Bluffs & Bayous Aug 2011

Bluffs & Bayous { August 2011 {

{ August 2011 { Bluffs & Bayous


With my children now grown, the academic calendar no longer looms with lists of supplies and uniforms and the deadlines of signed parental permissions. It no longer sends stress signals about being tardy for class or late for practice. Instead, it is my friend, making promises of fun and exciting weekends ahead from September through January with NFL (Here’s hoping that the players and owners finalize their deal and get onto the much anticipated season.), college, and Friday night area football games. The excitement is in the air as we anticipate fall and football season; and in this issue of Bluffs & Bayous we share with you amazing recipes that are a “must” to try and serve from your home, tent, or tailgate! Our story on David Wilson’s unique sauce and Jennie Guido’s review of Crave restaurant located in Cleveland, Mississippi, contribute to the pigskin mania of our August issue as does In the

Enter August, the last official month of summer on the calendar. It seems as if I was just introducing July and

our arts issue with its plethora of local and regional arts. Since our work here in the Bluffs & Bayous office is always a month or two ahead of the existing month with deadlines mid-month prior to the following month’s publication, I sometimes transpose the month I’m working in with the month I’m living in—a bit of a thought glitch, given all the busy-ness that my life, as yours, entails. What brought me to the realization that summer is rapidly on the wane and the next season is fast approaching is the recent information posted on Facebook from my friends. Within the past few weeks, I have noticed more families on the go to beach vacations, long weekends in Las Vegas, family reunions, trips to the Caribbean Islands, more beach vacations…and more beach vacations. Just recently I have seen postings for back-to-school supplies, uniforms, and football and softball practices. All of these activities are harbingers of our gearing up for back-to-school mode. Point in fact—teachers report back to their classroom duties the first week of August with students showing up mere days later. One friend’s Facebook posting mentioned her childhood school days running from after Labor Day until the first part of May. I, too, well remember my own three-month-long summers between school years when we did not begin school until the day after Labor Day. I couldn’t—wouldn’t—didn’t want to think about football schedules, fall clothing, and school supplies until the week of Labor Day. That was the week my mother bought our school supplies to prepare us for the academic year.

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Kitchen with Cheryl’s Friends & Family and its selections to make this season of sports hype a most savory one. Let’s enjoy what remains of a sizzling summer as we turn our attention toward the South’s signature fall fetish—FOOTBALL …and enjoy its fervor to the fullest in our life along and beyond the Mississippi.


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Columnist Dr. Gary R. Bachman is an assistant

extension professor of horticulture at Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension

Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Columnist Ross McGehee, a lifelong resident of

Natchez, Mississippi, owns a diversified and far-flung

farm operation.

Columnist Alma Womack lives on Smithland Plantation

on Black River, south of Jonesville, Louisiana. In addition to her duties as

maitresse des maison, she is the keeper of the lawn, the lane and the pecan orchard

at Smithland.

Jean Biglane

Jennie Guido is a graduate of Delta

State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Master’s Degree in English Education. She

currently lives in the heart of the Delta in Cleveland, Mississippi, but she still

calls Natchez home.

on the coverThe LSU Fan-Fare reflects the fervor of the multitudes of football

fans who eagerly and anxiously anticipate fall’s football fever. See In the Kitchen with Cheryl’s Friends & Family: Tailgating

Fan-Fare, pages 28-31. Cover design and photography by JoAnna Sproles and Jan Ratcliff.

Cheryl Rinehart Donna SessionsAnita Schilling

Elise D. ParkerVan O’Gwin Jan Ratcliff

JoAnna Sproles

Columnist Mary Emrick is the owner of Turning Pages Books & More in Natchez,

Mississippi.


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Gone HogWine Wild!pages 32 - 33

August 2011FEATURESArea College 2011 Football Schedules .................................................. 22-26New Orleans Saints 2011 Schedule ............................................................ 26In the Kitchen with Cheryl’s Friends and Family: Tailgating Fan-Fare ........................................................................... 28-31Gone HogWine Wild! ............................................................................. 32-33

FAVORITESAll OutdoorsA Walk in the Dark ................................................................................. 16-17

EventsAugust. . . Up and Coming! ................................................................... 52-62

From the StacksPromises...Secrets...and Consequences ........................................................ 9

Looking for Trouble and Finding It ............................................................ 12

In the GardenLantana’s Summer Color and Beauty .................................................... 20-21

Something ScrumptiousJust Up Highway 61: Crave Bistro, Cleveland, Mississippi .................... 38-40

Southern SamplerNefarious Dirt Daubers .......................................................................... 46-47

THE Social SceneMSU Road Dawgs Tour ................................................................................. 8Gidge Clayton Retirement Party ........................................................... 10-11Kentucky Derby Party ............................................................................ 18-19Class of 1959 Celebrates 70th Birthdays ............................................... 34-35Dr. William Dickey Hosts Open House........................................................ 44NGC June Meeting and Installation of New Officers ................................ 45Edward Szymanski’s 90th Birthday ........................................................ 48-49Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen ........................................................... 50Tom Phillips’ 90th Birthday ......................................................................... 51Book Signings at Turning Pages ............................................................ 66-67Golden Gallery Opening ............................................................................. 68Pike County Arts Council’s Derby Day Event ............................................. 70Pilgrimage Garden Club’s Annual Flower Show ........................................ 71

Weddings, Engagements, and AnniversariesHoffstadts’ 50th Wedding Anniversary ................................................. 64-65

Just Up Highway 61Crave Bistro,

Cleveland, Mississippipages 38 - 40


THE Social SceneMSU Road Dawgs

TourHead Coach Dan Mullen of Mississippi State University recent-

ly visited Brookhaven, Mississippi, during the Road Dawgs Tour to meet and greet alumni and current students. Coach Mullen brought along the 2010 Egg Bowl trophy for fans again to relish their victory over that team up north.

Coach Dan Mullen, Imogene Jackson, and Suzie Patrick

Sam Adcock, Gatson Walker, and the 2010 Egg Bowl trophy

Gatson Walker and Sam Adcock Coach Dan Mullen and Gatson Walker

Jay Ballard, Coach Dan Mullen, and Bethany Crawford

Brad Roberson, Coach Dan Mullen, Reid Roberson, and Jake Roberson

Dustin Walker, Coach Dan Mullen, and Stacy Walker

Catherine Carty, past Alumni Delegate; Dr. Jimmy Abraham, Alumni Association Execu-tive Director; and Kathleen Carollo, current Alumni Delegate


The Midwife’s Confessionby Diane Chamberlain

Sir Walter Scott’s often quoted verse “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!”

could be the premise upon which Diane Chamberlain developed the plot for her book The Midwife’s Confession. The original deception in her story was devised by parents who in the 1960s sent their sixteen-year-old to her “great aunt” for the duration of her unwanted pregnancy. The midwife who helped with her delivery adopted the teen’s baby girl. Promises were made, secrets were kept, and forty years later a suicide resulted. Noelle, Emerson, and Tara forged their friendship as students at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. This strong friendship among the three college girls extended decades into the future. The friends enjoyed and endured love, love lost, marriages, children, and careers. They were like Alexandre Dumas’ Three Musketeers: “All for one and one for all.” Why then did one of the friends—Noelle—keep secrets from her two best friends in the world? Noelle’s secrets were so dark and weighed upon her conscience so heavily that she finally ended her tortured life. It was Tara and Emerson that had to piece together the puzzling life of their friend in order to understand Noelle’s final action. What brought Noelle to this dark point in her life? Why had they not seen the clues they could now identify in hindsight? To say that Noelle was a midwife who made a mistake is a huge understatement. But, that is what happened. In an instant, a lack of judgment created a cross that Noelle would bear for years. She found living with her secret failure and deception impossible.

Promises…Secrets…and Consequences

Tara and Emerson saw only the good that Noelle was doing for so many people. Noelle was a well-respected midwife who, after suffering a back injury that developed into severe pain, gave up delivering babies. Or, that is what her friends “saw.” Noelle created a charitable organization that provided for the needs of underprivileged, sick, and preemie babies. They “saw” Noelle’s time consumed by this benevolent work. They “saw” Noelle working in her beautiful flower garden. What had Emerson and Tara missed? Tara and Emerson’s search for understanding revealed only the secret life that Noelle was living behind her mask of happiness. Diane Chamberlain’s story is told through the personal narration of five characters. Each chapter begins by telling the reader who is speaking and where this speaker is located. Also, because the tale flashes throughout the 70s, 80s, 90s, and present day, Chamberlain provides the year of reference. While tugging at the reader’s curiosity and emotions, Diane Chamberlain has created a mystery that is also a drama

From the Stacks | review by Mary Emrick

involving four families. The tightly woven intrigue will keep you reading well into the night. Diane Chamberlain’s characters are compelling; and as they did with me, they may occupy your dreams. You will miss Noelle, Tara, Emerson, Grace, and Anna! I would compare Diane Chamberlain’s The Midwife’s Confession to books by Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve. Diane Chamberlain is the bestselling author of nineteen novels, including The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes and The Lies We Told. She lives in North Carolina and is currently at work on her next novel.


THE Social Scene

Gidge Clayton Retirement PartyAfter 40 years of dedicated service working as a nurse practitioner at McComb Children’s Clinic in McComb, Mississippi, Gidge Clay-

ton enjoyed a community-wide retirement reception held at the Episcopal Church in McComb. Family, friends, and co-workers (both past and present) enjoyed cake, punch, and fellowship. Mrs. Gidge plans on staying active in the community and traveling.

Leslie Worthy, Penny Brown, Judy McGhee, Gidge Clayton, Sharon Estess, and Nancy Richardson

Christy Dial Clayton, Molly Westfall, Gail McGowan, Maria de Jesus, Brenda Wallace, Dorcas Lumpkin, Diane Hill, Gidge Clayton, Kathy Holmes, Colleen Parker, Casey Hoffman, Betsy Harrell, Kay Smith, Julie Clayton, and Gail Spinnato

Seated—Shelby Smith, Gidge Clayton, and Bert Bradford; standing—Brenda Wallace, Linda Dunaway, Dorcas Lumpkin, Maria de Jesus, Lee Laurie Gatlin, Diane Hill, Brenda Murray, and Kathy Holmes

Front—Menley Clayton, Kathy Snyder, Gidge Clayton, Molly Westfall, and Julie Clayton; back—Guy Snyder, Brent Clayton, Steve Clayton, Christy Dial Clayton, and Walker Clayton


THE Social Scene

Menley Clayton and MacKenzie Charles

Bob and Dorcus Lumpkin Brenda Wallace and Gail McGowan

Kathy and Guy SnyderKathy Holmes and Beverly King


Boxing Gorillasby Adam Perry

Adam Perry, born in Natchez, Mississippi, and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, has self-published his

first novel, Boxing Gorillas, set in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The story begins with Mason Burke, who, following graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, decides to take up residence with his best friend, David O’Connor, in Gulf Shores. Mason, as described by Perry, is a failed musician who feels all he needs to screw his head back on straight is a few months at the beach; however, the old “Redneck Riviera” has other plans. Mason’s involvement with a crew of local miscreants finds them running afoul of a group of ruthless drug smugglers. This fast paced, easy read is a novel full of suspense, comedy, and action. I had the pleasure of meeting Perry following his call to our office and spirited introduction of himself and his new novel.

Looking for Troubleand Finding It

A confident sounding young man, Perry was persistent in scheduling an interview while he was in the area for a family visit within the week. I agreed and began to search his novel’s website and other information he had given me during the telephone conversation. Upon his arrival, his warm smile and eagerness to talk about himself, his novel, his job, and his music were engaging. Just like almost anywhere in the South, the longer we talked with one another we eventually discovered we had mutual friends and connections; and working within that common thread, I decided Perry’s novel was worth sharing with our readers. Following his 1998 graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi with a B. A. in History, Adam Perry, like his protagonist, moved to Gulf Shores; and many of the novel’s details find authenticity in Perry’s own experiences there, including his forte as a musician. A movie buff from childhood, Perry was punished for a while when he was a teen

From the Stacks | review by Cheryl F. Rinehart

after throwing a party at his home. During this punishment, being forced to read, Perry picked up George MacDonald Fraser’s series about Flashman, a fictional antihero who runs from danger or hides, cowering in fear; betrays or abandons acquaintances at the slightest incentive; and usually ends his antics acclaimed as a hero. Following these vicarious adventures, Perry was hooked. What started out as punishment became his motivation and inspiration to become a writer. He loves action-packed movies such as the Indiana Jones and Star Wars series, and his book reads like such a movie. Don’t be surprised to find a sequel coming in the near future. Adam Perry resides in Jackson, Mississippi, with wife, Jana, and daughter, Cameron, and works for Jackson Free Press. A songwriter and bass guitar player with the Jason Turner band, he can be seen throughout Jackson performing. To order his novel, visit his website www.boxinggorillas.com, and visit his Facebook page for updates. Books can be ordered with free shipping from lulu.com, and the iPhone or iPad compatible version of the book is also available at http://itunes.apple.com/us/boo k/boxing-gorillas/id443393856?mt=11.


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All Outdoors | by Ross McGehee

A Walk in the Dark

I took a walk one night. Nothing too unusual about that, and nothing spectacular happened during the walk.

But it was one that was memorable because of the thoughts it inspired. It is always interesting how just the simplest pleasures turn out to be the best. Being out at night scares some people. I mean REALLY out! Not just going to some party but outdoors alone, dark, no flashlight, just you and the night sounds—or the dead silence. If you watch too much television or believe the garbage that is told around a campfire at Boy Scout Camp, then you need to get a grip. There is nothing out there to be afraid of. And the peace that you can find is wonderful! Mainly because everybody else is inside watching TV!

We were planting cotton this spring and working late. It had been a long day already: up at five, gone before six, and already it was ten o’clock. That’s P.M. Daniel was running the planter, and I was running support on the turn row. Autosteer was guiding the tractor in the dark, so all

he had to do was watch the monitors and turn it around on the ends. I’m still amazed that the satellites can “see” the tractor in the dark and talk to it to make it go straight. It was going to be a while before the planter needed any more seed, so I thought I’d measure the field with a GPS to see how many more acres were left to be planted. There was no moon, and it was totally dark except for the tractor lights going back and forth across the field. We were far from town, so there was no light pollution to dim the view of the stars. I could have driven the truck around the field to take my measurements but a walk seemed like a much better idea . . . . . It’s amazing how well you can see in the total darkness when there is enough light from the stars to illuminate a path. Having a general idea of your route helps, too; but after a minute away from artificial light, your eyes adjust well enough to navigate. Your senses become more acute. You realize that your feet are reading the ground. Your ears listen more closely but for nothing in particular because you’re in a wide-open field and there’s nothing out there but you. You listen anyway. You smell the tilled land or the night air and, if you know the difference, can tell where you are in the field. You suddenly realize that you are paying attention to the breeze as well, for no reason other than having an elevated sensory level. You suddenly realize that people who don’t have the full use of their eyes do this all the time. You move on to connect the same line of reasoning to those who are


deaf or are deprived of other senses. Then you appreciate your vision and look up at the stars . . . . . “There’s the Big Dipper. Now line up the two end stars, and there’s the North Star and Little Dipper. There’s Orion’s Belt. Never could figure out how that got to be a constellation. It’s just three stars in a row to me. There’s a jet. And another. And another. I’ll count jets, I guess. Eight going the same direction almost. There’s a satellite. How many more? Should have worn my glasses—they’re hard to see. Hey, a shooting star! Let’s see: the average is one every seven minutes. But I need to keep walking so I don’t have time to wait for the next one.” The tractor goes by 300 yards away, and nobody knows I’m out there watching. I feel a little like a predator in the dark, watching, avoiding the light, and avoiding civilization just a little. An owl hoots from the trees somewhere far across the field, and I am surprised that the sound carried that distance. But the night is clear, and the breeze is from that direction so the call traveled farther. I realize that I added all that up subconsciously. And I feel a small amount of kinship to the night creatures although I know that in two hours I’ll be asleep on a mattress. I realize that I haven’t heard any coyotes tonight. Well, the river has been up for a long time and flooded this farm, so they’ve probably moved off for now. They’ll be back, but it’s kind of nice not to have them raise the hair on the back of my neck tonight with their howling. I think about the other times I’ve been out like this. The time I had to find those white cows in the pre-dawn fog. Or the time that I rode horses on a night that was so bright I could see all the way across the pasture. Or the time I went out at 2:30 in the morning to gas up the generator for the deer camp, and the stillness was almost eerie. Or getting stuck on a bulldozer at 1:00 in the morning at Larto Lake and leaning against the engine to stay warm while staring at the stars for two hours until the guys showed up to pull me out. I think of the meteorite I once saw out of the truck window. There was a flash of light that lit up the sky at ten o’clock. I looked quickly to see what in the world it was and realized that it was not IN the world but over it. A large fireball, trailed

by six or seven smaller flaming bodies, entered the atmosphere and was visible for only three seconds. But I never forgot where I was when I saw it. And what about the ones that fall in the daylight when I don’t see the flash? As it turns out, NORAD keeps up with all approaching bodies and can tell where each one came down. Could have been 100 miles away but it looked like it hit right over there by the road! Moving farther around the field, I hear the frogs getting louder, so I know that I’m getting closer to the drainage ditch. I think for a moment about snakes that may be out looking for frogs but then discount any apprehension because it would ruin the mood. The ground starts getting softer underfoot, and I know that going to the right will lead me into a muddy spot on the northwest corner, so I bear left and back into the tilled area. I realize that this has been a pretty good stroll since all that plowed ground has my calves starting to ache a little. But I’m only half way around the field. Whose idea was this anyway? But I march on. The tractor goes by, and the driver sees me in the edge of his lights. He stops to offer a ride but my walk continues. I come to the conclusion that the data I was gathering is obsolete since the tractor has already covered half the area that I was measuring. So how much is left now? What difference does it really make? He’ll be through in half an hour. I get back to the truck and ease into the seat. The walk and the drone of the tractor have combined with the long day to make me sleepy, so I put my head back for a quick nap. The radio breaks the silence with a call about a squeaky bearing. I heard it already on the walk, but it’s 10:30, and the bearing will last until we get through tonight. It’s been a long enough day, and we don’t need to look for something to fix at this hour. With the fatigue and stress level that we work in sometimes, simple pleasures are the only ones we can afford. The night was beautiful, the breeze was steady, the mosquitoes were few, and the thoughts were many. It would be difficult (and almost criminal) to try to beat that!


THE Social Scene

Kentucky Derby PartyA 2011 Kentucky Derby Party was held on Saturday, May 7, at the home of Kathy and Bob Sizemore in Natchez, Mississippi. Guests

placed bets at the betting booth and took chances on picking the winning horse. Natchez horseracing aficionado Terry Trovato was the big winner, and Don Mitchell was the unluckiest by picking the last horse to cross the finish line.

Daye Dearing, Chris Cavette, and Marina Cavette

Eugenie Cates and Amy Killelea

Kerri Simpson and Margaret Green

Melanie Downer, Amy Killelea, and Marsha Passman

Dennis Ward, Vance Custer, and Wathen Doggett

Ken Price, Bill Willard, and Chandler Jordan

LouAnn Jordan, Chandler Jordan, and Patty Willard

Sandy Taylor, Bradley Harrison, Meredith and Terry Trovato, and Mike Gemmell


Don Mitchell

Tonya and Conley Greer

Karry Hosford and Mandy Brown

Terry Trovato


In the Garden | story and photos by Dr. Gary R. Bachman

Lantana’s Summer Color and Beauty

With the temperatures sizzling, many landscapers and gardeners are looking for plants that

can stand up to the Mississippi summer. Luckily, they don’t have to look any farther than hot, summer lantana. Lantana is available in a variety of sizes and colors. I really like lantanas that have a spreading growth habit because they can act as ground covers and are loaded with blooms nonstop. In fact, these plants can be used in place of flowering annuals. Once established, lantanas are reasonably drought tolerant, but supplemental irrigation is necessary during dry conditions like those we have been experiencing in Mississippi.

Butter Cream lantana’s flowers start out as a bright golden yellow. The edges turn creamy white; and eventually, the entire flower is white.

For the last several years, I’ve been growing Butter Cream lantana. Its flowering is unique. The flowers start out

as a bright, golden yellow, and the edges turn creamy white until the entire flower is white. During summer, the plant boasts


a beautiful blend of these sunny flowers. Butter Cream’s low mounding growth is very similar to that of New Gold lantana, which was a Mississippi Medallion winner in 1996. Another spreading lantana is Bandana Trailing Gold. The golden yellow flowers are displayed on dense vining branches from late spring until the first frost in the fall. The branching can extend out up to 42 inches. The branches add interest with their chocolate brown color. You may need to prune some branches back to keep the plants neat and tidy. A new spreading lantana that makes an outstanding container or basket plant is Luscious Lemonade lantana. The branches reach out up to 24 inches, so it is a perfect spiller plant in a combination container. Try planting Luscious Lemonade lantana, Citrus Supertunia, and Yellow Superbells calibrachoa together for a gorgeous golden combination container called Lemonade Stand. The complete planting recipe is available from Proven Winners at http://www.provenwinners.com. Always plant lantana in the full sun for the very best flowering performance. Raised beds with quality organic matter will ensure the well-drained soil conditions all lantanas need. Maintaining good nutrition is important for continued flowering through the summer. Add two or three tablespoons of slow release fertilizer about every four to six weeks. Or you can fertilize once a week with water-soluble fertilize. Lantana is known botanically as Lantana camera. Lantana is perennial most years in the coastal counties. In north Mississippi, use a layer of mulch or pine straw for winter protection. Don’t be too hasty and pull your lantana up if you think the plant died during the winter. Be patient; lantana is one of the slower plants to “wake up” in the spring. An added benefit is that lantana attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to landscapes. These garden entertainers will visit each of the funnel-form flowers in search of the sweet nectar, providing gardeners with additional color and beauty.


AlAbAmA CRImSOn TIdESeptember 3 .......................................... Kent State ............................................12:21 p.m.September 10 ......................................at Penn State ............................................3:30 p.m.September 17 ....................................... North Texas .............................................7:30 p.m.September 24 ......................................... Arkansas ........................................................TBAOctober 1 ................................................at Florida ........................................................TBAOctober 8 ............................................... Vanderbilt .......................................................TBAOctober 15 .............................................at Ole Miss .......................................................TBAOctober 22 ..............................................Tennessee .......................................................TBANovember 5 ................................................. LSU .............................................................TBANovember 12 ..................................at Mississippi State ................................................TBANovember 19 ...................................Georgia Southern .................................................TBANovember 26 ......................................... at Auburn .......................................................TBA

AlCORn STATE bRAvESSeptember 3 .......................................... Grambling ..............................................6:00 p.m.September 10 .............................. at Arkansas-Pine Bluff ....................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ............................. Mississippi Valley State ...................................4:00 p.m.September 24 ..................................at Texas Southern ........................................1:00 p.m.October 1 ......................................... at Alabama State ........................................7:00 p.m.October 22 .............................. Concordia College Southern ...............................2:00 p.m.October 29 ................................at University Baton Rouge .................................6:00 p.m.November 5 ........................................Alabama A&M ...........................................2:00 p.m.November 12 ................................... Prairie View A&M ........................................2:00 p.m.November 19 .................................... at Jackson State .........................................1:00 p.m.

ARkAnSAS RAzORbACkSSeptember 3 .......................................Missouri State ...........................................7:00 p.m.September 10 .......................................New Mexico .............................................7:00 p.m.September 17 ............................................. Troy ...................................................7:30 p.m.September 24 ....................................... at Alabama ......................................................TBAOctober 1 .............................................at Texas A&M .....................................................TBAOctober 8 ..................................................Auburn ..........................................................TBAOctober 22 .............................................at Ole Miss .......................................................TBAOctober 29 ...........................................at Vanderbilt .....................................................TBANovember 5 ................................... South Carolina (HC) ...............................................TBANovember 12 ..........................................Tennessee .......................................................TBANovember 19 ....................................Mississippi State ..................................................TBANovember 25 .............................................at LSU ..................................................2:30 p.m.

AREA COllEGE2011 FOOTbAll SCHEdulES

AubuRn TIGERSSeptember 3 .......................................... Utah State ............................................12:00 p.m.September 10 ...................................Mississippi State .......................................12:21 p.m.September 17 ........................................at Clemson............................................11:00 a.m.September 24 ....................................Florida Atlantic ...................................................TBAOctober 1 ......................................... at South Carolina .................................................TBAOctober 8 .............................................. at Arkansas ......................................................TBAOctober 15 ................................................ Florida ..........................................................TBAOctober 22 .................................................at LSU ...........................................................TBAOctober 29 ...............................................Ole Miss .........................................................TBANovember 12 ......................................... at Georgia .......................................................TBANovember 19 .......................................Samford (HC) .....................................................TBANovember 26 ...........................................Alabama ........................................................TBA

bElHAvEn blAzERSAugust 27 ............................................Texas College ............................................6:00 p.m.September 3 ..................................at Louisiana College ......................................7:00 p.m.September 10 .................................Mississippi College .......................................7:00 p.m.September 17 ........................... at Lindsey Wilson College ...............................12:30 p.m.October 1 ....................................... at Bethel University ......................................6:30 p.m.October 8 ........................................Faulkner University.......................................1:30 p.m.October 15 .................................... at Shorter University ...................................12:30 p.m.October 22 ...................................... Union College (HC) .......................................1:30 p.m.October 29 ................................. at U of the Cumberlands ................................12:30 p.m.November 5 .................................Cumberland University....................................1:30 p.m.November 12 .................................Georgetown College......................................1:30 p.m.



COpIAH-lInCOln COmmunITy COllEGE WOlFpACkSeptember 1 .........................................at Coahoma .............................................6:30 p.m.September 8 ...........................................at Holmes...............................................7:00 p.m.September 15 ............................................ Hinds ..................................................7:00 p.m.September 24 ....................................at Jones County .........................................7:30 p.m.September 29 ........................................ Southwest ..............................................7:00 p.m. October 6 .............................................at Pearl River ............................................7:00 p.m.October 15 ......................................... Gulf Coast (HC) ..........................................5:00 p.m.October 20 ..........................................at East Central ...........................................6:30 p.m.October 27 ..............................................Northeast ...............................................7:00 p.m.

dElTA STATE STATESmEnSeptember 1 ..................................... at Northwestern .........................................6:00 p.m.September 10 .................................at Fort Valley State .......................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ...................................at Arkansas Tech .........................................6:00 p.m.September 24 .................................at Henderson State .......................................3:00 p.m.October 1 ..........................................Ouachita Baptist .........................................6:00 p.m.October 6 .......................................Arkansas-Monticello ......................................7:00 p.m.October 15 .......................................at North Alabama ........................................7:00 p.m.October 22 ..........................................Valdosta State ..........................................3:00 p.m.November 5 ...................................West Alabama (HC) .......................................4:00 p.m.November 12 .................................... at West Georgia .........................................2:00 p.m.

FlORIdA GATORSSeptember 3 ......................................Florida Atlantic ..........................................7:00 p.m.September 10 ..............................................UAB ...................................................7:00 p.m.September 17 .........................................Tennessee ..............................................3:30 p.m.September 24 .......................................at Kentucky ......................................................TBAOctober 1 .................................................Alabama ...............................................3:30 p.m.October 8 ...................................................at LSU ...........................................................TBAOctober 15 ............................................. at Auburn .......................................................TBAOctober 29 ............................................... Georgia ................................................3:30 p.m.November 5 ....................................... Vanderbilt (HC) ...................................................TBANovember 12 ................................... at South Carolina .................................................TBANovember 19 ............................................Furman ..........................................................TBA November 26 ....................................... Florida State .....................................................TBA

GEORGIA bulldOGSSeptember 3 ..........................................Boise State..............................................8:00 p.m.September 10 .....................................South Carolina ..........................................4:30 p.m.September 17 ................................... Coastal Carolina .........................................1:00 p.m.September 24 ........................................at Ole Miss .......................................................TBAOctober 1 ..........................................Mississippi State .........................................3:30 p.m.October 8 ............................................. at Tennessee .....................................................TBAOctober 15 ...........................................at Vanderbilt .....................................................TBAOctober 29 ................................................ Florida .................................................3:30 p.m.November 5 .....................................New Mexico State .................................................TBANovember 12 ............................................Auburn ..........................................................TBANovember 19 .......................................... Kentucky ........................................................TBANovember 26 .....................................at Georgia Tech ...................................................TBA

HIndS COmmunITy COllEGE EAGlESSeptember 1 ...........................................Itawamba ..............................................6:30 p.m.September 8 ......................................East Mississippi ..........................................6:30 p.m.September 15 .................................. at Copiah Lincoln ........................................7:00 p.m.September 22 .................................at Mississippi Delta ......................................6:30 p.m.September 29 .......................................East Central .............................................7:00 p.m.October 6 ................................................... Jones ..................................................6:30 p.m.October 15 ...........................................at Southwest ............................................5:00 p.m.October 22 .............................................Pearl River ..............................................1:00 p.m.October 29 ........................................... at Gulf Coast ............................................3:00 p.m.

JACkSOn STATE TIGERSSeptember 3 ...........................................Concordia ..............................................1:30 p.m.September 10 ................................. at Tennessee State .......................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ....................................... at Southern .............................................6:00 p.m.September 24 .....................................Alabama State...........................................4:00 p.m.October 1 ........................................... Texas Southern ..........................................4:00 p.m.October 8 ........................................Arkansas-Pine Bluff ......................................4:00 p.m.October 15 ................................at Mississippi Valley State .................................2:00 p.m.October 29 .....................................at Prairie View A&M ......................................4:00 p.m.November 5 ........................................... Grambling ..............................................2:00 p.m.November 12 ....................................at Alabama A&M .........................................1:00 p.m.November 19 ........................................Alcorn State ............................................1:00 p.m.



kEnTuCky WIldCATSSeptember 1 ....................................Western Kentucky ........................................9:15 p.m.September 10 ...................................Central Michigan.......................................12:00 p.m.September 17 ......................................... Louisville ...............................................7:00 p.m.September 24 ........................................... Florida ..........................................................TBAOctober 1 ...................................................at LSU ...........................................................TBAOctober 8 ......................................... at South Carolina .................................................TBAOctober 22 ....................................... Jacksonville State .................................................TBAOctober 29 ........................................Mississippi State ..................................................TBANovember 5 .............................................Ole Miss .........................................................TBANovember 12 .......................................at Vanderbilt .....................................................TBANovember 19 ......................................... at Georgia .......................................................TBANovember 26 ..........................................Tennessee .......................................................TBA

lOuISIAnA TECH bulldOGSSeptember 3 ....................................at Southern Miss .........................................9:00 p.m.September 10 ...................................Central Arkansas .........................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ..........................................Houston ................................................6:00 p.m.September 24 .................................at Mississippi State ................................................TBAOctober 1 .................................................. Hawaii .................................................6:00 p.m.October 8 ................................................. at Idaho ................................................4:00 p.m.October 22 ...........................................at Utah State ............................................2:00 p.m.October 29 ......................................San Jose State (HC) .......................................3:00 p.m.November 5 ....................................... at Fresno State ..........................................7:00 p.m.November 12 .........................................at Ole Miss .......................................................TBANovember 19 ......................................... at Nevada ..............................................3:05 p.m.November 26 ...................................New Mexico State ........................................3:00 p.m.

lSu TIGERSSeptember 3 ............................Oregon (Cowboys Stadium) ................................8:00 p.m.September 10 ..................................... Northwestern ...........................................8:00 p.m.September 15 .................................at Mississippi State .......................................8:00 p.m.September 24 ....................................at West Virginia ..................................................TBAOctober 1 ................................................ Kentucky ...............................................7:00 p.m.October 8 .................................................. Florida .................................................7:00 p.m.October 15 ........................................... at Tennessee .....................................................TBAOctober 22 ................................................Auburn .................................................7:00 p.m.November 5 .......................................... at Alabama ......................................................TBANovember 12 ...............................Western Kentucky (HC) ....................................7:00 p.m.November 19 .........................................at Ole Miss .......................................................TBANovember 25 .......................................... Arkansas ...............................................2:30 p.m.

mIllSApS mAJORSSeptember 13 ...............................at Mississippi College .....................................7:00 p.m.September 10 .................................. LaGrange College ........................................1:00 p.m.September 17 ................................at Louisiana College ......................................5:00 p.m.September 24 ...................................Trinity University ........................................1:00 p.m.October 1 ..................................... at Sewanee University ....................................1:00 p.m.October 8 ......................................... at Austin College ........................................1:00 p.m.October 15 ......................................... Rhodes College ..........................................1:00 p.m.October 29 ..........................................Centre College ...........................................1:00 p.m.November 5 ......................................at Tarleton State .........................................2:00 p.m.November 12 ............................. at Birmingham-Southern ..................................1:00 p.m.

mISSISSIppI COllEGE CHOCTAWSSeptember 3 ............................................ Millsaps ................................................7:00 p.m.September 10 ....................................... at Belhaven ............................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ................................... Hardin-Simmons .........................................6:00 p.m.September 24 ................................at Louisiana College ......................................6:00 p.m.October 8 ....................................U of Mary Hardin-Baylor ...................................6:00 p.m.October 15 .....................................at East Texas Baptist ......................................3:00 p.m.October 22 ..........................................Howard Payne ...........................................3:00 p.m.October 29 ........................................at Sul Ross State .........................................1:00 p.m.November 5 ....................................... Texas Lutheran ..........................................1:00 p.m.November 12 ........................................ at McMurry .............................................1:00 p.m.

mISSISSIppI STATE bulldOGSSeptember 1 ......................................... at Memphis .............................................8:00 p.m.September 10 ........................................ at Auburn ............................................12:21 p.m.September 15 .............................................. LSU ....................................................8:00 p.m.September 24 .....................................Louisiana Tech ....................................................TBAOctober 1 ............................................... at Georgia .......................................................TBAOctober 8 .................................................. at UAB ..................................... 11:00 a.m.October 15 ..........................................South Carolina ...................................................TBAOctober 29 ............................................at Kentucky ......................................................TBANovember 5 ................................. Tennessee Martin (HC) .............................................TBANovember 12 ...........................................Alabama ........................................................TBANovember 19 ........................................ at Arkansas ......................................................TBANovember 26 ...........................................Ole Miss .........................................................TBA



OlE mISS REbElSSeptember 3 ................................................BYU ....................................................4:45 p.m.September 10 ................................... Southern Illinois .........................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ......................................at Vanderbilt ..........................................12:21 p.m.September 24 .......................................... Georgia .........................................................TBAOctober 1 ........................................... at Fresno State ..........................................9:15 p.m.October 15 ...............................................Alabama ........................................................TBAOctober 22 .............................................. Arkansas ........................................................TBA October 29 ............................................. at Auburn .......................................................TBANovember 5 ..........................................at Kentucky ......................................................TBANovember 12 ......................................Louisiana Tech ....................................................TBANovember 19 ............................................... LSU .............................................................TBANovember 26 ..................................at Mississippi State ................................................TBA

SOuTH CAROlInA GAmECOCkSSeptember 3 ........................................East Carolina ............................................7:00 p.m.September 10 ........................................ at Georgia ..............................................4:30 p.m.September 17 .............................................Navy ...................................................6:00 p.m.September 24 ........................................ Vanderbilt .......................................................TBAOctober 1 .................................................Auburn ..........................................................TBAOctober 8 ................................................ Kentucky ........................................................TBAOctober 15 ......................................at Mississippi State ................................................TBAOctober 29 ........................................... at Tennessee .....................................................TBANovember 5 .......................................... at Arkansas ......................................................TBANovember 12 ............................................ Florida ..........................................................TBANovember 19 .........................................The Citadel............................................12:00 p.m.November 26 ...........................................Clemson .........................................................TBA

SOuTHERn unIvERSITy JAGuARSSeptember 3 ........................................ at Tennessee ...........................................6:00 p.m.September 10 .....................................Alabama A&M ...........................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ......................................Jackson State............................................6:00 p.m.September 24 ............................Florida A&M (at Georgia) ..................................3:30 p.m.October 1 ..................................at Mississippi Valley State .................................2:00 p.m.October 8 ......................................... Prairie View A&M ........................................6:00 p.m.October 15 ................................... at Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...................................6:00 p.m.October 29 ........................................Alcorn State (HC) ........................................5:30 p.m.November 5 .....................................at Texas Southern ........................................6:00 p.m.November 12 ................................... at Alabama State ........................................1:00 p.m.November 26 ........................... Grambling (at Superdome) ................................1:00 p.m.

SOuTHWEST mISSISSIppI COmmunITy COllEGE bEARSSeptember 11 .........................................at Holmes........................................................TBASeptember 15 ........................................Pearl River .......................................................TBASeptember 22 ...................................at MS Gulf Coast ..................................................TBASeptember 29 ..........................................at Co-Lin.........................................................TBAOctober 6 ............................................... at NWMCC .......................................................TBAOctober 15 ............................................... at Hinds .........................................................TBAOctober 20 ...........................................Jones County .....................................................TBAOctober 27 ............................................East Central .............................................1:00 p.m.

TEnnESSEE vOlunTEERSSeptember 3 ........................................... Montana ...............................................6:00 p.m.September 10 .........................................Cincinnati ..............................................3:30 p.m.September 17 .........................................at Florida ...............................................3:30 p.m.October 1 ..................................................Buffalo ..........................................................TBAOctober 8 ................................................. Georgia .........................................................TBAOctober 15 ................................................... LSU .............................................................TBAOctober 22 ............................................ at Alabama ......................................................TBAOctober 29 ..........................................South Carolina ...................................................TBANovember 5 ................................ Middle Tennessee State ............................................TBANovember 12 ........................................ at Arkansas ......................................................TBANovember 19 ......................................... Vanderbilt .......................................................TBANovember 26 ........................................at Kentucky ......................................................TBA


TulAnE GREEnWAvESeptember 3 ........................................Southeastern ............................................2:30 p.m.September 10 .............................................Tulsa ...................................................2:30 p.m.September 17 ........................................... at UAB .................................................3:00 p.m.September 24 .......................................... at Duke .........................................................TBAOctober 1 ................................................. at Army ..............................................11:00 a.m.October 8 .................................................Syracuse ................................................7:00 p.m.October 15 ..................................................UTEP ...................................................2:30 p.m.October 22 .......................................... Memphis (HC) ...........................................2:30 p.m.October 29 .........................................at East Carolina ...................................................TBANovember 5 .............................................. at SMU .................................................2:00 p.m.November 10 ...........................................Houston ................................................7:00 p.m.November 19 ............................................ at Rice ..........................................................TBANovember 26 .......................................... at Hawaii .............................................10:00 p.m.


unIvERSITy OF lOuISIAnA-mOnROE WARHAWkSSeptember 3 ...................................... at Florida State ..........................................2:30 p.m.September 10 ................................... Grambling State .........................................6:00 p.m.September 17 ............................................at TCU ..................................................1:00 p.m.September 24 ...........................................at Iowa ..........................................................TBAOctober 8 ................................................ Arkansas ...............................................6:00 p.m.October 15 ................................................ at Troy ..........................................................TBAOctober 22 ..........................................at North Texas ....................................................TBAOctober 29 ...................................Western Kentucky (HC) ....................................2:30 p.m.November 5 ....................................... at UL-Lafayette ...................................................TBANovember 12 ................................... Middle Tennessee .................................................TBANovember 19 ............................................... FIU .............................................................TBADecember 3 .....................................at Florida Atlantic .................................................TBA

unIvERSITy OF SOuTHERn mISSISSIppI GOldEn EAGlESSeptember 3 .......................................Louisiana Tech ...........................................9:00 p.m.September 10 ....................................... at Marshall .....................................................TBASeptember 17 ......................................Southeastern ............................................6:00 p.m.September 24 ........................................ at Virginia .......................................................TBAOctober 1 .....................................................Rice .............................................................TBAOctober 8 ..................................................at Navy.................................................2:30 p.m.October 22 .............................................. SMU (HC) ...............................................7:00 p.m.October 29 ................................................at UTEP .................................................7:00 p.m.November 5 .......................................at East Carolina ........................................11:00 p.m.November 12 ...............................................UCF ....................................................7:00 p.m.November 17 ............................................ at UAB .................................................7:00 p.m.November 26 ......................................... Memphis ........................................................TBA

September 8 ......at Green Bay Packers ....... 7:30 p.m.

September 18 ......... Chicago Bears ........... 12:00 p.m.

September 25 ........ Houston Texans .......... 12:00 p.m.

October 2 .........at Jacksonville Jaguars ... 12:00 p.m.

October 9 ........... at Carolina Panthers ...... 12:00 p.m.

October 16 ..... at Tampa Bay Buccaneers .... 3:15 p.m.

October 23 ........... Indianapolis Colts .......... 7:20 p.m.

October 30 ............ at St Louis Rams ......... 12:00 p.m.

November 6 ..... Tampa Bay Buccaneers .... 12:00 p.m.

November 13 .......at Atlanta Falcons ....... 12:00 p.m.

November 28 ........ New York Giants ........... 7:30 p.m.

December 4 ............. Detroit Lions ............ 12:00 p.m.

December 11 ......at Tennessee Titans ...... 12:00 p.m.

December 18 .... at Minnesota Vikings ..... 12:00 p.m.

December 26 ......... Atlanta Falcons ............ 7:30 p.m.

January 1, 2012 ... Carolina Panthers ........ 12:00 p.m.

Who Dat Nation Oh, when the saints go marching in,

When the saints go marching in, Oh, Lord, I want to be in that number

When the saints go marching in.

vAndERbIlT COmmOdORESSeptember 3 .............................................. Elon ...................................................7:30 p.m.September 10 .......................................Connecticut .............................................7:30 p.m.September 17 ..........................................Ole Miss ..............................................12:21 p.m.September 24 .................................. at South Carolina .................................................TBAOctober 8 .............................................. at Alabama ......................................................TBAOctober 15 ............................................... Georgia .........................................................TBAOctober 22 ................................................. Army ...........................................................TBAOctober 29 .............................................. Arkansas ........................................................TBANovember 5 ............................................at Florida ........................................................TBANovember 12 .......................................... Kentucky ........................................................TBANovember 19 ....................................... at Tennessee .....................................................TBANovember 26 ......................................at Wake Forest ...................................................TBA

December 3 Championship Game @ Georgia Dome in Atlanta @ 4:00 p.m.

Check for updated listings as times may be added or changed due to broadcast scheduling. 2011 High School Football Schedules may be found at the following sites: MHSAA-www.misshsaa.com; MAIS-www.msais.org; and LHSAA-Iwww.lhsaa.org/sports.


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As the summer days fly by into August, our attention turns to one of my favorite seasons

and activities…fall and football. From local high-school, Friday-night, pigskin match-ups to Saturday’s SEC marathon of games and on into Sunday-afternoon and Monday-night NFL football—here’s hoping the team owners and players’ union work things out for our NFL appetites—I just love the excitement! I enjoy both the social gatherings that tailgating brings and the at-home day or evening meal preparations for watching televised games with friends and family. So many of my friends feel this growing excitement as well and have submitted recipes to kick that football fervor into gear and get us ready to TAILGATE! Childhood friends, Jan Bush and her sister Francis Cothren are Mississippi State Bulldog fans, and football season always finds them going to Starkville for home games and pitching their tent with family and friends before kick-off. This month, they share some of the recipes that their tailgating friends request each season. My friend Mary Ann Fields, who makes numerous Grove visits to Oxford each year to support her Rebels, prepares some mighty fine entrees and pick-up foods for the tailgating group at her sister’s R U Ready tent. Mary Ann dons her red and blue down to the toenail polish and joins that Hotty-Toddy chorus for Ole Miss. Friend and former teaching colleague Amanda Jeansonne has provided recipes for some of the delicious favorites she prepares for her entourage of L.S.U. fans as they cheer on their Tigers in Death Valley. She and husband Benny have enjoyed twenty years of friendship with my husband, Mike, dining, tailgating, and fishing together. As we pull for our high-school football teams and our

favorites in the SEC, Gulf South Conference, Conference USA, SWAT, NFL, and other football conferences, let’s all try some of these tempting recipes—guaranteed tantalizing fan-fare for football!

from Amanda Jeansonne . . .

Eight-LayEr grEEk Dip This is my go-to, make-ahead recipe when I want an impressive knockout appetizer. Move over Mexican. This Mediterranean-inspired dip will be your new party favorite—It is mine. Serve with pita chips.1 10-ounce container roasted red pepper

hummus1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby

spinach½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes,

reconstituted½ cup chopped peeled cucumber¼ cup chopped red onion¼ cup crumbled, reduced-fat feta cheese

or crumbled goat cheese2 tablespoons sliced Kalamata olives¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted 1. Spread hummus on 9-inch serving plate. Over the hummus, sprinkle in layers the red onion, feta cheese or goat cheese, olives, and pecans. 2. Sprinkle evenly with remaining ingredients; refrigerate until serving time. Makes 10 servings

In the Kitchen withCheryl’s Friends and Family

Tailgating Fan-Fare

Crawfish Dip1 pound crawfish tails 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons celery seed 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 cloves minced garlic 2 teaspoons onion powder 1½ teaspoons oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1 8-ounce bottle Kraft Italian dressing

with olive oil Cream cheese (I use two 8-ounce

packages.) Sauté onions and crawfish in oil. Mix together onions, crawfish tails, and the next 8 ingredients. Stir in the salad dressing and


marinate overnight. Spoon over cream cheese and serve with crackers.

pumpkin Dip24 ounces sour cream1 box powdered sugar1 cup pumpkin1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/8 teaspoon vanilla Mix. Refrigerate 8 hours. Serve with thin ginger snaps.

saLsa ChEEsECakE (Originally from Cheryl Person)2 cream cheese1 cup salsa2 eggs8 oz. pepper jack cheese, grated1 cup sour cream1 tomato, chopped 4 green onions, chopped2 avocados, choppedScoops chips Mix together first four ingredients and bake in a quiche dish for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Refrigerate. Top with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onion, and avocado. Serve with Scoops.

aLmonD shEEt CakE(or Cupcakes)1 cup butter 1 cup water2 cups flour1½ cups sugar2 eggs, beaten½ cup sour cream1 teaspoon almond extract¾ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking sodaFrosting:½ cup butter¼ cup milk4½ cups powdered sugar½ teaspoon almond extract1 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour into a greased 10-x-13-inch baking dish. Bake 20 to 22 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes. Combine butter and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Sift powdered sugar. Add sifted sugar to butter-and-milk mixture along with the

extract. Mix well. Add pecans and pour over warm cake. For cupcakes (2 dozen), bake at 375 degrees for 16 minutes.

from Frances Cothren . . .

shoEpEg Corn Dip1 12-ounce can white shoepeg corn,

drained1 cup sour cream1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese¼ cup mayonnaise1 bunch green onions, chopped¼ cup chopped jalapeno peppers, drainedTortilla chips Mix all ingredients in a bowl; stir until thoroughly combined. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Make according to measurements above; and then after chilling, you can add more mayonnaise if you want it to be creamer. Serve with corn chips.

frEsh saLsa Dip 2 packages salsa seasoning mix½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped ½ white onion, finely chopped 10 -15 ripe Roma tomatoesTortilla chips Cut the tomatoes in quarters, and put them in a food chopper a small amount at a time. Add the seasoning mix and other ingredients. Grind or chop the tomatoes until the juice comes out, and then add more tomatoes until everything is mixed. Tip: The seasoning mix can be found in the fresh produce section of most grocery stores. If I am making a double batch, I get one package that is “hot” and one “regular” and mix them together. The more cilantro you add the spicier the salsa! Serve with tortilla chips.

from Mary Ann Fields . . .

mom’s fuDgE piE(from my mom, Barbara Murray)1½ cup sugar½ stick butter, melted3 tablespoons cocoa2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla½ cup Pet milkPie crust Combine sugar, butter, and cocoa. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in vanilla and milk. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until firm.


wanDa’s famous fabuLous browniEs(from Wanda Campbell)1 box brownie mixSmall bag chocolate chips (I use ½ cup

but can use up to ½ a bag!)1 can ready-made icing, divided Mix brownie mix according to directions on box. Then add 1 tablespoon icing and chocolate chips to batter and stir until smooth. Cook according to box directions. Immediately after removing from oven, put dollops of icing on top and let melt a few minutes then spread over brownies. ALWAYS a hit with us chocoholics!

karEn’s pEsto pasta saLaD(from my sister, Karen Williams)1 box of bowtie pasta, cooked and drained1 jar/can marinated artichoke hearts,

drained and chopped1 jar/can hearts of palm, drained and

chopped

1 jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped1 yellow bell pepper, chopped1 red onion, chopped1 container pesto sauce

Chicken or shrimp, optional You can always add more or less of any ingredient. Just season it until you like the flavor. You can also add chicken or shrimp. This is always better made the day ahead. I add a little more pesto sauce the next day to moisten before serving.

rotEL squarEs(from June 2010 Today Magazine)1 pound Jimmy Dean sausage (I use the

hot.)½ pound ground meatSalt & pepper to taste1 8-ounce package cream cheese1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes2 8-count packages crescent rolls Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown sausage and meat together. Season with salt and pepper. Drain and set aside. Melt cream cheese and tomatoes together. (A couple of minutes in the microwave works great!) Combine cheese mixture with meat. Spray a 9-x-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread one can of rolls in bottom of dish. Add meat and cheese mixture. Spread second can of rolls on top of mixture. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes, or until rolls are brown.

buttEr shrimp Dip(Denise Seal’s recipe from Sonya Stephens)1 8-ounce cream cheese, softened1 stick butter, softened2 cans shrimp1 lemon, juiced1 small onion, grated (not chopped: It’s

the liquid from grating that MAKES the dip!)

½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 dash Worcestershire Sauce1 dash Tabasco Sauce Cream the cream cheese and butter; then add the remaining ingredients. This is best when made the day before.

hot spinaCh Dip(from Shirley Hoggatt)1 jar Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip

Bacon bitsAny kind of shredded cheese In an 8-x-8-inch or 9-x-13-inch dish, put spinach dip on bottom. Then add bacon bits on top and cover with cheese. Put in oven or microwave until cheese melts. It’s so good to be so easy!

hot saLsa Dip(from Sonya Stephens)1 8-ounce cream cheese, softenedSalsaAny kind of shredded cheese Spread cream cheese on bottom of an 8-x-8-inch glass dish. Cover with salsa then with cheese. Place in oven or microwave until cheese melts.

shrimp anD grits(from the “R U Ready” tent in The Grove)1 cup grits3 cups chicken broth1 cup heavy cream½ teaspoon salt1 small can cream corn1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated1 cup Monterey Jack pepper cheese,

grated2 tablespoons butter1 green pepper, chopped6 green onions, chopped1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes1 clove garlic, minced2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled Prepare grits in broth and cream and salt. Stir in cream corn and ¾ cup of each kind of cheese. Melt butter and sauté green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Add dash of salt and pepper if desired. Add shrimp, cooking until they turn pink. Stir shrimp and veggies into grits. Pour into a 9-x-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.


from Jane Bush . . .

pECan roLLos1 bag of small pretzels1 bag of Rolos, foil removed1 bag of pecan halves Place pretzels on cookie sheet and top with one Rolo then with a pecan half. Bake at 250 degrees for about 5 minutes, just enough time to soften the Rolo. As soon as they come out of the oven, lightly press the top of the pecan down to somewhat flatten the Rolo. Let cool and enjoy!

shrimp Dip3 stalks of green onion, chopped1 package ranch dressing dip mix1 16-ounce sour cream1 8-ounce cream cheese3 cans tiny shrimp1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cap full liquid crab boil

Mix all together and serve with Fritos!

3-mEat hoagiEs (from my cousin’s wife, Becky Burns)2 packages Hoagie Buns (1 whole and 1 wheat)1 pound each of deli-sliced

beef, ham, and turkey1 pound each of sliced Swiss, extra sharp,

and cheddar cheese2 bottles of honey mustard Add mustard to both sides of bread. Layer with 3 slices of each kind of meat,

and top with cheeses. Close sandwich and cut into thirds.

pEaCh mimosas(also from Becky Burns) 1 fifth of Spumante1 quart orange juice1 small bottle of peach schnapps2-quart pitcher Pour ¼ of the schnapps in the pitcher; then fill half way with orange juice and add Spumante!


David Wilson, M.ED., is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas and Mississippi, currently active as a psychiatric consultant in legal and litigated matters.

In addition to an impressive list of decades of professional positions in both states, he is former Chief Administrative Officer in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Mississippi Medical Center. Wilson is also a burgeoning entrepreneur, a man with an idea—HogWine Sauce—and the imagination, perseverance, support, and sense of humor to make that idea an actuality. Wilson grew up in Greenville, Mississippi, and recalls a happy, normal childhood with townspeople coming out on Friday nights for high school football games; eating out on Saturday nights; and trekking to Lake Ferguson for fish fries, Arkansas Golf, or a day of bream fishing. Also part of Wilson’s growing-up years was his intriguing Uncle Fig Newton, who had one arm blown off by dynamite as he was clearing stumps to put in row crops. Besides all the fun they had together, this uncle had a fascinating way of basting chicken on the rotisserie with his homemade, tantalizing sauce. Wilson recalls that this was a mean basting sauce but one without tomato sauce: “It was not red, thick, or barbecuey. Uncle Fig started with apple cider vinegar and a lot of love. Except for this base, Fig would not recognize the sauce as it appears today.” Later, Wilson tried to duplicate this sauce by adding garlic and a bit more garlic, throwing everything out, and trying and trying again and again. When he finally got the right combination of ingredients, he began using his sauce publicly when invited to cook for dinner clubs and wedding receptions. “The truth of the

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matter is,” he explained, “I would cook for those who asked and for those who didn’t. It was a blast having concocted a product that spelled having a good time. I gave it away for 25-plus years and enjoyed 25-plus years of smiles.” In July 2007, encouraged by his wife and children, who all thought he needed a hobby, Wilson took the first steps toward marketing his sauce. They all felt that if they could pull off this “sauce hobby, have a good time doing it, and make money at the same time, it would be a win-win.” After a stop by the Secretary of State’s office and follow-up completion of the required paperwork, Wilson’s new company Southern Spoon, LLC, began marketing its first product, his original sauce—HogWine. Wilson recalls the see-saw of emotions and events as promotion of this product began: “HogWine started with hope in my heart, excitement in my step, and no plans. I was told if I could get 125 locations to carry my sauce and they reordered we might have a viable product. I did not stop until we had 275 locations. There were times when the odds were stacked against success, times that only a miracle could help. It came. I got the miracle every time I needed one as we’ve introduced new products. So I know in my heart that God has a plan. I don’t ask; I follow.” One of the bits of business wisdom Wilson acquired during these start-up years is “the further you look ahead in the planning process of a new venture, the easier it is to realize that the product itself is not the business you are in. The business is creating and developing satisfaction for the consumer. When the packaging, service, and retail ambiance convey a sense of esprit de corps, humor, and high spirits, people will stay around and support


that operation. At HogWine, we are part entertainment, part showmanship, and part provision of goods.” With clients and customers, Wilson and his staff loosen up and have fun. For example, Wilson goes by “Keeper of the Sauce” when dealing with HogWine clientele; and when he is working with people regarding the company’s in-the-works gourmet potato chips, he signs his correspondence “Chief Chip Pimp”—just to have fun and get away from stuffy titles. Amidst this fun and the company’s perseverance, Wilson’s signature HogWine sauce is becoming wildly popular as a Southern gourmet product that you would take as a host/hostess gift to a friend’s house instead of the oft-chosen bottle of wine. Wilson also learned, as have many novice, small-business owners, that you often have to be stubborn and uncompromising when shouldering the sole responsibility for the sailing or sinking of the ship afloat on your own capital. His philosophy through this experience has become, “Don’t live up to criteria; set them—because we believe that you can always design better, present better, or get better after-market support.” For the success of any business, Wilson has the following advice: “I think a problem affecting businesses large or small is a lack of imagination, not capital. Companies without money dream and imagine. I guess you could say hunger speeds things along. I learned on my own nickel. My mistakes did not embarrass me because I paid for them. I think if you have someone that is on track, on schedule, and on purpose that is immensely attractive to people and capital. HogWine, which now includes multiple products, “sells a good time” as it develops food items that are all natural, taste-great snacks with no MSG or preservatives. Currently, the company is involved in acquiring spice selections from around the world to fashion a gourmet chip named Travelers Edition. Wilson and his staff also are looking at South Louisiana foods that are pre-assembled and ready to serve as well as other sauces made—as was Uncle Fig Newton’s sauce—with a lot of love and “guaranteed to put a smile on your face.” Now in 310 locations across a growing number of states, HogWine Sauce can be purchased online at www.HogWine.com and in select Kroger, Piggly Wiggly, Raney’s, and McDade stores. Ask your grocer about this increasingly popular sauce.

Celebrate tailgating season—and every other season for that matter!—with these recipes using David Wilson’s spicy and enticing HogWine Gourmet Sauce:

hogwinE ribsPull membrane from back of ribs. Place in aluminum pan with an inch of water. Place in oven or on grill on the indirect heat. Cook 2.5 to 3 hours. Pour liquid off and drench with HogWine Gourmet Sauce and bake for 45 minutes longer. Accept the congrats graciously as they are sure to come.

hogwinE shrimpMarinate medium shrimp in HogWine Gourmet Sauce for approximately an hour. Place shrimp on skewers, and cook on each side 3 to 4 minutes or until pink. Enjoy.

hogwinE ChiCkEn stEwPlace chicken breasts, legs, or favorite pieces in a heavy pot. Add cut-up/chopped (to consistency desired) carrots, bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, and a half bottle of HogWine Gourmet Sauce. Cook slowly for 3.5 to 4 hours with the lid on. Open the lid, stir in the other half of the HogWine, and cook an additional 20 minutes. Oh, man, what a dish!

hogwinE ovEn briskEtSprinkle both sides of the brisket with salt and pepper to taste. Bake fat side down in a shallow pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Then pour on a little water as the juices bake away for 3 hours. Add HogWine Gourmet Sauce; and as it cooks, it will make a little gravy. Decision time: Do you take out the money you have in the safe and put this dish in for safe keeping, or just start dining with a cold beverage? To serve, slice across the grain. You can reheat if you have any left over.

hogwinE ChiCkEn wingsPlace the wings on the grill over an open fire, moving them quite frequently until brown and pretty. Take off the grill and immerse in a bowl of HogWine Gourmet Sauce for half a minute. Do this as the wings are coming hot off the grill. The heat aids in absorbing the sauce into the chicken. Then, place the “sauced” wings on the indirect side of the grill for 45 minutes. Serve or dip again in sauce, depending on your taste for dry or wet wings. Keep the bragging to a minimum.


Class of 1959 Celebrates 70th BirthdaysTHE Social Scene

Robert Cutrer, Don Brown, and Lena Lou Smith Brown Pat Harbison, Tandy Holley, and Bobby Seale

Barbara Jo Ladner and Patsy Carruth

Nancy Addison, Patsy Carruth, Maxine Bierbaum, and Jeannine Stogner Ann LeMaster, Robert LeMaster, and James Dunn

Pat McGehee Regan, Greg Harbison, and Billie Burt Maxine Bierbaum, Nancy Addison, Jeannine Stogner, and Patsy Carruth

In McComb, Mississippi, the McComb High School Class of 1959 recently had a birthday party for members who are 70, going to be 70, or know someone who is 70. The party was held at the home of Jerry Dale and Jeannine Stogner on River Road.

Jeannine Stogner, Tandy Holley, James Dunn, Billie Burt, Harold Burt, Pat Lambert, Barbara Jo Ladner, Greg Harbison, and Larry Carruth


Row 1—Barbara Jo Hughes Ladner, Martha Brewer McKinley, Maxine Badon Bierbaum, Jerry Jones, Barbara Brewer Jones, Jeannine Felder Stogner, Patsy Ellsworth Carruth, and Nancy Addison; row 2—Bobbie Sartin Seale, Tandy Holley, Billie Jean Williams, Herman Lazarus, Paul Leon Deer, Larry Carruth, and Pat Lambert; row 3—James Dunn, Jimmy Davis, Louis Guy, Harold Burt, Darrell Wayne Chunn, and Robert LeMasters; row 4—Dale Gibson, Billy Holmes, Robert Cutrer, Milton Smith, Billy Hughes, Louis Magee, Gregg Harbison, Lewis Roberts, and Gene Van Norman

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Larry Carruth and Louis Guy

Lewis and Bridge Roberts

Dale Gibson and Ann Mapp

Billy and Glenda Hughes


Something I have learned during my time in the Mississippi Delta is that scrumptious food is the most important part of the day. While living in Cleveland,

I have quickly learned to love a wide variety of cuisine that you cannot find just anywhere. From fabulous barbecue to endless amounts of boiled crawfish in the spring, the Delta is filled with some of the best eats out there. To start our journey through the Delta’s finest in dining, let me introduce you to the creative flavors and dishes of Crave Bistro. A small-town eatery with a big-city attitude, Crave’s atmosphere is laid back and eclectic all at the same time. Whether stopping by for a quick and delicious coffee on the way to work or taking a much needed lunch break, each Crave customer feels at home, that comfort everyone loves with a little something extra to set the mood. On the corner of Highway 61 and North Street in Cleveland, Mississippi, Stan Gaines and Charlotte Skelton

Just Up Highway 61

Crave bistroCleveland, Mississippi

opened Crave Bistro in November of 2009. Some may be familiar with Skelton from her days of Absolutely A la Carte, and now she is cooking up luscious lunch creations and charming cupcakes for the perfect afternoon treat. Skelton says, “I had known Stan through friends for a while; and two years ago, we met at the grocery store. He started talking to me about wanting to do a restaurant, and the rest is history. We worked on the CRAVE concept the whole summer and opened that fall.” Like most girls from the South, I am a lover of wonderfully unique chicken salad concoctions. I find myself on a never-ending search for the perfect recipe at almost every restaurant I enter. Thankfully, Crave has ended my search with its signature chicken salad filled with peaches and pecans. This salad on crisp multigrain bread with lettuce and tomato really hits the spot during my midday hunger pain.

Something Scrumptious | story and photos by Jennie Guido


Another wonder food at Crave Bistro is its fabulous options of homemade soups simmered up daily. Some of my personal favorites are the cream of mushroom with the perfect amount of spice and the amazing tomato basil that tastes like pure heaven from a vine. I have never been a huge soup person when the season isn’t right, but there is something about these soups that makes me crave them in the dead of summer. I just cannot get enough. Also on the menu are several salad options that can excite any taste buds with choices such as Asian fried chicken or a simple BLT. The homemade ranch dressing is to die for on top of these fresh salads, which are perfect for the figure-conscious customer. If you are a fan of the Greek spread hummus, then Crave’s The Zen is what you should order when you head up Highway 61 to visit this luncheon jewel in the Delta. A perfect new-age option, The Zen with its cucumbers, lettuce, portabella mushrooms, and, of course, hummus is served on homemade flatbread. Pairing any one of these soups or sandwiches with an appetizer, such as edamame, crispy artichokes, or the tomato basil flatbread, will ensure an extraordinary lunch break in your busy day. To top it all off, the cupcakery and coffee bar can help get your afternoon going with Crave’s “cast of characters.” Charlotte Skelton explains Crave’s fetish for cupcakes: “At the beginning, we started with only a few selections a day. Now, cupcakes are a huge part of our business. We offer four flavors each day but have 25 flavors that we rotate each month. Our newest one is Lemon Blueberry Custard with Lemon Cream Cheese frosting. Some of our best sellers are Delta at Midnight, Smores in the City, Strawberry Fields, Red Velvet, and Wedding Cake.” Some of my personal favorite cupcakes to come out of Ms. Charlotte’s kitchen are Delta at Midnight, Wedding Cake, and Oreo Cloud. I mean, who can resist dark chocolate cake topped with chocolate butter cream frosting and a dark chocolate malt ball, or a Madagascar vanilla cake with a simple vanilla butter cream twist on top? These tasty treats tend to be one of my weaknesses of the Delta at least once a week; and with new options every day, I hardly have the same cupcake twice. It is easy to see why Crave Bistro is quickly becoming a favorite throughout the Delta and near and dear to all of Cleveland. What makes

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Crave so unique? Skelton explains, “Our ordering system, going to the counter and getting a number, hadn’t been done in Cleveland, so that’s a little different. Also, the menu was created to satisfy a lot of different tastes: hot, hearty sandwiches for guys or hungry girls and plenty of salads and the combination plates if you aren’t that hungry.” With its wide variety of menu options, unique and tasty cupcakes, and excellent food products, such as Captain Rodney’s, Delta Grind Grits, and more, Crave Bistro is constantly keeping its customers guessing about what will happen next in that kitchen. If I had to make one suggestion for your lunch at Crave Bistro, it would be the half sandwich of Crave chicken salad on top of multigrain and a cup of whatever the delicious soup-of-the-day may be. Don’t forget to pick out a cupcake to go for your afternoon treat!

… from Crave Bistro

muffaLEtta roLL-upsOlive Mixture:1 (3.5 oz.) can large pitted black olives,

drained1 (5.75 oz.) jar green olives, drained2 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers,

drained¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning Mix together in a food processor, pulsing so that there are still small chunks.Spread:½ (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened4 (10-inch) flour tortillas Spread cream cheese mixture on tortillas. Top evenly with the olive mixture and the following:16 Genoa Salami slices½ pound deli-sliced smoked ham8 slices provolone cheese Roll up VERY tightly, and wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or several hours. Cut into 1-inch-thick slices and place on serving tray. 32 servings

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Dr. William Dickey Hosts Open House

Dr. William Dickey held an open house recently to celebrate the grand opening of his new dental office in Meadville, Mississippi. Many friends and family members

dropped by to greet and congratulate Dr. Dickey and his family as he begins this new phase of his career.

THE Social Scene

Bridget Chappell, Melissa Adams, and Aris Mullins

Dr. William Dickey and his father, Sonny Dickey

Carter Dickey, Bill Herrington, Mallory Claire Dickey, Jo Ann Her-rington, Leigh Dickey, and Dr. William Dickey

Carla McLemore, Dr. William Dickey, and Susan Tyson Kevin Whittington, Dr. William Dickey, and Al Conn

Daylene Cupit and Amy May


NGC June Meeting and Installation of

New OfficersOn June 2, members of The Natchez Garden Club in Natchez, Mississippi, held

their final meeting of the year at antebellum Brandon Hall, home of Ron and Kathy Garber. The Junior Gardeners recapped their year of activities and presented planting gifts to both the out-going and in-coming presidents. Thereafter, The Preser-vation Society of Ellicott Hill and The Natchez Garden Club installed their executive officers for the 2011 to 2012 club year; and members enjoyed a picnic lunch follow-ing the club’s business session

Lyda and Margaret Jordan, Mary Frances Sessions, Carmen Serio, Emily Hootsell, and Mallory Claire Dickey

Jay Owens, Carol Frank, Kristin Jordan, JoAnn Herrington, Leah Ulmer, and Deanne Tanksley

Anna Morgan, Paula Blalock, and Donna Sessions

Kay Taylor, Julia and Kitty Bray, and Nancy Kuehnle Sue Ann Wilt, Melanie Hubbs, Joan McLemore, and Candice Bundgard

Deanne Tanksley, Nancy Hungerford, Kathie Blankenstein, Paula Blal-ock, and Jean McConnell

Nan New, Reagan Rabb, Paula Rabb, Joan Heard, Clarice Hudnall, Julie Timm, and Pat Naff

THE Social Scene


Southern Sampler | by Alma M. Womack

Nefarious Dirt Daubers

down their nests without climbing on a ladder. They have caused great anguish through the years, for my porch has been their favorite target since we moved here. Many generations have come and gone with me cursing every one of them and to no avail. One year, I was washing down the porch, getting rid of the daubers, wasps, spiders, and dust; and I had to move the tall ladder periodically since the pressure washer hose would only reach so far. I was up and down the ladder all morning, soaking wet, nasty muddy clothes on, and barefoot by that time—a real beauty. Coming down

Generally speaking, I don’t bother the insect world too much. There are many beneficial insects around

me, and they are allowed to be beneficial in peace. However, flies, mosquitoes, roaches, and the hated dirt daubers I hunt and kill with regularity. Especially loathsome to me are the nefarious dirt daubers and their ugly, lumpy, disgusting nests, built all over my clean, painted ceiling on the front porch and in the carport. There are a million places around here that they could build nests and remain unmolested; but, no, they have to come to my front porch to build their condos. They’d rather build on that tall ceiling than anywhere else, for it’s too high for me knock

the ladder for the umpteenth time, my right thumb got caught in the brace on the ladder, and the flesh was peeled back exposing the bone. Only I didn’t realize it at first—thought I had a little scrape. When I saw all the blood and that little white bone, I got weak in the knees. Louise Stevenson was here that morning, working inside while I washed the outside. She helped me get the thumb wrapped up to slow the bleeding. Just at that time, my dad came by for a cup of coffee and ended up taking me to Dr. Passman in Jonesville. When I told Dr. Charlie what had happened, he just shook his head and sewed me up. I got a look at myself when leaving his clinic and had to laugh at how truly bad I looked. Later, I called Dr. Charlie and apologized for coming in looking so awful. Being the sweetheart he was, he just laughed, too. Another year, I had read about a blue ceiling being a deterrent to dirt daubers. “Haint Blue” would keep out the ghosts, but I didn’t know if it would work on the demon daubers. Well, it was worth a try, so I got out the ladder again and went to work painting the ceiling, praying all the while that whatever dogs were here then would not come along and knock over the ladder. I had to hold on with one hand, spray wasps and daubers with one hand and paint with one hand. It was not easy, since I have only the two hands. Anyway, the job was finally completed, and the newly painted ceiling was christened by a dirt dauber who didn’t realize that the blue paint was supposed to scare him away.


One year, nasty little birds that made mud nests decided that they liked the front porch, too. We battled all that spring. I kept the water hose on the front porch to run them away and wash off their disgusting nests at the same time. If they had eaten the dirt daubers, I might have cut them a little slack, but they weren’t interested. I couldn’t shoot them without destroying the wooden ceiling and trim, so I fought them with the water hose and bagpipe music. They must have been English birds, for they purely hated the bagpipe music as much as did my daughters. If it took the lilting pipes to keep them off my porch, “Scotland the Brave” would play all day. After two years, they finally left for quieter, drier quarters. Not the dirt daubers. They are here annually; and since I have Tupelo Brake in front of the house, there is no shortage of water (even in this dreadful drought) for the daubers. For some reason, they like the sandy gravel on the road so that a goodly portion of the nests are gravelly and especially

hard to remove. Also that road soil has some red in it from the gravel, and it stains worse than the buckshot mud. Personally, I think they do it on purpose, just to make my life harder, since I have killed so many of their ancestors. Right now, the ceiling and trim on the porch are home to about two dozen or more dirt dauber homes. I am trying to convince myself to drag out the equipment and spend a day knocking down nests, and washing away their evidence. I will eventually get to it, and be proud that I have a clean porch again. But for now, it is so hot, even early in the morning, that I am loath to do anything strenuous. Early morning is for tending to my flock of chickens that has increased in size the last two weeks. Larry Crouch got out of the chicken business and gave me his six grown half banty chickens (which means they are half crazy), and Clarence Duncan gave me five little pullets that he had raised to this point. They have joined my six little ones, so there is a goodly crew of chickens to tend to every morning. When

I finish with them, it’s time to drag the water hoses to their places to work for the morning, then go inside for regular house work, office work, und so weiter. Before I know it, it’s time to start the noonday meal—dinner to us country folks—and the morning is gone. The afternoons are too wretchedly hot for me, so another day goes by and the porch ceiling is still covered with mud houses. I am to the point of walking out on the porch and not looking up to see the mess. It’s bound to get better weather someday; and when the temperature is more bearable, the washer and the ladder will come out of the barn, and the evidence of the 2011 generation of dirt daubers will be only a memory. Until then, I will just use the back doors to go outside into the inferno that we call August.


Edward Szymanski’s 90th BirthdayFriends and family gathered at the Caboose restaurant in McComb, Mississippi, on May 14 to celebrate the 90th birthday of Edward E.

Szymanski. A cocktail reception prepared by the Caboose chefs included fresh seafood and specialties that were enjoyed throughout the evening. A video collection of photographs from 1921 to 2011 capsuled highlights of the honoree’s life.

THE Social Scene

Edward Szymanski and Lawrence Giles Craig Haskins with Eddie and Ray Montalvo

Dr Andy Watson, Pat Brumfield, Edward Szymanski, Max Fenn, and Bobby McDaniel

Cyrena Austin, Dionne Kinchen, and Susan Hedges

Ed and Jeannine Nunnery with Kay Mord Delaine Fortenberry, Jennifer Dumas, and Marcus Fortenberry


Lawrence Giles, Michael Austin, and Kent Kebert Marcus Fortenberry, Andy Watson, Craig Haskins, and Courtney Watson

Edward Szymanski and Andrea Sanders Edward Szymanski and Patsy Giles

Bobby McDaniel, Edward Szymanski, Liz McDaniel, and Eva and Ste-phen Randolph

John and Christine Krieger

Father Brian Kaskie and Edward Szymanski Michael Austin and Ralph PriceTeresa Price and Mona Lenior

Beth and Derrel Allen

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Miss Mississippi Outstanding TeenOn June 2 through 4, girls gathered in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to compete for the title of Miss Mississippi Outstanding Teen. The event was

held at Vicksburg Municipal Auditorium where France Beard was crowned the new Outstanding Teen. She will be representing Missis-sippi in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant held in Orlando, Florida, on August 16 through 20.

THE Social Scene

MMOT 2010, Christina Bostick; Performer Ted Laney; and Miss Mississippi 2010, Sarah Beth James Jane Hopson and Karlisle and Klausen Madison with Vicksburg’s

Outstanding Teen, McKenzie Pollock

Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen 2011, France Beard crowned by Christina Bostick, MMOT 2010. Kathryn Resio, Executive Director of the pageant holds the sash as Addison Rumbley, Anne-Elizabeth Buys, and Princess Jane Hopson watch.

The Top Five: New South’s OT, Mackenzie Ross; Deep South’s OT, Addison Rumbley; newly crowned MMOT 2011, France Beard; Leaf River’s OT, Brooke Bullock; and Delta Blues’ OT, Lydia Myers

Photos by Susan Elderton.


Tom Phillips’ 90th Birthday

On May 15 the family of Tom Phillips gathered at the Phil-lips’ family home in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to celebrate

his 90th birthday. Phillips’ life has been blessed with 6 children, 17 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

Front—Jean and Tom Phillips; back—Bill Phillips, Susan Smith, Jim Phillips, Danny Phillips, Janice Phillips, and David Phillips

Bill and Kathy Phillips, Jim and Sylvia Phillips, Mark and Susan Smith, Danny and Wendy Phillips, Janice Phillips, David and Jimmen-ette Phillips, and Tom and Jean Phillips

Laura Murray, Anna Peavey, Leslie Baker, Jeff Phillips, Betsy Smith, Lindsey Robinson, Craig Smith, Elizabeth Allen, Richard Phillips, Christy Ketchum, Lori Phillips, and Tom and Jean Phillips

Front—Livi Baker, Liliana Baker, Abigail Peavey, Mallory Phillips, Pierce Ketchum, Thomas King, Brayden Allen, Molly Allen, and Tucker Smith; back—Betsy Smith, Evan Smith, William King, Price King, Reece Rob-inson, Tom Phillips, Tristen Peavey, Elliott Peavey, Skye Phillips, David Phillips, Lucas Phillips, and Emily Phillips

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August ... Up and Coming! Premier Events

august 28mickey gilley Concertvidalia Conference & Convention Centervidalia, Louisiana Ferriday native Mickey Gilley and his Urban Cowboy Band will perform a benefit concert for the Delta Music Museum in Vidalia, Louisiana, at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center on August 28th. There will be two shows, the first beginning at 2:00 p.m.; and the second, at 6:00 p.m. All seating is reserved, and tickets are $40, $30, or $20. For event information or to reserve your ticket, please call the Delta Music Museum at (318) 757-9999.

august 30george winston solo piano Concertfirst presbyterian Churchnatchez, mississippi Solo pianist George Winston, best known for his seasonally themed collections including December, Autumn, Winter Into Spring, and Summer, will perform a solo piano concert at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, August 30, at 7:00 p.m. Winston’s concert will benefit the local CASA program for Adams County. This solo piano concert will feature selections from Winston’s piano folk melodies as well as R&B piano, stride piano, Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts®

pieces, and more. Winston also will play some Hawaiian Slack Key guitar. Attendance to the concert is by donation for the benefit of CASA, the county’s Court Appointed Special Advocates; and reserved seating can be secured by advanced donations. The program’s goals are to reach abused and neglected children who live across Adams County and find permanent homes for them. The National CASA Association is a network of 1,000 program offices that recruit, train, and support volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom and other settings. Adams County is home to one of the program offices under the direction of Angela James. In 1972, Winston recorded his first solo piano album, Ballads and Blues. Since 1980, he has released nine additional solo piano albums: Autumn (1980); Winter Into Spring (1982); December (1982); Summer (1991); Forest (1994); Linus & Lucy—The Music of Vince Guaraldi (1996), which features compositions by the late jazz pianist, including “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” and pieces from the Peanuts TV specials; Plains (1999), which was inspired by his Eastern Montana upbringing; Night Divides the Day—The Music of the Doors (2002); Montana—A Love Story (2004); and Gulf Cost Blues & Impressions—A Hurricane Relief Benefit (2006). His latest release is Love Will Come—The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Vol. 2 (2010). First Presbyterian Church is located in the historic downtown area at 400 Pearl Street. For additional information regarding the concert or donation sponsorship, call the church office at 601-442-2581. For information regarding Adams County CASA program or becoming a CASA volunteer, call 601-304-7863.


throughout augustfrogs! Exhibitmississippi museum of natural scienceJackson, mississippiWeekdays: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.601-354-7303

throughout augustmississippi river floods ExhibitCopiah-Lincoln Community Collegenatchez, mississippiMon.-Thurs.: 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.601-446-1101www.colin.edu

through august 5give my poor heart Ease photo

Exhibitsouthern Cultural heritage foundationvicksburg, mississippi601-631-2997

tuesdays in augusttrivia nightbowie’s tavern natchez, mississippi7:30 p.m.$2 per person601-445-6627


august 3teen Designer-Cookie workshopviking Cooking schoolridgeland, mississippi9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.601-898-8345www.vikingcookingschool.com

august 4Downtown gallery Crawlmonroe/west monroe, Louisiana5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.318-329-1929www.downtowngallerycrawl.com

august 4fondren after fivefondren business District shopsfondren, mississippi5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.www.fondren.org

august 4, 11, 18 & 254-Day Calligraphy workshopsouthern Cultural heritage foundationvicksburg, mississippi$95 SCHF members; $115 non-members601-631-2997

august 5kid’s Casual Dinnerviking Cooking schoolridgeland, mississippi9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.601-898-8345www.vikingcookingschool.com

august 5-7governor’s Cup baseball tournamenthalls ferry parkvicksburg, mississippi601-831-1691www.vwaabaseball.com


august 5-7mississippi wildlife Extravaganza 2011trade mart, mississippi state

fairgroundsJackson, mississippi10:00 a.m.Adults $8; Children 6-12 $4; 5 &

under free601-206-5703


august 5-7 & 12-14Lil’ AbnerCoral room theatrevicksburg, mississippi7:30 p.m.Tickets: $15601-618-9349

august 6Clinton Community marketDowntown Clinton, Louisiana8:00 a.m.225-603-9003www.clintonla.com

august 6baton rouge arts marketmain street marketbaton rouge, Louisiana8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.225-344-8558


august 6back to ZoolJackson ZooJackson, mississippi10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.601-352-2580www.jacksonzoo.org


august 6-7natchez market Lifestyle showvidalia Convention Centervidalia, Louisiana318-336-9934

august 11-14ringling brothers and barnum &

bailey Circusmississippi ColiseumJackson, mississippiThurs. & Fri.: 7:00 p.m.Sat.: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.Sun.: 2:00 p.m.Tickets start at $11.601-353-0603


august 12mixed nutspeterson’s art & antiquesvicksburg, mississippi5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.601-636-7210

august 13second saturday market at the

museumalexandria museum of artalexandria, Louisiana9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.318-443-3458www.themuseum.org

august 13book signingmichael f. smith, The Hands of a

Strangerturning pages books & morenatchez, mississippi5:00 p.m.-8:00 [email protected]

august 13olde towne marketClinton, mississippi9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.601-924-5472www.mainstreetclintonms.com

august 13harvest festival at Landry vineyardsLandry vineyardswest monroe, Louisiana6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.$5; Children 12 & under free318-557-9050

august 13bright lights, belhaven nights street

festivalhistoric belhaven neighborhoodJackson, mississippi6:00 p.m.Adults $6; Children 12 & Under $1601-352-8850www.greaterbelhaven.com


august 13-14great southern gun & knife showtrade mart, mississippi state

fairgroundsJackson, mississippi10:00 a.m.Adults $8; Children $2865-458-0051www.greatsoutherngunshow.com

august 16unburried treasuresmississippi museum of artJackson, mississippi5:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres; 6:00 p.m.

program601-960-1515

august 19-20bowie knife shownatchez Convention Centernatchez, mississippi601-447-5880


august 19-21Three and a Half Musketeerskress theatrealexandria, LouisianaAdults $12; Seniors $8; Students $6

august 20the markEt in fondren3270 North State Street at HartfieldJackson, mississippi9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.www.fondren.org

august 20mississippi opera: Dance with the

starsmarriot, windsor ballroomJackson, mississippi7:00 p.m.601-960-2300 or 1-800-MSOPERA

august 22-232-Day firing workshopsouthern Cultural heritage foundationvicksburg, mississippi2:00 pm.-4:30 p.m.601-631-2997www.southernculture.org

august 23music in the Citymississippi museum of artJackson, mississippi5:15 p.m. hors d’oeuvres; 5:45 p.m.

program601-960-1515

august 26art by Choice Live auctionmississippi museum of artJackson, mississippi601-960-1515

august 27rolling on the river wine, spirits, & food festivalvicksburg Convention Centervicksburg, mississippi6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.$35 per person; $60 per coupleMust be 211-800-745-3000www.ticketmaster.com

august 27white Linen nightoakley plantationst francisville, Louisiana225-635-3873


august 27-2882nd semi-annual vicksburg Coin

showThe Battlefield Innvicksburg, mississippiSaturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.601-638-1195

august 28mickey gilley in Concertvidalia Convention Centervidalia, Louisiana318-336-9934

september 2-3smokin’ in da villewest feliciana sports parkst. francisville, LouisianaFri.: Gates open 4:00 p.m.Sat.: Gates open 10:00 a.m.$20; 10 & under free225-635-6717www.stfrancisvillechamber.com

september 1429th annual bishop’s CupColonial Country ClubJackson, mississippiTee-off 12:30 p.m.Stroke play with shotgun start$200 registration includes green fees,

cart, golf shirt, course snacks, social, and dinner.

Dinner reservation: [email protected]

september 2421st annual Concordia parish sheriff’s

Office and Miss-Lou Merchants D.a.r.E. youth fishing tournament

vidalia, Louisiana11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Weigh-in1:00 p.m. Awards PresentationVidalia Riverfront, north of RV park$6 entry fee; registration required318-336-5231; 318-757-3162www.concordiasheriff.org

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Hoffstadts’ 50th Wedding Anniversary

Henry Hoffstadt, Jr., and his lovely bride, Florence, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by their sons, daughter, and

grandchildren in Kentwood, Louisiana. The family surprised the honorees by having a replica of their wedding cake made from old photographs.

Florence and Henry Hoffstadt

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Florence Hoffstadt with granddaughters—Alaina Strong, Brittany Hoffstadt, and Shelly Hoffstadt


Henry Hoffstadt, Jr., with grandsons: front—Charlie Strong and Hank Hoffstadt; back—Johnathan Hoffstadt and Nick Hoffstadt

Henry and Florence Hoffstadt with their children: Harrell Hoffstadt, Henry Hoffstadt, and Holly Hoffstadt Strong

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Book Signings at Turning Pages

Turning Pages Books & More in Natchez, Mississippi, recently hosted several authors signing their latest books. On Friday, June 3, Oxford, Mississippi, author Neil White,

signed copies of his personal memoir, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts, set in the leprosy colony in Carville, Louisiana. On Saturday, June 25, Carolyn Haines signed Bones of a Feather, a novel set in Natchez and the eleventh in her “Sarah Booth Delaney Series.” Joining Carolyn Haines at her book launch was Dean James, writing as Miranda James and signing his novel Classified as Murder, the second in his “Cat in the Stacks Mystery Series.” Turning Pages also hosted Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Randy Pierce on June 25, signing his debut novel Pain Unforgiven, the saga of a successful Atlanta attorney who unwillingly returns to his boyhood home in Greene County, Mississippi, after hearing that his best childhood friend is dying.

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Mary Emrick, Dean James, and Carolyn Haines

Carolyn Haines

Randy and Cheryl Pierce with Joan McLemore


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Neil White with Missy, Garrett, and Paige Rentfro

Neil White with Sam Tomlinson

Kathy Bergold with David Haines


Golden Gallery Opening

The Rolland Golden Gallery opened Saturday, July 9, in the historic district of Natchez, Mississippi, to feature artwork by

renowned artist Rolland Golden. The many guests in attendance enjoyed viewing the unique artwork and sampling refreshments as they welcomed Golden to Downtown Natchez. The Gallery is located at 419 Main Street.

Rolland Golden with Mitch and Susan Hoffman

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Elaine and John Harter with Carrie Golden

Anne MacNeil, Bill Furlow, and Rolland Golden

Lamont and Margaret Rowe with Barbara Kaiser

Richard Hess and Diana Glaze


Pike County Arts Council’s Derby Day EventThe Pike County Arts Council held a Derby Day Run for the Roses Fund Raising Event on May 7 at the home of Mark and Melinda

Wallace in McComb, Mississippi, with Debbie and Clem Stovall as event chairpersons. In conjunction with the television viewing of the Kentucky Derby, the event featured an exciting Wood Horse Race with fresh roses for the winner and awards for Best Derby Hat and Best Dressed Jockey; delectable, Derby-themed buffet fare and beverages; a silent auction for such choice items as a Beau Rivage Get-away and season tickets to the Mississippi Opera; and a Draw Down to a $5,000 purse.

Gidge Clayton

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Michael Parker and Jim Alford

J. B. Anderson and Meg Smith Larry Dorr


Pilgrimage Garden Club’s Annual Flower Show

For generations, song lyrics have been linked with flowers. Consider such classic song titles as “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,” “A White Sport Coat and A Pink Carnation,” and “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” just to name a few. This year, the Pilgrim-

age Garden Club in Natchez, Mississippi, capitalized on this connection in choosing a theme for its annual flower show—“Flowers and Music: A Southern Tradition.” The event was held Saturday, April 30, at the antebellum home The Burn where each room containing the various flower arrangements was given a musical theme.

Flower Show Chairpersons Micki Hartley and Faye Weatherly Flower Show Co-Chairpersons Julie Johnson and Stacey Heflin with Chairperson Faye Weatherly

Merideth and Terry Trovato, representing Showboat

Jackie Wild exemplifying My Fair Lady; Meredith and Terry Trovato, Showboat; Sharon Blattner, The Merry Widow; Eric Williams, Phantom of the Opera; Abigail Dupré, Beauty and the Beast; Diana Glaze, Madam Butterfly; and Dorothy Perkins, Carmen

Angela Wagoner and Martha Salters in front of the winning design from The Merry Widow themed room

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