Archive for: March, 2005

Pediatric therapy program announces new staff members

The Fort Sanders Therapy Center in Sevierville has announced the addition of two new therapists to its pediatric rehabilitation program, Kidz Can Do. Joining the Kidz Can Do staff are Aimee Bailey, MPT, and Denise Razzak, OTR/L. The pair partner...

 

TENNESSEE NEWS

Anderson County EMT charged Murder charges filed this week against an Anderson County EMT worker for rural Metro. Phillip Douglas Seals is charged with two murders, his estranged wife and her male companion. Workers were shocked to hear that...

 

Sevier County celebrates World Day of Prayer 2005

Church Women United, represented by several Sevier County churches, will meet Friday to celebrate World Day of Prayer 2005. “Let our Light Shine” is the theme this year with the country of Poland featured. Joan Saas, a local Seymour resident...

 

Four options for early college education

As spring approaches, senior councilors at local high schools are gearing up for graduation of the 12th graders in the school, but more importantly, getting the juniors ready for their final year. “It is very busy this time of year,” stated...

 

10th Annual Tk’s Breakfast

B97.5 radio personality TK Townshend and morning co-host Kristen Hammond will “cook up” breakfast for Knoxville on March 12 to benefit Children’s Hospital at the 10th anniversary of B97.5’s TK’s Breakfast event. This year’s TK’s...

 

35 businesses to participate

Sevier county job fair scheduled The Sevier County Economic Development Council along with the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville are sponsoring the 8th annual Sevier County Job Placement Fair. The event will be held on Tuesday,...

 

Diabetes: A disease growing to epidemic proportion

“Diabetes is becoming something of epidemic proportions,” stated Lynn B. Nicholas, Chief Executive Officer of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). “The nation continues to reduce or find cures for so many diseases but the occurrence...

 

Pigeon Forge public hearings held

Things are changing rapidly in Pigeon Forge. Ralph Chance, Mayor of Pigeon Forge, displaying leadership skills, led the commissioners rapidly through a long list of Ordinances that were before the group for consideration. The Commissioners were...

 

Cutest baby face contest

On March 5 and 6, photographs will be taken for entry to the 15th Annual “Cutest Baby Face Contest” at Belz Factory Outlet World in Pigeon Forge to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Photographs will be taken on March 5 from...

 

The Wright Words: U.S. lagging behind other nations

Why is the administration opposed to funding renewable energy programs? The present budget proposes a decrease in spending for energy efficiency initiatives. Countries that participate in the Kyoto Protocol are moving forward in their quest...

 

Focus On The Family: Let your children learn from their own mistakes

QUESTION: My children love to do things for themselves, but they make such messes that it’s easier for me to do the things for them. I just don’t have the patience to see them fumble with stuff. Do you think I’m wrong to step in? DR. DOBSON:...

 

Morris Speaks Out: Behind the winning Bush road trip

Nice, France. After a week of touring Western and Eastern Europe, it could not be more evident to me that the balance of power on this continent is shifting in President Bush’s favor. The change is evident in the way he is received on his...

 

Legalized murder looms in Florida

Unless Florida courts or the U.S. Supreme Court reverse themselves, Michael Schiavo will be allowed to kill his wife, Terri, and do it in the most horrific way. A judge in Pinellas County Fla. has extended what amounts to a stay of execution...

 

Public Hearings held

Two public hearings were held concurrently Monday night with the Pigeon Forge City Commission meeting. The hearings were regarding the rezoning of two different pieces of property. A property located on Ridge Road owned by Ed Bohanan and others...

 

TENNESSEE NEWS

Grainger County woman Search grows; Sheriff asks for help from the public Over a hundred volunteers aided in the search for a woman presumed dead. Volunteer Fire Fighters, friends and acquaintances and strangers all joined in to try to bring...

 

Not just a Dollar Store

Not just a Dollar Store

Dollar General is moving into the old Food City location at 8717 Chapman Hwy. but it won’t be just a Dollar General store. The new store will be a Dollar General Market. Officials for the company have just recently confirmed that the new...

 

Emergency appeal for Type O

Blood Drives for Sevier County- March 7 & 8 news@theheraldnewspapers.com   MEDIC Regional Blood Center issued an emergency appeal today for type O negative blood.  “Currently there are 5 units of O negative on our shelf.  Our minimum...

 

Pigeon Forge Police need help

Pigeon Forge Police are investigating a burglary, reported on February 23. at Lowe’s Transmission Shop at 249 Middle Creek Road. Unknown subject(s) entered the building through a side door. Items taken included Snap-On brand diagnostic scanners,...

 

Rape aggression defense classes to start in Sevierville

The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class for women on March 8, 15 and 22, 2005, from 6:00PM – 9:00PM each night, at the Sevierville Civic Center.  The class is free of charge and is open...

 

Tennessee’s finest headed for Sevier County

The 7th Annual Smoky Mountain Weekend will be presented by the Sevier County Fire Chiefs’ Association, the Sevier County Training Officers’ Association, and the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy this next weekend, March...