Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots
Couscous is one of the easiest things to make and is incredibly versatile. It is tiny pasta that look like little beads and is often confused as a grain. It takes just minutes to prepare by itself, but is wonderful when vegetables, beans, or herbs are added to it. To make a heartier dish, add […]
Benefits of Aloe Plants
I was recently gifted an aloe plant from my neighbor, who swears that it is great for burns. After a little kitchen accident where I ended up with a burned finger, I broke off a stem of the plant. It smelled really bad! Is this normal or is something wrong with my plant? Complaints about […]
Maury Honor’s Day Celebration
The faculty and staff of Maury Middle School hosted their annual 8th grade Honor’s Day celebration on Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:00 A.M. in the gymnasium. Parents and guests were on hand to show their appreciation to the honorees. Fifty nine 8th grade students with 90% or higher average for the year were recognized with […]
Engage Children’s Brains During Summer
Teachers spend the first four to eight weeks every fall reviewing and reteaching material that students have forgotten during the summer break. Some students actually lose reading and math skills during the summer. Research has proven that students who continue to learn during the summer, score better on standardized tests than peers, who do not […]
Megasite Issue May Reach Into EDOC & Chamber Funding
This week will prove interesting for some in the County. It has become apparent that the Megasite issue may have a longer reaching impact than was ever anticipated, especially by those that brought the project to the forefront. For several budgeting season there has been debate regarding the funding level of the Chamber of Commerce […]
Same Old Delima
Summer is here… weather and all. Even though it is not officially summer, school is out, Memorial Day has past… and for me that means summer! I’m just a little worried this summer! As we all know, summer means vacation… and vacation for my family means the beach! Yes, each summer, we all enjoy a […]
The Buzzz!!
The Buzzz word this week is rewind. The head governmental hive did not gather last week and the buzz is that some in the hive were in a swarm that the meeting was called in the first place. Buzzz words like propriety, rules of order and comptroller were flying around the nest. Buzzy bees in […]
The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy
Finally, I have found a book that combines two of my favorite things in life, philosophy and The Big Bang Theory. In William Irwin and Dean Kowalski’s The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke, the characters and theories introduced in the beloved television show The Big Bang Theory are examined from […]
Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees Issue Financial Review of the Programs
According to a release from the United States Department of the Treasurey, Social Security’s retirement and disability programs have dedicated resources sufficient to cover benefits for the next 20 years, until 2033. After 2033, it is expected that the income from the dedicated payroll tax will be sufficient to finance about three quarters of scheduled […]
What Does It Mean To Be “Organic”
With larger populations and more mouths to feed, the popularity of genetically modified crops (GMO foods) has increased drastically in recent years. These foods have had their DNA altered to produce larger and faster growing crops. Along with the increased popularity of GMO’s, there has also been a rise in the number of people considering […]
Timberjack survives Kidney transplant to Compete again
The Dave Jewett story is truly an inspiring story of an indomitable spirit of a man who simply will not give up and fights for life against overwhelming odds. Jewett is a survivor. Six years ago the world class timberjack began going through a period of time where he simply didn’t feel well. Then one […]
Dollar General Foundation Grant to Help Support Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission’s Mission
The Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission received a $15,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation this month to support the Commission’s mission of increasing Tennesseans’ knowledge of money management and related issues. The commission is a nonprofit organization, created by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered by the Tennessee Treasury Department. The commission plans to […]
Tennessee Valley Fair Announces 2013 Summer Reading Program, June 17, 2013
Beginning June 17, children of all ages will fill area libraries to learn more about agriculture and enjoy a little Fun on the Farm. The Tennessee Valley Fair Summer Reading Program celebrates its 6th year in 2013. Hosted by Jasper, the Fair’s rooster mascot and the 2012 Fairest of the Fair, Kassie Perkins, participating children […]
Jimmy Fortune and T. Graham Brown to Perform in Pigeon Forge
Perhaps it was providence that inspired Jimmy Fortune to write the hit song “Elizabeth.” Fortune was the tenor for the Statler Brothers in 1983 when a series of circumstances occurred that inspired him to write what became the most successful song of his career. The band was on a stop while on tour when Fortune […]
USDA Announces Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Deadline June 7, 2013 for 2011 Crop Losses
Farm Service Agency County Executive Director, James L. Giffin announced today the sign-up period for the 2011 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program opened Oct. 22, 2012. The SURE program is part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers […]
Weekly Crop Comments, May 31, 2013
Overview Wheat, soybeans, and corn were up and cotton was down for the week. Planting / weather concerns continue to play a key role in the markets. Corn planting has improved dramatically the past two weeks however planting concerns continue in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Concern over planting delays has also become prevalent with […]