Archive for: July, 2006

Mountain Laurel Gallery reopens in the Candoro Marble Building

Mountain Laurel Gallery, long a mainstay of the Candy Factory has temporarily located in the historic Candoro Marble Building on Maryville Pike. Designed by Charles Barber and completed in 1922, the Beaux Arts structure is on the National Register...

 

Prep classes planned for CPS Exam

Walters State’s Office of Community and Economic Development will again offer non-credit Certified Professional Secretary Exam Preparation courses. The courses begin in August and lead to the Nov. 4, 2006, National Certified Professional Secretary...

 

Ashley’s Dance Camp

Ashley’s Dance Camp

Ashley’s Dance Academy off of Macon Lane in Seymour held a 4-day dance camp for 3 to 6 year-olds and seven to ten year-olds, which wrapped up Thursday. … read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.... read the rest of the story...

 

Free school meal guidelines announced

The Tennessee Department of Education today announced the 2006-2007 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced price meals for children in Tennessee’s schools. “Research indicates that eating habits affect...

 

What’s happening this weekend

Friday • The 31st Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair starts today at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Over 180 craftsmen display and demonstrate their crafts. Music will be performed each day at 1, 3 and 5p.m. and 1 and 3p.m. on Sundays....

 

Former teacher sentenced

Today, Circuit Court Judge Richard R. Vance sentenced Kristi Dance Oakes, a former teacher at Seymour High School, to serve six months in jail and the balance on supervised probation with community Corrections, for having sexual relations with...

 

ETSU to partner with Sevier

ETSU to partner with Sevier

Medical school extension also possible casey@theheraldnewspapers.com East Tennessee State University is seeking to become more involved in Sevier County and will soon be instituting a training program involving local hospitals and health centers,...

 

$5,300 donation to support Children’s Home

$5,300 donation to support Children’s Home

Par 3 Golf owners donate one week’s proceeds casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Kenny and Billy Maples with Maples Brothers Home Builders presented a $5,339 check to the fundraising foundation supporting the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. The...

 

New 5,290-square-foot clubhouse

New 5,290-square-foot clubhouse

Gatlinburg city officials are hoping for work to begin December 1 to build a new 5,290-square-foot clubhouse at the Gatlinburg Golf Course. Michael Smelcer with SRA Architects predicted that the construction will take between six and eight...

 

Crime, Justice & America

news@theheraldnewspapers.com The odds are that between the time I’m writing this, Monday evening, and the time you’re reading it, there will be at least one more headline about a young child dying in a super-heated car after a parent left...

 

Tips for beating the summer heat

Our bodies create a tremendous amount of heat. We cool ourselves by sweating and radiating heat through our skin. Many times, circumstances such as unusually high temperatures, high humidity, or vigorous exercise in hot weather will cause...

 

Townsend named to Football Gazette’s All-American Squad

Defensive lineman one of seven USA South Athletic Conference players earning preseason accolades Colby Townsend, a senior defensive tackle for Maryville College has been named as a 2006 Pre-Season All-American from Don Hansen’s Football Gazette....

 

FISH TALK

Red Shad Worm and Texas Rig are popular lures this week at fishing hot spot news@theheraldnewspapers.com Fishing on the upper end of Cherokee Lake is very good this week. The water temperature has been very warm throughout the day with a low...

 

Softball signups planned

The City of Sevierville is currently having sign-ups for the upcoming 2006 Coed softball season. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. The entry fee is $300.00 and information packets can be picked up...

 

Wrestling legends to trade licks in Knoxville

Five matches planned; tickets now on sale Some of wrestling’s favorite stars will be featured at the Knoxville Wrestling Legends Night on Saturday, August 6 at the Homer Hamilton Theater in Knoxville’s Chilhowee Park. Not only will some...

 

Smokies continue to crush; win 6-5

Smokies continue to crush; win 6-5

Outfielders Gil and Cota knock out home runs in victory Smokies right fielder Jesus Cota continues to crush Carolina Mudcat pitching, collecting his third home run in the last two games to give Tennessee a 6-5 victory. Cota, who hit two home...

 

Pet sitters know home is better for animals

There’s something about home that is comforting to people and animals alike. Familiar surroundings, noises and routines have a calming effect on the day. Despite the benefits of being at home, many people regularly rely on outside boarding...

 

Watson shines at Rocky Mountain Revue

While playing for San Antonio summer league team, Watson puts up impressive numbers in six-game span Former Tennessee point guard C.J. Watson had a strong showing last week at the Rocky Mountain Revue, an NBA summer league in Salt Lake City,...

 

Smokies dig the long ball; win 10-9

Smokies dig the long ball; win 10-9

Tennessee blasts five home runs including Cota game-winner The Tennessee Smokies bats came alive for the second consecutive night and overcame a six run deficit to win 10-9 on right fielder Jesus Cota’s walk-off home run in the eleventh inning. The...

 

Lady Aces cash in on big season

Lady Aces cash in on big season

Select fastpitch softball 11-and-under team will have tryouts for next season in August news@theheraldnewspapers.com The Knoxville Lady Aces recently wrapped up another successful season by finishing second for the second consecutive season...