Archive for: December, 2002

“Thanks, kids! Arf, arf. Meow, meow.”

“Thanks, kids! Arf, arf. Meow, meow.”

‘Man’s best friend’ came to school to get some treats! Tish Wright, President of the Sevier County Animal Shelter, brought two puppies and a kitten to the Seymour Primary School to thank the 80 students in the Multiage 1-2 classes for...

 

Fort Sanders Sevier Lowans Named FNSD

Fort Sanders Sevier Lowans Named FNSD

Monty Lowans has been named director of food and nutrition services at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center. Lowans has previously served as assistant director of the department since October 2000. He has been in the food industry for sixteen...

 

Suspect Indicted in Bobbi Chitwood Homicide

On December 17, 2002 Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith announced an indictment has been returned in a June homicide case originating in South Knoxville. A Knox County Grand Jury returned a first-degree murder charge on forty-three year-old Norman...

 

“Give A Tree – Take A Tree”

The City of Sevierville and the Sevierville Tree Board are partnering to offer the popular “Give A Tree – Take A Tree” Program this holiday season. The purpose of the program is to make use of cut Christmas trees and to encourage replacement...

 

Smokies introduce new coaching staff, unveil new uniforms

The Tennessee Smokies announced last week that veteran minor league manager Mark DeJohn would take over the managerial duties for the 2003 season; the teams first as a St. Louis affiliate. DeJohn was accompanied at the press conference by Cardinals’...

 

Vols break for holidays, reconvene Christmas night in Atlanta

Tennessee wrapped up the Knoxville portion of its 2002 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl preparations Friday at the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. The team worked for just more than an hour before beginning its five-day holiday break. “I think this...

 

The Body’s Reaction to Ice

Sports Shorts How an injury is treated will determine how quickly an athlete may return to full activities. Choosing the appropriate modality (i.e. ice, heat, or electrical stimulation) at the right time can prevent complications and return...

 

Hackman in his role in the Superman Movie

Hackman in his role in the Superman Movie

Gene Hackman has been selected as the recipient of the 2003 Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for his “outstanding contribution to the entertainment field,” it was announced today at a morning press conference...

 

“Mmmmmmm, I love the soup!”

“Mmmmmmm, I love the soup!”

Looking for some good food? You don’t have far to go. Located at 11510 Chapman Hwy. in Seymour right next to McDonalds is Olde City Bistro Subs & Pizza. The restaurant was originally named Olde City Subs & Pizza but because the...

 

Barry Johnson – The Tub Man

It’s time for your bath, you get ready to climb in, and you think to yourself, “Boy, do we need a new tub!” But you don’t have the time to rip your bathroom apart to get it. Now there is an answer. Just ask “The Tub Man.” Barry Johnson,...

 

Obituaries For December 6, 2002 / December 18, 2002

Clell David Watson December 24, 1917 – December 17, 2002 • Funeral Home:  Atchley Funeral Home – Cemetery: Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. Clell David Watson, age 84, of Gatlinburg, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at Fort...

 

What’s happening in Celebrity News

What’s happening in Celebrity News

Singer gets Pepsi Deal Destiny’s Child singer Beyonce Knowles is giving Britney Spears a little push. Knowles has closed a deal with soft-drink giant Pepsi to endorse its product, according to reports. The 21-year-old singer joins the...

 

Here they are! The list of the Film Critics Choice Awards

Here they are! The list of the Film Critics Choice Awards

Winners to be announced Jan. 17 at the Beverly Hills Hotel “About Schmidt” and “Adaptation” topped the list of nominees for the Broadcast Film Critics Assn.’s Critics’ Choice Awards. “Schmidt” earned nominations for actor Jack...

 

Gore Read The Handwriting on the Wall – It said, “Go”

Gore Read The Handwriting on the Wall – It said, “Go”

Al Gore’s drive to the Presidency began with a kiss and ended with a kiss. Anybody watching the former Vice-President’s performance on Saturday Night Live, which began with a two and a half-minute kissing marathon with his wife, had to...

 

Offering Retirement Plan Can Give You Tax Benefits

If you’re a small-business owner looking back on your financial situation for 2002, you may be wondering if you could have found more ways to reduce your taxes. Here’s one possibility to consider for 2003: Start a retirement plan. You...

 

The lights are out in force in the city

The lights are out in force in the city

Ok, well, we’re not quite the city, but we do have a great selection of Christmas lights to see around the area. When driving in Cherokee Hills subdivision, just off Hwy. 411 behind the Seymour Business Park, turn left at the second street...

 

Childhelp USA – moves to Blount County

Childhelp USA – moves to Blount County

Most people are shocked to learn that more than three children die each day in the United States as a result of child abuse in the home. Even more startling is the fact that the vast majority of these victims are under the age of six. Why...

 

222 Years Ago this week – “The Battle of Boyd’s Creek”

222 Years Ago this week – “The Battle of Boyd’s Creek”

If you live, work, go to school, or travel in Seymour, you probably have driven along Boyd’s Creek Road. Then you should realize that 222 years ago, on December 16, 1780 the only battle of the American Revolutionary War fought here in Tennessee...

 

Accident closes Alcoa highway due to wreckage

An accident at approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday, December 16th forced Alcoa Highway to shut down in both directions. According to reports, the accident happened North of I-140 when a semi-truck hit a dump truck, flipping it into the air and knocking...

 

“Ho!, Ho! Hold the Presses!”

“Ho!,  Ho! Hold the Presses!”

Due to Santa and his little helpers making deliveries on December 25th, printing and mail distribution of ‘The Seymour Herald’ will be delayed two days, due to all the holiday festivities. Grocery store locations will receive delivery of...