Archive for: September, 2002

Ford holds the most fondness: A broad statement

Among the brands of cars manufactured in America, Ford holds the most fondness. A broad statement? Yes. But it is clear that early Fords made before World War II triggered an interest among car collectors and the general public that endures...

 

Uncover the value of cherished dolls

With entries ranging from Acme Doll Company to Wooden Dolls, the completely revised and updated second edition of “200 Years of Dolls: Identification and Price Guide” by Dawn Herlocher makes identifying and valuing precious dolls a breeze. This...

 

And the winner is………….The Emmy’s

And the winner is………….The Emmy’s

“West Wing” wins its third term, and “Friends” finally gets the big one. “The West Wing” won its third Emmy in a row as outstanding drama series, and “Friends,” ending a run of nine years that included four nominations, was...

 

Celebrity News

Winona goes to trial…again Is this girl ever going to make it to trial? A judge has set a new Oct. 7 trial date in the shoplifting case of Winona Ryder after plea-bargain talks fell apart. Winona faces four felony counts related to a December...

 

Afro Pop and Southern Rock to grace Sundown

What: Coca-Cola presents “Sundown In The City” Concert Series Featuring TAMA with MOFRO When: Thursday, September 26, 2002 *5:30p.m. 9:30 p.m. Where: Market Square * Downtown Knoxville, TN Admission is free to the public. (Knoxville, TN)...

 

Local family loses all to fire

Local family loses all to fire

Jason and Kristie Russell returned to their home early Sunday morning, September 15, 2002 to find nothing left but ashes. Their home was totally destroyed by the early morning blaze, which is believed to have started between 5:00 am and 5:30...

 

Farragut train derailment prompts evacuations

Farragut train derailment prompts evacuations

Thousands of residents of Knox and Blount Counties were forced to vacate their homes Sunday morning when a Norfolk Southern Railway car that was filled with sulfuric acid derailed, sending toxic gases fuming from the wreckage. “The sulfuric...

 

Candles in Hand, residents remember

Candles in Hand, residents remember

Wesgate Resorts in conjunction with The Great Smoky Mountain Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Memorial Service at Music Mansion last Wednesday evening to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001. Gatlinburg Police Officer Sharon Atchley...

 

Eagles New Mascot

Eagles New Mascot

The Seymour Football team has a new member. It’s the mascot Eagle. This past Friday marked the Eagle’s first time on the field helping the cheerleaders cheer and keeping the fans spirits high. One of the students commented, “We worked...

 

The Signs of Fall

The Signs of Fall

With near record-breaking heat the last few days it hasn’t felt much like fall. But looking around you can see signs of the new season approaching. The first day of autumn is celebrated September 21st, although the actual autumnal equinox...

 

Out of control fire poses smoke danger

Out of control fire poses smoke danger

A planned log fire soon turned into an uncontrolled rolled hay and tire fire last Thursday, September 12th, in the neighborhood on Tipton Station in South Knox County. Mary and Ronald Jones of 210 Tipton Station never dreamed they would be...

 

News Around Our Area

Chattanooga Lockdown ordered T.V.A. officials ordered a lock down at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant near Chattanooga last Friday afternoon. Reports say the lockdown occurred after a contract employee with a proper badge tripped a security detection...

 

Assistant District Attorney goes from courtroom to war on terror

This Sunday, Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Michael McCusker will join his U.S. Army National Guard Unit and report for active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. McCusker is a Captain in the 3rd Battalion, 115th Field Artillery,...

 

Fire Department auction brings in needed funds

The second annual Seymour Volunteer Fire Department Auction was held Saturday September 14th at the Barn located on Hwy. 411 in Seymour. An array of merchandise was up for bid to raise money for the fire department. The event, sponsors by the...

 

Thompson amendment urging increased funding for national parks passes Senate

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN), Chairman of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Congressional Caucus, today lauded passage of a sense of the Senate amendment he authored with Senator Max Cleland (D-GA) urging the Congress...

 

Frist lauded for strengthening nation’s readiness

U.S. Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) was honored last Tuesday by the Partnership for Community Safety for his guidance in strengthening America’s disaster readiness and, most notably, his work on the Frist-Kennedy bioterrorism bill. The organization...

 

Adults and seniors kick up their wheels at Tennessee Valley Skate Center

Adults and seniors kick up their wheels at Tennessee Valley Skate Center

By David Grimes, Seymour Herald staff writer It’s Tuesday morning just after ten, and already laughter is ringing across the rink. Each week, the Tennessee Valley Skate Center is host to the Tuesday Morning Coffee Club, a group of friends...

 

Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics welcomes new physician

Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics welcomes new physician

Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics (TOC) welcomes Michaels T. Casey, Jr., M.D. to the practice. He will see the patients at the TOC offices at Fort Sanders Regional medical Center’s Trustee’s Tower and at The Tower at Parkwest. Dr. Casey, a...

 

Purse and entire contents lost and returned

Winford Widner had previously broken his leg and had difficulty getting into his car, so his wife Louise, put her purse on top of the car and proceeded to help Winford into the passenger’s seat. She then went around to the driver’s side...

 

Here’s what to look for on 401(k) statement

If you have a 401(k) plan where you work, consider yourself fortunate, because your 401(k) offers you a great way to build resources for retirement. Your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis, and your pre-tax contributions lower your annual...