Archive for: March, 2002

BRYANT DECLARES THAT TENNESSEE GOPers

Nashville, Tennessee – 7th District Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Ed Bryant earlier today vowed to remain in the race to succeed Senator Fred Thompson and lambasted media reports speculating that efforts could be underway in Washington...

 

Obituary for Buford Eugene ”Boots” Atchley

December 14, 1921 – March 20, 2002 Funeral Home: Atchley Funeral Home Cemetery: Cummings Chapel Cemetery Buford (Boots) Atchley, age 80 of Sevierville, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles...

 

Obituary for Jewell E. Huskey

May 19, 1932 – March 20, 2002 Funeral Home: Atchley Funeral Home Cemetery: Mattox Cemetery Jewell D. Huskey, age 69, of Wears Valley Died Wednesday, March 20, 2002. She was an employee of Apple Tree Inn Restaurant. She was preceded in...

 

Dr. Christopher Castle Loses Right To Write Controlled Substance Prescriptions

Dr. Christopher Castle Loses Right To Write Controlled Substance Prescriptions

By Michele Karl Seymour physician Dr. Christopher Castle, 46, received a suspension on his certificate that allowed him to write prescriptions for controlled substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration took the action. The suspension came...

 

Eagles” JV Back on Track

Eagles” JV Back on Track

The Seymour Eagles’ junior varsity baseball team stumbled out of the blocks but returned to their winning ways last week. After dropping a 5-2 decision to William Blount, the Eagles came back to sweep a doubleheader from Lenoir City. The...

 

Seymour Under Water

Seymour Under Water

Residents of East Tennessee are no strangers to weather. But the rainstorm last week, which started early Sunday morning, caught some off guard. The radio scanner was alive with constant communications from nearly every department in Sevier,...

 

THE KING’S ACADEMY RECEIVES $287,300 ENDOWMENT GIFT

THE KING’S ACADEMY RECEIVES $287,300 ENDOWMENT GIFT

When Tom and Ethel Piper lived in Seymour during the 1960′s and 70′s, they were active members of First Baptist Church here. She, being a former kindergarten teacher, volunteered her services as a tutor to students at Harrison-Chilhowee...

 

8th Annual Quiltfest a success

8th Annual Quiltfest a success

You don’t have to be a quilter to have enjoyed the 8th Annual Quiltfest held last weekend at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. Hundreds and quilts and quilting items were on display and available for sale. Displays...

 

It’s Open

By Michele Karl It’s taken nearly two years, but the Seymour Intermediate School now has a playground. Many teachers commented that, “We’ve been working on fundraisers for so long, that some of the kids who raised the money...

 

Antique Mall Burns in Sevierville

By Michele Karl The Auction Antiques & Collectibles open-air flea market burned to the ground last week. The outdoor market, which is 3,000 square feet, is adjacent to the 5000 square foot barn structure, which houses an entire antique...

 

Letters to Editor

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NORRIS WILDFLOWER WALKS

Saturday, March 30 and Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ijams naturalists will head to the TVA Small Wild Area at Norris Dam to lead hikes along the River Bluff trail to view trout lilies and other beautiful wildflowers in bloom. Call...

 

Changing Times Bring Good News for Graying Pet Population

Five years ago, 39% of America’s companion cats and dogs were considered senior or geriatric. With nutritional and medical advances, that percentage continues to rise…and more people are now sharing their homes with a beloved pet...

 

Dear Editor

I am so excited for you and delighted with your paper. I see it as a beacon and a vehicle for Seymour residents to look to and to use as the means to bringing good things to the area. I know Seymour is growing and I am happy that the growth...

 

Atlantique City Event Searches For Rare Bear To Take The Spotlight

Atlantique City Event Searches For Rare Bear To Take The Spotlight

Courtesy of Krause publications The world’s largest antique and collectibles show is conducting a global search for the rarest of all bears – - the Steiff String Teddy. If located, the elusive bear will become the star attraction...

 

Taxpayer Group Names Sen. Fred Thompson “Hero of the Taxpayer”

Washington – America’s leading taxpayer advocacy organization, Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), announced last week its “Hero of the Taxpayer” awards. Among the recipients this year were Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson,...

 

Obituary for Golda Bernice Cusick

April 28, 1918 – February 26, 2002 Cemetery: Knob Creek Cemetery Golda Bernice Cusick, age 83 of Seymour, Tennessee died at Asbury Acres Center in Maryville , TN on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 after a long illness. She was preceded in death...

 

Obituary for Harley Fred Haggard

January 25, 1937 – February 25, 2002 Cemetery: Chilhowee Cemetery Harley Fred Haggard, age 65 of Seymour, Tennessee graduated to Heaven on Monday, February 25, 2002. He became a born again Christian in 1946 at the age of 9 years old. He...

 

Obituary for Clydia Breeden Byrd

August 31, 1918 – February 28, 2002 Cemetery: Fox Cemetery Clydia Breeden Byrd, age 83 of Sevierville, died Thursday, February 28, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband Lester Byrd. Survivor: Daughter and son-in-law: Joyce and...

 

Obituary for Theron Everett Tarwater

September 24, 1934 – March 04, 2002 Cemetery: Pleasant Hill Cemetery Theron Everett Tarwater, age 67 of Sevierville, died Monday, March 4, 2002 at Sevier County Health Care Center. He was a member of New Era Baptist Church. Mr. Tarwater...