Bluffs & Bayous October 2014

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FROM THE EDITOR

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ith the season of fall come the many festivals, fairs, and symposiums of B&B’s reading area. Over the years, I have realized that, no matter where you are, there is almost always a fall fest to enjoy nearby.

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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 Aimee Guido Van O’Gwin Elise D. Parker Cheryl Rinehart RESEARCH & PUBLISHER ASSISTANT Anne Elise Rinehart SALES STAFF Jennie Guido Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions JoAnna Sproles CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Gary R. Bachman Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin Becky Junkin Ross McGehee Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Jennie Guido

Jean Biglane

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Anne Elise Rinehart

Aimee Guido

Van O’Gwin

Donna Sessions

JoAnna Sproles

Elise D. Parker

Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin

Becky Junkin

Ross McGehee

Alma Womack

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October 2014

FEATURES

Festive Fans of McComb pages 48-55

ON THE COVER B&B gets up close and personal with three of the go-getters from McComb, Mississippi. See related story on pages 48 - 55.

Photo by Jennie Guido

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FAVO R I T E S All Outdoors All Wet ...................................................................................................................10-11

Events October Premier Events .......................................................................................62-64 October Louisiana Up & Coming! ........................................................................65-68 October Mississippi Up & Coming! ......................................................................71-78

In the Garden Fired Up About Ornamental Peppers ..................................................................36-37

G’s Fare South of the Border Dining .................................................................................14-18

Legal Notes Doing Business: Part III .......................................................................................28-29

Southern Sampler The Feel of the Fair ...................................................................................................81

South of the Border Dining pages 14 - 18

The Social Scene Natchez Food and Wine Festival’s Tastings Along the River...........................................12-13 Happy Hour with Slover & Associates ..............................................................................19 After Hours with the Adams County Chamber of Commerce ............................24-25 Pigskins & Pearls .......................................................................................................30 Luncheon to Welcome Alcorn President ..................................................................32 Pike County Arts Council’s Membership Event and Fundraiser ........................34-35 Leadership Vicksburg Graduation ............................................................................41 United Way’s Annual Jambalaya Cook-off ................................................................44 The Dancing Stars Round Dance Club ....................................................................46 UMB’s After Hours Event.....................................................................................56-57 Retirement Party for Barland ...................................................................................58 40th Birthday Party for Koehler ..........................................................................60-61

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story by Ross McGehee

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Gordy sat on the porch swing alone, but the deluge exposed a large hole in the porch roof that was letting water pour onto his general area. Gordy had dug his heals into the concrete porch and pushed the swing back as far as he could while he remained seated. Buckets of water coming through WKH KROH VSDWWHUHG RQWR WKH SRUFK à RRU EH tween his boots. We all watched the contest of wills, Gordy versus Mother Nature, for DERXW ÀYH PLQXWHV )LQDOO\ *RUG\ ORRNHG around and saw us looking at him. He then looked up at the roof, looked down at his drenched boots, back at the roof, and then

at us. With all sincerity he reported, “Well, LW ORRNV OLNH ,¡P WR KDYH WR Ă€[ WKH URRI RU move the swing.â€?

After our cheeks recovered from laugh ing at that, somebody asked, “Where’s /RQQLH"Âľ 5RGQH\ %XUNOH\ KDG /RQQLH EULQJLQJ KLV WUDFWRU IURP &KXUFK +LOO WR help load hay, and he hadn’t showed up on time. We’d been so busy watching the rain that we’d forgotten about him. We all knew that the tractor had no cab for his protec tion. Unless he’d stopped under the over SDVV DW WKH 1DWFKH] 7UDFH KH ZDV JRLQJ WR be soaked! It was still blowing rain when we heard the tractor coming up the road. /RQQLH SXOOHG XS LQ WKH PLGGOH RI DOO WKH trucks, squinting with water pouring down his face, and dismounted, walking slowly towards the store. Gordy’s only remark ZDV ´7KDW RXJKW WR JHW WKH -HUL &XUO RXW RI KLV KDLU Âľ &UXHO DV LW PD\ VHHP QRZ ZH held our sides laughing. , VXSSRVH /RQQLH¡V UHVSRQVH ZDV Ă€W ting to all of us who’ve been caught in WKH UDLQ ´7KDW¡V DOO ULJKW ERVV , ZDV born all wet!â€?

Columnist Ross McGehee, a lifelong resident of Natchez, Mississippi, owns a diversified and far-flung farm operation.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Natchez Food and Wine Festival’s Tastings Along the River

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n July 25, 2014, in Natchez, Mississippi, food lovers from all over the Miss-Lou area flocked to the Natchez Convention Center to enjoy savory samplings of wine, craft beer, entrees, and desserts from breweries, bakeries, and restaurants from New Orleans, Louisiana, all the way up to Memphis, Tennessee. Three days filled with food-centered events, the Natchez Food and Wine Festival never disappoints and leaves the locals in awe with Tastings Along the River as the weekend’s opener.

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12 Caroline Wethey and Daniel Gasquet 13 Carol Ann Riley, Francis Cothren, and Claire Cothren 14 Caroline James and Will Godfrey 15 Tim and Donna Sessions with Cheryl Rinehart 16 Lisa and Lee Falkenheiner 17 Nancy Kuehnle, Suzanne Guido, and Jennie Guido 18 Braxton and Carol Hobdy 19 Jennifer Lessley and Skeeter Hutchins 20 Bill and Cammie Dale 21 Kari Guido and Chuck Caldwell with Lynn and Richard Leet 22 Mike and Cheryl Rinehart with Chef John Folse

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G’S FARE

story by Becky Junkin photos by Jennie Guido

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Start the meal off with cocktails and chips and dip. You can do your favorite margaritas, Mexican beer, ice-cold limeade, or glass of cool refreshing sangria.

7KH ÀUVW VDQJULD FDPH IURP P\ GDXJKWHU /DUL It is a light sangria that is good for people that like white wine. The recipe came from a friend.

WHITE FRUIT SANGRIA 2 white or regular peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges 1 lemon, sliced crosswise into wheels 1 cup green grapes, halved 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted 1 bottle dry white wine 3 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for garnish Ice 1 liter plain sparkling water Place the fruit into a large (at lease seven cups) pitcher, and pour the wine over the top. Add the mint sprigs and refrigerate for at least three hours. ;V ZLY]L Ă„SS SHYNL NSHZZLZ ^P[O PJL 9LTV]L [OL TPU[ ZWYPNZ HUK WV\Y Ă„]L V\UJLZ VM [OL ZHUNYPH into each glass. Top each drink with two to three ounces of sparkling water and a mint leaf. This makes ten drinks.

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EMERIL’S SANGRIA 1 750 milliliter bottle red wine 1/4 cup brandy J\W VYHUNL ÅH]VYLK SPX\L\Y .YHUK 4HYUPLY 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 orange, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1 unwaxed apple, cored and cut into thin wedges 1 750 milliliter bottle sparkling water, chilled Combine everything but the sparkling water in a large plastic container or glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely for one to two hours. When ready to serve, add two or more cups of the sparkling water.

The following salsa recipe is one that has been handed around, and its origins are unknown. It is easy to make; you just need to try to hold out two days before you eat it.

EASY HOMEMADE SALSA JHUZ KPJLK [VTH[VLZ 9V[LS [VTH[VLZ ^VYR ^LSS I\UJO JPSHU[YV Ă„ULS` JOVWWLK 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 lime, juiced (or lemon) 2 tablespoons cumin Salt to taste Tabasco to taste (I like things spicy, so I added a chopped and seeded jalapeno.)

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TEX-MEX LAYERED SALAD 1 1/2 cups bottled ranch salad dressing or reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 cups chopped tomatoes (About four medium-size tomatoes will do.)

8 scallions, chopped 1 10-ounce package iceberg lettuce salad V\UJL WHJRHNL WYL ZOYLKKLK 4L_PJHU Z[`SL JOLLZL 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 11-ounce yellow corn kernels with peppers, drained 4 cups crumbled corn bread Place the salad dressing, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice in a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and set the salad dressing aside. Place the tomatoes and scallions in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

To prepare the garnish, set aside in separate containers 1/2 of a cup each of the lettuce and cheese and a 1/4 of a cup each of the black beans, corn kernels, and tomato and scallion mixture.

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Pour 1/2 of a cup of the salad dressing over the cornbread. Place half of the remaining black beans on top of the corn bread, and then add half of the remaining corn kernels. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the remaining cheese over the layer of corn. Place the rest of the lettuce on top of the corn. Place the remaining two cups of corn bread on top of the lettuce. Pour 1/2 of a cup of the salad dressing over the corn bread. Layer the rest of the black beans on top of the corn bread, followed by a layer of the corn kernels, and then the rest of the cheese. Pour the remaining lettuce in a ring around the outer edge of the salad. Arrange the remaining cheese in a ring inside the lettuce. Fill the center of the cheese with the remaining black beans. Pile the remaining tomato and scallion mixture on top of the corn. Serve the salad at once, or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to three days.

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CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP 1 4-ounce can chopped green chile peppers Soup: 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized 1 tablespoon olive oil pieces 2 teaspoons chili powder Garnish: 1 teaspoon dried oregano Crushed tortilla chips 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes Sliced avocado 1 10.5-ounce can condensed chicken broth :OYLKKLK 4VU[LYL` 1HJR JOLLZL 1 1/4 cups water Chopped green onions 1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked 1 cup white hominy (Don’t skip this. It adds to the soup.)

In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and ^H[LY )YPUN [V H IVPS HUK ZPTTLY MVY Ä]L [V [LU TPU\[LZ Stir in corn, hominy, chilies, beans, cilantro, and chicken; and simmer for another ten minutes. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips or strips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.

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7KLV UHFLSH FRPHV IURP RQH RI P\ GDXJKWHU LQ ODZ¡V JRRG IULHQGV +DOH\ Montgomery. It is similar to another recipe I have shared in Bluffs & Bayous, but this has a few additional ingredients. This would be perfect served with a cup of Mexican coffee; and if you would like, you could kick it up a notch by adding a splash of Kahlua.

SOPAIPILLAS CHEESECAKE SQUARES 2 cans crescent rolls 2 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided 1 - 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 stick butter 7YLOLH[ V]LU [V KLNYLLZ .YLHZL H UPUL I` [OPY[LLU PUJO WHU 3H` V\[ VUL VM the cans of rolls, and pinch together to form a layer of crust. Beat the softened cream cheese with one cup of sugar and the vanilla. Spread on top of rolls. Spread other can VM YVSSZ VU [VW HUK W\ZO ZLHTZ [VNL[OLY HZ T\JO HZ `V\ JHU 4LS[ I\[[LY HUK IY\ZO VU [VW 4P_ YLTHPUPUN VM H J\W VM Z\NHY HUK JPUUHTVU HUK ZWYPURSL VU [VW )HRL MVY TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS SPNO[S` IYV^ULK VU [VW 3L[ JVVS [OLU J\[ PU[V ZX\HYLZ Becky Junkin, mother of four and grandmother of seven, is a lifelong Natchez resident, a retired elemenWDU\ WHDFKHU RI WZHQW\ IRXU \HDUV DQG FHUWLĂ€HG 3LODWHV LQVWUXFWRU

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Happy Hour with Slover & Associates n July 17, 2014, the Natchez Young Professionals hosted a happy hour event at the law firm of Slover & Associates in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Guests were able to mingle with each other and get to know the entrepreneurs in their area.

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After Hours with the Adams County Chamber of Commerce

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LEGAL NOTES

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Doing Business: Part III I

n continuing my series on types of business entities that one should consider before going into business in Mississippi, this article will deal with partnerships. Mississippi has three dif ferent types of partnerships: general, limited liability, and limited.

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General Partnerships (GP): A General Partnership is an association of two or more persons HQJDJHG LQ EXVLQHVV IRU SURĂ€W 7KHUH LV QRUPDOO\ DQ DJUHHPHQW written or oral, made between the partners. It is always advisable to have a written agreement in any partnership.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Pigskins & Pearls n August 14, 2014, wives, mothers, daughters, and alumni of Cathedral High School gathered in the school’s cafeteria for the third annual Pigskins & Pearls. Each year, Kappi Rushing, head football coach Ron Rushing’s wife, hosts the event to honor senior mothers, their sons, and the upcoming season of football. The event is also a fundraiser for the team’s Pink Wave Project, which took place at this year’s game against Resurrection on September 19, 2014. Photos by Aimee Guido

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Luncheon to Welcome Alcorn President n August 14, 2014, the city of Natchez’s Adams County Supervisors and Natchez, Inc. welcomed the new president of Alcorn State University, Dr. Alfred Rankins, Jr., at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Guests enjoyed a meet and greet with Dr. Rankins followed by a buffet lunch. Photos by Aimee Guido

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Pike County Arts Council’s Membership Event and Fundraiser he Pike County Arts Council along with Retriever of Jackson held a membership party and fundraiser event August 18, 2014, at The Caboose in McComb, Mississippi. The Caboose’s chefs and owner, Lloyd Kinchen, served up a gourmet buffet with various wines provided by Cork and Cask. New and old members alike bought tickets for a year’s worth of arts and entertainment, which include concerts, art shows, a musical review, dinner theater, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, as well as admission to Pike County Little Theatre productions. Local artists and businesses donated items for a silent auction, and live entertainment was provided by Blues Trio. Photos by Elise Parker

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IN THE GARDEN

story and photos by Dr. Gary R. Bachman

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y taste buds love hot peppers, but the rest of me really likes the increased use of peppers as ornamentals.

(DFK \HDU WKHUH DUH PRUH RUQDPHQWDO peppers being introduced to the landscape market. Most ornamental peppers pack heat and are edible. Besides the culinary heat, many of these hot peppers are colorful and have great potential for use in the landscape.

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Purple Flash, which was chosen as a Mississippi Medallion winner for 2010, is an example of the versatility and value of ornamental peppers. With its purple and white variegated leaves, it is one of the showiest peppers available on the market.

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shaped like small cones with a mixture of RUDQJH WR EODFN FRORUV /LO¡ 3XPSNLQ KDV really deep purple, almost black, foliage ZLWK EULJKW RUDQJH IUXLW VKDSHG OLNH OLWWOH pumpkins that are perfect for the season’s festivities.

I mentioned earlier that I like to eat hot SHSSHUV DQG , PHDQ KRW SHSSHUV (DFK summer I grow the peppers called su SHU KRWV ZKLFK LQFOXGH *KRVW &DUROLQD 5HDSHU 7ULQLGDG 6FRUSLRQ DQG 7ULQLGDG 0RUXJD 7R JLYH \RX VRPH SHUVSHFWLYH WKH Ghost pepper is over 100 times hotter than a jalapeno, and the others are even hotter.

I’m not advocating growing these in your landscape beds in the front yard, but rather LQ \RXU YHJHWDEOH JDUGHQ 7KH IUXLW ULSHQ WR a bright red and are very pretty.

Opposite page—Ghost peppers, which are more than 100 times hotter than a jalapeno, also stand out as attractive ornamental peppers.

This page—Lil’ Pumpkin is ornamental peppers with deep purple, almost black foliage and bright orange fruit that are perfect for the Halloween season’s festivities.

Most ornamental pep pers will begin setting fruit as the temperatures begin to rise, so the best show is always saved for late sum mer and will keep produc ing through the fall season.

When the pepper plants are producing fruit, it is very common to have peppers in various stages of coloration.

7KLV LV D IDQWDVWLF IHDWXUH and provides for a changing look in the landscape. Once fruit has set, it usually will maintain the beautiful colors and remain on the plant for a few months. Only when the fruit begins to dry will the color start to fade.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

United Way’s Annual Jambalaya Cook-Off he United Way’s tenth annual Jambalaya Cookoff was held Thursday, August 28, 2014, in the Natchez Convention Center in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. With a theme celebrating Get On Up, local businesses, members of the community, and cooking teams gathered together to raise money for the United Way and compete for top prize with their dish, too.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

The Dancing Stars Round Dance Club n July 28, 2014, the Dancing Stars Round Dance Club met for a monthly party of fun, food, and dancing at the Jimmy Furlow Senior Citizen Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The dancers practice weekly and are asked to perform dance routines at many social functions during the year as a community service.

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“A need is an opportunity for service, and this is exactly how Pat [Brumfield] and I operate.�

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Catherine Sanders A

QDWLYH RI 0F&RPE VLQFH JUDGH VFKRRO &DWKHULQH 6DQGHUV takes charge in planning events, promoting her town, and enjoying good times with wonderful people. “My fam LO\ PRYHG WR 0F&RPE IURP 0RQURHYLOOH $ODEDPD ZKHQ , ZDV LQ WKH IRXUWK JUDGH IRU P\ IDWKHU¡V MRE DW .HOOZRRG &RPSDQ\ Âľ 6DQGHUV VDLG ´$IWHU DWWHQGLQJ 860 , UHWXUQHG WR 0F&RPE DQG began working at the Pike National Bank and dating my husband.

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In addition to working to better the FRPPXQLW\ WKH 6DQGHUV IDPLO\ KDV D FORVH NQLW FKXUFK IDPLO\ WRR ´0\ KXV band and I also grew up in the same church, and both of our families placed priority on church attendance and in YROYHPHQW ¾ 6DQGHUV WROG PH ´$V D UH sult of that foundation, we have also been active in our church as adults. My hus EDQG KDV WDXJKW 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO IRU PDQ\ years, as well as served on many church committees. In the past, I have been a co ordinator for a weekly Mom’s Bible study group during my time of not working out side of the home, as well as worked with the church preschoolers through youth.

We have also chaperoned summer youth trips, which was fun and challenging!�

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fundraisers—the Azalea Ball. “I remember watching my parents getting ready in their formal wear for the Azalea Ball and think ing that I couldn’t wait until I was old enough to attend an event WKDW VHHPHG VR PDJLFDO DV D FKLOG Âľ 6DQGHUV UHPHPEHUHG ´, ZDV chair of the annual Azalea Ball a few years back. It is many, PDQ\ KRXUV RI SODQQLQJ DQG KDUG ZRUN IRU Ă€IW\ ZRPHQ EXW ZHOO worth every minute as it helps fund the many service projects of -$ ZKLFK LQFOXGHG &DPS 6XQVKLQH Âľ 1RZ DV WKH ([HFXWLYH 'LUHFWRU RI WKH 3LNH &RXQW\ &KDPEHU RI &RPPHUFH 6DQGHUV ZRUNV HYHQ PRUH FORVHO\ ZLWK WKH SODQQLQJ RI WKH HYHQWV LQ 0F&RPE DQG WKH VXUURXQGLQJ FRPPXQLWLHV ´$IWHU applying for the position, I soon discovered working with the &KDPEHU ZDV PXFK PRUH WKDQ SODQQLQJ HYHQWV , ZDV DOVR ZRUN LQJ WR SRVLWLYHO\ SURPRWH 3LNH &RXQW\ DQG RXU EXVLQHVV FRPPX QLW\ Âľ 6DQGHUV VDLG ´$V WKH ([HFXWLYH 'LUHFWRU , RYHUVHH DOO RI WKH HYHQWV WKDW WKH 3LNH &RXQW\ &KDPEHU SXWV RQ 2QH RI WKH HYHQWV that we are planning now is the annual shopping event, Mistletoe 0DJLF 7KLV \HDU LW ZLOO EH KHOG RQ 7KXUVGD\ 1RYHPEHU DQG SDUWLFLSDWLQJ UHWDLOHUV RIIHU VDOHV GLVFRXQWV DQG LQ VWRUH drawings during the day and stay open for extended hours, which encourages people to get out and shop. It really gets people in the holiday spirit and encour DJHV SHRSOH WR EX\ WKHLU &KULVWPDV SUHV ents locally. I have made it my personal mission, and I challenge everyone to buy DOO RI WKHLU &KULVWPDV JLIWV LQ WKHLU ORFDO community.â€?

In addition to working on Mistletoe 0DJLF 6DQGHUV DQG WKH &KDPEHU DUH working on an annual golf tournament, WKH 0F&RPE &KULVWPDV 3DUDGH WKH $]DOHD )HVWLYDO 5HWDLO 7KHUDS\ DQG VHY HUDO RWKHU SURMHFWV ´7KH &KDPEHU¡V UHYH nue is generated solely from membership dues and events, so we work hard to put on quality events that the community en MR\V ¾ 6DQGHUV VDLG 6DQGHUV¡ ORYH IRU 0F&RPE LV HYL dent in her charge to promote the city HYHU\ FKDQFH VKH JHWV ´0F&RPE LV D great small town with a tight knit com munity. Our county, along with surround LQJ FRXQWLHV KDV DQ DEXQGDQFH RI QDWXUDO UHVRXUFHV 7KH QHZO\ IRUPHG 6FHQLF 5LYHUV¡ $OOLDQFH ZDV GHYHORSHG VWULFWO\ WR SURPRWH our abundance of resources, events, and outdoor activities because WKHUH DUH VR PDQ\ ¾ 6DQGHUV VKDUHG ´%HFDXVH 0F&RPE LV D IDLUO\ small town, our social life revolves around our events. Most of my friends are friends I’ve made through volunteering and plan ning events. I see our community as very philanthropic; and I have also been told many times by tourists and visitors while here at the &KDPEHU WKDW 0F&RPE LV D YHU\ IULHQGO\ WRZQ DQG , DJUHH ´, VHH SURPRWLQJ 3LNH &RXQW\ DV VRPHZKDW VHOÀVK RQ P\ SDUW If I work hard to promote the county, then the quality of life will FRQVWDQWO\ EH LPSURYLQJ 7KH PRUH SHRSOH WKDW YLVLW RU PRYH WR \RXU WRZQ SHUPDQHQWO\ PHDQ WKDW PRUH PRQH\ LV EHLQJ VSHQW 7KLV leads to happy business owners, a better education system, and a JURZLQJ PHGLFDO FRPPXQLW\ 7KHQ E\ WKH WLPH P\ FKLOGUHQ DUH grown, they will want to move back to their hometown and create a life here, too.�

“If I work hard to promote the county, then the quality of life will constantly be improving!�

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THE social SCENE VIDALIA, LA

UMB’s After Hours Event nited Mississippi Bank hosted a joint Chamber of Commerce after hours event and ribbon cutting for it’s newest branch located on Carter Street in Vidalia, Louisiana.

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Retirement Party for Barland n September 8, 2014, Nancy Rie Barland was honored with a retirement party from the Farmers Co-Op in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Friends, family, and colleagues gathered late in the afternoon to wish Barland a happy retirement and thank her for her dedicated service to the city.

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40th Birthday Party for Koehler abulous at 40 was the theme of a recent birthday celebration for Elizabeth “Liz” Greer Koehler. Her parents, Gail and Andy Spinnato, and sister, Rachel Benin, hosted the event. It was held at Liguri Hall of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb, Mississippi. Guests enjoyed food, fellowship, and music provided by the local band, Ransakk. Photos by Elise Parker

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OCTOBER Louisiana Up & Coming! %$721 528*( October 18 Shrek: The Musical %5&& 0DJQROLD 7KHDWHU &RPPXQLW\ &ROOHJH 'U SP www.cytbatonrouge.org October 18 & 19 Boo at the Zoo %DWRQ 5RXJH =RR 7KRPDV 5G DP ² SP (225)775-3877 / www.brzoo.org October 28 Dance Theatre of Harlem %DWRQ 5RXJH 5LYHU &HQWHU 6 5LYHU 5G SP (225)766-8379

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Louisiana Up & Coming! OCTOBER )(55,'$< October 16 Masters of Soul: The Greatest Tunes of 0RWRZQ Arcade Theater /RXLVLDQD $YH SP (318)757-2707 02152( :(67 02152( October 3 & 4 9 to 5: The Musical Strauss Theatre Center /DP\ /DQH SP 3ULFHV YDU\ (318)323-6681

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Mississippi Up & Coming! OCTOBER %522.+$9(1 Through October %5$*·V $UW &RPSHWLWLRQ ([KLELW Lincoln County Library -DFNVRQ 6W (601)833-3369 October 4 Ole Brook Festival 'RZQWRZQ %URRNKDYHQ )RRG IDPLO\ IXQ www.brookhavenchamber.org October 4 Ole Brook Festival 5K 'RZQWRZQ %URRNKDYHQ 3ULRU WR WKH IHVWLYDO msgirls4acure@yahoo.com

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OCTOBER Mississippi Up & Coming! *5((19,//( October 16 – 18 Delta Hot Tamale Festival Stein Mary Square www.hottamalefest.com *8/)3257

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Mississippi Up & Coming! OCTOBER NATCHEZ Through October 13 Natchez Fall Pilgrimage City of Natchez 3ULFHV WLPHV ORFDWLRQV YDU\ (601)446-6631 www.natchezpilgrimage.com Through October 13 The Grass Harp Natchez Little Theatre /LQWRQ $YH 7LPHV YDU\ www.natchezlittletheatre.org Through November 4 After School Art: Meet the Masters 2 Natchez Art Association 1 3HDUO 6W ² SP sarah@sarahcarey.com

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October 25 & 26 Auditions for Oliver!

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SOUTHERN SAMPLER

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DEPOT DISTRICT Blue-Eyed Sisters Boutique 223 State Street

Gulf South Art Gallery 228 Fifth Avenue

Twice is Nice 105 Main Street

MID-TOWN Alford’s Flowers 115 N. 6th Street Family Pharmacy of McComb 200 Marion Avenue Lisa Lewis Interior Design 119 N. 6th Street

Barbara’s Boutique 1101 S. Broadway Street Ginny’s Gifts & Collectibles Moving…Call 601-684-5530 for location PJ’s Coffee 1213 Delaware Ave

HIGHWAY 51 District 51 1079 Hwy. 51/98

debec’s / Sew Be It 529 Delaware Ave. Japonica Gallery/Signatures 119 N. 6th Street Selman’s Jewelers-Gemologists 1311 Delaware Ave

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Holmes’ Stationers 1136 Hwy. 51/98

Friendgirl Things 1410 Apache Drive

SUMMIT Liberty Road 805 Robb Street Southwest Vendors’ Mall 806 Robb Street

Masey’s Jewelers 800 Robb Street The Sweet Tooth Café 817 Robb Street

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Rustic Charm Vendor Gallery 710 Robb Street The Village Flower & Gift Shop 606 Laurel Street

Shooters Discount 810A Robb Street Wizard Electronics 822 Robb Street