Richard and Barbara Osborn’s “On Her Majesty’s Berlin Mission: an Ian Black Novel”
This week I am finally reviewing a book from a pair of local authors that I’ve been looking forward to for quite some time: Richard and Barbara Osborn’s On Her Majesty’s Berlin Mission: an Ian Black Novel. This is the third Ian Black novel I’ve had the pleasure of reading, and I can definitely say […]
The Winter Solstice Has Arrived, and Winter has Begun!
Wednesday, December 21st, marks the arrival of the Winter Solstice. The Solstice will officially take place at 5:44 A.M. EST here in the northern hemisphere. Many cultures over the centuries have marked the solstice as a time of reflection and celebration for the winter season. In fact, the day will also mark the first official […]
Why Do We Give Gifts for Christmas?
The four magic words this holiday season seem to be buy, spend, save, and sale. Shopping is the activity that takes up our time this part of the year. With all of those twinkling bells comes finding and pursuing the perfect gift for our friends and loved ones. Have you ever wondered where the traditions […]
Talking to Santa
It’s the time of year that children everywhere are making a list of their favorite toys. I remember when my children were young, making the wish list each year and finding Santa to share the special items on the list. The trip to inform Santa what they wanted was always met with great anticipation by […]
Puzzles for Christmas
“Puzzles for Christmas” should be a chant heard around the world. Every child should wake up Christmas morning to find puzzles under the tree. In fact, my children would have been disappointed if Santa had not left puzzles under their tree, which he did each year until they left home. You might ask why puzzles […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “lost.” The budgeting hive and the DOE hive met this week and it was a waspish encounter. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the numbers may bee adding up but not as fast as the questions. The low humm is that the drones have their eye on […]
Who is Getting Coal in Their Stocking?
I hate to get all Grinchy right before Christmas but some things are just designed to turn you green and this week’s joint meeting of the School Board and the Jefferson County Budget Committee is one of them. I must admit that I, briefly, lost my sense of good will and holiday cheer while I […]
Christmas Break is Here for Jefferson County Schools!
The holidays are just around the corner and that means that Christmas break is almost here for several school systems in the area. The break includes both Christmas Break, a small allowance for New Years, and, finally, administrative days for teachers and staff. Jefferson County’s Christmas Break begins December 19th and continues until December 30th. […]
Slow Cooker Chicken White Chili
Now that it finally feels like winter in Tennessee, it’s time for some chili. This white chili version has chicken along with cannellini and garbanzo beans for a hearty meal, yet lighter in flavor than traditional beef chili. This dish cooks in the slow cooker, after a little stove top preparation, and is ready when […]
Star Wars
My wife has a talking Wookiee. While that may sound like a personal problem you don’t openly share with others, it turns out it’s a really good thing for a Star Wars junkie. Now I know most of you have probably never heard of Star Wars. It’s a small, independent film with a prequel just […]
Jefferson County Rescue Squad Receives Special Donation
The Jefferson County Rescue Squad met with two young ladies to receive a special donation on Wednesday evening. 10-year-old Hannah and her cousin Kelsey got the idea to make the donation at the Baneberry Christmas Market on December 3rd. Hannah and Kelsey decided to go above and beyond and raise money to make a donation […]
Jefferson City Celebrates its Annual Christmas Parade
The Jefferson City community gathered downtown to celebrate the annual Christmas parade. The parade, which is always hosted on the second Saturday in December, was held in the historic Mossy Creek District. Friends and relatives lined the streets of downtown as they eagerly watched the festivities. The parade featured floats from community businesses, classic cars, […]
Solar Panel Subscription Presented to Expo Center by AEC
Gift-giving season may be just around the corner, but the folks at the Co-op are starting early. Appalachian Electric Cooperative has conveyed the generation of four solar panels from the utility’s new 1.3 megawatt community solar facility in New Market to the Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine. Mitch Cain, member […]
Tips To Avoid Holiday Mishaps
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone is gathering with family and friends for Christmas celebrations throughout the world. However, the Christmas season can be filled with its own dangers and mishaps that may put a dent in the celebrations. Here are some tips and tricks to avoid an unnecessary holiday mishap this […]
Mosy Creek Cruzers Presents New Mark Fire and Rescue Team with Donation for Equipment
Mossy Creek Cruzers presented New Market Fire and Rescue Team with a donation check for equipment. Presenting the check to Captain Sammy Solomon on the left is secretary Pat Dukes and Treasure Joan Spoon, along with Fire Chief Frank Solomon. Please come out and support The Mossy Creek Cruzers.