Divided individuals, family discord, broken friendships and damaged relationships have been part of the human experience for ages, much like the biblical story of Cain and Abel, who quarreled over their sacrifices to the Lord. Unfortunately, division, disagreement, disparity and conflict are common in our lives. While conflict is inevitable, how we respond to it is a choice. Our reactions to conflict are shaped by the actions we decide to take.

Trampolines are no longer seen just at the circus or at a gymnastic competition. They’re in backyards now around the country. They can be fun, but they have to be treated with respect and caution. Injuries ranging from cuts and sprains to fractures are relatively common. And severe injuries to the neck, back and spinal cord are all too frequent. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind if you’ve bought a backyard model for your kids:

Make sure the trampoline is equipped with high, protective screening that can keep a wayward flying youngster inside the bouncing area.

Being a tomboy, I didn’t ask for similar Christmas presents as my girlfriends did. For example, when I was eleven years old, most of them asked for clothes or record albums. Not me. I asked for a set of darts.

My mom was surprised when I asked for them, but my dad was so excited. When I opened it on Christmas Eve, he immediately sat the dart board against an end table.

It was no fun being poor during the Great Depression. I learned to "make do." That meant being a saver, but not a hoarder. There is a difference. A saver might have a need to an item in the future. A hoarder just kept an item rather than throw it away. Dented pots and pans, a wash tub with a hole in it or a broken leg on a stool, etc. That's hoarding in my book.

In food processor, pulse cauliflower in 3 to 4 batches until rice forms. The key to proper rice texture is not overcrowding processor. Transfer to medium bowl. Reserve.

For the past few days I have been reading William J. Bennett’s America: The Last Best Hope. This would be excellent reading for America’s current leaders. Many current issues, such as foreign relations and tariffs, are discussed. Ineffective or detrimental actions taken by our nation’s past leaders can be examined to help our current leaders avoid those same pitfalls.
Bennett includes throughout his work anecdotes about historical figures that keep the volumes interesting.

Horace Maynard Middle School (HMMS) is excited to announce its inaugural Spring CTE (Career and Technical Education) Market, a fun-filled event for the whole family! This community celebration will take place on April 5th from 11am-2pm, offering a variety of activities, local products, and entertainment for all ages.

Guests can enjoy time with the Easter Bunny, perfect for those looking to capture special holiday moments with photos. A petting zoo will be set up, where kids can get up close with friendly farm animals. For those seeking a bit more adventure, an obstacle course will also be available to encourage fun and physical activity.

These days it’s easy to get on an environmental guilt trip. Drive your car to work, you pollute the air. Buy a box of crackers, you end up with a box and wax paper to add to the landfill problem. Run your heat pump, add carbon dioxide and support global warming. But, in honor of March being Arbor Month in Tennessee (April for Kentucky and Virginia), let me suggest doing something to feel good about, one with numerous pluses: plant a tree. Why so good? Let me enumerate

Luttrell Volunteer Firefighters have been organizing their new facilities at the Plainview Station. With money donated by the City of Plainview, the firefighters have purchased office equipment, a large screen television, tables, chairs, and a refrigerator. The office is still a work in progress but the necessities of a desk, computer and a hide-a-bed sofa are in place. The sofa was donated and will enable a firefighter to man the station 24 hours during an extreme emergency.

Registration begins at 9:00
Convention begins at 10
*Elect officers and executive committee
*Discuss agenda and events
*Adopt By-Laws
All registered UC voters are welcome.