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Congratulations Tuatha Dea See Artisans At Work Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Community The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America with over 100 artisans. Established in 1937 this 8 mile loop weaves through Gatlinburg. These craftsmen and artisans weave, carve, cast, sew, paint and whittle to create a vast variety of collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, quilts, brooms, baskets, candles, leather, silver smithing, wearable fashions, artistic photography, oils and watercolor paintings, blown and stained glass and so much more. The area also has numerous restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging. You'll discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork and watch the artisans at work. Stop along the way and chat with a painter or potter, or let a broom maker show you how it's done. This is a great experience for the entire family or just the two of you. There's plenty of free parking at each shop throughout the trail loop. Ride the "Craft Trolley" if you'd like to see it all without the hassles of driving. A one-fare trip will provide a great way to see everything getting on and off as often as you like. Either way you travel you won't be disappointed, you'll see history in the making and it's the real thing! Turn at trafﬁc light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg onto highway 321,go 3 miles and see sign on the left. Visit our website www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.

Nikki Pazdra, Brandon Mullikin, Adam Ogle, Rebecca Holman, Danny Mullikin, Tesea Mullikin Dawson, Katherine Holman, Chris Bush, Luca Caracciolo.. Hard Rock for the ﬁnals. This one was stiff competition. The other bands, The Jeff Joplin Band and The Kincaid Band were really good. So when they actually called our name as the winners we didn't know what to think. We are all still a little speechless that we won this competition. But again thanks to everyone that has supported us for the last ﬁve years.

Gatlinburg's own home grown band won the Battle of the Bands at the Hard Rock Café in Pigeon Forge. They now move on to the ﬁnals for the internationally renowned Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands. Last year Tuatha Dea competed with 10,000 bands worldwide and placed number 15 in the ﬁnals! There is something about Gatlinburg that produces the best artist in the world.

What's next? The music executives will be looking at us along with the other regional winners for a spot and a chance to go to Barcelona, Spain. Thanks again to everyone! Peace, love and rhythm!”

Band founder Danny Mullikin said “Last year we entered the contest and came out in 15th place. So we thought why not try again. When we entered we were not expecting anything really. But our wonderful friends, family and fans boosted up the voting process. Hard Rock contacted us with the results and we started the path to Battle of the Bands. We really weren't sure what would happen. We were up against some really great bands. I think we were a little surprised when we won that one simply because you never know what to expect.” The judges said they were looking for a sound that was unique and Tuatha Dea had that.

Maybe Danny is surprised with the ongoing success of his local band but anyone who has heard them live is not. Tuatha Dea has built a strong and loyal community of people who show their support and their love every where they go. Young children and grandparents alike can not stop moving (standing or sitting) when this group takes the stage. They have incorporated the basic primal instinct of percussional drums, wind instruments, stings, and soulful lyrics together to create a true Celtic tribal Appalachian sound not heard anywhere else. It has to be experienced. Go to their website at www.tuathadea.com.

Danny continues “We actually went on tour for the month of March up north after this battle. And when we returned from that tour we jumped right back into the

This sign at Route 321 and Glades Road is a landmark to the Arts & Crafts Community

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Laurel Falls Trail Temporarily Closed

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most popular in the park, can be safely reopened for hikers,” said Trails Program Manager Tobias Miller.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park ofﬁcials announced the temporary closure of Laurel Falls Trail due to storm damage. The park has received a signiﬁcant amount of rain over the past week. The rain comes after several ice and snow storms had already saturated the soil. On Wednesday afternoon, a park volunteer discovered a portion of the trail just before the falls had washed out.

Trail crews will assess the condition of the trail and make a plan for repairs. Once those determinations are made, the park will announce an expected reopening date.

“Our trail crews are experienced with these kinds of washouts and will work to make the necessary repairs so that the Laurel Falls Trail, one of our

For more information visit the park website at: www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclos e.htm

Call: 865-255-3557

Smoky Bear, (there's no "the" in his official name) has warned us about the dangers of wildfires since 1944, when the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Campaign was launched. It is the longest running public service campaign in U.S. history. The "real" Smokey Bear was a cub found in a tree in the midst of a wildfire in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains in 1950. Badly burned on his paws and hind legs, the cub was rescued and treated. As his condition improved, the New Mexico state game warden presented the cub to the Forest Service with the understanding that he would be dedicated to a publicity program of fire prevention and conservation. He lived out his days at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., as the living symbol of Smokey Bear.

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TurtleHelp In the Road! What Should I Do? KEN WAYNE them to cross the street! you, but many will choose to stay safely tucked in, during the short time you are moving them.

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Keep the turtle low to the ground when moving them. Even small turtles have surprising strength. If a turtle pushes free of your grip, you do not want it to fall and injure itself.

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If the turtle is large (with a long tail), it may be a snapping turtle, they can be a bit aggressive and you might not want to attempt picking it up, but you can still help it across the road.

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NEVER EVER PICK UP ANY TURTLE BY THE TAIL, IT CAN INJURE THEM VERY BADLY. First, be safe, while helping the turtle, busy streets are dangerous for would be rescuers and turtles alike. Put on your hazard lights and pull fully off the road. Make sure other drivers see you, before stepping onto a road.

If you are helping a large snapper, simply push it from behind with a Blunt object, don't use anything sharp or pokey, you don't want to hurt the turtle. Although snappers can seem dangerous, they are just protecting the babies they are carrying, like any wild animal, you need to exercise caution.

You mostly see turtles crossing roads between April and October. They do this for many reasons. In the spring, male turtles are looking for females and territory to call their own, while females are looking for places to nest. During the late summer and fall, hatchling turtles are digging up from nests, looking for water and later on males and females are heading to places to hibernate. Sometimes they are migrating to a more suitable spot to live.

Once you have the turtle across the road, you can sit and watch to make sure it is heading off and not turning back around.

For whatever reasons these turtles are traveling, their destination can take them miles away from the water they live in. With greater human development, turtles must cross more roads. We can help them immensely, by taking only a few minutes out of our day.

Although you may be tempted to relocate a turtle, don't. Many turtles have "Home Ranges", a territory they call home, and when relocated they will search out ways back. Besides risking many additional road crossings, some turtles, if they cannot ﬁnd their way back will stop eating and just wander listlessly.

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When picking up a small turtle, grasp it on either side of its shell behind the front legs. The turtle will still be able to kick at

As you watch that turtle walking off, you should feel good. You have just helped one of Earth's oldest creatures.

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Make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was heading, NEVER TURN THEM AROUND! The turtle is on a mission, and if you turn it around, it will simply go back across the road when you drive away.

Gatlinburg Attraction Features New Exhibits Offering A Unique Easter Experience

Other Easter related museum pieces include a crown of thorn bush, colorful banners and a cross display centered around the Legend of the Dogwood poem.

Christ in the Smokies Museum is unveiling a new exhibit this season. “Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock” depicts Christ

The Patio Prayer Garden, featuring the famous “Face of Christ” sculpture is always a favorite with guests along with a collection of rare biblical coins and precious gems. Not to be forgotten when telling the Easter story, the Cruciﬁxion, Resurrection and Ascension portrayals are among the most dramatic presented during the 45-minute tour at this remarkable attraction. Make plans to visit Gatlinburg for a truly unique Easter experience. Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens is located at 510 River Road and is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours during the summer. For more information, call (865) 436-5155 or visit us at www.christinthesmokies.com.

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standing before a rocky stone building and archway, staff in hand, having just ventured down a rocky path. “The Top Ten Signs of the Second Coming” features end-of-time prophecies given by the Savior and prophets, which are explained along with an overview of the Book of Revelations.

Celebrate spring this Easter season at Gatlinburg’s premier inspirational attraction. Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens offers visitors the chance to walk through a series of 12 realistic scenes featuring more than 100 life-sized biblical ﬁgures. The story of Jesus comes to breathtaking life, utilizing state-of-the-art sound, lights and special effects along with moving narration and music.

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Opened Early Due to mild temperatures, park crews have prepared the road and facilities for the spring opening ahead of schedule. At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome (accessible by vehicle, with a 7-mile road leading) is the highest point in the park and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi. Visitors can enjoy views from the parking area or climb the steep half-mile walk to the observation tower to the summit of Clingmans Dome which offers spectacular 360° views of the Smokies. Visitors may receive information and trip planning advice at the Clingmans Dome Information Center. Roads will continue to be monitored for hazardous conditions. 865-436-1200 x 631 or SmokiesRoadsNPS on Twitter.

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Proudly the largest liquor store and selection in Sevier County since 1983. Epi’s Fine Wines & Spirits of Gatlinburg, TN offers a huge selection of liquor, spirits, high-gravity beer and wines from local and around the world. We have convenient, unlimited and free parking. www.episliquor.com

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At trafﬁc light #3 in Gatlinburg turn onto Rt. 321. Go 2.7 miles and we’re on the left.

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Newfound Gap Road Work Begins in April constructed, but the main, upper overlook will remain open. “The scenic drive along Newfound Gap Road is enjoyed by millions of people each year and we are pleased to have this opportunity to improve road conditions,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “We have made every effort to minimize the inconvenience to park visitors traveling along the road to reach both park destinations and our gateway communities. The contract includes a variety of work restrictions selected to minimize lane closures during the busiest periods.” Great Smoky Mountains National Park ofﬁcials announced that a project to repave 4.3 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin on April 13. This work is part of a multi-phased rehabilitation project started in 2007. The section to be resurfaced extends from Sugarlands Visitor Center south to Chimney's Picnic Area where the last phase ended. This section of road was last repaved in the 1980s and is badly deteriorated. In addition to the repaving, several drainage culverts will be replaced and two retaining walls will be constructed near the Carlos Campbell Overlook. The contractor will temporarily shift the road to the west by 2 to 3 feet to accommodate a drill rig used for setting the structural parts of the retaining wall near the pullout just north of the main Carlos Campbell Overlook. This lower pullout will be closed for approximately two months while the retaining wall is being

The work will be performed under a $ 14.4 million contract with Estes Brothers Construction of Jonesville, VA and will be administered by the Federal Highway Administration's Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division. Funding is provided to the NPS through the Federal Lands Transportation Program to support this work.

Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques

You owe it to yourself to stop by our antique shops in Gatlinburg for the best selection of antiques, collectibles and antique furniture in the area.

Motorists should expect delays due to lane closures through June 15. There will not be any daytime lane closures from June 15 through August 15, but nighttime lane closures may occur throughout the project. After August 15, daytime lane closures will again be allowed through September 30. No work of any kind will be permitted on federal holidays or during the month of October. Daytime lane closures will resume from November 1 through December 17. For the most current road closure information, please follow SmokiesRoadsNPS on Twitter or call 865-436-1200 x 631

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Welcome Superintendent Cash!

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Preserving Park Involves Communities Cassius Cash’s arrival as superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is something of a homecoming. A Memphis native, Cash’s path took him from owl habitats in Washington state to managing historical sites in Boston. But now, as the National Park Service official in charge of the system’s busiest park, he faces unique challenges and benefits that happen only in the Smokies. In an interview on WBIR, Superintendent Cash said, "In my short time here, I've been able to see firsthand just how much people care about the park and I look forward to continuing to work with our communities and partners to serve our visitors and protect these mountains for the next generation to enjoy as we have." Cash talks about challenges both manmade and natural, and how communities can work with the park service to keep the Smokies great for future generations.

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T he Smiths The Unique, The Unusual and the Hard-to-Find Did You Know? Young barn owls hatch in the order the eggs were laid, so they are often different sizes. This is known as "asynchronous" hatching and is a trait exhibited in several other bird species as well. Experiments have shown that barn owls can hunt entirely by sound and they swallow their prey whole. Barn owls mate for life and the male brings food to the female and chicks on the nest.

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Legally Speaking Tennessee Handgun Carry Permits

By Andrew E. Farmer, Esq. The citizens of the state of Tennessee have the right to keep and bear arms for their common defense; but the General Assembly has the power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime. In order to carry a handgun in the State of Tennessee legally, a person must apply to the Tennessee Department of Safety for a handgun carry permit. In October of 1996, the Department of Safety began issuing handgun carry permits, w h e r e p r e v i o u s l y, l o c a l s h e r i ff ' s departments issued the permits. The permits only authorize the carrying of handguns. The qualiﬁcations that must be met in order to obtain a handgun carry permit can be found on the internet at http://www.tn.gov/safety/handgun/qualiﬁ cations.shtml. Effective July 1, 2005, all handgun permit applicants seeking a new permit must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency. Even though you may have received your

handgun carry permit, there are many rules that apply to your ability to carry your ﬁrearm and there are some times and places that you are never allowed to carry your gun. Those rules can be found in the Tennessee Code Annotated, which you can access for free online by following the link in “Question 7” on the webpage: http://www.tn.gov/safety/handgun/handg unfaqs.shtml#q6. All ﬁfty (50) states in the United States of America now have concealed carry laws; however, there are eleven states that do not recognize Tennessee carry permits. The other thirty-nine states recognize Tennessee's carry permit and several of those states have entered into reciprocity agreements with Tennessee. The eleven states that do not recognize Tennessee carry permits are: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island.

If someone from another state visits Tennessee and has a handgun carry permit from the other state, TCA §39-17-1351 makes a facially valid handgun permit, firearms permit, weapons permit or license issued by another state valid in this state according to its terms and shall be treated as if it is a handgun permit issued by Tennessee. This does not authorize any firearm or weapon other than a handgun. Current laws allow individuals to purchase long guns in states other than their state of residence, but not handguns. If you have been charged with a gunrelated crime, or have applied for a handgun carry permit and been denied, call The Law offices of Andrew Farmer, PLLC, to explore options that may be available to you regarding defending your case or appealing your permit denial. For a free consultation call 865-428-6737.

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Causes Heart Disease We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difﬁcult to admit we are wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 openheart surgeries, today is my day to right the wrong with medical and scientiﬁc fact. We opinion makers insisted heart disease resulted from elevated blood cholesterol. The only accepted therapy was prescribing medications to lower cholesterol and a diet that severely restricted fat intake. The latter of course we insisted would lower cholesterol and heart disease.

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These recommendations are no longer scientiﬁcally or morally defensible. The discovery that inﬂammation in the artery wall is the real cause of heart disease is slowly leading to a paradigm shift in how heart disease and other chronic ailments will be treated. The long-established dietary recommendations have created epidemics of obesity and diabetes, the consequences of which dwarf any historical plague in terms of mortality, human suffering and dire economic consequences.

Despite the fact that 25% of the population takes expensive statin medications and despite the fact we have reduced the fat content of our diets, more Americans will die this year of heart disease than ever before. Statistics from the American Heart Association show that 75 million Americans currently suffer from heart disease, 20 million have diabetes and 57 million have pre-diabetes. These disorders are affecting younger and younger people in greater numbers every year. Without inflammation being present in the body, there is no way cholesterol would accumulate in the wall of the blood vessel and cause heart disease and strokes. Without inflammation, cholesterol would move throughout the body as nature intended. It is inflammation that causes cholesterol to become trapped. Inflammation is your body’s natural defense to a foreign invader such as a bacteria, toxin or virus. The cycle of inflammation is perfect in how it protects your body from these bacterial and viral invaders. If we chronically expose the body to injury by toxins or foods the human body was never designed to process, a condition occurs called chronic inflammation. Continued-Page 8

Blood Moon Prophecy-New Dinner Show Subject By Michael Williams

Featuring the works of local artist Robert A. Tino

In our featured artwork, you'l see the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains and East Tennessee regions, as well as other areas. The beautiful art wil leave you inspired!

Oil Paintings • Acrylics • Watercolors Fine Art Posters • Limited Edition Watercolors Signed & Collector Editions • Jewelry

The coming Blood Moons is being discussed in numerous news outlets and among religious scholars and historians. Throughout history Blood Moons have occurred at moments of great historical significance to the Jewish people. They are a rare but natural occurring phenomenon in which the moon turns a shade of red that resembles blood. According to researcher Mark Blitz, who researched the phenomenon through data compiled by NASA, the Blood Moons have occurred during the time prior to the birth of Christ and subsequently shortly before his crucifixion. They appeared in the night skies shortly before the Jews were expelled from Spain during the 15th century by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. The money of those expelled was confiscated and used to finance the voyages of Christopher Columbus to the New World. The Blood Moons appeared in the night skies during the resettling and founding of modern day Israel and the eerie luminescent orb appeared in its bloody guise once more shortly before the beginning of the Six Day War, during which several middle eastern nations attempted to ally in an effort to exterminate the Israeli people. Their efforts were thwarted by an Israeli counter offensive which neutralized the aggressors in less than a week.

The coming Blood Moons are expected to make a celestial appearance again in April and September of 2015. Many scholars are taking note of the phenomenon in anticipation of the coming of an event of great significance. Some have speculated it signifies the second coming of Christ. Jess and Linda Davis, the owners and innovators of the Biblical Times Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge have written a new show for their award winning dinner show based on the Blood Moons prophecy.While the Davises make no predictions about what events may be heralded by the coming of the Blood Moons, the couple have created a show that provides a better understanding of the phenomenon. According to Davis, the Blood Moons represent the seven Holy feasts. The show features the cutting edge holographic technology that was first introduced to the Volunteer State by the Biblical Times Theater. With the use of holograms and computer generated imagery, the cast of the show recreates the story of Elijah and the prophecies of the Blood Moons. The technology is utilized to bring to life the characters from the Bible which interact with live performers often making it difficult to ascertain which characters are real and which are holograms. The holographic technology is the creation of Chris Baker, Michael Friday and Andrew Wang, graduates of East Tennessee State University. The cast includes Benjamin Morelock, Ashley Jenkins, Blaine Sumler, Jamie Edwards, Mary Courtney, Chris Seigler and vocal powerhouse, Rachel Barnes. A cast of award winning gospel singers that have performed with some of the biggest names in gospel music including the Hoppers. The show features a meal of Biblical proportions that includes salad, drink, steak tips, ham, chicken fillet, corn, bread and dessert. For more info about the Biblical Times Dinner Show visit the website at www.biblicaltimestheater.com or call 865-908-3327.

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Where The Locals Go

Howard's Steakhouse has been in Gatlinburg since 1946 offering the traditional Howard’s menu. Seating is also available outside next to a running stream. The bar is a long time locals favorite with a hometown atmosphere.

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Catering Available The Wild Boar Saloon located upstairs offers a lighter fare with tavern style appetizers and specialty bar drinks. Offering a great night life atmosphere with Karaoke.

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Gatlinburg Pickers by Danny Lewis Every now and then while on America’s back roads picking we run across outstanding ﬁne American furniture. and

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While on the back roads of Alabama heading to the Panhandle of Florida to pick nautical items we tripped across this stunning American Victorian slant front knee hole writing desk. All the wonderful detailed carvings are just perfect. It features interior dove-tailed drawers, ball and claw footed carved rope style trim with original pulls. I could go on and on. Just a perfect size as space in houses in today’s market has changed. Thanks for taking a moment to check this piece out. In fact, we have just come back and have some great yard art and rusty metal cove in both locations. We have just opened our second location in the glades across the street from Misty Mountain Arts and Crafts which was the former Santa’s Clauset. This gives you some 5,000 square feet of antiques, art, jelly’s, crafts, yard art and on and on. Picking with you next month! - Danny Lewis

For more information on unique antique pieces contact: American Sideshow Antiques 373 Parkway, Gatlinburg www.americansideshowantiques.com (865) 325-1411

Jann's colorfully depicted images of quilts, trail “ﬁnds” and whimsical characters, all rendered in her splashes of watercolors, will bring a smile as you enter and a feeling of “let's return” as you leave.

by Teri Pizza BANANAS Here in the continental US we are very fortunate in that we can count on ﬁnding bananas in our produce aisles any time of year but, when grown in their natural habitats they actually ripen in the Spring.

BANANA Trivia ~ •BANANAS have shown up in Egyptian hieroglyphics! •Washington state is home to a BANANA museum. •BANANAS float! •BANANAS are an herb...of enormous size. •BANANA strings are called flom. •BANANA is Arabic for the word, finger. •One BANANA is called a finger; a bunch is called a hand. •Shine shoes with the inside of a BANANA; then buff. •Cut up a BANANA peel and place around rose bushes to deter pests.

The Banana's 5 stages of Ripeness 1.Green-great for stir-fries, stews & deep frying. 2.Yellow with green ends - excellent in stews, casseroles & curries. 3.Yellow without blemishes - very tasty in salads, pies, & puddings. 4.Yellow with freckles - use in mufﬁns, smoothies & banana splits. 5.Brown - make yummy quick breads, pancakes & daiquiris! Bananas move from one stage to the next in about 24 hours.

NUTRITION & HEALTH •No fat; no sodium! •Contains resistant starches which keep you feeling satisﬁed. •1 banana contains 110 calories, 450mg potassium, 30g total carbohydrates, 19g sugar,

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1g protein, and 15% of your daily required vitamin C, a total of 6 major vitamin groups! •Try a fresh banana to replenish glucose and electrolytes instead of a costly sport drink. A recent study suggests it will do the job just as well as those more costly beverages.

Watercolor classes are available for visitors upon request, two or three hours. All supplies are furnished.

TIPS •Bananas contain ethylene and need to breathe; keep them out of the refrigerator at a temperature between 68 and 72. •To ripen a banana faster, place it in a brown paper bag with an apple or a tomato. •To slow ripening, put bananas in a cool place between 50-65. (Peels will turn brown.) •Freeze a banana by peeling it and placing it in a freezer bag. Plan to use it to make quick breads or mufﬁns within 1-2 months . •Dip raw fruit in fruit juice to keep it from turning brown.

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Park Plans Prescribed Burn near Cataloochee

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park ﬁre management ofﬁcials are planning a 550-acre prescribed burn in the Wash Ridge unit adjacent to Cataloochee Valley in North Carolina.

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Weather permitting, burn operations began as early as March 18th, and may continue intermittently through mid-April.

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The burn is part of the larger multi-year prescribed fire project where fire managers have been conducting a series of low-intensity, controlled burns to restore the composition and open structure of the oak woodlands that occur on upper slopes and ridges within the area. These fire and drought-tolerant natural communities are important to wildlife and overall ecosystem health which are in decline throughout the Southern Appalachian region.

"One of the goals of the prescribed burn is to improve elk forage and habitat," said Wildland Fire Module Leader Shane Paxton. “This series of burns will reduce the number of firesensitive trees and shrubs while increasing the regeneration of oak and yellow pines along with increasing the cover and diversity of native grasses and wildflowers. Over time, this increase in herbaceous vegetation on the forest floor will improve forage for elk which graze the nearby meadows.” The unpaved portion of the Cataloochee Entrance Road beyond the Pretty Hollow Gap Trailhead, locally known as the Wood Creek section, will be closed to vehicles during the burn. However, visitors may park at the Beech Grove School parking area and hike up the road to the trailheads in the upper valley. No trails closures are expected during the burn operations. Visitors should expect to see smoke in the area. The burn operations will be conducted by park staff and are being funded by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. For more information on the use of prescribed burns in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visit www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/wildlandfire.htm.

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It's Baby Season for Wildlife! Who doesn't love the month of April, with sunshine, ﬂowers, and longer days in which to enjoy them? After last month's ice and snow, we are looking forward to the joys of springtime.

will reject it. In fact, birds have a very poor sense of smell, so if you pick up a ﬂedgling and put it back in the nest or on a tree branch, the parents will ﬁnd it and continue its training.

Mother bears are bringing their little cubs, now about 2 months old, out for their ﬁrst look at the world. These mothers are going to spend the next year teaching the cubs how to be bears. Perhaps you are not aware that a mother bear may send her cubs up a tree while she goes off to forage. She must eat and remain healthy in order to produce the milk they need.The cubs will remain in the tree until she comes back to call them down. Seeing a cub or cubs alone does not mean that they are orphans. There have been cases where a human, seeing a cub alone, has assumed that it is an orphan and managed to pick it up and take it home. Even if the cub eventually comes to Appalachian Bear Rescue for care, it would be far better if the cub had simply remained with its mother.

Your best course of action, no matter what wildlife baby you come upon, is to leave it alone. If it is a bear cub, you can call your local TWRA office. If it is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, contact a ranger. These individuals will be able to decide if the cub needs help, and if so they will likely bring it to ABR. On the other hand, if you find a baby raccoon, squirrel, rabbit, or other native wildlife, find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. They are trained to give the needed care to these little orphans, and get them ready to live their lives in the wild. A local veterinarian will very likely be able to direct you to a rehabber.

Spring is the season when we see babies of many other wildlife species, as well: birds, rabbits, squirrels, opossums, raccoons to name a few that are most often seen at this time of year. It is a time when compassionate people ﬁnd wildlife babies and “rescue” them. This is a mistake. We can't possibly care for a tiny bird, squirrel, or other animal as the critter's mother can. These animals need specialized foods and a human diet is totally inappropriate, in fact it can be lethal. Your best course of action, should you come upon a wildlife baby, is to leave it alone and assume that the mother will be back to care for it.

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Did you know that more often than not the mother is nearby? That a mother will leave her babies while she goes about her business, and will return only when it is necessary to feed them? Mother rabbits, for example, visit the nest a few times a day, staying away the rest of the time. Deer mothers leave their fawns hidden and stay away except to nurse a few times a day. When a person picks up one of these little ones, the natural schedule is interrupted and irreparable damage can occur. In the case of birds, there is a myth that if you touch a baby bird the parents

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Earth Day 5K Run/Walk In Gatlinburg Runners and walkers are invited to c e l e b r a t e E a r t h We e k b y participating in the Fourth Annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk in beautiful downtown Gatlinburg. The night race is scheduled on Friday, April 24 at 10:00pm. Athletes of all ages are

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Rotary clubs address critical issues at home and abroad by providing health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development and education to millions of people in need. Examples of the Rotary's focus area include polio eradication, peace, international education, humanitarian projects, literacy and water management. This Rotary Monthly column will be a featured article in this newspaper providing information about the Gatlinburg Rotary Club and its events and projects. The Club meets every Thursday at noon at Calhouns Banquet Hall, 1004 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN. For more information contact them at P.O. Box 1144, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

2015 Spring Hikes April 1st - Twin Creeks Trail to Bud Ogle Cabin Easy - 4 miles April 8th - Little Brier Gap Trail - to Little Greenbrier Trail - Easy 4-5 mile loop April 15th - Porters Creek Trail to Campsite #31- Moderate 7 miles April 22nd -Appalachian Trail to Sweat Heifer to Kephart Prong Trail - Moderate 7.4 miles Bus shuttle provided by Rocky Top Tours April 29th - Big Creek Trail to Campsite #37 - Moderate to difﬁcult 10.2 miles Space is limited and you must pre-register by calling 865-541-4500! Cost for each hike is $20.00/person with the proceeds going to Friends of the Smokies. Make payment to: Friends of the Smokies, PO Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764. Special gift for all participants! A complimentary Friends membership is provided with registration of the entire series. For more information, contact Sarah Weeks at Friends of the Smokies, 865-932-4794 or sarah@friendsofthesmokies.org.

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Classic Hikes of the Smokies To Caldwell Fork Join Friends of the Smokies April 18th at the Heels and Wheels Duathlon! Register for a 1-mile fun walk, 5k run or duathlon (running and biking), all to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Join the Friends of the Smokies team and set your own fundraising goal! All events begin April 18th, 9:30am on the Johnson University campus in Knoxville, TN.

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See the wildflowers of the Smokies on the April Classic Hike to Caldwell Fork. This 9.4-mile round trip hike is moderate in difficulty and has a total elevation gain of 1,650 feet. April's Classic Hike features Friends’ support for the Artist in Residence program. A $10 donation for Friends members and $35 for non-members is requested to benefit the Smokies Trails Forever fund. To register for any 2015 Classic Hike of the Smokies, contact Anna Lee Zanetti at 828-452-0720.

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Where do the bears go in winter? - Bears choose a denning site with the coming of cold weather. Dens are usually hollow stumps, tree cavities, or wherever there is shelter. Bears in the Smokies are unusual in that they often den high above the ground in standing hollow trees. Do black bears hibernate? - Bears do not truly hibernate, but enter long periods of sleep called torpor. They may leave the den for short periods if disturbed or during brief warming trends. What about the bear cubs? - One to four cubs are born during the mother's winter sleep, usually in late January or early February. Bears weigh eight ounces at birth. Females with newly born cubs usually emerge from their winter dens in late March or early April. Commonly born in pairs, the cubs will remain with the mother for about eighteen months or until she mates again. What are bears doing right now? - Females who have given birth are likely still in their dens, cleaning and feeding their cubs. Males may have started to emerge, but with the recent cold, snowy weather, they may still be denning.

We get many different questions about black bears from curious visitors. These are a few you may have been wondering about. Friends of the Smokies in Tennessee.

Continued from Page 4 ž What Really Causes Heart Disease We have simply followed the recommended mainstream diet that is low in fat and high in polyunsaturated fats and carbohydrates, not knowing we were causing repeated injury to our blood vessels. This repeated injury creates chronic inﬂammation leading to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity. Let me repeat that: The injury and inﬂammation in our blood vessels is caused by the low fat diet recommended for years by mainstream medicine.

What are the biggest culprits of chronic inflammation? Quite simply, they are the overload of simple, highly processed carbohydrates (sugar, flourand all the products made from them) and the excess consumption of omega-6 vegetable oils like soybean, corn and sunflower that are in many processed foods.

Take a moment to visualize rubbing a stiff brush repeatedly over soft skin until it becomes quite red and nearly bleeding. you kept this up several times a day, every day for ﬁve years. If you could tolerate this painful brushing, you would have a bleeding, swollen infected area that became worse with each repeated injury. This is a good way to visualize the inﬂammatory process that could be going on in your body.

Regardless of where the inﬂammatory process occurs, externally or internally, it is the same. I have peered inside thousands upon thousands of arteries. A diseased artery looks as if someone took a brush and scrubbed repeatedly against its wall. Several times a day, the foods we eat create small injuries compounding into more injuries, causing the body to respond continuously and appropriately with inﬂammation.

While we savor the tantalizing taste of a sweet roll, our bodies respond alarmingly as if a foreign

invader arrived declaring war. Foods loaded with sugars and simple carbohydrates, or processed withomega-6 oils for long shelf life have been the mainstay of the American diet for six decades. These foods have been slowly poisoning everyone. How does eating a simple sweet roll create a cascade of inflammation to make you sick? Imagine spilling syrup on your keyboard and you have a visual of what occurs inside the cell. When we consume simple carbohydrates such as sugar, blood sugar rises rapidly. In response, your pancreas secretes insulin whose primary purpose is to drive sugar into each cell where it is stored for energy. If the cell is full and does not need glucose, it is rejected to avoid extra sugar gumming up the works. When your full cells reject the extra glucose, blood sugar rises producing more insulin and the glucose converts to stored fat. What does all this have to do with inflammation? Blood sugar is controlled in a very narrow range. Extra sugar molecules attach to a variety of proteins that in turn injure the blood vessel wall. This repeated injury to the blood vessel wall sets off inflammation. When you spike your blood sugar level several times a day, every day, it is exactly like taking sandpaper to the inside of your delicate blood vessels. While you may not be able to see it, rest assured it is there. I saw it in over 5,000 surgical patients spanning 25 years who all shared one common denominator — inflammation in their arteries. Let’s get back to the sweet roll. That innocent looking goody not only contains sugars, it is baked in one of many omega-6 oils such as soybean. Chips and fries are soaked in soybean

oil; processed foods are manufactured with omega-6 oils for longer shelf life. While omega6’s are essential -they are part of every cell membrane controlling what goes in and out of the cell — they must be in the correct balance with omega-3’s.If the balance shifts by consuming excessive omega-6, the cell membrane produces chemicals called cytokines that directly cause inflammation. Today’s mainstream American diet has produced an extreme imbalance of these two fats. The ratio of imbalance ranges from 15:1 to as high as 30:1 in favor of omega-6. That’s a tremendous amount of cytokines causing inflammation. In today’s food environment, a 3:1 ratio would be optimal and healthy. To make matters worse, the excess weight you are carrying from eating these foods creates overloaded fat cells that pour out large quantities of pro-inflammatory chemicals that add to the injury caused by having high blood sugar. The process that began with a sweet roll turns into a vicious cycle over time that creates heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetesand finally, Alzheimer’s disease, as the inflammatory process continues unabated. There is no escaping the fact that the more we consume prepared and processed foods, the more we trip the inflammation switch little by little each day. The human body cannot process, nor was it designed to consume, foods packed with sugars and soaked in omega-6 oils. There is but one answer to quieting inflammation, and that is returning to foods closer to their natural state. To build muscle, eat more protein. Choose carbohydrates that are very complex such as colorful fruits and vegetables. Cut down on or eliminate

inﬂammation- causing omega-6 fats like corn and soybean oil and the processed foods that are made from them. One tablespoon corn oil contains 7,280 mg of omega-6; soybean contains 6,940 mg. Instead, use olive oil or butter from grass-fed beef.

Animal fats contain less than 20% omega-6 and are much less likely to cause inflammation than the supposedly healthy oils labelled polyunsaturated. Forget the “science” that has been drummed into your head for decades. The science that saturated fat alone causes heart disease is non-existent. The science that saturated fat raises blood cholesterol is also very weak. Since we now know that cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease, the concern about saturated fat is even more absurd today. The cholesterol theory led to the no-fat, low-fat recommendations that in turn created the very foods now causing an epidemic of inflammation. Mainstream medicine made a terrible mistake when it advised people to avoid saturated fat in favor of foods high in omega-6 fats. We now have an epidemic of arterial inflammation leading to heart disease and other silent killers. What you can do is choose whole foods your grandmother served and not those your mom turned to as grocery store aisles filled with manufactured foods. By eliminating inflammatory foods and adding essential nutrients from fresh unprocessed food, you will reverse years of damage in your arteries and throughout your body from consuming the typical American diet. Dr. Dwight Lundell left surgery to focus on the nutritional treatment of heart disease. He is the author of The Cure for Heart Disease and The Great Cholesterol Lie.

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Boogertown Gap is both a place and a band. The core members of the band are Ruth Barber and Keith Watson of the Great Smoky Mountains. They are husband and wife, and together they perform Old- time Mountain Music as Boogertown Gap. Their musical performance includes stories and history of the music, ballads, fiddle tunes, dance tunes and spirituals performed in traditional style and on traditional instruments: fiddle, guitar, claw-hammer banjo, pennywhistle, spoons, washboard and washtub bass. Their love of nature, this area, and the music and culture of their ancestors is expressed as they weave lyrics and music from the past in their own unique way. This brief bio-sketch cannot do justice to Boogertown Gap, and you will find their performance an authentic and absorbing experience. In the 21stCentury they have set aside their previous careers to focus on preserving the old traditional music of the Appalachians, and to share and teach it to interested folks. Boogertown Gap have published four Cds. Make your reservations today to be back in town Aug. 19-23, 2015 to be at the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. Hit Writers meet up with aspiring songwriters for 4 days of free live music venues all over town with songwriters performing and telling you the stories behind the songs you hear on the radio. One of East Tennessee's newest rising stars, EmiSunshine and The Rain will be in a ticketed Concert at the 4th Annual SMSWF. Emi will perform in a Gospel show on Sun. morning during the festival. as well. They will just be getting back from a tour to California and Canada. Emi and The Rain have now performed 5 times at the Grand Ole Opry. The City of Gatlinburg's Tunes and

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“I have heard that EmiSunshine and the Rain are now considered regulars at the Grand Ole Opry,” commented Cyndy Reeves, SMSWF Festival Director and Founder. Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 SMSWF Song Competition and the 2015 SMSWF Stage Spots at the 4th Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. The Entry Deadline is April 30th. Every year the Smoky Mountains Songwriters festival offers opportunities to songwriters such as a song competition, stage spots, song critique sessions, co-writing experience with hit writers and a band playoff for bands with original music. For more information on the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival go to www.SMSWF.com or contact us at info@smswf.com or 865-604-9066. Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill 6-9 PM. Area songwriters showcasing their original songs April 13th are Jared Hard and Beau Fuller, Nashville, Jeff Lane – Kingsport, Roxanna Whittington - Baileyton, Sam Hatmaker-Knoxville, John Condrone-Maryville, Nita Graves-Sevierville, and Mike Debills-Knoxville. Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch, Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Three Jimmy's A Good Time Eatery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, Hogg’s Tavern Downtown, Tom and Earl's Back Alley Grill and Loco Burros.

April Events

April 2 – 4 - Easter Arts & Crafts Show - Artisans will offer a free gift for the visitors, as well as the “local folks”, an entrancefree Craft Show of the highest quality workmanship. Located at the downtown Gatlinburg Convention Center. Come and support this true American tradition of “making things with our hands”. April 5–Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg–includes complimentary tram service to the top of the resort begins at 5:45 am Service begins at 6:30am. Breakfast buffet. (800) 251-9202 April 4 & 5–16th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament– open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals. All Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations are observed. Call 865-661-3474, visit www.rockytopoutfitter.com or email rockytopoutfit@aol.com ($) April 10 - Wine, Dine and Art Crawl – Explore the historic Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community on a private tour of participating galleries. Meet the artists while sampling local wines and enjoying hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants. Reservations required. (GCVB) (800) 568-4748 ($) April 11– Smoky Mountain Wine Fest - Wineries from across the state will provide samples of their labels along with local chefs preparing food for pairings. Informational demonstrations and seminars will be held. At Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Tickets are available on line at www.gatlinburg.com ($) April 10 to 11– Mountain Man Memorial March–This 8th annual 26.2-mile march starts in downtown Gatlinburg at 9am as a challenging tribute to our men and women in uniform. The course includes highway and rural road stretches in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes. The event honors LT Frank Walkup, a University of Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus who in 2007 was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. Call 865-974-5371 or visit www.mountainmanmemorialmarch.com ($) April 21-25–65th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage – Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife. 865-436-7318 ext.222 or www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org ($) April 22–Wildflower Pilgrimage Luncheon– he Gatlinburg Garden Club presents the Welcome Luncheon at 11:30am at Mills Conference Center. Tickets and info call (865) 654-4393. ($)

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April 19-25–Earth Week- Family-oriented events created around Earth Day Celebration. The week features fun and entertaining community activities designed to educate people about adopting easy green practices. Information go to www.gatlinburg.com/events. April 21– Spur Clean Up –Volunteers will meet at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center at 9am to assist Keep Sevier Beautiful and the National Park Service in cleaning up “The Spur.” Organizational teams are encouraged to participate. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Info please call (865) 436-0505. April 23– Earth Day Festival – Families are encouraged to come out to Mynatt Park to enjoy free crafts and activities designed to encourage environmental awareness and developing a green lifestyle. Live entertainment and food will be offered. For more information visit www.gatlinburg.com/events. April 24– Earth Day 5K– Nighttime road race in downtown Gatlinburg. Race begins and ends at the Nantahala Outdoor Center parking lot at trafﬁc light #10. Early registration before March 31 or on sight registration at 8:00pm. Starts at 10 pm ($) April 21-27–Smoky Mountain Regional Bridge Conference– Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference takes place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. www.gatlinburgregional.org. ($)

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Rotary Club meeting at Crystelle Creek Restaurant The band Raven Rock playing old Irish favorites at Fox & Parrot Tavern for St. Patrick's Day On the way to Fleetwood Mac Concert and this was before the party started!

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Gatlinburg Golf Course is open year-round with modern facilities including a brand new, fully equipped pro shop. It was established in 1955 on a 145-acre tract off Dollywood Lane near Dollywood, the Smoky Mountain amusement park attraction. The picturesque 18-hole course was designed by noted golf course architect William Langford. In 1993 and again in 2007, the course underwent major renovations by Bob Gatlinburg Golf Course has been selected as the Cupp and Associates of Atlanta. Best Municipal Golf Course in the State of “We are very proud of our golf course, Clubhouse Tennessee, published in Golf Digest magazine. facilities, and all the staff at the course,” said For this list, Golf Digest defined “muny” as a Cindy Cameron Ogle, City Manager of course owned by a city, town, county or state. Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg Golf Course received a rating of four and one-half stars out of five in the magazine, The Course has always been public and has had rating among the nation’s top courses, with a only two PGA Professionals – Harry “Cotton” listed green fee of $60. The list includes Berrier, a Hall of Fame inductee who retired in nonresident, walking green fees during peak 1998, and Tucker, the current director of the Golf hours. Only one municipal golf course, Bethpage Course, which is a Department of the City of State Park (Black) in Farmingdale, N.Y., site of Gatlinburg. last month’s U.S. Open, received a rating of five Acclaimed as one of the most picturesque stars, with a green fee of $120. courses in America with breathtaking views of This is a prestigious honor for the City of the Great Smoky Mountains, the course includes Gatlinburg and our members and residents,” said the legendary #12, affectionately known as “Sky Gatlinburg Golf Course Manager Rick Tucker. Hi.” The hole is 194 yards in length and drops “Golf Digest is recognized as one of the leading 200 feet, tee to green, making it one of the most dramatic holes in the country. voices in the industry and a showcase of golf.”

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First let me say THANK YOU to all that showed & supported the 2nd Annual Smoky Mountain Cabin Cook off. The Cook off was to help raise funds for the Lucinda Oakley Ogle Memorial & to tickle ones taste buds on all the wonderful cakes and soups that was offered. Which I also like to thank everyone who loved and voted for my Chowder! Below is my 1st place People's Choice Awarded recipe that everyone wished to receive, and yes it is gluten free. Yes, I made it gluten free because there is so many that wish for ﬂourless eats. However, the non-gluten free recipe will also be published soon, check with your local Chamber, (I believe).

New England Clam Chowder Gluten Free Ingredients: ·1/4 pound Lean Bacon ·1/2 cup Onion, chopped2 cups Chicken Stock ·1 cup Celery, chopped ·1/4 cup Carrots, chopped ·2 cups (about) Chicken Stock ·1 tablespoon Parsley ·1 Bay Leaf ·1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder ·1/4 teaspoon Thyme ·1/4 teaspoon White Pepper ·3 cup Potatoes, peeled & cubed (about ½ inch size) ·2 cups Chopped Clams, 3 to 4 cans ·1 - 2 cups Half & Half

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A Civil War Treasure Hunt

all is what it seems and the mystery of Lincoln's Treasure continues to deepen.

The modern day events described in Lincoln's Treasure take place in the states of Mississippi, Texas and Tennessee with a major focus on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee where the treasure hunters believe a large cache of gold is buried.

Bicycles can travel on most roads within the park. However, due to steep terrain, narrow road surfaces, and heavy automobile traffic, many park roads are not well suited for safe and enjoyable bicycle riding. Cades Cove Loop Road is an exception. The 11-mile one way road, is a popular bicycling area. It provides bicyclists with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and touring 19th century homesites. During summer and fall, bicycles may be rented at the Cades Cove Campground Store (located near Cades Cove Campground). For information call (865) 448-9034. From early May until late September each year, the loop road is closed to motor vehicle traffic on Wednesday and Saturday mornings until 10:00 a.m. to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to enjoy the cove. Other areas suitable for bicyclists include the roads in the Greenbrier and Tremont areas in Tennessee, and the Cataloochee Valley and Lakeview Drive in North Carolina. Cyclists may also traverse unfinished portions of the Foothills Parkway in Tennessee. Download a park map to locate these areas. Safety is always a major concern where cars and bicycles must share the road. The State of Tennessee requires that children age 16 and under wear a helmet. We strongly recommend that all riders wear helmets, use rear view mirrors and ride properly fitted and well-maintained bicycles. Please obey all traffic regulations. There are no mountain biking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Gatlinburg Trail, the Oconaluftee River Trail and the lower Deep Creek Trail are the only park trails on which bicycles are allowed. Bicycles are prohibited on all other park trails. Mountain biking trails are open on national forest and recreation lands outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Chris Schultz, Autor Chris Schultz of Sevierville, Tennessee is the newest author to join the ranks of Patriot Media, Incorporated of Niceville, Florida. His novel Lincoln's Treasure, is a mystery/thriller about a hunt for gold that spans a century and a half. The mystery begins in the Deep South during the American Civil War when General William T. Sherman and his Union Army made their infamous march to the sea through Atlanta, Georgia. In 1864, a special train leaves Atlanta, with wounded Union soldiers and heads north to Washington D.C., but it also carries a secret cargo for the President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. While en route, Confederate soldiers attack the train near Morristown, Tennessee and hijack its precious cargo which disappears for nearly a hundred and fifty years. Years later, Paul and Tina Mouchette find an unusual artifact and a personal diary written by Paul's great-great-grandfather who fought for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. After investigating the items they believe a large amount of gold is hidden in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee. Before Paul and Tina can realize their goal of finding the gold, career criminals and an unscrupulous politician tries to deprive the couple from their claim to the treasure. However, not

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The area in and around the park is a major tourist spot and drew over 10 million visitors in 2014. At a recent interview, Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan said, “As we prepare to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, we look forward to continuing to protect the resources of this special place and provide opportunities for discovery as people experience the park along a trail, river, or scenic roadway.” Author Chris Schultz was born in west-central Alabama and after living and working near Vicksburg, Mississippi for nearly 25 years, he and his wife Donna now live within sight of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and where they own and operate a small business near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Chris became inspired to write the novel Lincoln's Treasure after learning about his ancestor, Henry Mouchette, who fought in the American Civil War from March 29, 1862 until he was captured near Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 24, 1863. Henry remained a prisoner of war until released on March 5, 1865. Both Chris and Donna Schultz are members of two non-proﬁt organizations dedicated to the preservation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park―Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountains Association. Lincoln's Treasure can be purchased through your favorite book store, Patriot Media, Inc. of Niceville, Florida, online at www.patriotmediainc.com and www.amazon.com for $18.95, plus shipping and handling, and is now available for preorder as an Ebook on Amazon Kindle.

Celebrate Earth Week in Gatlinburg! A week of family-oriented events created around Earth Day Celebration. The week features fun and entertaining community activities designed to educate people about adopting easy green practices.

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Directions: ·Cook bacon well on medium heat. Remove bacon to paper towel. Let bacon cool. ·In medium pot on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat, (if there is not enough use butter to make up rest of the amount) ·Add and sauté onions and celery, 10-12 minutes. ·Add 1 - 1/2 cups of cubed potatoes, cover to top of potatoes with juice from 2 canned clams and the rest with chicken stock ·Bring to a boil; stock, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and potatoes ·In small pot, add rest of potatoes and chicken stock and cover to top of potatoes with water. Bring to boil until potato are almost tender (about 7 minutes), drain and set aside ·Meanwhile, reduce heat to simmer on your medium pot for 1012 minutes, until potatoes are tender, turn off and let cool ·Carefully pour into blender & blend, turn to pot ·Finely chop the strips of bacon ·Add drained clams, potatoes, bacon bits and cream until desired thickness, stirring until completely heated (coming to a simmer) Yield – up to 6 servings There, now that you have that recipe... If you wish to come and see me again or wish to introduce yourself, ask questions or try something else that I will be competing in the “Thursday, May 14 – the Gatlinburg Beans 'n Cornbread Festival presented by Bush Brothers & Company.” In which, last year I came in 3rd for my 3 bean salad: Chef JDs Ras-Purfect 3 Bean Salad. (hmm, just notice that there's 3 – 3's) Anyways, they close off part of downtown for this even, and it is a BLAST. So put it on your calendar & come see me! Thanks again everyone and see you next month!!!

Here are all the events during Earth Week Monday, April 20: Gatlinburg Goes Green Breakfast Seminar at Hilton Garden Inn. Tuesday, April 21: Spur Clean Up, with Keep Sevier Beautiful Get a hands-on experience at the Spur Clean-up beginning at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center on the Spur. Earth Week is partnering with Keep Sevier Beautiful and Great Smoky Mountains National Park to pick up litter along a stretch of National Park between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, known as the Spur. Businesses and Organizations are encouraged to put together teams to compete to see who can collect the most trash. More info to come. Wednesday, April 22: Spring Cleaning Super Recycling - More info to come Thursday, April 23: Earth Day Festival - Bring the entire family to Gatlinburg to the annual Earth Day Festival to learn about easy green practices, enjoy music, activities and games, craft stations and food. Gatlinburg area green businesses and organizations will be onsite with activities and information. Earth Week t-shirts featuring the art work of a local student will be for sale at the festival. All sales will beneﬁt the Gatlinburg

Chamber of Commerce Foundation which provides local scholarships, donations to schools, the Gatlinburg Goes Green Program and community educational events. Friday, April 24: Earth Day 5K Run/Walk - Runners and walkers are invited to celebrate Earth Week by participating in the third annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk in beautiful downtown Gatlinburg. Athletes of all ages are welcome to participate in this USA Track and Field sanctioned event. Early registration is encouraged to guarantee your shirt size! Race night registration begins at 8:00 pm at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, 1138 Parkway. Race starts at 10:00 pm. For info call (865) 436-4178.

All Streams in the Smokies Now Open to Fishing of brook trout, the park not only ensures the longterm protection of a unique species, but also the opportunity for future generations to experience and preserve the Southern Appalachian tradition, heritage and culture associated with brook trout ﬁshing. Southern Appalachian brook trout are the only trout species native to the southern Appalachian Mountains and are genetically unique from brook trout found north of New River, VA. In the southeast, less than 5% of all areas formerly occupied by brook trout prior to European settlement remain. Select park streams provide a unique opportunity to restore, protect and preserve native brook trout habitat for the entire region.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the reopening of Lynn Camp Prong to fishing following a seven-year native, brook trout restoration project. The reopening of the 8.5 mile-stream sections marks the first time, since the park’s establishment in 1934, that all streams in the park are open to fishing.

“ The opening of all streams in the park to recreational ﬁshing marks an incredible milestone for the park and speaks to the commitment and dedication of our biologists and partners in restoring ﬁsh populations in the Smokies,” said Park Superintendent Cassius Cash.

By preserving a healthy, reproducing population

The park has 2,900 miles of streams, of which an

estimated 20% are large enough to support trout populations. Rainbow trout occupy 15.2% of these streams followed by brook trout which are found in 8.6% of the streams and brown trout which are found in 4.6% of the streams. Brook trout lost 75% of their former range in the park after proliﬁc logging in the early 1900s left streams silted and degraded. Throughout the early part of the 20th century, non-native rainbow and brown trout were introduced to park streams to provide ﬁshing opportunities. These trout quickly outcompeted and displaced native brook trout throughout many park streams. In the last 30 years, acid rain has further reduced trout populations at elevations above 3,000 feet due to low stream pH. Since 1986, park biologists have restored brook trout to 27.1 miles of 11 different streams in the park greatly expanding their range. These restoration efforts were made possible with support from hundreds of local volunteers and including volunteer groups such as Trout Unlimited, Federation of Fly Fishers, Friends of the Smokies, and local universities.

Using data from long-term monitoring and a recent study, fisheries biologists have determined that recreational fishing under current park regulations has no population level effect on brook trout populations (http://www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/uploa d/fishing-study.pdf). In addition to fish restoration projects, park biologists are also working hard to improve water quality across park streams. Continued efforts to improve water quality and restore native fish populations will expand habitat for all fish species and these fishbearing streams will provide a unique mountain fishing experience for visitors of all ages well into the future. For more information about the fisheries program in the park please visit www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/fish.htm. Current park fishing regulations include a 7-inch size limit, 5 fish possession limit and the use of single hook, artificial lures only. Information about fishing regulations, please visit www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fishing.htm.

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