Archive for: September, 2002

Mountain National Bank announces new addition to staff

By Seymour Herald staff writer Dwight Grizzell, President of Mountain National Bank announces the addition of W. Joey Rose, Jr. to their lending staff. W. Joey Rose, Jr. has been hired as Vice President – Lending. Rose graduated from the...

 

You’ve been pre-approved!

Have you ever been tempted by those credit card solicitations saying you’ve been “Pre-Approved”? If you’re in the market for a new credit card, you may reason that there will be less hassle if you accept the offer of a pre-approved card....

 

What month is this? Christmas is closer than you think

It’s that time of year again. The tinsel is out and the decorations are everywhere. Thoughts of Santa and Jesus’ birthday are in the air. Hey wait a minute? What month is this? Not quite October if my memory is correct. So why is it that...

 

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Just got the HERALD from the mailbox. Was pleased with your treatment of the article about the Seniors Travel Program and the photo. We are trying to get the word out to Seniors all over the County. The new Fort Sanders Sevier Senior...

 

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor: I want to thank you very much for the article you ran regarding our dear departed canine friend, Paddlefoot. My husband and I were very upset when he passed and although it was painful to reflect upon the story, you handled the...

 

Obituaries • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002

Greene, Harry Bowman July 07, 1921 – September 18, 2002. Funeral Home: Atchley Funeral Home. Cemetery: Henry’s Crossroads. Harry Bowman Greene, age 81 of Knoxville, died Wednesday, September 18, 2002, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was...

 

4-H Connections

4-H Connections

The Sevier County 4-H Poultry Show was held recently, at the Sevier County Fairgrounds, in Sevierville. The event highlighted the year for 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H Chick Chain Project. Ryan King, a student at Seymour Intermediate...

 

Seymour Community Christian School plans annual Harvest Festival

The plans are on for Seymour Community Christian School (SCCS) to hold its annual Harvest Festival this year on Friday, October 11 beginning at 5 p.m. Each class will have prepared a carnival booth with games and activities to entertain festival-goers. The...

 

Seymour Primary and High School to hold blood drive

Medic Regional Blood Center is urging area blood donors to “Make a Pledge, Donate Blood” during October and November. The Medic T-shirt for donors features the Pledge of Allegiance on the back. On Tuesday, October 8th people can go to the...

 

Baptist joins groundbreaking cancer trail

Knoxville, TN. – Baptist Regional Cancer Center is offering a new clinical trial to patients with ovarian cancer. This trial is called the Gamma Interferon and Chemotherapy Efficacy Study (GRACES) and is designed to explore whether adding...

 

Open House at Maryville College is Oct. 5

Maryville College will unlock its doors – and secrets of the college search – during its Open House for prospective students, their parents and family members on Sat., Oct. 5. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Wilson Chapel on...

 

Internet sports fans meet in real life

Internet sports fans meet in real life

Making friends over the Internet can be a dubious proposition at best. You never know if the person you’re talking to is the nice individual they seem or a psychopathic stalker waiting for you to slip up and let out a few personal details....

 

Vols face an uphill battle to get back into the thick of things

The Tennessee Volunteers have a tough road ahead of them if they intend to get back into the National Championship picture. A more realistic goal, although still a mouthful, would be to win the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference....

 

Vols face an uphill battle to get back into the thick of things

The Tennessee Volunteers have a tough road ahead of them if they intend to get back into the National Championship picture. A more realistic goal, although still a mouthful, would be to win the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference....

 

Lions fall to 1-3 after shutout

The King’s Academy Lions fell to 1-3 on the year after a 38-0 loss to Rosemark last week. Rosemark scored 13 points in the first quarter, 12 points in the second quarter and 13 points in the third quarter. Both teams lost three fumbles and...

 

Strong defense helping Eagles to winning record

The Seymour Eagles Middle School football team improved their record to 3-1 Thursday night with a 24-0 win over Eagleton Middle School. The Eagles’ defense has now posted two shutouts in the first four games of the season. Their only loss...

 

Eagles’ Golfers advance to Regional Tournament

By Seymour Herald staff writer seditor@seymourherald.com Some nice teamwork led to a late rally, which in turn led to an opportunity to play in the regional tournament for the first time in several years for the Seymour Eagles. After the first...

 

UT-Arkansas game scheduled for 7:45 kickoff on ESPN

UT-Arkansas game scheduled for 7:45 kickoff on ESPN

The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Tennessee’s Oct. 5 matchup against Arkansas is being televised by ESPN and kicks off from Neyland Stadium at 7:45 p.m. Eastern time. The Vols and Razorbacks have met annually since SEC division...

 

Sports Medicine – Question & Answer

Sports Medicine – Question & Answer

This may or may not be the start of a sports medicine column in the Seymour Herald. This may or may not be the start of my Pulitzer Prize campaign, but here goes. I am a physical therapist/certified athletic trainer at Ft. Sanders Therapy...

 

Razor blade banks are a cut above the rest

Razor blade banks are a cut above the rest

If a bathroom in your home retains a pre-1960s medicine cabinet, chances are you’ll find a slit under the bottom shelf. For decades, America’s used razor blades were deposited in that slit, safely ensconced between the walls. “During...