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After an unusually warm winter, we still look forward to spring here in south Mississippi. Now that it has arrived, plans will abound that include a variety of outdoor activities. For those of us who have an affinity for looking at the stars, in this edition of Picayune Living, local astronomy enthusiast Dr. John Grant shares some simple tips for stargazers. As with most new hobbies, starting small and simple is the way to go in what can potentially be an expensive endeavor. Pearl River County has many types of homes. Some are built with design plans used by builders that lead to a subdivision filled with similar looking structures, while others are rarely, if ever, duplicated. One family chose to go the route of designing, and building, their home from the ground up. Look inside to get a view of the custom home built by the Walters family.
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Students who attend Pearl River Community College receive a quality education that can prepare them for a rewarding career, or help them get a jumpstart on their first two years of a four-year degree. The local college also offers opportunities for those with talent to participate in a number of extra activities. PRCC’s The Voices is just one of those activities. There, students learn to be a part of a vocal group that tours the area to share the joys of music while promoting the college. In the not so distant past, most every home had a number of handmade quilts lovingly created by a loved one. Today, the craft of creating decorative quilts, while not as prevalent, perseveres. Look inside for the story of one quilter who has a passion for creating quilts that not only keep her friends and family warm, but are works of art.
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8 LOOK UP: Dr. John Grant shares information for stargazers.
12 VOCAL POINT: Twelve PRCC students perform in The Voices, an a cappella vocal group.
16 SEW ARTISTIC: Marge Sandy shares a behind the scenes look at how quilts are created.
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his years of looking up at the night sky, he’s tried several tools to bring the heavenly bodies closer to view. But the one he suggests a budding astronomer try first is readily available, their eyes. Even though Grant had access to a telescope as a child, Grant suggests astronomy newcomers start with their eyes, if their interest continues move on to a modest set of binoculars. That’s because telescopes can be frustratingly difficult to use for people unaccustomed to them. That fact can be compounded when people who know little about the location of planets attempt to find a particular one. But there are several planets that can be viewed with the naked eye if a person knows where to look. Grant suggests starting with the moon, but said that Jupiter and Venus can be located easily with a bit of research. Once those planets are located, then pointing a set of binoculars, or a telescope, can provide a better view. To better find those planets, there are magazines that provide star charts based on the specific time of year. Those maps can also be found online. In this day and age of ever-present streetlights and many other forms of light pollution in the night sky, heavenly bodies may not be as visible, but can still be seen. But if a clear view of the sky can be found with minimal or no light pollution, then Grant said those are the best places to see the heavens. If interest in seeing the planets, moon and stars continues to build after using binoculars, some people may consider buying a telescope. There are several options, some more expensive than others.
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Calee Emmett said she wanted to be part of The Voices in order to make friends as she began her days at PRCC. “I was looking for family and friends,” Emmett said. Emmett has succeeded in establishing those friendships as they all have – bonding through rigorous auditions, hours of rehearsal and dozens of live performances. Sara Ogdon noted the school’s motto is “Pride. Respect. Character.” And with that in mind, the group does many oncampus events and, in essence, serves as the face of PRCC on many occasions. Lonnie Burrell says the group practices for one hour three times a week. “We don’t do many outside rehearsals unless we have some major concert coming up,” Burrell said. The Voices usually do around 10 performances a year, many of those at local high schools. “We act as recruiters for the school,” said Hayley Lee, “We will take a day and go to two or three high schools and sing for them.” And, it is the performing which gives the ensemble the most thrills.
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arge Sandy says the downstairs space in her home was once an exercise room. These days, Marge exercises one of the most beloved crafts of the South — quilting. “My husband has the garage. I have down here. The marriage is good,” she says flashing a quick grin. The walls of her space are filled with color and imagination, bordered by sewing machines – new and antique – and bolts of fabric with all the colors of the rainbow at her disposal. “What we have here is called a design wall,” Marge says as she leads a guided tour of the tools of her hobby. “Most quilters have something like this because when you are putting a quilt together, you need somewhere to pin the blocks up to see what they look like. It’s like a planning board.” She acknowledges that these days there are those who use computers for design assistance. “There are a lot of quilt programs for computers,” Marge said. “But, I know how to do the daily jigsaw puzzle, solitaire and – when I am reminded – look at email.” To Sandy, computers take some of the craft away from quilting so
she sticks to the tools by which the hands play a more important part than gigabytes. Marge points to how it all started: with a hoop on a stand. She said it would be tied up to ceilings and six to 10 ladies would sit around it, hand-stitching, and rolling it as they got towards the center of their quilt. Stands were later developed for individual work. After stands, there were the sewing machines. Marge still has her old Singer featherweight sewing machine, which she has kept in near-mint condition. She says it was made in the year of her own birth. “I still use this,” Marge said. “It only weighs a few pounds and it sews beautifully. I use it a lot.” Marge added the craftsmanship that went into making the machine “is just gorgeous.” “And, it’s portable,” she adds. She adds there are a lot of local quilting guilds and they all belong to a larger guild called the Gulf States Quilting Association. “There are about 900 to 1,000 members,” Marge said. “Every other year we do a quilt show at the Harper Center at Slidell. On the other years, we do a seminar which is all classes.”
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Marge also utilizes a more modern machine that is mostly plastic, but is larger giving her more area with which to work. She says a handmade quilt should, at a minimum, sell for $600. “I tell people that and they look at me with the reaction that they can go to JCPenney and buy one for $29.95,” Marge said. What those people fail to realize is the time and materials that go into a handmade quilt. Marge is often working on more than one at a time, and says quilting can become addictive. “It definitely can be,” she said and the labor can run from using ten large blocks to 1,000 small ones.
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The local guild, to which she belongs, the Picayune Piecemakers Quilt Guild, makes them for Brenda’s House in Bay St. Louis, the pregnancy health center, and even for the SPCA’s animals at the local animal shelter. Marge jokes about the quilters being older in age, but knows there are younger people getting involved. “Last year at the Bay Oaks guild, we had three junior members,” she said. Two were girls and one was a boy,” she said adding the young man made the most beautiful quilt she had ever seen.” “Quilting is not just an old woman’s sport,” Marge said.
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Here at Kiki’s Play Gym we strive to provide a fun and active learning environment where children can explore and play freely.
112 Elizabeth St. Picayune, Mississippi
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Ways To Play
Kiki’s Play Gym offers multiple ways to come play! You can even book your Birthday Parties with us for a super fun time!
Arcade & Putt-Putt Offering Private Events Birthday Parties • Cosmic Putt-Putt New & Classic Arcade Games
FUN FOR ALL AGES! 114 Elizabeth St. Picayune, Mississippi
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SUPERMARKET 601-798-1623 2308 Hwy. 11 North • Picayune, MS OPEN DAILY 7AM - 10PM
We make it fresh! We make it delicious!
All sandwich trays come with your choice of 3 meats, (ham, turkey, roast beef or 3 salads chicken, tuna & egg salads) white, wheat or mixed breads, mayo, mustard or mixed.
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Order at least 24 hours in advance and your party order will be waiting for you!
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GREATER PICAYUNE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Chamber members enjoyed an evening of networking at Italian Grill in Picayune.
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1. From left are Marlana and Matt Barousse. 2. From left are Courtney and Jordan Knight. 3. From left are Greg Mitchell Jr., Derek Turnage and Tom Milar. 4. From left are Joey Temples and Russell Lee. 5. From left are Kesha Jarrell, Juanette Corkern, Amy Barker, Cynthia Johnson, Dr. Adreinne Penley and Tiffani Whitfield. 6. From left are Mark Stockstill, Misty Toruno and Dr. Michael Mitchell.
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JUST FOR FUN LUNCH/ MDA LUNCH Members of the community showed up to a Just For Fun lunch at PJ’s Coffee and an update presentation lunch held at Southern Char. 1. From left are Rob Belknap, Nancy Bounds and Bruce Kammer. 2. From left are Monica McQuire, Duey Entrekin, Laci Lee and Tina Stockstill. 3. From left are Jim Brister, Tammy Valente and Mike Talley. 4. From left are Mark Wallace, Lucian Roberson and Ted Musgrove. 5. From left are D.C. Alford and Tony Paternostro. 6. From left are Reba Bebee and David Allison.
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OUT & ABOUT By LINDA GILMORE
CITY/COUNTY UPDATE
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The Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a presentation by leaders with the city of Picayune and Pearl River County Supervisors to provide updates about local progress. 1. From left are Byron Hill, Terry Farr and Joe Bowman. 2. From left are Clay Sweet and Jeremy Sheasby. 3. From left are J.P. Burns, Aaron Russell and Hudson Holliday. 4. From left are Reba Beebe, Tana Cochran and Brenetta Johnson. 5. From left are Wayne Gouguet, Jason Bounds and Greg Mitchell Jr.
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OUT & ABOUT By JEREM Y PIT TARI
FORGE DAY
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Crosby Arboretum hosted its annual Forge Day, an event that features local blacksmiths who teach interested attendees about the skill. 1. From left are Fenn and Shane French. 2. From left are Jeff and Kelly Fournier. 3. From left are Micaiah, Jennie, Evangeline, Glory and Andrew Francart. 4. From left are John Morgan and John Perilloux. 5. From left are Shannon and Patrick Horsley.
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RIBBON CUTTING FOR MOORE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Community members attended a fun-filled event celebrating the newly renovated office of Dr. Debbie Moore. 1. From left are Kathy Breaux and Eleanor McKeever. 2. From left are Tammy Valente and J.P. Burns. 3. From left are Terry Bounds and Terry Farr. 4. From left are Keri Castleberry, Chelsea Tyre, Dr. I-Keyanna Hamlin, Sara Henry, Katie Breland, Jessica Hue, Dr. Debbie Moore, Taylor Davila and Michelle Hueschen.
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OUT & ABOUT By LINDA GILMORE
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ROTARY CLUB OF PICAYUNE MARDI GRAS AT BRIDGEWAY Members of Rotary Club of Picayune hold an annual Mardi Gras celebration for the residents of Bridgeway Apartments. 1. From left are Debbie Sharff and Lorri Stockstill. 2. From left are the King and Queen, Earl Drago and Lucia Hinton. 3. From left are Stephanie Pegram and Rita Bond. 4. From left are Greg Mitchell Jr., Terry Farr, David Sykes and Shane Fitzgerald. 5. From left are Tana Cochran and Peggy Wilson.
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POPLARVILLE ROTARY 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT Rotary Club of Poplarville celebrated 50 years in the town with a gathering and lunch. 1. From left are Brandy Lumpkin and Ina Legg. 2. From left are Carolyn Tedford and Steve Reid. 3. From left are Denise Pearson and Carla Lee. 4. From left are Dalton Spiers and Leah Balli. 5. From left are Joe Montgomery, Ray Patten and Alexx Kennedy.
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WHY I LOVE PEARL RIVER COUNTY BY S TE VE REID love Pearl River County for many reasons. Perhaps the main reason is because my roots run deep here. Growing up in Poplarville, I have memories of many hardworking and kindSteve & Kelly Reid hearted people that called this area home. My father, Burlon Reid, grew up in Poplarville. I couldn’t have asked for better dad to raise my two brothers and I. Dad had a love for not just his family, but all children. He taught at an elementary school in Bogalusa, La. for 30 years before retiring and serving another 18 years in the Pearl River County School District. In addition to teaching, he also coached and umpired youth sports for many years, often providing transportation to and from games for kids without a ride. I meet people all the time who have a fond memory or story about my father. My mother, Chris Reid, also grew up in Pearl River County in the Ozona community. She, too, was a kind and a very loving parent. Mom worked hard when I was a kid, but she always had a hug and a hot meal on the table for supper each night. After graduating from Poplarville High School, I attended Pearl River Community College before finishing up my education at the University of Southern Mississippi. I graduated from USM in 1998
after completing an internship in Recreational Therapy at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, Mo. Pearl River County is a great place to raise a family. I always knew that I wanted to return home when it came time to settle down. After working several years as a recreational therapist at South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis, I had the opportunity to return to Poplarville and join the team at Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home as the Clinical Outreach Director. Shortly after moving back to Poplarville, I met my wife Kelly, a native of Wiggins, Miss. Becoming a husband and a father is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Kelly and I are blessed to be the parents of two wonderful kids, Olivia and Coleman. The kids attend the Poplarville School District and Kelly works at PRCC as the Human Resources Director. Being involved in the local community is both important and enjoyable to me. My job as Admissions Development Coordinator at Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home allows me the opportunity to be involved and serve the people of our county. I represent our hospital and nursing home in the Chamber of Commerce in both Poplarville and Picayune. I’ve had the opportunity to be a member of the Rotary Club of Poplarville for the last several years and serve as club president twice. My family and I worship at First Baptist Church of Poplarville where I serve on the Welcome Committee and as the Chairman of Deacons. Like my father, I have always enjoyed being involved in coaching youth sports. There is no place that I would rather raise my family and serve the community. There is no place like Pearl River County.
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