County 4-H Clover Bowl

On April 11, 4th and 5th grade teams from Big Ridge, Luttrell, Maynardville, Paulette and Sharps Chapel Elementary Schools gathered at Horace Maynard Middle School to compete in the Union County 4-H Clover Bowl. Students had previously competed in their in-school contest to qualify to represent their school in the county contest.

Some Chiropractic Terms

As with any specialized area, whether it’s a sport or a health care field like chiropractic, there is a lexicon that develops. When you’re visiting your chiropractor, you shouldn’t hesitate to ask about any words or phrases you hear with which you are not familiar. Here are some terms you might hear:

Feeder Bag

I had a relative who raised horses. Many times I watched him place a feed bag onto the horses. I had not idea that I would have to wear something similar one day.

Can You Relate?

“Hello, Dear Reader.” Actually, I would be more hopeful to say, “Hello, Dear Readers!” I hope there are more than one of you out there.
Many times I approach writing, as Mark Twain prolifically stated, “. . . like an envelope without any address . . .” This state is commonly called “writer’s block,” and at times it seems I have enough blocks to build a high wall. Though it might take longer, it is easier to put thoughts into words. Writing leaves lots of room for correction, though public speaking is unforgiving. I have to either speak or write, for I’m like the man Billy Wilder noted had Van Gogh’s ear for music.

Ground Ivy, the Sneak in Your Yard

Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a small plant that’s possibly in your yard but keeps a low profile so you may not know it. But if you’re ever mowing and suddenly pick up on a minty smell, then you for sure have it. The plant is worth a close look, for its petite bloom and leaves are striking. It has been given many names over the years, including Creeping Charlie, Crow-Victuals, and Gill-Over-The-Ground.

UT Extension is hiring

UT Extension Union County is hiring! We are seeking a full time 4-H Youth Development Agent. You can help shape the next generation by teaching lifeskills with 4-H.
Please this post and help us find our new 4-H Agent!
Applications must be submitted using the University of Tennessee main careers page: tiny.utk.edu/unionagent
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences or a field related to Education and/or youth development is required.

A week for youth to be “Unplugged"

Youth and Union County have been camping at the Clyde, Austin, 4H Camp and Greenville for many years. This summer will be no different. We will leave on Monday, June 5 and travel to Greenville on a school bus. We will spend four nights having the time of our lives. We will return on Friday, June 9th. After a week of exciting and constant activities, youth return home in need a nap!

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is the third most commonly treated part of the body for chiropractors (after the lower back and the neck). As with any part of the body, the shoulder can become painful as a result of wear and tear over time, or as the result of a trauma, like a car accident or a fall. Shoulder pain often begins in the cervical spine, the upper portion of the spine. The nerves that control the hands, arms and shoulders pass through that section of the spine.