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hile delivering the March edition, I began to notice those little buds popping through the thick leaves of the many azalea bushes throughout southwest Mississippi and down Highway 61 South into St. Francisville, Louisiana. Those brightly-hued blooms always earmark the beginning of spring for me; and every year, I look forward to the VSULQJWLPH ZHDWKHU ZKHQ WKH\ Ă€QDOO\ JUDFH RXU SUHVHQFH KHUH down South. Spring always seems to usher in busier times for me. Even while I was in high school, warmer days always meant a fuller schedule; and, let me tell you, nothing has changed since then. Whether getting through a hectic month of Spring Pilgrimage or trying to do a little “spring cleaningâ€? around the old house, there never seem to be enough hours in the day or days in WKH ZHHN $SULO LV Ă€OOHG ZLWK HYHQWV WKURXJKRXW WKH Bluffs & Bayous area, including Euro Fest in Natchez, RiverFest and Gold in the Hills’ eightieth anniversary in Vicksburg, and the Blues & Heritage Festival in McComb at the end of the month.
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Take a look at the many events we have listed this month in the Premier Events and Up & Coming. What a month! Last month’s magazine printed an article with some information that was not accurate. We regret this situation and apologize to all readers who voiced their concern. Once I get through those busy days of spring, I get to enjoy the lazy days of summer a little more. So, enjoy these longer, warmer days ahead along and beyond the Mississippi.
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FEATURES Picasso Supertunias in Landscaping pages 34 - 35
Chinese Snowball Virburnum: A Showy Investment pages 36 - 37
Eighty Years in the Hills pages 40 - 43
Freshen Up Your Home pages 44 - 47
Natchez 300: Signs of Spring Along and Beyond the Mississippi pages 48 - 49 Bluffs & Bayous { April 2016 { Page 9
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F AV O R I T E S Events Premier Events .............................................................................................................. 58-59 Louisiana Up & Coming! ............................................................................................... 60-61 Mississippi Up & Coming!.............................................................................................. 62-71
G’s Fare Simple Spring Dining .................................................................................................... 20-22
Simple Spring Dining pages 20 - 22
Legal Notes Cruelty ........................................................................................................................... 28-29
Southern Sampler Preparations for Spring................................................................................................. 72-73
The Social Scene Birthday Party for Haworth ...........................................................................................14-15 After Hours with Pigs in Flight.......................................................................................... 24 Fall Gathering of the First Families of Mississippi ............................................................ 25 Style Show Luncheon with Newcomers Club .................................................................... 27 Krewe of Phoenix King and Queen Ball....................................................................... 30-31 Royal Luncheon for Morgan .............................................................................................. 33 Reception for “Coming Home” Art Exhibit ................................................................. 52-54 Grand Opening of Oasis Pools ........................................................................................... 55
Cruelty pages 28 - 29
Weddings Announcement Party for Carty and Helms ...................................................................16-18 Cook and Turnage Wedding .......................................................................................... 56-57
ON THE COVER The crisp Chinese Snowball Viburnum that dot the April landscapes of the South are a welcomed sign of spring. Photography by Jennie Guido and Artistic Design by T.G. McCary
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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart MANAGING EDITOR CONSULTING EDITOR Jennie Guido Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Jan Ratcliff Anita Schilling STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Tim McCary Van O’Gwin Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF Elaina Anders Jennie Guido Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions JoAnna Sproles CONTRIBUTORS Elaina Anders Dr. Gary R. Bachman Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin Becky Junkin Alma Womack
Cheryl Rinehart
Jean Biglane
Jan Ratcliff
Van O’Gwin
Dr. Gary R. Bachman
Jennie Guido
Anita Schilling
Tim McCary
Elaina Anders
Donna Sessions
JoAnna Sproles
Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin
Becky Junkin
Lisa Adams Whittington
Alma Womack
Bluffs & Bayous is published monthly to promote the greater Southern area of Louisiana and Mississippi in an informative and positive manner. We welcome contributions of articles and photos; however, they will be subject to editing and availability of space and subject matter. Photographs, comments, questions, subscription requests and ad placement inquiries are invited! Return envelopes and postage must accompany all materials submitted if a return is requested. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Bluffs & Bayous are those of the authors or columnists and do QRW QHFHVVDULO\ UHà HFW WKH YLHZV RI WKH SXEOLVKHU QRU GR WKH\ FRQVWLWXWH DQ HQGRUVHPHQW RI SURGXFWV RU VHUYLFHV KHUHLQ :H UHVHUYH WKH ULJKW WR UHIXVH DQ\ DGYHUWLVHment. Bluffs & Bayous strives to insure the accuracy of our magazine’s contents. However, should inaccuracies or omissions occur, we do not assume responsibility.
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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS
Birthday Party for Haworth he Family Life Center of First Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi, was filled with people on Saturday, January 9, 2016, to celebrate David Haworth’s eightieth birthday. Family and guests came from as far away as Maryland, North Carolina, and Georgia for the party. Old photos were shown and stories were told as all present enjoyed good food by Storycook and cake by Heather Burns.
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THE wedding SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS
Announcement Party for Carty and Helms hirty-three friends of the Carty family hosted the announcement gala for Marcee Carty and Collin Helms at the home of Kathy Behan in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Their vows will be exchanged May 14, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven. The bride is the daughter of Celeste and Owen Carty of Brookhaven; and the groom is the son of Janet and David Helms from Pontotoc, Mississippi. Photography by Bill Perkins
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G’S FARE
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pril is the month that we begin having our meals on our side porch. The evenings are usually perfect with a light breeze blowing and hopefully not too many mosquitoes. If we are not cooking our fare on the grill, it is usually something quick, easy, and light from the kitchen. Here are some easy meals that you can make ahead and then warm when your guests or family arrive.
My friend, Elizabeth Lehmann, gave us this recipe the other day. She had attended a party out of town, and these were served. Talk about quick and easy—this is it.
ROLLED ASPARAGUS APPETIZERS 1 jar whole pickled asparagus (Dry the asparagus well before using.) Thinly sliced salami Jalapeno cream cheese Lay out the salami pieces (the same number as you have asparagus), and spread with a thin layer of jalapeno cream cheese. Place asparagus in the center of the salami and roll up. You can leave whole, slice in half, or cut into individual pieces.
To say I am not a fan of Jell-O is an understatement. I have never cared for it in any form, except this recipe and a Christmas one. I used to make this all the time when my children were growing up because it was easy, and I actually liked it. I would have to watch my son, or he would want to eat the whole thing. The recipe comes from a forty-year-old cookbook, The Newellton Garden Club Cook Book, and was submitted by Mrs. David Stiles.
STRAWBERRY LAYER SALAD 1 3-ounce package strawberry Jell-O 3/4 cup boiling water 1 8-ounce package frozen strawberries 1 8 1/4-ounce can crushed pineapple 1 mashed banana 1 cup sour cream Dissolve gelatin in boiling water; add partially frozen strawberries. Stir until strawberries are thawed. Add crushed pineapple and mashed banana. Chill in the bowl until slightly WKLFN 3XW KDOI PL[WXUH LQ ORDI SDQ &KLOO WKH -HOO 2 XQWLO UDWKHU ÀUP 6SUHDG ZLWK VRXU FUHDP and pour on other half of strawberry Jell-O mixture. (I did this in a loaf pan or you could double and do in a 9x9-inch pan.)
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Chicken dishes have always been my go-to meals for spring. When I was growing up, Chicken Tetrazzini on Sunday was one of my favorite dishes that we did not have often enough. This recipe is jazzed up a little more than ours; the one we used had sliced green olives, which could be added to this. The family of my daughter-in-law, Stacey, uses this recipe for christenings.
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI 1 3-4 pound chicken 1 onion 1 bay leaf 2 stalks celery with leaves Salt and pepper 1/4 pound butter 1 bunch scallions 1 cup green pepper, minced 1/4 pound mushrooms, minced (I prefer sliced.) 1/4 cup parsley minced 1/2 cup celery, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons vermouth 1 tablespoon lemon juice WDEOHVSRRQV à RXU 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 10-ounce package vermicelli 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (I think it’s better to grate it myself.) Boil the chicken with onion, bay leaf, celery stalks, salt, and pepper until done. Remove the chicken, strain the stock, and save. Cut the chicken off of the bone into bite-size pieces. SautÊ the scallions, green pepper, mushrooms, parsley, minced celery, and garlic in the butter until soft. Add whipping cream, chicken stock, vermouth, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken and cook until heated on ORZ KHDW 0DNH D SDVWH RI EXWWHU DQG à RXU and add it to chicken mixture. Blend until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes). Cook vermicelli in chicken stock and drain. Combine all in a buttered baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.
During the holidays, Peggy Benson gave me this recipe; and I shared it with several people in the studio. It quickly became a “new� family favorite for quite a few. It is quick, easy, and different.
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE 5 cans green beans, drained 1 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter, melted 1 package bacon, cooked, drained, and chopped In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, layer the green beans, sprinkle the brown sugar over the top, pour the melted butter over this, and top with the bacon. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Bluffs & Bayous { April 2016 { Page 21
Sue Purvis gave me this delicious but easy peach pie recipe. She said it has been around for a while and is still a big hit when served. I would top it with peach ice cream or whipped cream.
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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS
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THE social SCENE CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS
Fall Gathering of the First Families of Mississippi he fall gathering of the Order of the First Families of Mississippi was held in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, with Governor General Barbara Haigh presiding. Seventy-five members and guests enjoyed the welcome party and luncheon held at The Wisteria Inn in the Crystal Springs Historic District. The program “Celebrating Mississippi Families� was presented by Dr. Janet Schriver. She served as the director of the exhibit of family group photos taken by early 20th century photographer Luther Hamilton. Photography by Bill Perkins and Catherine Prince
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Style Show Luncheon with Newcomers Club he Natchez Newcomers Club held a luncheon meeting of the club at Hotel Vue in Natchez, Mississippi, in February. The latest fashions from Katie’s Ladies were modeled by club members to the delight of those attending the meeting. The Natchez Newcomers Club welcomes new members and guests to their monthly events. Photography by Tom Taylor
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LEGAL NOTES
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long periods of time; yet no one ever seems to do anything about it. Now to the law: The statute begins with WKH TXDOLÀFDWLRQ WKDW LW RQO\ DSSOLHV WR ´GRmesticated dogs and cats� and excludes all other animals (although there is a similar law dealing with all animals). The law distinguishes between simple cruelty, which is a misdemeanor, and aggravated cruelty, which is potentially a felony. 6LPSOH FUXHOW\ LV GHÀQHG DV DQ\ SHUVRQ who intentionally or with criminal negligence wounds or deprives a dog or cat of adequate shelter, food or water, or one who ZRXOG FDUU\ RU FRQÀQH D GRJ RU D FDW LQ D cruel manner. The penalty for simple cruelty can be up to six months in jail and/or a ÀQH Aggravated cruelty under the statute is GHÀQHG DV IROORZV If a person with malice shall intentionally torture, mutilate, maim, burn,
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have never seen it advocated, I think one way to combat the problem would be for the Legislature to enact special animal courts, much like a drug court or an environmental court. If you appoint special judges who focus only on the issue of animal abuse and have the power to implement the above law, then you would encourage better treatment of all animals. Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981 and has been practicing many aspects of the law at the firm of Gwin, Lewis, Punches & Kelley in Natchez, Mississippi, ever since.
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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS
Krewe of Phoenix King and Queen Ball ew Year’s Eve hosted a round of events but none like the Krewe of Phoenix King and Queen Ball. Rex XXXIV Kevin Preston and Queen Rosalie XXXIV Laurie Morgan hosted a lavish, tented ball atop the Magnolia Bluffs Casino’s parking garage overlooking the Mississippi River. The evening hosted a roaring band, food, and spirits as the royalty welcomed in the new year with a bang.
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Royal Luncheon for Morgan he traditional Queen’s Luncheon was held Thursday, February 3, 2016, at The Castle on the grounds of Dunleith in Natchez, Mississippi. In one of the private dining rooms, former Rosalies paid homage to Rosalie XXXIV, Laurie Paradise Morgan, the day before the Krewe of Phoenix’s Mardi Gras parade. Beads, gifts, and queen quotes were saluted throughout the luncheon.
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Picasso Supertunias in Landscapes BY
Dr. Gary R. Bachman
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
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andscapes across the state have been putting on their show since mid-March. With the unusually warm weather, the spring blooms have popped a little earlier than normal. The azalea will continue its usual show as will the 2005 Mississippi Medallion Awardwinning Chinese snowball viburnum. There are a lot of good viburnums; but ZLWK LWV ZKLWH VQRZEDOO OLNH Ă RZHUV WKH Chinese snowball (Viburnum macrocephalum) is the showiest. This plant is always for sale but in small quantities, rarely meeting demand. The Mississippi Plant Selections Committee chose this old-fashioned plant a winner not only because it has stood the test of time and is superior but also because it needed to be put back into production at a quantity deserving of an outstanding landscape performer. In previous years the committee has chosen other old-fashioned plants like the lilac chaste tree, or vitex, and the native oakleaf hydrangea. Page 36 { April 2016 { Bluffs & Bayous
So when you start shopping this spring at your local garden center, in addition to looking for the “latest and greatest,â€? look for a plant that is an heirloom and a 2005 Mississippi Medallion award winner, the Chinese snowball viburnum. The snowball viburnum produces six to eight-inch glistening white blossoms. A close examination shows the bloom is UHDOO\ PDGH RI GR]HQV RI RQH LQFK Ă RUHWV The blossoms almost resemble a cheerleader’s pom-poms. While three or four Ă RZHUV ZRXOG PDNH D GUDPDWLF VWDWHPHQW know that the Chinese snowball produces them by the scores. It might make you wonder how the plant supports all of the huge blossoms.
The Chinese snowball is a large shrub, well suited for large gardens where it can be enjoyed from a distance. It can reach WHQ IHHW WDOO LQ ÀYH RU VL[ \HDUV ,W¡V HYLGHQW that Mississippi gardeners love the snowball because it often receives a prime spot in the middle of the front yard all by itself. Without a doubt, it commands attention in this situation—especially when it blooms. Aesthetically speaking, it is preferable to plant the Chinese snowball behind or in combination with azaleas. It performs best in the same moist but well-drained shady environment where you would grow an azalea, and it makes an incredible companion plant, usually blooming in sequence with the Southern Indica azaleas.
Prepare a bed for both azaleas and viburnums by working in three to four inches of organic matter like compost or humus. Another good option is to plant on raised beds and bring in prepared landscape planting mixes available at most garden centers. Dig your planting hole two to three times as wide as the rootball but no deeper, planting at the same depth it is growing in the container. As you prepare the soil, incorporate two pounds of 5-10-5 fertilizer per 100 square feet of bed space. Feed about four weeks after planting with a slow-release fertilizer like a 12-6-6 or balanced 8-8-8 at a rate of one pound for the same area.
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pring-time traditions in the South are stronger than ever with many towns throughout Mississippi and Louisiana hosting pilgrimages. Each venue boasts its own historic sites, elegant pageantry, and local theatre for tourists, guests, and home-towners to enjoy. In Vicksburg, Mississippi, Gold in the Hills is celebrating its eightieth year in production this spring and conWLQXHV WR SXW RQ GUDPD ÀOOHG VHDVRQV \HDU DIWHU \HDU
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Starting in 1936, Gold in the Hills was diUHFWHG DQG SURGXFHG LQ LWV Ă€UVW VHDVRQV E\ 0UV Julia Arnold. At the time, Arnold wished to work with the ladies in Natchez, Mississippi, who were putting together a Spring Pilgrimage south of Vicksburg, by creating an option for “night-time entertainmentâ€? in the area for tourists. However, her efforts took a turn; and on March 28, 1936, after renovating a barge donated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to resemble a “showboatâ€? named Dixie Belle, Gold in the Hills opened to a curious crowd. Several years later, the City of Vicksburg purchased a sternwheeler, steam towboat, the Sprague, which was converted into a showboat. A partnership was formed between the city and the Gold crew in order to perform the play on this new addition to historic Vicksburg. Ever since, the show has been an integral part of each spring and summer in Vicksburg’s theatre community, which now calls the Parkside Playhouse home. Mike Calnan, a long-time volunteer for the production, explains, “Gold in the Hills, the Guinness Book of World Records’ longest-running show, is unambiguously fun entertainment for all ages. There are no shades of grey in this good-versus-evil melodrama, but there is a surprise ending. The hero and heroine are all good. The villain is all bad as he tries to steal the heart of the heroine and the deed to the old homestead.â€? “The setting,â€? he added, “is the bucolic family homestead, as well as a barroom in the infamous New York Bowery. The barroom scene provides the opportunity to feature audiencepleasing singers and can-can dancers.â€?
With a cast of locals that covers many generations, Gold in the Hills is a family tradition for many in Vicksburg. “Showing since 1936, Gold in the Hills has a large cast that showcases the talent present in Vicksburg,� Calnan shares. “Everybody is a volunteer; and they come from a wide range of professions such as doctors, secretaries, teachers, military, artists, dentists, scientists, lawyers, and students. Different actors perform each night, so every show is different. Even if folks have seen Gold in the Hills before, seeing it again will be a new experience.� So, what keeps a show going after eighty years? “Family. The Gold cast is a family; and within the cast, there are multigenerational families. Some date back to original cast members,� Calnan remarks. “We want Gold to continue out of respect for the generations that have gone before, and we want Gold to be here for our children and grandchildren. Personally, my daughter started in Gold when she was eleven as a young can-can dancer; and now, she’s the can-can director.� A family show, Gold in the Hills, for eighty years now and counting, continues to play a major role in showcasing Vicksburg’s spring season and, thereafter, providing tourists a unique diversion into the realm of melodrama as the sultry days of summer ensue. With an exceptional season ahead in April, Gold in the Hills will present its latest production on April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2016. For more information, visit www. vicksburgtheatreguild.com/gold.
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pring is here, and we all are bursting to open up our houses and add some color and life to our space. I am sharing my favorite ways to quickly spruce up your home and dust away the winter blues. Bring the Outdoors In: Flowers are my favorite quickest way to add life to any space. They are always available no matter the season and can even be found in your own backyard. Add a simple arrangement on an accent table or a large arrangement to your dining table to add pops of color to a room. Gather some branches and stems with different foliage and place them at different heights to add some intrigue. By adding those blooming pieces in a vintage container or metal bucket, you have the perfect rustic arrangement full of personality and color.
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Artwork: Mixing different types of art is very popular in today’s decor. Gallery walls are great in almost any room. You can use vintage prints or pieces of art mixed with new modern frames and graphic plates for a very eclectic design.
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Accessories: Adding new accessories to your tables and shelving is the easiest way to update a room without having to do a total redesign. Place new pieces in fun, bright colors in any area of your home, or you can collect them LQ DOO ZKLWH IRU D FOHDQ VLPSOH ORRN $FFHVVRULHV QHHG WR UHà HFW \RXU SHUsonality. Remember this is your home, your place of refuge, not a stuffy hotel. Look for things that really speak to you when choosing your pieces. Grouping different sizes, textures, and colors makes great displays. I ORYH WR ÀQG ROGHU SLHFHV WKDW KDYH VHHQ EHWWHU GD\V DQG DGG D TXLFN FRDW of spray paint in a fun color to create a brand new piece.
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1. View from The Natchez Trails 2. Snowball Trees of Glenburnie 3. Duncan Park Golf Course 4. Rosehill Cottage 5. Monmouth Historic Inn’s wisteria 6. Hope Farm 7. Oak Hill Inn 8. Parterre Garden at Magnolia Hall 9. Crepe myrtle-lined Washington Street 10. Colorful azaleas throughout Downtown 11. Elms Court’s hyacinths 12. Memorial Park’s fountain 13. Natchez City Cemetery’s majestic Live Oaks
14. Natchez Trace Parkway 15. Rosalie’s Japanese Magnolias 16. Spanish Moss draped throughout Natchez 17. Melrose’s spacious front lawn 18. Grand Village of the Natchez Indians 19. St. Catherine Creek 20. Longwood’s impressive grounds 21. Dunleith’s beautiful courtyards 22. View from The Briars 23. The Towers’ grounds 24. Stanton Hall’s rose garden 25. Riverfront’s poppies
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helby Nicole Cook and Brandon Allen Turnage were united in marriage at six o’clock in the evening on Friday, December 18, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Summit, Mississippi. Dr. Larry LeBlanc performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Loran and Barry Gerald of Tylertown, Mississippi, and Alva Lee “Robbie” Cook of McComb, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of Mary Nell and Jesse Strittman of Tylertown; the late Tommy Walters of Magnolia, Mississippi; Jean and Floyd Johnston of McComb; Ella Gerald of Magnolia; the late Alva Lee Robinson of McComb; and the late Robert S. Cook, Jr., of McComb.
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The groom is the son of Janel Price of Summit and Allen Turnage of McComb, and the grandson of Patsy and Tommy Turnage of McComb, the late Betty B. Hinton, and the late William “Bill” Hinton III. Wedding guests were greeted in the church foyer by the couple’s parents, and Sarah Goodwin attended the guest registry table. Grandparents were seated while Barry Gerald, step-father of the bride, played “My Tribute.” The mothers were escorted in and lit the unity candles to “Amazing Grace.” Brandy Hightower and Craig Richardson sang a duet of “You Raise Me Up”; soloist Laurie Calhoun sang “Ave Maria”; and the bridal party entered the church, followed by the bride, during the playing of “Christmas Canon.” The bride wore a Casablanca Couture elegant sheath silk gown with a bateau front neckline flowing into a scalloped-lace-trimmed keyhole back. The natural waist and keyhole back were embellished with beading and embroidery that consisted of pearls, rhinestones, Swarovski crystals, frosted beads, and sequins. Crystal buttons trailed the skirt and chapel-length train of the gown. A cathedrallength veil complemented the gown. The bride’s bouquet was an airy, free-flowing design, featuring green hanging amaranthus, seeded eucalyptus, dusty miller, white agapanthus, freesia, Queen Ann’s Lace, and white wax flowers. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. After exchanging their vows and rings, the couple lit their unity candle to the strains of “The Lord’s Prayer.” The couple and their bridal party exited the sanctuary to the playing of “Trumpet Voluntary.” At the end of the ceremony, family and friends viewed the slide show “A Walk Down Memory Lane.” Attending the bride as matron of honor was Briana Boyd, sister of the groom; and serving as maid of honor was Olivia Haskins. Bridesmaids were Victoria Price, Brianna Norris, Kelsey Neal, and Kala Edmonds. Flower girls were Allyn Claire Boyd, Brooklyn Taylor Boyd, and Madeline Claire King, nieces of the groom. Ryan King, cousin of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Regan Lewis, Jared Bullock, Brad Williams, Corey Cook, and Hunter Hinton. The couple was chauffeured to their reception in a white 1933 Buick four-door sedan Model 60. The reception was held at Brentwood Memories in McComb. Guests enjoyed dancing to music provided by the band Ransakk. The reception food was catered by Barbara Willis and Michael Guttuso of Brentwood. The bride’s four-tier wedding cake was made of white chocolate chips with butter cream icing. The cake was adorned with silver icing and four-dozen white roses. The groom’s chocolate cake was shaped as a white medical lab coat featuring his name, a
stethoscope, and his William Carey medical school patch. Both cakes were made by Ashley Golman of Summit. Floral arrangements were designed by Shawn Johnson of The Village in Summit. Sissy Whittington directed the rehearsal and wedding. Waving champagne-colored streamers, family members and friends surrounded the newlyweds as they left the reception and departed in their chauffeured car. They spent the weekend in New Orleans before leaving for their seven-day cruise to Belize, Mahogany Bay, and Cozumel. The couple is at home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI Vicksburg April 1-2 & 15-16 Gold in the Hills Parkside Playhouse Celebrating the eightieth season, Gold in the Hills is fun for the whole family and includes a VLQJ DORQJ ZLWK FKHHUV IRU WKH KHUR DQG ERRV IRU WKH YLOODLQ 3UHVHQWHG \HDUO\ VLQFH WKLV SHUIRUPDQFH DW 3DUNVLGH 3OD\KRXVH IHDWXUHV D UHOHQWOHVV KHUR D ZLQVRPH KHURLQH D UXWKOHVV YLOODLQ EHDXWLIXO FDQ FDQ GDQFHUV DQG WKH ZLOGHU VLGH RI FLW\ OLIH LQ WKH LQIDPRXV 1HZ <RUN %RZHU\ 3HUIRUPDQFHV DUH RQ )ULGD\ DQG 6DWXUGD\ HYHQLQJV DW SP For more information, visit www.vicksburgtheatreguild.com.
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APRIL Louisiana Up & Coming! www.louisanatravel.com ALEXANDRIA Throughout April www.alexandriapinevillela.com BATON ROUGE Throughout April www.visitbatonrouge.org FERRIDAY April 9 Library E-Service Class Ferriday Library DP )UHH (318)757-3550 JACKSON Throughout April www.felicianatourism.org
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Louisiana Up & Coming! APRIL ST. FRANCISVILLE Throughout April www.stfrancisville.us/calendar April 1 Garden Tour Fridays Rosedown DP (225)635-3332 April 2 - 3 Siege of Port Hudson Reenactment Port Hudson State Historic Site DP SP www.stfrancisville.us/calendar April 6 National Tartan Day Rosedown DP SP (225)635-3332 April 9 Movie Screening: Audubon Oakly State Historic Site SP )UHH www.stfrancisville.us/calendar April 16 - 17 Angola Prison Spring Rodeo Angola State Prison DP SP (225)655-2030 / www.angolarodeo.com April 30 Spring Garden Stroll Downtown St. Francisville SP 7LFNHWV DYDLODEOH DW 7RZQ +DOO (225)635-3614 www.stfrancisvillespringstroll.org VIDALIA April 7 Come Feather Your Nest Vidalia Library -RKQ *UDG\ %XUQV SP )UHH
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APRIL Mississippi Up & Coming! www.visitmississippi.org BROOKHAVEN Throughout April www.visitbrookhaven.ms Live MusicThroughout April &KHFN RXW )DFHERRN SDJHV Magnolia Blues BBQ Georgia Blues Recess 101 April 1 'RQ -DFRE路V $UW ([KLELW Recess 101 -DP 6HVVLRQ SP April 2 Brookstock Singer/Songwriter Festival Brookhaven Little Theatre (The Haven) SP www.brookhavenlittletheatre.com
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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL April 7, 14, 21, 28 Music in the Park Trinity Park 1RRQ %ULQJ /XQFK &KDLUV April 9 Hog Wild Festival Pageant Brookhaven FEMA Building mspageant@hotmail.com April 15 Lincoln County Library Renovation Reception Lincoln County Library 'U .LP 6HVVXPV 'HVLJQHU SP April 19 BRAG Monthly Meeting Lemenadi Arts and Interiors 3UHVHQWDWLRQ E\ .DLWOLQ 0XOOLQV SP 5HIUHVKPHQWV brookhavenregionalartguild@gmail.com
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APRIL Mississippi Up & Coming! April 21 So, You Like to Hunt & Find “Old Stuff” & Other Treasurers? /\QQ 5LFKDUGVRQ -LPP\ )XUORZ 6HQLRU &LWL]HQ &HQWHU SP May 6 - 10 Annual Mississippi Spring Fest & Fair Lincoln Civic Center www.lincolnciviccenter.com May 27 - 28 Hog Wild BBQ Cook Off Festival Downtown www.hogwildfestival.org GULF COAST April 12 - 17 64th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Spring Pilgrimage mygulfcoastbayou@gmail.com www.springpilgrimage.com
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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL JACKSON Throughout April Live Music Concerts Duling Hall www.dulinghall.com Throughout April Festivals & Events www.visitjackson.com April 9 Race for a Cure Old Capitol Museum DP PLOH ZDON . DQG . 5XQ 6OHHS LQ for the Cure www.komencentralms.org MAGNOLIA April 1 Evening in Lights Magnolia Historic Depot 'LQLQJ 0XVLF (601)783-5211
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APRIL Mississippi Up & Coming! MCCOMB www.pikeinfo.com May 14 Train Day at the McComb Depot DP SP )UHH trainmaster@mcrrmuseum.com April 23 0LVV 0DWWLH )RXQGDWLRQ路V -D]] %UXQFK Fernwood Country Club DP SP www.pikeinfo.com April 30 Blues & Heritage Festival Downtown DP SP )UHH www.mccombcreativeeconomy.org NATCHEZ Throughout April Natchez Tricentennial Events www.natchezms300.com Throughout April Live Music Events Calendar www.visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar
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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL Through June 26 -XGLH $LWNHQ $UW ([KLELW Grand Village of the Natchez Indians DP SP (601)446-6502 info@natchezgrandvillage.com April 1 & 2 +LVWRULF 1DWFKH] 7DEOHDX[ Natchez City Auditorium SP www.natchezprilgrimage.com April 2 Annual Community-Wide Market Jefferson Street United Methodist Women DP SP (601)807-8705 April 2 Boiling Under the Bluff Magnolia Bluff Casino 7RS RI *DUDJH 3DUNLQJ /RW 1RRQ SP =\GHFR 5DGLR %DQG www.magnoliabluffscasinos.com
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APRIL Mississippi Up & Coming! April 2 Great American Cleanup Kickoff Gazebo on Natchez Bluff DP /XQFK DW QRRQ (601)442-3706 lacyboyki323366@gmail.com April 2 Southern Road to Freedom Holy Family Catholic Church SP www.natchezpilgrimage.com April 2 & 3 Southern Exposure Natchez Little Theatre SP www.natchezpilgrimage.com April 9 Second Saturday Downtown Natchez SP April 9 EuroFest Classic European Auto & Motorcycle Show Rosalie Plantation DP SP )UHH www.euro-fest.net April 9 &DURO\Q *ZLQ ([KLELW Opening Reception ArtsNatchez Gallery SP www.artsnatchez.com April 15 Sunset Serenade @ Edelweiss Edelweiss on Broadway SP (601)442-6858 / info@natzchs.org April 17 Serenade in the Cemetary Natchez Historic Cemetary *UDQG 2SHQLQJ RI WKH %OXII $GGLWLRQ SP )UHH (601)445-5051 www.natchezcemetary.com April 22 -XQLRU $X[LOLDU\ $QQXDO 6KULPS %RLO Broadway St. DP SP (601)442-7061
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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL April 22 - 24 Decedents of Jersery Settlers 77th Annual Celebration Kingston & Natchez .DUHQ 2¡1HDO www.djs.org April 23 Belles on Bikes Downtown Natchez www.natchezbike.org April 30 3rd Annual Nerdy Wolf 5K Run/Walk Co-Lin Natchez 1RUWK %URDGZD\ 2OG 7UDLQ 'HSRW 5HJLVWUDWLRQ DP 5DFH DP Amanda Hood / (601)446-1233 www.racesonline.com May 15 Claws for a Cause Trinity Episcopal Church SP /REVWHU %%4 .LGV PHDO (601)445-8432 www.trinitynatchez.org/lobster June 20 - 24 Summer Music Camp Senior Center (601)807-8281 / kmacking@bellsouth.net RIDGELAND June - August Craft Camp 2016 &UDIWVPHQ¡V *XLOG RI 06 www.craftmensguildofms.org SUMMIT April 1 SMCC Princess Ball On Campus SP www.pikeinfo.com April 2 Fill Your Heart & Run for Kyla Felder UMC Camp Meeting Grounds . :DON 5XQ . 5XQ 0LOH )XQ 5XQ DP Tara Hennington / (601)341-9933
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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL April 15 - 16 Riverfest Downtown Vicksburg www.riverfestms.com April 16 Alcorn State University Jazz Festival Vicksburg Convention Center SP )UHH www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest April 16 Diamond Jacks Rhythm Run At Riverfest 5K Walk/Run Crawford & Adams St. DP 3ULFHV YDU\ www.riverfestms.com April 23 Vicksburg Red Carpet Classic Auto Show Blackburn Motor Company Tony Brooks / (601)618-9777 Mickey Parker / (601)573-2122 April 23 Old Court House Flea Market Warren County Court House &KHUU\ 6WUHHW DP ² SP (601)636-0741 / www.oldcourthouse.org April 29 - May 1 Greater Tuna Parkside Playhouse SP SP (601)636-0471 www.vicksburtheatreguild.com April 30 Bluz Cruz, Canoe & Kayak Race Begin @ Madison Parish Port, LA 0HPEHUV 1RQ PHPEHUV Wayne Pratt / (601)415-4615 bluzcruzms@gmail.com www.bluzcruz.com April 30 Party in the Park &DWĂ&#x20AC;VK 5RZ 'RZQWRZQ 9LFNVEXUJ (601)634-0557
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SOUTHERN SAMPLER
BY
Alma M. Womack
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e are lucky people in the Bluffs & Bayous readership area. I like to think that we are the chosen of God for being allowed to live in such beautiful surroundings. :H KDYH ODQG IRU JDUGHQLQJ ZDWHU IRU Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ ZRRGV IRU KXQWLQJ DQG YHU\ OLWWOH WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F FRPSDUHG WR SODFHV OLNH %DWRQ 5RXJH My continuing appreciation of these blessings was brought home to me after recently spending a day and a night in Baton Rouge. Holly had called and wanted me to meet her and Ms. Liza to search for a prom dress for Lizaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming senior prom. Shopping holds as much charm for me as watching the Democrats debate, so I devised another plan. My LC and LSU roommate and her husband live in Baton Rouge, so I checked with them to see if I could visit with them while my girls shopped. Yes, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be home; and, yes, I could drop by for the day. We had a grand visit, Becki, Britton, and I, catching up on our lives apart, the children, and now grandchildren to discuss. Becki is one of the busiest people I know, and she is completely apolitical. Britton and I could discuss the merits of all the national politicians, their parties, and their platforms for hours; but we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get into the politics that day. We just enjoyed the type of visit that lifelong friends have when they get the chance. Page 72 { April 2016 { Bluffs & Bayous
Traveling back in our thoughts to the days when we all were in college is always a pleasant trip; but we had one of those mortality reminders in January when Becki and I lost a friend from those days, Billie Johnson Hagemeier. Billie was originally from Oakdale, and she entered Louisiana College in the same semester that Becki and I did. She was a voice and piano major, and she had an extraordinary voice. After graduation from LSU, she went to Europe where she sang opera for a decade. Billie married a military man while she was in Europe, and they returned to the States where both taught in college while rearing a son. We did not see her anymore but talked on the phone on occasion. She had experienced some health problems the past couple of years, but her death came as a real surprise to us. Billie was a beautiful, talented, jovial friend; and it is hard to think of her as gone forever. Spring will be here when this issue comes out, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all be RXW LQ RXU \DUGV DQG JDUGHQV JHDULQJ XS IRU DQRWKHU \HDU RI Ă RZHUV and vegetables. I have to move my herb garden this year, for it is now in too shady a spot. This yard started out as a sun yard, but my WUHHV ZHUH VR SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW LQ VSUHDGLQJ RXW WKDW QRZ , KDYH D VKDGH yard. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to move things out towards the greenhouse, not a
really convenient location for me; but my herb garden will have to be there in order WR JHW VXIÀFLHQW VXQ IRU WKH SODQWV I am intrigued by the garden trugs that I see in catalogs and online and am determined to plant my little garden in several trugs and big pots this year. The advantages are that they are up off the ground and are not overrun with weeds. I just need tomatoes, cucumbers, an eggplant, a pepper plant, and some green beans. The tomato surplus is for salsa; and the cucumbers, for pickles. I canned some green beans last year, just to prove I could; but I decided to buy them canned at the grocery store when they are three cans for a dollar. 0\ ÁRZHUV KDYH ZHDWKHUHG WKH ZLQWHU well; and with mostly perennial plants in my pots, I won’t have as much to replant this spring. Since I get lazier by the year, it will be good to direct my energies to someWKLQJ EHVLGHV SODQWLQJ WRR PDQ\ ÁRZHUV WR water in the summer. The Smithland equipment auction was February 18; and it was a sad, sad day for me. The weather was perfect, and we had a good crowd bidding on the equipment that we had accumulated over time and had to VHOO ZLWK WKH ÀUVW WLPH OHDVH RI RXU IDUPland. The sale area was cleared in just a couple of days after the sale, so the sheds were basically empty until the Wileys brought in WKHLU HTXLSPHQW WR ÀOO WKH VSRWV 7KH\ KDYH already planted one thousand acres of corn here and on their other farm, so we should be seeing the little plants emerging soon. It is a renewal of life to watch the crops come up and grow every year. It is hard to let go of a lifetime of work and worry over planting and harvesting our crops, but it has to be this way. Some days I feel that I have become an inconsequential shadow in my world; and in truth, I have. I always have work to do, children to care for, chickens and dogs to feed; but the real reasons for living are slipping by me, one by one. I will just have to remind myself to live by the wisdom of Thomas Jefferson, who said, “Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”
Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.
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APRIL 1-APRIL 5 Spring Pilgrimage: Daily Historic Natchez Tableaux: Fridays and Saturdays Southern Road to Freedom: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays A Musical Portrait of Natchez: Wednesdays 601.446.6631 | natchezpilgrimage.com Natchez Little Theatre’s Southern Exposure: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 877.440.2233 | natchezlittletheatre.org APRIL 1-JUNE 26 Judie Aitken Art Exhibition 601.446.6502 | mdah.state.ms.us/new/visit/ grand-village-of-natchez-indians/ APRIL 1-3 Natchez Harvest Club Skins 601.442.5955 | natchezgolf.com APRIL 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Natchez Walking Tour 601.660.7300 | tourology.net APRIL 2 Catholic Heritage Walking Tour 601.445.5616 | stmarybasilica.org Jefferson Street Methodist Church Community-Wide Market 601.807.8705 | jeffersonstreetumc.org 1st Annual Boiling Under the Bluff &UDZÀVK %RLO 601.235.0045 | magnoliabluffscasinos.com Great American Cleanup 601.442.3706 | keepmsbeautiful.com APRIL 3 Miss-Lou Hair Expo 601.442.5880 | natchezconventioncenter.org APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25 Natchez Legends & Lore 800.647.6724 | natchezms300.com APRIL 6, 8, 13, 16 Afternoon Tea at D’Evereux 601.446.6631 | natchezpilgrimage.com
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APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28 American Queen Docks 800.647.6724 | natchezms300.com APRIL 7-10 Key Club State Conference 601.442.5880 | natchezconventioncenter.org APRIL 8 Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Golf & Tennis Tournament 601.445.4611 | natchezchamber.com APRIL 9 Second Saturday 800.647.6724 | natchezms300.com Euro Fest Auto Show 601.946.1950 | euro-fest.net/natchez/ Natchez Photography Tour 601.660.7300 | tourology.net APRIL 12-30 Natchez Festival of Music’s Children’s Opera 601.446.9626 | natchezfestivalofmusic.com APRIL 15-17 Learning Conference 601.442.5880 | natchezconventioncenter.org APRIL 17 Grand Opening of The Natchez Shop 800.647.6724 | natchezms300.com Serenade in the Cemetery 800.647.6724 | visitnatchez.org APRIL 20-22 Mississippi Department of Transportation 601.442.5880 | natchezconventioncenter.org
APRIL 22 Junior Auxiliary 20th Annual Shrimp Boil 601.807.0195 | natchezms300.com APRIL 22-24 Descendants of the Jersey Settlers 77th Annual Celebration 601.446.5742 | djs.org Knights of Columbus Convention 601.442.5880 | natchezconventioncenter.org APRIL 23 Belles on Bikes http://www.active.com/natchez-ms/cycling/ races/belles-on-bikes-2016 Rhythm Night Club Memorial Ceremony & Watkins Street Cemetery Tour 601.597.0557 | rnconsitemm.org APRIL 26-29 06 2IÀFH RI 6WDWH 3XEOLF 'HIHQGHUV 601.442.5880 | natchezconventioncenter.org APRIL 28 Co-Lin Foundation Natchez Golf Classic 601.446.1207 | colin.edu/foundation APRIL 29 One Book, One Community Kick-off 800.647.6724 | natchezms300.com DAR William Dunbar Chapter Dedication of Benches to Rosalie 800.647.6724 | natchezms300.com APRIL 29-MAY 1 43rd Annual State National Council of Negro Women Conference 601.442.5648 | natchezms300.com APRIL 30 3rd Annual Nerdy Wolf 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s 1-Mile Fun Run 601.446.1233 | facebook.com/nerdy5k Delta Cotillion 601.442.5880 | natchezconventioncenter.org Iron Men Great Outdoor Games & Expo 601.493.4631 | natchezms300.com