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arching into September, we find ourselves in the midst of seasonal changes all around us. With new television premiers, high school football well into its season, college football kicking off Labor Day weekend, and preseason NFL games tempting fans for more, September certainly is turning into a busy time for all. Even the daily traffic and rat race of life reflects the many carpools en route to schools and college campuses, which are filled to the brink with new and returning students. Halloween is making its seasonal return in both retail and grocery stores with the first sightings of pumpkins and aisles of candy. It looks like this month with its first days of fall will be as busy as the countdown days of August, which were filled with the beginning of school and kick off of football. However, with the changing of the weather, September is a wonderful time to explore the outdoors; and this month we
have a wonderful array of stories and images that will entice us to get outside. To start off our September issue in a healthy light, Jennie Guido spent some time with local cyclists who spin their wheels year round and take to the many riding trails throughout the country. Her visits included “ride-alongs” with Allen and Beth Richard along with Stan Smith, who trains and coaches others to enjoy each facet of the cycling hobby. The feature includes websites with many examples of bicycle safety and several cycling trails to explore throughout the Bluffs & Bayous area. In another feature for our September issue, Gail Guido, a Natchez native, shares some of her favorite photographs from her many outdoor experiences as she captures Mother Nature at her best in Mississippi and throughout the wild West. BBQ Crawl’s Danielle Dimovski will make her appearance as a competitor at the Jim Bowie Festival in Vidalia,
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Louisiana, at the BBQ Throwdown. What an exciting time that will be on the riverbanks of Louisiana just across the river from Natchez the weekend of September 27 and 28! Also in this month’s issue, Alma Womack reflects on her projects, the month of September, life on a farm, and anticipates the outdoor activities that September will bring. In Legal Notes this month, Sam Gwin addresses neighbor issues and informs readers of the proper way to settle problems big and small when it comes to trees looming overhead. Even Becky Junkin steps into the spirit of the outdoors by sharing some of her favorite tailgating recipes. Both Robert Ferguson and Gary Bachman get us into the yard with stories and tips for our flowerbeds. Ferguson returns with his greenhouse childhood memories that have nurtured his love in all things floral and skill of growing orchids. Bachman energizes our preparations for next spring’s flower gardens with a list of what to plant. As always, our Premier Events and Up & Coming calendar offer more to do than there are days in the month. So get outdoors, and enjoy your life along and beyond the Mississippi this September. See ya somewhere outside!
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C o n t r i b u t o r s Columnist Dr. Gary R. Bachman is an assistant extension professor of horticulture at Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Jennie Guido is a graduate of Delta State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Master’s Degree in English Education. Having lived up Highway 61 in Cleveland, Mississippi, she recently has returned to Natchez, her hometown, to pursue her professional career. Robert Ferguson, a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, for most of his life, received his degree in horticulture from Mississippi State University in 1973. Interested in orchids since the age of 13, he owned Ferguson Orchids from 1973 to 2002 where orchids were cloned, grown from seed, and sold. Ferguson is a Life member of The American Orchid Society, has garnered four American Orchid Society Awards for his orchids, and has won three American Orchid Society Exhibition Trophies for Best of Show.
Lucien C. “Sam” Gwin III, a native of Natchez, Mississippi, was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981. Since then, he has been practicing at the law firm of Gwin, Lewis, Punches & Kelley, LLP, in Natchez. His practice includes general litigation, real estate law, divorce, contract disputes, eminent domain, products liability, personal injury, medical matters, and some estate work. Becky Junkin, mother of four, grandmother of soon-to-be six, is a lifelong Natchez resident and a retired elementary teacher of twenty four years. She is a certified Pilates instructior and owner of Pur Pilates Studio. She and her husband Jerry live and entertain in their antebellum home Heckler Hall. Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.
publisher Cheryl Foggo Rinehart managing editor Jennie Guido consulting editor Jean Nosser Biglane graphic designers Jan Ratcliff Anita Schilling media coordinator Adam Blackwell staff photographers Van O’Gwin Elise D. Parker Cheryl Rinehart sales staff Tracey Farrell Lynn Janette Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions office assistant Rachel Benoit
on the cover Stan Smith guides both new and seasoned cyclists through the streets of Natchez, Mississippi, twice a week. Here, Smith rides with his Monday night crowd along Mansfield Drive. Read the story on pages 40 - 45. Photo by Cheryl Rinehart
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September 2013 FEATURES BBQ Comes to Town ..........................................................................................36-39 It’s Like Riding a Bike... .....................................................................................40-45 An Eye for the Outdoors....................................................................................46-48
FAVORITES Events
It’s Like Riding a Bike pages 40 - 45
September Up & Coming! Premier Events ........................................................54-55 September Up & Coming!..................................................................................56-65
G's Fare Goodies for the Gridiron ...................................................................................10-12
In the Garden Thinking Ahead for Next Spring .......................................................................16-17 Genes, Greenhouses, and Orchids .....................................................................20-21
Legal Notes Neighbor Issues .......................................................................................................24
Southern Sampler
An Eye for the Outdoors pages 46 - 48
Falling Into a New Beginning ............................................................................52-53
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Concordia Bank and Trust Company’s 110th Birthday Celebration ....................8-9 Red Carpet Event................................................................................................14-15 The Natchez Food and Wine Festival’s Tasting Along the River .....................18-19 Lincoln County Republican of the Year ............................................................22-23 Reception for Retiring Volunteer...........................................................................25 Levee Street Marketplace Grand Opening ............................................................26 BARL Doggie Day Camp..........................................................................................27 Greater Jackson Quilt Celebration .........................................................................28 Camp Sunshine ........................................................................................................32 Artist of the Month .................................................................................................33 Philmont Scout Ranch ............................................................................................39 Pushlocal Featured at Southland Summit..............................................................49
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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS AND VIDALIA, LA
Concordia Bank and Trust Company’s 110th Birthday Celebration
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n Thursday, July 18, 2013, Concordia Bank and Trust Company celebrated its 110th birthday. In each of the bank’s locations, customers were invited to celebrate 110 years of home town friendly banking. Employees and customers enjoyed cake and punch at these celebrations.
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G’s Fare by Becky Junkin
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n the South, football season is well underway. If you are tailgating on a Saturday at your favorite college’s game, celebrating in the Quarter before a Saint’s game, traveling to your high school’s football game on a Friday night, or watching every play at a friend’s house, food is usually one of the first items on your list of things to prepare or pack. Below are a few different menu items that are easy to carry to any of the above venues. Good luck to all no matter for which team you are rooting. As for me, I will meet you in the Grove!
Appetizers This dip is very good, and you can add whatever pizza toppings that you like. If I have time, I add caramelized chopped onions and chopped ripe olives. The origin of this particular recipe is unknown.
Pizza Dip 1 8 ounce package of softened cream cheese 1 jar of pizza sauce 1 package pepperoni Mozzarella cheese In a pie pan, spread the cream cheese to cover the bottom. Top with sauce. Place pepperoni on top of the sauce and cover with mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes. Serve hot with Ritz crackers
This recipe is from Pillsbury.com. It is quick and easy, and I have even added apricot jam over the cheese before wrapping. You could also use phyllo pastry, but it is a little trickier.
Crescent Wrapped Brie 1 8 ounce can Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 1 8 ounce round of natural Brie cheese 1 egg beaten Heat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll dough and separate crosswise into 2 sections. Pat dough and fi rmly press perforations to seal forming 2 squares. Place 1 square on ungreased cookie sheet. (I use parchment paper.) Place cheese on center of dough. Using a small cookie cutter, cut out 1 shape from each corner of remaining square of dough. Set cutouts aside. Place the remaining square on top of cheese and press dough evenly around cheese. Fold bottom edges over top edges and gently stretch dough evenly around cheese making sure that all sides are sealed. Brush with egg wash and top with cut outs. (Leaves are perfect for this time of year; and using a toothpick, you can add veins to leaves.) Brush with additional egg wash. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes and serve warm. Serve this with water crackers.
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Lari, Blythe, and Jordan have used this recipe many times when they need to bring an appetizer. You can wait to add salad dressing when you arrive at your destination. The recipe is from The Dinner Doctor, which has lots of easy, quick recipes.
Tennis Team Cheese Salsa 1 8 ounce package of pre-shredded Mexican or taco cheese blend 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 4.5 ounce can chopped green chilies, drained 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1/2 cup chopped scallions (greens only) 1/4 cup bottled Italian salad dressing (more if needed) Place the first 5 ingredients in a large glass bowl stirring to combine. Pour the salad dressing over the mixture and stir until all ingredients are moistened adding more dressing if needed. Serve at once with Tortilla chips. (Makes 4 cups.)
Entrees This looks fantastic when presented in a large glass bowl with the bright colors showing through. This recipe also comes from The Dinner Doctor.
Tex-Mex Layered Salad 1½ cup bottled ranch salad dressing 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 cup green onions chopped (white and green) 1 10 ounce package of lettuce 1 8 ounce package of pre-shredded Mexican-style cheese 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 11 ounce can yellow corn with peppers, drained (I use Mexicorn) 4 cups of crumbled corn bread Whisk together the ranch dressing, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice; and set aside. Combine tomatoes and chopped green onions. Prepare the garnish for the last step. Set aside in separate containers ½ cup of lettuce and cheese and ¼ cup of beans, corn, and tomato mixture. Make the salad. Place half of remaining lettuce in glass bowl or triffle dish. Scatter 2 cups of the cornbread over this. Pour half of a cup of the salad dressing mixture over cornbread. Place half of the remaining black beans on top of cornbread and then top with half of the corn. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of cheese over the corn. Place the rest of the lettuce on top of the corn and cheese. Place the remaining 2 cups of cornbread on top of the lettuce. Pour half of a cup of the salad dressing mixture over the cornbread. Layer the rest of the black beans on top of the cornbread, followed by a layer of the corn, and then the rest of the cheese. Pour the remaining half cup of the salad dressing mixture over the cheese and scatter the rest of the tomato and green onion mixture on top. Using the garnish mixture you will create a pattern on top of this. Arrange the remaining lettuce in a ring around the outer edge of the salad. Arrange the remaining cheese inside the lettuce. Fill the center of the cheese with the remaining black beans. Place the remaining corn on top of the beans. Pile the remaining tomato and scallion mixture on top of the corn. Serve the salad at once, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. This salad will be good for up to three days as the salad dressing soaks into the cornbread and not the lettuce.
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Desserts I have had this recipe for quite a few years, and it has always been a hit. It is very easy, and you can even dress it up by substituting the ingredients in parenthesis rather than the original. I have even sprinkled Kahlua or Amaretto over the brownie layer when serving to adults.
Death by Chocolate 1 box of brownies (Any kind of brownie will do. I have used mixes with chocolate chips, regular, or Turtle Brownies.) 2 small boxes of instant chocolate pudding (You can use 2 boxes of Jell-O Chocolate Mousse. I use half and half for the milk called for in the directions.) 4 regular size toffee bars chopped 1 large whipped topping whipped cream Bake brownies according to the package. Cool and break apart into bite size pieces. Mix together the instant pudding according to package directions. In a trifle bowl or large glass bowl layer the ingredients in this order: brownies, pudding, whipped topping, chopped candy, and repeat the layers ending with the candy. You can drizzle chocolate sauce if you are a real chocoholic.
This recipe was passed around Jackson a few years ago and made the circuit of bunko and dinner parties. I added the nuts as I love brownies with nuts. I found this recipe online at RecipeGirl.com.
Symphony Brownies 1 family size box of brownies 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) 2 king size Symphony bars Mix brownies according to package directions. Stir in nuts. Line a 9 x 9 inch cake pan with aluminum foil and spray with non stick cooking spray. Spoon in half of the batter and smooth it with a spatula. Break apart the candy bars and cover the top of the batter. Cover the candy completely with the remaining batter. Bake according to package directions. This is delicious with coffee or ice cream on the side.
This following recipe was featured in the August 2013 issue of Bluffs & Bayous. I needed to make a correction to the list of ingredients, so I simply decided to share the cake with you again!
Apricot Nectar Cake 1 lemon supreme cake mix 3/4 cup of oil 1/2 cup of sugar 4 eggs 1 cup Apricot Nectar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and lightly flour Bundt pan. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Bake for approximately 1 hour.
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THE social SCENE MCCOMB, MS
Red Carpet Event
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arly this summer in McComb, Mississippi, a “Red Carpet Event” was held to honor Ms. Mary Elizabeth Stringer, a recent graduate from Parklane Academy. The event was held at the historic Brentwood House, and guests were entertained with some of Broadway’s favorites played by pianist, Mrs. Mary Ellen Chamberlain. The graduated seniors enjoyed the rest of the evening with food and party favors.
1 Spencer Remley and Mary Elizabeth Stringer 2 Tanner Whittington and Alaina Williams 3 Mary Elizabeth Stringer, Taylor Stringer, and Maggie Clark 4 Allen Lampton and Laura Lee Dyar 5 Victoria Forshee 6 Tyler Cutrer, Seth Karas, and Victoria Forshee 7 Kneeling: Carol Funchess; first row: Melisa Jefcoat, Mary Ellen Chamberlin, Mary Elizabeth Stringer, Barbara Willis, Lori Caire, and Lisa Hughes; back row: Leigh Ann Creel, Pattie Bonner, Gwen Langhart, Coleen Humphreys, and Angela Remley 8 Kim Klunk, Shelby Walters, Mary Elizabeth Stringer, Victoria Forshee, Laura Lee Dyar, and Marisa Siebert 9 Maggie Clark, Mary Elizabeth Stringer, Laura Lee Dyar, and Kim Klunk 10 Tony Stringer, Carla Stringer, Mary Elizabeth Stringer, and Taylor Stringer
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In the Garden
Story and Photographs by Dr. Gary R. Bachman
Thinking Ahead for Next Spring ver the summer months, I received many questions from homeowners who wanted to add some color to their landscapes in the middle of the hot and humid season. However, my answer brought those inquirers bad news. It is really tough to add color at the hottest time of year to in-ground planting beds. To be truly successful, plants for summer color need to be planted in the spring to ensure they establish a good root system before the heat of summer sets in. Here is an assignment for the home gardener. Get out your 2014 calendar now; and write down the following must-have plants for next summer: Angelonia, Echinacea, and Gomphrena. Angelonia is called summer snapdragons, and it begins flowering in late spring and continues to bloom profusely until
frost in the fall. These plants require very little deadheading. Plants with round flowers dominate the garden world, so the spiky texture of Angelonia flower stalks are welcomed additions to any summer garden. The multicolored Serena Angelonia was selected as a Mississippi Medallion winner in 2007, so you know it has to be summer tough to earn this honor. Flower colors include blues, pinks, violets, and white. Serena Angelonia grows to 12 inches tall and spreads to 14 inches. Angelonia comes from the hot climates of Mexico and the West Indies. Once established, Angelonia is drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant, which are great attributes for the full sun and hot summer conditions in Mississippi landscapes. Another choice for color is the Echinacea. This option, which is also known as the purple coneflower, is a flowering
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The spiky texture of Angelonia flower stalks is a welcomed addition to gardens dominated by round flowers. Once established, these plants are drought-tolerant and heattolerant, which are wonderful attributes for Mississippi summers.
Mississippi-native perennial that can make a statement in your home’s garden and landscape. Coneflowers are probably my alltime favorite flowering landscape plant. Being a part of the genus Echinacea, which is derived from the Greek word for hedgehog, the coneflower’s description seems fitting for their seeds, which are spiny and prickly. The plant’s common name comes from the beautiful purple flowers that attract a seemingly endless number of butterflies and bees. A couple of years ago, I counted eight different types of butterflies and
Traditional coneflower colors range from pastel purplish-pinks to deep, dark, vibrant burgundies, but these Cheyenne Spirit varieties introduce reds, yellows , and oranges to the Echinacea family.
bumblebees working on a planting of coneflowers. Traditional flower colors range from pastel purplish-pinks to deep, dark, vibrant burgundies. All America Selections introduced a fantastic new color series called Cheyenne Spirit for 2013. I think the range of colors from reds, yellows, and oranges to the traditional purple will ensure these flowers find and keep a place in my garden and landscape. Purple coneflowers are easy to grow in Mississippi gardens. They require little maintenance and actually thrive on neglect. The best place to plant them is in raised beds or bermed areas with good soil drainage. Some of the best specimens I have ever seen have been planted in commercial potting media in large containers on patios. Purple coneflowers do not like wet feet and will quickly succumb to crown rot during cold and moist winters. The third plant you should have in your garden for summer color is Gomphrena, which produces flowers from early
summer to fall frost. The flowers look like clover, are everlasting, and have a strawlike texture. The flower heads are actually bracts, which are leaves resembling petals. The small flowers are inconspicuous and only noticeable when the yellow stamens poke out. Flower colors range from white to purple and red. These plants have relatively few pest problems, and it is a
strong summer performer that has been named a Mississippi Medallion winner multiple times. Gomphrena’s All Around Purple was chosen in 2008, and then the Fireworks variety was chosen in 2010. One of my favorite Gomphrena varieties is the Bicolor Rose, which has a white to rosy-pink coloration. Gomphrena makes great cut flowers and has good vase life. Cut stems early in the morning, and pair them with other flowers from your garden. Gomphrena also makes good dried flowers. Tie flower stems in bunches, and hang them upside down to dry in an airy room out of direct light. The everlasting flowers will retain their color and are great additions to craft projects and dried flower arrangements. Even though you will be planting these three options many months from now, preparing for your spring beds will help take the guess work out of your landscaping.
Gomphrena is a strong summer performer, which blooms from spring to fall. These Gomphrena Bicolor Rose plants have a white to rosy-pink coloration and make for beautiful additions to arrangements.
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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS
The Natchez Food and Wine Festival’s Tasting Along the River
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1 Claire Cothern, Drew David, and Caroline James 2 Sherrie Sutherland and Josh Boteler 3 Janice Matt and Stephanie Wall 4 Monica and Monty Mayo 5 Lucas Molbert and Chef Kelley McCann 6 Deidra Detraz, Amber Dobbs, and Beth Dooley 7 Melissa and Hays Vaughan with Gary and Liz Farmer 8 Dr. Brennan O’Brien, Caroline O’Brien, Nolan Henson, Barbara O’Brien, and Bridget O’Brien Henson 9 Barbar Dawson, Beth Fonda Fontenot, Lisa Striplin, Amye Martin, and Della Davis Dawkins
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10 Peggy and Walter Sandel, Pete and Renee Cantu, and Julie Kendall 11 Jack Aubic and Lacy Boykin 12 Charles Caldwell and William McGehee 13 Jeffrey Gardner and Robert Mahoney 14 Kari Guido and Sam Kirby 15 Brenda Digges, Diane Copper, and Aylett Dickman 16 Allen and Beth Richard 17 Bill and Jo Ann Herrington with Terry McAuliffe
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In the Garden
Story and Photographs by Robert Ferguson
The Cattleya bowringiana, also known as the “Jeanette,” is the first orchid Ferguson was ever able to grow and bloom. It has new growth now that will bloom again in September 2013.
Genes, Greenhouses, and Orchids s a very small child and not yet realizing what the world had in store for me, I enjoyed playing in the dirt of my grandmother’s small greenhouse. She and my grandfather were gardeners and had survived the great depression while raising my mother and uncle. They grew their own vegetables, raised chickens, and had some small fruit trees and many pecan trees. Starting their small plants from seeds, my grandparents would wait until the weather grew warmer to plant them in the garden. I would always go straight to the greenhouse when I went for visits to see what was growing. The greenhouse always had a smell of freshness about it. Grandma said it was full of fresh oxygen. Little did I know that the genes of growth and
gardening were already in place for my own profession. She took advantage of my love for her greenhouse. I was put in charge of keeping the soil for repotting at the potting bench and keeping clean pots ready for her to use. I think I did more playing in the dirt with my trucks than cleaning. She would inspect the pots; and most of the time, they were not clean enough to suit her. So, back to the cleaning bench I went. Occasionally, she would even let me plant some things. However, it was also my job to keep the chicken roost clean. Her plants always grew like crazy because of this “natural” fertilizer from her chicken house. As I grew taller, the greenhouse seemed to grow smaller. I always wondered why Gramps made it so short. Now, I realize it was really more of a hot house than a
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greenhouse in order to protect Grandma’s plants during the winter. She had a cold frame on the north side and the south side of the greenhouse. The two were open to each other at the lower part of the greenhouse wall for ventilation in the summer and for heating in the winter. There was a nice cool breeze in the summer from the frame on the north side and out of the top of the greenhouse. Grandma’s greenhouse was small, about six feet by eight feet, and dug into the slope on the north side of their home. The floor was always moist and grew algae everywhere—even on the window sash glass panes. Since sheet plastic was not invented until the early 50’s, Gramps had to use what was available and cheap. The only heat available was from the sun, so he had made sashes that would open
at the top for the hot air to rise and escape. Once when I was in the greenhouse, it started raining. I thought I was going to get soaked, but not one drop of rain hit me. The top was made like a caboose cupola where the vents were made vertically, so the rain just fell on the sashes and ran off. As I mentioned before, the structure was short, and I could only stand up at the ridge. However, it was perfect for growing small cuttings and seedlings. Frequently, we would go to my great grandmother’s home and plant roses and other small plants that Grandma had rooted. She said her mother and father loved growing as much as we did. Grandma’s father, my great grandfather, had passed on before I was born; and he had also planted a rose garden behind his business downtown. After he passed away, she had all the roses transplanted to their home and planted at the back door of her kitchen and driveway. There was a grave marker laying at the edge of the rose garden bearing my great grandfather’s name. For years, being only a kid, I actually thought he was buried there. I never found out why that marker was there, but I did learn that my great grandfather was buried in a local cemetery and not in the yard. Grandma was not into growing orchids, but she grew everything else. Her breezeway, front porch, back yard, and front yard were full of blooming plants. Her driveway was about fifty feet long and lined with spring flowering bulbs. I would occasionally help her plant them. Once spring came around, we kids would cut arm loads of flowers to give to our teachers. Many times my grandparents had too many plants, so we went across the street to my aunt’s home and planted the extra plants in her yard. She had four sons and a husband, and there were plants everywhere because she, too, loved to grow things. Believe it or not, her garden was even larger than my Grandma’s. My grandpa had built the greenhouse sometime before my mother was born, and it had functioned great for their needs until sometime before his health started failing in the early 50’s. One weekend when I went to visit, the greenhouse was gone; and I later found all of the sashes stored in the old barn. They never threw anything away if it still had life in it. The hill side where it stood had been filled in; and a Magnolia tree had been planted. That Magnolia is now about eighty feet tall. As I grew older, my interest navigated towards growing and breeding orchids.
My interest in orchids really started when I was around twelve or thirteen. A friend of my mother’s gave me a pseudobulb from her orchid, which had accidently broken off. I took it home; and after some trial and error, I got it to grow and even produce a bloom within nine months. That really sparked my interest; so I joined the American Orchid Society, which sent monthly magazines with educational articles in them. The magazine also ran advertisements of places where you could order orchid plants. I would use my lawn mowing money to order more plants, which I kept on my mother’s dining room table. Over the years, my collection grew too large for the dining room table, and that is when I decided it was time for a greenhouse like my grandmother’s. However, being a kid, I had no money to buy supplies; and since my grandfather, as well as my father, had passed away, they could not help. That is when I remembered the sashes in the old rusty barn. Mother asked about using them, and my grandmother just said something about them serving the next generation. At the time I did not know the origin of the sashes. They actually had been salvaged from my greatgreat grandfather’s home when it was torn down. That was some tough pine. The sashes looked just like they did when they were stored away many years before. I cleaned them and put on a coat of primer. I built my greenhouse with the sashes on top of a side wall, but it was about the same size as my Grandma’s. However, it had to be taller since I was almost six feet tall, and her greenhouse would have been too short for me now. My greenhouse was built in 1964, and I had long been evicted from mother’s dining room table with all my orchids. Now, I had no more worries about squirrels stealing seed pods. It lasted until summer of 1974 when my new bride insisted I build a new greenhouse at our new home. The old, salvaged sashes would not fit there, so they were stored again. At the time of purchasing the house, I knew there had been termites on the property, so I stored the sashes in my garage. Unfortunately, the termites found them and destroyed them.
The Rlc. Memoria Ralph Placenta, or “Toreador,” took Ferguson twenty years to find and add to his collection.
My orchid breeding and growing expanded over the years, and that new greenhouse lasted until the summer of 1981. At which time, I had to build an 8,000 square foot vaulted ceiling greenhouse around the old one just to house all of the orchids.
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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS
Lincoln County Republican of the Year
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Legal Notes
Story by Lucien C. Gwin III
Let’s go back and review the issues that I first posed. Can you force your neighbor to cut the tree down? If the tree is vibrant and in good shape, the answer is absolutely not. Unless, maybe, the tree has demonstrated some leaning tendencies within a recent period of time. (Although, I have an oak tree in my yard that has a 90° lean, and it has been that way for at least thirty years.) If, on the other hand, the tree is visibly rotten, my legal guess is that a court would entertain an injunction against the tree owner requiring him to do something about the tree. Can you cut down the tree? The answer is absolutely not as you would be a trespasser; and if you cut the tree down, that entails a completely different legal argument concerning the wrongful cutting of trees, which could be very expensive. However, the law does allow you to cut any limbs from your neighbor’s tree hanging over your property line. By all means, you should warn your neighbor (preferably by a letter sent certified and you save your receipt) of any “serious” condition of a leaning or rotting tree that may harm you or your property. Having said all of this I can tell you that if your neighbor’s tree falls on your property and there is no hint of decay, defectiveness, or any other issue with the tree, then the courts in Mississippi will find no fault on the part of the neighbor. However, there is one caveat to this. If the tree is “planted” by the neighbor and is not of “natural growth,” then there can be liability. All of the previous discussion pertains to private landowners and not to cities, counties, or other governmental entities. All governmental agencies fall under the tort claims act, and there is a totally different legal standard for such agencies as it regards this issue.
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n this month’s issue, I want to address a problem that many homeowners experience at some point in time. Here is the scenario. Your neighbor has a large, old tree leaning in your direction or, even worse, leaning directly over your house. If it falls, the tree has the potential to do extensive harm to your house or property. What can you do about this? This hypothetical situation brings up several issues. First, can you make the neighbor take the tree down? Maybe you should warn your neighbor of the fact that the tree is leaning. Do you have the right to go on your neighbor’s property and cut it down yourself or, at least, cut anything from the tree that may be hanging on your side of the property line? What if the tree has rotten limbs that indicate that it is past its prime, and it is just a matter of time before it falls (in your direction)? What are your rights and the rights of your neighbor?
One would think that this would be an open and shut case; but, as in all cases, each one turns on its own specific facts. The black letter law on the subject is that a landowner must exercise reasonable care to prevent his or her property, which may adjoin another neighbor’s property, from becoming a source of danger to another’s premise. Unfortunately, “reasonable care” becomes a very relative term depending on which judge or jury is hearing the case. One of the few cases holding to this legal premise is Mizell vs Cauthen (Miss 1964). Ironically, the Defendant, Cauthen, was my Uncle Billy. Billy lived in Natchez and had a large tree in his front yard that fell into Canal Street and onto a parked car occupied by Mizell. Mizell suffered severe injuries. However, there was conflicting evidence. The weather was bad when the tree fell (ice, sleet, and wind), yet there was evidence that the tree roots were rotten. The matter was submitted to a jury, which found for Billy.
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My Take: What I am about to say is completely my opinion and not the law. If a big, healthy tree is leaning far enough into the vicinity of someone’s house and falling would cause definite damage or injury, I think that our courts need to take a closer look at the tree owner’s liability, especially when he or she has been notified that the tree appears to be a problem. I say that because I have never seen a tree stand forever; they eventually all fall.
NATCHEZ, MS
Reception for Retiring Volunteer
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Renee Cantu (Volunteer Coordinator), Tommy Colwell, and Community Hospital’s CEO, Eric Robinson
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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS
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n June 29, 2013, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Levee Street Marketplace had its grand opening. The store offers a wide variety of unique gifts for everyone. Guests enjoyed door prizes every hour along with bargains, music, and refreshments.
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he Brookhaven Animal Rescue League’s “Dog Days of Summer Doggie Day Camp” hosted over forty young participants this summer in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The camp’s theme was “All Creatures Great and Small” and focused on teaching children about caring for animals. The third annual event included dog agility demonstrations, visits from veterinarians, Percy King’s Exotic Animals, crafts, and much more.
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THE social SCENE JACKSON, MS
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n Jackson, Mississippi, from September 6-8, 2013, the Greater Jackson Quilt Celebration will be held at the Mississippi Craft Center in Ridgeland, Mississippi. There will be over 150 quilts from the region’s most outstanding quilters. The three day event will feature workshops, demonstrations, lectures, a silent auction, door prizes, and much more. Also, the featured quilters pictured with their quilts will display their pieces during the celebration.
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THE social SCENE MCCOMB, MS
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amp Sunshine is a week-long camp for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. Since 1976, the camp has been held at Percy Quin State Park each July. Camp Sunshine is sponsored by the Junior Auxiliary of McComb, Mississippi, and is supported in many ways by the entire community. Activities for the campers include arts and crafts, nature activities, swimming, fishing, boat riding, and more. Over 100 high school and young adult counselors assist with over 100 campers. This year’s theme was “Cajun Camp Sunshine: Down by the Bayou.”
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BBQ Comes to Town story by Jennie Guido
ne thing is for sure in the Miss-Lou. We know how to entertain, especially when it comes to the festivals in the fall. This year’s Jim Bowie Festival will be held in Vidalia, Louisiana, with the festival’s BBQ Throwdown taking place at the Riverview RV Park the weekend of September 27 - 28, 2013. This year’s Throwdown welcomes Danielle Dimovski of the Travel Channel’s BBQ Crawl as a competitor in the contest. As always, so much planning goes into each event of this festival. Why not dig a little deeper into the world of barbecue? Page 36 { September 2013 { Bluffs & Bayous
For those of you who need the five cent tour of barbecue, here is a quick overview of what exactly this competitive industry is all about. There are two sanctions in which the many barbecue festivals fall under. One is the Memphis Barbecue Network, which only focuses on barbecue pork and includes the Memphis in May festival. The other sanction is the Kansas City Barbecue Society. This is the sanction that our Jim Bowie Festival’s BBQ Throwdown falls under. Unlike the Memphis sanction, the Kansas City Barbecue Society allows competitors to enter not only pork but also chicken, ribs, and brisket. Also, this particular sanction practices “blind judging” with its competitors, which means the judges are unaware of what team prepared which entry while tasting. When I sat down with Donna Sessions (official judge of many barbecue contests for the Memphis Barbecue Network) to discuss this year’s event, she was quick to begin explaining the process and devotion of barbecue and what it means to our area. Sessions shares, “Barbecuing is not a pastime; it is a way of life for many folks. My husband, Tim, and I found out just how devoted these crews are when we were asked to be ‘diplomat’ barbeque judges at a barbecue contest in Centreville, Mississippi. We did not have a clue what to expect! However, it was love at first bite for us, and we have not looked back since.” Over the years, Tim and Donna have judged many a contest all over the South including Memphis in May, which is a prestigious World Championship for barbecue. Donna added, “The friends that we have made judging barbecue have become lifelong friends that I could not imagine being without now.” Donna explains that when it comes to events like the Jim Bowie Festival and BBQ Throwdown, “The teams have invested so much time and money into their pits, rubs, sauces, and meats that this is a serious business for them. They are highly competitive, and each team wants to win the competition.” This year’s BBQ Throwdown is fortunate enough to have the Travel Channel’s Danielle Dimovski, the “Diva Q” of BBQ Crawl, and her team competing with the best the South has to offer. Dimovski is an award winning barbecuer with titles such as World Pork Champion and one of Canada’s highest ranked competitors. Bluffs & Bayous { September 2013 { Page 37
Dimovski’s show featured many festivals and events all over the South in its first season, which aired in the summer of 2013. Dimovski’s personal website explains, “Her passion for BBQ knows no boundaries. She lives breaths and eats BBQ travelling all corners of North America from California to British Columbia and everywhere in between competing in a variety of BBQ Competitions, as a BBQ judge, and eating anywhere BBQ is served.” The Travel Channel just announced the upcoming second season of the BBQ Crawl, which will feature the excursion to the Jim Bowie Festival’s BBQ Throwdown. The popular network shares, “Canada’s BBQ Champion Danielle Dimovski will be back for seconds with BBQ Crawl Season 2 [and] continues
the journey in the American South. Kicking off in Nashville, Tennessee, and ending up in Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle will dig deep into BBQ culture and explore new hotspots along the way.” I had the chance to talk to Dimovski before she starts her adventures in barbecue for the filming of season two of BBQ Crawl. She jumped at the chance to explain to me that, “Barbecue is about more than just grilling. Whether you are rich or poor, black or white, barbecue can be made by anyone!” Dimovski finds that barbecue in general is accessible to so many people and helps to bring them together. “Barbecue brings together so many communities and people,” Dimovski points out. “Not many people say, ‘I’m going to make a French, ten course meal for a fundraiser.’ Barbecue
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is the easiest way to approach fundraisers and other events mainly because barbecue is about real people. You do not need a top of the line pit and all of the accessories to get the job done!” Contributing to the world of barbecue, Dimovski’s recipes can be found in several cookbooks, including the Kansas City Barbecue Society’s twenty-fifth anniversary cookbook. She also posts many pod casts, writes about her experiences on her website, and teaches classes in Canada to share her love of barbecue with her fans. Over the years of travelling, Dimovski believes that every state and region places its own stamp on barbecue. “Each state has its own flavor and puts its own spin on barbecue,” Dimovski shares. “In Kentucky, I learned about mutton and what it has to
offer. While in California, I was able to sample the Santa Maria style of barbecue.” When thinking about her trip down South, Dimovski is excited to learn more about the Cajun influence on barbecue that our area is known for worldwide. “Something magical happens when you grill vegetables and meats. It changes them in ways you cannot imagine,” she explains. “I do not think there will ever be a time when I can say, ‘I’ve learned it all when it comes to barbecue;’ and hopefully, my trip to Louisiana and Mississippi will teach me more. I feel that Louisiana is forgotten when it comes to the world of barbecue, and I want to share the area with everyone.” Ann Westmoreland, Administrative Assistant for the City of Vidalia, has been working closely with Glen McGlothin, also of the Chamber of Commerce, to promote this year’s Jim Bowie Festival and help to bring in many barbecue teams, including the “Diva Q.” Westmoreland adds, “This competition is such a wonderful opportunity for our community with teams from Canada and all over the United States coming to Vidalia and the surrounding communities for the festival.” With the filming of BBQ Crawl at the BBQ Throwdown, Westmoreland is excited for what is to come for the festival in the future. “I feel that with the ‘Diva Q’ joining us this year, her show will let everyone see what a beautiful place we have for the Jim Bowie Festival and BBQ Throwdown. The Riverview RV Park is completely equipped for the crews with concrete pads that have electrical and water hookups,” Westmoreland explains. This year’s Jim Bowie Festival and BBQ Throwdown should be a hit for our area. Since the weather rained out the festival last year, Westmoreland hopes to see a large turnout return this year. Westmoreland shares, “Last year, we had a monsoon hit; and all thirty teams and thirty-one judges stayed wet all weekend. Even though the festival was cancelled, the barbecue portion was a success. I expect that this year’s cook off will be just as big of a success if not bigger with the help of the ‘Diva Q’ and her crew.” For more information about the “Diva Q” and her show on the Travel Channel, be sure to visit her website, divaq.ca. Check your local listings for season two of BBQ Crawl coming this spring. If you are interested in the Jim Bowie Festival and BBQ Throwdown, give the Chamber of Commerce in Vidalia a call, (318)336-8223.
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Front: Brian Branco; back: Kermit Murray, Andrew Allen, Matthew Murray, Jay Vaughan, Mike Hooper, David Hooper, Jonathan Hooper, Nathan Murray, Timmy Junkin, Forrest Johnson, and Robert Hargon
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Kevin Diesen along with Allen and Beth Richard head out for an excursion on the Natchez Trace.
It’s Like Riding a story by Jennie Guido
ith the promise of cooler weather around the corner, it is finally time to venture outdoors and take in the scenery around us. The leaves are turning; the humidity is loosening its grip; and the need for a little exercise is in order. Many of our readers are a part of a sporting adventure unlike others that are popularized during the fall months. Here in Natchez, Mississippi, Beth and Allen Richard along with Stan Smith have brought the bicycling world a little closer to home and have gladly offered a few tips on how to start out on your own. For Allen Richard, cycling has been a part of his life from the very beginning. He explained, “When I was about four years old, my parents gave me a green Schwinn Sting Ray. As I got a little older, I chose to ride my bike to school almost everyday from the time I was in second grade until the eighth grade. At first, I rode mainly because we were too close to ride the bus and too far to walk; Page 40 { September 2013 { Bluffs & Bayous
but I enjoyed the ride and chose riding over the offers my mother would make to drive me.” Allen also added that cycling continued on in college since running was not really his forte. “After a few 10 K runs and painful shin splints, I bought a bike and started riding again,” he shared. However, time became a challenge with cycling, and the bike had to take a back seat for a while. “As a young, single person, I would trade riding for many activities. As a husband and father, taking time away from your family to ride is harder to do. The family usually wins that battle, but then again, family should.” After Beth and Allen’s two daughters grew up and left the nest, the bike made its reappearance. Beth explained, “I did not begin riding regularly until 2004. Once I did, I realized just how many health benefits there are besides the obvious weight loss. Riding can be addictive and helps me to feel better mentally and physically.”
Beth and Allen Richard showcase their tandem bicycle.
Bike... Over the years, Beth and Allen have ventured many a mile on their bikes, which includes riding tandem (a bicycle built for two). In 2006, the Richards traveled the Natchez Trace—all 444 miles from Nashville, Tennessee to our own backyard. With the same group, Beth and Allen rode the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and South Carolina. On this trip, they were able to achieve their maximum speed of fiftytwo miles per hour on the tandem bike. Allen shared, “We had a truck pull over at one point for us to pass while on this particular leg of the trip.” However, some of their favorite adventures have been right here in the Miss-Lou. In July, they rode seventy-three miles in Centreville, Mississippi, which ended at the Vines Country Store. “After being caught in a torrential downpour, do you know how
A group of riders gathers for a trip along the Long Leaf Trace, which runs between Prentiss and Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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Stan Smith, far left, readies a group of Thursday night riders outside his bicycle shop in the Tracetown Shopping Center in Natchez.
A downhill trek through the Natchez City Cemetery is just one scenic view for these riders.
good fried chicken tastes?” Allen laughs. He explains that, “Many of our rides center around food. Everything just tastes better after a long ride. Several rides over this summer have ended at home with cold watermelon and a cold, home-brewed beer.” Beth believes that the Natchez area has the potential to really attract many cyclist groups looking for a new place to adventure. “We traveled to Fredericksburg, Texas and were able to ride a different route every day for a week on that trip. The area hotels were filled with cyclists from all over the United States. I really believe that Natchez could become that same type of cycling destination with our Trace and many scenic roads in the country that are perfect for cycling,” Beth shared. One of their most memorable and best experiences cycling was during their trip
to France. After taking a train from Paris to Amboise, Beth and Allen rented a tandem bicycle and toured the countryside in the Loire Valley for two days. Beth remembered, “There was a well-marked route on the country roads to led us through quaint French villages and to fabulous chateaus open for touring. Along the way, there were many patisseries with wonderful coffee and unbelievably delicious treats. Those two days of riding just left us yearning for more.” In the future, Beth and Allen would like to venture to Ireland and other parts of Europe to continue on their rides. Both explained that, “We purchased a tandem that will separate into small sections, pack away in airline friendly luggage, and travel with us to wherever the road takes us. We hope to put many, many miles on that tandem.”
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While both Beth and Allen agree that cycling can be time consuming, Allen made the point, “Bicycling takes time, but have you ever played a round of golf?” However, they also agree that if you want to pick up cycling, all you have to do is get on a bike since any bike will do. With summer behind us, the weather can finally make it a little easier on those just now starting this adventure. Allen suggests, “It is not the best idea to go from a couch potato to an outdoor cyclist in the dead heat of our summers. If you do though, start out slow and short while drinking plenty of water along the way.” For water consumption, he explains that for each hour you cycle, you should be drinking one large bottle of water. “Don’t worry about any gels, bars, or sports drinks. Water and real food does the trick,” he shared.
Before jumping on your bike, make sure that you are familiar with a few safety precautions with the sport of cycling. In Mississippi, there is a law requiring that you allow for three feet between your vehicle and a pedestrian, cyclist, or runner when passing on a roadway. This insures not only their safety but also yours on the road. Also, there are many web sites and blogs out there helping educate cyclists before heading out on their own. One in particular, bicyclesafe.com, presents diagrams and instructions for cyclists who are learning the ropes when it comes to safe riding. For those that are seasoned in the art of cycling, Allen gave a list of several trails nearby waiting to be adventured. “Regionally, we have the Long Leaf Trace, which runs from Prentiss to Hattiesburg; the Tammany Trace in
Covington, Louisiana; the Chief Ladiga Trail in Gadsden, Alabama; the Silver Comet Trail, which runs from Atlanta to the Chief Ladiga Trail in Alabama; and a new trail opened in August in Northeast Mississippi—the Tanglefoot Trail.” Beth and Allen have created a group for women riders—Belles on Bikes. Allen shared, “Next spring, we will again host our Belles on Bikes. We would also like to create a family bicycling event some time in the fall to target adult riders—a bicycle rodeo of some kind. Our hope is that if adults and parents are comfortable riding, they are more likely to encourage and support children in riding, as well.” However, if you still need a little help dusting off the seat of your stored away bicycle, Stan Smith at Stan’s Rock ‘n Roll Bike Shop in the Tracetown Shopping
Center in Natchez, Mississippi, can help get you motivated and on the trails before long. Allen shared, “Stan has done a wonderful job fostering new riders. On his rides, he works to keep everybody together and help them with different skills along the way.” Smith explained to me that he got involved with cycling while doing spin classes. His friends talked him into joining a Tuesday Night Ride with the Natchez Bicycle Club, which Allen Richard says is the “universal night for cycling.” He remembered, “I was on a horribly cheesy bike that squeaked constantly, and I was hooked.” Smith shared that cycling is a process that requires a two to three year investment in order to build up your strength and to really learn the skills required of a cyclist. However, he believes that if you want to
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Cyclists enjoy the abnormally cooler August afternoons with rides through neighborhoods in Natchez.
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ride, all you have to do is “just get on a bike and start pedaling.” Smith offers a Monday night beginner’s ride for those of you who want to learn more about this sport. He also rides with an intermediate group on Thursday nights for the seasoned riders looking for a little more speed. Each of these rides start in Tracetown and venture through the surrounding neighborhoods and even into downtown Natchez. For our area, Smith wishes that more people would get involved with the sport. “Most of us end up reverting back to our childhood in some way. A bicycle is just plain fun to ride, so you can get the exercise for free.” If you would like to be a part of Stan Smith’s riding group, give him a call at Stan’s Rock ‘n Roll Shop at 601-445-9762 or just drop in to see what he has in store. You can also join the Natchez Bicycle Club’s Facebook group in order to learn more about their rides, members, and maybe even find a helpful hint or two. Also, there are many trials and races in not only our area in Natchez but also yours, as well. Down in St. Francisville, Louisiana on September 1, 2013, LAMBRA (Louisiana Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association) will have its annual AgeGraded Championship Races, which you can register for online at usacycling.org. The Big Dam Bridge 100, which is held in Little Rock, Arkansas, is scheduled for September 28, 2013; and you can learn more about this race at thebigdambridge100. com. In Vicksburg, be sure to check out the Bricks and Spokes race on Saturday, October 5, 2013, which tours through Downtown Vicksburg and across the Mississippi River Bridge. If you are interested in other races that may be going on throughout the South over the next few months, head on over to LAMBRA’s website, lambra.org, for calendars, contacts, and more.
Louisiana Bike Trails www.bikelouisiana.com Alexandria to New Roads via Bunkie or Marksville Distance: 117 to 137 miles Alexandria, Louisiana, and New Roads, Louisiana This route touches some of the oldest communities in Louisiana as it runs near many of its bayous. Natchitoches to Alexandria Distance: 62 miles Natchitoches, Louisiana Outside of Natchitoches, the route along Highways 494 and 119 roughly follows the meandering Cane. Grosse Tete to New Roads Distance: 30.4 miles Grosse Tete, Louisiana, and New Roads, Louisiana The route follows Bayou Grosse Tete, Poydras Bayou, and False River. Bayou Black Loop Distance: 39 miles Houma, Louisiana Bayou Black offers a very scenic ride for half the route. Abita Springs to Folsom Loop Distance: 56.3 miles Abita Springs, Louisiana, and Folsom, Louisiana This is a beautiful ride that passes many horse farms and gives you an opportunity to bike, jog, or skate without worrying about traffic. St. Tammany Distance: 27.5 miles Covington, Louisiana, to Slidell, Louisiana Asphalt topped trail in South Louisiana
Mississippi Bike Trails MRT (Mississippi River Trail) www.mississippirivertrail.org Longleaf Trace Length: 41 miles Stretching 41 miles northwest from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to small-town Prentiss, Longleaf Trace traverses landscapes that range from the bustling heart of Mississippi’s third largest city to the rural farmland. Oxford Depot Trail Length: 1 mile The Oxford Depot Trail is part of a network of trails linking the community of Oxford. The centerpiece of phase 1 is two segments of the former Mississippi Central Railroad that have been transformed into mixed-use bicycle and pedestrian trails. The Natchez Trace Length: 444 miles The Natchez Trace is a perfect opportunity for riders throughout Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and beyond whether traveling the entire 444 miles or only a smaller portion. The Trace’s official website, www.natcheztracetravel.com/biking-the-trace, not only offers riders maps for planning their ride but also offers help with planning your journey by calling 1-800-377-2770.
Other Links for Bike Trails: www.traillink.com
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An Eye for the Outdoors
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Pushlocal Featured at Southland Summit
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n early June, 2013, Pushlocal creators Brent Bourland and Zach Jex traveled to the Southland Technology Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, to preview their app at the festival’s Startup Village. Members of different startups were able to meet with investors and other groups to learn about the world of apps and more. A weekend full of speakers from different companies across the United States and other apps, such as foursquare, attendees were able to develop their startups, businesses, and ideas with the best of the best in culture and technology.
Pushlocal Book at the Southland Startup Village
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Southern Sampler Story by Alma M. Womack
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e lost our Pop in July. His doctor said that his heart was just “worn out,” and at 76, there was nothing we could do to fix the situation. The daughter, grandchildren, and I are trying to come to terms with this new life, but it is not proving to be very easy. Friends and family have been very supportive, and for that, we are thankful. Still, there is a void here that will never be filled. We will continue to try to get through the days. The heat has been tremendous down here on the beautiful Black River, and a timely rain has the crops and the grass growing in leaps. There is no corn to harvest, but hay is being cut and baled. Soon, there will be milo to cut. Then, it will be time to get the cotton equipment ready for when the cotton is in picking condition. The combines will be ready for the soybeans, and soon, another year will be done. I hate to brag, but I have a marked improvement in my chicken house thanks to Billy Ray Eli, the ginner and electrician at CC Planters’ Gin. Billy Ray did the work to electrify the chicken house, so now I have a plug in for the electric wire that keeps out the varmints plus an electric light in the chicken house. This light will be of great benefit when I am late gathering eggs and prone to pick up a possum or a snake instead of eggs. Speaking of chickens, the little boys, Woodrow and Drew, and I are always finding beautiful feathers in the chicken yard. Page 52 { September 2013 { Bluffs & Bayous
We have such a stash that I had to put them in a vase to make a bouquet of feathers. Not everyone appreciates our efforts. Holly came in one day, saw the feathers, and declared that just when she thinks we cannot get any crazier here on the farm, a feather bouquet appears. It does not only have chicken feathers but also has blue jay feathers, cardinal feathers, mockingbird feathers, and even a feather from a great white heron. It is beautiful, and there is not another like it. By the time this goes to print, Woodrow and Drew will be official kindergarteners. Drew is Mr. Social and will have no problems at his new school, Trinity Episcopal Day School in Baton Rouge. Woodrow thinks that he is an adult, and I worry that he may not be able to connect with children who are only five years old. I have just dreaded the day he goes to school, and suddenly, here it is— right upon us. The fears on my part are probably baseless, but they probably are based on my experiences when first starting school (I was terrified for two years). I want Woodrow to make a better adjustment than I did. I will think positively and assure myself that he will make an outstanding kindergarten kid, and silly old Emma will have worried for nothing. School starting means football and the fall hunting seasons are not far away. Being outdoors in the fall is one of the true blessings
of living in the South. Fairly decent temperatures coupled with pleasurable pursuits help to make a person feel alive and thankful to be here for a while longer. Even if a person does not hunt, he or she can still enjoy the woods by sitting, waiting, and watching the wildlife that is abundant in our world. With the re-introduction of turkeys and black bears, our woods are beginning to look like they did long ago. Add to those critters two raccoons, deer, possums, birds, foxes, mink, otter, armadillos, squirrels, bobcats, wildcats, along with the noxious alligators; and a person has the entire manner of creatures to observe. Personally, I do not care to observe alligators or armadillos, but that is just me. They are about as welcome in my yard as a chicken snake is in the chicken house, which is not at all. They can stay in the wild away from me and my dogs. I hope everyone enjoys September, the football games, the tailgate parties, and getting the hunting camp ready for the fall hunts. We live in a wonderful place with a myriad of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The wise will take advantage of this bounty.
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& coming! PREMIER EVENTS September 19 Natchez Garden Club’s Fall Bash Rolling River Roasters Natchez, MS What better way to kick off the upcoming fall season than with fabulous food, creative cocktails, awesome auctions, and fun with friends at the Natchez Garden Club’s annual Fall Bash? Our venue this year will be Rolling River Roasters on Main Street with the acoustic musical stylings of Speakeasy. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, September 19 starting at 6:00 p.m. and wrapping up the silent auctions at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be $15.00 per person. Be sure to get there early to stake your claim on our fantastic packages including a weekend getaway at Lake St. John and a photography session with T. G. McCary. We hope to see everyone there for another fantastic, fundraising Fall Bash! Tickets are available ahead of time by calling the Natchez Garden Club office at (601)443-9065 or by simply emailing for more information to guido.jennie@ gmail.com. Check our website, www.natchezgardenclub.org for more information including this year’s location.
September 27-28 Jim Bowie Festival River View RV Park & Resort Vidalia, LA Come out and join us for the annual Jim Bowie Festival and BBQ Throwdown on September 27-28 in Vidalia, Louisiana, at the River View RV Park and Resort. There will be vendors with authentic items, great festival activities, good food, music, and, of course, the State Championship BBQ cook off! BBQ champion Danielle “Diva Q” Dimovski, from the television series BBQ Crawl, will attend this year’s BBQ Throwdown. Starting Friday night at 6:00 p.m., the Little Mr. & Miss Jim Bowie Pageant kicks the weekend of events off; and Country Boy Mark Porter ends the festival Saturday night with “Solid Gold Saturday Night!” There are many other forms of entertainment, such as Belle Plain Revival, Trent LeJune & Doubletime, Scratch, Natchez Backroads Band, and the BBQ contest. It’s a weekend of fun that no one should miss! Daily entry is $5, or you can purchase an armband for the entire weekend for $15. For more information, call Ann Westmoreland or Glen McGlothin at (318)336-8223; stop by the office located at 1401 Carter Street, Vidalia, Louisiana; or visit www.concordiachamberofcommerce.com October 5 4th Annual Bricks and Spokes South at Walnut Street Vicksburg, MS Do you enjoy relaxing bike rides through beautiful downtown areas? Then this event is just for you! On October 5 in downtown Vicksburg, you are invited to join the Bricks and Spokes Bicycle Ride. It will begin in downtown Vicksburg and go down the Old Mississippi River Bridge. There will be a 10 mile, 30 mile, 50 mile, and 62 mile ride. The route will be fully supported, so be sure to stop, refuel, and enjoy the scenery as you travel this unique route. Riders under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and all participants must wear a helmet. Registration is October 4 from 5:30- 8:00 a.m. at the Senior Center at the corner of South and Walnut Street in downtown Vicksburg. The morning ride will begin bright and early Saturday at 8:00 a.m. After the race be sure to stick around for complimentary red beans and rice from Perry’s! Visit bricksandstokes.racesonline.com for more information. Page 54 { September 2013 { Bluffs & Bayous
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October 11 & 12 Kayak Mississippi / Phatwater Kayak Challenge XII Grand Gulf to Natchez Under-the-Hill Natchez, Mississippi The twelfth annual Phatwater Kayak Challenge will once again dominate the muddy waters of the Mississippi River this year on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. Two new races have been added to the original race. “The Crossing” will take place on Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. For solo paddlers, this one mile sprint will depart on the banks of Vidalia, Louisiana, and paddle upstream from below the twin bridges to the Phatwater Phinish Line at Natchez Under-the-Hill. The Halphthe-Phat and Phatwater Challenge will follow the next day, Saturday, October 12. Halph-the-Phat will be launching at 10:30 am in Waterproof, Louisiana, and Phatwater Challenge will begin at 8:00 am from Grand Gulf, Mississippi, with both finishing at Natchez Under-the-Hill. Cash prizes are awarded to the top finishers, and awards are presented to all who participate. For more information about the race or registration, visit www.kayakmississippi.com, email info@kayakmississippi.com, or call (601)431-1731. October 12 Woodville Deer and Wildlife Festival Courthouse Square Woodville, MS The 2013 Woodville Deer and Wildlife Festival celebrates the cultural and artistic heritage of Woodville, Mississippi. This event includes attractions that include art, live music, family fun, local food, and children’s activities in an attempt to engage local citizens in building the community pride and enhancing the cultural life of the area through art. The event will be held October 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and admission is $5 for adults and free for children. The festival is now accepting applications from regional arts and crafts vendors, and applications can be acquired at the Woodville Main Street Office in downtown Woodville. For more information, visit www.deerandwildlifefestival.com or contact Main Street at (601)888-3998. October 18 - 20 The 28th Annual Great Mississippi River Balloon Race Rosalie Bicentennial Gardens Natchez, MS Hot-air balloonists from across the country will gather in historic Natchez, Mississippi, on October 18 - 20 for the twenty-eighth annual Great Mississippi River Balloon Race festivities. From 6:00 p.m. on Friday night at the festival site, the Rosalie Bicentennial Gardens on the South end of Broadway Street in downtown Natchez will host the balloon glow and fireworks show, which will kick everything off. The festival will last until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Balloon competitions take place Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 am and 4:30 p.m. each day. The Races host numerous musicians, singers, and bands with a wide variety of genres. Some of the entertainment this year includes Cheap Tequila, Brent Cobb, Neal McCoy, The Ramblin’ Letters, The Red Hot Brass Band, Shannon McNally, Bonerama, Anders Osborne, and Cowboy Mouth. The Saturday and Sunday festival offers children’s activities, rides, regional foods, and the ever popular Sports Bar Tent to catch this year’s SEC college football on Saturday and NFL football on Sunday. Immerse yourself in games, music, and great food at the twenty-eighth annual Great Mississippi Balloon Races. Tickets prices are as follows: Adults - Weekend Pass $30; Friday $5; Saturday $20; Sunday $15. Children (7 - 12) -Weekend Pass $10; Friday $3; Saturday $5. Children 6 and under are free for the entire festival. Festival tickets, festival t-shirts, and other logo items may be purchased in advance at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center at 640 S. Canal Street or the Historic Natchez Foundation at 108 S. Commerce Street. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate. For more information, call (601)446-1352, visit www.natchezballoonrace.com, or email Eugenie Cates at evcates@earthlink.net. Bluffs & Bayous { September 2013 { Page 55
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September 20 - October 3 9 to 5: The Musical Theatre Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA 7155 Florida Blvd. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. www.brlt.org Through September 8 Mississippi Museum of Art Exhibit 2013 Mississippi Museum of Art Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar Street (601)460-1515 / www.msmuseumart.com
Through October 13 Walter Anderson’s Exhibit “Everything I See Is New and Strange” LSU Museum of Art Baton Rouge, LA Tuesday - Sunday (225)389-7200 / www.lsumoa.org September 1 17th Annual Battle of the Bands Land-o-Pines Family Campgrounds Covington, LA 17145 Million Dollar Rd. Ages 3-12 $8 / Ages 13+ $12.50 (985)892-6023 / www.louisianatravel.com September 3 & 25 Legends & Legacies Genealogy Workshop Southern Culture Heritage Foundation Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (601)631-2997 info@southernculture.org www.southernculture.org
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up & coming! SEPTEMBER September 5 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Seminar Southwest Mississippi Community College’s Regional Workforce Training Center Summit, MS 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $10 per person (601)276-3836 September 5 Tailgating with Tigers Jackson Zoo Jackson, MS 2918 W. Capitol St. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ages 18+ $20 www.jacksonzoo.org September 6 Whiskey Tasting Benefit Sparkman Auditorium Jackson, MS 1150 Lakeland Dr. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $40 / $60 at door David Sprayberry / (601)454-3519 bdsprayberry@gmail.com September 6 – 7 & 13 – 14 The Piano Lesson Westside Theatre Foundation Coral Room Theatre Vicksburg, MS 801 Clay St. 7:30 p.m. (601)618-9349 www.westsidetheatrefundation.com September 6 - 8 50 paintings in 50 Hours Mississippi Museum of Arts Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar St. $12 adults / $10 seniors / $6 students (601)960-1515 September 6 - 8 Celtic Festival Agricultural and Forestry Museum Jackson, MS 1150 Lakeland Dr. $12 adults / $8 seniors / $5 students www.celticfestms.org
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September 7 Grandparent’s Day Crafts Mississippi Children’s Museum Jackson, MS 2145 Highland Dr. 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. September 7 - 8 Cathedral Fall Festival’s Tennis Tournament Duncan Park Tennis Courts Natchez, MS (601)442-2531 fallfestivaltennis@gmail.com Through September 8 Mississippi Hill County Blues: Photographs by George Mitchell Mississippi Museum of Art Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar Street $12 adults / $10 seniors / $6 Students (601)960-1515
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Through September 8 Old Masters to Monets Mississippi Museum of Arts Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar Street $12 adults / $10 seniors / $6 students (601)960-1515 September 10 Music in the City Mississippi Museum of Art Trustmark Grand Hall Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar Street 5:15 p.m. (601)960-1515 September 13 – 14 Lincoln County Wildlife Expo Lincoln Civic Center Brookhaven, MS Ages 7 – 12 $3 Quinn Jordan / (601)823-9064 www.lincolncountywildlifeexpo.com September 14 1st Annual PALS in the Pasture McComb, MS 8150 McComb - Holmesville Road 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. $5 per person September 14 2nd Saturday Event Art on the Bluff Natchez, MS 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (601)238-8325
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September 14 GALS Women’s Event First Baptist Church McComb, MS 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rochelle Frazier September 14 Intermediate Chalk Based Paint Workshop Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams $140 members / $150 non-members (601)631-2997 info@southernculture.org
September 15 The Education of a Lifetime Book signing by Robert Khayat Southern Cultural Heritage Center Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams St. 12:00 p.m. Annette Kirklin / (601)631-2997 annette@southernculture.org www.southernculture.org September 16 – October 31 Frogmore Cotton Plantation Picking & Ginning Frogmore, LA 11054 US Hwy. 84 M – F 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. www.frogmoreplantation.com Page 60 { September 2013 { Bluffs & Bayous
up & coming! SEPTEMBER September 17 Constitution Week Kick Off Old Court House Museum Vicksburg, MS 1008 Cherry Street (202)628-1776 / (202)629-7655
September 17 Rick Springfield Concert Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg, MS Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 p.m. $20 1-800-503-3777 / ladyluckvicksburg.com September 18 Southern Book Club The Great Gatsby Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams St. (601)631-2997 annette@southernculture.org www.southernculture.org September 19 NGC Fall Bash Rolling River Roasters Natchez, MS $15 / Cash Bar / Silent Auction (601)443-9065 www.natchezgardenclub.org September 19 Senior Day Jackson Zoo Jackson, MS 2918 W. Capitol St. 65+ (601)352.2500 / www.jacksonzoo.org
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September 20 Look and Learn with a Hoot Mississippi Museum of Arts Jackson, MS 380 South Lamar Street 10:30 a.m. / 4 - 5 year olds www.msmuseumart.org September 20 - 22 Meat Pie Festival Riverbank Stage Downtown Natchitoches Natchitoches, LA 781 Front Street (318)352-8072 www.explorenatchitoches.com September 21 36th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival Washington Country Civic Center Greenville, MS Howard Boutte / hhboutte@deltamace.org Angela Benson / info@deltablues.org 1-888-812-5857 September 21 Cajun French Music Festival Gates Community Center New Iberia, LA 337-364-7975 September 21 Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech Hansel King Sport Complex Brookhaven, MS 1134 Beltline Drive Registration 8:30 a.m. / Walk 10:00 a.m. www.apraxia-kids.org/mississippiwalk September 22 City of Hattiesburg Concert Band Saenger Theater Hattiesburg, LA 201 Forrest St. 3:00 p.m. (601)584-4888 www.hattiesburgsaenger.com
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up & coming! SEPTEMBER September 23 Tailgating Workshop Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation Vicksburg, MS 1302 Adams St. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (601)631-2997 annette@southernculture.org www.southernculture.org September 26 Cathedral Fall Festival’s 4-Man Golf Scramble Beau Pre Country Club Natchez, MS 1:00 p.m. $400 per team / $100 individual (601)442-2531 September 26 Zoo Party Unleashed Jackson Zoo Jackson, MS 2918 W. Capitol St. $75 www.jacksonzoo.org
September 27 - 28 Jim Bowie Festival Vidalia Riverfront Vidalia, LA 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (318)336-8223 director@concordiachamberofcommerce.com September 27 - 29 Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Championship Festival Lamara Dixon Expo Center Gonzales, LA 9039 S. St. Landry Rd. (225)621-1700 September 27 - October 14 2013 Fall Pilgrimage Various Historic Natchez Locations Natchez, MS 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 800-467-3742 www.natchezpilgrimage.com
September 28 Auditions for The Nutcracker- A Tale from the Bayou Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts Baton Rouge, LA 275 South River Rd. Times vary / $5 (225)766-8379 www.batonrougeballet.org September 28 Outlets at Vicksburg Shopping Extravaganza Outlets at Vicksburg Vicksburg, MS 4000 South Frontage Rd. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $20 per person www.outletsatvicksburg.com
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September 28 International Gumbo Festival Smith Park Jackson, MS Yazoo Street 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. September 28 Race for Cure Forsythe Park Monroe, LA 7:00 a.m. - Registration / 8:00 a.m. - Race $30 Adults / $10 Kids (318)966-8130 / komennicla@gmail.com
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up & coming! SEPTEMBER September 28 United Givers 2nd Annual Carport Cook-Off Downtown Garage McComb, MS www.pikeinfo.com September 28 Wells Festival Jamie Fowler Boyll Park Jackson MS 1398 Lake Dr. September 28 – 29 Cathedral School Fall Festival School Campus Natchez, MS 701 Martin Luther King, Jr. St. Games, Food, Adult Night,Bingo, Turkey Dinner (601)442-2531 www.cathedralgreenwave.com September 29 Calca-Chew Food Festival St. Margaret Family Center Lake Charles, LA 1103 17th Street 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mary Rothermel / (337)439-4585 mrothermel@suddenlinkmail.com
October 5 39th Ole Brook Festival Brookhaven, MS All Day 200 booths, Kids Activities HanaLena Concert: Mid-day (601)833-1411 www.brookhavenchamber.org Be sure to confirm details of the events should changes have occurred since events were submitted. Bluffs & Bayous { September 2013 { Page 65
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