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8.	HOME OF ED AND NORA WIKOFF, 500 Nicholson, Waveland. This house was one of four created by the division of the old Uhlman Woolen Mill after it closed in the late 1800's. Now, Ed and Nora, an architect and interior designer, have created an inviting place to raise their four children. Look for the grandfather clock from Ed's family and the armoire from Nora's great-grandmother. See the 50's pottery, Mission style rocker, bookcase in the family room and the workman's bed in the master bedroom.
LONG BEACH
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Hours:/2^00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 16th Pilgrimage Chairman: Patti Wilson Co-Chairman: Dyann Lentz Art Exhibit Co-Chairmen: Tricia and John McDonald Refreshment Chairman: JoAnna Hudson Hostesses: Long Beach Garden Club Members and Friends Please observe the hours posted for each location.
1.	LONG BEACH GARDEN CLUB CENTER, 201 East 5th
St. (corner of S. Burke and East 5th) The Garden Club Center, located on a plot of ground that was donated by charter member (1930), Mrs. S.E. Crane and her husband, was built in 1953 and almost demolished by Hurricane Camille in 1969. Both the silver (1955) and golden anniversaries (1980) have been celebrated in this building, and it served as headquarters for the 50th Anniversary of the Spring Pilgrimage in 1997. Pick up a MAP AND BROCHURE and enjoy refreshments. On display will be a juried art exhibit. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2.	THE OCEAN WAVE QUILTERS EXHIBIT AT FELLOWSHIP HALL. This exhibit, boasting Pilgrimage participation for eleven consecutive years, will be in fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, 208 Pine Street (corner of Church Street). This popular display will include a variety of beautiful handmade items including new and old quilts, wall hangings, pillows, quillos, baby and children's quilts, carry-alls using different quilting techniques. Hostesses: Ocean Wave Quilters.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
3.	THE E.O. HUNT LIVE OAK, located on the grounds of THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL CENTER, 1170 West Railroad. (Enter from Beatline - speed limit on the center is 15 m.p.h) Along the southern edge of the 45-acre campus are three Live Oaks (Quercus Virginia) registered with Societe Des Arbres (tree society) of the Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc. under the auspices of the Long Beach
Garden Club. The trees are also registered with the Live Oak Society of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation. The E.O. Hunt live oak, registered in 1966 under the name "Happy Oak" by Mrs. E.O. Hunt was recertified in 1986 when it was renamed to honor Mr. Hunt. In 1979 the tree was designated "Mississippi Big Tree" as the largest specimen of its kind in Mississippi as of that date. The age of the trees on the Campus are estimated to be 500 to 550 years old. The E.O. Hunt Live Oak, a magnificent specimen of its kind, is primary motif of the South Mississippi Regional Center logo. Photos are permitted. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
4.	HOME OF DOLORES (MRS^ FRANK) ANDERSON, 20120-A Lovers Lane. This charming "retirement cottage" is built on one+ acre of lushly landscaped land. Both the main house and a second house occupied by Mrs. Anderson's Mother (not on the tour) were designed by the owner and built in 1997. The front door, originally from a home in Booneville MS, was moved from her old house in Hattiesburg. The lot was bare except for a couple of trees, but Dolores, a local artist, has personally landscaped the yard. Her artwork is displayed throughout the house.
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5.	HOME OF BRENDA AND FRED WALKER, 5009 Live Oaks Drive. Inside this 1989 traditional red brick home designed by the owners, you will observe paintings and prints by Dolores Anderson, as this is a "Mother-Daughter" pilgrimage. Note the pottery by Gail Pittman and the painting by Ted Rose, Art Director at William Carey College. Both the sunroom, upstairs bedroom and game room were added a few years ago to make more space for their three teenagers. Throughout the house you will see hangings of stained glass, which were salvaged from old houses.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.


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