Real Banana Pudding
I did not have true banana pudding until I moved to the South. I grew up with banana cream pie, which was often my requested birthday dessert, but have since grown to love banana pudding more. This version of the recipe uses made from scratch pudding and meringue for the topping. Of course, it is […]
J. R. R. Tolkien’s: The Silmarillion
As a huge fan of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series, I felt as though I must review The Silmarillion, now that I finally have had a chance to read the book (major thanks to the friend who lent me their copy!). The Silmarillion is often referred to as “the Bible […]
Tick Explosion?
I know that it is early in the season, but I have already found three ticks on my children and a couple on our cat. I was wondering if this is a particularly bad tick season or if we have just been unlucky. Actually, the tick population has been increasing over the last decade or […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzzz this week is about redos. The head governmental hive will be back at the nest this week to re address a failed budget request from the DOE hive. The swarm couldn’t produce enough yeas in a previous vote and dipping into the honey pot is a waspish topic with several in the hive. […]
What’s Your App?
With the new age of technology slowly integrating itself into our daily lives, it appears more and more as if everyone has a smart phone. With these, comes the inevitable multitude of applications available for download. What seems to be becoming the most popular of these lately are “re-sale” apps. Applications like Etsy, Poshmark, and […]
Undergrads Honored at JCHS
Jefferson County High School Underclassmen were honored for their academic accomplishments on Friday, May 17, 2013. Narrators for the event were Katie Inman, Anthony Dalton and Bailey Stoddard. The JCHS Choral Department, under the Direction of Kelly Shipe, gave a vocal performance for honorees and their guests. An array of awards was bestowed on numerous, […]
The Un-Official Start To Summer!
Memorial Day is on the horizon and with it comes the unofficial start to Summer 2013! Many are looking forward to a much needed three day weekend and planning some fun activities to fill the time. If a quick jaunt to the beach just isn’t in the cards for the holiday weekend, do not fret. […]
East Tennessee man aids Red Cross efforts at Texas plant explosion
He’s seen the devastation of hurricanes in Florida, flooding in Illinois and countless tornadoes across the Southeast, but none of those disasters could prepare John Manners, a Tellico Village resident, for what he’d encounter in the aftermath of the West, Texas plant explosion. “It’s kind of like all the movies you ever saw as a […]
USDA OUTREACH MEETING
A meeting will be held on Tuesday June 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Jefferson County NRCS Office at 1228 Circle Dr, Dandridge, TN to address FSA Election & Programs; FSA Loan Programs; Agriculture Extension Programs and Natural Resource Conservation Programs for socially disadvantaged farmers, beginning farmers and limited resource farmers. A socially disadvantaged […]
Alarming Decline in Amphibian Life within the U.S.
A new study from the USGS shows an alarming decline in amphibian life within the U.S.
Corker Statement in Honor of Memorial Day
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27: “My job gives me the opportunity to meet with members of our military serving all over the world. It is humbling and often emotionally overwhelming to be in their presence. On Memorial Day we remember those who made […]
Titanic Violin unveiled at Titanic Museum
Dozens of students stood silently in a dimly lit room of the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge where they huddled quietly around a display case containing a rare, iconic artifact from the sinking of the luxury liner more than 100 years ago. The violin that belonged to Wallace Hartley went on display this week at […]
White Pine Night of Stars
Monday night White Pine Elementary and Middle School put on their annual Night of Stars, a show that provides a stage for the talents of many Cyclones. The show has run annually since 1997 and continues to be an eagerly awaited time of year by the students and community. Students gave the community a wonderful […]
DOROTHY HARTLEY
DOROTHY HARTLEY, age 80, of Jefferson City, TN passed away May 22, 2013. She was originally from Hancock County, and at an early age professed her faith at the Chestnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was a longtime active member and missionary secretary of Morristown Bible Methodist Church. She was a very loving and caring […]
“Between the Lakes” Girl Scouts of Jefferson County Pancake Breakfast, June 8, 2013
The “Between the Lakes” Girl Scouts of Jefferson County will host a pancake breakfast Saturday, June 8, from 8am to noon at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Dandridge. For $10, enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes plus coffee, milk, and juice. Proceeds benefit troop development programs and scholarships.
MILTON H. COLE
MILTON H. COLE, age 79, of Dandridge, TN passed away Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013 at his home. Milton was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, attended Hills Union United Methodist Church and was a retired air traffic controller with the federal aviation agency, and in his child rearing days enjoyed work with youth sports. […]