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Building family strengths remain important - Page 5

A Daily Corinthian Publication | Family Edition 2017

Family time together has long term benefits - Pages 6, 7

EDITORIAL Publisher Reece Terry

Power of attorney protects loved ones - Page 9

Editor Mark Boehler

Festivals are great family fun - Page 11

Contributors Mark Boehler Sue Elam Carol Humphreys Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Metro Services Mary Linda Moore Brant Sappington Kimberly Shelton Josh Webb

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things that are truly important to you. Some great inexpensive ways to spend quality time together as a family are: playing at the park, visiting the public library, going on a camping trip or working on arts and crafts projects. Be sure to put away phones and electronic devices to ensure a more quality time experience.

One of the most detrimental things to a child is feeling misunderstood or not heard at all.

Family members should be diligent in listening to what the other person is saying and feeling. Being empathetic is sometimes all that we can do and all the other person wants us to do. Try to put yourself in the other person’s place and experience what they are feeling. Strong families may have arguments or disagreements, but they also know how to communicate and reach some kind of solution.

Another important part of communication is hugging. When words seem empty, an embrace may be needed.

Being committed to the family means that they come first and are a priority. Commitment may mean creating goals as a family where everyone has a say. When planning a trip or vacation, let all family members have input. This makes them feel important and that what they say or think matters.

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Spirituality is another characteristic among strong families. Attending a place of worship together is binding in the sense that they share a common belief of a supreme being that leads and guides them together, as a family.

Families who possess these characteristics are better equipped to handle the challenges of life and are more likely to become productive, responsible, happy adults.

(Mary Linda Moore is Alcorn County Extension Agent III with the Mississippi State University Extension Service.)

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Strong families contribute to a child’s personal Mary growth, Linda achieveMoore ment in school, For Crossroads becomMagazine ing responsible adults and being productive members of society. Some of the common characteristics in successful families include: mutual appreciation, quality time, effective communication, commitment and spirituality.

In our rushed and busy days, we may take those closest to us for granted. We forget to let the most important people in our lives how much they are appreciated. Strong families take the time to express feelings of gratitude in words and actions.

Some examples of this would be: a note in a lunch box, date night with a son or daughter, an unexpected gift, or a simple, “I love you.”

Strong families make time for each other. This may require you to get organized with your time.

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Family time together has long-term benefits

BY KIMBERLY SHELTON FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE Families who resolve to spend more time together may reap a host of benefits.

One of the easiest ways to enjoy family company is to dine together, according to researchers who say it’s one of the most important things parents and other caregivers can do for children.

Corinth resident Emily McGrath whole-heartedly agrees.

“Growing up having meals together was very commonplace, but today with everything going on, it’s very difficult for all family members to actually be present and accounted for at mealtime,” said the Corinth small business owner. “I have so many memories of being with my family at the table trying new dishes, eating my Granny’s fruit jello, talking about everything, anything, nothing, and my sister sitting at the table for an hour because she wouldn’t eat her oatmeal.”

“Between work, school, church, ball schedules, and everything we do, it feels as if we are running a rat race with no end in sight,” added the local mother. “With this said, meal time has become a precious time not to be wasted in our household.”

Hectic schedules have made it commonplace for many families to grab meals on the go, whether on the ride to school or during the commute home from work. Family meals may also play second fiddle to sports practices, extra hours at the office and trips to the gym. However, according to family therapist and Harvard MedPA G E 6

Emily McGrath’s family loves to have a sitdown dinner each week with family members and friends.

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I have so many memories of being with my family at the table trying new dishes, eating my Granny’s fruit jello, talking about everything, anything, nothing, and my sister sitting at the table for an hour because she wouldn’t eat her oatmeal.”

ical School professor Anne Fishel, sitting down for a nightly meal is great for the brain, the body and the spirit.

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John F. Sandberg titled “How American Children Spend Their Time,” which appeared in the Journal of Marriage and Family, family meals are linked to fewer behavior problems, as measured by a child’s score on the Behavior Problems Index. And that is not the only advantage to family meals.

• A 2000 survey from the Obesity Prevention Program at Harvard Medical School found that the nine-to 14-year-old children who ate dinner with their families most frequently ate more fruits and vegetables and consumed less soda and fried foods.

• Conversations around the dinner table provide an opportunity for children to expand their vocabulary and knowledge about key issues. A 2006 article in New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development found dinnertime conversation boosts vocabulary even more than being read to. Young kids learned 1,000 rare words at the dinner table, compared to only 143 from parents reading storybooks aloud. At the family dinwww.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

ner table, parents can teach their kids how to speak well when among other adults and children without the distractions of television, phones and other electronic devices drawing kids’ attention away. • Family dinners can help expand palates and get children to try new things. • Experts in the Department of Child Development and Family Science at North Dakota State University say family meals help provide a regular, consistent opportunity to create an environment of inclusion for everyone in the family. Family meals also become a way to carry on family traditions and instill a sense of family unity. • Eating together may help prevent certain poor adolescent behaviors.Teens who have fewer than three family dinners a week are 3.5 times more likely to abuse prescription drugs and to use illegal drugs

other than marijuana; three times more likely to use marijuana; more than 2.5 times more likely to smoke cigarettes; and 1.5 times more likely to try alcohol, according to Court Appointed Special Advocate reports.

Family meals are more than just a chance to enjoy good food together.

Such meals may benefit children for years to come. “It amazes me how many people don’t sit at an actual table, use actual plates, forks, knives, spoons and napkins. It has always been very important to me that my children have table manners and know how to eat in front of others not only so they wouldn’t be an embarrassment to us as parents, but to themselves,� said McGrath, who is owner of Rowan House in the SoCo District. “These skills are definitely scarce to some these days. In the McGrath household, we make a point, at least one night a week, to cook a full

meal, pull out the fine dishes, cloth napkins, and set the table with all the trimmings. T.V. is off, no cell phones allowed (this is our policy at any meal time), background music, and conversation and laughter are encouraged.� “It is during these meal times that we talk about happenings, struggles, successes, and just be silly sometimes. With two of our boys grown and living on their own, and only one son still left at home, our table has diminished, but we continue to try new recipes, invite family and friends to enjoy this time with us each week and encourage others to be sure to cherish this family table time,� she continued. “This is when memories are made, taste buds are developed and my sister did learn to enjoy her oatmeal.�

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Power of attorney protects loved ones

BY MARK BOEHLER FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE Life is full of the unexpected.

But just because the future is unpredictable does not mean adults cannot prepare for what lies ahead. Estate planning is important, and establishing power of attorney can be essential for men and women looking to protect their financial resources and other assets.

Often times individuals come into my office and inquire about a power of attorney. This could be for an aged love one, or for a person looking to appoint someone who can help them in their everyday lives.

Sometimes this process is the beginning or the tip of the iceberg to much larger estate plan.

“A power of attorney is basically a document that allows for one person to appoint another to act on his/her behalf. This action can either be for a general or specific purpose,” said attorney Nick Bain, partner in Bain & Moss in Corinth.

“A general power of attorney or general durable power of attorney allows for an agent to act on behalf of a person. In essence, the agent steps into the shoes of the person making the appointment,” said Bain. “Under a general durable power of attorney the agent’s authority lasts even if the person becomes incapacitated. This is important in cases where people may be diagnosed with some debilitating ailment and incapacitation occurs, but the agent can still maintain that person’s every day life without intervention from a court.”

This is contrary to a specific or limited power of attorney that “limits” the agent’s authority, he said.

“For example, under these types the agent may have been given the authority to act in a specific manner, such as selling real estate. However,

once that act is fulfilled, the agent’s authority is terminated,” said Bain.

“Using a power of attorney is a simple and efficient way to sometimes aid in mitigating the stress of estate planning,” said the Corinth attorney.

WHY IS POWER OF ATTORNEY NEEDED? Many people believe their families will be able to step in if an event occurs that leaves them incapacitated and unable to make decisions for themselves.

Unfortunately, this is not always true.

If a person is not named as an agent or granted legal access to financial, medical and other pertinent information, family members’ hands may be tied. In addition, the government may appoint someone to make certain decisions for an individual if no POA is named.

Just about everyone can benefit from establishing an attorney-in-fact.

Doing so does not mean men and women cannot live independently, but it will remove the legal barriers involved should a person no longer be physically or mentally capable of managing certain tasks.

POWER OF ATTORNEY VARIES Power of attorney is a broad term that covers various aspects of decision-making. According to the legal resource ‘Lectric Law Library, the main types of POA include general power of attorney, health care power of attorney, durable power of attor-

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Power of attorney is a key document to have in an estate plan. ney, and special power of attorney.

Many of the responsibilities overlap, but there are some subtle legal differences. Durable power of attorney, for example, relates to all the appointments involved in general, special and health care powers of attorney being made “durable.” This means the document will remain in effect or take effect if a person becomes mentally incompetent. Certain powers of attorney may fall within a certain time period.

WHAT IS COVERED? An agent appointed through POA may be able to handle the following, or more, depending on the verbiage of the document: • banking transactions • buying/selling property • settling claims • filing tax returns • managing government-supplied benefits • maintaining business interests • making estate-planning decisions • deciding on medical treatments • selling personal property • fulfilling advanced health care directives Although a power of attorney document can be filled out and an agent appointed on one’s own, working with an estate planning attorney to better understand the intricacies of this vital document is advised.

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Festivals are great family fun Summer is synonymous with many things, including festivals.

Music fans love the festival circuit because it gives them a chance to see many of their favorite musicians in a single place while simultaneously enjoying the great outdoors. Foodies enjoy festival season because they have the opportunity to try a variety of new foods in a single day or weekend without having to travel far and wide.

Festival season also tends to be family-friendly, providing families with numerous chances to spend quality time together. Festival season is even more enjoyable when parents take the time to plan their visits so their Saturday or Sunday afternoons at festivals go as smoothly as possible.

• Do your homework. Festivals tend to offer an array of entertainment and cuisine, and that can be a lot to digest all at once. Parents can ensure they get everything they want out of a festival by studying the festival schedule and offerings ahead of time rather than arriving and trying to take in everything at once.

• Bring supplies. Conditions can be unpleasant during summer festival season, when rising temperatures and long lines can try families’ patience.

Bring enough sunscreen to ensure no one gets sunburned, and explore the festival guidelines in advance to determine what you can bring onto the festival grounds. If it’s permissable to bring water onto the grounds, bring enough to keep everyone hydrated. In addition, bring hats and sunglasses as well as bug spray to keep potentially pesky insects at bay.

• Explore transportation options.

Festivals can attract considerable

crowds, and families who want to avoid being stuck in traffic should explore their options with regard to getting to and from the festivals they plan to visit. Use public transportation where available. Public transportation can help families avoid potentially costly parking fees and relieve parents of the stress of navigating traffic jams.

If public transportation is not available, look for free or low-cost parking lots in the vicinity of the festival.

• Consider the viability of strollers.

Parents who typically transport their tots in strollers may want to reconsider taking strollers to summer festivals.

Large crowds can be difficult to negotiate with strollers in tow, and parents may find strollers more frustrating than functional at popular festivals.

If you must bring a stroller, leave the large jogging stroller at home in favor of a compact stroller that’s comfortable for kids and easy to push through crowds.

Festivals in the Crossroads area Spring weather means time for family and outdoor events and the kickoff of festival season in the region.

The Crossroads area has numerous festivals offering fun for all ages throughout the year.

Upcoming events in the area include: CORINTH AND ALCORN COUNTY Jacinto Fourth of July Festival — July 4 at the historic Jacinto Courthouse Known as Mississippi’s second largest political gathering, the annual festival offers a political speaking, arts and crafts, music, food and fun on the grounds of one of the county’s historic jewels.

Slugburger Festival — July 13-15 in downtown Corinth The annual Slugburger Festival celebrates Corinth’s most unique native food with a carnival, music concerts, the world Slugburger eating contest and more.

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ing competition bringing competitors from across the country to Corinth to battle for big prizes and national recognition. The fun also includes musical entertainment and other activities.

Green Market — April 1, May 6, June 3, Sept. 2, Oct. 7 and Nov. 18 at the Corinth Depot The Green Market is a one-ofa-kind marketplace hosted by the Crossroads Museum featuring artists and craftspeople from throughout the region offering unique handmade goods of all kinds.

PRENTISS COUNTY Booneville Fall Festival — Oct. 19-21 in downtown Booneville The Booneville Fall Festival brings the community together for arts and craft vendors, plenty of food vendors, live music, a gospel singing convention, the International Turnip Green Cookoff and more.

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Rocking on the River Festival - May 20 - Eastport/Iuka Iuka Heritage Festival and Car & Tractor Show - Sept. 1-2 - Downtown Iuka Waterway Festival & Car Show Sept. 23 - Burnsville COLBERT COUNTY, ALABAMA Helen Keller Festival in Downtown Tuscumbia & Spring Park This popular festival pays tribute to America’s “First Lady of Courage” with four days of activities: parade, fine art & craft show, art exhibits, Keller Kids, staged musical entertainment, history programs and tours, two performances of “The Miracle Worker Play.” STS* Top 20 and ABA* Top 100 event. 4th weekend in June (Thurs-Sun). Most events are free.

WC Handy Festival In tribute to the “Father of the Blues,” the area comes alive for a full week with music performed day and night in auditoriums, parks, restaurants, and other venues. STS* Top 20 and ABA* Top 100 event.

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Huntsville was soon known as “The Rocket City” because of its role as the birthplace of the U.S. Space program.

Huntsville is where Dr. Wernher von Braun and his team of rocket scientists developed the Saturn V rocket that put man on the moon.

Today Huntsville celebrates the history and the future of NASA at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center- the state’s #1 tourism attraction.

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Bridge Street Town Centre offers something for everyone including more than 70 upscale shops and restaurants, and the 14-screen Monaco Pictures. Art comes to life at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, the nation’s largest privately-owned arts facility. Over 130 studios and several artisan food and beverage offer a variety of sensations for the senses. With nine craft breweries, Madison County is the perfect place to sample from a wide variety of local favorites. Campus No. 805 is home to two breweries with a third just two blocks away.

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options to satisfy your culinary indulgences. Enjoy dining with water or park view and sample offerings from award winning chefs. Sip and stroll in the Arts and Entertainment Districts which offer relaxed container regulations from Thursday through Sunday. Nighttime live entertainment and food trucks are also in abundance downtown. Check out the many retail options including local art, antiques and gifts.

The Arts and Entertainment districts are accompanied by frequent block party-style events such as minigolf on the square, light shows and much more.

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The EarlyWorks Family of Museums includes two museums and an historic depot in downtown Huntsville: Alabama Constitution Village traces the founding of Alabama at the very site where the state’s constitution was first signed in 1819. It’s the perfect place to celebrate the state’s upcoming bicentennial. The EarlyWorks Children’s Museum is the South’s largest handson history museum with exhibits designed especially for children. The public can also visit the grounds of the historic Huntsville Depot for a glimpse of Alabama’s railway history.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON – U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER & HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is the largest and most comprehensive space flight museum in the world and is home to Space Camp. The center has an extensive collection of original space exploration hardware including Mercury and Gemini capsule trainers, the Apollo 16 capsule and one of the few V-2 rockets in the nation. A highlight of the collection is an actual Saturn V rocket 10 feet above the floor, allowing visitors to walk underneath it. The Saturn V is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and was named one of the Seven Wonders of America by Good Morning America.

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is just a couple of minutes from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and provides a beautiful way to enjoy the afternoon. The garden is open year-around and features the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house, an aquatic garden, spectacular nature trails, numerous specialty gardens- including an interactive children’s garden- and a variety of plant collections. This beautiful 112-acre garden is home to five distinct festivals each year: Beaks & Barks, Huntsville Blooms, Summer Butterfly House, Fall Scarecrow Trail and Holiday Galaxy of Lights.

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SUNDAY MORNING - MONTE SANO STATE PARK

Monte Sano State Park is located on top of Monte Sano Mountain in the center of the city and features camping, picnic areas and pavilions, hiking trails, playgrounds and flower gardens.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON - HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART The Huntsville Museum of Art is located in Big Spring International Park in downtown Huntsville.

The museum has an emphasis on Southern art with a permanent collection of almost 3,000 pieces. It also acquired works with specials interest to the city’s space heritage such as a group of water colors by Apollo program illustrator Renato Moncini and works from Andy Warhol’s Moonwalk portfolio.

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Seamstress designs, hand-sews clothes for young children

BY CAROL HUMPHREYS FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE abies and young children are probably the most photographed subject in the world.

Photos of smiling little girls dressed in colorful ruffle pants and bodacious headbands or playful little boys in plaid pants with matching bowties can brighten anyone’s day.

Adorable outfits like these are the specialty of Lisa Leach, the creative force behind “Handmade by Lisa Leach” of Corinth.

Her handmade creations include dresses and ruffle pants for little girls with whimsical prints and patterns, often acces-

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Lisa Leach shows off an Easter bonnett and dress she made in her workshop behind her house on Main Street in Corinth.

Lisa’s tips for beginning sewers • Get to know your sewing machine. Have your user’s guide or manual handy so you can refer to it.

• Keep a sewing journal. Test your stitch length, width and tension on scraps of fabric before you start sewing your actual project. You can staple these little scraps right onto the pages for a visual reference of what worked well.

• Take your time when reading and following patterns. Accuracy and detail can make a difference in how well your sewing project goes.

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The seamstress sews an Easter skirt (top).

Lisa Leach loves a variety of colors in her homemade children’s clothes (above).

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sorized with oversized flowery headbands. Little boy outfits include baby rompers and plaid pants and bowties. The clothes, designed for age newborn to size 10, are made up of fun colors and mixed patterns for a oneof-a-kind, handcrafted look.

Specialties include 1st Birthday sets, “Sister” outfits and “Coming Home” newborn outfits.

Despite growing up in a family of seamstresses, the 40-year-old Leach said sewing was a skill she never thought she could aspire to.

“My mother is a seamstress and always tried to get me interested in sewing when I was younger but I just didn’t think I’d be very good at it. I thought it would be too difficult,” she said.

Her mother made most of her clothes when she was a little girl and both of her grandmothers sewed.

“One of my grandmothers was well-known for her quilts and heirloom pieces,” said Leach.

“My mother’s mother made all her children clothes when they were little. She could sew without a pattern, making the clothes by measuring each child.”

“She was just amazing,” she added. “She passed away before I started sewing and I regret she doesn’t know I sew today.”

Leach, a mother of three boys, started sewing as a labor of love when she began making clothes for her newborn niece.

“About six years ago I went on Etsy (an online marketplace for art, supplies and handmade items) and bought a pattern,” she said. “Using my grandmother’s sewing machine, I started making hair bows and floral headbands, then gradually clothes for my nieces.”

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said the seamstress. “My grandmother told me to get a beginner’s sewing machine. That way if you do mess anything up, it won’t be a great loss.”

Leach said her business really took off after her family moved from Walnut to Corinth two years ago.

“I met Elisha Hill, a photographer with “I Spy Photography” and Lauren Kelley, a hair stylist with “Southern Sass Salon,” and they introduced me to so many people. Both of them just opened so many doors for me,” said the designer.

Leach’s new friends posted the clothes she made on Facebook and told their friends about her. From there, news of her sewing skills and cute outfits spread by both social media and word of mouth.

The business owner said she buys her patterns online, some-

times adding her own ideas to them. Her clients also send photos to her asking her to recreate a similar ensemble. She often partners with Delaney Mays, also of Corinth, who creates appliques and monograms for many of the outfits.

The full-time mom said she is often asked to sell her clothes in children’s boutiques. She declines.

“I’m not one to make the same outfit over and over again. I like to create something different each time. People will definitely be able to tell the outfit is handmade and customized just for them,” said Leach.

“My favorite outfits to make are first birthdays. I just love making them,” she added.

The seamstress said she draws inspiration from her customers.

They tell her what they want, then she gets out her notepad,

starts brainstorming and looking through her fabrics. She also likes to look at different fabrics online or in stores to get ideas. Most of her clothes are made out of cotton which is kind to sensitive skin and easy to wash.

Leach said the best tip she could give anyone new to sewing is to have access to a sewing machine, get a pattern and try it out.

“That’s what I did,” she said. “I bought a pattern and just started sewing. You just have to learn along the way.”

“Believe me, the first things I sewed were not perfect but they got better,” she continued, laughing. “Now when I’m working on an outfit, I’m always thinking what little detail I’m going to do on the next one.”

The most important thing in learning different sewing techniques is practice.

Lisa Leach shows some handmade birthday and Easter clothes in her workshop. While Easter is a busy time, she said her busiest time of year is Halloween, followed by Christmas.

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Pesto Chicken Salad 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 16 oz farfalle pasta 1 cup basil pesto (homemade or storebought) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips Parmesan cheese (optional) Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until completely cooked.

Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into strips.

Meanwhile, boil the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions. (Note: I usually cook the pasta for 1-2 minutes less than the package suggests so that the pasta still has some texture.)

Rinse and drain pasta and set aside.

(Tip: When using pasta for a salad, toss it in a large bowl with a couple Tbsps of milk once it’s cooked. The milk helps prevent the pasta from sticking together.)

Using a large bowl, mix together the pesto, pasta and chicken. Stir until well combined and place in the refrigerator until chilled.

Stir in the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil immediately before serving.

Finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

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1 pound salmon cut into 6 even portions (about 1 to 1 ½ inches) kosher salt as needed to season fish black pepper as needed to season fish 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper ground 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin ground 3 teaspoons maple syrup pure 1/2 cup mango diced 1/4 cup red onion diced 1 cup tomato diced 1/2 cup avocado diced 2 tablespoons lime juice plus zest of 1 lime 6 tortillas corn or flour, 6 inch

Set oven rack to the middle position. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or olive oil. Evenly spread out the salmon fillets on the tray. Generously season the fillets with salt and pepper.

Combine chipotle pepper, paprika and cumin together in a small bowl. Evenly sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of the spice mixture on top of the salmon. Evenly drizzle each fillet with ¼ teaspoon maple syrup (more if needed), spread evenly on top.

Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130-135°F. The fish should easily flake apart but not be dry.

In a medium sized bowl, combine mango, red onion, tomato, avocado, lime juice and lime zest.

Warm tortillas in a pan. Serve one piece of salmon on each tortilla and top with salsa. Add additional toppings if desired. * Cayenne or chili pepper can be substituted for chipotle pepper. Chili pepper will not be as spicy.

Fajita Chicken Kebabs 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons canola oil Zest and juice of 1 large lime, plus additional for serving 1 tablespoon chili powder 11/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 clove garlic, chopped

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No Bake Banana Split Dessert 1 stick butter, melted 1 box graham cracker crumbs 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cups butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 4 bananas, sliced 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (16 ounce) container CoolWhip, thawed or 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, stemmed 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped hot fudge sauce, slightly warmed 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles

No Bake Peanut Butter Bird’s Nest Cookies ¾ cup butterscotch chips ½ cup smooth peanut butter 2 cups chow mein noodles ¼ cup chocolate eggs (Cadbury mini eggs recommended) Melt the butterscotch chips with the peanut butter in a wide saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until melted.

Pour the mixture into a large bowl of the chow mein noodles and stir to combine.

Fill up each compartment of your muffin tray with a spoonful of this mixture.

Let cool for 10 minutes and remove from the tray. Be careful when you are removing the nests, as to not break them.

Add in some chocolate Easter eggs (I used Cadbury mini eggs).

In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.

Firmly press into a crust in the bottom of 9x13 glass or porcelain dish, let it chill in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.

In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese, 1/4 cups butter, and the powdered sugar until creamy, about 5 minutes. Coupons Don’t be tempted to add milk, it will take a few minutes, but the mixture will blend up perfectly!

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.

Add a layer of sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture.

Spread pineapple chunks evenly over the bananas.

Evenly spread the Cool-Whip over the pineapple-banana layer using a rubber spatula.

Garnish with the pecans/walnuts and maraschino cherries.

Drizzle the chocolate fudge over the dessert and then sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the surface.

Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting to allow the layers to set.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place in a zip-top bag.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the canola oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, and salt.

Pour over the chicken, seal the bag, then gently “squish” the bag so that the chicken is coated with the marinade. Place the bag in a baking dish to catch any accidental drips, then refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight. If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for at least 20 minutes prior to use.

When ready to cook, heat your grill to medi-

um-high. Cut the bell peppers and onion into chunks, then thread onto skewers with the marinated chicken pieces, alternating the chicken with the vegetables. Lightly oil the grill, then place the kabobs on the grill, cover, and let cook until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice throughout so that it cooks evenly.

Remove the chicken kebabs to a serving plate and sprinkle with cilantro and a few squeezes of fresh lime juice. Serve warm, garnished with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole as desired.

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Never forgetting ‘The Last Walk’ Everyone has a place or time in their mind in which they can go that has endless sentimental value.

As outdoorsmen and women our memory of such things usually takes us to the place of first time experiences like catching a first fish or hearing your first turkey gobble.

It seems today that too many people are

By Josh spending their Webb time in the outCrossroads doors rushing Magazine around trying to find the next cool thing to post of social media in hopes of gaining a following.

And while that does have some value for getting new people involved in areas of the outdoor lifestyle, I fear too many people are looking past the big picture. This picture is one of utmost importance in this crazy merry-go-round we call life. When thinking of such a grand picture I am often taken back and reflect on a warm spring day that seemed all too normal, but as the good Lord often does, he planned everything for that day with exact reason, and for that I will be forever grateful.

Tucked away in the hardwoods and rolling hills along the Tennessee River is a farm that holds a very special place in my heart. I spent countless hours in a deer stand there.

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countless lessons in respect from several old gobblers who called that place home. I can actually still feel the thunder of those big river bottom birds as they seemed to shake my bones with their monstrous gobbles.

Through the years I was fortunate to see many friends, family members and my wife enjoy the beauty of that

farm. However one day, in the spring of 2012, I had the opportunity to share that place with my wife and someone who at the time was a total stranger, but now has become a true lifelong friend.

The morning started out normal.

We woke up way too early, barely ate any breakfast and headed out the door

Josh and Katie display two big toms harvested on what would end up being ‘The Last Walk.’ Josh’s turkey was 21.5 pounds with 11 1/4-inch beard, while Katie’s turkey was 22.5 pounds with 10 3/4-inch beard.

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with high hopes of having a quick hunt because our guest needed to get back to his pregnant wife who was within a month of her due date. It did not take long to realize that this day would be everything except normal. As luck would have it our guest, Jake, was recovering from knee surgery and when I unloaded the four-wheeler in the April predawn hours I could not get it to crank.

I became frustrated because I knew how long of a walk it would be, but we had no choice. By the end of our walk daylight had met us and the woods began to wake up. I had finally calmed myself only to once again get mad a few minutes later because the only turkey we heard gobble was well on the other end of the long bottom running through the farm. Another walk of about a mile and I just could not handle it at that moment.

I was furious.

I did not want my wife or Jake to know I was mad so we continued to hunt through morning and while passing the places on the farm that held sentimental value to me, I began discussing each little spot with Jake as we reached them. I showed him the pasture where I learned to drive. I pointed to the tree I was sitting next to when I shot my first turkey. I even showed him the first deer stand I was able to call my own. For hours we would walk, stop to call, and share stories of time gone by.

By lunch we had finally hunted our way back to the truck and made a plan to hunt the far side of the farm that afternoon. Once we went through the appropriate gates and took another long hike, we reached the spot where we had planned to set up. Before we sat down, I reached in my vest and pulled out a special tool, one that has brought more turkeys to their demise than I will ever know.

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The hunter calls in some big toms with trusted call. that call, and appropriately it was while I was sitting next to the tree where I harvested my first turkey.

I will never forget Jake’s face when he saw me holding that call. He knew what that call not only meant to me, but what it meant to the history of turkey hunting as well. A few loud, raspy yelps later we found ourselves in between multiple gobblers all eager to find the hen that had made the sound and once again the ole Lynch had proven its worthiness.

It was not long before one of the toms made his appearance and he quickly realized he had looked for love in all the wrong places. However, as great of a victory as it was, the day was not over and while we were celebrating our “zero to hero” success another gobbler sounded off nearby. Twenty minutes later while setting back up against the same tree another big Tennessee tom strutted for the last time and the size of the smiles increased tenfold. My wife and I both had harvested our biggest birds to date just minutes apart on what seemed to be a day destined for failure. High fives and hugs were given all around and we left that day thanking the good Lord for the blessings he laid upon us.

As the next few months passed something, we never thought would happen took place and we had to make an incredibly tough decision to leave that magical haven behind.

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long time and still do on occasion. I returned to that tree and etched our names and date of harvest into it so the memory made there can continue to grow long past our days here on earth.

I often look back on that day with my wife and Jake and realize that God had bigger plans for us, just as he does in everything. He knew the four-wheeler would not start and that the turkeys would not gobble, forcing us to walk the entire farm.

He knew that the conversations we had that day would be mutually important to everyone there.

Later on as we spoke about that day Jake mentioned he had found peace and reason in every story I shared with him. Jake himself is a Tennessee native and for him to be able to spend time in his home state hunting turkeys was not something he gets to do regularly anymore. He soaked up every second of it that day.

The good Lord also knew those would be the last two turkeys we would ever harvest on that farm and every second spent hunting that day would be remembered forever.

Whether you hunt or not I can promise that God has a plan for you.

I admit that in certain situations it is incredibly hard to see God’s plan and find peace in it. This story has countless places throughout it that reveal the truth behind what God had planned that day and even though I was there, it still took me years to see that.

Love those around you through the good and the bad. Make new friends every chance you get and do not be discouraged when things do not go the way you had envisioned. After all, we never thought that would be the last spring we would chase turkeys on that farm.

As so in life, you never know when it could be your last walk.

(Corinth native Josh Webb is a freelance outdoors writer now living in the Mississippi Delta.)

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THIS PAGE Alcorn County ladies (above) wear spring fashions from Alcorn County businesses.

Lauren Swindle and fouryear-old daughter Ella wear a Southern Grace “He Is Risen” top from Hazel & East (left).

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t’s quite obvious when visiting the charming, sunlit Corinth home of Patrick and Summer Hinton who is the center of their attention.

It comes in a small package of sweet smiles and exuberant energy named Paxton.

As Summer puts her 22-monthold down on the living room floor, he quickly crawls to a cabinet, opens the doors and begins pulling out toys.

Paxton moves around with all the energy and delightfulness typical of a small child his age. However, the bright-eyed little trooper, and his parents, have had to work hard for his mobility.

He has spina bifida, a birth defect typically diagnosed during pregnancy.

It occurs during the first month of pregnancy when the spinal column fails to close. At the opening, many of the body’s nerves are exposed and often times even protruding, causing damage to the body from that point down.

The cyst on Paxton’s spinal cord was discovered during Summer’s 22-week gestation ultrasound and anatomy scan.

“It was like a little bubble on his back,” she explained as she watched her child play. “The nerves that were protruding in the sac on his back were exposed to amniotic fluid, causing damage.”

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Paxton enjoys time with his mom and dad, Summer and Pat Hinton. The photo was taken on Feb. 25, Paxton’s “Miracle Day.” Photos by Mark Boehler “It was kind of a whirlwind after Pat and I found out our baby had spina bifida,” she continued. “It was a dark time in our lives. There is just a helpless feeling when you know something is wrong with your baby. You’ll do anything you can to help him – you’ll go to the ends of the earth for him.”

At this point, Paxton discovered the camera sitting on the living room table. His mother picked it up just as the inquisitive child touched it. She laughed as the rosy-cheeked tyke gave a charming smile for a picture perfect pose.

“He knows what this is for,” said the self-described “Mom” photographer.

After verifying the spina bifida diagnosis with their obstetrician, the Hintons went to specialists in Tupelo and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Shortly afterwards, the young couple flew to Philadelphia, Pa. where they talked to special-

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ists at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). They decided Summer would have surgery in utero to improve their baby’s chances for mobility.

“There are three main hospitals in the nation that do this type of surgery,” explained Summer. “We choose CHOP because our neurosurgeon was one of the leading surgeons in the clinical trial on fetal surgery for spina bifida.”

Since spinal cord damage is progressive during gestation, prenatal repair can prevent further damage.

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It is a delicate surgical procedure where the surgeon opens the mother’s uterus and closes the opening in the baby’s back while he is still in the womb. It is hoped the procedure will improved mobility and the chance the child will be able to walk independently.

“I was at 24 weeks gestation when we had the surgery – 24 weeks, six days is the cut off when doing this type of surgery,” said Summer. “The surgery was very difficult, but I would do it every day of my life just to have Paxton

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“I don’t really remember the day we had the fetal surgery,” she added. “I just remember waking up and saying, ‘Is Paxton alright?’

Some babies don’t live through having surgery in utero. Anything can go wrong because the uterus and the placenta, which are the baby’s safe haven, are so fragile and exposed.”

The young mother said there were zero complications from the fetal surgery. However, she was put on three weeks of strict

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Spina Bifida Awareness • Over 2/3 of babies diagnosed with spina bifida are aborted.

• 4-5 babies are born each day in the U.S. with spina bifida.

• A spina bifida lesion must be closed by way of an intense spinal surgery.

• Fetal surgery is a very high risk closure surgery performed between the 21-25 week of pregnancy. It can potentially carry great benefit, but is not an option for all Spina Bifida cases.

• Post Natal Surgery closure surgery is performed after birth.

Muscles, tendons and skin are restored to cover the lesion. Nerve functions lost during pregnancy are not regained.

• Due to pressures on the spine and brain, many spina bifida patients are also diagnosed with Hydrocephalus, which is the buildup of fluid in the brain. 80-90 percent of spina bifida patients have a brain shunt to aid in the draining of fluid. (Paxton has never had to have a shunt).

• Spina bifida is known as a “Snowflake” condition because it is different for every person.

• Other major complications of spina bifida are mobility concerns, severe bowel and bladder issues, latex allergy and Arnold Chiari II Malformation which occurs when the pressure on the brain cause the brain stem to extend into the spinal cord column, causing body weakness and respiratory and sleep issues.

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bedrest. Afterward, she was able to stand only 30 minutes at a time. The longer she carried the baby, the less restrictive it got. She always had to have somebody with her.

When Paxton was delivered by Cesarean section at 37 weeks gestation, the baby had to stay 10 days in the neonatal intensive care unit for PA G E 3 7

issues unrelated to spina bifida.

The baby’s main complication was low blood sugar because of the early delivery.

“Right after Paxton was born, I was able to hold him and nurse him while he was on the operating table,” said the mother. “It is very rare to be able to do this with babies who have had fetal surgery. While I was in a regular room during recovery, Pat was able to visit the baby in the NICU room. It was another 10 hours before I was able to go to the NICU to hold him. That was very hard but it was all worth it.”

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Insurance did not cover the family’s extra expenses. They still had to meet their out-ofpocket deductible and cover air travel, other travel expenses and food.

“Our community helped so much with these expenses through GoFundMe (a fundraising website to raise money online),” said Hinton.

She added the Corinth School District donates sick days to people in need. The former elementary school teacher ended up getting paid from February to May when Paxton was born.

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“God provides,” said Summer.

On Feb. 25, Paxton celebrated his “Butt Day” or the day of his fetal surgery. The day is also called “Miracle Day.” “He is doing far better than we ever expected,” said Summer, 27. “He was supposed to be paralyzed from the waist down but now he can walk with his walker. He still lacks movement in his feet, but it’s nothing braces can’t fix.”

As she talked, Paxton responded to his mother’s voice

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Paxton loves being outdoors, especially riding in his car (above). Paxton loves playing with his toys, especially his train set (previous page).

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with a contagious smile. He nodded his head often, knowing he was the topic of conversation. When she talked about his walker, he crawled over to it and pulled himself up on it.

“It’s definitely a blessing Pat has a PT (physical therapy) background,” said Summer. “He comes in and tells me what to do.

I jokingly tell him I’m his PTA – physical therapy assistant. He knows exactly what to look for and how to help Paxton progress.”

Patrick, 28, is a pediatrics physical therapist at Magnolia Regional Health Center.

Both parents work with their son every day, helping Paxton learn how to balance when standing and increase his core strength. Paxton also goes to physical therapy twice a week.

The child’s therapist and orthopedic surgeon are very hopeful the “Twice Born Baby” will be able to walk without assistance as he gets older because of the progress he is making now.

“At first we just wanted Paxton to crawl and he met that milestone really easy. Pat and I were so excited,” said his mother.

“Now we are hoping he can walk, either with a walker, crutches or independently.

We just want him to be able to do things on his own.”

Paxton pulls himself up to the sofa table, giving his mom an engaging smile.

“He is just the light of our world. He never meets a stranger and loves attention.

If we are shopping at Kroger, he is going to make people look at him,” Summer said, laughing.

“He doesn’t know how to drive his walker yet, so if you see us around town, watch your toes!” she added.

(Patrick and Summer update Paxton’s progress on Facebook with posts and cute pictures, calling Paxton’s journey, “Paxton’s Pack.” A resident of Corinth, Carol Humphreys is a freelance writer and contributor to the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Pickwick Profiles.)

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TODDLERS Toddlers and preschool-aged children might not be able to do too much to lighten their parents’ loads, but simple chores like cleaning up their play areas can make things easier.

Make kids responsible for putting their toys away after play time. Kids between the ages of two and three also can help set the table for dinner by laying out placemats, but make sure

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4- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS Children finishing up preschool and those currently enrolled in kindergarten can pitch in a little more around the house than they did as toddlers, setting the table for meals (prevent kids from accessing sharp utensils like steak knives) and even helping with some simple meal prep. Such youngsters can put their folded laundry away and clean their rooms as well.

6- TO 9-YEAR-OLDS First, second, third and fourth graders are old enough to be given more significant chores than they had when they were younger. Kids between the ages of six and nine can be trusted to feed the pets, though parents should teach them the appropriate times to feed pets each day and the correct amount of food to place in bowls so pets don’t overeat. Kids in this age group also can rake leaves and water plants around the house after be-

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