Jefferson County Library Board Meeting, July 8, 2013
The Jefferson County Library Board will hold our next meeting at the White Pine Library on July 8, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
JCHS Student Receives Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze ROTC Medal
Melanie Rodriguez, senior student at Jefferson County High School, was presented the Daughters of the American Revolution Bronze ROTC Medal, certificate, and check, on April 30, 2013, by Samuel Doak Chapter NSDAR members Ellen Betts and Chairman of National Defense Committee Mary Lu English. The ceremony was held by Major Russell Turner in the commons […]
BOBBY JOE WELCH
BOBBY JOE WELCH, age 77, of Talbott, TN passed away Wednesday, June 05, 2013. Preceded in death by son, Ricky Lynn Welch; mother and father, Andrew and Nola Welch; brother, Lee Welch; sisters, Stella Eller, Lydia Woods, Zelma Walker and Martha Welch. He attended Mt. Vale Church of God. Survived by wife, Jennie Welch; brother, […]
Are you a wannabe babysitter?
Learn what it takes to be a babysitter by attending the Babysitting R.O.C.K.S. training program for kids ages 12 and up. This fun, activity filled training will focus on different aspects of babysitting- from learning what activities to do with children of any age to knowing what to do with the money that you earn. […]
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Applauds Tennessee on the Passage of Lifesaving Legislation
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law lifesaving legislation that will require all convicted drunk drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or greater to use ignition interlocks on their vehicles to prevent future offenses. With the passage of this law, Tennessee becomes the 18th state to pass such legislation and, the total […]
BOB GARLAND
BOB GARLAND, age 70, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away Monday, June 4, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Helen Garland; grandparents, Jasper and Dollie Wilson. Survived by sons, Buddy […]
RUBY KAPLAN (aka THE REBEL)
RUBY KAPLAN (aka THE REBEL), loving and devoted wife to the late Charles E. Kaplan and caring mother of Michael Kaplan (Mary), Karen Kaplan Hammond (Paul), and Kathryn Kaplan Stumpff (Jim), having completed her life of service, humor, and enjoying life here, moved on to her next adventure Friday, May 31, 2013 at the age […]
Budget Committee – Motion To Withhold Chamber Funding Until Open Books for Public View Voted Down
The Jefferson County Budget Committee met on Monday, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman Griffith. Absent from Roll Call were Committee Members Blevins and Cureton. Commissioner Turner sat in for Cureton. Two citizens addressed the Committee regarding public funds directed to the Jefferson County […]
Mincey adds five to program for 2013
Carson-Newman head women’s basketball coach Mike Mincey announced the signing of four native Tennesseans and one Pennsylvanian to the Eagles’ women’s basketball program Tuesday. Kailyn Brooks (Lafayette, Tenn.), Kaitlyn Cupples (Clinton, Tenn.) join Carson-Newman out of high school, while Taylor Peterson (Mt. Juliet, Tenn.), Whitney Kyle (Jefferson City, Tenn.) and Jessica Poole (Harrisburg, Pa.) transfer […]
Lease Language Hanging Point On Parrott-Wood Library
The Facilities Committee met on Monday evening, June 3, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. Information regarding a lease agreement between County and the Parrott Family, who own the property that houses the Parrott-Wood Library in Strawberry Plains, was presented to the Committee. In a previous meeting, the agreement had been approved by the […]
McCord adds one to inaugural signing class
Carson-Newman head swimming coach Paige McCord has rounded out her inaugural swimming signing class with one final female swimmer to bring the final tally to 31 signees. Nancy Claire Smith comes to C-N from Franklin, Tenn., and Franklin High School. “Nancy Claire brings a lot to our women’s team in the individual medley and breaststroke […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Public Service Committee Meeting, June 10, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee, and to all other persons who might be interested, that an open, public, meeting of the Public Service Committee of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners will be held Monday, June 10, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. in the […]
Science Is Everywhere For Children
Science is everywhere around us. It is important that children explore and learn about some of the world’s science secrets. And, they are never too young to begin appreciating the world of science. In the world of their future, it will be necessary to understand science to it’s fullest. I have listed a few activities […]
Taking Politics Out of Student Loans
We live in the greatest country in the world – a country where we’re free to choose our own career path. Everyone, no matter what their background, is afforded the opportunity to pursue higher education. We have a responsibility to ensure that college is not only accessible, but affordable for all students – including those […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – E-911 Board Meeting, June 20, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular scheduled meeting of the E-911 Board of Jefferson County will be held on Thursday June 20, 2013 at 1:00pm at the Jefferson County Emergency Services Center 911 Board Room 581 W. Old AJ Hwy New Market TN 37820. 06/03/2013 – 06/20/2013