Archive for: December, 2005

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

  FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT BILL: I am aware that the only people that read these letters are the political ghost writers that are experts in Washingtonese Double Speak! Senate Bill 1932, which was already passed by the House, is designed to gut...

 

I Spy:  Terrorists at Work

news@thehearldnewspapers.com   To spy or not to spy?  That is the question.  Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of unknown yet preventable terrorist attacks, and keep our precious civil liberties untarnished,...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Sevierville

ü There was a suspicious person arrested at the Discount Christian Book Store located at 1916 Winfield Dunn Parkway on 12-23. ü An intoxicated person was reported at Fort Sanders Sevier. An arrest was made. ü There was a suspicious person...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Sevier County

v There was a suspicious vehicle reported at 207 Huskey Drive around 1:20am. v Vandalism occurred at 11403 Chapman Highway around 1:30am. v 2108 Spence Mountain Loop was the location of a structure fire reported at 6:33am. v Theft was reported...

 

INTAKE REPORTS – Sevier County

• Tabitha Jean Graham, 21, Rochester, NY was arrested for fraud. She is being held on $500.00 bond. • Robert Weslyn Rivens, Jr., 32, Dandridge was arrested for capias GSC misdemeanor and violation of probation GSC. He is being held with...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Pigeon Forge

Ø 2530 Parkway was the location of a suspicious person reported. Ø There was a suspicious person reported at 3849 Parkway, a warning was given. Ø 4236 Mountain Sky’s was the location of a suspicious person. Ø Property damage resulted after...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

Russian scientist lauds UT’s science leadership One of Russia’s leading scientists recently visited the University of Tennessee, leading a roundtable discussion with some of UT’s top scientists and giving a lecture on U.S.-Russian scientific...

 

Medicare RX tips

AARP Tennessee is encouraging families and friends to talk with their loved ones during the upcoming holidays about the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program, called Medicare Rx, which will begin on January 1, 2006.  Over one-third of the...

 

Exercise a boon to mental health, too

For most people, the benefits of exercise to their physical health was evident the very first time they stepped into gym class as a youngster. Exerting oneself through physical activity has always been instantly associated with physically healthy...

 

Tips for long-term weight control

After dieting and exercising diligently for months, you’ve finally lost those last three pounds that somehow seemed the hardest to shed, bringing your total number of pounds lost to 25! You are so excited, as you are now at your ideal weight...

 

Man’s best friend can help you fight arthritis

Did you know that the family dog could be the best thing to happen to your health? A brisk walk with your canine companion can help keep you and your dog fit and can relieve some of the aches, pains and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis. More...

 

LOCAL NEWS

PF presents annual audit The City of Pigeon Forge is holding a special meeting on Wednesday morning to present an annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. They will also be approving a list of current bills to be paid. The meeting...

 

January is National Blood Donor Month

Observe National Blood Donor Month and add a good deed to your New Year Resolution List for 2006—Become a regular, every 56 day blood donor. According to Medic Regional Blood Center, if all eligible donors gave every 56 days there would never...

 

Healthy Weigh in the county

Fort Sanders Sevier Wellness Center is starting up another “Healthy Weigh” program, geared toward the New Year and all the resolutions that come with it. Whatever your needs may be: Continued fitness goals from last year? Post holiday weight...

 

Half-price zoo admission

Winter has arrived, but don’t let that stop you from visiting the zoo. Knoxville Zoo is open daily, and is currently offering special half-price admission for all visitors through Feb 28, 2006. Now is a great time to visit Knoxville Zoo. Animals...

 

TennCare extension aids elderly

The TennCare Bureau announced a new policy that will help TennCare enrollees receive care at home or in community settings instead of going to nursing homes. A new presumptive eligibility policy for enrollees who need traditional nursing home...

 

Joy Mckee honored by Louisiana Motorcoach Association

Joy Mckee honored by Louisiana Motorcoach Association

The Louisiana Motorcoach Association (LMA) has named Joy McKee its 2005 Associate of the Year. McKee, senior sales manager for the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, accepted the award during the organizations recent annual meeting in Pigeon...

 

Gov. stays neutral in veggie politics

news@theheraldnewspapers.com The Tennessee Governor’s Office has rejected a proposed proclamation on vegetarian diets despite positive positions of the lifestyle held by the state department of health, the Unite States Department of Agriculture...

 

The kids can party too!

Celebrate New Year’s at Boyds Bear news@theheraldnewspapers.com Boyds Bear Country is holding a New Year’s Eve Party for the kids. Featured events include a build-your-own ice cream sundae and meet Molly and Digby. They’ll have organized...

 

Dixie Stampede denies molestation allegations

Theater responds to four civil suits casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Dixie Stampede has filed responses to four civil suits filed on behalf of former child performers which allege that the children were molested by a former employee of the company. The...