MARTHA A. LOVEDAY
MARTHA H. LOVEDAY, age 87, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2015 following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Daisy (Phillips) Strange and was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman (Wormy) Loveday; granddaughter, Amelia Williford; brother, Colbert Strange; sister, Mary Love Huiting. She is survived […]
CLYDE REX JONES
CLYDE REX JONES, age 83, of Dandridge, TN went to be with Jesus at the Jefferson County Nursing Home on Saturday morning, January 17, 2015. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Jefferson City and was retired from Owens Minor Medical Supplies. Clyde was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and […]
BRUCE C. CAMPBELL
BRUCE CHARLES CAMPBELL, age 76 of Dandridge, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2015 at his home. He was born June 22, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. Bruce served in the U. S Army and afterwards earned his degree in Physical Therapy and spent the next 40 years being a Physical Therapist and Sports Medicine […]
Brussel Sprouts and Mushroom Hash
My family loves Brussels sprouts. I usually roast them in the oven with a little olive oil, but I determined it was time to come up with a new way to cook them. This dish comes together easily, packs quite a bit of flavor, and is a heartier side than Brussels sprouts alone. Ingredients: 1 […]
Sadie and the Shoe in My Yard
There is a man’s shoe in my yard. This in and of itself is strange. Combine the fact that it is not my shoe and the mystery deepens. I’m sure you’ve identified the obvious suspect, and under most circumstances, I would agree. My dog, Lily, is not above such snatchery, though I’ve yet to see […]
M. John Lubetkin’s “Custer’s Gold”
Over the past few months I have had the urge to read some great action/adventure novels, so it is no surprised I jumped at the chance to read a historical fiction novel with those elements. This week, I’m reviewing John Lubetkin’s Custer’s Gold, an immaculately detailed book that follows the memoirs of Edward C. Jordan, […]
Remembering Romper Room
Today, I’m remembering Romper Room. Do you remember Romper Room the children’s television series of the 1960’s and 1970’s? The program was about preschoolers, children five years of age or younger, set in a classroom setting. Each morning, young children sat in front of TV sets everywhere, watching and learning. My children loved it, singing […]
Infant Development
It has been a while since we talked about how children develop. Understanding the process of development is important to your helping with skill development. Because of this, I feel a need for a refresher course. Infants develop cephalocaudally (from head to tail) and proximodistally (from the inside, closest to the center, to out) from conception […]
Nearby Getaways
I am looking for a nice overnight get away for our anniversary. We do not want to go very far because we only have one day. Do you have any suggestions? Of course, a lot depends on what you like to do and how much you want to spend. A quick jaunt to the mountains […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “broke.” The head governmental hive met this week and the bottom line has some as confused as a yellow jacket in a spring blizzard. Buzzy bees in the know are buzzing that the drones will have to look up to see the bottom of the honey jar and the […]
Busted Again
We have reached a fork in the road in Jefferson County. On one side is a rock wall and the other a plunging drop. Before us is the path to debt or default. Not really the position that anyone wants to be in but this is, unfortunately, where we find ourselves. Simply put, we just […]
TVA and TDOT Answer Waterfront Questions
In a recent public forum regarding a proposed Waterfront project driven by the Town and Dandridge and EDOC, representatives from Thompson Engineering, the firm hired to spearhead the project, alluded to stakeholders being on board with the project options. TVA Public Relations Representative Jim Hopson stated Friday that “none of the plans or individual elements […]
Intermodal Project Still Without Steam
Six years have passed since the proposal for an Intermodal location in New Market, Tennessee was publicly presented by Norfolk Southern. Despite the acquisition of property by the rail company, the Intermodal is still more projection than reality in Jefferson County. A flailing economy had Norfolk Southern tapping the brakes on the addition to the […]
Dandridge First United Methodist Church 30th Annual Chili Supper, Jan. 31, 2015
Dandridge First United Methodist Church New Hope Sunday School Class will host the 30th Annual Chili Supper and Auction on Saturday, January 31, 2015. The meal will consist of mild, medium and hot chili, as well as potato soup for those that favor a more mellow fare. Homemade desserts and drinks are included in the […]
Tennova Healthcare Physician Recognized for Minimally Invasive Women’s Health Surgery
The American Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) recently inducted its first general surgeon into “The 300 Club,” which recognizes physicians who demonstrate an approach to surgery that offers patients the best cosmetic results. Marcella Greene, M.D., a general surgeon with Premier Surgical Associates at Physicians Regional Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center, joins […]
New 2015 State Maps Now Available
The official 2015 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available for travelers. This year’s map contains new information to assist motorists, and features a special cover to commemorate the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s centennial. The 2015 map contains historical photographs that look back at the development of Tennessee’s highway system over the last 100 years. It […]