UT Extension Partners with America Saves to Encourage Tennesseans to Save

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Over the past two years, as the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of life, some individuals and families have experienced significant setbacks. As most Americans focus on recovering from the economic effects of the pandemic, University of Tennessee Extension is excited to partner with America Saves Week and promote five critical areas of financial wellness.

My best friend and cousin Lynda has been with me on many of my misadventures throughout the years. To be honest, I don’t mind our fun and laughter being at my expense. But then came the day she had her own.

I once received an email that included this description of a most loved past time—“Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today, it’s called golf.”
My late brother J. C. Mincey loved the game. He once told me that during his life (I almost typed “lie”) he had hit six holes in one, but no one was present except himself any of the six times. My brother was a true legend, if nowhere else at least in his own mind.

Fresh asparagus is available year around in the stores. But this is springtime. This is when asparagus is best. Pick up some at the Farmer's Market and try this recipe. Of course, you could use canned asparagus, but we all know that fresh is better

Pines can offer a dab of color in a winter landscape, and provide lumber, wildlife habitat, pleasing views, and erosion control. The native pines that grow in our area include Shortleaf, Virginia, Pitch, and White Pine. Though not a local native, Loblolly Pine has been widely planted and does well in our area.

Humans have always been vulnerable to climate and climate change and after about 1.64 million years BC, the coming of the Ice Age greatly affected the hunter-gathers; the animals began to migrate to escape the severe cold and the huge glaciers that spread like tongues across the inhabited Earth. Plants that could not survive the lower temperatures died out. Now, if possible, humans had to resettle where fishing, hunting and vegetation was plentiful, time to move on. With this, humans begin to live permanently in caves. Latecomers finding the best caves already occupied had to move on to find new caves or remain hunter-gathers.

As we are about to enter into February of 2022 many people have dropped the diets and stopped going to the gym or even put down that book they were going to finish.
At the end of the day, new year’s resolutions are hard to accomplish. It is not easy to self-start and keep ourselves accountable throughout the year.

At the workshop of its January meeting, the Union County Board of Education recognized and congratulated the Paulette Elementary School Beta Club for its achievements at the Tennessee Elementary Beta Club Convention. Dr. Lauren Effler, Supervisor of Instruction, introduced each student and presented each a Certificate of Recognition for Achievement.

The Union County Commission elected Cheryl Walker to fill the second district vacancy at its January regular meeting. Sidney Jessee Jr. nominated Walker. No one nominated the other qualifying citizen, Lance Grigsby.
Commissioner England asked that nominations close and that Walker be elected by acclimation. Commissioner Jessee, the other second district representative, provided the second. Then County Mayor Jason Bailey administered the oath of office, and Walker took her seat on the Union County Commission.

HUC and Luttrell Elementary School would like to congratulate the following students on their achievements.