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Crossroads 2014 Homes Edition

Must see homes in the region

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Cut your energy costs Give home eye appeal Show personality through your home furnishings Colors can enhance mood

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Contents

Magazine

Give your home more eye appeal — Pages 6,7

A Daily Corinthian Publication | Summer 2014

Show your personality through home furnishings — Pages 8-11

EDITORIAL Publisher Reece Terry

First impressions mean everything when selling — Page 12

Editor Mark Boehler Contributors

Calendar of Events — Pages 14-16

Bill Avery Steve Beavers Sue Elam Carol Humphreys Lisa Lambert Deborah Jackson Kimberly Shelton Zack Steen Jaylene Whitehurst Cathy Wood

Community Cookbook — Pages 20, 21 Color has the power to enhance mood — Pages 24, 24 Must see homes in the region — Pages 28, 29

A D V E RT I S I N G

How to cut your home’s energy costs — Page 30

Sales Representatives Fallon Coln Skylar McCrimon Derinda Nunley

Meet & Greet — Pages 36-43; 58-60

Creative Designer

Cover story: French chateaux meets southern charm — Pages 44-49

Marissa Ferreira Crossroads Magazine is published by the Daily Corinthian, 1607 Harper Road, Corinth, MS. A complimentary 10,000 issues are distributed in the Crossroads area. the contents of Crossroads Magazine are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without consent of the publisher.

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Nan Green

how to give your home

Endless interior appeal T here is more than cleaning and decorating a home to make it a warm, inviting living space. You also want to create a setting that appeals to all five senses.

Creating an inviting, interesting atmosphere while entertaining and at home is one of the things that drew Nan Green to open her own businesses in Corinth specializing in home and entertainment décor.

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By Carol Humphreys For Crossroads Magazine She and her husband, Stuart, own two stores in Corinth – Green Door Trading Co., a gift shop that features home décor; and their SoCo Warehouse, which features antiques, architectural salvage and wedding/ party rental accessories.

Her inspiration is finding unique items that make an event or living space personal, a technique she has used in her own home.

“You want to have comfort and style in your home at the same time,” she said.

“One of the things that has always been important to me is I want something to look

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good, but realize I can’t sacrifice comfort where the family could lounge and watch T.V. over style. It’s important you mix the two.”

Green offers the following tips on how to give your home personal appeal.

De-clutter

“I love items and have collections,” said Green. “But I’m not big on clutter or stacks of paperwork. I try to keep those things in one place in the house or get rid of them. I don’t like things to pile up.”

If planning on entertaining or inviting people over, get rid of those things that tend to pile up like mail, paperwork, magazines and newspapers.

Bring in natural light

“I love light, especially natural light,” said the home owner. “So I love having all the curtains open whether it’s hot or cold.

Use lamplight Green considers herself a “lamp freak.” She has nine lamps in her den alone. She lives in an older house without recessed lighting so the lamps are used as task lighting as well as to accent her home décor.

Hang art that compliments room’s colors

plant like a boxwood or dried hydrangeas that look natural.

Try to keep colors in the artwork in tone with the room. For instance, in Green’s den, the wall colors are a café ole, a mid-tone brown with reddish undertones, so she wouldn’t put anything on her walls extremely white or stark.

Blend and compliment colors in artwork with other colors in the room.

Small details can be the most important addition when entertaining or finishing a living space.

“It’s the touches you use. For instance, when you are entertaining and setting up a buffet table,” explained Green. “While getting coleslaw you notice one little spot with an interesting detail you didn’t see originally in the overall picture. It makes you stop for a moment and think, ‘Oh that looks great!’ Or you walk into a room and see this big picture that is warm and inviting. Then you sit down and realize how this one thing made everything else look so special.”

It can be as simple as a flower in the bathroom, a candle placed in an unexpected area or a potted plant put in a guest bedroom. It looks like you went above and beyond just cleaning the room and added a special touch.

Play with your furniture

When positioning furniture, pull it off the wall. Most times a sofa belongs in the middle of the room. Sometimes you just have to play with your furniture until it ends up in a position that feels good to you.

Create a livable Use neutral base colors environment

If you stick with neutral colors like khaki, grey or black, you can continue to refresh your living space. When tired of looking at the same setting, rearrange the furniture and décor in your room or from room to room.

Use window treatments Paint your ceiling Painting your ceiling is a personal choice that can transition but it can add a finished look to your room.

For window treatments, Green uses floor to ceiling pleated panels. They are timeless and a long-term investment, especially if the fabric is not too contemporary. The softness of the fabric warms a room and also helps with acoustics.

Panels with neutral colors can be changed from room to room or house to house. Throw pillows are an inexpensive option to bring more color into a room.

Use frames that are timeless for artwork

Green loves framed photographs like her daughter’s wedding portrait and her children’s senior portraits. She primarily uses black frames and muted gold frames in her home.

By framing photography or art in something not too trendy, it remains timeless. She also displays unframed artwork on canvas as well. www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

Don’t forget the small details

You spent time on the floor and on the walls, so painting the ceiling can complete the room.

After years of having a white ceiling, Green recently painted her 12-foot ceilings a light khaki color which she really likes.

Mix old and new

Bring architectural objects like old water buckets or something made of old wood into your home. Decorating with odd or interesting items give your home personality and a livedin feeling.

Green said she loves the juxtaposition of something old and primitive next to something modern and contemporary.

Bring the outdoors in

Make your home feel alive with living plants.

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“I want everything to be comfortable,” said Green. “I can’t live in a magazine and nor do most people. It’s important your home is lived in. You may have a place the dog chewed on or a spot where a child spilled something, but that just adds character to the home.

I don’t want it to be a room that can’t be touched, or entertained in or where the dog can’t lay.”

Get advice from a professional

Don’t be afraid to seek out advice if you need help decorating or arranging your living space.

Green said even though she feels comfortable and enjoys decorating, if she comes to a stopping point, she will go and seek advice from her friends, family or a professional.

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Old to New -- New to Old Use furniture to add personality to your home

By Carol Humphreys For Crossroads Magazine

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efresh your home décor by adding a piece of furniture with style and personality or do a fun DIY project. A new – or old – chair, hutch or pair of side tables may be all it takes for you to fall in love with your living space again.

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Turning old furniture into new Chad Dickerson, owner of Sanctuary on Taylor Street in Corinth, inherited his love of antiques from his mother. He buys furniture that is still in good shape but may need a little updating and polish. He looks for furniture, like a table or chair, good and tight in structure and not shaky or wobbly. He avoids pieces that have to be re-glued or need a lot of work done to them. He likes clean lines, nothing too ornate or fancy, and leans toward English, French or early American-style furniture.

An example of his work is the two wood frames he bought recently, turning them into an elegant and comfortable loveseat. He painted the frames and had the piece built out and recovered in neutral colors so it could work in any home and look good.

Another example is a chair painted in vivid color and uphol-

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stered in bright paisley fabric.

“If you have a simple old chair like this, have fun with it,” the shop owner said. “It’s something quirky and gives a lot of personality to a corner of a room. Or pull it up to a dining table as a captain’s chair.”

An eye-catching piece that can serve as a focal point for just about any room in your home is a hutch. A great example is an English hutch Dickerson bought out a man’s garage. The artful piece has stained and etched glass with a lace pattern on the inside.

“I just thought it was beautiful,” the antique’s dealer said. “It was in great shape. It’s both refined and rustic which appeals to me.”

Dickerson loves the warmth of an antique mixed with a contemporary setting. He uses contemporary art and lighting mixed with his antique pieces in his own home and said it adds a lot personality.

“It is simple to do if you find something to love. A very traditional oil painting can look great over a contemporary piece of furniture or vice versa. Take contemporary art and hang it over an antique. It is a really striking look and less expected. Someone visiting your

“Look for something that has good quality, has timeless lines to it and can last through a lot of trends. There are older homes in our area that may not get updated very often but their interiors still look fresh because of the ageless appeal of their furniture.” home is going to remember that.”

“Look for something that has good quality, has timeless lines to it and can last through a lot of trends,” he added. “There are older homes in our area that may not get updated very often but their interiors still look fresh because of the

ageless appeal of their furniture.”

Another option to add life to your room can be as simple – and inexpensive – as looking in your attic for an interesting piece of furniture.

“If you have a great old piece of furniture, it is probably better made than what you can typically buy in a furniture store today,” Dickerson observed. “Really well-made furniture you can buy today is not necessarily affordable for a lot of people. If you have a nice antique that doesn’t work well in your room, paint it.

I’m not afraid to use paint on an old piece of good furniture that is structurally sound. You can always take it off.”

Another great inexpensive way to update a room -- if you have lamps, just get a new lampshade and buy something fun like a patterned lampshade or something with color to it, he said.

“Lighting can make your room,” he added.

He has an exquisite light fixture in his shop made from an old Chinese wok with an oriental print. Another striking piece is an old brass fixture he lacquered with spray paint and then slip-covered all the candle sleeves creating a charming and fun piece.

Opposite page: Chad Dickerson likes turning old furniture into something interesting and new. He likes clean lines, nothing too ornate or fancy, and leans toward English, French or early American-style furniture.

Chad Dickerson loves the warmth of an antique mixed with a contemporary setting.

He uses contemporary art and lighting mixed with his antique pieces in his own home and said it adds a lot personality.

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Turning new furniture into old

Top: Sanctuary owner Chad Dickerson says a very traditional oil painting can look great over a contemporary piece of furniture or vice versa. Take contemporary art and hang it over an antique.

It is a really striking look and less expected, he explains.

Mary Katherine Butler, who does design work, said using chalk paint can make any item look vintage.

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When Mary Katherine Butler decided to buy a cottage on Taylor Street and turn it into a business, she wanted to do something new and fresh. After doing some research into using chalk paint, she found a product line out of Memphis that really impressed her. Now she refreshes and updates tired furniture, ironically, by turning them into lovely vintage pieces.

Butler, who does design work, said using chalk paint can make any item look vintage.

“You don’t have to be skilled or talented to turn your painted piece into something you love,” she said.

“If you want to have a vintage or ‘old’ look, all you need are the color waxes.”

She likes to use the light antique wax and then go back over the edges of the piece she’s working on with a darker wax. You can also sand the piece down to show some of the wood beneath.

“Dust of Ages” is a powder that can be used to create a delicately aged finish. Butler added you can also paint the hardware so it has a look of being on the furniture for years. If you don’t want to paint your hardware, she said you can always change up the piece with vintage hardware or old-looking knobs.

Simplicity is what drew Butler to using chalk paint. Customers with limited time can create their own works of art by revamping their piece of furniture with rich, chalky-soft color.

“With this product, there is no sanding, stripping or priming. It will adhere to anything – lamps, candlesticks, cabinets, bed frames, concrete urns, plastic, metal . . . the list is endless,” the artisan said.

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“You don’t have to be skilled or talented to turn your painted piece into something you love. If you want to have a vintage or ‘old’ look, all you need are the color waxes.”

When Mary Katherine Butler decided to buy a cottage on Taylor Street and turn it into a business, she wanted to do something new and fresh. After doing some research into using chalk paint, she found a product line out of Memphis that really impressed her. Now she refreshes and updates tired furniture, ironically, by turning them into lovely vintage pieces.

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For most of her work, she uses a onestep paint that doesn’t have to be sealed.

For an “aged” look, she uses a wax and then distresses it. There are also more in-depth techniques like gold-leafing or gilding.

As far as a quick project, Butler said chalk paint is ideal.

“I’ve had a lot of college students who have come in to buy chalk paint to add a fun, colorful item to their dorm rooms,” she said.

For a budget-conscious décor, many people are buying inexpensive furniture with wood veneer and transforming them into stunning pieces with chalk paint. Butler explained as long as the piece has good lines and a good shape, it works. An ex-

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ample may be a table where the top is left stained and the rest is painted, sometimes with two different colors of paint.

As far as a base color, linen is Butler’s number one selling color. She described it as a clean, refreshing color. Grays and blacks are also other favorite base colors. To add a pop of color to a piece, oranges and blues are popular.

For larger pieces of furniture, people tend to go more neutral and for smaller pieces use brighter hues for accents. She said colorful accents really add to lamps.

(Carol Humphreys was news clerk for the Daily Corinthian for 15 years. She is a contributor to the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Pickwick Profiles.)

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First impressions mean everything

Local realtors provide tips to help sell your home

By Kimberly Shelton | For Crossroads Magazine

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n today’s competitive housing market, it’s important to stay ahead of the game.

While each potential buyer brings their own preferences and concerns to the table, local realtors agree certain changes can have universal appeal to property seekers.

First impressions are everything when selling a home because they can either make or a break a sale.

“Often when selling a home, the simple things are the most beneficial when it comes to upping the resale value,” said Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Doug Jumper of Jumper Realty and Associates. “Keep it clean and make sure it smells fresh. Be sure it’s in this condition to show potential buyers at all times.”

If updates aren’t in the budget and simply keeping it clean doesn’t have the desired effect, Jumper recommends adding a fresh new coat of paint to change the cosmetics of the home and give it a rejuvenated look and feel.

“If your home needs some updating, the most bang for your buck is paint because it covers a multitude of wear and tear,” he said.

Buyers view a home not just with their eyes alone, but with all five of their senses.

“Not only should the home be spotlessly clean, but it shouldn’t smell like pets, cigarette smoke or what you had for dinner last night,” said Owner and Broker at Corinth Realty, Judy Glenn. “Potential buyers go into sensory overload when they walk into a situation like that, especially if they suffer from allergies. It’s hard for them to concentrate once sense takes over the thought process.” pa g e 1 2

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• Power wash siding and walkways.

• Hang easy-to-read house numbers.

• Mow the lawn, reseed or add fresh sod.

• Wash the front windows.

• Repaint or stain the porch floors as needed.

• Add a clean door mat.

• Pull the furniture away from the walls to create inviting conversation areas.

• Apply neutral colors.

Glenn also recommends that property owners make the word “edit” their four-letter friend.

“Remove anything that is unnecessary for your use while you are living in the home. The more belongings you have displayed in the space, the more it tends to take the focus away from the structure itself,” she said. “Seeing the life collections of the seller makes it difficult for the buyer to imagine what they would be left with.”

Once the editing has been completed and the final touches applied, Glenn said the focus should then turn to the reassurance of the buyers.

“Certainty is a friend to buyers. They are understandably anxious about making such a big investment for their future. Anything you can do to alleviate the stress and take the uncertainty out of the transaction will help you tremendously,” she said. “Invest in a portfolio crossroads Magazine

with pockets and fill it with everything they need to know about the house. Past utility bills, dates of improvement and other specifics will ease their minds and help them feel informed.”

It’s important to remember that when it comes to staging a home, less is most definitely more.

Simply brightening up the space and adding light can dramatically increase the chances of selling it quickly.

“Turn on the lights and leave the drapes and blinds open,” said Glenn. “Let in as much natural light as possible, so they can see what they are there to see – the house.”

Simple home repairs can also increase its value.

“You need to look at your home from a critical standpoint, as if through the eyes of the buyer,” said Realtor Jackie Coombs of First Team Real Estate. “The things you don’t register or have become immune to are the first things they will take notice of.”

Chipped paint, broken tiles, missing quarterrounds and scuffs can leave a house feeling shabby and outdated.

“It needs to be as move in ready as you can make it and look as inviting as possible,” said Coombs, who provides her clients with a helpful checklist. ”I also encourage them to plant a box of flowers or add greenery outdoors to give a little extra oomph through curb appeal.”

Like shining up an old penny, a home can be brightened and polished without breaking the bank.

(Kimberly Shelton is a staff writer for the Daily Corinthian and Crossroads Magazine.) www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

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Community Calendar Corinth

August 30 — Mike Whitehurst Memorial Golf Tournament Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club

September 1 — Labor Day Memorial Golf Tournament Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club

4 — Corinth Art Walk Downtown Corinth

4 —Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

6 — Green Market at the Corinth Depot 221 North Fillmore Street, Corinth 6 —Back to School Jam 5:00pm E.S. Bishop Park

11 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

16-20 — Alcorn County Far Crossrads Arena 20 — Downtown Block Party 11am-3pm Downtown Corinth (Fillmore St.)

18 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

25 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

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25 — Northeast MS WIN Job Fair 9:00am, Crossroads Arena 27 — “Oh my child” Stage Pay 6:00pm, Corinth Coliseum

October 2 — Corinth Art Walk Downtown Corinth 2 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

2-4 — 24th Annual Hog Wild BBQ Festival Downtown Corinth

4 — Austin’s Shoes Run with Rotary 5K 7:00 Packet Pickup 8:00 Run Downtown Corinth

4 — Green Market at the Corinth Depot 221 North Fillmore Street, Corinth

9 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

9-12 — Corinth Theater Arts Presents Becky’s New Car

16 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

23 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

26 — Films on Fillmore @ Dark Care Garden Downtown Corinth Super Cruise in Magnolia Car Club Arby’s Hwy. 72 Corinth

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November 6 — Corinth Art Walk Downtown Corinth 6 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

13 — Corinth Art Walk Downtown Corinth 13 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth 20 — Celebrate Corinth 6 p.m., SOUTHbank 20 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

27 — Pickin’ on the Square 600 East Waldron Street, Corinth

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September 5-7 — 2014 TSA Back to School Bash Veterans and Eastwood Softball Complexes

6 — Dulcimer Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo) Live Music Genres: Acoustic

6 — Night Hike on the Natchez Trace 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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12-14 — Tupelo Flea Market Tupelo Furniture Market- 1879 Coley Road

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13 — Touch-A-Truck 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Fairpark Tupelo September15-October15 Hispanic Heritage Month Photo Exhibit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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18-20 — The Spitfire Grill-A Musical September 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30 p.m.

September 20 at 2 p.m.

Tupelo Community Theatre Live Music Genres: Country, Other

19-21 — Sportsman’s Bonanza & Gun Show Tupelo Furniture Market- 1879 Coley Road

20 — Disney Junior Live On Tour!: Pirate & Princess Adventure 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

BancorpSouth Arena 20 — Fall Garden Day 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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20 — Junior Ranger Program - Who’s Track is That?

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20 — North MS Kidney Foundation 5K Run 7:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Veteran’s Park

23 — Tupelo Concert Association - The Once 7 p.m.

Tupelo Civic Auditorium - Varsity Drive Live Music Genres: Other

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25 — Jake Owen & Eli Young Bank BancorpSouth Arena, 7:30 p.m.

26-27 — Family Camp Out at Veterans Park Camp check in is Friday 9/26 Veterans Park 27 — Hernando DeSoto Encampment 10 a.m. -3 p.m.

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27-28 — 2014 TSA Fall Frenzy Veterans and Eastwood Softball Complexes

27-28 — Tupelo Adidas Invitational Ballard Park Sportsplex

27 — Hernando DeSoto Encampment 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo)

27 — Pioneer Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo) Live Music Genres: Acoustic

27 — Wives of Warriors/Officers Down Scholarship 5K Walk / Run 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Starting and ending at Fairpark

October 4 — Dulcimer Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo) Live Music Genres: Acoustic 4 — Rally for the Cure Ladies Golf Tournament 8:00am Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club

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9 — Lyrics for Le Bonheur 7 p.m.

The Antler-1329 Rd.41 9 — Annual Catfish and Khakis Fall Luncheon 10-12 — Tupelo Flea Market & Gun Show Tupelo Furniture Market

17-18; 24-25; 30-31 Tupelo Community Theatre’s Haunted Theatre 7 p.m.

18 — Junior Ranger Program-Nature Trail Detectives 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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25 — Pioneer Day 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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31 — Halloween Trick or Treat & Magic Show Trick or Treat 6pm-8pm. Magic Shows in food court 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.

November 1 — Dulcimer Day 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo) Live Music Genres: Acoustic

Entire month of November American Indian Heritage Month Photo Exibit 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

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3 — Tupelo Concert Assocation-SAXational 7 p.m.

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Community Calendar 14 — Christmas Parade to Welcome Santa 6 p.m.

The Mall at Barnes Crossing

15 — Chickasaw Tribe Walk at Chickasaw Village 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Chickasaw Village Site located in Tupelo at milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway

15 — Junior Ranger Program-American Indian Tools 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo)

22 — Pioneer Day 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo) Live Music Genres: Acoustic

28-30 — Tupelo Holiday Flea Market Tupelo Furniture Market

Tishomingo County

September 6 — Bear Creek Festival & Car show Belmont

13-14 — BFL Fishing Tournament J.P. Coleman State Park

19-20 — Needle Chasers Quilt Show Iuka

19-21 — Battle of Iuka/ Farmington 152nd Anniversary Re-enactment Iuka 20 —Military Parade Downtown Iuka

27 — Waterway Festival & Car Show Burnsville

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October 3-4 — Trash &Treasures Along the Tenn Tom

7-11 — Tishimingo County Fair Fairgrounds

11-12 — 17th Annual Fall Classic Disc Golf Tournament Hwy. 25 through Tish Co.

11 — St. Jude Bike Show Belmont

16 — Annual Fall Fling for the Young at Heart Tishimingo State Park 16 — Iuka Fly-in Vintage Aircraft Demos Segar Field, Iuka

16 — Mid-America old time Auto Assocation Car Show Burnsville

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September 6 — Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run 5k, fishing tournament, and motorcycle Ride Pickwick

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6 —Sunset Symphony Lawn of Historic Cherry Mansion Savannah, Tenn.

15-20 — Hardin County Fair Savannah, Tenn.

20 — Saltillio River Day Downtown Saltillo, Tenn.

27 — Burnt Church Bluegrass Festival Burnt church community center

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Make great taste with these quick & easy ideas Rainbow Pasta Salad

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

8 oz. Rainbows twirls Pasta ½ Onion Chopped 1 cup chopped Tomatoes 1 ½ cup bell pepper chopped (any color) 1 med. Cucumber or Zucchini sliced 1 cup sliced black olives Salt and Pepper to taste 1 cup Italian Dressing

1 cup shorting 1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup molasses 4 cups flour (if using all purpose use 1 tsp salt and 4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp vanilla Extra sugar for dipping

Cook Pasta according to directions. Rinse and Drain then set aside. In large bowl, combine all ingredients with Pasta. Add Italian dressing, mix well. Put in covered container. Chill for 1-4 hours or overnight.

Dimple Caldwell onion,carrots, and soup. Stir in sour cream and seasonings. Toss stuffing crumbs with butter. Place ¾ of crumbs in crockpot, add vegetables mixture and top with remaining stuffing crumbs. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Makes 4 to 6 servings Betty Forman

Preheat oven to 350* Cream shorting and sugar. Add eggs, molasses and vanilla.

Sift flour cinnamon and finer.

Add to sugar mixture and mix well Roll into balls walnut size and coat in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350*. Makes 3 dozen.

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Butter Pecan Bundt Cake Crockpot Squash Casserole 2 lbs zucchini or yellow squash thinly sliced 1 medium onion chopped 1 cup pared shredded carrot 1 cup nonfat sour cream 1 can cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup 1 pkg (8oz) seasoned stuffing crumbs ¼ cup margarine melted 1⁄8 cayenne pepper Garlic powder to taste.

In large bowl, combine squash,

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1 Box butter pecan cake mix 1 cup water ¾ cup cooking oil 4 eggs 2 containers coconut pecan cake frosting 1 cup chopped pecans, divided Grease Bundt pan.

Sprinkle ½ cup pecans in pan Mix all ingredients except 1 can of frosting. Pour in pan and cook 1 hour at 350* Ice cake while warm with other can of frosting.

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

1 box fresh strawberries washed and drained 1 12 oz 7 up 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp. Corn Starch 1 small box strawberry jello 1 baked pie crust Mix 7-up, sugar, and cornstarch in sauce pan. Cook until Thickened on medium heat. Add box of jello to hot mixture. Set aside to cool.

Put strawberries in baked and cooled pie crust, then pour mixture over it. Put in refrigerator until set. Top with cool whip.

Note: Make a peach pie the same way using fresh sliced peaches and peach jello.

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small cans frozen orange juice small can frozen lemonade ¾ cups canned pineapple juice qt Ginger Ale

Mix orange juice and lemonade according to direction on the can.

Add pineapple juice and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add ginger ale. Yield 45 servings Betty Forman

Blackened Tilapia or Chicken

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In a small bowl combine all of the spices. Press a heaping tablespoon of the spice mix onto each piece of meat so both sides are coated. Let meat sit for 15 minutes at room temperature. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Serves 4 Dimple Caldwell

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Lower heat and simmer gently for a few minutes. Pour this over the top of the meat. Bake in a 3:25* or 350* oven for 1 hour. If individual balls are made reduce the baking time to 45 to 50 minutes.

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Lila’s Asparagus Casserole 6 tablespoons oleo 7 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 3 cups sweet milk 3 inch square velvetta cheese 4 boiled eggs chopped 3 cans asparaguas (15 oz each)

Blend the first four ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Add sweet milk slowly to blend, then add chopped cheese and heat until melted.

Start layering with cut asparagus, chopped eggs, and white sauce. Mix last part of sauce with about 4tablespoons asparagus juice. Use 2 eggs and 1 ½ cans asparagus for each layer.

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y front porch in late summer makes me smile.

That’s a small thing, but — then again — it’s not. The combination of yellow siding, red front door, and dark green shutters are complemented by greenery tumbling from the window box and clustered pots.

As I kick back in an aging wicker chair with the newspaper and my morning cup of coffee, the scene lifts my spirit.

Yellow, red, and green. The pleasure those colors give me is unfailing.

We are each in a continuous dance with our surroundings, a back and forth process of creatJaylene ing a physical atmosphere and a Whitehurst personal mood. Our emotional states influence our surroundings; our surroundings influence our emotional states. The dance with our environment is a merging of both.

But it’s a dance we may not be leading. We can’t consciously take charge of the spaces in which we spend hours until we wake up to their emotional impact on us. Color, in particular, has significant psychological power to create and enhance mood. pa g e 2 4

The study of color psychology is an inexact science; our individual responses to color are personal and somewhat cultural, so talking about how color affects us is subjective. No color has been shown to produce the same effect for everybody and it would be boring if it did. Psychologically, we simply aren’t wired for that kind of rigid emotional response.

Still, there are predominant feelings that arise in the presence of specific colors. Being aware of this, plus being tuned in to our own emotions, we can lean toward the colors most likely to help us create an atmosphere we want.

Let’s get acquainted with a few of our partners in the dance with our surroundings: • It’s no accident that McDonald’s arches and school buses are bright yellow. This is the color to which our eyes are most sensitive. In small amounts, yellow gets our attention, but because it’s highly reflective, it’s also fatiguing to the eye. Yellow is stimulating; a little goes a long way. While it’s a cheerful color, it’s worth noting that, because of its stimulating quality, it can increase sensitivity to frustration, anger and pain. Simply knowing this, we might consider moderating yellow in classrooms, medical offices and children’s nurseries. If we love yellow, we might opt for a softer shade or use it as an accent if we’re painting an area where this stimulation could be a problem. crossroads Magazine

• Red is generally considered the most powerful hue. Intense red is associated with passion, anger and danger. When I’m mad, I see red. Stop signs and fire engines aren’t red by chance. As the color of blood, red signifies life itself and liveliness, as in “red-blooded.” If we want to send a high energy message, red is the optimum color to rev us up. Think of the Target bull’s eye motif and the red Macy’s star.

Red is also an appetite stimulate. Have you noticed how many fast food restaurants use red in their decorating and advertising? Again, no coincidence.

• A blend of the passion of red and the stimulation of yellow is orange. Orange, like red, is often used in the food industry. Akin to yellow, it’s associated with energy and the sun, but its cheerful qualities are intensified by its leaning toward red. Fiery orange can draw out feelings of ambition, endurance and perseverance.

• Blue has a calming effect and there are suggestions that workers are more productive in blue spaces. Because of its association with the sky, light to middle blues impart a sense of spaciousness and serenity. Deeper blues are associated with stability and dependability. Notice how often financial institutions use blue motifs in advertising and the use of blue in military uniforms. However, blue can also feel chilly and dark shades may suggest sadness. Hence, we get “the blues” when we feel down.

• A mixture of peaceful blue and energetic red gives us purple. This mix of calm and liveliness in one hue creates uneasiness for some of us and evokes strong responses: we either tend to embrace purple or run from it. This is a color associated with royalty, magic and wisdom. Light purple is romantic, while deepest purple tends toward melancholy and, in some cultures, is symbolic of mourning. Mysterious and intriguing, purple sets the stage for a wide range of moods.

• Of all the colors, green produces the least eyestrain because the brain focuses the color green directly on the retina. The combination of a green background with white lettering is considered easiest for the eye to read; hence we see green highway signs with white reflective text.

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Blue has a calming effect and there are suggestions that workers are more productive in blue spaces. Because of its association with the sky, light to middle blues impart a sense of spaciousness and serenity. Deeper blues are associated with stability and dependability.

Notice how often financial institutions use blue motifs in advertising and the use of blue in military uniforms. However, blue can also feel chilly and dark shades may suggest sadness.

Hence, we get “the blues” when we feel down.

of a forest, green is universally linked to nature, growth, healing, and rebirth. Paradoxically, this color that is restful and symbolic of growth also encompasses shades that bring to mind illness and a lack of ease. Bilious green? Green with envy? Green takes us for a ride, running the gamut of responses.

• Currently, pink (named for the flower of the same name) is our most gender specific color, linked with femininity and gentleness, but it was not always so. In the early 20th century, pink was actually recommended for baby boys as a lighter version of the commanding and masculine red. Blue was considered dainty and more appropriate for baby girls. This pattern shifted prior to World War II, but, while pink remains related to sweetness and delicacy, it can also be an intense and lively color on its own, no longer a toned down version of red.

When I’m feeling lively, I’m “in the pink,” and that’s definitely not a pastel pink!

• One of the neutral colors, brown is warm and comforting, because it’s one of the dominant colors in nature. While it’s conservative, that doesn’t necessarily mean it lacks presence.

Think of a rich chocolate brown leather sofa or beautiful woodwork that conveys substance and permanence. Lighter browns balance intense colors and act as a resting place for the eye. Discreet and reserved, brown can be a grounding influence, without dominating the space.

• Gray, another neutral, enhances the power of other colors. Walls of art galleries are often gray because its subtlety intensifies the color in artwork. In the home or office that has significant hanging art, gray is a flattering option.

There is a saying that gray is the color in which creative types are most creative. Though it’s understated, gray is distinctive and timeless, like a classic gray flannel suit.

• In our culture, black is traditionally associated with mourning, death and fear, leading to negative connotations, like “black sheep” and “black mark,” but black has another side to consider. Sophisticated and elegant, it creates an atmosphere of stylish refinement. Think “black-tie affair” or “little black dress.” Black provides sharp contrast, allowing other colors to pop. While it’s unusual to see a room painted black, I have seen a stunning sunroom that had black walls and white trim: crisp, unique, and dramatic. And definitely not depressing.

• White is symbolic of innocence and purity in our part of the world, but it isn’t that way everywhere. In parts of Asia, it’s the color of death and mourning. Their white is our black, another example of how subjective our responses to color can be. White tends to make a space feel open and airy, eliciting feelings of tranquility and freshness, but, used alone, it can be quite sterile. Fortunately, if we like the effects of white, we can use it in combination with other colors or layer it with varying tints of white to create interest. The human mind can perceive at least two hundred shades of white, so the possibilities are endless.

Beyond these general responses to color, we bring our past experiences with us as we decorate our spaces. Our history with a color shapes its psychological power to touch us on an unconscious level; no one dances with the same color in exactly the same way. Yet, we’re stumbling in our relationships with our surroundings when we miss the wonderful opportunity to truly engage with the spaces we create.

As we become aware of the power our sur-

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roundings have to enhance the quality of our lives, we can experiment with our color choices with our eyes and our memories wide open.

Our stories continue to be told and unfold in our physical spaces.

When I was four years old, my mother sewed me a sundress from a couple of flour sacks, donated to the cause by my Mama Ethel.

My bare feet drew the heat of our newly poured concrete walk up my legs, like two wicks, as I spun like a top in the June heat, proud of my sunny new dress.

The flour sacks were yellow, with a pattern of soft red roses and green sprigs. Yellow, red, and green. Just like my porch today.

Those colors made me smile then and they still do. My dance continues. My story unfolds.

(Alcorn County resident Jaylene Whitehurst is an artist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She may be reached at 662-286-5433 or jaylene@heartworkccl.com. She contributes to Crossroads Magazine and the Daily Corinthian.)

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istoric homes offer glimpses of life in years past and insight into the people who lived it.

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Here’s an itinerary for exploring some of the best so very close to the Crossroads area.

• Start with the Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo.

This tiny two-room house attracts more than 50,000 visitors from around the world every year to see where the king of rock-’n’-roll got his start. The birthplace is part of the 15acre Elvis Presley Park that includes a chapel, museum and gift shop.

The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum, 306 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, May-September; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, October through April; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday year round. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tickets $3-$15. www.elvispresleybirthplace. com. 662-841-1245.

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Tuscumbia, Ala., for the Helen Keller Birthplace, Ivy Green.

Built in 1820, Ivy Green is a twostory white clapboard house with rooms on each side of a central hall.

Keller was born there in 1880. A childhood illness left her blind, deaf and mute – until a teacher named Anne Sullivan arrived. The grounds today include the cottage where Keller and Sullivan stayed and the famous water pump where Keller first learned what words mean. Many original Keller furnishings are here, along with some of Keller’s mementoes from her humanitarian travels.

Helen Keller Birthplace, Ivy Green, 300 North Commons St. W., Tuscumbia, Ala.; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, last tour starts at 3:45 p.m. daily. Closed Easter, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-26 and New Year’s. Tickets $2-$6. www. www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

Clockwise from pposite page: Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo; Helen Keller Birthplace, Ivy Green, in Florence, Ala.; Rosenbaum House in Florence, Ala.

helenkellerbirthplace.org. 256-383-4066.

• Now cross the Tennessee River into Florence, Ala., to visit the Rosenbaum House, the only Alabama structure Frank Lloyd Wright designed and the only Wright house in the Southeast open to the public.

Although Wright never visited the site himself, it’s an excellent example of the famed architect’s Usonian style meant to pioneer lowcost housing for middle-class families. Wright designed it for Florence newlyweds Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum in 1939 and added an addition for the growing family in 1948. Rosenbaum family members were the only occupants, and Mildred Rosenbaum donated it to Florence in 1999. The house also contains original furniture and other items.

The Rosenbaum House, 601 Riverview Drive, Florence, Ala.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $5-$8. www.wrightinalabama.com. 256-7408899.

• From Alabama, travel north and west to

Adamsville, Tenn., to the Buford Pusser Home and Museum.

Pusser, McNairy County sheriff from 1964 to 1970, was known for eliminating organized crime in the area and became a folk hero as well as the subject of books, movies, songs and a TV series. Pusser’s daughter gave Adamsville her family’s home -- a brick ranch house -- to be a memorial to his legacy. It contains original furnishings, photos, cars, guns and family memorabilia as well as a gift shop.

Buford Pusser Home and Museum, 342 Pusser St., Adamsville, Tenn. Hours vary, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. Tickets $3-$8. www. bufordpussermuseum.com. 731-632-4080.

• Head south to Corinth, where the Verandah-Curlee House is scheduled to reopen next spring after extensive repairs and restorations.

Built in 1857 by one of Corinth’s founders, the Greek Revival house was headquarters for several Civil War generals. The Curlee family

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donated it to Corinth in 1960, and it was open for tours until deterioration forced its closure several years ago. The Verandah-Curlee House Preservation Foundation is raising money to continue the restoration, which largely has moved indoors. Although the house isn’t open yet, visitors can admire the exterior and grounds from the sidewalk. Verandah-Curlee House, 705 Jackson St., Corinth.

• Bring your homes tour to a fitting end at Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, in Memphis.

A must-see destination for practically everybody, Graceland is an American experience and one of the most-visited private homes in the country. This was Elvis’ home and his family still owns it – what else do you need to say?

Graceland, 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, Tenn.

Open year-round but daily hours vary.

Several ticket and tour options available. www. graceland.com. 901-332-3322.

• Bonus – on your way back home, stop at Rowan Oak, home of Nobel Prize-winner William Faulkner, in Oxford.

Owned by the University of Mississippi, the 1844 Greek Revival house is nestled into almost 30 acres of woods so quiet it’s hard to believe you’re near a bustling university and downtown square. Inside are many of Faulkner’s furnishings and personal items, including original manuscripts.

Rowan Oak, 916 Old Taylor Rd, Oxford.

Hours vary. Admission to house is $5, no charge for wandering the grounds. www.rowanoak.com. 662-234-3284.

(Cathy Wood is a freelance writer living in downtown Corinth.) pa g e 2 9

How to

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ACE Power offers home evaluations for its customers free of charge

By Steve Beavers | For Crossroads Magazine

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CE is the place.

When it comes to making homes more energy efficient.

The Alcorn County Electric Power Association supplies its customers with an abundance of information via its website to help them better understand energy.

During those hot summer days, ACE Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority have combined to provide 10 key steps to lower homeowner’s energy bill.

Those tips include: 1. Caulk and weatherstrip around windows and doors to stop air leaks.

Seal gaps in floors and walls around pipes and electrical wiring.

2. Change air filters monthly.

3. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent – they use 75 percent less energy and last 10 times longer.

4. Install aerating, low-flow faucets and shower heads and repair any leaky faucets.

5. Tune-up your heating and cooling system annually to keep it running as efficiently as possible. Have ductwork inspected and repair any leaks.

6. Add insulation to your attic, crawl space and any accessible exterior walls. Wrap your water heater with insulation or install an insulating blanket.

7. Look for the ENERGY STAR® label when replacing large or small appliances.

8. Use power strips for home electronics and turn off power strips when equipment is not in use.

9. Replace worn-out seals on your refrigerator and freezer.

10. Plant a tree. Shade trees placed on the south or southwest side of a home will keep it cooler.

“The three key things are the insulation has to be good and duct work and windows sealed,” said Kevin Bragg, part of ACE’s Member Services Home Efficiency Department.

Bragg also said the change to compact fluorescent bulbs will make a surprising difference.

“Changing just one bulb isn’t going to save a lot of money,” he said.

“The more you change the more it could be worth it.”

ACE Power gives customers incentives when it takes evaluations offered by the association. When customers complete a do-it-yourself evaluation online, TVA will send a customized energy report to help them understand where their home is wasting energy.

The evaluation covers things such as heating and cooling, lighting, water heating and electrical appliances.

An in-home evaluation is also available. In the program, customers can reduce power usage and receive a cash rebate and financing assistance – if pa g e 3 0

ACE Power’s Kevin Bragg, part of the Member Services Home Efficiency Department, shows all the different ways homeowners can become more energy efficient.

applicable – for installing home energy improvements.

“We offer home evaluations free of charge. All they have to do is make an appointment for us to come out,” said Bragg. “They take about 45 minutes and have helped lots of people.”

The in-home program works this way: • After your home is evaluated, a report is created outlining the potential energy-efficiency improvements and available cash rebates and financing – if applicable.

• Improvements must be made by a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network, except for self-installed measures – as allowed by your local power company. The evaluator will provide the names of qualified contractors.

• All home improvements must be completed within 90 days.

• After the work is complete, you submit receipts for the completed work to be eligible for the cash rebate. For financing, your contractor will be paid directly upon successful completion of the inspection.

• Once the work is finished, it will be inspected to ensure that everything is installed properly to maximize savings.

“We try to make everything we can to fit the customer,” said Jason Grisham, ACE Engineering Manager.

(For more information about ACE Power programs go to www. ace-power.com. Steve Beavers is a staff writer and photographer for Crossroads Magazine and the Daily Corinthian.)

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Winterize to safeguard home from harsh weather For Crossroads Magazine Cleaning gutters in the fall can prevent roof damage resulting from winter rains and snowfall.

Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by welcoming cooler temperatures and the natural beauty of leaves changing colors. Autumn also has a tendency to fly by, as if the powerful weather of winter simply cannot wait to make its presence felt.

With such a seemingly short time between the end of summer and the dawn of winter, homeowners know they don’t have too many weekends in between to prepare their homes for the potentially harsh months ahead. But such preparation, often referred to as “winterizing,” can make a home more comfortable when the mercury dips below freezing, while saving homeowners substantial amounts of money along the way.

• Clean the gutters.

Leaves falling in fall can be a beautiful sight to behold, but many of those leaves are likely finding their way into your gutters, where they can lodge and cause a host of problems down the road. If the leaves and additional debris, such as twigs and dirt, that pile up in your gutters are not cleared out before the first winter storm, the results can be costly and even catastrophic.

Winter rain and snowfall needs a place to go upon hitting your roof, and gutters facilitate the travel of such precipitation from your roof into street-level drainage systems.

If gutters are backed up with leaves and other debris, then ice dams may form, forcing water to seep in through the roof. That damage can be costly and can even cause the roof to collapse inward in areas with heavy snowfall. Clean gutters throughout the fall, especially if your property has many trees, and be sure to check gutters one last time before the arrival of winter.

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• Tend to your attic.

Homeowners who have attics in their homes might want to add some extra insulation up there, especially those who recall feeling cold inside their homes last winter, which is often a telltale sign of improper insulation in a home. A good rule of thumb when determining if your attic needs more insulation is to look for the ceiling joists. If you can see the joists, then you need more insulation.

• Address leaky windows and doors.

Sometimes attic insulation is not the culprit when it comes to a cold home. Oftentimes, leaky windows and doors are the real bad guys in a drafty home. Fall is a great time to inspect for leaky windows and doors, as the wind outside can serve as your partner. When the wind outside is blowing, take a tour of your home’s windows and doorways, standing next to them to determine if there any holes or leaks that are letting outdoor air inside. If you notice any leaks beneath exterior doors, install some door sweeps to keep outdoor air where it belongs. Leaks around windows can be snuffed out with caulk or stripping.

• Test the furnace.

Homeowners typically do not devote much thought to their furnaces in spring, summer and fall. But with winter on the horizon, fall is the time to test the furnace to make sure it’s ready for the months ahead. Expect a somewhat foul yet brief odor to appear when starting the furnace. That odor should dissipate shortly, but if it does not go away, then your furnace is likely in need of repair. But even if the smell does not stick around, you might want to have the furnace cleaned by a professional anyway. Cleanings ensure the furnace works efficiently throughout the winter.

• Clean the garage.

You might not mind parking in the driveway during the warmer months of the year, but why subject your vehicles to harsh winter weather if you don’t have to? Clean the garage in the fall so you have an indoor parking spot throughout the winter season. Protecting your car from the elements can add years to its life and also saves you the trouble of digging your car out of the snow.

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The indoor/outdoor patio is the place for entertaining family and friends and curtains make the living space usable year around depending upon the weather.

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Peaceful southern grandeur mixes with French chateaus

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Designed by architect Jack Arnold and constructed in 2010, the 9,000 square foot home features traditional French angles, a circular staircase, game room, porte-cochère, Heart of Pine Floors and Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliances.

Conjuring up images of French châteaus and southern grandeur, the peaceful facade exudes elegance and artistry.

Built near an old civil war road, many relics have been recovered from the site.

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A horseshoe, railroad stake, belt buckle, kettle handle, trigger and button covers are just some of the interesting artifacts discovered on the property.

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Guests will feel as if they’ve stepped into a warm country garden upon entering the sunfilled gallery.

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Vaulted and beamed ceilings, natural stone and whimsical pieces are reminiscent of the French Acadian style.

“We wanted our home to be beautiful, but comfortable ... not just a fancy stiff house, but a family-friendly place where we could relax, raise our children and entertain friends,” said Tracey Smith. “It has taken us years of saving and collecting things for it all to come together.

We try and add something new every year.”

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A stone fireplace offers comfort during the winter months, while overhead fans

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“One feature I really like is we have the ability to open or close up the curtains,” said Tracey, as she demonstrated how an open-aired or separate room could be created. “It offers shade from the sun, but also keeps us from the cold.”

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The Reading Room

With its winged-backed chairs and comfy ottomans, the rounded reading room is a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Guests can curl up with a blanket and a good book, sip a cup of hot tea or simply bask in the warm glow filtering in from the windows.

Old French flags give the room a nostalgic feel while an overhead chandelier adds a touch of sophistication.

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The Keeping Room

The hub of the house, the keeping room is the favored hangout of teenagers.

Whimsical touches give it a fun, relaxed feel while a stone fireplace adds warmth and ambiance.

A pine hutch houses Mississippi pottery, wedding gifts, birthday presents and other sentimental objects received on special occasions through the years.

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The Smith Family Married for 27 years, the Smiths have three children.

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After a few months of blue skies and warm temperatures, summer revelers will soon bid adieu to the sultry days of this beloved season.

Summer is often a season filled with vacations and recreation, but as the warm days dwindle and work and school commitments begin anew, there is additional work to be done in preparation for the months ahead.

• Stock up on pool equipment.

Homeowners who have pools can take advantage of end-of-season sales to purchase a few more gallons of pool chlorine or other pool equipment. Store them after you have winterized the pool, and you will be ahead of the game in terms of supplies for next year.

• Plan your garden harvest.

If you have a backyard garden, pick your tomatoes and other vegetables before the weather starts to get chilly. Begin to clear out residual stems and plant debris from the garden.

• Clean patios and furniture.

Scrub and hose down outdoor furniture, cushions and living areas. Clean and dry items before storing them for the winter.

• Purchase spring bulbs.

Buy bulbs for spring-blooming flowers and map out where they will be planted for beautiful flowers next year. Wait until temperatures start to dip before planting the bulbs.

• Check the heating system.

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• Tend to the deck and other repairs.

Make repairs to outdoor structures now, and they’ll be more likely to survive the harsh weather that’s just over the horizon. Apply stain or sealant to further protect structures in advance of snow and ice.

• Examine the roof and chimney.

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A house fire can engulf and destroy a home in a matter of minutes.

Even with the fast-acting response of firefighters, a home that has caught fire may be irreparably damaged by flames, soot and water. Fire is no laughing matter, and it behooves homeowners to take precautions to fireproof their homes as much as possible.

Most fires are largely preventable.

The following are a few fireproofing measures for safety-conscious homeowners.

• Install smoke detectors and check the batteries regularly. A smoke detector should be installed outside of every bedroom and on every level of the house. Don’t install a smoke detector near a window, door or forced-air register, where drafts could interfere with the detector’s operation. Be sure to routinely check that every smoke detector is working properly.

• Have a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location. Ideally, there should be a fire extinguisher in every room of the home, but at the least keep one wherever fire is used regularly, such as a kitchen or by a fireplace.

• Remove combustible materials from around the house. Do not allow old clothing, rags, newspapers, or cardboard boxes to accumulate. Discard newspapers and magazines as quickly as possible and be careful to avoid storing anything too close to heaters, furnaces or electrical equipment.

• Adhere to the recommended wattage in lamps and lighting fixtures.

Do not exceed the recommended bulb wattage for lights around the house.

• Do not leave candles unattended.

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Congratulations to Director Bryan Essary and the entire cast, orchestra, producers, directors, production crew and cast of Corinth Theatre-Arts production of Hairspray for four sold out performances!

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Whether it’s for a weekend getaway or a family adventure, a combination of planning and flexibility – with help from your computer and smartphone – is key to getting the most out of your vacation budget.

Travel experts recommend the two-pronged approach as the best way to save money.

Cathy First, prepare by researching all Wood of your options and scouring the Internet for the best deals.

Then, be open to changes that could result in significant savings.

For example, you may long for a week-long beach trip, but house rentals at your preferred location are too pricey. Instead of giving up, try an adjacent beach that’s just as relaxing but maybe less popular – and less expensive.

Or stick with your first choice but choose offseason dates, when lodging is cheaper.

Here are some other tips for reducing travel costs as well as suggestions for websites and smartphone apps that will help you cut through the digital clutter: • When booking hotels and comparing costs, factor in such freebies as breakfasts, parking, Internet access and “Manager’s receptions” (free drinks and snacks, usually around 5 p.m. or so).

Conversely, read the small print – you might have to pay for parking, for instance, which

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• Food you bring from home or buy in a grocery can be cheaper and better for you than fast-food and restaurant meals. And eating some meals in means you’ll enjoy the meals you choose to eat out, guilt-free. Good travel choices include bottled water, an insulated beverage-container of coffee, shelled nuts, string cheese, on-the-go yogurt, peanut butter and crackers, raisins, hearty homemade cookies, granola bars, trail mix and fresh handheld fruit such as bananas, apples and grapes. Include a small trash bag, hand wipes and paper towels or napkins for easy clean-up. Avoid food that’s salty, messy, crumbly or prone to melting.

• When renting a car, go for the smallest size possible. Remember to return it with the agreed-upon level of gas in the tank to avoid a fee. And that rental insurance you’re offered?

You may already be covered with your own car insurance or through your credit card. Check it out before you reserve your ride. Just be sure to use that card to rent the car and decline the rental company’s offer.

• You already know where the discounts and specials are at home – kids eat free before 5 p.m. at your favorite pizza spot and people 55 and older get 20 percent off every first Wednesday at the mall, for instance. Stores and restaurants at your vacation spot probably offer similar

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deals. Check websites or ask at the hotel desk.

• Need a quick getaway? Consider nearby state parks. Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee all have extensive and affordable offerings featuring everything from rustic cabins to luxury lodges. You can hike, swim, boat, ski, fish, explore historic sites, look for birds and other wildlife, admire wildflowers, ride bikes and try something new such as archery or disc golf. Visit www.alapark.com, www.mdwfp.com and tnstateparks.com for details.

• Comparing costs, booking flights and making reservations online can be overwhelming when your search for “cheap trips to Chicago” gives you millions of results. But the Internet is your friend when it comes to organizing travel.

Start, of course, with the big three of Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity. But newer sites such as Hipmunk and Kayak offer more flexibility and cleaner interfaces, and TripAdvisor helps you research your destination and organize your trip.

• Free cellphone apps can be valuable tools when vacationing. For car trips, rely on GasBuddy for the cheapest fuel, Google Maps for navigation, BestParking for safe and inexpensive parking and Waze for avoiding traffic jams.

Unexpectedly need a hotel room? Try Hotel Tonight to find unsold rooms in upscale hotels for deep discounts. UrbanSpoon and Yelp will find the best (or the cheapest or the fastest or whatever your criteria) food. Specialty apps such as History Here and Field Trips will guide you to nearby historic sites and other hidden attractions. And, finally, try Expensify to help keep track of all expenses.

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