June/July 2014

TOWN & GOWN JUNE /JULY 2014

The Mansfield Home: An Old Waverly Masterpiece Commodore Bob's Yacht Club

The EudoraWelty Home

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TABLE OF CONTENTS June • July 2014

in every issue.

6 staff 8 letter from the editor 12 trends 14 calendar 16 peep into the past 60 wishlist 62 literature 76 events 81 advertisers

features.

42 ryan reed: racing for a cause 50 meet the local

homes and gardens.

18 the eudora welty home 22 an old waverly masterpiece 40 a cup of lindsay jo 48 gardening with russell hamilton

life and style.

56 here and now: trey templeton 64 fashion

taste and toast.

28 commodore bob’s yacht club 32 cooking with fresh peaches 36 it’s a southern thing 44 food blogger lorie roach

health and beauty.

54 staying safe in the sun

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Letter from the

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Editor

hello readers!

t is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new editor of Town and Gown Magazine. As a Memphis native, I have never before been able to call Starkville home. I can’t tell you where the best cafés in the Cotton District are located or where the best crawfish in town can be found. What I can tell you is what I discovered on my first visit here: I know I will love this town and its people.

We recently lost Maya Angelou, one of the greatest American writers and poets of our generation, but her words live on. I recently recalled something she once said that resonated with me. “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” Unfortunately, a recent series of tornadoes struck North Mississippi and other parts of the South, leaving miles and miles of devastation and heartbreak. During my first few days in Starkville, I witnessed numerous volunteer relief efforts that aided victims in nearby Tupelo and Louisville and as far away as Vilonia, Ark., where an EF4 tornado being described as the deadliest single tornado to hit Arkansas since 1968 devastated the small town. What the people of Starkville made me feel during that time was a sense of place and community. Knowing how willing you were to help those in need cemented my belief that family and community are everything.

As the editor of Town and Gown, I promise to keep that sense of community strong, to seek out the stories that matter most to us and to keep you informed and entertained with features on Southern food, culture, history, homes and gardens and more.

In this issue, you may notice a few new additions. For our June/July Homes and Gardens feature, we traveled to Old Waverly Golf Course in West Point to see the beautiful home of Jim and Deb Mansfield (page 22).

In our Historic Homes section on page 18, Joe takes us on a tour of the Eudora Welty Home. Also be sure to check out our new “Peep into the Past” section to discover how historic buildings in the Golden Triange have evolved (page 16). And on page 82, you’ll find my new favorite section, “Discover the South.” Each month we’ll leave you with a photo of one of the South’s many historic landmarks.

If you’re looking for a nice big dose of Southern culture, this issue is packed with plenty of it. Lizzie shows us how to jazz up a Southern staple, sweet tea, on page 36. On page 28, Forrest invites us to visit the Cotton District’s newest sensation, Commodore Bob’s. Over on page 32, Lisa shows us how to make some delicious dishes using a good ole’ Southern favorite: peaches!

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TOWN & GOWN

WISHLIST

Photos by Sar ah Elizabet h Tyner

Thyme 402 Lampkin St. Starkville, MS 662.323.5979

A Southerly Course delves deep into Mississippi Delta flavors and foodways, where Martha finds inspiration in local ingredients - from figs and sweet potatoes to crawfish and venison. In her signature style, she pairs each recipe with an anecdote or words of advice, her memorable tales about each dish lingering long after the last bite has been polished off. Martha’s beloved Southern cuisine is a fresh take on homey favorites fiercely protected by the locals, including Skillet Fried Corn, Sweet Pickle Braised Pork Shoulder, and Blackberry Jelly Roll. Martha’s lifelong bond with Mississippi apparent in A Southerly Course.

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A few of our summer favorites: Merle Norman Luna Bella 202 Washington St. Starkville, MS 662.323.5255

Our favorite way to use this Wind & Willow mix is to make Savannah Sunrise Cream Cake.

• 1 Savannah Sunrise Mix • 1 yellow butter cake mix, pre pared according to package • 15 oz. condensed milk • 8 oz. orange juice • 8 oz. whipped topping, thawed Bake cake according to package directions, using 9x13” pan.

Remove from oven and poke the entire surface with a fork. Mix Savannah Sunrise Cheeseball Mix with milk and half and half until well blended. Slowly spoon over the warm cake; chill completely.

Spread whipped topping evenly over the top and sprinkle with the Cream Crunch Topping Mix.

Thyme 402 Lampkin St. Starkville, MS 662.323.5979

Toast For Cheese is oh so thin, light and crisp, but what makes it unique is that around 60 percent of the cracker is composed of fruits, nuts and seeds. Making it oh so fruity, oh so nutty and oh so - well ‘seedy’! Perfect with cheese, vegetable tapenades, or pate. Available in three flavors: Dates, Hazelnuts & Pumpkin Seeds (for Lush Creamy Cheeses such as Brillat-Savarin, Brie de Meaux & Vacherin Mont D’Or) • Apricots, Pistachios & Sunflower Seeds (for Valençay, Crottin de Chavignol & Ragstone) • Cherries, Almonds & Linseeds (for Rich Blue Cheeses such as Fourme D’Ambert, Stilton & Gorgonzola Dolce.)

Susan's Hallmark 100 Russell St. Starkville, MS 662.324.0810

The Jewel Shoppe 215 W. Main St. Louisville, MS 662.7 73.3320

Purple Elephant 401A E. Lampkin St. Starkville, MS 662.324.4008

Cinda b handbags, totes, travel bags, baby bags and accessories are all custom-designed using the latest durable fabrics and fashion-forward color schemes, patterns and silhouettes. With active lifestyles in mind, cinda b bags are practical and versatile, yet classy and chic. Each cinda b is personally designed by Cinda Boomershine herself.

With more than 600 pieces in sterling silver, 14k gold and two-tone to choose from, you’re certain to find one for each of your special moments in the Pandora range of charms. The Summer 2014 Pandora Collection is bold in color as well as beautiful.

This collection certainly has an exotic flavor. The Teal Seahorse and Sparkling Pineapple are variations on existing charms, as is the Teal Pavé Lights and Teal Studded Lights. We love the Intricate Lace CZ openworks charm, which has a Mediterrean flair. The Flamingo and Brazil are also popular.

The Prayer bracelet features two diamond cut 14K Gold artist wires with a center round wire. There is a center ‘window’ housing 7 beads. The Power of Prayer bracelet is the nation’s best-selling bracelet, in any category. The absolute Power of Prayer is undeniable. Through prayer, our hearts are filled with joy, our burdens lifted, and our faith strengthened. This beautifully hand- crafted, seven beaded daily prayer bracelet is a wonderful way to express your belief in the Power of Prayer. Each bead represents a prayer for each day of the week.

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From July 10th through July 12th, more than 20 Starkville area businesses will be hosting Christmas in July. Be on the lookout for sales, specials and lots of great fun!

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On July 25th and 26th, the Starkville Area Arts Council and the Starkville Restaurant Association will present the 2014 Annual Forks and Corks culinary arts event.

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PEEP INTO THE PAST Photog r aphy Cour tesy of Special Collections, Mississippi St ate University & Sar ah Elizabet h Tyner

Mississippi State University Mobile & Ohio Railroad Depot • John C. Stennis Center

Then • The original Mississippi State University campus railroad depot on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.

Now • The John C. Stennis Center on the campus of Mississippi State University | Home of the Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development. The Stennis Center is located next to the Student Health Center, across from the Mitchell Memorial Library.

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Did you know?

John C. Stennis ran for public office 13 times during his 60-year political career and never once lost. Stennis served in the United States Senate for nearly 42 years, the second-longest tenure in the history of our nation. From his election to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1928 to his retirement as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate in 1989, he was under continuous oath of public office.

The original university depot on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and what is today the Stennis Center on the campus of Mississippi State University was built in 1928. Named after John C. Stennis, a former Mississippi senator and namesake of the Stennis Space Center, the depot was the main railroad stop on campus. The M & O Railroad, chartered in 1848, connected the seaport of Mobile, Alabama with the town of Cairo, Illinois, an important shipping port on the Ohio River. During the early 1900s, the M & O was a fairly prosperous railroad, making stops in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois. It was completed in its entirety in 1861, shortly before the start of the American Civil War, during which it became a military railroad and strategic military target for both the Union and Confederacy. Today, the site is the home of the Stennis Institute of Government and Community Development, a fitting end for a site that began its roots as the center of economic development for the Mississippi State University campus.

“And if we are to strive for a better future, must not we be familiar and reconciled with our past?

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EXPLORE: Eudora Welty Home & Garden

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HISTORIC HOMES B y J o e L e e | P h oto g r a p hy C o u r te s y o f T h e E u d o r a We l t y H o u s e a n d G a r d e n

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A graduate of Mississippi State University and Starkville High School, Joe Lee is a published author and the Editor-in-Chief of Dogwood Press, a small but traditional publishing house headquartered in Brandon, Miss. He has a background in radio, television and journalism and writes for several Mississippi magazines and newspapers. He lives with his family in Brandon.

The World of Welty

Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Jackson’s beloved Belhaven neighborhood, the historic home of Eudora Welty is an absolute must-see for anyone who loves the timeless works of one of Mississippi’s greatest writers. And when you throw in Miss Welty’s own garden on the grounds (which has been lovingly re-born and cared for in recent years) and a tour of the Eudora Welty Education and Visitors Center, you have a travel destination every bit as unique as it is unforgettable.

“The tour offers a look at both floors of the house, the garden, and the temporary and permanent exhibits on display in the visitor’s center,” said Dr. Bridget Edwards, director of the Eudora Welty House and Garden. “They are led by a docent or staff member, and there’s a fantastic orientation film about 20 minutes long.

“We ask that reservations be made in advance. Ideal tour groups are about fifteen; we will split up larger groups and start one with the orientation film (in the house itself) and the other in the visitor’s center. Most visitors are from the Jackson area, but we’ve had people from every state in the continental United States and from Canada, Europe, Asia and parts of Africa.”

Edwards has a background in cultural anthropology and spent six years at the Andrew Wiley House in Bloomington, Illinois, which gave her the kind of presentation background that’s crucial to the success of landmarks like the Welty House.

She’s often joined by Virginia Lee Cora, a master gardener and docent who volunteers at events and has soaked up all things Welty in recent years.

“Guests are privileged to see, hear and smell an authentic piece of the ‘Old South’ as envisioned by a family who embraced all our people, white and black, rich and poor, rural and urban,” said Cora, a retired nurse practitioner and the mother of Jackson native Cat Cora, a celebrity chef who can be seen almost daily on Food Network.

“Rather than seeing our history, politics, and culture through the eyes of others ‘interpreting us’ through these experiences, I’ve gained new perspectives on events I personally experienced right here in Jackson. It’s definitely worth a visit, and there’s enough time (during the tour) to really get a feel for the place.

You’ll want to stay longer, and come back.”

Another valuable resource is Dr. Suzanne Marrs, the author of three books about Eudora Welty and the Welty Foundation Scholar-in-Residence at nearby Millsaps College. Marrs presents a monthly brown bag luncheon at the Welty House that has drawn rave reviews from teachers, students and the public.

“The noon-time sessions are open to all, and we have informed and spirited discussions of Welty's fiction,” Marrs said.

“I learn a lot from the excellent readers who attend. Typically we focus on a story that participants find puzzling or intriguing; I provide background and context for the discussion that follows. Right now we are working our way through the stories in A Curtain of Green, Welty’s first story collection.

“It was my great good fortune to meet Miss Welty, as I called her, and to become her friend. Eudora often came to my classes and discussed her fiction with my students. I have taught (many) courses about Welty, and my favorite of her books is The Golden Apples, a collection of inter-related stories set in fictional Morgana, Mississippi. First-time readers might begin with her autobiography, One Writer’s Beginnings, and with the stories in A Curtain of Green.”

Being a museum of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the Welty House is part of the popular open house each December, which includes a shuttle bus tour of the Governor’s Mansion and the Old Capitol Museum. The spring season at Welty House features the regional awards ceremony for Scholastic Writing Awards, which takes place in April on the front lawn. may

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The Eudora Welty House is one of the most intact literary houses in America in terms of its authenticity. Its exterior, interior, and furnishings are as they were in 1986 when Welty made the decision to bequeath her home to the State of Mississippi: paintings, photographs, objects d’art, linens, furniture, draperies, rugs and, above all, thousands of books in their original places. With virtually every wall lined with books, it is evident that this family of readers valued the written word. The library includes works produced by classic writers through the ages and by the best minds of the twentieth century. - The Eudora Welty Foundation

“Both reading and writing are experiences - lifelong - in the course of which we who encounter words used in certain ways are persuaded by them to be brought mind and heart within the presence, the power, of the imagination.”

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Did you know?

Eudora Welty was not only a legendary writer, she was also a well-known photographer. In 1935, she began working for the Public Works Administration, taking photographs and conducting interviews, which she would later use as inspiration for many of her short stories.

“They recognize students from all over the state who have won awards for their writing in categories such as poetry, short story, personal essay/memoir and science fiction,” said Lee Anne Bryan, MDAH (Mississippi Department of Archives and History) education and outreach specialist. “This year 300 students, teachers, parents and guests attended the ceremony where Margaret McMullan, a young adult author, inspired students with her remarks about writing. We are very fortunate that Welty has both a national and international following and that many magazines and broadcasts continue to run pieces that bring visitors to our site.”

Although the Welty garden is most spectacular between the months of March and May, it remains beautiful year-round, and the two-story home—which was built in 1925 and designed in Tudor architectural style—will take you back in time with its lovely furnishings. There’s a dining table with her manuscripts on display and an end table with a variety of mystery/suspense fiction authors she enjoyed. Her bedroom, where she did her writing, features her writing desk and an old Royal typewriter.

Welty was also quite the cook, and Edwards tells a marvelous story about Welty’s friend Roger Mudd (the CBS newsman) and his wife visiting Welty at her home for dinner and the casserole Welty prepared that night. Equally captivating is the display case in the visitor’s center, which includes her Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1973 for “The Optimist’s Daughter,” the William Dean Howard medal for “The Ponder Heart,” (presented by the American Academy of Arts in 1955), and the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, a designation given to Welty by the French government in 1987.

Despite her accomplishments, Eudora Welty remained a remarkably humble person throughout her lifetime.

“Welty herself kept many awards boxed up,” Edwards said.

“We want people to see them, along with her spectacular photography—she was a gifted writer, a painter, an illustrator and a photographer. The front room of the visitor’s center is dedicated to her memoir, One Writer’s Beginnings. It was her last book and published in 1983, and the one I recommend if people haven’t read Eudora Welty.”

The Eudora Welty House is located at 1119 Pinehurst Street in Jackson, with the Visitors Center next door. Visit www.eudoraweltyhouse.com for information and pricing about guided tours, and call 601.353.7762 to be included on the brown bag luncheon correspondence.

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Old Waverly • West Point, Miss.

HOMES & GARDENS: The Mansfield Home

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FEATURE

By Souzen Deavers Steelhammer Photog r aphy by Divian Conner

The Mansfield Home:

Taking Pleasure in the Chaos, Comfort in the Order

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When Jim and Deborah Mansfield began their search for a place to build a retirement home, the Houston, Texas-based couple had a set of four requirements. The location had to be in the South, on a golf course, in a small town and near a university where Jim could teach.

Seven years ago on a business trip to Mississippi State, Jim drove through the gates of Old Waverly, up oak-lined Magnolia Drive to the white brick clubhouse and fell in love. When Deborah visited, she had the same reaction. Without hesitation, the duo purchased two sloped and wooded lots overlooking the 11th, 12th and 17th greens at Lake Waverly. Jim called the setting “inspiring.”

A well-established landscape architect with his own Houston firm, Jim continued to work, but devoted his evenings to designing their new home. Three years ago, the Mansfields moved into their retirement dream home. A hybrid two-story brick beauty with a quiet French-style motor court entrance, the home transitions into a two-story Georgian home with sweeping terraces overlooking the golf course in the back.

“A challenge was to build a spacious and gracious home that fit into these sloping lots without taking out any of the large trees. I designed the home to fit an opening in the heavily treed lots so the woods remained on either side,” Jim said.

Great believers in order in design, the Mansfields created a home on an axis with a raised lawn terrace in front. That axis runs through the home’s entry and great room, down to the end of the lawn beyond the lower terrace to the court’s fire pit, much as a spine runs through the body.

“There is strength in marrying the site, the building and the garden. In this case, the function of our home followed the forms dictated by this marriage. Another challenge here was to design the inside of the home to fit how we like to live but to create a structure designed to fit the site.”

The garden design is elegant in its simplicity. Jim has used

only a handful of plant species throughout the beds, allowing the sweeping shapes of the plantings to bleed out naturally from the architecture into the woods around the house.

Husband and wife collaborated on the interiors, with Jim designing rooms sized to fit furnishings they wanted in each area and Deborah then searching out the pieces that would work for this particular home. The order of the furniture placement lends a subtle, subconscious level of comfort that complements the lively mix of fun-filled colors, textures and collections in the home.

Deborah, who owns a decorative painting company with clients across the country, applied her own brand of magic to all the interior walls and ceilings. The décor is eclectic, which is the couple’s style. She used light colors on the walls because she wanted the interesting assortment of furnishings and art to stand out.

She applied Venetian plaster to many walls, metallic plaster to others, stenciled some ceilings and created murals on ceilings in other rooms. “Ceilings can ground a room, but they are so often ignored. We have windows and art on our walls, but I believe a ceiling can create a mood in a room so I pay attention to them all,” said Deborah.

The Mansfield home sparkles with light and color. Deborah loves copper, gold and red, and these bright colors can be seen throughout the place. Deb has also opened a unique storefront studio in downtown West Point where she sells art and original “reimagined” furnishings. “I create these furnishings from vintage finds for my shop, and I enjoy having these in my house as well,” she noted.

Behind a gracious entry hall is the great room with its terrace, views of Old Waverly and a large collection of art the Mansfields have assembled over the years.

Two inviting red velvet sofas are flanked by comfortable chairs in front of a large fireplace. Overlooking this area is what

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the couple calls “the nest,” a reading and napping nook above the great room accessed by a ladder. Just below the nest level, sitting atop a large armoire, lies a giant nest Deborah made, filled with eight golden eggs.

A tour of her home reflects the individual flourishes and style she has given to each room. The home is inverted from a traditional house. The main floor has the traditional living spaces—great room, dining room, kitchen, office and laundry area. The bedrooms, however, are downstairs rather than up to accommodate the slope of the lots. Down several steps between the main level and the bedroom level is Deborah’s spacious home studio where she creates lush oils, where she often can be found painting with other area artists.

Downstairs, each bedroom, which looks out onto the lower terrace and golf course, has its own personality. Deborah has created one she knows her grandmother loves and another for the couple’s sons, reflecting their tastes. A third guest room is an over-the-top Las Vegas nod, with gray metallic walls, a red velvet bed and a pillow that reads “What happens at Deb’s house stays at Deb’s house.” Deborah calls her closet, located off the Mansfield’s master bedroom, “very phoozy,” girly with chandeliers, foo-foo and fluff, with enough space to house more than 100 pairs of shoes.

Throughout the house, guests can look down and notice the eight (yes eight!) mouse houses. As a child, Deborah became fascinated with the knotholes in the baseboard of her grandparents’ home. Her grandfather told her sweet mice lived in there.

Remembering this favorite memory, and anticipating grandchildren, she had a craftsman friend in Houston make eight mouse houses, which she installed, with lighting and furnishings, into the baseboards. Their first grandchild, Olivia, is a big fan, as are a number of neighborhood children, particularly when they are decorated for the holidays. Practically, they serve as night lights for the couple.

The Mansfields are Ohio-born and raised and met in the Landscape Architecture school of Ohio State University. After stints in Los Angeles and Chicago, the couple spent over 25 years in Houston, where they raised their two sons. Eldest son Brian is stationed with the Army in Tacoma, Washington. He and his wife are the proud parents of 4-year-old Olivia. Younger son Steven recently graduated from LSU with a degree in Landscape Architecture and lives in Alexandria, Louisiana.

The whole family enjoys the outdoors. The couple are both runners; Jim a marathoner. They play golf, kayak on Lake Waverly and swim. For 12 years, Deb skated on a women’s ice hockey team in Houston. Both are passionate about old cars, and separate garages flanking their front entrance can attest to that. Jim’s love is a red 1987 560SL Mercedes convertible he has owned for years. When Deborah was in high school, her grandfather owned a 1955 Thunderbird convertible, which Jim tracked down years later, bought, had painted power blue and presented to her as a birthday gift.

The couple, avid Francophiles, have made more than a dozen trips to France to enjoy the culture, wine and food. They have even named their dog Napoleon.

Jim teaches at Mississippi State and does some casual consulting in landscape architecture. Deborah is an active member of West Point Main Street’s Design Committee and has designed and painted murals and led the way in repainting a number of buildings downtown.

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3. Napoleon, a Yorkiepoo (half Yorkie and half poodle) • 4. One of the eight mouse houses • 5. Deb’s studio • 6. Jim’s office • 7. A portrait of Napoleon appropriately dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte is proudly displayed above his dining dish.

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The Nest, hands down. Deb reads up there with her grandchild and Jim enjoys napping overlooking the great room and the golf course.

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Deborah has a pair of gigantic angel wings above the fireplace in the great room that makes her smile.

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A “most favorite” for both is their little dog Napoleon. Deb has a portrait of him clad in the French emperor’s clothing. It is elaborately framed and hangs over his dining dish.

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Jim loves his garden, and it shows.

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Deborah loves her studio with its concrete floors and a huge armoire from France, which she painted in the style of the French provinces,and it houses all of her art supplies. Embroidery on the window treatment is a favorite quote from Pablo Picasso, which reads: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

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about the author..

Souzen Deavers Steelhammer

After 20-odd years in New York and Philadelphia working for magazines, advertising agencies and corporations, Souzen Deavers Steelhammer and her husband returned to their Southern roots, moving to Old Waverly Golf Course. Now in her second career as a silversmith and jewelry designer, she still savors a turn at writing.

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EAT: Commodore Bob’s Yacht Club

The Southern Gentleman

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By For rest Blac kbour n | Photog r aphy by Laur a Daniels

Forrest Blackbourn is a Lecturer of Spanish at Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. Candidate in Romance Languages at The University of Alabama. His critical, creative, and journalistic works have appeared in The Coastal Review, Vision 2011: Paying It Forward, Deep South Magazine, and Divergencias: Revista de estudios linguísticos y literarios.

Commodore Bob’s:

A Great Place to Drop Your Anchor

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Starkville’s Cotton District is one of the most popular areas in town among Mississippi State University students. Between its restaurants and bars and its proximity to campus, students enjoy spending time with friends in this area of town. Moreover, upperclassmen often end up living in the Cotton District at some point in their college careers for precisely the same reasons.

When I moved back to Starkville last summer, I decided to go out for a drink one night in the District. As an undergraduate and master’s student at Mississippi State, I enjoyed its antics from time to time, and I always seemed to run into someone that I knew. Last summer, however, I had a decidedly different experience. It was loud, I didn’t recognize anyone, and I . . . felt . . . old.

Many of us have experienced the strange feeling of returning to a place after an extended period of time. Logic tells us that life moves on without us, just as our lives continue without a place for which we have sentiments of endearment and nostalgia. However, we all have a hint of narcissism that makes us feel, upon returning and discovering that life has moved on, a slight sense of pain and estrangement.

Despite its popularity among college students at Mississippi State, most twenty-and-thirty-somethings tend to avoid the Cotton District. Recently, this has started to change and will continue to do so as a result of the opening of establishments like Commodore Bob’s Yacht Club. This restaurant and bar, located just slightly off the beaten path of the District on La Rue Du Grand Fromage, caters to a professional crowd through its food and beverage menus and its ambiance.

Like many places in the Cotton District, the space is very intimate, yet it is far more refined. The size of the establishment, in conjunction with its open bar and kitchen, is reminiscent of a Spanish tapas bar or a European sidewalk café. It includes an outdoor, covered patio where customers can dine and/or simply enjoy a libation or a French press. Both inside and outside, the metal chairs, polished concrete and hardwood provide patrons with a paradoxical aesthetic of modern warmth.

The menu at Commodore Bob’s isn’t lengthy, but it is outstanding. Caleb Nabors, head chef, described the menu as an “eclectic, amalgamation of world cuisine.” Commodore Bob's has many meal selections that one would be hard-pressed to

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find at other restaurants in Starkville; some of which are Fresh Baked Galettes, Croque monsieur, Lemon Garlic Cod, and a Lobster and Lump Crab Macaroni and Cheese that is utterly knee-bending.

The drink selection is extensive, consisting of many specialty beverages that one wouldn’t find elsewhere. “We try to carry top-notch liquors,” said Dan Camp, emphasizing the ways in which the establishment caters to a more professional crowd. A unique seasonal beverage called the “Southern Gentleman” is described by mixologist Brady Hindman as a “blackberry cocktail with bourbon.” This cocktail’s counterpart is called the “Southern Lady” and is made with vodka instead of bourbon.

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So who is Commodore Bob? Well, Dan Camp is a long-time boating enthusiast and traveler. “I designed a 12-foot cabin cruiser at age 13, built it when I was 14 and 15, and lost it when I was 17.”

Next to the bar, a picture of Mr. Camp as a young man with a boat and a captain’s hat sits perched on a wall. However, he is not Commodore Bob. According to Bonn Camp, the younger of Mr. Camp's sons, his older brother Robert “always wanted to be a commodore.” Bonn indicated that it grew into a fun joke in his family and resulted in an endearing nickname for Robert.

“When the space became vacant, I told Robert to come up with something creative,” said Dan Camp. Bonn Camp designed the space, and through teamwork in the Camp family and the Commodore Bob’s staff, it has developed into a very unique, emerging restaurant in Starkville’s Cotton District that serves a less-collegiate clientele.

As time marches on, people and places change, and even nostalgia is washed away. Greek philosopher Heraclitus said that we cannot step in the same river twice. New waters are always coming, and Commodore Bob’s seems like a great place to drop your anchor.

A photo of a young Don Camp hangs next to the bar. His son, Robert Camp, became the inspiration for “Commodore Bob’s.”

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TASTE & TOAST R ecipes and Photog r aphy by Lisa Bynum

Lisa LaFontaine Bynum is a freelance writer from Grenada, Miss. She is a graduate of Delta State University.

In her free time, she documents her culinary happenings on her blog, The Cooking Bride - www.cookingbride.com. She currently resides in Brandon with her husband and son.

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Peach Lavender Jam Makes approximately 4 pints •6 cups peeled, sliced peaches •1 tablespoon crushed lavender pods •1 cup lemon juice •1 cup water •4 tablespoons powdered low or no-sugar needed pectin •4 cups granulated sugar P lace peach slices and lavender pods in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until peaches reach your desired consistency (depends on if you like big chunks or little chunks of peaches in your jam). Combine mixture with lemon juice, water and pectin in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a hard-rolling boil. Stir in sugar. Return to a boil and continue to boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until jam reaches desired consistency. Remove pan from heat. Skim foam if desired.

Store jam in the refrigerator or can in 4 pint mason jars using a water bath canning method.

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Makes 2 sandwiches • 4 slices whole wheat bread • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 4 ounces Brie cheese, room temperature, sliced • 8 fresh basil leaves • 4 slices bacon, cooked • 2 medium peaches, thinly sliced Brush one side of all four slices of bread with the olive oil.

Flip the bread over. On two slices of bread, layer brie, basil leaves, bacon, then peach slices.

Top with the second slice of bread, olive oil side up. Place sandwich on a grill or panini press. Cook until sandwich is heated through and the cheese is melted and begins to ooze, about 4 minutes. Serve warm.

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Fresh Peach and Tomato Salsa Makes about 2 cups salsa •1 small yellow onion, minced •4 medium, ripe yellow peaches, chopped •1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced •2 Roma tomatoes, diced •1 teaspoon minced garlic •2 tablespoons lime juice •1 cup chopped cilantro •Salt and pepper to taste Combine onion, peaches, jalapeno pepper, Roma tomatoes and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. For best results, allow salsa to sit for 4 hours or preferably overnight before serving.

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IT’S A SOUTHERN THING:

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IT’S A SOUTHERN THING

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Flavored Sweet Tea Lizzie Smith graduated from Mississippi State University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting and journalism.

She currently resides in New Orleans, where she works in film production.

“Sweet tea isn’t a drink, really. It’s culture in a glass.”

- Allison Glock

If it’s one thing we Southerners do well, it’s tea. We’ve all come to expect our beloved sweet tea at brunch, church gatherings, supper, luncheons, family reunions and porch sittings on a sizzling summer day. We’ve enjoyed this sweet, delicious liquid for more than 100 years, and it’s not hard to figure out why. In World War I , the rationing of sugar made it easy for tea to be boiled with sugar to keep it sweet versus adding it in later. Add to that the rise of iceboxes and refrigeration, which made it effortless to keep the drink cold.

The first known print recipe for sweet tea dates back to 1879 in a community cookbook called Housekeeping in Old Virginia by Marion Cabell Tyree. This summer, why not change up the original sweet iced tea by adding some flavor. Mango, Raspberry and Hibiscus-Mint Tea will be sure to impress your guests, family or yourself with just enough kick to (almost) make you forget about the sweltering heat and focus on your taste buds.

Raspberry Tea Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 8 Servings Ingredients: • 8-1/4 cups water, divided • 2/3 cup sugar • 5 individual tea bags • 3 to 4 cups unsweetened raspberries

• 1. In a large saucepan or heatproof pitcher, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in sugar until dissolved.

Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Steep for 5-8 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add 4 cups water.

• 2. In another saucepan, bring raspberries and remaining water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Strain and discard pulp. Add raspberry juice to the tea mixture. Serve in chilled glasses over ice.

Optional: For more flavor, stir ½ cup of lemonade mix into tea mixture before pouring over ice.

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Hibiscus Mint Tea

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Yield: 8 Servings • 4 hibiscus tea bags • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves • 4 cups boiling water • 2 cups apple juice • 2 cups cold water • Ice cubes, for serving • Mint sprigs (optional) In a large heatproof pitcher or sauce pan, combine tea bags, mint leaves and boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint.

Add apple juice and cold water.

Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with sprigs of mint, if desired.

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Mango Tea Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 Servings • 1 1/2 quarts cold water • 6 high quality black tea bags • 2 cups mango nectar (or juice) • 1 cup sugar • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves • Thinly-sliced mango Bring water to a boil, turn off heat and add teabags and steep until tea is dark, about 5 minutes.

Remove bags, add mango nectar and sugar, to taste. Stir until sugar is dissolved. P lace in pitcher and add mint leaves. Pour over ice and garnish with mango slices.

Tea Recipe Sources: Mango Tea: Bobby Flay Raspberry Tea: Taste of Home Hibiscus-Mint Tea: Martha Stewart

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I love the look of ceramic garden stools. I think they are an easy, trendy element to bring into your home for an updated look. They mesh well with traditional pieces too.

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Recently, I purchased and built my very first home. Since then, I've been loving design. My house is teeming with decor, so I use my blog as my new idea board. Maybe one day I'll own a house that I can fit all of these ideas into! For now, they can dwell on my blog or in my attic.

With the house came a legitimate kitchen, and subsequently a new interest in all things cooking and baking (and probably a few new pounds).

I try to adapt recipes and make them healthier, but it doesn't always work. Everything I post on here is something I've prepared myself, and I can vouch for its deliciousness.

What else? I have a twin sister and two older brothers, all of whom live in Baton Rouge. I live with two Chihuahuas and a Pomeranian. I try my hardest not to eat grains, although I do allow myself a cheat meal more often than I should. I am a newly addicted Crossfit addict. I am also a very happy newlywed :) It’s a pleasure to meet you, and please enjoy!

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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT:

Ryan Reed’s Drive to Stop Diabetes

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At the age of 17, Ryan Reed was living his dream life. The son of a former professional racecar driver and one of the youngest racers in the country, he had already started to gain national attention. Racking up nearly 100 wins in his rookie year, he was on the fast track to fame. Life was great.

Then came the diagnosis. Type 1 juvenile diabetes. His life would be forever changed.

“My doctors told me after being diagnosed that I would not be able to race anymore. My family and I were pretty upset about it. I had worked so hard for so many years to get to where I was, and it was such a cool thing to be racing, and then they gave me this news. I had to go back. I had to get cleared to race.”

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease which affects the pancreas. Many children are diagnosed following serious illnesses in which the body attacks itself to ward off bacterial infections and viruses. Although diabetes is treatable with daily doses of insulin and proper diet and exercise, a cure has not yet been discovered. Not long after being diagnosed himself, Reed created Ryan’s Mission, a non-profit project aiming to educate and encourage children living with diabetes.

“I wanted to encourage kids not to give up on their dreams, because I know when I was first diagnosed, I needed that. I needed someone to tell me that you can still do whatever you want to do with hard work.”

After finding a doctor who was willing to allow Reed to continue racing with a methodical approach to diabetes treatment, Reed found his way back to the world of racing. His routine is extremely innovative. During races, he wears a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) so that he can monitor his blood sugar without stopping to test. He also wears a fluid hydration system on his helmet that feeds water and an energy drink blend that treats low blood sugar, which enables him to keep both hands on the wheel. Off the track, he continually focuses on a healthy diet and exercise.

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Despite accomplishing so much in its first few years, Reed believes Ryan’s Mission has not reached its fullest potential at all. Reed is currently the face of the campaign, but eventually, he says he would like to see the project become an outreach group for children to share their success stories.

“Really, my overall message is ‘Don’t give up.’ There’s going to be hard days, and there’s going to be days when you really struggle with the disease, but that’s no reason to give up.

“I know how hard I fight for what I want, and it’s just really encouraging to see people with diabetes not letting it control them. I think there’s a stigma about people who have diabetes, but I also think that they are breaking down barriers. People don’t really understand this disease, despite its prevalence.

That’s what Ryan’s Mission is aiming to do, to create awareness, whether they are exposed to diabetes in their life or not.”

Recently, Reed has been winning over racing fans and diabetes awareness organizations alike. In addition to qualifying for the front row during his first trip to Daytona during the ARCA Racing Series, he now has 36 professional wins and 98 Top 5 Finishes. He has also partnered with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to raise awareness about diabetes research and prevention. The American Diabetes Association logo is proudly displayed on his car, and Ryan is also a partner in their “Drive to Stop Diabetes” campaign. Together, they drive to stop diabetes by motivating through education to utilize the latest treatments and devices and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle to help manage and prevent diabetes while accepting no limits. Reed has also managed to bring the biggest names in diabetes treatment and awareness to the table, with names like Dexcom (the leading manufacturer of continuous blood glucose testers) and Lilly Company (the largest producer of diabetic insulin) promoting his story.

Racing fans can see Ryan at races in Bristol and Daytona among others this season. To learn more about Ryan and his work, visit www.drivetostopdiabetes.org.

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MADE IN MISSISSIPPI: Blogger Lorie Roach

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By Richelle Putnam Photography Courtesy of Lorie Roach

Richelle Putnam is a freelance writer, Mississippi Arts Commission Teaching/Roster Artist and Mississippi Humanities Speaker. Her middlegrade biography, The Inspiring Life of Eudora Welty, was released by The History Press in April 2014. When she’s not writing, she reads, listens to music, or plays her guitar, mandolin and keyboard. Her mission is to efficiently multitask!

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In her popular blog, Mississippi Kitchen: Dishes not Drama, Lorie Roach admits to being an “amateur home cook who loves cooking, eating, creating recipes and taking pictures of food.” Her roots began in competitive contest cooking with her creative recipes winning close to 100 contests, including the grand prize in the Just A Pinch “Decadent Desserts” contest, which gave her the opportunity to prepare the winning recipe, Layers of Love Torte, in front of a live audience at the Blue Ribbon Showcase Event. The prize also provided travel for two to Nashville, Tennessee, hotel accommodations for two nights, two tickets to a Grand Ole Opry performance and a $1,000 shopping spree at the Viking Kitchen Store in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. In the Ultimate Recipe Showdown hosted by Guy Fieri, her Tres Leches Coconut Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Buttercream won the cupcake category. And in yet another contest, her Grand Prize winning Jumbo Shell Pasta Stuffed with Baby White Cheddar and Chicken Macaroni recipe, selected from thousands of recipe entries in the Tillamook Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Contest, won against regional winners from across the country. Lorie was also finalist in the 2013 Dole Cook Off in Santa Monica.

“I’ve been in somewhere between 20 and 25 cook offs all over the country, from L. A. to Hollywood to New York City and everywhere in between,” said Lorie.

In short, Lorie, though definitely a cook and creator of incredible recipes and quite an amazing photographer, is anything but “amateur.”

Contest cooking, which started as a hobby, got Lorie thinking about food. “I’d always loved to cook, and I was always brainstorming about food,” she said. “I wanted a place where I could gather my recipes all into one place. I decided to start blogging to keep a record of my recipes and a record of my experiences on the contest cooking circuit.”

Her contest cooking has slowed down somewhat, but she hasn’t given it up. “I went to three contests last year,” she said, adding that she’s probably phasing that out to concentrate on building her blog up more. “Eventually my goal is to be a fulltime blogger.”

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You won’t find any drama on Lorie’s blog, just dishes. Her constantly updated blog is perfect for seeking out new recipe ideas.

From around the world, blog readers gather at her blog. “I want my blog to be a happy place,” she said. “I’m very lighthearted on there.” Visitors discover a vast array of culinary delights and recipes and never have to guess how a recipe should look because sensational photographs accompany every dish.

“You definitely eat with your eyes first,” said Lorie. “I am a photographer with my own photography business and that started because of my food blogging.” Many bloggers use photos snapped with their smart phones, and there’s nothing wrong with that, she added. “You can go back on my blog and look at my first pictures and they’re not very good. I wanted to make my pictures better, so I started studying photography.”

“Food is the common denominator because nobody goes without food. I t can be something that brings people together, but it shouldn’t be the main reason they get together.”

Photography became Lorie’s other passion, especially after her grandson was born. She studied photography through online classes, was mentored by other photographers, and read literature on photography before starting her photography business. Actually, Lorie loved photography so much, on a few occasions she considered giving up her food blog.

With so many passions, what does Lorie consider her greatest?

“That’s a good question,” she said. “I have to say that my passion is recipe developing, but photography is a close second. It’s just natural for me to sit down and brainstorm recipes and ideas. I didn’t want to give that up.”

Lorie’s family has been very supportive of her, including 4-year-old grandson Brayden who sometimes helps her in the kitchen. “They love what I do and are my guinea pigs.” However, June 2014 • 45

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“I love wildflowers, fishing on Buckatunna Creek with my husband and Dunkin’ Donuts Medium Roast Coffee with heavy cream and sugar. And just so you know, raisins have no place in my life.”

as much as Lorie loves creating and preparing recipes, she doesn’t believe food should be the main ingredient of family or family get-togethers. “Food is the common denominator for everybody because nobody can go without food,” she said. “It can be something that brings people together, but it shouldn’t be the main reason they get together.”

Still, Lorie loves to connect with people and please her family through food. Lorie’s Layers of Love Torte was actually inspired by her sister who was going through a major change in her life - going from a career mom to a stay-at-home mom.

Lorie wanted to reach out and celebrate this change by dedicating to her sister the three-layer mousse torte.

In a lot of ways, blogs are replacing cookbooks, Lorie explained. “If you have a certain type of food that you’re looking for, or a certain type of diet, there are all kinds of blogs, such as gluten-free recipes and different ethnic recipes.

I’m trying to put more healthy foods on my blog and have a whole section dedicated to that.”

Starting a blog should be a fun thing, so prospective bloggers should make their blog a happy place where readers want to be. “Blogging can be very hard and very time consuming,” said Lorie. “You need to do it because you love it. Most people have no idea how long it takes me to write a post.”

Write about what you’re passionate about, take it slow and do it because you love it. When you’re passionate about something, it doesn’t feel so much like work. Lorie plans to blog twice a week, if not more, so she can get her many recipe ideas posted. “Going into the kitchen and creating is like going home to me.”

Lorie’s Ultimate Coconut Cream Pie Lorie created this recipe for the Perfect Three Contest sponsored by The Cooking Channel, which she won. Lorie traveled to New York and was featured on the Cooking Channel show.

For the recipe and other great ideas, visit her blog at http://loriesmississippikitchen.c om.

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Show Your Lawn Some Love This Summer

Russell Hamilton graduated from Mississippi State University with a major in horticulture, and he has been the owner of Deep Roots Nursery for more than 13 years.

Bugs hide from sunrise to sunset. Sweat rolls off of your forehead whether you are working outdoors or sitting in a lawn chair relaxing. The humidity makes the air so thick that it’s hard to breathe if you aren’t used to it. Everywhere you look, animals of all kinds are hiding in any amount of shade they can find.

Cows appear in ponds like hippos with only their heads sticking out of the water. Yep, summer is here, and it will be for a while. Lawns, like most things, really take a beating in the summer.

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1. Mowing Your Lawn There are some things you can do to keep your lawn in great condition through this brutal time of year. One thing you often don’t think of is to mow your lawn at the highest setting recommended for the type of lawn that you have. Now for the guy or gal who likes to scalp their lawn to keep from having to mow it so often, I know you might not want to hear this. Cutting your grass at a slightly higher height will do a couple of things to help it cope with the heat. First, it will give the lawn a larger canopy, which will shade the soil beneath it.

Second, it also helps to promote deep root growth. Pull that lever up a notch or two and help your lawn keep its cool this summer. Another tip is to mow early in the morning or late in the afternoon to help avoid moisture loss as the lawn heals from being cut.

2.Watering Your Lawn During summer your lawn will most likely require more water. If you are irrigating your lawn, you want to be sure and do it properly. Water your lawn once or twice a week with larger amounts rather than a small amount every day.

This will promote a deeper root system and reduce insect and disease pressure. Most lawns require about an inch of water per week. Don’t overwater if Mother Nature helps you out one week with rain.

3. Treating Your Lawn The blistering heat of summer adds unwanted stress to all plants in your landscape, your lawn included. Plants that are under stress are more susceptible to insect and disease damage.

Monitor your lawn closely during this time of the year. Treat your lawn at the first signs of insect or disease damage. Take samples to your local garden center or extension office if you aren’t sure exactly which pest is attacking your lawn. Staying on top of any pests that are trying to destroy your lawn will save you time and frustration in trying to rebuild a lawn that has been heavily damaged. Follow the directions carefully for any control method you choose to treat your lawn.

Just like insects and diseases, weeds also take advantage of a heat-stressed lawn. Many weeds seem to be able to deal with periods of extreme heat and drought better than some lawn grasses. It is important to keep an eye on your weed control during this time of year. Hopefully back in early spring you applied a pre-emergent herbicide to help you keep weed numbers down. If you didn’t, then it is likely you will see a surge this time of year. Treat accordingly and mow regularly to keep weed populations down and your lawn from having to compete for water and nutrients.

Most of the time when you notice problems with your lawn, they have already been there for a few weeks or even a month. The proper fertilizer, pesticide and water applications during the late fall and the next spring can impact your lawn in the summer as much as anything else. Use pre-emergent herbicides during these times to keep weeds out before you ever see them. Don’t forget to winterize your lawn in the fall so that it has a healthy root system to take it through the winter, so when spring arrives, your lawn will really take off.

Nothing feels better than a healthy St. Augustine lawn cushioning your step as you walk around the lawn barefoot on a summer day. Show your lawn some love and follow these tips and you will be well on your way to producing a lawn your family will enjoy for many summers to come.

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MEET THE LOCAL

By Lizzie Smith | Photography by Laura Daniels

Miss Distinguished YoungWoman of Starkville 2015: Tanner Fant

Lizzie Smith graduated from Mississippi State University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting and journalism. She currently resides in New Orleans, where she works in film production.

“You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight.”

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“Youth is wasted on the young,” doesn’t apply to one Starkville native. At just 17 years old, Tanner Fant has already accomplished so much in her lifetime and still continues to grow and shine within her community.

Her latest achievement: being chosen to represent Starkville as the 2015 Distinguished Young Woman. Distinguished Young Women, formally known as Junior Miss, is a non-profit organization that provides scholarship opportunities to high school seniors.

Preparing for this task hasn’t been an easy road, however.

Fant first went to an interest meeting in November 2013, and from December through March, she worked every Sunday so that she would be ready to compete. Fant trained diligently for the three main categories that she would have to endure: academics, interview and talent.

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She maintained her good grades while also working on raising her ACT score, but it was the interviewing that she struggled with. Having a fear of public speaking, she prepared for months to not only help her cope, but to help get rid of the fear alltogher. She bought and downloaded numerous news apps on her phone; read over her biography twice a day; and had her parents, Robin and Dana Fant, do mock interviews with her.

The talent portion came easily to Tanner, who has been a competitive dancer at Academy of Competitive and Performing Arts, formerly known as Dancing Feet Academy, since she was five years old. It also helped that she had the support of friends and fellow dancers, including Holly Travis, who was the 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Starkville.

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“After dancing beside Tanner for five years, I have had the privilege of getting to watch her grow as both a talented dancer and young lady. What continually amazes me about Tanner is her passion. Whether it is her passion for dance or her passion for serving those around her, she eagerly works to better herself and her community," Travis said.

While training for DYW, she was also extremely busy at school, serving on Starkville Academy's Student Council as a class officer and actively participating in Anchor Club, yearbook staff, National Honor Society, and varsity cheer squad, where she serves as co-captain. Although she has many accomplishments, perhaps the most rewarding one is a special needs program she helped implement at her dance studio.

“Whether it is her passion for dance or her passion for serving those around her, she eagerly works to better herself and her community.”

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After dancing at a charity event for "Project Up," a special needs arts program in Huntsville, she was inspired to help create a similar group in Starkville. "It was a wonderful way to use the gift God has given me for a bigger purpose,” Fant said.

The program is now in its third year of hosting “Let’s All Dance” once a week.

As representative of Starkville, her mission is to spread the message of Distinguished Young Women's outreach program, "Be Your Best Self.” “My goal is to encourage young people to be healthy, be involved, be studious, be responsible and to be ambitious. I want to let them know that in order to be successful in life, they must strive everyday to be the best they can be and have the confidence to do whatever they set their mind to.”

After receiving the talent award and having the title of DYWS 2015, she now has $1800 in scholarships. Tanner has not yet decided where she will attend college, but she knows she wants to travel out-of-state to double major in dance and business.

She will represent Mississippi in the Distinguished Young Women program this summer.

Did you know?

Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. It has provided life-changing experiences for more than 730,000 young women across the country and more than $100 million in cash scholarships at the local, state and national levels.

Tanner follows many Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi who have competed successfully for national titles.

• ‘58 June Wood, Hattiesburg (Second Runner-up) • ‘66 Johnitta Harkins, Jackson (Third Runner-up) • ‘70 Laura E. Boyette, Jackson (Second Runner-up) • ‘71 Kathy Clark Morris, Forest (First Runner-up) • ’82 Susan Hammett, Hattiesburg (National Winner) • ‘88 Kristen Logan, Hattiesburg (National Winner) • ‘90 Rosalie Reyes, Waynesboro (Second Runner-up) • ‘02 Natalie Pope, Hattiesburg (First Runner-up) • ‘05 Kelli Schutz, Brandon (National Winner) • ‘11 Hannah Roberts, Mount Olive (Second Runner-up) • ‘13 Mackenzie Ross, Meridian (Fifth Runner-up)

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HEALTH & BEAUTY: Staying Safe in the Sun

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

By Bethany Reed Hairston, M.D., F.A.A.D.

Bethany Reed Hairston, M.D., F.A.A.D. is a board-certified dermatologist who trained at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Hairston grew up in Columbus. She practices dermatology at the Dermatology Clinic in Columbus and is also the owner of Vitality Skin & Spa in Starkville and Columbus.

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Tips forHealthy Fun in the Sun

“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion, but cosmetics are easier to buy.”

- Yves Saint-Laurent

Summer is here, and the sun is out! Cruising on the river, lazy at the lake, cooling off at the pool, trips to the beach and more!

This is a beautiful time of year in the Deep South, and outdoor activities are plentiful. As you plan your summer recreation, be sure to be safe in the sun and know how to protect your skin from sun damage and the harmful effects of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Excessive sun exposure is the most common and preventable risk factor for the development of skin cancer.

More than two million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. Choosing the right sunscreen can help reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun. When you consider that one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, it makes the decision to be safe in the sun a very important one for all of us. You may have noticed that sunscreen labels have changed in the last few years. In June 2011, the FDA announced significant changes to sunscreen products that will help us as consumers decide how to buy and use sunscreen and allow us to more effectively protect ourselves and our families from sun-induced damage. Even with the label changes, it is sometimes difficult to choose the right product with so many different sunscreens on the market.

As a dermatologist, a frequent question I get is, “What is the best sunscreen?” My favorite answer is, “The best type of sunscreen for you is the one you will use again and again.” There is not one product that is right for everyone, and sunscreen can only protect your skin when you use it. When shopping for sunscreen, try samples if available. Selecting a product that you really like helps to ensure that you’ll use it. Thanks to the label changes, you’ll know exactly what protection it offers. Choose a sunscreen that you like, and enjoy the summer! may

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Here are some simple ways you can enjoy fun in the sun while keeping you and your family healthy: • Select a sunscreen with SP F 30 OR HIGHER

• SP F 30 is the minimum for summer outdoor recreation. For activities with a higher UV index, such as a trip to the beach, choose SP F 50+.

• Look for the words BROAD SP EC TRUM on the sunscreen label.

• “Broad spectrum” means coverage against both UVA and UVB rays to reduce sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.

• Choose WATER RESISTANT.

• “Water resistant” tells you that the sunscreen will stay on your skin for a while even if your skin gets wet. The label should specify for up to 40 or 80 minutes.

• Apply the CORREC T AMOUNT.

• One ounce of sunscreen, enough to fill a shot glass, is considered the amount needed to cover the exposed areas of the body.

Recommendations from the American Academy of Dermatology • www.aad.org

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Merle Norman’s Ultralight Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 meets all of the American Academy of Dermatology’s recommendations!

What our models are wearing (see the looks over on page 64!): Sheer Defense Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SP F 15 • Protect skin with this all-in-one moisturizer, sunscreen and foundation. This lightweight tinted moisturizer provides sheer foundation coverage with Broad Spectrum SP F 15 protection.

It helps fight environmental damage and signs of premature aging with Vitamin C and E derivatives.

Liquid Shimmer • A moisture-enriched highlighter that ref lects light and adds radiant dimension. Use after bronzer and before blush on cheeks, top of nose, along brow bone, or blended into foundation for an all over glow. Julianne Hough’s makeup artist uses a lot of Merle Norman products on her, including the Liquid Shimmer!

Charmed I’m Sure Eyecolor Trio • Neutrals that are great for any eye color and skin tone Wit and Whimsy Eyecolor Trio • Cool tones that are great for anyone, but looks best on blue or green eyes

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Summer Style for Guys

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By Trey Templeton

A GUY’S GUIDE TO Trey Templeton is a fifth generation Starkville native. He is a 2003 Graduate of Mississippi State University and serves on the boards of the Starkville Area Arts Council and the Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival planning committee.

He is passionate about his career in men’s clothing and is an exercise enthusiast.

DRESSING FOR SUMMER EVENTS

"Guys don’t need a lot of choices.

They need the right choice.”

- Sid Mashburn “What should I wear to….?” is a question I hear quite often this time of year. Deciding what to wear to summer events can definitely raise your brow. Let’s face it, not only in Mississippi, but in the South, it gets hot and humid. A man needs to have a game plan for some “go to” items in his wardrobe to beat the heat. I’m here to tell you there are many comfortable and stylish attire options that a man can wear in the heat while still feeling and looking cool. I’ll discuss appropriate attire for an informal afternoon of barbecuing with friends and a summer wedding.

You are not alone if you find yourself wondering exactly what to wear to these summer events.

I’ll provide you with some simple rules to go by and will even address footwear.

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THE BACKYARD BARBECUE

Backyard barbecues are very popular this time of year. Being outside and visiting with family and friends is something many of us enjoy doing. Whether it’s Friday night or a Sunday afternoon, the heat is on. My suggestion for casual attire is a cotton chino short accompanied by a casual two or three button polo style knit.

Southern Tide makes a great polo style shirt.

Although it is a cotton shirt, it’s thin enough to keep you cool. The high quality fabric is designed to wick away moisture without being a performance material, which is notorious for trapping odor over time. Another style of shirt you can pair with shorts is a short-sleeved sport shirt. Although it may initially look like something that escaped from your father’s closet, a short-sleeved sport shirt is great for a hot day or night because it is designed to keep a man cool in a number of ways. The sleeves are open at the end and not banded, allowing air to circulate. Before air conditioning, men actually wore this type of shirt with a tie during warmer months. The design of a sport shirt, which comes in various fabrics such as linen, silk and cotton, gives you the option to wear it tucked in or out. When worn untucked, a sport shirt will allow air to enter from the bottom of the shirt, keeping you cool. A cotton madras sport shirt is particularly great in the summer as it is a very lightweight material.

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Selecting the proper type shoe to wear can be tricky for a man in shorts. First, let’s discuss what NOT to wear with shorts. Although running shoes may be a tempting option, pairing them with shorts is a party foul. Instead, try a driving moccasin, also known as a “driver.”

Drivers look great with shorts and have been a classic for years. At George Sherman, we like to refer to them as a “dressy sandal.”

Men’s shorts should be a summer staple for all guys. There are a variety of makes, models and fabrics as well. I suggest a lightweight cotton chino short. A khaki short will always be in style. If you are wanting something a little different but don’t want to go too far off the edge, consider going with a bold color.

This season, colored chinos in navy, white and green have been popular.

THE SUMMER WEDDING

Dressing for a summer wedding in the South can prove to be a challenge. The first thing you’ll need to consider is that the time of day dictates what to wear. A wedding that is after six is formal, so standard rules apply. I suggest a dark suit in grey, black or navy. Slim-fit suits in these colors have risen in popularity over the past few seasons. The coat of a slim-fit suit is tailored throughout the body,and the trousers are flat in the front and slim through the leg. For a night wedding in the summer, I would suggest this type of suit paired with a bright tie and pocket square to match.

For an afternoon or beach wedding, two unique fabric options to consider are linen and seersucker. First, the linen suit is great for an outside or beach wedding. Typically light in color, most linen suits are white, cream or khaki. Linen, derived from the flax plant, is one of the oldest apparel textiles around. Many years ago when linen suits were first introduced, the light color, along with the fabric, was a symbol of wealth. In today’s world, linen is both a fashionable and affordable option. A linen suit does wrinkle, but that’s what makes it unique. I suggest pairing a linen suit with a simple white or colored shirt. There is such a thing as too much linen, so stick with a cotton shirt when wearing this type of suit.

The seersucker suit, known as the Southern gentlemen’s suit, is another popular option for an afternoon wedding. Extremely thin and made from 100 percent cotton, this striped material is excellent for letting your skin breathe and helping air circulate in the stale, humid days of summer. Before it became known as a suit for Southern gentlemen, it was actually a popular option among the working class. It was very low-maintenance, making it ideal for those strapped for cash. Like the linen suit, it is now very fashionable and great for summer events. Seersucker suits are most popular in a blue, grey or tan striped fabric.

Here are a couple of tips if you choose to sport the seersucker. First, since the suit stands out already and makes a statement, keep it simple by wearing a white cotton shirt. For a tie or bow tie, go with something bright. Add a white pocket square for a finishing touch. The proper shoe to wear with a seersucker suit is a question many of my customers have. A white buck lace-up shoe will give the suit some edge.

If that’s not for you, try a brown or tan lace-up shoe. Seersucker is also the only suit considered acceptable to wear with a brown loafer.

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LITERATURE

By Susan O’Br yan

Packing for a day at the pool or weekend at the beach? Be sure to leave room for your electronic reader, tablet or a few old-fashioned hold-in-your-hand books. These spring and summer arrivals are sure to satisfy your reading preferences.

General Fiction

Historical Fiction

A great trilogy offering is “Deep Summer” by Gwen Bristow, first published in 1937, but rereleased this summer. It is the first in the “Plantation Trilogy,” which includes ‘The Handsome Road” and “This Side of Glory.”

“Deep Summer” is the story of several generations who settled in the Louisiana wilderness during the late 18th century. It focuses on the family’s ability to cope with change, whether through relationships, racial tensions, governmental takeovers or economic shifts.

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A different approach to historical fiction is seen in “The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street” by Susan Jane Gilman. The author has created a rags-to-riches story filled with dark humor, courage and full-out spunk. It follows the life of Malka Treynovsky, who flees Russia with her family in 1913.

The child is crippled, abandoned and then finally taken in by an Italian peddler. She listens, learns and connives her way into a new life, transforming into Lillian Dunkle, aka The Ice Cream Queen. Dunkle is a cross between Joan Rivers and Martha Stewart – in the best and worst ways!

Women will be drawn to “The Beekeeper’s Ball” by New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs. Wiggs has put together a rich family epic with an emphasis on family, friends and resilience.

She tells the love story of Isabel Johansen, who hides from her past on her grandparents’ California vineyard. Isabel is determined to turn it into a cooking school, but even the best chef struggles when something unexpected is tossed into the mix.

Susan O’Bryan is a web content coordinator at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She retired from the newspaper field in 2010 after 31 years as a reporter and editor. Her spare time is filled with reading and freelance writing.

She and her husband Toby reside in Clinton.

“The world is a book. Those who do not travel read only one page.”

- Augustine of Hippo Young Adult

The secrets that a house can guard come alive in “The Hundred-Year House” by Rebecca Makkai, an author with an eye for detail and depth. A oncethriving arts colony is now in the hands of its owners’ descendants. Zee and her husband are living in the coach house as each pursues a career as a professor and as a writer. The past – and family ties - keep getting in the way, though. The story is told in a reverse narrative that follows the cycle of life and death that evolve and play out through the home and its residents.

“Dog Gone, Back Soon” is a hilarious tale by Nick Trout about a newbie vet, Cyrus Mills, who is trying to save his dad’s clinic, The Bedside Manor for Sick Animals, and keep it from the clutches of a national veterinary chain in a nearby town. All the while, Mills is frantically resuscitating his love life and dealing with all the eccentric characters in his small Vermont town.

An intense read is one by a well-received children’s author, E. Lockhart. “We Were Liars” is classified for young adults, but it’s equally impressive for adults.

The first page is a letter from a publishing firm asking that the secrets of “We Were Liars” not be given away, but that each reader should enjoy the story for himself. The novel is so well-written and so intense, it’s easy to buy into the publisher’s request. When you turn the last page, you will have discovered a tender, yet harsh suspense story that leaves you emotionally spent. You, too, will honor the publisher’s wishes.

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“I only ask to be free. The butterf lies are free.”

- Charles Dickens

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USSSA Baseball Tournament The USSSA Boys 11 and under AAA and AA baseball tournaments took place on June 19, 2014 at the Starkville Sportsplex.

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Firehouse Subs Contribution to the SFD On June 3, 2014, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated nine new diving equipment sets worth $19,400 to the Starkville Fire Department, which will allow the SFD to resume its diving rescue operations.

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SAAC Membership Party The 2014 Starkville Area Arts Council Annual Membership Party took place on Friday, June 6th at the home of Bryan and Maria Prather.

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DISCOVER THE SOUTH: Vicksburg National Military Park

“If you don't know history, then you don't know anything.

You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree. ” - Michael Crichton

Line of Sight • Woody Hibbard Vicksburg National Military Park was the last of the first five national military parks established by the U.S. Congress during the 1800s.

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