Weekly Livestock Comments, May 10, 2013
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle sold mainly $2 to $3 lower compared to last week on a live basis. Prices on a live basis were primarily $126 while dressed prices were $202. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $126.22 live, down $2.80 from last week and $202.74 dressed, down $3.81 from a week ago. […]
Weekly Crop Comments, May 10, 2013
Price Change US Dollar 83.14 +1.03 Crude 95.85 +0.39 Dow 15,118 +145 Cotton was up, wheat and corn were down, and soybeans were mixed for the week. The US dollar increased 1.03, crude oil was up 0.39 for the week, and the Dow set new highs during the week closing over the 15,000 mark at […]
Hefner earns Southeast Region Player of the Year honors, three others join her on all-region squads
Carson-Newman junior shortstop Brittany Hefner (Talbott, Tenn.) has been named the Daktronics’ Southeast Region Player of the Year by the district’s sports information directors. Hefner was Carson-Newman’s only first team selection for both the Daktronics’ all-region team and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association all-region team. Bri Shoemake (Ooltewah, Tenn.) and Kelli Hensley (Knoxville, Tenn.) took […]
INVITATION TO BID – Cleaning Services at School Central Office, Oakland Center, Technology Center
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for cleaning services at the school central office location behind the courthouse in Dandridge, the Oakland Center near Jefferson County High School, and at the Technology Center also next to the high school. Quotes should cover cleaning bathrooms, floor cleaning (vacuum, sweep, […]
INVITATION TO BID – Custodial and Cleaning Supplies
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for custodial and cleaning supplies for Jefferson County Schools and County Government Offices. This bid will require fixed prices until June 30th 2014. If you are interested in bidding please contact the finance office at 865-397-4922 to get a set of bid […]
INVITATION TO BID
INVITATION TO BID The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids on the following for the 2013-2014 school term. School Bus Items School Bus Transmission-Rebuilt or Re-manufactured Tires Gasoline, Diesel, Oil, Antifreeze LP Gas Elevator Maintenance Services Bi-Annual Inspection & Service of Fire Extinguishers, Kitchen Hoods, Alarm Systems, Annual Inspection of Fire Sprinkler […]
LENA STEPP HAUN
LENA STEPP HAUN, “Granny” age 92, of Morristown, TN passed away at Life Care of Morristown on Friday, May 10, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tuck and Molly Stepp; brothers, Fred, John, Julius and Clyde Step;, sisters Charlsie Haun, Gladys Murphy and Bernice Burko; also her son-in-law Steve Moore. She is […]
JOANN T. SILVER
JOANN T. SILVER, age 77, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at 10:40 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Coy and Sallie Trent; beloved son, Richard Beckner; and stepson, Steve Silver; sisters and […]
BRENDA ROLL MCBEE
BRENDA ROLL MCBEE, Maw Bell, as she was lovingly called, age 59, went home to be with the Lord our Savior in heaven on May 9, 2013 at home after a long battle with leukemia. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Johnny Junior […]
CURLEY ELNORA EVANS MATTISON
CURLEY ELNORA EVANS MATTISON, age 97, of Jefferson City, TN went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2013 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 22, 1916 to Walter and Curley Jones Evans in Dandridge, TN, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her was her loving […]
Do You Know WHAT This Is?
This Week’s Mystery Pic Send us an email to goodguess@jeffersoncountypost.com Correct answers are announced each week. Congratulations to Randal Turner! Randal was the first to guess last week’s Mystery Pic correctly. The correct answer was: Brown Hen Egg
Antique & Collector Car Enthusiasts Fill Streets Of Historic Downtown Dandridge Saturday
The Historic Town Square in Dandridge was rumbling with energy on Saturday, as antique and collector cars of various vintage came to town. Cruisin’ and Groovin’ has become an annual event and, despite questionable weather, was a great success. Beautiful automobiles lining the streets, frequent drawing for give aways and good music were just a […]
Dandridge PTO Receives $2500 Match From Modern Woodmen
Dandridge Elementary School is working hard on school beautification and providing quality outdoor space for learning. Last week, Modern Woodmen of America gave their plans a financial boost with a matching donation of $2,500 toward their goals. With the recent removal of portables from the school grounds, there is now space for a sustainable garden that will […]
2013 Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series Kicked Off With Smooth “Tennessee Weather”
The Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series kicked off on Saturday evening. Local favorite band Grits gave the first performance of the six month series and the crowd braved the cool May evening to enjoy some great music down on the farm. Dumplin Valley Farm Concert Series is an annual event in Jefferson County and brings […]
Appalachian Electric Cooperative Donates Dogwood To County Emergency Services
Appalachian Electric Cooperative donated a tree to the new Emergency Services Combination building that houses County E-911, EMS and EMA. For the eighth year, AEC has been named a “Tree Line USA” utility by the Arbor Day Foundation. The designation is one that the company is proud of and the Friday morning ceremonial tree planting […]
Letter To The Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Submitted by: Dale C. Allen Dear Editor: Jefferson County Commission has cancelled funding the proposed Megasite. Jefferson County’s citizens should understand this did not occur because of Valley Home area farmers and homeowners selfishly opposing use of their land. The Megasite’s demise occurred after an opportunity for proper study and consideration […]