearts would

around Jackson including the Jackson

benefit the community so much.

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Like Minds and Hearts

Jennifer and her mother Peggy Boydston

ow the two are chairing the Mississippi Museum of Art Inaugural Gala, “April in Paris,” at 6 p.m. on April 5 in the art garden with a seated dinner served on the BankPlus Green in the Art Garden honoring the 2013 gala sponsors, and prepared by Mississippi Museum of Art Executive Chef Louis H. LaRose. However, the two philanthropists didn’t meet by serving the community as one would think. Instead the pair met in an unlikely setting at the Paul Lacoste Boot Camp (PLS) at Jackson State University. But love at first sight might not describe

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their first encounter, according to Jennifer. “It’s 5 a.m., I have no make-up on, I’m just rushing to get to JSU so as not to be kicked out by Paul for being late,” Jennifer said. “Then sweating and enduring torture with Paul screaming at you - not sure anyone could have love at first sight.” The first time Jennifer saw Peder outside of PLS was at a CARA fund-raiser held at the Duling School. “Peder walked right by me not even recognizing it was me,” Jennifer said. “He called me from the event to tell me that if I was going to sponsor an event I needed to attend. Laughing I replied, ‘You just walked right by me and ignored my hello.’ ” Their first date was to an 8k run during the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale. She knew they both enjoyed sports but she quickly learned that he too was passionate about the arts. During the courtship, the two discovered they not only enjoyed running together but the arts were a major common denominator. “We discovered that on the way,” Peder said. In the fall of 2011, the two were married in an informal ceremony on the shores of Nine-Mile Lake in Camden. Both wore blue jeans and cowboy boots. Elvis was playing in the background as Peder’s dog Abbey walked Jennifer down the aisle, flanked by family and close friends. After the ceremony, the couple and their guests retired to the cabin to enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Jennifer’s mother and brother, and watch LSU beat Alabama in overtime. Jennifer moved to Mississippi to attend Mississippi College School of Law. She now practices law with Richard C. Roberts III in Ridgeland. The firm’s primary area of practice is domestic relations. “A divorce can be one of the most difficult events in one’s life. I enjoy helping people through what can be a very trying process.” eder grew up in Gulfport and moved to Jackson in 1975 to earn his accounting degree at Millsaps College. After graduation he remained actively involved with Millsaps College and is currently serving the school’s board of trustees. Peder is the managing partner of the accounting firm BKD, LLP. The firm was formed from the 2008 merger of Johnson, Bruce and Host, PLLC; Smith Turner and Reeves, P.A.; and Shearer, Taylor and Co. “As a longtime active museum member and trustee, Peder has played an important role in the growth and financial stability of this institution,” said Betsy Bradley, director of the Mississippi Museum of Art. “He served as an exemplary chairman for three years (2007-10) and continues to be a source of sound advice and unflagging support as a member of our executive committee.” Jennifer and Peder couldn’t be more excited about chairing April in Paris. As the evening progresses, all guests will be invited to become April in Paris tourists. They can stroll on the “Bourgeois Bohemian” art path, attend a fashion show emceed by WAPT Morning Anchor Megan West and featuring the styles of Blithe and Vine and Kinkade’s Fine Clothing, and enjoy Parisian pastries. Jennifer hinted that the night will be full of surprises. “Chairing the gala was a great chance to work together on something we both feel passionate about,” Peder said. “The museum has improved so much over the past decade. We want to engage Mississippians. The museum’s building was designed to be open and welcoming.” “Every year the museum has to raise $2 million. Galas held in the past have been well-received, but there’s never been an annual signature event. With the opening of the garden last year, we wanted a fund-raising event that would showcase the new grounds. It’s time for a great annual event to attract people to the museum and raise money to help sustain our programs. We hope that the annual garden party will become the museum’s annual signature event in downtown Jackson.” said Peder. “We are also looking for a way to inspire and encourage the next generation of museum supporters,” Jennifer added. With that in mind, Jennifer and Peder set out to establish a gala planning committee that promoted this vision. “Mary Clift Abdalla, Megan Allen, Andy Barksdale, Phyllis Barr, Lauren and Maury Breazeale, Cambi Burnham, Susan Copeland, Frances Croft, Amy Felder, Jennifer Hamm, Foster Kennedy, Katie McRae, David Pharr, Jessica Swain, Jenny Tate, and Scott

Williams have each contributed a special touch to this event. We are both very fortunate to have such a hard-working and creative committee.” Jennifer is most excited about the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Inaugural Juried Art Competition live and silent auction, which is a major component of the April in Paris Gala. “Part of the museum’s mission is to engage Mississippians in the visual arts. We wanted to create an innovative way of introducing new and rising artists from the southeastern United States to the many prominent art collectors,

Documentary Studies at Duke University; Kathleen Varnell, ceramic artist and former senior exhibits specialist in the Office of Exhibits Central, Smithsonian Institution; Beth Batton, Mississippi Museum of Art curator of the collection, and Dea Dea Baker, Mississippi artist and member of the Jackson Watercolor Group, to the artists who have submitted stunning works for consideration,” Jennifer said. The jury will select one work of art to receive the Best in Show Award. The artist whose work is honored with the Best in Show award will receive $1,000 from the

Their first date was to an 8k run during the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale. She knew they both enjoyed sports but she quickly learned that he too was passionate about the arts. corporate and individual sponsors, donors and other guests expected to attend the gala, while raising philanthropic dollars to support the museum.” After researching, she discovered a number of art museums across the United States have such competitions. he competition and auction accepted for consideration all categories of art including paintings, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, photography and jewelry. The works selected for inclusion in this inaugural event were selected based upon the aesthetics that guide the museum’s collection principles. “The response to this event and the support from the artistic community has been incredible. From our acclaimed panel of jurors including Tom Rankin, photographer and director of the Center for Documentary Studies and associate professor of the Practice of Art and

Mississippi Museum of Art. In addition, two prizes will be awarded to artists whose work the jurors consider exceptional. The winners of the Rembrandt Society Award and the New Collectors Club Award will each receive $500. The three award-winning works of art will also be exhibited at the museum from April 6 to June 2. The Best in Show Award will be offered in the live auction at the April in Paris Gala. All other art selected for inclusion in the competition and auction will be presented during the evening’s silent auction. All auction proceeds will benefit the museum. Proceeds from the gala support the museum’s programming, exhibitions, and community partnerships. To learn more about gala sponsorship opportunities or to make reservations for the April in Paris Gala, call (601) 960-1515 or e-mail jtate@msmuseumart.org.

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hat fosters Prep’s excellence, Lindsay believes, is the quality of its faculty, students and parents. “This is a great community where people are genuinely interested in education. That creates a good atmosphere for learning and citizenship. We support public school bond issues and community service for our students.” Susan was born in Denver, the first of four siblings, two girls and two boys. The family moved from Denver, to Chicago, to Nashville, and finally to Union City, Tenn., where Susan was graduated from high school. Sister Kay, herself a retired teacher, remembers Susan as “always the

boss. I couldn’t wait to grow up and be the boss. Susan was a good student who made good grades. She was organized and on top of things. Study came easy to her. Susan was not interested in school athletics. She liked to stay at home with our mother. She became a really fine cook.” Summers were spent in Idaho with their grandparents. Susan was always religious and even as a youth walked daily to mass. She was educated in parochial schools until the family moved to Union City. “That was a defining moment for me. It was my senior year, I absolutely refused to move. I told them, ‘I’m not moving.’ They should have thrown me out of the house.” But move she did and completed her education at Middle Tennessee State University at Murfreesboro and Memphis State University, with a major in sociology with a certificate in education. She obtained a master’s in education in 1985. “My first teaching job was in the North Little Rock school system. I taught the ninth grade just as integration was getting started in the 1960s. I had a difficult time. I was young and dumb, and there was lots of tension.” With her husband, a professional golfer, she moved to Jackson and met Jessie Howell, who was head of personnel at Jackson Public Schools. Susan went to his office seeking a job and told him she would teach wherever he taught. He explained that he would not be with JPS much longer; he was involved in the creation

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of a new school. “When Jackson Prep opened for the school year 1970-71, he called me one night and offered me a job as a history teacher.” And she’s been at Prep ever since, excluding time out for the birth of son Michael. Janet Clare Smith, a high school counselor at Prep and likewise one of the original faculty members, was a welcome presence at the school. Lindsay calls Smith her mentor; Smith says she was more like a big sister to Lindsay. “We were among the first teachers employed at Prep,” says Smith, who retired in 2003. “Susan is a unique leader, compassionate and dedicated.” Lindsay says of Smith, “Janet trained me for this job, taught me what is important, how to run the high school, gave me insight into many people and situations. She is a friend of the school who won’t let me make mistakes. What a blessing she has been to me. ” Lindsay equally recognizes the influence of Mr. Howell. Now deceased, Howell gave Lindsay encouragement and support throughout her career. A prized possession is a framed copy of one of Howell’s favorite Abraham Lincoln sayings which hangs in her office to this day. The Lincoln quote has offered her stability and comfort in tough situations: If I were to read, much less answer all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business. I do the very best I know how - the very best I can, and I mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out alright, what is said against me won’t amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference. Smith calls Lindsay a visionary and believes that is Lindsay’s strength as Prep’s leader. “She is a dreamer, and the school needs a dreamer at the helm. Susan is positive and open to new ideas. She sponsored the student council. Because of her background and abilities, Prep

(clockwise from top) Consulting with students on a homework assignment (1971); Planning Class Day (1986); Commencement address (May 2011); Susan with son D. Michael Lindsay as his investiture as president of Gordon College in Wenham, Mass. (September 2011); Pictured with students and Global Leadership Institute forum speakers - WLBT’s Barbie Bassett and Dan Modisett (February 2012); Students receive pointers on their social studies papers (1983)

Susan is a unique leader, compassionate and dedicated. incorporated sociology into the curriculum, and it was her vision to establish the Global Leadership Institute.” The institute aims to prepare young people for lives of distinction as world-class leaders. Reared as a Roman Catholic, Susan is now an active member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, where she teaches a Sunday school class for seniors. Son Michael extols his mom: “I cannot remember a time when she did not pray and read the Bible on a daily basis. She earnestly wants to honor God in the way she carries herself day in and day out. She is a person of uncompromising integrity. And I am so proud of her, not just as a woman who is a recognized educational leader in Mississippi; I’m proud because she has reached that position of responsibility while holding fast to her moral convictions. If you lead a major enterprise, invariably you have to make hard choices. People who know of Mom only as the head of Jackson Prep may not realize that she is incredibly sensitive and cares deeply for those around her. Mom has lived out the principle that ‘love works’ for nearly four decades, and those who are close to her know that it’s more than a leadership mantra. For her, it’s a way of life.” Hamp Dye, who was graduated from Prep in 1984 and today is with Sports and Fitness

Insurance Corporation, was one of the many students who fell under Lindsay’s influence. “She was a thoughtful, caring teacher. By the time I graduated from Prep I thought of her more as a friend than as a teacher. Mrs. Lindsay served as student council sponsor when I was student body president. She encouraged me to do my best and provided helpful yet firm direction in both the classroom and in student council. Her faith in me inspired confidence and a desire to succeed. I am grateful for the time she invested in me. I recognize that she has spent her life serving and educating our young people.” Today Jackson Prep has approximately 800 students in grades six through 12. Lindsay’s most immediate goal for the school is the completion of the school’s Centre for Arts and Leadership, thereby fulfilling the last piece of the 2000 facility plan. Tricia Walters speaks for innumerable members of Prep’s past and present family members in this tribute to Mrs. Lindsay: “I have had the unique privilege of seeing Prep from a number of different vantage points. First as a student, then an alumna, a teacher, a parent, and finally as a board trustee and chairman. Susan Lindsay has been a constant during that 40-year relationship with Prep. I have marveled

at her purity of focus and sense of purpose over the years. She is God's woman first and foremost, and that equips her to handle the considerable demands of her vocation. In all my years of observing and learning from Susan, I have never seen her waver from her love for Jackson Prep, its people and purpose. For Susan the people and the purpose are inextricably linked. She loves the institution; therefore she loves the people associated with it. And just as that love drove her to expect the best for her students in the classroom all those years ago, it also drives her now to expect the best from the larger Prep family today, whether teachers, coaches, parents or students. “Susan always gives her best to Prep and she desires the best both for the Prep family and from them. Prep is blessed to have a leader who has both tenacity and tenderness in her heart. Every decision, every hire, every note written, every event attended - it all comes from that love for Prep and a desire to carry on the considerable legacy established over 40 years ago. Susan lived and breathed those early days. She lives and breathes them still. She sailed on Prep's maiden voyage, and now she ably steers the ship with a heart that cherishes Prep's storied and solid past while eagerly leading the school into its exciting future. I can think of no one better equipped for that task.”

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he world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the area starting March 21, including one during the Saturday night parade in conjunction with Zippity Doo Dah Weekend. The Clydesdales’ appearance in Jackson is one of hundreds made annually by the traveling hitches. Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in the mid-1800s. Today, the giant draft horses are used primarily for breeding and show. Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch must be at least three years of age, stand approximately 18 hands - or six feet - at the shoulder, weigh an average of 2,000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white legs, and a blaze of white on the face and black mane and tail. A gentle temperament is very important as hitch horses meet millions of people each year. A single Clydesdale hitch horse will consume as much as 20 to 25 quarts of feed, 40 to 50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day. Each hitch travels with a Dalmatian. In the early days of brewing, Dalmatians were bred and trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries. A look into the rich, colorful history of the special Clydesdale breed begins in the early 19th century, along the River Clyde in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The region, located in a valley, or “dale,” was known for its rich soil and abundant crops. The farmers were in great need of strong horses for hauling, plowing, and carting all the necessary farm equipment and workers. One of the Dukes of Hamilton, a local, wealthy

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landowner, imported six Great Flemish Horses, a breed that already had been regularly shipped to Scotland to be used as war horses and for farm work. The Duke made his six prize horses available for breeding to local mares and the Clydesdale breed was born. People from outside Lanarkshire began to refer to the big, powerful horses as “the Clydesman’s horse,” a name that eventually became “Clydesdale.” The early Clydesdales quickly garnered attention as a breed more powerful than any breed available before. The horses were said to be capable of pulling loads heavier than a ton at a walking speed of five miles per hour. It was the breed’s hauling power and confident style that attracted the interest of North Americans. In fact, in the early days of brewing, it was said that a brewer’s success was directly related to how far his draft horses could pull a load in one day. Once a Clydesdale is selected to be among the chosen few to travel with one of the company’s traveling eighthorse hitches, he can expect to spend many of his days on the road, performing at hundreds of events each year. Harnessing all eight horses is a process that usually takes 45 minutes. The wheel team, the horses closest to the wagon (and generally the strongest), is harnessed first proceeded by the body, swing and lead teams. After each Clydesdale is harnessed, they are individually hitched to the red, white and gold 1903 Studebaker-built beer wagon. Finally, after all eight horses are hitched to the wagon, the driver adjusts the lines. Driving the 12 tons of wagon and horses requires strength, experience and stamina. The 40 pounds of lines the driver holds, plus the tension, equals more than 75 pounds. During long parades, the driver and the assistant often alternate driving in order to remain fresh and alert.

The scene has become a familiar one throughout the years. No parade is complete without the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales pulling a red, white and gold beer wagon down a main street that comes to life with the cheers and applause of onlookers. It was in 1933, shortly after the signing of the CullenHarrison Act effectively ending national prohibition for beer when the Budweiser Clydesdales became a part of Anheuser-Busch. August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch III decided to present a hitch of the mighty horses to their father to commemorate the first bottle of postProhibition beer brewed in St. Louis. Busch told his father that he bought a new car and asked him to step outside and take a look at the new vehicle. But instead of a Model T, Busch’s father gazed upon a Clydesdale hitch pulling a red, white and gold beer wagon. The Budweiser Clydesdales were formally introduced to the nation on April 7, 1933 in St. Louis, Mo. Realizing the advertising and promotional potential of a horse-drawn beer wagon, the company sent a second team by rail to New York City, where it picked up a case of Budweiser beer at New Jersey’s Newark Airport. The beer was later presented to Al Smith, former governor of New York and an instrumental force in the repeal of prohibition. From there, the Clydesdales continued on a tour of New England and the Middle Atlantic states. The hitch even delivered a case of beer to President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House. Before truck transportation was introduced in 1940, the horses, wagons, harnesses and equipment traveled by train for long hauls and then by local trucks to wherever the horses were stabled. Now, the horses travel in style aboard custom designed tractor-trailers.

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hat can a neighborhood do with the right attitude and plenty of hard work? In Fondren, neighbors, along with the help of the Fondren Renaissance Foundation (FRF), can accomplish the impossible. In 2011, Jackson’s fun and funky community came together to accomplish a near-impossible task, putting together and hosting the first Zippity Doo Dah Parade and Festival Weekend. This month, the festival is returning for its third year, and is expected to bring in tens of thousands of people from across the United States to participate in everything from a children’s carnival and 5K run, to the Zippity Doo Dah Parade itself. Last year, the family-friendly event drew an estimated 20,000 people, a crowd that rivals parades and festivals put on by some major municipalities. Not bad for a community event. When asked, Fondren’s leaders credit the festival’s success to residents’ can-do spirit and the community itself. “Fondren is full of great people. All we have to do is say it’s going to happen and people come out of the woodwork to help,” said Jeff Good, owner of two Fondren restaurants. Good, who helped organize the first parade along with FRF and Jill Conner Browne, author of the Sweet Potato Queen books, hosts an annual children’s carnival, which is now part of the three-day weekend. “This was Jill’s idea. She moved the queens from the Mal’s (St. Paddy’s Day Parade) so they would have more time to do what they wanted,” he said. The carnival is one of several activities planned for the

weekend, which will include live music, a cake decorating competition, fashion show and children’s character breakfast. Festivities begin on Thursday, March 21, with Arts, Eats and Beats, and is capped on Saturday, March 23, by the two-mile piece de resistance, the Zippity Doo Dah Parade. Arts, Eats and Beats was previously held in April. The arts and music festival was a huge draw for visitors as well, bringing in some 5,000 people each year, said FRF Associate Director Mary Jo McAnally. The fact that it was merged with Zippity Doo Dah is perhaps a testament to Zippity Doo Dah’s popularity and the hard work that goes into it. “It was hard for our merchants to support the parade in March and turn around and do Arts, Eats and Beats in April,” said FRF Executive Director Jim Wilkirson. Now it’s the “Thursday night opener.” WITH MORE than a thousand Sweet Potato Queens, 10 to 15 neighborhood floats and two major marching bands participating, the parade could be a stand-alone event. In 2012, the foundation brought in the Budweiser Clydesdales, the Murrah High School Marching Band and the Jackson State University (JSU) Sonic Boom of the South. “Some come to see the Sonic Boom. Some come to see the Clydesdales. Some come to see the Sweet Potato Queens,” he said. “You put all that together and you draw a nice, diverse crowd.” ONE OF the most popular attractions are the Budweiser Clydesdales. The famed horses will not only participate in the parade, but will be on hand for each of the event’s three

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nights, including a restaraurant hop that will allow those working during Zippity Doo Dah to also enjoy the festivities. The horses are brought in by 18-wheeler and are housed at the Mississippi Fairgrounds. “They eat special food and their hay arrives here two weeks before they do,” Wilkirson said. The wagon is pulled always by eight horses, but 10 are brought on each trip in case “some of the horses don’t feel up to it,” he said. People also come out to support a good cause. Money raised during the weekend goes to the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, the only children’s hospital in the state, which, by the way, happens to be located in Fondren. In the past two years, the event has brought in more than $110,000, money raised through raffle ticket sales and collections along the parade route. Although an official fund-raising goal had not been set for 2013, Wilkirson would like this year’s festivities to bring in another $80,000. Residents interested in donating can purchase a raffle ticket for a new Honda, donated by Patty Peck Honda, or purchase a ticket for a chance to ride on the Clydesdale hitch during the parade. Parking at Veterans Memorial Stadium can also help. “JSU gives us the parking at the stadium and those (the parking fees) goes to the hospital,” Wilkirson said. “Everyone is touched by Blair E. Batson. Either you’ve had someone treated there or you know someone who’s been treated there,” he said. “It’s a great cause and we’ve all been touched by the fact that it’s in Fondren.” For more information about the event, log on to www.fondren.org or zippitydoodahparade.com.

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lans for Heart of the Home 2013, an annual community event presented by the Jackson Prep PAT to benefit the school’s educational programs, classroom activities and teacher endowments, are well under way for April 11-12. This year’s event will feature two homes, both focusing on the heart of every home – the kitchen. Kicking off the event is a gala celebration on the evening of April 11, followed up with a daytime home tour and live cooking demonstrations on April 12. For the second year, an online-only auction of select luxury items will run from March 25 until 11 p.m. on April 11. Accommodations for out of town visitors are available at a special rate of $119 per night (April 11-12) at the Hilton Garden Inn in Madison. Guests may book their reservations directly with the hotel at 601-420-0442; toll-free at 1-877782-9444 or online at www.jacksonmadison.hgi.com and using the group code HOH. Reservations must be received by March 28, as there are a limited number of rooms available at the special rate.

HEAD OF SCHOOL 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. Half of the proceeds from Heart of the Home go directly to provide addiHead of School Susan Lindsay tional 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. Members of the PAT work tirelessly on Heart of the Home each year, and they are indeed a vital link to the success of the school. We are also grateful for the sponsors, homeowners, and volunteers who make this event possible.

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The event will begin with a celebratory gala on the evening of Thursday, April 11 at the Montrose home of Clay and Steve Davidson. The home, with a country French influence, was designed by Steve Davidson in collaboration with Baton Rouge architect Greg Roberts and decorated by interior designer Angela Doolittle of Madison. The highlight of the evening will be a drawing for a six-night Italian getaway, including two nights each at Ca’Sagredo Hotel, a historical Venetian palace; Hotel Bernini, a 15th century palace in Florence; and Hotel Tiranesi, a former 19th century residence in Rome.* Jackson Prep 10th-grader Victoria Holmes will provide live entertainment for the evening. Victoria, who recently won the Mid South Fair Talent Competition in Memphis, was awarded a trip to Los Angeles to audition with CBS and NBC. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert selections round out what promises to be a wonderful evening.

ONLINE AUCTION In 2012, Heart of the Home’s new online auction was a success, with more than 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 March, several of the larger pieces of art will be displayed at Brown’s Fine Art and Framing. The online auction will be live from noon March 25 to 11 p.m., April 11. For more information, visit www.heartofthehomeinfo.com.

THE HOME TOUR The Heart of the Home tour will be held Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Northeast Jackson home of Jana and Kenny Barraza. Within the home, the Market Gallery will offer items for purchase, including an array of fresh-baked goods, as well as ongoing live demonstrations by Chef Julie Levanway on gourmet food preparation. The Barraza home, located at the Country Club of Jackson, was styled by interior designer Matt Nicholas of Jackson. *Two nights in Venice, two nights in Florence, two nights in Rome, airfare not included, certain restrictions apply, valid until 10-1-13.

HOME TOUR ATTRACTIONS THE MARKET GALLERY PRESENTED BY BANKPLUS 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fresh baked goods and gourmet products for sale Online Auction pickup location Flower demos and book signings by co-authors and decorators Catherine Strange and John David Williams (“One Vase 52 Ways” and “Beautiful Weddings”)

THE GOURMET CAFÉ PRESENTED BY ERGON 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live cooking demonstrations by Chef Julie Levanway Salad tasting, French cheese tables, jam tables and more

ONLINE AUCTION PRESENTED BY PARKER UNIFORMS Auction opens March 25, 2013 at noon CST and ends April 11, 2013 at 11 p.m. CST. Some larger pieces of art will be on display at Brown’s Fine Art and Framing during March. www.heartofthehomeinfo.com

“Each year, the Prep community comes together to make Heart of the Home a success. There is truly something for everyone with an interest in home decor, cooking tips or beautiful outdoor living areas,” said Cathy May, event chair. “We hope you will make plans to attend!”

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Thursday, April 11, 2013 SPONSOR GALA Presented by Watkins and Eager PLLC and Tower Loan Home of Clay and Steve Davidson 6:30 – 9 p.m. – Gala with live entertainment by Victoria Holmes 8:30 p.m. – Drawing for six-night Italian getaway

Friday, April 12, 2013 HOME TOUR Presented by Trustmark and Retriever of Jackson Home of Jana and Kenny Barraza 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. march 2013

PARENT AND TEACHERS ASSOCIACTION The Parent and Teachers Association (PAT) at Jackson Prep was formed to bring a closer relationship between the home and school so that parents and teachers could collaborate effectively in the education and training of the students. It was also developed to help secure for every student the highest advantages in Susie Puckett, Jackson Prep physical, mental, social, and spiritual educaPAT president tion. All Prep parents are automatically members of the PAT. More than 100 placed positions are on the PAT board that allows for many parents with students in every grade to be involved. Last year, the PAT raised more than $100,000 with the PAT’s only fundraiser, Heart of the Home. Heart of the Home is a school-wide fund-raiser put on by Prep parents each spring. It includes a home tour, market gallery, and online auction. Proceeds from last year’s Heart of the Home allowed the Prep PAT to give the Patriot Club the largest gift to date. These funds, along with funds from the Patriot Club, were used to improve technology for our children. We purchased Elmo tablets for teachers, microscopes for our seventh-graders, expanded signage to the science building and to the back of the Senior High and Junior High, smart boards, copiers, white boards, and more. The PAT board also set aside funds to bring speakers to Prep to discuss various topics for both our parents and students. In September, John Leiberman, a nationally acclaimed speaker from California, was here with our Global Leadership Institute to discuss addictions with our students as well as our Junior and Senior High parents. One of the points that he stressed to parents was the importance of family and staying connected with our children. The PAT provides an opportunity for Prep parents to develop close relationships with other families while supporting the staff and school to help ensure the best possible education for our children. Prep Parents Power Lunches are informative meetings held throughout the year where the leadership gives updates on the arts, academics, athletics and PAT events.

STEERING COMMITTEE Tay Morgan, online auction; Adrienne Howie, corporate sponsors; Trisha Richardson, chair-elect; Kay Robinson, tour staging; Cathy May, chair; Terri Walker, co-chair; Jana Bell, publicity; Kristin Merrill, finance; Dawn Pope; Market Gallery. Not pictured: Becky Mercier, placement; Kay Holmes, gala staging; Mary Parker, Gourmet Café; Finney Moore, online auction; Kellie Cook, tickets. 40

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2012 Debutante Presentation Ball

Twenty-seven debutantes were formally presented to society by the Debutante Club of Mississippi at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual debutante presentation in the grand ballroom of the Hilton Hotel. Debutantes include Courtney Elizabeth Beach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gleason Beach Jr., presented by her father, escorted by Dustin Hunter Renfroe; Katherine Christian Bertaut, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John William Bertaut, presented by her father, escorted by Walker Semmes Dowell; Brittany Louise Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Ryan Buchanan, presented by her father, escorted by Brooks Ryan Buchanan Jr. and James Holman Buchanan; Clara Frances Cannon, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Don Timothy Cannon, presented by her father, escorted by Timothy Creed Cannon and Samuel Fulton Cannon;

Also, Campbell Bass Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kenneth Collins, presented by her father, escorted by Tyler Garrett King; Sally Sebree Farrington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stickney Farrington III, presented by her father, escorted by Ryan McCara Cook; Lilla Grace Flora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gray Flora III, presented by her father, escorted by Ernest Gray Flora IV and Kennedy Mitchell Flora; Anna Claire Hacskaylo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Charles Hacskaylo, presented by her father, escorted by Cole Lauchlin Henslee; Also, Ava MacKenzie Head, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lindsey Head, presented by her father, escorted by Bryan Allan Calhoun; Johnny Margot Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver Paxton Jr., presented by her father, escorted by Benjamin

Michael Henry; Taylor McNeese Hilbun, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benton McInnis Hilbun Jr., presented by her father, escorted by William Parks Pillow Jr.; Also, Anna Catherine Jameson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bryan Jameson, presented by her father, escorted by Joseph Miles Miskelly; Catherine Sullivan Joyner, daughter of Cathy Griffin Joyner and the late Thomas Lee Joyner III, presented by her brother, Thomas Lee Joyner IV, escorted by William Shelton May; Frances Katherine Kennedy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Jeff Gilmer Kennedy, presented by her father, escorted by Matthew Creswell Denny; Katherine Berry Lampton, daughter of William Walter Lampton and the late Katherine Azlin Lampton, presented by her father, escorted by Walter Oakes Lampton and William Azlin Lampton;

John William Bertaut, Don Timothy Cannon, Samuel Stickney Farrington III, Edward Charles Hacskaylo, Harold Lindsey Head, John Oliver Paxton Jr.; (front) Katherine Christian Bertaut, Clara Frances Cannon, Sally Sebree Farrington, Anna Claire Hacskaylo, Ava MacKenzie Head, Johnna Margot Henry 44

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Benton McInnis Hilbun Jr., Thomas Lee Joyner IV, Edwin Jeff Gilmer Kennedy, William Walter Lampton, Donald Lowry Landrum, James Alcus Lowe III; (front) Taylor McNeese Hilbun, Catherine Sullivan Joyner, Frances Katherine Kennedy, Katherine Berry Lampton, Laura Susan Landrum, Rachel Frances Lowe

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Also, Laura Susan Landrum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lowry Landrum, presented by her father, escorted by Alan James Landrum; Rachel Frances Lowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Alcus Lowe III, presented by her father, escorted by William Andrew VanLandeghem; Anna Katherine Malouf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abide Malouf, presented by her father, escorted by George Elliott Griffin IV; Also, Sally Crosby Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cecil Martin, presented by her father, escorted by Lawrence Lee Martin; Margaret Lee McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael James McDonald, presented by her father, escorted by Charles Terrance McDonald III; Murray Catherine Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Leon Miller, presented by her father, escorted by Farris Alexander Miller; Molly Owens Milner, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bennett Milner, presented by her father, escorted by Myers Andrews Carpenter; Also, Sarah Frances Parkes, daughter of Nancy Morse Parkes and Stephen James Parkes, presented by her uncle, Eugene Richard Morse, escorted by Matthew Tanner Garrett; Frances Norfleet Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lamar Phillips, presented by her father, escorted by Andrew Steele Coker; Mary Stewart Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

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George Gerald Thompson, presented by her father, escorted by Matthew Johnson Kennedy; Ellen Maupin Whitaker, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Murray Pinkston Whitaker, presented by her father, escorted by Everett Lee Bexley; and Kathryn Keller Wray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Heath Alan Wray, presented by her father, escorted by Cade Mangum Wray and Cassidy Heath Wray. Master of Ceremonies Wilson Stribling announced each debutante as she entered the ballroom through a garden setting filled with topiaries and floral arrangements of roses, lilies, orchids, eucalyptus, and other seasonal greenery. She was met by her presenter who escorted her around the ballroom, presenting her to the large gathering of family and friends. Each debutante carried a silver tussy mussy which held a pale lavender glamelia. Following the formal presentation, the Debutante Club of Mississippi hosted a reception for the debutantes and their guests. Later in the evening, the debutantes and their families returned to the grand ballroom for dinner and dancing. The first dance was reserved for the debutante and her presenter, and the second dance for the debutante and her escort, continuing a long established tradition of the presentations. Guests were invited to join the

debutantes for the third dance and all enjoyed dancing until midnight to the music of Class Reunion. The party season for the 2012 debutantes began in mid-December and continued through the holidays. A Father-Daughter Reception was the first party hosted by the parents honoring their debutante daughters. It was followed by a series of luncheons, dances and other theme parties including a Roaring 20s Dance, Tacky Christmas Sweater Party, Las Vegas Dinner Dance, and Jazz Brunch, concluding with an elegant High Tea on the final afternoon. The Debutante Club of Mississippi Inc., was organized in Jackson in 1936 by Mrs. James Dorsey Ball whose wish was to continue the custom of annual debutante presentations begun by the original University Club in 1933. These presentations were held in the drawing room of the University Club, which was located on the second floor of the Lamar Life Building on Capitol Street. When the University Club closed in 1938, Mrs. Ball became the sponsor as well as the advisor of the newly formed Debutante Club of Mississippi, serving the club generously for many years. The Debutante Club of Mississippi is composed of women who made their debuts under the auspices of the University Club and the Debutante Club of Mississippi.

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Ralph Gleason Beach Jr., Stephen Kenneth Collins, Robert Abide Malouf, Eugene Richard Morse, Heath Alan Wray; (front) Courtney Elizabeth Beach, Campbell Bass Collins, Anna Katherine Malouf, Sarah Frances Parkes, Kathryn Keller Wray

Sally Levins Martin, Norma Caldwell Bradshaw Flora, Lisa Catherine Robinson Jameson, Mary Allison Graham Beach, Holly Holman Buchanan; (front) Sally Crosby Martin, Lilla Grace Flora, Anna Catherine Jameson, Courtney Elizabeth Beach, Brittany Louise Buchanan. march 2013

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ANNUAL MEETING CHANDA RUBIN WAS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

he Mississippi Tennis Association held its annual meeting at the Country Club of Jackson. Chanda Rubin was the guest speaker at the USTA Mississippi Pro’s workshop and the keynote speaker at the meeting. Rubin spoke to the pros and member organizations on “Great Sports Make a Sport Great.” Chanda played professional tennis on the WTA tour for 16 years, turning pro in 1991. She started the Chanda Rubin Foundation in 1998 to provide playing and educational opportunities for youth across the country. She retired from the tour in 2008 and is currently working as a TV commentator. She is a fourth-year degree candidate at Harvard Extension School. She is also serving her first term as a director at large on the USTA’s board of directors.

During the luncheon, Rubin had her picture made with each MTA award winner. In addition to Rubin, Peter Freeman and Doug Cash were on hand during the pros workshop, talking to the pros about “Growing the tennis industry through the eyes of a businessman.” Both Freeman and Cash have been in the tennis business for years and stressed the importance of social media in today’s marketing world and good programming and pricing for selling tennis today. Saturday evening, Susan Toler of Brandon and Bobby Brien of Clarksdale were inducted into the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi Hall of Fame. More than 150 friends and family joined Toler and Brien during the seated dinner. Sandra Rogers from Brandon was Susan’s presenter, and Mack Cameron and Tito Echiburu were Bobby’s presen-

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ters. Congratulations to both deserving inductees. USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) for the tri-county area must be on your “to do list” of things you want your child involved in. JTT offers children the opportunity to compete on teams that emphasize fun, fitness and friends. This program is designed for children ages five to 18 years old. Children under 10 playing tennis might sound awfully young to many of you, but truth be known, most children in this age group can go out and swing the racket, make contact with the ball and hit it over the net if the proper sized equipment is used. For those juniors who are 10 and under and have never played tennis before, the USTA is continuing the push for using smaller courts, smaller rackets and low compression balls by the pros in teaching this age group how to play tennis, along

Enjoying the evening are (from left) Mark Thompson, Tito Echiburu, Bobby Brien, Mack Cameron and Peter Koury

Mary Anne O’Brien, Lesley Mosby, Meme Wittmayer, Maxine Stegall and Ann Brady all are tennis players and supporters for the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi.

Hall of Fame members gather after dinner: Tito Echiburu, Cleon McKnight, Peter Koury, Mack Cameron, Bobby Brien, Ken Toler, Mark Thompson, Steve Pennington, Erinie Vetrano; (front) Sharon Gault, Jane Holland, Susan Toler, Elizabeth Lyle, Jan Johnson, Betty Byars, Sandra Rogers

2.5 Adult Team of the Year: Receiving the USTA League Adult Team of the Year was Jimmie Coins’ 2.5 ladies (from left) Timika Franklin, Deidra Dungee, Tracy Caradine, Stacy Chisolm, captain, Jimmie Coins, Chanda Rubin, Larissa Williams, Adrianne Swinney and awards committee member Olivia McCay

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qbkkfp ^as^kq^db with the continued “parent driven” leagues that allow the parents to work with the kids. Little leaguers don’t start playing on the same size diamond as major leaguers, and a seven year-old doesn’t play with the same ball and the same hoop as an NBA player. So why would we expect an eight year-old to use the same tennis equipment and play on the same court as Serena Williams or John Isner? The culmination of the summer USTA Junior Team Tennis season is the state championships which will be held in Jackson July 26-28. For information, contact Angie Deleon at angie@cytecsys.com. New for our 10 and under players for 2013 is Tricounty 10 and under grand prix circuit.

Join the excitement of a new way for Jackson area children to familiarize themselves with tournament competition, while receiving coaching tips from area teaching professionals. The TriCounty Grand Prix combines seven events in which beginners compete in fun, tournamentthemed contests. With an easy to manage points system in place, participants play tennis and earn points that accumulate over the course of the six events leading up to the seventh event, the Grand Prix Championship. The championships will have prize courts with continued coaching from area teaching professionals. During the seventh event players with the most points will be recognized. These tournaments are open to all

children 10 and under who are just beginning to play tennis for the first time. Dates and location of the circuit are; March 9, Ridgeland Tennis Center; April 13, Tennis Center South; May 11, Real Deal Tennis TheClub@Crossgates; June 29, Smartt Open at Battlefield Park; August 3, Reunion Country Club- Tri County Clay Court Championships; September 7, Real Deal Tennis at Reservoir YMCA, and November 2, The Club at Township - Tri County Grand Prix Championship. Hope to see you all out on the courts as the weather gets nicer. As always, for all of your tennis questions, go to www.mstennis.com or “Like” us on facebook.com/ ustamississippi and “follow” us on twitter.com/ustamississippi.

Newest member of the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi, Bobby Brien and Foundation President Dennis Miller

Cleon McKnight and Peter Koury are both members of the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi Hall of Fame

Tennis Foundation President Dennis Miller and former WTP touring professional Chanda Rubin

Remembering their induction into the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi Hall of Fame are Jan Johnson and Jane Holland

Johnny Wilkinson received the USTA League Adult Coordinator of the Year. Presenting this award to him are Karen Newman, chairman of the awards committee and Chanda Rubin.

Jackson USTA Adult Local League Coordinator Lesley Mosby, and league player Celia Coffey enjoy the Hall of Fame dinner.

Newest member of the Tennis Foundation of Mississippi, Susan Toler and Foundation President Dennis Miller

The 2013 Tennis Foundation of Mississippi inducts Susan Toler of Brandon and Bobby Brien of Clarksdale into the Hall of Fame

Enjoying the festivities during the Hall of Fame evening are Cheryl Harris, Hall of Famer, Jane Holland and Susan Phillips

Enjoying the Hall of Fame dinner are tennis players and friends of Susan Toler. Seated left to right: Sue Yarbro, Linda Davis and Ola Kuriger. Standing: Toni Williams and Sandra McLaurin

Mary Anne O’Brien, Earl and Maxine Stegall enjoy the Hall of Fame dinner. march 2013

Receiving the USTA League Senior Team of the Year is Jill Gray’s 4.0 senior women. Receiving the award from Chanda Rubin, special guests and Olivia McCay, awards committee member are (from left) Nancy Hicks, Jill Gray, Gwen Emmons, Chanda Rubin and Olivia McCay

Chanda Rubin and Olivia McCay present Adam Axton and Mitch Bleske the award for USTA League Adult Mixed Doubles Team of the Year.

Some of the USPTA pros that attended the workshop during the tennis weekend were (from left, back) Dawn Woo, Johann Gedlitschka, Ali Cakirer, Ali Francis, M.J. Garnett, guest speakers, Peter Freeman, Doug Cash, Steve Pennington, Matt Howell; (middle row) Milena Araujo, Billy Gip Clark, Geoff Norton, Bo Bowman, Bo Gard, USPTA Mississippi president; (front) Boby Jackson and Johnny McGin

Venecca Mason, awards committee member, and Chanda Rubin present the Adult Tournament of the Year award to Toby Fasth and Dixie Alexander for the Domino’s Pizza, Jeff Alexander Memorial NTRP.

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IN MY KITCHEN ARE MY “GADGET FRIENDS” TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY

consider my favorite things in the kitchen to be like friends who enhance the experience of cooking. Through the years the gadgets in my kitchen have multipled inexplicably like the number of friends on some users’ Facebook pages. After taking an inventory of my “gadget friends” I’ve decided it’s time for some spring cleaning because let’s face it, no one really has 1,500 friends. As my thoughts begin to focus on which items to keep or those to retire from service, I couldn’t help but hum the tune “My Favorite Things,” with a few modifications to the lyrics. Cheese in slivers from my box grater, freshly washed lettuce from my salad spinner Bright cast iron kettles filled with stew, olivewood spoons for stirring the roux Brown paper boxes tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things

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make dinner, but having the right cutlery, prep tools and cookware can make cooking so much more enjoyable. Much like any relationship, whether it be friends or gadgets, they should make life easier - not more complicated. There are those gadgets that I rely on for day to day cooking and those thingamajigs that just take up space or require more work than reward and even the gadgets I keep around “just in case” but can never find when I really need them. We all have gadgets or friends that fall into these categories. I’ve heard it said that if you can count your friends on one hand you’re lucky. Well my kitchen

Cream colored dishes and measuring cups for mixing Sharp ceramic peeler, Santoku knife and board for slicing Bacon that fries in a Scanpan skillet for two These are a few more of my favorite things When the knife’s dull When the thermometer registers well-done When I’m feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don’t feel so bad

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is doubly blessed because I can count on two hands the kitchen gadgets and equipment that I consider to be friendly enough to use over and over again. Please do not misunderstand, there are basic implements that should be in every kitchen, my top 10 list of favorite kitchen equipment and utensils falls outside the basics. The items that have found favor with me are the friendly tools that I would not want to prepare a meal without and range in use from sharp things for peeling, grating and chopping to prep tools that make tasks easier and cookware that functions when time is of the essence or even when there’s time to spare. Undoubtedly, one of the most important tools in the kitchen is a good knife. If you take the time to learn how to care for your knives they can become one kitchen tool that can be passed down from one generation to another. Weekly honing can extend the time between sharpening

Marlana Walters, Proprietor The Everyday Gourmet

3 and using a wood cutting board will keep the blade from dulling quickly. Nothing can replace the functionality of a basic chef’s knife or paring knife, but there are a few tools that can cut prep time significantly. 1. Santoku Knife is a cross between a chef’s knife and a cleaver and the functionality of the knife has made it one of the knives I reach for most often when preparing dinner. The Japanese inspired cutlery can be used for dicing, chopping and slicing, providing a variety of uses in the preparation of meat, fish and vegetables. The size and balance of the Santoku knife took a little getting used to, but the learning curve was worth the extra effort. 2. Wood Cutting Board is the best surface for keeping a knife sharp. I have several cutting boards and even a butcher’s block, but the rea-

FOODWISE cals found in prewashed bagged lettuce and will often last longer after washing than pre-washed salads available at most supermarkets. A salad spinner is one item that is worth the space it occupies under the counter. 6. Oxo Angled Measuring Cups are the greatest measuring cups for wet ingredients. The patented angled surface is made of clear plastic and which allows me to read measurements from the top

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5 son I love my cutting board is that my dad made an extra-large maple board for me years ago and it continues to look better the more I use it. 3. Ceramic Peeler is hands down one of my most favorite gadgets. I love this peeler. The ceramic blade is razor sharp and does not rust like some other peelers. This handy little tool makes quick work of peeling cucumbers, potatoes and carrots. It will also remove skin from your knuckles if you aren’t paying attention. 4. Stainless Steel Box Grater is what I would consider a basic tool for most cooks and yet there are kitchens that do not have one of these amazing contraptions. Generally box graters have multiple sides for coarse and fine grating of cheese or chocolate, slicing option for vegetables and a rasp function for nutmeg or ginger. Again this is one tool that you will want to keep an eye on as you grate to avoid injury. Prep tools are usually the items that you will not find in your grandmother’s kitchen, but they are the gadgets that would have made cooking three meals a day from scratch so much easier. Coming from a family of no-nonsense cooks where a dishtowel was used as a potholder or colander and measuring was a handful of this and a pinch of that, I understand that some things are not necessary for the preparation of a meal. Nonetheless, my favorite things are not swayed by practicality but by the functionality of their service in the kitchen. 5. Salad Spinner provides the easiest way to clean fresh greens, berries and herbs of dirt and other impurities. Lettuce and other produce washed in a salad spinner are free of the chemi-

and side view of the cup eliminating the need to fill and adjust the amount of liquid you are measuring. The cups are dishwasher safe and available in sizes from mini-tablespoon beaker to 8-cup capacity. 7. Berrard Olivewood Curved Spatula just feels good in my hand. The right to left slant of the paddle makes the curved spatula a comfortable fit for right-handed cooks. This is one tool that can be used in multiple applications - sometimes it

functions as spoon for stirring, a scraper for deglazing pans and other times it’s used as a turner to flip delicate fish or poultry. The olivewood is less porous than other woods and holds up well in the kitchen. I do not recommend dishwasher use for any wood utensils. 8. Thermometer is one tool no kitchen should be without. The difference between food that is safe or unsafe for consumption is only a few degrees apart. I am quite sure that my grandmother does not own an instant read thermometer because she can at a glance tell if the chicken is done. I do not possess such a gift and in an effort to keep salmonella at bay, I need a thermometer.

I love the functionality of my stainless steel cookware for everyday cooking, but there are times that I need a good nonstick pan or cast iron oven for slow cooking. 9. Scanpan Pro 11-inch non-stick pan has a ceramic titanium non-stick surface that makes easy cleanup of frying, sautéing, searing and deglazing. I almost feel like I’m doing an infomercial when I cook in this skillet – it’s fascinating to make scrambled eggs in a pan with no butter or oil and it never sticks - ever. Scanpan skillets are my favorite because they are truly non-stick and it’s not a film or layer of non-stick coating glued to the top of a stainless pan. Scanpan Cookware is manufactured in Denmark and features a ceramic titanium finish that is 10 times harder than steel and safe for use with metal utensils. A couple of tips to increase the longevity of any non-stick skillet - do not overheat any coated non-stick pans or use aerosol non-stick cooking spray. Use only medium heat and natural fats for cooking. 10. LeCreuset 7 1/4 Quart Round French Oven is perfect for one dish cooking. The enamel coated cast iron oven is large enough for braising or searing meats before making a pot roast or stew. LeCreuset Cast Iron is made in France with features of a lifetime guarantee, suitable for use with gas, electric, ceramic, halogen or induction cooktops and in the oven or outdoor grill at temperatures up to 500°F, in addition to being dishwasher safe. The bright colors and companion pieces make LeCreuset a favorite for just about anyone. My kitchen is ever changing and just like friendships, I may find new gadgets, but I’ll keep the old. One is stainless, the other is gold.

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WEDDINGS

Meagan Ashlee Michell & John William McPherson III SEWEE PRESERVE IN AWENDAW, S.C. NOVEMBER 3, 2012

eagan Ashlee Michell and John William McPherson III of Memphis were married November 3, 5:30 p.m., at Sewee Preserve in Awendaw, S.C. Pastor Brian Morgan officiated the sunset ceremony under an old live oak tree overlooking a marshy lake. Christopher Polk of Indianola provided guitar music and sang “Hallelujah” during the ceremony, followed by the Palmetto Singers Gospel Choir who sang “Down to the River to Pray” and “Oh Happy Day.” Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents honored the new couple with a reception of dinner and dancing, also held at Sewee Preserve. On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Charleston Place Riviera Theater in Charleston, S.C. The bride is the daughter of Marsha Rochelle Michell of Leland, and Charles Vincent Michell Jr. of Cleveland. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert Lee Rochelle and the late Mr. Rochelle of Indianola and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vincent Michell of Greenville. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John William McPherson Jr. of Indianola and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Lewis Scott Poindexter Jr. of Inverness and Mrs. John William McPherson and the late Mr. McPherson of Indianola. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of ivory lace over champagne charmeuse fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and scalloped lace straps edging her shoulders. Lace covered buttons closed the back of the bodice and the fitted skirt flaired at the hemline and swept into a chapel train. She carried a floral bouquet mix of antique white and yellow roses, peach ranunculus, and Dusty Miller wrapped in an antique Belgian handkerchief passed down from the bridegroom’s late, great-great-grandmother. The bridesmaids wore vnecked, floor length wisteria chiffon dresses. Anna Kathryn Michell of Cleveland, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Dr. Taylor McPherson Banahan of Birmingham, sister of the bridegroom; Mary Tyler Baird of Atlanta; Margaret Mr. and Mrs. John William McPherson III Lee Bobo of Boston; Leila Burkhalter Ferguson of Hernando; Elizabeth Ann Evans of Brandon; Aryn Jane Kelly of Charlotte, N.C.; Kristina Makey of Jackson; Mackin Elizabeth McKinney of Birmingham; Laura Burkhalter Newsom and Lauren Vanlandingham McDavid, both of Memphis; and Susan Ashley Richburg of Houston, Texas. Elizabeth Austin McRight of Oxford was the bride’s proxy. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Groomsmen were Jones Poindexter McPherson of Indianola, the bridegroom’s brother; Dr. John Anderson Banahan Jr. of Birmingham, Anthony Dalton Lambre and Andrew Peyton Lambre of Cleveland, brothers-in-law of the bridegroom; James Cooke Robertson lll and John Thomas Robertson of Indianola, Stephen Burton Arant of Nashville, Don Robinson Baker II of Leland, Patrick Johnson Berry of Dallas, Daniel Murray Mahoney of Austin, William Fitzhugh Randolph Smythe of Tribbett, Michael Soto of Miami, Patrick William D’Addabbo of Memphis, Hunter Borders Henry of St. Louis, Patrick Thomas Mason of Biloxi, and Andrew Farrell Ueltschey of Jackson, cousins of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. John William McPherson III are at home in Memphis, where the bride is a professional counselor at Desoto Family Counseling Center in Southaven, and the bridegroom is associated with FedEx and is a candidate of the professional MBA program from the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis. march 2013

ENGAGEMENTS

Emily Elizabeth Ethridge & Bradley Lawrence Grohovsky MARCH 23, 2013

THE LOVELESS BARN • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Bradley Lawrence Grohovsky, Emily Elizabeth Ethridge

r. and Mrs. Jesse Chandler Ethridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Elizabeth Ethridge, to Bradley Lawrence Grohovsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grohovsky of Russellville, Ky. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Heber Clark Ethridge of Madison, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Louis Taylor of Jackson. The bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Felix Grohovsky, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Jakowczyk, all of Terre Haute, Ind. Miss Ethridge is a 2003 honors graduate of Jackson Academy. She is a member of Chi Omega sorority. She was graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2007, with a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre. She moved to Nashville where she performed in music and theater for two years and then pursued a degree in nursing, graduating from Aquinas College in December. The prospective bridegroom is a 2003 graduate of Logan County High School in Russellville, Ky. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Western Simmons College in Boston in 2011. While in physical therapy school, he also represented 19,000 students nationally while serving as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) student physical therapist delegate. The couple will exchange vows at the Loveless Barn in Nashville, March 23. They will then make their home in Annapolis, Md., where the bridegroom is completing a specialty residency in manual physical therapy.

Wendi Michelle Frazier & Steven Duane O’Neill

APRIL 13, 2013

THE COUNTRY CLUB OF JACKSON • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

endi Michelle Frazier and Steven Duane O’Neill, both of Jackson, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Haskins of Brandon. Miss Frazier is the social catering manager for the Hilton Jackson Hotel. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Hazel Louise Engle and the late Charles Richard Engle, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred O’Neill, all of Ipswich, S.D. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane A. O’Neill of Jackson. Steven, an up-and-coming entrepreneur, is in the process of opening a restaurant in the new Baptist Hospital outpatient facility in Belhaven named the Manship Wood Fired Kitchen and will become its managing partner upon opening in the summer of this year. Steven met Miss Frazier in 2007, and they were engaged to be married on July 21, 2012. Steven, a Mississippi State fan, and Wendi, an Ole Miss fan, will unite a house divided on April 13 at 6 p.m. on the terrace of the Country Club of Jackson, with a reception to follow in the ballroom. The couple will honeymoon in Florida at Walt Disney World resort and will reside in Jackson upon return.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Callie Elisabeth Mounger & Reid Wunderlich Wesson

APRIL 6, 2013

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Callie Elisabeth Mounger Reid Wunderlich Wesson

r. and Mrs. William Malcolm Mounger II announce the engagement of their daughter, Callie Elisabeth Mounger, to Reid Wunderlich Wesson, son of Lucy Wunderlich Wesson and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reid Wesson Jr., all of Memphis. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Callie Swango Brandon and Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Brandon, all of West Helena, Ark., and Mr. and Mrs. William Donald Mounger of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Carl Wunderlich Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reid Wesson Sr., all of Memphis. Miss Mounger is a 2007 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School and was graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2011 with a bachelor’s of business administration degree. At Ole Miss, she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. In 2008, she was presented by the Debutante Club of Mississippi and was a Lady of the Realm in the 2008 Cotton Carnival in Memphis. Miss Mounger is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jackson and is working on publishing her first novel. Wesson is a 2006 graduate of Memphis University School. He received a bachelor’s of accountancy degree from the University of Mississippi in 2010. At Ole Miss, he was a member of the Eta Chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity, serving as annotator and chaplain. He is a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis. In 2011, Wesson completed the fellows program of Second Presbyterian Church, a nine-month Christian leadership development training program and internship. He is a financial analyst for Reliant Investment Management, LLC in Memphis. The couple will be married April 6 at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, with a reception to follow at the Country Club of Jackson. They plan to make their home in Memphis.

Jessica Lynn Rawls & Stephen Paul Kruger Jr.

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APRIL 13, 2013 THE HERMITAGE • NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

r. and Mrs. Michael Gordin Rawls announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lynn Rawls, to Stephen Paul Kruger Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Paul Kruger. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Bennett and Mrs. Gordin Rawls and the late Mr. Rawls, all of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kelley of Franklin, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kruger of Prentiss. Miss Rawls is a 2004 honors graduate of Madison Central High School. She was graduated cum laude from Mississippi State University in 2008 in the international business program with bachelor’s degrees in marketing and Spanish. Upon graduation, Miss Rawls traveled and worked in Aspen, Colo., and Glacier Park, Mont. She is associated with the wealth management division of Trustmark National Bank in Jackson. Kruger is a 2002 graduate of Jackson Academy. He attended the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Western Kentucky University. He then received his clinical doctoral degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in Boston in 2011. Kruger chose to pursue his love for cooking and moved to Denver, where he was graduated at the top of his class with a culinary arts degree from the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Colorado. He is sous chef at Babalu Restaurant in Fondren. The couple will exchange vows April 13 at The Hermitage in Nashville, with a reception to follow at Tulip Grove Mansion.

ENGAGEMENTS

Alice Nicholas Wood & Jeffrey Franklin Waldron

APRIL 20, 2013

THE CHAPEL AT CAMP WINDHOVER • CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI

Alice Nicholas Wood

r. and Mrs. Frank Alton Wood Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Alice Nicholas Wood, to Jeffrey Franklin Waldron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robert Waldron of Longmont, Colo. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Alonza Lewis Farr of Greenville, and Jane Cook Wood and the late Dr. Frank Alton Wood Sr. of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Stockbridge of Los Angeles, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Waldron of Shreveport. Miss Wood attended Jackson Preparatory School and the North Carolina School of the Arts, and was graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in music composition. A National Merit Scholar, Miss Wood has worked under various members of the film music community. Waldron attended high school at the American International School in Doha, Qatar, and Paul VI High School in Fairfax, Va. He was graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in cinema/television production and from the American Film Institute with a master of fine arts. They both reside in Pasadena, Calif., where Miss Wood makes music and stop-frame animation, and Waldron directs and photographs films. They travel and make music and art together. They will exchange vows at Camp Windhover in the chapel in Crystal Springs, April 20.

Valerie Michele Wright & Joshua Clinton Brunt

APRIL 20, 2013

SACRED HEART CHAPEL • FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA

Valerie Michele Wright

r. and Mrs. Timothy Graham Wright of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Michele Wright, to Joshua Clinton Brunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lewis Brunt of Clarksdale. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Vedros Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny W. Wright Sr., all of Vicksburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee McGee of Lorman. Miss Wright is a 2001 graduate of Saint Aloysius High School, and a 2005 graduate from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. She was an active member of Phi Mu sorority, where she served as social and risk management chairman. In 2010, she was graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Miss Wright is pursuing a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she is a registered nurse in the adult emergency department. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Doris Zepponi and the late Albert Roy Zepponi Sr. of Marks, the late Bettye Sue Brunt of Marks, and the late Lewis Q. Brunt of Clarksdale. Brunt is a 2001 graduate of Lee Academy, and a 2005 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in insurance and finance. He is an insurance trainer at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. The couple will exchange vows at Sacred Heart Chapel the evening of April 20, in Fairhope, Ala., with a reception to follow at Emma’s Bay House. march 2013

ENGAGEMENTS

Kelly Elizabeth Hollingsworth & Mitchell Kennedy Stringer MARCH 23, 2013

MADISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • MADISON, MISSISSIPPI

Kelly Elizabeth Hollingsworth Mitchell Kennedy Stringer

limmis Byars Hollingsworth and Walter Lee Hollingsworth Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Elizabeth Hollingsworth, to Mitchell Kennedy Stringer, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kennedy Stringer. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Climmis Sullivan Byars and the late Larry Joe Byars of Magee and Peggy Williamson Hollingsworth and the late Walter Lee Hollingsworth Sr. of Mt. Olive. Miss Hollingsworth is a 2002 graduate of Simpson County Academy and was graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi in May 2006. She earned her juris doctorate, cum laude, from Mississippi College School of Law in May 2009. Miss Hollingsworth is an attorney with Maxey Wann PLLC in Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Carolyn Kennedy Stringer and the late James Dudley Stringer of Winona, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Mitchell Smith of Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Stringer is a 2000 graduate of Madison Ridgeland Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Mississippi State University in 2004. He is a global project manager with the Mississippi Development Authority. The couple will exchange vows March 23 at Madison United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the Eudora Welty Commons.

Sarah Reese McDonnell & Samuel Lee Stephens

MARCH 23, 2013

MOUNT VIEW MANOR • BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE

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r. and Mrs. Robert Merritt McDonnell of Madison, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Reese McDonnell, to Samuel Lee Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clell Stephens of Gardendale, Ala. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herbert Bilbrey of Bastrop, La., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward McDonnell of Jackson. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Billy Joe Linton of Fultondale, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robertson of Birmingham; the late Mr. and Mrs. Clell Stephens of Gardendale, and Blanche Stephens of Mt. Olive, Ala. Miss McDonnell is a 1999 honor graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She was graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in communications from Mississippi State University in 2003, where she was a member of Public Relations Student Society of America, MSU Roadrunners, Baptist Student Union and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She is a European corporate customer service representative with Griffin Technology in Nashville. Stephens is a 2001 graduate of Gardendale High School. He was graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in international economics and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Belmont University in 2005, where he was secretary of the Student Government Association and a Towering Traditions orientation leader. He is a senior program director at the Margaret Maddox Family YMCA in Nashville. The couple will exchange vows March 23 at Mount View Manor in Brentwood, Tenn.

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ENGAGEMENTS

Kimberly Camille Chapman & Benjamin Allen Edwards

MARCH 2, 2013

MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

aren Hinton Chapman of Brandon announces the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly Camille Chapman, to Benjamin Allen Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Herrick Edwards of Flowood. Miss Chapman is also the daughter of the late Paul Henry Chapman Jr. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harold Hinton of Brandon and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henry Chapman of Waynesboro. Miss Chapman is a 2006 graduate of Northwest Rankin High School. At Northwest she was a member of the bowling team, chorus and drama club. She was graduated from Hinds Community College in 2008 with a degree in chorus and office systems technology. Miss Chapman is a tax processor with the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Helen Haun of Vienna, Va., the late Benjamin Snow Haun and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Herrick Edwards of Greenville. He is a 2004 graduate of Greenville Christian School. He was graduated in 2006 from Mississippi Delta Community College with an associate degree in automotive technology. He is a dock associate at Averitt Express. The couple will exchange vows March 2 at the Mississippi Museum of Art with a reception to follow. They will make their home in Brandon. Kimberly Camille Chapman, Benjamin Allen Edwards

Meredith Warner Freeman & William Jarvis Van Devender Jr.

MARCH 9, 2013

ST. PAUL’S MEMORIAL CHURCH • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

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r. and Mrs. George Chester Freeman III announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Warner Freeman, to William Jarvis Van Devender Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jarvis Van Devender. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Dr. Joe Allison Moreland, and Joyce Johnson Moreland, and the late George Chester Freeman Jr. and Jacqueline Smith Freeman, all of Baton Rouge. Miss Freeman is a 2006 graduate of Isidore Newman High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Virginia, where she received a bachelor’s degree in history and art history with a minor in business engineering. At UVa, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma social sorority. She is the director of marketing and operations at boutique fitness studio BLAST900, in Atlanta. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie L. Magee of Mendenhall, and the late Mr. and Mrs. V. Clinton Van Devender of Jackson. Van Devender is a 2004 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, with concentrations in finance and management. At UVa, he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon social fraternity and the Eli Banana ribbon society. He will graduate from the University of Georgia Center for Forest Business with a master’s of forest resources in May. The couple will exchange vows March 9 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Memorial Church in Charlottesville, Va. They will make their home in Jackson.

ENGAGEMENTS

Lauren Ann Tee & David Lee Traxler III

APRIL 20, 2013

CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING • ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Lauren Ann Tee

r. and Mrs. Virgil John Tee of Atlanta announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Ann Tee, to David Lee Traxler III, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Traxler Jr. of Jackson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick Tee of Hattiesburg, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anthony Kopera of New Orleans. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Traxler of Jackson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Daniel Holliday of Aberdeen. Miss Tee is a 2005 graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School. A 2009 graduate of the University of Mississippi, she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. At Ole Miss, Miss Tee was vice president of public relations in Tri Delta sorority. After graduation, she worked in publicity for the E! Entertainment network in Los Angeles. Traxler is a 2004 graduate of Jackson Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree in public accountancy from the University of Mississippi in 2009. He played football for Ole Miss and was a four-year letterman M-Club member. Traxler was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Upon graduation, he worked in Los Angeles for William Morris Endeavor Agency and is associated with The Institute of Sustainability (TIOS) in Birmingham. The couple will exchange vows April 20 at Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta with a reception to follow at the Foundry of Puritan Mill.

Sarah Hensley Ware & Wesley Thomas Abbott

MAY 25, 2013

TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • DENVER, COLORADO

Wesley Thomas Abbott, Sarah Hensley Ware

r. and Mrs. Robert Earl Bullock and Mr. and Mrs. William Stephen Ware announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Hensley Ware, to Wesley Thomas Abbott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Michael Abbott of Montrose, Colo. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Fielder Curtis of Hayti, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Turner Ware of Jackson. Miss Ware is an Alpha Omega graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. She was graduated from Wake Forest University in 2004 with a major in English, along with a double minor in studio art and journalism. During college she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and wrote theater reviews for the college newspaper, the Old Gold and Black. After moving to Chicago, she earned a law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Miss Ware is a staff attorney at CoreSite Realty Corporation in Denver. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Theodore Dyrness of Montrose, and Mrs. Eugene James Abbott and the late Mr. Abbott of Chicago. Abbott is a graduate of Montrose High School and was graduated in 2006 from the University of Miami with a double major in finance and entrepreneurship. During college he participated in intramural sports, studied abroad in Santander, Spain, and held an internship with Northwestern Mutual in Miami. After moving to Denver, Abbott earned an MBA from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. He is a product director of energy and commercial management at CoreSite Realty Corporation in Denver. The couple will be married May 25 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Denver. march 2013

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C E L E B R A T I O N S

The Kappa Delta Christmas party

Sara Frances Chisholm, Katie Frierson, MacKenzie Lowery, Carley Keyes, Maison Lowery

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Bethany Mahaffey, Carley Keyes

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The Kappa Delta Christmas party was held recently in the home of Heather Hixon. KD actives, alumni and legacies enjoyed a visit with Santa, apple cider, a green candy bar and

Lainey Kemp, Summer Adams

Christmas goodies followed by a reading of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twas the Night Before Christmasâ&#x20AC;? at a fireside in the courtyard. Shown are scenes from the party.

John Woods, Embry and Caroline Hollowell

Annie, Britton and May Ousley Owen, Caroline, Sarah Grea, Christie, Lillie and Anne Elizabeth Walker

Amy Lampton, Price Halford, Story Warren, Jenny Montgomery

Frances Carter, Sara Lyn King, Ashley Norman

Elizabeth Cobb, Denise and Hartwell Furr

Anna Kate, Shelie and Emma Lucas

Jane Anna Shell, Gracie Boland, Katie Frierson, Sara Frances Chisholm

DeLaney Vedros, Bethany Mahaffey, Caroline Bobinger, Katie Alexander

Amy and Emilly Lampton, Ellen and Smith Street

James, Christie and Brooke Emerson Ogden

Courtney and Caroline Bush

Angie, Mary-Morgan and MacKenzie Coburn

Nicki Martinson Boland, MacKenzie Lowery, Gracie Boland march 2013

Vicki and Caroline Swayze

Mary Morgan Coburn, Caroline Walker, Catherine Hughes, Annie Owen

Caroline Walker, Weslea McWilliams, Jane Anna Shell

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Sarah Kathryn Marley, Story Warren, Catherine Hughes

Michele Rumbley, Elizabeth Cobb

Perry and Lee Powell

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EVENTS BLUES BY STARLIGHT Blues by Starlight, an evening of art and music benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi, was held recently at Highland Village. Attendees enjoyed food and cocktails, and a silent auction. Musical entertainers included Jessie Robinson and his 500 Pounds of Blues band, and Hunter Gibson and the Gators. Shown are scenes from the fund-raiser. Lane Baxter, Courtney Hewitt, Kimberly Cleland

Vicki and Larry King

Heather Mixon, Beth James, Kim Dismuke

Maurice Taylor, Rod Magee, Arthur McDaniel

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Morris Spivey, Judy Reagan, David Davison

Nancy and Al Roberts, Betsy Ritter

Frank York, Teresa and Terry Mobley, Karan York

Michael and Mary Ashmead

Mack and Missy Heidelberg

Suzanne and David Alderman

BLUES BY STARLIGHT

Will and Leigh Longwitz

Durden Pillow, John Pitts, Matthew Horton

Ken and Lauren Magee

Kathy Briner, Dwight Young, Jessica Gordon, Liza Looser

Michelle Ushin, Sterling Kidd

Clara Sanders, Melody Fortune, Abigail Garner

Bobby Keenum, Lauren and Paul Younger, Monty Permenter

Brandon Ainsworth, Elizabeth Frazier

Angie and Stan Smith

Michele McGee, Lindsey Williams

Nicole Sadler, Holly Deken, Andee Hinton march 2013

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David and Sheila Miller

Ken and Stephanie Hodges, Adrien Landry

Irina Walker, Elenta Floyd, Natalie Spirina

Jim and Tracy Burleigh

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Shannon Scruggs, Joe Hemleben

Becky Conley, Karen Davis

Charlotte Stringer, Shelley Wilson

Thomas Fulcher, Pam McGee

Scott Dean, John Hill

Malory Miller, Katie Gerber

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Jane Bell, Dan Robinson

Brandon Ainsworth, Elizabeth Frazier

Susan Thompson, Michele Marodis

Dianne Black, Cathy Joyner

Susan and Dwight Hitt

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EVENTS CROSSROADS FILM SOCIETY FUND-RAISER An evening with the cast of “As I Lay Dying,” including Tim Blake Nelson and Ahna O’Reilly, was held recently at Circa in Fondren. Ten percent of all sales made during the event were donated to the Crossroads Film Society. The film, based on William Faulkner’s novel, was directed by James Franco in central Mississippi.

Craig and Michele Escude

Claire Brabec, Lauren McEwain, Greg Smith

Mona Biedenharn, Lynn Forney, Rick Patt, Joy Parikh

Kelly Scrivner, Natalie Maynor

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EVENTS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND-RAISER First Presbyterian Day School’s annual fund-raiser, Holiday Potpourri, was held recently in the home of Paul and Melanie Milner. The proceeds from this year’s fund-raiser will be used to renovate and expand the school library and renovate the school art room. Kirk Graves, John Madden, William Burnham

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Emily Butts, Mary Alice Clark, Robin Durham

Sherry Hall, Pat Ainsworth, Charlotte Scott, Kay Lindsay

Neil, Meriwether and Buttons Marchetti

Julie Galloway, Karen Hubacek

Ed and Sallie Schott

Michael Nichols, David Turner

Beth Threadgill, Katy Brink

Brook Foster, Amy Barnette

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Natalie Baten, Rebecca Heigle

Howard, Linda and Louisa Thigpen

Vicki King, Crisler Boone, Leslie Miley

Tina Cranford, Lee Ann Wilson, Stephani Cranford

Brenda Guins, Shellee Gowan

Michele Gilbert, Sybil Beaird, Rachel Halberts

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EVENTS FRENCH CAMP SCHOLARSHIP DINNER The French Camp Academy Champions for Children scholarship dinner, featuring Gov. Phil Bryant, was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The event helps raise funds to help support student scholarships.

Frances and George Holman, Pat Owens

Ronnie and Kathy Tubertini

Wyatt Emmerich, Patty Brock, Don Barrett

Stewart, Rebecca, Linda and Tony Edwards

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Elizabeth Holman, Diane and Lee Hutchings

Monica and Jim Day

Donnie Brock, Margaret and Fred Carl, Glen Barlow

Lynn and Leonard Busby

Sam and Kim Kelly

Michie Hooks, Marianne McCaleb

FRENCH CAMP SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

Carson Hughes, Phil Bryant

Richard and Ginny Roberts, Bebe and John Sumner

Lance Ragsdale, Lamond Bridges, Bettie and Gene Delcomyn, Pierce Moore

Jean and Chuck Carroll

Shannon and Pam Carroll

David Keith, Glenn Galey, Dorothy Keith, Gale Galey, Tom Bowen, Frances and Bill Johnson; (front) Betsy Copeland, Tom Harris, Jeanne Caldwell, George Hill

Sallie Williford, Tom Harris, Betsy Copeland

Joey Storment, Elizabeth Blanks, Sonyae McGee, James Senyard, Sam Howard, Terrell Knight

Karen and Jep Cole

Amanda and John Polles

Bob and Margaret Montgomery, Karon and Toxey Hall, Amy and Mike Ward march 2013

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EVENTS METRO JACKSON CHI OMEGA ALUMNI The Metro Jackson Chi Omega Alumni Association held its fall board meeting recently in the home of Lou Ann Durfey. The Chi Omega alums discussed several functions they will have in the coming year including the membership wine and cheese party held in the home of Mrs. William S. Cook.

Laurie Raines, Kim Rayburn, Elizabeth Hannon, Mary Kelly Farrish, Kristen Ley, Nena Carmody, Christy Neal; (third row) Gigi Welsh, Joanne Mathison, Kathleen Gordon, Honey Witt, Emmy Lou Branscome, Leslie Petro; (second row) Lou Ann Durfey, Laura Walters, Kimberly Hooker, Barrett Brown, Lauren Breazeale; (front) Amanda Cross, Jennifer Yarborough. Not pictured: Mitzi Olsen, Dawn Pope, Carolyn Grace Fincher, Jennifer Kennon, Sorena Vinson

Laurie Raines, Laura Walters

Leslie Petro, Lauren Breazeale, Mary Kelly Farrish, Kristen Ley

Kathleen Gordon, Gigi Welsh, Kim Rayburn, Elizabeth Hannon

Christy Neal, Barrett Brown, Dawn Pope

Jennifer Yarborough, Nena Carmody

Mitzi Olsen, Joanne Mathison, Honey Witt, Emmy Lou Branscome

e love a good party and so do our readers!

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 A MIGHTY VOICE “A Mighty Voice,” an annual benefit for the Thisbe and Noah Scott Foundation (TNSF), was held recently in the home of Jenna and Cameron Diket. Along with food, guests enjoyed music by Charlie Mars. TNSF was created by Laurian Lee and John “Skipper” Scott in honor of their two young children, Thisbe and Noah, who had a neuromuscular disease known as Brown Vialetto Van-Laere Syndrome, or BVVL. Doug Noble, Patrick Daily, John Scott

Laurian Scott, Charlie Mars

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Paige Yoste, Holly Mitchell, Wendy Burkhalter

Cameron and Jenna Diket, Liz and Chip Walker

Jessica Dennis, Denise and Bill Furr, Jane Clair and Nason Williams

Janice and Squires Huff

Lesley and Matthew Holleman

Chris and Ashley Maddux

Nicole Rhoden, Lindsay Dehmer, Lynn Hinds, Misti Sims

Emily and John Decker

Quentin and Ginger Whitwell

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Betty Lynn and Rod Freeman

Kelley and Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lee Williams, Lyllian McMullan

John Hugh Tate, David and Kappi Craddock, Matt Armstrong

John and Jeanne Scarbrough, Christy and Ed Montgomery

Leigh Anne and Bobby Coleman

Beth Hamilton, Lisa Barker, Germaine Benoit

Heath and Marlana Walters

Natalie Arnemann, Lisa Nowell

Michael and Wendy Russ

Clay and Helen Summerford

Scott Bates, Thomas Rhoden, Dodds Dehmer march 2013

EVENTS VENETIAN MASKED BALL The 2012 Symphony Ball, the Venetian Masked Ball, was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The ball is the Jackson Symphony Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest annual fund-raiser and features a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing to the music of the Capital City Stage Band. Shown are scenes from the ball. David and Lisa Rotolo, Stacy and Bobby Rotolo

Shaun Smith, Sherry Vohra

Carolyn Jones, Maria Clarke, Carol Rives

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Chriss and Theresa Anderson

Mike and Elizabeth Cottingham, Troy and Robin Browning, Joe and Mysty Scalia

Michael Beattie, Ruth Tant, Richard Hudson, Betsy Copeland

Deidra and Fred Bell

Ben and Marita Walton

Faye and Corbin McGriff

Brent and Jane Alexander

Julie and Mark Evans

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Todd and Suzy Everett

Martha Rayner, Anna Claire Chastain, Ashley Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara, Elizabeth Fisackerly, Catarina Rittman, Camille Grady, Kate Hamlin

Claudia and Robert Hauberg

Carol and Ruben Rodriguez

Cynthia and Michael Winkelmann, Pamela Prather

Jackie Root, Anky and Mary Ann Petro

Elizabeth and Warwick Alley

Debbie Westbrook, Mena Applewhite, Kim Hamilton

Stephen and Crystal Gaylor

Mary Herschel Thames, LeRoy Deavenport, Hilary Winkelmann

Dennis and Cheryl Miller

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EVENTS ART FOR HEART PATRON PARTY The American Heart Association hosted the Art for Heart patron party recently at the Mississippi Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum. Shown are scenes from the party.

Susan and Buster Wellington, Maggi Lampton

Jan and Lawrence Farrington

Jon Turner, Lynnsey Douglas, Anthony Petro

Maggie Lampton, Michelle Petro Pharr, Anna Burnett, Mary Ann Petro, Pryor Graeber

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Craig and Patti Landrum

Frank and Karan York, Shannon Warnock

Mallory Bass, Vidal Blankenstein

Betty and Bill Brown, Jane Anna Barksdale, Michael and Carol Winniford

Lee Lampton Jr., Cameron and Lee Lampton, Deford Walker

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Billy Painter, Michelle Alexander, Regan Painter

David Pharr, Michelle Alexander, John Sewell

LaVerne and Jim Finley, Jennifer Welhausen

Bucky and Holly Crystal

Candie Simmons, James Warnock, Karla Smith

Paul Rosenblatt, Billy Painter

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EVENTS CHAD MARS AND SUSAN CARTER HALL ART RECEPTION AT LOUNGE INTERIORS A reception for new works by artists Chad Mars and Susan Carter Hall was held recently at Lounge Interiors and Art Gallery. Shown are scenes from the reception. Jeff and Mary Shelton Gamblin

Amy Brunson, Susan Carter Hall

Clare Dale, Sylvia Mars, Ann Brock, Gee Gee Patridge

Jean and Pat Welsh, Chad Mars, Mary Benton, Stephannie Welsh

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Maury and Lauren Breazeale

Renee and Conrad Ebner

Kenya Rachal, Anna Powers

Lottie Boggan, Judy Tucker

Sibyl and Jim Child, Pat Hall, Sally Birdsall

Stephannie Welsh, Amy Felder

Kenneth and Mary Ann Primos

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EVENTS THE FIREFLY COTTAGE ON WILLOW POND A preview party was held for the Craftsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild of Mississippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designer showhouse. Ten interior and landscape designers worked together to create a handcrafted home in the Livingston area of Madison County. The house, The Firefly Cottage on Willow Pond, is the first to be built in Chestnut Hill, the first residential subdivision of the Town of Livingston.

Ellen Bourdeaux, Mike McBride

Linda Wilson, Ree and Natalie Walden

Becky Pate, Shannon Strength, Frank and Jayne Wells

Jan Moncrief, Lisa Palmer, Ruth McMillin, Sonny Moncrief, Lauren Bowie

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Jessica Russell, Andy Hinton

Sheri Cox, Jim and Nancy Perkins

Julia Daily, David Landrum, Leisha Pickering

Nicole Nowell, Annelle Primos, Nancy Price, Madelyn Butler

Chelsea Sirmons, Betsy Pevey

Lindsay Bouchillon, Michelle Taylor

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Maggie and Mike Williams

Kathy Mumbower, Leslie Hancock, Ruth McMillin

Brenda Williams, Robin Coleman

Sandra Patton, Cathy Russell

Xeniya Savelyeva, Don Jacobs, Yulia Kalik

Kim Wendland, Pam Rogers, Allison Balducci

Ron Mumbower, Tommy McMillin, David Hancock

Tim and Angela Brown

Tomeka Cheatham, Jen Jones

Carol and Fletcher Cox

Brenda and Randy Smith

Leigh Longwitz, Jim Carpenter

Margaret-Collins Jenkins, Sharon Watson, Margaret Wright, Sherry Downs march 2013

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EVENTS MISS AMERICA VISITS JACKSON HOSTED BY MISSISSIPPI OPERA The Mississippi Opera hosted Miss America Visits Jackson, an evening social held recently at the River Hills Club. A mother and daughter tea party was also enjoyed prior to the social. Tippy Garner, Cynthia Palmer, Susan Goodman

Shawn Morgan, Sibyl Child

Muller Addkison, Sharon Pratt

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Dean and Bill Dabbs

Tammy Folger-Sutter, Marie Wicks, Mary Margaret May

Anna and Jim Elliott

Helen Burks, Ouida Holland

Meg and Matt Allen

Quentin and Ginger Whitwell

Lee and Russell Rooks

Sarah Mapp, Jennifer Boydston

MISS AMERICA VISITS JACKSON HOSTED BY MISSISSIPPI OPERA

Caroline Wicks, Karen Jones, Dean Dabbs

Davis Whitwell, Laura Kaepple, Beth Ann Young

Ed Dacus, Betty Bivins, Hogan Allen

Marie Wicks, Ann Beard, Ashley Buckman

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EVENTS FONTAINE PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Fontaine Place Neighborhood Association was held recently at the LeFleur East house (formerly the Creekmore home on Old Canton Road). Commander James McGowan and Sergeant Zachary Donaldson with the Jackson Police Department, Precinct 4, described steps to take to increase safety such as reporting suspicious activity, paying close attention to one’s surroundings, communicating with the police department, and getting to know neighbors.

Ed Thomas, Suman and Roslyn Das

Meredith Creekmore, David Laney, Jimmy Creekmore, Cecil Burnham

John Dinkins, Chris Barlow, Jeff Beckett, Suman Das, Randy Otworth

Debbie Christie, Mary Evelyn Thomas, Ginger Hoover, Patti Barlow, Celia Burnham

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Commander James McGowan, Sergeant Zachary Donaldson, Rob Stockett

Mary Jo McAnally, Ginger Hoover, Roslyn Das, Carroll Stockett

John Zupko, Patti Barlow, Pam Turner, Ed Thomas