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FEATURES

Come to the Garden pages 38 - 41

Mid-century Modern Meets McComb pages 42 - 45

The Bugs Among Us pages 46 - 47 Bluffs & Bayous { April 2017 { Page 7

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F AV O R I T E S Events Louisiana Up and Coming ............................................................................................ 48-49 Mississippi Up and Coming ........................................................................................... 50-57

G’s Fare Crawfishing for Spring ...................................................................................................10-13

Legal Notes I do. I don’t. ....................................................................................................................... 20

Southern Sampler I do. I don’t. page 20

Up in the Air ....................................................................................................................... 58

The Social Scene Vicksburg Art Association Celebration .............................................................................. 18 United Way Awards Luncheon ........................................................................................... 19 Ninetieth Birthday Party for Batieste ........................................................................... 22-24 Miss Vidalia Pageant ........................................................................................................... 26 Junior Auxiliary Azalea Ball ......................................................................................... 28-29 Natchez Garden Club Pilgrimage Royalty Announcement Party ................................ 30-31 Retirement Reception for Jenkins ................................................................................ 34-35 Krewe of Monarchs’ Luncheon .......................................................................................... 36

Crawfishing for Spring pages 10 - 13

The Wedding Scene Engagement Party for Wallace and Price ......................................................................16-17

ON THE COVER While spending time in your own yards and gardens this spring, kick back and enjoy this month’s crawfish-inspired recipes from G’s Fare. Photography by Jennie Guido. Artistic design by T.G. McCary.

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PUBLISHER Cheryl Foggo Rinehart MANAGING EDITOR

CONSULTING EDITOR

Jennie Guido

Jean Nosser Biglane GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Tim McCary

Cheryl Rinehart Lisa Adams Whittington SALES STAFF

Jennie Guido

Cheryl Rinehart Donna Sessions CONTRIBUTORS

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III

Becky Junkin

John Taylor

Jennifer J. Whittier Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Jean Biglane

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III

Jennie Guido

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Tim McCary

Lisa Adams Whittington

Donna Sessions

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With all of the rich food, dessert needs to be something light. Once again, Margaret came to the rescue with this light and delicious Lemon Meringue Ice Box Pie.

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THE wedding SCENE MCCOMB, MS

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Engagement Party for Wallace and Price

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n engagement party honored Katie Wallace and Alex Price at the home of Tina and Pat Brumfield in McComb, Mississippi, over the holidays. Friends and family gathered to celebrate the happy couple before their wedding on May 13, 2017.

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1 Alex Price and Katie Wallace with Sherry and Norman Price 2 Kindra Price and Robbin Daughdrill 3 Alana Gabler, Rachel Easley, and Johnna Price 4 Maryanna Wallace Davis, Emily Knighton Watts, and Mallory Knighton Petitto 5 Teresa Price, Patsy Giles, and Brenda Haskins 6 Pat Brumfield, Carl Butler, and Tina Brumfield 7 Leanne Jenkins, Alison Strong, Sherry Price, and Mitzi Ellison 8 Robbin Daughdrill, Pat Robertson, Vicki Hollingsworth, Susy Sanders, and Rose Mayer 9 Jeff and Robbin Daughdrill, Ralph Price, and Jay and Andrea Sanders

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10 Melinda Wallace, Alex Price, Katie Wallace, and Sherry, Norman, Johnna, Adam, and Aaron Price 11 Front Row—Mark and Melinda Wallace with Alex Price and Katie Wallace; Middle row—Emily Knighton Watts, Gale Wallace Knighton, Mallory Knighton Petitto, Lauren Mayer Brescher, Beth Roberts, and Rose Mayer; Back row— Alison Brown, Leighton and Maryanna Wallace Davis, Rachel and Clayton Mayer, Brittney Burgett, Bill and Jim Mayer, and David Wallace

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

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Vicksburg Art Association Celebration

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he Vicksburg Art Association held a Valentine celebration February 7, 2017, at the home of Joey and David Halinski in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The guest artist was Evan Jones from New Orleans, Louisiana; and the event featured his contemporary painting Venus on the Half Shell.

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THE social SCENE VICKSBURG, MS

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United Way Awards Luncheon he United Way of West Central Mississippi held its annual awards luncheon in February at WaterView Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This event wraps up campaign season and honors United Way’s hard-working partners and volunteers. Honored during the program were Jackie Libbett, 2016 Community Investment Volunteer of the Year; Alene Thornton, Community Council Agency Director of the Year; Regina Prentiss, 2016 Employee Campaign Coordinator of the Year; Anderson-Tully, 2016 Corporation of the Year; Jill Pierce and Susie Calbert, 2016 Leadership Award; Justin Ehrgott of St. Aloysius High School, Bruce Alan Ebersole, Jr., Scholarship winner; and Annabeth H. Breeden of St. Aloysius High School, Bruce Alan Ebersole, Jr., Scholarship winner.

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LEGAL NOTES

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Ninetieth Birthday Party for Batieste birthday celebration was held Friday, December 30, 2016, at the Natchez Convention Center in Natchez, Mississippi, for Rayford Batieste on his ninetieth birthday. He was roasted by family and friends and entertained those traveling from as far away as Indiana. Musical entertainment, dinner, and camaraderie rounded out the birthday festivities.

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24 Front—Tyler Hargrave; Back— Jai’Lyric, April, Teddrick, and Teddrick Hargrave, Jr. 25 Kross, Brooke, Ken, and Kamden Pope 26 Tommy Davis and Jeremy Davis 27 Bill Franklin 28 Etta B. Taplin and Rayford Batieste 29 Este Taplin 30 Rayford and Lee Pearl Batieste with children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren 31 Norvell Brengettsy, Etta B. Taplin, and Daronda Brengettsy 32 Lee Pearl Batieste 33 Derrion Batieste, April Hargrave, Brooke Pope, Rayford Batieste, Keisha Jackson, Kaden Batieste and Edric Patton

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Miss Vidalia Pageant he annual Miss Vidalia Pageant, sponsored by the Vidalia Women’s Club, was held January 21, 2017, at the Vidalia Convention and Visitor Center in Vidalia, Louisiana. This year’s contestants—Bre’Honor Harris, Brittany Stanley, Allye Braley, Jaley Havard, Madison Johnston, Kathryn Kammerdeiner, Dymonne Lee, Caylee Couie, Destiny Turner, Alexis Tyler, Kathryn Strong, Maecee Thorton, Katlyn McCarver, and Mary Dooley—were judged in the categories of evening wear, casual wear, fitness dance, poise, interview, and most photogenic. Chosen as Miss Vidalia 2017 was Kathryn Kammerdeiner. Photography by Van O’Gwin

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Junior Auxiliary Azalea Ball his year’s annual Azalea Ball hosted by the Pike County Junior Auxiliary was held at the McComb Mill on February 18, 2017, in McComb, Mississippi. Dr. Shelby Smith and Betsy Murrell were crowned as this year’s king and queen. Guests enjoyed an evening of dancing while raising awareness for local children in need. Photography by Beth Hemeter and the Pike County Junior Auxiliary

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Natchez Garden Club Pilgrimage Royalty Announcement Party he Natchez Garden Club held its Christmas and Pilgrimage Royalty Announcement Party on December 17, 2016, at one of its historic properties, Magnolia Hall, in downtown Natchez, Mississippi. Garden club members and the Royal Court along with their families and friends celebrated the holiday season and spotlighted the 2017 court who will reign during Spring Pilgrimage April 1-15, 2017, at the Historic Natchez Tableaux, held on Friday and Saturday evenings in the Natchez City Auditorium.

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Retirement Reception for Jenkins erit Health Natchez and Morrison Healthcare recently honored Kay Jenkins, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at the hospital, with a retirement reception held on March 2, 2017, in the hospital cafeteria in Natchez, Mississippi. Jenkins has been a part of healthcare in the Miss-Lou for thirty-two years and is looking forward to the next chapter in her life. She was presented with a proclamation from the Mississippi House of Representatives, honoring her for her years of service, as well as a beautifully framed photograph of the Turning Angel, which was taken by Dr. Lee England. Over 120 co-workers and friends stopped by to convey to Jenkins their congratulations.

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The Parks’ home in Copiah County showcases an array of gardens throughout the property.

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Top—Grown from a seed, Sheila Stewart’s lemon tree produces fruit the size of softballs. Middle left—Stewart’s collection of carnivorous plants numbers into the thousands, especially surrounding her swimming pool. Middle right—This carnivorous plant enjoys the tree-frog treat it has captured deep inside. Bottom left—Several greenhouses of aloe vera plants, succulents, and more carnivorous plants dot the Stewart property. Bottom right—The Venus Fly Traps that Stewart grows live in pools of water.

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Top—The Crape Myrtle bark scale that is affecting trees in the area makes an obvious mark on the foliage and limbs. Middle—As you can see, the tree on the left has been treated and the one on the right has not. The blooms are affected by the bark scale. Bottom—Inspect your crape myrtles for these markings.

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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL NATCHEZ Throughout April Live Music Event Calendar www.visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar Throughout April The Haunting of the Towers Tour The Tours Fridays & Saturdays / 7 - 8:30 pm / $20 (601)446-6890 www.thetowersofnatchez.org Through April 7 A Love Letter to Miss-Lou Art Exhibit by Jamey Junkin Hudnall +LVWRULF 1DWFKH] )RXQGDWLRQ 9 am - 5 pm (601)442-2500 Through April 15 +LVWRULF 1DWFKH] 7DEOHDX[ 1DWFKH] &LW\ $XGLWRULXP Fridays & Saturdays / 8 pm www.natchezpilgrimage.com Through April 16 Southern Exposure 1DWFKH] /LWWOH 7KHDWUH Sat., Sun., Tue. & Thur. Sunday: 2 pm / 7:30 pm www.natchezlittletheatre.org April 1 Save the Hall Ball Stanton Hall 9:30 pm - 1:00 am Individual: $100 / Tableaux & Ball: $125 www.natchezpilgrimage.com April 5, 6, & 7 Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale 1DWFKH] 0HULW +RVSLWDO Conference Rooms C & D 7 am - 4 pm Wed. & Fri. 7 am - 7 pm Thur. Cash & credit/debit only April 7 1DWFKH] $GDPV &RXQW\ &KDPEHU RI Commerce Golf & Tennis Tournament Duncan Park 10 am - 7:30 pm www.natchezchamber.com

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APRIL Mississippi Up & Coming! April 8 Euro-Fest Auto Show Rosalie Bicentennial Garden (601)946-1950 April 8 2nd Saturday 'RZQWRZQ 1DWFKH] Extended retail hours / Live music www.visitnatchez.org April 8 Salt & Smoke Festival Natchez Bluff 3 - 7 pm www.visitnatchez.org April 9 1DWFKH] *DUGHQ &OXE (DVWHU (JJ +XQW Monmouth Historic Inn 2 pm / $15 (601)443-9065 April 20 GVNI Speaker Series: David Dryer *UDQG 9LOODJH RI 1DWFKH] ,QGLDQV 6 - 8 pm www.visitnatchez.org

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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL April 29 Claws for a Cause Trinity Church 5 - 9 pm $45 Lobster tickets in advance www.trinitynatchez.org April 29 1DWFKH] &RORU 5XQ 1DWFKH] %OXII Registration: 8 am / Race: 10 am Festivities: 11 am - 1 pm (601)445-4611 Throughout May 1DWFKH] )HVWLYDO RI 0XVLF SUHVHQW %\ Way of The River 7KURXJKRXW 1DWFKH] www.natchezfestivalofmusic.com RIDGELAND Throughout April www.ridgelandms.org Through April 2 Fine Arts Festival Renaissance at Colony Park Art, Wine & Wheels All day / Free www.ridgelandms.org April 8 - 9 & 14 - 15 KidsFest Freedom Ridge Park 9 am - 6:30 pm (601)853-2011 / www.ridgelandms.org SUMMIT April 1 65 Roses Walk, Run, & 1-mile Fun Run Campground Circle %HQHÀW IRU &\VWLF )LEURVLV tara@herringtonchiro.com www.actrier.com April 7 - 8 6PRNLQ· RQ WKH 7UDFNV Entertainment, 5K run, Car and motorcycle show 10 am / Car show: 10 am - 2 pm (601)248-2509 www.smokinonthetracks.com

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APRIL Mississippi Up & Coming! April 23 Gospel Concert featuring Sheri and Jeff Easter Adams United Methodist Church 6 pm / Free VICKSBURG Throughout April www.visitvicksburg.com April 7 - 8 30th Annual Riverfest Downtown Food, Arts & Craft Vendors Day and Nighttime Entertainment www.riverfestms.com Through April 9 Vicksburg Pilgrimage Throughout Vicksburg Five-tour packages / 1 - 4 pm / $45 (601)456-6420 www.vicksburgpilgrimage.com/springevents April 9 9$$ &KLOGUHQ·V $UW 6KRZ Firehouse Gallery www.vicksburgartassociation.org April 11 $68 0HQ·V &KRUDOH Church of Holy Trinity Noon April 11 MS Mud Art Presentation Firehouse Gallery 7 pm www.vicksburgartassociation.org April 21 Detectives Comedy Dinner Theatre The Baer House 6:30 pm / $42 & BYOB (601)883-1525 www.thedetectives.biz April 21 08: -D]] (QVHPEOH DQG Dessert Reception The Strand Theatre 7 pm Alumni: Free / Guest: $10 (662)329-7295 Developmentandalumni@muw.ed

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Mississippi Up & Coming! APRIL April 22 $68 WK $QQXDO -D]] )HVWLYDO Convention Center All day / Free Sat. night / Featured artist Ramsey Lewis April 23 VAA Youth Art Show Firehouse Gallery 7 - 12th grade www.vicksburgartassociation.org April 28 - 30 Tara Wildlife Spring Birding Weekend 6791 Eagle Lake Shore Road (601)279-4261 www.tarabiridingweekend.com

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SOUTHERN SAMPLER

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