The Buzzz!!
The Buzzz word this week is teamwork. The head governmental hive will meet to discuss adding 13 drops to the honey jar and the buzz is that some in the hive are less than happy about the situation. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that alliances are changing with the speed of a mad […]
Crunchy Hamburgers
As I was trying to decide what to cook for dinner the other night (only having ground beef on hand), I remembered a favorite meal from my childhood. My mom would coat hamburger patties in cracker crumbs and lightly fry them in a skillet. As a child, I liked these better than regular hamburgers on […]
Child Memory and Learning Part IV
Strategies that enhance memory are necessary to facilitate learning. From our current understanding of how the brain works in relation to memory, we will address strategies to hep your child remember information. These strategies include: gaining a child’s attention, activating prior knowledge and experiences, active involving learning, and constructing meaning for information. Maintaining a child’s […]
Where To Tie The Knot
I am getting married in October and am looking for a venue for our wedding and reception. I would like to stay inside Jefferson County, rather than traveling to Gatlinburg. Do you have any suggestions? There are several places in the County that could be appropriate, depending on the size and needs for the reception. […]
Way Too Literal
The world is way too literal these days. You want proof? The roof of a local school just collapsed. Thank goodness it was summer and nobody was in the building, but let’s face it, people. The collapse of the education system isn’t supposed to be a literal, physical collapse. Perhaps I am currently walking several […]
A Curve Ball
Sometimes you think that you are going in one direction and life throws you a curve ball. I had planned to write this editorial on the lack of understanding that most County Commissioners seem to have regarding the State’s demand for an Audit Committee. There appears to be little understanding of the serious nature of […]
Gettysburg Observes 150th Anniversary
Hundreds of thousands of visitors in Gettysburg to observe the 150th anniversary of the pivotal Civil War battle; Secretary Jewell visits incident command posts in Arizona as firefighters continue to fight two raging wildfires; a major clean energy announcement in Las Vegas; the Statue of Liberty reopens in New York Harbor; and Fourth of July […]
Canning College Offered
Learn how to preserve your food in a three-part, hands-on workshop! As the Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, I am part of the Cooperative Extension System, which is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), The University of Tennessee, and Jefferson County. USDA and Extension have a long history of providing advice […]
Lumberjack Boot Camp Begins August 21
In the world of adventure travel and lifestyle vacations none compare to the new Lumberjack Boot Camp. For 40 years Lumberjack Sports has been a fraternal order that only a very select few were asked to join; those days are gone. The Lumberjack Feud and Lumberjack Sports International have put together a boot camp style […]
Weekly Livestock Comments, July 5, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle traded steady to $1 lower compared to a week ago. Live prices ranged from $119 in Kansas and Texas to $122 in Iowa while dressed trade primarily took place between $191 and $194. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $119.58 live, down $1.24 from last week and $192.59 dressed, […]
Weekly Crop Comments, July 5, 2013
Overview Corn was down; soybeans and wheat were mixed; and cotton was up for the week. The June 28th USDA Acreage report indicated corn acreage of 97.4 million acres, 2+ million more than many anticipated contributing to a decrease in December corn to close below $5.00. Weather conditions going forward appear to be very supportive […]
Secretary of State Premieres Tennessee State Capitol Documentary
It has endured an army occupation, the interment of two of its founding fathers, and a car cruising through its hallways. Not to mention its role as the site of many of the most important events in Tennessee’s history. The Tennessee State Capitol building has many great stories to tell – and some of those […]
10 BUI ARRESTS RECORDED DURING OPERATION DRY WATER
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency participated in the fifth annual Operation Dry Water weekend which has been held the weekend prior to the July 4 holiday since its inception. Reports from the TWRA’s four region resulted in 10 boating under the Influence (BUI) arrests across the state and three other arrests. TWRA boating officers issued […]
Celebrate Customer & Anniversary Days
Join us in celebrating our gallery’s sixth year in business during our Customer Appreciation Days July 10 through 13, Wednesday through Saturday, 10AM to 6PM. Sharing one gallery, these unique shops specialize in handcrafted items made in the United States, and antiques and collectibles. Refreshments will be served from 2PM to 6 PM. The shops […]
LACY D. RAINES
LACY D. RAINES, age 61, of White Pine, TN passed away suddenly on July 4, 2013 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems. He was a member of Leadvale Baptist Church and attended Nina Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Brady Raines; and sister, Carolyn Sue Raines. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Raines; […]
ESTARYLLA – ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE RECALL
Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol): Recall – Report of Placebo Tablet Present in Row of Active Tablets AUDIENCE: Pharmacy, Patient ISSUE: Sandoz notified the public it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall to the retailer level of one lot of its Estarylla (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) tablets in the US, following a customer report of […]