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PAINTED FEATHERSElaine Maisel is a craftsman in that nebulous genre of art and craftknown as “mixed media.” What this means is, Elaine makes her livingpartly by painting feathers. “I like the pressure that I have to creategood work to survive. I can’t just go to a cubicle and waste time,” shesays.

CELEBRATING CHRISTMASWhen they were children, they loved celebrating and sharing Christmaswith their families and friends. When they married and started theirown family, Toodie and Larry Jones wanted to do the same with theirchildren.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONSWhen it comes to Christmas, the Rev. Drs. Joey and Connie Sheltonhave a couple of non-negotiable traditions, like taking Christmas Evecommunion and watching “Elf” with their daughters. But otherwise,they try to be flexible.

GLYNN GRIFFING, A REBEL AND A GIANTIn 1962, there were no $550 gift packages for athletes competing inbowl games. And there was little, if any, television coverage. Despitethat, Glynn Griffing said the Ole Miss Rebels never had trouble gettingup for the college football postseason. Griffing played for the Rebelsfrom 1960-62

THATCH SHEPARDThe night before a state high-school swim meet is like the NFL draft forThatch Shepard. That’s the night all the coaches have to turn in theirlineups for the individual races for the meet. As varsity swim coach forSt. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Shepard has to study all the other teamsand try to outsmart his rival coaches before the championship.

CHRISTMAS RECIPES If you are tired of using the same recipes for Christmas year after year,here are some old favorites with a different twist by two of Jackson’sbest cooks.

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Engagement PartyAn engagement party honoringHeather Moore and Matt Verretwas held recently in theHeatherwood home of Ellenand Gib Ford.

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Jackie Sherrill RoastThe Mississippi Sports Hall ofFame’s (MSHOF) JackieSherrill Roast, featuring thewinningest coach inMississippi State football his-tory, was held recently at theMississippi Sports Hall ofFame and Museum.

Symphony BallThe Mississippi SymphonyOrchestra’s 2014 “EmeraldBall” was held recently at theCountry Club of Jackson.

Juried Art ShowThe third annual CedarsJuried Art Show featuring theworks of Mississippians waspresented recently. An open-ing reception was heldrecently at The Cedars.

Dates For LeukemiaThe 14th annual Dates forLeukemia, a silent date auc-tion, benefits the Leukemiaand Lymphoma Society (LLS).Tammy Bouchillon and JamieWoods chair this annual eventas participants in the LLSTeam in Training program.

HYP Picnic At TheCedarsHabitat for HumanityMississippi Capital Arearecently hosted HabitatYoung Professionals Picnic atThe Cedars.

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Bottom Line For KidsThe 26th annual Bottom Linefor Kids benefit dinner andauction was held recently atthe Country Club of Jackson.

Bethany ChristianServicesA fund-raiser benefitingBethany Christian Serviceswas held recently at TheSouth. The evening featureda silent auction, dinner and aprogram of inspirationalmessages.

Jane Austen HousesIris Lutz, national presidentof JASNA, the Jane AustenSociety of North America,recently visited Mississippi tomeet JASNA Mississippimembers and make a pres-entation on the houses inJane Austen’s life and fiction.

Yacht Club PartyJackson Yacht Club recentlyhosted a Halloween costumeparty. Music was provided byTime to Move.

Youth VillagesYouth Villages Mississippirecently hosted Tribute toExcellence at the CountryClub of Jackson. The eventhonored the Revs. Lutherand Janet Ott.

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Painted Feathers

Elaine Maisel is a craftsman in that nebulous

genre of art and craft known as “mixed media.”

What this means is, Elaine makes her living

partly by painting feathers. She’s only had

her FeatherMore business for three years. She

also plays bassoon and contrabassoon for

the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO),

and she’s in arts administration with the

Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). But this

multihyphenate creative is enjoying spreading

her wings. “I like the pressure that I have to

create good work to survive. I can’t just go to a

cubicle and waste time,” she says.


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Since her childhood in northwest Ohio,where she took art lessons at her local cityhall and the Toledo Art Museum, Elaine hasloved to paint. She was doing oil paintings atage 10. But as she grew up, she never knewany professional artists. Finally, a few yearsago, “I decided I wanted to start painting seri-ously again and find something marketablethat could bring in money too,” she says. “Itneeded to be something small, with a catch toit – something unusual.” At first, she paintedminiatures of trees. That didn’t feel right.Then she remembered a painted feathershe’d bought in 2005 when she was in PuertoRico for a music conference. (Tough life,right?) “I researched the methods for paintingfeathers, and I tried it, and it kind of worked.It was an ‘Aha!’ moment. I signed up for myfirst arts show in 2011.”Now Elaine is tapping into a younger, mid-dle-class market that can’t necessarily afforda $400 painting, but can certainly spare $25

for a small, unique, painted piece of nature.“It’s original art that’s not that expensive.”Sowhere does Elaine get her feathers? Well, it’strickier than you might think. Not all feathersare legal to collect. Long story short, she usesturkey feathers obtained during hunting sea-son, parrot feathers from a parrot breeder inClinton, and pretty much any feathers frombirds that are raised domestically. No wildducks. No pelicans. (The Migratory Bird Actof 1908 created a lot of the restrictions. Backthen big, feathered hats were all the rage.)“But the sky’s the limit with the stuff that’slegal,” Elaine says. Before she paints the feathers, she firstfreezes them in sandwich bags to get rid ofany bugs; stores them in boric acid, a clean-ing powder that’s non-toxic to humans; andhand-washes and blow-dries them. Then shetapes a quill to a piece of paper and goes towork. “I paint a white silhouette on the feath-er first - that helps me - and then the colors,”

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she says. A matte sealant protects the fin-ished paint, and she sews the quill toanother piece of paper with thread thatmatches the painting. She then frames thepiece herself, removing the back of theframe and putting in her own backing for apersonal touch. She also resets the glass sothe frames turn out more like shadowbox-es, so the feather has more room. Andthere you have it, a FeatherMore original.Her work depicts everything from ani-

mals to blues musicians to entire scenes -a parade of people dancing under umbrel-las, for instance. All on feathers that areprobably eight inches long max. She alsogets a lot of custom orders. “One timesomebody wanted a feather for a girl whowas a runner and played French horn, so Ihad to combine running and French hornon a feather. I enjoyed the challenge,” shesays. Besides being a juried craftsman with the

Mississippi Craftsmen’s Guild for paintingfeathers, Elaine also creates Christmasornaments with them. She inserts a paint-ed feather into a clear glass ball, quill first,

and stuffs other feathers behind itfor support. A decorative ribbonadds the finishing touch. Right nowshe’s working on a whole slew ofwildlife-themed turkey-featherornaments for the MississippiWildlife Federation to sell as a fund-raiser. On Etsy.com, you’ll find aline of tiny hats embellished with“fluffy” feathers that Elaine can’tpaint. She’s always liked hats. Andsoon, she hopes to have featherjewelry available. “If that works, I’llphase out the hats,” she says. In addition to all her feathery

activities, Elaine has jobs with theMAC and the orchestra.After moving to Jackson from

Starkville, where she’d been teach-ing music at Mississippi StateUniversity, she met her husband,

Ty, through the MSO. He plays violin.Elaine had already been commuting toJackson to play with the orchestra whenshe lived in Starkville, but she hadn’t metTy yet. “He’s in the string section, and I’ma woodwind. So we had different sets offriends,” she says. But they were bothfriends with the trumpets and horns. Youcan’t make this stuff up.Elaine and Ty first met in 2012 at a

Mississippi Braves baseball game, whenboth were invited by some of those hornplayers. They met again when Elaine wasselling a carpet and Ty needed to buy one.They went to brunch, and then they wentout again, and again. Ty plays in a stringquartet that does a lot of weddings, some-times two a day, so the Maisel ceremonywas a small affair: no string quartet, no DJ,just immediate family. “Someone’s momwas a judge [who married us],” Elaine says.But there’s plenty of music in Elaine’s life

- and feather painting, and traveling andfacilitating for the Mississippi ArtsCommission. For the MAC, she coordi-nates Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program in

Mississippi. This international pro-gram allows third- through fifth-graders to perform with area orches-tras. “They learn to play the recorderand sing, and they don’t just have alittle kids’ show where they play‘Peter and the Wolf.’ They learnbasic parts, but they’re for realrepertoire, like pieces by Dvorak.Each area does it differently. TheMSO goes to Canton PublicSchools.”Elaine recently sat on a panel in

New York at a Link Up workshop,and she works on logistics and pro-motion in Mississippi. Oh, and shealso gets plenty of opportunities todo each. “I’m on the Mississippiartist roster, and also on theMississippi teaching artist roster. I

Ty and Elaine Maisel’s wedding celebration, April 21, 2013.

Symphony BassoonTrio: bassoonists Jon Wenberg,Darryl E. Harris Sr. and Elaine Maisel. (Feb. 25, 2012)

“Celebrating Excellence” is the theme for the 38th annualChimneyville Crafts Festival featuring approximately 150exhibiting members of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi.Chimneyville offers shoppers the opportunity to purchase finecrafts in wood, pottery, glass, fiber, metal, basketry, jewelry,and more that will stand the test of time. The preview party isFriday, December 5 at 7 p.m. The festival is December 6 from10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and December 7 noon until 5 p.m. at theMississippi Trade Mart.Renowned glass artist Susan Ford Robertson and husband

and wife wood specialists Fletcher and Carol Cox will be hon-ored at the party with lifetime achievement awards for theircontributions to the Craftsmen’s Guild and to their craft pro-fessions. The three are master craftsmen who have beenmembers of the guild for 40 years and earned regional andnational recognition for work. A former Jackson resident,Robertson now lives in Columbia, S.C. The Coxes reside inTougaloo. Party tickets are $60, $50 in advance, and include cocktails,

hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, the opportunity for first-pickof the craft offerings, and admission all weekend.Breakfast tickets for Saturday and brunch tickets for Sunday

are new offerings this year. The tickets are $25 each, includeadmission, and must be purchased in advance. Regular ticketsfor Saturday or Sunday are $10.Chimneyville was named “Best Festival in Mississippi” in

2011 by the Mississippi Tourism Association, AAA TravelTreasure in 2012 by Southern Traveler Magazine and a Top 20Best Event in Southeast numeroustimes.

Chimneyville Crafts Festival

PREVIEW PARTY DATE:December 5, 2014, 7 to 10 p.m.DATE: Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.DATE: Sunday, December 7, 2014,noon to 5 p.m.

LOCATION:Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson(High Street exit off I-55)PHONE: 601-856-7546 WEB: www.craftsmensguildofms.org

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can’t seem to escape teaching - I keep getting offered adjunct teaching posi-tions - but now I’m doing it on my own terms,” she says. For instance, earlierthis year she got to work with special education classes at Madison AvenueLower Elementary School in Madison and New Summit School in Jackson. “Itwas a collaboration between me, the art teacher, and the special-ed teacherwhere we incorporated all the arts into a lesson in the core curriculum,” shesays. “At Madison Avenue we talked about ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’and taught them about sizes - this bowl is too big, etc. - and then they per-formed the story. So they learned music and theatre. They also made housesand pasted on beds in three different sizes, so they did visual arts. At New

Summit, we workedwith high-schoolerswho were on a careertrack. We taught themhow to compose musicon the computer, andabout patterns, andabout counting money,which is important.And we played ‘Mr.Roboto’ on a recordplayer, and they did therobot. It was great.”Feathers, music, arts

administration, and theoccasional teaching gigadd up to an atypicalschedule for Elaine.She and Ty might worksix 12-hour days aweek. “During the[MSO] season, we haveevening rehearsal from7 to 9:30, and we mighthave dinner at 10. Formusicians, work time isat night and onweekends. And Ty and I both might be playing at a different church everySunday,” she says. But when they want to get out of town and see family for afew days, they can. And you better believe they need to.What about that determination to create good work to survive? It doesn’t

really let up. “If I’m here [at home], I’ll work.”

Elaine held workshops at Trinity Presbyterian Church for the students of theMississippi Children’s Music Theater. During these workshops the studentsdesigned and made their own sets for “The Magical Land of Oz.”

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hen they were children, they loved celebrating and sharing

Christmas with their families and friends. When they married

and started their own family, Toodie and Larry Jones wanted

to do the same with their children. After 43 years of mar-

riage, three children, and six grandchildren, this Northside

couple’s love of family and Christmas celebrations has only

grown stronger. They cherish their longstanding traditions

and eagerly embrace new ones. Toodie was born and raised

in Columbus, Larry and his Air Force family moved there

when he was in the eighth-grade, after living in Virginia,

Louisiana, Japan, Germany, Morocco, New Jersey, Kansas

and Michigan. When Toodie was a high school junior and

Larry was a Mississippi State freshman, they met on a blind

date arranged through a mutual friend. The couple dated for

four years before marrying - one week before Christmas.

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oodie was graduated from the “W” andtaught school for several years, and Larry complet-ed two years of Air Force duty after graduatingfrom Mississippi State. The couple moved toOxford where Larry started Ole Miss law school atthe same time as Bill and Cindy Reed. Larry andBill have been practicing law together and thecouples have been close friends ever since. When

they were northeast Jackson neighbors, their girlsput on plays and performances on the back deckof the Reed home. The families took their youngchildren to Disney World together - and havealways enjoyed spending time together atChristmas.Carol and David Mann are also longtime close

friends, having met as neighbors in the late 1970s.“We were truly the Mertz’s and Ricardo’s from ‘ILove Lucy’ as newlyweds and later, new parents,”recalls Carol. “Those were very happy times, badhair and all, and they are very sweet friends.” Thefamilies always got together on Christmas Eve andstill see each other at Christmastime.The Jones family Christmas celebrations have

always included friends and family. The couple’soldest daughter, Ashley Jones Baldwin, shares thather father is very sentimental about Christmas.Larry explains that, as in many military families,his father was overseas a lot when he was young.“He was always home for Christmas,” sharesLarry, “so Christmas was always a big deal for ourfamily, with lots of gifts.” Each year after celebrating Thanksgiving, the

couple begin decorating their home. “I am veryfortunate,” Toodie said, “because Larry likes todecorate for Christmas, and so we decorate ourhome together.”The decorations always include a 1956 electric

train that Larry was given as a child, and a ceramicnativity scene made by his mother. The family treefeatures ornaments made by Larry’s mother and

others made by Toodie. A fun, large, almost life-size Santa holds a place of prominence in thehome. One year when Larry was in Lexington for atrial, he saw ‘Santa’ in the window of the localhardware store near the courthouse. He asked theowners of the store - a friend - if he could buy theSanta. The friends happily agreed. When the girlswere little, they liked to take Santa’s moveablearms and ‘dance’ with him. Larry also recalls thefun - and funny reactions from drivers - when heand the girls would take Santa for a ride aroundtown in Larry’s convertible. When the girls were little, Toodie and Larry went

to her parent’s home in Columbus for Christmas,but as the girls got older they celebrated at theirhome. “Christmas was like a three-ring circus withthe girls when they were little,” Larry said. “Theywere up before the sun to open gifts.”Toodie made the girls’ stockings and they also

would make Christmas cookies most years withcutters her mom used. She confesses to enjoyingthe shopping and gift-wrapping - maybe just a litbit too much, she admits. “It kind of got out ofcontrol,” she and daughter Ashley agree. So thefamily recently agreed to draw names and limitthe amount to spend on gifts.Ashley’s favorite Christmas tradition is one of

longstanding: shopping at Mistletoe Marketplacewith Toodie’s sister Pat Wegener, and her chil-dren, who come from Memphis for the occasion.Toodie and Pat’s mother used to shop with themtoo, and one of Pat’s daughters first joined themwhen she was only in the fourth-grade. After shop-ping all day until closing, then eating dinner at aMexican restaurant, the group begins sharing theirpurchases, one by one, ‘ooh-ing and aah-ing’ overeach item. Outfits must be modeled, and some-times a return shopping trip is required to pur-chase an item that was missed the previous day.In addition to the day of shopping, Pat and her

entire family spend either the Saturday or Sundaybefore Christmas together in Jackson to celebratewith lunch, tons of games, dancing, supper, andfinally a gift exchange. Pat explains that the sisters

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agreed years ago to keep the cousins close byspending time together during the summer as well.For many years, each child would spend a summerweek with the other family, for special one-on-onetime, in addition to the family Christmas celebra-tions.Family has always been important to both

Toodie and Larry. After the tragic death of Larry’sparents in 1970, each of Larry’s three brotherslived with Toodie and Larry at different times dur-ing their marriage. And before Toodie’s sister Caroldied several years ago, she lived with and wascared for by Toodie and Larry in their home forfive years.According to their middle daughter, Natalie

Jones Jolly, “Our parents have always put a lot ofthought into celebrating Christmas. They havealways gone out of their way to make Christmasspecial and fun.” Her favorite memory is a scav-enger hunt that took the sisters to different loca-tions for clues that led to the final stop - a new,large outdoor playhouse for the backyard.Youngest daughter, Kathryn Jones Banek, fondly

recalls that the family always had two Christmastrees when she and her sisters were young. Onewas the “formal” family tree, with lots of bows andornaments, while the second tree was decoratedwith the ornaments the children had made.Kathryn’s favorite among the Christmas displays

are the Christmas cards of previous years, featur-ing photos of Kathryn and her two sisters. “Wealways had coordinating outfits for the photos anda few matching ones,” she laughs. “I was usuallythe one who didn’t want to cooperate, makingfunny faces or refusing to wear the matchingdress.”All three girls say that their husbands were

amazed by their first Jones family Christmas expe-rience. They had not seen as many decorationsand gifts, and were shocked by all the activity. Lotsof kids, lots of food, and lots of presents were allperfectly normal as far as the Jones girls were con-cerned.Toodie has given the girls the stockings she

made for them and now has matching stockingsfor everyone. The girls’ handmade ornaments havebeen passed on to them as well. The annualChristmas photo cards featuring the six grandchil-dren now join the display of cards from the past.The grandchildren love to come to “Tutu” and

“LaLa’s” house to see all the gifts and decorations.And they love to ‘dance’ and sing along withSanta’s microphone. The Jones daughters are sharing some of their

family traditions with their own families now.Since they married, they spend Christmas Daywith their parents every other year, and on the“off” years, they celebrate a week early. While Ashley, Natalie and Kathryn may have

torn into their gifts in years past, a new traditionhas begun in which everyone - individually - opensone gift at a time, starting with youngest to oldest,including adults. Although the grandchildren mayhave been less than enthusiastic initially, everyonenow anticipates this tradition.The Jones enjoy taking their grandchildren to see

the Canton lights, and taking their family to theChrist United Methodist Church candlelight serv-ice on Christmas Eve. Afterward, everyone isallowed to open one gift each. Life for them hascome full circle, and their love of celebrating andsharing Christmas is being passed to the next gen-eration.

Breakfast Ham and Egg CasseroleSoft butter14 to 15 slices of bread3 cups diced cooked ham2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper6 eggs3 cups of milk

Spread butter on both sides of bread andcube. Combine bread cubes, ham, cheese, saltand pepper; stir well. Beat eggs until foamy;stir in milk. Add egg mixture to ham mixtureand stir well. Pour into greased 13x9 inch panand refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at350 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 10 to 12.

Sweet Potato Casserole3 cups sweet potatoes, about 4 good-slicedones1/2 cup sugar

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1/2 cup butter2 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla1/3 cup milkTopping:1/3 cup melted butter – I always need morethan this.1 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup flour1 cup chopped pecans

Boil and mash potatoes. Mix in sugar, but-ter, eggs, vanilla and milk. Put in 13x9 inchbaking dish. Topping: Melt butter and mix inremaining ingredients. Sprinkle on top ofpotato mixture. Bake 25 minutes at 350degrees. Serves 10 to 12. This is our grandchil-dren’s favorite. We have to have this everyyear.

“Down Home” Cornbread2 boxes corn bread or muffin mix8 ounces sour cream1 can cream corn3 eggs

1 Tablespoon sugar1 stick butter

Melt butter in 13 x 9” pan. Mix all otheringredients and pour into pan. Cook 30 min-utes at 350 degrees. My grandchildren lovethis.

Corn Dip2 cans of Mexican corn1/2 cup of sour cream1/2 cup of mayonnaise2 cups sharp cheese – gratedgreen onion – usually 2 to 41 can chopped green chiliesCreole seasoningPut paprika on topServe with Fritos.

Mix all of this together. It is much better ifmade a few hours or a day ahead beforeserving. I usually double this recipe becauseeveryone loves it. Great for tailgating. I havethis out to snack on during the day whileeveryone is watching football or playing withtheir new toys.

Broccoli Casserole1 lb Velveeta cheese, cube in small pieces2 sticks of butter4 boxes of frozen chopped broccoli8 ounces of Ritz crackers

Add cheese and 1 stick of butter to hot,cooked and well-drained broccoli. Add saltand pepper to taste. Crush the Ritz crackersand mix with 1 stick of melted butter. Spreadover top of broccoli and bake for 1 hour at350 degrees.

Potato CasseroleBetty Crocker potato spuds - follow direc-tions for as many as you need. Add to boilingwater 1 carton of sour cream, 1 package ofcream cheese, ½ to 1 cup of sharp cheese.Then add the potato spuds and simmer. Putin casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes on350 degrees. Add cheese on top. This is soeasy and the men love it. Everyone thinksyou have worked so hard to peel all the pota-toes. No one has to know they are instantpotatoes unless you tell them.

Derby PieFrozen pie shell1 cup of sugar – I use ½ to ¾ cup of sugar.Just depends on how sweet you like it1/2 cup flour2 slightly beaten eggs1 stick melted and cooled butter1/2 broken pecans1 cup chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix all together and pour butter in last.Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees.

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ChristmasTRADITIONS

the Rev. Drs. Joey and Connie Shelton have a couple of

non-negotiable traditions, like taking Christmas Eve

communion and watching “Elf” with their daughters. But

otherwise, they try to be flexible. “Each year demands

something different. We try not to get too stuck, ever,”

Connie says. That statement also applies to the Sheltons’

calling as ministers, which has taken them from Hattiesburg

to Duke University and finally to Jackson, where they were

joint senior pastors of Galloway United Methodist Church

for six years. These days, Connie is director of connectional

ministries and communications for the Mississippi Annual

Conference for The United Methodist Church. It’s no

wonder she’s in charge of connecting and communicating –

she treats you like a family friend after knowing you only

30 minutes. Joey is now the one senior pastor at Galloway.

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When he comes to Connie’s office for this inter-view, he jokes around with the receptionist andthen greets his wife with a kiss after being let in.Once they start telling their story, it becomesapparent that the last 28 years have been quite aride for the Sheltons. “We’re kind of like cats.We’ve had nine lives together,” says Joey. Theirfirst life as a couple began in Hattiesburg in 1986,when Connie was a senior studying radio, televi-sion and film at the University of SouthernMississippi and Joey was in his first year of prac-ticing general law. “It was love at first sight for me, and I don’t even

believe in love at first sight,” Connie says with

mock irritation. Despite her feelings, the Picayunenative said no the first three times Joey asked herout - not to be difficult, but because she had othercommitments. “She’s always been a person ofintegrity,” Joey says.In March 1987, a year after they met, the

Sheltons were married. Several years later, theSheltons started to sense individually that Godwanted them to go to divinity school – but theyweren’t telling each other, Connie says. “Onenight, he came home and said, ‘I need to tell yousomething. I think God wants me to go to divinityschool.’ And I said, ‘Me too!’ And we just startedcrying.” They spent that evening praying. Theydidn’t know what this next step would mean forthem, but they were willing to take it. After gettingtheir master’s of divinity degrees from DukeDivinity School, they moved back to Hattiesburgin 1997. Doctors had told them their chances of having

children were slim - but two days after movingback to Mississippi, Connie was pregnant withtheir first daughter, Bailey. During this time, theSheltons co-pastored three churches in theHattiesburg area, “two country churches and a citychurch,” says Joey, who grew up in Oak Grovewest of Hattiesburg. Sundays were busy: Two ofthe churches met earlier than the other one, so thecouple split their time at the earlier services andwent to the third together, Connie explains. Later,Connie became the director of “The UnitedMethodist Hour,” a radio and television ministryfor the state conference.When Bailey was five years old, the Sheltons had

their second daughter, Jessica.

Then after getting their doctorates at ColumbiaTheological Seminary, Decatur, Ga., they returnedto Duke to be co-directors of field education. “Wehelped students discern their vocational calls,”Joey says.In 2008, the bishop of the United Methodist con-

ference in Mississippi called the Sheltons toGalloway United Methodist Church in Jackson.

ChristmasTRADITIONS

Bailey (16) and Jessica (11)

“We’ve moved away from

PRESENTS TO PRESENCEwith friends and family, just being together instead of buying all these things and

GETTING STRESSED

OUT.And it has made a huge difference.”

-Connie Shelton


Being joint senior pastors has its challenges, butit’s definitely doable, the couple says. “We had tohave intentionality toward boundaries at workand at home. Galloway had a nice flow chart witheverybody’s duties, so we weren’t under eachother’s noses,” Joey says. “You [also] have to getsome space and cultivate interests [outside thechurch] because you’re on call 24/7.”

Connie likes spending time with girlfriends andtraveling – and if she can combine those thingsinto a beach trip, so much the better. Joey enjoysgolfing and white-water rafting.

In July 2013, Connie left her position atGalloway to take the communications job with theconference. Her master’s in public relations,which she got at Southern while Joey was stillpracticing law, comes into play every day now.And even Joey’s law degree helps him be a betterpastor. “Issues of justice are at the heart of allministry,” Connie says.

The public speaking experience helps onSundays, but law also helps “from the perspectiveof trying to hear two sides of a situation. Believe itor not, there’s a good bit of negotiation everyday,” Joey says, especially at a 178-year-oldchurch with more than 2,000 members and a largestaff.

Is life easier now that Connie and Joey havemore “separate” jobs instead of being co-directorsor joint pastors? “I wouldn’t even say it’s better orworse. We spent almost 10 years as ‘co’ some-things. It’s just a different rhythm now,” Conniesays. Galloway is an integral part of that rhythm.

For Bailey and Jessica, the congregation is asmuch their family as their relatives are, Joey says.One church member, Diane Rouse, has beenwrapping the Sheltons’ Christmas gifts for themfor the past few years, just because she felt like itwas something she ought to do for them. Thosegifts aren’t quite as numerous as they’ve been inthe past, because “we’ve moved away from pres-ents to presence with friends and family, justbeing together instead of buying all these thingsand getting stressed out. And it has made a hugedifference,” Connie says. “As our girls get older,they get more into being with us and being witheach other,” Joey adds.

Other traditions at the Shelton house include alive Christmas tree, along with nativity scenes inevery room. “That’s to remind us not just thatJesus was born, but that Jesus is here,” Conniesays.

The Sheltons consider Christmas not just anannual religious event, but a reminder to showGod’s grace and generosity to others year-round.“It’s not a destination, but a journey,” Joey says.

The same could be said about the Sheltons’ lifein general: If they’d considered law and publicrelations their end goals, they wouldn’t havebecome pastors. And their journey isn’t over yet.Their favorite part? “Doing it all together,” Conniesays.

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B Y A N T H O N Y W A R R E NP H O T O G R A P H Y B Y B E T H B U C K L E Y

In 1962, there were no $550 gift packages for athletes competing in bowl

games. And there was little, if any, television coverage. Despite that, Glynn

Griffing said the Ole Miss Rebels never had trouble getting up for the college

football postseason. Griffing played for the Rebels from 1960-62 under leg-

endary head coach Johnny Vaught, and led the Rebels to their only unde-

feated season in school history. “It was a real treat to get to a bowl game,

and you wanted to get the best one you could, because there were so few

back then,” he said.

Ten bowl games were scheduled following the 1962 season, including four onJanuary 1, according to Sports-Reference.com. The bowl offerings were relativelysparse compared to the 39 bowls that will be played this year, according to ESPN’s Website. Additionally, players didn’t get the massive prize packages they get for playing inbowls today. The NCAA allows bowl organizers to give players gift packages valued atno more than $550. The packages can include anything from high-end sunglasses andbackpacks to electronics, according to sportsbusinessdaily.com. Griffing, during his time at Ole Miss, played in two Sugar Bowls and one Cotton Bowl.

For his second trip to the Sugar Bowl, he received a suitcase and a Sugar Bowl watch.And for winning the national title, he and his fellow Rebels received plaques, not rings.“They didn’t buy us rings back then,” he said. Only recently did the school finally pur-chase some well-deserved rings for its ‘62 squad.That year, the Rebels went undefeated, won the Southeastern Conference and fin-

ished third in the final Associated Press poll. At the time, the unofficial national cham-pion was determined prior to bowl selection. Three other lesser-known rankings, how-ever, put Ole Miss in the top spot. The Rebels were invited to play in the Sugar Bowland eked out a 17-14 win against then non-conference rivals the Arkansas Razorbacks.Griffing set the record for passing with 249 passing yards and was named most valuableplayer. Griffing said the one bowl the Rebels had hoped to go to but didn’t was theOrange Bowl, which was played in Florida. Instead, he and his teammates had to settlefor two trips to New Orleans and another one to Texas. “It’s not like today. There was no TV money, so promoters were looking to make their

money off of people buying tickets and coming to the games,” he said. “You had tohave a really good record or a really big following.”The 1960 season was capped by the Rebels handing Rice a loss in the 1961 Sugar

Bowl. The next year, Ole Miss was defeated by Texas in the Cotton Bowl. “It’s a gamewe should’ve won, but we had some injuries. Billy Ray Adams, an All-American, hadcome to the Jackson Touchdown Club to receive an award and was in a bad accidenton his way back (to campus),” Griffing said. And Adams’ backup, Buck Randall, wastaken out of the Cotton Bowl in the first quarter after a knee injury, he said. “To loseyour All-American and your number two guy was pretty bad. We couldn’t run and hadto pass, and in the end it caught us.”

Glynn Griffing, Ole Miss, 1962

A Rebel and A Giant

GLENN GRIFFING

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Rushing duties fell to sophomore Freddie Robertson, who ended up having toplay both ways. “I was in on fourth and one, and Freddie was whipped afterplaying the whole game, but I knew we needed to run. Coach Vaught sent some-one in who told me the play to run. It was a rollout. I came out from the center,and a Longhorn knocked himself out when he hit me,” Griffing said. “He was ontop of me, and all I could see was the scoreboard. It was fourth down in thefourth quarter and I knew it was over.” After that, Griffing never lost anothergame as quarterback. The following season, the Rebels went 10-0, won the SugarBowl and the national title.Griffing recevied All-American and All-SEC honors, and received his All-

American watch on “ The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson. The historic sea-son included wins against the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Louisiana StateUniversity Tigers. “At the time, Ole Miss had a stadium that would hold about40,000 people. Ole Miss would make more money playing in Baton Rouge thanat Hemingway, so we’d play two years there and one year at home,” he said.“They’d (LSU would) always park Mike the Tiger six to eight yards from wherewe came in. They had a cattle prod they’d poke him with, and miked up his cage,so his roar would go all through the stadium,” he said. “It was amazing. It’s agreat place to play and a great place to get ‘em (the fans) quiet.”

After college, Griffing was drafted in thefourth round by the New York Giants. Hespent a year in the National Football League.That year, the Giants lost to the Chicago Bearsin the national championship game. “Footballwas a nice part of my life, but this is a newchapter,” he said. Today, Griffing is chairmanof the board of Glynn Griffing and Associates,a corporate benefits firm on Lelia Drive.Recently, he stepped down as president andappointed his daughter, Kim Porter, to theposition of president. Griffing and his wife Nikki, also an Ole Miss

graduate, have two daughters and a number ofgrandchildren. The two got married in 1963.When the two went on their first date, Nikkididn’t even know Griffing was on the footballteam. Today, when the two attend games, shestill asks him questions about what’s happen-ing on the field. “They say we should host aradio show, where she asks questions and I

answer them,” he said, jokingly.Their younger daughter, Sandi Cavett, is a speech pathologist with the Rankin

County School District. Sandi’s husband Fred also works GGA, as a vice presidentof administration. Griffing has three granddaughters: Caroline, 10, who attends First Presbyterian

Day School, and Madeleine and Claire, 16 and 14 respectively, who attendJackson Prep. “I’m really proud of them. They’re really good students,” Griffingsaid. “They participate in the arts and are in the choir. They do a lot of work inthe Little Theatre.” Kim is a graduate of Ole Miss and Boston University, and was part of a travel-

ing school of drama that toured in places like South Africa and Israel. When Kim returned home, she began at GGA on the ground floor, “answering

phones and paying claims,” Griffing said. “She’s been here for 16 years now.” Griffing started the company in 1988, after working for a number of small

insurance firms over the years. “I was fortunate to get on with some small companies,” he said. After learning

about a new health benefit called “cafeteria plans” in the 1980s, he decided togo into business for himself. At the time, no local providers

were handling cafeteria plans.Today the company has approxi-

mately 10 employees and serves acouple hundred businesses.Griffing still follows Ole Miss

and has attended some of theteam’s bigger games this year,including the Rebel’s 35-13 drub-bing of the Boise State Broncos inAtlanta. He spoke to the Sun prior to the

Rebels’ loss to LSU. Even after theloss, he has high hopes for theRebels on the field, and he creditsCoach Hugh Freeze for the team’ssuccess.“It’s a great time to be at Ole

Miss,” he said. “Now, they have agreat opportunity to win out. It’s amatter of keeping their ducks in arow and getting after them.”

The Ole Miss - Mississippi State game in 1962. NY Giants and Philadelphia Eagles in 1963

Memorabilia sent to Glenn by a fan.Griffing’s All-American watch


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The night before a state high-school swim meet is like

the NFL draft for Thatch Shepard.

That’s the night all the coaches have to turn in their

lineups for the individual races for the meet.

As varsity swim coach for St. Andrew’s Episcopal

School, Shepard has to study all the other teams and try

to outsmart his rival coaches before the championship.

“We basically have a war room in our house. We have

all these 3x5 cards on swimmers from other teams, with

their times, places and everything,” Shepard said.

“It’s a lot of e-mailing and texting between moms: ‘I

heard such and such team is putting so and so in this

race.’ You’re going off of rumors.”

SHEPARDthatch

Thatcher Shepard (16), Jennie Shepard, Mollie Shepard (18),Thatch Shepard, Samantha Shepard (22)

B Y K A T I E E U B A N K S

Shepardenjoys theintensity. He’sa retired Armycolonel whoworks his ath-letes hard –hard enough towin five statechampionships

in four years (three for the girls team, two for theboys). “The thing I like best is that I get to instill discipline

in these kids. When they go up on that podium, theyare in uniform, and every zipper is in the same spot,”he said. Swimming has always been Shepard’s passion. He

swam all through high school and played Division Iwater polo at West Point – not the town inMississippi, but the military academy in New York. He later coached the men’s water polo team at

West Point after it became a club team and went tothe national championship tournament two years ina row. And he coached swim while stationed inBelgium with the Army. A couple more moves brought Shepard and his

family to Jackson in 2008, when he started workingfor the Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg.By that time, Shepard’s three kids – then 12th-grad-

er Samantha, seventh-grader Mollie and fifth-graderThatcher – had inherited his love of swimming. St.Andrew’s was the perfect fit not just academically,but because it had a swim team. Unfortunately, the team wasn’t doing so hot. IN 2008, the St. Andrew’s girls swim team placed

21st in the state meet. It didn’t help that the 3A private school was com-

peting against the likes of Madison Central. At thattime, all divisions competed together, from 1Athrough 6A. “Swimming was an ‘also’ sport,” Shepard said. Soon Shepard got a call from the St. Andrew’s ath-

letic director. The swim coach had been fired, and

the athletic director asked Shepard if he’d be inter-ested in the job, which pays little more than astipend. “I asked if the team would disband if they couldn’t

find a coach, and he said, ‘Yes, there’s a chance.’ So Isaid, ‘OK, I’ll do it for a year until you find some-body.’ Now I’m still there,” Shepard said. Despite competing against 6A schools, Shepard’s

girls team came in fourth in 2009. The next year, thegirls came in fifth. The boys were in the top 20 bothyears. Finally, in 2011, the Mississippi High School

Activities Association (MHSAA) divided swimming

into two classes. Class I would be made up of divi-sions 1A through 4A, and Class II would be the bigschools.“Now we were in the running. We saw an opportu-

nity. We said, ‘We’ve got to train hard. We can dothis.’ ”And they did. That year the girls won the Class I

championship, and the boys came in third. In 2012, the girls took second and the boys won. In

2013, the girls won and the boys came in second. This year, both teams clinched the Class I state

titles.Dominant relay performances, “record-setting

swims and pure grit” got the St. Andrew’s squadspast the other schools this season, Shepard said.The “nucleus” of a championship team will be ath-

letes who swim on club teams year-round, like thefour St. Andrew’s girls who broke an overall staterecord twice, Shepard said.

Col. Shepard can find a pool anywhere ... after a meeting in Bagdad, he stopped by one ofSaddam Hussein’s palaces being used by the State Department. Notice the “lane lines” weremade of water bottles duct-taped to rapelling ropes. This is where the State Department was

operating out of in 2006.

Mount Clemens High SchoolMichigan swim team

junior year 1981

Recruiting Iraqi swimmers in village north of Mosul

“The thing I like best is that I get to instill

DISCIPLINEin these kids. When they go up on that podium,

they are in uniform, and

EVERY ZIPPERis in the same spot”

-Thatch Shepard

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In 2012, Maggie Gleason, Carly Good, Mollie Shepard and Alex Good brokethe record for Mississippi high-school girls in the 4x100 yard freestyle relay. Itwas a nice “consolation prize,” since the girls team came in second in the meetthat year, Shepard said.

In 2013, the same four girls broke their own record and won the champi-onship.

This year the 4x100 team lost Mollie Shepard as she followed in her father’sfootsteps and started classes at West Point. She is now being “actively recruit-ed” by the Army triathlon team, Shepard said.

St. Andrew’s senior Hughes Walker replaced Mollie on the girls’ 4x100 team,which won the Class I relay this year. In fact, the team’s time was better than allthe Class II teams’ as well. And the 2013 record still stands.

Non-club swimmers can still swim a good sprint - and some athletes, includ-ing Shepard’s own daughters, have even competed in swim and other sportsduring the same season, he said.

“I’ve coached volleyball players, football players, cheerleaders, members ofthe dance team, and cross-country runners.

“My two girls ran cross-country. They were distance runners, and they swamdistance. So they’d run a cross-country race in the morning, and then theirmom would drive them over to a swim meet.”

During the school year, Shepard’s swimmers practice Fridays at 5:30 a.m.,and in the evenings from 7 to 8:30, “so you can do the math on when these kidsare doing homework,” he said.

Then in the summer, the club swimmers swim twice a day. While other teenscould be out partying, club swimmers are conked out in bed, Shepard said.

Jennie Shepard is her husband’s unofficial assistant coach. “I couldn’t do this without my wife. I can bring three people on deck [at

meets]. So I have one parent who’s a great picture taker, my wife, and me.Jennie looks out for the well-being of the swimmers,” Shepard said.

With Jennie at his side, 16-year-old Thatcher still swimming - this year hewon four gold medals at the state meet, two of which were for record-settingraces - and athletes who work hard to win it all, Shepard isn’t ready to quit his“temporary” coaching gig.

“It’s going to be tough to get me to disengage. In the Army we call that aRelief in Place and Transfer of Authority, or a RIP/TOA. I’m not ready for myRIP/TOA yet,” he said.

“I have a blast bragging on my kids. When we have basketball games in thegym, I get to see those [championship] banners, the first ones St. Andrew’s hasever had in swimming.”

Plus, “I wouldn’t do this if it weren’t fun.”

Coach Thatch, poolside, reviewing splits with freshman Thatcher Shepardand watching the rest of the field finish the 500-yard freestyle on thedeck of the Biloxi pool at the South State Championships in October

2012.

Pfc. Sporing, Col. Derrick Wolf, Capt. Tim Horn, Carrie Underwood, Lt. Col. Thatch Shepard, and Sgt. Fallon pose with Carrie Underwood and

a Flat Stanley after a USO show on Contingency Operating BaseSpeicher, Tikrit, Iraq, 2007.

Colonel Shepard Great Flood of 2011 media interview June 2011Vicksburg

Coach Thatch with state championship trophies from 2011 - 2013

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2 cups water1 1/4 cups milk1 cup grits1 stick butter4 oz. Velveeta cheese2 cups shredded sharp cheese1 tsp. garlic powder1 can Rotel diced tomatoes (mild or hot)Salt and pepper to taste

Bring water and milk to a boil, add grits, and cook until thick, stirring constant-ly. Add butter and Velveeta and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Addremaining ingredients. Pour into a greased casserole.Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.Note: Can be made ahead and stored overnight in refrigerator and baked the

next day.

English muffin (half), butteredSliced ham or Canadian baconPoached eggBéarnaise sauce (Knorr mix)

Place buttered English muffin halves topped withham or Canadian bacon in casserole in warm oven(200°), covered. As you poach eggs they can beplaced on ham to keep warm. Top with hotBéarnaise and serve.

3 cups peeled chopped apples2 cups fresh cranberries2 Tbs. all-purpose flour1 cup sugar3 (1 5/8 oz) pkg. instant oatmeal with cinnamon and spice3/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter

Combine apples and cranberries and 2 tablespoons flour tossing to coat, add 1cup sugar, mixing well. Place in 2 quart casserole. Combine oatmeal, pecans, ¼cup flour and brown sugar. Add butter and stir well. Spoon over apple and cran-berry mixture. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. (This can be made the day before,cover and refrigerate overnight. Uncover and bake.)

1 lb. fresh cranberries3 oranges, peeled and cut up1 large can crushed pineapple2 cups sugar6 ounce pkg. raspberry jello2 envelopes gelatin1 cup toasted chopped pecans (optional)1 cup chopped celery (optional)

Wash and chop cranberries in food processor.

B Y M A R Y L E I G H F U R R H

Christmas RecipesFROM JACKSON COOKS

If you are tired of using the same recipes for Christmas year after year, here are some

old favorites with a different twist by two of Jackson’s best cooks.

Charlotte Charles is a retired caterer who was the first choice for generations of

Jacksonians. Back in the day, her clients planned their party dates only when Charlotte

was available. She has given us the recipes for a holiday brunch which she has prepared

many times for her family.

Mary Dunbar is a talented cook whose mother, Mary Yerger, usually prepares the fami-

ly dinners with a little help from Mary and the rest of the family. The generation of cooks

continues with Mary Montague Dunbar, Mary’s daughter who wrote the cookbook “Bon

Apétit” as a fund-raiser for Neighborhood Christian Center.

Cranberry-Apple Casserole(from Charlotte Charles)

Grandmama’s Cranberry Salad(from Mary Dunbar)

Eggs Benedict(from Charlotte Charles)

PHOTO

BY BETH BUCKLEY

Mary Leigh Furrh

Rotel Cheese Grits(from Charlotte Charles)


Put cut up seeded and peeled oranges in a bowl. Add pineapple and sugar andrefrigerate overnight. Dissolve gelatins and jello in 2 cups of boiling water. Addpecans and celery to cranberry mixture and stir in gelatins. Put in mold andrefrigerate.

6 sweet potatoes½ cup milk½ cup butter1 cup sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon nutmeg2 bananas, sliced into smallchunks3 tablespoons bourbon

Topping: chopped cornflakes and butter pats

Boil the potatoes. Peel the skin off the potatoes then cream the potatoes in amixer. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Put in casserole and add the top-ping. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Add orange juice if potato casserole is toostiff.

3 cups crumbled real cornbread(not mix)11 slices toasted white bread,broken into pieces2 cups or more chicken stock3 small onions, chopped7 stalks celery, chopped1 green pepper, chopped10 tablespoons butter, divided1/3 cup chopped parsley1 teaspoon or more sage1 teaspoon or more thymepepper to taste2 eggs, beaten2 eggs, hard boiled and chopped

Soak cornbread and white bread pieces in chicken stock. Cook onion, celery,green pepper in butter until tender. Mix the breads, vegetables, remaining butter(melted) and rest of the ingredients. Adjust the seasonings and liquid. Cook ingreased 3-quart casserole uncovered at 350° - 400° for about an hour or untildone. Serves 10-12.

Jane Lewis’ Sweet Potatoes

(from Mary Dunbar)

Grandmama’s Christmas (or Thanksgiving) Dressing

(from Mary Dunbar)

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ad liked to cook the Yorkshire pudding using themost traditional method ... baking it in the pan with theroast. This required removing the roast from the ovenwhen it was almost ready, pouring off most of the pandrippings, returning the roast to the pan (without therack) and pouring the Yorkshire Pudding batter aroundthe roast. When done properly, this is a sight to behold. The

pudding bubbles up around the beef and browns alongthe bubble-tops and high spots. Despite its drama andbeauty, this procedure has its drawbacks. When thepudding is in its most dramatic, airy and puffed state,the roast is unrested and not nearly ready to carve.When the roast is properly rested, the pudding has wilt-ed from its glorious heights into a sad, collapsedpopover. Furthermore, the whole process is fraught with

opportunities for mistakes as evidenced one year in ourfamily’s kitchen. I had gone back to the kitchen to refillmy glass of water and escape the adult conversationsthat were unbearable to my young self. I walked in justas Dad was trying to remove the roast and tip the edgeof the pan over toward an impossibly small measuring

cup that at best could hold about four ounces. My presence in the doorway startled him and the

roast seemed to leap from the pan and onto the floor,where it landed with a splatty sound like a wet, fat manslipping and falling on a tile bathroom floor. Since he

was still holding a scald-ing hot pan and trying topour rendered beef fatinto a tiny Pyrex vessel,he couldn’t immediatelygrab the beef, lyinghelplessly on the greenslate floor. When the fatwas poured off, hequickly turned his atten-tion to the beef, reacheddown to retrieve it, andin his haste managed tokick it down the hallpast the laundry room. Istood there watchingthis epic tragedy unfoldbefore me with mymouth agape and eyesopen as wide as saucers. Just as Dad was reach-

ing to scoop up the hotmeat with his hands anddoing some form of theHot Potato Jig, his gold-

B Y T O M R A M S E Y

T O M R A M S E Y

Our Christmas

meal spans a

generation. When I

was a little boy, my

father commenced

our custom of

preparing a

standing rib roast

with Yorkshire

pudding along with

mashed potatoes

and butter-boiled

lady peas. The

whole thing was a

production rivaling

the best West-end

dramas.

Serving A“PROPER”

Christmas Meal

Tom Ramsey is a chef, sommelier,restaurateur, writer and media personality

living in Jackson. At his “day job” as chefand proprietor of La Finestra, he oversees

all back-of-the house operations. He is featured on the premiere episode of “Guy’s

Grocery Games” on the Food Network. Apilot for his own show, “Busman’s Holiday,”is currently in development. He is a widelypublished writer of recipes, fiction, essays,

op-ed pieces and magazine articles. Heand his wife Kitty have four children two

cats and two kittens.


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en retriever, Gumbo Roux, alerted by the smells,started running in place like a cartoon character,desperately trying to gain some traction on the hardsurface of the floor. When he got his momentumgoing, he brushed past me and began licking the glis-tening, fatty trail left by the sliding roast and lungingat the grand prize of prime beef. Dad was furiouslykicking backward to keep the dog at bay while simul-taneously trying to get a grip on the scalding hot, fat-slicked roast. Once he had it in hand, Dad gave me a look that let

me know this was a matter to be kept between us.With the roast delivered back to its home in theroasting pan, Dad stuck to his traditional guns andpoured the Yorkshire pudding batter into the pan,around the roast and returned it to the oven. Itpuffed up beautifully and everyone oohed and aah-hed as the finished product was brought into the din-ing room for all to see. No one was any the wiser, butI made sure to get a slice from the center of the roast.My parents are gone now, but I still carry on the

tradition of roasting a beautiful hunk of meat andpreparing the finicky pudding, but I use muffin tinsand cook the roast separately. Here are two of therecipes from our Christmas feast.

STANDING RIB ROAST WITH YORKSHIRE PUDDING

1 6 lb. rib roast (w/bone)2 cloves garlic1 Tbsp sea salt1 Tbsp black pepper1 bunch green onions1 bunch parsley1 stick butter3 large eggs1 cup flour1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp baking soda1 cup whole milk

PREP - ROASTAllow roast to come to room temperature. Peel gar-

lic and rub thoroughly onto entire roast. Rub salt and

pepper onto all sides of theroast with at least half goingon the top layer of fat. Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees.

PREP - PUDDINGFinely chop green onions

and parsley. Melt butter in alarge measuring cup. In alarge mixing bowl, beat theeggs and add the flour, saltand baking soda. Whisk theflour, salt and soda into theeggs and slowly add the milk.Add 1 Tbsp of the parsley and1 Tbsp of the green onionsand whisk again. The mixtureshould be think, like pancakebatter. Cover the bowl withplastic wrap and place in therefrigerator for at least twohours (overnight is best).

COOK - ROASTPlace the roast on a rack in a deep roasting pan.

Position in the center rack of the hot oven and cookfor 12 minutes at 500 degrees. Reduce the heat to 375degrees and continue cooking for one hour and 15minutes. Remove the roast from the oven and checkthe temperature by inserting a thermometer into thecenter of the roast. For medium-rare, the thermome-ter should read 130 degrees. If the roast is not up totemp, just stick it back in the oven for 10 minutes orso. You can keep doing this until the proper degree ofdoneness is reached. Remove the roast and allow itto rest while you prepare the Yorkshire pudding.Carefully drain the pan drippings into the largemeasuring cup that holds the melted butter and mixthoroughly. Leave the oven turned on and heated to375 degrees.

COOK - PUDDINGPlace a 12-muffin pan in the hot oven and allow it

to heat for 10 minutes. Remove the pudding batterfrom the refrigerator and whisk it briefly to re-blendall of the ingredients. Open the oven and slide outthe rack that is holding the hot muffin tin. Spoon inabout a tablespoon of the pan dripping/melted but-ter mixture into each section of the tin and slide therack back into the oven and heat for about five min-utes or until it begins to smoke slightly. Open theoven and slide the rack out again. Spoon the batterinto the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 of theway to the top. The batter should sizzle as it is added.Close the oven and cook for about 15 minutes, oruntil the tops of the puddings are puffed and goldenbrown. They should rise out of the tins, likepopovers.

PLATEWhen the Yorkshire puddings are ready, carve the

roast and serve with the hot puddings on a warmedplate. Garnish with the remaining parsley and greenonions.(Serves 6)

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ontrary to popular belief, the count-

down to Christmas does not begin on black Friday.

The season of Advent or the “coming or anticipa-

tion” of Christ starts on the fourth Sunday before

Christmas. Because Christmas falls on different days

each year, the celebration of Advent can last from

22 to 28 days.

Advent calendars are thought to have originated in

Germany in the late 19th century when Gerhard

Lang’s mother made a calendar with 24 candies

stuck to a piece of cardboard. The little boy never

forgot the excitement he experienced as a child

when he was given his Advent calendar at the begin-

ning of each December. As an adult, Gerhard longed

to continue the tradition his mother began. He

opened a printing company with a friend and in 1908

the Advent calendar was available to the masses.

Advent calendars have become a popular way to

count down the days until Christmas. Most begin on

the first day of December with 24 windows to open

each day leading up to Christmas with the hope that

by revealing a tiny piece of chocolate, children will

embrace the virtue of patience. Perhaps, but for

those families with multiple kids you will need multi-

ple calendars or you’ll have siblings fighting over a

single foil wrapped milk chocolate character, which

will probably negate the whole patience exercise.

Over the years, the Advent calendar has evolved.

Holly Hartman reported in her article, “Advent:

Dates, Traditions, and History: The start of the

Christmas season,” that many Advent calendars

today have no religious content. Now, some Advent

calendars with doors that formerly revealed angels

and biblical figures have been replaced with doors

that open to display teddy bears or photos of pop

stars.

Say it ain’t so - Mary and Joseph have been

replaced by Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber in the

countdown to the celebration of the birth of Baby

Jesus.

Thank goodness Jessica Edmisten, a mother of

four from Tennessee, created the Perfect Advent

Calendar. The kraft gable box contains beautiful

envelope pockets that are are strung together to

display a range of family focused activities. Without

one single piece of candy or pop-culture reference,

she designed an interactive calendar that encour-

ages families to spend a few minutes a day togeth-

er during the busiest time of the year while having

fun and learning about the real reason for the sea-

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son ... Jesus Christ.

The season of Advent is an opportunity to practice patience,

humility and gratitude even when it’s hard. I want to make

Christmas memories by baking cookies with my children like my

mother used to, watch a classic movie while sipping hot cocoa,

but most importantly, I want to do something that costs nothing

like letting someone go in front of me in line or taking the time to

say something nice about a local business. My hope is that we

take a moment each day during Advent to remember that

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.

I don’t want anyone to mistake me for a Grinch or a Scrooge

this year, so I have compiled an Advent assignment for every day

leading to Christmas Eve. While the Perfect Advent Calendar is

pretty awesome, (and I highly recommend that you pick up one

for yourself or for a gift for someone special) my list is something

that just about anyone can do without much effort.

Note: I could have made a list of self-centered things to do like

whine, complain, criticize or hold a grudge, but I figured we have

332 other days in the year to complete those tasks (and most of

us exceeded the selfish quota in January).

Even if you only do a few of the suggested Advent assignments

before Christmas, your actions could influence the memories of

not only your family and friends, but a complete stranger.

Remember - it’s never too late to be nice.

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DATE Advent Assignment

Sunday, November 30 Read Matthew 1:18-25 aloud before decking the halls and Christmas tree!

Monday, December 1 Leave something better than you found it.

Tuesday, December 2 Use only Christmas mugs for all of your drinks for theentire day.

Wednesday, December 3 Mail Christmas cards and letter to Santa

Thursday, December 4 Read Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Friday, December 5 Hang some mistletoe and give out kisses.

Saturday, December 6 Do a secret act of kindness.

Sunday, December 7 Decorate a gingerbread house.

Monday, December 8 Forgive someone – (even if they don’t deserve it).

Tuesday, December 9 Ask forgiveness from someone you have hurt.

Wednesday, December 10 Write a letter of encouragement to someone in the military or law enforcement.

Thursday, December 11 Read “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry

Friday, December 12 Clean the pantry and donate canned goods to a charity.

Saturday, December 13 Call someone you've been missing.

Sunday, December 14 Send a gift to someone that wouldn’t expect it.

Monday, December 15 Serve a red and green themed meal.

Tuesday, December 16 Play only Christmas music for the entire day.

Wednesday, December 17 Give a sincere compliment or write a positive review for a local business.

Thursday, December 18 Read “The Christmas Miracle” of Jonathan Toomey

Friday, December 19 Eat dinner by the light of a single candle.

Saturday, December 20 Make Christmas cookies that remind you of your childhood.

Sunday, December 21 Share homemade cookies and the treasured recipewith friends.

Monday, December 22 Let someone check out or go ahead of you in line.

Tuesday, December 23 Serve cider or hot cocoa and watch “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Wednesday, December 24 Read Luke 2:1-20 aloud before leaving a plate of cookies out for Old St. Nick.

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M I S S I S S I P P I T E N N I S

N E W I N D U C T E E S

HALL OF FAMEThe Tennis Foundation of Mississippi is pleased to announce that Marvin (Marty) Pearson

of Oxford has been selected as the 2014 inductee into the Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame.Marty has long been associated with tennis in Mississippi and through his play, support

and instruction has left an unmistakable imprint on Mississippi tennis. His tennis career began in Houston, Miss., and continued at Delta State University, where he was

twice recognized as Most Valuable Player on the 1972 and 1973 tennis teams. After graduation heserved as coach, counselor, teacher and administrator in Mississippi schools for 36 years. For 25 ofthose years, he coached high school tennis, winning eight team district titles, nine individual statetitles, and two team state titles, amassing a career record of 193-93-1. He coached the 1996 HighSchool All-Star team and was selected “Coach of the Year” in 1997 by the Mississippi Association ofCoaches. Marty’s career as a player has been equally successful. He was named the Mississippi Tennis

Association’s Adult Player of the Year in 1996, 2007 and 2011. In 2012 he was named the USTASouthern Slew Hester Male Player of the Year. He has earned a national ranking in doubles 15 timeswith four different partners and has been ranked in the top five in the nation six times. He and hispartner Roger Pearce were number one in the 60s doubles in 2012 and number two in the nation in2013. Marty has won 54 Southern Age Division Doubles Championships with 13 different partners;he has played on seven USTA league teams that won Southern Section Championships; he has beenranked number one in the Southern Section in doubles 18 times. His trophy collection also consistsof two Gold Balls, four Silver Balls and four Bronze Balls won in National Age Tournaments. In addi-tion, he has played on the Mississippi Senior Cup Team 15 times, serving as captain six times. The father of one daughter, he currently lives in Oxford,

where he is an active member of the Oxford CTA and NorthOxford Baptist Church. Pearson will be inducted into the Mississippi Tennis Hall of

Fame at a banquet held in his honor at the Country Club ofJackson on Saturday, January 10.In addition to the hall of fame activities, there will be an

awards luncheon on January 10 to honor the 2014 award win-ners. Players across the state nominate their peers for varioustennis awards and a committee looks at these nominationsand selects the winners. The Northside is well representedwith winners this year. On the junior side, Turner Yates wasselected as the Dorothy Vest Female Player of the Year. CallieBillman is the George Wilkinson Memorial Female winner,and Stedman Strickland is the George Wilkinson MemorialMale winner. On the adult side, Leah Warren’s 3.5-4.5women’s Tri-Level team was selected Tri-Level Teamof the Year. Brook Shelton was selected as the Captainof the Year, Mark Elliott was selected as Tennis Pro ofthe Year. Johnny McGinn was selected to receive theWheelchair Excellence Award. Each of the 2014 win-ners are very deserving of these prestigious awards.Congratulations to all.Mississippi was the host for the 2014 Tri-Level

Section Invitational last month. More than 500 playersfrom eight of the nine Southern states came to playthe three-day tournament. Lindsey Sartain, director ofadult programs for USTA Mississippi, was in charge ofthe event. “We were very happy for the opportunity tohave players from across the Southern Section cometo Mississippi. The participants had a great time and Mark Elliott was selected as the Mississippi

Tennis Professional of the YearJohnny McGinn was selected to receive the

Wheelchair Excellence Award

Leah Warren’s 3.5-4.5 women’s team was selected asthe Tri-Level team of the year; Cindy Hannon, Missy

Turnbull, Leah Warren, Laura Barnett; (front) Kelly McKeeGayla Elliot, Audrey Thomas

Marty Pearson has been selected as the 2015 inductee into the MississippiTennis Hall of Fame. Pearson will be honored at the Hall of Fame dinner in

January. In addition to the dinner, award winning tennis players will be recog-nized at the Mississippi Tennis Association annual awards luncheon.

Stedman Strickland was selected to receivethe Junior Male George Wilkinson Memorial

Award

Callie Billman was selected to receive the Junior Female George Wilkinson

Memorial AwardBrooke Shelton was selected as the USTA

League Captain of the Year

Marty Pearson from Oxford will be inductedinto the Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame.

Turner Yates was selected as the DorothyVest Female Junior Player of the Year


qbkkfp ^as^kq̂ dbthe weather was perfect. Plans are already in theworks for the 2015 event. Ridgeland Tourism, USTASouthern, Wilson and BB&T were the sponsors.Mississippi had two winners; Zane Jacobs’ Deltateam was a repeat winner in the 3.5-4.5 18s men’sdivision and Brad Castle’s 3.0-4.0 18s men from theNorthside won. Jacobs’ team will return toCalifornia in 2016 to play the Tri-Level InvitationalChampionships during the BNP Paribas Open. The Club at The Township hosted the Mississippi

State men’s and women’s tennis teams on October14. Thanks to Joy and Malcolm Lightsey and theMississippi State University athletic department forbringing this special event to this area. In additionto the teams coming Scott Strickland, MSU athleticdirector, and Bo Hemphill, MSU assistant athleticdirector, attended. The collegiate players played

with club members, both adults and juniors. A fine exhibition of MSU’s team tennis skillsand sportsmanship were on display for all to enjoy. Refreshments were compliments of TheClub at The Township. Afterward a party was hosted by Joy and Malcolm at their home inhonor of the MSU tennis teams and athletic department. The next MSU tennis team eventwill be scheduled in late February at River Hills Tennis Club in the indoor center.The Mississippi USTA Junior Team Tennis team, Mississippi Ace Kickers, who recently

went to USTA JTT National Championships, had a great tournament. They made it all theway to the finals, fought hard, but lost in the championship match. Way to go Ace Kickers.“We had a great run to the final,” said David Humphreys, who said his players come fromareas such as Jackson, Tupelo and Oxford. “Texas got the best of us today. Last year they beatus for third- fourth place and we wanted some revenge. But they were just too good. We areproud of our team members Sebastian Rios, Patrick Roth, Lailaa Bashir, Megan Humphreys,Callie Billman, Grace Ann Jones and Eric Huey.”“From the players to the coaches, the parents attending, and our entire staff, we had a blast

kicking off the 2014 Junior Team Tennis National Championships with this 14 and Underevent,” said Alanna Broderick, USTA national manager of junior competition. “You couldn’task for better kids. They played hard, supported one another in every match and displayedthe type of sportsmanship, win or lose, of which anyone would be proud.”USTA league play in the Jackson area will be here before you know it. If you didn’t get your

tennis game up to par this year, dust off your racket and head out now to get ready to play in2015. There will be an “early bird” captains registration December 21-31. All captains whosign up during this week will not be charged. For more information about USTA League pro-grams in the area, contact Lesley Mosby at [email protected]. As always, forall of your tennis needs, go to www.mstennis.com or you can find us on Facebook; ustamis-sissippi, Twitter; #ustamississippi, Pinterest and Instagram; ustamississippi. As we approach the Christmas holidays, please take time to reflect on your many blessings

and “Pay it Forward” by helping those less fortunate.

Mitch Evans, Cole Mockbee, Graham Bucciantini, Alex Boyd, Judson Jones, Sean Merchant; (front)Jeffrey Rickels, Stephen Bowers, Stephen Langley, Brad Castle, Tommy Taylor, Paul Kimble

Rishab Agarwal, Tassilo Schmidt, Mate Cutura, Matt Roberts, Sachin Kirtane, Alex Corder, LouiseRonaldson, Jennifer Brown, Georgiana Patrasc

Robert Russell, Jeanie Mullin, Bill Gray, Clarence Foreman, Peter Koury, Mark Thompson, Bill Maxey;(third row) Tito Echiburu, Leonard Thomas, Bill Hullett, Joy Lightsey, Malcolm Lightsey, Courtney

Stockett, Kapka Elenkov, Michael Boerner; (second row) Jennifer Brown, Louis Ronaldson, GeorgianaPatrasc, Alex Corder, Tassilo Schmid, Mate Cutura, Rishab Agarwa, Matt Robert’s; (front) Nicholas

Elenkov, Ann Cabot Stockett. Not pictured: Scott Strickland, athletic director, and Bo Hemphill, assistantathletic director

What a great tournament the Mississippi JTT 14 and Under Advanced team had during the recent USTA JTT NationalChampionships. David Humphreys, Sebastian Rios, Eric Huey, Patrick Roth and Justyn Schelver; (front) Grace Anne

Jones, Megan Humphreys, Lailaa Bashir, Callie Billman

USTA Southern Tri-Level Invitational Championship was held in the Jackson area. More than500 players from across the South came to compete and Mississippi had two winning teams.

Tyler Morgan, Brad Boteler, Thomas Wright, Justin Brown; (front) Travis Carpenter, Zane Jacobs, ChrisHardman. Not pictured: Alan Hargett, Marty Pearson, Kevin Millet, Steve Chamblee, Steven Martin

While enjoying some great tennis during the BNP Paribus Tennis Open and BNP Paribus

Tri-Level League National Invitational, Leah Warrenand teammate Rhonda Rhoden got their

picture made with Roger Federer. Rhonda Rhoden, Federer, Leah Warren

The Mississippi State men’s and women’s tennis teams came to The Club at TheTownship recently. They played with members and mingled with them at the after

party held at Joy and Malcolm Lightsey’s home.

The USTA 14 and under advanced Junior Team Tennis team finished in second place at the USTA JTT National Championships. Coached by Justyn Schelver and captained by

David Humphreys, these juniors had a great championship.

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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All write-ups should be submitted by the first day of the month for the following month’s publication.(i.e. November 1st is deadline for the December issue)

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More will be used as space permits.

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Anne Barrett Polk and Matthew Stevens Hazard

were united in marriage at 4 p.m. August 2, at St.

John’s Episcopal Church, Chapel of Transfiguration

in Moose, Wyo.

The bride is the daughter of the late Mark Christopher Polk and

Mr. and Mrs. Neal Denton Rogers Jr. of Indianola. She is the grand-

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Moody Polk of Starkville, and Mr. and

Mrs. James Cooke Robertson, and Mrs. Neal Denton Rogers and

the late Mr. Rogers, all of Indianola.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Boswell Stevens

Hazard of West Point. He is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Mark

Gordon Hazard Jr. of West Point, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel

Russell Gfroerer of Ft. Lauderdale.

The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. J. Kenneth Asel. Nuptial

music was provided by pianist Pam Drews Phillips and soloist

Nicole Madison.

The bride was given in marriage by her family and escorted by

her stepfather. Maid of honor was her sister, Laura Robertson Polk

of Jackson. Bridesmaids were her sisters-in-law Virginia Hazard

Huffman of West Point, and Anne Mullen Hazard of Virginia

Beach.

The bridegroom’s brother, Joshua Charles Hazard of Virginia

Beach, was best man. Groomsmen were his brothers-in-law Mark

Christopher Polk Jr. of Laramie, Wyo., and Joseph Allen Huffman

of West Point.

The bride wore a reimbroidered ivory Alencon lace dress over

latte lining with a keyhole back and sweeping train. She carried a

French nosegay of patience roses, accented with local wildflow-

ers. Her bouquet, wrapped with handkerchiefs of her grandmoth-

er and her great-great-grandmother, enclosed an arrowhead

found by her late father.

The bridesmaids wore ivory lace cocktail dresses and carried

bouquets of local wildflowers. The groomsmen wore khaki suits

with boutonnières of blue bachelor buttons and local sage, tied

with antique hatband ribbon.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at Spring Creek

Ranch, overlooking the Teton Mountain Range. Guests were

entertained by PTO, a three-piece bluegrass band from Jackson,

Wyo. The plated buffet was served on a 36-foot banquet table,

covered with a French antique bobbin lace tablecloth. The table

was centered with split log planters filled with locally grown wild-

flowers and herbs. The reception vista was adorned with hay

bales, garlands, and local wildflowers. After a dinner of lamb

chops and Colorado sea bass, guests were served wedding cake

and beignets, accompanied with Mississippi State University ice

cream.

On the eve of the wedding, the bridegroom’s parents honored

the couple with a rehearsal dinner at the Snake River Sporting

Club. Guests enjoyed an outdoor cocktail hour, followed by a din-

ner inside the club. The club was ornamented with wildlife themes

of rocks, moss and local wildflowers. The tablecloths were blue-

prints, topographic maps, and design drawings, drawn and pro-

duced by the bridegroom.

After a wedding trip to Anguilla, the couple is at home in Jackson, Wyo. The bride is a speech-lan-

guage pathologist at Children’s Learning Center. The bridegroom is a landscape architect and proj-

ect manager at Grand Teton National Park.

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Stevens Hazard

Anne Barrett Polk & Matthew Stevens HazardAUGUST 2, 2014

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, CHAPEL OF TRANSFIGURATION • MOOSE, WYOMING

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Mary Margaret Bowden and William Latimer Fontaine were united in marriage at

First Presbyterian Church in Jackson June 14 at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony was offi-

ciated by the Rev. David Thomas Andrew Strain.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gibert Bowden III of Madison. She is the grand-

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Graham Hughes of Jackson and Mrs. Paul Gibert Bowden Jr. and the late

Mr. Bowden of Gulfport.

The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Eaton Fontaine IV of Jackson. He is the grandson

of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Pershing Miller of Senath, Mo., and Mrs. John Eaton Fontaine III and

the late Mr. Fontaine of Jackson.

Nuptial music was presented by Dr. William Wymond,

organist; Connie Wadsworth, pianist; Nancy Bateman, cel-

list; Shelly Brown, violinist; and Gabbie Bowden, cousin of

the bride, violinist.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of

ivory tulle and Chantilly lace. The slim silhouette featured a

sweetheart neckline caught by contoured straps delicately

overlaid with crystal beaded lace appliqués. Her skirt of

tulle over lace swept into a chapel-length train and was

accentuated with appliqués of Venice lace. The back fea-

tured a sheer panel of tulle extending from her shoulders to

her waist. Her chapel-length veil of illusion fell from the

crown of her head and was finished with a tiny ribbon of

silk satin. The bride carried a bouquet of mixed peonies,

veronica and greenery hand tied with ivory satin ribbon.

Maid of honor was Marie Elise Williams. Bridesmaids were

Alex Branch, Laura Dye, Melissa Gunn, Caroline McDaniel,

Allison McDill, Samantha Shepard and Mackenzie Wilson.

They wore silk crinkle chiffon gowns of various styles in

vanilla and bellini and carried mixed bouquets of

hydrangea, roses, stock, lisanthus, peonies and greenery.

The bride’s proxy was Lucy Trew, cousin of the bride. Caroline Church, Sarah Gregg, Caroline

Peeples, Lucy Trew and Maggie Woods were attendants.

The bridegroom’s brother, John Fontaine, was best man. Groomsmen were Gib Bowden and

Graham Bowden, brothers of the bride; James Bridgforth; Andrew Fox; Will Nichols; Jonathan

Orlansky; and Robert Rives. Ushers were Tom Allin; Hal Flowers; Douglass Fontaine, cousin of the

bridegroom; Ty Menist; and Andrew Rueff.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents hosted a reception at the Mississippi Museum of Art

where guests dined and danced to the music of C.E.O. the Band.

On the eve of the wed-

ding, the bridegroom’s

parents entertained the

wedding party, family

and out-of- town guests

with a dinner at the

River Hills Club. The

morning after the wed-

ding the couple was

honored with a brunch

at Anjou Restaurant

hosted by the bride-

groom’s grandmother,

aunts and uncle.

Following a wedding

trip to Bali, Indonesia,

the couple is at home in

Jackson.

Mr. and Mrs. William Latimer Fontaine

Mary Margaret Bowden & William Latimer Fontaine JUNE 14, 2014

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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Mr. and Mrs. Neal Patton announce the

marriage of their daughter, Sarah

Fitzgerald Patton, to Kevin Michael

Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davidson of Austin.

The bride was graduated from the University of

Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2005.

She earned her M.B.A. in 2011 from Samford University.

She is an associate in the Interest Rate Derivatives Group

at BBVA Compass.

The bridegroom was graduated from Rhodes College

with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2005. He

earned his M.B.A. from Texas Tech University in 2009. He

works in the Energy Banking Group at Wells Fargo.

The ceremony was held at the Vineyard at Chappel

Lodge in Austin. The Rev. Louis Zbinden of San Antonio

officiated the ceremony, with friends and family witness-

ing their union.

Following a wedding trip to Italy, the couple makes their

home in Houston, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Michael Davidson

Sarah Fitzgerald Patton & Kevin Michael DavidsonWEDDINGS

NOVEMBER 23, 2013THE VINEYARD AT CHAPPEL LODGE • AUSTIN, TEXAS


Lt. Col. and Mrs. George Franklin Fondren Jr. of Madison announce the engagement of their

daughter, Kayla Miriam-Marie Fondren, to Matthew Breland Applewhite, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Ronald Gary Applewhite of Flowood.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willis Brumfield of Itta Bena, and the late

Mr. and Mrs. George F. Fondren Sr. of Indianola.

Miss Fondren is a 2007 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in business

administration with an emphasis in marketing and a bachelor’s of family and consumer science with an

emphasis in fashion merchandising. At Ole Miss, the bride was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.

Miss Fondren lives in Jackson and is a teacher with the Rankin County School District and a teacher con-

sultant with the Mississippi Writing and Thinking Institute.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Charles D. Hudspeth and Laura C. Hudspeth of

Jackson, and the late Dr. and Mrs. Victor H. Applewhite of Ellisville.

Applewhite is a 2009 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in business

administration with an emphasis in banking and finance. At Ole Miss, Applewhite was a member of the

Kappa Alpha Order. He is an ophthalmic technician with Jackson Eye Institute.

The couple will exchange vows December 27 at Oxford-University United Methodist Church.Kayla Miriam-Marie Fondren, Matthew Breland Applewhite

Kayla Miriam-Marie Fondren& Matthew Breland Applewhite

DECEMBER 27, 2014OXFORD-UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lamar Forman announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison

Ramelle Forman, to Charles Robert Kalteyer, son of Carolyn Krismer Kalteyer and the late

Charles Ronald Kalteyer of University Park, Texas.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Lenox Lamar Forman of Meadville, and

the late Mr. and Mrs. John Milton Thatch of Jackson.

Miss Forman is a 2004 graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and received a bachelor’s degree

from Southern Methodist University in 2008. She is a member of the Junior League of Dallas and works

in corporate communications at Atmos Energy in Dallas.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frederick Kalteyer of Austin,

Texas, and Mary Westmoreland Thompson of Sugar Land, Texas, and Martha Saunders Krismer and the

late William Rudolph Krismer of Dallas.

Kalteyer is a 2005 graduate of Highland Park High School in Dallas. He was graduated from Texas

Christian University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is pursuing a mas-

ter’s in business administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

The couple will exchange vows December 20 at Northminster Baptist Church with a reception to follow

at the Country Club of Jackson. Allison Ramelle Forman,Charles Robert Kalteyer

Allison Ramelle Forman& Charles Robert Kalteyer

DECEMBER 20, 2014NORTHMINSTER BAPTIST CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lewis Smith Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline

Marie Smith, to Travis James Twilbeck, son of the Rev. and Mrs. James William Twilbeck

of Paris, Tenn.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Tommye Jean Welsh Smith and the late Garnet Lewis Smith of

Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Louis Franco of Vicksburg.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph Twilbeck Sr. of New

Orleans, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Robert Reese of Findlay, Ohio.

Miss Smith is a 2007 graduate of Ridgeland High School. She attended Mississippi State University, and

was graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications, emphasis in public relations. She works with

Delbert Hosemann Jr., Mississippi secretary of state, as executive assistant to the chief of staff.

Twilbeck is a 2011 graduate of Mississippi College with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology; exercise sci-

ence. He is in graduate school at Mississippi College working on a master’s in exercise science, and

expects to graduate May of 2015. He is associated with The Club at the Township as a health and fitness

specialist. Both attend First Baptist Church of Jackson.

The couple will exchange vows in an evening ceremony December 13 at Redeemer Church of Jackson,

with a reception to follow. They will make their home in Ridgeland.Madeline Marie Smith, Travis James Twilbeck

Madeline Marie Smith& Travis James Twilbeck

DECEMBER 13, 2014REDEEMER CHURCH • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

ENGAGEMENTS


Mrs. Samuel Wesley Moore Jr. of Jackson announces the engagement of her daughter,

Heather Leigh Moore, to Matthew Michael Verret, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Quentin

Verret of Patterson, La. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Samuel Wesley

Moore Jr. of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Carroll Edward (Dee) Jarvis and the late Billie Jo Jarvis

of Jackson, Dorothy Mayo Blair of Jackson and Howard V. Blair of Mendenhall. Miss Moore is also the

granddaughter of the late Samuel Wesley Moore Sr. of Oklahoma City. The prospective bridegroom is the

grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond John Verret Sr. of Patterson, La., and Mrs. Henry Davis Verret and the

late Henry Davis Verret of Bayou Vista, La. Miss Moore is a 2002 Alpha Omega graduate of St. Andrew’s

Episcopal School. She attended Stetson University in Deland, Fla., where she was a member of Delta

Delta Delta sorority, and Millsaps College. She is pursuing a degree in accounting at Belhaven University.

Miss Moore is a member of the Junior League of Jackson. She is associated with Haddox Reid Eubank

Betts PLLC. Verret is a 1996 graduate of Patterson High School. He was graduated from Louisiana State

University in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and received his master’s in sports administra-

tion from Mississippi State University in 2003. He is head athletic trainer at Mississippi College.

An engagement party given in honor of the couple was held recently in the home of Ellen and Gib Ford.

The couple will exchange vows December 27 at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle with a reception

to follow at Fairview Inn.Heather Leigh Moore

Heather Leigh Moore& Matthew Michael Verret

DECEMBER 27, 2014 CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE • JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Robertson of Mountain Brook, Ala., announce the engagement of

their daughter, Carley Elizabeth Robertson, to Brennan Shipley Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Mike V. Ward of Madison.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Goodman of Whynot, and the late Mr.

and Mrs. Carlton Jones Robertson of Jackson.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Ann Grambling Shipley of Madison and the late F.W.

“Bill” Shipley of Yazoo City, and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin C. Ward of Madison.

Miss Robertson is a 2010 honors graduate of Houston High School, Germantown, Tenn., and will gradu-

ate from Mississippi State University in December with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design.

Ward is a 2008 graduate of Madison Central High School and was graduated cum laude in 2012 from

Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He is in his second year at the

University of Mississippi School of Law.

The couple will be married in an afternoon ceremony December 20.

Carley Elizabeth Robertson, Brennan Shipley Ward

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PARTIESA N D C E L E B R A T I O N S

Randy Verret, Neville Boschert, James Holland

Heather Moore, Matt Verret

Mike Wallace, Dorothy Blair, Barbara WallaceLisa Rittenhouse, Chase Herrin, Jacob VerretHeather Moore, Dorothy Blair, Matt Verret

Traci and Mark Strickland, Jacob Verret, Randy and Deborah Verret; (middle) Lisa Moore,Dororthy Blair, Chris Moore; (front) Heather Moore, Matt Verret

engagement partyAn engagement party honoring Heather Moore and Matt Verret was held

recently in the Heatherwood home of Ellen and Gib Ford.Co-hosts and hostesses were Betsy and Neville Boschert, Christine Carmichael,

Debbie and Dan Cole, C.C. Henley and Mark Earles, Ouida and James Holland,Cathey and David Russell, Traci and Mark Strickland, Barbara and Mike Wallace,

and Jan and John Wofford.Parents of the couple are Lisa Moore and the late Samuel Wesley (Wes) Moore Jr.

and Deborah and Randy Verret.The wedding is planned for December 27 in Jackson. Shown are scenes from the party.

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John Wofford, Patsy Marash, Jan Wofford, David Marash


Chris and Meriweather Truchner, Chelsea Freeman, Thomas and Kendra WatsonBrett Hightower, Lisa Rittenhouse, Laura Hardin, Heather Moore, Matt Verret;

(front) Traci Strickland, Kelly Jarvis

Chris and Meriweather Truchner, Chris Carmichael, Lisa Moore, Jan and John WoffordBob Jones, Eddie Jarvis, Randy Verret, Dean Jarvis

Matt Verret, Heather Moore, Laura Hardin, John DarceMatt Verret, Heather Moore, Hannah and Abram Orlansky

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PARTIESA N D C E L E B R A T I O N S

Leslie Walters, Hunter Mitchell, Daniel Johnston, Barton and Savanna Norfleet

Mary Shapley, Deetsa Molpus, Daniel Johnston, Tracie Haag

Grace Buchanan, Barbara Carraway, Liz Neely, Nina JohnstonStephen Kruger, Frank York, Larry HouchinsDiane Neely, Gay Crosby, Phoebe Kruger

John McVey, Johnny Neely; (fifth row) Ron Applewhite, Jane Wiggins, Chris and Mary Shapley,Lee Hawkins, Joe Terry, Christine Mitchell; (fourth row) Barbara Caraway, Amanda Griffin, AliceJean Hawkins, Linda Terry, Geoff Mitchell; (third row) Donna Worley, Melissa Applewhite, EmilyMcVey, Stephen Kruger; (second row) Jim and Sue Watts, Deetsa Molpus, Phoebe Kruger, MaryEvalyn and Ed Thomas; (front) Tracie Haag, Daniel Johnston, Nina and Carey Johnston, Pamela

and Larry Houchins

engagement partyAn engagement celebration honoring Tracie Haag and Daniel Johnston was held recently

in the home of Nina and Carey Johnston, parents of the bridegroom. The bride’s parentsare Nancy and Bill Haag of Brookhaven. Co-hosts were Melissa and Ron Applewhite, Carole and Hall Bailey, Leslie and Joel

Bobo, Anna and Walter Brand, Sarah and Phil Buffington, Angelyn and Barry Cannada,Barbara Carraway, Gay and Mickey Crosby, Rhonda and Bert Green, Amanda and WilliamGriffin, Alice Jean and Lee Hawkins, Melinda and Steve Hendrix, Paula and Jimmy Hood,

Pamela and Larry Houchins, Leigh and Ken Johnston, Gail and Rob Jones, Phoebe andStephen Kruger, Courtney and Rob Love, Cathy and George May, Donna and BusterMcVey, Emily and John McVey, Christine and Geoff Mitchell, Deetsa and Charlie Molpus,Diane and Johnny Neely, Liz and Robert Neely, Mary and Chris Shapley, Linda and JoeTerry, Mary Evalyn and Ed Thomas, Susan and Joel Waters, Sue and Jim Watts, Cheryland Cal Wells, Jane Wiggins, Donna and Hubert Worley, and Karan and Frank York. The couple will exchange wedding vows February 7 in Brookhaven.

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Colbey and Hayley Moak, Amanda, Christopher and Charles Johnston; (front) Bill Haag,Laverne Smith, Nancy and Tracie Haag, Daniel, Nina and Carey Johnston


Tanya Rankin, Vanesha Jaiswal, Cara Troiani, Amy Milner, Tracie Haag, DanielJohnston, Beth Van Horn, Bill Hatcliff, Jared Baumann, Lauren ShieldsRobert Neely, Charles Johnston, Johnny Neely, Mickey Crosby, Raymond Nalty

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EVENTSJACKIE SHERRILLROASTThe Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame’s(MSHOF) Jackie Sherrill Roast, featuring thewinningest coach in Mississippi State footballhistory, was held recently at the MississippiSports Hall of Fame and Museum.The roast, preceded by a reception, was afund-raiser for the MSHOF.

John Horecky, Kenny Williamson, Peggy Sherrill Al Simon, Margaret Barrett-Simon, Jackie Sherrill

Eric and Joe Tillman John Bond, Hal Mumme, Cal WellsJackie Sherrill, Mark Thompson

Russell Bowie, Marty McCubbins, Liz Cleveland, Jordan Musgrove, Chris Gray Jim Sneed, Rockey Felker, Jeff Tarsi, Wade Thompson, Elizabeth Tarsi, Sandra Akin

Rockey Felker, Larry Jones Maribeth Bond, Catherine PowerRichard Blackburn, Jeff Read, Jim Tompkins, Bobby Crosland, Carey Hardin


Tommy Miskelly, Terry GodfreyFreddy Rayner, Mike Rowell, Glen SowellMichelle and Nick Fulton

Bruce and Julie Martin, Jennifer and Dick Hall Greg Fike, Leslie Drake, Damon Kissinger, Justin Bennett, Newt Ogletree

Mike Mosby, Heather Andrews, Dominic Cunetto, Rob Wilson, Steve Horn Mike Rowell, Joseph Moss, Freddy Rayner, Trish Cunetto

JACKIE SHERRILL ROAST

Donna and Wade Sims, Paul Staires Kell and Mary Stratton Smith, Elizabeth and Matthew Brinson Cal Wells, Tony Dorsett

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Dave Morris, Brian Sims, Rosalie Morris, Mike Richey, Kyle Merhege

Susan Tsimortos, Tommie Cardin Donna Matthews, Jimmy Lever

Dudley Marble, Johnny Brown, Ron Martin, Ted Williams

Brad Gatlin, Kenny Williamson, Bonnie Bishop, Daniel Zabaldano


JACKIE SHERRILL ROAST

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EVENTSSYMPHONY BALLThe Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s 2014“Emerald Ball” was held recently at the CountryClub of Jackson. The Symphony Ball is theJackson Symphony League’s largest fund-raisereach year.

Cindy and Ray McNamara, Mary Jabaley Trey and Cassie Burns, Will Seely

Lisa Rotollo, Emily SandersMike and Gina O’Connell, Julie JacksonMary Ann Petro, Michelle Petro Pharr

Elee Reeves, Marty Smith, Glenn Robinson, Todd Prince, Lisa Palmer Hugh and Cynthia Parker, Barbara and Barry Plunkett

Jan and Giorgio Aru Patti and Mike Byers Brian Nichols, Sauna Berry Simone Bryan, Don Jacobs


Kay Mortimer, Richard Johnson, Gloria WalkerErik Kegler, Holly Lange, Brennan HowellKenneth Townsend, Ann Phelps

Mike and Elizabeth Cottingham, Deery and Harry Walker Gib and Ellen Ford, Cynthia and Michael Winkelmann

James and Joyce Corbett, Grace Lee, Nell Wall Cheryl and Dennis Miller, Lynda Costas, David Bowen

SYMPHONY BALL

Mary and John Peoples Michael and Natalie Arnemann Claudia and Robert Hauberg Mandy Mangum, Susan Lawler

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Mihan McKenna, Oliver TaylorWilliam Longfellow, Dorothy Brasfield, Debbie FeltRichard and Melanie Morgan

Ed Wall, Troy Browning, Tim Dawson Corbin and Faye McGriff, Phoebe Pearigen

Jamie and Gayden Ward Lisa and Glenn Newell

Trish McDaniel, Bob Brown Laura Ashley Coleman, Jack Root Spencer and Nancy Gilbert Hans and Kristi Pettit

Sally O’Callaghan, Marty Smith, Robyn Browning

SYMPHONY BALL


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EVENTSJURIED ART SHOWThe third annual Cedars Juried Art Show fea-turing the works of Mississippians was present-ed recently. An opening reception was heldrecently at The Cedars. Seventy-one artistsfrom 21 Mississippi cities and 84 pieces ofselected art were juried by artist Jere Allen. The show is part of Fondren Renaissance’s FourSeasons of The Cedars Visual and PerformingArts Series. It is free and open to the public.Shown are scenes from the reception.

Jim Wilkirson, Jarrod Partridge, Jere Allen Samuel McCain, Mike Mathews

Andrew, Eliza and Thomas UeltscheyDon Jacobs, Latricia Jones, Rebecca StewartChuck Wise, Monika Knepper

Diane Hazzard, Betsy Ritter, Mary Scott Shepherd, Jenny Neeld Jay, Jimmy, Stacy and Ian Underwood

Lee Hammond, Trish Edwards Dickie and Sally Yelverton Alan Burrow, Brian Beckham Joy and Colin Miller


David and Susan RussellAlison Kelly, Alice Stamps, Laurilee FortnerBekah, Nate and Jenny Woodruff

Teresa Pipper, Kathleen Casa, Grant Davis Brenda Benson, Rubie Howell, Mark Millett

JURIED ART SHOW

Jeff and Liz Thoman, Mark Hallmark Heidi Pitre, Maureen Donnelly, Betty Press Barbara Parrish, Mary Scott Shepherd

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EVENTSDATES FOR LEUKEMIAThe 14th annual Dates for Leukemia, a silentdate auction, benefits the Leukemia andLymphoma Society (LLS). Tammy Bouchillonand Jamie Woods chair this annual event asparticipants in the LLS Team in Training pro-gram. This year’s event was held at Old CapitolInn with 300 guests in attendance. Auctioned dates included luxury Saints week-ends in New Orleans, elegant dinners completewith limousine services, spa packages, andmore. Music was provided by the Mojo Trio,which is made up of Ronnie McGee, RobertMoreira, and Steve Cook. Barbara Jones, Jeffrey Kent, Jonathan Jones Jeff Humber, Tony Bahou

Beverly Mahaffey, Bebe GarrisonJennifer Ballard, Cody Adkins, Emily ClaytonWes Freeman, Lindsey Nelin

Dana King, John Morgan; (fourth row) Jeffrey Kent, Liz Hogue, Blake Besselievre; (third row) Whitney Griffin, SarahGibson; (second row) John Powell, Roslyn Knox-Lockett, Christy Kellum, Damon Bagley-Ayres; (front) Sandy Sanford,Kim Ellis, Iris Villalon, Bethany Barksdale, Jennifer Ballard, Leigh Jones, Ashley Robertson Laurin Geheber, Erika Berry, Kristin Stentiford, Kate Cooper

Blake Strong, Brad Plunkett Rachel Garvin, Sloan Fortinberry Tom Hickman, Leslie Owens Dana King, Liz Hogue


Roberto Moreia, Steve Cook, John Powell, Ronnie McGee David Doggette, Jennifer Studebaker, Glenn PartrickFreda Guzman, Janet Thomas

Angela Hammack, TJ Harvey, Lindsay Speed, Yasma Stringer, Andy Quinn, Lindsey Murphey Kevin Byrd, Meredith Shows, TJ Harvey, Michele McGee, Brad Plunkett, Steven Griffin

Kristen Dubourg, Charity George, Donald Pope, Scott Viner Gina Huag, Bill Martin, Tom Elkin, Jamie Woods, Julie Middleton

DATES FOR LEUKEMIA

David Ellis, Beverly Limbaugh Pammi Hancock, John MacLennan Lisa Chesney, Chris Shaw Lin Bobbitt, Steve Demarius

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Kathy Molpus, Jeff MoteRacolez Sha Denson, Jeffrey Kent, Sophy Mangana, Jeanann SuggsChuck Nelms, Kathleen Fitzgerald

Lili Torres, Deetra Prestwood, Chris McIntyre, Kym Morgan Weezee Horne, Cynthia McCool, Mark Chenevert, Melanie North

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EVENTSHYP PICNIC ATTHE CEDARS Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Arearecently hosted Habitat Young ProfessionalsPicnic at The Cedars. The Red Hots providedlive music on the porch of the Fondren land-mark, and the food was on hand for sale. Shown are scenes from the event.

Kelly Wright, Jenilyn Vick, Tess Winkler, Holly Hearon Melia Dicker, Evan and Darren Schwindaman

Nick, Coy and Kristen CrawfordMeriwether (holding Sadie) Truckner, Susannah Morse, William Flowers,Chris Truckner

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Barber and Elizabeth Boone

Joe and Laura Dixon Amber Rutland, Carley Mohan Lauren Kendall, Ashley Bridges


Casey Holder, Holly GerrardRoss Dean, Pearla Rose, Sherri Eakin, Kat Johnson, Aggie Sikora, A. GrayJaclyn Petty, Maggie Kate Kelly

Amber and Johnny Beck, Evan Tew, Scott May Betsy Hood, Kate Cooper, Caroline Gillespie, Sarah Abraham

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EVENTSBOTTOM LINEFOR KIDSThe 26th annual Bottom Line for Kids benefitdinner and auction was held recently at theCountry Club of Jackson. This year’s themewas “An Evening in Tuscany.” The event isSouthern Christian Services for Children andYouth’s major fund-raiser.The event included a cocktail hour featuringstrolling violinists, silent and premier silentauctions, and Italian dinner with paired wine,and a live auction.

Artimese Fairley, Deborah Smathers, Amy Brown Robin Farber, Maggi Lampton

Trey and Kim PorterAlfred and Mary Nicols, Sandra HolmanMegan and Kreig Bell

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Lee and Nia Bush Thomas and Hayes Dale Amanda and Lee Nicols Lisa and Ben Jeffcoat

Kevin and Eleanor Anthony, Lisa Moore, Mae and George Patton


Lea McCracken, Johnny and Deb WrayDeborah Lampton, Mary Helen and Bo BowenMarjorie and Reuel May

George and Jana Nicols, Debbie and Jeff Good

Scott McVey, Sarah Ford, Ginny and Danny Fred Womble, Sue Lobrano, Sister and Heber Simmons

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Janna Hughes, Tanya Rankin Gerald Smith, Dennis and Betty Carraway, Holly Moulder Patti Pankiewicz, Mia Pollman, Jackie Hollway

Dick and Jennifer Hall, Pat and Don Meiners

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EVENTSBETHANY CHRISTIANSERVICESA fund-raiser benefiting Bethany ChristianServices was held recently at The South.The evening featured a silent auction, dinnerand a program of inspirational messages. Thesupport of adoptions has always been the mis-sion of Bethany. Other services including post-adoption counseling, foster care and the SafeFamilies for Children program in centralMississippi are funded through this banquet. Shown are scenes from the event.

Marie James, Bill Whitwer, Margot Truelson Dawn Spellman, Karon Weeks, Nancy Fenwick

David Poland, Bob WaltonShannon Sullivan, Debra and Paul HastingsAbby Julian, Greg Bonds

Matt and Alan Futvoye, Jennifer Dryden, Ruth and John Lowe Smith, Jack Laws Leonard and Betsy Cobb, Mary Ann Miller, Catherine and Brent Cobb

Laurie and Paul Sheffield Hunter Brewer, Martha Maxey Lee and Nancy Elkins Fair and Paul Hurst


Vera Kelley, Valorie AlbrightBrook and Hays Collins, Andrew and Michelle VincentBrooke Gothard, Lance Carter

Will and Nicki Barbour, Kevin Green, Pat Chambliss Shirley Rutland, Steve and Becky Baggett, Ed Walker

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Karen Stewart (executive director), Teresa Adams Claire Ridgway, Katherine Royer Margaret Hitt, Amy Rylander

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EVENTSJANE AUSTEN HOUSESIris Lutz, national president of JASNA, the JaneAusten Society of North America, recently vis-ited Mississippi to meet JASNA Mississippimembers and make a presentation on thehouses in Jane Austen’s life and fiction. The Mississippi region of JASNA has been rec-ognized by the national organization for itsquick buildup of membership; events includingacademic classes, tea parties, films and discus-sions; articles by members in JASNA’s journalPersuasions; and Jane Austen-inspired prod-ucts includingt t-shirts, notecards, bookmarks,earrings, and Christmas ornaments. Carla Wall, Bettye Whitenton, Iris Lutz, Carolyn Burkett

Carolyn and Phoebe Pearigen

Susan Allen Ford, Dorothy Shawhan, Carol Tatum

Elizabeth Alley, Joe and Judy Haygood, Ivy AlleyMegan Bankston, Suzanne Marrs

Elena Azadbakht, John Blair, Iris Lutz, Susan and Steve Halder Carolyn Brown, Ellen Treadway, Elizabeth Alley, Patty Furr


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EVENTSYACHT CLUB PARTYJackson Yacht Club recently hosted aHalloween costume party. Music was providedby Time to Move.Shown are scenes from the party.

Linda Williams, Terre Schriver, Linda Smith Gail and Greg Puckett, Kim Williams

Tammy Hollingsworth, Lynn FreemanRussell and Suzanne Smith, Jim LeggettMike Bush, Cindy Clegg

Cindy Buffington, Holly Klaas, Rachel Hall, Lisa Lewis, Doug Berry, Teresa Cashion Audrey Glenn, Bill and Suzan Edwards, Rusty Smith, Sarah Davidson

Suzannah McGowan, Lisa Brown Otis Johnson, Emma George Hamilton Sid Grosshart, Hope Reagan Caylon McCulloch, Britton Blackmon


Ken and Rachel HallLizzie Sullivan, Bubba and Lisa NeeldLeigh and Terrell Rogers

Chantel Munger, Chris Kirwin, Elizabeth Marsh, Tommy Hoffman Gail and Russ Fraiser, Margaret Yockers, Mike Daniels

Bob and Stephanie Johnson, Shelia Harkins, Toni Lane Linda and Ken Massengale, Marybeth and Gene McDonald

YACHT CLUB PARTY

Amy and Jeff Jones, David Brian Karen Jeter, Mike and Jeanne Cartwright Davy Jones, Margaret and Robert Muller

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EVENTSYOUTH VILLAGESYouth Villages Mississippi recently hostedTribute to Excellence at the Country Club ofJackson. The event honored the Revs. Lutherand Janet Ott, community leaders who havemade a great impact in the lives of Mississippi’schildren. The outcomes the group achieved inrestoring and strengthening families was alsoshowcased.Shown are scenes from the event.

Evangeline Zouboukos, Pamela Nail, Tom and Betty Parry Dolphus and Rosie Weary

Kim Breese, Jane AlexanderRenita Reed, Renee Rudd, Linda Porter Mike McRee and Molly MacWade

Seymour Pooley, Luther and Janet Ott, Maggie Pooley, Ronnie and Roger Gooch

Shamberi Horton, Courtney Walker Bette Poole, Julia Burns John and Julia Conway Darline and Nathan Slater

Sam and Kim Kelly, Bryan and Jackie McDonald


Ginger Hoover, Beverly Scafidel Sara Katherine Ott Beckett, Janet Ott, Tim Adams, Shellie Revore,Paul BessenbacherRavi and Whitney Raju

Nancy Lawrence, Holly Lange, Brett and Jane Alexander Seshadri and Sybil Raju, Lucette and Kenneth Bennett

Michael, Paul and Sylvia Foster

YOUTH VILLAGES

Deena Moore, Greg Campbell Darline Slater, Tanya Rankin LaKim Johnson, Monica McIntosh Vanessa and Larry Mize

Sam Kelly, Sean Pooley, PG and Michelle Bernheim, Kim Kelly, Amy and Robert Pooley

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