Coming November 7th – 21st Annual Jefferson County High School Night of the Patriots 2013
Night of the Patriots 2013 is a patriotic celebration that showcases student talent and honors local veterans for their many contributions to our nation, including our freedom and national security. The celebration includes a 90 minute show on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM in the Jefferson County High School Gym. Performances by the Patriot […]
Patriots Come Up Short On The Road Against Cherokee 7-17
The Jefferson County Patriots fell on the road Friday night, as they traveled to Cherokee High School to take on the Chiefs. Jefferson County was looking to bounce back from last weeks heartbreaking defeat on the road against neighboring rivals Morristown West. Friday’s 17-7 loss to Cherokee marks back to back conference losses for the […]
Preparing For Cold Days Ahead
The leaves are changing and pumpkins are adorning many homes, which mean that cold weather is on the horizon. While it is still warm enough outside to do some much needed preparation, the center for disease control suggests that now is the time to check some items off your winter preparation checklist. According to the […]
Hang On To Your Jack-O-Lantern
With the Fall season in full swing and the scent of pumpkin spice in the air, the community is beginning to prep their porches and yards with décor for the Halloween holiday. There’s nothing more Autumn-like than a impromptu trip to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. Of course, a trip to the pumpkin patch […]
Stuck In Halloween Mode
“Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog” “Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg, and owlet’s wing” “For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and babble” “Double, double, toil and trouble, Fire burn, and caldron bubble” William Shakespeare Ah, I love Halloween! I remember Halloween… […]
Stranger Than Fiction: The Amazing Harry Houdini
It was 86 years ago this week, Halloween, 1926, that legendary magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini died at Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 52. Houdini’s death was the result of peritonitis caused by a ruptured appendix. Houdini had once vowed that he would escape the spirit world, if it were […]
Child Emotional Health
Early childhood specialist Erikson defined eight stages of psychosocial crises during social and emotional growth. You can help your child successfully complete these stages and become an emotionally healthy adult, by following a few basic steps. • Stage 1. Basic trust (ages 0 – 2): In this stage, you give your child his/her basic needs; […]
Turn The Volumn Up
Life is getting more surreal by the moment. In fact, it’s gone far enough. I’m beginning to question whether my serotonin levels are off. Take my family dinner Sunday evening, for example. The adult conversation consisted of a five minute description of flan, fork jewelry, and geriatric pet sympathy. Then I learned my mother’s car […]
Stink Bugs – Pests to home owners and local farmers
The recent infestation of what is commonly known as “stink bugs” is becoming an annoyance among both home owners and local farmers. The annoying insects are formally known as Halyomorpha halys or the brown marmorated stink bug. The bug is a native to Asia and was introduced in the United States in the 1990s. Most […]
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 Bobby Vesser Bobby was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Record or Vinyl Record
Lots of Changes
Lots of things are changing in Jefferson County. Leaves are changing, the weather is changing, and even the time is shortly changing. But, the one constant that citizens can rely on is that there is going to be a brew-ha-ha when the County’s governing body meets. Monday’s work session was no exception to the sad, […]
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 […]