Are You A Genius?
According to my research, there is no precise scientific explanation for genius, yet we all recognize it when we see it. The Latin plural for this word is genii (like the guy in the bottle who grants wishes), and it found its way into Latin partly from ancient Arabic by way of Old French. But […]
Vintage Cleaning
I have recently been gifted a beautiful broach from my grandmother and it really needs a good cleaning. Do you have any suggestions as to how to properly clean my new jewelry addition? It is always nice to receive a special jewelry item from someone that you love and it is important to take care […]
Stewart Goetz and Mark C. Baker’s: The Soul Hypothesis
This week my schoolwork led me to a fascinating little book: Stewart Goetz and Mark C. Baker’s The Soul Hypothesis: Investigations into the Existence of the Soul. The book is made up of several essays and articles, each by prominent figures in the area of philosophy of mind. Just so you know what you are […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz this week was all about who’s getting the business. The head governmental hive was a nest of nasty and the drones were in an uproar. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that a recent letter has some in the swarm mad as a hornet and a here, there and gone appearance has […]
Fried Zucchini
Fried zucchini is one of my husband’s favorite dishes, and it has quickly become a favorite of our daughter as well. We could make a meal of fried zucchini and yellow squash alone, if it weren’t for the fact we might need a little more nutrition than what the dish provides. If you prefer a […]
Nominating Committee Continues To Seek Citizen Representation for Conservation Board
The meeting of the Jefferson County Nominating Committee was called to order on October 15, 2013 in the Jury Room of the Historic Courthouse located in Dandridge, TN. Present were Committee Members Solomon, Estes, Turner, Sheets, Patterson, Scarlett, Musick and Chairman Tucker. The current agenda without corrections was approved as prepared. Approval of minutes dating […]
Department Head Presence Heated Topic at County Commission Work Session
The Jefferson County Commission met for a Work Session on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Maples, Blevins, Barriero and Cureton. No Citizens were present to address a rezoning request from general commercial to agricultural […]
Facilities Committee Considers Rural Clinic Building Ownership
The Jefferson County Facilities Committee met on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Turner. Absent from Roll Call was Committee Member Tabor. Upon a Motion from Committee Member Griffith and 2nd from Committee Member Carmichael the Agenda was Approved. With a Motion […]
Holidays Unwrapped Workshop, October 29, 2013
Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost upon us! While the holiday season is supposed to be a time of family, togetherness, and joy, it doesn’t take long to feel overwhelmed and stressed over all the tasks that must get accomplished. From decorating to gift buying on a budget to spending time with […]
Three Tennessee counties benefit from Carson-Newman’s Saturday service blitz
On Saturday, Oct. 12, over 450 members of the Carson-Newman University community joined together for a half-day service blitz. The effort was part of the University’s annual Operation Inasmuch and is coordinated through C-N’s Bonner Center. After assembling in C-N’s Maddox Student Activities Center Saturday morning, participants broke into teams and traveled to over 30 […]
Jefferson County Budget Committee
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Committee Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Cureton, Blevins and Maples. Jefferson County Finance Director Helton presented the Committee with 9 amendments for consideration. County General Fund 101, […]
Modern Woodmen and Piedmont Elementary PTO Partner to Improve Playground
The PTO of Piedmont Elementary School Has Been Working Hard To Improve Their Playground Area. Modern Woodmen of America recently helped the PTO purchase three big, beautiful red maple trees to give much needed shade to the playground area as soon as possible. President Mindy French said that the PTO is “so thankful for Modern […]
United States Government Now Open
One day after the State of Tennessee stepped up and temporarily reopened the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the United States Senate and House have reached an agreement that will open the government and stall reaching the debt ceiling until early 2014. With a Senate vote of 81 to 18 and a House vote of […]
National Park Service Announces Agreement to Reopen Smokies
The National Park Service announced that it has entered into an agreement with the State of Tennessee that will allow Great Smoky Mountains National Park to temporarily reopen on Wednesday, October 16, after being closed for 15 days due to the partial government shutdown. The park will begin opening facilities at 8:00 a.m. The state […]
Audit Catches TWRA Misuse of Funds
The Tennessee Comptroller of Treasury recently conducted a performance audit of activities and selected programs of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The Comptroller of Treasury had several alarming findings. Among the findings, they found the agency did not maintain proper controls over state credit cards. In addition, TWRA did not report lost or stolen equipment […]