RICHARD WAYNE GASS SR.
Richard Wayne Gass, Sr., age 83, of Jefferson City, TN passed away at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Donna Gass; brother, Jack Gass; sisters, Frances Rogers, Geraldine Cannon, and Betty Collier. Survivors include wife, Patsy Gass; children, Tim (Debbie) Gass, Crystal (Mike) Valentine, Wayne […]
Picking Blackberries
Lately the weather has been a huge topic of conversation. From Facebook, to old-fashioned communication, the topic is consistently about the weather, cold or hot. I have heard about all kinds of weather in terms of strange names. One name, associated with weather, is blackberry Winter. No, my memory is not about the weather! Instead, […]
Childhood Independence
Independence is the cornerstone of life, and the sooner we gain it, the better our lives will be. Helping the child grain independence is an important task for moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers. I know we love to cuddle our children, as we should, but independence and cuddling are totally compatible actions. Yes, it is […]
JCHS Class of 2015
The Class of 2015 has now successfully completed their years as students of the Jefferson County School System. On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the Class of 2015 marched together one last time as they crossed the stage at the Expo Center to receive their high school diploma. For all, the path to that day has […]
Roy Barzilai’s “The Testosterone Hypothesis: How Hormones Regulate the Life Cycles of Civilization”
This week I am excited to review a book by Roy Barzilai, author of one of my favorite philosophical/sociological works: The Objective Bible: Western Civilization’s Struggle for Philosophic Liberation from a Herd-Mentality and Pagan Mysticism. In his new book, The Testosterone Hypothesis: How Hormones Regulate the Life Cycles of Civilization, Roy advocates a more modern […]
Time Disappearing
I’m not going to mince words here, so I’ll come straight out and say it. I suspect these weekends are getting shorter. I’m not an astronomer, or a Time Lord, or from Switzerland or anything, but I’m pretty sure time is being suspiciously removed. I don’t know why this would be done or who is […]
Crybabies
I have absolutely no idea where the name for this cookie comes from – maybe because you’ll cry like a baby when they’re all gone, but you want more. Whatever the reason, they were one of my favorite cookies growing up. The molasses gives a rich flavor and soft texture to the cookie, and the […]
Metropolitan Museum Gala and Cannes Film Festival Fashion
Hello darlings, after viewing fashion photos from the Metropolitan Museum Gala, I must say Amal Clooney is the best dressed. Amal’s red strapless gown was elegant and perfect for her body type. The vibrant red complimented her complexion and long dark hair. Now, forgive me, but I was actually embarrassed for the choice of gown Kim Kardashian […]
A Stinky Situation
What is the best way to get rid of stink bugs? I feel like they have overrun my house and they are driving me crazy. According to experts, stink bugs don’t like being inside your house any more than you want them there. They are waking up and want to get outside. If you try […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “rejected.” The head governmental hive saw a divide in the swarm when a new tax proposal got a rocky reception. Buzzy Bees in the know are buzzing that it may take a divining rod to find a team player when the pollination count starts again this week. The low […]
A Bloody Mess
In a year of searching for revenue to offset an enormous deficit, the County Commission declined to approve a mineral tax. In a 10-8 vote (taking 14 to pass), the Commission decided that the risk to reward ratio of the mineral tax just didn’t make sense for Jefferson County. Like many of the Commissioners, I […]
JOHN C. CRAIG SR.
JOHN C. CRAIG, SR., age 69, of New Market, TN passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 17, 2015 following an extended illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and brother. He was retired from Valley Protein after 30 years as a truck driver. He worked his earlier Years at Blakes Poultry Farm. […]
HENRY LEWIS FOX
Henry Lewis Fox, age 81 of Talbott, TN passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at his home. He was a member of Kodak Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Fox, parents, Joseph and Rosa Fox, brothers, Bud and Claude Fox, sisters, Shirley Smith, Margaret Shultz, and Glenda Wells. Survivors […]
BARBARA ALLEN CONRY
Barbara Allen Conry, age 85, a loving wife and caring mother, died of natural causes on May 15, 2015, in Morristown, TN. Barbara is survived by her sister, Ann Allen Godfrey of England, her husband, Lloyd Hall Conry, of Morristown, TN; her son, Gary Allen Conry, of Morristown, TN; and his wife, Helen Ruth Conry, […]
Supervisors, Principals, and “Others” Increases Get Trimmed by School Board
Budget issues continued to plague the Jefferson County School Board on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Called Meeting at the Patriot Academy addressing the 2015-2016 budget. An approved budget document is due to the Jefferson County Budget Committee for consideration at their May 19th budget meeting. At the previous School Board meeting, the Department of […]
Mineral Tax Crumbles in Full Commission
The Jefferson County Commission declined to approved a proposed mineral tax in a Special Session this week, which will impact the Budget Committee’s decision to include the proceeds from the proposed tax to balance the 2015-2016 budget. Late last month, the Budget Committee moved to use an anticipated three quarters of a million dollars that […]