Archive for: March, 2004

Bears want hard luck behind

Hard luck has hovered over the Sevier County Smoky Bears’ heads through the first four games of the soccer season. The Bears (1-1-2) had a chance to take some of their aggression out and pick up a district win against the Heritage Mountaineers...

 

Community Calendar

Kodak Branch Library “Walking in the Jungle with Hippos and Rhino!” Visit the Kodak Branch Library for preschool story time on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 11 a.m. to hear wonderful stories about hippopotami and rhinoceroses. Call 933-0078 for...

 

Get Real: It\’s a whole new ball game!

If you’re a senior who needs to buy or sell a home, you might feel a little overwhelmed by today’s real estate market. Just like everything else, it’s more complicated now than it used to be, and you might be concerned that service isn’t...

 

Sevier County marriage licenses

Keith Andrew Agnew and Leslie Ann Rayfield King of Sevierville, TN. Joseph Reid Arwood and Kelly Lenora Loveday of Sevierville, TN. Johnny Lee Bohanan, Jr., and Phillis Jean O’Roark Woods of Pigeon Forge, TN. Joshua Phillip Hall and Jessica...

 

Sevier Co. property transfers

Frontgate Corp., grantors, to Gregory K. Plimpton and Debra A. Plimpton, grantees, for subdivision: Smoky Mountain Addition, lot 12 and 13, district 11, for $100,000.00. Valley View Rentals, LLC, grantors, to Larry J. Thomas and Caroline Thomas,...

 

Obituaries

Clifford Andrew Taylor, age 73, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 22, 2004. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart and Josie Taylor, wife, Jean...

 

Sevier County Intake Reports

Kristen Cam Peavler, 30, of Bean Station, TN., for capias GSC misdemeanor, and was released. Jerry L. Gosnell, 24, of Kodak, TN., for capias GSC misdemeanor, violation of probation GSC, and was released on $155.75. Sherri Elizabeth Freels, 39,...

 

Financial Focus: Tax tips, part one

Tax planning is an activity that is best pursued year-round. You can use the following list of tax strategies to help you better carry out your planning on a regular and ongoing basis. As tax time approaches over the next few weeks, we will...

 

Community Calendar 03.24.04 – 03.30.04

Spaghetti Diner on Saturday, April 3, 2004 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kodak United Methodist Church, Bryan Road, Kodak, TN. Proceeds Benefit The Blessing Of The Bikes. Donations Accepted. Blessing Of The Bikes. May 2, 2004 at 2 p.m. Kodak United...

 

Shamrock spotter wins big!

Shamrock spotter wins big!

The Herald is pleased to announce the winner in the 2004 Shamrock Spotter contest. Taking home the prize is Andrew Homberg, 18, of Sevierville. “I get the Herald at the post office in Sevierville, and the contest caught my eye,” said Homberg,...

 

More trash talk

More trash talk

Trash talk dominates committee meeting The Sevier County Commission’s Government Operations Committee had a night of trash talk at their meeting last week. There were no he-man insults thrown across the room; the majority of the meeting time...

 

Fire bad

Fire bad

Illegal burning pollutes neighborhood in Seymour Concerned citizens in Seymour are complaining that inconsiderate neighbors are polluting their air. Individuals are allegedly ignoring the laws regarding burning permits and setting fire to materials...

 

DINKs: When words collide

“Dink” is a marketing term, used to denote a couple with “double income, no kids.” “DINKs” is a humor column dedicated to the lives and relationships of a Seymour couple. Any similarity to real humans is surely a tragic mistake. If...

 

Students of the Month at Seymour Intermediate

Students of the Month at Seymour Intermediate

The Herald extends our congratulations to the Seymour Intermediate School’s March Students of the Month. Pictured left to right are Sean Williams from Mrs. Howard’s class, Carissa King from Mrs. Parton’s third grade class, Ashleigh Loposser...

 

Seuss supporters celebrate Read Across America

Seuss supporters celebrate Read Across America

Mrs. Melanie Clark’s first grade class at Seymour Primary School recently celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss with Cat in the Hat costumes. The event was held as part of Read Across America. Congratulations also go to Joshua Gibson and Hanah...

 

Fans meet Clint Black

Fans meet Clint Black

Clint Black fans started lining up over three hours before the country music hit maker was scheduled to appear at the new South Knoxville Wal-Mart to sign autographs and help the store celebrate its grand opening last Wednesday. The massive...

 

Day by day

Day by day

Calendar for firefighters to raise funds The Herald Newspapers has presented the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department with a new yearlong calendar designed to bring in funds for the department. “These brave men and women are the heart and soul...

 

Did you lose me?

Did you lose me?

A concerned citizen found this adorable and very friendly mutt wandering on Hwy 411 on Monday, March 22, at about 7:30 in the morning, while she was driving to work. When she stopped, the amiable furry friend got in the car with her. The dog...

 

Gatlinburg provides for reservists

Gatlinburg provides for reservists

The Gatlinburg City Commission Tuesday night paid more than a tribute to America’s service men and women. By a unanimous vote the commission added a section on military service to its human resources regulations on city employees. The resolution...

 

Fabled 411 road plan moves forward

Fabled 411 road plan moves forward

State moves forward on US 411 straightening The Sevier Co. Commission passed a resolution to accept a proposal by the Tennessee Department of Transportation for an extension of U.S. 411 from Sims Road in Sevier County to the Jefferson County...