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Gentlemen’s Issue? Yes, we did it, and what a success it has been. My art teacher, when I was about seven years old, taught us there are no mistakes in art. This concept has been applied to every aspect of my life including this issue. Publishing a gentlemen’s issue is a big risk, but after long hours planning, interviews and photo shoots, it turned out better than expected. Last year we worked long and hard to note the best of this area and we are doing just that again with our Top 10 Most Influential Men of the Golden Triangle Area. Each one was nominated by the public and then selected by a panel of judges. Courage, determination, strength, patience and loyalty are just a few of the qualities that make up an influential man. See the men selected for this honor, starting on page 50, and let us know if you agree. Each month our staff looks to our readers and the community for inspiration. Join the conversation on our Facebook, stay up-to-date with our Twitter, and participate in our contests on Instagram. Then take time to look at our new website with behind-the-scene shots, articles, online issues and more. Here at Town and Gown we strive to work for you, our readers, so get to it and let us hear from you. Happy Reading,
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OCTOBER 2013
FEATURES 14 “Tally Ho!” HOME AND GARDEN 20 Gardening with Russell Hamilton 21 Man Cave 26 DIY with Amy Taylor 29 Sometimes Less is More
Brad Aldridge and his hunting camp members at their camp south of Starkville, Miss. Photography by Divian Conner
TASTE AND TOAST 32 Burgers & Beer 37 Spirits of a Gentleman 40 Feelin’ Saucy
IN EVERY ISSUE HEALTH AND BEAUTY 5 T & G News 62 A Gentleman’s Guide to Grooming 8 Staff 10 Letter From the Editor LIFE AND STYLE 66 T&G Wish List 43 Where the Wind Blows 75 Literature 46 Harvesting the Game 76 Events 50 Meet the Locals... Top 10 Most Influential Men of the Golden Triangle Area
80 Calendar 61 It’s a Southern Thing 82 Advertisers 68 Let the Light Shine into Fall
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o the full cry of the hounds and the echo of the horn, a team of riders and hounds chase wild quarry through woodlands and fields, across streams, and over hills. Known mostly as the English sport, foxhunting in North America has existed since Colonial days with the earliest record of hound importation being as early as 1650. Born and raised in England, Stephen Fortch started fox hunting at the age of 13. After moving to the United States at the age of 24, he built a career in Wisconsin as a faculty member and a university administrator. He then relocated to Georgia, where for over seven years he served as chancellor of the 35 Georgia universities and colleges. However, one big reason Stephen relocated to Georgia was because Ben Hardaway III, who is now 94 and a foxhunting legend over the world, lives in Columbus, Ga. Stephen spent time foxhunting with Mr. Hardaway, and in 2001 Mr. Hardaway helped Stephen get his start at Hard Away Hounds in Greensboro, Ala. Hard Away Hounds, named in honor of Ben Hardaway, merged in 2004 with Whitworth Hunt, a long time hunt in Mississippi, which has existed since 1973. According to Fortch, there is an expression in foxhunting when the hounds go “hard away” on a scent. Therefore, he said, the name fits in more ways than one. “Now, we are a Mississippi and Alabama hunt,” said Stephen, “spending about half the time in each state.” The main goal of the hunt is to experience the hounds in full cry and to view a coyote, fox, or bobcat in his natural habitat. But there are other reasons to join the hunt.
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“There are people who ride to hunt and there are people who hunt to ride,” said Fortch. Some who follow the hunt are there primarily for the excitement of horseback riding over all sorts of terrain, which can be very fast and include lots of jumping. “They simply can’t match this horse experience anywhere else.” The other group enjoys witnessing the hounds and their skills. Of course, there are those interested in both. Members travel from five different states, with some driving over three hours, which will therefore benefit the local economy, said Fortch. “Because we usually hunt both days of the weekend, people stay in motels, eat in restaurants, and buy gas.” After the hunt is a breakfast consisting of dishes people brought to pass while everyone tells lies like every other hunter. A regular-season hunt lasts about four hours, with approximately 35 hounds being out at any one time. Today, primarily coyotes are hunted, but it’s mostly about the chase and hearing the hounds when they're on a scent. “It’s an amazing sound when you have 35 hounds speaking at once,” said Fortch. Thanks to GPS and radio tracking collars on all the hounds, statistics show that the average hunt covers about 22 miles. “That's a lot of distance, a lot of chasing, and a lot of riding. On a faster day it would be a little more than that, and on a slower day it might be a little less than that.” One of the first lessons in foxhunting is to never, ever call a “hound” a “dog”! To do so is to create one of the greatest errors of foxhunting and to risk being sentenced for doing so. The sentence usually entails something like buying a bottle of champagne. “We have a lot of traditions and silly things like that, which have been passed down through the years,” said Fortch. Even falling off your horse can earn you a sentence. There is also specific language to use, such as calling out, “Tally Ho!” when you see a coyote. This expression dates back to the 18th Century, though nobody is quite sure where it came from. Riders should wear a certain outfit and not mix and match outfits. Horses should be very clean and properly turned out. All equipment should be very clean, which has to do with safety as well as appearance. Riders should not to go off on their own and never ride up on the hounds. Hounds are trained to a hunting horn, which has about six to eight different calls. Hounds may be drafted from other hunts, but no money ever bought a hound. “We exchange hounds from our fellow hunts,” explained Fortch. One hunt may have a certain player that isn’t fitting their system and that might best fit another system. “So we’ll take it or swap them one. That’s one thing I find fascinating.” The genealogy of the hounds probably goes back further than any human beings, and this is how Ben Hardaway became world famous. 16
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“They’re called crossbred fox hounds and they’re crossbred between different nationalities of fox hounds. Some are American crossbred with English, some are English crossbred with Welsh, some are Welsh crossed with French,” said Fortch. “We’re constantly experimenting with different types of breeding to try and find the perfect hound, which has yet to be born.” With reference to the training, a great deal has to do with the genealogy and the breeding. Hounds have to be trained because they have to be very obedient. Six-week-old puppies go out “on walk” with the family, until the family says
they’re teenagers. “Then, we send them back and they come back to us when they’re 23 weeks old,” said Fortch. “We go out every morning with all 69 hounds. We put a collar on a young hound with a clip attached to the collar of an old hound. The pups learn how to stay with the pack and so on.” If they’re smart, they only do that for a few days. The not-so-smart pups may be on there a couple of months. “That’s how we train them to learn their commands and to stay with the pack.” To train the hounds to actually hunt, the puppies are taken
out with the very skilled hounds and they’ll go to places where there is some scent. “We’ll let the old ones show them how to do it.” The scent is usually found in small woods or sage grass, but experienced hunters know where the prey will most likely be. The hounds are taken to that location and then they spread out. Some hounds have better noses than others, and when they smell something and are sure of it they start to speak to the rest of the hounds. “If the other hounds trust that one, they will go to where it’s speaking and join in,” said Fortch. “That will make the prey leave the woods and start making a big circle – we hope.” Terrain varies and there are different fields for the hunt. If you’re an aggressive rider with a horse that can jump and do those types of things, you would be placed in the first field. There’s a second field for people who are either slowing
down or just learning. We match people in groups according to their ability. The Tabor Place, which is approximately 6,800 acres between Macon, Miss. and Aliceville, Ala., is wide open with tiny coverts, open plough and pasture with catfish ponds. “It’s also used for quail and deer hunting,” said Fortch. “We really need a minimum of five-thousand acres to be able to spread our wings.” With the increase of technology and more young people focusing on computers, laptops and cell phones, Hard Away Whitworth Hounds is committed to bringing more young people on board and giving them the experience. A lot of hunts are associated with pony clubs; some hunts go the extra mile to create a family experience and often have grandparents, parents and grandchildren out at the same time. Encouraging young people remains a priority and in fact, the age of those participating in foxhunts range from two to 72.
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Hard Away Whitworth Hounds is part of a national organization called The Master Foxhounds Association (FHA), explained Fortch. “There are approximately 169 registered foxhunts in the country, so we have standards and inspections and traditions that we follow.” Foxhunting has something for everyone. Some love the pageantry, others love the ride, and still others like to be out in the woods. Some even join the hunt to take photographs. If you like the outdoors and the unpredictable; if you like to be challenged and watch nature unfold; if you like to see and hear the hounds, and observe the coyote’s ability (After all, the coyote’s top speed is 47 miles per hour), foxhunting is for you. People particularly like the hunt because of the open country. Most people get to see one, two or three coyotes and a few bobcats on most days. It’s exhilarating hearing the hounds coming and putting yourself in a position where you think the coyote will come. Then you will see him and three minutes later you see the pack of hounds going in full-drive. “You might have an incredible day, you might have a slow day, but you can never totally predict what you might find,” said Fortch. “You might find nine coyotes in five little acres of woods, or you might spend five hours trying to find one and never find it.” Imagine the double-looks from people driving by when they see riders in red outfits, as if they’re in 19th Century 18
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England rather than the back woods of Mississippi. Proper attire on the hunt is expected and, if you’re hunting somewhere, like Virginia, there is zero tolerance for incorrect attire. “We want to encourage people, so we’re a little more tolerant,” said Fortch. People come out in their western saddles and western garb. But if they like the hunt, after a few times, they are encouraged to transition into the more formal dress. A foxhunt is “very much like building a sports team,” said Fortch, “because you’ve got players with different specialties who play different roles in the pack.” Some hounds are very good at smelling a scent that is ten hours old. Other hounds can smell very good when the coyote is running. Others are good at telling where the coyote is when it goes into a hole. “Some have beautiful voices, some have screechy voices. We are always trying to put the perfect pieces together to get a Super Bowl team.” Fortch does it because he’s been doing it on and off since he was 13 and he spent his career building universities and a great faculty. Some of those skills were transferred into trying to create the perfect team. “You build a great hunt around great people and hounds.” As Mr. Hardaway says, “The first time you hear those 35 hounds all speaking at the same time, it makes the hair on the back of your neck tingle.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FOXHUNTING, VISIT: mfha.org hardawaywhitworth.com
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Food Plots: Tips and Tricks T Russell Hamilton graduated from Mississippi State University with a major in horticulture and he has been the owner of Deep Roots Nursery for over 13 years.
hroughout the hunting season I always hear mixed reports about the success of food plots. Everyone has their magic mix of what should be planted and when. Well, this month being for the boys, I thought it couldn’t be a better time to address food plots and how you can get the most out of yours this year. Late summer and fall food plots can be a great addition to your deer management plan. Most folks don’t think about feeding deer at the end of summer. Truth is this is a very important time as antler growth is reaching its peak and young deer are really drawing from does that haven’t weaned their young yet. It is also a great time to start conditioning those nice bucks for rut. Deer during this time will be after foods that are high in fats and carbohydrates. Oats, forage soybeans, and brassicas are an excellent source for these. Look for food plot mixes that are high in these types of foods. Another good tip for conditioning deer for this time of year is to swap out corn for protein blocks. Corn is a good attractant but does little for conditioning deer for the winter ahead.
Attractive Plots It’s Friday evening and you are getting the family to go out to eat. You pick a restaurant that first has food that everyone will enjoy and second you pick a restaurant for its attractive attributes. Is it going to be jam packed or kid friendly? Deer are the same in a sense. The more attractive you can make your food plot the better success you will have drawing in the deer herd. First, plant your food plots where deer already like to go. Usually these are places that are a little harder to get to but it will be worth the work when “The Beast” steps out. Also, irregular shapes rather than squares or rectangles for plot areas can be more appealing to deer. Play to the natural cover of the area and deer will feel more comfortable to step out for a quick bite. It is also a good idea to go longer and thinner with a plot area rather than just a large open area. The safer the deer feel the more you will see them in the area.
Amendments Soil tests are more important than you think. The more you know about the area the better decision you can make about what to plant and what you will need to add to the soil to increase the quality of your food plot. You can get a soil test done for around $6. You can pick up test kits from the Extension Office or your local coop. Follow the directions and turn them into to the soil test lab or your local extension office. About one week later you will receive a detailed list of what you need to add to the soil to get the most out of the crops you plant for your food plot.
The Secret Weapon Which of all the mixes do you pick? Reading the labels on the bags of the different mixes and you will probably notice a lot of similarities. First, pay attention to what is in it. Second, pay attention to how large of an area it covers. Several times I would see hunters stray away from more expensive mixes not realizing they covered twice the area of a cheaper mix with the same volume. Two to three weeks before you plan to start hunting your plot, a shot of nitrogen fertilizer to “sweeten” your plot can really make it attractive to deer. Lastly, to really make your plot mix a secret weapon add 2-4 pounds of purple top turnips, rape, or mustard to the mix. Usually you can buy them already weighed up in pound bags and they are cheap to purchase. You can find them at your local coop. You will get the biggest bang for your buck adding these to turn your food plot into a secret weapon. Follow these tips to get the most out of your food plot this year. I wish all the hunters out there a successful year and may you get “The Big One”!
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Man Cave By Joe Lee Pho t og r aph y b y Laur a Daniels
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Chris initially discussed the idea of building a workshop with Martha. That plan grew into a facility with more garage space and a place to store yard equipment. Soon, Martha was envisioning a guest home and greenhouse; Chris wanted a man cave with a home theater. In the end, what began as a workshop developed into a building of 3,600 square feet. “It’s two stories. The man cave, home theatre, workout room and sauna are all upstairs in an area 34 x 60 feet,” Chris said. “It has a guest house, workshop, five-car garage, and a yard equipment room all downstairs. By then we had decided it would make more sense to build one larger structure instead of several smaller ones. And that’s where the fun began.” Chris was the superintendent and builder of two dozen multi-million-dollar homes in the Grand Dunes, an elite golfing area in Myrtle Beach, S.C. When the housing market slowed, the couple moved to Starkville (where Martha had lived much of her life). Wanting something to do during retirement, they discussed the possibility of building a workshop. A mutual friend introduced them to Starkville builder Ronnie Massey, and they went to work on the project together in 2009. “The whole time we were there, Chris was talking about how he might put in a home theater, but that the upstairs might be used for storage,” Massey said. “The home theater wasn’t going to be very big – maybe seating 12 people – but once that got started it just escalated. “We put some really nice finished work in there to make the theater look great. Then he made a nice entrance to it. From there, I think he just kept building back toward the stairway. He saw what he had going and just kept on with it.” 22
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Nearly every building project of any size and scope presents unique challenges, but Massey found very little in the way of unforeseen difficulties. He was at work within a month of his initial meeting with Chris and Martha and finished within several weeks. “There was a question about the floor joists and rafters on the building,” Massey said, “and we had to engineer or own roof plan to make sure it wouldn’t sway. It was a sharp little design we came up with, a rafter roof brace to stabilize it. Otherwise, there was nothing out of the ordinary we dealt with.” In addition to the fun and games to be had in the Shillingburg man cave, imagine watching the Super Bowl or another must-see television or movie event in your own home theater with the best sound and visual projection money can buy. “There are nine recliners in the home theater,” Chris said. “It has a Bose sound system with twelve speakers, fiber optic ceiling lights, a stage, and seating which elevates up from front to the rear. There are acoustic panels and a 10 x 20-foot screen projector – only the best equipment. There’s also an area for children to sit or play.” The man cave even doubles as a fitness room. There are two exercise areas with a treadmill, stair climber, weights and benches, a sauna, and a full bathroom with shower.
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“The showpiece in the man cave is the iron railing I designed using a bicycle, rims and clocks,” Chris said. “I sketched out the design plan for a local welder to build, and everyone that has been inside cannot believe it.” “I wish I could say the man cave was my idea, but Chris had the insight and made his dream come true,” Martha said. “I did suggest that we have a sitting area for the ladies and, if possible, an exercise room. All of the finish work I did: sanding, caulking, painting, staining and even grouting.” “My wife asked me who was going to do the drawings for us,” Chris said. “I told her that I was, that I had it all in my head. She insisted that I take a ruler and make detailed drawings showing all windows and doors. She kept telling me that we were going to be putting a lot of money in this project and that we needed an architect. I keep telling her I could do it, that I had it all in my head. “She and I have done everything except things like brickwork, shingles, and the drywall. I was the engineer (with the help of the Massey’s), the designer, and the decorator of the entire building. We have done a lot of remodeling on the main house, which is on the same two and a half acres. It has taken us two and a half years to get to this point.” “That home theater is really, really nice,” Massey said. “The whole upstairs is like a dream world, with a bunch of old slot machines and pinball games. What really caught my
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eye was the theater – I think that’s probably the nicest thing I’ve seen over there. Chris did a really good job with it.” Chris said the man cave serves as everything he envisioned, and that he loves entertaining in it – the couple thoroughly enjoyed hosting a Super Bowl party earlier this year. “Since Chris insisted on doing this project without having the input of an architect or draftsman, I felt the most important part of my job was to make sure he had given each and every component lots of thought,” Martha said. “We did argue about things, but in the end we are both very happy with the results.”
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Materials: Leather strap long enough to strap across you. The local co-op has leather supplies. Rotary leather punch (also at local co-op) Scrap leather for tying Elastic ribbon Very sharp scissors
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Taylor, a Petal native and Starkville resident, is a Southern Mississippi graduate where she earned a Bachelor degree in broadcast journalism and obtained a Master’s degree in Agricultural and Extension Education from Mississippi State University. She is an avid do-it-yourself crafter, artist and has a passion for home design and projects.
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1. Measure the leather strap long enough to wrap diagonally across you from one side to the other. 2. Use the rotary leather puncher to punch 2 holes near both ends of the strap. Then place each end through the metal loops on your cowbell, as shown. 3. Line up both pairs of holes with each other and use leather string to secure. Punch another pair of holes, on the opposite side of the handle, as shown. 4. Place leather string through the pair of holes and tie together tightly. This keeps the cowbell from sliding on the strap.
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*I used leather for this project simply because I like working with it. But an alternative to leather is to use a nylon strap, also found at the local co-op, and use ribbon of your choice instead of leather string!
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or a college football tailgate, people do a myriad of different things. What is the supposedly “best” tailgate; that is if any such distinction can even be made? Many tailgates have changed drastically over the years as a result of the invention of the flat-screen television and the satellite dish. There are even certain companies that, in exchange for an absurd fee that in most cases can only be justified for purposes of marketing and a tax write-off, will set up elaborate tailgates for their clients on a weekly basis. On the other hand, there are some tailgates that have not kept up with the times and, more importantly, are genuinely timeless. At most tailgates, one might see children whose first words very well could have been “Hail State.” One can see maroon and white bows in hair and a football being
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tossed around. The desire to tailgate often deals with camaraderie between friends and parents’ desire to expose their children to football. Larry Greenlee, who played football at Mississippi State University from 1971 to 1974, got together with a friend of his by the name of Barry Blakely to discuss tailgating for State games. They decided that they wanted to expose their sons, Joe
Greenlee and Taylor Blakely, to Mississippi State football. In 1997, when Joe and Taylor were about 10 years old, their tailgate involved parking over near the soccer fields which, at the time, were the football practice fields. Packed in the car, they had a football and enough ham sandwiches for the four of them. Sixteen years later, despite the fact that the tailgate has grown considerably, they still bring ham sandwiches. Other dishes on the menu are fried chicken, brisket, ribs, barbeque, smoked sausage, chips and dip, and cookies. Their tailgate does not have anything elaborate or out-of-the-ordinary. It is about the people. Mr. Greenlee indicated to me that at the tailgate, they just “sit around and chitchat.” Sometimes I think that we have the tendency to forget that simple can often be better.
As a Mississippi State graduate, tailgating is often my opportunity to catch up with good friends from college that I don’t have the chance to see as much now that life has taken us to different places. But on home game Saturdays in Starkville, I can always count on seeing them and enjoying their company. The tailgate can often be just as fun as the game. We catch up with one another about new happenings in our lives. Before the event, we discuss our expectations. Afterwards, we discuss how it went; what we liked and didn’t like, what we feel went well and what we feel could have been better. The real function of the tailgate is engaging with other people, whether friends or strangers, about what goes on the football field and on the field of life.
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The works: Beer pairing: 10 oz. patty Diced jalapenos onions salt pepper fennel seed pepper bacon Brie cheese Focaccia bread lettuce tomato garlic aioli
Southern Prohibition Devils Harvest Extra Pale Ale: This extra pale ale uses rich Munich malt to balance out the four hop additions. With a full mouth feel and bold aroma, Devil’s Harvest is a flavorful hop bomb. Brewed in Hattiesburg, Miss.
Ask for the Diablo Burger at Bin 612 the month of October.
Beered Red Dragon Burger
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The works: Beer pairing: 80/20 ground chuck ground lamb grilled vidalia onion mayonnaise shredded romaine sliced tomato sliced tomatoes sliced bun Red Dragon cheese: welsh cheddar with whole grain mustard and welsh ale.
Forty Truck Stop Honey: Truck Stop Honey is a medium bodied English brown ale brewed with Alabama Wildflower Honey, roasted malts and fresh hops. The balance of sweet wildflower honey and earthy hop aromas come through in every batch. Brewed in Gadsden, Ala.
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The works: Beer pairing: BBQ Brisket Burger Smoked beef brisket Chipotle BBQ sauce Pretzel roll Onions Southern slaw
Crooked Letter Brewing Crooked Heffy: The Hefeweizen yeast in Crooked Heffy is an American yeast. Heffy is intended to be cloudy or hazy and is unfiltered, which is wear many of the desired flavors are hidden. Pour 2/3 of the bottle into glass and then swirl what is left in the bottle to left up sediments. Brewed in Ocean Springs, Miss.
Ask for the BBQ Brisket Burger at Central Station Grill the month of October.
Queso Jalapeno Burger
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The works: Beer pairing: Colossal 80/20 black angus burger Hardwood-smoked bacon sliced jalapenos hamburger bun
Naked Pig Pale Ale: This beer is a delightfully crisp, hand crafted ale. The German malts provide a perfect balance to the five hop additions that go into every batch they make. This American pale ale is tasty enough for any craft beer newcomer, while the complex character. Brewed in Gadsden, Ala.
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Secret ingredient: Tasso ham
The works: Beer pairing: 1/3 lb. hickory grilled ground sirloin chuck caramelized onions garlic andouille sausage smoke Gouda cheese buttery sourdough roll
Bayou Teche Brewing Biere’ Pale: Using Belgian malts and American hops and yeast, it is a distinct new style of beer. Traditionally brewed, it was classified as a Bière Pâle, or Louisiana Pale Ale. It is bronze colored with a biscuity malt center, herbal hop flavors and a gentle, mellow bitterness. Brewed in Arnaudville, La.
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Ask for the NOLA Burger at Harvey’s the month of October.
Brew Expert Chis Purtee Purtee is the craft brands builder at Mitchell Distributing in Columbus, Miss. He is a certified beer server through the Cicerone program, a graduate of the Goose Island Brewery beer school and an Anheuser-Busch certified sales representative. Since starting at Mitchell Distributing nine years ago, Chris has experience in the beer business as he has worked as a Route Assistant, Merchandiser, Driver Sales, Pre-Sales Delivery, Salesman, a Non-Alcohol/ Craft Brands manager and now the Craft Brands Builder.
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Spirits of a Gentleman Pho t og r aph y b y Divian Conner Dr ink s b y Jamie Da vis of Old V enice and Odie A v er y of The V er anda
Jamie is a Madison, Miss. native and a United State Navy veteran. While attending Mississippi State University majoring in sports communications he has worked as a bartender at Old Venice for five years.
Odie Avery is a recent graduate of Mississippi State University in landscape architecture. Avery is originally from Eupora, Miss. and has been with The Veranda for five years.
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Spirits of a Gentleman Jonnie Walker Blue Neat
Neat: a single, unmixed liquor served without being chilled and without any water, ice, or other mixer. Neat drinks and rocks drinks are often served in a rocks glass but may be served in a shot glass or a cocktail glass.
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Tom Collins
Dixie Comfort
Whiskey Red
Mix gin and Collins mix over ice and pour Sprite to top it off. Garnish with a cherry at the bottom of glass and a lemon slice.
Served in a Rocks glass, pour all ingredients over ice.
Fill glass with all ingredients over ice and mix.
1 1/4 oz. Bombay Sapphire Gin 2 oz. Collins mix Sprite
1 oz. Amaretto 1 oz. Grand Marnier 1 oz. Southern Comfort whiskey
1 1/2 oz. Makers Mark bourbon 2 oz. Ginger Ale club soda
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Old Fashion
orange slice cherry 3 oz. Makers Mark bourbon 1 tsp. simple syrup 1 oz. soda water 2 dashes angostura bitters Begin by muddling an orange, cherry, simple syrup in a Rocks glass. Add whiskey, bitters and soda over ice.
Journalist
1/5 oz. Bombay Sapphire gin 1 tsp. dry vermouth 1 tsp. sweet vermouth 1 tsp. triple sec 1 tsp. fresh lime juice dash angostura bitters Combine ingredients, shake and strain into martini glass.
John Daly
(with alcohol) 1/5 oz. Jeremiah Weed brand sweet tea vodka 2 oz. sweet tea 2 oz. lemonade Mix over ice and add a lemon slice to garnish.
Classic Sidecar 2oz. Cognac 1oz. Cointreau 1oz. lemon juice orange twist
Combine, shake, pour into martini glass. Add a lemon twist for garnish.
Classic Arnold Palmer
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Feelin’ Saucy By Lisa LaFont aine Bynum
Fr ont (lef t t o r ight): Kyv an BBQ Sauce, The Little Dooe y Mo t her ’s Homemade V ineg ar BBQ Sauce and Doe’s Or iginal Barbecue Sauce. Bac k (lef t t o r ight): A be’s Or iginal Bar-B-Q Sauce and Lamber t’s Sw ee t Sauce O’Mine Or iginal Barbeq ue Sauce.
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GET TO KNOW Lisa LaFontaine Bynum
Lisa LaFontaine Bynum is a freelance writer from Grenada, Miss. Her work has appeared in several publications in Mississippi. She is a graduate of Delta State University where she received a BA in Marketing and her MBA. In her free time, she enjoys food writing and photography, and documents her culinary happenings on her blog The Cooking Bride (thecookingbride.com). She currently resides in Brandon with her husband and son.
Barbeque Bacon Mushroom Quesadillas
There is a lot that goes into making great barbeque – the quality of the meat, cooking temperature, time, charcoal or wood, seasonings, and let’s not forget sauce. Whether you swear by a secret family recipe or are loyal to a favorite brand, we encourage you try a few of these Mississippi-made sauces. You don’t really need a good excuse, just slather them over a rack of ribs or pour it over a heap of pulled pork. However, barbeque sauce isn’t just grilling. Here are a few recipes to ensure you use every last drop both on and off the grill.
5 strips uncooked bacon, coarsely chopped 8 oz. baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 small red onion, diced ¼ cup barbeque sauce 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a plate and set aside. Reserve drippings. Add mushrooms and onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Saute, stirring frequently, onions are tender and mushrooms are soft, about 7-10 minutes. Add bacon back to the skillet. Pour in barbeque sauce and stir until mixture is coated with the sauce and heated through. Heat a separate 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Spread half of bacon mushroom mixture over one tortilla. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with a second tortilla. Heat quesadilla until tortillas are browned and cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes, turning once during cooking. Makes 2 quesadillas.
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Barbecue Pulled Pork Nachos Barbeque with Chili Cheese Sauce Green Chili Cheese Sauce: 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 (10 oz.) can chopped green chiles, drained 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
Garnishments: 4-6 cups cooked pork shoulder, shredded 1 cup barbeque sauce 1 bag corn tortilla chips 2 cups grated Monterrey Jack cheese ¾ cup sour cream ¼ cup green onions, finely sliced ½ cup sliced jalapenos 1 (4 oz.) can sliced black olives
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not allow the flour to brown. Slowly stir in milk, continuing to whisk until mixture is smooth and does not contain any lumps. Add the green chilis and bring the sauce to a boil. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add the cheddar, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir until sauce is smooth. Combine shredded pork shoulder and barbeque sauce. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange tortilla chips in a thin layer in a 9 x 10 casserole dish or on a large baking sheet. Spread pulled pork evenly over chips, drizzle chili cheese sauce over pulled pork and top with half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Place in the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 8-10 minutes. Garnish nachos with sour cream, green onions, pickled jalapenos, black olives, and remaining cheese. Serves 6
Barbeque Barbecue Baked Beans 1 lb. ground hamburger meat 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 (28 oz.) can baked beans 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
¼ cup barbeque sauce ¼ cup pancake syrup Salt and pepper to taste 5-7 strips bacon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown the hamburger meat in a large skillet over medium high heat. Break meat into pieces using a wooden spoon and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove hamburger from the pan and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the grease and return the skillet to the heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté, stirring often, until onion and bell pepper are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Return the hamburger meat back to the skillet. Add the can of baked beans, mustard, brown sugar, barbeque sauce, pancake syrup, salt and pepper. Stir until ingredients are combined and mixture is heated through. Pour beans into a 9 x 12 x 2 inch baking dish. Lay the bacon strips over the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bacon browned, and the beans are bubbling.
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Cigar Lounge of Starkville:
A Shop for the Passionate and the Uncertain Pho t og r aph y b y Lor en Gambr ell
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epending on your preferences and experience with cigars, its smell can make you grimace or make your mouth water. Having enjoyed cigars on numerous special occasions, I think that a good cigar shop can be a great asset in any town. However, it is a decidedly challenging business because, like me, many cigar smokers only smoke cigars occasionally. I find myself going to a cigar shop before bachelor parties and weddings, before a football game from time to time, and after having written something that I think is halfway decent. Co-owners of the Cigar Lounge of Starkville, Auston Nolan and Dalton Healy, however, stated that one of the objectives for their business is to “simplify cigar smoking for college students.” The smoking of premium cigars is traditionally celebrated by members of an older demographic, and Nolan and Healy, through the location of the cigar shop, its selection, and the events that it houses, are seeking to bring smoking cigars to a younger group of people. Nolan and Healy are both connected to Tupelo, Miss. As students at Mississippi State University in 2012, they decided to embark upon the business venture of owning a cigar shop in Starkville’s Cotton District. When I asked about their desire to own the business, Nolan indicated that he “was sure that it would be successful because of its location,” and Healy added that “there isn’t hardly any competition in town.” They also expressed their enjoyment in what they do. They said that the cigar business is a very friendly one and that they have made connections with other cigar dealers in Pittsburgh, Baton Rouge, Mobile, and Florence.
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As is often the case with developing and honing any type of expertise, the knowledge and appreciation of cigars grows with experience and education. I am a cigar novice, and I never intend to become an expert. I find something that I like, and I stick with it. When I go into a cigar shop, I pick up a cigar made by Romeo y Julieta or a Hemingway by Arturo Fuente. I pay the cashier and go on my merry way. Interestingly enough, when I asked Nolan and Healy what sort of cigar they would recommend to the cigar novice, they said that they would always recommend a mild cigar such as a Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real. However, as per the co-owners of the Cigar Lounge of Starkville, the engagement and exchange among dealers and experts is understandably much more involved. They said that often dealers and true cigar aficionados will come in and buy something, but they will also leave a cigar with the owners and talk about new developments that they have discovered in the cigar world. When a cigar expert comes in the shop, she/ he often knows exactly what she/he wants to buy. However, if the patron is unsure, they begin with a taste profile prior to making any sort of recommendation. They inquire as to whether the patron enjoys a mild, medium, or full bodied cigar and the degree of spice and smoothness that she/he prefers. Dalton Healy said that his favorite cigar is La Gloria Cubana Serie R Natural which he described as a “medium-full cigar” with “a little bit of spice” but still “smooth and balanced.” Auston Nolan indicated that his favorite cigar is a Partagas 160 that has a 1977 Cameroon wrapper that is “a mild to medium bodied cigar” that is “complex, smooth, and balanced.” Among the highest sellers at the Cigar Lounge of Starkville are Rocky Patel, Romeo y Julieta, Arturo Fuente, Padron, and My Father Cigars. 44
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In addition to having an extensive selection of cigars, the Cigar Lounge of Starkville hosts an open mic night every Thursday and primarily local bands on Friday and Saturday nights. They are also hosting an event this month that will involve discounts on and the showcasing of Rocky Patel cigars. The establishment also has a membership option that includes a free cutter, a 5-count travel humidor, discounts on all purchases, a free cigar every month, and other benefits. Even though I only smoke cigars occasionally, I like to have a good selection of premium cigars when I am in the market for one. The Cigar Lounge of Starkville is a good place to find what you are looking for, even if you aren’t quite sure what that is.
Cigar Cabinet:
Must try Dalton and Auston’s favorites: La Gloria Cubana Serie R Natural A “medium-full cigar” with “a little bit of spice” but still “smooth and balanced.” Partagas 160 Wrapped in a 1977 Cameroon wrapper., it is “a mild to medium bodied cigar” and “complex, smooth, and balanced.”
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Harvesting the By Ric helle Putnam Pho t og r aph y b y Divian Conner
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all may creep slowly into Mississippi, but hunting season always arrives on time. Or is that hunting seasons? After all, there is deer season, with specific times for archery, primitive weapons, guns with dogs, guns without dogs, and youth gun. There is turkey season, both fall and spring sessions. Small game season provides hunting periods for squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, quail, frog, bobcat, and opossum. Migratory bird season includes duck, geese, dove, snipe, crow, and other birds. Hunting seasons run from October through May, with frog season extending from April through September. Bradley (Brad) Michael Aldridge has hunted since he was 10 years old, killing his first deer with a bow when he was 13 years old. “I do a little bit of everything outdoors,” said Aldridge. “For me, my seasons change as the seasons are approaching. I do a lot of fishing from about February or March, year round. Then it’s duck season and then turkey season.” By the middle of July, Aldridge is setting up his camera and putting corn and food out for the deer. At summer’s end, excitement has built, and the hunt is on. But what drives a hunter into sweltering summer days to prepare for the hunt, and then into icy winter mornings to seek out the game? “Fishing and hunting drive me,” said Aldridge. “Being outside is what I love to do, and I’ve been that way for a long time.” Whether hunting or preparing for hunting, any and everything Aldridge does is outdoors. “I enjoy getting ready [for the season]: hanging tree stands, getting food out, being on the tractor, bush hogging. It’s not necessarily about the hunt.” In the woods, you see, hear, smell, and feel what can’t be experienced in the hustle and bustle of everyday life where gas and diesel fumes infiltrate roads and highways, and honking horns speak of frenzied impatience. Outdoors, the honking of ducks and geese overhead, against a blue sky and scattered clouds is more like art. With sunrise and sunset, a vast array of colors is painted onto heaven’s canvas. There’s something about being in nature. To Aldridge, hunting season is more about appreciating God’s creation year round.
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“Hunting is more an individual sport, as far as getting into one tree stand and being alone,” said Aldridge, and every time he sees his prey, it’s an adrenaline rush all over again. “The horns of the buck give you much more excitement, but for me the feeling happens whether the deer has horns or not.” All the time spent preparing the field, getting ready for the season, and spending time at the camp in the summer heat, battling mosquitoes and other bugs, is worth it when you finally spot what you came for – your game. Hunting with a bow, said Aldridge, is a challenge because you’re expecting a wild animal to come within a 30 or 40 yard radius of you out in the middle of nowhere. “When it happens, it’s a great feeling. When you stop getting excited about hunting, then it’s time to stop.” The hunting world has progressed greatly. These days, an outdoor channel streams the hunting life right into your home through video hunts that capture and share hunting methods, skills, and memories. “You see more and more people hunting with a cameraman,” said Aldridge, who has also videoed his hunt, but never killed anything on camera. “Bowhunting is tough enough, but videoing adds another element.” Everyone needs a place to rest after a long day and for the hunter that’s usually “the camp.” For Aldridge and his friends, it’s ‘The Bus.’ In the 1970s, the father of one of Aldridge’s hunting colleagues, Allen Edwards, who also does a lot of work around the camp, started the lease on the 640 acres they hunt, located off of Highway 25, south of Starkville. The bus was moved there before Brad was involved. ‘The Bus’ is an old school bus nestled cozily amid a cropping of pines on about one acre centrally located within the entire acreage. Most of the seats have been taken out of ‘The Bus’ to allow storage room for the hunters. “We added the roofs and sheds. From there, it got coined The Bus.” To create a parking lot, they spread gravel around the campsite. “In any kind of hunting season, we’re going to ‘The Bus’,” said Brad. “The Bus” is the central station of the campsite. There is no TV, but there is a generator, which provides electricity for the Christmas lights hanging around. The oven that runs off of gas and several charcoal grills provide an outdoor kitchen where nightly feasts are prepared and enjoyed to the robust sound of nature. Several guys come just to stay around the camp all afternoon, kicking around, building a fire, and cleaning up, or cooking. “A lot of hard work went into building all this, and we had a great time doing it,” said Aldridge. In late afternoon as shadows melt into darkness, and the trills of cicadas and frogs rev up, everyone returns with huge appetites, ready to wind down. “We sit around the fire and have a big time. It’s special to us.” It’s not necessarily about the hunt.”
On the rare occasion, a few spend the night in “The Bus,” but usually everybody arrives in early morning, coming in from the gate, pulling up to the bus, and parking their vehicles before heading their separate ways, dressed in hunting garb, weapon in hand, and anticipation, excitement and adrenaline bouncing around inside of them.
others take the kill straight to a processor.” Some do cook, and as night falls and the hunters are filling their bellies, the stories begin. If any beverages are passed around, after a while, the stories get stretched – a lot. “Usually it’s just lying, but all in good fun,” said Aldridge. What are some of the stories? Aldridge laughs. “Oh, I don’t
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“One of things you battle most when hunting whitetail deer is [human] scent because [deer] have a very good sense of smell,” said Aldridge. “So you do everything you can to eliminate your scent as much as possible with rubber boots and clothes and gear that capture your scent and keep it in.” This, he explained, helps you have an advantage over the deer. It takes perseverance and passion to wear a lot of heavy clothes in the early weeks of October when temperatures still rise into the ‘80s and ‘90s. “By the time the first cold front hits, it’s a nice change of pace.” The hunters usually return to “The Bus” for a break around mid-morning. “We may ride the four-wheelers until around lunch, scout out new areas, or do a little work around the camp until the middle of the day,” said Aldridge. Then, mid-afternoon the hunters return to the hunt. Some are lucky enough to hit their target dead-on, but sometimes, a wounded game will escape back into the woods. When this happens, the group joins together to help the hunter recover his game. They enjoy the camaraderie during the search. “Sometimes, we prepare the deer at the camp. Typically we don’t,” said Aldridge. “Some might cut them up here, but
think I can tell you that.” Occasionally, they invite the women folk out to join them, and there are actually a few women who hunt once or twice in a season. Still, it’s mostly a guy thing. “It’s not necessarily an exclusion of women. Of course, they’re invited at any time. And we’ve had women that hunted and killed deer and bucks down here,” said Aldridge. But do conversations around the campfire change when the women folk are around? “Not necessarily,” said Aldridge. “We don’t cut them any slack. We don’t avoid stepping on any toes, because out here, it’s us at The Bus.” The truth is, to the guys, hunting will always be a guy thing. Men are just different. “For the group of us at the camp, it’s about being with nature.” By the end of the season (which, by the way, never really ends), it’s not about a certain deer, or how many deer. It’s about being together and building friendships and a family. Mostly, it’s just about savoring what God has created. “If you’re lucky enough to harvest the game,” said Aldridge, “that’s just icing on the cake.”
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TOWN&GOWN Top 10 MOST INFLUENTIAL
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is motto is, "A smile on my face and a song in my heart." He believes everyday is a holiday, and to live each day to the fullest. From cardiac rehab with the elderly to a pee wee football league, at any level, Eddie Myles, director of the Wellness Connection at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Miss., says there is joy in everything he does. Myles grew up in Clarksdale, Miss. and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science from Mississippi State University. He is the president of the Starkville School District Board of Trustees, an official for peewee, junior high and District-4 high school football games, deacon, and the game director of the Awana Group, where they teach kids grades K-12 scripture, at 2nd Baptist Church in Starkville, Miss. When asked what is one thing that has made him who he is today, he said, "Discipline from my mom. Also living in a one-parent household has made me who I am today.� Myles has been married for 20 years come January to his wife, Andrea. They have two children, Gabe, 18, a freshman and football player at MSU and Matthew, 16, a junior and co-anchor for the school's news, The Morning Jacket. Taking care of people is what makes Myles' job worthwhile. Where will he be in five years? "In better shape, still the director at the Wellness Connection, and enjoying life," he said. "If it's not broke, don't fix it."
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Scott Stricklin
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hat does it mean to be a “True Bulldog”? Scott Stricklin surely qualifies. Ever since being a freshman at Mississippi State University, he has set his focus on meeting people and working in sports. Starting in 1990, for three seasons, he was named the media contact for MSU’s basketball program and then upon graduation he became the assistant media relations director at his alma mater. Stricklin kept to his focus and steadily moved up the ladder as the associate media relations director at Auburn (1993-98), the assistant athletic director at Tulane (1998), then the next four years was the assistant AD at Baylor. From there, in 2003, he returned to the Southeastern Conference as the associate AD for Media Relations at Kentucky and in 2008 came back to his alma mater, MSU, and moving up as the AD in 2010. Just in three years Stricklin has overseen and developed the MSU Athletic Department to record attendance, including more than 20 consecutive sellouts, has prompted a $75 million renovation and expansion of Davis Wade Stadium, and a $25 million Leo W. Seal, Jr. Football Complex. Ten Mississippi State sports advanced to NCAA postseason play with six earning top 25 rankings, and Stricklin has overseen record fundraising for Bulldog Athletics contributing to facilities such as the $11.7 million Mize Pavilion at Humphrey Coliseum and a new $25 million football practice and training complex. Stricklin is proving himself day in and day out and owes all his success to his “wonderful parents” who taught him about God, love and discipline. He is married to Anne Howell, the youngest daughter of Basketball Hall of Fame member, Bailey Howell, and they have two children, Abby, 12, and Sophie, 9. He mentioned he has ran two marathons in his lifetime, and it seems discipline is the true key to his life. What a “True Bulldog”.
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arents and family: yes, a simple thing in life. But to Ray Hamilton, they are what has made the stepping stones in his life monumental and the success achievable. Ray Hamilton, an Ocean Springs, Miss. native and seven-year owner of Anthony’s Good Food Market in West Point, Miss., owes it all to his mother and father who taught him who emphasized hard work, honesty, and continual personal improvement as the recipes to success. He said, “I was raised on the simple principal of: Don’t ask or expect someone to do something you aren’t willing to do yourself, and if you are going to do something, do it right.” Hamilton strives to instill these principles in his everyday life — personal and professional. While at Mississippi State University, working on a Bachelor degree in marketing and management, Hamilton went from waiter to manager and then after graduating to owner. As owner he rarely says no to anything or anyone, especially non-profit organizations. He said, “We will create new desserts and dishes for all proceeds to go to those organizations, and we work within the community such as sponsoring kids within West Point to have swimming lessons at the Mississippi State University Sanderson Center (Starkville, Miss).” One principal from a West Point school sent him a letter thanking him for what he had done. “It is easy to make a difference if you try to do something everyday,” he said “Big things can happen.” Hamilton sees himself taking after his grandfather and being in the political scene more in West Point in the next five years. “I have slowly learned how things work, how to get things done and what is important to the people here. It is not what is important for you but for the community” he said. “It is when you can change one person’s life, and see it, that is what is neat.”
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John Cohen
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s an Arkansas native and someone who has grown to love the Golden Triangle Area, Joe Max Higgins says there is not one certain thing that has got him to where he is today. “We are the sum of all our experiences and all these little parts are what make you, you”. Higgins said, “I do not think I would be here today if I hadn’t experienced what I have in my career to sit down today and work on infrastructure for major industries plus doing all this job entails.” Higgins graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor in Geography/ Urban and Regional Planning in 1987 then finished up at University of Central Arkansas in their community development program, and then attended the University of Notre Dame for their 6-year program in organizational management. Over the years Higgins has been named “40 Under 40” by Arkansas Business in 2000, received the National Rural Economic Developer Association Leadership award (Economic Developer of the Year) in 2006 and named one of the “Ten People in the South Who Made a Difference” by Southern Business And Development Magazine. The key to success is improving yourself and working towards the next level in personal development like everyone should and his employees have. Higgins has had a few hobbies other than working that have kept him busy, some without his wife’s, Tammy Higgins, agreement such as water skiing, motorcycle riding, and now hunting. “Take your iPad, laptop, and go hunt early, and then you can still do some work,” said Higgins. At a loss of words when asked why he thought he received this award, he said, “I’m not from Mississippi, I’m from Arkansas and have been here 10 years, with all the problems and all the good stuff, I do not think I ever cease to be amazed there are a lot of good people here. To be recognized for something like this is pretty special.”
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umbly named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Men of the Golden Triangle Area, Chip Stevens, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Starkville, said, “...an honor like this is not an individual honor, but about how God is working though His people at FBC.” Stevens is a Heflin, Ala. native with a Bachelor of Science Administration from Mississippi College (1994) and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1996). He is married to Sandra Channell, and they have three children together: Reid, 15, Emory, 13, and Gramham, 10. Stevens said the best part of his job is investing in people, and seeing them honor God with their lives. “It’s the people who make up the church who are influencing others every day at work, at school, and at the ball fields. As Christians, we are called to live our lives in His power and for His glory,” he said. “When people can see the difference that Christ makes in the life of a Christian, that’s influence.”
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oak Griffin, a Columbus, Miss. native, graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelors Degree of Arts in 1991. Griffin then went on to gain experience as an insurance and investment service broker at The Galtney Group, he held multiple positions with Harris C. Brumfield in Chicago, IL. Then, making his way back to Columbus, Miss. Griffin started in commercial insurance and eventually climbing the corporate ladder and becoming the President and CEO of BankFirst Financial Services, Inc. “As the locally owned and operated community bank based in the Golden Triangle, BankFirst has enjoyed a great deal of success over the last few years. That success is due to the hard work and determination of a great group of people that I have the privilege of working with each and every day,” he said. Griffin owes all his success in life to God and he believes his part is to live out His plan. Griffin is married to Mary Frances Griffin. They have two children Moak, Jr., 13, and Mary Hassel, 10. He is not only a husband and father to his children but a leader in the office and in the community. Griffin is a member of First Baptist Church of Columbus, a former president and campaign chair of Lowndes County United Way, board member of Frank P. Phillips YMCA and a former member of Habitat for Humanity. Griffin said, “I love being in a leadership role. It is a great feeling and very energizing ... and feel like you can make a difference...” A fun fact we learned about Griffin is that he enjoys coaching young basketball and now and again he takes his leadership abilities to the courts. If that is not an influential man, who is?
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y goal is to leave this world better than I found it, to have left some positive impact in society, and to make it a better place.” What powerful words those are, said by Jeremy Tabor when asked to describe his purpose in life. Tabor, owner of Tabor Construction and Development for over 14 years, says the best part to his job is making a creative vision a reality. “I hope (in five years) I am still creatively contributing to our community whether in construction or other venue.” He owes his success to his parents encouraging hard work at a early age, faith, persistence, believing in your dreams, and his wonderful support group of family, friends, and employees. He is married to Amy Tabor, and they have three children: Powell, 15, Elizabeth Claire, 13, and Barrett, 8. Extending his list of developments and accomplishments, he has a multitude of honors. Tabor has received 12 Best in Mississippi awards including multifamily, remodel and commercial remodeling, and an Award of Merit from the Starkville’s Central Neighborhood Foundation (Historic Borden Milk Plant – The Creamery at Central Station). Tabor is a chairman of Responsible Development Starkville, the outgoing president of the Starkville Main Street Association, on the BankFirst Advisory Board, volunteer speaker for the MSU College of Business and member of the MSU Finance and Economics Advisory Board, Mississippi Home Builders Association, the Society of Historic Preservation, Starkville Central Neighborhood Foundation, Church of the Incarnation of West Point, Miss. and Mississippi Wildlife. When asked why he thought he received this award he said, “Maybe we (The Tabor Team) has had an impact on raising expectations of what we can achieve in the Golden Triangle Area.” He said he sees this area becoming one of the most desirable places to live and work in Mississippi.
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The Southern Expectations of a Guy on a First Date Joni W. Seitz, Etiquette Speaker, Trainer & Consultant
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A Southern gentleman on a first date is easily recognized as he exhibits natural dignity and selfpossession, engages in lighthearted and fun conversation and demonstrates respect and thoughtfulness toward his date.
Seven Southern Expectations… A Southern Gentleman calls to ask for a date. He does not text his invitation. He knows that sending a text to ask for a date is not acceptable. He thinks about his invitation before placing the call. For example, is this an invitation to a movie, to dinner or to a formal dance? He is also flexible, if she makes a different suggestion or request. A Southern Gentleman is prompt, appropriately attired and well-groomed. He understands that arriving on time, clean, pressed and in appropriate attire is imperative to begin the evening on a good footing. This is his first opportunity to show how glad he is she accepted his invitation. A Southern Gentleman holds doors open. Opening and holding doors for his date to pass through is a courteous gesture. Also, holding her chair as she sits for dinner is a sign he values her presence. He never sits down before she does.
A Southern Gentleman pays when the invitation is his. This is the first date and his invitation. Therefore, he will pay for the evening’s activities without making a fuss or being obvious. A Southern Gentleman sees his date home safely. He walks his date to her door. For this evening, it is his responsibility to see her safely inside and he takes that responsibility very seriously. It is a blessing to live in the South and be surrounded by authentic Southern gentlemen, whose mothers’ have taught them from birth that good manners are the basis for good first dates, which can blossom into wonderful, lifelong relationships.
A Southern Gentleman turns his cell phone off. His date is his focus for the evening. By doing this, he shows his pleasure that she accepted his invitation and demonstrates his desire to enjoy her company uninterrupted. A Southern Gentleman displays proper dinner etiquette. He follows basic table manners. He doesn’t begin eating until he and his date have both been served. If she leaves the table, he stands when she leaves and again when she returns. He is always courteous and respectful to the wait staff.
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The Gentleman's Guide to Grooming Christine Tibbett, Starkville resident, is an MSU graduate with a Bachelors degree in Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising. She studied makeup artistry at the Atlanta Makeup Academy, and she is a licensed Esthetician (skin care specialist). Tibbett also owns Christine’s Couture, and in her spare time, she loves spending time outdoors, exercising, and has a passion for helping others look and feel their best.
Did you know?
During medieval times, barbers also performed surgery and pulled teeth. The popular barber poles seen outside barber shops originated from bloody rags being wrapped around the white poles that the men would grip onto to encourage blood flow! pictured: Liberty Bell Barber Shop
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Take your shaving experience up a notch: A quality shaving brush will create a better lather, soften skin, and help release trapped hairs. Starting at $55. www.theartofshaving.com
Treat yourself! Whether he’s visiting the barber, or indulging in a gentleman’s facial, every man should take some time for himself to relax, and get groomed! Yes, even the manliest of men should treat themselves to a facial from time to time! Beyond the benefits of relaxation, a facial will help improve the tone and texture of your skin. Bella Derma Organic Spa in Columbus offers a Gentleman’s facial, which consists of deep pore cleansing and exfoliation.
Goatee
The mustache are being seen everywhere these days. From children’s birthday parties to weddings, designer clothing, and iPhone cases… the disembodied mustache is the newest trend! We “mustache” you a question: do you love or hate the mustache trend? Tag @townandgownmag1 and use hashtag #mustache to let us know!
This will makes an amazing gift for your husband or father! 60-minute facial, $65, Bella Derma. Visiting your barber should be a fun experience! Working on a first come, first served basis, Tyrone gives each of his customers about 15-20 minutes of his time, and he takes pride in making his customers look and feel their best. Adults and children can visit Tyrone’s Barber Shop on Washington Street in Starkville, Miss. for a cut or cut and shave. “I have a great passion in being a barber,” Tyrone told me as he was working on Nigel Moncurl (pictured).
A goatee creates the illusion of length on a round face. These guys tend to be more laid back and are always ready for a good time!
Beard
A beard gives the illusion of a strong (and single) chin on a chubbier face. Can widen the cheeks on a slim face. Denotes masculinity, maturity, health and dominance. Think: your cool professor, Grizzly Adams, scientist or coffee shop worker. Keep it trimmed and maintained, because a scraggly beard doesn’t give the best impression.
Mustache
A mustache is making a major comeback, and it helps to fill a wide space between the nose and upper lip. Reserved for 1970’s fanatics, hipsters, and the manly man.
5 o’clock shadow
AKA “The Scruff”
A 5 o’clock shadow man loves to hang out in his man cave and participating in outdoor activities like kayaking and rock climbing, but can also successfully run his own business. Just make sure to keep the edges around the neck and above the adams apple lined for a clean look. A barber can assist you in getting the line perfect.
Clean Shaven
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rominent male characters in movies and novels often make for fascinating characters – if they’re well developed on an emotional level and have an interesting backstory. Several novels out this fall are sure to fit the bill. One of the most anticipated is John Grisham’s Sycamore Row. It’s already made several bestseller lists, including Barnes & Noble’s Top 100, even though it’s not due in bookstores and online sites until mid- to late October. Pre-release info from Knopf Doubleday describes it as a follow-up to A Time to Kill, Grisham’s first novel, which was later made into a movie filmed in Canton with Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Samuel L. Jackson. A Time to Kill was released in 1989 without much success. After Grisham published The Firm, his first novel was
re-released and went on to become a bestseller. The 1996 film has grossed millions of dollars, and the story also was made into a stage play. In the original story, Jake Brigance defends a black father accused of murdering his daughter’s suspected white rapists in Clanton, Miss. Now the small town lawyer finds himself once again involved in a highly controversial, racially explosive trial. When a well-to-do white man is found dead, few are willing to accept a handwritten will leaving his wealth to his black maid. “Filled with the intrigue, suspense and plot twists that are the hallmarks of America’s favorite storyteller, Sycamore Row is the thrilling story of the elusive search for justice in a small Southern town,” according to www.jgrisham.com.
Various review sites, such as Publishers Weekly and Amazon, have published fall 2013 hardback previews. They include several notable works by male authors, including:
Dallas 1963 by Bill Minutaglio and Steven L. Davis. Co-authored by two Texans, the novel marks the 50h anniversary of JFK’s assassination with a thrilling and unnerving story from events that took place in Dallas in the three years before the assassination. Doctor Sleep by Stephen King. This is the long-awaited sequel to The Shining. Danny Torrance, now a middle-age alcoholic, battles a caravan of human parasites searching for children with “the shining.” The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly. Defense attorney Mickey Haller is back for another round of courtroom suspense. “Haunted by his past, he works on a case that could mean his ultimate redemption or proof of his ultimate guilt,” says the Los Angeles Times. Johnny Cash: The Life by Robert Hilburn. Written by the only music journalist at the Folsom Prison concert in 1968, Hilburn has compiled the “definitive, intime, no-holdsbarred biography of Johnny Cash,” says Amazon.
Never Go Back by Lee Child. The former military cop returns to the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. There he’s “hit with two pieces of shocking news – one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about,” according to Amazon. The Quest by Nelson DeMille. Two male journalists and a female photographer search for the Holy Grail in a quest that takes them from the Vatican archives to the Ethopian jungles. It’s all set against the backgroup of a legend that has lasted 2,000 years. Thank You for Your Service by David Finkel. “This unflinching take on the realities of returning to civilian life is supplemented with soldiers’ diaries and communications, and the medical reports that are too often caught in a web of bureaucracy,” according to Publishers Weekly. Then We Take Berlin by John Lawton. The new series of spy novels is centered around Joe Wilderness, a former British airman sent to find former Nazis. october
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Cowbell Yell Mississippi State University held Cowbell Yell on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Davis Wade Stadium. Students came for a pep rally celebrating the upcoming home football season. Photography by Loren Gambrell
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MSU Women’s Club The Mississippi State University Women’s Club hosted their annual Membership Coffee at President and Mrs. Mark Keenum’s home on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 9-11 a.m. The MSU Women’s Club is for MSU women staff and wives of MSU staff. Photography by Laura Daniels
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Downtown Block Party Greater Starkville Development Partnership held their annual Downtown Block Party on Friday, September 6, 2013 on the New South Weekend featuring live music by HanaLena, fashion show, pep rally and more. Photography by Laura Daniels
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Bulldog Blast The Oktibbeha County Alumni Chapter held their annual Bulldog Blast on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Starkville County Club. The chapter enjoyed a Southern-style dinner, raffle, award ceremony and watched the Mississippi State University football game following. Photography by Ashley Covin
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Join Bully Bloc for a Golden Triangle Fall social event at the home of Franc Lee home in Starkville from 5:307:30 p.m. Bully Bloc is a non-partisan political action committee and is nonaffiliated MSU organization. For more information visit bullybloc.ms.
October 4 Bulldog Bash
Join over 35,000 visitors on Friday night for a free concert featuring The Black Crowes, Chris Young and Plazapalooza in the historic Cotton District in Starkville, Miss.There will also be a MSU Football Dawg Rally and a FanFare. For more information visit msubulldogbash.com.
October 5
MSU Football Game MSU will host LSU for the third home game of the season.Ticket information and game time can be found at hailstate. com.
October 6
Bulldog Brunch and Browse Happening each home game of the MSU Football season, Starkville will host a Bulldog Brunch & Browse in Downtown Starkville from noon-3p.m. Restaurants and businesses participating will be open for business for family and friends to relax and shop after a big game day. For more information visit starkville.org.
October 8
Jazz at the Renasant The Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra presents a Jazz at the Renasant at the plaza at Renasant Bank in Starkville, Miss. Bring your chairs and come to dance for a night of fun around dusk. For more information visit starkvillesymphony.org.
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The Humphrey Coliseum located on the MSU campus is will hold F.U.N.’s Most Summer Nights Tour hosted by Music Maker Productions.Times and tickets are available at msuconcerts.com.
October 10 Starkville Young Professionals
Starkville Young Professionals will hold their monthly social at the Lost Pizza Company in Starkville from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join businessmen and women for a night of networking with young Starkville locals.
October 11
MSU Choral Concert The MSU Homecoming Choral Concert will be held at First Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m.This is free of charge, so come support the MSU choir. For more information call 662-325-3490 or go to statesing.com.
JA Chilifest Join the Junior Auxiliary of Starkville from 5-7 p.m. for the 2nd annual Chilifest at the MSU Amphitheater. Entry fee is $50. For more information visit starkvilleja.org.
October 12
MSU Football Game MSU will host Bowling Green for the fourth home game of the season.This game will also be known as the MSU Homecoming Game.Ticket information and game time can be found at hailstate. com.
October 13
Bulldog Brunch & Browse Happening each home game of the MSU Football season Starkville will host a Bulldog Brunch & Browse in Downtown Starkville from noon-3 p.m. Restaurants and businesses participating will be open for business for family and friends to relax and shop after a big game day. For more information visit starkville.org.
October 14 Blood Drive
The Mitchell Distributing-Columbus warehouse will be having a blood drive from 2-6 p.m.The bloodmobile will be at the warehouse. Donors will receive a free t-shirt and there will be food available. Come donate blood and give the gift of life.
October 15 MSU Lecture
Dr. Shawn Alexander Leigh, from the University of Kansas, will be on the MSU campus in McCool Hall’s Taylor Auditorium lecturing on African American Studies 2013-2014 at 4:30 p.m..The lecture “Young Africa and The Struggle for Historical Memory” will be followed with an immediate book signing.
October 16
L.A. Green Fashion Show Come to 929 Coffee Bar on Main Street in Starkville to watch a L.A. Green Fashion Show in collaboration with Black Light Pilates from Midtown Pilates. All proceeds will go to TK Martin.
October 17 Bloody Murder
From 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. the MSU Theatre will be putting on an awardwinning murder-mystery. So, check prices for tickets online and then come on out to the McCommas Hall Mainstage Theatre between the 17th - 19th to check out the show.
GSDP Business After Hours GSDP will have its monthly Business After Hours at Buffalo Wild Wings in Starkville. Join a night of networking with locals from 5:30-8 p.m. For more information visit starkville.org.
October 18 BBQ & Blues
Come out to the Old Tombigbee River Bridge at the Columbus Riverwalk to
celebrate the opening of its restoration. Barbecue, live music, and local artwork will be on display. It all starts at 11 a.m.
Caledonia Days American Idol’s Skylar Laine will be at the kick-off part Friday night to start off Caledonia Day events in the Old J. Pickett Park.There will fireworks that follow the concert. On Saturday, October 19th the fun continues with more food, craft vendors, and an antique car show. For more information call 662-3561117.
October 19 Octoberfest
Visit with family and friends at the City Hall lawn next to the Meridian Museum of Art for Octoberfest.There will be children’s crafts, food, drinks, and live music all for $20.The Museum is located at 628 25th Avenue.
October 21
Pink Heels/Pink Tie Dinner The Starkville Sportsplex will be hosting the Pink Heels/Pink Tie Dinner in which all proceeds go to Breast Cancer survivors.The dinner begins a 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Charles Yarbrough at 662-722-0051 or 662769-3048.
October 22
Health Resource Fair Starting at 8 a.m., the Golden Triangle Area Agency on Aging is hosting its 1st Annual Community Health Resource Fair. Registration is $25, and the event will focus in on increasing awareness of existing resources for all ages.
Small Business Resource Awareness Program From 1:30-5 p.m., at West Point Civic Center in West Point, Miss, the Small Business Resource Awareness Program will share some insight on how to help your business grow.While there is no
registration cost, registration should include attendee(s) name(s), company name, and number of individuals attending. For more information call 662-386-0109.
October 24
MSU Football Game MSU will host Kentucky for the fifth home game of the season.Ticket information and game time can be found at hailstate.com.
October 25
Pumpkinpalooza Kids and parents can enjoy a night of fun in downtown Starkville with the annual harvest festival including trick-or-treating, facepainting, Starkville Area Arts Council pumpkin decorating contest, inflatable jumpers and more. Visit visit.starkville.org for more information.
October 26
FunTober Autumn Festival The FunTober Autumn Festival will be held at the Mathiston’s Town Park from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.There will be a lot of fun, family centered activities through out the day plus live music and local artisans selling their wares.Vendor booth spots are $10 each for a 12 ft. x 12 ft. space (electricity provided at no extra cost) and all proceeds go to The Civic League of Mathiston. For more information please call Betty Jeffcoats at (662) 312-8724.
October 27
Bulldog Brunch and Browse Happening each home game of the MSU Football season, starkville will host a Bulldog Brunch & Browse in Downtown Starkville from noon-3p.m. Restaurants and businesses participating will be open for business for family and friends to relax and shop after a big game day. For more information visit Starkville.org.
October 31
“A Catered Affair” The Starkville Community Theatre will present the Broadway production called “A Catered Affair” through November 9th. For more information call the box office at 662-3236855.
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MSU Relations MS State, MS 39762 662-325-5753 msstate.edu MSU College of Veterinar y Medicine 240 Wise Center D r. Msstate, MS 39762 P. 662-325-3432 Newk ’s Express Cafe 132 HWY 12 Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-323-6395 Nor th M ississippi Medic al Center 830 S. G loster St. Tupelo, MS 38801 P. 662-377-3000 nmhs.net OCH Regional Medic al Center 400 Hospital Rd. Starkville, MS 39759 P. (662) 323-9355 och.org Purple Elephant 401B E . Lampkin Street Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-324-4008 S alon 28 500 Russell St., S uite 28 Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-324-6900
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S imply Home 306 Lampkin Street Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-323-4323
The Universit y Florist M ini Mall on Lee B lvd. Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-325-3585 theuniversit yflorist.com
S prout LLC 419 E . Lampkin St. Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-338-1144
Thyme 402 Lampkin St. Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-323-5979
Starkville Proper ties 100 Russell St., Ste. 19 Starkville, MS 39759 P.662-324-0037 starkvilleproper tiesms.com
Wesley Ferguson 405 Ac ademy Rd. Starkville, MS 39759 P. 662-323-2876 wesleyferguson.com
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