How Old Should a Child be Before Getting a Computer
Since you are an online paper, I thought I would ask for some advise on how old a child needs to be before they get their own computer. My husband and I disagree on this issue somewhat and could use another opinion. As with many issues in parenting, much depends on the individual child. Many […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “bogus.” Pollination problems were flying as the budgeting hive gave a look see over department have to bees and wanna bees. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that it could bee back to the chopping block if there are tons of difference in the $$. The low humm […]
Swimming in Murky Waters
I have always said that budgeting season makes for strange pillow mates and that is especially true this year. It is hard to tell if it is the enormous amount of the deficit or somethings else entirely that is driving the swing but it is certainly confusing. For several years I have been hoping for […]
ALYSSA ZEPEDA
ALYSSA ZEPEDA, age 20, passed away suddenly April 26, 2015 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was a member of the Catholic faith and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She was a 2013 graduate of Jefferson County High School and currently attending Walters State Community College, where she was pursuing a teaching […]
Tourism to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Creates $806 Million in Economic Benefit
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 10,099,276visitors toGreat Smoky Mountains National Park in 2014 spent $806,719,900in communities near the park. That spending supported 12,759 jobs in the local area. “After a record setting year in 2014, we are pleased Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to provide not only an incredible resource […]
CLEOPHAS “CLEE” JOHNSON
CLEOPHAS “CLEE” JOHNSON, age 87, of New Market, TN passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was of the Baptist faith, and was the owner/operator of Johnson Clearing for over 40 years. Preceded in death by son, Johnny Phil Johnson; parents, Chalmers and Alza Johnson; two brothers […]
County Commission Voting Meeting
The Jefferson County Commission held their Regular Voting Session on Monday, April 20, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Carmichael. Absent from Roll Call was Commissioner Solomon. Commissioner McGraw was called away during the course of the session. With a Motion from Scarlett and 2nd […]
School Board Gives Nod to Calendar and Elementary Basketball
The Jefferson County School Board met April 21, 2015 and, after awarding Director’s Art Gallery Winners and Teachers’ of the year, opened the meeting with a motion by Vines to accept the agenda, which was seconded by Cavanah and quickly passed. Lowery made a motion to accept the schools’ field trips as presented, also accepted […]
Honoring the Memory of Martin Dail
Former Jefferson County Educator and active community member, the late Martin Luther Dail, was honored this week with the naming of a street in the Strawberry Plains Community and with a resolution from the Jefferson County Commission. Family members and friends gathered at Rush Strong School, where Dail served as Principal during his long tenure […]
Conservation Board Moves Forward
The Jefferson County Conservation Board voted to move forward with the survey of land that could potentially have recreational impact for the community. Located adjacent to the Jefferson County Health Department, the land in question is currently held by the Industrial Development Board. However, they have deemed it unsuitable for building due to the topography […]
Boys & Girls Club Honors Commission
Boys & Girls Club of America Director of Organizational Development Chet Nichols was on hand with local Boys & Girls Club Director Jessica Page to present an award to the Jefferson County Commission on Monday evening. The Commission received the prestigious C.A.R.E. Award, which is given in recognition of outstanding efforts to positively impact the […]
ROBERT “BOB” WHITE
Robert “Bob” White, age 71, of White Pine, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 after a brief illness. He attended Leadvale Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Nannie White; daughter, JoEllen White; sister, Shirley Meaders; brother, Eddie White; aunt, Faye Brady; and father-in-law; Boots […]
Audit Committee Still Looking for a Fix
The Jefferson County Audit Committee met on Monday, April 20, 2015 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse for discussion and action related to on going State audit findings associated with the closure and post closure costs of Jefferson County’s two landfills. Following approval of the minutes with a Motion from Committee Member Scarlett and 2nd […]
Happy Earth Day 2015 from the Jefferson County Post!
April 22 is Earth Day, a day devoted to environmental conservation, protection, and sustainability. Overall, Earth Day is a relatively newer holiday, founded in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, who would win the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award for his work. Earth Day originated as a teach-in, an education forum devoid of specific discussion […]
RAY NELL (MIMIE) STEWART CROCKETT
RAY NELL (MIMIE) STEWART CROCKETT, age 85, born in Sparta, TN, passed away on April 21, 2015 at Jefferson County Nursing Home Green Houses Franklin Cottage in Dandridge, TN. She worked at Bike Athletic for many years and prior to that at Knox Stove Works, and was a graduate of Knox Business College. She was […]
MARY E. WINE
MARY E. WINE, age 84, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday evening, April 20, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Niles and Amanda Wine, and was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Wine. Mary was a member of the French Broad Baptist Church and was a retired secretary from the University of […]