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Q. Why do dogs make such great pets? A. Tens of thousands of years ago, wild dogs–wolves really–hung out around campsites, feeding on scraps and barking out warning of approaching strangers in return, says Guy Murchie in “The...
Archive for: February, 2005
Advice Column: Dear Rose…
Dear Rose, My mother-in-law passed away last year and my father-in-law started dating three months after the funeral. How soon should someone date after their spouse has passed away. There has been a little rift in our family with this other...
Elvis tribute artist contest in Gatlinburg
The Elvis Entertainment Network (EEN) held an Elvis Tribute Artists contest this past weekend at Lou Vuto’s Reflections Theater in Gatlinburg. According to Nance Fox, EEN President, the Network, which is the only all-Elvis booking agency in...
NATIONAL NEWS
Martha Stewart- you can’t keep her down Martha Stewart, the homemaking guru who was jailed last March for obstructing justice is due to be released next week. Martha Stewart Omnimedia, a New York based business named for the celebrity, originally...
Rep. Montgomery receives award from Tennessee PTA
Rep. Richard Montgomery (R-Sevierville) announced that he has been awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership in the Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers. The award is one of the highest honors that a local unit or council of the Tennessee...
TENNESSEE NEWS
Courthouse tower going to the birds The Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville is going to the birds. Hundreds of pigeons have made their home in the clock tower posing a health threat, staining the building and posing a potential threat...
Medic makes public appeal for community to give blood
Donating is beneficial for both recipients and donors Medic Regional Blood Center was founded in 1958 in hopes of establishing one agency that would collect, test and distribute the donated blood in a specific area. Located in Knoxville, Medic...
Births at FSSMC
Although many hospitals in the surrounding area have seen an influx of admissions due to the flu, Fort Sanders Sevier Hospital reports that things are typically normal for this time of year. Blount Memorial Hospital had documented that they...
There is prescription help for seniors
Ask any senior citizen in Sevier County and they will tell you that “the old grey mare ain’t what she used to be.” Congress has passed a new Medicare prescription law that will be effective in 2006, in the meanwhile a prescription drug...
County officials explore ways to reduce overcrowding
SEVIERVILLE — The Sevier County Sheriff’s Department and county officials are exploring ways to reduce overcrowding in the Sevier County Jail which is in jeopardy of losing its certification from the State Department Corrections. Sevier...
Two men charged with string of burglaries
SEVIERVILLE — Area law enforcement agencies have arrested two men they believe are linked to a number of bank machine thefts in Sevier County during the past two months. David Louis Way, 35, and Jacob C. Green, 23, both of Sevierville, were...
125 care packages to Iraq
Recently Sevier County 4-H members sent 125 care packages to membersof the Howitzer Battery of the 2/278th National Guard Unit now deployed inIraq. Lt. Brian Powell was the recipient of one of the care packages. Hechose to share the contents...
Sevierville approved for CBID proposal
SEVIERVILLE — Sevierville has received approval from the Tennessee Building Commission on their proposed Central Business Improvement District project. The state’s approval means the city may utilize a state program that allows it to retain...
Another subdivision for Seymour
Seymour Intermediate School will soon have new neighbors at their back door. As the little town of Seymour continues to expand, housing developers are continuing to find available land to set up subdivisions. Hillside Estates is the name of...
First Lady Conte coming to town
AndreaWalks heads for East Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte, Governor Bredesen’s wife, is a strong advocate for children’s rights issues and made fundraising for Tennessee’s Child Advocacy Centers her first priority when she became First...
Lady Admirals end Bearettes’ season
By Bill Wright bill@theheraldnewspapers.com The 2004-05 season came to a screeching halt for the Sevier County Bearettes on Monday as Farragut rallied in the second half to win 46-35 in the quarterfinals of the District 4 AAA Tournament at...
Walters State softball team splits a doubleheader
Morristown — It was the first conference game for both teams. In game one, Beth Williams pitched a six-hit shutout. Sarah Hoskins had a home run, and Amber Quillen had a double. Beth Williams was 2-3. For Columbia State, Ashly Burton was...
Kids less likely to follow what they’re taught
Children’s Hospital stresses importance of early health education A new KidsHealth® KidsPoll has found that 80% of the kids they surveyed said there is “a lot” or “some” they can do to grow up to be healthy adults. The majority of...
Kayla’s Comments: Seymour teacher attends inauguration
“I think everybody should go once, regardless of political affiliation,” says Rob Ailey. “To see a man step up and take the hardest job in the world is just neat.” Ailey is a teacher and guidance counselor at Seymour High School and...
The Wright Words: Social Security plan a disaster waiting to happen
The Bush administration’s idea for “saving” Social Security looks to be dead in the water. If they got their way one-third of the payroll tax that funds benefits for retirees would be diverted into individual investment accounts for workers....
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