Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication
The Branner Cemetery Flag Dedication was hosted on Friday, November 1, 2012, from 1:00 – 1:30 at the Glenmore Mansion, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The dedication had a large turn out with members of the local JCHS JROTC, local members of the historical society, law enforcement, school board, ECT, and many of the local media […]
A No Brainer
Papers were served last week as County Commissioners, as well as EDOC and the Chamber of Commerce, were named as defendants in a recent law suit by fourteen Jefferson County residents. At stake is the ability of EDOC to maintain closed meetings and records. Frankly, this is a law suit that never should have happened. […]
Douglas Cherokee Head Start Presents Cato with a certificate of appreciation
The Douglas Cherokee Head Start’s Patti Harris, Jefferson County Family Service Worker and Tina Hyleman, Family Service Worker, awarded Cato Store #0581’s Terri Matteson and Candace Hayes with a certificate of appreciation for all of the clothing donations throughout the years. Cato’s has been donating to the Head Starts parent clothing closet for many years […]
Stranger than Fiction; Hitler’s Dirty Secrets
In the 1930s, German dictator Adolf Hitler found himself in the position of being extorted by his nephew over some dirty family secrets that threatened to bring down Der Fuhrer’s regime. The threats brought the two Hitlers to conflict and compelled William Patrick Hitler to commit irrational acts. Alois Hitler was Adolf Hitler’s half-brother. Alois […]
Beyond the Common Core
I am a fan of the Common Core, but my reasons may surprise you. I support this national initiative not because it raises the bar or guarantees student success or moves us back-to-basics or improves our standards or is simply “tougher”. It is not, and doesn’t do, any of these things. And in fact, not […]
Carson-Newman Univ. helps lead in energy program
Carson-Newman University is partnering with local power distributor Appalachian Electric Cooperative to be the first to launch the “Demand Response Program,” an initiative that will shed power on campus during peak power usage. According to Ondes Webster, Carson-Newman director of physical plant and construction manager, the power shedding provides a huge savings in energy costs […]
Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Filling
Fall is my favorite time of year for food. Dishes made with apples, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla simply make me smile. Add some whipped cream, ice cream or marshmallows and it only gets better. Here is one of my favorite pumpkin dishes. Enjoy it plain or add the streusel filling […]
My Dear Lily’s Halloween
Halloween is over, and I have to say it was an amazing week. Sugar comas are out of the way and the candy quest is complete, but that isn’t what made this week great. This week was all about the dog. Yes, that dog. My dear Lily, as you know, can be a handful. She […]
Well, It Happened Again
Well, it’s happened again… time has changed! I remember when our clocks were left alone, to continue on a natural course with the earth’s rotation around the sun. Those were the times that saw the days get longer or shorter in gradual increments. Yes, it gradually became darker in the mornings as we dressed for […]
Great Styles in Plus Sizes
Darlings, so many of my readers have requested more articles about plus size fashion. Since the majority of American women are beautiful and style conscience in the plus size range, designers and fashion magazines should focus on the fact there is a definite need for plus size fashions First, let’s start by erasing certain myths […]
Children and Traditions
With the holiday season quickly rolling in, now is a good time to think about creating family traditions. Family traditions are rituals or routines with meaning that are important in your child’s life. They are repetitive family events that children thrive on. Family traditions create a sense of belonging, and continuity for children. The tradition […]
Threatening Weather No Obstacle For Jefferson County Trick-or-Treaters
High winds and a little rain did not dampen the Halloween spirit as trick-or-treaters made the rounds last Thursday evening. Several churches hosted trunk-or treat events and the Jefferson County Rescue Squad offered local children a safe option for a fun holiday. The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was filled with ghosts and goblins, as […]
Fraud Awareness Week Casts Spotlight on White Collar Crime
Organizations lose an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues to fraud, according to a 2012 study by the ACFE. To help shine a spotlight on this global problem, the Tennessee Treasury Department is participating in International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 3-9, 2013, as an official supporter to promote anti-fraud awareness and prevention. During Fraud […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week is about surprises. Doorbells and phones were ringing as the head governmental hive and the hive on the hill got served. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that sharing an attorney may bee a good way to keep some honey in the jar but it may be a stinger when […]
Sunflowers, Drying on the Stem
I have enjoyed the sunflowers that are beside the bank in Jefferson City, however, now that they are dying, I was wondering why no one is cutting them down. They look pitiful all bent over and turning brown. I agree that the fields of sunflowers are lovely, however, beyond being beautiful, they are a viable […]
