McCree Woodall graces the cover of our "Fashion & Style Guide" in some of the latest Fall fashions from Only Options. The photo is part of the fall fashion photo shoot taken at the home of Pam and Chris Manwell. Devan Martin, of Only Options, coordinated the shoot which included fashions from four other local retailers. As always, special thanks to our featured photographer, Wes Sewell, for his beautiful photography. See the full pictorial on page 10.
Go Downtown to experience the Fun! Flair! & Flavor! that Downtown Valdosta has to offer. Featuring an advertising section and a listing of downtown events.
Fashions change - friends are forever. A look back at how some Valdosta natives looked in the fashion trends of the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s.
James Farmer shares Fall decorating ideas and tips for a Thanksgiving tableau to remember, including recipes.
events by the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the Turner Center’s Presenter Series, the Choral Guild, and the Dosta.
The South Georgia Military Affairs Council (SGMAC) helps ensure a military-friendly environment in the region for Moody Air Force Base and its families.
Valdosta Magazine readers share their thoughts and travels with us.
Valdosta Magazine’s community calendar is THE main source of information on the most important events and activities for you and your family.
IN MEMORY
Remembering our neighbors, friends and family. Courtesy of McLane’s.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Get a peek at the latest Fall fashions from some of Valdosta's finest shops.
Michelle Sutherland’s sense of fashion reflects her fluid lifestyle.
A look at six Valdostans whose strong sense of style helps define them.
PROFILES
Malcolm Mitchell shares his passion for reading with children who need it most.
Classic - tailgating at its best!
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
Chris
Pam
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES!
It was only a year ago that we published our first issue of Valdosta Magazine. It seems like yesterday. We’ve met so many wonderful people in Valdosta that we feel like its home. In fact, we spend about as much time here as we do in Wayne County.
We feel like we've made considerable progress with our commitment to making Valdosta Magazine even better…and…so many people have been responsible for this success. These are friends of Valdosta first – then friends of Valdosta Magazine. They are committed to making this community better and better. They believe that helping us continue the tradition of Valdosta's community-centric, premier magazine is important. We agree and are very thankful for their support!
And so it continues with our fifth issue. The themed “Food Issue” was such a great success we decided to theme this one too. The “Fashion Issue” is full of people you know adorned in fashions and accessories from local businesses you love. We appreciate everyone who made this issue so beautiful, but, a special "thank-you" to Devan Martin who coordinated the fashion photo shoot and to Chris and Pam Manwell for opening their beautiful home. Of course, our featured photographer, Wes Sewell, always makes everyone look amazing with his creative photography.
As always, we are most thankful to our advertisers who believe that Valdosta Magazine is worth the investment because it reaches the most influential readers in Valdosta and Lowndes County. Be sure and see the Index of Advertisers for a complete list along with their websites so you can visit them on-line.
Yes, what a difference a year makes! We have new found friends and a wonderful community we also call "home." Thanks Valdosta for a great year and the encouragement, support, and excitement for Valdosta Magazine's continued success.
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Editors and Publishers :
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Showcase Publications, Inc.
Official Photographer: Wes Sewell Photography
Art Director: Stacey Nichols
Contributing Writers:
James T. Farmer, III, Bob Goddard
Bubba Highsmith, Sally Kurrie
Tommy Nijem, John F. Riddle
Lorna Chitty, Narci Drossos
Nancy Warren, Mattia Goddard
Devan B. Martin, Murphy Hopkins
Susan Mullis, Kara B. Jackson
Cover Photo: Wes Sewell Photography
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Connie K. Riddle, Mattia Goddard
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Manwell, Nicole Steel, of Steel's Jewelry, Justin and Devan Martin, of Only Options, Connie and John Riddle, Publishers. (Photo by Wes Sewell Photography)
FROM OUR READERS...
Dear John and Connie,
In late July, 11 members of the Valdosta Country Club along with our Head Golf Professional, Cary Brown, traveled to Wisconsin for a great golf trip. It was a great trip with a great group of guys and the Valdosta Magazine made the trip with us. Here is a photo of the group in Wisconsin!
Thanks for all you do for our community.
Thanks,
Justin C. Martin
Dear Valdosta Magazine,
I absolutely loved the Summer issue of Valdosta Magazine. The new cover is the best I’ve seen in quite a while. I loved reading it. Great work!!
Meghan Schunhoff
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Can’t wait to see what you do next!
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Sidney and Sharon Morris visited Moscow on their Russian River Cruise from St. Petersburg to Russia's capitol. Above, they're standing in Red Square with St. Basil's Cathedral (left) and the Kremlin (right). Below, is a close-up of St. Basil's Cathedral, "the ultimate architectural symbol of Russia." Thank you Sidney and Sharon for taking Valdosta Magazine with you!
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STYLE AND Fashion GUIDE FOR THE FALL
Each season brings with it the opportunity to update your wardrobe. The Fashion and Style Guide for the Fall highlights some of the latest fashions and styles in clothing and accessories from some of our favorite local places to shop: City Market Boutique, Country Cobbler, Little Options, Only Options, R. L. Martin & Co., Reef Boutique, and Steel's Jewelry. These stores pride themselves on offering only the best for their customers and giving back to the community.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WES SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE HOME OF CHRIS AND PAM MANWELL
Rebekah Foster, McCree Woodall, Bill Langdale, Beverly Langdale, Chris Manwell, Pam Manwell, Carol Whidby, Guy Whidby, and Murphy Hopkins enjoying a beautiful Fall evening on the patio. (Flowers by The Flower Gallery)
STYLE AND Fashion
These gorgeous ladies are dressed to perfection from head-totoe, ready to walk into any Fall event with brands like Trina Turk, BCBG, Alice & Trixie, and Marie Oliver. Their shoes include styles from Bed Stu, Dolce Vita, and The Frye Company. Their jewelry represents brands such as Alor, Alwand Vahan, Betsy Pittard, Sylvia Benson, Tory Burch, and Vintage Green. |City Market, Only Options, Steel's Jewelry|
This fabulous Alor stainless cuff is paired with a Lovente 14k yellow gold oval ring with beautiful diamonds which will help tie together any look you may have in your closet. |Steels Jewelry|
This dazzling Kelly Wynne handbag will show off your super chic side. It’s the perfect combination of trendy and timeless. To help pop any outfit, you can never go wrong with these Betsy Pittard bracelets; the perfect added touch to any ensemble. |City Market, Only Options|
Fall is here, and Frye booties are a must have this season. Step out in this classy ankle bootie from The Frye Company. This bootie will be perfect for any dress or denim look. This Vintage Green necklace, handcrafted in Georgia, could complete many outfits. |Only Options|
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Guy & Carol Whidby look excellent in their Fall fashions. Carol's beautiful raspberry sleeveless top and long silhouette camel pant by Trina Turk compliment Guy's Peter Millar head-to-toe look just perfectly. Carol is paired with accessories such as Betsy Pittard and Sylvia Benson which makes this look shine. |City Market, Only Options, R. L. Martin & Co.|
Traditional Men's Loafers and Cap Toe by Johnston & Murphy and Cole Haan, finish off any man’s outfit. These traditional styles are timeless and can be used with different styles for a more professional or a casual look. |Country Cobbler|
This leather band Tory Burch watch for ladies, and casual watch from Luminox for men are just a few of the many options that Steel’s Jewelry has available for Fall. |Steel’s Jewelry|
Chris Manwell, Guy Whidby, and Bill Langdale are dressed in sports coats by Peter Millar, with shirting by Peter Millar, Gitman Bros, and R. L. Martin & Co. |R. L. Martin & Co.|
Fall
never looked so good. Pam and Chris Manwell love to entertain friends, like Beverly and Bill Langdale, in their home and especially in the Fall. Chris and Pam’s style feels perfectly effortless. Chris is dressed in Peter Millar and Pam in Alice & Trixie. Bill is dressed in Peter Millar and R. L. Martin & Co. complementing Beverly's stunning Marie Oliver silk top and BCBG suede fringe skirt. Both ladies are accessorized in jewelry, such as Alor, Alwand Vahan, and Tory Burch. |City Market, Only Options, R. L. Martin & Co., Steel’s Jewelry|
Murphy Hopkins & Rebekah Foster are ready for the perfect date night this fall. Murphy, in his Peter Millar outfit, is ready to wine and dine with his close friend Rebekah. Rebekah looks absolutely breath-taking in this classic olive dress with gold detailing from Trina Turk, paired with Betsy Pittard bracelets. |City Market, Only Options, R. L. Martin & Co.|
Peter Millar has outdone themselves with this new take on the classic driver. You will not believe how comfortable this casual chocolate suede driver is. |R. L. Martin & Co.|
Booties are a must-have for the Fall season. From classic to casual, this Sam Edelman Suede & Fringe Stacked Heel and Vaneli Peep Toe Suede Stacked-Heel help bring that extra special flair to any outfit. These two great and stylish booties are a must have in any closet. Also trending this Fall are Stacked Heels and Duck Boots. |Country Cobbler|
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Fall in South Georgia means football games, trips to the movies, and fun nights out with friends. Sage is shown in this flirty off-theshoulder rose pink dress next to her friend Beth Anne in a trendy brown suede dress. Added to their looks is the perfect touch of jewelry and fabulous shoes to complete the outfit. |Reef Boutique|
The sassy snake-skin dress is paired with the brown shoes for a perfect combination. The black suede number is by BCBG Generation and is styled with fun bracelets and earrings and finished off with a black wedge. |City Market, Reef Boutique|
Jewelry helps tie together any look and is a fun way to show your personal style. Jewelry trends this fall include cuffs, precious stones, horns, arrowheads, tassels, statement rings, and mixed metals. |City Market, Reef Boutique|
Sage Steedley & Beth Anne Thorton
This super chic trunk clutch from BCBG is a must have for this season and is a perfect gift for the girl who has it all. A fun clutch can add spice to any outfit. Inside is a long chain to help transition the clutch into an over the shoulder bag. The Vintage Green horse hair necklace was hand-crafted in Georgia and can be worn with so many different pieces in your closet. |Only Options|
McCree Woodall looks gorgeous in this navy cape dress from Trina Turk. This timeless look is paired with Vintage Green and Alwand Vahan jewelry to accessorize for any special occasion. This classic dress will hang in your closet forever. |Only Options, Steel’s Jewelry|
Montgomery, Isabelle, and Joseph Fann
Montgomery, Isabelle, and Joseph Fann are looking fabulous in their newest Fall Patagonia and Joules vests. Isabelle’s pink leggings are also from Joules Kids. She is wearing Frye boots. Can’t forget Montgomery and Joseph’s Hudson and Seven For All Mankind jeans.
Little Options Fashion Tip: The best fashion tip we have for children today would be to mix and match different types of textures throughout your outfit while keeping to a color scheme to accomplish a simple yet interesting look! Be yourself and make your own style….Little Options will be here to dress you as you grow!
Jacks Dean
Elle Scruggs
Fashion
CREDITS
Valdosta Magazine gratefully acknowledges the following businesses for making this photo shoot possible. These business owners find great joy in supporting their community and helping make it such a great place to live, work, and play.
Jacks and John Laurent Dean are wearing pants and long sleeve shirts in the newest Fall line from Southern Tide. Elle Scruggs is wearing a cream, orange and navy tunic from PPLA with leggings. Her outfit is perfect for Valwood and Auburn games. And, any outfit is right for smores!
Montgomery Fann sports a Hi-loft Fleece Vest that comes in adult, as well as, children sizes for a great "Daddy and Me" look.
SPECIAL THANKS TO Pam and Chris Manwell for allowing Valdosta Magazine to use their beautiful home for the photo shoot.
Devan Martin & Murphy Hopkins, of Only Options and R. L. Martin & Co., a leading men and women’s clothing store serving Valdosta for over 30 years, who coordinated and styled the photo shoot and wrote the descriptions.
Wes Sewell, Valdosta Magazine’s featured photographer and friend.
Guardian Bank is pleased to be the first financial institution in the area to offer extended banking hours using cutting edge technology with live customer service representatives.
Interactive Teller Machines at our Wildwood Plantation Drive and Norman Drive locations use a live video feed, so you can bank with a real person 14 hours a day, 6 days a week.
These new additions are fast, convenient, and personal, and represent our commitment to better serve our customers.
Mindful About
Yoga Style with Michelle
STORY BY NARCI DROSSOS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WES SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PROVIDED BY MICHELLE SUTHERLAND
Ask anyone who practices yoga in the Valdosta area what the longest-standing yoga studio is, and he or she will almost always answer: "Sutherland Yoga Studio."
Michelle Sutherland began practicing yoga in her native Toronto at the age of fifteen, and since then, she can’t imagine a life without yoga. Even before opening her first studio in January 2012, Sutherland was teaching yoga at the Valdosta Country Club and wherever else she could. She explains, “I really wanted a consistent practice and a space to practice daily. The studio was born out of wanting a yoga community in Valdosta.” Her studio gives her the ideal setting to combine her professional career as a board-certified pediatric
Michelle's busy life as a physical therapist, yoga instructor, mom, and wife, warrants outfit choices that can weather her vigorous schedule. Photo by
Wes Sewell Photography.
physical therapist with that of certified yoga instructor.
In addition to working with children’s therapeutic needs, studying toward her doctorate in pediatric therapy, and teaching yoga, Michelle is a busy wife to Eric, who is also a physical therapist, and mother of their two children, Jackson and Maddie. She’s active with various community campaigns to help the United Way and participates in benefits to help local schools and other civic organizations. A former marathon runner and triathlete, multitasking on the move is a way of life for Michelle.
Michelle's fashion sense reflects this fluid lifestyle. You often see her moving seamlessly between studio, therapy rooms, and her office. She observes: "My yoga wear has to transition from class to clinic. I treat kids, so I have to be able to move in whatever I am wearing. I am always on the floor when working, so my clothes have to stand up to a lot of wear and tear.”
During a scheduled break, she's picking up her children at Sallas Mahone Elementary and then later taking them to their dancing or scouting activities in the evenings. To suit this hectic pace,
Michelle's sense of style, eagerness to learn, and her ability to successfully take on so many roles inspires awe in Valdosta's yogi community.
Michelle Sutherland poses with her husband Eric, and their children Jackson and Maddie.
Sutherland seems grateful that yoga wear has become so much more fashionable and can go from studio to errands. Often shopping online, she sports the latest trends in yoga wear. As Sutherland says, “It is not just for lounging at home anymore! There are so many cool new companies offering great styles. Athleisure wear is now a category!” Gone are the days when a yogi or yogini wore dancing leotards as a matter of necessity. “I want what I wear to yoga to be fashionable enough to go anywhere else, and I definitely don't want to feel frumpy in old sweats and stained tees,” she insists.
Although no one is competitive about his or her yoga practice, and students are welcome in sweats and T-shirts, yogis enjoy admiring each other’s emerging styles. As their bodies become stronger and more flexible, their fashion evolves too. Sutherland notes that students who have been coming for a while begin to comment on how they “now don’t mind wearing tank tops or trying on bathing suits.” Because she dresses once and wears the outfit for the day, Michelle says "I like Lululemon for its durability. I have Lulu pants that are ten years old and still look good. Onzie and K-Deer have great designs, and Spiritual Gangster has inspirational t-shirts. So many cool choices! I also love to see how our participants’ yoga fashion evolves.”
Michelle is still actually a yoga student, having just completed Level One Journey Into Power with Barron Baptiste in upstate New York. Regarding her "teacher life as a student," she notes: "It was a week of complete immersion into asana practice, meditation and self -inquiry. It was the hardest thing I have ever done! The schedule was physically and mentally demanding, but it was life changing. I learned the Baptiste methodology for teaching and learned so much about myself in the process.”
Always learning and always on-trend, Michelle inspires her students to dress well for class. "What works for yoga works for life. It's all about what you feel good wearing."
Life as a wife, mother, physical therapist, yoga instructor, and more requires flexibility and creativity on Michelle's part - almost as much flexibility and creativity as yoga on a surfboard!
Michelle Sutherland, of Sutherland Yoga Studio, is a yoga instructor and student who is always in pursuit of learning more. Photo by Wes Sewell Photography.
The Joy Of Dressing Is An Art
STORY BY KARA B. JACKSON
French fashion tycoon Coco Chanel once said, "Fashion fades, only style remains." While fashion involves the latest trends or particular brands, style embodies personality. It is what you choose - complete with the oddities, idiosyncrasies, and unusual aspects that make us each different. Style has no age limit, no geographical borders, and
no occupation of choice: you can see it in the simplest of outfits or unique accessories and everything in between. April Scruggs, Joanna Nijem, Justin Cabral, Laura Dasher, Janice Richardson and Converse Bright rank high in style among their peers, and they are always in pursuit of their sense of style. To them, the joy of dressing is an art.
April
Scruggs
STORY BY | MATTIA GODDARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY | SARAH KATHRYN GARLAND
Long time Valdosta resident April Scruggs is known around town for her athleticism in both running and yoga. Catch April when she’s not in her new yoga studio, YogaCentral, and you’ll get a stylish surprise.
Always rocking a vast variety of accessories, she confesses that they're her favorite part of fashion. She loves fun pieces of large and unique jewelry. However, living in Valdosta, she only has about two months of the year to wear her favorite accessoryboots. April loves boots in any size and color because they are comfortable and warm, while still being fashionable.
April has a piece of advice for the young women out there: know your body’s strengths and weaknesses. If you have more than one strength, only highlight one, not both and not all! If you have a tiny waist and great legs- only show one at a time. We caught up with April in her new yoga space above Art & Soul that she’s opened with fellow yogi Meghan Barnard. The second story of the 100-year-old building, with its high ceilings, black wood floors and tremendous natural light, looks like it was built for yoga. The timing for partnering with Meghan and starting their own studio was unexpected, yet perfect. April’s three girls are all off at the University of Georgia so she and husband, Ferrell, are empty nesters.
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Looking back, April says she started doing yoga after realizing that her many marathons left her muscles tight and lacking flexibility. Now she is seven years in, and she enjoys yoga for several reasons. It reminds her of ballet with the deep breathing, controlled repeated poses, and strength-building. It also forces her to focus on her mat. There’s no room for life to interfere when she’s moderating her breathing and pushing herself into 8000-year-old exercise positions.
In January of this year, she received her certification in Vinyasa/ Flow and Hot Power Yoga. She teaches three times a week at their new space. Particularly popular is her Sunday afternoon class. The Hot Power Yoga class attracts people of every age, from teens to couples in their sixties. Professionals, many of whom have stressful jobs, come to her class looking for a strenuous workout with a deeply relaxing finish, to start their week off right.
“If you're going to buy it and wear it, then OWN it. Don't go halfway. You have to find your confidence in fashion. When you walk out the door, if you're not comfortable in what you're wearing, you won't feel good, and your confidence won't show through.”
Janice
Richardson
STORY BY | LORNA CHITTY PHOTOGRAPHY BY | NARCI DROSSOS
Dr. Janice Richardson is a celebrity to the students of Valdosta High. Whether she's relaying her famous mantra over the intercom or making surprise appearances at various ceremonies and sporting events, the young and driven Richardson symbolizes the modern, progressive Valdosta High. However, despite all of the work she has done and continues to do for VHS, she will always be known for one thing: how she dresses. For some reason, the student body has been captivated by Janice's apparel for as long as she's presided.
On the rare occasion that one catches a glimpse of 'Doc' during the school day, one can see that she- more often than notwears carefully crafted outfits and killer shoes. When compared with the modest flats worn by many teachers (no offense), her heels seem sky-high and assertive.
Janice describes her fashion as current and new, even finding inspiration in contemporary youth styles. Her three daughters (who also all love shoes) have played a crucial role in keeping her up-to-date; she not only goes shopping with her daughter that lives in Tallahassee but now she even shares clothes with her youngest daughter. Her enthusiasm for her school is matched only by her enthusiasm for shoes- she cites owning about 500 pairs.
Just from speaking with Janice, it's evident that her personality is as vibrant as her clothing. She waxes poetic about her collection of scarves, which she keeps color-coded and says she can't live without. She jokes about the strict prom dress codes, assuring us that she had no part in the two-piece dress ban (and even says that she'd be rocking one if she was a high school student this year). On being in high school now and previously, she divulges that she's always loved high heels, which she started wearing in the 9th grade. She's also noticing that the same styles that she used to wear are popular again: "Fashion makes a circle; if I saved clothes from back then, I could wear them now.”
"When in doubt, wear nude pumps. Always match them to your skin tone."
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Joanna
Nijem
STORY BY | MATTIA GODDARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY | SARAH KATHRYN GARLAND
Joanna is the young mother of 5-year old Olivia and 3-year old William. Married to Valdosta lawyer, Bill Nijem, and a lawyer herself, Joanna's fashion 'do's and don'ts' have changed dramatically in recent years.
Joanna was a ballerina from the age of 3 and danced all the way through Wake Forest. Only after college did she turn her sights to law. Working as a pro bono assistant, she could go to court but only observe. This propelled her to Law School at the University of Georgia and from there to Atlanta law firm Troutman Sanders. There she met Bill and, in 2009, she moved to Valdosta.
Joanna has worked as a lawyer here in town for Elliott, Blackburn, Gooding but after having children, she felt compelled to revisit her dance background. Under the leadership of Linda Chase at Dance Arts, she taught pointe and ballet technique to 5th through 7th graders. Joanna is a big believer in dance for young children. Her own daughter, Olivia, takes tap and ballet with Allison Shenton, the new Dance Arts owner. Joanna sees that dance teaches self-discipline and gives children poise. They become self-confident in a stage setting. Dance also improves memorization skills and kinesthetic brain development.
When it comes to mom fashion, Joanna's first step every day is sunscreen. After that, she steers clear of anything that cannot be
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machine washed or dried. She likes to get on the floor with her kids, and she's not interested in worrying about dirt.
When talking about makeup, Joanna believes less is more. For daily wear, Joanna keeps it simple: usually nothing more than tinted moisturizer and a little mascara. As a community member of the Turner Center Presenter Series Committee, a member of the Valdosta Junior Service League, and of the Valwood Parents Association, Joanna has various opportunities to dress up for art openings, trips to the theatre, and for annual fundraisers. On those occasions she will add more makeup and a few pieces of silver jewelry. She prefers to stick with silver because it goes best with her skin tone.
If she could change anything about herself, she wishes she had thicker eyebrows and warns against thinning them out.
While the kids are young, Joanna is staying away from pencil skirts and high heels, but she’s not ruling them out for later on down the road.
“First and foremost, you have to know your colors. Mine are bold, no pastels for me. Color matching is a good start; finding colors that compliment your skin tone is essential.”
Justin
Cabral
STORY BY | MATTIA GODDARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY |WES SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
If you've never been to the State Court of Lowndes County, you might not realize that our local Solicitor General, Justin Cabral, has a great sense of style.
His philosophy regarding his work attire was ingrained in him by his mother at a young age. Rightly or wrongly, your appearance affects how people see you and how they react to you. In 2012, when Governor Deal appointed him to the Solicitor General position, he was thrust into the public spotlight. His appearance became more important than ever. You'll never see Justin at work in anything less than a traditional suit. He does, however, have a weakness for crazy socks and pocket squares. He likes to coordinate them with his ties and dress shirts to add some color and a touch of uniqueness to his suits.
While he focuses most of his effort on his work attire, he is also quick to point out that he's a jeans kind-of-guy in his leisure time. He is always ready with an Ole Miss shirt or a Wildcat shirt to root on his Alma Maters. Football holds a special place in his heart; he was a Running Back for Valdosta High School, graduating in 1991.
In his Ole Miss days, Justin was a Fiji, and like most frat boys, he wore khakis and t-shirts. The notable exception was Game
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Day in Oxford. Those coat and tie days were his first foray into tying a tie- a skill he would use for years to come.
Justin received his law degree from Mercer and ended up returning to Valdosta to work for David Miller in 2001.
In his four years as Solicitor General, he's overseen approximately 3,000 cases annually and reviewed 20,000 charges filed annually. He spends most days in court prosecuting and handling cases as serious as DUIs and as simple as speeding. All violent misdemeanors and petty theft cases come through his court.
Justin and his wife Christine, an art teacher at S.L. Mason, are new parents. He says they came late to parenting, which was not their time, but God’s time. He can’t get enough of baby Rocco- and is already indoctrinating him into football fashion.
"Pay attention to fashion’s latest trends, but only invest in what works for you. Clashing patterns feel strange to me, so I stick to a coordinated look. You’ve got to feel comfortable in the style you choose."
Laura
Dasher
| MATTIA GODDARD
Laura Dasher has lived in Valdosta for over 50 years. During that time, her friends and neighbors have all known her to be quite a fashionable lady. Married to Howard Dasher in 1963, she has made Valdosta her home ever since.
When discussing fashion over the decades, Laura fondly remembered the patio dresses of the late 1960s. She said they were long, sometimes sleeveless, with a cool cut to combat the South Georgia heat. She and her girlfriends would wear them to socials at each other’s houses when they’d get together for dinner. They were simple dresses, made out of cotton and they were both comfortable and fashionable.
One fashion trend that Laura laughingly was glad to see pass was the disco era clothing. One particular look she never quite enjoyed was the satin shirts, particularly on men!
Her choice of style has evolved to what she refers to as a column of color. She starts with one color, usually black or navy, but white works also. The pants and top are both that same color; this creates a solid color column. Then she adds a colored jacket. She has a varied collection of jackets. In her experience, well-made, good quality clothes will last for many years. She has several jackets whose patterns are timeless and have never gone out of style.
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Laura also likes to add a coordinated scarf to her ensembles. Scarves are her favorite accessory. She confesses to having far too many and even having scarves from her high school days. They are an easy way to brighten up an outfit. She likes all types of scarves but tries to stay away from the overly long ones. She doesn't need all that extra material. Laura pulls out her scarves as soon as Fall rolls in. Summer is too hot for anything around her neck.
Laura sticks to pants and flats these days. Heels are a young woman's game! When asked about wearing white, Ms. Dasher professes to wearing white any time of year, although she switches to a winter white during the winter. She loves white jeans in the summer time and dark jeans in the winter.
When asked about jewelry, she confides that she has special pieces she wears every day. She has worn the same gold bracelet and herringbone chain for many years. For special occasions, she will put on her pearls because they are such a lovely, classic look.
Ms. Dasher is nonchalant about her beauty regimen. Nothing fancy except washing her face and moisturizing nightly. She tends not to be fussy about any of it. She has kept her hair short for years and enjoys the ease of it.
“Know what patterns and colors you feel best in. I like florals on other people, but I feel uncomfortable in them. I prefer small patterns and geometrics. I like to wear pastels, and I stay away from anything too bright."
STORY BY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY | WES SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
Converse
Bright
LEGENDARY SHARP STYLE
When ZZ Top begins their famous 1980s hit “Sharp Dressed Man” with details like “clean shirt, new shoes,” ”Gold watch, diamond ring,” and “top coat, top hat” – they might as well be referring to Valdosta’s most famous attorney, Converse Bright - iconic for his British-influenced, downtown style.
Bright attended Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, as a young boarding student. There he was required to wear a coat and tie to class as well as chapel, but long before that, he was accustomed to his father and grandfather always taking pride in being good dressers. His ease in a suit followed him to The University of Virginia, and later, The University of Georgia School of Law, where he was admitted to the bar prior to his graduation in 1965, simply because he passed the exams in 1964. “Looking your best is always important,” Bright observes.
In court, he acknowledges, the attorney must dress well but not “outlandishly” because he is there to represent the client. Professional attire and demeanor reflects on the client, so that relationship demands conveying a positive impression. The put-together look Bright is known for may appear effortless, but that’s because dressing sharp is second nature to him. A customer of Brooks Brothers for over 50 years, he enjoys ordering online, and marvels that the elegant shirts with French cuffs you order from England on a Tuesday arrive on Thursday.
Topping off his suits is as simple as choosing one of over 20 hats which vary with the season – straw in summer and felt in winter. Likely, one of these hats might be adorned with the colorful feather of a late favorite bantam rooster, who wasn’t afraid of dogs. Of course, these hats are stored well in boxes.
As for fashion advice he might give to others, Bright recalls the astute observation of his late, dearly-admired, friend Dennis Hampton: “You can tell the quality of a man by the shoes he wears; the best looking shirt and trousers in the world can be ruined with shoddy shoes.” From top to bottom, Converse Bright epitomizes the sharp dressed man.
FASHION TIP:
"You can tell the quality of a man by the shoes he wears; the best looking shirt and trousers in the world can be ruined with shoddy shoes."
STORY BY | NARCI DROSSOS PHOTOGRAPHY BY |WES SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
TIME FOR A FAMILY INSURANCE CHECK-UP
BY BUBBA HIGHSMITH
When was the last time you reviewed your insurance coverage? Just as getting an annual medical check-up is a sensible way to maintain your health, reviewing your insurance policies annually can provide peace of mind and may save you money. As you review your policies, here are some questions to keep in mind: Homeowners Insurance
• Does my coverage keep up with current rebuilding costs? If your home sustains serious damage due to a fire or a severe storm, does your policy cover rebuilding costs? If not, you might want to consider increasing your coverage
• Does my recent home renovation affect my coverage? If you have added square footage to your home recently, its value may have changed. Check with your insurance agent about increasing your coverage
• Does my policy cover new purchases? If you bought a new appliance or computer over the last year, make sure your policy covers replacement costs due to a fire or theft.
• When was the last time I had my luxury items appraised? If you have expensive items such as jewelry, furs, coins, artwork, and antiques that have not been appraised recently, you might want to consider doing so. Having up-to-date insurance can help take some of the "sting" out of replacement costs in case of theft or damage.
• Can joining a carpool help lower my rates? By driving less, you can lower your auto premiums because you are putting fewer miles on your vehicle per year.
• Does my car's value affect my insurance? If you have a much older vehicle, look up its value online to see if carrying collision and comprehensive coverage is still cost-effective. If the car's book value is low, it might not make sense to maintain comprehensive and collision coverage.
• What else can I do to lower my rates? If you increase your deductible, you can substantially reduce your monthly premiums.
• How can I lower my premiums? If your premiums are too high, consider raising your deductible. A higher deductible could lower your premiums, but will also make you more responsible for a greater portion of each covered loss.
AUTO INSURANCE
• My teen recently got a driver's license. How does that affect my auto insurance? If your teen is now driving, let your agent know and be prepared for your family auto insurance premiums to rise. If your teen stays on your insurance, it is still cheaper than purchasing a separate policy. But keep in mind that insurers may offer discounts to high school and college students who maintain a B average and complete driver-safety program. Students who complete a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program may get a lower rate.
LIFE INSURANCE
• We've just had a baby. Should I increase my life insurance coverage? Purchasing more life insurance can help cover the costs of your child growing up if something unexpected should happen to you.
• Does my recent marriage affect my life insurance? If you have recently gotten married, you might want to increase your life insurance coverage or change the beneficiaries on your policy. Having more life insurance could make your family's future even more secure.
• How does my new job/layoff affect my coverage? If you recently got a better-paying job and are planning to expand your lifestyle (a new home, a bigger car, etc.), then getting more life insurance might be a good idea. If your life insurance policy was tied to your old job, you might want to consider starting a new policy that suits your current needs.
Whether its life insurance, auto or homeowners I can help you put together a plan to protect and preserve the assets you’ve worked so hard to build. Give me a call at 229-671-9980 or stop by my office at 1303 Baytree Road here in Valdosta.
Bubba Highsmith, a Valdosta State University Alumni, started with State Farm in 1995 as a Claim Specialist. In 2002 he opened his own agency. Bubba is Series 6 and 63 Securities Licensed and is a Long Term Care Specialist.
go downtown
Everything’s waiting for you!
There is always a reason to Go Downtown in Valdosta! Unique shops, restaurants, theaters, and galleries provide an eclectic atmosphere that is pleasing to everyone. As the weather cools and the holidays approach, there is no better time to be in Downtown Valdosta. And, there are many events planned to draw people downtown during the holidays beginning with Small Business Saturday on November 26. So, GO DOWNTOWN – maybe we’ll see you there.
First Friday – October 7 / November 6 / December 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Held on the first Friday of each month, this event is where singles can get together business people can relax, and couples can enjoy the charm of Downtown Valdosta. Be sure to visit all Downtown businesses, boutiques, galleries, & restaurants for lively events and unique shopping!
Christmas Open House – November 13 @ 1:00 – 4:30 pm
This is the annual event that welcomes the Holiday Season! Downtown will be dripping in all things Christmas. Ring in the Holiday season with music, food, and decor. Ditch the box and shop local!
Art Walk - December 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Combining the love of art and Historic Downtown Valdosta featuring a wine tasting experience at participating Art Walk locations. Wristbands for wine are $20 per person with proceeds going to Downtown beautification projects. Come and experience art in the most specialized, eclectic shops Valdosta has to offer!
The Dosta Playhouse will have performances in October and December. For more information see Arts & Culture.
Scan with your QR Reader to enjoy Glee’s version of “Downtown”, a pop song composed by Tony Hatch, and originally recorded by Petula Clark in 1964, that became an international hit. Hatch composed the song on his first visit to New York City. Things will be great when you’re downtown!
It's the most wonderful time of the year in historic downtown Valdosta. A festive setting greets you as you stroll through the unique shops and restaurants. We will be celebrating the season all month long with 12 different events to put you in the holiday spirit! During December, on Fridays and Saturdays, the Cinema will be playing Christmas-themed movies. For a schedule check out Red Door Record’s Facebook site.
Small Business Saturday - November 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kicks off the 12 Days of Christmas Downtown!
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community, the spine of our local economy and the spirit of Valdosta! On #smallbizsat, November 26th, promise to #shopsmall Downtown!
City Christmas Tree Lighting - December 2 @ 5:30 pm
The Mayor John Gayle, city leadership, and staff will host the traditional lighting of the City Christmas Tree. Light refreshments will follow the event.
Valdosta Community Christmas Parade – December 3 @ 5:00 pm
One of Valdosta's most popular traditions, the parade will begin at Woodrow Wilson Drive, proceed down N. Patterson Street, and end at the Department of Health Building. For a parade application visit valdostamainstreet.com
Family Christmas Party - December 3 - @ 2 - 4 pm
Artists on Ashley will be hosting a family-friendly Christmas Paint Party with refreshments. For registration information, call Artists on Ashley at 229-560-8800.
Children’s Only Cookie Decorating Party - December 3, 10, 17 @ 10 am - 12 noon
Parents can shop and dine while Birdie’s Market becomes the site for a Childrens’ Only Cookie Decorating Party! For registration information, contact Birdie’s Market at 229-333-9636.
Breakfast with Santa Celebration - December 10 @ 9:00 am
Santa comes downtown for Breakfast with Santa Celebration. Jessie’s Restaurant and Catering’s elves will be busy preparing a buffet feast at 121 N. Patterson for your family and the jolly man himself! For registration information and to register, call Jessie’s at 229-247-4670.
Girls Night Out - December 15 @ 5 - 8 pm
Gather your girlfriends and join us Downtown for a fabulous night of shopping, refreshments, and fun. Stores will be open late to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!
Literature Out Loud - December 21 & 22
Book and Table will hold Literature Out Loud: a reading of children’s Christmas books and home-baked Christmas cookies. For information, call Book and Table at 229-506-3579.
Dinner at Book and Table - December 23
Book and Table will have a prix fixe dinner on the terrace overlooking the Christmas decorations that line the streets of Downtown. For reservations, call 229-506-3579.
Yoga by Candlelight - December 23
Join Yoga Central, located in Art and Soul, for a holiday practice by candlelight. Renew your energy and melt the stress away and rediscover your holiday cheer. For registration information go to Yoga Central on Facebook or Instagram @yogacentralvaldosta.
More events to be announced later this fall! For details and registration information, please see Valdosta Main Street on Facebook and www.valdostamainstreet.com.
A CANARY FOR YOUR HOME
BY TOMMY NIJEM
A CANARY FOR YOUR HOME
I am often asked for advice by my customers who are seeking a home or office security camera system. Typically I will ask some discerning questions about how they plan to use these cameras. Will they be indoors or outdoors or both? What type of activity are they trying to capture? How many areas of the home or business are they trying to cover? What is their budget? These are a few examples of the types of questions that need to be answered before I can help them figure out the right solution that satisfies their needs.
In this article, I want to focus on one specific camera that I have been using at my home for almost a year. It's called the Canary, and it is one of the most affordable and well- rounded security camera solutions I've worked with.
INSTALLATION AND SET UP
The Canary is one of the easiest cameras I've worked with when
it comes to installing one in your home. You download the Canary app to your smartphone and then follow a few simple steps. The camera will connect to your wired or wireless home network within a few minutes of being plugged in. The smartphone application walks you through these steps in an intelligent and easy to follow manner.
Once the camera is connected to your home network, you can then configure a few options about how you want the camera to function. I typically leave mine in "automatic" mode. What that means is that the camera will automatically "arm" itself when no one is home and will "disarm" itself when one or more of the family members returns to the house. The way the camera does this is by knowing the location of your house and comparing it to the location of your smartphone. So technically, when your phone arrives or departs the house, the Canary responds accordingly. You have the option of setting up several family members in the Canary system so it can know if anyone is home, or if all of you are gone and react according to your needs.
When the Canary is “armed” it will monitor the viewing area for motion and will send near real-time alerts to your phone when motion is detected. You can click on the alert and view the recorded video from the camera. You also have the option of triggering an extremely loud alarm and/or having the camera call the authorities and provide them your address. When Canary is "disarmed" it is still monitoring your home or office, but it is not sending you alerts when motion is detected. You also have the option of turning the Canary off completely when you are home.
Regardless of the Canary’s status (armed or disarmed), you always have the option of viewing the live video feed from the camera on your smartphone. Maybe you would like to look in on your dog while you are at work. Don't you wonder what they do when you are away? Or perhaps you can't remember if you turned the lights off before you left? Well, now you can find out. Speaking of lights, the Canary is designed to work in darkness as well. When the light sensor detects a lack of ambient lighting, the camera will automatically switch to night mode. In this mode, it will illuminate the area with infrared lights that are invisible to the human
eye, but that allow the camera to see in the dark.
Until recently, the Canary was only available in an indoor model. But the company has just announced new model called Canary Flex that will work both indoors and outdoors. So you can have 1 or 2 cameras inside and maybe 1 or 2 outside if that’s what you need.
The cameras are available in black or white, and they blend in (disappear) very well when placed inside your home. Both models are priced at $199, and the Canary Flex will begin shipping in November 2016.
So, if you are in the market for a little additional home or office security, I would suggest that you take a look at this product. It might be a great, affordable solution for you. You can find out more about the cameras and their capabilities on their website
WWW.CANARY.IS
As always, feel free to call us at (229) 269-4151 or email help@ nijemtech.com with any questions regarding your home or business computer and internet needs.
Tommy Nijem is owner of NIJEMtech and has spent his entire career in the Information Technology field. He has served some of the largest, most sophisticated companies in the world and now brings his skills and experience to Valdosta and the nearby region. Tommy can be reached at 229-269-4151.
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Year-End
Financial Strategies
BY BOB GODDARD
Despite the hectic pace this time of year, it's important to take the time to assess your financial situation and look to see if there is anything that should be done by year-end, particularly as it relates to taxes. Though there are numerous tax saving strategies, you should review your particular circumstances with a tax professional for your specific situation. Below are outlined some of the most common items to review:
Review Investments’ Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses
Review your investment portfolio and determine whether it’s a good time to take capital gains or losses. Either scenario will have tax implications that you will want to discuss with your tax professional to see if selling some of your investments makes sense for your situation.
Max Out Retirement Contributions
If you participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), you have until December 31 to max out contributions. For traditional IRA or Roth IRAs, you have up until April 15 of next year to contribute. ($5,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA for 2016 subject to limitations, plus possible catch-up contributions if you’re 50 or older) Again, consult your tax advisor for specific limitations or restrictions.
Take Required Minimum Distributions from IRA and Retirement Plans
If you are over 70 ½, you must begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA, SEP IRA, or 401(k). RMDs are not required of a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k). Failing to take your RMD by certain deadlines can result in significant tax penalties. Your financial advisor or tax professional can help you calculate your RMD based on IRS guidelines.
Roth IRA Conversion
If you’re interested in converting your traditional IRA to a Roth, you have until the end of the year. Just remember that the conversion is a taxable event in the year of conversion and all pre-tax dollars converted will be subject to ordinary income taxes. Consult a tax professional to see if a conversion makes sense for you.
Optimize Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
If your employer offers healthcare and/or dependent care flexible
spending accounts, consider taking advantage of these benefits during the year to help reduce your taxable income. You can contribute up to $2,550 to a health care flexible spending account or up to $5,000 to a dependent care flexible spending account. If you contribute to either of these accounts, be sure to spend down your balance before the end of the year.
Maximize Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
If you do not participate in a health care flexible spending account via your employer and you are enrolled in a high-deductible health care plan, you can contribute to a health savings account. The limits for 2016 are $3,350 for an individual and $6,750 for a family, with a $1,000 catch-up contribution for those 55 and older. You can contribute to the HSA until the deadline for filing your income tax return.
Prepare for Tax Season
Review your withholdings to make sure your employer isn't taking out too much or too little. If you file an itemized return, review deductions such as property tax payments and determine if best to pay in the current year or next year, depending on your current and anticipated income for those years.
You can work with your financial advisor and tax professional to help determine which of these strategies could potentially assist you in reducing the amount of taxes you pay while helping you work toward your financial goals. But don’t procrastinate – time is of the essence!
Article provided by Robert A. Goddard III, a Vice President/Investments with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange. He can be reached by calling the firm’s Valdosta office at (229) 293-1125 or by e-mail at goddardr@stifel.com
Remembering When
Marsha Harris (Rudolph) and Jimmy Nichols hold hands in front of the old Valdosta High School after being named Mr. and Miss VHS of 1958. Marsha’s wearing her “bobbi” socks, pullover sweater, straight skirt, and Peter Pan collared shirt, bought from her mother’s store, Jackie’s College Cupboard, “the” place for all high school and college girls to get their school attire. Jimmy Nichols became a very successful inventor of medical supplies.
Fashions Change –Friends Are Forever
Story by Sally Kurrie | Photography provided by Lowndes County Historical Society, Stuart Mullis, and Lamb Lastinger
How many times when good friends get together do they say, "Remember when....?"
The good times just don't seem to leave us, and neither do those good friends. Those of us who grew up in Valdosta have many fun times to look back on as well as many good friends that seem to come in and out of our lives periodically. Here are some pictures from the past of people that are still among us although somewhat changed in their appearance! The smile and sparkle in the eye are still there, but the fashions have certainly changed. It is never more evident than in these pictures taken of former VHS friends...remember when?
Lamb Parramore and Johnny B. Lastinger were newly engaged when they attended the Elks Club Bachelor’s Ball Dance in 1957. Johnny B. looked very dapper in black-tie. Lamb still remembers that she purchased her red dress from Varnedoe’s in downtown Valdosta.
Peggy Elliott (Gayle) and Bill Nijem (the late Dr. William Nijem) walk on Cleveland Field as Senior Representatives for Valdosta High School’s 1961 Homecoming celebration. Peggy still remembers how excited she was buying her white tulle dress with the VERY full skirt at Cowart’s in downtown Valdosta. Her pointed high heel shoes completed the outfit!
Carol Blalock (Woodall) and Malcolm Liles, Homecoming King and Queen, are all smiles riding in a convertible at the 1967 VHS Homecoming Parade. Carol is wearing the traditional fall suit and yellow mum corsage with her "flip" pulled back with a headband bow. Malcolm lives in Nashville, Tennessee, but visits his hometown friends and family frequently.
Jack Henry, now a partner in Valdosta’s Blanton and Griffin Insurance Agency, proudly holds his trophy after being named “Spirit of the Wildcats Award” at the VHS football banquet in 1975. Jack’s three boys with wife Lisa were all starters at Valwood in multiple sports.
Donna Blanton (Cannon) and Suzi Stark dance in their white go-go boots for a chapel program at VHS in 1964! Donna has children and grandchildren in Valdosta and visits here often with her husband, Roy Cannon, also a VHS graduate.
PROFILES
Malcolm Mitchell, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia and football great at Valdosta High School and UGA, is a recent draft choice of the New England Patriots. But, his passion extends beyond the football field. Mitchell came home to Valdosta for a few days before reporting to the Patriots to launch his greatest passion: his “Share the Magic” Foundation. Its purpose is "to expose early readers in underserved communities to the benefits of reading."
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STORY BY SALLY KURRIE
Some people are passionate about football. Some are passionate about reading and writing. Others are passionate about helping children in underserved communities. Malcolm Mitchell, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia and football great at Valdosta High School and UGA, is passionate about all three! A recent draft choice of the New England Patriots, wide receiver Mitchell came home to Valdosta for a few days before reporting to the team to launch his greatest passion which incorporates all three: his “Share the Magic” Foundation.
Mitchell has always wanted to help children in underserved communities, but, until recently, he did not know how to do that best. Being a great sports figure for the UGA Bulldogs has given him the exposure he needed to get his endeavor off the ground: his foundation.
“Read With Malcolm" is a youth literacy initiative. Its purpose is “to expose early readers in underserved communities to the benefits of reading." "Read With Malcolm" presents an opportunity for community activists not only to give a young child their own book but, also share the message that reading can expand your curiosity, creativity, and learning.
It all began when Mitchell wrote his first children’s book, “The Magician’s Hat”. When he finally decided to publish it, it sold extremely well. In fact, it has been the all-time best-selling book at the UGA bookstore. The proceeds from the book help fund his foundation. According to Jefferies
Eldridge, long-time Valdosta friend of Mitchell, “Malcolm's goal is to put on the first day of school an age-appropriate book on the desk of every first-grade child in Georgia that goes to a Title I school. He knows that many children have never had their own book, and he wants to provide that for them.” Mitchell is tireless in his efforts to make a difference in the lives of children, especially those who need encouragement.
During the past year, when Mitchell was not practicing football he was talking to classrooms and making appearances on CNN, NBC, and television shows, including the Steve Harvey show this Spring, promoting his foundation.
Mitchell has always wanted to excel and to do the best in everything he attempted; he was just not satisfied with medioc-
rity. Football, however, was his first love until he was hurt his sophomore year in a game at UGA. He realized he had better get a degree just in case football didn’t work out. That’s when he began to read everything he could. A chance meeting at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Athens earned him an invitation to join a ladies book club. He looked forward to the monthly meetings where they discussed plots and characters. He was not an ordinary member of the club. It was not every day that a UGA football star wanted to be a member of an all ladies book club!
With Mitchell’s mother, step-father, and sister still a part of the Valdosta community, Malcolm Mitchell will always have a special feeling for Valdosta and according to those who know him the feeling is mutual!
Fall Into
TAILGATING
Winnersville Classic – Tailgating at its Best!
Tailgating is elevated to an art form when it comes to the Winnersville game in Valdosta! This community takes their Titletown Title very seriously and never are bragging rights more at play than during Winnersville. Any other day of the year, Lowndes and Valdosta alums and students get along just fine. Winnersville divides just about everybody into a Viking or a Wildcat. This year the game was the earliest it has ever been, which helped make it one of the hottest game days on record.
A Traeger Pro 22 Grill, from Seasons Garden Center, helps make for a tasty tailgate!
They keep plenty of drinks cool in the hot afternoon with a full-size Yeti cooler from Seasons Garden Center.
Lisa and Hernan Posas, Debbie and John Holt and Marci and Ron Reagin enjoy their Winnersville tailgate in the parking lot of Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. These three couples faithfully tailgate every time the Wildcats play at home. Winnersville is their favorite game. The decades-long crosstown rivalry never gets old for these tailgaters!
YaYa’s shows their football-fun-side with bright yellow and black Wildcat Cookies.
Delicious munchies are available for any tailgate from Woodstack BBQ and Tavern and the Wooden Nickel Pub.
STORY BY MATTIA GODDARD
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Jason Wisenbaker utilizes a handy, portable Yeti cooler, from Seasons Garden Center, for this tailgate.
Representing the Lowndes Vikings at their popular tailgate spot are these three regulars: Jason and Beth Wisenbaker, Jeff and Stephanie Summers, Beth and Mark Howell
They tailgate at every home game and have between 60 and 80 friends come by to enjoy their tailgate. When the Winnersville game is not at The Concrete Palace, they tailgate at the Bennett Law Firm's backyard area conveniently located only two blocks from the Wildcat Stadium, their spot also has the added benefit of shade!
YaYa’s happily designs gorgeous cookies for any event. These Viking football cookies were a big hit at this tailgate.
These ladies pride themselves on having a variety of foods and drinks at their tailgate. School colors are on display everywhere you look!.
These four ladies, Emily Posas, Lisa Dennis Posas, Beth Moritz Howell and Adrian Howell, have a special life-long connection. In the photo held by Lisa and Beth, they are dressed in their graduation cap and gowns. Lisa was a Viking; Beth was a Wildcat. Fast-forward 25 years and their daughters have swapped schools. Of course, this swap changes their moms' allegiances!
Spirit Screen Printing helps every team get ready for kickoff with pom-poms, team cups, and other spirit merchandise.
Jeff
the Kamado Joe Classic Grill, from Seasons Garden Center, cooking up game-day
Gordon,
Andy Johnson, MD. K. G. Kumar, MD
Tim Brady, MD
W. Hobby, DO Hernando Moreno, MD Lance Underwood, MD
Comparato, NP Alyson Lerstang, NP
Glenn Evans, MD G.E. Trey Powell, MD Joel L. Cohen, DO Susan Howell, NP Bonni Cohen, NP
Made In Valdosta
STORY BY MEGHAN SCHUNHOFF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH KATHRYN GARLAND
Did you know that performance and cosmetic upgrades for the Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Ford Edge and F150 are manufactured right here in Valdosta? Or that Valdosta is home to the world's largest manufacturer of hoist rings? Did you know that Valdosta is also the location of one of the largest agricultural processors in the world, or that a sausage manufacturer has called Valdosta home for nearly a century?
Valdosta-Lowndes County is currently home to 36 existing manufacturing industries. These manufacturers export thousands of quality products across the globe. The quality products include chemicals, equipment, foods, machines and textile.
“The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority has a rich history of providing a pro-business environment for the manufacturing community to prosper in Valdosta-Lowndes County,” said Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director, Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority. “We are glad to have these companies as well as all of our existing industries doing business in Valdosta-Lowndes County.”
For information on manufacturing and existing industries in Valdosta-Lowndes County, visit www.buildlowndes.com.
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority plays a major role in economic development and industrial recruitment in Lowndes County. Board members are appointed by Lowndes County and the City of Valdosta to five year terms. Authority members: Jerry Jennett - Secretary-Treasurer, Mary B. Gooding, Terri Lupo, Tom Call - Chairman (not pictured Roy W. Copeland, Vice Chairman).
“The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority has a rich history of providing a pro-business environment for the manufacturing community to prosper in Valdosta-Lowndes County.” - Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director - Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority
American Drill Bushing
A"The Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority has always put forth tremendous effort to see that ADB has full knowledge of resources available within the community. We appreciate their work and partnership.” Benjie Bradshaw, General Manager – ADB.
DB, originally known as “American Drill Bushing," started in Los Angeles in 1945 making drill bushings. A focus on the current product line, the hoist rings, began in 1964 when the company patented the first design for a hoist ring.
Hoist rings are engineered lifting points used for lifting cumbersome objects, and ADB is the largest manufacturer of hoist rings in the world. The working load limits for lifting via hoist rings range from 550 pounds to 250,000 pounds. ADB prides itself on customizations which meet the unique lifting needs in the industry and the design of innovative and safe lifting products.
In 2003, the company relocated from Los Angeles to Valdosta and, in 2008, a transfer of ownership occurred. The reason for the company’s relocation was a pamphlet the prior owner picked up while eating at a local restaurant. The pamphlet included Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority sites and information related to Valdosta-Lowndes County. The company hoped to relocate, downsize, and move to a more favorable business environment.
ADB currently employs 45 people. Until recent retirements, ADB had employees who had worked there extending to 40 years. "The environment encourages growth for those that have the willingness and aptitude to develop specialized skill sets," said Benjie Bradshaw, General Manager of ADB. "Our employees are dedicated to quality, and it shows daily by the questions asked and the signs of conscientiousness," says Bradshaw. They are good at what they do.
“Valdosta-Lowndes County is a good place to do business. It is centrally located to serve and support the manufacturing sector,” said Bradshaw. "The Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority has always put forth tremendous effort to see that ADB has full knowledge of resources available within the community. We appreciate their work and partnership," continued Bradshaw. "We are glad to be here!"
STATS:
- Largest manufacturer of hoist rings in the world
- 45 employees
- Relocated from Los Angeles to Valdosta in 2003
Archer Daniel Midland
“We appreciate the ongoing support of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority to help our business continue to thrive in this region.” - Chris Geswein, Commercial Manager – ADM (Barry Reimers, Dina Bell, Jodie McBee, Pupatual Foster, Chris Geswein, Jacob Carney)
STATS:
- Largest agricultural processers and food ingredient providers in the world
- 265 employees
- Operations in Valdosta began in 1987 upon acquiring a soybean processing plant from Gold Kist in 1987
Archer Daniel Midland (ADM) is one of the largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers in the world, with more than 32,300 employees serving customers in more than 160 countries. Operations in Valdosta began when ADM acquired a soybean processing plant from Gold Kist in 1987.
"The usage of soybean meal in the area as far as the poultry industry, is what made ADM a perfect fit for Valdosta," said Chris Geswein, commercial manager with ADM. "We are in a destination market for vegetable protein meal."
Today, ADM operates a soybean processing plant, cottonseed processing plant, vegetable oil refinery, vegetable oil packing plant, and a trucking facility in Valdosta. These operations connect the harvest to the home by transforming soybeans and cottonseed into food ingredients, fuels, and animal feed products that are used every day by people around the world.
They currently employee more than 265 employees in Valdosta, and are proud to support programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life in communities like Valdosta where their employees live and work.
Since 2011, ADM has contributed more than $500,000 to charitable organizations throughout the state of Georgia.
“We appreciate the ongoing support of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority to help our business continue to thrive in this region, “says Geswein. ADM is proud to be a part of the Valdosta-Lowndes County community.
Steeda Autosports Sunset Farm Foods
“Valdosta- Lowndes County has made it very competitive for manufacturing because the cost of living and working is much more affordable here.” Dario Orlando, Owner & President - Steeda Autosports
Steeda Autosports engineers and manufactures performance and appearance products for the Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Ford Edge and F150.
Originally founded in 1988, Dario Orlando chose to apply his extensive background in engineering and race car development experience to the task of elevating Ford Performance Vehicles to levels of unparalleled performance. Due to many years of success, Steeda has several locations around the country, including one here in Valdosta.
The location in Valdosta opened in 2008 to manufacture automotive parts to compete in the world market. “Valdosta- Lowndes County has made it very competitive for manufacturing because the cost of living and working is much more affordable here,” said Dario Orlando, Owner & President of Steeda Autosports. The family-friendly environment here helps the business to thrive.
In Valdosta alone, more than one hundred thousand automotive parts are manufactured each year.
In September, Steeda delivered a Steeda Police Pursuit Mustang to the Valdosta Police Department. Equipped with a vast array of Steeda performance and handling upgrades, the Steeda Police Pursuit Mustang provides enhanced handling, acceleration, and durability, all with an increase in fuel economy. “We are tremendously proud of being able to support local law enforcement professionals with the type of pursuit vehicles needed to respond to emergency situations,” says Orlando.
Steeda Police Pursuit Vehicles are available to all authorized police and law enforcement agencies.
“Steeda has the best employees,” says Orlando. From welders, machinist to assemblers, they have hired dozens of employees from local technical colleges including, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. “These employees come to us with a good foundation that we are then able to tweak to the next level of manufacturing for our specific needs. They share the same passion about the automotive aftermarket that we do," says Orlando.
STATS:
- Engineers and manufacturers performance and appearance products for the Ford Motor Company
- 30 employees
- More than 100,000 automotive parts are manufactured annually from their Valdosta plant
STATS:
- Manufacturers sausage based meat products
- 130 employees
- Started in 1918 in Valdosta, now serving major markets in the Southeast and Central Atlantic U.S. and provides products to the global military commissary system
Valdosta-Lowndes County is a great business-minded community, and we have been proud to have been doing business here for 98 years,” said Tom Carroll, president of Sunset Farm Foods, a 4th generation family business.
Their history goes back to 1918 when Walter W. Carroll started selling two sides of beef a week to Flashers Meat Market on Ashley Street. In 1932, his son, James D. Carroll, joined him in the business. That same year the two purchased the land on Madison Highway where the company sits today. In 1937, Walter changed the name to W.W. Carroll and Son to reflect his son coming on board. In 1948, the name changed again: this time to Carroll Packing Company to emphasize the growing focus on retail and wholesale meats. In 1975, the company changed from state to federal inspection allowing them to cross state lines with their products. Because of this, the growth rate of Sunset Farm Foods increased as the state of Florida was eager for the fresh products they offered. In 1980, the company assumed its current name, Sunset Farm Foods.
While their name has changed several times throughout the years, their sausage recipe has not. Created and perfected by Jack Knight in 1969, the recipe is used to this day.
From economical chicken sausage (Georgia Special) to premium pork or beef smoked sausage (Sunset Farm Brand), they have something for everyone. Throughout the years, Sunset Farms also ventured into making smoked sliced ham, sausage for further processing (i.e. for frozen entrees) and country favorites such as souse, liver pudding, and chitterling loaf.
Now, their products are in most communities in the Southeast and Central Atlantic. You can also find their tasty products in the military commissary system all over the world.
Sunset Farm Foods currently employs more than 130 people. Ten employees have been with Sunset for over 20 years each. At one time, Sunset Farm Foods had three generations of one family working in production. “We are committed to our employees as we are to our customers, with our emphasis on their safety and health,” says Carroll. “We are a family company made up of families.”
"Valdosta-Lowndes County is a great business-minded community, and we have been proud to have been doing business here for 98 years.” Tom Carroll, President - Sunset Farm Foods.
1. Grapevine wreath embellished for Fall.
2. Moss wreath with Fall ribbon. 3. Moss wreath with red, Dickens ribbon. 4. Pine and fir Christmas wreath.
Fall Into Decorating A Wreath for All Seasons
STORY BY SUSAN MULLIS | PHOTOGRAPH Y BY WES SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY
FWreaths are beautiful whether they're hung on windows or doors, inside or outside. A symbol of eternal life, they invoke a sign of kinship, warmth, and hospitality year-round but especially through the holidays.
Fall is a wonderful time to restyle your front door wreath with rich Fall colors. But, it shouldn't be the last time you change your wreath as the holidays approach. Investing in a wreath that can change from season to season, such as a grapevine wreath, or a full moss wreath, will keep your door beautiful all year. (1) A grapevine wreath is easily decorated with Fall ribbon, Fall leaves, berries, and rich tones of reds, greens, and yellows for Fall. This wreath would look good on any door. (2) The full moss wreaths are simple, yet elegant. You can change the look by simply adding a bow, such as the one pictured with a Fall ribbon. (3)As the holidays approach, the
moss wreath can be made very festive. Add a festive red ribbon for the holidays, such as the one here adorned with Dickens ribbon, hand-sewn, and available exclusively at The Flower Gallery. (4) For a more traditional holiday look, a pine and fir mixed wreath can be used plain or fully embellished like the one here with colorful ornaments, glitter boxed present, and glitter stems. Regardless of what you choose, nothing says that you're ready for the holidays like restyling your front door wreath.
Susan Mullis is the owner of The Flower Gallery on Ashley Street in Downtown Valdosta. Visit their "Open House" on November 13 when they are fully decorated for the holidays.
Special thanks to Beverly Langdale who allowed us to photograph the wreaths at her home.
Thanksgiving Tableau To Remember theDISH
BY JAMES FARMER | PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIED BY JAMES FARMER, INC.
Two of my favorite words, thanks and giving, join together to form an absolute favorite word of mine, thanksgiving. Further still, this particular word thus falls into further favor by denoting a most wonderful time of seasonal goodness, family togetherness, traditions and memories – a time of thanks and giving – Thanksgiving proper. And, this time just happens to be in my favorite season!
It is no secret; my favorite season is fall. I love its colors, textures, tastes and feels – especially the tastes of the season. This favorite season is pinnacled by Thanksgiving – the highlight of the fall holidays and the entre into the Christmas season. Culminating into Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating the season and all we have to be thankful for – including cooler weather!
I’ve said it many a time, but fall is a Southerner’s reward for
surviving summer! What better way to reward wilted Southerners than a menu fit for the season – a feast of fall’s greatest attributes. Though the reds and greens of Christmas are around the corner, I love to relish the oranges, rusts, browns, lavenders and fall hues all season long – especially on the Thanksgiving table.
My Mimi always told me that “we eat with our eyes first...” and that has always inspired me when I set a table for any occasion. Having generations represented at the table is also so special this time of year – maybe you have your grandmother’s turkey plates, your mama’s silver and your aunt’s linens. Or, maybe, you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving and only have a yard full of leaves! Regardless, this season is rich in textures and materials for planning a tablescape and menu too!
Happy Fall, ya’ll!
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Rutabagas
Serves 4
4 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
1 cup chopped pancetta or thick-cut bacon
Olive oil for drizzling
3 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
3 cups diced rutabaga
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Grease two or more large roasting pans or large cast-iron pans with spray oil.
Lay the halved Brussels sprouts out on one pan (or two if need be) with some of the halves facing up and some down. This ensures good roasting and browning.
Toss in half of the pancetta. Drizzle liberally with olive, sprinkle with vinegar, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Spread the diced rutabagas on the other greased roasting sheet with the other half of the pancetta. Liberally drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Roast everything in a hot 425 degree oven until the edges are browned and charring begins to occur. This can take anywhere from 12 to 15 minutes for the Brussels sprouts and 20 minutes or so for the rutabagas.
Serve them as a side to pork tenderloins, tossed together as a warm salad or side, or even mixed with pasta!
Farmer’s Note: I love to use prunes when roasting Brussels sprouts. They reconstitute with the olive oil and rendering from the pancetta or bacon and are amazing!
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Mustard Sauce
Serves 6 to 8
2 pork tenderloins (about 3 pounds)
1⁄4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 red or Vidalia onions, quartered
2 green apples, cored and quartered
3⁄4 cup apple cider
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and pat the tenderloins dry with paper towels.
BOURBON
MUSTARD SAUCE
Enough for 2 pork tenderloins
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups good bourbon
3⁄4 cup grainy mustard
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3⁄4 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon honey
1⁄4 teaspoon coarse salt
1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Lather the tenderloins in olive oil and sprinkle with half the salt and pepper.
In an iron skillet or oven-safe pan, first sear the tenderloins for up to 2 minutes on each side. Fill the pan with the onions, apples, and apple cider and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, tenting with tin foil for the last 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and tent with tin foil to keep warm. retirement
In a medium pot, lightly sauté the shallot and garlic in olive oil. Once they are translucent, add the bourbon and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the mustards, apple cider, honey, salt, and pepper and allow to reduce by a third or no more than a half.
Ladle sauce over servings of roasted pork, onions, and apples or any other roasted vegetables or cabbage.
Herb and Poppyseed Rolls
Makes 24
24 frozen uncooked rolls or partially cooked bakery rolls
About 1 cup melted butter
1 heaping tablespoon each:
Poppyseeds
Fennel seeds
Sesame seeds
Caraway seeds
Bake rolls according to package directions. Brush with melted butter upon removing from the oven, then immediately sprinkle with seeds of your choice.
Farmer’s Note: Store-bought rolls work just fine for this recipe, so use your favorite variety.
Grown-Up Dirt Cake
Serves 10–12
1 Farmer’s Basic Chocolate Cake, cooled and cut into cubes (see below)
1⁄2–3⁄4 cup Kahlua (it’s your party, add another splash if you’d like)
Buttermilk Chocolate Puddin’
12 ounces Sour Cream Whipped Cream
1 Skor candy bar, broken into small pieces*
Assemble in a trifle dish or glass bowl or layer
on individual dessert plates. Drizzle cake layers with Kahlua. (Serve more as an aperitif or drink!)
Arrange in layers of cake squares, pudding and whipped cream, ending with whipped cream and sprinkling with broken bits of Skor bar.
*A Butterfinger or a few Reese’s cups will also work.
The Farmer’s Basic Chocolate Cake
2 cups sugar
1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
3⁄4 cup Hershey’s cocoa
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, well shaken
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons high-quality vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans (or a 9 x 13-inch
Combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt in the top of a double boiler. Slowly whisk the milks into the mixture, scraping the bottom
baking dish if assembling a trifle).
Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients, except coffee, and beat for 2 minutes. Add the cup of hot coffee—the batter will be thin.
Divide the batter between the two pans (if making a layer cake) and bake about 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes and then remove them from their pans.
and sides with a heatproof spatula to incorporate into the dry ingredients.
Place over gently simmering water and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and continuing to scrape the bottom and sides (use a whisk as necessary if lumps begin to form). When the mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of a spoon, add the chocolate. Continue stirring for about 2 to 4 minutes, until the pudding is smooth and thickened. Remove from the
heat and stir in the vanilla.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer (if you feel confident there are no lumps, skip this step) into a serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap pushed onto the top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
*Use 70% bittersweet if you want more of a dark chocolate kick.
A few tips for a Thanksgiving Tableau to Remember:
• Invite the generations – use your grandmother's china, any heirloom you can find, and mix with updated pieces like fun linens or stemware. Fresh patterns in napkins, and updated looks of stemware with antique silver is very stylish. There's nothing like using things from generations before to make you thankful for their lives and heritage too.
• Fruit, Flowers, and Foliage – mix together the fruits of the season like pumpkins with apples, nuts, pomegranates with fall foliage and flowers. I love to scatter shed deer antlers with pumpkins and tuck in some flowers too. Taxidermy Chic as I call it!
• Toe the Line - if simplicity is what you prefer, then keep everything on the table in a simple, straight line. For example, three
A graduate of Auburn University, James T. Farmer III is president of James Farmer, Inc., which specializes in residential landscape, interior, and floral design. James is the author of A Time to Plant, Porch Living, Sip & Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch, Wreaths for all Seasons, and A Time to Cook. He has appeared on the Today Show, Paula’s Best Dishes, and regional television. His work has been featured in Southern Living, for which he is an editor-at-large, and Traditional Home, and is a new feature contributor for Valdosta Magazine. He lives in Perry, Georgia. Find out more about him at jamesfarmer.com. (Photography by Maggie Yelton)
hurricanes with candles lit with two small arrangements set in between the candles. Very chic and easy!
• Cut short and “en masse” – I love to use a lot of one great thing all massed together … for example, orange roses all cut short in great vases with tea lights in between. Or nothing but a centerpiece of green apples with a candlestick at either end. Easy and elegant – allowing one great element like a fruit or flower to be the showstopper on the table.
• Think outside the vase – remember, pumpkins make for great vases too! A hollowed out pumpkin is a fantastic centerpiece!
• My favorite fall snack is a combo of salted peanuts with candy corn – it’s sweet and salty and tastes like a Payday candy bar!
Annette Howell Turner Arts Center’s Presenter Series & CULTUREArts
A show for all ages...a Broadway extravaganza customized just for Valdosta...and a musical blockbuster…this season's Turner Center Presenter Series is brimming with thrills, trills, and chills!
Shows will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 3, with The Aluminum Show, hit a high note on February 14 with With Love from Broadway, and leap into Mathis Auditorium with Saturday Night Fever - the Musical, on March 20.
Be sure not to miss a single one of the 2016-17 shows! This season offers something for everyone!
Bob Goddard, Chairman of the Board, with Nancy Warren, Presenter Series Committee Chair, at the Turner Arts Center. Other committee members include vice chairs Tina Folsom and Jeani Synyard, Jennifer Powell, Katy Shaw, Sarah Soshnik, Mala Vallotton, Joanna Nijem, Gail Hobgood, Mary Gooding, Bruce Sumner, Rhonda Hamman, Jane Peeples, Bob Goddard, and Cheryl Oliver.
THE ALUMINUM SHOW – PERFECT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY BY KFIR
BOLOTIN
After touring the world for more than a decade, the Aluminum Group is thrilled to present the world premiere of the spectacular, new Aluminum Show! The show combines visual theater, dance, and humor into the story of one man's incredible journey to a parallel universe, a futuristic planet made of aluminum. Enormous aluminum tubes come to life as playful characters in a "see it to believe it" show suitable for all ages.
Written and directed by Lior Kalfo, creator of the popular Voca People, which played in Valdosta in 2014, and other successful international shows (Fantasy and Glow), the new show also features the work of Ido Tadmor, one of Israel’s premier choreographers. Artistic direction is provided by Ilan Azriel, co-creator of the international Aluminum Show.
PRESENTER SERIES PERFORMANCES:
November 3, 2016
• The Aluminum Show
February 14, 2017
• With Love from Broadway
March 20, 2017
• Saturday Night Fever – the Musical
IF YOU GO……..
Time: 7:30 pm
Pre-Show dinner/ cocktails: 6:00 pm
Venue: Mathis City Auditorium
Season Tickets: $100 “Early Bird Special” through Oct. 14
Turner Center: 229-247-ARTS (2787)
On-line: turnercenter.org
Be sure and pick up a copy of the Winter Issue of Valdosta Magazine for highlights and more information on the 2017 performances.
A Love of Music is Your Invitation to Join the Valdosta Choral Guild
A love of music and singing is the only requirement to join the Valdosta Choral Guild. In fact, prior vocal training and reading music are not required. It is comprised of musicians of college age and older who share a passion for choral music. The Guild contributes to the community with lively and varied performances throughout the year.
Rehearsals are held each Monday from 7:30-9PM at the Fellowship Hall of the Messiah Lutheran Church on Baytree Road. Auditions are not required.
The Valdosta Choral Guild, began in 1978, is a 501C3 organization and operates entirely on donations. For more information and to donate visit their website at valdostachoralguild. com or contact Jim Rinehart, Guild President, at 229-588-0046.
Upcoming Performance:
Program: There Will Be Peace On Earth
Dates & Times: December 4 (4:30 pm) & December 5 (7:30 pm)
Venue: St. John’s Catholic Church
Tickets: $5 – At the door or from a Choral Guild member in advance
Adrienne Reissiger is the Guild's new director. She is a graduate of VSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She maintains an active voice studio, teaches Kindermusik, signs with the praise band at Park Avenue Methodist Church, and was a semi-finalist in The Classical Singer Vocal Competition in Boston, MS, recently.
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Fashion Tip: The gentlemen are wearing traditional black tuxedos by Jim’s Formal Wear, while the dresses are formal Mother of the Bride or Groom gowns. Robin boasts a navy lace-bodice gown with a navy sheath skirt; Shannon beams in a beaded teal lace dress over teal lining, and a gown featuring a latte gold lace-over-champagne lining with a beaded neckline is the perfect gown for Meredith. Special thanks to White Weddings for providing the lovely gowns and tuxedos for the Symphony Ball photo shoot. Photography by Wes Sewell Photography.
Valdosta Symphony Guild Hosts Gala Ball & Silent Auction
“An Evening Of Enchantment” | November 12 – Valdosta
Country Club
The Valdosta Symphony Guild will host “An Evening Of Enchantment” Gala Ball and Auction on Saturday, November 12, at Valdosta Country Club. Proceeds from the Ball and Auction will benefit the
youth and collegiate programs of The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra including memorial concerts, Youth Concert Series, Tunes for Tots, High School Honors Program, scholarships, grants and more.
Robin
Guild President,
Rodney, Shannon Lowe
Peter Geldrich, principals in
VSO Orchestra,
Meredith Osmus, VSO Guild Board Member, with her husband, Carl, are styled in fashions from White Weddings
upcoming VSO Gala Ball to be held at the Valdosta Country Club.
Symphony 2016-17 Season
The Theatre Guild Valdosta
The Theatre Guild Valdosta's 2016-17 season began in August and runs through June, 2017. There are three more performances in 2016.
The Gingerbread Players, the children’s theatre arm of Theatre Guild Valdosta, will present The Jungle Book, adapted by Monica Flory, as the first of two productions this season. Auditions for Gingerbread Players is open to children ages six and up. Prior experience is not necessary to audition or to participate backstage.
Auditions for Suite Surrender, by Michael McKeever, will be held on October 10 and 11. The story, set in 1942, features two of Hollywood's biggest divas who have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel with a legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order…that is until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 1930's and 40's.
Also in October, on Stage 2, enjoy the Valdosta version of famous vaudeville and comedy routines and new, original material written and performed by local writers and performers in Laffalot. This presentation will feature parodies of sketches from television and stage, stand-up comedy, and musical comedy.
The 2016-17 season program began on September 17 and runs through April 29. There are two more performances in 2016.
October 29, 2016
• Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 Ian Hobson, piano soloist and guest conductor
• Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 “Italian”
December 2-4th, 2016
• The Nutcracker with Dance Arts, Inc.
IF YOU GO…
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Whitehead Auditorium on the VSU Campus
Individual Tickets: $27 per performance
Season Tickets: $135 per subscription
VSO Ticket Office: 229-333-2150
On-line: valdostasymphony.org
Be sure and pick up the Winter Issue of Valdosta Magazine for information about the 2017 performances.
CIVIC | CONVERSATION
You must get involved to have an impact. – Napoleon Hill, American Author
South Georgia Military Affairs Council –
Ensuring a Military Friendly Environment for Moody AFB and its Families
STORY BY JOHN RIDDLE
The South Georgia Military Affairs Council (SGMAC) was created in 2014 by four area chambers of commerce: Valdosta-Lowndes, Lakeland-Lanier, AdelCook, and Berrien County. Each chamber has a co-chairman that helps lead SGMAC. The four co-chairs are Brian Geary (Valdosta-Lowndes), Cindy Pullen (Lakeland-Lanier), Gloria Mitchell (Adel-Cook), Nick Lacey (Berrien County). These chambers represent the area most impacted by Moody’s presence.
The mission of SGMAC is very focused – to prepare for the next Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). “Our goal is to have the people around the table that we would call on if a BRAC were eminent. This includes top elected officials, retired military folks who are now leaders in the community, and business leaders from around the region,” stated Myrna Ballard, President of the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce.
There are many aspects over which a local community or region
Michael Lee, Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber, Gloria Mitchell, U.S. Representative Austin Scott, Cindy Pullen, Nick Lacey.
has little control, including the all-important strategic decisions made at the Pentagon. But, SGMAC’s goal is to focus on the things that they can influence.
"SGMAC concentrates on the things that we can do something about, such as, protecting Moody Air Force Base from development encroachment. We also work to ensure that military families feel welcome and secure in our communities, assisting military spouses in finding employment, and nurturing the ‘military-friendly’ environment that has made generations of Moody personnel feel that their assignment here was the best of their careers,” explained Brian Geary
SGMAC also actively lobbies state and federal elected officials
on behalf of Moody AFB and provides a unified voice for the South Georgia region on issues affecting Moody. Members of SGMAC are the government and business leaders who will need to be involved to plan a defense in the event of another BRAC that might threaten Moody Air Force Base.
“Moody is one of the top three economic drivers in the community. Military families buy houses, their children attend our schools, and they are actively involved in local organizations. The economic impact is significant but so is the cultural impact that Moody families make. They help lift us up as a community,” explained Michael Lee, Chairman of the Board, Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce.
“The economic impact is significant but so is the cultural impact that Moody families make. They help lift us up as a community.” – Michael Lee
Cindy Pullen, Brian Geary, John Eunice, Moody AFB, Col Thomas Kunkel, Moody AFB Commander, Michael Lee, Board Chairman, Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber, Nick Larcey, Allan Ricketts, SGMAC Member, at a Valdosta Chamber event.
Nick Lacey, Cindy Pullen, Gloria Mitchell, Michael Lee at a reception in honor of Afghani pilots.
Alice Johnson, U.S. Representative Austin Scott’s office, State Representative John Corbett, Brian Geary, Nick Lacey, Cindy Pullen, Charles White, U.S. Senator David Perdue’s office.
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Home Builders Host 6th Annual Casino Night FUNdraiser
On Friday, August 5th, the Home Builders Association of South Georgia hosted its 6th Annual Casino Night FUNdraiser in the Valdosta State University Ballrooms. The event was a huge success with more than 75 sponsors and contributors, 50 volunteers, and more than 375 attendees. Attendees enjoyed an evening full of gaming, fun, food, and entertainment. Proceeds raised will support the Home Builders Association, The Children’s Advocacy Center, Jacob's
Ladder & the United Way 2016 Prom Court. More than 30 of those in attendance walked away with fantastic prize packages, which were all donated by various local businesses. The association is looking forward to hosting its 7th Annual Event next year on Friday, August 4.
Photography by Amanda M.B. Heath
1. John & Sandra Ledwitch and Wesley & Emily Heruska
The new owners of Perfect Settings, Devan and Justin Martin, hosted a Summer Soiree to welcome James Farmer for a book signing and celebration on Thursday, August 18. Farmer offers full service interior design combining the rich traditions of the past with the sensibilities of contemporary life. Farmer is also an author of seven books that can be purchased at Perfect Settings.
Photography by Sarah Kathryn Garland
1. Emily Catherine Fuller, Lori Taylor, Meredith Frey & Mary Beth Smotherman
2. Rebekah Foster & Murphy Hopkins
3. Vicki Ray, James Farmer & Mendi Griner
4. Laura Hansen, John Hansen & Mary Beth Smotherman
5. Val LaHood & Brooke Moreno
6. Rebekah Foster, Devan Martin & Murphy Hopkins
7. Sherry Wetherington, Brooke Moreno, James Farmer, Jennifer Carter & Ronnie Strickland
8. Connie Riddle, John Riddle
Amy Carter & Leslie Sherwood
9. Maddie Jarnagin, Emily Copeland
Ashley Reinhardt, Jennifer Stump & Emily Wetherington
The Haven’s 19th Annual Silent Auction was held on August 27 at Mathis City Auditorium. Proceeds from the event benefitted The Haven, a non-profit organization, providing 24-hour emergency temporary shelter and services in South Georgia for victims of family violence and sexual assault. The Haven serves the immediate primary needs of the clients including food, clothing, legal advocacy, mental health assistance, and referral for medical care. In 2015, the Haven provided 6,854 bed nights, 20,562 meals, and more than 13,658 services to 389 women, 23 men and 323 children for a total of 735 victims of domestic violence in addition to 51 new victims of sexual assault.
by Sarah Kathryn Garland
Photography
1. Kim Bennett and Taylor O’Neal
2. Robert and Kim Hatton
3. Jessica and Stan Crance, Christina and Will Moore
4. Lynn Petermann, Dean Brooks, Jani Martin, Sally Kurrie
5. Rev. Patricia Marks, Karen Yawn, and Bonnie Rainey
6. Jeanette Coody
7. Amanda Shapard, Lee Kurrie and Haley Hesters
8. Stacie Dean, Kaye Smith & Michelle Girtman
9. Maggie & Jonathan Miller
10. Kim and Jeff Allison
11. Jenny and Blake Cowen, Matt & Kelly Johnson
12. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Moore & Jack Hartley
13. Louise Wildes, Susan Steel, & Chip Wildes
14. Hunter and Casey Colson, Taylor Hutchison
15. Tammy and Debbie Tubbs 16. Ashely and Ginger Paulk 17. Mr. & Mrs. Trey Taylor 17.
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Dr. Kelli Brown Speaks to VSU Retirees Association
The Valdosta State University Retirees Association welcomed Dr. Kelli Brown, interim president, to its Thursday, Aug. 18, meeting. Brown reflected on her career path into higher education and the mentors who encouraged and guided her along the way. She shared the story of how she and her husband made the decision to move south, which resulted in valuable professional experiences at the University of South Florida, the University of Florida, and Georgia College and State University, where she served as provost and vice president for academic affairs, and she explained how her original goal of college teaching gradually shifted toward administration, which she has found to be especially enjoyable and rewarding. She then discussed her commitment to improving student retention at VSU and celebrating the many innovative programs thriving on campus. The VSU Retirees Association strives to help faculty and staff maintain their connection to the university throughout retirement by providing opportunities for them to remain involved in campus life and to serve as a resource to current faculty, staff, and students,as well as alumni. Visit http://www.valdosta.edu/ administration/retirees/welcome.php to learn
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1. Dr. Kelli Brown chats with members of the VSU Retirees Association
2. Ann McMichen Pittman and Wanda Lockridge
3. Marvin Smith and Dr. Kelli Brown
Dr. Kelli Brown talks with Dr. John Gaston and Dr. Lynn Corbin
Dr. Kelli Brown addressing the VSU Retirees Association
Community | calendar
compiled by Nancy DeRuyter Warren
where to go | things to see | what to do
October
Saturday, October 1 – Sunday, October 30 on Weekends Wild Adventures Presents Terror in the Wild & Kid-o-Ween! Wonder through the scare zones throughout the parks while enjoying thrill rides during Terror in the Wild: take a walk on the haunted trails, Fridays, Saturdays, dusk to 11pm. Kid-O-Ween: It’s the sillier side of Halloween and children are encouraged to dress in costume to enjoy a dance party, costume parade and trick or treating. 10am-6pm. Both included with park admission. Visit wildadventures.com for more activities, updates 219.7080.
Tuesday, October 4
Valdosta State University Fall Choir Concert - 7:30pm First United Methodist Church 333.2150
Thursday, October 6
The Chamber’s PrimeTime Business Expo
More than 90 vendor booths, food, beverages! Rainwater Conference Center 5-7pm - 247.8100
Thursday, October 6
SCORE Classical Music
Appreciation Concert with Tamara Hardesty, Howard Hsu, Maila Springfield Turner Center for the Arts turnercenter.org - 247.2787
Thursday, October 6
Valdosta City Council Meeting, 5:30pm, City Hall - 259.3500
Friday, October 7
First Friday in Downtown Valdosta Join friends the First Friday of each month as Downtown Valdosta businesses host unique shopping, lively events and scrumptious dining! 6-9pm 259.3577 www.ValdostaMainStreet.com
Friday-Sunday October 7-9, 14-16
Theatre Guild Valdosta’s Gingerbread Players Present ‘The Jungle Book’ The ‘Dosta Theatre, 122 N. Ashley Street - 247.8243 www.theatreguildvaldosta.com
Thursday, October 13
Wiregrass Corks & Forks
Local chefs feature flavors from around the world! 6-8pm Cotton Corner in Downtown Valdosta Details at wiregrass.edu
Saturday, October 15
Community Resource Fair for Persons with Disabilities
Mathis Auditorium
2300 N. Ashley Street 10am-2pm - 259.3500
Saturday, October 29
The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra presents Singular Artistry. The versatility of world-renowned pianist and conductor Ian Hobson will be on full display as he leads the VSO from the keyboard in Beethoven’s grand First Piano Concerto, then conducts Mendelssohn’s exuberant “Italian” Symphony. Whitehead Auditorium, VSU Fine Arts Building 7:30pm www.valdostasymphony.org or 333.2150.
Saturday, October 15
Pops in the Park
VSU Fine Arts Amphitheatre - 6pm 333.5804 - valdosta.edu/music
Monday, October 17 – Saturday, November 5
VSU Fine Arts Gallery Features ‘We the Beast’ Woodcuts by Patrick Vincent and Lauren Kinney Reception: Oct. 17, 6-7:30pm - 333.5835 www.valdosta.edu/art/gallery
Monday, October 17-Saturday, October 22
Valdosta State University Celebrates Homecoming Week Details at Valdosta.edu vstateblazers.com
works by VSU dance faculty in this 31st annual concert. Special guest artist tba. Sawyer Theatre, Valdosta State University Fine Arts Building, 7:30pm, except Sunday matinee at 3. - 333.5973 valdosta.edu/comarts
Friday, October 21-Sunday, October 23
Theatre Guild Valdosta Stage 2 Presents ‘Laffalot’ The ‘Dosta Theatre, 122 N. Ashley Street 247.8243 www.theatreguildvaldosta.com
Saturday, October 22
Make a Difference Clean Up, Trash Amnesty Day Call 671.3698 to volunteer!
VSU Music Department Offers Fall Percussion Ensemble 7:30pm - 333.2150 www.valdosta.edu/music
Monday, October 31
City of Valdosta Halloween Trickor-Treat Activities 6-9pm
NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 3
The Turner Center Presenter Series Opens with a show for all ages: The All New‘Aluminum Show’ - One Night Only! 7:30pm Mathis Auditorium. Tickets for this and two more professional touring shows: Turner Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson Street, 247. ARTS (2787) Turnercenter.org (see story in this issue) Pre-show dinner 6pm; reservations required.
Friday, November 6
First Friday Downtown 6-9pm www.Valdostamainstreet.com
Monday, November 7
Annette Howell Turner Center
Monday, November 14 & Saturday, November 19
Habitat for Humanity Annual Building on Faith Local churches join to build a home! More info: Kamille Dean 245.1330 or volunteerhabitat@valdostahabitat.org
for the Arts Gallery Opening Reception Works by Cynthia Council, Annette Crosby, Jill Elliott and the Turner Center Snow Village. Free and open to the public. 5-7pm 527 N. Patterson Street, Downtown Valdosta. 247.ARTS(2787) turnercenter.org Exhibits and Gift Shop open for holiday shopping during the Center’s regular hours, Tuesday-Saturday.
Thursday, November 10
Valdosta City Council Meeting 5:30pm, City Hall
Thursday, November 10-12 – 14-16
VSU Theatre & Dance Presents ‘Into the Woods’ Sawyer Theatre, Valdosta State University Fine Arts Building, 7:30pm, except Sunday matinee at 3. - 333.5973 valdosta.edu/comarts
Saturday, November 12
Electronic Recycling Event 9am-1pm
Mathis City Auditorium parking lot 259.3548
Saturday, November 12
The Valdosta Symphony Guild Hosts The Symphony Ball Valdosta Country Club
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to receive an invitation to this signature event, which supports the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra’s special programming for children, teen and collegiate musicians.
Sunday, November 13 –Monday, December 5
VSU Fine Arts Gallery’s Fall Senior Exhibition Opening reception Nov. 13, 1-3pm; 333.5835
Sunday, November 13
Christmas Open House
Downtown Downtown locations ring in the holidays with music, food and décor! 1-5pm www. valdostamainstreet.com
Saturday, November 19Sunday, November 20
Valdosta Junior Service League’s Merry Marketplace Rainwater Conference Center. Features 100 boutique vendors and artisans from across the Southeast; benefits VJSL community projects. www.vjsl.org
Sunday, November 20
Cabaret Fundraiser benefitting VSU Golden Circle Scholarship Fund for musical theatre 6pm 333.2150
Vallotton
245.3850
Thursday, November 24
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25-Sunday November 27
Wild Adventures Hosts Days of Thanks The park celebrates its community and passholders. 219.7080 wildadventures.com
Saturday, November 26
Small Business Saturday Various locations downtown. www.valdostamainstreet.com for details.
DECEMBER
Thursday, December 1-Friday, December 30
Turner Center for the Arts Snow Village On display TuesdaySaturday; closed Dec. 24, 31, Jan. 1; Modified hours Dec. 26-30. 247.2787 turnercenter.org
Thursday, December 1-Sunday, December 4
Little Actors Theatre hosts Annual Charlie Brown Christmas Little Actors Studio, 1108 S. Patterson Street Times, tickets at www. littleactorstheatrevaldosta.com
Friday, December 2
Valdosta Christmas Tree Lighting Front Lawn of City Hall 5:30pm
Friday, December 2-Saturday, December 3
VSU Ceramics Sale 9am-4pm Fine Arts Building
Friday, December 2
12 Days of Christmas Downtown! The most wonderful time of the year will be celebrated with 12 festive events throughout the month in and around downtown Valdosta! Watch Facebook and the Mainstreet website for announcements! Valdostamainstreet.com
Friday, December 2
First Friday Downtown plus Art Walk A wine tasting experience, benefitting Downtown
Valdosta
beautification projects, will be offered at most Art Walk locations! See details at valdostamainstreet.com
Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4
The Nutcracker! Join Dance Arts, Inc, Linda C. Chase, Artistic Director, and the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Howard Hsu, in this timeless tradition. Mathis City Auditorium. Friday, Saturday, 7:30pm; Saturday matinee at 1; Sunday 2:30pm. Tickets: www.NutcrackerValdosta.com
Saturday, December 3
Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade 5-7pm Parade begins at Woodrow Wilson, proceeds down Patterson, ends at Department of Health. Parade applications online now. Valdostamainstreet. com For more information, 259.3577.
Valdosta Choral Guild Presents ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’ Sunday 4:30pm, Monday 7:30pm
St. John Catholic Church www.valdostachoralguild.org
Wednesday, December 7
State Legislative Lunch State legislators discuss top issues for the upcoming session. Jointly sponsored by the Chamber and local Rotary Clubs. 247.8100 for reservations.
Thursday December 8
Valdosta City Council Meeting 5:30pm City Hall
Thursday, December 8-11, 15-17
Theatre Guild Valdosta Presents ‘Suite Surrender’ The Dosta Theatre, 122 N. Ashley Street - 247.8243 theatreguildvaldosta.com
Friday, December 9
Turner Center Hosts Sam Pacetti Holiday Guitar Concert turnercenter.org - 247.2787
Saturday, December 10January 3
Wild Adventures Christmas Visit the park select days to enjoy holiday lights and entertainment. Wildadventures.com 219.7080
Sunday, December 25
The staff of Valdosta Magazine wishes you a Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 2 - Sunday, December 4
Crescent Garden Center Open House . The Historic Crescent, 904 N. Patterson Street, will be decked out to the theme of ‘Merry and Bright’ Friday 2-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm.
ARobert Abbott - 1962-2016
Frances Adams - 1942-2016
Akorede Aderibigbe - 2016-2016
Mary Alice Reilly - 1951-2016
Vicky Allen - 1961-2016
Janice Allen - 1949-2016
Infant Arnold - 2016-2016
Infant Barnes - 2016-2016
BXander Barrentine - 2016-2016
Margaret Bennett - 1934- 2016
Maurice Berard - 1939-2016
Betty Bigler - 1949- 2016
Sarah Blanchard - 1920-2016
Silas Brimmage - 1925-2016
Carl Brinson - 1931-2016
Alden Brown - 1952-2016
Ruth Bush - 1929-2016
CL C Hughes - 1926-2016
Sanford Campbell - 1929-2016
Dorothy Cardwell - 1949-2016
Maxwell Carter - 1962-2016
Deborah Clark - 1953-2016
Richard Clark - 1931-2016
John Cookson - 1928-2016
Inez Cotton - 1921-2016
Marianne Cousart - 1946- 2016
Michael Cowger - 1993- 2016
Charles Crosby - 1971-2016
Marvel Crown - 1929- 2016
Eva Culpepper - 1943- 2016
D
Everet Dennis - 1940- 2016
Thomas Dixon - 1963-2016
Henry "Hank" DuBose - 1983-2016
James Durst, Jr. - 1935-2016
GJean Ganas - 1937-2016
Gertrude Gandy - 1918-2016
K. Gibson - 1924-2016
William Gilbert, Sr. - 1941-2016
Maria Gonzalez-Zarate - 1924-2016
Eva Guillory - 1936-2016
H
James Hancock - 1953-2016
Bealie Harrison - 1921-2016
Dorothy Hodges - 1929-2016
Derry Howell - 1934-2016
In Memory
Richard Hubbard - 1971-2016
Dorothy Hughes - 1923- 2016
JJames James - 1936-2016
Donaldson Johnson - 1968-2016
Odessa Jordan - 1928-2016
KPaul Kalle, III - 2016- 2016
Auther Knight - 1925-2016
Jo Krieger - 1942-2016
LWalter Lawry - 1926- 2016
Matthew Lee - 2016-2016
Albert Little - 1922-2016
Harry Londry - 1933-2016
Gene Lucas - 1963-2016
MJames Maine - 1943-2016
Alfrieda Martin - 1937- 2016
Mary McCoy - 1928- 2016
Margaret Merwin - 1929-2016
Carolyn Mixon - 1954-2016
James Mueller - 1936-2016
William Myers - 1947-2016
NNora Nelson - 1926- 2016
Janelle Nichols - 1923-2016
Freddy Norris - 1952-2016
OChristopher O'Brien - 1990- 2016
Betty O'Keefe - 1936- 2016
PSamuel Phillips - 1924-2016
Robert Phillips - 1954- 2016
Randy Proctor - 1962-2016
Diana Puck - 1950-2016
Vivian Puscas - 1937-2016
QKelly Quinn - 2016-2016
RDeborah Reagan - 1955-2016
Laura Rentz - 1950-2016
Ruben Reyes - 2016-2016
Hector Reyes-Garcia - 1976-2016
Libby Rogers - 1954-2016
Floyd Rogers - 1934-2016
Carolyn Rogge - 1960- 2016
Douglas Rooney - 1947-2016
William Rowe - 1937- 2016
Robert Rowell - 1932-2016
SLeila Sale - 1926-2016
Eugene Salmon - 1945-2016
Aubrey Saunders - 1921-2016
Garie Schnitker - 1950-2016
William Scruggs - 1926- 2016
Reba Smith - 1926-2016
Evan Souris - 1993-2016
Johnny Stalvey - 1940-2016
Mary Stalvey - 1953-2016
Stephen Stalvey - 1952-2016
Foster Stanley - 1947-2016
Charles Stevens - 1955-2016
TMary Terrell - 1946-2016
Esperanza Torres - 1953-2016
William Trafford - 1923-2016
VLela Valdellon - 1926-2016
Jerry Vickers - 1939- 2016
WBarbara Warriner - 1949-2016
Ted West - 1965-2016
Dr. William (Bill) Broadfoot - 1943- 2016
Walter Wingate - 1954-2016
Stacey Wright II - 2015-2016
YPaul Yale - 1961-2016
Keith Yeomans - 1969-2016
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