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  • From the mountain

     The last of the purple martins departed Highcliff on Aug. 9. The colony site by the garden is now utterly silent. I miss the cheerful martins and all the life that they bring to the farm. 

    But, they’ve got their schedule, dictated by the instinct instilled in them by Mother Nature to follow, while we humans have our timetable to follow.

     I won’t be crossing the Gulf of Mexico on a wing and a prayer like the martins. I won’t be flying over the rainforests of Brazil, down below the equator, like the martins.

  • Thanksgiving recipes from the...

     Easy Cornbread Stuffing.

    Submitted by: Michell Daugherty

     

    Bake a pan of cornbread a couple of days before use.

    1 package of Pepperidge Farms Herb seasoned stuffing

    1-3 cans chicken broth (enough that the stuffing is still moist after it has soaked in)

    1-2 stalks of celery chopped, however much that you want to use.

    1 chopped onion

    rubbed sage

    butter

    In a sauté pan melt butter and sauté celery and onion until done. Set aside

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    Birthdays, generations
  • Fun features draw little children...

    Caryville Library Director Robyn Turner gets excited about fostering a learning environment while promoting reading. That is why pre-school story time and the children’s literacy computer are such important additions.

    Story time has a direct impact on brain development, primarily in pre-school age children, explained Turner last week. For the purpose of positively influencing young minds, Turner has helped organize the weekly story-time program at Caryville Library.

    The story time takes place every Wednesday, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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  • Istallment 6 of the true account of...

    Storytelling has been a long-standing tradition in the Appalachian Mountains, often with stories being passed from family member to family member to keep the tradition alive.

    Though she never lived in the Tennessee Mountains, Mary Johnson grew up hearing stories told to her by her grandmother Mary Ina Carr who was born in LaFollette in 1888. In her seventies now, Johnson submitted the story her grandmother recounted of a mountain girl named Nancy Smith

    In last week’s installment, Nannie had finally found some happiness in her new life in Knoxville.

  • The true life of a mountain girl...

    The oral tradition of storytelling has long been a staple of life and entertainment in the Appalachian Mountains. It is through these tales of mountain life and perseverance that we learn about the past through those who have walked these rugged mountain trails before us.

    The story of a mountain girl named Nancy Smith, recorded by Mary Ina Carr, is a piece of history experienced in the late 1800,s yet recounted and brought to life as if it were only yesterday. This story lay dormant for many years before being submitted by Carr’s granddaughter Mary L. Johnson.

  • church news

    Christ of the Cumberland Lutheran Church, 190 Forge Ridge Rd., Harrogate, will have midweek Advent Services, Dec. 10 and 17. A meager meal will be served from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with worship service to follow.

    Indian Mound Baptist Church will present The Best Christmas Ever on Dec. 13 at 7p.m.

    Speedwell Church Of God will present Happy Birthday, Jesus on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

  • news notes

    The Emergency Management Committee meeting will be held Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. in the lower courtroom of the Campbell County Courthouse. The meeting will be for the consideration of electing chairman and vice chairman, question and answer question and any other matters needing to be discussed.

    All parents of students at LaFollette Middle School are invited to observe in their child’s classroom on Dec. 11 during classroom instruction time. Parents are welcome to observe in any or all of their child’s classes. Parents are asked to check in at the front office upon arrival.

  • Dr. Wood honored for 50 years of...

    By NATASHA LAFAYETTE natasha@lafollettepress.com  

    Over 60 people gathered in the main lobby of St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday offering praise for Dr. Burgin Wood, who celebrated 50 years of service at St. Mary’s.

    CEO of St. Mary’s Alan Watson gave an introduction at the surprise reception.

    “You have proved to me that your heart is with the patient,” Watson said warmly to Wood. “It is a privilege to call you a friend and colleague.”

  • Elk Valley School has veteran...

    By NATASHA LAFAYETTE

    natasha@lafollettepress.com  

    The American Legion Honor Guard celebrated Veterans Day early with Jellico Elementary and Elk Valley School on Saturday morning.

    Post 154 met with Jellico Elementary students at 9 a.m. and with Elk Valley at 12 a.m. The presentation was in honor of the nations veterans.