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EDITOR’S LETTER ELCOME
By J E RE M Y PI T TA R I
s we come out of one of the milder winters in Pearl River County in recent years, thoughts of the heat of summer are still far off. So, as we enjoy these last couple months of reasonably mild weather, thoughts of spring cleaning, planting this year’s annuals and other seasonal fare will consume our time. In between those busy days of cleaning out a closet or tending to beautiful landscapes, take a break with this most recent edition of Picayune Living. Inside these pages are stories of a unique home that was designed and built by a 26-year veteran of the Air Force. Since military service typically entails being deployed to various countries, the home of Randy and Jo Scheel was heavily inspired by the couple’s travels prior to retirement. Not only have those experiences inspired the architecture of the home, but items from their travels adorn every nook and cranny. With the holidays behind us, some may be thinking back to a fitness related New Year’s resolution. Inside this edition are two activities that can not only meet a person’s fitness needs, but may help you find a new friend. Soccer is a physically challenging sport. With that in mind,
playing a full game may not seem to be in reach. But locally there’s an adult league where those interested in soccer can get their feet wet. If a structured sport is not your thing, maybe horseback riding would be more your speed. One local woman not only offers horseback riding training, but she also covers the most important part, caring for a live animal and forming a bond with it. People also need to be able to care for their mental health. Being able to express oneself is a great way to accomplish that goal. Be it through photography or the act of painting, inside you will find a story on each topic. Photography allows us the rare ability to capture a moment in time forever. And while smart phones are becoming more commonplace as a method of taking pictures, the versatility of a digital camera can not be duplicated. Inside is one woman’s story of her photography experience and some tips on how you can get the most out of your DLSR. Some of our readers may have heard of the artist featured in this edition. She’s not only been commissioned to create murals in the Poplarville area, she also paints for individual clients.
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CONTENTS
8 IN THE WILD: with nature photographer, Nadine Phillips
12 ADULT SOCCER: Having fun with the world’s favorite sport.
16 HORSES: The lessons to be learned from horses go beyond riding.
20 SCHEEL’S HIDDEN GEM: is a one of a kind home that was designed and built specifically for the Scheel family.
ON THE COVER Jo Scheel’s custom home is a mix of form and function. She is pictured with her granddaughter, Molly. Photo by Jeremy Pittari
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24 THE ‘MAIN’ EVENT: Nikki began making art with her dad, who encouraged her to paint and taught her about composition.
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DISCOVERY
Nature Photographer
By CAT H Y COOK
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ildflowers on the forest floor, dew dripping off of moss or a glimpse of sun through a spider web: these small details are what draw nature photographer Nadine Phillips’ eye. “That’s what it’s all about for me, is capturing things that delight me, and things that bring me joy, and things I want to remember that inspire awe,” said Phillips. Phillips totes her camera with her to botanic gardens or plant preserves to capture images of insects, moss and parasitic plants. One morning in a Tennessee state park, she came upon more dragonflies than she had ever seen in one place, including at least a dozen kinds she had never seen before. On that day, she captured an image of a freshly hatched dragonfly; a moment she did not understand the significance of until after the picture was taken. “Dragonflies just fascinate me. It seems as though the more I want to see dragonflies, dragonflies just show up,” said Phillips. Phillips loves dragonflies and connects with their sense of curiosity. Unlike other insects, dragonflies have a tendency to return even after they are shooed away. “For me it feels like some of them are sort of curious about us,” she said. Phillips is curious about the dramas that unfold on the forest floor, from insect lifecycles to the tiny plants that grow up through the leaves.
Her concept of a forest visit is like that of naturalist John Muir: she saunters through the forest examining “all of the amazing ways that life hooks into other life.” Capturing that life with a camera lens helps her connect with it. “It brings you back to that moment of experiencing that awe, like a time capsule,” said Phillips. Connecting with the natural world through photography can be meditative for Phillips, and like many other forms of meditation, it requires her to remain motionless. “I just have to be still and wait for them to come back and not flail around or get up to move too much,” said Phillips. Phillips works with a DSLR camera and does not worry too much about being technically perfect. Her photos are not heavily edited. Instead, her focus is on composing the image when she captures it. Her photography was recently featured in an exhibit at the Crosby Arboretum, giving her an opportunity to hold her photos in her hands instead of viewing them on a computer screen. “I really think that people, if they have even just the slightest bit of interest in nature photography, should certainly give it a try,” said Phillips. Her advice is to find a subject they really enjoy and want to capture, so they can hold on to those meaningful moments.
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Photo courtesy of Nadine Phillips
Photo courtesy of Nadine Phillips
Photo courtesy of Nadine Phillips
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Nature photography offers an excellent opportunity for beginning photographers to practice their skills. With improved cameras on smartphones, even a cellphone can be used to capture beautiful photos of the natural world. For enthusiasts who want to use a higher end camera, photographing plants and animals is a good opportunity for practice. The three elements that determine a photo’s exposure are ISO, shutter speed and aperture. ISO essentially sets the sensitivity of a camera’s light sensor. Shutter speed determines how long the sensor will be exposed to light. Aperture (which is controlled by the f-stop setting), determines how large the opening that lets in light will be. Since nature photography often takes place in well-lit situations outdoors, a low ISO, like 100 or 200 can be a good starting point. Shooting in aperture priority mode with a large aperture (or low f-stop) creates a shallow depth of field and can make it easier to focus on small details like tiny wildflowers. Slower shutter speeds can be used to blur motion, like blurring the motion of water in a waterfall, while higher shutter speeds typically freeze motion, like the motion of a dragonfly twitching on a branch, to create sharper images of moving subjects. To view Phillips’s photography, visit fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-nadine-phillips.
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Soccer,theworld’s“football” A sport for anyone, soccer can bring people together
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occer is the most popular sport across the globe with names like Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo known in households around the world. It’s a game with complex strategies and intricate details that captivates citizens from the United States to China. However, when stripped down, soccer’s accessibility is what drives the game forward. “While it takes 11 to play a game, you can get out there with two people and play just one on one. (No matter) how many people you have you can make the game interesting,” Beth McShea said. All it takes is some space and a ball to play soccer. There’s no special equipment or expensive facility needed to get going. From hard concrete parking lots to manicured grass fields, there is the opportunity to play soccer anywhere. Jose Gutierrez grew up playing soccer in California, but has brought the game he loves to Picayune. Starting in the mid 2000s, Gutierrez gathered a group of adults to play the sport, and that passion has continued today.
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Gutierrez still meets with a group of adults to play soccer, and anyone is welcome to join a pick up game under the lights at Friendship Park. “It’s in our blood, it’s something you look forward to. You work all day, and all week you look forward to playing soccer. You forget about everything,” Gutierrez said. The group usually meets on Tuesday and Thursday nights with 7:30 p.m. being the time players start showing up. It’s a hodgepodge group of players from all ages, but the one commonality is the passion for the sport they play. “You know it’s stress free, you sweat it out, you forget about problems and just leave it on the field. It’s a wonderful sport,” Gutierrez. Recent success by the U.S. Women’s National Team has helped spark an interest in the sport after the squad won back-to-back World Cups, most recently in 2019. McShea said the progress and growth of the women’s game is a boon for the sport in America, while also drawing in more interest from athletes around the country.
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“It’s definitely growing like crazy. I think their success and seeing several of them have had children (is inspiring),” McShea said. Gutierrez’s group allows adults of all ages and skill ranges to play the game they love. The sport breaks the monotony of working out, while also teaching valuable lessons to be used off the field. McShea said no matter a person’s age there is something to be learned from the sport. “You have to have great teamwork and are relying on other people. Being able to trust other teammates is huge and sometimes humility (is important too),” McShea said. There’s much to be gained from the sport physically and mentally. McShea said the benefits of the sport are massive, whether a person is playing in a front lawn or on a regulation field. “Adult wise, being able to get out there with children, even if there isn’t a main goal in mind, can be beneficial,” McShea said. Pearl River County residents interested in joining the Picayune group can contact Gutierrez at 769-717-7087.
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TheLessonstobeLearnedfrom HorsesGoBeyondRiding R
iding horses is in Carole Goodale’s blood. Goodale is the owner of Tri Pines Stables in Picayune and has been using her passion for horses as a way to train others. Goodale was born to an accomplished equestrian of a mother and a nationally known draft horse trainer of a father. Just a day before giving birth to her, Goodale’s mother was in the saddle herding cows. For years Goodale lived around horses and learned to love them. However, after some time the family moved from the farm and took up residence in Columbus, Ohio. Her love for horses never died, but life got in the way. That is until five years ago when Goodale bought property in Picayune and named it Tri Pines Stables, in memory of her father’s farm which held the same name. What started as a small operation with two horses has grown over the years to now include five horses that call Tri Pines home. “Horses have been a passion and a love I’ve had all my life and yet I had to be in my 60s to get this on my own,” Goodale said. As the operation has grown, Goodale now offers lessons to people of all ages who want to learn how to ride horses.
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There’s more to horses than just learning how to stay in a saddle. Pupils are taught how to groom, clean, lead and most importantly care for the horse before ever putting a saddle on. Each horse has a specific personality and if it doesn’t mesh with a student’s, then Goodale pairs the student with a different horse. “If I ask how much experience you have and you lie to me I’ll know immediately. If you’re honest I’m going to put you with one of them and let you learn from the ground up,” Goodale said. Goodale has made the conscious decision to teach both children and adults, even though the path is more difficult when teaching adults. The reasoning behind the decision is simple. Goodale loves horses and when her students form a relationship with a horse she said nothing can replicate those emotions. “I’ll do both because there’s nothing better than that bond you get with a horse. If somebody is willing to come in here and listen I’ll teach them how to be with the horse and ride their horse. The emphasis is always on be,” Goodale said.
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A student of Goodale’s will learn a lot, including how to properly ride a horse. However, staying in a saddle isn’t Goodale’s main goal when educating someone who is new to riding. Horses can live up to 45 years so the relationship formed between a rider and horse must be built to last. “It gives people a sense of fulfillment when you’re taking care of an animal because you’re responsible. The main thing I teach them is this connection,” Goodale said. The real purpose of the lessons is to show people how incredible horses are and the value of the relationship that can be formed between a student and a horse. “There’s so much it can teach them and the love that can develop for this animal is totally indescribable. What I want to get out of someone I teach is love for the animal, but more than that it helps build integrity. It opens your soul,” Goodale said. Lessons are available to anyone interested; all they need to do is call Tri Pines Stables at 985-327-8446.
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HOME SWEET HOME By J EREM Y PI T TA RI
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eep in the woods off a county road is a one of a kind home that was designed and built specifically for the Scheel family. Randy and his wife Jo began construction of that home in 1985, mostly under the watchful eye of Randy. But a heart attack Randy suffered just after the start of the project pushed completion of the home back while he took two years to recover. After the doctor gave him the ok to continue work on the home, with some restrictions, the Scheels’ retirement home was finally completed in 1991. Jo’s brother, Marion Spiers, an architect by trade, helped Randy with the initial plans, which were scrawled on a brown paper bag. Jo said an official blue print was never drawn up. But even without a blue print, the architectural nature of the home is clean and unique. Every room in the home is a perfect square, connected together to create an 1,800 square foot home that includes a separate 400 square foot guest room complete with its own bathroom, bedroom and sitting room with a pull out bed for more sleeping space. In all, the home features 54 windows that give the occupants an never ending view of the surrounding wood line. With so many windows, Jo said her home doesn’t have a single solid wall. Walking up to the home entails traversing dozens of flat stones dug up from a Texas hillside. Adorning the mantle of the flat stone lined fireplace is large piece of red cedar from Washington State that was split by Randy’s own hand. Randy learned how to split the wood using only hand tools from a man Jo described as an old hermit. Since the aim is to use the wood’s natural grain in the splitting process, the mantle is unique with its uneven surface points where the grain shifts.
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This unique home hidden in Pearl River County is one with nature Decorating the unique home are items collected during Randy’s 26 years in the Air Force, during which they spent time in various countries. Clogs are on display in the bathroom, authentic grape baskets from Italy adorn the wall in the living room, and beer mugs from various countries are organized on shelves within the den. Jo said that her late husband, who passed away in 2006, used the architectural inspirations from those travels while designing their retirement home. Some unique items in the kitchen also stand out, most noticeably the lack of traditional cabinets. Jo said that her stature led Randy to design the kitchen to meet her needs. Instead of cabinets, all the storage space she needs for cookware and other items is in a series of draws, doors and even multilayer shelf space on hinges. Reclaimed doors serve as decoration and function in her home. The front doors were repurposed from an old Presbyterian church, and several slatted doors that used to be cypress storm shutters close off closets or access to a custom made master bathroom. In that bathroom, a large oval window sits over the large jet tub. Since that oval window is in what used to be a door from the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, it opens above the tub, allowing air in on a temperate day. The house sits on 3.75 acres of land that has been in Jo’s family since at least 1832. Jo said the land has been passed down the line over the years and actually includes another 100 acres on which her daughter and her family reside nearby. The Scheel home is a truly unique structure for those who are lucky enough to step inside its walls.
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LOCAL ARTIST By C ATH Y COOK
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ikki Main began making art with her dad, who encouraged her to paint and taught her about composition. “It’s almost a compulsion. I have to paint, that’s my Zen time,” said Main. Main creates paintings, both large portraits and miniature night skies, in her home studio, which is essentially an old carport that’s been converted to an indoor studio space. Late at night she sits down with canvas and brushes to paint her latest artwork: a pair of cool toned landscapes, a portrait of Saruman from The Lord of the Rings series, or a fierce eagle in black and white. Main is transitioning from a hobbyist to a professional. The majority of her work is commissioned by locals, and often she is hired to paint portraits of pets. She hopes to do more largescale work, like the mural she recently completed at the PRCC Early Childhood Academy or the sunflower filled mural she painted last fall near City Park in Poplarville. “I’m kind of the vessel of other people’s imagination,” said Main. She works with acrylic paints and describes her art style as loose realism. She begins with a reference sketch or by drawing in chalk. Then she starts painting. She works to develop the whole image, rather than focus on one component first.
“It goes through a really ugly phase at first and then I refine it down,” said Main. Main loves to tinker and never feels her work is done, which makes it fortunate she works on commission, she said. “I decide a piece is done when the person who commissioned it says, ‘That’s amazing,’” said Main. Turning her hobby into a small business is a challenge, because Main has to balance producing artwork with promoting her business, but the community support she’s received has been phenomenal. “Poplarville is such a tight knit community and everybody has been so receptive and supportive to what I’ve been doing,” said Main. She’s still working to build a website and is learning the business skills she needs along the way, but the majority of her customers have come from word of mouth. Even with the challenges of building a small business and finding time to paint commissioned pieces, Main makes time to create artwork with her own daughters. Although painting with kids is always messier than she expects, she is still passing on the love for artwork instilled by her own father. People can learn more about Nikki Main’s artwork on her Facebook art page, or she can be reached at 985-285-6070.
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Nikki’s mural she recently completed at the PRCC Early Childhood Academy.
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GREATER PICAYUNE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARTY Community members enjoyed an evening of celebration for the Christmas season held at Italian Grill. 1. From left are Bryan Maxie and Fatima Sadiq. 2. From left are Jordan Knight and Bryan Guchereau. 3. From left are Matthew Pipper and Tammy Valente. 4. From left are Lucian Roberson and Danny Pascal. 5. From left are Stewart Huey and Greg Mitchell Jr. 6. From left are Tom Milar, Byron Hill and Derek Turnage.
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PICAYUNE MAIN STREET’S CHRISTMAS ON THE RAILS/SHOP BY CANDLELIGHT Picayune Main Street’s Christmas on the Rails event draws crowds along Canal Street for an evening of holiday festivities and local shopping.
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OUT & ABOUT By C ATH Y COOK
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KREWE OF THE PEARL MARDI GRAS PARADE Pearl River County residents gathered along the streets of Picayune to participate in the Krewe of the Pearl’s annual Mardi Gras Parade. 1. From left are Cheyanne Kennedy, Waylon Kennedy and Christy Kennedy. 2. From left are Drew Bowen, Mason Bowen and Alicia Bowen. 3. From left are Faye Dean, John Friday, Kristy Friday and Anne Friday. 4. From left are Rosemary Hope Ray, Marie Valarezo and Kirsten Valarezo. 5. From left are Zane Gonzales and Robert Gonzales.
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CIVIC WOMAN’S CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE Residents in and around Picayune gathered along Goodyear Boulevard to see the decorative floats that are part of the Civic Woman’s Club’s annual Christmas Parade. 1. From left are Owen Bergeron, Haley Hellmers, Nick Parria and Michelle Bergeron. 2. From left are Jennifer McDonald, Jarrold Walker and Mirissa Sumrall. 3. From left are Kerri Snider and Erin Snider. 4. From left are Mamie Waller, Jasmine Adams and Zoey Greer. 5. From left are Jill Smith and Sandra Burke.
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SENIOR CENTER OF SOUTH PEARL RIVER COUNTY DANCE The community gathered at the Senior Center of South Pearl River County for a dance. 1. From left are Billie Pigott and Beckie Kuhlmann. 2. From left are Carol Fitzwilliam and Felipa Pignetti. 3. From left are James Knight and Helen Knight. 4. From left are Dennis Redman and Barbara Redman. 5. From left are Lynne Barze and Ted Barze. 6. From left are Sheila Perry and Kay Perry.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE Community members from across Pearl River County gathered along Rosa Street and Beech Street to celebrate the memory of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. 1. From left are Gary Nicholson and Sean Brasher. 2. From left are Jackie Adams and Marcus Rayford. 3. From left are Mae Wilson, Janissa Sibley and Ann Dedeaux. 4. From left are Kaitlin Bond and Kenisha Goodman.
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WHY I LOVE PICAYUNE BY REBA BEEBE
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here are so many things that I love about living in Picayune. I love our people — my family, my friends who are just like family to me, the Reba Beebe genuine concern everyone has for each other, our community spirit and how we pray for each other. Yes, one of the most important reasons I love Picayune is we are a praying community. We pray for each other when one of our own needs surgery, has an illness, is trying to pass an exam, for a job interview or when they need money to pay unexpected bills. We know the power of prayer! And there are many times when we just sense a loved one needs a quick prayer. In our community, everyone knows each other, even down to their heritage. Many of my forever friends like Peggy, Norman, Lourie, Sandra and several more even know not only their lineage dating back to the 1900’s but probably know yours, too.
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I enjoy my morning coffee while I check social media to see each friend’s daily agenda, their elderly parents, children, grandchildren and pets. I enjoy seeing my friends’ photos of their rescued puppies or squirrels. Picayune people love their pets. Food is another huge reason I love Picayune. Not only are our residents versatile cooks, but our town features regionally and nationally famous bakeries and every type restaurant imaginable can be found in and out of our city limits. Our people also love to create reasons to come together and prepare a favorite dish to share. Community organizations and events are other reasons to love Picayune. Not only is the biannual Street Festival a great event that draws thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Picayune, but our numerous community organizations raise funds for various needs and give back to their fellow man. Community spirit is huge in Pearl River County. Our citizens love any kind of sport and participate in the various opportunities we have to play year round; whether its for participants age 4 to 104. We cheer each other’s success and share encouraging words when a dream did not work out. Pearl River County has the most artistic people in the world. I would love to share each of our talented musicians, vocalists, virtual artists, muralists, dancers, martial artists, gardeners, woodcrafters, chefs and thespians (especially 2 very special tiny actresses.) I watch in total amazement and wish everyone could experience first hand the talent in our community. Picayune is very tight-knit community in times of disasters as proven in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In those trying days, we all pulled together to remove trees from yards and roads and shared fuel and food. When flood waters threaten homes on the Pearl River we check on our friends who have homes in the lower Walkiah Bluff area and pray daily that the waters will not destroy their homes. The city of Picayune has a motto, “New South, Old Charm,” which describes our citizens because we all have that Southern Charm. Why do I Love Picayune? I love this place because my family and our people are genuinely concerned, supportive and pray for others.
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