Syrian LCC Breaks Support of Syrian National Council
The Syrian National Council (SNC) has elected former spokesperson George Sabra as its president. The appointment was made on Friday, November 9, at a meeting in Doha, Qatar. The SNC has proved to be one of the primary opposition groups throughout the conflict in Syria. On the same day as the change in leadership, the […]
Corker Urges President to Work with Congress to Pass Fiscal Reform Now
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement last week urging the president to work with Congress on passing a fiscal reform plan. “I urge the president to work with the leadership of the House and Senate to pass a fiscal reform package now. I believe all sides understand the issues that need to […]
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Jefferson County joined the rest of the Nation on Sunday, November 11th in recognizing Veterans. Veteran’s Day was originally established to honor the veterans of World War I. Because November 11th was the date of the armistice signed to cease fighting between the Allied Nations and Germany, that date was chosen as a day to […]
Jefferson Residents Report Quake
Saturday Jefferson County residents felt the result of earthquakes that struck in Eastern Kentucky. The United States Geological Survey indicated that an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 was felt as far away as Atlanta, Ga. Shortly after the first quake was felt, another earthquake shook the area. The second quake is listed as a […]
Asked and Answered: Free Range vs. Regular Turkeys
I am preparing to purchase my turkey for Thanksgiving and am wondering what the difference is between free range and regular turkeys. I know that the free range turkeys are more expensive and I was wondering if they are worth the price difference. Actually, one of the most respected chef’s schools in the world is […]
Jim Butcher’s Storm Front: “Book One” of the Dresden Files
This week I will be reviewing a book that was an impulse buy: Jim Butcher’s Storm Front: Book One of the Dresden Files. Storm Front follows the exploits of Harry Dresden, a private eye who experiences more of the world in one day than most people even realize exists. Dresden is a professional wizard, who […]
Exactly what do you know about turkeys?
Exactly what do you know about turkeys? I know that I love to watch them waddle in families around my house. I know they are what we feast on during our Thanksgiving meal. I know they have bony spikes on the back of each of the turkey’s lower legs called spurs and the male will […]
Crafting A Turkey
With Thanksgiving just ten days away, I thought I would share some turkey crafts with you. It is a good activity to share with your child or grandchild. Remember, to allow for their own creativity in the project. Model, but let it be their work. Do give assistance if necessary. Talk about Thanksgiving during the […]
Gift Guide 2012
Thanksgiving is just ten days away. For many of us this has been a tough year . . . but there is still so much to be thankful for. As I have been thinking about the holidays this year and what I want to teach my children, I realized that many of the gifts we […]
Thanksgiving
Yum… the aroma of turkey roasting, pies baking and cranberries, popping in a rich sauce on the stove, fills the house with the festive scent of Thanksgiving. What a luscious and comforting promise of the feast to come! The day is filled with family and friends arriving with their delicious favorite Thanksgiving food to share. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Meeting USDA Discrimination
Public meeting for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege USDA discrimination when seeking USDA farm loan assistance between 1981 and 2000 The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), Rural Development (RD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public meeting at the USDA Service Center in Greeneville. Each agency will provide […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all County Commissioners and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Commission Budget Committee will meet Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in the Main Courtroom of the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse, 202 W. Main St, Dandridge, TN. […]
Dec. 1, Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association
The last quarterly meeting of the year for the Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association will be Saturday, December 1, 2012. The meeting will be held in the Stokely Memorial Cafeteria located on the Carson – Newman College campus at 9:30 a.m. The cost of the brunch is $10.00 per person. Ms. Van Wolfe, director of […]
Jefferson County Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner
The Thanksgiving season is soon approaching and and planning is underway for the Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner. This year the event will be sponsored by the Brazelton A&FM Lodge, with help from the Dandridge Lions Club, and local churches. Serving will be from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The menu will consist of turkey, dressing […]
Disney Purchases Lucasfilms For Close To $4.1 Billion
October 26, 2012, saw a massive shift in the film business, as Lucasfilms, the studio responsible for spawning the cultural phenomena, Star Wars, was bought out by Disney. The deal is valued close to 4.1 billion dollars, and also includes rights to the special effects house Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound, and video game developer […]