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FROM THE EDITOR

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e grew up in a family of golfers. My dad learned the love of the sport of patience and skill from his parents; and later with his own family, he tried to pass his talent along to us. While my sister gave playing a shot in high VFKRRO P\ RQO\ FODLP WR JROĂ€QJ fame occurred on the putt-putt course that used to be in the Natchez Depot.

Nonetheless, we Guidos know and love the game of golf.

When we were growing up, springs and summers were spent at Belwood Country Club. While Dad played, we girls learned to swim in the club’s pool, enjoyed many a lunch in the clubhouse, and begged for rides in the carts. We were bona ÀGH FRXQWU\ FOXE NLGV 1RZ ZKHQ , look back on those days following Dad while he played in tournaments, , UHDOL]H WKDW WKRVH ZHUH WKH GD\V when we were taught manners and values. We knew how to keep quiet, how to dress appropriately, and how to enjoy days spent with family.

Nowadays, Dad may enjoy the game of golf without his gallery of Guidos following behind; however, he still makes us proud for carrying on a family tradition that highlighted our summers, occupied youngsters after school, and taught us many life lessons that we hope to share with our own families one day. Thank you, Dad, for being our champion on and off the course.

Hopefully, everyone can get out and enjoy these summer days along and beyond the Mississippi.

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June 2015

FEATURES Brotherly Bond on the Links pages 44 - 47 Sharing Strength Through Struggle pages 48 - 49 Heathy Lifestyle Through Community Outreach Programs pages 50 - 51

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FAVO R I T E S All Outdoors Turning to the Right .......................................................................................10-11

Events June Premier Events .......................................................................................66-67 June Louisiana Up & Coming! ........................................................................68-72 June Mississippi Up & Coming!.......................................................................73-79

G’s Fare Simple Summer Staples .................................................................................. 16-17

Simple Summer Staples pages 16-17

Healthy Living As Easy as Riding a Bike .................................................................................32-33

Legal Notes RENTING: The Tenant’s Obligation (Part 1) .................................................24-25

Southern Sampler Mowing to the Beat..........................................................................................80-81

The Social Scene Dancing with the Vicksburg Stars ..................................................................12-14 Save the Hall Ball ............................................................................................18-22 Fundraiser for Carter ......................................................................................28-30 Birthday Party for Fife .........................................................................................34

As Easy as Riding a Bike page 32-33

Hester Flowers Garden Club Meeting ..................................................................35 Birthday Party for Plummer ...........................................................................36-37

ON THE COVER Jordan and Dan Muirhead hit the links at Clear Creek Golf Course just outside of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Photo by Jennie Guido. Artistic Design by T.G. McCary

Birthday Party for LeBlanc .............................................................................38-39 A Spring Luncheon for S.P.A.M. .........................................................................40 Natchez Festival of Music’s “A Night at the Oscars II” .......................................54 Pilgreen Reunion ............................................................................................56-58 Birthday Party for Said ...................................................................................60-63 3KRWRV IURP 0D\·V IROORZLQJ 6RFLDO 6FHQHV E\ /LVD $GDPV :KLWWLQJWRQ Beer & Brews (pages 10-12) Phi Mu Luncheon (page 16) Mardi Gras Party for Mayers (page 19)

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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 Tim McCary Van O’Gwin Elise D. Parker Bill Perkins Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SOCIAL MEDIA & EVENTS MANAGER Anne Elise Rinehart SALES STAFF Jennie Guido Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions JoAnna Sproles CONTRIBUTORS Connor Burns Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin Becky Junkin Ross McGehee Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Jean Biglane

Anne Elise Rinehart

Jennie Guido

Jan Ratcliff

Aimee Guido

Anita Schilling

Van O’Gwin

Tim McCary

Donna Sessions

JoAnna Sproles

Elise D. Parker

Bill Perkins

Lisa Adams Whittington

Connor Burns

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin

Becky Junkin

Ross McGehee

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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ALL OUTDOORS

story by Ross McGehee

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suppose that it should come as no surprise that landowners and oil-drilling crews are not on the best of terms, ever.

Some of it is well deserved and some of it is just comical. A couple of instances that bear that out are hard to forget. No matter which side you are on, you just have to shake your head. ,W EHDUV PHQWLRQLQJ WKDW VXUIDFH RZQers of land are not necessarily the owners of the oil beneath the land. When a royalty Page 10 { June 2015 { Bluffs & Bayous

owner leases his mineral rights to an oil company for development, the surface owner has little recourse other than to enGXUH ZKDWHYHU D GULOOHU ZDQWV WR GR ,Q WKH bad old days, that was quite a lot.

James has a gorgeous place in the county. His home is far back in the woods, completely private, quiet, and with wildlife everywhere. At one time, he had quite a herd of cattle and farmland.

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YLHZV RI WKH Ă€HOGV EHORZ WKH KRXVHÂłOLNH something from a magazine. His cousin owned the minerals under the land and signed a lease with a local company for exploration. They staked the well location in the side yard. My Dad simply would have moved the stake. Anyway, James had little or no choice but to let WKHP GULOO +H Ă€JXUHG WKDW LW ZRXOG ODVW a week, and then the cleanup would take a little time, so a month of racket would have to be endured. He knew that it was going to be a “dry holeâ€? anyway. Oil companies used to take investors’ money MXVW WR NHHS WKH RIĂ€FH RSHQ DQG QR RQH was the wiser.

So on Memorial Day, while the well was being drilled, James drove with his wife to pick up a horse they had being trained. They stopped for lunch on the way back and then sauntered on home. Coming down the driveway, they met some random JX\ SXOOLQJ D KRUVH WUDLOHU ,QTXLULQJ DV to what he was doing with a horse trailer, he responded that he had been practicing rounding up cattle. “What?�

He replied, “Yeah, just practicing. No big deal.�

James got real hot, real fast. The wannabe cowboy said something unsavory and drove away. Pulling up to the house, James was incredulous. Under their yard trees there were at least 90 people having a picQLF 7KHUH ZHUH PRWRUF\FOHV LQ WKH Ă€HOGV D softball game was going on out in the yard; kids were on the family trampoline; and three guys were practicing roping on the cattle, with horses. “Who the hell is in charge here?â€? was the only thing he could think to say.

Some gal that weighed far more than James, wearing a tank top, no bra, cigarette hanging from her mouth, and stretch pants, answered, “That would be Peanut. He’s on the rig.�

James ran up the ladder to the drilling rig and inquired as to which one was “Peanut.â€? ´,¡P KLP ZK\"Âľ ´0LVWHU \RX KDYH Ă€YH PLQXWHV WR JHW this trash out of my yard and off my place!â€?

Peanut’s response was, “Aw feller, ZH¡UH MXVW FHOHEUDWLQJ D KROLGD\ ,W¡V D SUHWW\ SODFH VR ZH Ă€JXUHG QRERG\ ZRXOG say nuthin.â€?

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They were gone in four minutes.

Then, on the other extreme was CG. He owned the minerals under his land and leased them out. When the time came to drill the well, he informed the company man that the trucks would be escorted in convoy fashion because of all the gates to go through. Well, there were only four trucks working the rig move; and a norPDO PRYH LV DERXW Ă€IWHHQ ORDGV ,W ZDV SRHWLF MXVWLFH WKDW WKH Ă€UVW GD\ &* VDW DW KLV front gate from daylight until noon, waiting for trucks that never came. He went to the house for lunch; and his father in-law said that some man had called, said something about the rig was coming tomorrow instead, “Whatever that means.â€? CG did meet the crew the next day and thoroughly messed up the schedule by holding up trucks, trying to deliver a drilling rig in convoy fashion. :HOO WKH ULJ ZDV Ă€QDOO\ VHW XS DQG “turning to the right.â€? CG lost water pressure in his well at the house. He immediately drove down to the location and shut down drilling. Nobody was going to come on his place and destroy his water well.

This was back before cell phones and good two-way radios. So a rig hand had to be VHQW WR WRZQ WR ÀQG WKH FRPSDQ\ PDQ &* took a nap. Two hours later the company man shows up and asked CG just what the hell he thought he was doing shutting down a drilling rig?

He got a lecture from CG about the noJRRG RLO ÀHOG IRONV WKDW UXQ URXJK VKRG blah, blah, blah. Then, the company man

explained to CG that rig time, at that time, was about $1,200 a day; and guess who was paying that?

And what was wrong with the water well? Circuit breaker was bad.

CG and his wife whined to Dad about those horrible oil companies that just tear everything up and make all that racket and

on and on. Dad told them, “There’s a way to put a stop to that.� “What, we’ll do anything!� “Don’t take their money for the leases.�

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

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

Dancing with the Vicksburg Stars he fourth annual event of the United Way of West Central Mississippi’s Dancing with the Vicksburg Stars was held Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Lady Luck Arena in Vicksburg, Mississippi. All proceeds benefitted the United Ways Community Impact Programming.

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20 Nathaniel Williams, Jackie Libbett, and Johnny Reynolds 21 Megan Emerson, Ladonna Thomason, Shannon Thomason, and Morgan Emerson 22 Shirley Waring, G.C. Cameron, and Lady L 23 Shirley Waring and Angela Turner 24 Jackie Libbet, Steven Doyle, and Tim Hunter 25 Shannon Royal and Stefani Evans 26 Priscilla Moore and Fermika Smith 27 Seated—Bea Willis and Perri Johnson; middle— Francine Cheekss, Monique Stevenson, and Teretha Turner; back— Frank Gardner, Quinton Mims, Charles Buck, Greg McKnight, and Keiron Williams

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G’S FARE

story by Becky Junkin photos by Jennie Guido

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Sometimes breakfast needs something sweet. This aromatic, make-ahead French toast casserole combines cinnamon swirl and dried cranberries IRU D VDWLVI\LQJ EUHDNIDVW WUHDW 0\ GDXJKWHU À[HV WKLV ZKHQ ZH DUH DOO WRgether. Madeline, my one-year-old grand, ate three helpings. Needless to say, it was a big hit.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST SWIRL 1 loaf (16 ounces) Pepperidge Farm cinnamon-swirl bread, cut into cubes 3/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins 6 eggs 3 cups half-and-half or milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cinnamon-sugar or confectioners sugar Whipped butter Pure maple syrup Place the bread cubes and cranberries in a lightly greased, three-quart, shallow baking dish. Beat the eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Stir and press the bread cubes into the egg mixture to coat. Refrigerate for one hour or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for MVY[` Ă„]L TPU\[LZ VY \U[PS H RUPML PUZLY[LK PU [OL JLU[LY JVTLZ V\[ JSLHU Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Serve with the butter and syrup.

This recipe for a fun, family appetizer came from www.recipelion.com.

This recipe for spaghetti is wonderful, and it makes enough for two casseroles. My friend Barbara Kaiser shared it with me and makes it for family gatherings and supper club.

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1/2 cup butter -YHURÂťZ 9LK /V[ )\ɈHSV >PUN ZH\JL 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 15-ounce bag pretzel sticks Celery sticks (optional) Blue cheese dressing (optional dipper) Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Melt butter, wing sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in KY` ZLHZVUPUNZ HUK JVVR MVY Ă„]L TPU\[LZ Place pretzels in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter mixture and toss until evenly coated.

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2 cups water 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 3 pounds ground round 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 large onions, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 tablespoon salt 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 carrots, grated 2 teaspoons spaghetti seasoning (Spice 3 cloves garlic, chopped Islands) 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon of basil, oregano, and 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and [O`TL Ă…HRLZ VY MYLZO chopped 2 tablespoons parsley (For fresh herbs, 1 can tomato sauce use more.)

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

Save the Hall Ball he first annual Save the Hall Ball was held Saturday, March 21, 2015, and hosted by the Pilgrimage Historical Association on the grounds of Stanton Hall in downtown Natchez, Mississippi The chairman of the event was Katie Wood Freiberger and honorary chairman was Ginny Feltus Brewer The fun and glamorous night offered a blend of elegance and magic within the historic surroundings of Stanton Hall. Everyone enjoyed fine food, music, and seeing friends from far away. The benefit was for the National Historic Landmarks located at Stanton Hall and Longwood. Photos by Lisa Adams Whittington and Mark Coffey

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25 Clara Nell Brown, Joey Suen, and Ann Vidal Willett 26 Scott and Jennifer Slover 27 Leon and Kristi Atkins 28 Vidal and Tanna Davis 29 Jules Kendall and Luke Cockerham 30 Lisa and G.A. Mayers 31 Fraser Smith and Courtney Taylor 32 Jim and Sarah Smith 33 Terri and Tony Heidleberg 34 Paul and Susan Meng 35 Terry and Katie Frieberger 36 Lisa Wood Smith and Kristyn Ketchings Steenkemp 37 Marcus and Hannah Mason

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44 Dr. Jim Coy, Ruthie Coy, Denison Graham, Melchior Beltzhoover, Bill Conner, and Debbie Conner 45 Michael Boykin, Toby Williams, Cheryl Tipton, Kevin Brooks, Brittany Bryant, and Robert Clayton 46 Mark and Jessica Carter, Matthew Golden, Catherine McDaniel, and Erica and Key Smith 47 Lane Feltus, Kate Foley, Betsy Feltus, Ginny Feltus Brewer, Marshall Feltus, and Peyton Feltus 48 Vic Curtis, Eliza Kelso, Bettye Jenkins, Carla Jenkins, and Stephanie Curtis 49 Amanda Jeansonne, Ginny Feltus Brewer, Stephanie Ferguson, and Susanne Avondet

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LEGAL NOTES

story by Lucien C. Gwin III

RENTING:

The Tenant’s Obligation (Part 1)

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thought it would be useful to a lot of IRONV WR WRXFK RQ VRPH RI WKH LVVXHV , see in the rental of properties, mainly apartments and housing. Almost everyone has either rented an apartment or home or has family or friends who have done so.

Like so many of my topics, this one is huge DQG , ZLOO RQO\ EH DEOH WR KLW D IHZ EDVLFV RI a leasing or rental arrangement.

Mississippi adheres to the Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (hereinafter MRLTA). While other laws may apply, this Act deals primarily with the stated subject. This article will touch on renting from the tenant’s/lessee’s perspective.

MRLTA was adopted to establish the rights, duties, and remedies under rental agreements signed after 1991, which today affects approximately 99.9% of all rental dwellings. Under MRLTA, neither a landlord nor a tenant may waive any provision of the Act especially if the lease is of a dwelling.

To start with, most of the leases should be in writing although a lease for less than a year may be oral (not recommended).

One of the interesting things in the Act is that neither the landlord nor the tenant may confess a judgment (meaning agree to a Page 24 { June 2015 { Bluffs & Bayous

court order without a court hearing on the lease), nor may the landlord under the rental agreement exculpate himself (relieve KLPVHOI RI OLDELOLW\ ,I WKH OHDVH VD\V WKH landlord can’t be held liable for any conduct, then such language is void and not enforceable.

The following language is contained in the Act, and it is implied in a lease whether or not it is stated therein. The Mississippi Annotated Code Section 89-8-25 states: “A tenant shall

facilities and appliances including elevators on the premises;

A. Keep that part of the premises that he occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permits;

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B. Dispose from his dwelling unit all ashes, rubbish, garbage and other waste in a clean and safe manner in compliance with community standards; & .HHS DOO SOXPELQJ À[WXUHV LQ WKH dwelling unit used by the tenant as clean as their condition permits; D. Use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other

E. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any other person to do so; F. Conduct himself or require his guests to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb . . . neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of their premises;

H. To the extent of his legal obligation, maintain the dwelling in substantially the same condition, reasonable wear and tear expected . . . ; I. Not engage in any illegal activity upon the lease premises . . . .�

So, the above-stated items are just some of the tenant’s responsibilities; and they H[LVW DV , VDLG ZKHWKHU WKH\ DUH FRQWDLQHG in the lease or not. ,Q WKH FDVH RI DQ DSDUWPHQW FRPSOH[ with multiple tenants, one of the big issues

is nuisance. The landlord is responsible for tenant-generated nuisances that may constitute an intrusion into another tenant’s privacy. Examples of nuisances may be loud appliances, alarms, blaring TVs, noisy dogs, parties, odors and fumes, burning rubbish, etc. A tenant engaged in any of these may be setting himself up for an eviction.

Under 89-8-25, any of the above could be a violation of the statute’s requirement that tenants conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb their neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of their premises.

The next issue for a tenant would be not to violate your lease outright. Any of the following would be a violation of the lease pursuant to MRLTA, therefore, prompting eviction: • Non-payment obvious);

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• Exceeding the occupancy requirement of the lease; • Use of the premises for something other than a dwelling; • Outrageous behavior (such as an orgy) (Oh, yes, it happens.); • Drug activity; or • Other criminal behavior.

My Take $V , VDLG WKH VXEMHFW LV YDVW DQG FRXOG take an entire encyclopedia to cover all of the legal issues involved. My suggestion for you as a tenant is to carefully read any lease that a landlord puts before you and ask VSHFLÀF TXHVWLRQV LI \RX GR QRW XQGHUVWDQG any of the terms or conditions. Most importantly understand what your rent amount is and when it is due. Failure to pay is perhaps the quickest way to get yourself thrown out RQ WKH VWUHHW 1H[W PRQWK , ZLOO FRYHU WKH lease from the landlord’s perspective.)

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, /HZLV 3XQFKHV .HOOH\ LQ 1DWFKH] 0LVVLVVLSSL ever since.

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THE social SCENE SUMMIT, MS

Fundraiser for Carter n April 28, 2015, friends and family gathered at Justin’s on the Lake in Summit, Mississippi, to show their support for Casey Carter in his candidacy for Chancery Clerk of Pike County.

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16 Front—Katie, Lily, and Kamp Gaskin; back—Wes and Amy Gaskin, Rebecca and Casey Carter, and Jamie Beth and Bradley Rials 17 Scott Jackson, Justin Johnston, Debra Jackson, Jase and Heather Johnston 18 Kelli Brock, Shannon Lewis, Casey Carter, and Theresa Brumfield 19 Andy Farrell, Kyle Roane, Casey Carter, and Thomas Gray 20 Lee Ann Griffin, Brandy Cline, and Melissa Carter 21 Anna Rai Cline and Lillian Carter 22 Theresa Brumfield and Kelli Brock

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HEALTHY LIVING

story by Connor Burns

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earning to ride a bike just got easier.

Forgetting the training wheels and using a balance bike allow you to lose both frustration and fear when learning to ride.

Choose a balance bike instead of a bike with pedals and training wheels. This bike is similar to a regular bike without the pedaling mechanism, and it is propelled with your feet instead. Yes, just like Fred Flintstone! This allows the rider, young or ROG WR OHDUQ EDODQFH ÀUVW E\ SURSHOOLQJ WKH bike with his or her feet. The rider’s feet are in contact with the ground, which inVSLUHV FRQÀGHQFH 2YHU WLPH WKH ULGHU ZLOO naturally lift the feet as balance becomes more comfortable. /HW¡V WDON GHWDLOV $ ULGHU¡V ÀUVW WZR wheeled bike should be a balance bike.

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skill development. Generally, you purchase these bikes for ages three to six; however, some say the child should be younger.

By purchasing your bike from a local bike shop, the professionals are able to set up your rider and show you how to adjust the bike over time. When adjusting, keep in mind that the seat’s height should be high enough so that the rider’s feet touch the ground and there is a slight bend in the knee.

Also, handlebar height should be set comIRUWDEO\ IRU WKH ULGHU ,I WKH VHDW LV DW WKH ORZest setting, set the bars the same; and raise them at the same rate you raise the seat.

Avoid buying a bike for the rider to “grow into.� A bike that is too large discourages the learning process and is not safe.

Safety is important both in actions and equipment, so be sure to purchase a helPHW IRU WKH ULGHU ,I \RX QHHG FRQYLQFLQJ read the many statistics on head injuries with and without helmets. Are you concerned that your child won’t want to wear a

helmet? Show him that professionals wear KHOPHWV F\FOLVWV IRRWEDOO SOD\HUV DQG ÀUHÀJKWHUV DOO ZHDU KHOPHWV $OVR KDYH D SURIHVVLRQDO ÀW WKH KHOPHW IRU \RXU FKLOG WR HQVXUH D JRRG ÀW Now, choose a location for riding that is safe. Some pick a grassy area to start since it slows the bike; and if the rider does fall, it is D VRIWHU ODQGLQJ $YRLG WUDIÀF DQG LI ULGLQJ on a bike path or in a park, make sure there is a plan for encountering other riders. At ÀUVW \RXU ULGHU PD\ SDQLF ZKHQ RWKHU ULGers are present and may steer into them. Tell your rider to pull over to the side, stop, and start again once a rider has passed him.

Balance will eventually become natural. Since the rider can put his or her feet down at any time, the skill is learned by progressing at his own pace. Steering also comes naturally as the rider has probably steered something before. Encourage him by telling him to steer into the direction he feels he is falling. Also, the skill of braking

may arrive differently for each rider. Some balance bikes are pure foot control and are usually designed for smaller riders. These ÀUVW ELNHV DUH ZRQGHUIXO LQ D \DUG EXW they may not be the best option on a bike path. Other balance bikes might have hand brakes or a foot brake. Hand brakes are a good way to learn to slow or stop the bike.

Don’t try to control the learning process; be more of a cheerleader. With this method of learning, the rider naturally develops over time; and your encouragement and celebration of his or her successes is more important than strong guidance. Never hold WKH ELNH ,I \RX PXVW PDNH FRQWDFW KROG on to the rider. The website for Strider explains, “The child must be allowed to feel the bike tip sideways to be able to learn how WR NHHS LW IURP WLSSLQJ ,I WKH DGXOW VXSSRUWV the bike when it tips to one side, the child mistakenly thinks that the most stable place for the bike is tipped over to the side. This LV WKH IDOODF\ RI WUDLQLQJ ZKHHOV ,I WKH FKLOG needs assurance, simply walk next to him and hang onto the back of the shirt.â€? &RQVLVWHQF\ LV NH\ WR OHDUQLQJ ,QVWHDG RI dedicating an entire morning to learning, try Ă€IWHHQ PLQXWHV D GD\ ,W LV EHWWHU IRU WKH ULGHU because it builds consistency and counters fatigue or pressure. Also, ride as a family.

Make it a fun event, not homework. Stop when your young rider wants to explore or rest, and choose a realistic destination. :KHQ WKH ULGHU EHFRPHV SURĂ€FLHQW RQ the balance bike, stay patient and let him enjoy it. Give him time to get comfortable with all aspects of riding. When it is time to move to a bike with pedals, keep the balance bike and allow the child to pick which bike to ride. This will make the transition easier. Most suggest allowing the balance bike to stick around for a year; however, you will know the right time to put it away.

The transition from balance bike to pedaling should be smoother than the transition from training wheels. To get started on pedaling, choose a grassy area that is slightly downhill to encourage breaking, steering, and balance. This will allow the pedaling to be light but consistent.

Soon, your rider will be riding smoothly and comfortably. Continue to ride as a family, use your safety equipment, and encourDJH ELF\FOH ULGLQJ ,W LV D OLIHWLPH VNLOO WKDW will bring enjoyment and well being.

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THE social SCENE PORT GIBSON, MS

Birthday Party for Fife he big top arrived in Port Gibson, Mississippi, at Gibson’s Landing for Lilly Easter Fife’s first birthday party.

The day was filled with carnival games, horseback riding on her pony Majesty, and jumping in a bounce house. The guest list included appearances by several clowns, a muscle man, bearded lady, ringmaster, lion, lion tamer, and an acrobat for entertainment. The birthday girl, the daughter of Summer and Chris Fife, enjoyed a beautiful January afternoon while being showered with many gifts and love from all attending.

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

Hester Flowers Garden Club Meeting he Hester Flowers Garden Club in Vicksburg, Mississippi, held its April meeting on April 16, 2015, at the lovely home of Faye Wilkinson. Hostesses for the evening were Harley Caldwell, Geni Fulcher, and Ashley Jennings. The program on “Lasagna Gardening� was presented by First Vice President, Courtney Tuminello.

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THE social SCENE VIDALIA, LA

Birthday Party for Plummer one-hundredth-birthday celebration was held for Jane Plummer at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Vidalia, Louisiana, Saturday, May 2, 2015. Friends and family gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

Birthday Party for LeBlanc he birthday of Dorothy Charbonnet LeBlanc was celebrated on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the LeBlanc home in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Since both Dorothy and her husband, Mark, are originally from Louisiana, friends and family enjoyed a traditional crawfish boil. The arrival of spring delivered a perfect day for enjoying an afternoon of fun, friendship, and a toast to Dorothy. Photos by Bill Perkins

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

A Spring Luncheon for S.P.A.M. ach year during Spring Pilgrimage and The Historic Natchez Tableaux, former queens, lovingly known as The Society for the Preservation and Maintenance of Aged Monarchs (S.P.A.M.) continue the tradition of honoring the present reigning garden club queens. On March 22, 2015, the Queen’s Room at The Carriage House Restaurant in Natchez, Mississippi, was filled with laughter as former queens paid homage to the present queens and their mother’s for a Queenly Lunch.

Sharing stories of former reigns, people and events the “queens” had a delightul time together. Photos by Aimee Guido

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XPPHU LV ÀOOHG ZLWK VSRUWLQJ HYHQWV RI DOO kinds for all ages to enjoy; and whether \RX DUH LQYROYHG ÀUVW KDQG RU DV D VSHFWDtor, sports activities can help bring a family together. For many families, golf is a sport that not only allows a family to connect and compete with one another but also provides a game that can be enMR\HG IRU D OLIHWLPH ,Q 9LFNVEXUJ 0LVVLVVLSSL WKH Muirhead brothers, Dan and Jordan, hit the links as much as possible to improve their game and their brotherly bond.

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Jordan and Dan Muirhead have enjoyed sharing their love of golf while growing up in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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, KDG WKH FKDQFH WR VLW GRZQ ZLWK WKHP and learn more about the sport they enjoy VR PXFK 'DQ VKDUHG ´:H ZHUH Ă€UVW LQWURduced to golf when we found our dad’s old set of golf clubs. They were wooden clubs and pretty tempting for us boys.â€? Their father, Dan Muirhead, learned the game of golf, as a boy growing up, from his own father. While the Muirhead brothers were young, he passed the sport on to them and helped them learn the ins and outs of the game. “We would take turns trying to out drive each other in the back yard,â€? Jordan explained. “Finally, we each got our own sets of clubs; and dad would take us to the course every chance we got.â€?

However, as the boys got older and began to play other sports in high school, golf took a temporary back seat. “Once we graduated high school, golf was the only way we could fuel our competitive nature; so we picked it back up,� Dan added.

Over the years, golf has been something that they have shared as a family and continue to enjoy. “When we go on vacation, WKH Ă€UVW WKLQJ ZH GR LV Ă€QG WKH JROI FRXUVH and get to it,â€? Dan said. “For me, those are some of my favorite memories as a family.

Spending time with my dad and my brother on the course is unique to us, for it is not something that all families do together.�

Now, both brothers work for the family’s insurance business, the Muirhead Agency in Vicksburg. While working a full-time job may pose an obstacle to afternoons on the golf course, both explained how they have found it works its way into their professional lives. “The agency sponsors many of the local tournaments, and we

Jordan Muirhead tees off at Clear Creek Golf Course just outside of Vickburg, Mississippi.

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try to play in as many of those as possible,” Jordan told me. “Our dad is very supportive of us involving the business in the game and making those connections outVLGH RI WKH RIÀFH µ Dan added, “Golf is the most challenging sport we have played. Every course you play presents a different challenge, and ZH DUH FRQVWDQWO\ ZRUNLQJ RQ QHZ VKRWV , am glad that we are able to play with each other and bring friends and colleagues to the course with us.”

Both shared with me that they believe golf is a sport for those who want to devote themselves to it; it is not for the faint at heart. “You will know when you get to the course who is seasoned and who is just getting started or jumping on the bandwagon,” Dan said. “The game can be a challenge and can make you aggravated when you aren’t able to play to the best of your DELOLWLHV 7KLV JDPH LV PHQWDO ÀUVW DQG WDOent second.”

Jordan added, “You will always remember those really good shots. The exceptional ones will stand out in your mind and help you strive for better when playing.”

As for those looking to get involved or started with the game of golf, Dan said, “Get to the course. Find someone who plays and has the patience to teach you more about the sport.” Both agreed that there are some challenges to golf outside of the skill level needed. “There are ÀQDQFLDO FRVWV WR SOD\LQJ WKH VSRUW 7KH clubs, the balls, and the memberships all add up pretty quickly,” Jordan remarked.

“However, getting into the game will allow you to have a sport to enjoy for a lifetime and share with others.”

Lining up his putt, Dan Muirhead enjoys an afternoon on the course with his brother.

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Sharing Strength through Struggle Story by Jennie Guido Photos courtesy of Maggie Cupit

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Maggie Cupit expressed how working with Rick Shadyac, the CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraising association (ALSAC), was an amazing experience and an honor to give back to the hospital.

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EXW PRUH LPSRUWDQWO\ P\ Ă€UVW H[SHULHQFH ZLWK WUXH VXIIHULQJ DQG was playing in her recovery. Phillips explained, “My daughter how it affected my faith and my outlook on life. My journal enand father wanted to share what it was like to begin to have faith tries written during my cancer treatment, as well as more recent reWKURXJK WKH PRVW GLIĂ€FXOW RI WLPHV 7KLV ERRN LV D YHU\ KRQHVW Ă HFWLRQV DUH LQWHUZRYHQ ZLWK FRPPHQWDU\ RQ WKHRORJLFDO FRQFHSWV struggle and journey.â€? and philosophical themes by my grandfather.â€? ´$FFRUGLQJ WR D Ă€HOG RI SV\FKRORJ\ DQG WKHRORJ\ FDOOHG ÂśWUDXAfter her freshman year at Rhodes College in Memphis, ma theory,’ the urgent desire and need to share one’s story of suffering is a common human response to trauma,â€? Cupit told me.

Tennessee, Cupit received an internship at St. Jude Children’s ´, IHHO WKLV XUJH DQG WKLV GHVLUH EXW , DOVR IHHO D GHHSHU QHHG , Research Hospital. However, on the day she should have started ZDQW WR VKDUH ZKDW , OHDUQHG ZLWK RWKHUV ZKR DUH VXIIHULQJ IURP work with the best and brightest in medicine, Cupit, instead, began FDQFHU LOOQHVV RU DQ\WKLQJ , ZDQW WR KHOS WKHP JHW WKURXJK WKHLU an intense round of chemotherapy as a patient at St. Jude.

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Cupit and her grandfather had spent the majority of her time For more information on Why, God?, visit your local bookstore undergoing treatment discussing faith and what role believing or www.wipfandstock.com.

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Healthy Lifestyle through Community Outreach Programs

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n almost any community, educational information regarding health is available to the public. Living a healthy life, handling stress, following healthy nutrition tips, living with different diseases, or caring for senior family members are some possible topics that are available. The list is endless, but the need is constant. Promoting good health through education and attention to lifestyle is the focus of Merit Health Natchez and Merit Health Natchez Community Campus in Natchez and Adams County. “We feel it is our responsibility as a healthcare provider to share our services and knowledge with the community we serve,” states Eric Robinson, CEO of Merit Health Natchez and Merit Health Natchez Community Campus. Some of the support groups and classes offered on a regular basis are the following: Alzheimer’s Support Group — This group is available for caregivers RI WKRVH VXIIHULQJ IURP $O]KHLPHU·V RU GHPHQWLD ,W SURYLGHV D VDIH SODFH IRU caregivers as well as family and friends to meet and develop a mutual support system. This group is led by Marc Taylor, a licensed, professional counselor and the program director of our Behavioral Health Services. This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Call (601) 443-2131 or (601) 443-2365 for more information.

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Childbirth Workshops — The birth of a baby is an exciting and life-changing experience. At Merit Health Natchez and Merit Health Natchez Community Campus, we are committed to helping you during this special time through quality maternity care and special programs and support. Our family-centered approach helps you understand as much as possible about the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.

The labor support partner is strongly encouraged to attend these classes that are scheduled as needed. Call (601) 445-6245 for more information on our classes offered.

Diabetic Support Group — The diabetic support group provides educational, social, and emotional support for people dealing with diabetes. This group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Call (601) 443-2442 for more information.

Diabetic Class — This is a basic class covering information on diabetes; it targets the newly diagnosed diabetic or those interested in learning more about diabetes either for themselves or a family member.

This class is offered the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 10:00 a.m.

Call (601) 443-2442 to learn more.

One of Merit Health’s most active groups is the Friends Five-O Senior Organization for those age 50 and older who want to make the best years of their lives even better. The mission of the Friends Five-O Senior program is to encourage and promote the best in health through access to quality medical services, education, exciting activities, and travel. The organization, now almost twenty-eight years old and 300 members strong, is successful because of its adherence to this mission. These involved in this program have regular monthly meetings and health screenings.

Sue Loy, Friends Five O Director says, “We love our seniors, and love the opportunity to offer them various activities. Whether it is our monthly meetings, health screenings, or a short trip, we always plan everything around their interests. Our goal has always been to offer useful information at each and every meeting. We

want them to leave with information that they didn’t have when they got there!� For more information on this group, call (601) 443-2534.

The Speakers Bureau is another component offered by Merit Health Natchez and Merit Health Natchez Community Campus.

This feature is designed to give the community a broader knowledge of healthcare issues. Speakers include local physicians, nurses, dietitians, professional counselors, and physical therapists. The Speakers Bureau is available for all civic organizations, school groups, churches, social organizations, and community-wide groups. To schedule a speaker for your organization or for more information on topics available, please call (601) 443-2534.

Kay Jenkins, Director of Food and Nutrition at Merit Health Natchez and Merit Health Natchez Community Campus, offered her experience regarding these programs: “Educating patients has had a posiWLYH EHQHĂ€W ZLWK WKH 'LDEHWLF FODVV DQG VXSSRUW JURXS ,Q ZRUNLQJ ZLWK WKH SDWLHQWV , have seen the classes have a positive impact in their everyday life.â€? According to Kim McDaniel, RN, BSN and Education Coordinator working with The Diabetic class, the participants in these classes have gained a better understanding of management and lifestyle choices that come with having diabetes.

The staff working in the labor and delivery area understands that every family and every birth is unique. So, in addition to superb medical care, patients also receive the nurturing, personalized care they deserve at this special time. One of the additional services is childbirth classes. “Offering these classes has been a very informative experience for new parents. They learn what to expect about the labor process so that it can be more enjoyable for them,� said Laura Bruce, Nurse Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Merit Health Natchez Community Campus. )RU FODVVHV VSHDNHUV RU LQTXLULHV DERXW DQ\ RI WKHVH FODVVes, workshops, or outreach programs, contact the Marketing Department at (601) 443-2534. Keep yourself healthy and wise.

“We feel it is our responsibility as a healthcare provider to share our services and knowledge with the community we serve.�

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Natchez Festival of Music’s “A Night at the Oscars II” n May 2, 2015, the Historic Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center was transformed into a wonderful concert hall for the opening night of the Natchez Festival of Music. The festival’s orchestra and vocalists performed to a spellbound audience offering renditions of music from the very best films throughout Hollywood history. Prior to the performance guests enjoyed visiting in The Great Escape Room.

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Pilgreen Reunion he Pilgreen sisters; Pam, Michele, and Patrice; returned to Brookhaven, Mississippi, with their families for a week in April to honor the memory of their mom, Anita Pilgreen, and to reunite with friends in the town that has meant so much to their family. The week was enjoyed with lunch and dinner gatherings at Woodleigh, the home of Betty Ann Perkins; Georgia Blue; Porches; and the home of Carlene Stribling. It was the perfect time of year to reacquaint with the town of their childhood. Spring flowers were in full bloom adding color to the streets of their memories. Photos by Bill Perkins

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ifty years after the Beatles took $PHULFD DQG WKH ZRUOG E\ VWRUP , saw and listened to the Beatles courtesy of the Concordia Parish Library.

My friends, Francis Pugh and Carolyn +XIIPDQ DQG , ZHQW WR WKH &RQYHQWLRQ Center in Vidalia to see this group of young men performing Beatles hits from the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s. We met up with fellow Catahoulans Susie and Robert Swayze and James and Renae Kelly, found our seats, and settled down to enjoy the show.

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$IWHU WKH DOEXP ´5XEEHU 6RXO Âľ , had backed away from the Beatles and their increasingly bizarre (to me) muVLF IRU WKLV PXVLF KDG EHHQ LQĂ XHQFHG by their increased use of drugs, George Harrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascination with the sitar, and too much fame.

The young men from Chicago, who tour as the Beatles, did a wonderful job representing the Beatles of yore. Their music was good, young George Harrison was real talent on lead guitar, and their mannerisms even matched the performances of the real %HDWOHV ,W ZDV D JRRG VKRZ DOO DURXQG DQG the second half reminded Carolyn and me why we had switched to Haggard, Jones, and Pride back in the day.

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We are not alone in this waiting, for all of our farming comrades are in the same boat.

Rain, rain, and more rain has kept us all in the shops, working on equipment, cleaning up sheds, doing something to pass the time. /DVW )ULGD\ , GHFLGHG WKDW , MXVW KDG WR mow my yard even if some parts were still D ELW ZHW , JRW D OLWWOH ELW GRQH EHIRUH JHWWLQJ VWXFN WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH , WKRXJKW WKH JURXQG was harder than it was; and before my brain could tell me to stop, the back wheel of the mower sank. My mower is one of the John Deere ZTR mowers, and everyone who uses one of these knows that they have no traction when it comes to getting unstuck.

Nothing to do but get the golf cart, also known as Baby Car, to pull out the mower. Except, Baby Car could not even budge WKH PRZHU VR , ZDV IRUFHG WR JHW P\ WUXFN and try to drive across the yard on the high

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Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland 3ODQWDWLRQ RQ %ODFN 5LYHU VRXWK RI -RQHVYLOOH 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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