Archive for: October, 2004

Spookaree and Boy Scouts

Boys Scout Troop 585 got together October 15th through 17th on about 19 acres, owned by Callie Temple, just off Boyd’s Creek Road to celebrate the Sequoia District Fall Camparee or passionately referred to as Spookaree. Murphy Monceaux, the...

 

Department honors educators

Honors Teacher, Principal and Supervisor of the Year The Tennessee Department of Education honored finalists in the 2005 Teacher of The Year program during a banquet at the Union Station in Nashville. During the event, the three Teachers of...

 

Scouts fundraiser under way

Scouts fundraiser under way

It’s time again for the annual Cub Scout Popcorn Fundraiser. The sale of a variety of popcorn helps fund the Troop and Pack activities through the year. “This popcorn is the best out there,” stated one scout. Scouts are out and about...

 

SWARM holds benefit Christian book sale

Event held at Walden’s Landing to benefit locals Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries (SWARM) held a Christian book sale at Walden’s Landing on Saturday and Sunday, October 16-17, to help raise money for the needy. The event was well attended. SWARM...

 

His cross to bear

His cross to bear

Over miles and many lands, the message is clear Rick Newton has carried a cross for many years, bearing the weight of it as it offers solace and scripture to those that stop to ask. When he carries the cross, many honk, wave, and some give...

 

“One Can” can make a difference

Great Tuna Weigh In will be Thursday The 4-H, “Great Tuna Weigh In”, is set for Tuesday, October 26, 6:30p.m., at Sevierville Intermediate School. The “Weigh In”, is held in conjunction with theCountywide 4-H Officers Workshop, which...

 

Medic wants to introduce ALYX!

Come out to the next blood drive and see our newest mobile unit and meet Alyx, the two newest additions to MEDIC Regional Blood Center’s team. Alyx is a new system which allows donors to “touch more lives” with their donation.  This machine...

 

Johnson takes first short track win

Hendrick driver moves up four places in the points Martinsville Raceway is the last short track race of the season, and many drivers breathe a sigh of relief when its over. Some breathe a sigh of anger and head for someone’s trailer. Jimmie...

 

Mac’s Smack: “OnStar, my DVD player quit working”

Ahh… the joys of technology in our ever so dependent society. It’s like paying extra for the super size auto-flush. With more and more cars zooming down our highways, it seems that the notion of missing another episode of Survivor or...

 

Maharaj advances at ITA regionals

Maharaj advances at ITA regionals

Three Lady Vol tennis players compete in singles action University of Tennessee junior tennis player Sabita Maharaj advanced to the round of 16 at the Wilson ITA Regional Tournament on Friday with a pair of victories. The No. 6 seed defeated...

 

Off the Menu coming to Gatlinburg

Turner South to Join Gatlinburg’s Winterfest Kick-off & Chili-Cook-off In addition to a free concert by Beary Hobb’s “The Drifters” and “The Marvelettes,” a fantastic new fireworks show, award-winning chili and three million...

 

Sevier County United Way interim director

Mr. Jack Cook has been appointed as the Interim Executive Director for the Sevier County United Way, after Lisa Butler Tarwater resigned. Cook has served on the Board of Directors for five years and has also been the treasurer, member of the...

 

Birthday party lights up faces

Food, fun and fancy footwork found at Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center It was a splendid turnout for the Anniversary/Birthday potluck luncheon at the Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center on Friday. The afternoon started off with Covenant Health...

 

Fun for all at Quincy Farms

Fun for all at Quincy Farms

Third annual event brings in plenty for visitors A fun time for all was held at Quincy Farms this past weekend, inviting guests to participate in an open house that provided a look at crafters and other vendors. The event is in its third year...

 

No vaccine for you?

Here’s how to dodge the flu Can’t get a flu shot? Then educate and protect yourself. Chances are, you’ll a void picking up someone else’s flu germs and stay healthy. With the flu season under way, we called on experts for ways to help...

 

“The Nutcracker” to be performed

For a fun preview to the holiday season, bring the family to a musical and dramatic presentation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” The King’s Academy Orchestra will present the musical and dramatic program along with dance performances...

 

Medical center aids in recycling

Efforts also “Keep Sevier Beautiful” Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center has recently initiated a newspaper-recycling program benefiting Sevierville Primary School. The program was created when it was learned that the neighboring students...

 

Making Sense: The Lady of the house counts too

Who do you want sharing the White House with the president? Does it matter who becomes first lady, or must all the focus be on the man of the house? It may seem to be a frivolous pursuit to let the question of who is best suited to be the president’s...

 

Halloween time again – Oh what to wear!

A week and two days before Halloween and yes it’s time to start thinking about those Halloween costumes again. My daughter Angela came into the kitchen and said, “Mom I need a Halloween costume by Wednesday so I can wear it to Awana’s...

 

The Buck Stops Here: Drive on, don’t turn left

Anyone that has driven Chapman Highway in the last ten years knows how the road has changed. More traffic, increased businesses on the side, more traffic, faster drivers, more traffic, more wrecks and yes more traffic. I started coming to East...