Take steps to better musculoskeletal health Part II

Here are some steps to set yourself up for future stability and success by improving the strength of your musculoskeletal (MSK) system:
Move more: Bones, muscles and joints need movement to stay healthy. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends adults get at least 150 minutes weekly of moderate physical activity (such as walking, yardwork, recreational swimming) or at least 75 minutes of intense weekly activity (jogging, hiking uphill, basketball).

UC Health Department moving to WIC appointments January 1

Beginning January 1, the Union County Health Department will be moving to WIC appointments to better serve patients during the health department renovation process. Patients can call 865-992-3867 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment. Late WIC appointments are available the second Monday of each month.

UCHS FFA students recognized for Clays for Children fundraiser

On Monday, December 9, District Attorney General Jared Effler joined Union County High School instructor John Fugate in recognizing students Clay Foust and Jonathan Blanton for their contribution to the annual Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament.
This year marked the third year in a row that Union County High School FFA members have prepared barbecued chicken for the hundreds of participants at the annual fundraiser which benefits the Children's Centers of Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott and Union counties.

Books for the school in Polly's honor

Sometimes in your life, fate puts someone into your path for a reason, and that is exactly how Polly Dyer of Maynardville became a member of the travel group The Miserettes.
Polly’s sister, Betty Brooks, (that’s me) worked at Bell South Telecommunications in Knoxville, and in 1996 she was asked to go to Atlanta to help get their equipment ready for the Olympics that summer.

PES student Marlie Brock places third at Beta Conference for creative writing

Marlie Brock's entry for the Junior Beta Club state convention creative writing submission:
It was a rainy Monday afternoon when I heard someone knocking on my door. When I looked outside to see who was there I was surprised to see only a box on my doorstep. I knew it couldn’t have been something I had ordered because I always go and pick my stuff up from the store. I put my brave face on and decided to open it.

Black-Eyed Pea Salad, a flavorful way to fulfill a New Year's tradition

Do you like black-eyed peas? I never did. I remember years ago that I bought a can to see what they were like.
I have always liked green English peas and hoped the black-eyed variety were similar.
Boy, was I disappointed. I thought they had no flavor and wondered who would want to do anything with them.
I took that lonely can and tried to season it up like baked beans. That was a disaster.