The Buzzz!!
The buzz word this week is “convenient.” A long holiday weekend kept most of the drones busy but they were back to business as usual by mid week. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that the ink isn’t even dry but some are already wagging their antennas. The low humm says that there are […]
Daughters of the American Revolution Celebrate Martha Dandridge Washington’s 285th Birthday at Glenmore Mansion
The Martha Dandridge Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a tea and celebration of life at Glenmore Mansion on Saturday. Several of the group’s members gathered together to remember the legacy and birthday of Martha Dandridge Washington. This tea was meant to celebrate the 285th year of Martha Washington’s birthday. […]
Swimming in Summer
Summer is not summer without the swimming pool. Over the years, watching my children and grandchildren in the swimming pool has been one of my summer joys. I love the squeals of delight as they gained mastery of the water. Imaginations were ever at play, as different scenarios were constantly changing. There were races and […]
Hectic Summers
Summer can be hectic for children. Schedules are often abandoned in favor of summer fun, which can have a negative effect on their behavior. These activities are easy ways to calm them, while simultaneously providing a unique learning experience. Fingertip Letter Writing Exercise: While calmly and quietly relaxing with eyes closed, this activity develops focusing […]
Jefferson Middle School Holds Annual Summer S.T.E.M. Program
The 4th annual summer S.T.E.M program was held at Jefferson Middle School this week, with upcoming 4th to 8th graders participating in a program that focuses on various scientific and engineering achievements. 5th graders worked this week to find alternative and renewable energy sources by building wind turbines and solar cells; they even made solar […]
Shining Her Up
Typically the week following Memorial Day finds more action on the local lake waters than in the towns and cities of Jefferson County. However, this week travelers to and through the historic town square in Dandridge may need a little extra patience to navigate several areas of construction. The Town of Dandridge is in the […]
Belle Blackburn’s “The Doctor’s Daughter: The Choice” (The Doctor’s Daughter Book 2)
I always love getting to review books by local authors, so I’m glad I’ve finally gotten a chance to review another by Knoxville author Belle Blackburn: The Doctor’s Daughter: The Choice. A sequel to The Doctor’s Daughter: Journey to Justice, the novel again follows our heroine Kate, who is at an interesting crossroad in her […]
CARL BRIAN SEHMER
Carl Brian Sehmer, 70, resident of Dandridge, TN, formerly of Rochester, MI, passed away on June 2, 2016. He was born on June 9, 1946 in Chicago, IL. Carl grew up in Milwaukee, WI, where he graduated from Shorewood High School. He served in the United States Army, 25 TH Infantry Division ‘Tropic Lightning’, earning […]
Park Proposes Frontcountry Camping Fee Increase
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to comment through June 27 on a proposal to increase fees at frontcountry campgrounds and picnic pavilions along with proposed changes to the management of three campgrounds by adding them to the national reservation system through Recreation.gov. The park is also hosting open houses at the Oconaluftee […]
New Devices, Wearable System Aim to Predict, Prevent Asthma Attacks
Researchers have developed an integrated, wearable system that monitors a user’s environment, heart rate and other physical attributes with the goal of predicting and preventing asthma attacks. The researchers plan to begin testing the system on a larger subject population this summer. The system, called the Health and Environmental Tracker (HET), is composed of a […]
AAA Reveals Top Driving Distractions for Teens as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin
Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period starting at Memorial Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season begins, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is releasing a follow-up study confirming that nearly 60 […]
Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Craigslist Housing Scams
The population boom in cities like Nashville has many consumers turning to online housing websites such as Craigslist to find an apartment or rental home. While these popular sites offer convenience for housing seekers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs warns that they can often be a playground for […]
Huge Yard Sale – Clothes, Tools & Toys – June 3 & 4, 2016
Clothes, Tools & Toys 638 Grove Rd, Dandridge. 8a.m.-2p.m. Fri & Sat, June 3 & 4, 2016. 618-713-5815
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Results
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the enrollment of more than 800,000 acres in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion […]
Maury Middle School Honors its 8th Grade Graduates
Maury Middle School held its eighth grade graduation and honors day for students on Tuesday. Students were presented to family and friends with fanfare from the eighth grade band and choir. Special guest speaker, Maury and JCHS alumni, Spencer Edmunds addressed the crowd with words of wisdom to the graduates. Various social and academic awards […]
LAURA JEAN PURKEY ROBESON
LAURA JEAN PURKEY ROBESON, born June 5, 1939, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on May 30, 2016 at UT Medical Center. She was a longtime employee of Dollywood working in their special events, and was known by her grandkids as their loving Nannie. Preceded in death by her husband, Gale Robeson; grandparents, […]