Archive for: July, 2003

Yes, you too can learn to dive.

Yes, you too can learn to dive.

Coming from a non-swimmer the thought of strapping a bunch of heavy weights around my waist and jumping into the water doesn’t sound like what I would call FUN. But to many, that is exactly what it is. Diving is an encounter that few people...

 

Some like it hot

Some like it hot

“It’s kind of scary,” said Shane Hood of the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department. “When you start to feel the heat coming through the protective clothing, your mind begins telling you, ‘This isn’t right.’” The heat he was referring...

 

Not “II” bad

Not “II” bad

“Bad Boys II” has opened up to mostly terrible reviews across the country. I’ll admit that I expected to hate the film, put off by its 144-minute length. I’ve never liked Will Smith all that much, and I have never been a fan of the...

 

Feel of the Isles

Feel of the Isles

If you feel the blood calling, have that desire to have a pub experience, then it’s time to head up to Glades Road in Gatlinburg and stop in at The Fox & Parrot Tavern. Brian Papworth owns the local establishment that offers a wide variety...

 

Destinations: Fun Buggies in Pigeon Forge

Destinations: Fun Buggies in Pigeon Forge

Fun Buggies are not exotic flamenco-dancing mosquitoes! They are the latest fun-machine to hit the Pigeon Forge Parkway. Fun Buggies are small electric autos that make driving in Pigeon Forge traffic almost fun. Driving in traffic is, generally,...

 

Teen Scene: Finally, something to do!

Does going to the movies, riding go-carts, or laser tag sound a little too familiar to you? Sometimes it seems like at our age the activity options are somewhat limited. You would think that in an area of such tourist attraction there would...

 

Baby dies in escape attempt

Baby dies in escape attempt

In spite of a desperate rescue attempt, a sixteen month old baby was killed when the vehicle she and her mother were riding in plunged into the river at the end of Pollard Rd. in Kodak Saturday night, during a highspeed chase with Deputy Blaine...

 

Financial focus: Now your 403(b) is better than ever

Do you work at a school, non-profit hospital, religious organization or other non-profit group? If so, you may be participating in a 403(b) retirement plan. You’ve always gotten a lot of key benefits from your 403(b) — and now it offers...

 

Governor makes sure bet with Ripley

Governor makes sure bet with Ripley

Sevierville attorney appointed to Lottery Board Last week, Governor Phil Bredesen appointed local attorney Jim Ripley to the first Lottery Board in Tennessee history. “I am very, very pleased and honored the Governor chose me for this...

 

Anyone can do it

Anyone can do it

The Martial Arts University and activity center at 415 Maryville Hwy, offers many classes and activities to the public- some of them free. The school, which was founded by Shihan Michael Garner, a 7th degree black belt in Karate and Jujitsu,...

 

Pigeon Forge water treatment garners public works award

A new water treatment plant in Pigeon Forge that was completed under budget and ahead of schedule is being recognized with a Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Works. As a premiere tourist destination...

 

Bond, building bond

Bond, building bond

Gatlinburg looks to issue $15 million in construction bonds The talk of the new debt authorization dominated the busy agenda of the Gatlinburg City Commission meeting Tuesday night. The meeting was preceded by a debt workshop for the commissioners....

 

Maryville Dean’s List includes nine from Seymour

Administrators of Maryville College have announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2003 semester, and nine students from Seymour were among those meeting requirements for the academic distinction. Qualification for the Dean’s List includes...

 

Explorers gather round, don’t miss this chance

The Sevier County Rescue Squad Explorer Club offers an opportunity for young people ages fourteen to twenty-one to experience what it’s like to work on the Rescue Squad. “Our goal is to prepare them for a future in EMS or Rescue and to let...

 

Seymour residents take Alaskan cruise

Seymour residents take Alaskan cruise

County Commissioner Bill Oakes and a group of Seymour residents headed north aboard the cruise ship Dawn Princess to escape the heat and enjoy the scenery of beautiful Alaska. Arriving in Anchorage by plane on June 9, a motor coach took them...

 

The story of the parachute and the father

“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors One of my favorite stories while growing...

 

French: Toast

“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors Howard Leach, President Bush’s ambassador...

 

Making Sense: Somebody on the right screwed up and gave the left an anti-war issue to exploit

“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors What the President said during his State...

 

“Finger on the Pulse”

Just wanted to say “Thanks” for the great article you wrote about “Cobblers…More Than Just Desserts” in your weekly newspaper, dated June 18th to June 24th, 2003. We’ve had a lot of positive response from it and for that we are very...

 

Seymour uses summer to go back to basics

Seymour uses summer to go back to basics

SHS goes 3-3 in Cumberland passing camp The Seymour Eagles ended the high school dead period and took off for Cumberland College in Kentucky last Thursday. The 23 Eagles who went spent a few nights of practice before participating in Cumberland’s...