Monday, August 8, 2011  JR Grillers are Serial Thrillers  These
days, most of the skills kids are learning involve their thumbs
and an Xbox 360 controller or a mobile phone.  But the young
people at Jr Skill Centers in Monterey, TN are learning much
more than how to re-spawn in Halo. They are learning traditional
skill sets in 5 programs, that “empower youth with imagination,
critical thinking and problem solving experience, through a
series of craftsman related trades.”   Country Living and Rural
Adventures Common Sense Living JR Chefs JR Tillers JR Grillers
Alexis and I met the JR Grillers Cooking Team when they were
participating in the KCBS BBQ competition in May and we were
impressed with the kids. Not only were they out there competing
against adult teams, they were also selling their jarred sauces
and marinades.  That is where we met the precocious salesman,
Tim. Dude knows how to sell.  Don't let his size fool you. Tim
was able to discuss the various products in detail as we sampled
the JR Grillers w