Stranger Than Fiction: The Christmas Truce
December 24, 1914 started out like many other days during the Great War, now known as World War I. The day began with a barrage of artillery and gunfire between German and British troops entrenched along the western front near Ypres in Belgium. As the hours of Christmas approached a most miraculous event occurred on […]
A Little Something Extra This Year
Last week, Jefferson County was in Thanksgiving mode and now the Holiday Season has started in earnest. The County Commission and most of the Committees will be on hiatus until after the New Year. This is a much needed break and a chance for the 21 Commissioners to regroup. When they return in January they […]
Remember The List
Christmas is approaching and children everywhere are making their “lists” for Santa, and my granddaughter is no different than these children. Today, she came to my house with list in hand. She had carefully looked through catalogs, surfed the internet for suggestions and attentively watched all the commercials. Armed with this information, her list was […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send your guess to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Stephanie Rustin Stephanie was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: 9 Volt Battery
Planning For Holiday Events
Hello, my sweets! I trust that you all had a wonderful, calorie rich Thanksgiving dinner. I know that I did. Now it is time to plan for all of those holiday events. Be it casual or elegant, tis the season to have fun with your style. I love to celebrate every day and look for […]
Flocking A Christmas Tree
We are putting up our tree this week and I am wondering how to get a real tree flocked. When we were younger, I lived in a large city and we ordered the tree from the florist flocked. I haven’t seen any real flocked trees around here but would like some advice on where to […]
Whipped Coconut Cream
I know Thanksgiving has passed and thoughts are now turning from pumpkin pie to fudge and candy canes. However, I just could not pass up this opportunity to share my newest discovery, whipped coconut cream. Since my self diagnosis of lactose intolerance a couple weeks ago, I have tried not to have any dairy whatsoever. […]
Traditions
I have talked about the need of traditions for children. It gives them a sense of security and builds trust. This holiday season is a good time to build family traditions that will follow your child through their life. The traditions you start will, in part, be passed down to their children. I have listed […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners Meeting, December 10, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meeting of the Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Patriot Academy. 12/02/2013 – 12/10/2013
Jefferson County 4-H Helping Children Overseas
Jefferson County 4-H Members have been busy this fall getting ready for Christmas. A county-wide effort was formed to collect items for Operation Christmas Child. This organization sends shoe boxes full of toys, school supplies and hygiene products to children overseas. The 4th and 5th grade 4-H members from all over the county collected different […]
Elves Ride To Raise Money For Appalachian Outreach
Appalachian Outreach had some special help last weekend with their 4.5 k bike ride from the Elf Shoppe in Jefferson City, through the local streets. Joyful elves of all sizes heralded the event from the sidewalk in front of the Elf Shoppe, with ringing bells and happily caroling voices. Local Businessman Ed Franklin was joined […]
New Market Business Gives Back To Community
In the spirit of thankfulness and community giving, one New Market man gave back in a big way to the New Market Community. Brent Spencer, with the assistance of the New Market Volunteer Fire Department, handed out food to needy families, just in time for Thanksgiving. The Saturday morning charitable event was appreciatively received by […]
TAMMY SUE GILBERT
TAMMY SUE GILBERT, age 53, of Jefferson City, TN passed away suddenly Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. She was a Member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jay and Pauline Ware and Joe and Helen Jones. She is survived by her husband. Tommy Gilbert; son, Charles […]
DOROTHY JUNE REYNOLDS FRYE
DOROTHY JUNE REYNOLDS FRYE, age 89, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday evening, November 28, 2013 at the Chandler House of Jefferson City. She was an active member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church where she was a member of the church choir. She will be fondly remembered for her active participation in the […]
No Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways During the Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving travelers will enjoy a smooth drive through Tennessee again this year during this busy travel holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at 6:00 a.m. […]
Acreage Reporting Deadline for Fall-Seeded Small Grains
USDA Announces Acreage Reporting Deadline for Fall Barley, Fall Oats, Fall Wheat, and all other Fall-Seeded Small grains to be December 15, 2013. Accurate acreage reports are necessary to determine and maintain eligibility for various programs. Acreage reports for FSA are considered timely when filed at the county office by December 15, 2013. Producers should visit […]