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As we went to press with this edition, I can’t help but make a note of the first truly warm days we’ve had this year. It has been a cold winter and I, for one, really appreciate the warm days we’ve had lately. With that said, what better time to come out with our Homes and Gardens edition? In this edition, we take a look at the Tupelo Garden Club’s Tour of Homes scheduled for later this spring. We also go inside and show one of the area’s most beautiful homes, along with feature stories that will help get you ready for indoor and outdoor decorating this spring. For those looking to buy a home, we take a look at three of the area’s newer subdivisions and we also give a showing of homes for sale.

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DR. WAyNE AND yvETTE SLOCUM

1915 Forest Park

The Slocum’s French-Acadian style home was built in 1995. It has a Hip roof style that promotes air flow throughout the home. All the doors and windows have cypress lintels.

The pool is surrounded by a large pool house and the courtyard. The courtyard is made of brick, sur-rounded by wrought iron and brick columns. The courtyard has raised brick planters, containing crepe myrtles, hollies, boxwoods, assorted annuals, ivy and hostas.

The pool and the spa are connect-ed by a waterfall. The waterfall and several fountains provide a tranquil water sound.


Yvette enjoys container garden-ing. The courtyard is filled with pots of ferns, ivy, annuals and perenni-als, giving great color. Iron furni-ture and generous porches make the courtyard a Slocum favorite. French doors line the porches, bringing the outdoors inside. The front door is flanked by gas lights made in New Orleans.

The pool, courtyard, raised plant-ers and wrought iron fencing were designed by Pete Poland. The court-yard has an amazing wrought-iron covered drainage system that keeps water from pooling on the brick. Garden art is incorporated into the raised planters and containers to give a touch of whimsy to the courtyard. The pool house, with its 22-foot vaulted and exposed beam ceiling, provides the perfect spot for entertaining.


JAMES AND CAROL THREADGILL3119 Plantation Circle

James and Carol Threadgill turned to Charles Skinner of C & S Landscaping Services when they wanted to update their backyard to provide privacy and address drain-age issues.

Charles’ design dramatically ex-panded the footprint of the house - 21 columns, consisting of 22,000 bricks; serve to divide the space into rooms. Arbors throughout add height and architectural inter-est. Walkways are slate, fractured river rock or stained concrete, all chosen to alleviate the need to mow. The entire area is wrapped in a teak hued fence, the color being a mix of stain and paint thinner.

The main outdoor room is a natu-ral extension from the sunroom and includes a tall brick fireplace featur-ing an antique mantel from Old Mis-sissippi Brick. Comfortable outdoor furniture, softened by neutral cush-ions, surrounds the fireplace. Since the area is covered by a tongue and groove pine structure, is wired digi-tally, and cooled by an overhead fan, it can be used any time of the year.

There are three other distinct gar-den rooms and even more seating is available on 14-inch high sitting walls. Designed as a drainage solu-tion, these walls now serve as a per-fect place to watch James cook on the Big Green Egg.

Carol uses pots of coleus, rose-mary and gardenias to draw the

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eye to important spots. Two sweet bay magnolias provide height and shade while an evergreen clematis welcomes visitors. Smeared brick on the existing chimney and fire-place surround adds softness to the main seating areas, and recently planted vines will soon cover some of the columns.

Charles created a one of a kind water feature by anchoring a bottle tree in a raised pool, thus produc-ing year-round color that will nev-

er have to be watered. New gold lantana has been planted to attract butterflies, and birds visit daily to snack on volunteer sunflowers.

The project was completed us-ing four craftsmen, meticulous planning and patience, and the re-sult was well worth the wait. The Threadgills love their space and Charles fulfilled his goal of improv-ing the quality of life one yard at a time.


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SAM AND MARy PACE2013 North Parc Circle

Dr. Sam and Mary Pace had a de-sire to restore and expand their ex-isting swimming pool terraces, add an outdoor kitchen and dining place with a fireplace, and expand the existing lawn area into a large use-able space at their beautiful home in north Tupelo.

The swimming pool and spa ter-races were expanded to reflect the curvilinear shape of the swimming pool and provide additional enter-tainment space.

The lawn area and adjacent gar-den was created as an expansion of the swimming pool terrace and outdoor kitchen/dining area. There is a wall and fence combination that provide a support system for the climbing roses.

The outdoor living area is divided into two gardens-the lawn/peren-nial garden and the woodland gar-den. The lawn area is exposed to full sunlight and enclosed with the intense perennial garden (primarily made of new varieties of coneflow-ers, daisies, phlox, climbing roses and peonies), while the woodland garden area is dappled in sunlight and planted with under story plant species, providing color and interest all year.


REGGIE AND DOLORES ROSE

636 Highland Circle

Originally built in 1942, the house had a floor furnace to heat the en-tire house, but was upgraded in the 1950’s to a radiant heating sys-tem. Air conditioning was added in the early 1970’s. A “European Ap-proach” upstairs suite was added in the early 1980’s.

Beginning in 2005, the house has undergone a complete, top-to-bottom, inside-out updating with a new roof, kitchen, refinished floors and state of the art upstairs and downstairs bathrooms. A new gar-den transformation was also a part of the charming home.

A “Cottage Garden” surrounds the house. Reggie’s Bunsai are also available for viewing in the back-yard.

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Home of Karen & Kurt Collins on Poplar Springs in Deer Park subdivision

hOMESWEEThOME

Luxurious, stylish and coMFortable is how you May describe

the beautiFul hoMe oF curt and karen collins. the 5,900 square-Foot beauty, which was built in 2008 by west hoMe design, is located in the poplar springs area oF the deer park subdivision in east tupelo and is a sight to see.


The brick and Country French home faces a beautiful lake and has six bed-rooms and six baths, which includes a guest house attached to the main unit. The two-story home has gas lanterns lighting up the doors and wood shutters along the windows.

Inside the house, the kitchen is a large open-spaced area with beautiful dis-tressed wood cabinets from Pierce Cabi-nets. There are Cambria countertops and cooking is made easier with a 48-inch commercial-style cook top with double ovens.

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The family room is an important gathering place for the Collins’s. It is beautifully decorated, with hardwood floors and a warm, cozy fireplace located under the hi-def television. The room faces the lake in front of the house, which makes for beautiful scenery.

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The main bath downstairs is very large with beautiful travertine floors. There is a huge walk-in shower with a tumble marbled accent and openings on both sides.

The master bedroom is spacious with 11-foot crown molding ceilings and hardwood floors. It has a great view of the backyard pool.

Attached to the main house is the beauti-ful and spacious guest house. It has more of a lodge feel to it. Is has hard floors and is deco-rated with sturdy leather and wood furniture. There are decorations of game on the walls, included deer, antelope, and large-mouth bass.

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Adding value to the house is the outdoor kitchen and the beauti-ful pool area. The out-door kitchen has a fire-place, a grill, sink and ceiling fan for those hot summer days. The pool has a water fountain and blends in with the natural landscape. Gt


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transitionhomedesign

Traditional design’s popularity can be attributed to the fact that you can discover a fresh look by adding in some simple and sleek elements without casting aside those traditional items you’ve inherited or collected. A total remodel or aban-doning of everything you already own isn’t required because transitional design allows you to still utilize elements from multiple styles.

A good place to start is with lighting. Your light fixture is often one of the more prominent design elements in a room, and yet may be one of the first overlooked aspects when the home was constructed. Switching out a dated Williamsburg brass chandelier is an easy and inexpensive change that will have an immediate high-impact on achieving a more transi-tional theme. The Casual Transitions collection by industry leader Kichler Lighting “unites traditional and contempo-rary, equating to a classic, timeless design.” While lighting newcomer Varaluz states, “We just take a different tack with time-honored shapes and forms. We try to have fun by tak-ing unexpected directions.”

Another application to get you on the road to a transitional feel is with art. Don’t be afraid to retire the monkeys, pop-pies or hunting scenes to an upstairs guest bedroom. Find an abstract, unframed gallery mounted piece that speaks to you. Place it above your traditional sofa or the English mahogany chest of drawers. Art is the safest place to have the most fun. Seek out vibrant colors. What’s great is that here in greater Tupelo, we have so many talented local artists. So, finding the right piece won’t be difficult.

Transitional furniture incorporates lines with less ornamen-tation than traditional styles, but not as simple as contempo-rary design. Choosing clean-lined classic pieces can create an environment that is comfortable and inviting. The scale of these pieces is not overwhelming or overstuffed. Asian inspired furniture – antique or reproduction – are a great

It has been said that the southeast tends to lag behind the rest oF the country when it coMes to hoMe design. however, in northeast Mississippi , we May have stuMbled onto soMething. More and More custoMers everyday are expressing their desire to change their décor to “conteMporary.” iF that were truly so,

then they would be buying everything FroM sputnik inspired lighting to chroMe and acrylic Furniture. what they are really expressing is a desire For “transitional design”. transitional design takes the stuFFiness and clutter out oF traditional style and reMoves the coldness oF conteMporary style creating a reFreshing Mix oF both. a warM, casual, coMFortable Feeling is coupled with an air oF urbane sophistication.

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Transitional design takes the stuffiness and clutter out of traditional style and removes the coldness of contemporary style

• The idea is to avoid extremes.• Sooth the eye by doing away with

clutter. Shoot for light & airy.• Have fun with mixing and match-

ing…fabrics, woods & finishes. • Pair contemporary art or abstract

objects with traditional furniture.• Updated lighting adds beauty and

drama to any space.

DESIGN TIMEway to go transitional and still have an antique influence to your design. Also, home furnishings crafted from natural materials and reclaimed objects are show-cased amid transitional design elements. Again, simplicity and straight lines are the key.

Transitional design may be best described as “less is more!” Clut-ter can often be the end-result of traditional design. Try removing at least half of the items on a piece of furniture or in a bookshelf, especially the little things. Sleek art glass, metallic objects and styl-ish table lamps can do wonders for a vignette. Another quick fix is simply updating tired old lamp

shades. Accessories can define your style as much as anything.

Get the best of both worlds! Combining conservative, tradi-tional or historical designs with innovative and fresh modern designs is thought provoking and requires an eye for balance. Done correctly, the result is clean, timeless and very appealing. Add a bit of now to a classic room, whether it’s art, accessories or lighting. So pick your own Wiki-pedia definition of transitional style. . . “an updated classic,” “classic with a contemporary twist” or “new takes on old clas-sics.” Then have fun Making the Transition! Gt


By this tiMe all able gardeners should be getting geared up For all those spring clean-up chores. have you done the weed-ing, Fertilizing, Mulching, transplanting, pruning and all those other activities that seeM to pile-up this tiMe oF year? have you dug up and separated all those overgrown perennials? have you put into Motion all those grand plans you ForMulated in your Mind as you lounged in Front oF the Fire this winter? iF not, don’t Fret. the gardening season is just beginning and

you have plenty oF tiMe. enjoy the season. do what you are able to do and don’t think about the rest!By mid-April all danger of frost should be past and it

will be safe to plant annual vines like moonflower, morn-ing glory, scarlet runner beans, and black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia). All of these require support such as a trellis, wire or string. These annual vines are easy to grow and can be used in many ways in the garden: to accent a doorway

or other entryway, to dress-up a mailbox, lamppost or other structure, to provide visual interest to walls or fences, and to draw the eye upward in the landscape. Pick a spot that needs some vertical interest and seasonal color. The location should receive full sun and have well-drained soil. There are other choices of annual vines that can be used ornamentally. how

Spring Garden Tips

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BY LELIA SCOTT KELLy, PH.D

North Mississippi

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LELIA SCOTT KELLy IS A CONSUMER HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST ATMISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY ExTENSION SERVICE.

North Mississippiabout the small-fruited ornamental gourds, the firecracker vine (Mina lobata), the attractive white-flowered luffa gourd vine, the beautiful hyacinth bean vine, the old-timey cypress vine, or, if you started them early enough, the fra-grant sweet pea?

Another spring activity you might consider is making a moss covered container. It is simple to make one of these spiffy little garden acces-sories. Look for green sheet moss at a florist’s shop or a crafts store or do like I do and collect fresh moss from the woods. I use a flat-blade shovel or just my fingers to gently scrape the

green moss from the ground. Try to keep it together and not break it apart as you remove as much of the soil as possible. Wrapping these sheets of moss around plastic or clay pots, baskets, or wooden crates can transform these items into charming centerpieces. All you need to attach the moss to the container is white glue or you could use a hot glue gun if you’re the impatient type. Bark, twigs and raffia wraps can be added to the container to create interest-ing shapes or textural contrast. Woodsy-type plants like ferns, violets, or any rustic-type floral arrangement look great in these moss-covered containers.

Over time, the moss will fade and turn brown. To keep the moss looking fresh, spray the surface of the moss with this mixture: com-bine 1 and one half cups of water with 3 drops of green food coloring and 1 drop of yellow food coloring. Lightly mist the moss with the dye and let it dry.

Now is the time to mulch perennial beds to control weeds and conserve moisture. I use pine needles, as I live next to a huge pine thicket. Use what you have handy as mulch. Of course, pine bark and hardwood barks are available commercially and work well also. Apply mulch to a depth of 4 inches and keep mulch off crowns of perennials.

Fertilize all spring-flowering shrubs and trees after they bloom. Use a 15-15-15 fertilizer on deciduous shrubs and trees and an azalea/camellia acid fertilizer on evergreens. Follow recommendations on the fertilizer for applica-tion rates. Do not prune summer-flowering shrubs like buddleia (butterfly bush) and althea (Rose of Sharon) after these have fully leafed out or you will disturb growth and bloom of the plant. Prune spring-flowering shrubs like camellia, azalea, rhododendron, spirea, forsythia and others after they finish blooming.

Late April or early May, depending on the weather, is when you become serious about getting that warm-season vegetable garden planted—up to now, our excuses have been too wet, too cold, too weedy, or too lazy. After years of practice I know what vegetables my fam-ily will eat and how much I need to grow for fresh eating, for freezing and canning. If you need some guidance on this, go to the county Extension office and ask for the “Garden Tabloid.” It shows the yield in pounds of various vegetables for a 100-foot row. If you preserve your vegetables and want to know how many quarts you can get from a bushel of corn, for instance, you need the Extension publi-cation “Complete Guide to home Canning.” Plant only what your family will eat or you may wind up in the predicament I found myself in several years ago when I over planted zuc-chini squash. I brilliantly took care of the abundant harvest by stealthily leav-ing piles of squash on the front seats of unlocked cars parked at my son’s little league baseball games!

Spring is the time to get a head start on those gardening chores so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor in the weeks to come. Gt


T his tiMe oF year, you can’t help but notice the chainsaws buzzing and the huM oF wood chippers reducing twigs, branches and what were once towering trees into Mulch. not to Mention, the noise coMing FroM edgers, rototillers and other Machines working hard to get the yard ready For winter. as long as the weather is nice, do-it-yourselFers will be out in Force cleaning up yards across the country.

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If you’re planning to join the ranks, be sure to take the time to study up on safety precautions before operating equipment like chainsaws, chippers and edgers. They can be dangerous if you don’t take the proper safety measures.

Since January 2000, there have been dozens of claims involving people who were injured while using rented yard equipment, according to ARA Insurance Services, an insurance company owned by the American Rental Association. here’s the breakdown:• Wood chipper accidents — 11 claims• Chain saw accidents — 12 claims• Log splitter accidents — 11• Accidents involving rototillers — 6

claims• Stump grinder accidents — 6 claims

Don’t become the next statistic. Make sure you know how to operate the equipment before getting started.

A good place to turn for safety advice when it comes to using these machines is the very place you get the equipment — your local equipment rental store. When you arrive, tell the person behind the counter what you want to accom-plish and they will help you find the equipment you need to get the job done. Rental store employees are also regu-larly trained on using the equipment and can provide you with plenty of tips for proper and safe use.

“We always recommend safety items, such as glasses, masks and gloves,” says Buddy Stubbs, owner of Busylad Rent-All in Tupelo.

“Our yard guys always explain safe op-eration of the equipment before they let them check out. There is a checklist we use to make sure the customer under-stands how to operate the equipment they rent.”

If, for example, you’re planning to cut down a pine tree with a trunk that’s three feet in diameter, they will help you find the proper saw and show you the right way to handle it. You’ll likely be urged to first clear away dirt, debris, small limbs and rocks from the area you’re planning to cut. Then before turning on the saw, to check controls, chain tension and all bolts and handles to ensure they are functioning properly. You’ll also be instructed to wear protec-tive equipment when operating the saw, which includes hand, foot, leg, eye, face, hearing and head protection.

Chippers can also be dangerous when they aren’t handled in the correct way. A machine that is powerful enough to chew up tree limbs and then spit them out as little chips can easily do the same to a hand or arm, according to ARA Insurance Services.

The Department of Labor’s Occupa-tional Safety and health Administration

put together these seven tips to keep in mind while operating a chipper:1. Never reach into a chipper while it is

operating. 2. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing

around a chipper. 3. Always follow the manufacturer’s

guidelines and safety instructions. 4. Use earplugs, safety glasses, hard

hats and gloves. 5. Protect yourself from contacting oper-

ating chipper components by guard-ing the infeed and discharge ports, and preventing the opening of the access covers or doors until the drum or disc completely stops.

6. Maintain at least two tree or log lengths between chipper operations and other workers.

7. If your chipper is jammed, make sure the engine is turned off when you try and remove the shrub or branch.

No matter what kind of equipment you’re renting, chainsaws, chippers or some other tool, be sure to ask the clerk you’re dealing with to include the instruction manual and any safety information they may have.

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BY KATHRyN GATLIN

The Many Options of

outdoorlighting

Ah, Moonlight. it’s perFect For new-Fallen snow, caMpouts, and roMance. not so great For garden steps, garage en-trances or the bushes next to the back door. so now what? soMewhere between the exposed bulb dangling FroM a wire

over your door and the “outdoor illuMination” overkill (think “christ-Mas vacation” with chevy chase) is a solution.


First priority in designing an outdoor lighting plan for your property, of course, should be for the safety of your family and guests as they enter and exit after dark. Adequate wattage varies in each situation, but having enough light to illuminate the front and back doors or porches, the garage, driveway, and any stairs approaching those areas, is critical and should be at the top of the list. Add to that list the security issues of protect-ing the property itself, and you will have covered the basics.

Placing floodlights near the corners of your house, installed beyond easy reach and well-aimed to eliminate dark shad-ows, will go far to discourage prowlers and vandals.

That said, it’s time to consider a whole new concept of what can happen when the right light falls on the right place around your home. Dramatize your landscape features by surrounding a pool, spotlighting a fountain, or backlighting an ornamental tree near the patio with low-voltage or line-voltage lights. Extend hospitality beyond your home onto your patio or deck and out into the garden. Make the view reach to the far edges of your property by silhouetting interesting small trees and accenting mature trees with uplighting from the ground or downlighting from the branches. Spotlight a statue at the end of a garden walk for a focal point at night. The perspective becomes even more appealing when inclement weather keeps you indoors, as you can appreciate those features in rain, snow or fog from a distance.

Look to your flower beds for another layer of light, and install spread lights to softly cover a wide area in a circu-lar pattern. As a rule of thumb, every change in elevation should be well-lit, so that each step is visible after dark. Be creative with low path lights and post lanterns, as well as lighting attached to the house. Remember, too, to make cer-tain that wherever you use uplighting (lit from the ground upwards to cast shadows or graze an interesting texture of masonry or vegetation), the light doesn’t shine into your eyes, causing you to miss a step or an edge.

It’s a good idea to conceal the source of light behind shrubs, trees and walls except when the fixture is decora-tive and needs to be seen. Recessed cans are useful for overall light, set under the eaves or in an outdoor room or porch. For cooking or grilling, it’s a must. Beware: All meat looks “done” in the dark!

Beyond function, go for looks. New outdoor chandeliers and fans can be installed in amazing places. Add another layer of light by placing handsome weighted outdoor lamps on side tables on your porch or patio. Always use dimmers where possible; you’ll need full light for locating a guest’s dropped earring during a party, but will miss the beauty of dusk and the ambience of candlelight without this feature.

Finish off your night “vision” with great-looking outdoor art and sculpture, highlighted with small spots, over a mantel or on a wall. If you want to keep the moonlight and stars to yourself, consider using dark-sky fixtures or LED lighting, focusing the light downward to prevent “light trespass.” Never aim a spotlight toward your neighbor’s windows, by the way. It’s annoying and distracting. Using automatic timers and photocells will help you manage the lighting for your schedule .New features are introduced every year in the lighting industry; it just gets better and better.

View your outdoor lighting plan as an investment in itself. Dramatic lighting enhances the overall appearance of your property, increasing the resale value. Full benefit of your landscaping investment is assured when the night view is as attractive as the day view. Gt

As a rule of thumb, every change in elevation should be well-lit, so that each step is visible after dark.


New Subdivisions

to Home BuyersOffer Variety

Several new subdivisions have popped up around the tupelo area recently, oFFering hoMe buy-ers a variety oF options. we take a look at three oF those subdivisions; cottonwood, au-

tuMn hills and lake circle.


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Cottonwood Estates


Cottonwood Estates

COTTONWOOD SUBDIvISION

Cottonwood is located in West Tupelo, just north of the airport off West Jackson Street. For those looking for lower priced, affordable homes, this would be a good place to look. Phase one of the development is made up of patio homes with restricted covenants. The developer calls the subdivision country living right in the middle of town and is a good fit for first-time home buy-ers or those looking to downsize. There will be four phases to the project. The second phase will consist of larger homes.


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Lake Circle


Lake Circle

Lake Circle, a new West Tupelo development, is an exten-sion of the popular, family-friendly Lakefield and Woodside Circle subdivisions. The professionally landscaped entrance to Lake Circle is located on Butler Road but also has an en-trance from Woodside Circle. Lake Circle is Tupelo’s first cluster-zoning development, meaning approximately 25% of the subdivision is devoted to open space including the lakes,

parks, and play areas. The neighborhood highlights a string of lakes, making it truly aesthetically pleasing. homes will range between 1800 to 3000 square feet and include neighbor-hood lawn maintenance. With its convenient location near the Tupelo Country Club, Ballard Park, soccer fields, and in the Parkgate Elementary School District, Lake Circle is certain to be an asset in Tupelo’s development & growth.

LAKE CIRCLE SUBDIvISION


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Autumn Hills

Autumn hills is located on Butler Road, just outside the city limits and just two miles from the Tupelo Country Club. It is an elegant neighbor-hood with upscale homes, nestled in among beau-tiful country landscape. There are many upscale, French-Style homes with manicured yards and

even a few outside kitchens. Phase 2 is being devel-oped and will offer estate lots around a beautiful lake. A walking track will be added and measures are being taken to make sure all homes are being built in a manner to secure the future beauty of the subdivision.

AUTUMN HILLS SUBDIvISION

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Every woMan needs a coMpassionate support network when Faced with the terriFying diagnosis oF breast cancer.Fortunately, the sisters network tupelo chapter (sntc) is there, a 35-MeMber organization coMprised oF breast can-

cer survivors and advocates. the sntc oFFers inForMation and encourageMent to aFrican aMerican woMen, aMong whoM breast cancer is the Most Frequently diagnosed cancer, with an estiMated 19,000 new cases For 2009.

provides vital link to breast cancer survivors.

Sisters Networkby CINDy HOWLE

Since its formation in 1994, the national Sisters Network, Inc. has become a vital link for breast cancer survivorship and now boasts 43 chapters nationwide. The Tupelo chapter is the only one in Mississippi and serves the counties of Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Chickasaw, Monroe and Union. It was established in 2003 by Edna Ware who, as both nurse and breast cancer patient, saw a desperate need for mammogram

funding and health information for fellow African American women.

“She wanted women to know breast cancer is real,” said SNTC President Norma Derring. “She saw it every day.”

President Derring, herself a four-year breast cancer survi-vor, is a creative, soft-spoken leader spearheading SNTC’s mission to increase local awareness of breast cancer. She likes

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catch colorectal cancer earlyto sleep on her ideas, knowing decisions will reflect on the entire group.

“When I have ideas we vote on it. Ev-eryone is one in our group. I look at it as sisters. We depend on each other.”

As part of a regional campaign, SNTC volunteers and members visit as many counties as possible with life-saving infor-mation. They attend health fairs, seminars, and workshops where they dialogue with the community in an effort to break the silence surrounding breast cancer and raise consciousness of the disease.

And it is a consciousness that needs rais-ing. The mortality rate is higher with Afri-can Americans than Caucasians, due in part to disparities in income, education, and ethnicity. Many African-American women are diagnosed late, after the disease has progressed to its final stages. The lack of regular medical check-ups and self exams are a real problem, said Derring.

“We get our eyes checked and our hair done, but we never think how valuable it is to get our breasts checked by a doctor,” she said.

Associate member Teresa Roberts, RN, MSM, believes African Americans take their health for granted. “If you don’t feel it, there’s nothing wrong with you. We don’t go to the doctor … our income is not as high,” Roberts said.

Many African-American women

are diagnosed late, after the

disease has progressed to its final stages. The

lack of regular medical check-

ups and self exams are a real

problem, said Derring.

SNTC works hard to change these attitudes. Annual doctor visits, self exams and mammograms are keys to survival, says Roberts, who has been medically trained to teach others about breast cancer.

Funding comes from various resources including the Susan G, Komen Foundation, Race for the Cure, grant money, and donations from churches and private compa-nies. At times, SNTC members will even pay for travel and event tickets out of personal funds.

“It all comes back to you double fold,” Roberts says.Each year SNTC pays for over 100 mammograms for

uninsured women on a first-come, first-served basis, according to Derring, who wishes they could do more. And when the demand for mammograms exceeds the funding, the Sisters Network tries to locate other resourc-es for those left in the waiting line.

In the case of a positive diagnosis, the sisterhood offers support and encouragement through group meetings, seminars and workshops, especially for those who lack health insurance and financial resources.

“If they don’t have insurance, some refuse treatment. We let them know there is help if they don’t have funds for treatment. Maybe they cannot pay all, but some. We cross each bridge as it comes,” said Derring, who has seen too many people trapped in this situation.

The number of uninsured Americans currently hovers around 45.7 million.Derring recalls a woman whose husband left her and their child during

cancer treatment. After moving in with her father, the woman needed trans-portation for medical care. The Sisters Network was able to connect her with willing drivers. Derring dreams of one day having a van to transport women in similar situations to their necessary medical visits.

In addition to offering education and assistance, the SNTC brings women together to celebrate. Their annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon in August is a fes-tive event that caters to the unique issues of women who have survived breast cancer. It’s all about pink, pink, and more pink – the national symbol for breast cancer awareness – and includes a featured guest speaker, a fashion show sponsored by Belk’s, door prizes, and special entertainment.

Other events include Pink Teas, a Prayer Breakfast, the National Gift for Life Block Walk, a Pink Sunday, and representation at the national annual Sisters Network Conference in Houston, TX.

At SNTC meetings, held the first Monday of each month in the Link Cen-tre Library, they are a busy group. They take notes, chart calendar dates, and share opinions, always with the focus on sharing with others.

Derring is honored SNTC has been chosen for this award. “At a health fair in Columbus a young lady walked up to me. She said,

‘Thank-you. You might not remember me, but I walked through a year ago and hesitated to get anything, but I took a brochure,’’ Derring remembered. After reading and sharing the fliers with her aunt, both went for their first mammogram. The aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. “The young lady told me, ‘You might not know it, but you helped save a life.”

“[This award] is going to give members the urge to do more and others to do more, inspire them. . . We want to help others, to make a difference in someone else’s life. That’s very awesome to be able to do that.” Gt


Because of recent awareness and increased screening, the incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer have decreased, after consistently increasing over the past few decades. however, here is still a long way to go. Despite the convincing evidence supporting colorectal cancer screening, it is estimated that only half of the Americans considered at risk have been screened.

Colorectal cancer begins with no symptoms at all. General-ly, a polyp (benign growth in the colon) forms and over time becomes a cancer. As these changes occur, there can be some warning signs. These include rectal bleeding and blood in your stool (bright red, black, or very dark), a change in your bowel movements, especially in the shape of the stool (e.g., narrow like a pencil), cramping pain in your lower abdomen

or frequent gas pains, discomfort in or the urge to move your bowels when there is no need, weight loss without dieting and constant fatigue.

Facts to remember: • Men and women are considered to be average risk for

colorectal cancer if they are age 50 or older and have no high risk factors. They should get screening testing done starting at age 50. African-Americans should start at age 45.

• High risk factors include a family history of either colorec-tal cancer or adenomatous polyps, especially if under age 60, and a personal history of adenomatous polyps or in-flammatory bowel disease. Also, a family history of mul-tiple cancers involving the breast, ovary, uterus and other

C olorectal cancer reMains the third leading cause oF cancer death. it aFFects Men and woMen equally. about 75 percent oF all new cases oF colorectal cancer can occur in people with no known predisposing Factors For the disease. incidence increases with age, beginning around age 40 years. however, racial diFFerences in colorectal cancer survival have been observed. aFrican-aMerican Men and woMen with colorectal cancer are 50 percent More likely to die FroM the disease.

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for Best Outcomecatch colorectal cancer early

by STEPHEN T. AMANN, m.d.


Colon Cancer Screening

Heartburn/GERD

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis

Hepatitis and Liver Diseases

Pancreas and Biliary Diseases

Nutrition

Clinical Research

Stephen T. Amann, M.D.

John B. Averette, M.D.

Barney J. Guyton, M.D.

Roger L. Huey, M.D.

Samuel C. Pace, M.D.

John O. Phillips, M.D.

Ernest Q. Williams, M.D.

Carah W. Edgeworth, CFNP

W. Carl Kellum, Jr., M.D.

1952-2006

Stephen T. Amann, M.D.John B. Averette, M.D.Barney J. Guyton, M.D.Roger L. Huey, M.D.Samuel C. Pace, M.D.John O. Phillips, M.D.Noel K. Hunt, M.D.

Carah W. Edgeworth, CFNP

organs increases risk. If you are at high risk, then screening should start at age 40 or sooner. Check with your physician for the time to start.

The best way to screen for colorectal cancer is colonoscopy, an endoscopic test that evaluates the entire colon with a video scope. The advantage of colonoscopy over other screening tests is that any polyps found can be removed during the same comfortable and safe procedure. Some sedation is used and a colon cleans-ing prep is required the day before. If the test is normal, the next screening colon exam is generally recommended in 10 years.

Another screening options is flexible sigmoidoscopy (a shorter endoscopic test) and ACBE (barium enema X-ray) - these tests are

used together to evalu-ate the entire colon. Minimal discomfort is noted as they are per-formed while awake. A colon cleansing prep is required. Unfortunately they can only detect polyps or cancer. If a lesion is noted, then a colonoscopy is recom-mended so the area can be treated. If these tests are normal, the next screening exams are

recommended in five years. Other options for colorectal screening are available but not for prime time just yet.

consider these Findings that can help decrease risk For colorectal cancer:• Red meat intake is associated with increased risk of

colorectal though the reasons are unclear.• Though the evidence is mixed, a high fiber diet ap-

pears to reduce colorectal cancer risk and has other benefits to the gastrointestinal system.

• Whole fruits and vegetables are protective against colorectal cancer.

• Calcium supplements, in the presence of adequate lev-els of vitamin D, help protect against colorectal cancer.

• With the exception of calcium and folate, there is little reason to recommend supplements (e.g., anti-oxidant vitamins, trace metals).

• Smoking increases colorectal cancer risk, which is another good reason to avoid smoking.

• Alcohol increases the risk of colorectal cancer, particu-larly in the presence of low folate levels.

• Physical activity reduces colorectal cancer risk, while obesity increases it. The interaction between diet-exer-cise-obesity and colorectal cancer is complex.

Take time to discuss with your primary health care provider or local gastroenterologist about colorectal cancer and screening options. Gastroenterologists are medical specialists with extensive training in diseases of the digestive tract and endoscopy. Unfortunately, in the early stage of colorectal cancer, when it is most curable, there are frequently no symptoms. Screening is the only way to find polyps or the precursors of colorectal cancer. If the polyp is removed, it cannot develop into cancer, and colorectal cancer has been prevented. Make a choice to save your life or someone you love. Get screened for colorectal cancer. Gt

STEPHEN T. AMANN, M.D., IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED GAS-TROENTEROLOGIST WITH DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS, P.A., HE SERVES AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH ON THE NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDI-CAL CENTER CAMPUS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (662) 680-5565 OR VISIT WWW.TUPELOGI.COM.

Men and women are considered to be average risk for colorectal

cancer if they are age 50 or older and have no high risk factors. They should

get screening testing done starting at age 50. African-Americans should

start at age 45.

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SleepApneaT he greek word apnea Means

“without breath.” there are three types oF sleep apnea: cen-tral, obstructive and Mixed.

central occurs when the brain Fails to signal the Muscles to breath. obstructive is caused when the airway is blocked, usually when the soFt tissue in the throat collapses. Mixed apnea is a coMbination oF both central and obstructive apnea. obstructive is the Most coMMon.

A classic candidate for sleep apnea would be a male, 40 – 50 years of age, over-weight, a neck size of 17 inches or greater, snores loudly, complains of tiredness and fatigue,and possibly has a diagnosis of high blood pressure or diabetes. however, this is not always the case. Sleep Apnea can strike anyone.

Women sometimes go untreated, al-though they may have some or all of the same symptoms. A common explanation is that symptoms, such as fatigue, could also be due to other conditons such as thyroid disease or depression. Also,women are less likely to admit symptoms such as snoring to their health care providers.

Untreated sleep apnea can cause hyper-tension, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, memory problems, weight gain, impotency, and headaches. Moreover, untreated sleep apnea may be responsible for job impair-ment and motor vehicle crashes.

Studies indicate that people with untreat-ed sleep apnea perform as poorly on simu-lated steering and psycho motor reaction time test as do drunk drivers.

by RITA CURBOW, crtdistrict manager sleep apnea store/health management services, inc

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SleepApnea

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used by health care providers to determine a persons level of daytime sleepiness. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:0 = would never doze or sleep1 = slight chance of dozing or sleeping2 = moderate chance of dozing or sleeping3 = high chance of dozing or sleeping

Situation Chance of dozing or sleeping

Sitting and reading _______

Watching TV _______

Sitting inactive in a public place _______

Being a passenger in a vehicle for an hour or more _______

Lying down in the afternoon _______

Sitting and talking with someone _______

Stopped for a few minutes in traffic while driving _______

TOTAL SCORE (add the scores up) _______ this is your Epworth score

IF YOUR SCORE IS : 0 – 6 Your are getting enough sleep. 7 – 8 Average 9 or more Seek the advice of a sleep specialist

The most effective treatment is the use of a CPAP (continuous positive airway pres-sure) and Bi level therapy. This is a medical device used along with a delivery system, such as a mask, to provide pressure at a prescribed level. This pressure prevents the airway from collapsing while the individual sleeps.

Today, the machines are smaller, lighter weight and more easy to travel with than ever before. Delivery systems range from a mask that covers just the nose, a mask that covers the nose and mouth, or one that fits into the nostrils. Accessory items are also available, such as mask wipes for cleaning, PAP pillows, aroma therapy, snuggle straps (to keep your headgear from leaving marks on your face), and many others.

If you have questions regarding sleep ap-nea , contact your local health care provider or Sleep Apnea Store/health Management Services, Inc. at 662-840-1089.

All statistics can be found: MedicineNet.com,American Sleep Apnea Association, Ad-vanced Brain Monitoring and The National Sleep Foundation. Gt

The National Sleep Foundation estimates that more than 18 million people have untreated sleep apnea. There are specific health risk and cost associated with untreated sleep apnea, 2.2 times increase risk of nocturnal cardiac arrhythmia, 3.9 times more likely to have congestive heart failure, 1.6 times more likely for a stroke, 1.4 to 2.3

times greater for heart attack, in-creased chance for diabetes, and 40% increased risk for depression. Employ-ees suffering from untreated sleep

apnea increase the employer’s health care cost by $2,000 to $5,000 annually. This is due to twice as many physi-cian’s claims, twice as much cardio-vascular medications, three times as much hypertension medications, and 50% more hospital stays.

Not only does untreated sleep apnea increase health care cost, it also decreased productivity. Employees are absent more, perform less than other colleagues, and more likely for accidents.


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Area Women

‘Getaway’ for the DayC heF cary neFF showed participants that nutritious Food can be exciting and FlavorFul during north Mississippi Medical

center’s sixth annual spirit oF woMen getaway in january at the bancorpsouth arena. cheF neFF served as executive cheF in Many oF the nation’s Most proMinent establishMents beFore being naMed vice presi-dent oF culinary For atlanta-based Morrison ManageMent specialists.

with the theMe, “good taste. good health. good tiMes,” nMMc sponsored the event along with bancorpsouth. woMen enjoyed shopping, visiting the Fun and inForMative booths, learning FroM the diverse educational sessions, and paMpering theMselves with Free Massages, Makeovers and Manicures.

below: tina stevens (right) of the nMMC breast Care Center shared

inforMation with partiCipants.

below: rita ChaMblee (left) of the nMMC CanCer Center shows

the 2010 Midnite pottery butterfly and butterfly platter

whiCh benefit the CanCer patient assistanCe fund. this year’s

ColleCtibles, whiCh debuted at the spirit of woMen getaway, are

liMe green with splashes of Cobalt blue and red.

above: sunni parMer froM the therapeutiC day spa

at nMMC’s wellness Center offered free ManiCures

throughout the event.

below: nanCy sCruggs, a

freelanCe artist with wall worthy

(to praise hiM), taught partiCipants

the basiCs of painting for fun.

one partiCipant who attended her

session got to take the finished

painting hoMe to keep.

above: ladies who stopped by the southern living at hoMe booth had the opportunity to win this

bountiful platter by gail pittMan.


above: Chef Cary neff presented a Cooking deMonstration

featuring several of his ConsCious Cuisine® Creations.

left: stephen

holland of

Covenant Creek

farM deMonstrated

his booth’s

popular goat’s Milk

produCts.

six luCky woMen were Chosen

to saMple Chef neff’s Cuisine

on stage.

left: anita Monroe won

the Midnite pottery

butterfly painting, while

faye bulloCk won the

floral arrangeMent

by Jody’s donated by

banCorpsouth.

John Milstead

provided

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entertainMent.

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event’s door prizes

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elegant Clutter.

left: stephanie trussell,

tina Cox, MiChelle powers

and aMy woMaCk of

tupelo’s first baptist

ChurCh greeted woMen

who stopped by the

tapestry woMen’s Ministry

booth.


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spirit oF woMen prograM presented day oF dance For health, a celebration oF dance as a way to enjoy liFe and prevent heart disease, the no. 1

killer oF aMerican woMen. the event is Made possible through a grant FroM project hope

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aMong woMen. in addition to heart health screen-ings, the luncheon Featured “top 10 tips to help your heart” by barry bertolet oF cardiology associates oF north Mississippi.

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upcomingeventsMarch 15-19, 2010Art Camp with local artist Glenn Payne9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Location: Link CentrePrice: $65.00 per child per week or $110.00 for two childrenAges 3-7: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Ages 8-12: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.662-507-0433 [email protected] March 17, 2010Cellular South Network-ing at Noon11:30 am - 1:00 pmLocation: BancorpSouth Conference CenterPrice: $10 per person662-841-6598 www.tupelomainstreet.com [email protected] March 18, 2010WINTER JAM 2010 TOUR SPECTACULARLocation: BancorpSouth ArenaPrice: Tickets on sale: March 18, 2010 (Thu) ONLY $10 AT THE DOOR! 662-841-6573 www.bcsarena.com March 19-21, 2010BNA Baseball TournamentLocation: Baseball Complex at Ballard Park662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com [email protected] March 19, 2010Idols for Breast Cancers Survivors6:00 p.m.Location: Link Centre-Tupelo, MSPrice: $5.00 admissionTalent show to support Breast Cancer Survivors. Sister’s Network-Tupelo Chapter.662-213-4216 or 662-213-7800 www.link-centre.org March 20, 2010The Little Miss & Little Master Tupelo Pageant2:00pmLocation: The Link CentrePrice: Entry Fee: $25.00 (5-8); $35.00 (9-12); Register at Tupelo Parks & Recreation office by Entry deadline which is February 26thYou do not have to be a Tu-pelo Resident to participateShanta Eiland: (662) 841-6440

March 20, 2010Dulcimer Day10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Location: Parkway Visitor Center MP 266 North of TupeloPrice: This event is free of charge662-680-4027 or 1-800-305-7417 www.nps.gov/natr [email protected] March 20, 2010Welcome Spring Time Doll & Toy Sale10am-3pmLocation: Summit CenterPrice: Free admission to the publicSponsored by the Southland Doll & Bear Club; Antique dolls and bears for saleSusie DuVall at 662-844-3409 March 23-27, 2010National Association of Automobile Museums Annual ConferenceLocation: Hilton Garden Inn/BancorpSouth Conf. Center March 25-27, 2010New 2 U Consignment SaleThursday & Friday 10am-7pm; Saturday 9am-2pm (HALF PRICE SALE)Location: Tupelo Furniture Market Building #3Price: Free662-574-0110 or 662-574-4318 www.new2uconsignment.com Thursday, March 25thIndie Film Series screen-ing of M for Mississippi6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Location: Link Centre (1800 W. Main)Price: $5 cover includes popcorn and soda.662-841-6521 www.tupelofilmfestival.net [email protected] March 26-28, 2010Gardner-Simmons Swing into SpringLocation: Rob Leake City Park - Joyner662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com [email protected]

March 27, 2010Pioneer Day10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Location: Parkway Visitor Center MP 266 North of TupeloPrice: This event is free of charge662-680-4027 or 1-800-305-7417 www.nps.gov/natr [email protected] March 27, 2010Tupelo Ballet presents “Giselle”2:00 PMLocation: Tupelo Middle School/Civic AuditoriumPrice: Reserved seating $10.00 Student $12.00 Senior citizen $20.00 Adult Group prices available upon request662-844-1928 tupeloballet.com [email protected] March 27-28, 2010Division III Soccer Tour-nament Spring ClassicLocation: Sportsplex - Ballard Park662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com [email protected] April 2, 2010THREE DAyS GRACE With Special Guests CHEvELLE & ADELITAS WAyLocation: BancorpSouth ArenaPrice: Tickets on sale now! All tickets $39.00 (GA floor / reserved bowl) 662-841-6528 April 6–June 26, 2010Rhythmn & Roots, Southern MusicTuesay-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Location: Oren Dunn City MuseumPrice: $3-Adults; $2-Senior Citizens; $1.50-Children ages 3-12. Group tours of 10 or more available by appointment.(662) 841-6438 www.orendunnmuseum.org [email protected] April 8-11, 2010Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circusvarious timesLocation: BancorpSouth ArenaPrice: Tickets on sale: March 2, 2010 (Tue) 10:00 AM: $36, $26, $20, $16, and $12 + fees662-841-6528 www.bcsarena.com

April 9, 2010Amir Gwirtzman7:30 p.m.Location: Link Centre- Concert HallPrice: $10.00/adults $5.00/students662-690-4011 www.link-centre.org [email protected] April 9-10, 2010MS Art Educators Asso-ciation Spring ConferenceLocation: GumTree Museum of Art April 9-11, 2010Waste Management Baseball TournamentLocation: Ballard Park662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com [email protected] April 9-11, 2010Tupelo Flea Market & Craft Show/Gun & Knife ShowFriday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday 10am-5pmLocation: Tupelo Furniture MarketPrice: $1662-842-4442 April 9-10, 2010Up, Up, & AwayLocation: Ballard ParkTethered balloon rides, balloon races, food and entertainment662-231-6593 www.upupnawayfest.info [email protected] April 10, 2010Presley Heights Azalea Festival and TourLocation: Veterans Park-East TupeloFestivities include arts and crafts, and music.Mae Stanley at 662-842-7138 April 10, 2010Mansion 5K RunRace day registration 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.; Race starts at 7amLocation: Mall at Barnes CrossingPrice: $25 if postmarked by April 5, 2010 or received at the offices of Tupelo Children’s Mansion. $25 after April 5, 2010 and on race day.662-321-5810 www.mansionevents.org

April 10-24, 2010FarmingTuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Monday and EasterLocation: Tupelo Automobile MuseumPrice: $7.50 Adults $5.00 Children ages 5-12 662-842-4242 www.tupeloauto.com [email protected] April 11, 2010Helen Foster Lecture2:00 p.m.Location: Lee County LibraryPrice: FreeLecturer: Award-winning columnist and author - Rheta Grimsley Johnson(662) 841-9029 www.lib.ms.us [email protected] April 16-18, 2010Pilot International/MS District ConferenceLocation: Clarion/Summit Center April 16-18, 201024/7Softball.com tournamentLocation: Veterans & Eastwood parks662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com April 16-18, 2010Region 23 JUCO Tennis TournamentLocation: Rob Leake662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com April 16-18, 2010Div. III Soccer District tournamentLocation: Ballard Park662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com April 16-18, 2010Region 8 Gymnastics MeetLocation: Bancorpsouth Arena662-841-6528 www.bcsarena.com/ April 18-21, 2010Professional Photogra-phers of MS/AL ConventionLocation: HGI/BCSCC

April 20, 2010CellularSouth Networking at Noon11:30 am - 1:00 pmLocation: BancorpSouth Conference CenterPrice: $10 per person662-841-6598 www.tupelomainstreet.com [email protected] April 22-25, 2010Altrusa International District Four ConferenceLocation: Clarion/Summit Center April 22-24, 2010MS Federation of Wom-en’s Club ConventionLocation: HGI/BCSCC April 23-25, 2010The Battle of Tupelo - baseballLocation: Ballard Park Sportsplex662-841-6440 www.tupeloparkrec.com April 27, 2010Tupelo Concert Associa-tion presents Nearly Neil & the Solitary Band7:30pmLocation: Tupelo Civic Auditorium662-842-8945 April 29, 2010Drive-In Movie8:00 p.m.Location: Tupelo Automobile Museum parking lotPrice: Free.662-842-4242 www.tupeloauto.com [email protected] April 29-May 2, 2010Tupelo Blue Suede CruiseLocation: BancorpSouth ArenaPrice: No admission662-842-4242 www.bluesc.com [email protected] April 30-May 2, 2010Lions Club of MS ConventionLocation: Clarion/Summit Center April 30-May 2, 2010Marine Corp League State ConventionLocation: HGI/BCSCC

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