Archive for: January, 2005

Choosing a babysitter

Entrusting someone to care for a child can be difficult. Finding a qualified babysitter requires time and effort, but the reward is well worth the assurance that children are in capable hands. The recommendations of friends and family are best...

 

New Democrat officers for 2005

The Sevier County Democrats Club elected new officers at its January 2005 meeting.  New officers are: Jim Anderson – President; Charlene Taylor – Vice President; Eline O’Leary – Secretary; Lou Bregante – Treasurer; Kitty Manscill...

 

Seymour Chamber holds second annual dinner

The Seymour Tennessee Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual dinner at the Seymour First Baptist Church on Jan. 21. The enthusiastic participants represented 30 local companies. The members enjoyed a networking experience followed by...

 

2nd annual SMS Art Contest

2nd annual SMS Art Contest

Over 100 Seymour Middle School students entered artwork in the 2nd annual SMS Art Contest.  Winners were chosen from 5 different categories.  The Grand Prize Winner for drawing was Carlee Laws, an eighth grader.  Carlee entered three pieces...

 

TENNESSEE NEWS

Citizens protest cutting of tree at Unicoi courthouse Unicoi County Mayor Larry Rose is promising the county isn’t “going to cut down one tree” until citizens’ concerns are heard on a County Commission decision. Commissioners voted 7-to-2...

 

Our favorite recipes

Cream Cheese Delights 1/2 c Butter; softened 1/2 c Shortening 3 oz Cream cheese; softened 3/4 c Sugar 1 Egg yolk 1/2 t Vanilla 2 1/2 c Flour 3/4 c Shredded coconut 3/4 c Chocolate chips 1 t Grated lemon peel In large bowl,...

 

Seymour Pastor has love for community

Seymour Pastor has love for community

The Herald Newspapers has been writing a series of feature articles entitled “Our Neighbors”. These “neighbors” are folks that you might rub elbows with every day that have interesting jobs. Today we are presenting Dr. Bruce Yates,...

 

Cure Finders

The Board of Directors for Cure Finders, a local non-profit organization benefiting cystic fibrosis research, is proud to announce the election of their 2005 Officers: Dr. Jennifer Hall, President; Tim King, Vice-President;Kelly Colbert, Secretary;...

 

These guys mean business

These guys mean business

The Pigeon Forge Regional Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals met Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Every business or individual that wants to build in the Pigeon Forge area is required to go through this board, so the workload is heavy,...

 

Sevier County Grand Jury Indictments

The Honorable Rex Henry Ogle presided over the January 2005 session of the Grand Jury proceedings, which began Jan. 24. Among those indicted or receiving a presentment were David H. Maples, the man who police say fired a pistol at two people...

 

New charge of Felony Murder

New charge of Felony Murder

Willingham’s charges upgraded from 1st Degree Murder to Felony Murder In the case of the State of Tennessee vs. Chris Willingham, new charges have been filed against accused defendant Chris Willingham. City of Sevierville Police Detective...

 

Pritchett takes silver to close Niswonger Invitational

Hogue leads Vol vaulters in Reno news@theheraldnewspapers.com Tennessee’s track and field newcomers set the pace during Saturday competition at ETSU’s Niswonger Invitational and the Pole Vault Summit in Reno, Nev. True freshman Matthieu...

 

WSCC basketball teams win at Columbia State

Columbia— The Lady Senators beat the Lady Chargers, 83-54, and the Senators prevail over the Chargers, 79-64. The Lady Senators, as a team, turned the ball over only nine times for the game, and they were 19-of-27 from the free-throw line....

 

Vols schedule notice

Tentative dates have been set for the Tennessee football team’s 2005 spring practice schedule. The Vols open spring drills March 10 and are allowed 15 practice dates, culminating with the April 16 Orange and White Game at Neyland Stadium. Spring...

 

Eagles are going to the Super Bowl

Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles forgot about three straight losses in the NFC championship game and stopped Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons 27-10 on Sunday. Philadelphia moves on to its first Super Bowl in 24 years. They will...

 

Lady Vol Tennis falls to No. 15

Marable wins in both singles and doubles; Schaub won her singles contest CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The No. 18 University of Tennessee Lady Vol (0-1) tennis team dropped their dual-match season opener on Saturday afternoon, falling to 15th-ranked...

 

Police to hold anti-shoplifitng class

The Sevierville Police Department (SPD) has scheduled a ShopliftingPrevention class on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6 – 7 p.m. at theSevierville Civic Center. The class, being taught by SPD Sgt. Rebecca Cowan, is designed for businessowners and retail...

 

Advice Column: Dear Rose

Dear Rose, Maybe you can help me know what is wrong. My wife says that I am the worst pessimist that she knows. I think that I am being realistic. It seems important for the security of our family to watch for things that may be wrong. She says...

 

Weekly Column: Dr. Condoleezza Rice and my thoughts

As a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, I participated in the confirmation hearings for that lasted nine hours last week. President Bush has made an excellent choice in nominating Dr. Rice to be America’s next Secretary of State. ...

 

Letter to the Editor

To the editor, the publisher, or the newsroom:  In the last two years I lost two aunts related to tobacco use. Medical problems as a result of tobacco use are responsible a great portion of costs in health care. It would be reasonable that...