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1982 Was The First Arts & Crafts Community Show In Downtown Gatlinburg, That Is 35 Years Ago! Easter Show with members and invited guest artisans.
By A. Jann Peitso
When something is a “good thing”, one shares that with one's friends and neighbors. So it was when the Arts & Crafts community started “exhibiting” downtown rather than just “selling” along the streets and in the shops.
There will be demonstrations of traditional mountain crafts and more contemporary art. There are functional pieces and decorative work but all handcrafted by the exhibiting artisans.
As the shows became a staple in downtown, members invited guest artisans to join them and larger and more diversified shows began. With “handcrafted” as the watchword, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community brought visitors into town. Those visitors have to eat and craftsmen do not have time to cook, so restaurants are their support group. Those folks have to sleep and many lodgings are within walking distance to the Gatlinburg Convention Center. For thirty-five years, that cycle has endured, three times a year, 105 shows!
Many of you pay and stand in long lines to get sports memorabilia signed or you go to “cons” and have actors sign photos and toys. Have you ever thought that at the GSACC shows, you are purchasing a handcrafted collectible, signed by the originator? Come on in to this free arts and crafts show and invest in a collectible that will be much more valuable in the future. These craftsmen and their work can be the treasure of your experience in Gatlinburg. You may not have been here in 1982 but this could be your 2017 memory. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
GSACC is back downtown April 12 – 15 for the
The Mountains Are Calling One breath of our fresh mountain air, and you’ll agree that the best things in life are free. Our regional hiking stats are amazing. With 150 trails and 800 miles of Smoky Mountain terrain to take on, every trail promises a new adventure. Speaking of adventures, there are plenty to discover all around Gatlinburg. Take a sip of the good life at our wineries, breweries and distilleries. Raft a river. Hop on a zipline. Sink a putt during mini-golf, or swing away at
White Oak Ziplines Ziplines Rafting Horseback Riding Natural Canopy Tours Group Parties Themed Events
our scenic Gatlinburg Golf Course. Get your aquatic fix at one of the world’s best aquariums. In Gatlinburg, you’ll never run out of amazingly fun things to do. From our unique shops, restaurants, and attractions, to cozy and hospitable accommodations, our charming and lively town is not only still standing — it’s as vibrant and beautiful as ever. So if you’re looking for a relaxing retreat in the mountains, or some family fun and adventure with the ones you love, there’s no place to visit like Gatlinburg. Grab a fishing pole. Hit a swimming hole. Raft some serious rapids. You’re in one of the most picturesque places in the world, so why not get outside and experience its sights, sounds and streams? With 12 class-III (and three class-IV) rapids, the Big Pigeon river ranges from mild to wild. Whitewater rafting is an exciting, family-friendly way to spend a day, and the Smoky Mountain region has many terrific outfitters ready to lead you on your expedition. Gatlinburg’s also right down the road from a few of the largest outdoor waterparks in the region, so if rafting doesn’t float your boat, maybe a day at the park will. Want something more relaxing? There’s enough fishing in Gatlinburg to challenge fishermen and women of all ages and skill levels. www.gatlinburg.com
Warning: Bears are wild animals that are dangerous and unpredictable. Do not approach bears or allow them to approach you! Do not feed bears! Willfully approaching within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces a bear, is illegal in the park. Violation of this federal regulation can result in fines and arrest. Use binoculars, telephoto lens, or a spotting scope to view the animals. Thank you for respecting all animals.
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The New Coffee Revolution
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ever produced. From the signature Black Jack to the Mountain Whiskey, Coconut Rum and Chocolate Espresso, Stillwater is recognized nationwide as the true innovator in Cold Brewing. The coffee is slow “Brewed to Perfection with Fresh Mountain Spring Water.” Cold Brew is crisp, rich and as a point of interest, does not have any of the bitter acid found in traditional brewed coffee.
If you haven't experienced craft coffee brewing, you're in for a whole new experience. When we think of craft breweries or distilleries what first comes to mind is beer or spirits. Gatlinburg is now home to the first craft micro brewery in TN that is all about coffee. Stillwater Cold Brew Company located at Winery Square is a must visit if you really want to experience coffee.
Be Aware - Stillwater is first and foremost not a coffee shop as most people think of it. If you want to experience small batch micro brewed craft coffee direct from the brewery and bottling facility then by all means you must visit Stillwater. The atmosphere is cozy, and the folks that visit are really into coffee so there is some lively conversation. If you need some free WIFI you'll find it here and you can charge up your phone or tablet while you sip your brew.
There is a revolution sweeping the country bringing a whole new dimension to the coffee experience. It's called “cold brew”. Stillwater is dedicated to the art and science of brewing some of the most delicate, and unique coffee selections
While Stillwater is primarily a brewery, there is a down-home coffee bar where the owner and head brewer, Tom Griffin will chat with you, pour you some samples and tell you all about this unique
process. You can enjoy a cup hot or over ice and even have a “Silk Nitro” served on Tap” right out of the keg. Be sure to sneak a peek at the brew room while you're here. Stillwater is open from 8:30am -1pm MSat and is located at 450 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg (@ Winery Square). Visit them at w w w. s t i l l w a t e r c o l d b r e w. c o m o r Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Yelp.
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Celebrate Earth Week in Gatlinburg! Bring the entire family to Gatlinburg to learn about easy green practices, enjoy music, activities and games, craft stations, food and more! Going Green” Is More Than A Saying In Gatlinburg Each spring when the mountains turn green, Gatlinburg celebrates “Going Green” in a big way during the annual Earth Week Celebration held Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21.
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Gatlinburg dedicates an entire week to celebrate caring for the earth with events designed to share easy green practices through games, crafts and music, opportunities to get outside and maybe even get your hands dirty!
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Easter Sunrise at Ober service. The 30-40 minute mountain service will begin at 6:30 am and led by local pastors of the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. The offering collected during the service will be used by the Association in assisting those in need.
Soak up Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort during this service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association.
As host for the Sunrise Service, the staff of Ober Gatlinburg will provide guests with free tram rides to the mountain top beginning at 5:30 am and continuing at 15 minute intervals until the service begins at 6:30 am. Complimentary parking at Ober Gatlinburg will be provided for those who prefer to drive up the mountain. In the event of inclement weather, the Service will be held in the Ober Gatlinburg Upper Tramway Mall around the Ice Rink. A breakfast buffet will be available at Ober Gatlinburg’s Seasons of Ober Restaurant from 7:15 am until 10:30 am.
Gatlinburg’s Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be enhanced by the beauty of the Smokies when the community and its visitors gather at Ober Gatlinburg for this memorable worship
For additional information, please contact Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area and Amusement Park at fun@obergatlinburg.com, www.obergatlinurg.com or (865) 436-5423.
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It’s About Time Mountain Time (smokymountaintime.com) and they feature handmade and unique wood gear movement time pieces. Smoky Mountain Time turns a love of wood and time pieces into unique functional art. They believe that in order to appreciate something, you must be able to see, touch and experience it personally. So using their background in design they share an experience in unique and beautiful handmade clock designs. The best part of a clock is showcased by revealing its inside - the intricate interaction of gears that turn to keep time. They turn clocks inside out so that wonderful gear movement you never see is now on the outside.
Once in a very long time a unique form of art presents itself. That art is now here in Gatlinburg in a new gallery/studio created by Jeanne and Larry Nelson and located in the Arts and Crafts community at 242 Buckhorn Road. The name is Smoky
They put love and attention into the craftsmanship of each handmade timepiece allowing them to create clock designs to complement any home furnishing or business decor. Whether you are searching for that special gift or something to add character to your home, they can help. They cater to homeowners, interior decorators, designers and corporate décor and promise you something you have never seen before. These clocks are available as limited editions, one-of-a-kind originals and custom designs made to suit any taste. It will become a conversation piece and something that generations will enjoy. Either way it will become a beautiful addition in any setting. They look forward to working with you. If you have any questions, please check the website or contact them directly at 865.415.7699.
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Mountain Association’s 67th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage. Everyone from the serious botanist to the weekend gardener can experience unprecedented access to some of the nation’s leading botanical experts as well as Appalachian wildlife authorities. “It is a rare opportunity for those with a personal love of flowers to have the same access to leaders in the field as researchers,” said Ken McFarland, a botanist and professor at the University of Tennessee. “Through seminars and intimate guided tours, each participant will expand his or her skills and knowledge of the unmatched flora and
From April 11-15 Gatlinburg blossoms into the center of all things botanical during Great Smoky
The Wildflower Pilgrimage, which dates to 1951, offers over 150 programs including an array of instructional walks and guided hiking tours tailored to meet individual walking skill and ability, along with demonstrations and guest lecturers. These tours showcase the abundant varieties of wildflowers, plants, ferns, mosses, trees and shrubs, as well as birds, reptiles and amphibians, all native to the Great Smoky Mountains. Located at W.L. Mills Conference Center and various venues. For more info please call 865-436-7318 ext 222.
Some call it communication with God, or nature. To others it recharges their batteries or restores their soul. By whatever name you call it, there comes a time in each human life when one feels compelled to steal away alone and do as the old spiritual says, “Lay your burdens down”. Scattered throughout the Great Smoky Mountains, and other, National Parks are little roadside signs inviting you to share a “Quiet Walkway”. Should you walk slowly and quietly along the well marked trail you may see and hear God's little messengers such as birds (Tsisqua); bees (Wadulisi); squirrels (Saloli) and chipmunks (Giyuga ) and you may more fully understand the message they have just for you as you view the evidence of his existence in the blooming flowers by the way. Please do not plug your ears with the speaker of a pocket radio for you cannot hear and
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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.
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fauna of the Smokies.”
seldom see these little messengers. If you as some have done, carry a blaring portable radio you would never see or hear “God's little messengers” for they will scoot for their den holes or scamper away in fear and you will have walked a “Quiet Walkway” never knowing what you have walked.
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Your “Quit Walkway” may be a corner of the house or back yard, an old field, trout stream, riverbank, lake cove or circling the mall (one can be alone in the biggest crowd). Wherever it is be not ashamed to go there often. Thank you National Park Planner for your “Quiet Walkway”, you have built greater than you planned. As told to me by my uncle. Dodadagohu
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Designs by Matoka Shaconage Stone Art and Jewelry 170 Glades Road, Suite 15, Gatlinburg 865-719-3999 www.ShaconageStoneArtandJewelry.net
Jann's colorfully depicted images of quilts, trail “finds” and whimsical characters, all rendered in her splashes of watercolors, wil bring a smile as you enter and a feeling of “let's return” as you leave. Watercolor classes are available for visitors
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upon request, two or three hours. All supplies are furnished. Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village 170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg • (865)436-2363 www.ajannpeitso.com
Ship Pub Open 11 till 10 - Sunday 12 till 6 Serving The Area for over 10 Years The ORIGINAL Ship Crew Is Back Happy Hour 4-7 Full Menu • Appetizers • Salads Over 40 Drafts To Choose From (865) 325-1658 170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 www.ship-pub.com
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Sparky’s Glassblowing Ask About Our Glassblowing Classes! By Teri Pizza The word, radish, comes from the Latin, radix, meaning to root. The word, radical, also comes from the Latin “root,” as in radicals that want to change the root of the political system. Beware those radish radicals, they can get hot under the collar (so to speak). Perhaps that's because radishes belong to the mustard family and contain glucosinolates—the stuff that brings the hot to horseradish and wasabi. These little red pops of crispiness are small but mighty. The Save Our Bones Foundation considers the nutritional power packed into these vegetables super impressive because they're full of vitamin C, K, B, sulfur, iron and iodine yet contain only 19 calories per half cup and 2g sugar. But wait, there's more. At the risk of sounding like an old-timey, snake-oil salesman the radish has been known, because of its vitamin C antiinflammatory properties, to have a positive effect on asthma symptoms. It's also been suggested as an alternative medicine in the treatment of whooping cough, gastric discomfort, gallbladder problems, arthritis, gallstones and even kidney stones!
Here's how to enjoy your radishes: ·Whatever color you choose (red, black, white or gold) they should be unblemished and have bright-colored skin. Select those that are firm and compact in texture with green, healthy leaves. (Smaller ones are usually tastier.) ·To store: Separate roots and leaves, store separately in plastic bags in a refrigerator. (Add a paper towel to the bag with leaves). ·When ready to eat, soak leaves in a cold-vinegar bath to remove pesticide residue; rinse and pat dry. Sauté them with salt and pepper, use raw as a garnish, or mix uncooked leaves in a salad. ·Clean roots just before using in a vinegar bath; rinse and pat dry. Slice to desired thickness. If using in a salad or at a salad buffet, soak them in ice water for an hour to make them extra crunchy.
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Egyptian and Greek cultures idolized radishes and made gold replicas of them. Today they are celebrated in Oaxaca, Mexico at their Radish Festival.
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To e n d , h e r e ' s a l i t t l e Q & A f r o m t h e w e b s i t e , secretseedsociety.com: Question: What is small, red, and whistles? Answer: A hoarse radish.
Glassblowing at its best! Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass
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and more at Mynatt Park from 3:00-6:00 pm.
Families are encouraged to come and celebrate in the Earth Day Festival. Enjoy music, free crafts, activities, face painting, demonstrations
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 G a t l i n b u rg G o e s G r e e n P r o g r a m a n d community educational events. April 20
Classic Hike Of The Smokies
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Big Creek
www.barksandrecgatlinburg.com We are located on highway 321, 5.5 miles from traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg
April 11 Lace up your boots for the April Classic Hike to Big Creek! Big Creek is a 10-mile, out-andback hike. The hike ascends 1,100 feet and follows a rushing creek and old logging road for much of its length. Hikers can expect to see spring wildflowers. This hike is $20 which benefits the Trails Forever endowment. Phone: 800-845-5665 Email: info@friendsofthesmokies.org Website: www.friendsofthesmokies.org
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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.
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.
976 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg
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Fowler’s Clay Works
Gatlinburg Pickers by Danny Lewis Not only am I an antique dealer but I love to work in wood. I do these etchings in wood because it was our first form of art here. Mountain folk couldn’t afford to buy canvas and paint. I draw it on bass wood and then hand etch it. My work is now in many states and Ireland. We are also honored to represent the amazing artist Paul Murray as he captures the last of the true dying breed of back woods Appalachian Mountain folk. We also represent the art of Jane Croy who is known around the globe and several other true mountain artists. Also this month we are considering new arts and crafts for our main store at 373 Parkway. Call me at 423-432-9476. Till next time, Danny
Take home a memory that wil last a lifetime! 865- 412-1003
Danny Lewis preserving an ancient art form
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The tenth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March is a 26.2-mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which will be conducted Saturday, April 22 in Gatlinburg as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. The tenth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March (MMMM) is scheduled for April 22, 2017 in Gatlinburg, TN. Originally organized in 2008, the march was a personal tribute for University of Tennessee Army ROTC Cadet – 1LT Frank Walkup, a 2005 UT graduate who was killed in action in Iraq. To honor his memory, a group of Cadets from the Rocky Top Battalion marched 26.2 miles with each Cadet carrying a 35-pound rucksack to represent his sacrifice.
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The following year the cadets challenged ROTC units from across the Southeast to honor several other local fallen service members and their Gold Star Families (GSF). ROTC units not only from Tennessee but from Ohio to North Carolina responded. Now, in its tenth year, this event has become one of the largest events in the United States to celebrate the service and honor the ultimate sacrifice of these fallen heroes. Along with more than 20 ROTC units, participants now include active duty military, reserve and guard units, veterans of all services, family & friends of the fallen, JROTC units, and even Cub Scouts Packs! Due to the overwhelming success of this unique event, The American Legion has partnered with the University of Tennessee’s Army and Air Force ROTC cadets to help with this enormous undertaking.
The weekend begins with an emotional ceremony in which the GSF meets the team and provides a photo and a signed GSF flag. Demonstrating “Honor through Action“– each of the five team members must complete the grueling 26.2-mile course though the Smoky Mountains wearing service uniform – including boots – and each carrying a 35pound rucksack. And, to exemplify the military’s creed of “no man left behind”, all team members are required to cross the finish line together or the team is disqualified. The MMMM consists of events for both runners and marchers, military and civilian participants, teams and individuals. Runnerscome to the beautiful Smoky Mountains and compete in a challenging marathon, halfmarathon or 10 KM race; marchers can compete as individuals or as a team, in military or civilian categories, heavy or light divisions and in distances of 26.2 miles or 13.1 miles. The course takes you through downtown Gatlinburg and winds its way along Highway 321 and then into the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Come enjoy the scenic views, the camaraderie, and challenge yourself all while honoring the families of our fallen heroes.
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By Ben Fuchs www.criticalhealthnews.com retinol have to be converted into retinoic acid to While many topically applied vitamins have accomplish their Vitamin A effects. In essence skin benefits, none can come close to the wide when you use retinoic acid, you’re using the ranging salubrious effects provided by Vitamin real Vitamin A. A, a powerful and multifunctional oily nutrient that is available in three major forms. Retinoic acid is powerful stuff. That’s why it’s available by prescription only and in minuscule The most common and the most stable form of concentrations ranging from 0.01 percent to 0.1 Vitamin A is called retinyl palmitate. Retinyl is percent. However, even at those seemingly the Latin designation for Vitamin A and infinitesimal strengths, the topical benefits of palmitate represents a carrying case or ferry for retinoic acid are well recognized and Vitamin A, acting to shuttle to the nutrient impressive, including thicker, stronger skin, around in a protective bubble. This is the type diminished hyperpigmentation (dark spots), that is absorbed into the body from the digestive improvement in photo-damage induced fine system when we take supplements or eat lines and wrinkles and prevention and healing Vitamin A containing foods. Topically it has of acne blemishes some nice moisturizing and skin softening properties and there are enzymes in the skin that The knock on retinoic acid is its potential to can break it down and activate it. cause an irritation known as “retinoid dermatitis” (RD). This is especially likely to The second form of Vitamin A is known as occur if the skin is already sensitive. If you’ve retinol. It’s more active than retinyl palmitate tried to use retinoic acid, and ended up with RD, and, in fact, if you use a high enough try using or upping your daily dose of essential concentration of retinol (say 5 to 10 or even 20 fatty acids. Low levels of Omega 3 and 6 EFAs percent) you can get a nice exfoliating Vitamin can increase the possibility of skin reactions. In A skin peel. However retinol is quite unstable deficiency states, RD is more likely to occur. and for this reason you’re really not going to find these kinds of concentrations in topical In my experience, it’s usually people who have products. At lower concentrations retinol can some kind of issue with fat malabsorbtion or be “somewhat effective”, although the amount who aren’t supplementing with EFAs, who of retinol in most retail products isn’t going to have the most problems with retinoic acid get you much effect. sensitivities. What I’ve noticed is with correcting fat malabsorbtion or even simply The third type is the most important; chemists getting on the Ultimate EFAs or bumping up call it retinoic acid. It’s known as active your dose, you can dramatically reduce or Vitamin A, because in the skin it’s the form that eliminate irritation reactions. is doing the work. Both retinyl palmitate and
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament 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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Don't miss out on the fun and excitement of the 19th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament! Fun for all - adults, children, tourists and locals. Over 10,000 trout will be stocked in over 20 miles of streams prior to this 2-day event! Over $10,000 in cash & prizes! Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the largest trout tournament in the Smokies! Date: Saturday, April 1st & Sunday, April 2nd 2017 Time: Saturday, 30 minutes before Sunrise - 4 pm & Sunday, 30 minutes before Sunrise - 2 pm www.smokymountaintrouttournament.com
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Mountains Songwriters Festival is designed to celebrate the craft of songwriting and introduce songwriters and their songs to the pubic. Other songwriter opportunities include workshops to hone your craft, mentoring/audition sessions, co-write 2 songs with hit writers, pitch your songs to publishers and producers, and network with hit writers and music industry pros.
April is the last month you can enter your songs in the 2017 SMSWF Song Competition. The competition's Finale & Awards Show will be held at the Edgewater Hotel on Saturday afternoon during the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival Aug. 16-20, 2017. Public invited to attend and help pick the Listener's Choice Winner. The Grand Prize Winner will win $500 plus a Premier Demo from Beaird Music Group, a 1 hour mentoring session with Frank Green at Skytone Entertainment, and other industry gifts. Genre Categories include Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Jazz/Blues, Pop, Gospel/Contemporary Inspirational and Rock. The top three scored songs in each category will get an opportunity to vie for the Grand Prize Winner. Over the past five years two country songs, two pop songs and one gospel song became a Grand Prize Winner. There is also a Lyrics Only Category. The top ten lyrics only songs choosen by the preliminary judges will vie for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place Lyrics Only Category winners. The three winners in each category receive 1st Place $250, 2nd Place $125, 3rd Place $75. Last day you can sign up to perform in the 6th Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is April 30, 2017. Only your original songs can be performed. No covers. The Smoky
The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival offers the public an opportunity to see songwriters perform their songs and tell you the story behind the songs you hear on the radio. Over thirty hit songwriters who have written songs like: “Thunder Rolls”, “The Dance”, “People Loving People”, “Ain't Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up” and “Fit for a King” Garth Brooks hits; “She's Everything” Brad Paisley hit; “Three Wooden Crosses” Randy Travis hit; “I Cross My Heart” George Strait hit, “Every Which www.wbir.com Way But Loose” Eddie Rabbit hit and Photo: Clint Eastwood Movie Soundtrack; “Woman, Woman” (Do You Got Cheatin on Your Mind) Gary Puckett and the Union Gap; “One More Day” Diamond Rio hit,” and “Love Me if You Can” Toby Keith hit and many more hits cut by Barbra Striesand, Reba McIntire, Ricky Skaggs, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers and Jason Aldean to name a few. Make your plans to attend this awesome Festival today. For more details on the Aug. 16-20, 2017 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival go to www.smswf.com or call 865-604-9066. Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch, Crystelle Creek Restaurant, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Three Jimmy's A Good Time Eatery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, The Ship, Hoggs Tavern Downtown, Tom and Earl's Back Alley Grill and Loco Burros. Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant 6-9 pm. Public Invited. If you are a songwriter who would like to share your songs, please contact John Condrone in this regard 865-898-7301.
Appalachian Bear Rescue By Kathryn Sherrard
Almost everyone loves the month of April, with sunshine, flowers, and longer days in which to enjoy them. Even though our winter was much warmer than usual, it's nice to see the trees budding, wildflowers blooming, and animals responding to springtime. We see mother bears (sows) 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. It may come as a surprise to you to learn that a mother bear will often send her cubs up a tree while she goes off to forage. She must eat and remain healthy in order to continue to produce the milk they need. Being much more obedient then human children, the cubs will remain in the tree until she comes back to call them down. What is the implication of this for us? Simply that seeing a cub or cubs alone does not mean that they are orphans. There have been cases where a person, 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 remained with its mother. There have been instances in the past where we have been called upon to care for a cub that was “rescued” by a human and despite our best efforts to re-wild the cub it ultimately was not judged to be sufficiently wild for release. This resulted in that little bear being transferred to a captive facility; not a desirable outcome, since our mission is to “give bears a second chance at a wild life.” 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. These
little ones are younger than the bear cubs, since they were actually born in the spring, while the bear cubs were born during the winter. It is a time when compassionate people find wildlife babies and “rescue” them. As in the case of bear cubs, this is a mistake. We can't possibly care for a tiny bird, squirrel, or other animal as well as the critter's mother can. They 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 any wildlife baby, is to leave it alone and assume that the mother will be back to care for it. 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? A mother rabbit, for example, visits the nest a few times a day, staying away the rest of the time for the safety of her offspring. 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 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. 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 Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) office. If the cub 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, locate 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.
Please check out our Facebook page at: Facebook.com/appalachianbearrescue to learn about our 20152016 cubs, of which there were many. A couple of them are pictured here. Visit our website: www.apalachianbearrescue.org. Our Visitor/Education Center is located at the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on Lamar Alexander Parkway (Highway 321) in Townsend. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00. Come by to learn more about ABR from the friendly volunteers who staff the gift shop, and to pick up souvenir items. We'll be delighted to see you!
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Gatlinburg will be collecting unwanted computers, small electronics, ink cartridges, etc., outside the Events Office for this all day event. A detailed list of approved items will be provided by Staples in a few days. TVs and large electronics will not be accepted. The materials will be taken to Staples in Sevierville, where they will properly dispose or recycle the E-Waste that we collect. Items accepted for free recycling*: All-in-one computers, Cable/satellite receivers,
City Parks Walk or jog on some of the best trails in Gatlinburg. Let the kids loose on a playground, or rent a picnic pavilion for a family get-together in a Gatlinburg city park. Our three city parks provide easy access to recreational fun at Gatlinburg hotels, condos and campgrounds. It’s an easy way to enjoy fishing, sports and trails in Gatlinburg without having to drive to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All of Gatlinburg’s city parks have covered pavilions, which can be reserved for groups and families planning outings. The City of Gatlinburg provides free pavilion usage to Gatlinburg residents. For visitors to Gatlinburg, the fee structure is as follows: Mynatt and Mills Park: 0-4 hours $25.00, 4 + hours $35.00. Herbert Holt Park: 0-4 hours $35.00, 4 + hours $45.00. For reservations, call the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at (865) 436-4990. Reservation fees must be paid prior to scheduled usage.
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Best Italian on the Parkway Between Aunt Mahalia's Candy & World Of Illusions between traffic lights 6 & 8 (865) 436-4345
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ABR is ready to care for any little bear cubs that need our help this year. It's quite likely that we will have one or more cubs onsite by the end of April.
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Saturday: April 22 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm DLIA has partnered with TVA and regional scientists to engage people in a biological inventory of TVA’s public lands through BioBlitzes. Family friendly, no experience necessary, and free admission!
opportunities for the public to have handson experiences and interactions with scientists, wildlife and the community at large. Anyone interested in Wildlife, Biology, Citizen Science, Biodiversity and getting outside are encouraged to participate.
These events incorporate field collection, specimen identification and education sessions. They offer an opportunity to get to know the biodiversity in our backyard and help the TVA to better manage natural areas through species occurrance data. Participants will survey birds, butterflies and plants using nets and provided collection and preservation equipment. Experts will be on hand to train participants and identify species.
Norris Dam State Park, 125 Village Green Cir, Lake City, Tn. Call (865) 426-7461.
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For the event, participants should: Bring food and water for the day (we will be in a place where there are no stores or restaurants). Dress for outside and for whatever weather might arise.Wear/bring sunscreen.
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summer visit, she made each of them a prayer journal based on the New Testament's beatitudes. They used it every morning of their visit. She says, “That is essentially the same framework that I've used for this book.”
Available in three colors! When it comes to listening to God, Teri Pizza is all ears. She has learned that when she gets the feeling that God wants her to do something, she should just go ahead and do it-- or get off His team! Right in the middle of finishing a different book, she got zapped to work on a prayer journal. Entitled, My Prayer Journal, it is based (as the name suggests) on her personal, prayer notebook she started 10 years ago. That notebook includes prayer and scriptures that speak to her heart and helps her to pray favorite passages like the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, other scripture and prayers.
Pizza added pages to the notebook so she could list names of people she knew. She listed names of those she knew when she was younger and those she currently knows. She adds names when someone asks for prayer and records the names of those who haven't asked but need prayer.
“I truthfully don't know why God had me write this book” says, Teri. “I do know that when He wants to reach someone, He will move heaven and earth to reach them. He had me stop what I was doing so I could advocate for prayer. I can only surmise that God wants people to have really deep conversations with Him. That is what prayer is all about; talking to God, thanking Him for the gifts, the blessings, and listening for His help in all situations.”
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Every day, after reading her Bible and a favorite devotional, she'd pray for these people.When the list became too long, she divided the list into sections so she could pray each day of the week, for a section of the list. “Some people are listed more than once … especially those in need of healing or comfort.”
“The title is, My Prayer Journal. When people find those in need of prayer, they can simply say, 'I will write your name in my prayer journal so I won't forget to pray for you.' I think that's a powerful statement and something hurting people need to hear.”
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Smoky Mountain Wine Fest at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts on Saturday April 8 from 1pm – 6pm. Wineries for the event will come from all over Tennessee! Visitors age 21 and older can purchase a ticket ($25 in advance and $30 at the gate) and receive a wristband for sampling and a branded wine glass. The wineries will provide wine samples of 1 oz at a time to everyone with a wristband. Guests will be able to purchase bottles of Tennessee wine to take home as well as wine related merchandise . Sample wines from Tennessee wineries along with small dish fare from some of the best restaurants in the Smoky Mountains. The Gatlinburg Wine Weekend consists of two events, the Gatlinburg Wine Tour and the Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest. The Gatlinburg Wine Tour is Friday April 7, and takes you on a guided tour of Gatlinburg’s wineries. Registration/check in runs from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and the tour begins promptly at 6:00 pm. Seats are limited for this event so we encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. The Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest will be held
Sanctioned by the Tennessee Wineries Association, the highly successful wine festival will feature 18 + wineries from across Tennessee providing samples of their labels along with small dish fare from the best restaurants in the Smoky Mountains. Guests at Smoky Mountain Wine Fest will have the opportunity to sample wine from all over the state of Tennessee. 2017 Vendors committed are: Apple Barn Winery, Cades Cove Winery, Goodwater Vineyards, Grinder’s Switch Winery, Hillside Winery, Keg Springs Winery, Mill Bridge Winery, Mountain Valley Winery, Sprout Springs Estates Winery, Sugarland Cellars, Sumner Crest Winery, The Winery at Seven Springs, Amber Falls Winery, Beans Creek Winery, Lynchburg Winery and Natchez Hills Winery. 865-277-8989
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Hands on Gatlinburg April 7 through April 9
The 2017 Hands On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend provides arts and crafts lovers the opportunity to own a beautifully crafted piece of artwork made with their very own hands.
Take a look around your house and you’re likely to find a multitude of carefully orchestrated decorative pieces all telling the story of the personal character of your home.That beautiful, handmade vase you’ve been complimented on over 100 times. The intricately carved broom hanging on your mantle piece constantly admired by visiting house guests. What if those unique pieces weren’t just a compliment of your style, but a point of personal pride?
More than 15 studios throughout the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community will host over 40 different classes, providing guests the chance to learn how to make their favorite crafts from the professionals themselves. An abundance of do-it-yourself style classwork will be offered, from knitting to pastels, painting, jewelry-making, watercolor, scarf-making, weaving, pottery, crochet, woodworking, soap-making and much more. Festival goers can keep the items they make and place them alongside their other coveted works of art. Hands On Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Weekend is April 7 through April 9 and would make a great Christmas gift for the art lover in your life.
Gatlinburg’s Golf Course Selected The Best our members and residents,” said Gatlinburg Golf Course Manager Rick Tucker. “Golf Digest is recognized as one of the leading voices in the industry and a showcase of golf.” 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 Cupp and Associates of Atlanta.
Gatlinburg Golf Course has been selected as the Best Municipal Golf Course in the State of Tennessee, published in Golf Digest magazine. For this list, Golf Digest defined “muny” as a course owned by a city, town, county or state. Gatlinburg Golf Course received a rating of four and one-half stars out of five in the magazine, rating among the nation’s top courses, with a listed green fee of $60. The list includes nonresident, walking green fees during peak hours. Only one municipal golf course, Bethpage State Park (Black) in Farmingdale, N.Y., site of last month’s U.S. Open, received a rating of five stars, with a green fee of $120. This is a prestigious honor for the City of Gatlinburg and
“We are very proud of our golf course, Clubhouse facilities, and all the staff at the course,” said Cindy Cameron Ogle, City Manager of Gatlinburg. The Course has always been public and has had only two PGA Professionals – Harry “Cotton” Berrier, a Hall of Fame inductee who retired in 1998, and Tucker, the current director of the Golf Course, which is a Department of the City of Gatlinburg. Acclaimed as one of the most picturesque courses in America with breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains, the course includes the legendary #12, affectionately known as “Sky Hi.” The hole is 194 yards in length and drops 200 feet, tee to green, making it one of the m o s t d r a m a t i c h o l e s i n t h e c o u n t r y. www.golf.gatlinburg.com
If You See One, You’re in Danger! HIV/AIDS of the Americas”. It’s no surprise that they’re also known by the more appropriate name, Assassin Bugs. If you’ve seen this bug near you, look out for fever, headache, enlarged lymph glands, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, swollen abdomen, chest pain, or weakness and fatigue to name just a few.
This Bug is Suddenly Showing Up Everywhere So I learned today that there’s a creature called the Kissing Bug. At first I thought it’s something like the Praying Mantis, which got its name for its posture that looks like as if it’s well, praying. Well, the Kissing Bug got it’s name because it likes to bite people around the eyes and mouth during sleep. If you think it sounds harmless and results to something like itchy mosquito bites, you’re dead wrong. There’s nothing adorable about the bug’s “kiss”; it leaves an infection called Chagas disease which affects humans and animals. These bugs are becoming infamous for a potential kiss of death… and what’s more disturbing is they could be nesting near you. This little bug passes along a pretty serious parasitic infection to both humans and animals alike, that if left untreated can cause congestive heart failure. Some experts are even calling it the “new
If you even suspect you’ve gotten this parasite, get these symptoms checked out fast because the next phase starts over 10 to 30 years later! This is when it moves into the heart muscles and really does some damage.
Sparky’s Glass Blowing - Instructor: Gary Neumeie - 865-325-8186 Rocky Flats Pottery & Soap Classes - Ailson Houston - 865-387-5556 Firefly Glass Studio - Instructor: Nancy Huff - 865-206-6083 Artist in Wood - Instructor: Otto Preske - 865-436-5339 Chair Shop - Instructor: Randy Ogle - 865-436-7413 Smokies Edge - Instructor: Don Getty - 865-436-3988 Talking Turkey Studio - Instructor: Vickie Woodruft - 865-436-2397 Proffitt’s Woodworks - Instructor: Jacki Proffitt - 865-436-0180 Cliff Dwellers - Instructors: Louise Bales, Kathy Smart, Pat K Thomas, Sherry Mummert, Catherine Anderson, Dick Ensign - 865-436-6921 Mountain Stitches by Susan - Instructor: Susan Dudley - 865-436-0077 A Jann Peitso, Art! - Instructor: Jann Peitso - 404-216-2118 Ogle’s Broom Shop - Instructor: David Ogle - 865-430-4402 Fowler’s Clay Works - Instructor: Mike Fowler - 865-412-1003 Overhome Creations - Instructor: Jan Barnes - 865-254-6980 Zuke’s Woodworkz - Instructor: Amy & Chris Overbeck - 865-805-2614 Stephen J. Carl Fine Arts - Instructor: Stephen J. Carl - 937-372-8718 Delauder’s BBQ - Instructor: Danny Delauder - 865-325-8680
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Chagas disease starts off with symptoms such as increased heart rate, weakness, diarrhea, swollen abdomen, confusion, and loss of appetite. These are just for starters. If left untreated, it can lead to fatal heart and gastrointestinal problems which could actually lead to death.
The Difference Between A Salamander & A Newt?
Early detection and treatment is the key to surviving Chagas disease. Reduce the risk of contacting the disease by sealing any openings in your home that can serve as entrance to the bugs and keeping your house and yard as clean as possible. If you have dogs, better keep them indoors at night to avoid these nocturnal bugs. If the dog house is outdoors, keep it elevated off the ground. Never crush or squish the bug or touch it with your bare hands. Keep your eyes open for the Triatomine Bug whenever you’re outside – not all kisses are sweet!
The labels of newt and salamander are often used interchangeably, and it's easy to understand why some people think these two distinct amphibians are the same animal. But there are, in fact, distinctions between the two.
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Newts are a type of salamander, belonging to a subfamily called Pleurodelinae of the family Salamandridae. Essentially, all newts are salamanders, but not all salamanders are newts. Beyond a name, how do you know if you're looking at a newt or a salamander? There are only a few subtle differences. As adults, newts live a semi-aquatic to aquatic life, while adult salamanders live a mostly terrestrial life except for when they're breeding and laying eggs. Most newts have webbed feet and a paddle-like tail, which make it easier to live in the water. Salamanders typically have longer and more rounded tails with well-developed toes for digging in soil. Even with these physical differences, the easiest way to know what you're looking at is to learn the individual species. The amphibian in this photograph is a yellow-eyed ensatina, a salamander species native to California.
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Earth Day 5K Run/Walk in beautiful Gatlinburg. Funds raised will benefit the Chamber Foundation’s initiatives in education and green program. Admission is $20-30. Runners and walkers are invited to celebrate Earth Week by participating in the fourth annual Earth Day 5k Run/Walk in beautiful downtown Gatlinburg. This night race is scheduled on April 21 at 10:00 pm. Athletes of all ages are welcome to participate in this USATF sanctioned event. Early registration is encouraged to guarantee your shirt size. Race night registration begins at 8:00 pm. Proceeds benefit the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a non-profit organization providing local scholarships, donations to schools, the Gatlinburg Goes Green Program and educational events for the community. More information call 865-436-0505.
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Paul Murray's Mountain Memories Mid March Mud Bath - One Of Many Short Stories From His Journals The truck was starting to slide over towards a branch (small creek). The more I seemed to push, the further the truck slid. The melting of the snow on the hillside made this old dirt path of a road very unforgiving.We were deep in Kentucky's Appalachia mountains, up in Flacky Hollow's, “Cutshin Creek, Leslie County. It was mid March, twilight was filling the holler, our light was leaving us and you could see that golden glow behind the steep ridges quickly turning to darkness. “Ok, let's give it another try, Keep it in low geargo real slow – on three” I would say, you see I know exactly how to work this situation. That's right folks I am an expert on this topic. You see, I was born in Canada- snow belt peopleguaranteed if your from the great white north at some time in your life you've been stuck in a snow bank. I've had my fair share of being stuck in the white fluffy stuff. I could see the silhouette of KatiJane's head through the driver's side window, preaching, “I think we are slipping”, how about we rock it- you know, back and forth, that 'atta work” she said. “No” I
said “ we will do it my way!” She said “ we've lost 45 minutes doing it your way, and I bet my new truck is covered in mud”. I was thinking, full of mud, how about me, I looked like the Abominable Mud Man.” At this point, once more Kati-Jane silhouette darts out of the window “How about letting Jay help?” Jay was on this trip with us, as we finalized the writings in our book (Mirrored Souls, A Study of Paul Murray's Art). Jay was the writer, it just so happened, she was along for another unscripted adventure with Paul Murray. I knew she would have no problem helping us out of a mucky situation. She's originally a farm girl and has seen her fare share of these conditions. However that day she just so happened to be dressed in a white top, white pants and white runners. She now lives in Miami, I guess that's what people wear down there, white on white. Oh well I'm thinking “hope she has a good scrub board 'cause this slippery Kentucky red clay is very unforgiving on any cloths let alone cotton white. As Jay got out of the vehicle and kind of did a slippery cheese whiz dance over to the back
of the truck where I was stationed, she looked at me and said “Wow, look at you, are you ever a mess”. Here's a story I could write about. I remember taking a pause and then said “you ain't covered in no shrink wrap. Give yourself a minute and you will have a new red clay wardrobe, that's a guarantee.” Jay always had a calm about her, she just smirked and said, “lets see what we can do.” Well folks we just pushed and pulled, rocked and rolled into the night. Finally a hill man stopped, chained onto the bumper and we were finally freed from our mid march mud bath. Later on that evening tired, weary and hungry, we walked into a family restaurant somewhere on the out skirts of Harlon. The girls had changed, but I didn't care to. I was proud of my mud battle and kind of wanted to share it. These kind folks didn't mind a bit. One old fella looked at my mud camouflaged clothes and kindly asked me where I was from, I replied, “Canada” he chuckled and said “well son looks like your one of us now.” Paul Murray award winning artist, historian. www.paulmurray.com
Joe Feltner's cabin rests miles beyond a wooded slope and a long wandering gulch in Flacky Hollow. Most of the journey there is impassible by car and can be agonizing by foot depending on the time of year. Cutshin Creek flows from the Mountains and passes through the isolated cove that Joe calls home. It was a cold February the first time I approached his cabin, a twill of coal smoke rising from the log structure and I saw Joe watching me, silent and aloof, from a dusty, filmy window. Within moments he was outside carrying two young goats in his arms. I suddenly felt far away from home and realized I was far away - I was in Appalachia. – Paul Murray & Jay Diemer - Louise Paul's bio: In pencil and in paint Paul Murray has done art full time since age 13. He engulfed himself in
everything about art and Appalachia, and his mentors are Rembrandt, Wyeth, Rockwell. In the yearly travels to relatives in the south, he discovered the mountaineers of Southern Appalachia. He has been preserving the rural farmer and the mountain folk of Southern Appalachia since his first paintings. Their wise ways and the innocence of those who are untouched by progress and this complex age has intrigued him deeply. He is a master of many mediums; pencils, oil, pastel, color pencil, egg tempera, watercolor. Showing his art at age 11, publishing prints at 16 and a book of his works at age 26. Over 200 galleries have carried his art, museums have awarded it and hung it, and charities have raised tremendous amounts with his soulful storytelling paintings. Paul Murray is helping preserve our past and fading culture.
George James at Tree Tops Resort JJ and Angela at the Ship Pub
Front: L to R - Brian, Jennifer, Brian and Dragon Back: L to R - Buddy, Dana, Brandon & Darrel at The Fox & Parrot Tavern
Carol at Crystelle Creek Restaurant
Patrick & Elaine at Treasures In Earthen Vessels
Cindy & Sassafras at the Thistle Dew! Art reception at King Library Creative Space in Sevierville Violet at Thistle Dew! Sleeping on the job!
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Radar & Lacy at Shaconage Stone Art & Jewelry
Bear at Treasures In Earthen Vessels
Sassafras at Thistle Dew!
1 Cup Blueberries Every Day Lowers Blood Pressure 37% of Americans are deficient in manganese, which can contribute to infertility and bone malformation.
Long-term intake of high Anthocyanin is associated with a reduced risk of Myocardial Infarction (heart attack) in young and middleaged women.
Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and nerve function.
Another study found that daily blueberry consumption improves blood pressure and arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with pre- and stage 1-hypertension.
Blueberries are delicious and perfectly sweet, but did you know that they’re also great for your heart health? In fact, blueberries are highly valued for its high antioxidant value among fruits and
your daily value of Manganese.
vegetables. They contain anthocyanins, which are part of a sub-class of flavanoids and give bluberries their blue color. These antioxidants help to counter the buildup of plaque, fight free radicals and improve cardiovascular health.
These antioxidants are also said to: Improve m e m o r y, r e d u c e r i s k o f d e v e l o p i n g Alzheimer’s and dementia, help digestion and prevent cancer. Blueberries make a great snack, with only 80 calories per cup. They’ll full of dietary fiber, which helps keep you full and improves digestion. 1 cup also contains about 25% of
Buying blueberries can be quite expensive even if you’re not buying organic. If you want to add blueberries to your diet without breaking the bank, you can buy frozen ones or learn how to grow blueberries. If you choose to grow blueberries choose a variety that grows well in pots, such as “top hat”. It’s also important to monitor soil Ph levels and ensure that it remains between 4.5 and 5.0. When selecting a pot, remember that
Blueberry roots are shallow and prioritize a short, large container over a tall and narrow one. To make sure your plant doesn’t drown or begins to grow mold on its roots, plant it in a pot with drainage. 1. Fill the container two-thirds full with an acidic soil mix. 2.Gently wiggle the plastic grower’s pot it came in to release the plant from its pot. 3.Center the blueberry bush in the container, filling in the edges between the plant and the pot with more soil. 4. Use your hands to apply firm pressure on the soil to prevent it from loosening up when you water your plant. 5. Water well and add more soil if necessary, do not “choke” the base of the bush with dirt. 6. Spread 1 to 2 inches of acidic mulch like pine needles on top of soil. 7. Place in a sunny location with at least six hours of sun a day. 8. Harvest your berries and enjoy!
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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 restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging. You'll discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork and watch 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.
This sign at Route 321 and Glades Road is a landmark to the Arts & Crafts Community
Turtle In the Road! - What Should I Do?
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shell behind the front legs. The turtle will still be able to kick at you, but many will choose to stay safely tucked in, during the short time you are moving them. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. When picking up a small turtle, grasp it on either side of its
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. 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. 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. 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. As you watch that turtle walking off, you should feel good. You have just helped one of Earth's oldest creatures.
Mountain Knowledge Rivers and Streams So you want to hike the Smokies? Good for you. However, some overall general idea of this part of the planet would be a great reason to know why you chose this incredible place to enjoy. Buy the why, thank you for coming to our part of heaven. We really enjoy visitors to our community. The Great Smoky Mountains are a mountain range rising along the Tennessee-North Carolina border in the southeastern United States. They are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains. The range is often called the Smoky Mountains and the name is commonly shortened to the Smokies. This National Park was established in 1934, and with over 9 million visitors per year, is the most visited national park in the United States. The Great Smokies are part of an International Biosphere Reserve. The range is home to an estimated187,000 acres of old growth forest, constituting the largest such stand east of the Mississippi River. The cove hardwood forests in the range’s lower elevations are among the most diverse ecosystems in North America, and the Southern Appalachian spruce-fir forest that coats the ranges upper elevations is the largest of its kind. The Great Smokies are also home to the densest black bear population in the Eastern United states and the most diverse salamander population outside of the tropics. Along with the Biosphere reserve, the Great Smokies have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site The U.S. National Park Service preserves maintains 78 structures within the national park that were once part of the numerous small Appalachian communities scattered throughout the range’s river valleys and coves. The name”Smoky” comes from the natural fog that often hangs over the range and presents as large smoke plumes from a distance. This fog is caused by the vegetation exhaling volatile organic compounds, chemicals that have a high vapor pressure and easily form vapors at normal temperature and pressure. The Great Smoky Mountains stretch from the Pigeon River in the northeast to the Little Tennessee River to the southwest. The northwestern half of he range gives way to a series of elongate ridges known as the “Foothills”, the outermost of which include Chilhowee Mountain and English Mountain. The range is roughly bounded on the south by the Tuckaegee River and to the southeast by Soco Creeek and Jonathan Creek. The Great Smokies comprise parts of Blount County, Sevier County, and Cocke County in Tennessee and Swain County and Haywood County in North Carolina. The sources of several rivers are located in the Smokies, including the Little Pigeon River, the Oconaluftee River and Little River. Streams in the Smokies are part of the Tennessee River watershed and are thus entirely west of the Eastern Continental Divide. The largest stream wholly within the park is Abrams Creek, which rises in Cades Cove and empties into the Chilhoweee Lake impoundment of the Little Tennessee River near Chihowee Dam. Other major streams include HazelCreek and Eagle Creek in the southwest, Raven Fork near Oconaluftee, Cosby Creek near Cosby and Roaring Fork near Gatlinburg.
Geology Most of the rocks in the Great Smoky Mountains consist of Lake Precambrian rocks that are part of a formation known as the Ocoee Supergroup. The Ocoee Supergroup consists primarily of slightly metamorphosed sandstone, phyllites, schists and slate. Early Precambrian rocks, which include the oldest rocks in the Smokies, comprise the dominant rock type in the Raven fork Valley (near Oconaluftee) and upper Tuckasegee River between Cherokee and Bryson City. They consist primarily of metamorphic geniss, granite, and schist. Cambrian sedimentary rocks are found among the outer reaches of the Foothills to the northwest and in limestone coves such as Cades Cove. The Precambrian gneiss and schists - the oldest rocks in the Smokies - formed over a billion years ago from the accumulation of marine sediments and igneous rock in a primordial ocean. In the late Prebambrian period, this ocean expanded, and the more recent Ocoee Supergroup rocks formed from accumulations of the eroding land mass onto the oceans’s continental shelf. By the end of the Paleozoic era, the ancient ocean had deposited a thick layer of marine sediments which left behind sedimentary rocks such as limestone. During the Ordovician period, the North American and African plates collided, destroying the ancient ocean and initiating the Alleghenian orogeny - the mountain-building epoch that created the Appalachian range. The Mesozoic era saw the rapid erosion of the softer sedimentary rocks from the new mountains, re-exposing the older Ocoee Supergroup formations. Around 20,000 years ago, subarctic glaciers advanced southward across North America, and although they never reached the Smokies, the advancing glaciers led to colder mean annual temperatures and an increase in precipitation throughout the range. Trees were unable to survive at the higher elevations, and were replaced by tundra vegetation. Spruce-fir forest occupied the valley and slopes below approximately 4,950 feet. The persistent freezing and thawing during this period created the large blockfields that are often found at the base of large mountain slopes.
A spectacular 3 day event for any car enthusiast! $8000.00 cash giveaway, Top 25 Awards, Ultimate 5 Awards and King of the Hill. Huge swap meet with hundreds of showcars and car corral. Join the many automotive enthusiasts and come on out to the Pigeon Forge Rod Run, the area's largest automotive event! The Rod Show will be returning to its original location at The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. The newly renovated location will allow for even more show cars, vendors and entertainment. Don't miss this incredible event! For registration and show information contact MCS Promotions at (865) 687-3976.
7th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday - April 15 Enjoy a day of golf, fun, food and cash prizes at Arrowmont’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament – Saturday, April 15, 2017. Benefiting Arrowmont’s educational programs, the golf tournament supports Sevier County art programs including adult and children’s community classes, local resident scholarships and ArtReach. Contact Fran Day by email at: fday@arrowmont.org or please call 865-436-5860 x32 for tickets and sponsorships.
This Is Why Sunday Drives Were Invented There are three entrances to Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg, and every one takes you into a section of the 800 square miles of unspoiled Appalachia. Every trip to the Smokies begins with a drive on the Newfound Gap Road, so pack a picnic and see highlights along the way, including the Sugarlands Visitor Center, Newfound Gap, Clingman’s Dome Road, Ocanaluftee Valley and Mingus Mill. Wildflower watchers love exploring the Greenbrier, a six-mile road featuring the most colorful flora in the Park. Porter’s Creek is particularly vibrant in March and April. If you’re feeling adventurous, hop out, hike four miles, and witness the tallest falls in the Smokies at Ramsey Cascades. Whether you arrive during the rich, green days of spring and summer, the crazy quilt of autumn color or the sparkling white of winter, your drive through the roads of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is guaranteed to be an adventure in itself.
Clogged Pores? All acne can be a drag, especially once you’re an adult. I mean, you paid your dues when you were a teen, right? But blackheads can be particularly bothersome because unless they are dealt with, they never seem to go away. First, let’s talk about how these little boogers come to be in the first place. Unlike whiteheads, blackheads form when hair follicles in your skin get clogged. Each follicle contains one hair and a sebaceous gland that produces oil, which helps keep your skin soft. Dead skin cells and oils collect in the opening to the skin follicle, causing a bump to form, a dermatological phenomenon called a comedo, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The bump is referred to as a whitehead if the skin over the bump stays closed. If the skin over the bump opens, exposure to the air causes it to look black — hence the term blackhead. Here are a few masks to try: 1. Gelatin and milk. Take 1 spoonful of each and mix together until completely dissolved in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for 5 to 10 seconds, let it cool a bit and test the temperature on your hand (never on your face). Then brush it on your skin, let it dry for at least 10 minutes and peel it off. 2. Egg white and lemon or lime juice. Mix the egg white and a spoonful of the lemon or lime juice in a bowl. Then apply it to your nose or wherever you have blackheads. Gently press a tissue on the egg white, dab some more egg white on the tissue to hold it in place, and let it dry for some time. Alternatively, you could wait 5 minutes between layers of egg white without the tissue. When it’s fully dry, peel it off slowly. 3. Honey and raw milk. Mix together a spoonful of each apply it to your blackheads. Let harden 10 to 15 minutes, then slowly peel off. 4. Or put a hot as you can stand wet towel on your face and the heat will melt the oil to flow. Wash with hot water, soap then rinse with cool water to close the pores back. Do this every night and you'll have little problems. If you still have problems, go to the doctor. After trying these home remedies, try dabbing a little lemon juice on your pores to close them up. Don’t use these too often, as they will dry out your skin and cause your glands to produce even more oil.
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Between16,500 and 12,500 years ago, the glaciers to the north retreated and mean annual temperatures rose. The tundra vegetation disappeared and the spruce-fir forest retreated to the highest elevations. (probably why we have great Christmas Trees around here). Hardwood tress moved into the region from the coastal plains, replacing the sprucefir forest in the lower elevations. The temperatures continued warming until around 6,000 years ago, when they began to gradually grow cooler.
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By Chef JD Hello my inquiring people! I am in hopes that everyone's Easter will be as fulfilling as mine. The weather is changing, the birds are singing, you can just imagine all barbequing going on. Can you smell all the splendors the grills are offering for the Easter feast and the introduction to Spring and the forthcoming of Summer? I know I can...
Speaking of Spring and how much we love the rebirth of the earth and the awakening of the sleeping beasts, please beware. Please be aware of our furry sleepy hungry friends out there! Again, beware of the fact that they are hungry and most are not in a friendly mood. Plus, Spring time is baby time which makes the mothers truly protective, Therefore once again I must bring up a few things for your safety: ·DO NOT feed the bears, it's against the law ·DO NOT try to take pictures with the bears ·DO NOT encourage the bears by putting honey on oneself or child ·Hike in pairs Bottom line is; Think before doing and everything ought to go well and you will enjoy your time with us in the Smoky's. Now that is said, let me give you a Grillin' recipe, I am sure you will enjoy this one! BBQ Grilled Salmon with Grilled Vegetables & Potatoes Ingredients: · 4 Salmon Steaks · ½ cup Pineapple Juice · 2½ tablespoons Lemon Juice · 4 ¼ teaspoons Chili Powder · 1 teaspoon Cumin · ¼ teaspoon Salt · 2 ½ tablespoons Brown Sugar · 2 ¼ teaspoon Grated Lemon Rind · ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon ·1 of each: Green Pepper, Orange Pepper, large Red Onion ·4 of each: Red Potatoes & Ears of Corn
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Get hands-on Tuesday, April 18 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Spur Clean Up presented by Hilton Garden Inn. Gatlinburg will partner with Keep Sevier Beautiful to pick up trash along the Spur, a stretch of Great Smoky Mountains National Park between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. To participate, bring a pair of gloves and meet at Gatlinburg’s Spur Welcome Center at 9:00 am. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to assemble teams in a competition for who can collect the most litter!
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Check For These Tiny Eggs Before You Prune the public to please check for tiny eggs in the greenery around their homes, before they begin to prune.
Nature can be beautiful and wonderful (flowers, trees, the sunrise and sunset), or pesky and a little revolting (worms, ticks, bees, spiders), depending on how you look at it. Some see birds as a fascinating and beautiful part of nature, while others simply focus on the white stain dripping down their car windshield. Regardless of how you look at them, wildlife experts are asking
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their homes in gardens because they make for comfortable habitats. If you happen to have bright flowers rich in nectar or hummingbird feeders near your home, these tiny birds might find their way to your yard.
The experts at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are responsible for protecting our ecosystem each and every day. Spring time is especially important, because it’s when many animals reproduce. That’s why the USFWA warns everyone about what to do and what not to do, should they stumble upon a hummingbird nest.
Female hummingbirds build small, delicate nests using spider webs, moss and leaves. Their nests and eggs are so tiny, they can easily be missed. A hummingbird nest may be about the size of a quarter!
This is an important message for naturelovers and homeowners everywhere. Hummingbirds can be found all over the country. They are small, colorful birds with beautiful iridescent feathers. Their name comes from the speed at which they flap their wings – about 80 times per second! They love making
So when you go to trim your greenery this spring, make sure you take a close look at your garden, shrubs and trees before you begin pruning or weedwhacking the area. You might have to let a branch or two slide, but you could be saving dozens of little lives if you just take a moment to look a little closer.
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