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‘Kids Fish Free Day’ is set for Saturday June 7


Jim Keeler, a volunteer with the Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited, assisted Luke Wheeler with fly fishing during last year’s event at Millers Island boat ramp. - Tony Cox
The Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host the Buzz Buffington Memorial “Kids Fish Free Day” on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Millers Island boat ramp. The event is open to children ages 5 to 15.

Upon arrival, children will sign in and be fitted with waders and boots, with volunteer assistance available for those who want to fish in the river.

Parents are encouraged to bring personal life jackets for their children, although a limited number of small life jackets will be provided.

Drift boats will also be on site to take children upriver, with participants rotated between fishing in the river and boat rides to maximize the experience.

Lunch will be provided, including hot dogs, chips, cookies, and beverages. Parents should plan to provide lunch for children with special dietary needs.

TVA has arranged a special water release schedule for the event, with river generation beginning at 1 p.m., requiring all participants to be out of the water by 1:30 p.m.

Each child will receive a Zebco 33 spincasting rod and reel set and a special event T-shirt while supplies last.

For more information or to register, visit crctu.org and scroll to the “Buzz Buffington Memorial Kids Fish Free Day” section.

Artistic swimmers ‘dance’ in Clinton pool

by Ben Pounds


Swimmers Barbara Reeve, from left, and Iyaka Komata learned and practiced how to make this formation with the East Tennessee Dolphins artistic swimming group at the Clinton Community Center pool. - Ben Pounds
On a Tuesday evening at the Clinton Community Center’s indoor pool, a version of “Pretty Woman” played while swimmers made formations and did moves in the water to its rhythms.

It was the last Clinton practice for the East Tennessee Dolphins, an artistic swim team on May 13. They had met there since March 25. The group was getting ready to perform for a private event, proud of what they’d accomplished. The pool’s public family swimming has resumed on Tuesday evenings since then.

Artistic swimming, formerly known as synchronized swimming, involves moving through the water to music, similar to dance or figure skating.

DolphinsCcoach Sharon Burlingame learned artistic swimming from her mother, and passed it down to her daughter, C.J. Mitchell, an Anderson County High School alumna who’s 37 years old but started artistic swimming at age 5.

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Clinton adult swim team aims to compete in summer events

by Ben Pounds

If you’re an adult who can swim across the pool, you can join the city of Clinton’s new adult swim team.

That’s how Jonathan Leninsky, team captain and city aquatics coordinator described Clinton’s swim team, which is for adults regardless of gender over the age of 18.

He quoted the organizing group saying the qualification was “a pinky promise that you can make it across the pool.” He stressed it was available to all skill levels.

“All are welcome: former U.S.A. masters, individuals looking to relive the glory days of summer swim, and those just looking for some additional motivation to work out,” he said. “This team’s focus is on fun and relaxing with new people.

“This isn’t going to be your standard swim team where there are dedicated practices and coaches helping you out, especially this year,” Leninsky said. “This is a team formed from people who love swimming and want to see what they can do. We don’t care if you’ve never swum before. We don’t care what your times look like. The main question will always be: are you having fun?”

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Asbury United Methodist Church celebrates 160 years of ministry


Pastor Lee C. Radford
CLINTON, Tenn. — Asbury United Methodist Church, one of Anderson County’s historic congregations, will mark 160 years of ministry with a celebration service on Sunday, May 25. The church, located at 405 W. Broad St. in Clinton, will host two worship services at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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