Archive for: October, 2009

MC’s Harvest Crafts Fair and Bake Sale set for Oct. 17

Maryville College’s annual Harvest Crafts Fair and Bake Sale will be held from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Oct. 17, as part of the College’s Homecoming Weekend. The fair will take place in Cooper Athletic Center.To date, 31 vendors have...

 

Women in Wood Exhibition at Arrowmont School October 16-January 2, 2010

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tenn., will present “Women in Wood,” an exhibition to bring light to the exceptional quality of work being created by women artists working in the medium of wood—both woodturning...

 

Corker: Finance Committee Health Care Plan Could Cost Tennessee $735 Million

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., delivered remarks on the Senate floor today outlining some of his concerns with the bill currently being debated in the Senate Finance Committee, noting that health care reform should not...

 

PATRIOTS TO HOST TEA PARTY SEMINAR OCT. 24th

Have you been watching, with increasing anxiety, the massive growth of government into every aspect of society?And, have you been watching "from the sidelines", but wanted to somehow become involved in opposition to this growing threat...

 

Diligence, Dedication, Victory

“Athletes both local and from as far away as Japan and including ages from 18 up into their 60’s will gather for this unique event.” says event promoter Ginger Nunamaker whose mission is bring sporting events that are not so...

 

Does correct spelling really matter

The following is for those that are bothered by a few typos. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is...

 

Did you trade a “Clunker”

Did you trade a “Clunker”

Editor: an interesting email being sent around that is getting big attention – this is the Govornment's link on the subject; http://www.cars.gov/faq#category-06;  SO…you took FEDZILLA up on its offer of $4500. dollars...

 

Motor Vehicle-related Fatality

      At 9:36 p.m., October 7, Park Rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park responded to a single vehicle accident involving a fatality on the Foothills Parkway in Blount County, Tenn.     ...

 

Tennessee Receives $3.4 Million to Support Special Education

The Tennessee Department of Education has been awarded a $3.4 million grant through the United States Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs to improve the lives of special education students through instructional...

 

Postal Service Issues a Blizzard of Holiday Stamps

Postal Service Issues a Blizzard of Holiday Stamps

The Postal Service starts delivering the 2009 holiday season by issuing the Winter Holidays stamps today and the Hanukkah and Kwanzaa stamps tomorrow at the American Stamp Dealers Association Mega Stamp Show in New York City. "We hope...

 

Amos Marshall Honored at BMA Meeting

Amos Marshall Honored at BMA Meeting

Life-long Sevierville resident Amos Marshall was appointed Member Emeritus to the City of Sevierville Recreation Advisory Committee at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Monday, October 5, 2009. Amos’ public service to the City...

 

Special Sales Tax Deduction for Car Purchases

With 2010 models arriving in dealer showrooms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that purchasing a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle could qualify them for a special deduction for the state and local sales and excise...

 

Corker: We Shouldn’t Pay For Health Care Reform with Unfunded Mandates and Money From Medicare

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., delivered remarks on the Senate floor today concerning health care reform and outlined some of his concerns with the bill currently being debated in the Senate Finance Committee, noting that...

 

Stingin’ Swingin’ Blues at Art Museum

Stingin’ Swingin’ Blues at Art Museum

The Knoxville Museum of Art's Alive After Five series of live music performances presents The King Bees on Friday, October 16, from 5:30-8:00 pm.             Founded in 1987 by guitarist/organist...

 

Lady Eagles head up against Heritage, Morristown

The Lady Eagles volleyball team stepped out of district play and  hosted Heritage on Monday night. “I wanted to play one of the 4AAA  contenders at the juncture to see how we stacked up against them,”  commented...

 

Dear Editor:

The "Cash for Clunkers" program for new cars may have ended, but the IRS wants to remind taxpayers that many people might overlook another special break available. If you buy a new vehicle this year, there's a...

 

Race Results for 411 Motor Speedway –

Race Results for 411 Motor Speedway – Saturday October 3rd, 2009 Seymour, TN         Late Model 1. #63 Josh Collins 2. #66 Adam Beeler 3. #b00 Josh Henry 4. #21 Scott Gardner 5. #30 Ryan King 6. #28 Johnny...

 

VOLS STAYING POSITIVE AHEAD OF KEY MATCHUP WITH GEORGIA

Tennessee;' Monday practice inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center once again was brief, and afterward Vols head coach Lane Kiffin talked about the few bright spots from the weekend loss to Auburn."There are some positives in there,"...

 

Kobritz’s Corner

In response to a number of studies released during the past few years that reported finding cognitive issues in retired players, the NFL steadfastly denied the existence of “reliable” data on the issue.  To counter the evidence,...

 

RECOGNIZING EATING DISORDERS IN CHILDREN

RECOGNIZING EATING DISORDERS IN CHILDREN

Parents may notice their teenager picking at his or her food or that their child has begun to exercise more frequently and intensely.  Parents may also notice their child talking constantly and almost obsessively about the size of their...