RITA MOYERS
RITA MOYERS, age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of George Street United Methodist Church of Jefferson City. Preceded in death by her husband, Sam Moyers; parents, Wallace and Cecelia Grant. She is survived by sons, Sam (Jolene) […]
AEC 75 Years Strong
Appalachian Electric Cooperative is still looking good as it celebrated its 75 annual membership meeting on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Smoky Mountain Expo Center in White Pine. Not only were attendees treated to lunch and fun activities that included a kid’s zone, they also received a $20 credit on their electric bill just […]
Fall Hayrides
Fall is such a fun time, with cooler weather and activities for all ages. It is a time ripe for making memories… and for remembering! Do you remember hayrides? Now, they are found with corn mazes, but not in many other venues. I remember my church Fall hayrides. We enjoyed not only the ride, but […]
Halloween Sensory Bags
It is time for an activity and Halloween is a good time to make sensory bags. All ages will enjoy squishing the bags. Older children can make them, adding their own touches. These are great for fine motor development and hand-eye coordination. Witch Sensory Bag: – zip-lock bag – bottle of clear hair gel – 2 […]
Repeats
Continuity is a great thing, sometimes. And this was the week of repeats. I am fine with the re appointment of Carmichael as the Chairman of the County Commission. The fact is that it takes awhile to be comfortable in the position of Chair and he has already been through the learning curve. He has […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week was “hidden.” The head governmental hive convened and the swarm was in form. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that it was the empty seats raising the antennas with the hive. The low humm is that timely texting could bee the explanation for some timely entrances. The low, low […]
When is Fall Break for Jefferson County?
When is the fall break for Jefferson County Schools this time? I have heard conflicting information on the length of time the children have off. The students and staff will be off on October 12th and 13th for fall break. Staff will return on the 14th but students will be off that day as well. […]
Dean Koontz’s “Phantoms”
I’m back, and just in time for one of my favorite holiday seasons of the year: Halloween! Over the next few weeks I’ll be reviewing horror novels (unless something particularly great fall into my lap), and I thought I’d bring us into October with a book by Dean Koontz: Phantoms. Phantoms follows Jenny and Lisa […]
RUTH G. MOORE
RUTH G. MOORE, age 68, of Talbott, TN passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was saved at a young age at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and was a faithful member of Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Gearl or Lou, as she was known, was married to her […]
JOHN C. GRAHAM
JOHN C. GRAHAM, age 85, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2015 at his home. Preceded in death by his wife Helen Graham; sons Ray and Larry Graham; daughters, Sue Tallent and Betty Jean Gaylor; brothers, William, Ernest Graham; sisters, Lilly, Bessie and Louise. Survived by his son, Robert Graham and daughter, […]
White Pine School a Topic of Concern
School renovations and/or additions could be on tap for White Pine School, as the item was the big topic of discussion when the School Board convened for their regular voting meeting at the Patriot Academy on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Three County Commissioners, McGraw, Baxley and Musick, addressed the Board concerning the condition of White […]
Exceptionally Rare Supermoon Eclipse to Occur Sunday, September 27, 2015
Stargazers, get ready, because Sunday night, September 27, 2015 is going to feature an exceptionally rare lunar event: a supermoon eclipse. Supermoons occur once a year, and are seen as notably brighter and larger than regular. A supermoon is already an event of note to anyone interested in watching the skies at night, but this […]
JUDY C. PATRIDGE
JUDY C. PATRIDGE, age 67, of Dandridge, TN passed away Saturday afternoon, September 26, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Estil and Ella (Bentley) Price and was preceded in death by her husband, George Patridge; brother, James Price. Judy is survived by her children, Charaty (Greg) Lawson and Paul (Stephanie) Patridge; grandchildren, Ryan […]
BRENDA G. JONES
BRENDA G. JONES, age 66, of Dandridge and formerly of Knoxville, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. Brenda was a retired CNA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Latrice Delaney and brother, Howard Delaney. She is survived by her husband, Frank Jones; son, Brian Linander; sister, Louise McDaniel; brothers, Joe, David […]