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F AV O R I T E S Events Louisiana Up & Coming ................................................................................................ 48-50 Mississippi Up & Coming ............................................................................................... 52-57

Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fare Strawberry Fields Forever ..............................................................................................10-13

Legal Notes Civic Duty .......................................................................................................................... 19

Southern Sampler Strawberry Fields Forever pages 10-13

Land of the Free ................................................................................................................. 58

The Social Scene A Pre-performance Party Celebrating From Mississippi to Motown .................................. 14 Cocktail Party with Vasti Jackson and the Festival of Music ............................................ 15 Cocktail Party Honoring King Foggo ............................................................................16-17 After Hours with CableOne................................................................................................ 18 Reunion for Whitworth College and Mississippi School of the Arts ................................ 22 Concordia Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala and Banquet ......................................... 24 SMCC Institute for Learning in Retirement Banquet....................................................... 25

Civic Duty page 19

A Salute in Flowers ........................................................................................................ 26-27 Cocktail Party Following From Mississippi to Motown.................................................. 28-29 KDMC Foundation Golf Tournament ........................................................................... 32-34

ON THE COVER With many landmarks throughout the region and destinations in mind for your summer travels, Bill Perkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feature on travel hits on locations in Louisiana along with a pit stop in Oxford, Mississippi, for an array of live music. Photography by Bill Perkins. Artistic design by Janet Ratcliff.

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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

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Bill Perkins

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This recipe from Deborah Willis makes a delectable dish that was enjoyed by her own kids growing up and still is enjoyed by them and by all of her grands.

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITH FRESH STRAWBERRY SYRUP

This recipe came from Andrea, the sister of my daughter-in-law, Stacey. It makes a strawberry pie that tastes just like Shoneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous strawberry pie.

STRAWBERRY PIE 1 quart strawberries 1 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup water 3 tablespoons lemon or strawberry Jell-O Food coloring to desired color 1 baked pie shell Combine sugar, salt, cornstarch, and water. Cook until clear and thickened. Remove from heat, and add Jell-O and food coloring. Cool and pour over strawberries in pie shell. Refrigerate.

1/2 cup whipping cream 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar 4 large day-old croissants 3/4 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons powdered sugar For syrup: 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange liqueur or orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1 1/2 taISLZWVVUZ WV^KLYLK Z\NHY ILH[PUN \U[PS Z[PÉ&#x2C6; WLHRZ form. Chill. Slice croissants in half lengthwise. Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar; top each serving with whipped cream and 2 tablespoons of fresh strawberry syrup.

For the syrup, combine all ingredients in a saucepan; let stand 30 minutes or until sugar dissolves.

Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm.

Yields about 2 cups

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Andrea had this recipe that makes a perfect fruit salad on a hot summer night.

FRUIT SALAD 1 papaya or mango* 1 cup strawberries 2 kiwis 1 banana 2 navel oranges 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional) 3 to 5 sprigs fresh mint 1 cup raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries Peel and dice the mango or papaya, and put in a medium bowl. (*I buy the fresh mango already cut into slices. It is much, much easier.) Trim out the strawberry stems, and cut in half or quarter strawberries depending on size. Add to the bowl of fruit. Peel and slice the kiwi, and add to the bowl. Peel and slice the banana; add to bowl. For each orange, cut the [VW HUK IV[[VT VÉ&#x2C6; Q\Z[ KLLWS` LUV\NO [V L_WVZL [OL PUULY MY\P[ -VSSV^PUN [OL J\Y]L VM [OL MY\P[ J\[ VÉ&#x2C6; [OL ZRPU HUK WP[O PU WHULSZ /VSKPUN [OL VYHUNL V]LY [OL IV^S J\[ IL[^LLU [OL membranes to free the citrus segments. Let them fall into the bowl as they are cut free. By hand, squeeze all the juice from the remaining membrane over the fruit, and then discard.

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This recipe came from Sissy Eidt Browning. She made the cake for a dinner party at her home, and it was perfect. She found this recipe at www.life-in-the-lofthouse.com. It is easy and oh so good.

STRAWBERRY JELL-O POKE CAKE 1 box white cake mix Eggs, water, and oil as needed from the back of the box 1 3-ounce box strawberry Jell-O 1 cup boiling water *1 8-ounce container Cool Whip, thawed Strawberries sliced for garnish Prepare cake as directed on the back of the box, and pour into a 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Bake and let cake cool for about 30 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. Mix together the jello and water until Jell-O dissolves. Carefully pour Jell-O mixture over the cake, and chill for several hours. When ready to serve, spread Cool Whip, as frosting, evenly over the top of the cake. Cut in pieces and serve with sliced strawberries. *To make this even better, frost with freshly beaten and sweetened whipping cream.

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I love cheesecake, and this recipeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheesecake is perfect for a hot summer night.

Staceyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family serves this as dessert during the holidays and special occasions.

STRAWBERRY GLAZED CHEESECAKE -VY [VWWPUN: For crust: 2 cups sour cream 3/4 cup coarsely ground pecans 1/4 cup sugar J\W Ã&#x201E;ULS` NYV\UK NYHOHT JYHJRLYZ 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter -VY NSHaL: -VY Ã&#x201E;SSPUN: 1 quart strawberries 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 eggs 1 12-ounce jar seedless raspberry jelly 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup Cointreau 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla For crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place rack in center of oven. Lightly butter a 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan. Combine crust ingredients and press into bottom of springform pan.

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

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A Pre-performance Party Celebrating From Mississippi to Motown t their home in downtown Natchez, Mississippi, Bob and Kathy Sizemore hosted a pre-party to celebrate the Natchez Festival of Music’s From Mississippi to Motown performance held in the Natchez Performing Arts Center at Margaret Martin on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Friends gathered and enjoyed martinis and hors d’oeuvres before moving on to the evening’s musical entertainment.

Photography by Bill Perkins

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Cocktail Party with Vasti Jackson and the Natchez Festival of Music uring the Natchez Festival of Music throughout the month of May 2017, the many stunning performances are complemented with cocktail parties to conclude the eveningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entertainment.

The Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening performance, The Best of the Mississippi Blues II, starring Vasti Jackson, was held Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Margaret Martin Fine Arts Building. The post-performance reception was held at the home of Bobbye and Bill Henley in their condominium at The Depot in downtown Natchez, Mississippi.

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Cocktail Party Honoring King Foggo uring the Natchez Spring Pilgrimage, Natchez Garden Club King Walker James Foggo was honored with a cocktail party held prior to the Historic Natchez Tableaux. Guests gathered at The Nest in downtown Natchez, Mississippi, where unique flora dĂŠcor, song birds, and gifts were background to a lavish dining table laden with heavy hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and desserts. Special tables were set up for the Royal Pages and their siblings, and sidewalk bistro tables were placed outside as guests enjoyed the spring weather and sunset.

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Reunion for Whitworth College and Mississippi School of the Arts n May 20, 2017, the Mississippi School of the Arts Alumni Association hosted an annual reunion for all alumni of Whitworth College and Mississippi School of the Arts. MSAAA is a non-profit association started by the alumni in 2010.

One hundred percent of the proceeds of all events hosted by MSAAA fund the Rising Phoenix Scholarship, which assists current MSA students going through tough times.

Located on the historic Whitworth College campus in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the Mississippi School of the Arts is a public residential high school for artistically inclined eleventh- and twelfth-graders.

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Concordia Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala and Banquet he Concordia Parish Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual awards gala and banquet at the Conference and Convention Center in Vidalia, Louisiana, where members and guests enjoyed a delicious meal. Featured speaker was motivational leader Melanie Massey Groves from Monroe, Louisiana. The highlight of the banquet was the presentation of the 2017 Chamber awards: Concordia Bank & Trust was named Business of the Year, both Pat Biglane and Heather Malone were honored with Concordian of the Year awards, Pattie Jones was named Volunteer of the Year, and Brandon Rowe was awarded Educator of the Year.

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SMCC Institute for Learning in Retirement Banquet n Thursday, May 25, 2017, the Southwest Mississippi Community College Institute for Learning in Retirement held its annual end-of-the-year banquet in the Horace Holmes Student Union Cafeteria on the college’s campus in Summit, Mississippi. Both the outgoing and incoming board members celebrated this twentieth year of the program with recognition of charter members and the founding director, Jerry Malone.

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Cocktail Party Following From Mississippi to Motown onoring the Natchez Festival of Music’s performance of From Mississippi to Motown on May 13, 2017, an after-party was held at the home of Sandy and Tom Taylor.

Performers and guests enjoyed fine food and libations as they continued the celebration of featured songs of Motown and tributes to Mississippi artists like David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, Mary Wilson, and G. C. Cameron, who helped make the Motown sound a worldwide phenomenon.

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THE social SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

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KDMC Foundation Golf Tournament n Friday, June 2, 2017, the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughters Medical Center Foundation hosted a four-man-scramble golf tournament at Brookhaven Country Club in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The KDMC Foundation was established in 1998 to support the growth of the hospital.

Golfers enjoyed a day on the links and lunch provided by Porches located in the clubhouse at the country club. The winning tournament team of Stephen Bosman, Grant McDonnieal, Jeremy Winborne, and Darrin Hirsch represented First Bank.

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A Sign of the Times

by Jennifer Jackson Whittier â&#x20AC;¢ Photography by Greg Whittier

I am the past, the present, and the future. I am the tangible and the intangible. I am iron and steel, sweat and tears.

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