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FROM OUR PUBLISHER

They say, “It’s just a click away”–

everything you ever wanted to see or

purchase. Shop on a screen, add your

credit cartd number, make a final click,

your order is on the way ...and your

hometown businesses are one step

closer to being extinct! The fourth

quarter of the year is here and will

determine the annual profits for most

brick and mortar businesses. They exist

and continue to exist by means of their

customers buying their products.

Do our local businesses make an

impact on our families other than with

the goods they sell? I don’t recall seeing

any Amazon ads in our schools’ yearbooks,

or sponsoring little league

t-shirts, or on signs along the parks’

athletic fields. It’s our local businesses

that continue to dip into their profits to

promote our great county. Big businesses

may carry everything you need at

rock-bottom prices, but someone

always pays for that so-called bargain.

Our towns survive because of the

taxes we all pay–with sales tax being a

key part of that revenue. Amazon and

other large corporations won’t fix our

roads or patrol our streets while we sleep.

Please strongly consider supporting

our local businesses in the months

ahead. We hold the power and the

key to their survival in our wallets.

“Shop local” is more than just a hashtag.

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On the Cover: JAMC Members Rebecca Haas, Emily Melichar, Mary Virginia Bost, Carole Richardson, Kathryn Sharpe,

Kelly Vanderver, Sara Cotten

PUBLISHER & EDITOR

Tahya A. Dobbs

SPECIAL PROJECTS

MANAGER

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LAYOUT DESIGN

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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STAFF

PHOTOGRAPHER

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CONSULTING EDITOR

Mary Ann Kirby

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

Alisha Floyd

IN THIS ISSUE

From Madison to Mayberry 12

What’s Cooking with the Junior Auxiliary? 16

I Am Making All Things New 30

A Heart for Fostering 43

Steps for Shep 46

A Christmas Village Tradition 48

Decking the Halls 52

The Forgotten Veterans Project 54

A Handmade Dream 58

Gift Guide 62

Reader Spotlight 64

Chalkboard 72

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FROM

MADISON

Susan Marquez

TO MAYBERRY

For eight seasons, from fall 1960 to spring

1968, The Andy Griffith Show gave Americans

a glimpse into small-town life in the fictional

town of Mayberry, North Carolina. With 249

episodes, viewers came to know such iconic

characters as Sheriff Andy Taylor, Deputy Barnie

Fife, Aunt Bea, Opie, Clara, Floyd the Barber,

Gomer Pyle, Otis, and Goober. Some of the

characters appeared many times, others just a few.

For 13 episodes, a child actor from Lafayette,

Louisiana, was a citizen of Mayberry. Keith

Thibodeaux played the role of Opie’s friend,

Johnny Paul Jason, between 1962 and 1966.

Keith recently returned from a trip to “his”

Mayberry, Mount Airy, North Carolina, where

Andy Griffith is from. Mayberry Days, a week-long

event celebrating The Andy Griffith Show is

presented each year and draws up to 50,000

people. While he was invited to attend as a special

guest several times, Keith’s travel schedule always

interfered with the trip. “Finally, last year I was

able to go, and I took my wife, Kathy, with me.

She had a blast and wanted to return, so we went

back again this year.”

Both Keith and Kathy were active participants

in the festivities. Kathy is the founder and

principal dancer in Ballet Magnificat, a Christian

ballet company based in Jackson. The company

performed Deliver Us at the Andy Griffith

Playhouse (four schools were bussed in for the

show), the couple rode in the parade, and Keith

played the drums in the final show with the

Dillards bluegrass band and Maggie Peterson,

who played Charlene Darling on the show. “The

interesting thing about the Dillards (who were

the Darlings on the show) is that they go to

churches and do Bible studies based on lessons

learned from the Andy Griffith show,” says Keith.

Mayberry Days was started 30 years ago by

the Surry Arts Council in Mount Airy. Surry’s

executive director, Tanya Jones, was there in the

beginning. “We have been so fortunate to have

someone who was in the show or worked on the

show to attend the festival every year,” says Tanya.

“Dennis Rush and Keith Thibodeaux, both of

whom played Opie’s friends on the show, attended

for the first time last year. I think they had a ball

catching up and talking about their time together

on the set.” The weeklong event features a

variety of events including autograph sessions

with the actors. “It’s like Disney, but instead, it’s

Mayberry,” laughs Keith. “Mount Airy is as close

to Mayberry as you can get. They embrace that

whole Andy Griffith Show connection. It’s a

wonderful, surreal event.”

Keith said it was great reuniting with some of

the actors from the show. “I was excited to see

Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou (Barney’s

girlfriend) on the show,” says Keith. “She’s 93,

and still going strong!”

Keith is probably best known for his role as

Little Ricky on the I Love Lucy Show. “I loved

working with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, but

I probably get more excited about The Andy

Griffith Show. I loved working on that show!

The roots of Mayberry go deep. I think it’s a

longing to go back to those simpler times

when everything was sweet, and there was no

alienation.” Keith remembers his childhood

growing up in the Valley outside Los Angeles.

“We had a Tasty Freeze two blocks from home.

I played baseball and went to parochial school.

I had a great childhood, and the shows I did

were always lots of fun.”

Keith now serves as executive director of

Ballet Magnificat. After this interview, he was

off to Brazil where Ballet Magnificat has a school

and ballet company. He is also the drummer in

David and the Giants, a contemporary Christian

rock band. “We just completed our first studio

project since 1996,” says Keith. “We’re pretty

excited about it.” The band performs concerts,

church performances and international travel

missions.

Keith and Kathy reside in Madison. They

have one daughter, Tara, who is married and has

a son who is learning to play the drums, just like

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What’s Cooking

with the Junior Auxiliary?

Junior Auxiliary is a national non-profit organization that provides services to children, youth, and families.

It represents a serious endeavor on the part of women to be active and constructive community participants

and to assume leadership roles in meeting community needs. Junior Auxiliary provides the member

with the opportunity to serve and to be a vital part of the community. In Madison County, we currently

serve over 5,000 people and have over 100 active and provisional members in our organization.

REBECCA HAAS

Rebecca Haas is serving in her

EMILY MELICHAR

Emily is currently serving her

CAROLE RICHARDSON

Carole is serving in her first active

KELLY VANDERVER

Kelly is serving her fifth and final

fifth and last active year in JAMC.

second active year in JAMC.

year in the Junior Auxiliary of

active year in Junior Auxiliary.

She was the 2018-2019 president

She joined Junior Auxiliary as a

Madison County. She is the chair

She has served as various project

and has also served as vice

way to make a difference in her

of the Money for Minds project.

chairs and co-chairs and most

president, public relations chair,

community and meet other

This project works to provide

recently as chapter projects

and assistant information systems

women with the same goal.

student scholarships for the

chair for two consecutive years.

coordinator. Junior Auxiliary has

One of her favorite projects is the

students and teacher mini-grants

She joined in 2014 as a way to

always been a part of Rebecca’s

Crown Club. She loves seeing

for those in Madison County.

serve her community, make

life. Her mother was president of

the high school girls serve their

The goal is to provide educational

meaningful connections, and

the Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg

community and grow throughout

tools and financial assistance to

be an example to her children.

when Rebecca was in elementary

their time in this special program.

help improve our community’s

school which inspired Rebecca

to want to give back to her

community. She is a pediatric

speech-language pathologist

and owns a speech therapy

practice, Talking With Toddlers.

MARY VIRGINIA BOST

Mary Virginia is currently serving

her fifth active year in JAMC and

currently serves as president. She

has loved getting to see first-hand,

education. Carole enjoys

volunteering with several

community based organizations.

KATHRYN SHARPE

Kathryn joined JAMC in 2017.

SARA COTTEN

Sara is currently serving in her

third active year in the JAMC.

She serves as a board member

overseeing public relations

and has served as chair of

the newest members of JAMC

She’s very passionate about the

community events. Sara always

fall in love with serving the kids of

work that they do for the

enjoys supporting various JAMC

Madison County and the impact

community. One of her favorite

projects throughout the year,

that the kids have on them as a

projects is Super Safe Sitters.

particularly Blessings in a Box

result of their dedication. Mary

This is a program that teaches

and Crown Club. She appreciates

Virginia is a physical therapist for

life saving techniques and skills

the unique and fulfilling

the Little Lighthouse of Central

to the sitters in Madison County.

opportunities JAMC offers to

Mississippi. She grew up in

She feels that giving back and

serve youth and the elderly in

Canton and has lived in Madison

having a connection with such

Madison County.

for the last nine years and loves

wonderful women makes the

calling Madison County home.

work they do very rewarding.


SARA COTTEN

Black Eyed

Pea Dip

• 2 cans black eyed peas

(rinsed and drained)

• 1 can shoepeg corn

• Chopped bell pepper

• Chopped onion

• 1 jar salsa (I use Old El Paso chunky)

• 1 8 oz. bottle Italian dressing

• Garlic salt

Mix all ingredients together and

refrigerate - better if it sits overnight.


KELLY VANDERVER

Cheddar Pecan

Biscuits

• 1 cup butter

• 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ tsp. red pepper

• ½ tsp. salt

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• Pecan halves and pinch of paprika

per biscuit

Cream butter and cheese. Add dry

ingredients and chopped pecans.

Roll into balls and press flat. Top each

biscuit with a pecan half. Bake on an

ungreased cookie sheet at 325° for

20 minutes. Dust each biscuit with

a pinch of paprika. Serve with wine.


KATHRYN SHARPE

Cranberry

Turkey

Pinwheels

• ½ lb. Cajun turkey

• ¼ tsp. fine chopped parsley

• 1 scallion

• ½ cup mayo

• ¼ tsp. garlic power

• 1 can whole cranberry sauce

• 3 large tortillas

• 8 oz. cream cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

(about ¼ tsp. of each)

Mix cream cheese, mayo, scallion,

parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper

until smooth.

Lay out tortillas. Spread mixture all over

and then layer with cranberry sauce.

Lay sliced turkey on top of the cranberry

sauce. Tightly roll up. Cut outside pieces

off and cut about 8 pieces per roll.


REBECCA HAAS

Hawaiian Cheese Ball

• 2 8 oz. packages of cream cheese,

softened

• 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple in its

own juice, well drained

• ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper

• ¼ cup red bell pepper (optional)

• 2-3 tsp. seasoned salt

• 2 cups chopped pecans, divided

Mix all the ingredients together (only 1 cup

of pecans) in a large mixing bowl until

combined well. Place the remaining cup

of pecans on a plate or piece of foil and

roll the cheeseball in the pecans. Be sure to

cover well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pairs well with Ritz crackers or Wheat Thins.


CAROLE RICHARDSON

Beef Carpaccio

Crostini

SAUCE

• 4 Tbsp. mayo

• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

• 1 ½ Tbsp. stone ground mustard

• 2 Tbsp. fresh grated Parmesan

• 1 tsp. minced garlic

• ½ tsp. horseradish, or more to taste


Add all ingredients and mix well.

Cover and store in the fridge until serving.

BEEF

• ¼ lb. quality tenderloin beef

• Steak seasoning or salt and pepper

• Capers

• Shaved parmesan cheese

Season well on all sides and wrap in plastic

wrap. Place in freezer for 2 hours until very

firm, but not frozen. Remove and slice very

thin. Place slices on plastic wrap at least an

inch apart. Put another piece of wrap on

top and use a rolling pin to lightly roll to

thin them out. Store in the fridge until

ready to serve.

CROSTINI

• 1 French baguette

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 2 Tbsp. garlic seasoning (use a salty one)

• Drizzle olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice baguette

into ½-¾ inch pieces. Mix garlic seasoning

with oil and brush both sides of the bread.

Place on a baking sheet and bake until

brown (5-8 mins). Flip and brown other side.

(3-5 mins) and set aside.

SALAD

• A good sized handful of baby arugula

• Olive oil


• Lemon wedge

Mix arugula with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Lay crostini on a platter and top with a slice

of beef and drizzle generously with sauce.

Top with capers and sliced parmesan cheese.


MARY VIRGINIA BOST

Corn Macque

Choux Dip

• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted

• ½ cup white onion, chopped

• ¼ cup bell pepper, chopped

• ¼ cup celery, diced

• 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning

• 3 cups corn, cut off the cob

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese

• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

• 1 ounce green onions, chopped

Heat butter over medium-high heat;

add onion, bell pepper, and celery, and

sauté until translucent. Add Creole

seasoning and sauté additional 2 minutes.

Add corn and sauté 3-4 minutes, then

add heavy cream. Simmer until cream

is reduced by half and thickens slightly.

Add cream cheese and mozzarella and

stir until fully incorporated into corn

mixture. Garnish with parsley and onion

and serve with corn tortilla chips or chips

of your choice.


EMILY MELICHAR

Rotel Cups

• 3 packs filo pastry cups-thawed

• 1 can of Rotel (mostly drained)

• 1 bag bacon pieces

• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

• 1 cup mayo

Mix all ingredients together.

Scoop into cups evenly.

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Cooking with the Junior Auxiliary of Madison

County can be purchased at Soirée Floral and

Gifts, Everyday Gourmet, or by contacting a

Junior Auxiliary of Madison County member.




Cotton & Tumbleweeds

Abigail Walker

Summer Starnes is the owner of Cotton &

Tumbleweeds, a lifestyle marketplace and cafe

in Flora, Mississippi. The store, which opened

in May, houses vendor booths from about 30

artists that sell furniture, home decor, jewelry,

clothing, pottery, and more. With a mix of

boutique and handmade items, each booth

offers something a little different.

“Our goal is to support makers,” says Summer.

Summer and her husband, Wes, are makers

themselves. From tables and chairs to dressers

and decor, their furniture collection centers

around a rustic, farmhouse feel. Summer designs

each piece, and Wes, a carpenter by trade,

builds them. Summer will also add finish or

paint to complete a piece.

“I love painting furniture,” she says. “I enjoy

taking something old and giving it new life.”

In fact, one of Summer’s favorite hobbies is

“treasure hunting” for items that she can paint

or repurpose. She’s even created lighting

fixtures from old farming tools. In addition to

the items she designs for the store, Summer

also creates custom pieces upon request.

The name Cotton & Tumbleweeds comes

from Wes’s Mississippi upbringing and

Summer’s Texas roots. “We want to provide

that southern feeling of home in our store,”

says Summer. “And we added the coffee shop

and art classes to create a central community

place for people.”

About 1-2 times a month, Cotton &

Tumbleweeds hosts classes or workshops led

by a local artist. Whether it’s pottery, painting,

or wreath making, each class offers a chance

to connect with an experienced craftsman and

learn a new skill. People can also bring in their

own furniture to repaint as part of the class.

“I want people to fall in love with making

stuff,” says Summer. “When they learn a new

skill, they appreciate the vendor more because

they better understand the time and effort it

takes to make something.”

Summer and Wes have been married for

almost 21 years, and they also run a remodeling

company called Starnes Construction and

Renovation. Their three children are often

seen selling baked goods at the cafe or helping

Wes with construction jobs.

Cotton & Tumbleweeds is located at 4849 East Main

Street in Flora, MS. The store is open Monday thru

Friday 7am to 7pm and Saturday from 8am to 6pm.

For more information and for a list of upcoming

art classes, call 601.401.5044 or visit

cottonandtumbleweeds.com.


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Tina’s Loft

Handmade Jewelry

Mistie Desper

Nothing brightens your day like a compliment on your outfit especially

when wearing a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that you know not everyone has.

With delicate wire settings, unique gemstones, and unparalled handmade

craftsmanship, Tina Loftin has turned her passion for art into a thriving business

creating beautiful jewelry as well as stunning custom pieces.

Loftin said, “I took a class at Village Beads with my sister years ago just for

fun and have made and sold jewelry off and on since then.” Briefly studying art

in college began a love that led to creating and crafting pieces for family and

friends. Her jewelry received rave reviews, and quickly, others took notice and

were requesting pieces for themselves. The rest, as they, say is history.

Fast-forward five years, Loftin regularly attends craft shows in Mississippi and

surrounding states and has opened an online store (www.tinasloftjewelry.com).

Her beautiful pieces get glowing reviews like, “very strong and well made as well as

imaginative, beautiful, and downright fun to wear,” and, “elegant, made with

attention to detail and flair.”

The inspiration for her pieces comes from various places. Loftin said her

pieces are “dainty and lightweight.” Most of her jewelry begins with a simple piece

of wire and then gemstones and other materials like ancient Roman glass are

carefully selected and added to the pieces. Praising the staff at Village Beads,

Loftin beamed that the girls there are great and know her style well. They pull

various items for her that they know she would love for her pieces.

Loftin works as a dental hygienist but has always enjoyed art and creating

things. Aside from making beautiful treasures, she has two other treasures of her

own–her two children, Maddi and Ethan. Growing up in Florence, Mississippi,

and briefly living in Bamberg, Germany, she and her husband, Michael, have

made her hometown their permanent home. Being surrounded by a close family

and lifelong friends, Loftin has an incredible support system in her hometown

encouraging her creativity and business ventures. Of those, her twin sister, Terri,

proudly stated, “I have loved watching her talent grow over the years and turn

into a profitable business.”

Aside from her regular handmade pieces, she skillfully crafts custom pieces

when asked. She hopes to one day craft custom jewelry for her own daughter’s

wedding. To have a custom crafted handmade heirloom piece of jewelry is

something that was once thought to be out of the budget for most. Loftin

carefully hand selects her materials so they are affordable in price while still

setting them apart in style and thoughtfulness.

Don’t miss her upcoming craft shows to snag a piece of handcrafted jewelry

that is not only unique but beautiful and one of a kind.

Find Tina’s Loft: Handmade Jewelry at Cotton & Tumbleweed in Flora

and December 14 at Jingle Bell Market in Pearl.


I Am

Making

All

Things

New

Mary Ann Kirby

FEBRUARY, 2019

My phone flashed Robert’s

name across the screen. We’ve

been friends for 25 years, and

it’s been a while since we’ve

actually talked. Until 2009,

he was my coworker–a real

friend, actually–like a “cameto-my-hospital-room-thenight-my-son-was-born”

kind of friend. He always

had a cheerful word and will

forever be one of my favorite

people. I smile anticipating

hearing his voice.


Photo by Edward Wall


“Hey, Roberto!” (That’s what I’ve

always called him.)

On the other end, sobs. I wasn’t even

entirely sure that’s what I was hearing.

It took me a second to get my bearings.

“Robert? Is that you?” I asked.

Then I heard his voice. “Hey, Doll.”

(That’s what he always called me–and most

every other female he ever knew. It was

“Doll” for the girls and “Doc” for the guys.

If he called you one or the other then you

could count yourself among his favorites–

of which everybody seemed to be. He

absolutely loved people.)

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DECEMBER, 2009

Robert had the first of what would

be a series of crippling, diabetes-related

amputations to come over the course of the

next decade. He was getting ready to take

a shower and was running the water to let

it heat up. The tub stopper kept the water

from draining. When he stepped into the

tub, the standing water was scalding hot

and he suffered third-degree burns on

both his feet. And because he’s diabetic, and

has a certain amount of diabetes-related

neuropathy, he couldn’t feel them burning.

My phone rang back then, too.

“Hey Doll, I burned my feet,” he said

as casually as if he was telling someone the

time. You can’t keep a good man down.

“They got my toes.”

“Oh no! Robert, I’m so sorry! What do

you mean they got your toes? How many?”

I asked.

“All of ‘em.”

My heart broke. The brutality of his

disease had finally come into full view. The

time required for his recovery would certainly

prohibit him from working–at least

for a while. He was in his mid-50s and in

what should have been the prime of his life.


He never worked again.

After that, we kept in touch. We’d talk

every few weeks, and then months–and

then every year or so–and then, next thing

you know, I’d forgotten how long it had

been. One year became many. I’d send

him a Christmas card every year. Life had

separated us.

Ã¯ Ã¯ Ã¯

But I’d never heard Robert so upset.

He was absolutely inconsolable. Once he

was able to compose himself, he just started

apologizing and saying he didn’t know who

else to call. I grabbed my keys and went to

him, immediately.

Robert was calling from the hospital.

Unbeknownst to me, he was one day

post-op from his most recent surgery that

claimed all of his fingers–with the exception

of a thumb on one hand and a single

digit on the other. Since I had last seen

him, he’d lost both his feet and a leg below

the knee. His kidneys had long-since failed.

He requires dialysis three times a week.

Diabetes had ravaged his body. And when

I walked into his room, he burst into tears,

once again. He was a fraction of his former

physical self. It was all I could do to hold it

together.

What had him so upset, though, was not

so much the fact that his body was failing

him, but rather that he could contribute

so little at home. It tested his spirit. He’d

had too much time to lie there and think

about all the things he could not do. He

wanted to provide for his family and yet

he couldn’t–all while he was in a fight for

his own life. “I’m a proud man,” he sobbed.

“It’s not supposed to be like this.”

It turns out that his home was deteriorating

at the same rate his body was. The

roof was old and riddled with holes as water

poured through his kitchen ceiling with

every rain. His fence had been destroyed

by a tree that had fallen many years ago

and had laid there, in shambles, ever since.

There were plumbing fixtures that were

no longer functional and the house provided

little accessibility for someone with Robert’s

particular mobility challenges.

I couldn’t imagine where to begin–but

I knew I had to do something. So, I came

home and posted it online, tagging the people

that I thought could help. Maybe if we all

put our heads together we could come up

with a plan. I created a GoFundMe page

and raised $4,000, right off the bat. People

were sharing my updates, multiplying the

message, casting a wider net.

We immediately started to make

improvements. In May, The Heart of

Mississippi Missions youth group from

Lake Harbor Church of Christ and Siwell

Road Church of Christ, who had seen our

plea for help on social media, descended

upon the Robinson’s home like a flock

of angels! They had taken us on as their

summer project.

All the rotten siding on the home was

removed and replaced by new treated

siding which got a fresh new paint job.

The old destroyed fence was replaced.

Years’ worth of dysfunction and brokenness

was removed and restored. Ramps

were built for his scooter, an interior door

was widened for easier accessibility. We

repaired and replaced plumbing fixtures

in his shower, installed motion sensor lights

for added safety, and secured it all with

homeowners insurance.

It gave me a renewed sense of purpose.

I particularly enjoyed spending time with

Robert and Pat, his wife, in their home

while we tackled our projects. It was

wonderful reconnecting with my friend.

Over a period of several months, we

accomplished most everything on our list

to help bring Robert and Pat’s house up



to snuff–except for the roof. It was a huge

budget item that we simply didn’t have the

resources to tackle. And the more it rained,

the more it leaked, the more damage it did

to the inside. It was overwhelming.

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JUNE, 2019

One afternoon, while doing a few

touch-ups, I walked into the backyard to

survey all the work that had been done.

I’d been on summer vacation with my

family and it was my first time back on the

property since the mission group had left.

I looked over at the old tree stump in the

corner of the yard, a defiant reminder of

what had created all this mess. It had been

carved into the shape of a book. Upon

closer inspection, it said, “I am making all

things new.”

I froze. Someone had carved a Bible out

of the very tree stump left from the very

tree that fell causing so much damage and

creating so much heartache–damage and

heartache the Robinsons have been living

with all this time. I could not believe my

eyes. I cried. I knew that this was all part of

something bigger–something completely

Divine in nature.

“I am making. . . ”

It indicates a continuation.

We still had work to do.

That was the night I went home and

found that a local roofing company was

accepting nominations for a roof to be given

to one needy family–and I could think of

no one more needy than my friend Robert.

I said a quick prayer (I literally claimed

that roof, out loud, in the name of Jesus)

and then I got to work trying to win it.

I worked my social media like a second

job. The promotion entailed garnering

votes during a specified period of time

with the recipient of the most votes

winning a roof.

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AUGUST, 2019

Over a thousand votes were cast during

the six-week voting window–and Robert

received over half of them, out of four

finalists. Eight weeks after Robert had

been nominated, Michael Dier, owner of

Watkins Construction and Roofing, along

with members of his team and a camera

crew from the local news station, walked

up to the Robinson’s home, just like the

Publisher’s Clearing House Prize Patrol,

and knocked on the door. Robert had won

the roof! We’d all won that roof!

One week later, on August 28th, the

Watkins team rolled into the neighborhood

with a crew of two dozen members.

In less than six hours, they installed a

state-of-the-art roof that will provide

decades of protection from the elements

and some much-needed peace of mind for

Robert. And by the time the day ended,

Robert and Pat had made new friends

for life.

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TODAY

Robert continues to navigate the

challenges that come with the crippling

effects of diabetes –but he never complains.

He’ll tell you, with a quickness, that his

only gripe in life is when his TV signal goes

out and he can’t pick up ESPN. He’s got a

remarkably positive attitude and is loved

by many.

I can’t imagine a greater blessing to

this wonderful friend than to be able to

encourage his independence by helping

him through this difficult time. It’s blessed

me more than anything–not to mention

has restored my faith in humanity in these

mighty dark times. Amazing things happen

when people come together for the greater

good. I thank God for that.

“Behold, I am making all things new.”

Then He said, “Write this down, for these

words are faithful and true.”

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“I thought about going into orthopedics because I

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Susan Marquez

The Welch Family

Kanet, Katherine, Mary, Alonzo & Rosalind

In 1954, Alonzo Welch saw a need to care

for children who, through no fault of their own,

weren’t privileged to live in a normal family setting.

He enlisted the help of his friends Clark Stringer,

H. J. Massie, J. C. Redd and Robert M. Moon, and

the men set out to create a place where children

could feel safe and nurtured. Today, his daughter,

Rosalind Seabrook, continues that tradition in her

role as director of finance for Sunnybrook Children’s

Home in Ridgeland.

“My dad was 45 when he started his mission,”

says Seabrook. “My two sisters and I were almost

grown. My parents, both of my sisters, and I have

all been involved with Sunnybrook one way or

another since the beginning. I’ve been here 35 years.

We’ve all had a part in this, and it’s because we

are passionate about it.”

Seabrook says her dad’s initial desire to start

a place that provided congregate care for children

most likely comes from the fact that he lost his

father at an early age. “My dad lost his father

when he was just a toddler, and his mother had five

children to raise on her own during the depression.

He had a foster parent who helped him tremendously

and just naturally had a special feeling for

children in need.” Before Sunnybrook, Seabrook’s

dad had been involved in mission work, but when

he started to develop Sunnybrook, he made that his

full-time mission. “They started with nothing but a

rented car and a little office building, but people in

the community got involved and helped. They did

wonderous work with God’s help.”

One of Seabrook’s sisters taught at the school

that was once held on Sunnybrook’s campus, and

she directed plays there. “The plays were very well

done,” recalls Seabrook. The other sister helped

with relief work in the cottages. Seabrook was busy

for several years raising her own family, but when

her children were grown, she returned to Sunnybrook.

“I remember how involved my own mother

was. She was the dietician and she worked to get

clothes for the children at Sunnybrook.”

Through the years, the needs have changed,

and Sunnybrook continues to adapt in order to best

serve the children who find their way there. “Right

now we have fewer kids living on our residential

campus than in years past,” says Karleigh Wagner,

Sunnybrook’s director of advancement. “Group

homes are not as common as they used to be,

mainly because it isn’t the judge’s first choice for

placing a child in need. Children are usually placed

with foster parents, if available, but the problem with

that is the reduced number of foster parents. In mid-

2018, the number of foster children were more than

double the number of foster homes available. And

there’s still a need for more licensed foster homes.

There has to be a place for children to go, so we

still serve a valuable need.”

Myrle Grate joined Sunnybrook in August as

executive director. In September, he announced

that Sunnybrook would soon start a transitional

living program for those who have aged out of

foster care. “That 18 to 21 population really needs

this program,” says Wagner. “There are not a lot

of state funds for kids in that age range, so we are

really excited to be offering this.” Statistically,

Wagner says that only two to three percent of foster

kids who graduate high school go on to graduate

from college. “We are working to structure a

program that will help them move forward, whether

they attend college or not.”

Funding for Sunnybrook comes from the

support of businesses, individuals, and churches,

especially from the Church of Christ community

who began the ministry. “Only a small portion of

our annual revenue comes from the state. It’s a very

common misconception that we are state-funded.

We depend on donations to exist.” Wagner

explained that the Champions for Children program

has been vital for Sunnybrook to continue providing

services to children. “It’s a monthly donation club

where people pledge/give $20 a month.”

There is a major focus on foster parents and

child advocates, and the Sunnybrook Cares program

provides respite care for foster families and a place

for advocates to have retreats. “We acquired Sunset

Hill, the former home of Alonzo and Katherine Welch,

which was modeled after Rosalee in Natchez.

Located twelve miles from Sunnybrook, in Flora,

there have been over 200 overnight guests and lots

of daytime groups who have used the property. We

are trying to connect foster groups together and

encourage foster parents,” says Wagner.

Sunnybrook’s goal is to provide a family for

every child, and support for every family. With a

mission statement “making a difference one child

at a time,” Sunnybrook Children’s Home provides

programs and services designed to support the total

development of children while assisting them in

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Steps

for Shep

Mistie Desper


F

rom enjoying summer nights playing

baseball or riding bikes with friends to

rough housing with his brother, Shepard Irving

is a typical, active child who embodies that

“all-American boy” persona. But there’s

something hiding that he deals with, daily,

that not many see. Shepard, affectionately

known as “Shep,” has cystic fibrosis. His

positive attitude helps him deal with his

condition so that he can continue to live a

normal life.

At five months old, Shep developed an

intestinal blockage that ultimately led to a

necessary surgery to correct. Shep’s parents,

Ryan and Whitney Irving, courageously

handed their baby boy off to his knowledgeable

and skilled medical team. Shortly after

surgery, the Irvings received the devastating

news that Shep may have cystic fibrosis.

Follow-up testing indeed confirmed the

diagnosis that the doctor suspected.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that

causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive

system, and other organs in the body. CF

affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat,

and digestive juices. Secretions are usually thin,

but those affected with the disorder have

secretions that are sticky and thick. They end

up blocking up the tubes, ducts, and passageways,

especially in the lungs and pancreas.

Whitney recalled, “The diagnosis was like

a gut-punch.” The news was out of the blue

and they didn’t want to believe it. She and

Ryan quickly united together and their

feelings and attitude changed to Shep and

his needs. They bravely decided, then and

there, to not complain about something out

of their control and begin to rally around Shep

and create a new normal for their family.

Ryan expressed their desires to always

allow Shep to remain a kid and not let his

diagnosis define him or hinder him. Their

positive attitude is inspiring, to say the least,

and Shep follows in his parents’ footsteps as

he gets up daily for his medications and

treatments with a smile on his face.

Eight year old Shep takes over 20 pills

every day along with other therapies. He gets

up every morning a little earlier than his

peers to do percussion therapy before school

and again at night, often having to cut time

short playing with his friends. Right by his side

is his older brother, Nelson, keeping him

company during therapy. To the boys, Shep’s

condition is just the norm and Nelson helps

him tackle it so he doesn’t ever feel alone.

They pass the time by playing games and

spending time together during therapy.

A percussion therapy vest is a device worn

that inflates and vibrates against the wall of

the chest. The vibration against the chest

helps to loosen mucus and creates airflow to

help move the mucus away from the airway

walls within the lungs. These devices can

not only be difficult to find, but are costly.

Newer models can cost between $15,000

and $20,000 and may not always be

covered by insurance.

Not long after Shep’s diagnosis, the Irvings

quickly realized how expensive treatments

and therapies can be. Not everyone with CF

has insurance to cover these costs and,

therefore, are often forced to go without.

Whitney explained how she and Ryan

discussed the need to have more awareness

and money to help provide these treatments

for others in Mississippi who may not be able

to receive them. Some of these treatments

mean the difference between life and death

and Ryan felt an urge to turn Shep’s diagnosis

into something that could transform the

lives of others. Thus, Steps for Shep was born.

Steps for Shep creates awareness and

raises fund to support the Cystic Fibrosis

Foundation and those directly affected by

CF. Ryan explained, “Raising awareness is as

valuable as the revenue aspect.” There is a

growing need for corporate sponsorship and

community support. Each year, the foundation

holds an annual cornhole tournament

aptly called Cornhole for a Cure. Whitney

said, “Our hope is to grow that event each

and every year so we can impact as many

families as possible.”

The Irvings know the fears and the daily

struggles that CF brings. They hope to ease

the financial burden of treatments for

families who are desperate to get them for

their loved ones. Ryan explained that lung

functions decrease as much as 2-3% every

year for CF patients. Therefore, treatments,

therapies, and medications are absolutely vital.

There is no cure at this time for CF but

new advances are coming along all the time.

Long-term health and quality of life is the

goal. In the past 20+ years, life expectancy

rates have risen dramatically with the average

CF patient reaching almost 40 years of age.

With more research, those numbers can

continue to climb.

Ryan, Whitney, Nelson, and Shep display

extraordinary strength and humility, daily,

along with a generosity that is long-reaching

with the Steps for Shep Foundation. At the

present time, because of his current treatments,

Shep is enjoying a normal life with

his family and friends. When asked what he

thought Shep would be when he grew up,

Ryan laughed and said, “He would be

perfectly happy riding his bike and playing

baseball all day and being a DJ at night.”

For more information or to donate,

visit www.stepsforshep.com.



A Christmas

Village Tradition

A simple interest in a few Christmas pieces that started

over 30 years ago has morphed into more than just a

family project—it has become a memory to last a lifetime.

With well over 100 pieces in their collection, Lisa and Wayne

Geimer’s Christmas Village is a cherished tradition in and

of itself.

The vast collection of Dickens Village pieces is more than

just a hobby to this family, it is how they celebrate Wayne’s

late parents, Jerry and Maryanne Geimer—the very ones

who started this tradition. “We definitely think of my parents

when we set the Christmas village collection up each year

because it began with them. This has been passed on to us

and our family. We have kept it going and will continue to

do so year after year in my parents’ honor.”

Every single piece has been so well maintained, that each

one is still in perfect condition—a reflection of how much

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Roxanne Case

Christmas is my favorite time of the year

and decorating is one of the best parts!

Our decorations are very eclectic, coming from both

new and old trends. I have to give a shout to the ladies at

Relish who have not only helped me decorate my whole

house over the years but taught me decorate my tree.

We changed to a flocked tree several years ago. The

first year we had it, it fell over, twice, breaking numerous

ornaments. It included a collection created for my boys

which they had received every year, at Christmas, since

birth. That year they had gotten their first Christopher

Radko ornament – a blown glass Christmas tree. We now

have a fantastic, and stable, pre-lit flocked tree from Madison

Fireplace and Patio.

It took years to find the exact nativity I wanted–until I

finally found the perfect one, a French collection from

Carter Louise Antiques, which is both elegant and simple.

Our Christmas card tree is always fun and was made for

us by my husband’s father from tomato cages. It is a fantastic

way to display all of the Christmas cards.

The Santas are my newest addition–a collection passed

down from my mom. Those, coupled with the snow village

that I begged for, which was my husband’s grandmothers,

create a very timeless, warm, and familiar Christmas atmosphere.

It reminds my husband and me, both, of our own

childhood Christmases.

Shaw and Roxanne Case have been married for 25 years and live in Madison.

They have two sons, Harrison and Peyton, both of whom graduated from

Madison-Ridgeland Academy and went on to attend Mississippi State. Shaw has

been with Stribling Equipment since 1998 and is currently their compact equipment

sales manager. Roxanne has practiced law since 1997 and is an equity partner at

Wells Marble & Hurst. They are members of Broadmoor Baptist Church.


The

Forgotten

Veterans

Project

Camille

Anding

Aging is a fact of life. We can accept it graciously or begrudgingly

but, nevertheless, it’s a path everyone is traveling. For many, age will

take them to a season of life when spouses and friends have died and

mobility is limited. This stage or season leaves few options – assisted

living homes, retirement homes or nursing homes.

Elder care community becomes the umbrella term for the living

space for these seniors. However, studies continue to show that

community isn’t the most accurate name. Visits and one-on-one

relationships are limited to the home’s caregivers and professionals.

Loneliness, an egregious companion, moves in and engulfs its sufferer.

A relatively new vision and creation, The Nursing Home

Ministry, founded by Dr. Billy Thomas in June of 2011, is dedicated to

bringing hope for those seniors who rarely get visitors. Jim Marshall,

an 84 year-old veteran and retired missionary who is also the

director of pastoral ministry for the organization, sensed a need for a

concentrated initial focus on veterans in the elder care communities.


He created a slogan that applies and poignantly describes these

patriots: “There are veterans who are gone but not forgotten, but

there are veterans who are forgotten but not gone.” This initiative

focus has been named “The Forgotten Veterans Project.”

Scott Thomas, a board member for The Nursing Home

Ministry, selected an appropriate Bible verse to add credence to

this veteran focus. Ironically, it was written by a veteran from ancient

days – King David: “So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do

not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation,

your power to all those to come.” Psalm 71:18.

The statistics are startling – 70% of all nursing home residents

never get a visit, and 80% of veterans never have visitors other than

their professional caregivers. Sunday school classes and preachers

may lead in teaching and worship in nursing home groups but

don’t normally visit individuals.

Mr. Marshall added, “The worst fear in old age is getting

abandoned. Four walls don’t talk back to you.” With the help of

volunteers, this initiative hopes to generate one-on-one relationships

from volunteer visits once a week that promise amazing results.

This focus must have volunteers to bring hope to those who live

in elder care communities, especially for the veterans. These

volunteers, after background checks, will be given orientation and

training and assigned to team leaders. Then, the visits begin along

with new friendships and hope for the veterans. This ministry will not

only encompass the veterans but also those who work in the elder

care community.

The ministry’s goal is to enlist enough volunteers to cover nursing

homes throughout our state and beyond. Obviously, without those

willing to volunteer, the ministry can’t operate. Donations are also

needed – 90% of which will go directly to the ministry and 10% for

administrative and resource costs.

Busy lives tend to make the active and mobile generations look

past the needs of the lonely. Then, barring death, age, in time, will

transport those busy lives to sedentary, often lonely, lifestyles in the

elder care community. Investments in the lives of the aging will

surely bring dividends only God can measure.

Why not go to NHMHope.org to invest in the “forgotten, but

not gone?” Just remember, many of the freedoms we enjoy are

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A Craftworx party was recently held at the home of Sue Case in Lake Caroline.

For information on how to book your own in-home craft party, contact Terri Dallriva

at 601-214-4846.

“Doing crafts is good for the soul. That’s why I teach”, explained

Terri Dallriva when sharing about Craftworx, the business she owns

where she teaches different craft and art techniques. Ms. Dallriva, a

resident of Raymond, teaches several classes each week at Cotton

and Tumbleweeds in Flora. These craft and art classes are an answered

prayer but were not her original career.

Dallriva spent nearly twenty years as a corporate controller for

different companies. She loved accounting but did not enjoy the

management part of her job. Self-employment was her goal and she

prayed daily for a new career. A magazine called, Windows and Walls

inspired Terri Dallriva with a fresh idea. She read about Keith and Nancy

Choo and how they had decorated Scott Hamilton’s ceiling with copper.

This intrigued Dallriva and she called Mr. Choo to ask for his advice.

Choo shared how dangerous it can be to work with copper. Undeterred

by the warning, Dallriva asked if she could come to Denver, Colorado, to

shadow Mr. Choo. When he agreed, she quit her job and booked her flight.

Copperworx, Dallriva’s first business, was founded shortly after that

trip to Colorado. She spent many years working in architectural copper.

She would create copper backsplashes, vent hoods and other unique

pieces. After about four years doing strictly architectural work, a friend

asked her to make copper placemats. This request inspired the handmade

copper gift line for her business. She added a variety of items to her

collection including ornaments, napkin rings, platters and other home

décor. All her copper is patinaed with an acid wash and finished with

lacquer. This makes it unnecessary to polish, and preserves the aged look.

A self-proclaimed craft junkie her entire life, Terri Dallriva wasn’t

satisfied with limiting herself to just copper. She wanted to learn as

many crafts as possible. That is how Craftworx was founded. Dallriva

shares that she wanted to do something different. Through Copperworx,

she spent many years working by herself, and now she gets to make so

many new friends through the addition of Craftworx. She says she

considers that a blessing.

The list of classes Dallriva offers is endless. She loves working in

mixed media art. She also teaches classes in indigo dying and shibori,

acrylic painting, reverse paint pouring, and macro weaving, just to name

a few. Private parties can also be scheduled. Dallriva recently started

teaching her art classes to homeschool groups.

Terri Dallriva may teach different art techniques, but her story

teaches so much more. Whether it’s her passion for art, her hunger to

learn, her joy for teaching, or her bold decisions to make her dreams a

reality, she shows us all that we never have to feel stuck. Through prayer,

creativity and courage, she was able to build two unique businesses and

bless our community with a little more beauty through her art and the

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The Sauce That’s Taking Mississippi

and the Nation by Storm

Erin Williams

Odds are, if you enjoy spending time in

the kitchen or by the grill, you’ve heard of

Hoover Sauce. In fact, for many of us, we’ve

been regular fans and customers for years.

This Asian-inspired and Delta-made

sauce began in Louise, Mississippi, by creator

Hoover Lee in the 1970s as a desire to recreate

some of the Chinese marinades and flavors

he enjoyed growing up.

For years, up until 2015, Hoover Sauce

was lovingly homemade by Hoover and sold

purely by word of mouth or from their family

store, Lee Hong Co. in Louise. Dubbed by many

as “Barbecue’s Liquid Gold,” it had already

garnered a loyal and passionate following.

In 2015, after the FDA began requiring

nutrition labels, Hoover stopped making the

sauce altogether for a short period of time.

“We started getting all these calls about people

wanting it,” said Shari Lee, daughter of Hoover.

“We knew we needed to do something so I

sort of took it over and, with the help from

MSU, we found a co-packer who began

manufacturing and bottling it for us.”

Since then, the love for Hoover Sauce –

as well as its customer base – has just exploded.

“Hoover Sauce is sold all over the state!” said

Shari. “We also have vendors in Texas,

Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida, and

Washington State, to name a few.”

Although Hoover Sauce is no longer sold

purely by word of mouth like it was in its

beginnings so many year ago, and is available

in local stores all throughout Mississippi and

the nation, Shari admits that the growth has

still been organic, which is the way her father

would’ve wanted it.

“We don’t call stores for them to sell the

sauce. They always call us, and we sell it as

they request it,” said Shari. “My dad would be

amazed at how much it’s grown. Even though

it’s manufactured now, and not just from his

kitchen anymore, everything we do is to honor

him and recognize him at the forefront.”

According to Shari and the rest of her

family, Hoover Sauce didn’t merely begin with

her dad—it’s still a part of him and a part of

his legacy. And, it’s a legacy that she and her

brothers are proud to continue carrying on.


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SPOTLIGHT

Lauren

McMILLIN

Why did you decide to make Madison your

home?

I grew up in Madison, and after spending

seven years living in Oxford and Nashville,

I had a wonderful opportunity to work at my

alma mater. I’m now in my third year back at

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, where I am the

director of alumni and public relations.

How long have you lived in Madison?

Including the years I grew up here, 17 years.

Tell us about your family.

My parents, David and Lyn, live in Madison,

and are active members of the community. My

older brother, Greg, lives in Cincinnati, Ohio,

and he travels the globe as assistant director of

international scouting for the Cincinnati Reds.

My younger brother, Mark, lives in New York

City and works in data analytics for Capital

One. Plus two pups, Lily and Gus.

What is your favorite memory of living in

Madison?

At the start of each autumn, I loved seeing the

fun variety of scarecrows on display around

Madison.

Where are your three favorite places to eat

in Madison?

In no particular order: Athenos Greek &

Lebanese Cafe, Strawberry Cafe, and Primos

Cafe.

What are some fun things to do in Madison

on the weekends?

Playing golf at Annandale and spending time

on Lake Cavalier.

Share some things you enjoy doing in your

spare time.

I spend my free time working as a yoga and

movement specialist. I love to teach yoga, Pilates,

and functional movement to athletes of all ages

and levels. I primarily work with golfers,

teaching them yoga-based movements that

deal with the biomechanics of the golf swing.

But I also work with a variety of other sports -

including but not limited to baseball, basketball,

football, tennis, running, and dance. Some

people might not consider themselves athletes,

but as Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman said,

“If you have a body, you’re an athlete.” I teach

in both group and private settings, in-person

and virtually. To learn more, you can find me

at www.lauren.yoga!

What are three things on your bucket list?

Visit every state. See the Northern Lights.

And attend a taping of Saturday Night Live.

Who is someone you admire and why?

I’ll pick two: my parents are the kindest, most

supportive, and most well-rounded people I

know. They move through the world with

grace and gratitude, and their example

encourages me to reach higher every day.

Where do you see yourself ten years from

now?

I hope to continue to grow my skills in public

relations and graphic design. At the same time,

I want to make a difference for Madison and

the greater community through my yoga and

Pilates training.

What is your favorite childhood memory?

Waking up and seeing snow for the first time in

1997, then spending the day building a

snowman in the front yard with my brothers!

If you could give us one encouraging quote,

what would it be?

“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued,

is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if

you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”

- Nathaniel Hawthorne l



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The CHALKBOARD

MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Madison Central

2019-2020 National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Scholars

Front L-R: National Merit semifinalists Sreya Maddali, Amy Lin, Julie Luke; Commended Scholar Maggie McKenzie; National Merit semifinalists Kaylee Hood,

Annie Thomas; Commended Scholar Elizabeth Barton; National Merit semifinalists Lane Taylor, Emma Grace Trammell, Allie Grace Bell and Jessica Shoemaker.

Back L-R: National Merit semifinalists Drew Dunn, Eric Chen, Aswin Arunachalum; Commended Scholar Riyan Siddiqui; National Merit semifinalists

Jackson Joyner, Cameron Fowler, Aidan Duncan, Sam Gaines and Chandler Miller.

Madison Central High School’s 2019-2020 PTO Board

Front L-R: Kathy Ellis, Jenny Layton, Melissa Bell, Adelene Killens; Second L-R: Suezen Brown, Leslie Crawford, Karen Falgout, Marcy Scoggins, Dawn Wrighton,

Connie Childress; Third L-R: Sally Harrison, Kathryn White, Mac Brown, Brenda Williams, Becky Covington, Shannon Lowry, Dawn Boone, Rachel Davis,

Beverly Johnston; Fourth L-R: Ashli Gorton, Candee Milling, Collin Hutchinson, Holly Dean, Mary Ann Spell, Bridget Chisolm, Dara Bariola;

Back L-R: Rhonda Boles, Stacy Estes, Lisa Carmichael, Mandy Walters, Lisa Bane, Christie Smith, Wanda Lacy, Sarah Barrett, Sandra Strain,

DeAnne Walberg, Sheri Bradford, Roseann Walker and Liz Pritchard.


2019-2020 Executive SGA Officers

L-R: Emma Grace Trammell (treasurer),

Allie Grace Bell (secretary),

Brooks Stewart and Allison Hill (co-presidents),

Anna Cate Strong (vice president).

2019-2020 Senior

SGA Officers & Representatives

L-R: Miller Widemire (vice president),

Meghan Thrash (secretary),

Jordan Williams ( president),

Mary Morgan Williams (treasurer).

Back L-R: Anna Johnston, Kamal Kota,

Logan Landis, Emilee Collins

Not pictured Justin Storm.

2019-2020 Junior

SGA Officers & Representatives

Front L-R: Phillip Wright (treasurer),

Anna Kay Bumgarner (secretary),

Mary Addison Gregory ( president),

Will Scoggins (vice president).

Back L-R: Rob Embry, Connor Chisolm,

Robert Tickner, Taylor Boyt, Kellen Fairburn

Not pictured Haley Cote.

2019-2020 Sophomore

SGA Officers& Representatives

L-R: Annabelle Zuluaga (vice president),

Sneha Cherukuri ( president),

Deanna Wilbourn (secretary),

Orlandria Johnson (treasurer).

Back L-R: JT Evans, Seth Castilla, Benjamin Joshua,

Victor Hollins, Megan Staehling, Camille Boles.


The CHALKBOARD


Germantown

2019 Homecoming Court

Senior

Back L-R: Luke Lary,

Arrington Robinson, Tysheid Anderson,

Donovan Morton, Thad Stephens

Front L-R: Parker Haines,

Jukaela Knox, Destiny Ewing,

Grace Guillory, Faythe Hunter,

Ashali Knox, Krysten Goodman,

Alondriya Carter

Junior

Back L-R: Jagger Jones,

Alexander Parsa, Myles Eskridge,

Samuel Lee

Front L-R: Mia Eskridge,

Anna Claire Savell, Kayla Young,

Demi Damon

Sophomore

Back L-R: Edward Dunigan,

Ryan Augustine, Reid Fisher,

Cameron Hill

Front L-R: Maxonia Bowden,

Mariyah Jackson, Essence Baker,

Arisa Washington

Freshman

Back L-R: Reed Fairly, Thomas Hodges,

Hampton Ross, Andrew Dinkelacker

Front L-R: Laighton Green, Mia Hodge,

Lillian Frazier, Isabella Nolen


Huey Porter Middle School

Canton Public Schools District officials and community supporters proudly watched as the

Mississippi Board of Education and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright

honored 12-year-old Huey Porter Middle School student Kristen Rhodes. She was recognized

at the State Board of Education meeting October 10th in the Central High School Building for

scoring a 27 on the ACT while in the 6th grade. Board members praised her for her outstanding

accomplishments.

Germantown High School’s

National Merit Semifinalists are

Camden Clem (above)

and Kennedy Rushing.

L-R: Dr. Carey Wright/State Superintendent of Education, Cheleta Rhodes/Kristen’s mother,

Karla Rhodes/Kristen’s sister, Kristen Rhodes, Gray Hannah/CPSD Superintendent,

Dr. Jason S. Dean/ Chair, State Board of Education

Rhodes family surrounded by CPSD officials and community supporters


The CHALKBOARD


MRA

Madison-Ridgeland Academy’s students

celebrated Career Day by dressing for the

careers of their choice. At the end of class,

MRA students received a special visit from

Mrs. Louisa Swindle, a Delta flight attendant,

who spoke about what it was like to have a

career based in the air.

MRA’s 7th grade cheer team is ready

and excited to lead Patriot’s crowd through

the middle school football season.

L-R: Meri-Feiler Silverman, Sela McCalop,

Kaylee Jones, Sarah Hart, Kaitlyn Rogers, Summer Day

Little Patriots cheerleaders are excited about

MRA’s football season. Excitement grows as

these two cheerleaders, Anne Wylie and

Caroline Moore, continue to celebrate

MRA’s 2019 football season.


On September 19th, MRA students competed

against 14 Mississippi schools in the CSpire

C3 Jr. Coding Challenge at the MS Children’s

Museum. Once students arrived, they were

paired with a CSpire mentor and given a

space to code a cue robot through an obstacle

course. They were given challenges to show

off their creativity while working as a team.

Their teacher Kelly Edwards reflects on the

experience, “Our team worked through a lot

of mental challenges together. When they

reached a point of frustration, Martin and

I were able to help them navigate the best

way to move forward. I was very excited to

see them encourage each other and work

through those obstacles as a team.”

L-R : Memary Yates, Cspire Mentor Martin Guzman,

Kennedy High, Kelly Edwards, Sharps Vance,

Johnny Fondren

MRA’s Elementary students are all smiles

as they play during recess.

L-R: Annelaine Crews, Jane Street, Tilley Dykes,

Ariyah Andrew, Gracie Awabdy, Lida Hawkins Lewis,

Wren Rogers, Rivers Noone, Elle Edwards, Zoe Fiorito

Front: Nora Lynn Guerieri

Madison-Ridgeland Academy’s students

find themselves nearly half-way through the

semester and excelling in more ways than one.

Friendships, studies, and extracurricular

activities are just a few areas where our

students find themselves thriving.

Madison-Ridgeland Academy’s Parents and Teachers Association

(PATS) enjoyed lunch together at the Annual PATS Luncheon on

September 4th. Our PATS volunteers are a group of volunteers who

use their unique gifts to bring people together all across the school. The

mission of PATS is to involve all MRA parents, faculty members, and

administrative personnel in programs, projects, and activities designed

to benefit our students and school. All MRA parents along with MRA

faculty members and administrative personnel are members of PATS.

Every parent has the opportunity to get involved in PATS sponsored

activities throughout the year.

Three MRA seniors, Holly Hendry, Emory Ware and Arnob Iftekhar

were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists in the 65th

annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The announcement was

made by the officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Each year, approximately 1.6 million high school students enter the

National Merit ® Scholarship Program, which is an academic competition

for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Of those

entries, only approximately one percent qualify as semifinalists. These

students are chosen from a pool with the highest PSAT/NMSQT ®

selection index scores, and who have qualified for recognition either

as a Commended Student or Semifinalist.

To ensure that academically talented young people from all parts

of the United States are included in this talent pool, semifinalists are

designated on a state-representational basis. They are the highest

scoring entrants in each state.

“I am excited to see three members of our senior class recognized

as 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. This achievement

accentuates the commitment to academic excellence at Madison-

Ridgeland Academy,” said MRA High School Principal Greg Self.

“I’m very proud of these students and their teachers who have

impacted their lives from kindergarten through high school.”

Each of these approximately 16,000 semifinalists have an

opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National

Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered

next spring. In February 2020, some 15,000 semifinalists will be

notified they have advanced to finalist standing.

All winners of Merit Scholarship® awards are chosen from this

finalist group based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments -

without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.

L-R: Toni Dearman, Grace Moore, Leslie Dixon,

Shannon Roundtree, Kristin Reynolds

L-R: Jenny Montgomery, Jill Murphy, Mona McBride,

Mindy Cobb, Allison Miller


The CHALKBOARD


Senior Maids L-R: Mae Mae Correro, Mary Rogers Coon, Campbell Owens,

Sara Carson Hailey, Rivers Futral, Madison McCrory

MRA proudly announced their 2019 Homecoming queen on

October 4th at the Homecoming game versus Parklane Academy.

Sara Carson Hailey exemplifies entrepreneurship, initiative,

hard work ethic, and an unwavering heart for people.

Back L-R: Christopher Snopek, Sara Carson Hailey,

Anna Kathryn McDaniel, Alan Hart;

Front L-R: Mary Thomas Crosswhite, Rhett Weems, Emma Nelson

Junior Maids L-R: Isabelle Sandridge, Everett Heard, Lydia Snopek,

Carlisle Johnson, Bess Chinchen

Sophomore Maids L-R: Olivia Olson, Lacey Lockey, Avery James, Lily Kate Farrar

Freshman Maids L-R: Hannah Potter, Ella Wesley Davis, Anna Sceroler


On September 18, the MRA Swim Team

participated in the Overall MAIS swim meet

held at University Wellness Center in Flowood.

On their way to becoming the 2019 Overall

State Champions, four MAIS records were

broken by MRA athletes.

New record holders are Megan Braman

(50 Free and 100 IM), Thomas Dale (100

Free), and Boys 200 Free Relay team of

Joshua Braman, Vanndel Chinchen, Pepper

Heard and Thomas Dale. Additional first

place finishes include Vanndel Chinchen

(50 Fly), Thomas Dale (50 Free) Crew Smith

(50 Fly), John Michael Oliphant (50 Back)

and Girls 200 Free Relay team of Caroline

Oliphant, Mae Correro, Bess Chinchen, and

Megan Braman.

Madison-Ridgeland Academy swim team

came away with seven gold medals, setting four

new MAIS records, and experiencing a team

camaraderie that was second to none. We are

so proud of our entire MRA swim team for

this amazing accomplishment.

L-R : Bess Chinchen, Megan Braman,

Caroline Oliphant, Mae Correro

L-R : Pepper Heard, Vanndel Chinchen,

Thomas Dale, Josh Braman

MRA Elementary students

Ella Jane Babb, Gunner Gordon,

Lexie Godwin, Wright Williams,

Lida Hawkins Lewis,

and Colin McMillan

take a break from studies and

enjoy time outside with friends.

L-R : Annie Toler, Lucy Davis,

Meredith Rimmer, Riz McBride

MRA Middle School volleyball team finds

themselves nearing the end of their season,

training hard, and playing even harder. MAIS

final championship games were held October 12.

Back L-R: Assistant Coach Olivia Garrett, Lille Beth Hall,

McCaa Watters, Sophia Villani, Kaylee Jones,

Maddie Kate Johnston, Alyssa Dampier, Ali Powers,

Emily Woods, Elisabeth Morton, Reese Roundtree,

Head Coach Breezy McCraw

Front L-R: Lyla Cromwell, Presleigh Martin, Madeline

Morlier, Selah Sandridge, Mae Ellen Mallet, Adelaide Jacobs,

Meri Feiler Silvermen, Annie Toler, Caroline Dixon,

Presley Arnold


The CHALKBOARD


During MRA’s weekly theme titled

‘My Community’ MRA kindergarten

classes discussed the different helpers in

the community. At the end of the week

MRA was visited by these community helpers

(policeman, fireman, builder, hair dresser,

nurse, dental hygienist) who came to visit

and explain more about what they do

every day to make them such an

important part of this town.

Mrs. Gordon’s K4 class is shown talking to

Trey Pace of Crosstown Builders

L-R: Cooper Hansen, Charlie Chew, Stellan Wiggins,

Anna Clayton Little, Harley Tubbs, Knox Williams,

Payton Siegal, Tory Thrash, Jordan Upchurch,

Hudson Honea, James Jernigan, Ocscar McRight

For the National Honor Society

Service Project, MRA students collected

food items for donation to the

Madison Police Department.

These students will then visit the

department to deliver the items to

the officers in support and

appreciation for their service.

L-R: Emory Ware, Cade Carter,

Laura Lee Boyles, Hayes Puckett


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Time and the calendar place

me in the season of celebrations,

family joys, and past blessings.

It’s a treasured piece of the

calendar, and my treasure boxes

are brimming.

The squeal of children’s voices as

they rolled and played in the crisp fall

leaves and temps still echo on our home

hillside. The outdoor fireplace held

continuous comfort for family members

who refused to leave the four-wheeler

trails and Sweetgum ball fights among

the rock fortresses.

Hunters strapped on rifles and

cold-weather camouflage in hopes to

add venison to the holiday tables, but

there was never any real pressure for

wild game. Generations of rich, proven

recipes loaded our family tables, making

calorie counting a futile employment.

A scent of cinnamon still makes me

salivate, reminding me of Mother’s

pecan spice pie where the butter oozed

and the browned pecan surface crunched.

Confectioner’s sugar was a regular floor

covering that first dusted snowmen

cookies and blended with cream cheese

for cake icings.

There’ll never be naps quite like the

ones after a family feast where blessed

relatives curled up on the couches and

carpet in front of a heat-radiating

fireplace. The background noise of a

muffled football game on TV was

the perfect accompaniment to the

sweetest rest.

Every season of giblet gravy and

Christmas carols bring change. There’s

the usual - a few more wrinkles, an

additional joint pain and a bit less

energy. It’s the drastic change of the

circle being broken that can shroud

the once festive seasons of thanksgiving

and Christmas joys.

Too bad we can’t ever prepare for or

hope to eliminate such absences, but a

life accustomed to offering thanksgiving

and recognizing the birth of our Savior

as the greatest gift is better equipped to

continue filling the treasure boxes of

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