Dealing with Adolescent Behavior
When dealing with adolescence behavior, there are a few things we can do to make the relationship a better one. These are simple, yet difficult strategies. – Stop trying to fix things. All things do not need to be fixed by a caring adult. Adolescence are still changing both physically mentally and emotionally. When we […]
Tupperware Parties
Party, party… Let’s have a party! Do you remember or have you attended/given a Tupperware party? These were at the height of popularity in the 70’s. I have, personally, attended and hosted several of these parties. I was young and on a very strict budget, but already had an eye for the finer things life […]
The Tricks and Treats, as I See Them
Glowing eyes and things that go bump in the night can send chills down the spine of even the bravest of souls. For those that are generally a little squirrlely anyway, the shadows of late October can be terrifying. In honor of those things that make us want to scream, I am offering my list […]
White Pine School, 5% County Employee Raises, and Hybrid Benefit Plan Get Thumbs Up
The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Carmichael. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Turner and McGraw. Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2nd from Commissioner Tim Seals. […]
Cruizers Fill the Trunk
Mossy Creek Cruizers were already getting into the Holiday spirit last weekend as they held their annual Fill the Trunk event. Car aficionados came out to appreciate the antique beauties, as well as donate toys for needy children in Jefferson County. The donation event has become a signature fall event for the active car club […]
Halloween Festivities and Rain
Will the Halloween festivities in Dandridge still go on if it rains? While businesses are giving out candy independently, I know for a fact that the Boo at the Vance Building will be a rain or shine event. Though it would be impossible to speak for every business that plans to give out candy, I […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “undeniable.” The head governmental hive met not once, but twice this week. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that the swarm is happy that their plans found wings. The low humm is that revisiting a nest of nasty has been given the no go from one behind the […]
Thomas Harris’ “Red Dragon”
This week I’ll be reviewing a book slightly out of my normal horror niche: Thomas Harris’ Red Dragon. I’m not usually one to read serial killer books, but this Halloween seemed like the perfect time to delve into the legendary Hannibal Lecter series. The plot is fairly similar to the Silence of the Lambs for […]
School Board Begins First Steps to Satisfy White Pine School’s Needs
The Jefferson County School Board had a regular meeting at Patriot Academy on Thursday, October 22, 2015. An opening motion was made by Cavanah to approve the agenda (2nd Bradley), followed by a motion to accept the minutes of Sept. 24, 2015 by Vines (2nd Cavanah), both of which passed. The first item discussed was […]
RALPH EDWARD BRIDGES
Ralph E. Bridges, age 69, of White Pine, TN passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare. He was a USMC Vietnam Veteran and served in the Army National Guard in Hamblen and Cocke Co. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chandler and Frances Bridges. He is survived by his […]
P. JoANN LINDSEY KINGTON
P. JoAnn Lindsey Kington, age 76, of Talbott, TN passed away at 9:40 p. m. Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City, TN. She was retired from the Darby House in Jefferson City. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Kington; daughter, Patricia Kington Wilkinson; and brother, Jimmy Lindsey. […]
Fall Leaf Report for October 21 – 26, 2015
Leaf watchers will not have to climb nearly as high to see the changing of the hues this week, as Fall’s vibrant colors have moved down the mountain and are even beginning to show in some of the mid to lower elevations. Above 4500 feet peak leaf season has already passed and many of the […]
Modern Woodmen Contributes to Dandridge Elementary’s Good Neighbors Project
Modern Woodmen presented a $500 check to Dandridge Elementary Parent Teacher Organization through the Good Neighbors Project. The school’s beautification project included an addition of a wooden sign for the Eldridge Bryant Nature Trail, rock border, ferns, and rhododendrons.
CHARLES DAREN KNIGHT
CHARLES “DAREN” KNIGHT, age 43, of Kodak, TN and formerly of Madison, SC passed away suddenly Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home. He is survived by parents, Charles and Elaine (Long) Knight of Kodak, TN; aunts, Linda Jones, Joyce Pullium and Linda Myers all of Westminister, SC; uncles, Samuel David Long of Commerce, GA […]
Big Plays Doom Patriots vs Science Hill
On the week of “the ‘ole ball coach,” Steve Spurrier, calling it a career from the college coaching ranks, Jefferson County ended it by playing on Steve Spurrier field in Johnson City. If that wasn’t enough to get the Hilltoppers ready to play, maybe getting their starting quarterback, Justin Bedard, back was. Science Hill started […]
Work Session Heats Up
The Jefferson County Commission met for the first of two scheduled meetings this week. Their Work Session was held on Monday, October 19, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse and the course of the meeting proved to be a tense return to County business. A more than half hour late start, due to a […]