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Rose Creek Farms: Tyler family grows nutritional, organic vegetables - Pages 8-20

A Daily Corinthian Publication | Family Living 2020

How to foster a love for music in children - Page 21

EDITORIAL Publisher Reece Terry

How parents can approach raising gamers - Page 22

Editor Mark Boehler

Travel: Discovery Park of America encourages visitors to ‘walk in the grass’, ‘please touch’ exhibits - Pages 24-31

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Rose Creek Farms Tyler family grows nutritional, organic vegetables

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STORY BY CAROL HUMPHREYS PHOTOS BY MARK BOEHLER FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE Color, freshness and variety are the impressions people are likely to get as they walk along the rows of produce being grown at Rose Creek Farms. Even those who are not salad eaters may change their minds once they see the mouthwatering greens and vibrant baby root vegetables.

This was the inspiration behind Ray and Ashley Tyler’s decision to revolutionize their farming technique five years ago. It was part of

their plan to begin a healthy nutritional lifestyle for their young family. It was especially important because their oldest child had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

At the time, their farm near Selmer, Tenn. consisted of livestock and two acres of vegetables.

“We had several thousand broiler chickens, several hundred laying hens, a couple hundred turkeys, 60 hogs, a few cows and a large vegetable garden,” said Ray. “It was wild.”

The couple had to figure out how to make a living off the land and a way to stay competitive on the

OPPOSITE PAGE: Ray Tyler and his family have converted Rose Creek Farms from raising chickens, hens, cows and hogs to an organic vegetable growing operation.

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crops they wanted to grow. They also wanted to be able to spend more time with their growing family. This meant reducing the amount of work they were doing by fine-tuning and specializing in a particular crop instead of being overwhelmed by too many.

“We had to make hard decisions and lifestyle changes,” said Ray. “We sold all our livestock, dropped the use of the tractor and went from two to one acre in vegetable production. We found a much more balanced lifestyle, and financially, made more profit because of the quality of produce we were offer-

BELOW: Rose Creek Farms organic produce is available locally at Gardner’s Supermarket and can be ordered on-line for pickup at the McNairy County, Tenn. farm.

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He now specializes in growing different varieties of lettuces, baby root vegetables and leafy sprouts.

“My family has always eaten a lot of healthy food but we also ate processed foods and foods with a lot of sugar,” he said. “Sugar is an unhealthy addiction but especially for anyone with cancer.

I was someone who was completely addicted to sugar. We did a 90-day raw food diet which jump started the way we ate by eating vegetables that were delightful to the whole family. Before I wasn’t a big fan of salads but suddenly found I enjoyed eating loaded salads twice a day prepared in a way that was delicious.”

Through trial and error, the farmer learned how to even out

ABOVE: Morgan Dickerson plants cilantro at Rose Creek Farms.

RIGHT: Judah Hobbs serves as farm manager at Rose Creek Farms.

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Hadashah Hobbs (left) works with micro greens inside a farm greenhouse. Judah Hobbs plants spinach on the organic produce farm.

the growing season so he could produce specialized vegetables 52 weeks a year. He utilizes protected cultivation and varieties of specialty vegetable seeds. A lot of attention is paid to the soil biology and keeping microbes alive and healthy.

“We are big fans of the earthworm,” said the agriculturist.

“Everything we do to the soil is to make sure there is life thriving in our soil. What we found over the years is if we kept our soil happy, our plants are happy as well.”

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His farm is situated on five acres consisting of woods, roads, a shed and his home. Rows of caterpillar or “cat” tunnels sit side by side as habitats for nutritional plants. Inside, tens of thousands of pounds of compost are applied to the garden beds each year.

Walkways between the beds allow for the enrichment of the soil as needed.

Ray reaches down and lifts a head of crisp, chartreuse-colored lettuce from the rich soil.

“The advantage of being able to

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provide fresh produce is it lasts longer. This lettuce will keep in a refrigerator two weeks,” he said.

In addition to the 20 low-tech “cat” tunnels, Ray grows vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in a larger, climatecontrolled “high” tunnel.

All the produce in the tunnels are watered from a well through drip-tape and overhead misters as needed. Ray commented when the well water was tested, it was one of the cleanest waters in the country.

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A huge help in his farm’s greens production has been an innovative farm tool invented by a 16-year-old.

The quick-cut harvester has a razor-sharp blade that gives a cleaner cut than harvesting by hand.

“Instead of harvesting just 10 pounds a day, we can harvest hundreds of pounds,” said Ray. “It allows us to offer large quantities of greens at a competitive price and able to enter markets we weren’t able to before.”

Ray is in charge of production and sales at the farm, while Ashley is in charge of the harvesting list, the pack shed, orders and bookkeeping. She also manages the online store. The other main farm help includes Judah Hobbs, farm manager and Job Green. Green has been at the farm as an intern

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since October. He is learning Ray’s farming techniques so he can go back home and start a farm in Missouri. Ashley’s sister, Nicki Pennington, also pitches in during the week to help with packaging the vegetables.

So far, the farm’s primary customers are restaurants and markets in the Memphis, Jackson and Nashville areas. Rose Creek Farms also has an online store, www.rosecreekfarmstore.com. The list of vegetables being offered depend on what is in season. Tomatoes will be ready this April with eggplant, cucumbers and peppers following in May. The farm’s produce is also sold at Gardner’s Supermarket in Corinth and Food Giant in Selmer.

Ray is considering sending a crew

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to the Selmer Farmer’s Market this summer. He is also looking for people who would be interested in having a drop off point in the Crossroads area.

“I would rather deliver food locally. Hopefully, there will be more pick-up locations available as awareness for eating local organic food grows,” said the McNairy County farmer. “We hope to become part of feeding our local communities good locally grown organic food.”

“Rose Creek Farms will deliver to a place of business or home as long as there is a group of at least five customers,” he continued. “It could be like a local farm food club where people get together, share recipes and pick up their vegetables from the local farm. All they

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have to do is contact Rose Creek Farms to have their host business or home added to our list of drop off points.”

After placing an order online, fresh produce can also be picked up at the farm near Selmer. The farm store opens on Thursdays and closes at midnight on Sundays. An email reminder will be sent to customers about new produce, pick up times, etc. Orders need to be placed online by midnight on Sunday which give time for vegetables to be harvested and packed. The order can be picked up from a walk-in cooler in the pack shed Wednesday-Sunday. An online map details where the pick-up location is located on the farm.

Though there are no signs in the area pointing the way to the farm, new customers can call for directions. Since the farm is located near a neighborhood, there will be

“Our children are a part of our farming lifestyle even though it sometimes means little ones jumping in and out of the lettuces.”

Ray Tyler

OPPOSITE PAGE: When not helping on the farm, the Rose Creek Farm kids find time to play. They include six-year-old Eyvan Tyler, 10-year-old Ahava Tyler, seven-year-old Jenna Fagan and five-year-old Bella Fagan.

RIGHT: Ten-year-old Ahava Tyler and other children play on a huge dirt mound on the farm.

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The Tylers’ daughter, Asha, 11, is now healthy and well.

“My wife and I thank God every day for her life,” said the devout farmer.

The couple have six children, ages 11-1. They built a 32-foot yurt to live in on their farm so their children could be a part of day to day activities.

“Our children are a part of our farming lifestyle even though it sometimes means little ones jumping in and out of the lettuces,” Ray said with a smile.

Asha and her sister, Ahava, 10, often help their mother in the pack shed. Asha also helps to plant and harvest. Both girls help with the cashier’s box at markets.

The children are not payed for

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house chores but are paid to do light work on the farm to make extra money.

The Tylers’ risk five years ago to grow a specialty crop has paid off. Ray can be proud when he sits on his deck in the mornings overlooking rows of tunnels filled with health-enriching crops. He’s not only feeding his family, but offering others a chance for a healthier, delicious lifestyle.

“All of this took a lot of risk, sacrifice and failures to where we are today,” he said. “I am a blessed man. I am grateful and do not take this gift for granted.”

(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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“All of this took a lot of risk, sacrifice and failures to where we are today.

I am a blessed man. I am grateful and do not take this gift for granted.”

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Kohlrabi is ready for an online order in the farm’s shed. The vegetable is in the cabbage family and is similar to turnips.

ABOVE: Farm owner Ray Tyler takes a photograph of onions to be uploaded on the farm’s website.

RIGHT: Ray Tyler shoots a video to promote his farming practices at the organic vegetable growing operation.

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How to foster a love of music in children Music enriches people’s lives in myriad ways. Age is of no consideration when it comes to benefitting from and appreciating music, but it seems that young people in particular have a lot to gain from music education.

According to the New England Board of Higher Education, various studies have found that consistent music education can improve vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. In addition, the National Association for Music Education says that research has found a significant relationship between arts participation at school and academic success.

Parents who want their children to reap the benefits of being involved with music can try the following strategies aimed at fostering a love of music in young people.

• Turn the television off and turn music on. Exposing youngsters to music is one of the simplest and most effective ways to get them to embrace it. For example, in lieu of

turning on the television while preparing meals, parents can play music instead. Let youngsters pick their own songs or mix it up by including some of mom and dad’s favorites as well.

Such exposure can be incredibly valuable for youngsters. In fact, a 2016 study from researchers at the University of Southern California found that musical experiences in childhood accelerate brain development. Music is especially effective at helping children in language acquisition and reading.

• Replay kids’ favorite songs. Another way to build kids’ enthusiasm for music is to replay some of their favorite songs. While mom and dad may cringe at the prospect of hearing “Baby Shark” several times in a row, they should take note of how enthusiastic their kids become when hearing a favorite song. And that enthusiasm can benefit their language skills as they listen closely to the lyrics in an effort to memorize the words. Youngsters may not be so receptive if they

don’t like what they’re hearing.

• Dance to music. Kids are bundles of energy, and dancing is a fun way for them to expend some of that energy. Dancing also provides a great reason to play music. Physical activity set to music can help kids burn off some extra energy as they develop their brains, making dance sessions a win-win for both parents and children.

• Embrace opportunities to see live music. Kids are often captivated by seeing musicians perform in person.

When possible, take youngsters to concerts, local music festivals and/or restaurants that showcase local musicians. Such excursions may prompt youngsters to want to learn how to play, which can provide a host of additional benefits, even for especially young children. In fact, a 1996 study published in Nature found that first grade students who took part in music classes during art study programs experienced marked improvement in reading and math proficiency.

Music enriches people’s lives in various ways, and exposure to music at a young age can be especially valuable to children.

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How parents can approach raising gamers Gaming is a popular activity across the globe. Studies have shown that more than one billion people across the globe play some type of video game every day, and the number of gamers is growing every day. In fact, the market and consumer data provider Statista estimates there will be 2.7 billion gamers by 2021.

Such prevalence can make it hard for parents to govern their youngsters’ gaming habits. As difficult as it can be to get kids to put their controllers down, the American Academy of Pediatrics notes that time spent gaming can take away from the time kids spend on other pursuits, including healthy activities like exercising and reading. That’s part of the reason why the AAP recommends limiting the time kids spend gaming to no more than one hour per day.

In addition to limiting how much time kids spend gaming, parents can take steps to make sure kids’ gaming experiences are as positive as possible.

• Familiarize yourself with a game’s

Parents may face some challenges as they try to govern their kids’ gaming habits. But various strategies can help moms and dads keep tabs on those habits.

content before allowing kids to play it.

Parents should be concerned by how long their youngsters play video games, and also by the content of those games. First-person shooter games remain incredibly popular, but such games can have an adverse effect on young players. The AAP notes that studies have shown that children exposed to virtual violence, such as that depicted in first-person shooter games, and violent media have shown that

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they may become numb to violence and even imitate the violence. Parents should always vet a game before allowing their children to play it. Make sure its content is not too mature and/or violent for children.

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Kirkland’s Collection Discovery Park of America encourages visitors to ‘walk in the grass’ of huge park, ‘please touch’ the massive amount of museum exhibits STORY, PHOTOS BY MARK BOEHLER FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE UNION CITY, Tenn. — Kirkland’s accent store founder Robert Kirkland’s dream was to build a museum and heritage park like no other.

His rules would be simple in the park: “Please walk on the grass.” And the museum would ask visitors to “please touch.”

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100,000-square-foot discovery center and exhibits and 50-acre historical, botanical and recreational park.

Called Discovery Park of America, the complex off Highway 51 in Union City, Tenn., is part Smithsonian Institution, part Disney World EPCOT all designed for visitors to feel, touch, hear and see history and beauty.

It’s more than a destination.

It’s an unforgettable experience, one which over a million people have enjoyed since the complex opened on Nov. 1, 2013 — like young mother Mia Rhyne of nearby Dyer, Tenn., on her first visit with her three-year-old son Korben Womac.

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“We have been running around all day,” says Rhyne, as a smiling Korben gets his hands wet in the hands-on Water Works Exploration exhibit. “We have loved it so far. His (Korben’s) favorite is the Dinosaur exhibit.”

It’s a late February weekday at Discovery Park — not the official peak visitation season.

Rhyne and her blond-headed bundle of energy are one of many family units exploring the museum. A cold day with blustering winds keep most visitors indoors, including hundreds of parents and children taking part in Home School Day, one of many speciality days where Discovery staff include

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OPPOSITE PAGE: Discovery Park of America is now open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. seven days a week.

ABOVE: Discovery Park of America President and CEO Scott Williams shares the history behind the vintage photographs on the wall inside Sabin’s Cafe. A journalism graduate and Memphis native, Williams joined the Discover Park team in January, 2019.

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hands-on instruction in large classrooms.

Retired educator Janet West works two days a week at Discovery to interact with visitors and give additional insight to the exhibits.

“It is all hard to see in just one day,” explains West, a former art teacher at University School of Jackson and Gibson County High School. “I love it because everyone from young kids all the way up to adults of all ages are learning something.”

West is on duty on this particular day at the Starship Theater, where 30-minute educational films are shown on a 160-degree dome screen. “It is all such a great experience.”

Staff member Scott Williams takes a seat inside Sabin’s Cafe, the attraction’s eatery. He is ready for an interview, but first notes the story along the walls of the cafe, where large black and white circa 1920s photographs tell the history of the Reelfoot Lake region while visitors munch on burgers, coney dogs, fried bologna sandwiches and sweet potato CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

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Williams can’t shake the Discovery “share a story” bug — not even in the cafe — where not far away a large display case tempts museum goers with homemade fudge in four flavors.

“These photos tell yet another story,” shares Williams, looking at the work of photographers Verne and Nonie Sabin, whose most noted images captures the allure of Reelfoot Lake.

Williams is a journalism graduate and Memphis native, and if one of the visitors had read the business card before the interview, would have revealed the man is in charge of the “see beyond” experience.

“The reason I came here is Robert Kirkland traveled the world — and while he lived here — he collected and saved things with the idea to expose people to new ideas,” says Williams, the CEO and president of Discovery Park since January 2019. “It’s about educating people on what the world has to offer. He had a vision for people to learn and be inspired.

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This is the opportunity to change the course of people’s lives.”

Kirkland and his wife Jenny donated more than $100 million to build the vision in his rural hometown.

“Tourists from all over the world come to experience Discovery Park,” adds Williams, who spent six years with the Newseum in Washington D.C. and a dozen years with Elvis Presley Enterprises. “We host a lot of families.”

“These exhibits encourage children and adults to see the world and learn more,” says the park president.

There are nine permanent exhibit galleries inside the three-story Discovery center, including Children’s Exploration, Energy, Enlightenment, Military, Native Americans, Natural History, Regional History, Science/Space/Technology and Transportation. A 10th gallery features rotating and traveling exhibits.

“Astronaut” explores the physical and mental challenges involved in space exploration and gives visitors a look at what life is like outside of the earth. It remains at the museum until May 3.

The center also includes a 20,000-gallon freshwater aquarium, Simulation Theater which will leave guests shaking in their boots with the 1811-12 massive earthquake experience which created Reelfoot Lake.

THIS PAGE: A 120-foot observation deck (above) features both an outdoor deck and glass-enclosed indoor viewing area.

A restored 100-year-old church (left) awaits visitors in the park area.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Mia Rhyne (top) and her three-year-old son Korben Womac get hands-on experience at Water Works.

The Transportation Exhibit (bottom) features many vintage automobiles.

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Dinosaur replicas, military equipment, fossils, vintage automobiles, Native American artifacts, torture chamber, authentic meteorite and a 120foot glass-enclosed Observation Tower are just a sampling of the mind-blowing things to experience.

But wait. There’s more. Another 50 acres await visitors on a path of history and botanical beauty in the outdoor park.

The Settlement is a step back in time which depicts rural life in the 1800s with authentic log cabins, blacksmith shop, doctor’s office, schoolhouse and farm buildings.

Extensive landscaping features plants from around the world, including 2,500 azaleas and 3,000 rose bushes. They are showcased in distinctive

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Japanese, American and European gardens.

Barn, farm equipment, tractors, vintage neon signs, covered bridge, working grist mill, 100-year-old church, plus a train station with a depot, locomotive and several rail cars await the curious at heart.

“The train area is my favorite part,” says Williams, as visitors get a real life experience with visits inside rail cars and the steam locomotive. “This is a don’t miss area.”

Freedom Square’s Main Street is another step back in time to the early 1900s with a barbershop, drug store and fire station. Liberty Hall is home to reproductions of the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence and a full size replica of the Liberty Bell.

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As if the outdoor experience wasn’t enough, the Children’s Discovery Garden was added in 2017 to encourage little hands and feet to explore in a fun and safe environment.

Of course, every attraction has its downside and Discovery Park is no exception when it comes to the complaint department.

Williams admits the complaint is the “I wish I had known” more about the museum and exhibits, “so we could have spent more time.”

Yep. So much. So diverse.

So incredible.

Those are the feedback words from visitors who after a visit, only wish they had planned more time on their trip.

“To really see and experience it,” notes Williams. “It takes more than a day. It really, truly does.”

Mia Rhyne, the young mother who lives just a short 40-minute drive away, was already planning a return trip with her three-year-old.

“We will be back,” she

says, smiling. “Definitely.”

Things To Know Before You Go

Directions: Discovery Park is about 125 miles northwest of Corinth and it takes about 2.5 hours of travel.

Although Highway 22 and Highway 45 East are good routes through West Tennessee and may be good options from various points in the Crossroads area, Highway 45 West through Jackson, Humboldt and Trenton is the quickest route. It’s a four-lane highway, except the final 20 miles into Union City from Kenton, home of the white squirrels.

Admission: $15.95 adults 18 and up, $12.95 kids 4-17, three and under free; VIP Package available for $24.95 adults, $22.95 kids 4-17; $2 discounts available for AARP, active military, educators, college students; Save 10 percent by getting tickets online; Annual memberships available Additional fees: $4.95 a person each for Earthquake

ABOVE: As seen from the indoor military area, STEM Landing features a 110-foot Titan Missile.

RIGHT: One outdoor exhibit features a steam locomotive, train depot and rail cars.

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Visitors get to experience 250 million years of history at Discovery Park of America.

Simulator, Starship Theater and Cooper Observation Tower; A new “Pick Two” in 2020 promotion allows visitors to pick attractions for $7.95; Astronaut exhibit is $6.95 per person What’s New: There are two new movies in 2020 now showing in Starship Theatre: “Wild Africa” and “Journey to Space.”

Suggestion: For visitors planning to stay more than a day, consider the VIP package which offers a second day free admission, unlimited tower access and 10 percent off cafe and gift shop purchases.

When to visit: August through February hours are 10-4, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This is the off season with less crowds. March through July hours are 10-6, open every day and is considered the peak season for families on Spring break and summer vacation. “It is so massive, we have no capacity issues,” shares CEO Williams.

“There are no long lines.”

Where to stay: Choice Hotels Sleep Inn and Mainstay Suites are now open

next door with easy park access with rates starting at $99 per night. Another next door neighbor, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, expects to be open in the Spring 2020 and will feature four family suites with Discovery Park themes.

“With the addition of motels right next door, we are expecting more overnight stays in the future,” says Williams.

Where to eat: Have lunch at Sabin’s Cafe inside the museum. On the return trip to the Crossroads, stop at Brooksie’s Barn at 561 Oil Well Road in North Jackson which features an awesome evening buffet with catfish, pulled pork barbecue and ribs with all the fixings in a barn setting with a view of a large pond. Open until 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Weekday lunch buffet features country cooking. Brooksie’s is open 11-2 on Sundays. Menu items are available for to-go orders.

Off the record: Discover Park can be seen in one day for folks traveling from the Crossroads, but plan to arrive before opening time and expect to stay

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all day until closing. Watch the weather forecast and plan what part of the day to see the outdoor exhibits vs. indoors.

Area attractions: Reelfoot Lake, a shallow 15,000-acre body of water known for its fishing, boating and wildlife viewings, would make a great side trip. Lake was created by earthquakes in 1811-12 which caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards. Reelfoot Lake State Park offers camping, cabins and nature trails. Boyette’s Dining Room has been serving up great food since 1921 for Reelfoot visitors.

For more information: Call 731-8855455 or visit discoveryparkofamerica. com (Corinth, Miss. resident Mark Boehler serves as editor of the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Exploring Pickwick magazine. Northwest Tennessee remains dear to his heart as he is a 1981 graduate of the University of Tennessee - Martin and served as sports editor of the Weakley County Press in Martin, Tenn. early in his 43-year newspaper career.)

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A dozen reasons to join the green leaf and fresh vegetable evolution

Spring into Salads There has been an evolution of salad.

I know, I know ‌ maybe not everyone has given this as much thought as I have, but salads have come a long way since I was a kid.

I remember when a salad meant iceberg lettuce tossed with some chopped garden vegetables, cheese and bacon bits. My favorite was when it was all topped with ranch dressing my mom made. It was delicious, but little did I know there were more taste adventures to be had with both a variety of leafy green textures, vegetables and

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dressings.

Some salads have cooked vegetables.

Some have unique spices.

Some are marinated.

Spring is the perfect time to try some new taste combinations to see what might be a favorite that will see one through those hot summer days lurking in the distance.

I decided to take my own advice and I pulled out some of my favorite cookbooks and went on a salad hunt.

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I’ve become obsessed with vegetables. I find myself hanging out at the local grocery stores stalking other shoppers in the produce section to see what they buy.

I’ve been startled more than once by the automated vegetable misters.

I’ve pinched produce and I believe I have managed to find myself on some sort of produce watch list.

All this trouble in the name of salad diversity.

I was surprised at the variety in the recipes I’ve found and I decided I will take a chance.

I hope I’m not the only one.

Classic Irish Salad

(Recipe from The Irish Cooking Bible, Publications International Ltd.)

sugar, salt and pepper into small bowl until well blended.

For salad, toss romaine, arugula, cucumber, radishes and chives in large bowl. Divide among four plates; top with egg wedges and beet quarters.

Serve dressing separately or drizzle over salads just before serving. Makes four servings.

Beet and Arugula Salad (Recipe from The Irish Cooking Bible, Publications International Ltd.)

1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 4 wedges (1 oz. each) aged Irish cheddar cheese Directions: Place beets in medium saucepan; add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 35 to 40 minutes or until beets can be easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain beets; cool 15 min-

3 medium beets, trimmed 6 cups baby arugula 2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots

Salad: 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 2 cups baby arugula 1 large cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 4 radishes, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp. chopped chives 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges 2 bottled pickled beets, quartered Dressing: 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 2 tsp. sugar ¼ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper Directions: For dressing, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, oil, vinegar, www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

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Peel beets; cut into ½-inch cubes. Transfer to medium bowl.

Place arugula in separate medium bowl. Combine shallots, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended. Toss beets with 1 Tbsp. dressing. Toss arugula with remaining dressing.

Divide arugula among four plates. Top with beets; garnish with wedge of cheese. Serve immediately. Makes four servings.

Green Cabbage Salad

(Recipe from The Irish Cooking Bible, Publications International Ltd.) 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced ½ tsp. granulated sugar ¼ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage Directions: Combine all ingredients except cabbage in a small jar with tightfitting lid. Cover and shake until well blended.

Place cabbage in a mediumsize bowl. Add dressing, toss gently to coat. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving. For milder flavor, refrigerate for one hour. Makes two servings.

Sesame Spinach Salad

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2 pkgs (10 oz each) fresh spinach, torn 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced 1 pkg (5 oz) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed ¾ lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped ½ cup sesame seeds, toasted ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese Creamy Dressing: 2 cups (16 oz) sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. garlic powder Directions: In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, tomatoes, avocados, shrimp, mushrooms, eggs and sesame seeds. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well. Serve with salad.

Refrigerate leftovers. Makes 20 servings.

Black Bean Fiesta Salad

(2003 Taste of Home Annual Recipes, Taste of Home Books) 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 green pepper, diced 1 sweet red pepper, diced 1 cup diced red onion 2 celery ribs, chopped ¾ cup cubed Monterey Jack www.mycrossroadsmagazine.com

cheese 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar or cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. olive or canola oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. pepper ½ tsp. ground cumin Directions: In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, peppers, onion, celery and cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixtures and toss gently. Cover and chill for two hours or overnight.

Makes six servings.

Southwestern Layered Salad

(2003 Taste of Home Annual Recipes, Taste of Home Books) 8 cups shredded romaine 8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 3 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 cans (11 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (16 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup thinly sliced green onions 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and diced 1 Tbsp. lime juice Cilantro Dressing: 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 2/3 cup salsa 2 Tbsp. lime juice ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. ground chili powder CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

1 ¼ cups minced fresh cilantro Sliced ripe olives, cherry tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese, optional Directions: Place the romaine in a large salad bowl. Arrange some egg slices around the edge of the bowl; place remaining eggs over romaine. Top with tomatoes.

Combine the corn, beans and onion; spoon over tomatoes.

Toss avocados with lime juice; spoon over bean and corn layer.

For dressing, in a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Stir in cilantro. Spoon over avocados, spreading to sides of bowl. Garnish with olives, cherry tomatoes and cheese, if desired.

Makes 16 servings.

Everyday Mediterranean Salad (www.gimmesomeoven.com)

Mediterranean Salad: 5 oz baby arugula (or whatever salad greens preferred) 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained half of a small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced half of an English cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Greek Vinaigrette: 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. dried oregano PA G E 3 9

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tsp. fine sea salt tsp. freshly-cracked black pepper 1 small clove garlic, pressed or minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) 1/4

Directions: To Make The Vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Taste and add additional sweetener if desired. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

To Make The Salad: Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl, drizzle evenly with the vinaigrette, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately, topped with extra feta cheese and black pepper if desired.

Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad With Poppyseed Dressing

(www.gimmesomeoven.com) Salad: 6 cups fresh baby spinach 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced (or you can double this to 2 avocados!)

4 oz crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese or feta) 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted half a small red onion, thinly sliced Poppyseed Dressing: 1/3 cup avocado oil (or olive oil) 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds PA G E 4 0

pinch of ground dry mustard (optional) fine sea salt and freshlycracked black pepper Directions: For the salad, toss all ingredients together with your desired amount of dressing until combined. Serve immediately.

For the poppyseed dressing, whisk all ingredients together until combined. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, or more to taste.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Sesame Chop Chop Salad

(Super Suppers by Judie Byrd, Meredith Books) 1 small head napa cabbage, shredded ¼ head iceberg lettuce, shredded ½ lb fresh beansprouts 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 cup crispy Chinese noodles 1 recipe Asian Salad Dressing Directions: In a large salad bowl, combine napa cabbage, iceberg lettuce, bean sprouts, mushrooms, almonds and Chinese noodles.

Drizzle Asian Salad Dressing over salad, toss to coat. Makes six. servings.

Asian Salad Dressing: In a bowl, combine ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup white wine or rice vinegar; ¼ cup sugar, 1 Tbsp. peanut butter, 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger and ½ tsp. dried coriander, crushed; whisk until smooth.

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Slowly drizzle in ½ cup vegetable oil, whisking until thickened.

Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

(Super Suppers by Judie Byrd, Meredith Books) 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. apricot or peach preserves 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. ketchup 1 tsp. dry mustard ½ tsp. salt 4 cups packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) 2 green onions, thinly sliced Directions: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, preserves, vinegar, ketchup, mustard, and salt. Add coleslaw and green onions, toss to coat.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Makes four servings.

Cucumber-Onion Salad (Super Suppers by Judie Byrd, Meredith Books)

1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp. salt ½ cup sour cream 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. dried dill ½ tsp. black pepper 2 drops bottled hot pepper sauce Directions: Place cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes.

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In a small bowl, combine sour cream, vinegar, dill, black pepper and hot pepper sauce. Stir into cucumber and onion mixture.

Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Makes four servings.

grette 1 recipe Candied Pecans

6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 8 to 10 cups baby field greens or torn leaf lettuce 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or 4 oz., sliced 1 recipe Balsamic Maple Vinai-

To make Candied Pecans: Place ½ cup packed brown sugar and ¼ cup water in a heavy Directions: skillet. Cover over medium-low In a large salad bowl, toss toheat, stirring constantly, until gether field greens, bacon and sugar dissolves. Add 2 cups goat cheese. Drizzle with desired pecan halves. Cook, stirring amount of Balsamic Maple Vinaiconstantly, about five minutes grette; toss to coat. Add Candied or until all the water evaporates.

Pecans; toss to combine. Makes (Be careful not to burn pecans.) six servings.

Spread pecans in a single layer To make Balsamic Maple on a baking sheet. Let stand Vinaigrette: In a large jar with a until cool and dry. Store in an tight-fitting lid, combine 1 cup airtight container for up to two vegetable oil, ½ cup balsamic weeks. vinegar, ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup (Glen resident L.A. Story is pure maple syrup, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 large shallot, minced, author of The Gifted Trilogy and other books and a former staff ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. black writer for the Daily Corinthian and pepper. Cover and shake well.

Crossroads Magazine, where she Refrigerate up to one month. now contributes her talent as a Shake before using. Makes freelance writer.) about 2 ¼ cups.

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Mixed Field Greens with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese

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Welcoming a pet into one’s life can be a rewarding experience. Pets promote compassion and discipline in their owners, and their companionship can be incredibly rewarding. They also can be helpful tools for teaching children responsibility.

Pets require commitment, patience and financial investment. Potential pet owners also need to understand just what they’re getting into when they decide to bring a pet home. Certain animals require a greater level of attention than others, and some pets might not be the right fit for all involved. After all, a pet is not a temporary playmate, but a long-term family member who will require considerable love and attention.

Prospective pet owners should consider various factors to help them find the pet that suits their families.

Decide if you want a young pet or prefer an older animal, each of which has its advantages and disadvantages.

While puppies and kittens can be attractive, they require extra time and care upon being welcomed into a home, and that can be rough if young children are in the home and not accustomed to pets and their unique behaviors. In such instances, an older established

For more assistance choosing a pet, speak with a trusted veterinarian or animal expert about the traits of certain animals and breeds up for consideration.

animal may be a better fit, especially if you can devote the time to retraining the animal to your preferences. If you already have pets, you’ll need to find one that’s compatible with your existing animals.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation says to carefully consider if you can provide the amount of attention your pet will need. Different species and breeds require various amounts of care. People who travel frequently or are out of the house most of the day will have to keep this in mind as well.

Affordability is another factor to con-

sider. Assess whether you have the money necessary to offer shelter, recreation, medical care, food, exercise, and socialization for this particular pet. If you cannot budget for a pet that has a lot of needs, look for one that has inexpensive care requirements, like a fish.

Remember that some animals can live many years, while others have a relatively short life span. Factor this into your decision as well. Once you make the commitment to the pet, it’s unfair to surrender an animal simply because you failed to recognize the time and energy required to take care of it.

Facts about teen drivers every parent should know Few moments in lives of teenagers are as exciting as the moment they earn their driver’s licenses, which serves as an unofficial invitation to increased independence.

As exciting as driving can be for teens, it’s often a source of concern for their parents. Young drivers do not have much experience behind the wheel.

When coupled with teenagers’ propensity for engaging in risky behaviors, that inexperience can be a cause for anxiety for their parents. And parents aren’t overreacting, as these statistics indicate how precarious a combination teens and driving can be.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. In 2017, 2,364 teens between the ages of 16 and 19 were killed in motor vehicle accidents, and about 300,000 were

treated at an emergency room for injuries suffered in crashes.

• Desjardins Insurance advises that young Canadians represent only 13 percent of the licenced driving population in Canada but account for approximately 20 percent of motor vehicle deaths and injuries.

• Sixteen-year-old drivers in the United States have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age, notes the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

• The U.S. Department of Transportation notes that 229 teens were killed in distraction-affected crashes in 2017.

• The majority of traumatic injuries to Canadian teens between the ages of 15 and 19 are suffered in car crashes.

• Geico Insurance’s “Teen Driving Statistics” says one in five 16-year-old drivers is involved in an auto accident within their first year of driving.

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The following strategies can help keep teen drivers and the roads they traverse safe.

• Enforce seat belt use, as teens and young adults tend to have the lowest seat belt use rates, offers the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

• Encourage teens to slow down while driving. Insufficient distance between vehicles and driving over the speed limit increases the risk of being involved in an accident.

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Eliza Fred Timbes celebrates her first birthday on Oct. 9, 2018 with the party theme, “Field of Roses -- She is a Wildflower.”

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Chad and Jennifer Timbes celebrate the arrival of Eliza in their Corinth home.

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Timbes family puzzle remains complete with addition of Eliza Fred uzzles, neatly packaged with a plethora of uniquely-shaped pieces, can easily compare to the lives people lead. When the box opens, all the jumbled parts are somewhat overwhelming, but as the image begins to take shape, the builder can see how

every jagged fragment plays a vital role in the completion of a beautiful picture.

So it is with the story of Chad and Jennifer Timbes. The couple had known each other when they were in high school, Chad at Alcorn Central and Jennifer at McNairy Central, but they both moved out of state for a time. They returned to Corinth within six months of each other and were reacquainted in

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April of 2011. It did not take them long to know they were meant to be, and they married in June of 2012.

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company of all natural bath and body products.

The business grew quickly, so her sales rep husband changed his place of employment to become head of sales and logistics of their expanding vision.

Although they stayed busy meeting the demands of owning a small business, they decided not to wait to add another intricate piece to their puzzle.

The two had discussed their family dreams before they married and agreed they wanted children. Because they were in their thirties when they wed, they did not wait long before they tried to get pregnant. “We tried for about a year before we were referred to a specialist,” shared Jennifer, “and he discovered that I was unable to get pregnant.”

After the initial shock, the heartbroken pair took some time to regroup.

They trusted God had a plan for their family, but they would have to let Him put the pieces in place.

Dottie Frederick, Jennifer’s mother, shared her daughter’s heartbreak, but

told her, “This may be God’s way of letting you help someone else.” Her words later proved to be true.

They took some time, and when they were ready, they began researching adoption agencies and reaching out to friends who had adopted for advice.

“Honestly, even before we married, we had discussed adoption. We had thought even if we had biological children, we would love to adopt another child as well,” Chad divulged.

Because they are both avid readers, they read as much as they could, trying to decide on the best agency to use.

However, they learned that God had another idea.

“Our situation was definitely unique and one that was meant to be. We shared with out-of-town friends about our decision to adopt. Literally two weeks later they called and said a girl in high school with their daughter was pregnant and wanted to give the baby up for adoption. They shared our contact information with the young couple

and their parents and within a month we were all able to meet,” the appreciative mom disclosed.

Within two weeks of that visit, the longed-for call came. The young couple had chosen Chad and Jennifer to be Eliza’s parents. That was in July of 2017, so the following three months were a whirlwind of finding attorneys to handle the legal aspects, going to doctor’s visits, and speaking with the birth mother daily.

“I got to be in the delivery room, and it was amazing to watch my daughter being born,” the emotional mom exclaimed.

Although they trusted they would be able to bring their new daughter home, the couple confided that they did very little preparation for her. The nursery was not assembled, and showers were not held in case something happened.

“Prior to Eliza’s birth, everything looked 100 percent, but we knew the birth mother could change her mind.

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Eliza celebrates her first birthday on Oct. 9, 2018 with a photo session at Fillmore Street Chapel.

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nursery should something have happened,” Jennifer admitted.

The cautious couple had to explain their seeming lack of preparation to the social worker who came to do the home inspection, and thankfully, she understood.

For a short while it appeared their reservations might be more than just a passing concern. Leading up to the birth, everything was on track, but the day the overjoyed parents held their baby girl was also the day that became one of the toughest ones they had ever faced.

“Our birth mother had a person to influence her to have doubts, and she actually sent us home after I was in the room for the delivery and we held Eliza. That was the hardest and most devastating day of our lives. I don’t really remember the ride home, and I am pretty sure Chad was just trying to hold it together for me,” confided Eliza’s forever mom.

Not only were the distraught couple heartbroken, but their families also shared their grief over what they feared Chad and Jennifer might have to endure.

“We were in Memphis for the birth, and couldn’t wait to celebrate with family. When we learned the birth parents were having second thoughts, we were devastated,” shared Chad’s mother and Eliza’s MiMi, Debbie Timbes. “We had watched the kids come so far and to think it was over had us all in tears.

When we left, I didn’t think we would ever get to bring Eliza home, but trusted that God was hearing our prayers and would work everything out.”

Jennifer’s mother, known as “Nonnie” to Eliza, was honest about the pain she felt watching her daughter and son-inlaw go through one of the darkest experiences of their lives. “I had no words that could give them the comfort they needed, so we just held each other and cried. Jennifer told me that they would find another baby, but a member of the birth father’s family, told her that Eliza was her baby and that it would all work out. We held onto that.”

In the end, everything worked out as they had hoped, but it was after a very

emotional week. The birth parents did ask for an open adoption, which attorneys shared does not legally exist. “We knew we never planned to hide from our daughter that she was adopted, so we agreed to share pictures and meet from time to time, so the relationship can grow naturally,” her proud dad said..

“We want Eliza to know she is so loved that her birth parents gave us the blessing to love her, rear her, and call

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her our daughter. We also want her birth parents to always know how grateful we are for our miracle child.”

Adding sweet Eliza to their growing picture enabled the dark week of waiting to evaporate, and they returned home to adjust as a family of three. Because they own their own business, most people expected the new parents to have more than enough time to take off.

In fact, the opposite was true.

Mother and adopted daughter share a moment.

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“Eliza Fred’s due date was moved up a month, which was in the middle of one of Cottage Gardens’ busiest times to date at that time. We actually had eighteen full truckloads of product being shipped the week she was born,” the head of sales and logistics laughed.

Their employees handled the extra load so the proud parents could be involved in every aspect of the birth, but the couple admitted it was a very interesting time.

Along the journey, they have met several parents who had adopted and were surprised to find how many people they already knew who had gone through the same process. It was with the help of many of those parents that they found answers and encouragement.

“I talked to one mother a lot throughout the process, and she gave me advice on our first meeting with our birth mother and even referred me to our attorney. She was amazing through the whole process, and it was wonderful having someone who had been in our shoes to help guide us,” expressed a thankful Jennifer.

Even having a private adoption, the Timbes were required to use an adoption agency for background checks and home inspections. They used New Beginnings in Tupelo and loved Victoria, their appointed social worker.

When asked if they would consider adopting another child, both parents agreed, “100 percent. No question. The road was rocky, but worth every mo-

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What they felt in pain has been overshadowed by the love and joy Eliza Fred brings to her grateful parents every single moment.

Chad and Jennifer Timbes have not completed their entire picture, but as they reflect on the completed sections of their puzzle, the faithful pair can see God’s hand placing pieces in His perfect time to get them to this point.

For now, they are enjoying seeing how the small bits have fallen together perfectly and allowed them a glimpse of the beauty to come.

(Retired high school English teacher and Alcorn County resident Rebecca Lewis is a freelance writer for the Daily Corinthian and Crossroads Magazine.)

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