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www.southernsenior.info 3 Dermatology offers new Ways to Prevent Dry Skin Picayune, MS
Hattiesburg Clinic, Dermatology - Picayune
D ry skin is a common issue for people of any Flu season is typically at its peak during this time of age. Lori B. Howell, CNP, a certified nurse year, and so health care providers usually encourage people to practitioner at Hattiesburg Clinic Dermatology – Picayune, said wash their hands regularly to avoid catching illnesses. How - there are solutions for those who suffer from dry skin. ever, according to Howell, washing too frequently may not be “Dry skin may cause severe itching, and nighttime itching is the best thing for one’s skin. very common with this. Many people see a dermatologist think - “Hand hygiene is essential, but it can cause dryness. ing they have a skin disease when actually it’s severe dry skin,” Washing with soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizers year said Howell. round may cause severe dryness,” she explained. “To prevent
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By Delores Wood WRJW Senior Consultant My Lifesaver!
s far back as I can remember, I have been fections, including urinary tract infections, I was not con - plagued with nighttime leg cramps. When I cerned about adding another. Here’s what I found: Valer - asked my doctor about this problem, he said ian root is a natural tranquilizer and acts as a muscle A the cause of muscle cramps isn't always relaxant. known. He said muscle cramps may be brought on by many conditions or activities, such as: So, it is effective against muscle spasms and cramps. It even relaxes the digestive tract’s muscles, so symptoms of • Exercising, injury, or overuse of muscles. conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are relieved • Exposure to cold temperatures, especially to cold or eased. Here are a few of the ways Valerian can help: It water. Naturally Aids Sleep, Calms Anxiety, Lowers Blood Pres - • Other medical conditions, such as blood flow sure, and Improves Stress Management. Although Valerian problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney is used as a supplemental herb, several prescription Medi - disease, thyroid disease, and multiple sclerosis. cines are made from the root. • Standing on a hard surface for a long time, sitting for a long time, or putting your legs in awkwar Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, es - positions while you sleep. pecially the inability to sleep (insomnia).. Some people who • Not having enough potassium, calcium, and other are trying to withdraw from the use of “sleeping pills” use minerals in your blood. valerian to help them sleep after they have tapered the dose • Being dehydrated, which means that your body has of the sleeping pill. lost too much fluid. • Taking certain medicines, such as antipsychotics, Valerian is also used for conditions connected to anxiety diuretics, statins, and steroids. and psychological stress including nervous asthma, hyster - ical states, excitability, fear of illness (hypochondria), At different times, my doctor would prescribe medicine headaches, migraines, and stomach upset. Some people use to help with my leg cramps. But, I never really got relief until a coworker told me about Valerian. Since valerian is available without prescription, I felt comfortable taking a few pills from him, and trying them out. When I was fi - Lasting BeSAaLOuN ty nally able to get through a night without severe leg cramps, Permanent Makeup: Lips, Eyeliner, & Eyebrows I decided I needed to do some research on this product. I Areola • Hair Salon • Microneedle Facials asked my doctor about valerian, and he was not familiar with it. He reminded me it was just a “supplement”, and I RN needed to make sure it wouldn’t have an adverse reaction CPhermiasntiennte M Cakeuopl lTeiceh r with any other medication I was taking. Since I am a firm believer in natural supplements, having taken several dif - Specializing in ferent kind for years, including wild oregano to prevent in - Total Makeovers Call for Appointment 601-347-6512 www.lastingbeautybychristinecollier.com 6 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 valerian for depression, mild tremors, epilepsy, attention root are highlighted and enhanced by one property of this deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic fatigue herb – it is not addictive in nature. So, you can consume syndrome (CFS). Other than IBS, gastric issues like intes - how much you need for dealing with your respective ail - tinal colic, flatulence, bloating and stress-related digestion ment and stop as and when needed. You will not feel pangs disorders are eased and their symptoms are reduced with or ill-effects from stopping the dosage, neither are you Valerian root extract. “hooked” onto the herb and cannot function without it. Most drugs come with warnings like “do not drive” or “do Valerian is used for muscle and joint pain. Some women not operate heavy machinery”. Valerian root is a natural use valerian for menstrual cramps and symptoms associated drug, whose consumption does not hinder you from such with menopause, including hot flashes and anxiety. activities.
Sometimes, valerian is added to bath water to help with Without a doubt, Valerian has been a blessing for me. restlessness and sleep disorders. Now, after a particularly hectic or busy day, one full of stress and anxiety, I take my valerian before I head to bed, In manufacturing, the extracts and oil made from valer - and I sleep without interruption! Do I recommend it? I ian are used as flavoring in foods and beverages. surely do! I encourage you to read up on natural supple - ments, and their many benefits, and give those that are Keep in mind, natural herbs are often Nature’s little sup - right for you a try! My leg cramps are gone, my anxiety is plements and pills, that serve as a natural way to curing a reduced, my lower back pain is relieved, my blood pressure health problem, without taking antibiotics or strong chem - is normal, and I feel great! I give valerian root all the credit! ical medication. The above medical benefits of Valerian
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hat body parts come to mind when you think and marketing,” explains Susan Joy, MD, Cleveland Clinic W of fitness? Your heart, no doubt, and probably sports medicine specialist. Wearing shoes designed to correct your abs, arms and legs. But don’t forget your foot pronation (rolling in), for instance, was linked to more feet! Caring for your tootsies is not just about finding the injuries — not fewer. Running shoes that overly restrict feet or right footwear, says Susan Joy, MD, sports medicine special - have too much cushion can make you unable to adapt to the ist at the Cleveland Clinic. In fact, wearing overly supportive ground beneath you and may lead to lazy foot muscles — two shoes during all your waking hours may make your feet more factors that can make you prone to injury, says Joy. prone to injury. Give the dozens of muscles, ligaments and tendons in your feet a gentle workout by taking these steps Unless you have a structural abnormality or are in - (pun intended) two or three times a week. jured, choose comfy shoes that fit your feet (and your budget!) and aren’t too restrictive. Just like Carole King sang, you Barefoot walking. Let your feet, instead of your shoes, do should “feel the earth move under [your] feet.” the walking. Spend five or ten minutes walking barefoot around your house or, when it’s warm enough, your yard. Our team of Cleveland Clinic Wellness experts is here to show you how the mind, body and food work together to help you live Toe curls. Spend a few minutes picking up small objects, like healthier, feel better and prevent or even reverse disease. a spoon or a chopstick, with your toes. Cleveland Clinic Wellness 1950 Richmond Rd/TR304, Lyndhurst, OH
Doming. Sit or stand with your feet flat on the floor. Imag - ine that each foot is a tripod, with the ball of your big toe, the ball of your little toe, and your heel as the three legs. Try as best you can to distribute your weight evenly among these points. Grip the floor with your toes so that the middle of your foot rises up, creating a dome. Keep your toes flat and facing up, rather than allowing them to curl under. Hold for five seconds, and then relax your foot for ten seconds. Repeat with the other foot. Work your way up to doing 10 to 15 sets on each side.
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ILOXI, Miss. -- Mississippi residents have a and all the individual sport competitions. Volunteers must historic and tremendous opportunity to sup - be 14 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent port our nation’s veterans through volun - or guardian for the en - B teerism during the 2017 National Veterans tire duration of the Golden Age Games in Biloxi, May 7-11. volunteer shift.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans “There are only few Health Care System is the host site for the 2017 NVGAG. times in history where The NVGAG is the premier senior adaptive rehabilitation a community like ours program in the United States, and the only national multi- has an opportunity to event sports and recreational seniors’ competition program leave a lasting and designed to improve the quality of life for all older veterans, positive impression including those with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. on the rest of the Veterans ages 55 or older all over the country who receive country, and I think health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs will that opportunity for compete in various sports such as horseshoes, swimming, southern Mississippi table tennis, track and much more. is through hosting these games,” An - NVGAG bowling: A veteran salutes at the There are numerous aspects of the Games where volun - thony L. Dawson, bowling competition during the 2016 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Detroit, Mich. teers will be needed, including event set-up, airport escort, GCVHCS director, The 2017 NVGAG will take place from May 7- said. “Veterans from 11 in Biloxi, Miss. Credit: VA Photo all over the country are coming to compete in these games, and we have an opportunity to show them what “southern hospitality” truly means and feels like.”
The website to volunteer is active. Follow this link to sign up to volunteer for the 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games today: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1437975583 For more information on the NVGAG, read here: https://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/gag/index.asp
Follow the GCVHCS on Facebook and Twitter: @VABiloxi. NVGAG shuffleboard: A veteran lines up her shot during the shuffleboard competition at the 2016 National Veterans Golden Age Games in Detroit, Mich. The 2017 NVGAG will take place from May 7-11 in Biloxi, Miss. Credit: VA Photo
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www.southernsenior.info 11 Crafts Bring Seniors & Kids together!
By Lynne adams Barze’ Author-WriterPoet.net
here’s a great organization in picayune Called the Greater Picayune Arts Council, affec - tionately referred to as GPAC. It was estab - T lished to highlight and share all areas of the arts. That includes sculpting, writing, danc - ing, ceramics, drama, blacksmithing, painting, carving, and more. The majority of these arts are indeed “crafts”. Larry House, owner of Dragons Watch Forge and Foundry, Most of the talented members of the group are over 50 remarked that he is working with a young man who first at - years old and have extra time to share the crafting activities tended Forge Day at the Crosby Arboretum when he was they love to do most with the younger generation. The chil - aged ten. He is now thirteen and is masterfully developing dren, in turn, enjoy the added attention. his metal skills.
As a group, GPAC sponsors many activities for children According to Nancy Crowe, of Creativity with Puppets, en - throughout the year. Individual members also participate in richment may come through ‘crafting’ of entertainment. their grandchildren’s 4H activities. Members enjoy sharing thoughts on how children and adults may share creativity to - “Puppets have been around since the beginning of time gether. and are still a great source of creativity”, Crowe said. “The making and interaction with the puppets offer the children “Activities like the Fall Fest and the Spring Palooza require pleasant enrichment opportunities” papier mache’ figures, decorated booths, and painted mu - rals.”, explained GPAC president Donna Aguilar. “Children Mary Beth Magee is a writer, storyteller, and member of and seniors work hand-in-hand to build the props and games The Picayune Writers Group. associated with the activities. Kids learn and develop dexter - ity and imagination.” “Every reading is different with each group”, said Magee of sharing her craft with kids. “When I work with preschoolers, they are happy to get up and voice or portray the characters in the story.”
By this time of life, seniors have gathered loads of experi - ence. With their own families grown, they still have the need to flex their parenting skills. Without the responsibility of core discipline development, they can concentrate on cre - ativity development through crafting with kids. Thus crafts bring them together.
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oday everyone seems to be all about retro and tique lamp and light fixture repair, item appraisals, and con - vintage items. That is a good thing because signment sales. Lynne and Ted enjoy their interaction with when items are recycled, the environment is the community through their antique and collectibles mall, T protected, history is handed down, and it just the Picayune Main Street merchants organization and the makes good sense. Recycling contributes to a Knights of Columbus benevolent society. greener planet – which is what we are all striving toward. There are plenty of resell shops in Pearl River County that Another contribute to the reutilization of old goods. authentic re - sell shop in Barze' Place Antique & Picayune is Collectibles Mall is owned Angel's Place. and operated by Lynne They mostly and Ted Barze', located at buy out es - 213 Highway 11, South, tates. "We try inside the downtown to keep at Picayune business district. least one item It is the oldest antique from the es - mall in Picayune and in tate sale. We May 2017 will have been do this for the sake of the people who had to sell it. We want in operation for 13 years. them to come in and see that one item, that belonged to The store's moto is "Pre - them." What a nice gesture! Angel' actually used to rent space serving Yesterday's Memo - from other flea markets, but decided to open their own junk ries". The mall features the shop. "We consider ourselves to be junkers. We do consign - well made and long lasting ment sales, also." Beginning in January Angel's launched Park - antique products made in the USA from the 1800's and ing Lot Sales on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month. 1900's as well as mid-century American and vintage foreign They sell items, not for what they are worth, but just a little collectibles of many of it's clients' childhoods. over actual purchase price. The most unique piece of furni - The 6000 square foot building is tastefully filled with 73 ture in Angel's shop is a 1900's player piano, made by Uni - rented vendor spaces of art, furniture, bric-brac, glass, cos - versal Piano Co. " We looked up the price and it could be tume jewelry, cameos, kitchen items along with tobaccania worth up to $20,000. We would sell it for $1,150. " What a and black memorabilia. steal!
Lynne is always willing to share her knowledge of the his - On West Canal Street in Picayune is another vintage and tory and uses of the store's items. A visitor to the store re - collectibles shop called Memory Lane. Owned by Ice & Joe, cently told her "You don't just collect customers, you collect Memory Lane is not a flea market, nor is it a typical antique friends." Some of the services Barze' Place provides are an - store - it's somewhere in between - vintage & collectibles.
14 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 "We've been in the vintage & collectibles business for over 25 years. We started as collectors doing occasional shows, then the flea market and we've had booths in a cou - ple of local stores. Now we have our own store."
Memory Lane has been open for over a year now. They have a few vendors and a large variety of items - art, an - tiques, collectibles and even some architectural salvage. It's worth the trip - you never know what you'll find!
Still, another Picayune store is Exit One Thrift Store - owned by Lonnie & Delores Wood. When asked how she got into the thrift store business Delores stated, “We have rental houses and you would be surprised at the houseful of furniture that people just leave behind.” They pur - BPareservinzg Yeéste rdPay ’s lMeamorcies e chased storage units to store the left behind items. After a while they realized that they needed to do something with all the stuff. That is how it all began with the Wood’s. • Antique Light Fixtures • Vintage Costume Jewelry “It’s just plain fun,” stated Wood. Wood’s favorite • Antique Furniture pieces of furniture include a Chinese chest. It is posted on • Asian Items & More eBay for $800 - Wood is selling it for $150. She makes cus - Collectibles and Books by Local Authors make Great Gifts! tom floral designs and hair bows, too. One thing about these thrift and resale stores, you can always get a deal. 213 Hwy 11 S • Picayune Ted, the Tool Man, “We also offer a free gift with a $10 purchase.” Now, that 601-749-0756 Does Lamp Repair! they have a snowball stand, they can offer an additional www.barzeantiquespicayune.com lagniappe, a free snowball
The oldest and largest resell shop in South MS is lo - cated in Poplarville, with a second store in Wiggins. Owned by Rita Cooley, Kloze Klozet originated in Lum - berton 22 years ago, as a clothing, shoes, and bric-a-brac store. It quickly grew into a full-fledged consignment shop. One and a half years after opening her first shop, Cooley opened up a second shop in Poplarville, the following year, she opened up another shop in Wiggins. When asked how she got started in the business Cooley answered, “I like to go to garage sales and I like to have garage sales. Also, I’m a shopaholic.” Kloze Klozet has over 11,000 con - signees and all non-sellable items are donated to a charity organization. “I consider Kloze Klozet to be a public serv - ice, in that, we mail out $10,000-$20,000 a month to con - signees.” When asked about her favorite task to do in her shop Cooley stated, “I like to mark the items. At the end y of the day, I usually have bought an assortment of clothing We Bu for different people.” Angel’s ings! Selling recycled items is a good business and brings jobs Th and money to local families. It affords parents the oppor - Place tunity to purchase clothes, shoes, toys, and household Flea Market & 207 East Canal St. • Picayune, MS items for less than half the price of what they sell in a re - 504-289-4523 tail store. In this day and age, it only makes sense to buy Consignment Store Wed. - Fri. 10am - 5pm • Sat 10am - 3pm resell. Antiques • Collectibles • Household Items & Much More
www.southernsenior.info 15 Volunteers contribute to St Joseph Abbey and Seminary success By Mary Beth Magee
n 1889, a group of monks came south from Indi- destinations. ana to found a teaching monastery in Louisiana. The funding I After a brief stay in Ponchatoula, they moved to the for the pro- outskirts of Covington. Since that initial “seeding” gram comes of the group, St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary and its person- from dona- nel have endured trials and low times, but come through with tions to the their faith intact and praises on their lips. Pennies for A bronze statue of Saint Joseph in the courtyard stands as a re- Bread pro- minder of some of those troubled times. Nothing else survived gram. a fire which decimated the young monastery in the winter of “We wouldn’t survive without our senior volunteers,” observes 1906-07. A flood in 1927 damaged all of the buildings of the Father Augustin, during a tour of Pennies for Bread. complex. Each time, the group rebuilt and recouped with help Abbey Woodworks from many donor sources. History repeated itself on March 11, The woodworking shop originally built pine caskets for the 2016 as every building was damaged in the historic flooding of monks. Over the decades, occasional requests from special the North Shore. Yet faith and hard work bring the Abbey back friends of the Abbey came in and were honored. From those each time. beginnings grew a fundraising program which now makes cy- The present day facility sprawls over 1200 acres. The historic press caskets available for purchase by those outside of the Abbey Church and monks’ refectory were added to the Na- Abbey. Another group of volunteers prepares the lumber, tional Register of Historic Places in 2007. The two buildings builds the caskets and lines them. The simple elegance of the contain original murals by Benedictine artist Dom Gregory de caskets and cremation urns provide dignified resting places. Wit over a ten-year period. The project was commissioned in Abbee Honey 1946 by then Abbot Columban Thuis. The beauty of the mu- The Abbey raises much of its own food and a population of rals remains, assisted by the special paint used - especially for- honey bees is an asset. Out of the presence of the bees grew a mulated to withstand south Louisiana humidity. new ministry: Abbee Honey. Donors can sponsor bees on sev- The Abbey provides a serene respite from the world, allowing eral levels, with higher levels earning a hive named for the visitors to enjoy services in the church alongside the students, donor. The program aims to presentations in the theater and special programs throughout eventually produce enough the year for all ages. Visitors can make an appointment for a honey to have it for sale in tour or experience the soul-renewing benefits of simply walking the Abbey gift shop year the beautiful grounds. round. St. Joseph’s both prepares the next generation of clergy and The ministries of St. reaches out to the community in a variety of ways. Senior vol- Joseph’s Abbey and Semi- unteers make up a large part of the outreach projects. nary have bounced back Pennies for Bread with the help of volunteers The Pennies for Bread program provides about a thousand and donors. Find your op- loaves a week distributed to approximately twenty indigent portunity to participate at ministries throughout the area. Volunteers come together in http://www.sain- the bake shop two days a week to mix, shape, bake, cool, slice tjosephabbey.com/. Visit the and package the loaves of simple white bread. They bake from Abbey at 75376 River Road 4 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. A special van delivers the loaves to their in Covington, LA 70457.
16 SOUTHERN SENIOR MAGAZINE | Spring 2017 www.southernsenior.info 17 iiss tthheerree aa CCoonn By Mary Beth Magee iinn yyoouurr ffuuttuurree??
hose of us who grew up on science fiction and their fandom to- fantasy know the joy of limitless possibilities ward worthy T and a spectrum of futures. If you are one of causes and pro- those fans, take heart! The world of imagina- vide social con- tive fiction goes on through the magic of fan nections. groups and conventions, with events for all age groups. You’ll find nearly any world you can imagine at fan con- For Star Trek ventions (also known as Cons) all across the region. Horror, f a n s , animé, romance, steampunk and any other related genre may S TA R F L E E T be represented, depending on the event. (the Interna- tional Star Trek The characters play a vital role at Cons. You’ll find cos- Fan Associa- players (costumed role players) walking the convention floor, tion) boasts localized crews in our region: the USS Selene offering a study in costume design. Whether you come in (NCC-75014-Slidell, LA) and the USS Neptune (NCC-75013- character or ordinary street clothes, you’ll find a warm wel- Biloxi, MS). come from kindred spirits. Doctor Who followers can join Whovians of the Gulf Conventions also provide opportunities to meet some of Coast - a local chapter of the New Orleans-based Krewe du the actors who helped to create your favorite screen moments. Who. Many participate in panels and question-and-answer sessions. Love all things Star Wars? The Mississippi Mandalorians The conventions include today’s genre authors and artists. and The 501st Legion, Vader’s Fist (Rancor Raiders Garri- Promoting literacy is a big part of any con, creating future son covers Mississippi while Bast Alpha Garrison covers readers for speculative fiction. Author panels discuss the di- Louisiana) engage in cosplay for a cause. rections of the genre, the changes in markets and other writ- ing challenges. Even comic books get into the act with Free Comic Book Day (www.freecomicbookday.com) events at in- dependent comic book stores around the region.
PEacRh OEfficeM is InIdeEpenRden tlyG OwRnedO & OUperaP ted Some of the conferences follow a certain theme while oth- ers cover many subjects. Hardcore fans can get involved with themed groups for a more year-round experience. Find a group to suit your interest and join. Many are specialty groups DOWNSIZING? while some are more general in scope. Check the group’s Call 601-798-3399 Facebook page to make contact. Many of these groups use www.homefinderofpicayune.com www.remax.com
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www.southernsenior.info 19 2017 WRJW Senior Citizen Fair anD eXPo IN PICAyUNE! By Denise Wilson
he 21st annual WRJW Senior Citizen Fair & Pearl River County Circuit Clerk Expo is coming up Saturday, June 3rd. This Pearl River County Hospital event is one of Picayune’s biggest and most Picayune Fire Department T enjoyable events. The Senior Citizen Fair & Picayune Law Expo is a great way to find out information Picayune Police Department about products and services offered to seniors in Pearl River Pigott Insurance Agency County and surrounding areas. This year’s theme is “Cele - R B C Medical Services brate Living” and local businesses and organizations are en - S P C A of Pearl River County couraged to participate! Save A Life Pregnancy Services Senior Center Of South Pearl River County Booth spaces are filling up quickly! Some of Shallow Creek the businesses and services participating Silver Medical Associates so far include: Southern Senior Magazine Alzheimer’s Division, Department of Mental Health Trips Unlimited Travel Agency American Glass Veterans Affairs Department C Spire City of Picayune Retirement Community Director A very limited number of booth spaces are still available. If Coast Electric Power Association you are interested in your business or organization partici - Crosby Arboretum pating, please call WRJW Radio 601-798-4835 or email: District Attorney, Hal Kittrell [email protected]. Feeding The Gulf Coast Forrest General Home Care Individuals who Friends Of The Library are interested in From Unique To Boutique gaining knowl - Highland Community Hospital edge and re - Holy Angels Anglican Catholic Church sources to enable Humana them to cele - McDonald Funeral Home brate living by Medicaid aging well should Mississippi Emergency Mgmt Agency attend. Atten - Mississippi Insurance Department dees will have Mississippi Senior Medicare Patrol the opportunity Mississippi State University Extension Service to meet with Moore Chiropractic Clinic state and local National Association of Retired Federal Employees agencies and a Pearl River County Chancery Clerk variety of senior
20 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 based businesses and organizations. Caregivers can also ben - efit greatly from the Senior Citizen Fair & Expo. Caregivers may not know all of the services that are available, so it’s re - ally beneficial for those who are caring for seniors as they nav - igate the aging process. You can be surprised what services are out there!
The WRJW Sen - ior Citizen Fair & Expo shows senior citizens what is out there presentation of the for them. The WRJW Senior Citizen venue makes the of the Year! This is one information moment you don’t want readily available, to miss! especially for services that The Pearl River Commu - seniors may nications, and a host of need but do businesses and services not know exist. who participate in the The first 1,000 expo, invite you to a fun attendees will and informative event cel - receive a ebrating seniors, care - goodie bag givers and families in filled with coupons, samples, and in - south Mississippi and formation from the vendors. While at the expo, seniors are Louisiana. able to speak with representatives about specific services, have FEATURING: their blood pressure measured or take advantage of other im - FREE parking & admission portant health screenings, and receive literature on health Free goodie bags to the first 1,000 senior citizens and safety topics and more. A trip to the Senior Citizen Fair Health Education and Community Resource Exhibits & Expo involves visiting the booths, speaking with knowl - Music and Entertainment edgeable representatives, collecting valuable information Free information and handouts from participants from the exhibitors, socializing with other seniors, enjoying Samples and money saving coupons refreshments, registering for door prizes, and enjoying speak - Free Health Screenings from some of the booths ers and other entertainment. “Celebrate Living” at the Senior Citizen Fair & Expo, Satur - The line-up of Entertainment this year is exciting. Some of day, June 3rd, from 8am till 12 noon, at the air conditioned your favorites will be back and Shallow Creek will be per - Picayune Memorial High School Gym, in Picayune, MS. forming! Come early to get your goodie bag and plan to stay Those interested in participating with a booth space or live all morning. entertainment should call Pearl River Communications at Concessions 601-798-4835 or email [email protected]. will be avail - able for pur - chase. All concession A Resource Directory proceeds ben - of needed information efit the Lady for Seniors , promoting Tide Softball self-sufficiency, quality team. An - of life, and dignity in aging. other enter - taining aspect Serving 15 Counties of the Expo is in southeast Mississippi Look for the BlueBook at senior centers, libraries, the annual hospitals, medical offices, home health agencies & visitors bureaus.
www.southernsenior.info 21 22 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 Awww.southernsenior.info 23 Mississippi Library Commission Launches “Bicentennial Bingo” By Susan Liles PR Director, Mississippi Library Commission
ackson, Miss - The Mississippi Library Com - the agency announces a fun mission (MLC) is pleased to announce the J launch of Bicentennial Bingo in celebration of Mississippi’s 200th year. Funded by the Missis - and unique way to celebrate sippi Development Authority, the card encourages residents to explore and learn about the state in various fun and interactive Mississippi’s 200th year! ways. The Bicentennial Bingo card itself contains activities to ac - complish throughout this bicentennial year on each of the tra - ditional bingo squares--fun Mississippi-based things like “eat a tamale,” “visit a public library,” “attend a literary event,” and much more. The corresponding website, msbingo200.com, has links to make finding resources for all of these activities easier.
“The Bicentennial Bingo card is a checklist of activities to do during this exciting year in Mississippi’s history,” said Tracy Carr, MLC Library Services Director. “What better way to celebrate our state than to visit an Indian mound and read a book by a Mississippi author?” Several of the bingo squares are interactive, such as one that asks participants to tell a Mississippi story. After clicking on “Share your Mississippi story,” visitors to the website will see a list of prompts as well as an online form on which to submit their best tales. The agency will share some of the stories on its social media platforms. The cards are available at all Mis - sissippi Welcome Centers as well as public libraries across the state.
The Mississippi Library Commission supports innovative pro - grams and initiatives to strengthen and enhance library services for all Mississippians. The agency is funded by the Mississippi Legislature, with additional funding provided through the In - stitute of Museum and Library Services under provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), offering leadership in library services, advocacy, and training for library profession - als and paraprofessionals.
24 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 Celebrate Mississippi
On December 10, 1817, Mississippi was officially recognized as the 20th state in the United States of America. In 2017, the state will have the unique opportunity to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mississippi’s statehood with a reflection on Mississippi’s history and culture. Through regional bicentennial celebrations and coordinated local events, Mississippi will spend 2017 honoring our people and places, music and food, achievements in agriculture, science, and industry, sports legends, literary and artistic genius, and more.
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26 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 www.southernsenior.info 27 Kush Kush Memories from my childhood
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s my siblings and I are super crunchy. were growing up, When all the batter A many times our sup - is browned and per was hot corn crunchy, spoon the bread and ice cold milk. My golden crumbles brother and I always asked for the into a cereal bowl, edges of the cornbread, where and pour ice cold there was more crunch. We would sweet milk over it. take our hot cornbread and crum - Eat it while it’s ble it up into our glass of milk, still warm, and making it a sort of hot cereal. enjoy!
After I met my husband, he CORNBREAD KUSH KUSH My husband is right. Corn - asked me if I knew how to make bread and milk is good, but Kush Kush Kush. I had no idea what that Mix up your cornbread bat - Kush is wonderful! was. He told me it was a type of ter as you always do, or by pack - crunchy cornbread served with age directions. It’s the way you milk over it. I was familiar with cook it that makes the difference. that, but we never called it Kush You still use your trusty iron skil - Kush. I told him sure, I had been let. But you make it on top of the making cornbread since I was 12 stove, instead of in the oven. years old! So, like any good south - ern girl, I baked a pone of corn - Put about 1 inch of veg - bread in the one and only iron etable old in the skillet, and heat skillet I had, and while it was still until it’s nice and hot. Pour your hot, I cut him a slice, and served it cornbread batter into the hot oil, to him with a tall glass of cold and wait until it starts to get brown milk. He smiled, and said this was around the edges. Using a spatula fine, but this was not Kush Kush. or a large spoon, begin stirring the What did I do next? I called his batter, Keep the batter from stick - mother. And, she told me how to ing to the bottom or sides, and con - make this delightful treat that her tinue stirring at it cooks. Your grandmother and great grand - batter will begin to cook and mother used to make for her. I’d brown, making instead of a solid like to share it with you. pone, crumbles of cornbread that
28 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 www.southernsenior.info 29 SnoWBaLL WiLLie
By ernest J. theriot
nowball Willie was my Dad. From the Depres - internet, few telephones, whistling tea kettles were high tech. sion Era to the Fifties he was known all over LOL! I got the do’s and don’ts of carnie life. They were a tight S the lower ninth ward in New Orleans. During knit group, not trusting anyone. Dad said, “They will treat us the depression he sold fruit and vegetables on right, but we are outsiders.” Man I am liking this! the streets there. He progressed from pushcart to horse and wagon then motorized box truck with a gasoline When things got slow I took a snowball to barter for games powered generator. or rides. The first stand I hit was the cork guns. I gave Mr. Jim the snowball and he gave me 5 shots. I missed every target which His step from pushcart to horse and wagon was not easy. The was strange because I was pretty accurate with a 22 rifle. He first deal he made for a horse must have dampened his pride; the handed the snowball back and said “Ernie come on this side horse died on the way home. He was down many times but he and pick up the corks and put them under the counter.” He never stayed down. He never complained about anything. Be - knew my name? As it turned out everyone knew my name. Noth - lieve it or not, the depression era was his best years. ing went on that they didn’t know about, I mean nothing! He gave me a quarter and said, “come back tomorrow for another I came along during the motorized era, and on occasion went two bits.” For two weeks every day I made two bits. While pick - with him. I didn’t like street vending. I was never paid, he’d just ing up the corks I noticed the tapered end of the corks were cut tell me to “take what you need.” Mardi Gras was the big event on a 45 degree angle. The mystery was solved, the cork could in those times. It was during Mardi Gras when I saw a scam never come out straight. (typically New Orleans). A young boy would approach a tourist and say, “I’ll bet you five dollars I can tell you where you got I got to know Mr. Jim pretty well and he told me the ring dem shoes.” Before the tourist could answer, the young boy throw and ball throw and a few others were legit, but the odds would say, “you got dem shoes on your feet, you got dem shoes against winning were so great they were like gold mines. I asked on the sidewalk in New Orleans, that’s where you got dem him about the string pull and all he would say was “Sam has shoes, give me my five dollars!” Most of the time with everyone complete control.” He said, “go over and tell Sam you want to laughing, the mark would give up the five dollars. If the tourist “shill”. A “shill” is a person who they let win, especially when complained, the boy’s accomplice would step forward , a big menacing looking man. He would say, “ that boy got you, I think you better give him the money!” This would close the deal!
Selling snowballs, popcorn, and cotton candy did not inter - est me. The next year my problem was solved, my nephew, George, teamed up with my dad and they were together till my dad died.
The last time I worked with my dad was the Fall of 1953. He got the food concession at a carnival. Now this was scam city, a priceless education for the times. Remember, no television, no
30 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 lots of people were near. I “won” a huge teddy bear (I returned nival. The operator (carnie is passé) work the children, and the it later) and I walked around with it, waiting for someone to ask, children work you. I was so captivated by the psychology and “kid where did you get that teddy bear?” No one asked, so I just how this scam was performed, I lost a hundred dollars of my started bringing them to the string pull. I didn’t know it at the own money! When we left we were out three hundred dollars time, but I was going the extra mile. This was another two bits with about $30.00 worth of stuff. The boys were happy and I for me. I remember some terms such as bits, shill and alfalfa. Bit guess that is all that counts. The games today are legit and are was in use, occasionally, but gold mines. No Carnies, no gimmicks, no tattooed ladies, no at the carnival it was always Pig Latin, no bits, only al - used. If you know what al - falfa and ATM’s on site. As falfa means you may be a we walked away they were carnie. They had their own still dangling the carrot with language which they used if the promise of double value outsiders were around; it on winnings. Urging the kids was like Pig Latin. along, I turned and said to them, ”I’ll bet you five dollars While visiting my I can tell you where you got daughter, Donna, a few dem shoes.” years ago in North Car - olina, she gave me The reply, “Huh?” Cicero had $200.00 to take her boys, it right for sure! O tempora! O Max and Griffin, to the mores! (Oh the times! Oh the State Fair. Well, this was customs!) not your granddad’s car -
www.southernsenior.info 31 Willard Jefferson By tyler Johnson Picayune High School hedgepeth
y name is Willard Jefferson Hedgepeth. I was times my family and I sat on the porch and sang gospel music. born on December 9, 1932 in Montecello, We did not have tv or radio and that is how we entertained M MS. My parents were George and Eula ourselves. My love for singing led me to start going to singing Hedgepeth, and I had seven siblings. I was the schools around our county. I took voice lessons, piano lessons “middle child” of the seven; there were three older and three and learned how to direct music. In 1954, when I was 19, I younger than me. moved to Picayune, Ms. My dad was a minister and pastored a church in this area. I began working at Ingalls Shipyard. I Growing up in a small Mississippi town, there was - still continued to attend singing schools each summer. n’t much public work for people to do. My family’s means of money was through selling corn and When I was 21 I met the love of my life at one of cotton. As a child, school always began the day after Labor these singing schools. Her name was Annie Merle Pearson. Day, but my siblings and I could only go for a half day for a She was born on January 18, 1938. Her parents were William little over a month. There was so much work to be done in and Annie Pearson, She was born and raised in Carriere, MS. the fields that we all had to pitch in, especially in the cotton She had two sisters. She was beautiful and my stomach had fields. Back in those days we did not have a machine to bale butterflies when I saw her. She flirted with me for a while the cotton. It was all handpicked by my entire family. Once and finally asked if she could have a ride in my new 1951 the cotton was picked, we would then sell it to the cotton gin Buick. I said yes of course. We went to church then we rode and that money is what my family lived on. to get a soda, and then I took her home. We dated from that point on for about I suffered from extreme asthma from a very young six months. One age. This made it difficult for me working in the fields. I al - night I asked her to ways pushed to help my siblings and father. Sometimes it marry me and she would get so bad that I would have to go home for the day. said yes! We were This always bothered me. Although there were hard times in engaged for 2 1/1 the fields and with the work load we all endured, there are years and then we also lots of special memories in my life with my family. My got married on No - brothers and I would build wagons out of logs. We would hull vember 2, 1956. In out the logs and then make wooden wheels out of the scrap less than one pieces. We would then put a rope on it and pull each other month, we will cel - around the yard. My brothers and I also enjoyed playing bas - ebrate our 60th ketball. This led to my playing at Topika Tilton High School. wedding anniver - I played the position of forward. We were pretty good and sary. We have won many trophies in county tournaments. Basketball was three children, ten something I absolutely loved. grandchildren, and seven great grand - I guess one of the fondest memories I have, are the children. There
32 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 are a lot of things ful is “In God We Trust”. in my life that mean a lot, but I am a Christian and God has been the leader in my nothing means life. I’ve made it through severe asthma, severe diabetes most more to me than of my life, prostate cancer in 1996, a quadruple bypass heart my family. surgery in 2000, and currently partial blindness and COPD. Although all of these things were traumatic and scary, I have Through never doubted God through any of it, and he has blessed, and the years, I continues to bless me tremendously. worked different jobs. I drove a milk truck, deliv - Willard Jefferson Hedgepeth ering milk to all Born: December 9, 1932 of the area stores and schools. At Born in: Monicello, MS (Lawerence County that time we still had some home Early Life: Parents were George & Eula Hedgepeth deliveries. I also • 6 siblings worked as a computer operator at the Computer Center in • Worked from childhood in the family cotton fields • Attended Topika Tipton Schools Slidell, LA. In the latter years of my life, before retirement, I • Loved playing basketball worked at Stennis Space Center for Lockeed. Adult Life: Met wife and Married on November 2, 1956 • Drove a milk truck for several years • Had 3 children • Worked as Computer Operator • Loved singing gospel music with family
Willard Hedgepeth has always been an outstanding figure in the community. Loved and highly respected by every - one. Kind and humble spirit and gives all he has for his family and most of all for God.
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I have lived through many historical events. Presi - dent Herbert Hoover was president in 1932 when I was born, and there have been thirteen since then. I’ve lived through World War II, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the Great Depression. Although I was young and didn’t fully under - stand the concept of these events, I knew times were hard. The Korean war and Vietnam happened and times were bad through those days. When 9/11 happened in 2002, I was employed at Stennis Space Center. I would have to say that even though the historical times, through my childhood were bad, I feel that since 9/11 the state of our country has not been able to recover. Things have never been, and I don’t think they will ever be the same. I was here in 1969 when Hurricane Camille hit this area hard and again when Hurri - cane Katrina hit in 2005. The only thing that keeps me hope -
www.southernsenior.info 33 Steve gallodoro By anthony gallodoro Pearl River Central High School
y name is Steve Gallodoro. I am 66 years old, with stuff we grew. Another one and have three sons and eight grand children. of my pastimes that I have just re - M I have lived in Pearl River County since Au - cently picked back up is fishing, gust 9th in 2005 following Hurricane Kat - and I enjoy going in the pond by rina, and have lived here for the eleven years after the storm. my house and also in many “se - Previous to moving here I lived in St. Bernard Parish, and fol - cret honey holes”. If I am not lowing moving here continued to work in New Orleans for home you can probably find me the fire department up until three years ago, a job I have done in a boat or on the bank jerking for forty three years, split between the fire departments in St. perch. My final and favorite pas - Bernard and New Orleans. time is enjoying my grandkids. I spend much of my time traveling Since moving here I have begun attending the St. to their sports and other events Charles Borromeo Catholic church. Along with church I also that they participate in such as participates in many relay for life events that are held in football games, track meets, cross country meets, 4-H shows, Picayune. I also enjoy the annual street fair held in Picayune, and soccer games. where I can see some of the local art and businesses. I also like to go to the Crosby Arboretum, where I can enjoy many Through my life in Pearl River County I have lived in of my past times, which include bug catching and bird two different houses. My first house, that I lived in for ten watching. years, was on a ten acre plot where I enjoyed my garden and donkeys, and always had my grandkids over exploring the I have many different past times that I do while in woods or playing two hand touch in the front yard. Last year Pearl River County, but I had to change a lot of my past times I moved to a subdivision, in Picayune, on a half acre plot of from when I lived in Louisiana. One past time that stayed the land on a pond. At my new house I enjoys fishing and also same; however, is bug collecting, which I have done for fifty when my grandkids come over to fish with me, and I also one years, and now have a very big collection of nice bugs. enjoy not having as much grass to cut. The biggest past time that changed for me was fishing because prior to moving I fished salt water, but had to change to fresh water to fish around here. Along with these two past times I Come Hto ao plmace cae lled PICAYUNE also birdwatch at the arboretum or just around my house, and 1 of Mississippi’s only 20 Certified Retirement Cities you can find quite a few bird houses and feeders around my • Affordable Cost of Living house to attract them to me. Another one of my big past times • Low Taxes • Low Crime Rate is “sailing” without a boat, which is my name for garage sales, • Quality Medical Care and I am commonly out on the weekends driving around to • Recreation local estate and yard sales seeing what I can find. One of my • Educational & Cultural Opportunities • A Warm, Welcoming Community past times I have recently given up is gardening which I have always done since I was a kid, and we cook many of our foods
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www.southernsenior.info 35 Small Town… It Taught Me a Lot Local sports are important in a small town. In our area, the fan support for our local high schools in Carriere, Picayune, and Poplarville is solid. It’s special here, espe - cially on Friday nights in the fall in our county. The other sports are well attended and supported as well. The By Carey Meitzler crowds may not be as large as the ones in big cities, but I WRJW General Manager know the passion people show in small towns is deeper because everybody knows everybody from the coaches, rowing up in a small town is a blessing. players, band members, cheerleaders, and the dedicated I’ve heard people often say “I can’t wait to fans. And when people can’t attend for numerous rea - get away from here” for numerous reasons. sons, local radio and internet streaming provide a way for G I know some folks that may have valid rea - the fans to stay connected even when they are away from sons. For me, no matter what happens to the local listening area. me on a daily basis, I am very thankful for growing up in a small town. It taught me a lot. Yes, you can move away from a small town. However, it is my belief that you never can actually leave behind In most cases, it doesn't matter who you are, everybody your small town. The things you learn in a small town knows somebody that everyone else knows. This is good tend to follow you long after your address changes. Small and bad at times. Something good happens, everybody towns stay with you. knows. And when something bad happens, well, every - body knows that too. This is the main reason why no - Small towns and communities like Nicholson, Kiln, body really causes much trouble in a small town because Ozona, Carriere, Poplarville, Henleyfield, and Picayune news travels fast. Behave yourself or else. are truly gems. They instill in you a lot of values that I would say are hard to find in a large, busy, and sometimes When someone needs help, small town folks always overcrowded city. step up. Whether it’s from one’s church family, neigh - bors, civic clubs, or friends from a particular local sports Small towns are unique in many ways. I remember fan base, small towners years ago when I was asked to speak at always have someone opening day for the local youth baseball there to help. Small program. During my brief words, I told towners should never the crowd gathered there to remember feel abandoned. We one thing if nothing else today. take care of our own in a small town because “If you love this community, it will it’s what we were love you back more.” I love being from taught. a small town. It taught me a lot.
I was fortunate to be introduced to ‘hard labor’ without having a run in with the law. We were taught to do our work, help our neighbors with their work, and never expect anything more than a thank you in both directions. I, like many others around me in a small town, learned early in life that doing what is re - quired was what was required.
36 Southern Senior Magazine | Spring 2017 www.southernsenior.info 37 ETHEL HOLDEN BROWNSTONE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 101 Highway 11 North, Poplarville, Mississippi 39470 (601) 403-1000 www.prcc.edu/brownstone
Ethel Holden Brownstone was one of eleven children born to James Houston and Florence Holden of the White Sands community in Pearl River county. Ethel attended Pearl River Community College in 1930- Upcoming Events 1931. Following the completion of her studies, she migrated to New York City where she later married Lu - cien Brownstone . The Brownstones became wealthy in the garment industry and were very involved in the The Mouse Trap promotion of the arts in the New York City area. Premier Event sponsored by the PRCC Theater Production Ethel never forgot her native South Mississippi and 04/06/2017 - 7:00pm Pearl River Community College. Her wonderful gift, the largest in the history of Mississippi Community Colleges, has made this center for the promotion of the arts possible. In recognition of her lifelong suc - The Mousetrap cesses and her efforts on behalf of the college, the Premier Event sposored by the PRCC Theater Production Pearl River Community College Board of Trustees dedicated the Browntone Center for the Arts in her 04/07/2017 - 7:00pm memory.Our inagural season was in 2013. Since that time, the Brownstone Center has provided South Mis - sissippi with a showcase of arts entertainment second to none. The Mouse Trap Premier Event sponsored by the PRCC Theater Production In addition to a premier Arts Season, the Brownstone 04/08/2017 - 2:30pm also serves as home to musical and theater produc - tions by the students of the PRCC Fine Arts and Com - munications Department. In addition, the Brownstone Center serves as the home to several instrumental PRCC Singers Spring Concert and choral festivals and contest through out the year. This gives area high school students the opportunity Fine Arts Series Event to peform in a state-of-the-art facility. 04/11/2017 - 7:00pm We hope to see you soon at the Brownstone Center.
PRCC Band Concerts Fine Arts Series Event Ticket Office located on the 04/18/2017 - 7:00pm 2nd floor of Moody Hall
PRCC Jazz Cats and Voices Concert Ticket Office Hours Fine Arts Series Event Tuesday -Thursday 1:30 -3:30 pm 04/27/2017 - 7:00pm Ticket Office Number: 601-403-1180
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