Ice Cream Has Come to Town

Submitted by Helina Bailey on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 15:25

(A spectacular turn out for the grand opening of Sticks&Scoops. Photo credit: Helina Bailey)

This past weekend provided us with a taste of summer, complete with sunshine, high temperatures, and ice cream. If you were lucky enough to stop by Sticks&Scoops in Maynardville for their grand opening on March 25th/26th, you undoubtedly felt like you were partaking in a fun summer event! I treated my children to some ice cream on Sunday evening and was shocked by the amazing turnout.

Going to Nashville

Submitted by Brooke Cox on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 15:25

By now, most of you are aware of how fidgety I am in that I cannot sit still. So, what does that mean? Unless we are being beamed somewhere, I am not somebody you want to go on a long trip with. Unfortunately for my parents, they never received that memo.

What Does A Chiropractor Do?

Submitted by Dr. Darrell Johnson on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 15:23

Chiropractors are licensed professionals with doctorate degrees who use a hands-on approach to ease pain and inflammation by manipulating parts of your body.

The philosophy behind chiropractic care is that your body can heal itself with interventions performed by a chiropractor.

Chiropractic care, like physical therapy, doesn’t involve taking medications or undergoing surgery. You may want to try chiropractic care before undergoing more invasive treatments.

The Greatest Leson

Submitted by Ronnie Mincey on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 15:22

For many years in the Union County schools it was common practice for teachers to teach split grades. Funds for operating the school system were not as plentiful then as now, and the current laws that govern pupil: teacher ratio had much more latitude. It was nothing unusual for an elementary teacher to have forty or more students in one classroom, and many teachers taught two grades in one classroom. Additionally, some teachers concurrently served as principals.