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August 2017

F E AT U R E S 2017 Football Schedules ........................... 40-43 Tips for the Tailgate .................................. 44-47

F AV O R I T E S Tips for the Tailgate pages 44-47

Events Louisiana Up & Coming .....................................................................................48-49 Mississippi Up & Coming .................................................................................... 51-57

G’s Fare Pizza for the Win ................................................................................................ 14-18

Legal Notes Insurance Loopholes?..............................................................................................26

Southern Sampler Those First Days ......................................................................................................58

The Social Scene St. John Hunting Club Crawfish Boil ..................................................................... 19 After-Hours at Brandon Hall................................................................................... 21 Order of First Families Spring Gathering .........................................................24-25 New Hope Mission Baptist Church Ladies’ Spa Day ..............................................27 Miss Mississippi Pageant Autograph Party ........................................................28-29

Pizza for the Win page 14-18

Grand Opening for Vicksburg Commuity Garden ............................................32-33 Book Launch for Mitchell ..................................................................................36-37

ON THE COVER Football is on the brain, and we have your schedules and tips for tailgating in this month’s edition. See stories on pages 40-43 and 44-47.

Windsor Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show .......................................................38-39

The Wedding Scene Myers / Wheeler Engagement ................................................................................. 10 Engagement Party for Guido and Caldwell ............................................................ 11 Engagement Party for Henderson and Russell .................................................. 12-13

Writer’s Block Cinco de Jackie ........................................................................................................20

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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

Jennifer J. Whittier

Alma Womack

Cheryl Rinehart

Jean Biglane

Jennie Guido

Jan Ratcliff

Anita Schilling

Tim McCary

Lisa Adams Whittington

Donna Sessions

Jennifer J. Whittier

Lucien C. “Sam� Gwin III

Becky Junkin

Alma Womack

Bluffs & Bayous is published monthly to promote the greater Southern area of Louisiana and Mississippi in an informative and positive manner. We welcome contributions of articles and photos; however, they will be subject to editing and availability of space and subject matter. Photographs, comments, questions, subscription requests and ad placement inquiries are invited! Return envelopes and postage must accompany all materials submitted if a return is requested. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Bluffs & Bayous are those of the authors or columnists and do QRW QHFHVVDULO\ UHà HFW WKH YLHZV RI WKH SXEOLVKHU QRU GR WKH\ FRQVWLWXWH DQ HQGRUVHPHQW RI SURGXFWV RU VHUYLFHV KHUHLQ :H UHVHUYH WKH ULJKW WR UHIXVH DQ\ DGYHUWLVHment. Bluffs & Bayous strives to insure the accuracy of our magazine’s contents. However, should inaccuracies or omissions occur, we do not assume responsibility.

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MyersjWheeler engagement October 14, 2017 • Natchez, Mississippi Photograph by Anne McDaniel r. and Mrs. Jimmy Mack Myers, Jr., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Erin Myers, to Tyler Ryan Wheeler, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Todd Wheeler and Ms. Stephanie Wheeler. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Nicholas Myers and the late Mr. James Arthur Edit of Natchez, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Mack Myers of Monticello, Louisiana. The groom is the grandson of Ms. Bonnie Lazarus, of Natchez, Mississippi; Ms. Joann Carney of Natchez, Mississippi; Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Thomas Carney of Vidalia, Louisiana; and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Yarbrough of Woodville, Mississippi. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Cathedral High School in Natchez and Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, Louisiana, where she completed the Barber Program and is now a licensed barber in Louisiana and Mississippi. The groom, a graduate of Adams County Christian School in Natchez, is a member of the United States Army National Guard, India Company 106 of Brookhaven, Mississippi, and is employed by Chop’s Wrecker and Crane in Natchez. The wedding and reception will be in Natchez, the wedding at St. Mary Basilica on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at seven o’clock in the evening and the reception thereafter at The Briars.

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THE wedding SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

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Engagement Party for Guido and Caldwell n Saturday, May 20, 2017, Kari Guido and Charles Caldwell were honored with an engagement celebration at Waverly Plantation, the home of Jeanie and Bazile Lanneau, in Natchez, Mississippi. The couple’s family members and friends enjoyed a delicious spread of hors d’oeuvres and desserts while hearing details of the upcoming wedding. Guido and Caldwell will be married in Natchez at the bride’s family home, antebellum Glenburnie, in October.

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Kari Guido and Charles Caldwell Jeanie Lanneau and Margaret Guido Lacey Middleton and Chelsea Craig Kari and Megan Guido Mattie Brown, Kari Guido, Katie Gibson, and Mary Beth Zentner 6 Racky Book and Megan Guido 7 Scott and Jennifer Slover with Mattie and Larry Brown

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8 Megan, Gail, and Margaret Guido; Racky Book; Carolyn and Kari Guido; and Charles, Julie, and Chuck Caldwell with Kristin and Ernie Cochran 9 Bazile Lanneau with Tanna and Vidal Davis 10 Lindsey and Katherine Callon, Wes and Lauren Middleton, and Becky and Kellen Jex 11 Martin and Mary Beth Zentner with Peter Burns 12 Greg Brooking with Gail, Margaret, Gary, and Carolyn Guido

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THE wedding SCENE BROOKHAVEN, MS

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riends and family celebrated the upcoming wedding of Courtney Henderson and Tyler Russell during a beautiful Saturday afternoon shower at the home of Robyn and Shane Smith in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The former Mississippi State University cheerleader and quarterback were married on July 7, 2017, at the South Warehouse in Jackson, Mississippi

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11 Marcia Russell, Courtney Henderson, Sydney Russell, and Emily Gibson 12 Courtney Henderson, Carmen Henderson, and Tiffany Fauver 13 Tyler Russell and Betty Johnson 14 Sydney Russell 15 Tyler Russell, Courtney Henderson, and Edward Moak 16 Tiffany Fauver and Carmen Henderson 17 Jennifer Whittier and Edward Moak 18 Courtney Henderson, Tiffany Fauver, and Carmen Henderson 19 Courtney Henderson, Tyler Russell, and Carly Shandy

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G’S FARE

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usually put it together so it will be ready to serve at half time or after the game. You don’t want fans eating the pizza during the game because you want them to savor every single bite. :H XVXDOO\ KDYH FRNHV WHD ZDWHU UHG ZLQH RU EHHU LFHG GRZQ DV D TXLFN UHIUHVKHU , KDYH changed up some of the recipes, so be sure to note the changes. No matter which team you are rooting for, this meal will be a sure hit. Some of the recipes are repeats, but they have been requested by readers for a second run.

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This Pizza dip is a little different from the ones I have previously shared here. This one is from my daughter-in-law, Stacey; and it was used for her nieces’ and nephews’ birthday parties, beach trips, and Alabama tailgating.

PIZZA DIP 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 ounces pizza sauce 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded Corn chips Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Spread the cream cheese mixture in a greased 9-inch dish. Top with pizza sauce. Top with the pepperoni and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until the cheese melts and is bubbly. Serve with corn chips.

Sue Purvis found this in a Southern Living issue quite a few years ago. It is a quick and easy appetizer recipe to use for tailgating or for viewing an at-home football game.

MUFFULETTA DIP 1 cup Italian salad mix, drained 1 cup salami, diced 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped 1 2-ounce can black olives, sliced 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced JLSLY` YPI ÄULS` JOVWWLK YLK ILSS WLWWLY ÄULS` JOVWWLK 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped French bread :[PY ÄYZ[ UPUL PUNYLKPLU[Z [VNL[OLY *V]LY and chill for 1 to 24 hours before serving. Stir in parsley just before serving. Serve on sliced and toasted French bread.

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I got this recipe from my daughters Lari and Jordan. It is perfect by itself, with added grilled shrimp, or as a side salad with pizza. Lari grills an avocado and adds to the salad. Jordan puts all of the grilled vegetables on a platter and lets each guest choose, but Lari mixes it together. They found the recipe on foodnetwork.com; it is one of Bobby Flay’s.

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SICILIAN DOUBLE-STUFFED PIZZA 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing top of pizza and drizzling 1 small eggplant, cut into half-inch cubes 1 double recipe Oregano Pizza Dough (previous page) 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1/3 cup artichoke hearts, quartered 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, diced 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2/3 cup grated feta cheese 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs J\W ÄULS` NYH[LK 7HYTLZHU *I add the following: VUPVU ÄULS` ZSPJLK HUK JHYHTLSPaLK 9LK HUK `LSSV^ ILSS WLWWLY ÄULS` ZSPJLK HUK JHYHTLSPaLK 8 ounces mushrooms, sautéed in olive oil Peeled and deveined shrimp, sautéed in olive oil Place sun-dried tomatoes, the olive oil from their jar, and garlic cloves in a food processor or blender. Process on high, slowly drizzling in extra olive oil if needed to form a thick puree. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss eggplant with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until browned and tender. Cool slightly. Place baking stone on lowest oven rack, and increase temperature to 500 degrees. Place one of the oregano pizza dough circles on a baker’s peel or baking sheet sprinkled with 2 tablespoons of cornmeal. Spread about 3/4 cup of the sun-dried tomato pesto on the dough circle, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Place roasted eggplant, artichoke hearts, olives, capers, and feta cheese on top of pesto. *Also place onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and shrimp if desired. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over vegetables. Moisten the edges of the crust with a bit VM ^H[LY" [OLU [VW ^P[O [OL YLTHPUPUN VYLNHUV WPaaH KV\NO JPYJSL WYLZZPUN [OL LKNLZ [VNL[OLY ÄYTS` *YPTW [OL LKNLZ decoratively if desired. Brush the top crust lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Cut 4 vents in the top of the crust to let the steam escape. Bake until the bottom crust is browned and the top and edges are golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

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Tiramisu is one of my favorite Italian desserts; but unfortunately, it can be time consuming to make. Lari made this recipe for her “Decades Club� supper party, and it was the hit of the meal. It is easy and tastes so good. We found this at the domesticrebel.com.

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THE social SCENE CLAIBORNE COUNTY, MS

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St. John Hunting Club Crawfish Boil

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n April 8, 2017, the weather was perfect for the annual crawfish boil of the St. John Hunting Club. Many pounds of crawfish were seasoned and prepared to perfection at the club pavilion nestled by the cypressshored lake in the heart of the 3,600-acre estate of prime hunting land in Claiborne County. Photography by Bill Perkins

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WRITER’S BLOCK

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THE social SCENE NATCHEZ, MS

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After-Hours at Brandon Hall

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n Tuesday, June 13, 2017, the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce hosted an after-hours event at antebellum Brandon Hall located on the Natchez Trace Parkway north of Natchez, Mississippi. Guests enjoyed touring the home and visiting with its new owners, Ashley and Kaiser Harriss.

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Order of First Families of Mississippi Spring Gathering he Order of First Families of Mississippi hosted its spring luncheon Saturday, June 3, 2017, at The Carriage House in Natchez, Mississippi, with Bertram HayesDavis, the great-great-grandson of Jefferson Davis, as the speaker. Hayes-Davis delivered an informative presentation on Davis’s extraordinary and eventful life. Prior to the luncheon, members enjoyed a morning social at The Towers; and on the preceding evening, a casual, social dinner was held at Rolling River Bistro for members and guests from Natchez and for those who had arrived a day early. In addition to Saturday’s luncheon presentation, the organization elected and installed new officers. More than one hundred members attended from Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, and North Carolina. Photography by Bill Perkins

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Miss Mississippi Pageant Autograph Party n Autograph Party for this year’s Miss Mississippi Pageant contestants was held at George Carr Buick Cadillac GMC in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The contestants’ princesses and fans visited with the ladies and enjoyed refreshments.

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Grand Opening for Vicksburg Community Garden he Vicksburg Community Garden celebrated with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 24, 2017, for its new quarter-mile walking trail and educational Farmer’s Market. The event was a way to promote nutrition and physical activity as well as build strong community friendships. The garden park is located near the Vicksburg Municipal Airport on Highway 61 South in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

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Book Launch for Mitchell n February 11, 2017, the PikeAmite-Walthall County Public Library in McComb, Mississippi, hosted a book launch for Alice Mitchell’s book Scooter Mouse and the Teddy Bears. Nearly one hundred people came to visit while Mitchell, Mattie Rials (also known as “Scooter Mouse”), and Sheryl K. Perry (the illustrator) autographed the books that were sold prior to and during the reception.

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Windsor Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show he second annual Windsor Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show took place on Saturday, June 10, 2017, in downtown Port Gibson, Mississippi. A total of 53 classic vehicles registered for the show. In attendance was a very special guest, Chris Taggart, who brought two drag-racing cars—White Zombie and Swamp Thing—that have been featured in Street Outlaws New Orleans on the Discovery Channel. Some of the local show winners included Mack R. May, Sheriff Frank Davis, and Ryan Nasif. A special thankyou goes to the merchants that made cash donations and donated door prizes for the event.

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ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE

ALCORN STATE BRAVES

Sept. 2.....................................vs Florida State (Atlanta) Sept. 9.................................................... vs Fresno State Sept. 16.............................................. vs Colorado State Sept. 23........................................................@ Vanderbilt Sept. 30......................................................... vs Ole Miss Oct. 7 .........................................................@ Texas A&M Oct. 14 .........................................................vs Arkansas Oct. 21 .......................................................vs Tennessee Oct. 28 ................................................................... OPEN Nov. 4 ....................................................................vs LSU Nov. 11 .............................................@ Mississippi State Nov. 18 .............................................................vs Mercer Nov. 25 ............................................................. @ Auburn

Sept. 2...................................................vs Miles College

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS

AUBURN TIGERS

Sept. 2............................... vs Florida A&M (Little Rock) Sept. 9.................................................................. vs TCU Sept. 16.................................................................. OPEN Sept. 23.................................. vs Texas A&M (Arlington) Sept. 30.........................................vs New Mexico State Oct. 7 .................................................. @ South Carolina Oct. 14 ...........................................................@ Alabama Oct. 21 ............................................................ vs Auburn Oct. 28 ...........................................................@ Ole Miss Nov. 4 .............................................. vs Coastal Carolina Nov. 11 ...................................................................@ LSU Nov. 18 ............................................vs Mississippi State Nov. 25 .......................................................... vs Missouri

Sept. 2............................................vs Georgia Southern Sept. 9............................................................@ Clemson Sept. 16............................................................vs Mercer Sept. 23.......................................................... @ Missouri Sept. 30...........................................vs Mississippi State Oct. 7 ............................................................ vs Ole Miss Oct. 14 ...................................................................@ LSU Oct. 21 ..........................................................@ Arkansas Oct. 28 ................................................................... OPEN Nov. 4 .........................................................@ Texas A&M Nov. 11 ........................................................... vs Georgia Nov. 18 ..........................................vs Louisiana-Monroe Nov. 25 ..........................................................vs Alabama

BELHAVEN BLAZERS

Sept. 9.....................................................................@ FIU Sept. 16..............................................vs McNeese State Sept. 23........................................................ vs Southern Sept. 29.............................................. @ Texas Southern Oct. 5 ...................................................@ Alabama State Oct. 14 ........................................... vs Prairie View A&M Oct. 21 ..............................................@ Grambling State Nov. 4 ...................................................vs Alabama A&M Nov. 11 .................................vs Mississippi Valley State Nov. 18 ................................................. @ Jackson State

COPIAH LINCOLN WOLFPACK

Aug. 31 (Thurs.) ...............................vs Millsaps College

Aug. 31 (Thurs.) ...............................@ Mississippi Delta

Sept. 9.................................................................... OPEN

Sept. 7 (Thurs.) ............................................ @ Coahoma

Sept. 16.............................@ Texas Lutheran University Sept. 23....................... @ East Texas Baptist University

Sept. 14 (Thurs.) ........................................vs Gulf Coast

Sept. 30.............................vs Howard Payne University

Sept. 21 (Thurs.) ................................... @ Jones County

Oct. 7 .......................................... @ McMurry University

Sept. 28 (Thurs.) ......................................@ East Central

Oct. 14 ...............................vs Southwestern University

Oct. 5 (Thurs.) ...................................................vs Hinds

Oct. 21 ..................@ University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Oct. 28 .......................................... vs Louisiana College

Oct. 12 (Thurs.) ..............................................vs Holmes

Nov. 4 .............................@ Hardin-Simmons University

Oct. 19 (Thurs.) ............... @ Southwest Mississippi CC

Nov. 11 ..............................vs Sul Ross State University

Oct. 28 ...................................................... vs Pearl River

DELTA STATE STATESMEN

FLORIDA GATORS

Sept. 2................................vs Tarleton State University

Sept. 2....................................... vs Michigan (Arlington) Sept. 9..........................................vs Northern Colorado Sept. 16......................................................vs Tennessee Sept. 23.........................................................@ Kentucky Sept. 30.......................................................vs Vanderbilt Oct. 7 ....................................................................vs LSU Oct. 14 ......................................................vs Texas A&M Oct. 21 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 28 ................................... vs Georgia (Jacksonville) Nov. 4 ............................................................. @ Missouri Nov. 11 ................................................ @ South Carolina Nov. 18 ................................................................. vs UAB Nov. 25 ................................................... vs Florida State

Sept. 9..........................................vs Chowan University Sept. 16.......................... vs University of West Georgia Sept. 23......................... @ Shorter University (Georgia) Sept. 30........................................@ Mississippi College Oct. 7 ............................vs University of West Alabama Oct. 14 .............................. @ University of West Florida Oct. 21 .............................. vs Valdosta State University Oct. 28 ..........................@ University of North Alabama Nov. 4 .............................. @ North Greenville University Nov. 11 ....................................................vs Florida Tech

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GEORGIA BULLDOGS

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EAGLES

Sept. 2...........................................vs Appalachian State Sept. 9...................................................... @ Notre Dame Sept. 16......................................................... vs Samford Sept. 23...........................................vs Mississippi State Sept. 30.......................................................@ Tennessee Oct. 7 ...........................................................@ Vanderbilt Oct. 14 .......................................................... vs Missouri Oct. 21 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 28 .....................................vs Florida (Jacksonville) Nov. 4 ................................................. vs South Carolina Nov. 11 ............................................................. @ Auburn Nov. 18 .........................................................vs Kentucky Nov. 25 ................................................... @ Georgia Tech

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JACKSON STATE TIGERS Sept. 2................................................................... @ TCU Sept. 9............................@ Tennessee State (Memphis) Sept. 16.............................................@ Grambling State Sept. 23....................................... ]Z (YRHUZHZ 7PULIS\Ɉ Sept. 30........................................... @ Prairie View A&M Oct. 7 ..................................................................... OPEN Oct. 14 ...........................................@ Tuskegee (Mobile) Oct. 21 ......................................................... vs Southern Oct. 28 ..................................@ Mississippi Valley State Nov. 4 ..................................................vs Alabama State Nov. 11 ..................................................@ Alabama A&M Nov. 18 ....................................................vs Alcorn State

LSU TIGERS

Sept. 7 (Thurs.) ............................................@ Itawamba Sept. 14 (Thurs.) ........................................vs Southwest Sept. 21 (Thurs.) ........................................ @ Pearl River Sept. 28 (Thurs.) ........................................vs Gulf Coast Oct. 5 (Thurs.) .................................................. @ Co-Lin Oct. 12 (Thurs.) ......................................vs East Central Oct. 21 ............................................................ @ Ellisville Oct. 28 ............................................. vs East Mississippi

KENTUCKY WILDCATS Sept. 2.......................................@ Southern Mississippi Sept. 9........................................... vs Eastern Kentucky Sept. 16............................................... @ South Carolina Sept. 23............................................................ vs Florida Sept. 30..........................................vs Eastern Michigan Oct. 7 ............................................................ vs Missouri Oct. 14 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 21 .............................................@ Mississippi State Oct. 28 .......................................................vs Tennessee Nov. 4 ............................................................ vs Ole Miss Nov. 11 .........................................................@ Vanderbilt Nov. 18 ............................................................ @ Georgia Nov. 25 .........................................................vs Louisville

LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS

Sept. 2.................................................vs BYU (Houston) Sept. 9..............................................vs UT Chattanooga Sept. 16............................................@ Mississippi State Sept. 23........................................................vs Syracuse Sept. 30.................................................................vs Troy Oct. 7 ................................................................@ Florida Oct. 14 ............................................................ vs Auburn Oct. 21 ...........................................................@ Ole Miss Oct. 28 ................................................................... OPEN Nov. 4 .............................................................@ Alabama Nov. 11 .........................................................vs Arkansas Nov. 18 ........................................................@ Tennessee Nov. 25 ......................................................vs Texas A&M

Sept. 2....................................... vs Northwestern State Sept. 9.............................................vs Mississippi State Sept. 16......................................... @ Western Kentucky Sept. 23............................................... @ South Carolina Sept. 30..............................................vs South Alabama Oct. 7 .................................................................... @ UAB Oct. 14 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 21 ..................................... vs Southern Mississippi Oct. 28 .................................................................. @ Rice Nov. 4 ...................................................... vs North Texas Nov. 11 ...............................................vs Florida Atlantic Nov. 18 ................................................................ @ UTEP Nov. 25 ............................................................... vs UTSA

MILLSAPS MAJORS

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE CHOCTAWS

Aug. 31 (Thurs.) ............................................@ Belhaven

Aug. 31 (Thurs.) ..................................... @ Clark Atlanta

Sept. 9................................................@ Texas Wesleyan

Sept. 9........................................... @ Southwest Baptist

Sept. 16.................................................vs Trinity (Texas)

Sept. 16................................................ @ West Alabama

Sept. 23........................................................ vs Sewanee

Sept. 23...................................................vs Florida Tech

Sept. 30..............................................@ Rhodes College

Sept. 30.....................................................vs Delta State

Oct. 7 ..................................................................... OPEN

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Oct. 14 ...............................................................@ Austin

Oct. 14 ................................................. @ Valdosta State

Oct. 21 ................................................................vs Berry

Oct. 21 ..................................................vs West Georgia

Oct. 28 ............................................................. vs Centre

Oct. 28 ................................................................... OPEN

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Nov. 4 .............................................................. vs Shorter

Nov. 11 ............................................................ @ Hendrix

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NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS

Sept. 2...................................... vs Charleston Southern Sept. 9................................................. @ Louisiana Tech Sept. 16.................................................................vs LSU Sept. 23........................................................... @ Georgia Sept. 30............................................................ @ Auburn Oct. 7 ..................................................................... OPEN Oct. 14 ................................................................. vs BYU Oct. 21 .........................................................vs Kentucky Oct. 28 .......................................................@ Texas A&M Nov. 4 ...............................................................vs UMass Nov. 11 ..........................................................vs Alabama Nov. 18 ..........................................................@ Arkansas Nov. 23 (Thurs.) ............................................ vs Ole Miss

Sept. 2................................................. @ Louisiana Tech Sept. 9...............................................@ Grambling State Sept. 16.............................................................vs Lamar Sept. 23.................................................................. OPEN Sept. 30............................... vs Southeastern Louisiana Oct. 7 .................................................... @ Nicholls State Oct. 14 ...................................................@ Sam Houston Oct. 21 ........................................... vs Central Arkansas Oct. 28 .......................................................... @ HOUBAP Nov. 4 ................................................................... vs ACU Nov. 11 ................................................@ McNeese State Nov. 18 .................................................................. vs SFA

OLE MISS REBELS Sept. 2................................................vs South Alabama Sept. 9.........................................................vs UT-Martin Sept. 16........................................................ @ California Sept. 23.................................................................. OPEN Sept. 30..........................................................@ Alabama Oct. 7 ............................................................... @ Auburn Oct. 14 ........................................................vs Vanderbilt Oct. 21 ..................................................................vs LSU Oct. 28 .........................................................vs Arkansas Nov. 4 ............................................................@ Kentucky Nov. 11 .......................................vs Louisiana-Lafayette Nov. 18 ......................................................vs Texas A&M Nov. 23 (Thurs.) ...............................@ Mississippi State

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA LIONS Sept. 2.........................................@ Louisiana-Lafayette

SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS Sept. 2....................................... vs NC State (Charlotte) Sept. 9............................................................ @ Missouri Sept. 16........................................................vs Kentucky Sept. 23.............................................. vs Louisiana Tech Sept. 30....................................................@ Texas A & M Oct. 7 ...........................................................vs Arkansas Oct. 14 ........................................................@ Tennessee Oct. 21 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 28 ........................................................vs Vanderbilt Nov. 4 .............................................................. @ Georgia Nov. 11 ............................................................. vs Florida Nov. 18 ........................................................... ]Z >VɈVYK Nov. 25 ..........................................................vs Clemson

SOUTHERN JAGUARS

Nov. 16 ................................................. vs Nicholls State

Sept. 3 (Sun.) ............................vs South Carolina State Sept. 9...................................................................@ USM Sept. 16............................................................... @ UTSA Sept. 23....................................................@ Alcorn State Sept. 30............................................vs Fort Valley State Oct. 7 .................................................vs Alabama A & M Oct. 14 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 21 ................................................. @ Jackson State Oct. 28 ........................................' (YRHUZHZ 7PUL )S\Ɉ Nov. 4 ............................................. vs Prairie View A&M Nov. 11 ............................................... @ Texas Southern Nov. 25 ..............................................@ Grambling State

SW MISS. COMMUNITY COLLEGE BEARS

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS

Aug. 31 (Thurs.) ....................................vs Coahoma CC

Sept. 4 (Mon.) ........................vs Georgia Tech (Atlanta) Sept. 9................................................... vs Indiana State Sept. 16.............................................................@ Florida Sept. 23............................................................vs UMass Sept. 30.......................................................... vs Georgia Oct. 7 ..................................................................... OPEN Oct. 14 ............................................... vs South Carolina Oct. 21 ...........................................................@ Alabama Oct. 28 ..........................................................@ Kentucky Nov. 4 ....................................... vs Southern Mississippi Nov. 11 ........................................................... @ Missouri Nov. 18 ..................................................................vs LSU Nov. 25 ........................................................vs Vanderbilt

Sept. 9.................................................................vs B-CU Sept. 16........................................... @ Central Arkansas Sept. 23.............................................................vs Lamar Sept. 30.............................................@ Northwest State Oct. 7 .................................................vs Incarnate Word Oct. 14 .......................................................... @ HOUBAP Oct. 21 ..................................................................@ ACU Oct. 28 ..................................................vs Sam Houston Nov. 4 ..................................................@ McNeese State

Sept. 7 (Thurs.) .........................................vs Holmes CC Sept. 14 (Thurs.) ...........................................@ Hinds CC Sept. 21 (Thurs.) ............... @ Northeast Mississippi CC Sept. 28 (Thurs.) ............................vs Jones County CC Oct. 7 ..................................................vs Pearl River CC Oct. 12 (Thurs.) ............... @ Mississippi Gulf Coast CC Oct. 19 (Thurs.) .........................................vs Co-Lin CC Oct. 26 (Thurs.) ................................ @ East Central CC

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TEXAS A&M AGGIES

TULANE GREENWAVE

Sept. 2.................................................................@ UCLA Sept. 9.................................................. vs Nicholls State Sept. 16......................................vs Louisiana-Lafayette Sept. 23..................................... vs Arkansas (Arlington) Sept. 30.............................................. vs South Carolina Oct. 7 ............................................................vs Alabama Oct. 14 ..............................................................@ Florida Oct. 21 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 28 ............................................vs Mississippi State Nov. 4 .............................................................. vs Auburn Nov. 11 ....................................................vs New Mexico Nov. 18 ...........................................................@ Ole Miss Nov. 25 ...................................................................@ LSU

Sept. 2.............................................. vs Grambling State Sept. 9.................................................................. @ Navy Sept. 16....................................................... @ Oklahoma Sept. 23........................................... vs Army/West Point Oct. 7 ..................................................................vs Tulsa Oct. 14 ....................................................................@ FIU Oct. 21 ..................................................................vs USF Oct. 27 (Fri.) ............................@ University of Memphis Nov. 4 ..........................................................vs Cincinnati Nov. 11 ...................................................@ East Carolina Nov. 18 .......................................................... vs Houston Nov. 25 ..................................................................@ SMU

UL-LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS

UL-MONROE WARHAWKS

Sept. 2................................. vs Southeastern Louisiana Sept. 9..................................................................@ Tulsa Sept. 16....................................................@ Texas A & M Sept. 23.................................................... vs UL-Monroe Oct. 7 .................................................................. @ Idaho Oct. 12 (Thurs.) ....................................... vs Texas State Oct. 19 (Thurs.) ..................................@ Arkansas State Nov. 4 ..................................................@ South Alabama Nov. 11 ...........................................................@ Ole Miss Nov. 18 ..........................................vs New Mexico State Nov. 25 ................................................. vs Georgia State Dec. 2 .............................................@ Appalachian State

Aug. 31 (Thurs.) ......................@ University of Memphis Sept. 9.....................................................@ Florida State Sept. 16................................................................vs USM Sept. 23...................................................@ UL-Lafayette Sept. 30........................................... vs Coastal Carolina Oct. 7 ........................................................@ Texas State Oct. 14 ................................................. vs Georgia State Oct. 21 ................................................@ South Alabama Oct. 28 ................................................................ @ Idaho Nov. 4 ............................................vs Appalachian State Nov. 18 ............................................................. @ Auburn Nov. 25 ...............................................vs Arkansas State

UNIV OF SOUTHERN MISS GOLDEN EAGLES

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Sept. 2..........................................................vs Kentucky Sept. 9........................................ vs Southern University Sept. 16.................................................................@ ULM Sept. 23.................................................................. OPEN Sept. 30................................................... vs North Texas Oct. 7 .................................................................. @ UTSA Oct. 14 ............................................................... vs UTEP Oct. 21 ................................................ @ Louisiana Tech Oct. 28 ................................................................. vs UAB Nov. 4 ..........................................................@ Tennessee Nov. 11 .................................................................. @ Rice Nov. 18 .........................................................vs Charlotte Nov. 25 ........................................................... @ Marshall

PRE-SEASON Aug. 10 (Thurs.) ...........................................................................................@ Cleveland Browns Aug. 20 (Sun.) .......................................................................................@ Los Angeles Chargers Aug. 26 (Sat.) ................................................................................................. vs Houston Texans Aug. 31 (Thurs.) .......................................................................................... vs Baltimore Ravens REGULAR SEASON Sept. 11 (Mon.) ........................................................................................... @ Minnesota Vikings Sept. 17 (Sun.) ......................................................................................vs New England Patriots Sept. 24 (Sun.) .............................................................................................@ Carolina Panthers Oct. 1 (Sun.).....................................................................................................@ Miami Dolphins Oct. 8 ................................................................................................................................... OPEN Oct. 15 (Sun.).......................................................................................................vs Detroit Lions Oct. 22 (Sun.).............................................................................................@ Green Bay Packers Oct. 29 (Sun.)................................................................................................... vs Chicago Bears Nov. 5 (Sun.) ..................................................................................... vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nov. 12 (Sun.) ........................................................................................................ ' )\ɈHSV )PSSZ Nov. 19 (Sun.) .......................................................................................vs Washington Redskins Nov. 26 (Sun.) .............................................................................................@ Los Angeles Rams Dec. 3 (Sun.) ...............................................................................................vs Carolina Panthers Dec. 7 (Thurs.) .................................................................................................@ Atlanta Falcons Dec. 17 (Sun.) ................................................................................................... vs New York Jets Dec. 24 (Sun.) .................................................................................................vs Atlanta Falcons Dec. 31 (Sun.) .................................................................................... @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers SUPER BOWL FEBRUARY 4, 2018

VANDERBILT COMMODORES Sept. 2............................................ @ Middle Tennessee Sept. 9..................................................vs Alabama A&M Sept. 16................................................. vs Kansas State Sept. 23.........................................................vs Alabama Sept. 30.............................................................@ Florida Oct. 7 ............................................................. vs Georgia Oct. 14 ...........................................................@ Ole Miss Oct. 21 ................................................................... OPEN Oct. 28 ................................................ @ South Carolina Nov. 4 ............................................vs Western Kentucky Nov. 11 .........................................................vs Kentucky Nov. 18 .......................................................... vs Missouri Nov. 25 ........................................................@ Tennessee

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES Dec. 2 ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Charlotte, SC Dec. 2 SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Houston, TX Dec. 2 SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Atlanta, GA Jan. 1, 2018 CFP SEMIFINAL at the ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL New Orleans, LA Jan. 1, 2018 CFP SEMIFINAL at the ROSE BOWL Pasadena, CA Jan. 8, 2018 CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Atlanta, GA

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Tips for the Tailgate Down. Set. HUT! It’s football time again; and with those clashes on the gridiron, comes the tailgating experience. Each team has its own version of this pastime, and fans love to welcome any and all to their actual tailgates or tents. Throughout the Bluffs & Bayous region, many of our vendors and merchants can help you prepare for those warm September pre-game gatherings as well as those in cooler October and November climes. You’ll want to visit these locations to gear up for each big game this fall! These solar lanterns will light up your tailgate well into the night. Moreton’s Flowerland Natchez, MS

Those Saturday nights in Tiger Stadium call for a casual look. Rrus Vidalia, LA

Take along this casserole caddy to The Grove and this koozie to The Junction. Vaughan City Drugs Ferriday, LA

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Gear up for the Superdome with this Ming Yang jacket and Fleur de Lis clutch. When setting up your tailgate, be sure to use this mount for your TV.

Katie’s Ladies & Apparel Natchez, MS

Canopy Breezes Brookhaven, MS

When cheering on the Dawgs at home, impress your guests with these trays!

One of a Kind Natchez, MS

Zsa Zsa’s Vicksburg, MS

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When Ole Miss sports its powder blue, so can you! Expectations Too Brookhaven, MS

Enjoy a day in The Junction in this cool outfit and sandals. Soirée Boutique Natchez, MS

Deliver your warm dishes to the tailgate with this Oak & Olive tote. Have your kiddos ready to root for the Eagles in this cheerleading outfit. Expectations Brookhaven, MS

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H. Hal Garner Natchez, MS

A definite fashion statement this football season—a floral cold-shoulder dress! The Pampered Soul Natchez, MS

Scout totes and coolers make for a stylish addition at your tent! Threads Natchez, MS

Toddlers can tout their Tigers in this adorable romper. The Shanty Too St. Francisville, LA

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AUGUST Louisiana Up & Coming! louisianatravel.com BATON ROUGE Throughout August visitbatonrouge.org lsumoa.org FERRIDAY August 12 Ronnie Cox & Friends presents Avery Michaels & Exit 109 Band Arcade Theater 6 pm / $15: Individual / $25: Couple (318)757-9999 / deltamusicmuseum.com NEW ORLEANS August 12 New Orleans Red Dress Run Historic French Quarter (504)889-4274 experienceneworleans.com

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Louisiana Up & Coming! AUGUST PORT ALLEN Throughout August www.westbatonrougemuseum.com ST. FRANCISVILLE Throughout August www.westfelicianahistoricalsociety.org www.stfrancisville.us August 12 Polos & Pearls Downtown St. Francisville 5 – 9 pm (225)635-3873 / stfrancisvillefestivals.com VIDALIA Every Wednesday )DUPHU·V 0DUNHW Old Courthouse

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AUGUST Mississippi Up & Coming! visitmississippi.org BROOKHAVEN Throughout August facebook.com/VisitBrookhavenMS visitbrookhavenms.com August 5 NBHA MS-05 Lincoln Civic Center (601)823-9064 August 10 BRAG Calligraphy Lincoln County Library Vernon Room / 9 am – 12:30 pm lif.lib.ms.us August 12 Lions Club Beauty Pageant Lincoln Civic Center (601)823-9064 August 24 FOL-Movie Lincoln County Library Vernon Room / 1:30 – 4:30 pm lif.lib.ms.us JACKSON Throughout August www.dulinghall.com www.msmuseumart.org www.visitjackson.com August 12 Bright Lights Belhaven Nights Belhaven Neighborhood 5:30 – 10:30 pm (601)352-8850 / greaterbelhlaven.com

August 18 – 19 -DFNVRQ 5K\WKP %OXHV )HVWLYDO -DFNVRQ &RQYHQWLRQ &RPSOH[ 7 pm jacksonrhythmandbluesfestival.com

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AUGUST Mississippi Up & Coming! August 19 0LVVLVVLSSL %RRN )HVWLYDO State Capitol 9 am – 5 pm / Free (769)717-2648 / msbookfestival.com MAGNOLIA Throughout August magnoliachamberofcommerce.com

Throughout August Magnolia Farmer·V 0DUNHW Downtown Magnolia 8 am - Noon (601)783-6572

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Mississippi Up & Coming! AUGUST MCCOMB Throughout August pikeinfo.com Every Thursday 0F&RPE )DUPHUV 0DUNHW 113 N. Railroad Blvd. 8 am - 1 pm (601)684-8599 August 5 1st $QQXDO %LQJV %XEEO\ %HQHÀW 6RXWKZHVW 06 &KLOGUHQ·V Advocacy Center 420 Delaware Ave. 11 am – 2 pm (601)684-4009 August 21 3LNH &RXQW\ $UWV &RXQFLO Membership Party Caboose Restaurant 6 pm / (601)684-5229 MEADVILLE Throughout August meadvillems.com NATCHEZ Throughout August Live Music Event Calendar visitnatchez.org/full-event-calendar Throughout August visitnatchez.org Every Saturday )DUPHU·V 0DUNHW Downtown Natchez Commerce St. (100 Block) 8 am - Noon

August 11-13 MS Zydeco Jamboree Adams County Equestrian Center $20 / $25: Weekend / $10: Sunday www.southernhorseman.com

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AUGUST Mississippi Up & Coming!

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or more than a year, UMB has offered chip enhanced ATM debit/VISA® Check Cards containing an embedded microchip that provides protection far superior to magnetic stripe security. At UMB, we are dedicated to the safety and security of all our customers. Together we grow.

August 12 2nd Saturday Downtown Natchez 5:30 – 7:45 pm August 12 2nd Saturday Featured Artist Reception T.G. McCary & Polly Ireland ArtsNatchez Gallery 5 – 7 pm (601)442-0043 / gallery.artsnatchez.com August 17 – 20 The Addams Family Natchez Little Theatre 7:30 pm / Sunday: 2 pm (601)442-2233 / natchezlittletheatre.org PORT GIBSON Throughout August facebook.com/portgibsonchamber

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Mississippi Up & Coming! AUGUST RIDGELAND Throughout August ridgelandms.org SUMMIT Throughout August pikeinfo.com VICKSBURG Throughout August southernculture.org visitvicksburg.com vicksburgartassociation.org tarawildlife.com August 4 – 6 & 10 – 13 Crazy for You 3DUNVLGH 3OD\KRXVH 7:30 pm / Sundays: 2 pm (601)636-0471 / vicksburgtheatreguildcom

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AUGUST Mississippi Up & Coming! August 5 – 6 Living History Performances 9LFNVEXUJ 1DWLRQDO 0LOLWDU\ 3DUN 9 am – 4 pm (601)636-0583 / nps.gov/vic August 18 Comedy Dinner Theatre presents The Detectives Baer House 6:30 pm / $45 / (BYOB) (601)883-1525 August 23 – 26 Old Man River Quiltfest 9LFNVEXUJ &RQYHQWLRQ &HQWHU Friday: 9 am – 5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm (601)630-2929 August 26 – 27 9LFNVEXUJ &RLQ 6KRZ 5LYHUZDON &DVLQR Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm (601)529-0335

August 27 9LFNVEXUJ %OXHV &KDOOHQJH $PHULVWDU·V %RWWOHQHFN %OXHV %DU 2 – 9 pm (601)638-1000 WESSON Throughout August Facebook: Wesson Chamber September 16 Headlights and Tailpipes Car Show Downtown Wesson 9 am - 2 pm (601)643-5000

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Mississippi Up & Coming! AUGUST WOODVILLE Throughout August townofwoodville.org Facebook: Woodville/Wilkinson County Main Street Association

Every Friday )DUPHU·V 0DUNHW Downtown Woodville Wilkinson County Courthouse 3 – 7 pm Facebook: Woodville/Wilkinson County Main Street Association

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SOUTHERN SAMPLER

BY

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I wasn’t the only little country child unhappy to be sitting in D FODVVURRP -DFNLH 5HHYHV LV RQH youngster who comes to mind when it came to escaping the FRQĂ€QHV RI WKH VFKRRO -DFNLH¡V mother, Dorothy, was a war bride from England. She had married Jep Reeves at the end of the war and come to America with him. When we started school, she was the mother of four, three daughWHUV DQG -DFNLH %HLQJ (QJOLVK VKH GUHVVHG -DFNLH RULJLQDOO\ DV any little English boy would have GUHVVHG VKLUW WXFNHG LQ VKRUWV ZLWK NQHH VRFNV DQG ORDIHUV :H KDG MXVW EHHQ LQ Ă€UVW JUDGH IRU D IHZ GD\V ZKHQ -DFNLH climbed up to the window sill on D ZLQGRZ DERXW Ă€YH IHHW IURP the ground and jumped to freedom. Naturally, he was retrieved DQG SXW EDFN LQ KLV GHVN VHDW but I’ll never forget him jumping out that window, trying to JHW EDFN KRPH <RX KDYH WR UHDOL]H WKDW -DFNLH and I and many others lived relatively isolated lives as far as crowds were FRQFHUQHG :H ZHUH IDUP NLGV XVHG WR having acres to explore, trees to climb, animals to play with, and only our little brothers and sisters for playmates. Being thrust into a school with hundreds of people was just plain scary to us and certainly not the place we wanted to be. When my brother, Nub, started to school, Mama said I calmed down and quit crying every morning. By then I was in the third grade and becoming slowly acclimated to my lot in life. At home, we ZHUH DOO WUHDWHG NLQGO\ DQG ZLWK ORYH , couldn’t get over how mean some people were and how hateful they would behave to each other. We would have been roundO\ VSDQNHG IRU VRPH RI WKRVH NLGV¡ EHKDYiors if our mama had caught us acting in such a mean way. So, all this is to say that I have great sympathy for the little ones going to school IRU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH ,W LV D PDMRU VWHS LQ WKHLU OLWWOH OLYHV DQG WKH Ă€UVW PDMRU EUHDN IRU

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