Archive for: June, 2009

Tie One On (Shoelaces) at the Library

Tie One On (Shoelaces) at the Library

Most people believe they learned all they needed to know about shoelaces in kindergarten. However, for an upcoming activity with laces at the Blount County Public Library, it’s possible to find something that they don't teach in kindergarten.How...

 

PFD’S REQUIRED TO BE WORN BY AGES 12 AND UNDER

Boat operators need to remember that anytime their vessel is moving, even if it is only adrift, that any passenger under 13 must wear a personal flotation device, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).If a boat is not docked...

 

NEW STATE RECORD RIVER REDHORSE CAUGHT

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that a new state fishing record for the river redhorse has been established by a Gatlinburg man while fishing on the Middle Prong of the Pigeon River in Sevier County.David H. Ray is the latest...

 

Smokies sweep Lookouts

The Smokies returned on Tuesday night to bag their fifth and final win, defeating Chattanooga 3-1 in a strong pitching effort by Casey Lambert. Lambert took the win, allowing only one run in 6.2 innings and giving up just six hits while striking...

 

Alex Cate new SHS wrestling coach

Alex Cate new SHS wrestling coach

Alex Cate has been named the new wrestling coach for SHS, replacing Aaron Maples who is moving to North Carolina. Cate joins SHS after spending the ‘09 season as an assistant wrestling coach at Morristown East. Prior to coaching, Cate...

 

Selecting the Right Summer Camp for Your Child

Top Child Development Expert Offers Parenting Tips for Finding the Perfect Summer Camp Fit  With temperatures rising and summer quickly approaching, many parents have begun seeking the perfect summer camp to best suit their child's...

 

Arts & Culture Alliance Presents New Group Exhibition in The Balcony

Arts & Culture Alliance Presents New Group Exhibition in The Balcony

  The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition featuring works by seven local artists:   Bruce D. Busey: Conception and execution governed by imagination and emotion Jorge Gomez del Campo: Salvaged...

 

Lady Eagles look good in summer camps

Lady Eagles look good in summer camps

The Lady Eagles are gaining some valuable practice time this summer, competing in numerous team camps and seeing much success. "All in all I'm pretty pleased. It's gone really well so far. I'm really pleased with our young...

 

Staying Strong

Staying Strong

By Ryan Wilson Jackie Kirk knows the meaning of sacrifice. But don't bother asking, she simply won't tell you. At 27-years-old, the Seymour resident spends 24 hours a day providing care for her two disabled parents. She cooks, bathes...

 

Smokies win fourth straight over Chattanooga

Smokies win fourth straight over Chattanooga

  By Kimberly Hood The Smokies increased their win streak to four in front of 2,974 fans Monday night, defeating the Chattanooga Lookouts 3-2 in extra innings. Tennessee got on the board early, scoring Ty Wright on a fielder's choice...

 

Five Eagles earn All-District

Five Eagles earn All-District

  Five members of the Eagles soccer team earned All-District honors following a 10-11 season. Senior Alex Shelton and junior Jacob Lindsey both made 1st Team All-District, and juniors Stephan Martin and Austin Acree and freshman Robel...

 

NeighborWorks America Kicks off 26th Annual National NeighborWorks Week

Tens of thousands of volunteers nationwide, including East Tennessee are expected to donate their time and labor during the largest national community building effort. Together they will improve their neighborhoods through a variety of...

 

Two Seymour drivers in Victory Lane

Two Seymour drivers in Victory Lane

  Saturday proved to be a day of firsts at the 411 Motor Speedway with three drivers making their first appearances in Victory Lane. Terry Poore of Seymour took his third win of the season in the Modified Mini Saturday, finishing ahead...

 

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to perform 4th of July Concert

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to perform 4th of July Concert

Special to the Herald   The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra returns to the World's Fair Park for the 25th Annual Pilot Free Independence Day Concert complete with popular patriotic tunes, classical favorites and a fireworks finale! ...

 

Sevier County Days at Ober Gatlinburg

Sevier County Days at Ober Gatlinburg

Special to the Herald Ober Gatlinburg will offer Sevier County Days from Sunday, June 7th through Friday June 12th.  Guests over the age 16 and up with a valid Sevier County driver's license or recent pay stub from a Sevier County...

 

This Week with Dolly

This Week with Dolly

By Duane Gordon Dolly Parton and her show didn't take home a Tony Sunday night, but Variety reported that she elicited the loudest cheers from the crowd than anyone else on the red carpet, when she arrived. Although loud shouts were heard...

 

Week in Review from State Senator Doug Overbey

Week in Review from State Senator Doug Overbey

June 2, 2009 Here are highlights from the past week in the Tennessee State Senate. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about matters being considered by the General Assembly.  You can also get information...

 

Changes at the Seymour Schools

Changes at the Seymour Schools

Jennifer Smith, a teacher’s assistant at the Seymour Primary School has resigned as of June 3. Kevin Windle, a teacher and Basketball Coach at Seymour High School has resigned.Aaron Maples, a teacher and Wrestling Coach at Seymour High...

 

Christ Covenant Celebrates 1st Anniversary

Christ Covenant Celebrates 1st Anniversary

The Christ Covenant congregation recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary in their new building.An anniversary is a special time to celebrate a wonderful event. The group at Christ Covenant celebrated their first year anniversary in the...

 

Smoky Mountain Story Telling Festival underway

Smoky Mountain Story Telling Festival underway

By Kimberly Hood  The 18th Annual Smoky Mountain Story Telling Festival kicked off Thursday in Pigeon Forge, entertaining both young and old - and scaring a few too. The festival got underway with both Youth and Adult workshops...