When I was a little girl, I so wanted one of my own. Did you automatically think of a dinosaur or spaceship? While that was and still is very true, what I really wanted an American flag.

Local educator Sherrie Collins has been named State President of the Tennessee State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Collins, a 34-year teacher with the Union County School System and current librarian at UCHS, is a member of Beta Pi chapter where she has held many positions, including three times as chapter president. She has been a member of DKG, a professional organization for women educators, for 26 years. At the state level, she has served as First-Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary, along with chairing various committees.

Country Connections
By James Perry

Well, my old friend came back to see me today. He’s about two- and three-quarter inch long and might weigh an ounce and he’s green. Haven’t seen him since back in the spring. He was heading north to his summer grounds to raise another family of little hummingbirds. He stopped by to get some nectar from our flowers and now he is heading back south to over winter in Latin America.

So glad to see my little green friend on his spring and early autumn trips.

Legislation has been enacted by the Tennessee legislature designating the month of June as “Celebration of Life Month,” July as “Celebration of Liberty Month” and August as “Pursuit of Happiness Month.”
For lots of school children, I’m not sure August will be made happy by returning to school in pursuit of education. There is a certain irony there, for there are some parents who will undoubtedly look with joy at the month of August as their children return to school.

Whether you are packing a shoebox for the first time, or you have been leading your church or group for years, this event is for you.

We will have available resources for the 2025 season to keep you going or to get you started packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

You will also have the amazing opportunity to hear from shoebox recipient, Alyona Van Winkle from Ukraine, who experienced the transforming power of a simple shoebox gift sent in Jesus’ name.

I’m blessed to have some beautiful ladies in my life. My mother being front and center. They gather most Tuesdays to quilt. While they make some incredible quilts they share a friendship and bond with each stitch sewn.

I saw Dr. Moncier on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. I have had an ongoing urinary problem for several years. The Clinic nurse took a blood sample and a urinary check. I was given an antibiotic prescription. But other problems would surface.

Reserve 8 blackberries from 1 pint. Cook the rest of the berries with 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan over high heat until berries are just starting to break down. Transfer to a bowl and let sit in another bowl of ice water to chill. Blend the cooled berries, 1-pint vanilla ice cream, 12 ounces pomegranate juice and 1 cup milk until thick and creamy. Pour into tall glasses and top with the reserved berries.

Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to treat spinal stenosis, including:
• Spinal adjustments: these adjustments aim to improve spinal alignment and reduce pressure on the nerves.
• Massage therapy: Massage can help to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and promote relaxation.
• Exercise therapy: specific exercises can help to strengthen the muscles that support the spine and improve range of motion.
• Lifestyle modifications: chiropractors may recommend changes to daily activities, such as posture, ergonomics, and activity level, to reduce stress on the spine.

Humans are apparently hard-wired to love seeing rainbows, as proven by all the Facebook postings that pop up whenever one appears in our area. But have you ever wondered if, say your dog sitting beside you, sees the same rainbow you do? Or how about other animals? Let us delve into color vision by various residents of our planet.