Skin In the Game?
A first look at the budget recommendation is on tap this week, as the document makes its way before the full County Commission. And it is bound to find some controversy on the floor. Extensive cuts that have some departments looking at personnel, most charities getting a goose egg and raiding the hospital reserve fund […]
Will June Jubilee Cost Money?
Do you know if there is a cost of admission for June Jubilee? June Jubilee is a free street fair and there is not a cost for admission or bands. If you wish to purchase food or buy from the various vendors, then you should bring some cash. The play area is also free but […]
SHERRY ELAINE TOMPKINS PATTERSON
SHERRY ELAINE TOMPKINS PATTERSON, age 55, born December 1, 1959, recently of Dandridge TN and formerly of Strawberry Plains TN, passed into heaven on June 7, 2015. Sherry had a gentle and loving heart and will be missed desperately by her family and friends. Sherry is preceded in death by her mother, Fay Maxine McSpadden […]
Warmer, Lower-Oxygen Oceans Will Shift Marine Habitats
Modern mountain climbers usually carry tanks of oxygen to help them reach the summit. The combination of physical exertion and lack of oxygen at high altitudes creates a major challenge for mountaineers. Now, just in time for World Oceans Day on Monday, June 8, researchers have found that the same principle applies to marine species […]
Swimming Safety for Summer
With the onset of Summer comes the revival of one of America’s favorite Summertime recreations: swimming! While taking a dip on a hot afternoon can be cool and relaxing, there are always people who get sick in the process. Drowning iss a tragedy that occasionally arise during the vacation season – with 69 drownings in […]
Biodefense Panel Expresses Grave Concerns Over Findings at Nation’s Research Labs
Yesterday, the co-chairs of the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense responded to recent events involving U.S. high-level biocontainment labs and USA Today’s investigative report into these labs. The co-chairs expressed grave concerns over the findings of lax safety standards and called on the federal government to strengthen the nation’s lab biosecurity. “The state of […]
Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day Set for Saturday, June 6, 2015
Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 6 when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. In addition, children […]
PEARL LUCILLE MOYER
Pearl Lucille Moyer, age 69 of White Pine, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Turkey Creek Medical Center. She is retired from American Enka and a LPN for over 20 years. She attended First Church of God in White Pine. Pearl is preceded in death by her mother, Bessie […]
JAMES HOWARD PARKER
James Howard Parker, 91, of Titusville, Florida, passed away on June 2, 2015 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jim was born on November 15, 1923. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Beaty in WWII, and in the Korean Conflict. A native of Florida, he graduated from Carson Newman University in 1952 and continued on […]
VIRGINIA “JENNY HUDSON QUARLES
VIRGINIA HUDSON QUARLES, of Jefferson City, TN, also known as Jenny or “Mammaw” was received into the presence of God on June 1, 2015 after a short stay at Life Care Center of Jefferson City. Born in the Flat Gap Community on April 16, 1929, Jenny was the daughter of the late K. P. and […]
C. S. Lewis’ “Prince Caspian”
Over the past week I finally got the chance to continue my Narnia series, so this week I’m going to review book three: Prince Caspian. While not a turning point in structure, Prince Caspian is an interesting change of pace for C. S. Lewis, as it deals with many of the themes that have become […]
Father’s Special Day
Father’s Day is the day we celebration our love for fathers. It is surely a day to evoke memories. If you celebrate with your father, or the father of your children, you are making memories. And if your special father is not with you, then you will remember with love – maybe you will make […]
Summer Science Fun for Kids
Summer is a good time to have a little science fun. Here are two activities for you to try. Make A Rainbow: A rainbow is usuallly seen as an arc of color in the sky, but can also form in other situations. Rainbows form in the sky when sunlight refracts (bends) as it passes through […]
Roasted Carrots
Oven roasting has become my favorite way to cook vegetables, especially carrots. The char the carrots get from roasting brings out the natural sweetness in them, making them incredibly delicious. You can keep the seasonings simple, like my recipe with salt and pepper, or you can change it up to fit the other dishes you […]
Emoticons are Awesome
Every now and then, I feel comfortable making a blanket statement about our humble existence here on planet Earth. If I may be so bold, I have discovered another certainty. Emoticons are fabulous. There. It’s out for the world to know. A smirking, yellow face with sunglasses transcends normal conversation. After all, a picture is […]
Throw in the Towel
Promises are a funny thing. Usually, when we make them, we have the best of intentions. We are trying to please or appease and that can’t be bad. Can it? If all things in the world are equal and the ball never takes a bad bounce, then sure. But that just isn’t how life goes, […]