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Double duty Jan Hurley — Bank employee, business owner loves the challenge.

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EDITORIAL Publisher Reece Terry Editor Mark Boehler Contributors Steve Beavers Sue Bronson Sue Elam Carol Humphreys Patrick Poindexter Michaela Roberts Cathy Wood

Sondra Ellis — Ann’s owner follows in footsteps of her mother: Running a business, caring for others.

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ADVERTISING Advertising Director Denise Mitchell

Moving and grooving with Zumba Dance fitness.

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Departments Trends by Cathy Wood -- Page 5 Say who you are with your home decor See & Do -- Pages 8-9 Some local things to do and a few Spring day trips Meet & Greet -- Pages 16-17 Corinth Kiwanis Club DaddyDaughter Banquet

In the Kitchen -- Pages 22-24 Cakes by Sue Bronson; Healthy Spicey BouilliaBlais for seafood lovers Green Thumb -- Page 25 Spring planting tips by Patrick Poindexter Cover photo compliments of Sue Elam, On Location Photography

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Home decorating style defines who we are

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f folks are supposed to step inside your house and get a feeling for who you are from your decorating style, then my husband and I are in deep trouble.

Deep, deep trouble.

Because, unfortunately, the main thing our house says about us is “These people need to quit pretending they moved in only a month ago when they actually moved in 17 months ago, and they need to unpack those boxes and install those towel racks and hang up some pictures, for goodness’ sakes. What are they waiting for?”

Of course, I could blame my husband. After all, he’s a sportswriter who lived on his own until we got married a few years ago in our mid-40s — if we have a comfortable couch and maybe some bookshelves, he’s happy.

But, as tempting as it is to indulge in husbandly blame, I’m

afraid the real problem is me. Even though I’m a grownup adult woman who can manage most grownup adult-woman tasks — I can talk on the phone, fix supper and empty the dishwasher at the same time — I’ve yet to master interior decorating.

What’s worse, I have no idea what my decorating style is. I’m not sure what I like or why I like it.

But friends are starting to look at us funny when they come over, and questions such as “Have you hung that bathroom mirror yet?” or “Did you ever figure out which box your favorite coffee pot was in?” are getting less amusing.

So before we start pulling down curtains — OK, we don’t even have curtains yet — we need to educate ourselves. And because I’m cheap, I want a do-it-yourself plan for finding my decorating style. Assuming I even have one, that is.

If you’re looking for design help, too, maybe these ideas will help.

Turning on your computer is one of the cheapest ways to explore interior decorating. But to take advantage of the free wealth of online design inspiration, look beyond sites that only want to sell you something. First, of course, there’s the wildly popular http://pinterest. com/, where anybody can create virtual design boards and “pin” their favorite finds.

It’s fun, inspiring and addictive — and perfect for those of us who can’t cut a straight line and tend to glue our fingers together. Then, in the midst of your Pinterest frenzy, don’t forget about blogging. Many bloggers focus on interior decorating, posting gorgeous photos of rooms that will make you want to move right in.

The best have no ulterior retail motives and simply want to share what they like.

My favorites include http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/ by Heather Clawson, a young New York decorator who likes classic rooms that are fresh and clean; http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/, by a Washington, D.C. interior enthusiast who favors antiques, colorful patterns and eclectic details; and, closer to home, http://southernhospitalityblog.com/, by a self-taught decorator in Birmingham, Ala., who scours yard sales and flea markets for do-it-yourself bargains.

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Books Wandering through the “Home and Garden” section of any bookstore can be more overwhelming than helpful since there are hundreds of decorating titles — and if you’re not sure what you want, how will you know when you find it? The solution is finding decorating books that emphasize “I” more than “décor.” Author and antiques expert Judith Miller revised her classic “The Style Sourcebook: The Definitive Illustrated Directory of Fabrics, Wallpapers, Paints, Flooring and Tiles” in 2008 and the encyclopedic guide to all things décor is better than ever.

This photo compilation of more than 2,000 fabric, tile, wallpaper, etc., swatches from around the world is the perfect way to browse through a treasure trove of style to find out what draws your eye. Also consider “Style Statement – Live by Your Own Design.” This workbook by Carrie McCarthy and Danielle LaPorte helps you discover words that describe your individual style and inspires you to incorporate that style in your living space. (Sadly, “unpacked boxes and unhung pictures” are not descriptive design words.)

Classes Learning one-on-one from a professional decorator is

the ultimate way to explore style. But if you think that’s beyond your price range, think again. Often community colleges such as Northeast Mississippi or Itawamba offer affordable classes in interior decorating, and Ole Miss and Mississippi State have, as well. Many classes offer tours or hands-on projects. Check online or call the school for information.

Ready to get started?

Good. Be sure to send me photos of your finished rooms so I can steal your ideas ... uh, I mean, compliment you on your good taste.

Have fun!

(Cathy Wood is a freelance writer and contributor to Crossroads magazine. She lives in historic downtown Corinth. She can be reached at cathylwood@gmail.com.)

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See & Do Munch and Learn Lectures At the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Wednesday, 4339 Park Ave., Memphis, Tenn.

• Wednesday, March 28: “Wildflower Plant Sale Preview with Ellen Leblond.” Ellen will discuss some of the many offerings available in the Dixon Gallery and Garden April Plant Sale.

Museum admission: Adults: $7; Seniors ages 65 and over: $5; Students ages 18 and older with ID: $5; Children ages 7-17: $3; and Children ages 6 and under: free.

Museum hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Third Tuesdays open until 9 p.m.; Saturday: Galleries: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gardens: 8 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

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Conservation Discovery Day

Young women interested in wildlife, fisheries and natural science careers can apply for the second annual discovery day to be held at Mississippi State University. The Conservation Careers Discovery Day will begin at 4 p.m. March 30 and conclude at 6 p.m. March 31. Participants will learn outdoor skills such as GPS orienteering, canoeing, and plant and wildlife identification.

Participation is free for students in grades 9-12, but applications are required. The deadline to apply is March 15.

For more information, contact Leslie Burger at 662-325-6686.

Columbus spring pilgrimage

The 72nd Annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage is being held March 26-April 7. Thirteen captivating days will include historic home tours via an authentic double-decker bus, candlelight reenactments at Friendship Cemetery, dining, boutique shopping and walking tours.

Other special events during Pilgrimage include: The Opening Block Party, Noon Tunes, Artisans Alley & Living History, Pilgrimage 10K Race, church tours, and the Mayor’s Unity Picnic.

Maps and tickets for all events are available at the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, 117 3rd Street South, just off Main Street.

Living well

AARP will hold a free, live webinar, “Single, Savvy, and Secure: Five Tips for Living Well in the Future,” on March 29. With 28 million single women age 45-plus, AARP and The Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement will discuss ways single women, in particular, can address retirement security. Join experts as they discuss five tips for living well in the future. Register at www.aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-webinars.

Home and Garden Show

The New Albany Home and Garden Show will offer seminars from do-it-yourself landscaping, garden photography, growing hydrangeas and roses, vegetable gardening, healthy cooking and other topics. Speakers for the event are Patty Roper, author of several entertainment cookbooks for the busy hostess; horticulturist, Dr. Lelia Kelly; MPB radio’s, “The Gestalt Gardener”, Felder Rushing; Linda Lanier, “The Hydrangea Lady, Rick Griffin, landscape designer, Old South Images photographer, Lowry Wilson and other Mid-South horticulturists and master gardeners.

There will be door prizes, demonstrations, garden displays, information booths and vendors selling plants, tools, garden art and food. The event will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, March 30 and from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at the Union County Fairgrounds in New Albany. Due to limited seating tickets must be purchased in advance for the Lunch and Learn Seminar with Patty Roper on Friday. Tickets may be purchased from any of the Union County Master Gardeners.

Admission and all other seminars are free. More information can be found at www.newalbanygardening.com or by calling garden show chairman, Tim Burress at 662-316-0088.

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Hours: Friday, March 30: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, March 31: 9 a.m. 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 1: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults: $8, 3-day pass: $15. Children 12 and under free.

Free parking. Special event admissions: Friday night: Wine and Women event: $15 after 5 p.m. Complimentary drinks. Free souvenir wine glass for the first 1,000 women. Saturday night: Cupcakes & Cocktails: $15 after 5 p.m. Complimentary drinks and cupcakes. Free souvenir glass to the first 1,00 women. Market Madness: $10 wristband: Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Save 10 percent off purchases from participating merchants.

For more information, 662-890-3359.

Shiloh Sesquicentennial tours

In commemoration of Shiloh’s Sesquicentennial, local tour guide, Jimmy Whittington, will be leading free car-caravan tours around Shiloh Battlefield on April 5, 6 and 7. These tours will take visitors to the high points on the battlefield in order to tell the story of the bloody Battle of Shiloh. Each tour will depart from the park Visitor Center three times a day at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and last for 2-1⁄2 hours. Interested participants are asked to contact Shiloh to pre-register for these tours. Individual tours are limited to ten vehicles.

Call Shiloh Battlefield between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 731-689-5696 to pre-register for the car-caravan tours.

For more information on this and other special Shiloh Sesquicentennial events, visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/shil or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShilohNMP.

Chili Cook-off/Green Market

Crossroads State Chili Cook-off and Green Market is being held at the CARE Honor Garden at the Depot in Corinth, Saturday, April 7.

Registration for the Chili Cook-off is from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. There will be live music from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with “chili tasting” from noon to 3 p.m. The Green Market, which offers an opportunity for local farmers, gardeners, artisans, craftsman, etc. to sell their wares in an open-air, grassroots setting, is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is free (Green Market vendors, $10; Cook-off entry fees, $20-$35 -- check website).

For more information, contact the tourism office at 662-287-8300 or send an email to Steve Knight at sknight@telesouth.com or visit the website: www.xroadsfest.com.

Shiloh’s Grand Illumination

Shiloh’s Grand Illumination at Shiloh Battlefield on April 7 from dusk to 10 p.m. is featuring 24,000 luminaries representing the casualties of the Battle of Shiloh.

For more information, call 731-689-5275 or visit the website at www. nps.gov/shil.

Photo contest

Local photographers are invited to participate in Arts in McNairy’s sixth annual Amateur Photo Contest. The final day for submissions is Friday, April 13 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Photos should be dropped off at the UT Martin/Selmer facility in Tennessee just off U.S. 45 North. Photos mailed must be postmarked by Monday, April 9 to: Attention George Souders, c/o AiM Photo Contest, UT Martin/Selmer, 1269 Tennessee Ave., Selmer, Tenn. 38375.

Fridays and Sundays. Reserved VIP concert seating tickets ($30; $35 for Saturdays) are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www. ticketmaster.com or by charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000.

Plant sale

The Red Bay Garden Club’s 5th Annual Plant Sale will be Saturday, April 21 at the Farmer’s Market by the Family Fun Water Park from 8 a.m. until plants are gone. There will be perennials, bulbs, shrubs, trees, annuals, ground cover, tubers, home baked goods and bird houses and feeders.

All items available at very economical prices. Proceeds will go to the Club’s “Beautify Red Bay Project.”

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Temple Heights will be one of the featured homes during the Columbus Spring Pilgrimage set for March 26-April 7.

Entry forms are available at the photo-center at Wal-Mart in Selmer, Tenn. For more information and qualifications or to request an entry form by mail contact George Souders at 731-610-1365.

‘On Shiloh Hill’

Corinth Theatre-Arts is presenting “On Shiloh Hill” at the Crossroads Playhouse, April 13-15, on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

In an attic place, using actual music, memories and images of the past, CT-A players, guided by the troubadour, will resurrect and then become the spirits of those who endured the American Civil War. Admission is adults, $12 and students, $6.

For more information, 662-287-2995; email: corinth.theatre.arts@ gmail.com; website: www.corinththeatrearts.com.

Holly Springs tour

The Holly Springs Tourism and Recreation Bureau is presenting, “Behind the Big House Tour” April 13-15 which will illustrate the lives of African Americans during the antebellum period. Visitors can also learn about Holly Springs’ unique past during the Holly Springs Pilgrimage of Homes.

To get more information on the 74th Pilgrimage of Homes, “A Festival of Art & Architecture!” visit: www.visithollysprings.com or call 888-6874765.

Crawfish Music Festival

Top acts in country music converge on the grounds of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum April 19-22 and April 26-29 for the 20th annual Crawfish Music Festival.

In all, 32 bands playing country, rock, R&B and Cajun/Zydeco will entertain festival-goers during the eight-day event that combines the best in music, crawfish and other foods, carnival rides, and the highly contested Crawfish Cook-off. Concerts are included in the general admission fee, but there will be reserved VIP seating for the headline acts each evening for an additional fee.

Adult admission is just $12 ($15 on Saturdays after 5 p.m.) and children age six and under are free. Thursday nights, gate admission is free for all ages. Carnival rides are “all you can ride” for $20 on Thursdays,

The 2012 Starkville’s Cotton District Arts Festival Kicks Off on April 22. Each year, this highly popular festival draws tens of thousands of people from the surrounding area and region to enjoy its celebration of art and life, honoring music, dance, literature, cuisine, theater and art.

Stroll through the “villages” and enjoy an abundance of local talent: The popular artisan’s village boasts outstanding pieces of work from artisans; the Kiwanis’ International Village features culture from foreign countries; and discover drama and literature in a whole new way with the Rotary’s Writer’s Village.

For all music lovers, in addition to the variety of art and food available to festival-goers at the festival, as always, there will also be the three music stages set up throughout the Cotton District, where statewide and local musicians will entertain audiences of all ages from sunup to sun-down.

Admission is free. The Starkville Area Arts Council website is www. starkvillearts.org or contact the SAAC office at 662-324-3080.

Antiques show

The first annual Antiques Crossroads Show will take place at the C.A.R.E. Garden and the Crossroads Museum at the Corinth Depot located off Fillmore Street in downtown Corinth behind the tourism office on April 28 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

All items sold at the show must be 20 years old or older.

Admission is free. For more information, contact Karen Beth Martin at 662-287-8300 or email: karenbeth@corinth.net or visit the website: http://corinth.net/AntiquesCrossroadsShow_APP_12.pdf.

Corinth Symphony Orchestra

Corinth Symphony Orchestra presents “The Power of History” at the Corinth Coliseum-Civic Center, at 7:30 p.m., April 28.

The orchestra closes the season with a musical pairing of unprecedented power: the music of Antonin Dvorak and music of the Civil War. Admission is $15.

For more information, 662-603-7147.

Zumba class

From now through June, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville will sponsor a free Zumba class at the Westside Community Center every Tuesday starting at 6 p.m. and every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Doors will open 30 minutes before the class begins -- no one will be allowed to enter after the class starts.

Zumba fitness is a Latin dance-based exercise program that is fun and easy for anyone who loves music. The class will be instructed by Susan Henson, a certified Zumba fitness and Zumbatomic instructor. Those attending should bring water to drink and dress to sweat and be prepared to have fun.

For more information, contact Sergio Warren at 720-5432 or sergio. warren@bmhcc.org; or Susan Henson at 212-2745 or slhenson2009@ hotmail.com.

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Jan Hurley opened Beau Soi in Corinth three years ago.

The name in French means “beautiful self.”

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Full-time bank employee, business owner loves the challenge Jan Hurley is doing what she loves.

The owner of Beau Soi believes it is her calling to make women feel good about themselves.

The 41 year-old mother is on a mission to provide females with the highest quality of cosmetics and skin care.

“It’s not about painting one’s face, but enhancing what is already there,” said the owner. “There is a beautiful feature on every face and it’s gratifying when I’m able to highlight that feature.”

Hurley has been pulling double duty since open-

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ing Beau Soi three years ago. She also holds the full-time position of assistant to the president at SouthBank.

“I knew it was going to be a challenge,” said Hurley, who will be married to husband Mark 22 years in April. “When I opened the business, I had a 6 year-old son, family, a career along with other things going on in my life ... it has its moments, but it’s not the nightmare I thought it would be.”

The 1988 Alcorn Central graduate credits the support of so many in helping her live out her dream.

“I have a lot of good people helping me,” she said. “Without their caring support, it would be close to impossible to make things work.”

After deciding to take the plunge in her dream job, Hurley’s next task was coming up with a name.

“I knew it had to be something that makes women feel good about themselves,” she said. “I have always loved the elegance that the French style presents, so I started looking for that kind of theme.”

In only an hour, the owner came up with Beau Soi, which means “beautiful self” in French.

“I thought I had really messed up because people couldn’t spell it or say it,” said Hurley with a laugh. “It turned into a conversation piece and the whole thing has really been nice.”

She turned to graphic artist Cole Sanders for help in designing the logo. The effort came up with the Eiffel Tower and the business name all in pink.

When one enters the cosmetics/skin care business, several replica Eiffel Towers are visible.

“It’s not about painting one’s face, but enhancing what is already there. There is a beautiful feature on every face, and it’s gratifying when I’m able to highlight that feature.”

—Jan Hurley, Owner, Beau Soi “When they see the Eiffel Tower, they think of me and I love that,” said the owner.

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Business owner Jan Hurley loves to highlight the beautiful features on a woman’s face.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 2301 Virginia Lane. Allison Cornelius and Ruth Ann Crotts own the salon in The Commons shopping center. A pair of other stylists, Kim Bingham and Ronja Crawley, round out the salon foursome.

“It has been a wonderful relationship with them,” added Hurley. “I couldn’t do this without them and they will never know how much I appreciate them coming with me and helping make this all possible.”

When at Beau Soi, her first priority is the customer.

“There are times here when it’s more bookwork oriented,” said the mother of third grader Dalton.

“There is the business world and a fun world. When I am at the bank, it makes me appreciate being here and vice versa.”

Hurley and part-time employee, Maddie Graves, plan on doing what it takes for women to feel the shop’s motto of “come experience your beautiful self.”

The bareMinerals brand -- composed of 100 percent pure bareMinerals with no additives and zero irritants whatsoever -- has brought in over threequarters of the business.

“It’s a lighter weight makeup that gives a natural look,” Hurley added.

“I knew it was going to be a challenge. When I opened the business, I had a 6-year-old son, family, a career along with other things going on in my life ... it has its moments, but it’s not the nightmare I thought it would be.”

—Jan Hurley, Owner, Beau Soi She has added the Philosopy brand of skin care along with Sephora and Miracle Skin Transformer to her available brands of Blinc, OPI, stila and theBalm.

She hopes to continue to expand and would “love to have every makeup company out there.”

“I don’t want women to be intimidated when they come in the boutique,” said Hurley. “I want women to feel great about what they bought here ... something I feel I was meant to do.”

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Following mom’s footsteps Ann’s owner works on running a business, caring for others

By Steve Beavers Crossroads

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Celebration and Spring Open House Thursday March 29th 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm

1808 E. Shiloh Rd. Corinth, MS 662-287-3606 www.annsofcorinth.com

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Sisters Sondra Ellis and Kim Roberts, above, are co-owners of Ann’s on Shiloh Road in Corinth. Left, Sondra Ellis and Ann’s are celebrating 30 years in business.

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ondra Ellis is following in the footsteps of her mother — in business and caring for others.

Ellis — co-owner of Ann’s with younger sister Kim Roberts — learned the right way to do things from her mother, the late Ann Holloway, over 30 years ago.

“She was so giving and loving,” said Ellis. “Both of my parents were

so helpful to so many.”

Ellis, a mother of two, was there for the beginning of Ann’s. The business opened as a consignment shop next to B&R Pharmacy on Shiloh Road.

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Sondra Ellis provides her special touch by gift wrapping items bought at Ann’s.

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Holloway and husband, longtime Corinth alderman E.G. Holloway, instilled a hard work and caring way to do things to their three children (Ellis, Roberts and Debbie Weaver).

“Mother was very determined and knew she could make the shop work,” said her oldest daughter. “She knew how to manage money and was a great businesswoman.”

Ann Holloway was sold on the idea of starting a consignment shop by her sister, Sara Langston.

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vised her sister she could do the same.

Holloway took the advice after retiring from Dr. Frank Davis’ office.

“We started selling things like crazy,” said her oldest daughter. “Mother was a whiz when it came to the business.”

Ann’s Inc. moved right up the road to its present site of 1808 Shiloh Road 13 years ago. The one-time consignment shop became a specialty boutique.

“I never dreamed I would be in a store with this much merchandise,” said the president of the incorporated business.

The president is also a queen when it comes to gift

wrapping. She has to inspect each wrapped item before it leaves the store.

“Wrapping means a lot to me,” said the grandmother. “I love pretty packages and want the outside to look beautiful just like the inside.”

Ann’s has given Ellis -- married to husband Larry for 43 years -- the chance to have relationships with so many people.

“There have been happy and sad stories through some wonderful relationships,” said the mother of two. “It has been a ministry for me ... I get a good feeling when I can help someone.”

That willingness to help came from her parents, according to El-

lis.

“Mother had such a great heart and knew when someone needed help,” said the Holloway’s oldest daughter. “I don’t ever want to mistreat someone purposely ... I want to be remembered as someone who was kind and helpful to those in need.”

Ellis likes the way things are going at Ann’s and doesn’t plan on any major changes in the future. One thing that will stay the same is taking care of the customers.

“Mother wanted to leave us all something nice and she did,” said Ellis. “She gets all the glory for the store. I just want to follow in her footsteps.”

“Mother wanted to leave us all something nice and she did,” said Ellis. “She gets all the glory for the store. I just want to follow in her footsteps.”

Sondra Ellis wants to be remembered as someone who was kind and helpful for those in need.

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—Sondra Ellis, Ann’s co-owner

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In the Kitchen

By Sue Bronson Crossroads

Earthquake Cake is all it’s ‘cracked up’ to be; as for Elvis cake, ‘thank ya, thank ya very much’

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t’s not always in the presentation.

The pretty, flowery desserts sometimes don’t pass the taste

test.

It seems as if the torn up, ugly cakes tend to taste better than the pretty ones.

Even though we want our cakes and pies to look as good as they taste, we’ve all had those disasters with cracks down the middle, and worse when half the cake sticks to the pan.

I’ve always had trouble with pecan pies. Sometimes they slice perfectly, but more often than not the filling tends to run.

Several years ago, a local restaurant was noted for its Pecan Cobbler.

When served, I commented that it looked and tasted just like my pecan pie when I have to dip it out instead of slicing it.

Afterward, I baked two pecan pies. Surprise, they both would have sliced perfectly, but I wanted to experiment. After dumping them in a casserole dish, I whopped them several times with a chopper then tossed the mixture slightly like a salad. Served hot with vanilla ice cream, friends and family thought it was the best “cobbler” they’d ever tasted.

There are also remedies for those cracked and torn-apart cakes.

One is to cut or tear the cake into pieces and put in a casserole dish.

Then melt a can of icing in the microwave a few seconds and pour over. Delicious.

Or better yet, do a trifle. If done in a clear bowl, it’s prettier than a cake.

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vanilla pudding mix 1 baked cake 8-ounce carton sour cream 1 can pie filling (your choice - depending on cake) Mix pudding according to package directions. Break or cut cake in pieces. Mix sour cream and pudding mix and layer with cake in a bowl, ending with pudding mix. Top with pie filling. Chill several hours before serving.

Why take a chance? Just make an Earthquake Cake that’s supposed to be cracked.

Earthquake Cake

1 (18 ounce) German chocolate cake mix 1 cup coconut 1 cup pecan pieces 1⁄2 cup margarine , softened 8 ounces cream cheese , softened 1 lb powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Spray 9x13-inch pan with oil and set oven to 350 degrees.

Spread the coconut and pecan pieces evenly on the bottom of pan.

Prepare the cake mix according to directions on box, and pour over coconut and pecan pieces Mix well together: margarine, cream cheese, vanilla and powered sugar.

Spoon over cake in dollops, no need to spread evenly.

Bake for approx 40-50 minutes.

Check with toothpick for doneness.

Cake will be cracked on top, but should be a moist cake.

••• This recipe is for fellow passengers on the bus to Memphis to see The

Million Dollar Quartet at the Orpheum recently. Which, by the way, was the most fascinating, upbeat musical I’ve ever seen.

To keep with the theme of the musical, I baked an Elvis Gooey Cake to serve enroute.

Elvis Gooey Cake

1 package yellow or banana cake mix 1 egg 1 stick butter or margarine, melted

Filling: 8-ounce cream cheese, at room temperature 1 stick butter or margarine, at room temperature 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄2 cup smooth peanut butter 1 whole banana, mashed 1 box (2 cups) powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine cake mix, egg and butter together. Mix well and pat into a lightly greased 9x13 baking pan.

With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla then peanut butter; beat. Add mashed banana and stick of butter and mix well. Spread over cake mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Do not overbake since the center needs to be a little gooey.

(Note — The cake is probably a take-off on Elvis’ fondness for grilled banana and peanut butter sandwiches. But for those who don’t care for bananas, try this variation: Leave the mashed banana out of filling and substitute fudge chocolate cake mix for the yellow or banana. Or, just monkey around with your own changes.)

In the Kitchen

Make heart healthy dishes crave-worthy; Chef stirs up great Spicey BouilliaBlais

By Community Features Crossroads

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ith more than 42 million American women suffering from some form of heart disease, eating a heart-healthy diet has never been more important.

Celebrity Chef Richard Blais wants to inspire others to learn to cook fun, flavorful and convenient dishes that not only taste great – but are also good for the heart. Having lost 60 pounds since 2002 and completing his first marathon in 2011, Blais shares some of his heart-healthy cooking tips: • Take Heart: Look for the trusted Heart Check mark to ensure the product has been screened and verified by the American Heart Association as a heart-healthy food.

• Start with Your Pantry: Whether it’s zesty veg-

etable juice, creamy soup, fresh bread or herbs and spices, everyday pantry items can provide the building blocks for a great-tasting heart-healthy dish.

Blais shows how heart-healthy cooking can create a truly crave-worthy dish with his Spicy BouilliaBlais, inspired by his love of Spicy Hot Low Sodium V8 100 % vegetable juice and fresh seafood.

Watch Blais prepare this Spicy BouilliaBlais dish, as part of a friendly competition on the Campbell’s Kitchen Facebook page, and vote for your favorite recipe to trigger a $1 donation by Campbell’s to the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement at www.facebook.com/campbellskitchen.

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2 lemons, medium 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced (about 1⁄2 cup) 1⁄4 cup celery, sliced 1⁄2 cup fennel, diced 20 cloves garlic, peeled 1 small onion, diced (about 1⁄4 cup) 4 teaspoons fennel seed 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, crushed 4 cups Spicy Hot Low Sodium V8® 100% Vegetable Juice 4 cups Low Sodium V8® 100% Vegetable Juice 8 clams 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 4 fresh halibut fillets (about 12 ounces total) 4 fresh scallops 4 fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 can (103⁄4 ounces) Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 1 slice Whole Grain 100% Whole Wheat Bread, toasted and cut in quarters Grate and zest lemons; squeeze juice into separate containers, set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch skillet over low heat. Add carrot, celery, fennel, 12 cloves sliced garlic, onion, fennel seed, oregano and thyme. Cook until vegetables are soft but not browned, stirring occasionally.

Add vegetable juices and clams to skillet. Increase heat to medium; cook until clams open. Remove clams from skillet; cover, keep warm. Cook remaining vegetable juice mixture until reduced by onethird. Stir in basil and half lemon zest.

Season fish, scallops and shrimp with black pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in separate 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Add fish, shrimp and scallops; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley.

Mince remaining garlic; stir in remaining oil in medium bowl. Stir in 1⁄2 cup soup. Spread soup mixture on bread quarters. Reserve remaining soup for another use.

Divide fish, scallops, shrimp and vegetable juice mixture among 4 shallow bowls. Place 1 bread quarter on each fish fillet. Top each with 2 clams.

Ingredient Note: Before cooking, discard any clams that remain open when tapped. After cooking, discard any clams that remain closed.

Green Thumb

By Patrick Poindexter Crossroads

Things to do now to get ready for Spring gardening

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pring gardening is right around the corner.

I realize our winter this year has been sort of odd with 70-degree temperatures scattered around in January and February, but springtime is getting close. With warmer weather comes gardening season and there are a few things you can do right now in order to get ready.

One of the best things you can do prior to planting is to have a plan as to how you are going to arrange your garden. Remember it is a good idea to rotate areas in your garden and not plant the same thing back into the same area year after year.

Be mindful that we normally have a little cold spell in April, so if you plant anything early, be prepared to cover and protect it in case we have a late frost this year.

First and foremost, if you haven’t already done it, you need to get a soil sample of where you have your garden planted.

One of the most common garden problems is a low pH level. This can be remedied with pelletized or agricultural lime but knowing how much to put out will require a soil sample.

Soil samples are $6 each but it is still one of the cheapest management tools available to help in plant growth, especially with the cost of fertilizer this year. Adjustments made based on your soil report can have a tremendous impact on how well your garden grows.

Above all, if you are not sure as to how much fertilizer you will need in a particular area, the best way to find out is to soil test. You can bring these samples along with a check or money order to the Alcorn County

Extension Service and we will mail them to the lab for you. Usually results will be returned to you in 7 to 10 days. This is the cheapest management tool that you as a homeowner can utilize in order to insure the proper growing conditions for your garden.

This practice will also apply to hay fields and pastures as well.

When it comes to the garden area, make sure you have removed or burned any old plant stubble that might be left in your garden from last year’s growing season. Since many disease microorganisms live through the winter in old plants, cull piles, or plant stubble left in the garden, getting rid of this carryover material is an important sanitary step.

Sanitation helps reduce the amount of disease inoculums present in gardens at the beginning of the growing season.

Debris from diseased plants can be added to compost piles.

You have to make sure that the temperatures reached are suffi-

cient to kill nematode eggs and other plant disease microbes which could include bacteria and fungi.

Normally internal temperatures in compost piles reach approximately 162 degrees F. Remember to turn your compost pile and add water if it gets too dry. The remaining stubble and surface litter should be plowed under at least six inches before planting.

This is effective because as debris decays, the disease microorganisms eventually deteriorate, and reduce the amount of fungus and bacterial inoculum that could cause problems in future crops.

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Southern blight sclerotia (dark brown to tan colored reproductive structures about the size of mustard seed) are formed on diseased stalks and unless turned under through deep plowing they will remain near the soil surface to attack susceptible crops the next season. Sclerotia survive in soil for seven years or longer, thus burial plowing is an important means of managing this disease.

Another thing to consider at this time is the how you might have stored your fungicides and insecticides.

Many leftover fungicides and insecticides may be used the second year if they have been stored properly in an area protected from freezing temperatures during the winter. Homeowners should carefully examine any leftover containers for leaks, cracks, tears, worn areas, seal failures and bulges.

Bulges on a metal container may be a sign of gas development which can make handling or opening the container hazardous.

The presence of a strong odor indicates an improperly sealed container, a leak or possibly a spill. When there are doubts concerning effectiveness, age, and condition of a fungicide after long term storage, you might think twice about using due to the fact that it might not be useful. In this case you would need to check for deterioration.

Always store your leftover pesticides in an area that is not accessible to children. Preferably you will want to avoid direct sunlight and any large variations in temperature.

Proper storage can help save money by eliminating the need to purchase extra pesticide the following year. As always, check the label for any special storage conditions.

Now would also be a good time to check out your garden tools and make

sure they are in proper working order.

Check handles on shovels, hoes and spades to make sure that they are not rotten. If you have a fertilizer spreader or an in-row planter, make sure all moving parts are not corroded and move freely.

With these proper steps in place, you are ready for a successful year in the garden.

Happy planting!

(Patrick Poindexter is Alcorn County director for the MSU Extension Service.

Additional information on garden diseases, sanitation and pesticide storage is covered in the extension publication “Garden Tabloid”. These are available at the Alcorn County Extension Office located behind the Crossroads Arena.

If you have questions concerning plant diseases and garden clean-up practices, please call the Alcorn County Extension office at 286-7755 or you can look us up on the web at www.msucares.com.)

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Movin’ and groovin’ with Zumba dance fitness

By Steve Beavers Crossroads

R Photos by Steve Beavers

Zumba puts the fun back in fitness.

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What about party?

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The program — created by dancer/choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez in the 1990s — consist of both dance and aerobic elements. The choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. Squats and lunges are also included.

“It’s an easy workout that anyone can do,” said Rhodes.

“The main thing is for people to not be intimidated and that they can adapt the workout to fit their needs.”

Zumba exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms.

“The type of music determines the rhythm,” added the instructor.

Classes — held Monday and Thursday evening along with Tuesday morning — fill up fast at Zone Fitness.

Class limit is 25 per each 45-minute session.

“I love it,” said Karen Smith who has been taking a class since July. “If I come in feeling bad, I leave feeling so much better after doing Zumba ... it’s my favorite way to work out.”

Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world’s largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 12 million people taking weekly classes in over 110,000 locations across more than 125 countries.

“When I first saw it, I thought it would be more of a fad,” said Zone Fitness owner Rodney Coffman, who has CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 Many women enjoy the atmosphere created in Zumba.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 been having the classes over three years at the gym. “Now it’s a musthave in the gym business.”

The class, pretty much dominated by females, is also open to men.

“We have 2-3 (men) who take the class,” said Coffman.

Zumba is something that should appeal to those not accustomed to working out, according to Rhodes.

“They can pick it up quick,” said the Tishomingo County High School and University of North Alabama graduate. “As long as you are moving is what matters.”

(Zone Fitness provides members and potential members an idea of what a class will be like on facebook. Updates on all of the gym’s classes can also be found on the their facebook.)

Zumba class Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville is sponsoring a free Zumba class every Tuesday night and Thursday morning at the Westside Community Center through June.

Tuesday’s class starts at 6 p.m. while the Thursday session is set for 8:30 a.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the class begins and no one will be allowed to enter after the class starts.

Class instructor is Susan Henson, a certified Zumba fitness and Zumbatomic instructor. Those attending should bring water to drink and dress to sweat and be prepared to have fun.

For more information contact Sergio Warren at 720-5432 or sergio.warren@ bmhcc.org; or Susan Henson at 2122745 or slhenson2009@hotmail.com Instructor Terika Rhodes shows Zumba moves during a class at Zone Fitness in Corinth.

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