CARL DEAN “CAPTAIN” SINARD
Carl Dean “Captain” Sinard, age 46 of White Pine, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on October 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Theodore and Rosa Sinard, brothers, Charles Sinard and J.T. Sinard, 3 sisters, Ellamay, Ginny and Savannah. He is survived by the love of his […]
Tennessee Urges Citizens To Practice Safe Debris Burning
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires. National Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 9. The official start of wildfire season in Tennessee is Oct. 15. “It’s important, and required from October 15, 2016 to May 15, 2017, […]
Humane Society of Jefferson County’s 1st Annual Pet Expo – Saturday, October 8, 2016
What: 1st Annual Pet Expo! When: Saturday, October 8, 2016. 11am-3pm Where: Humane Society of Jefferson County 310 Landfill Road, Jefferson City. Free Admission! Fun for the whole family! Well-behaved & leashed dogs welcome – Dog show: Best Dressed, Most Talented, Face Only A Mother Could Love, Dog/Owner Look-a-like, Longest Tail, Sock Race ($10 entry […]
Here We Go Again?
As Hurricane Matthew is thrashing Hispaniola and eastern Cuba Tropical Storm Nicole had formed about 500 miles northeast of Puerto Rico. An image of newly formed Tropical Storm Nicole in the Atlantic Ocean was taken by NOAA’s GOES-East satellite on Oct. 4 at 12:45 p.m. EDT. The imagery showed that the low-level center is near […]
Atlantic Ocean’s Slowdown Tied to Changes in the Southern Hemisphere
The ocean circulation that is responsible for England’s mild climate appears to be slowing down. The shift is not sudden or dramatic, as in the 2004 sci-fi movie “The Day After Tomorrow,” but it is a real effect that has consequences for the climates of eastern North America and Western Europe. Also unlike in that […]
Paychecks for Patriots Hiring Event on October 18, 2016!
This year Paychecks for Patriots will be on October 18th in four cities; Memphis, Nashville, Clarksville, and Knoxville from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Paychecks for Patriots is not your typical job fair, it is truly a hiring event. Each employer who participates is vetted to ensure they have available full-time jobs for veterans. Often, job interviews […]
WILLIAM TERRY IGOU
WILLIAM TERRY IGOU, age 66, of Dandridge, TN passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN and Middle Tennessee State University. He was retired from Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance. Preceded in death by parents, Gloria Weatherby Atchley and William Frederick Igou. He is survived […]
DIANE STUBBENDECK RUSSELL
DIANE STUBBENDECK RUSSELL, age 68, of Strawberry Plains, TN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. She is preceded in death by her twin daughters, Kristy and Misty Russell; parents, Edwin and Sophie Stubbendeck; brother, Eddie, and nephew, Shane. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Arlin; beloved daughter, Karis; sister, […]
DAVID MAY
DAVID MAY, age 58, of Talbott, TN passed away October 3, 2016 at Jefferson City Health and Rehab. He is survived by his mother, Betty Wheeler; sisters, Barbara Owens, Brenda Martin, Joy Blaylock, Janice McMillan; and several other family and friends. The family wishes to give a special thank you to Jefferson City Health and […]
LON (LONNIE) HOUSTON SINARD, JR.
LON (LONNIE) HOUSTON SINARD, JR., age 54, of New Market, TN and formerly of White Pine, TN passed away suddenly at his home on October 3, 2016. He was a member of New Market Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lon Sr. and Anna Ruth Sinard of White Pine; and companion, […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “unfinished.” The DOE hive met this week and took care of some business that may bee sticker than expected. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that eight dips in the honey jar have some of the drones in a dizzy tizzy like gnats near a ceiling fan. The […]
Big Steps and Small Steps, All in the Right Direction
White Pine School renovation project has now been fully funded. Well, at least Phase I which addresses the space needs for classrooms and special areas, as well as the kitchen space. School Board Member Potts made the motion to fund the remaining $800,000 needed to complete the architects’ plans from money that rolled into the […]
Halloween Candy Bark
If you are in need of a quick, crowd pleasing, Halloween themed dessert, then look no further. I made this candy bark for my daughter’s Halloween party this year, and it was a huge hit! It is by far the easiest Halloween dessert I’ve ever made. This recipe would also be easy to modify for […]
Patriots Grab a Win from Governors on Homecoming Night, 26-7
After a couple weeks away from Dumplin Valley, the Jefferson County Patriots hosted the William Blount Governors for their homecoming game. Even though the Patriots endured a hard fought battle and came out with the victory, the real stars of the show were the Homecoming representatives that did a beautiful job honoring each of their […]
Small Town Living
Living in a small town has always seemed just right for me. I considered it a perfect place to raise a family. After all, I came from a small town, and I loved knowing my neighbors. Not only was there a beautiful ambiance, complete with no noise or crowds of people trying to get to […]
Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places: Tennessee Mountain Inn
The following is the second installment in “Haunted Spaces and Spooky Places.” Creepy places fascinate and terrify the minds of those brave enough to bare the truths hidden within them. Classic gothic novels and horror films have been made in special dedication to this enthralling truth of spooky houses and mysterious persons. In our continuation […]