Bluffs & Bayous June 2014

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Man, on man—has it been a spring or what? Between the extreme storms pelting us weekly and the bright blos-soms found on every azalea bush from here to the other

side of the River, this year’s spring has offered quite the ups and downs for us all. While this year’s March and April months were beautiful to watch, I experienced, personally, a few downward spi-rals during this tumultuous season. Last April, I showed Kappi Rushing a “bump” I found in an in-teresting location and wondered what it could be. She was quick to tell me that this was a common “bump” and a round of antibiot-ics should do the trick. However, after a couple of bottles of horse pills, I found myself on Dr. Geoffrey Flattman’s examination table with my not-so-sunny-side up. To spare you some of the gritty (and gory) details of my medi-cal woes, I’m going to casually refer you to your search engine of choice to search the “pilonidal cyst”. It’s not pretty; it’s not com-fortable; and it’s quite the pain in your... well, you can figure it out. Flattman was the perfect gentlemen, told me to wait a while, and try another round of antibiotics. This was not the surgery to have going into a long, boiling Mississippi summer. So, we waited. Around Christmas of this year, I noticed the “pain” had reared its ugly head again. I visited Flattman again; he drained that sucker; and we set a date for surgery to remove the booger. Bright and early one Wednesday in mid-March, the Guido clan headed to Community Hospital for surgery. Those first few days were rough, filled with Sprite, and slept through (thankfully). While the healing process has been extremely long and drawn out, I have had the perfect nurse along side me—my Mom. She washed and braided my hair, fueled me with warm tea, babied my Beagle, and helped me with anything that was out of reach. While Dad lived the bachelor life at home, he thankfully let her move in with me for about two months while I got back on my feet. Once the stitches began to come out, the real fun began. We learned what drains can do and how uncomfortable that can be to try to fit into a pair of leggings. When introduced to “packing” the wound at home, my mom and sister waived their white flags

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and fled to the professionals for help. Hal Wentworth and Theresa Barry of Wound Care have the right tools to make my wound heal from the inside out. So, in honor of our “Health and Wellness” issue, I would like to thank each person who helped me (the worst patient ever) through this pain in my backside. You are all amazing people who never get enough praise or credit for what you do. I sure hope everyone else has a healthy summer and life along and beyond the Mississippi.


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Cheryl Foggo rinehart

m a n a g i n g e d i t o r c o n s u l t i n g e d i t o r

Jennie Guido Jean Nosser Biglane

g r a P h i c d e s i g n e r s

Jan ratcliff Anita Schilling

s t a f f P h o t o g r a P h e r s

Aimee Guido Van o’Gwin

elise d. Parker Cheryl rinehart

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tracey Farrell Jennie Guido

Cheryl rinehart donna Sessions

JoAnna Sproles

c o n t r i b u t o r s

dr. Gary r. Bachman Caroline devereaux

robert Ferguson Lucien C. “Sam” Gwin

Becky Junkin Alma Womack

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Jean Biglane

Elise D. Parker Tracey Farrell

Cheryl Rinehart Jennie Guido

Anita Schilling Donna SessionsJan Ratcliff

Aimee Guido

Caroline Devereaux Lucien C. “Sam” Gwin Becky JunkinRobert Ferguson Alma Womack

Van O’Gwin

Dr. Gary R. Bachman

JoAnna Sproles


Linda Fondren works hard to keep herself and her community in tip-top shape.See related story on pages 52-56. Photo by Jennie Guido

June 2014

F e A t u r e

Savoring Simplicity: One Family’s Paleo Lifestyle ..............pages 44-48

Reshaping Lifestyles .......................................................... pages 52-56

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June 2014

F A V o r i t e SeventsJune Premier events ...........................................................................................76-77

June louisiana up & coming! ........................................................................... 78-83

June mississippi up & coming ........................................................................... 85-95

G’s Faresimple summertime snacks ...............................................................................12-17

healthy Living10 simple steps to a healthier You ........................................................................ 36

in the GardenPhalaenopsis futures ......................................................................................... 22-23

container gardening for Vegetable Production ................................................ 26-27

Legal Notescareless children: Who Pays? .............................................................................30-31

Southern Samplerthe many means of communication ................................................................. 62-63

the Social Sceneferriday garden club fashion show ..................................................................10-11

Quapaw canoe company’s outpost in natchez ribbon cutting ............................19

river region hospital groundbreaking .............................................................20-21

a birthday celebration for suzi russ ................................................................ 24-25

brookhaven benefit for congressman harper .................................................. 28-29

southwest distributors ribbon cutting and Parade ......................................... 32-33

chamber of commerce after hours for southwest distributors ..................... 34-35

Juke Joint festival ................................................................................................... 37

chamber of commerce after hours Welcoming dr. James Waddill ................ 38-39

spring fest brats and brews ...............................................................................40-41

national library Week Kickoff ...........................................................................58-61

benefit for becky currie .................................................................................... 64-66

boiling on the bluff ........................................................................................... 68-72

the Wedding SceneWedding shower for routh and blain ............................................................... 96-97

Simple Summertime Snackspages 12 - 17

Phalaenopsis Futurespage 22-23


Ferriday Garden Club Fashion Show

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1The Ferriday Garden Club presented its annual Fashion Show on March 19, 2014,

at the historic Arcade Theater in Ferriday, Louisiana. The luncheon was catered by Sissy Eidt. All proceeds from this fundraiser are for the garden club’s project to benefit the Bayou Memorial Park in Ferriday.

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G’S FAre story by becky Junkin

Simple Summertime

SnacksIt is hard to believe that half of 2014 is over; sum-

mer is just about here; and school is out. Summer is a busy time of the year for parents and grand-

parents with beach trips and visits throughout those quick months. For us, this summer is going to be quite busy as we will have babysitting jobs with each set of “grands” and a beach trip with all of them. I realized that I was going to have to go back into my kindergar-ten files and find some healthy, fun snacks for the kids. They love helping to make these snacks; and because of that, they tend to eat them. These are healthy, child-friendly, and easy for the most part; and I used to make these with twenty-five kindergartners as my assistants. Along with the snacks, I have a few fun activities to do with children on rainy days. These require adult su-pervision, and an adult needs to do the chopping and cooking parts of the activities and recipes.

It was always difficult to come up with a food that had the short sound of the letter “o”; and as a teacher, I would hit upon this idea. Even children that do not like hot dogs like these. I adapted this from allrecipes.com.

oCtoPuS hot doGS1 package of all-beef hotdogsCatsup Mustard Cut each hot dog in half horizontally (short way). Slice each piece in half ver-tically, cutting about 3/4 of the way up towards the rounded end. Leave about one inch of the rounded end as the head of the octopus. Rotate the hog dog ninety degrees, and make another vertical cut. Cut the four legs in half again to make the eight legs and a head. The hot dog should look like tassels with a rounded head. Bring the water to boil in a pot. Place the octopus hot dogs into the boiling water, and simmer for about five minutes. The legs will curl to make the octopus shape. Serve on a plate with mustard or catsup.


This is a pretty healthy snack for the children and they love to make it. I gave each child a zip lock bag and let them crush up their own “rocks” Oreos. When they add the flower the child has an instant garden. The pudding is pretty tasty and can be enjoyed by the adults also.

dirt iN A CuP1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding2 cups cold milk8 ounce tub of cool whipOreo cookies1 package gummy wormClear punch cups (or any see-though cup) Beat pudding mix and milk according to package directions. Let stand for five minutes. While the pudding is sitting, give each child the Oreo cookies and let them put them in a freezer zip-lock bag. Using a rolling pin or plastic glass, have the child roll back and forth over the cookies until they are crushed and resemble rocks. Pour pudding into each cup and add cool whip and let child stir his or her rocks in the pudding mixture. Give each child one or two gummy worms, and let them push the worms into the dirt. Pass out the cookie crumbs to each child, and let them sprinkle on their ground. The child can add a small artificial flower into the dirt, and he or she has a “garden”.

The following recipe is from one of my favorite web sites for children’s activities - enchantedlearning.com.

CuP o’ FiShBlue Jell-OGummy fishClear punch cups Make Jell-O according to the directions on the box. Pour into clear plastic cups. Let them “cook” in the refrigerator until par-tially set (about an hour). When they are partially set, let the child place a few gummy fish in each cup. Put them back in the refrig-erator until they are completely set. Eat and enjoy.

This recipe is very similar to the dirt in a cup except this time it’s a visit to the beach.

SANd CuPS1 package (3.9 ounces) instant vanilla pudding2 cups cold milk8 ounce tub of cool whipVanilla wafers1 package small umbrellas (usually found in the party or drink

section)Clear punch cups Beat pudding mix and milk according to package directions. Let stand for five minutes. While the pudding is sitting, give each child vanilla wafers; and let them put them in a freezer zip-lock bag. Using a rolling pin or plastic glass, have the child roll back and forth over the cookies until they are crushed. Pour pudding into each cup; add cool whip; and let child stir his or her pudding mixture. Sprinkle the “sand” (crushed vanilla wafers) on top of the pudding; and add the beach umbrella. Enjoy.


One of my children’s favorite summer treats was quite simple, and I tried to keep them on hand. Back when they were young, the only option we had was peanut butter; but these would be good with chocolate peanut butter or healthier with organic peanut butter or Nutella. Another healthy option would be organic graham crackers if you can find them. The measurement was never exact; I just wanted it to be creamy enough to spread easily.

PeANut Butter ANd hoNey GrAhAm CrACkerS1/2 box graham crackers1 jar of creamy peanut butter (or other butter of your choice)1 jar of local honey (if possible) Break apart the graham crackers into their small, rectangle shapes. Mix together equal parts of the peanut butter and honey (I always used a little more honey). Spread on the graham cracker, and top with another cracker. Wrap in plastic wrap, and put them into a freezer bag. Store in freezer, and pass out to children in the morning or afternoon for a cool refreshing healthy snack.

This was one of my class’s favorite snacks that we could make right in the classroom. We used an electric skillet so the students could see what we were doing. You can have ground meat or any topping that the children would like.

iNdiViduAL eNGLiSh muFFiN PizzAS1/2 to 1 English muffin for each child1 jar pizza saucePepperoni (or any pizza toppings)8 ounce bag grated Italian or Mozzarella cheese Give each child 1/2 of an English muffin. Let he or she spread pizza sauce on the top. They can add pepperoni if they would like and top with grated, Italian cheese mixture. Bake in a toaster oven at 350 degrees until cheese begins to bubble. (You can use an oven if you don’t have a toaster oven.)

I have made this for years, and it is always fun. In the fall, I make it orange and added pumpkin pie spice; in the winter, I add crystal glitter and peppermint extract to make snow. For Valentine’s Day, we add chocolate ex-tract. You can add any extract, oils, or glitter to it to make it extra special.

homemAde ChiLd FrieNdLy PLAydouGh2 cups flour1 cup salt4 tablespoons cream of tartar1 tablespoon oil2 cups of water with food coloring added Cook on top of the stove and knead (The children can do this when it has cooled some.) until smooth. Let cool; and store in an airtight container.

Becky Junkin, mother of four and grandmother of seven, is a lifelong Natchez resident, a retired elementary teacher of twenty four years, and certified Pilates instructor.


I made these with my children, students, and grandchildren. They are so easy and only need a little cooking. In the classroom, we used an electric skillet so the students could participate in the cooking. This came from an old cookbook that I gave my oldest daughter when she was very young called Kids in the Kitchen. No BAke PeANut oAtmeAL CookieS2 cups sugar1 stick butter3 tablespoons cocoa1/2 cup milk1/2 cup peanut butter3 cups oatmeal1 teaspoon vanilla Blend sugar and cocoa. Add butter and milk. Boil for two minutes. Add peanut butter, oatmeal, and vanilla; and stir. Drop from a tea-spoon onto wax paper. Let cool.

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Quapaw Canoe Company of Clarksdale, Mississippi, offers wilderness expeditions on the lower Mississippi River, its backwaters, bayous, oxbows, and flood plain between the

levees. On April 15, 2014, a ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of Quapaw’s Natchez Outpost on the banks of the Mississippi River. Outpost Natchez will offer wilderness expeditions on the Lower Mississippi River, and float trips are available on any of the 200 miles between Vicksburg, Mississippi, and St Francisville, Louisiana.

Quapaw Canoe Company’s Outpost in Natchez Ribbon Cutting

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River Region Hospital GroundbreakingThe groundbreaking ceremony for River

Region Hospital’s new 63,000 square-foot medical clinic building was held February 24, 2014. The clinic will be built adjacent to the medical center on Highway 61 by-pass. Lieutenant Governor, Tate Reeves; State Senator, Briggs Hopson III; Mayor George Flaggs Jr.; Representative Oscar Denton; Representative Alex Monsour; Supervisor Bill Lauderdale; and River Region Hospital officials participated in the ceremony.

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Phalaenopsis FuturesChain-store orchids have readily been accepted as a great

way to start growing your own orchids. I, personally, didn’t begin this way as they weren’t available in 1957.

Because of cloning, any quality of orchid can be bought from $9.95 to unbelievable prices. Since most all species of orchids are now prohibited from importation, most people now buy nursery grown plants. Any size phalaenopsis can be purchased and grown to maturity with very little experience. I don’t recommend seed-ling orchids as they have special requirements for proper culture. Phalaenopsis orchids can be grown very well in the home under florescent lights and humidity trays. With our internet research, anyone can grow like a professional. I purchased a very nice white one from a chain store in October of 2013 with three to four flow-ers and a couple of buds. It was growing in the typical four-inch clear pot with New Zealand moss. The firm roots were in very good condition and have continued to flourish. When a phalae-nopsis is a young plant, it will focus upon growing roots until it reaches two to three years old. Then the plant will begin to change physiologically and begin to produce reproductive chemicals thus producing a flowering spike about October or November. A young plant will usually begin to flower about three to four months lat-er lasting several months. Normally, first bloom phalaenopsis or-chids will produce three to twelve flowers depending upon species in the lineage. These are tropical perennials; therefore, they will grow and bloom for many years. They will bloom initially from

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Above—Phalaenopsis orchid with a white bloom and 2 buds

Right—Phalaenopsis with new flower buds


Robert Ferguson, interested in orchids since the age of 13, owned Ferguson Orchids from 1973 to 2002 where orchids were cloned, grown from seed, and sold.

seed with a leaf span of less than twelve inches. With proper culture, these orchids can reach leaf spans of thirty to thirty-six inches. Proper culture will produce plants with each new leaf larger than the preced-ing one. Once mature, it can continue to produce flowering spikes while still carry-ing last year’s spikes. Most phalaenopsis spikes are inde-terminate, which means they can contin-ue to produce flowers from the spikes for years when sufficient light, fertilizer, wa-ter, and pest control keep all limiting fac-tors aligned. It is not uncommon for a pha-laenopsis growing vigorously to send roots into the air and over the side of its con-tainer. They will attach themselves to oth-er nearby surfaces searching for moisture. These plants grow naturally in the wilds of the Philippines, Borneo, Sarawak, and the Malaysian Peninsula. They grow upon trees close to the ground in very humid ar-eas and in shaded localities. Roots keep them attached to the bark and absorb nutri-ents that are dissolved in the rainwater. The phalaenopsis I purchased last October was repotted in the late winter into a fir bark media that should last for two to three years without being disturbed. The

plant also was “selfed” and is carrying a seedpod. The flowering stem is still grow-ing and producing more flowers. It is also producing a much larger new leaf. Since this plant has flowers with such good shape and substance, I decided to self the last bloom to produce more of the same with seed. I don’t normally purchase chain-store orchids; but, with the new methods of iden-tification, all white phalaenopsis orchids are now considered the species amabilis. Since this particular white phalaenopsis bears such well-shaped flowers and contin-ues to produce, I thought it would be a nice cut-flower plant. I don’t recommend putting seedpods upon a plant unless it is very healthy and actively growing. Seedpods require a lot of energy from the plant and will require four to six months to develop.

Left—Phalaenopsis orchid with a new growth

Right—A complete phalaenopsis orchit plant


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A Birthday Celebration for Suzi RussBriarview was the setting for friends and

family who gathered to celebrate Suzi Russ’s 70th birthday on February 15, 2014, in Natchez, Mississippi. Russ, a former Natchez High School dance drill team director, had many of her past drill team dance members there, as well. An educator by nature, Russ was also a dance teacher on inner-active television to three different schools and taught health at Copiah Lincoln Community College.

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Container Gardening for Vegetable Production

There’s nothing like preparing a meal using vegetables that were picked only five minutes earlier.

That goal drives the efforts of many home gardeners. However, many people, especially those new to gardening, are under the mis-conception that a vegetable garden is a lot of work. Who wants to go out, take care of the weeding after you’ve worked all day, and it’s 90 degrees outside? Besides, who has the room needed for a garden? Truth be told, you only need a small gar-den or even a patio to enjoy fresh-grown vegetables in the summer and year-round. Growing vegetables in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh produce, and you don’t have to weed. Container grow-ing also is ideal if you have limited yard space, live in an apartment, or only have a balcony or patio.

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A variety of containers can be used for vegetable gardening, including stock nursery containers, subirri-gated boxes and decorative planters. These red choi are growing in window boxes.

I’ve found that you can harvest more vegetables in a lot less space growing them in containers than if you grow those same plants in the ground. Soil conditions are less than ideal in many locations in Mississippi and around the country. Growing vegetables in con-tainers is a great alternative to the work you would have to put in to amend poor soil. Those with accessibility concerns can also enjoy vegetable gardening when the containers are placed on benches or tables to bring the garden up to a higher level. When I talk about container garden-ing, one question I always get concerns what type to use. There is no one answer for all situations. Reusing black nursery containers is inexpensive. These pots come in a wide variety of sizes all the way up to fifteen gallons and larger. I grow citrus trees in

twenty-five-gallon containers. For harvest success with tomatoes, peppers, and egg-plants, I suggest using at least five-gallon containers. Zucchini and squash grow re-ally well in this size of container. Don’t forget about potatoes and a fa-vorite of mine, Jerusalem artichoke. These plants do extremely well in large containers. During the cooler months, let-tuce and other types of greens grow well in window boxes. While I do use these traditional contain-ers, I do most of my vegetable gardening in sub-irrigated containers like those made by EarthBox. There are several commercial options available, as well as do-it-yourself plans. These containers keep the root zone moisture consistent, which is important for the best harvest success. Sub-irrigated containers are good options for patios and balconies because there is less


Columnist Dr. Gary R. Bachman is an assistant ex-tension professor of horticulture at Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

water overflow than in traditional contain-ers. These containers can weigh in excess of sixty pounds each when full of water. Moisture is the single most crucial consideration when growing vegetables in containers. Since their roots are not in the ground, the plants depend completely on you for water. Most must be watered daily at least and multiple times a day in the summer. This is where drip irrigation is handy. Off-the-shelf starter kits make the setup easy. I recommend using pressure-com-pensated emitters, which allow gardeners to know precisely how much water is be-ing applied. Always use peat-based container mixes (never garden soil) when growing vegeta-bles in containers. These mixes have com-ponents like peat moss, coir, bark, and for-est by-products that ensure a well-drained container. Adequate fertilization is neces-sary for a successful harvest. Both inor-ganic and organic fertilizers are available every season. Controlled-release fertilizers release nutrients over a period of time typically from three months to more than nine. You must supplement these products monthly

with another fertilizer like calcium ni-trate. Since you will be watering anyway, I think using a water-soluble fertilizer is a great way to get this done. Apply wa-ter-soluble fertilizer weekly, and combine with a controlled-release product for su-perior results.

These colorful lettuce bowls prove that you only need a small garden or patio to enjoy fresh grown vegetables year round.

So start dreaming of fresh vegetables on the table this summer, and put some container gardens together now to make it happen.


Brookhaven Benefit for Congressman Harper

In support of United States Congressman, Gregg Harper, a fundraiser was held at

the home of Dudley and Sally Lampton of Brookhaven, Mississippi. Congressman Harper was in Washington, D.C. that evening; however, his wife, Sidney Harper, was in attendance along with former Governor Haley Barbour as special guests. Photos by Bill Perkins.

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Careless Children: Who Pays?I have been asked by parents, “What li-

ability do they have if their child has a wreck?” The short answer to that

question is simple: if the child is under the age of seventeen and you, as a parent, have signed the application that allows your minor child to get a license or a permit to drive a vehicle, then you are fully responsi-ble for any negligent or willful misconduct of your child while driving a vehicle. That means that not only will the insurance that covers your car pay for the damages but also will your personal assets be exposed to any potential judgment if your coverage is not enough to cover all damages. The next question becomes, “Can you as a parent become liable for your child’s accident when the child is 17 or older?” Again, the short answer to that question would be that assuming that the car has liability insurance, (which all cars are re-quired to have a minimum of $25,000.00) then the insurance covering the car would also cover the child as a permissive driver. “But what happens if the damages caused by your seventeen-year-old minor child exceed the insurance?” Can you, as a parent, become liable for such damages?

The answer is it is possible. There was a re-cent case in our Mississippi Supreme Court wherein a child of a couple had a severe ac-cident and injured her passenger. There was not enough insurance to cover the injuries that were caused by the accident; and yet, the parents had substantial assets (a good reason to have a lot of insurance). The at-torneys for the injured child brought what is called a “negligent entrustment” action against the parents. The legal definition of negligent entrustment is as follows:

One who supplies directly or through a third person a chattel for use of an-other whom the supplier knows or has reason to know to be likely be-cause of his youth, experience, or otherwise to use it in a manner in-volving unreasonable risk of physi-cal harm to himself and others whom the supplier should expect to share in or be endangered by its use, is sub-ject to liability for physical harm re-sulting to them.

In layman’s terms, it means giving a dan-gerous object to someone unqualified to use

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it makes you (the supplier) liable if another party is injured with the “loaned” object. The minor in the case above was not drinking nor was she using any type of il-licit or prescription medication at the time of the accident. She had been known to consume alcohol prior to the accident, and she was driving her mother’s car with her permission. The Supreme Court found that by virtue of the fact that the State of Mississippi had issued her a driver’s li-cense that she was qualified to drive and that neither her youth nor past alcohol use were factors. Therefore, her parents were not liable. Had the child been fourteen and used the car with her parent’s permission, then we would have a different story and that would be classic negligent entrustment. Now, let us look at the issue of four-wheelers. Almost every four-wheeler that I have seen has a warning on it that no one under sixteen should drive such. However, I have seen countless dozens of children under sixteen riding four-wheelers (I may have been guilty of allowing my own chil-dren to do the same). What would be the case if a child under sixteen, while riding


Lucien C. “Sam” Gwin III was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1981 and has been practicing many aspects of the law at the firm of Gwin, Lewis, Punches & Kelley in Natchez, Mississippi, ever since.

his or her parents’ four-wheeler, injures a buddy who is riding on the back when he or she flips the four-wheeler? While that case has not come up in Mississippi, I think there is real potential for a parent who al-lows his or her child to use the vehicle to become liable for damages and injuries caused by the child on such vehicle.

My Take: It seems in cases where parties were found guilty of negligent entrustment, those cases always involve facts where the car owners knew or should have known that the borrower was either drunk or on drugs. Again, if you give someone an ob-ject, you suspect that person is not quali-fied or able to properly use such, and it causes injury, you may be liable. As for four-wheelers, my opinion on that is no one should be allowed to ride a four-wheeler until he or she is thirty; and then the four-wheeler should be taken from him or her after he or she turns seventy. (My father will understand that statement.)


Southwest Distributors Ribbon Cutting and ParadeOn March 26, 2014, a ribbon cutting ceremony

was held at the new location of Southwest Distributors in Natchez, Mississippi, which was sponsored by Natchez, Inc. To commemorate the expansion of one of Natchez’s small-businesses, the Budweiser Clydesdales traveled to Natchez, were on display at the new location, and paraded throughout downtown the following Saturday. It was a majestic site for all to see. Photos by Aimee Guido

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Chamber of Commerce After Hours for Southwest DistributorsSouthwest Distributors held a Natchez/

Adams County Chamber After Hours gathering on March 27, 2014, which featured the famous Budweiser Clydesdales. A proclamation from the City of Natchez designated the Clydesdales as Honorary Citizens of Natchez and was presented by Alderwoman Sarah Carter Smith. A great time was held by all getting to be “up close and personal” with the Clydesdales.


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1. Detoxify your life Educate yourself on ridding your home and your body of toxins that clog your thyroid and keep your metabolism from functioning properly.

2. Eat CLEANER, smaller meals Switching from 3 large meals to 3 smaller meals (around 300-500 calories each) and 2 snacks (around 150-250 calories each) keeps blood sugar stable and helps your body burn calories throughout the day (clean = no processed, sugar-loaded foods in sight!)

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3. Monitor your caloric intake Eating the RIGHT foods throughout the day matters! This constant intake of good-for-you calories keeps your metabolism running at optimal levels. You can use websites like www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html or www.my-fitnesspal.com. Some sites even come with apps for those who want to track their calories on-the-go. (My favorite is MyFitnessPal because I can log calorie content by taking a picture. I’m all about simple steps, folks!)

Caroline Devereaux is wife to Matt; mom to two daughters, Stella and Mary Tucker; and a certified Pilates instructor residing north of the Big Easy in Covington, Louisiana.

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4. Pack snacks and lunch to bring to work This keeps the temptation of running to grab an easy but unhealthy snack from the vending machine or lunch from a drive-through at bay! I love carrots or cucumbers for a crunchy snack, and also prep hamburger patties and hard boiled eggs at the beginning of the week to throw in a bag for a mid-afternoon snack. Fresh fruits with honey on plain Greek yogurt are great, too!

5. Drink more water Staying hydrated will not only make you feel fuller longer and help re-duce your caloric intake but also will help flush the toxins from your body. I aim to drink half my body weight in fluid ounces of water each day, and you should, too!

6. Take 10-minute “walk” breaks during your day Just walk outside to get a breath of fresh air or take a couple of laps around your office to get your blood circulating and to change the scenery. I’m a fan of jumping jacks, as well! I don’t care what people think. I’ll burst into jumping jacks in heels if I’ve been sitting too long! It’s worth the strange and dirty looks :)

7. Make sure you’re sleeping enough Not only does sleep affect weight gain and loss, but it also affects your im-mune system and proper brain function among other things. A great Q and A series on this matter is available from the director of the sleep and neuroim-aging lab at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. Check this out at www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/walker-sleep.html.

8. If you work outside the home, exercise on your lunch break It’s proven that employees are more productive, take less sick leave, and are generally more happy if they incorporate physical exercise into their work sched-ules. Some companies encourage and even offer corporate wellness programs, so ask your human resources contact about your options. If you work 5 minutes away from a gym, pack a change of clothes, head there for a 30 minute workout and you’ll still have time for lunch. If you can’t leave, try doing a brisk 30-minute walk or jog around your office building or spend 20 minutes running/walking up and down a flight of stairs. That’s all you need to get in a good workout!

9. Stop drinking carbonated drinks If you don’t know why already, read CNN’s article at www.cnn.com/2012/05/18/health/jampolis-dangers-drinking-soda, or Harvard University’s blog www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-there-a-link-between-diet-so-da-and-heart-disease-201202214296, or Journal of Internal Medicine’s research here link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11606-011-1968-2.

10. Meditate Take an hour each day to de-stress doing something you love whether that’s reading, running, sleeping, or de-cluttering. Allowing yourself down time in the middle of the day (which is EXTREMELY difficult for me) will help you focus on YOU, rather than let your life run you. It’s a great way to recharge for the rest of the day, as well!


Juke Joint FestivalA Mississippi Delta tradition, the Juke Joint Festival was held

April 12, 2014, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The festival is filled with the sounds of the best of the Blues, the smells of fair foods, and the excitement of local vendors. While the festival takes place on Saturday, many events are scheduled throughout the weekend including a 5K and 8K for runners and walkers alike.

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On April 24, 2014, the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce hosted

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iet. It’s the four-letter word that creates crazed eating habits, binges, and just plain mania. What most do not understand is that diet is not necessarily a word to describe the fads and meal plans that seem to be taking over mainstream media and our lives. Diet is what we eat on a daily basis—whether good or bad.

I had the opportunity to discuss this misunderstood word (diet) with Shannon and Zach Jex, a health-conscious set of parents trying to set a good example for their young kiddos. Zach explained, “To start, I think it’s important to note that although our ‘diet’ has changed, we don’t consider how we’re eating ‘a diet’. It’s not like a juice cleanse, Atkins, or something else, which can be unhealthy to your body. The premise is to feed your body natural, wholesome, unprocessed foods and get rid of foods that have anti-nutrients that harm your body without you really knowing it.” The Jex family is following the strict plan of the Paleo diet, which is “based on the idea that people go back to eating what our Paleolithic ancestors ate—meat, vegeta-bles, fruits, and nuts.” It’s a cleaner form of eating that not only helps to cut out that tire that can settle around your middle but also simplifies what you put into your body each day. “The name or the origin really isn’t important to us,” Jex shared. “We actually shy away from telling people we’re ‘Paleo’ now. We really focus on the clean-eating as-pect and the science behind it. The basic building blocks are: no dairy, no grains, no refined sugar, and no processed junk.” So, to put a little science behind this plan, Jex broke down each item on the “no” list for me. “Dairy contains lactose (milk sugar), casein (a protein), and whey (a pro-tein). I’m sure you’ve heard about lactose intolerance, which is basically when people lack the enzyme lactase that is used to break down milk sugar causing the dairy to

SavoringSimplicity:One Family’s Paleo Lifestyle

Story by Jennie GuidoPhotos by Jennie Guido and Shannon and Zach Jex


Granola makes for the perfect afternoon snack at the Jex residence.


ferment in the intestine and cause digestive distress. Casein is good when you want to lactate; but when it gets to the intestines, it can cause what’s known as a ‘leaky gut’, which is when proteins are allowed to enter the blood stream directly and causes prob-lems. Whey is also a protein that a certain segment of the population can’t tolerate. Finally, milk causes an insulin spike when ingested, which we try to stay away from. Getting rid of these three molecules equals less digestive problems. “Grains contain many anti-nutrients that are harmful to your health. I’m sure you’ve heard about ‘Celiac’ disease, which affects about ten percent of the population. This is when the body can’t digest the protein glu-ten. Even if you’re body can process it, it is damaging to your intestinal walls and can also cause ‘leaky gut’. Grains also contain high amounts of phytic acid, which bind to the nutrients you ingest and prevent your body from absorbing them. Grains also contain lectins, which are basically the de-fense mechanism that plants have evolved to stop people from eating them. Lectins cause digestive irritation in order to pre-vent you from consuming the plant. Some can even trigger an autoimmune response, which cause your body’s organs to start at-tacking themselves. Grains are also a poor source of bio-available nutrients compared to meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruits. Anything you get from a grain, you can get in better and safer quantities in other foods. Most importantly, grains are just complex sugars that break down into simple sugars (mostly glucose) when digested. “Sugar is the devil. Sugar is the num-ber one cause of obesity in America to-day. Fat in foods doesn’t make you fat; sugar does. Quick science lesson: When you eat sugar (or grains, which are sugar), your body breaks them down into glucose, which then must be purged from the blood

Shannon introduces her daughter, Madeline, to the yummy concoction.


Zach and his son, Austin, enjoy the family’s homemade granola mix.


stream because they are damaging to your body. Your pancreas begins releasing in-sulin, which acts as a conduit between the glucose and your cells basically allowing the glucose to be deposited in cells. Since most people live a sedentary lifestyle, the cells only burn a small portion of that glu-cose. That means that the leftover glucose will be stored as triglyc-erides, or fat, in your cells. The usual places for storage are your waist, hips, thighs, arms, and cheeks. When you eat a bunch of grains (cakes, cookies, muf-fins, bread) and sugar (soft drinks, candy, sweeteners, pies), you will store excess fat on your body. This dramatic increase in obesity was spurred along in the 1950’s when every expert said to eliminate fat from your diet. Companies began substituting fats with vegetable shortenings and oils and sugar to make up for the loss in taste. Now, nutritionists understand fat much better and say that fats should be consumed and are healthy for you in most cases. “Why no processed foods? This is pret-ty self-explanatory. Anything containing

chemicals and ingredients that are unnatu-ral are not good for your body. They should be avoided at all costs.” Before you panic, it’s time to hear the good news; there is still a good bit out there for you to eat that is actually pretty tasty. “We sweeten some foods with natural hon-

ey or maple syrup, which create different responses in the body because they are natural sugars rather than refined ones. We bake with coconut, almond, and cashew flour instead of grain flour,” Jex added.

“We drink lots of water. We actually eat better now than we ever have because we cook almost every meal and get to experi-ment with natural, fresh ingredients.” Both Shannon and Zach have always considered themselves to be health con-scious; however, when they had kids, they

started to look a little closer at what was in their pantry. “While we do not force them to follow a strict diet like ours, we find our son, Austin, making good choices about his food already, which is amazing to see,” Jex shared. “He loves meat, vegetables, and fruit and has never asked for pizza or french fries!” That’s an accom-plishment for any parent. While there are obvious chal-lenges when following this meal plan in a small town like Natchez, the Jex family has made it a little simpler to enjoy a fresh and good snack option with the creation of a

granola product called Atlas. “The granola is a mix of cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, coconut oil, vanil-la, dried cranberries, and honey. It’s a great mix of protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of sweetness,” Jex told me. “We researched recipes for granola on-line and then modified the ingredients and amounts to our liking. Each time we made a batch we decided what we liked about it and what we didn’t and would alter the recipe slightly for the next batch. Soon, we had a perfect mix of healthy ingredients that we ate every day.” After enjoying the mix for a few months, they decided to market the granola to the local grocery stores—The Markets. “Since we’re both entrepreneurial minded and knew there were little, if any, ‘Paleo-friendly’ snack options in this area, we de-cided to produce it commercially. We feel so amazing eating healthy that we really want to provide the opportunity to other people to do the same thing. So, while Atlas is obvi-ously a for-profit venture, it’s something we really believe in,” Jex shared. Thankfully, there is another prod-uct in the works for the Atlas brand. It’s a trail mix filled with nuts, fruit, and dark chocolate to please that sweet tooth. There is also another granola flavor being developed—cinnamon. “We hope to keep producing fresh, nat-ural food,” Jex said. “This way anyone looking to eat a little healthier can depend on the Atlas product!”


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Reshaping Lifestyles

Story and Photos by Jennie Guido

Withtheneedtogethealthy,becomefit,and

lose a little weight surrounding us daily, it helps

to hear success stories from those who have

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in healthy living is the story of Linda Fondren

ofVicksburg,Mississippi.AVicksburgnative,

Fondren has shared her ideas of health and well-

ness to jump-start the entire city to strive to be a

healthiercommunity.

Thankfully, I had the opportunity to talk to

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Bluffs & Bayous: Tell me about your-self and what has brought you to this point in life.

Fondren: I am one of thirteen children born into poverty in Vicksburg. I am a mother, a grandmother, and married to my husband of twenty-nine years, Jim. We currently reside in Vicksburg and are ac-tive in real estate development. I became determined to make my home-town a healthier place after Mississippi was deemed the “fattest state” in the nation for several consecutive years. In 2009, I spearheaded “Shape Up Vicksburg”, a City Hall sanctioned weight-loss challenge. We convinced the local hospital to offer free health screenings, restaurants to create low-calorie menu options, and Wal-Mart to host weigh-in stations. We signed up 2,500 Vicksburg residents who were tak-ing charge of their health and nutrition for the first time. The challenge resulted in a collective weight loss of more than 15,000 pounds among participants. For my efforts and the impact on the community, I was chosen as a Top Ten CNN Hero of the Year for 2010. I was also selected among distinguished leaders, such as First Lady Michelle Obama, as one

of The Grio’s 100 History Makers in the Making. I was also named the 2011 Woman of the Year for the city of Vicksburg. My efforts caught the eyes of the ma-jor national media including CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, the Dr. Oz show, and magazines like Essence, Glamour, and Woman’s World. This year I published my first book, Shape Up Sisters! to spread my message and tips to a wider

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B&B: Let’s talk about Shape Up Sisters and what sparked the idea for you.

Fondren: When my sis-ter died of cancer after suffer-ing with the consequences of obesity for most of her life, it caused me to really examine what I could do to help others in her situation. Six months af-ter her death in 2006, I opened a health club for women called Shape Up Sisters and gave it the slogan “Positively Reshaping Women”. The women who came to my gym needed a safe, encouraging environment to feel confi-dent in and create changes for themselves. I wanted them to have a place where they could be around peo-ple who looked like them and faced the same ob-stacles. Our group fitness classes are packed because

we provide women with simple, fun exer-cises that give them a social experience. There are no barriers. There are no men, so women don’t have to feel self-conscious about their appearance or less physically able. We also embrace women of all ages and fitness levels.

B&B: What do you think can help moti-vate people to get out there and get active?

Fondren: It’s so important for people to put themselves in a more positive envi-ronment by surrounding themselves with people who support their interest in better health. It’s also key to avoid temptation by not bringing home unhealthy food and not holding themselves up to unrealistic media images. I have heard so many women express confusion about how to get active and lose weight and how to set realistic goals. Without recognizing what to aim for, it’s hard for us to get out there and get active. I suggest people write down three short-term goals and the reason for wanting to achieve them. They will need to check in with themselves daily to explore why their goals are important to them. Motivation and good health will follow by their choic-es to exercise the body and nourish it with healthy foods, respecting life, and embrac-ing a positive mind-set.

Providing a comfortable environment for women to work out in is one of Fon-dren’s many practices in sharing her lifestyle with others.


B&B: What is your motivation to stay healthy?

Fondren: Good health is something I have to strive for to help empower others. Motivation for me starts every morning when I wake with my first thought being about good health. Being aware and knowing that every act of mine (everything I do, say, or think) has an impact on those around me is what keeps me motivated to stay healthy.

B&B: What about the community garden I read about? What is the driving force to share that with others?

Fondren: The Vicksburg communi-ty garden is a joint effort between Alcorn State University, the City of Vicksburg, and Shape Up Mississippi. The project is about building our community, empowering citi-zens, and sharing information and skills to grow a healthier Vicksburg. We developed the structure of the project so that different organizations in the community will sign up to manage a particular plot. The orga-nization may select the crops to be plant-ed; and once the participants are instructed on the proper ways to grow the crops, they will care for their plots and determine how they will distribute their crops. Finalization

of the plans should be complete within the next two weeks. The produce that is grown can be dis-tributed in many ways, including to fami-lies and friends, local food banks, and non-profit groups that assist families in need. Community gardens have been developing around the country and show many bene-fits. They allow communities to work to-gether on common goals, learn about nu-trition, grow their own food, and provide a space for social interactions that offers fel-lowship and a renewed sense of civic pride. Community gardening transforms ugly and vacant lots into green spaces for residents and tourist to enjoy while building a stron-ger sense of belonging to the city’s physi-cal environment

B&B: What inspired you to share your story with others through your book?

Fondren: Growing up in one of the poor-est states with an “over-the-top” obesity rate and after losing several of my family members to obesity-related illnesses, I be-came determined to educate others about exercise and eating well with an emphasis on community support as a key to long-term success. The hunger for weight loss wisdom led me to write this book. Shape Up Sisters! offers tactics to incorporate

exercise into daily activities, delicious rec-ipes and menus for eating healthfully on a budget, and motivation for a major atti-tude shift. I wrap it all in my personal story and the uplifting tales of women who have changed their lives by following my sim-ple strategies. The book provides accessi-ble suggestions for beginners—especially those battling obesity. B&B: What plans do you have for the future?

Fondren: In addition to spreading the word about the importance of physical fit-ness and nutrition through my book, I will continue to work both in my community and through speaking engagements around the country. The Shape Up Vicksburg Get Healthy Walking Club will regularly con-tinue to hold walks all around the city in locations with historical and education-al significance. I have partnered with the Vicksburg National Military Park to create more walking events in the park. I have also partnered with Alcorn State University and the City of Vicksburg to improve the qual-ity of life for people with limited resources through a life-long learning program that includes the community garden. I will con-tinue my mission to help battle obesity and inspire people through working in schools,

Linda Fondren works tirelessly to promote health and wellness for not only women but also her community as a whole.


churches, and businesses in my community and the state of Mississippi. B&B: How can someone get involved with exercise and fitness in a few easy steps? Sometimes people want to get ac-tive, but they are unsure (or scared) as to where to start.

Fondren: Here are the top three things every person (regardless of their fitness level or environment) can start doing today to improve their health: 1. Know that any changes you make are a marathon, not a sprint. Start with small achievable goals and work your way up from there, but whatever you do just start! 2. Think of exercise not as confined to the gym, but the gym of life. Incorporate movement in your everyday activities: park at the end of the parking lot and walk the rest of the way to your destination, pre-tend that every elevator and escalator is broken and take the stairs, or jog in place during TV commercials. 3. Increase your awareness. Be aware of your meals and the portion sizes (half of your plate should be fruits and veg-gies). Be mindful that you’re taking care of yourself and taking time to rest amid times of chaos.

For more information about Fondren’s many projects and her new book, Shape Up Sisters!, visit her website www.shapeupsis-ters.com or her gym located in Vicksburg, Mississippi.


National Library Week Kickoff To kick off National Library Week in

Brookhaven, Mississippi, The Friends of the Library and the public enjoyed a magnificent spring day with Neil White as the illustrious guest speaker. Best known for his page-turner book of memoirs, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts, he introduced his latest work, Mississippians, at the event. A luncheon was held at the home of Kathy Behan and a champagne reception followed White’s presentation at the Old Town Church. Photos by Bill Perkins


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Despite my best intentions, I have become a participant in the modern world of communication—email.

For quite a while, I resisted the temptation to join in the sending of quick messages as opposed to real letters; but the convenience of instant communication enticed me, too. There is only a small group that I share information with on a weekly basis; but we are like-minded in our interests, and I feel better informed about the world because of the news they send to me. One of my former LSU roommates and good friend sent me a notice a few weeks ago about a book she felt had been writ-ten for her to help her cope with her dilem-mas. The name of the book she wanted me to read was The Paradox of Choice: Why Less is More by Barry Schwartz. It is Mr. Schwartz’s contention that we Americans face too many choices in every

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aspect of our lives and having to make so many decisions every day in every facet of our lives is playing havoc with our emo-tional health. The concept he presents has intrigued me before, so I decided to get a copy of the book and see for myself if Mr. Schwartz and I had some common ground. Rather than give a book report, I am going to be lazy and copy the information from the front-leaf of the book to give our readers an inkling of Mr. Schwartz’s ideas. “Whether we’re buying a pair of jeans, or-dering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-dis-tance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions-both big and small-have become increasingly complex due to the over-whelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. “As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater

satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxi-ety, and perpetual stress. And, in a cul-ture that tells us that there is no excuse for failing short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. “In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in


choice—from the mundane to the pro-found challenges of balancing career, fam-ily, and individual needs—has paradoxi-cally become a problem instead of a solu-tion. Schwartz also shows how our obses-sion with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse.” When my friend and I were discussing the ideas presented in this book, we knew that we agreed that Mr. Schwartz was on target with his assessments; but the daily chore of making choices is far harder for my friend, for she lives in Dallas, where everything in the world is for sale twenty-four hours a day. A trip to the grocery can be mind boggling for the choices in mer-chandise are so vast. I told my friend who has trouble with these countless daily decisions that she ought to move to a small town. She would see her choices diminish consider-ably. Look at it this way; when a person goes to the grocery store, he can get red or green apples and not worry with choos-ing amongst fifteen different varieties. Bell peppers come in green, and mushrooms are white at the first of the week and brown at the end of the week. Need arugula for a salad? You are out of luck. See how much easier grocery shopping is here? Living in a rural area, our choices are indeed limited when it comes to choos-ing from the goods the world has to offer. But really, we have everything we need to survive comfortably in this world. If we want to be confused by having too much to choose from, we can drive to the city and become as perplexed as the city dwellers who have to choose from endless varieties

Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard at Smithland.

of food, clothing, furniture, automobiles, and non-essentials. Mr. Schwartz’s eleven point plan to com-bat the insanity of our marketplace is too lengthy to go into in this column; but basi-cally, the steps encourage us to get simplicity back in our lives—a most difficult struggle once we’ve been exposed to what’s out there in this materialistic society that we hold dear.

Rejecting enormous abundance is dif-ficult, but it is the path to a better life. According to Mr. Schwartz, it is your choice.


Benefit for Becky CurrieA campaign fundraiser was hosted at the

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June 6 – 8Walker Percy WeekendCity of St. Francisville Good food, craft beer and bourbon, live music, and a great time talking about books and Southern culture under the live oaks. The Walker Percy Weekend—a literary festival celebrating the acclaimed novelist’s life and work—invites fans of Southern literature to St. Francisville to ex-plore Percy’s ideas and writing while attending panel discussions presented by renowned Percy scholars. Panel discussions take place at historic locations around St. Francisville. A highlight of the weekend’s events include: a Friday evening Crawfish Boil and Craft Beer Dinner presented by acclaimed Chef Cody Carroll of Hot Tails Restaurant; a Saturday-afternoon Progressive Front-Porch Tour and Bourbon Tasting inspired by Percy’s essay, “Bourbon, Neat”; a Saturday-night Gala Dinner featuring a cochon de lait feast and oyster-grilling station with music by Ben Bell and the Stardust Boys; and tours to visit sites familiar to fans of Percy’s fiction, a driv-ing tour identifying Percy family sites, and a stargazing event from Catholic Hill. For a complete schedule of events and registration, visit www.walkerpercyweekend.org.

July 14 – 2510th Annual Summer Drama CampBrookhaven Little Theatre Girls and boys are invited to join the Brookhaven Little Theatre in downtown Brookhaven for its tenth annual Summer Drama Camp. This year, the production will be Sleeping Beauty. While learning more about theater and acting, campers will rotate through several areas including stage, arts & crafts and active games. Once the camp comes to a close, campers will perform their production for audience members. The two-week camp runs from July 14 through July 25, 2014, from 9 am until noon. Campers will experience all aspects of putting together a fun-filled produc-tion. Students must be entering 1st through 7th grades to participate. Tuition for the camp is $175 and includes two weeks of instruction, daily snack, a camp t-shirt, and a souvenir cast photo. Everyone is encouraged to attend the play with tickets available at the door for $5. Performances are July 24 and 25 at 6:30 pm. Visit www.haventheater.org for more information or to download a camper registration form.

July 4 - 6 28th Annual Hot Air Balloon FestivalCity of Canton This year is the twenty-eighth anniversary of the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest, which will be held July 4 – 6, 2014. Don’t miss the dozens of hot air balloons that will lead a fun-filled weekend for children and adults of all ages. The three-day event will include several competitive balloon races and fun flights, three spectacular balloon glows, two incred-ible firework presentations, children’s activities, great food, and great entertainment. The City of Canton’s Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Mid-Mississippi Balloon Association, and The Good Samaritan Center, invite you to come and enjoy the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Race and Festival. For more information and a complete listing of events for the weekend, please visit www.ballooncanton.com.

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June 7 - 21FestivalSouthCity of Hattiesburg June 7 - 21, 2014 marks a city-wide celebration—FestivalSouth’s ex-citing fifth season! FestivalSouth is Mississippi’s only multi-week, multi-genre arts festival, offering both free and ticketed events to local residents and cultural tourists. Presented by the Hattiesburg Concert Association (HCA), this year’s festival offers events from across the spectrum of the arts—music, dance, art, and theatre. Musical offerings include classical, blues, jazz, gospel, and Broadway events. Ongoing art and sculpture exhibits draw visitors to downtown Hattiesburg. The Arts Market brings local craftsmen, artisans, and tourists together under one roof. Classical and modern ballet events bring exciting movement to the festival. Keep your appetite in check with food, glorious food, from eateries all over town. Artie Events for Kids offer fun, fun, fun for FestivalFamilies, and don’t miss our late-night events to cap off a day of adventure in the Pine Belt. Hattiesburg is centrally located—less than 100 miles from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Jackson, New Orleans, and Mobile—drawing cultural tourists from within the state, across the nation, and around the globe. Come and enjoy the rich artistic spirit of Hattiesburg during FestivalSouth throughout June 7 - 21, 2014. For more information on this city-wide event, visit www.festivalsouth.org, call (601)296-7475, or email [email protected].

June 14 - 29 International Ballet Competition Thalia Mara Hall June offers the celebration of 35 years for the USA International Ballet Competition. During the month of June the young top dancers from around the world will take the stage of Thalia Mara Hall for ten days of competition. The two age groups of 15-18 and 19-26, will work towards medals, scholarships, cash prizes, and apprenticeships to highly acclaimed international dancers. In between competitions there will be luncheons, performances, art exhibits, lectures and much more. For ticket and more event information please visit www.usaibc.com or call (601)973-9249.

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June Louisiana Up & Coming!

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Through June 28Inglewood Harvest Barn MarketInglewood Harvest BarnTuesdays: 3 – 6 pmSaturdays: 9 am – 1 pmLee Weeks / (318)442-6398

Through July 5Jacob Broussard and Jane Crowell River Oaks Arts Center 1330 Second St 10 am – 4 pm (318)473-2670www.riveroaksartscenter.com

May 31 – June 1Gem and Mineral ShowBeauregard Parish Fairgrounds

Expo HallSat: 9 am – 5 pm / Sun: 10 am – 4 pmAdults $2 / Children freeJim Marler / (318)443-5184

June 7 Muse Photography Workshop Alexandria Museum of Art 933 Second St1 - 5 pm / Ages 14 - 21 (318)443-3458 / www.themuseum.org

June 13JabberwockCoughlin-Saunders Performing Arts

Center7 – 10 pm / $20Detra Gaulden / (318)613-1571

June 14Second Saturday MarketAlexandria Museum of Art933 Second St9 am – 1 pm(318)443-3458


Louisiana Up & Coming! June

June 14Taking It 2 the StreetDowntown Alexandra933 Main StWalking tour of Cultural Arts DistrictFree admissionRich Joyce / (318)445-1234

June 19Acoustic Concert SeriesAlexandria Museum of Art933 Second St6:30 – 8:30 pm Members: free / Non-members: $4(318)443-3458

June 20 The Multi-Dimensional Muse Alexandria Museum of Art 933 Second St6 pm (318)443-3458 / www.themuseum.org

June 23 – 27Jane in June CampKent Plantation House9 am – 3:30 pmAges 8 – 12Etiquette, gardening, & sewing lessons(318)487-5998

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Through June 29“The Way We Worked”: Smithsonian

ExhibitLouisiana State Penitentiary’s Angola

MuseumMarsha Lindsey / (225)[email protected]

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Through June 1 Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil

War West Baton Rouge Museum 845 N Jefferson Ave (225)336-2422www.westbatonrougemuseum.com

June 2 – 13FirebirdBaton Rouge Ballet TheatreVarious locations and timesNicole Naquin / (225)766.8379www.batonrougeballet.org



July 2Fifth Annual Summer Sound Series

National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles

St. James Episcopal Church205 N Fourth StAllen Paterson / (225)[email protected]

June 7 Baton Rouge Arts Market Main Street Market 501 Main St8 am – noon Free (225)344-8558 / www.artsbr.org

June 9 - 13 Young Composers Camp: Summer

Edition Manship Theatre 100 Lafayette St 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (225)344-0334 / www.manshiptheatre.org



June 16 Annual Bloomsday Baton Rouge Gallery 1442 City Park Ave 6:30 - 9 pm (255)383-0101 / www.bririshclub.com

June 21 Garden Fest at Burden LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens 4560 Essen Lane 8 am – 1 pm (225)763-3990

June 27 girls night: the Musical Baton Rouge River Center 275 South River Rd8 - 10 pm (225)389-4940 / www.brrivercenter.com

June 28 Baton Rouge Pride Fest Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium 102 France StNoon - 6 pm www.BRPrideFest.com

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June 7Clinton Market DayDowntown Clinton8 am – 1 pmwww.felicianatourism.org/calendar

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June 1FirepowerPort Hudson State Historic Site(225)654-3775 / www.lastateparks.com

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June 5Downtown Gallery CrawlDowntown Monroe & West MonroeDeSiard & Trenton St5 – 9 pmwww.downtowngallerycrawl.com

June 7Brian SivilsLandry’s Vineyard5600 New Natchitoches Rd4:30 – 8 pm$5 - $8(318)557-9051 / www.landryvineyards.com


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June 13Moonlight in the GardenBiedenharn Museum & Gardens2006 Riverside Dr7 – 10 pm$5(318)387-5281 / www.bmuseum.org

June 14Better Than Ezra: A Bayou BenefitMonroe Civic Center401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway7 pm / Prices vary(318)329-2225 / www.ci.monroe.la.us

June 26 - 28Miss Louisiana PageantMonroe Civic Center401 Lea Joyner Memorial ExpresswayThurs & Fri: 8 pm / Sat: 7:30 pmPrices vary(318)329-2338


June 28MadagascarDowntown Monroe100 DeSiard St7:30 pm / Freewww.facebook.com/thedowntowncinema

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Through July 26Cane River Green MarketDowntown RiverbankSaturdays 8 am – Noonwww.natchitochesla.gov

June 6 – 7Cookin’ on the CaneDowntown RiverbankFri: 10 am – Sat: 10 pmwww.natchitochesla.gov

June 14Tri-Centennial Second SaturdayCity of Natchitoches10 amwww.natchitoches300.com

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May 31 – June 1Oyster FestivalWoldenberg Park(504)888-7608www.neworleansoysterfestival.org

June 14 - 15Cajun and Zydeco FestivalArmstrong Parkwww.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco


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June 6Garden Tour FridaysRosedown Plantation10 am(225)635-3110

June 6 - 8 Walker Percy Weekend Various times and locations(225)635-6330www.walkerpercyweekend.org

June 13 – 15The Day the War StoppedGrace Episcopal Church11621 Ferdinand StFri: 8 am / Sun: 5 pm(225)635-4224


June 14The Night the War Stopped Audubon SHS11788 LA Hwy 965 5:30 - 8:30 pm / Free(225)635-3739

June 21 Civil War Solider Life - The Union Army Audubon SHS 11788 LA Hwy 69510 am - 4 pm Free (225)635-3789

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CenterFree / 2 pm(318)336-5603


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June 5Trends in Social MediaLincoln Civic Center1096 Belt Line Dr11 am – 1 pmLunch with [email protected] /

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June 26Girls Night OutDowntown BrookhavenParticipating shops4 pm – 9 pm$15(601)833-1411www.brookhavenchamber.org

July 14 – 2510th Annual Summer Drama CampBrookhaven Little Theatre9 am – noonwww.haventheater.org

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July 4 – 628th Annual Hot Air Balloon FestCity of Canton Flights, balloon glows, fireworks, & morewww.ballooncanton.com

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June 15Muppets Most WantedBologna Performing Arts Center2 pm / $5www.bolognapac.com

June 26Captain America: the Winter soldierBologna Performing Arts Center7 pm / $5www.bolognapac.com

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June 719th Annual Daylily ShowLake Terrace Convention Center1 Convention Center PlazaSale: 10:30 am - UntilExhibit: 1 – 5 pmwww.hattiesburgdaylily.com

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June 7 - 21Festival South Various events & locationswww.FestivalSouth.org

June 27Summer Movie SeriesSaenger Theater(601)584-4888

June 29 Music of America William Carey University 498 Tuscan Ave3 pm www.wmcarey.edu

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Through October 31“Stand Up!”: Mississippi Freedom

Summer of 1964William F. Winter Archives and History

Building200 North St(601)576-6850

June 5 Fondren After 5 Fondren Neighborhood 5 - 8 pm (601)981-9606 / www.visitjackson.com

June 5 Screen on the Green Mississippi Museum of Art 380 S Lamar St 5:30 - 8:30 pm (601)960-1515 / www.msmuseumart.org

June 5 – 6Mississippi MarketMississippi Trade Mart1200 Mississippiwww.mississippimarket.org



June 5 - 26Summer StorytimeEudora Welty House and Garden1119 Pinehurst StThurs: 3 – 4 pmGrades K – 4(601)353-7762

June 7 – September 14How People Make Things: Exhibit

Inspired by Mister Roger’s Neighborhood

Mississippi Children’s Museum2145 Highland DrKathleen Sue / (601)709-8964www.mississippichildrensmuseum.com

June 7 Jackson Audubon Society First Bird

Walk LeFleurs Bluff State Park 2140 Riverside Dr8am - noon Free

June 12 High Note Jam Mississippi Museum of Art 380 S Lamar St6:30 - 7:30 pm (601)960-1515 / www.msmuseumart.org

June 13 Art on Tap Mississippi Museum of Art 380 S Lamar St4 - 8 pm (601)960-1515 / www.msmuseumart.org

June 14 - 29 USA International Ballet Competition

2014 Thalia Mara Hall (601)355-9853 / www.usaibc.com

June 17Andrew Bucci ReceptionMississippi Museum of Art380 S Lamar St5 – 7 pm(601)690-1515 / www.msmuseumart.org



June 19 Downtown Jazz Mississippi Museum of Art 380 S Lamar St 7 - 9 pm / $5 (601)690-1515 / www.msmuseumart.org

June 21 Southern Pop Cultural Convention Mississippi Trade Mart 1200 Mississippi St 10am - 7 pm / $10 www.visitjackson.com

June 27 Bishop’s Ball Jackson Country Club345 St Andrews Dr 6:30 pm / $75 (601)[email protected]

July 1220th Annual Ice Cream SafariJackson Zoo10 am – 1 pmwww.jacksonzoo.org/events

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June 12Chamber Fish FryPercy Quin State Park Convention

CenterMembers $25 / Non-members $35Featuring Todd Kinchen(601)684-2291

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May 29 – June 1legally Blonde: the MusicalNatchez Little Theatre319 Linton AveVarious times and prices(601)442-2233www.natchezlittletheatre.org/season


June 6 – 835th Annual Natchez Community

Cancer Tennis TournamentDuncan Park Tennis Center8 am – 3:30 pmWomen’s, Men’s, & Mixed [email protected]@callon.com

June 14Fat Mama’s Tamales 25th AnniversaryFat Mama’s Tamales303 S Canal St11 am - 3 pmLive music, Beer garden, & Giveaways(601)442-4548www.fatmamastamales.com

June 14 Second SaturdayMain Street 6 - 8 pm www.visitnatchez.org

June 16 - 20Discovery WeekGrand Village of the Natchez Indians400 Jeff Davis Blvd9 am – NoonAges 7 – 10 / $40(601)[email protected]

June 16 – 20Summer Music CampChildren’s Prep Music StudioAges 3 – 10 / $75Kathleen Mackey King / (601)[email protected]

June 23 – 27Little Discovery WeekGrand Village of the Natchez Indians400 Jeff Davis Blvd10 am – NoonAges 5 – 6 / $20(601)[email protected]



June 28 Put a Finish to it: Amazing Glazes Natchez Clay Studio 101 Clifton Ave 10 am - 4 pm / $100 www.natchezclay.com


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Throughout JuneYoknapatawpha Arts Council Summer

Art CampsThe PowerhouseAges and prices vary(662)236-6429 / www.oxfordarts.com

June 2 - 6Junk Art CampThe Powerhouse Community Arts

Center413 S 14th StAges 3 - 9 & 10 - 17(662)[email protected]

June 14Art to Go’s Art Truck Get Outdoors DayPat Lamar ParkFree / 10 - 12 pm(662)236-6429

June 14Art to Go’s Juneteenth FestMLK StFree / 3 - 7 pm(662)236-6429



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Through June 11Mississippi Art Colony ExhibitSouthern Cultural Heritage Center1302 Adams StMon - Fri: 8 am - Noon & 1 - 5 pm(601)631-2997 / [email protected]

June 1 – 3, 6 – 10, 13 – 17 & June 27 – July 1

Living History Vicksburg National Military Park 3201 Clay St9 am – 4 pm / $8(601)636-0583 / www.nps.gov/vick

June 1 – 7 & 22 – 28 Tara Wildlife Youth Camp Tara Wildlife 6791 Eagle Lake Shore Rd $650 / Ages 9 - 16 Mark Bowen / (601)279-4261www.tarawildlife.com

June 1 - 11 Mississippi Art Colony Exhibit Southern Cultural Heritage Center 1302 Adams St8 am – 5 pm (601)[email protected]

June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, & 28Vicksburg Farmers Market Downtown Vicksburg Washington StWed 3 – 6 pm / Sat 8 – 11 am (601)801-3513www.vicksburgfarmersmarket.org


June 4Ben ShawROCA Restaurant & Bar127 Country Club Dr6:30 pm(601)638-0800www.rocarestaurant.com

June 5Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen

Autograph PartyOutlets at VicksburgSuite 1099:30 - 11 am(601)636-7434

June 5 – 7Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen

PageantVicksburg City Auditorium901 Monroe St8 pmThurs & Fri: $25 / Sat: $40(601)638-6746www.missmississippipageant.com




June 6 – 7Big Shane ThorntonLady Luck Casino Lone Wolf1380 Warrenton Rd9 pm(601)636-7575www.ladyluckvicksburg.com

June 6 - 7 Bill “HowlN’Madd” Perry Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar 4116 S Washington St9 pm - 1 am (601)638-1000www.ameristar.com/vicksburg

June 6 – 7CymboltonAmeristar Cabaret Lounge4116 S Washington St8 pm(601)638-1000www.ameristar.com/vicksburg


June 7 8th Annual Red Carpet Classic Show Blackburn Motor Company 2135 N Frontage Rd 3 pm (601)636-2766 / www.blackburnmotor.com

June 7LonestarLady Luck Casino Arena1380 Warrenton Rd6 pm / $20 - $30(601)636-7575www.ladyluckvicksburg.com

June 7 Lorelei Story Time Lorelei Books 1103 Washington St10 am (601)634-8624 / www.loreleibooks.com


June 14 Eddie Cotton Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar 4116 Washington St9 pm – 1 am (601)638-1000www.ameristar.com/vicksburg

June 16 - 19 Stained Glass Workshop Southern Cultural Heritage Center 1302 Adams St5:30 - 8 pm $190 members / $200 non-members (601)631-2997 / www.southernculture.org

June 20 - 21 Brandon Satini Ameristar Bottle Neck Blues Bar 4116 Washington St 9 pm - 1 am (601)638-1000www.ameristar.com/vicksburg



June 22Murder Mystery EventLady Luck Casino Arena1380 Warrenton Rd6 pm / $30(601)636-7575www.ladyluckvicksburg.com

June 26 - 29 Fairy tale theatre Parkside Playhouse101 Iowa AveThurs - Sat: 7 pm / Sun: 2 pm$6 adults / $4 children(601)636-0471www.vicksburgtheatreguild.com

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June 10 - 12Naturalist CampHistoric Jefferson College9 am – NoonAges 10 – 12 / $35(601)442-2901

June 14EXPLORE! Birds of a FeatherHistoric Jefferson College2 – 3 pmAges 7 – 9 / $10(601)442-2901

June 24 – 26Frontier Survival CampHistoric Jefferson College1 – 4 pmAges 10 – 14 / $35(601)442-2901

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Wedding Shower for Routh and BlainA wedding shower was held for Emily Routh

and Michael Blain at Beau Pre Country Club in Natchez, Mississippi, on April 12, 2014. The evening offered hor d’ oeuvres, casual buffet supper, dessert, and gifts for the couple. The couple was married May 3, 2014, in Natchez, Mississippi.

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