Archive for: May, 2002

Local girl lands role in a soap opera

Local girl lands role in a soap opera

Shandan Leigh Notgrass, a junior from Heritage High School, Maryville, TN. is packing her suitcase for Atlanta and New York. The Heritage High School junior, auditioned in April, before a crowded room of 200 hopeful candidates for a lead role...

 

Don’t Pick Investments Based on Latest “News”

Some investors have one eye on the news of the day to see how it may affect their stocks, bonds and other holdings. And many events do influence the performance of investments – in the short term. But if you’re going to invest successfully...

 

Primary School

Primary School

Jessica Donaldson puts the finishing touches on a cake she is decorating for her mom for Mother’s Day. The children in Ms. Wena Moore’s kindergarten class at Seymour Primary School enjoyed making this special surprise for their mothers. Mr....

 

Community Calendar

Bethel United Methodist Church Plans A Good Time Come see who is really “rocking” at Bethel United Methodist Church from 6 p.m. June 7 until 6 a.m. June 8. Hot dogs/chili/dessert/drink will be sold on Friday evening starting at 6 p.m. til...

 

Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation raised $16,000

Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation raised $16,000

The day after our mailbox was smashed and knocked sideways we noticed a bird had decided to build a home in it. At first I was going to take it out but then I decided to leave it, especially since most of my mail goes to our PO Box now. Hopefully,...

 

“Smoky Mountain Thunder Memorial Ride”

On May 26th, 2002, Motorcycles will gather at the Sevier County Courthouse for the second annual Memorial Ride Ceremony. The purpose for this ceremony is to pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom in the past and to those fighting today...

 

Shakespeare Success

Shakespeare Success

The Seymour High Presentation of “Romeo and Juliet” was presented to an almost sold out crowd this last Thursday. The performance was filled with wonderful costumes and the air of Shakespeare past was definitely in the air. Romeo was played...

 

Act now for our children’s education, before its to late

Dear Parents: Your children and your schools need you to stand up and fight for what is necessary. The government is very much on the verge of cutting $400 million dollars from the Tennessee education. What that means for you is that your...

 

Fort Sanders Therapy Center Sponsors Athletic Physicals for Sevier County Schools

The Fort Sanders Therapy Center at Fort Sanders Sevier will sponsor physicals for student athletes on Thursday, May 23. The physicals will be offered to high school and middle school students in Sevier County and given from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Staff...

 

Blood Drive Set

Donors of all types are needed, but there is a special need for O positive, O negative and A negative blood types. Donors will receive a Medic T-shirt and a free cholesterol level evaluation. Donors must be 17 years old and weigh at least...

 

Congressman Duncan to Speak at Seymour Community Christian School Graduation

Congressman Duncan to Speak at Seymour Community Christian School Graduation

Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. will be the keynote speaker at Seymour Community Christian School’s upcoming graduation. Congressman Duncan is the representative for the 2nd district and has been serving since his election in 1988. Representative...

 

Old Time Games – New Day Fun

Old Time Games – New Day Fun

The Seymour Primary School last week had a visit from the past. “Days Gone By” was an in-school field trip put together by parent Stacey Robinson. Robinson’s business of the same name “Days Gone By” brings the past to kids today...

 

Sevier County Track & Field Championship

There were four classes – these are the scores from one class Boys 13 & over Seymour 51 Sevier 31 Pigeon Forge 27 New Center 21 North View 14 Girls 13 and over Seymour 48 Pigeon Forge 35.5 Sevierville 25 New Center 20.5 North View 14 Boys...

 

Eagle Track Team Competes in Region

Region 1 A-AA Track & Field Championships – 5/17/2002 Sponsored by the Knoxville Track Club Gibbs High School, Corryton TN RESULTS: Boys 110 Meter Hurdles 1, Brown, Whitman, Elizabethton, 15.69. 2, Stevens, Demarcus, Fulton, 16.27. ...

 

Baseball Diamond Journal

With a players strike now all but assured for late summer, it appears the Boston Red Sox “Babe Ruth Jinks” is firmly intact. You see, it is rumored that a curse was placed over the franchise since they traded the Babe away in the ill-fated...

 

Drivers brave weather at 411

The expected high on Saturday the 18th of May at 411 Raceway was 76 degrees. It probably didn’t make it that high, even though the temps were cool and there was a slight breeze. The weather, however, did not scare the driver’s. All the favorites...

 

Smokies Walk Past Braves – Chulk wins pitcher of the week

Wise, Alvarez, and Castellanos lead Tennessee to series win Knoxville native Isaac Iorg scored on a bases loaded walk from Braves reliever Jamie Emiliano (L, 1-2) in the bottom of the ninth to lead the Tennessee Smokies (21-21) to a 5-4 win...

 

Follow That Grade! More Controvery at the University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee officials were smacked again last week with another NCAA probe into UT athletics. This latest accusation is from an old adversary, Linda Bensel-Myers. Myers was involved in bringing out the disparity in tutors she alleged...

 

Paperweights are heavyweights among collectibles

Paperweights are heavyweights among collectibles

They sparkle like precious jewels. Their colors rival any summer garden. And they are heavyweights when it comes to the world of collectibles. Delicate glass treasures pursued by thousands of collectors, paperweights are small works of art...

 

Adventure.com

For the first time in nearly three years Knoxville, TN. will host a toy show. This show will be held June 1-2 and will be one of the largest in Tennessee, with over 400 tables of toys, comics, dolls, trains, TV/movie memorabilia & much...