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FEATURES
Into the Woods pages 40 - 45
The Ole Brook Festival: Mississippi’s Premier Family Festival pages 46 - 48
Artist Without Borders pages 49 - 51
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Photography and Artistic Design by T.G. McCary
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FAVO R I T E S All Outdoors Little Girls’ Weekend .......................................................................................12-13
Cultural Currents Bringing Columbia Back to Life .....................................................................34-36
Events Premier Events ................................................................................................62-63 Louisiana Up & Coming! ................................................................................ 64-65
Bringing the Outdoors into the Kitchen pages 18 - 20
Mississippi Up & Coming!................................................................................66-71
G’s Fare Bringing the Outdoors into the Kitchen ........................................................18-20
Legal Notes In Loco Parentis: A Mississippi Nightmare .....................................................28-29
Southern Sampler Poetry Before Prose .........................................................................................72-73
The Social Scene ACCS hosts A Night of Champions .................................................................10-11
In Loco Parentis: A Mississippi Nightmare pages 28 - 29
ON THE COVER When that trophy buck steps out in the early morning quiet, an avid deer hunter turns into a kid again with excitement. Photography and artistic design by T.G. McCary
Ribbon Cutting at The Lofts ...........................................................................14-15 House-warming Party for High Cotton ........................................................... 16-17 Moreton-Perkins Family Reunion ...................................................................24-26 Junior Auxiliary’s Spring Banquet .................................................................30-31 Natchez Festival of Music presents Madame Butterfly ...................................54-56 Natchez Festival of Music presents Dancing Through the Decades ..............58-59 40th Anniversary for Woman’s Hospital..............................................................60 Green Hills Garden Club Luncheon ....................................................................60
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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 SALES STAFF Jennie Guido Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions JoAnna Sproles CONTRIBUTORS Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin Becky Junkin Ross McGehee Julian Rankin Jennifer J. Whittier Alma Womack
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Jan Ratcliff
Anita Schilling
Aimee Guido
Van O’Gwin
Tim McCary
JoAnna Sproles
Elise D. Parker
Bill Perkins
Becky Junkin
Ross McGehee
Julian Rankin
Lisa Adams Whittington
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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS
ACCS hosts A Night of Champions hen Adams County Christian School and Trinity High School held its football jamboree on Thursday, August 13, 2015, six former state champion football coaches were honored for their contributions to high school football in Natchez, Mississippi. Spearheaded by Jim Allgood and Coach David King of Adams County Christian School, families of the six coaches gathered to pay tribute to these champion coaches as they watched them all sign a football that will be on display during the city of Natchez’s Tricentennial celebration in 2016 at the Natchez Convention and Visitors Center. Coaches honored were Coach Ed Reed, South Natchez High School; Coach Bobby Marks, ACCS; Coach David King, Trinity High School and ACCS; Coach Jack Benson, Trinity High School Coach; Josh Loy, Trinity High School; and Coach Ron Rushing, Cathedral High School.
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ALL OUTDOORS
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DUH PLOHV DQG PLOHV RI VR\EHDQ ÀHOGV ZLWK URDGV FULVVFURVVLQJ WKHP and a large sandbar on the bank of Rodney Lake. I know to some folks the above description is not appealing in WKH OHDVW 7KDW¡V RQH RI WKH DGYDQWDJHV RI WKH ORFDWLRQ 3DUW RI WKH experience is learning that there are things more important in life than proximity to a make-up mirror. 3ODQQLQJ IRU *LUOV¡ :HHNHQG XVXDOO\ VWDUWV DERXW WZR PRQWKV LQ DGYDQFH 6FKHGXOLQJ DURXQG EDVNHWEDOO Nutcracker DQG +LVWRULF 1DWFKH] 3DJHDQW SUDFWLFHV IRU XS WR VL[WHHQ JLUOV IURP DJHV IRXU WR HLJKWHHQ LV XVXDOO\ WKH KDUGHVW SDUW 2QFH D ZHHNHQG LV VHWWOHG RQ coordinating getting everything to the camp is pretty easy. 2Q WKH )ULGD\ RI WKH DSSRLQWHG ZHHNHQG VHYHUDO GDGV ZLWK trailers make the rounds loading four-wheelers. Usually a couple of gooseneck cattle trailers loaded with horses and saddles DUH EURXJKW DORQJ 6HYHUDO GDGV EULQJ DOO WKH ÀVKLQJ JHDU WKH\ FDQ GUHGJH XS 2QH GDG SLFNV XS DOO WKH KRWGRJV GRQXWV PDUVKPDOORZV VRIW GULQNV DQG RWKHU DEVROXWH QHFHVVLWLHV (YHU\ERG\ EULQJV VOHHSLQJ EDJV DQG UXEEHU ERRWV /DVW RI DOO GDXJKWHUV DQG QLHFHV are piled into the trucks for the ride into the swamp. It usually takes about an hour and a half to de-program girls from civilized behavior and get them acclimated to their surroundLQJV (YHQ WKH PRVW ÀQLFN\ FKLOG ÀQGV WKDW LW LV DSSURSULDWH DQG HYHQ H[SHFWHG RI WKHP WR JHW D OLWWOH GLUW\ 7\SLFDOO\ D IRXU ZKHHOHU convoy is a good way to start. Dads and daughters are all loaded up together with the girls driving (or learning to). About ten miles DQG VL[ JDOORQV RI GXVW ODWHU ERQGLQJ EHJLQV WR WDNH SODFH 7KHQ it’s back to the camp for supper.
Supper is usually hotdogs cooked on FORWKHV KDQJHUV DURXQG WKH ÀUH LQ WKH \DUG (YHU\ERG\ JHWV UHDO JRRG DQG VPRN\ DQG half the marshmallows get dropped in the ÀUH EXW LW¡V QR ELJ GHDO 2QH RI WKH UXOHV RI *LUOV¡ :HHNHQG LV WKDW QRERG\ JHWV IXVVHG at for being dirty or making a mess. If the JLUOV ZDQW WR WDNH D VWLFN DQG SRNH WKH ÀUH that’s why they came. Rarely is the admoQLWLRQ ´'RQ¡W GR WKDW¾ VSRNHQ ,W¡V JRRG WR see daughters voluntarily sit next to dads DURXQG WKH ÀUH LI WKH\¡UH QHZ WR WKH FDPS and need a little security. 6DWXUGD\ LV IRU KRUVHEDFN ULGLQJ DQG ÀVKLQJ 2QH \HDU ZKHQ WKH ZHDWKHU ZDV EHORZ IUHH]LQJ 6DWXUGD\ PRUQLQJ IRXQG WKH HQWLUH WURXSH RXWVLGH LQ UXEEHU ERRWV DW VWRPSLQJ RQ IUR]HQ ZDWHU SXGGOHV EUHDNing the ice to see who could get the biggest piece. That was the same year that one of the horses wandered under the porch before daylight and ate the entire supply of donuts that were stockpiled for breakfast. Not to ZRUU\ -XQLRU +DUULV FRRNHG SDQFDNHV IRU DQ hour as dads waited tables for the girls. Some of the littlest girls tend to sleep a little later than others and aren’t so much RQ JRLQJ RXWVLGH LQ WKH FROG VR WKH\ VWD\ LQ the girls’ room and play hide-and-seek unGHU WKH FRYHUV %XW WKH ELJ JLUOV FRPH EDFN in and play big sister to the little ones and encourage them to follow along outside. $IWHU D ZHHNHQG RI FORVH DVVRFLDWLRQ LW¡V interesting to see how many kids refer to GDGV RI RWKHU JLUOV DV ´8QFOH 6R DQG 6R ¾ %XW WKDW¡V ZKDW WKH ZHHNHQG LV DOO DERXW Sunday is more of the girls doing whatever they want to do and getting ready for KHDGLQJ KRPH 2QH \HDU WKH ZHDWKHU ZDV so bad that the horses couldn’t be hauled out for fear of getting the trailers stuck. So the ten-mile ride out was the icing on the cake. (YHU\ERG\ GRXEOHG XS RQ IRXU ZKHHOHUV and horses and headed out. It was a pretty ORQJ KDXO EXW VKDULQJ WKH H[SHULHQFH WRJHWKer was something that the girls remember. $GPLWWHGO\ VSHQGLQJ D ZHHNHQG ZLWK D KRXVHIXO RI JLUOV UDLQ RU VKLQH VPRNH LQ \RXU FORWKHV LQ FRQGLWLRQV WKDW DUH QRW PXFK DERYH SULPLWLYH PD\ QRW EH HYHU\RQH¡V LGHD RI D JRRG WLPH %XW ZKHQ D JLUO becomes a woman and thinks back on times that her daddy took the time and wanted to VSHQG LW ZLWK KHU HVSHFLDOO\ ZKHQ KHU SHVN\ EURWKHU ZDVQ¡W DOORZHG WR FRPH DORQJ *LUOV¡ :HHNHQG ZLOO EH RQH RI WKH PHPRries that she’ll cherish. Columnist Ross McGehee, a lifelong resident of Natchez, Mississippi, owns a diversified and far-flung farm operation.
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G’S FARE
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LOW-CARB, MOCK SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA For the spaghetti squash: 1 large spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds) 2 teaspoons olive oil (for brushing squash) 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend (for sprinkling on squash before roasting) For the sauce: 2 teaspoons olive oil
5 links (19.5 ounces) hot turkey Italian sausage 3 cups marinara sauce (If using a jarred sauce, look for the one with the least amount of sugar.) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. If desired, microwave the spaghetti squash for about 5 minutes to soften the skin so it’s easier to cut. Cut squash in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds. Brush the inside of each half with olive oil and sprinkle with ItalPHU OLYI ISLUK 9VHZ[ [OL ZX\HZO VU H ÅH[ baking sheet about 50 to 60 minutes or until the squash strings apart easily with a fork. While the squash cooks, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Squeeze the turkey sausage out of the casings; brown the sausage; and break it
apart while it cooks. When the sausage is browned, add the 3 cups of sauce, dried basil, Italian herb blend, and garlic powder; and simmer on low until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 30 minutes). Put the cottage cheese into a bowl, add the eggs and Italian herb blend, and mix with a fork until the egg is well mixed into the cottage cheese. Prepare grated Mozzarella and Parmesan. Spray an 8-inch by 11-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray. When the spaghetti squash is done, turn oven heat down to 375 degrees. Separate
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For the casserole: 2 cups cottage cheese (regular or low-fat) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (regular or low-fat) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
the squash into strands of “spaghetti.� Discard the skin. In the casserole dish, layer half the spaghetti squash, reduced sauce mixture, cottage cheese mixture, Mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat with another layer each of squash, sauce, cottage cheese mixture, Mozzarella, and Parmesan. Bake uncovered until the casserole is bubbling hot and the cheese is melted and lightly browned (about 40 to 45 minutes). Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese to add at the table if desired.
The next recipe, once again, comes from my daughter Lari, who tested it on her family and found it to be a big hit. It is pretty enough to serve to company and is a different way to use squash. The recipe comes from www.BudgetBytes.com, which has lots of quick, easy, and economical recipes.
SUMMER SQUASH TIAN 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 medium potato 1 medium tomato 1 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup Italian cheese, shredded Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. SautĂŠ both in a skillet with olive oil until softened HIV\[ Ă„]L TPU\[LZ >OPSL [OL VUPVU HUK garlic are sautĂŠing, thinly slice the rest of the vegetables. Spray the inside of an 8-inch by 8-inch square or round baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread the softened onion and garlic in the bottom of the dish. Place the thinly sliced vegetables in the baking dish vertically in an alternating pattern. Sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, top with cheese, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
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SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH 1 small red Serrano chili pepper, minced (This is optional.) 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium spaghetti squash, cook and separated 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish In a small bowl combine the garlic, chili, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour about half of the parsley mixture over the shrimp and gently toss to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes. In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp along with the marinade and lemon juice to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for three to four minutes or until they have turned pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet. In the same skillet add the remaining olive oil, remaining parsley mixture, and spaghetti squash pasta; and toss to combine. Cook for about one or two minutes; then add the shrimp and toss to combine. Season to taste. Divide among serving plates and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
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This recipe came from my friend Sissy Eidt who originally got it from the late James Cole. It is wonderful, especially with a loaf of French bread to sop up the sauce. (Can you tell I love love love French bread?)
JAMES COLE’S BBQ SHRIMP 4 lemons, sliced 5 pounds shrimp, with shells 1 medium bottle Wishbone’s Italian dressing 4 sticks butter Several dashes Worchester sauce Black pepper to taste (Remember, the seasoning must go through the shell.) Mix all together, pour into a large Pyrex dish, and bake at 350 degrees for half an hour.
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GERMAN CHOCOLATE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE 1 cup coconut 1 stick butter 1 cup pecans, chopped 8 ounces cream cheese 1 box German chocolate cake mix 1 pound confectioner’s sugar Mix coconut and pecans, and put in a greased 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Mix cake mix according to package direction. Pour the cake batter over the coconut and pecans. In a saucepan melt the butter and cream cheese. Heat until the mixture is warm enough to stir in the confectioner’s sugar. Spoon over the top of the cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack. (Be sure that the cake has cooled before you cut it.) To serve, cut into squares; and use a spatula to remove the cake from the pan. Flip cake onto plate with the coconut and pecan side up. Becky Junkin, mother of four and grandmother of seven, is a lifelong Natchez resident, a retired elementary teacher of WZHQW\ IRXU \HDUV DQG FHUWLÀHG 3LODWHV LQVWUXFWRU
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Moreton-Perkins Family Reunion he Moreton and Perkins families gathered during the Fourth of July weekend for their annual reunion at the home of Phyllis Spearman in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The celebration of both Independence Day, as well as the ninetieth birthday of Mrs. Spearman added to the festive occasion. Photography by Bill Perkins
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LEGAL NOTES
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In Loco Parentis: A Mississippi Nightmare
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GLYRUFHG 7KH FRXUW RUGHUV MRLQW FXVWRdy with each party having 50/50 rights to custody. Neither party tells the court about the DNA test. Then in 2011 Amy wants to remarry and move to Iowa from Mississippi with her QHZ KXVEDQG DQG 9LFWRULD 6FRWW KDV EHHQ 9LFWRULD¡V IDWKHU QRZ IRU VHYHQ \HDUV $P\ QRWLÀHV 7 - SUREDEO\ D OHJDO PDQHXYHU that he probably is the biological father. '1$ LV GRQH DQG VXUH HQRXJK 7 - LV WKH biological father. 1RZ $P\ DVNV IRU IXOO FXVWRG\ 6FRWW DVNV IRU IXOO FXVWRG\ DQG 7 - DVNV IRU IXOO FXVWRG\ +ROO\ZRRG FRXOG QRW FRPH XS with a better soap opera.) The Mississippi Supreme Court unfortunately held to black letter law and found WKDW 7 - ZDV WKH QDWXUDO IDWKHU DQG EHIRUH KLV ULJKWV FRXOG EH WDNHQ DZD\ 6FRWW would have to show by clear and convincLQJ SURRI WKDW 7 - DEDQGRQHG 9LFWRULD 7 - GHVHUWHG 9LFWRULD 7 - ¡V FRQduct was so immoral as to be detrimental WR WKH FKLOG RU 7 - ZDV XQÀW PHQWDOO\ or otherwise to have custody. Under the Court’s ruling Scott was now D WKLUG SDUW\ DQG 7 - ZDV QRZ WKH ELRORJLcal father. , KDYH QHYHU VHHQ D PRUH XQMXVW FLYil case in all of Mississippi-reported cases. The court ordered that Amy could take 9LFWRULD WR ,RZD ZLWK IXOO FXVWRG\ DQG 7 - JRW YLVLWDWLRQ DQG 6FRWW JRW YLVLWDWLRQ +RZ RQ HDUWK LV WKLV LQ WKH EHVW LQWHUHVW of a child? T. J. had no relationship with WKLV FKLOG DQG QRZ DW VHYHQ \HDUV RI DJH KH LV OHJDOO\ KHU IDWKHU +H ZDV QRWKLQJ EXW a sperm donor. I have seen the Mississippi Supreme &RXUW WLPH DIWHU WLPH FDUYH RXW H[FHSWLRQV ZKHQ XQLTXH RU XQXVXDO FLUFXPVWDQFHV FRPH EHIRUH LW EXW QRW WKLV WLPH I strongly disagree with the Court on this one. The Court should have overlooked the presumption of natural parent doctrine and perhaps created a new exFHSWLRQ XQGHU VLPLODU FLUFXPVWDQFHV WKDW DIWHU D GHÀQLWLYH SHULRG RI WLPH ZKHUH D
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n April 21, 2015, the Junior Auxiliary of Brookhaven, Mississippi, held its annual spring banquet at the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center with a French Quarter-inspired garden theme. The evening celebrated a reunion of members, gave recognition to several members, and concluded with the passing of the presidential gavel from Lisa Shann to incoming president, Valarie Oglesby. Annie P. Goody’s catered the event with the help of Dr. Tim Shann and young ladies of the Crown Club. Photography by Paige Anderson
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CULTURAL CURRENTS
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Top and middle—With the help of Mississippi Power, the planting of many Magnolia trees and Crepe Myrtles was done with ease. Bottom— Tags throughout the cemetery show the devastation of the cemetery’s once stately oak trees.
6WHSKDQLH +XWFKLQV 6RXWKZHVW 'LVWULEXWRUV¡ 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI 3XEOLF $IIDLUV H[SODLQV ´7KH storm devastated a section of the town leaving many people homeless and many businessHV FORVHG &ROXPELD LV DQ ROG WRZQ PXFK OLNH 1DWFKH] DQG WKH :RRGODZQ &HPHWHU\ LV DQ HPRWLRQDO DQG KLVWRULF DQFKRU IRU WKH WRZQ 6KRFN JULHI DQG GLVRULHQWDWLRQ FDXVHG PDQ\ RI WKH SHRSOH WR JDWKHU DW WKH FHPHWHU\ RQO\ WR Ă€QG WKDW LW WRR KDG EHHQ KLW KDUG 7KH LQFUHGLEOH RQH KXQGUHG \HDU ROG WUHHV ZKLFK SURYLGHG D EHDXWLIXO FDQRS\ WR WKH FHPHWHU\ JURXQGV KDG DOO EHHQ WZLVWHG DQG GHVWUR\HG 7KH LURQ DUFK ZKLFK JDWHG WKH HQWUDQFH KDG EHHQ UXLQHG DQG PDQ\ RI the tombstones and grave markers had been topSOHG 7KLV VLJKW MXVW DGGHG WR WKH DJRQ\ 6DUDK .RXQWRXULV 6WDWH 'LUHFWRU IRU .HHS 0LVVLVVLSSL %HDXWLIXO PHW ZLWK KHU FRQWDFWV LQ &ROXPELD WR VHH KRZ ZH FRXOG KHOS Âľ With a community almost completely in ruLQV RXWVLGH JURXSV EHJDQ WR VWHS LQ DQG KHOS WKH people of Columbia begin the rebuilding proFHVV DKHDG RI WKHP ´$QKHXVHU %XVFK ,Q%HY PDGH VHYHUDO &RPPXQLW\ 5HVWRUDWLRQ *UDQWV DYDLODEOH WR .HHS $PHULFD %HDXWLIXO WR XVH WKURXJKRXW WKHLU QDWLRQZLGH DIĂ€OLDWH RUJDQL]DWLRQ Âľ +XWFKLQV VDLG &XUUHQWO\ WKH &KDLUPDQ RI WKH %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV IRU .HHS 0LVVLVVLSSL %HDXWLIXO +XWFKLQV VDZ WKH SRVVLELOLW\ RI KHOSing Columbia through one of these grants. “It was decided that if we could get one of the JUDQWV ZH FRXOG UHVWRUH WKH WZR HQWUDQFHV to the cemetery and at least provide some beauW\ WKHUH 7KH KHDY\ GXW\ ZRUN ZKLFK QHHGV WR EH GRQH LQ WKH FHPHWHU\ LWVHOI ZLOO EH D FRPSOLFDWHG ORQJ WHUP SURMHFW 'XULQJ WKH QDWLRQDO .HHS $PHULFD %HDXWLIXO FRQIHUHQFH LQ :DVKLQJWRQ ' & LQ -DQXDU\ RI 6DUDK DQG , ZRUNHG KDUG WR VHH WKDW RXU UHTXHVW JRW DWWHQWLRQ Âľ +XWFKLQV DGGHG “We were thrilled to learn that one of Anheuser%XVFK¡V JUDQWV KDG LQGHHG EHHQ DZDUGHG for the work in Columbia. Southwest Distributors DGGHG WR WKH SURMHFW DQG RIIHUHG YROXQWHHUV IRU WKH ZRUN &RXQW\ FLW\ .HHS 0LVVLVVLSSL %HDXWLIXO DQG .HHS 0DULRQ &RXQW\ %HDXWLIXO YROunteers went to work to develop a plan to make the most of the grant they had been given. Landscapers PDGH SODQV JURXSV DQG RIĂ€FLDOV PHW DQG D FRXUVH ZDV FKDUWHG 0LVVLVVLSSL 3RZHU DOVR KDV D UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RQ WKH .HHS 0LVVLVVLSSL %HDXWLIXO %RDUG DQG VKH SOHGJHG D ZRUN JURXS RI HPSOR\HHV DV ZHOO DV VRPH IXQGV WR UHSODFH VKUXEV DQG trees. The word went out and Columbians from as Bluffs & Bayous { September 2015 { Page 35
Above—Michael Belote, First Lady Deborah Bryant, and Stephanie Hutchins were key to helping jump start the restoration of the cemetery. Right—Days after the tornado, members of the community began to see how powerful the storm actually was.
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Q WKH HDUO\ V WZHQW\ PHQ JURXSHG WRJHWKHU to form a hunting camp along the Mississippi River in the remains of an abandoned church. $IWHU UHPRYLQJ WKH VWHHSOH WKHVH PHQ FDOOHG this hunting camp their home away from home DQG WKHLU VDIH KDYHQ XQWLO WKH ULYHU Ă RRGHG LQ 2QFH WKH FDPS ZDV UHEXLOW WKH FDPDUDGHULH FRQWLQXHG WR Ă RXUish each fall as these men went into the woods. 0HPEHUV 0DUN *RGIUH\ DQG 7LP 0F&DU\ GHVFULEHG what a weekend at the camp entails and what keeps members coming back each season: “If it happens to be RSHQLQJ ZHHNHQG WKH JX\V ZLOO XVXDOO\ WDNH RII HDUO\ RQ )ULGD\ DIWHUQRRQ WR JHW HYHU\WKLQJ WRJHWKHU IRU WKDW Ă€UVW ZHHNHQG DW WKH FDPS Âľ 0F&DU\ VKDUHG ´,W¡V NLQG RI D ULWXDO IRU HYHU\RQH Âľ *RGIUH\ DGGHG ´7KHUH DUH VRPH FOXEV RXW WKHUH WKDW get into the process of making sure their hunting clothes DUH VFHQW IUHH EHIRUH WKH ELJ KXQW EXW , WKLQN WKDW RXU members are more laid back. The atmosphere of the FDPS LV WRR IRU WKDW PDWWHU :H DOO OLNH WR KXQW JHW RXW and give our kids a chance to take part.
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“I think camps are so prevalent down KHUH EHFDXVH LW¡V D ZD\ WR GHĂ€QH D ODUJH amount of land strictly for hunting purposes. So much of the woods around here are EDQQHG IURP KXQWLQJ VR \RX KDYH WR KDYH your own spot to go to because not every individual has access to acres and acres of ODQG WKHVH GD\V :LWK D FDPS \RX DUH JLYen a set boundary that you are able to go to IRU KXQWLQJ Âľ ,Q WKLV DUHD KXQWLQJ LV D ZD\ RI OLIH for many families. Some even plan their year around opening day of deer season. 0F&DU\ DGGHG ´:KHQ \RX PHHW VRPHRQH QHZ LQ WRZQ \RX XVXDOO\ DVN ZKDW FKXUFK he’s going to and what club he belongs WR Âľ *RGIUH\ DGGHG ZLWK D FKXFNOH ´0RVW of the homes in this area have one of two WKLQJV RQ WKH ZDOOV D GHHU PRXQW RU D 7 * 0F&DU\ SRUWUDLW Âľ Most weekends at the camp start out the early mornings with hunters gathered around a map of the land in order to make a plan for the day’s hunt. “You can tell when \RX KDYH D QHZ \RXQJ KXQWHU LQ WKH PL[ Âľ 0F&DU\ VDLG ´+H ZLOO WU\ WR SOD\ WKH ZLQG +H ZLOO WKLQN WKDW VLQFH WKH ZLQG LV FRPLQJ LQ IURP WKH QRUWK KH has to hunt in one parWLFXODU VSRW Âľ $IWHU D IHZ KXQWV WKRVH QHZ hunters end up forgetting about what direction the wind is blowing and will begin to HQMR\ EHLQJ LQ WKH ZRRGV DPRQJVW IULHQGV 2I FRXUVH WKH IRFXV RI PDQ\ GD\V DW the camp centers around what’s on the menu. “We have some members from VRXWK /RXLVLDQD VR \RX NQRZ LI WKH\¡YH JRW D SXOVH WKH\ FDQ FRRN XS VRPHWKLQJ IRU HYHU\RQH WR HQMR\ Âľ 0F&DU\ DGGHG With deer season coinciding with footEDOO Ă€OOHG ZHHNHQGV \RX FDQ RQO\ LPDJine the spread that is set out on a Saturday DW WKH FDPS ´2QFH KXQWLQJ VHDVRQ VWDUWV you can go to any local grocery store on a )ULGD\ DIWHUQRRQ DQG VHH FDPRXĂ DJHG PHQ stocking up on any and everything they can WKLQN RI WR JHW WKHP WKURXJK WKH ZHHNHQG Âľ *RGIUH\ VKDUHG ´:H KHOS NHHS WKH ORFDO HFRQRP\ ERRPLQJ LQ WKDW VHQVH Âľ 6R ZLWK GHHU VHDVRQ DURXQG WKH FRUQHU JHDU XS DQG PDNH D SODQ WR KHDG WR WKH FDPS 0F&DU\ FODLPV ´,W¡V DERXW WKH RQO\ place that a man can be a man even if it PHDQV DFWLQJ OLNH D ER\ Âľ
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FROM THE CAMP’S KITCHEN VENISON RAGOUT 3 pounds venison steak, cubed 2 yellow onions, chopped coarsely 3 beef bullion cubes 2 cans cream of golden mushroom soup 2 large cans of mushrooms, drained 1 package Lipton’s onion soup mix Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning to taste Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot. Cook on medium heat for six hours or until the venison is tender. Best served over smashed potatoes.
SMASHED POTATOES 10 pounds russet potatoes 1 stick butter 1 package grated cheddar cheese 8 ounces sour cream Italian dry seasoning mix Boil all of the russet potatoes until tender. Smash them with a potato ricer along with Italian dry seasoning mix, butter, grated cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Combine all ingredients, and enjoy!
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FROM THE CAMP’S KITCHEN T.G.’S CORNBREAD IV_ 1PɈ`»Z JVYUIYLHK TP_ 3/4 can beer of choice 1/3 cup jalapeños, sliced 1/2 package grated cheddar cheese 1/2 package bacon Combine all ingredients and set aside. In a cast iron skillet, cook the bacon until almost done. Do not drain, and add cornbread mix. Bake in a 350-degree, preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. You can also add grated cheese to top as soon as it comes out of oven.
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The Ole Brook Festival
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All proceeds from the event support the many endeavRUV RI WKH &KDPEHU RQH RI WKH PRVW IDU UHDFKLQJ EHLQJ WKH Mississippi Scholars program that promotes and rewards area students for their academic efforts. Students receive encouragement throughout the school year from members of the Chamber and are rewarded with scholarships for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence. 7KH 2OH %URRN )HVWLYDO SURYLGHV %URRNKDYHQ DQG Lincoln County the opportunity to host an event that encompasses everything that is so special about the people and the community as a whole. The fun begins on Friday QLJKW SULRU WR WKH )HVWLYDO D IRXU EORFN GRZQWRZQ DUHD becomes a beehive of activity as food vendors open for WKH HYHQLQJ ORFDO PXVLFLDQV SHUIRUP DQG JDPHV DQG LQĂ DWDEOHV DUH VHW XS IRU DQ HDUO\ VWDUW 6DWXUGD\ PRUQLQJ The public is invited to stroll through the area during 3UHYLHZ 1LJKW DQG HQMR\ GHOLFLRXV IRRG DQG D YDULHW\ RI musical talent. )HVWLYDO GD\ EHJLQV 6DWXUGD\ DW $ 0 DQG ODVWV XQWLO 3 0 'RZQWRZQ¡V VWUHHWV DUH FORVHG WR WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F DQG VHFXULW\ LV SURYLGHG E\ WKH %URRNKDYHQ 3ROLFH 'HSDUWPHQW DVVXULQJ D VDIH HQYLURQPHQW IRU VKRSSLQJ EURZVLQJ WDVWLQJ WKH YDULHW\ RI WUHDWV SOD\LQJ LQ WKH .LGV¡ =RQH FKDOOHQJLQJ WKH H[WUHPH LQĂ DWDEOHV DGPLULQJ WKH XQLTXH FDUV RQ GLVSOD\ RU HQMR\LQJ WKH PXVLFDO SHUIRUPDQFHV +XQGUHGV RI YHQGRUV offer festival-goers a chance to browse and shop for that SHUIHFW LWHP WR JLYH DV D JLIW RU WR WDNH KRPH DQG HQMR\ DV Bluffs & Bayous { September 2015 { Page 47
a memory of the special day. Festival food LV DOZD\V D WUHDW DQG WKHUH ZLOO EH SOHQW\ WR HQMR\ LQ WKH 'LQLQJ 7HQW $GPLVVLRQ WR WKH )HVWLYDO LV IUHH KRZHYHU DUP EDQGV PXVW EH SXUFKDVHG IRU WKH .LGV· =RQH DQG ([WUHPH 6SRUWV $UHD A popular crowd pleaser is the Car 6KRZ KRVWHG E\ WKH 2OH %URRN &UXLVHUV 7 7RPP\ 6PLWK DQG KLV ZLIH &\QWKLD KDYH SOD\HG D PDMRU UROH LQ WKH VKRZcase of vehicles for many years. Their names are synonymous with the restoration and appreciation of all types of cars and trucks. The Cruisers invite ownHUV RI YHKLFOHV RI HYHU\ W\SH LQFOXGLQJ PRWRUF\FOHV WR VKRZ RII WKHLU ´ULGHVµ DW the Festival for a registration fee of ten GROODUV 3DUWLFLSDQWV ZLOO YRWH RQ WKHLU IDYRULWHV WKHQ WKH 7RS 7HQ )DYRULWHV DORQJ ZLWK WKH 2YHUDOO )DYRULWH ZLOO EH DQQRXQFHG DW 3 0 :KHWKHU \RX·UH D SDUWLFLSDQW RU DQ DGPLUHU \RX·OO HQMR\ the wide variety of vehicles on display. 'RRU SUL]HV ZLOO EH DZDUGHG DQG DOO SURceeds from the show go toward the efforts of the Chamber. 0XVLF PDNHV DQ\ HYHQW FRPSOHWH DQG WKHUH ZLOO EH SOHQW\ RI TXDOLW\ PXsic provided by exceptional local talent. %HJLQQLQJ RQ )ULGD\ HYHQLQJ ´XQGHU WKH DZQLQJµ DW %URRNKDYHQ 0XVLF ORFDWed in the center of activity on Railroad $YHQXH \RX FDQ MRLQ WKH SDUW\ DV \RX HQMR\ WKH PXVLFDO WDOHQWV RI DUWLVWV OLNH 6DP 0RRQH\ $QGL &RWWHQ 0LVVLVVLSSL *RRGQLJKW 7RQ\ 1RUWRQ 6KDZ )XUORZ DQG 9RQGD /DLUG³MXVW WR QDPH D IHZ According to talented musician in his RZQ ULJKW DQG %URRNKDYHQ 0XVLF RZQHU 7\OHU %ULGJH WKH ORFDO PXVLF VFHQH LV ´H[SORGLQJ ZLWK WDOHQW µ $ FRQFHUW DUHD will also provide musicians an arena to showcase their talent and plenty of space for fans to bring their lawn chairs and enMR\ WKH HQWHUWDLQPHQW <RX GRQ·W ZDQW WR miss being a part of the excitement as the music comes to life Friday night and all day Saturday. 7KH DFWLYLW\ ZLOO EH QRQ VWRS DQG WKH )HVWLYDO ZLOO RIIHU RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR HQMR\ TXDOLW\ IDPLO\ WLPH DQG HQWHUWDLQPHQW WR VKRS WR GLQH WR YLVLW ZLWK ROG IULHQGV WR PDNH QHZ RQHV DQG WR PDNH PHPRULHV WKDW will last a lifetime. Mark your calendars for 6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHU DQG SODQ WR EH D SDUW RI 0LVVLVVLSSL·V 3UHPLHU )DPLO\ )HVWLYDO For more information, contact the Brookhaven/Lincoln County Chamber of &RPPHUFH DW RU FKHFN RQline at info@brookhavenchamber.com. Page 48 { September 2015 { Bluffs & Bayous
Marie Hull (1890-1980), Gulls in Flight. oil on wood. Collection of the Mississippi Museum of Art. Gift of the artist. 1972.042.
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Marie Hull (1890-1980), Flamingos, 1925. oil on canvas. Collection of the Fielding Wright Art Center, Delta State University. Photograph copyright ŠWill Jacks.
Marie Hull (1890-1980), page from a sketchbook. Mississippi Museum of Art, Bequest of the artist, 1981.
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FLOWOOD, MS
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SEPTEMBER
premier events THROUGHOUT ARKANSAS, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, AND MISSISSIPPI
September 25 - October 11 Bridging the Blues Location Varies +RUQ /DNH¡V %ULGJLQJ WKH %OXHV %7% FRQQHFWV PXOWLSOH PXVLF HYHQWV across Arkansas, Memphis and Mississippi. Visitors will have an opportunity to discover the richness of the blues tradition in the Mississippi Delta region with a series of non-stop blues festivals taking place over several consecutive weeks. A multitude of festivals and events will take place at various venues, including blues museums, juke joints, casinos, and town squares. Guests are encouraged to explore the region on their own, track down gravesites of blues legends, and explore the markers of the Mississippi Blues Trail. During October 2 through 4, the North Mississippi Fall Fest and Bike Night will take place in DeSoto S County C at Latimer Lakes Park in +RUQ /DNH 7KHUH ZLOO EH OLYH PXVLF D Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ URGHR FRRNLQJ FRQWHVWV D IRRG DQG EHYHUDJH JDUGHQ D NLG ]RQH DQG PRUH For more information, call Horn Lake Parks and Recreation at (662)342-3469 or visit www.visitmississippi.org and www.bridgingtheblues.com. St. Francisville, LA
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October 24 & 25 Southern Garden Symposium Location Varies Known for quality speakers, historic plantation settings, engaging social events, and outstanding gardening lectures and workshops, the twenty-seventh annual Southern Garden Symposium will once again offer an array of presentaWLRQV IRU JDUGHQ HQWKXVLDVWV *XHVW VSHDNHUV LQFOXGH WKH /68¡V $OOHQ 2ZLQJV DZDUG ZLQQLQJ à RUDO GHVLJQHU 6FRWW +DVW\ DQG QRWHG DXWKRU /DUU\ 0HOOLFKDPPS Throughout the weekend, there will be many social activities surrounding the event in classic, southern elegance. information, visit www www.SouthernGardenSymposium.org or call (225)635-3738. For registration information SouthernGard Vidalia, LA
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September 25 & 26 Jim Bowie Festival and BBQ Throwdown Location Varies The 2015 Jim Bowie Festival and State Championship BBQ Throwdown will take place on September 25 and 26, 2015. Do not miss out on joining the community for two days of entertainPHQW D Ă&#x20AC;HUFH %%4 FRPSHWLWLRQ YHQGRUV ZLWK KRPHPDGH KDQG crafted items, and so much more. All of these events will take place on the beautiful banks of the mighty Mississippi River. For more information, visit www.concordiachamber.com.
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September ber 12 Ironmen Skeet Shoot and Archery Event Sunnyside Plantation Returning for the third time, the members of First Baptist &KXUFK¡V ,URQPHQ ZLOO KROG WKH DQQXDO IXQGUDLVHU RQ 6HSWHPEHU ZKLFK ZLOO LQFOXGH VSRUWLQJ FOD\V D Ă \LQJ DUFKHU\ range, and a long-bird competition. The event will be held at the home of Nan and David New, Sunny Side Plantation, with WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW HYHQW EHJLQQLQJ DW DP OXQFK DW DP DQG WKH second event at 1 pm. Sponsors, teams, and individual shootHUV DUH ZHOFRPH WR MRLQ WKH GD\¡V IXQ For more information, call Leo Joseph at (601)493-4631.
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October 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 Great Mississippi River Balloon Race 7KH *UHDW 0LVVLVVLSSL 5LYHU %DOORRQ 5DFH LV 0LVVLVVLSSL¡V PRVW H[FLWLQJ IHVWLYDO 6HH D EHDXWLIXO DUUD\ RI KRW DLU EDOORRQV DV WKH\ Ă \ RYHU 1DWFKH] 0LVVLVVLSSL 9LGDOLD /RXLVLDQD DQG WKH 0LVVLVVLSSL 5LYHU 7KH IHVWLYDO WDNHV SODFH RQ WKH JURXQGV RI 5RVDOLH¡V %LFHQWHQQLDO *DUGHQV RQ %URDGZD\ 6WUHHW LQ KLVWRULF GRZQWRZQ 1DWFKH] The festival grounds feature a carnival section with plenty of rides, games, and fun IRU FKLOGUHQ RI DOO DJHV 6DWXUGD\ ZLOO SUHPLHUH %OXIIWREHUIHVW ZKHUH Ă&#x20AC;YH /RXLVLDQD and Mississippi breweries will feature their brews along with an exclusive collaboration brew for this event. Craft beer will be available for sale along with Octoberfest style games and contests. Watch college football on Saturday and the New Orleans 6DLQWV RQ 6XQGD\ DW WKH SRSXODU 6SRUWV %DU 7HQW 7KHUH¡V DOZD\V SOHQW\ RI IRRG WR choose from when you get hungry, even a selection from some local chefs. For more information regarding the festival, music, and race events, visit www. natchezballoonrace.com. Vicksburg, MS
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SEPTEMBER Louisiana Up & Coming! ALEXANDRIA Through October 3 Art Exhibit featuring Seth Thibodaux, Joanne Kohara Thompson, & Michael Duncan 5LYHU 2DNV 6TXDUH $UWV &HQWHU (318)473-2670 www.RiverOaksArtsCenter.com September 10 – 13 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat &RXJKOLQ 6DQGHUV 3HUIRUPLQJ $UWV &HQWHU·V /DJQLDSSH 7KHDWUH 7 pm / Prices vary www.alexandriapinevillela.com September 10 – 13 2nd Annual One Act Play Festival Hearn Stage SP $10 www.alexandriapinevillela.com September 19 Tour de Bayou Kent Plantation House 7 am (318)487-5998 / www.LeTourDeBayou www.bikereg.com September 26 Pops on the River Rapids Symphony Orchestra SP )UHH www.alexandriapinevillela.com BATON ROUGE Through September 13 Holding Out & Hanging On West Baton Rouge Museum Hurricane Katrina exhibit www.westbatonrougemuseum.org September 19 Fall Public Dance Intensive Workshop Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre $75 (225)766-8379
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Louisiana Up & Coming! SEPTEMBER October 1 Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre presents BalletX 5LYHU &HQWHU 7KHDWUH SP (225)765-8379 67 )5$1&,69,//( September 4 Garden Tour Fridays Rosedown Gardens & Outbuildings 10 am (225)635-3332 www.crt.state.la.us / Louisiana September 12 +XPPLQJELUG &HOHEUDWLRQ Free 7 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SP www.stfrancisville.us September 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 The Battle of Baton Rouge 1779 Audubon State Historic Site Reenactment WK DP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SP WK DP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm 888-677-2838 / www.stfrancisville.us September 26 LA Vets Fest DP SP 800-789-4221 / www.stfrancisville.us VIDALIA September 25 & 26 Jim Bowie Festival & BBQ Throwdown River View RV Park & Resort (318)336-8223 www.condordiapchamber.com
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SEPTEMBER Mississippi Up & Coming! BROOKHAVEN September 1 & 3 Auditions for Brookhaven Film Brookhaven Little Theatre 6 pm (601)669-1878 / www.haventheatre.org September 8, 10, & 13 Auditions for ,W¡V $ :RQGHUIXO /LIH Brookhaven Little Theatre 6:30 pm / 13th: 2 pm www.haventheatre.org October 3 BLT Annual Membership Party â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Tribute to the Beatlesâ&#x20AC;? Brookhaven Little Theatre www.haventheatre.org
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