Mississippi Magazine articles from July 2004

Mississippi Magazine archives from July 2004

From the editor.
July 1, 2004... "Le... pneu... est... uh, plat!" I waved my around vigorously to imitate a tire going flat. (My college theater instructor would not have been proud.) Mercifully, either the bad French or the bad acting got through to the bemused-looking gas...

Mailbox.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... My father and I wish to express our gratitude at having been featured in the "It Runs in the Family" article (March/April). We are touched by the article's concept and are honored that you would consider profiling our efforts as part of that...

25 years of tutus & toe shoes.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2004... Every four years, the USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) comes to Jackson, offering scholarships, medals, and cash awards to promising young dancers from all corners of the world. The competition won't be here again until the summer...

Satisfy your craving for ... slugburgers?(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2004... The city of Corinth will celebrate an unusual local culinary creation during its annual Slugburger Festival July 8-I 0. The tastier-than-they-sound slugburgers originated here during the Great Depression, when beef was too expensive for...

Beyond the call of duty.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2004... Soldiers from the 185th Aviation Unit, based in Jackson, are doing more in Iraq than maneuvering helicopters and fulfilling protocols. In addition to their army duties, they are also conducting a humanitarian mission to help elementary school...

Southern hospitality, cosmopolitan charm.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2004... Mississippi's latest achievement comes in the form of metropolitan luxury. The Alluvian hotel, touted as the state's only luxury boutique hotel, recently won the Grand Prize in the luxury hotel category of Lodging Hospitality magazine's 11th...

Retired officer reaps what he sews.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2004... Having spent most of his life in the harsh world of law enforcement, J. D. Taylor, now 64, took a turn for the softer side and began quilting after retirement. After serving in the army in Germany and at the Pentagon, Taylor returned to...

Shooting for the moom.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2004... Mississippi students are going high-tech. Several teams from Mississippi recently took home top awards from the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Lone Star regional competition in Houston, Texas. ...

Teen's novel combines asteroids and Imagination.(southern scrapbook)
July 1, 2004... While most high school students are watching television or playing video games, Elijah Toten is sitting at his computer writing novels and short stories. Toten, a 17-year-old senior at Ethel High School, recently released his first novel, The...

Cutting edge.(can't miss)
July 1, 2004... Learn to carve fruits and veggies into edible works of art with an instructional DVD and special knives designed by entertaining pro David Leathers of Tupelo. DVD, $19.95; knives, $9.95$14.95. Call 662/321-4660. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Pots o'silver.(can't miss)
July 1, 2004... Welcome guests with fresh bouquets in formally styled silverplated vases and bowls that look like family heirlooms. $24-$42. Available at Villa Bella, 5268 Old Hwy. 11, Ste. 10, Hattiesburg, 601/264-581 7; and interiors Market, Woodland Hills...

Have a seat.(can't miss)
July 1, 2004... Gall Pittman's colorful style moves out of the kitchen and into the rest of the house with a new line of furniture and accessories including tables, benches, mirrors, lamps, and more. Iron and tile benches, $799.95. Available exclusively in...

Bright idea.(can't miss)
July 1, 2004... For a playful party look, adorn tables with these vividly hued sheer organza linens. 54-inch topper, $12; napkins, $2 each; organza bag, $1.50. Feathers, 5268 Old Hwy. 11, Ste. 9; Hattiesburg; 601/261-3203. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Heaven scent.(can't miss)
July 1, 2004... With aromatic ingredients like cedar, sandalwood, French sage, and myrrh, these elegant sachets are perfect for closets or travel. Round sachets, Martin & Barnett-San Francisco, $7; square sachet, A Touch of Ivy, $16. The South, 1625 E. County...

Clear the air.(can't miss)
July 1, 2004... Set the right mood with La-Tee-Da! effusion lamps and companion home fragrances in scents like "Stay Awhile" and "Front Porch." Lamps (several shapes and colors), $49.95; refill oils, $14.95. Stafford Wells Pottery and Ironworks, 38 Stafford...

Seeing the light: the residual effects of childhood polio are no match for the determination of an inspired Natchez artist.(Culture Center)
July 1, 2004... It is the light-- always the light-which compels her to lift the paintbrush, says Natchez artist Sharon Richardson. "Without it, there is no color." Landscapes figure prominently in her canvas narratives, and often they are the same...

Clang, clang, clang.(Looking Back)
July 1, 2004... One hundred years ago, near the start of the electric traction of Natchez ushered in the 20th century in style. In 1902, the old mule-drawn streetcars that had poked along the city's streets for decades were totally upgraded to an...

Advancement in heart treatment available close to home.(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... At the Heart of a Community NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER'S TOP-RATED CARDIOVASCULAR PROGRAM did not just develop in a heartbeat. Becoming the region's leader in heart care has been a distinction more than 20 years in the making. ...

Kids in the kitchen: teach children the joys of cooking by starting with a fun summer picnic menu.(Food)
July 1, 2004... When the excitement of school break melts into the doldrums of mid-summer, gather your children into he air-conditioned kitchen to whip up a family supper. If the prospect seems a little daunting, a few practical tips from Leslie Carpenter and...

Special deliveries: pretty posy bags make a delightful gift.(Easy Does It)
July 1, 2004... These easy-to-stitch plastic-lined fabric bags have a multitude of potential uses. They can hang on a cabinet hook or doorknob holding a small bouquet of flowers with a refreshing, just-out-of-the-garden style, or they can go formal in a...

Made for shade: beat the summer heat with structures and plantings designed to cool things down a bit.(Gardening)
July 1, 2004... Gardening regret is a terrible thing. With each passing season, all those planting ideas left undone become highly evident at the most inopportune times. During the dog days of endless summer sun, the pursuit of shade--and lots of...

Downhome Doctor Doolittle; an 83-year-old Picayune veterinarian reflects on his multi-faceted career and why he refuses to retire.
July 1, 2004... After more than half a century of work, 83-year-old Pearl River County veterinarian Wynon C. Stewart recalls his first job. The patient, a very uncomfortable cow, had a large ear of corn lodged in her gastric valve, where it blocked the release...

Hot pursuits.(summer travel)
July 1, 2004... The search for the ideal summer vacation starts here. Instead of settling for the usual beach condo or city escape, we've made it easy for you to tailor your trip to the activities you enjoy most--or those you would enjoy most, if you only had...

Anatomy of a road trip: getting there really is half the fun when you pack these gadgets and goodies.(summer travel)
July 1, 2004... Volvo C-70 convertible, 2004 MSRP starts at $39,880 Paul Moak Volvo, 980 S. State St., Jackson; 601/352-2700; www.paulmoakvolvo.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ameribag Healthy Back Bag, $50 Mori Luggage & Gifts, 1424 Old Square Rd.,...

Chrysler PT Cruiser.(news on wheels)
July 1, 2004... Allow yourself to be transported back to the days of riding in the family station wagon when you hit the road in a PT Cruiser customized with woodgrain exterior accents. Pair the retro look with a bold color for a truly modern style statement....

Mini Cooper convertible.(news on wheels)
July 1, 2004... The long-awaited convertible version of our favorite British import finally hits the streets this summer. MINI is calling it "the world's first street-legal GoKart," so go ahead and release that inner child. For those rare moments when you...

Nissan Quest 3.5 SE.(news on wheels)
July 1, 2004... The Quest minivan's unique SkyView glass-paneled roof lets the sun shine in--without messing up your hair. While you're looking up, check out the aircraft-inspired overhead console with flip-down video monitors, air vents, and storage bins....

Honda Element.(news on wheels)
July 1, 2004... Versatility is the name of the game for this boxy SUV-style light truck. Want to camp out--in the car? No problem. The rear seats lay totally flat to form a bed with the front seats. Or if you're hauling sports gear like mountain bikes or...

Cadillac XLR.(news on wheels)
July 1, 2004... This sleek hard-top convertible caters to the James Bond in all of us, with a long list of high-tech features that includes a push-button ignition starter, heated and cooled seats, a noise compensation system that adjusts stereo volume in...

Ford Escape Hybrid.(news on wheels)
July 1, 2004... Laugh at high gas prices with this 2005 vehicle, the first to combine the usefulness of an SUV with the superior fuel economy of a hybrid gas engine/electric motor system. For city driving, the Escape is expected to get more than 35 miles to...

Happy camper.(summer travel)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2004... Admit it: when you're driving down the interstate and pass one of those huge silver breadbox-shaped trailers known as Airstreams, you get a goofy grin on your face. You can't help it. They look so jaunty, so retro, so gosh-darn American, so...

Recipes from the road.(summer travel)
July 1, 2004... Most vacation travelers don't expect to find anything close to home cooking on a road trip. But for those whose livelihood involves spending nearly every waking hour on the highway, a hearty meal served with a smile is just the fuel necessary...

Bold strokes: the eye-catching colors of Jackson couple's "empty nest" are punctuated by cherished works from Mississippi artists.
July 1, 2004... When Wood and Jane Crater Hiatt decided to downsize a bit from their larger waterside house, they found the perfect place waiting for them in a private gated community called Waterstone. This compound of elegant, Neoclassically flavored...

Home cookin': three cookbooks combine legend and lore with recipes that should be in every Mississippian's repertoire.(Home Pages)
July 1, 2004... Like quilting and letter-writing, some say cooking from scratch is a dying art. Sure, it's easy to close the refrigerator door in frustration and head to a restaurant for a nice meal. Or maybe you'll open a box of this or heat up a frozen...

Where in Mississippi is ... Liberty?(Small-Town Spotlight)
July 1, 2004... If you look closely at a Mississippi map, you'll discover more than one answer to our title question this time around. There are actually four towns named Liberty in the state; the others are in Kemper, Newton, and Winston counties. This...

dish it out.
July 1, 2004... My husband, Holden, and I divide our time between Jackson and Oxford. When we are in Oxford, we eat often at 208 South Lamar. Their crab cakes are our favorite dish. Would love to have their recipe. Jessica Clarke Jackson 208 CRAB...

Can you identify this Mississippi scene?(picture this)
July 1, 2004... If so, enter online at www.mississippimagazine.com. You may also send your answer to picturethis@mismag.com or write to Mississippi Magazine, Attn: Picture This, 5 Lakeland Circle, Jackson, MS 39216. All entries must include name, address,...

From the last issue.(picture this)
July 1, 2004... The "Golden Fisherman" statue by Harry Reeks stands at Point Cadet Plaza outside the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, where it is visible to drivers passing over the bridge between Biloxi and Ocean Springs. The statue was...

July & August.(Calendar Of Events)(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... Please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change JULY 1-4 Canton Madison County Championship Hot Air Balloon Race Celebrate the 4th of July with balloon glows and races....

Whoops, whoops!(On Being Southern)
July 1, 2004... Mother always made the best blackberry jelly. Not just a daughter's biased opinion--people tasted it, then asked for her recipe. "Best I've ever tasted," they'd say. That dark purple jelly--almost translucent, firm but not rubbery, sweet yet...