Federal Extensions of Unemployment Benefits Set to Expire at Close of 2013
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is alerting more than 18,000 Tennesseans currently receiving federally extended unemployment insurance that those payments will soon end. The federal legislation that extended Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) expires at the end of 2013 in the absence of congressional action. “We don’t want people who are presently receiving […]
Top Picks For Santa
Every year it seems to get harder and harder to shop for the kids at Christmas time. The toys become more and more like mini computers and it seems they already have everything on their iPod. Surprisingly enough, the top toys approved by children safety experts are mostly low tech this year with the exception […]
SHIRLEY W. FRENCH
SHIRLEY W. FRENCH., age 88, of Chestnut Hill, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Betty Brooks French; his children Mike (Ruby) French, Deb (Darrell) Newman, Pat (Dan) Ford, Barry (Lori) French, Shirley (Larry) Vaughn, and Tim (Lisa) French; twelve grandchildren; […]
CARL STINNETT, SR.
CARL STINNETT, SR., age 73, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home. He was born December 18, 1940, the son of the late James L. and Dorcas Woods Stinnett, Sr. Preceded in death by his brothers, James Jr., Jack and Jerry Stinnett; sister, Myrtle Lovingood. Survived by his wife, Marcel […]
“Little House” star to appear in Knoxville
Over the years Alison Arngrim has learned to laugh at overly zealous fans of the show that made her famous, “Little House on the Prairie.” On more than one occasion since the show debuted she has had to deal with fans that have taken her role as nasty Nellie Oleson a bit too seriously. “Since […]
JAMESENA “JUDY” FAULKNER
JAMESENA “JUDY” FAULKNER, age 83, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday afternoon, December 15, 2013 at her home. She was born January 2, 1930 in McMinn County, TN. Preceded in death by her husband, George Walter Faulkner; mother, Anna Mae Williams; brother, Porter Williams. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Janice […]
Holiday Dessert Contest and Recipe Swap Held at Jefferson City Library
Jefferson City Public Library held its first Holiday dessert and recipe swap Friday December 13. Everyone was invited to bring in a dessert and copies of their recipe. Even if you couldn’t cook you were still invited to come out and sample the desserts that were brought in. Patrons judged their favorite dessert by looks […]
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 Sheila Trent Sheila was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Mistletoe
Happy Holidays from Jefferson County Mayor’s Office
With the approaching Holidays, Jefferson County has listed its official schedule for government offices. Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri stated that those having business with individual County government departments should contact those departments to assure that there is no change in their operating schedule. Generally, Jefferson County government offices will be open this week, however will […]
New Market Annual Christmas Parade
A chilly day set the stage for the annual New Market Christmas Parade. Locals and a few travelers lined the street hoping to catch the arrival of Santa. Participants came early to join in the parade line, which was quite long. First Responders, decorated floats, riders on horseback, tractors and even some festive golf carts […]
Seal Announces Candidacy for Jefferson County Commission
David Seal announces his candidacy for Jefferson County Commission, District 9. Seal is a teacher at Jefferson County High School, farm owner in the Chestnut Grove Community, and free-lance artist with numerous works in collections across the region. He has 25 years of experience as a Career and Technical Education teacher at Jefferson County High […]
Knoxville Area Corvair Club Makes Donation to Dandridge Ministerial Association
The Dandridge Ministerial Association received an early Christmas gift Saturday when the Knoxville Area Corvair Club made a donation in the form of a check for $405 along with several hundred dollars worth of food items purchased by the club members. The club delivered their goods in several Chevrolet Corvairs sporting the iconic “trunk in […]
Tie A Rope To His Foot
My father used to amuse himself in some unique ways, most of which ended up making my mom mad in some form or fashion. The cold weather we recently experienced reminded me of a particularly frigid, icy day my dad got a glint in his eye brought on by boredom. It was a cold January […]
Stranger Than Fiction: Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
In 1897, an 8-year-old girl, Virginia O’Hanlon, came home from school upset because her class mates had told her there was no Santa Claus. She asked her father if this was so and he responded “If you see it in the sun, it’s so.” He then suggested she write a letter to the editor of […]
Christmas Popcorn
Christmas is almost upon us, and baking at my house is in full swing. We have an abundance of family baking traditions, but I’m always looking to add new ones. I seriously love chocolate dipped pretzels, so when I came across this recipe, I knew I had to try it. The popcorn/pretzel/almond bark combination is […]
Church Christmas Memories
Christmas is a time of memories. When I think of Christmas, I remember the many years in church and the special times with church, family and friends. There is just something about those times that stay in my memory. As a child, I have vivid memories of my church family and “hanging of the greens” […]