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The Park Is Open and Greater Than Ever wildflower walks, there are 150 Smoky Mountain trails covering 800 miles of pristine backcountry. Waterfalls, wildlife, valleys and vistas are everywhere.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited National Park in the country, was involved in the wildfires in late November but only .003% was affected. The areas include the popular the Chimney Tops trail along the Bull Head Mountain into the Twin Creeks area. So most of the hiking trails, scenic drives and fishing streams you love are still open and unaffected. Cades Cove was also untouched and all the historic structures in the Park were preserved. The best way to experience the Smoky Mountains is to do what the original settlers and explorers did: hit the trails. From the original Appalachian Trail to breathtaking
Thousands of species of plant and animal life have been documented in the Smokies, and more are being discovered every year. Because the last Ice Age didn’t get this far south, and the sea never came this far inland, flora and fauna have been thriving and diversifying here for millennia. When you venture into one of the world’s few International Biosphere Reserves, black bears and wildflower blooms are only the beginning. Bring your binoculars, enjoy the show. Gatlinburg is home to many scenic and accessible spots that are just perfect for bringing back the lost joys of picnicking. Admire the antique architecture of centuryold cabins and mills at Cades Cove picnic area. Soak up the scenery of the Little Pigeon river or share a meal at one of several other designated picnic spots near Gatlinburg, including Metcalf Bottoms. It’s a great way to relax and unwind during your vacation.
Where is the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community? by A.Jann Peitso
There are several routes into the eight mile area of working artisans along with the restaurants and lodgings that make up “the community”.
This community can be reached from Pigeon Forge by driving down Upper Middle Creek Rd. to Hwy. 454 right into the Glades-Buckhorn junction. From the I-40 Cosby area, drive toward Gatlinburg and turn right when you see the Buckhorn Rd. entrance.
Grab a map/brochure from any Welcome Center, most lodgings, or inquire of your front desk agent or ask in your favorite breakfast place. Hours vary as these are all independent shop owners and only they know how to pace themselves in producing handcrafted work.
Anywhere you stand along the 8 mile loop road and its entrances, you have eight miles of shops inviting you to experience how “something is made from scratch”. Look for the Member Logo sign or the yellow flag with the logo and you are assured of handcrafted work, No imported items are to be sold in these member shops!
From downtown Gatlinburg, turn at light # 3 onto E. Parkway and drive for 3 miles to light # 3A. Before you turn into that entrance onto Glades Road, you will see craftsmen in Buie's Landing and the Wood Whittler's.
Visit “the craft community”, even take a class from some artisans, then enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurants within the loop, they are in the “art of creating dining experiences”! www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
Park Reminds Visitors to be Bear Aware
precautions while in bear country including hiking in groups of 2 or more, carrying bear spray, complying with all backcountry closures, properly storing food regulations, and remaining at safe viewing distance from bears at all times. Feeding, touching, disturbing, or willfully approaching wildlife within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces wildlife, is illegal in the park.
As the busy summer season approaches, Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials want to remind visitors about precautions they can take while enjoying the park to keep themselves and bears safe. Bears are particularly active this time of year in search for spring foods. Visitors should be prepared in how to safely observe bears without disturbing them during this critical season. “Bears are very active right now, and we’re receiving reports of bear sightings along trails and roadways,” said Park Wildlife Biologist Bill Stiver. “We ask for the public’s help by respecting bears’ space.”
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Bears should be allowed to forage undisturbed on natural foods and should never be fed. Park officials remind visitors to properly store food and secure garbage. Coolers should always be properly stored in the trunk of a vehicle when not in use. All food waste should be properly disposed to discourage bears from approaching people. Hikers are reminded to take necessary
If approached by a bear, park officials recommend slowly backing away to put distance between yourself and the animal, creating space for it to pass. If the bear continues to approach, you should not run. Hikers should make themselves look large, stand their ground as a group, and throw rocks or sticks at the bear. If attacked by a black bear, rangers strongly recommend fighting back with any object available and remember that the bear may view you as prey. Though rare, attacks on humans do occur, causing injuries or death. For more on what to do if you encounter a bear while hiking, please visit www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/blackbears.htm. To report a bear incident in the park, please call 865-436-1230. Local residents are reminded to keep residential garbage secured and to remove any other attractants such as bird feeders and pet foods from their yards. To report a bear incident outside of the park, please call Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at 800-831-1174 or North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - 866-318-2401.
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The Unique, The Unusual and the Hard-to-Find
If you believe live music and tasty food makes a great combination then Hot Diggity Dawg would be a great destination during your visit to Gatlinburg. Located at 968 Parkway in the Elks Plaza their motto is Snacks, Song and Shade!
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This is a real family owned and operated business by the Carpenters and McCaa's. The menu offers the time tested All Beef Dawg along with specialties such as the Smoked Gouda Dawg and the Chili Cheese Crispito's. Loaded Nacho's and BBQ Sandwich's are also available with plenty of topping choices. Thirsty? Check out their lemonade and snow cones. For a pleasant afternoon stop by and visit them in the Elks Plaza.
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Largest Selection of Draft on Tap! ¬Handcrafted Old World Santas ¬Special Ornaments (865) 436-3339 ¬Thoughtful Gifts Home of For those who have a taste for excellent draft beer The Ship Pub is a good destination on your list of places to visit during your stay here in the Smokies. Be sure to stop by at 170 G l a d e s R o a d i n t h e A r t s & C r a f t s Vi l l a g e Shopping Plaza. Established back in 2006 this family owned and operated business has been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Well known by the locals as a great eatery this
restaurant has a cuisine selection that includes hand tossed pizza and over 40 selections of national and local beer. Jeff Price, owner and operator has years of experience all the way back to learning the business with his dad down in South Florida. Live entertainment is available from time to time and they are a member of the Songwriters Guild. Plenty of parking is available and they are only closed on Mondays. (865) 325-1658
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Smoky Mountain Time Moves to New Location Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques
You owe it to yourself to stop by our antique shop in Gatlinburg for the best selection of antiques, collectibles and antique furniture in the area. 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 professionals and promise you something you have never seen before.
Once in a very long time a unique form of art presents itself. That art is now here in Gatlinburg in a gallery/studio created by Jeanne and Larry Nelson and located in the Arts and Crafts community at 550 Buckhorn Road. The name is Smoky Mountain Time 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.
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. Visit the website at www.smokymountaintime.com or contact them directly at 865.415.7699.
Dip's N More Moves To New Location Monday thru Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Also notice the handmade wood craft such as flag holders, lighted posts and primitive art along with custom made logo chairs. Visit them at 629 Glades Road, # 2 in Gatlinburg. Visit their website at www.dipsnmore.org. (865) 412-1300
Danny preserving an ancient art form
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Shirley and Dave Smoot, originally from Virginia have established a quaint and inviting shop in the Arts and Crafts Community. The shop has a unique collection of dips, cheese balls, soups, corn chowder, pickled products, cheesy potato, broccoli and tortilla soup mix. They have added salad dressings, barbeque sauces, jams and pepper spreads. In addition the shop has a music store run by Victor and Marilyn Miller. They teach you to play banjo, guitar or violin and enjoy music throughout the day. Shirley also has three different types of electric warmers for aroma tarts that she makes herself. Found at this business is a selection of all natural body and hand washes along with flavored chap sticks. Samples are available during normal business hours
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Judy Jones Pottery A Gatlinburg Pottery Gallery • Lead Free • Wheel Thrown • Microwave & Dishwasher Safe "Browse and watch potter at work"
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left out at room temperature for a few days.)
By Teri Pizza
PREPARE it for eating by simply rinsing under warm water. Do not peel, just cut off both ends, slice it crosswise into stars, remove any large seeds, and eat. Treat the star fruit gently; it bruises easily so handle it with care.
If you like to play with your food, Carambola is made for you! Plus … it will make you think of bright-blue waters, white-sandy beaches, and tall umbrella-drinks sipped under swaying palm trees.
Sliced, it makes a terrific and unique garnish for any type beverage especially tropical fruit punch made with or without alcohol or as a sweetener in iced tea. Try it in a smoothie or enjoy it in a fruit salad. Some people boil it in sugar-water and then dry it in the oven to make star chips. Others like it in chutney served alongside pork roasts or chops.
Carambola goes by many different names. Guyana and Trinidad/Tobago refer to it as the 5-Finger Fruit because of its five ridges. In Indonesia, it is call Belimbing and Jamaicans, call it Jimblin. In the USA, we commonly refer to it as, Star Fruit. Good news, Star Fruit contains only 30 calories per fruit and is an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. It also comes replete with antioxidants and flavonoids for your good health. However, people with renal disease should avoid this fruit.
Give it a try and send your taste buds on a tropical vacation. Find more recipes at allrecipes.com, fruitsinfo.com, food.com, justfruitrecipes.com or epicurious.com. Recipes for Star Fruit Chutney and Star Fruit Chips can be found in Teri Pizza's book, ENJOY: Recipes for Fresh Produce.
SELECT ripe fruit with firm, bright-yellow flesh. Ridges may be brown and can be easily removed with a potato peeler. Remember, with star fruit, the larger, the sweeter it is and you want it sweet. (Green star fruit will ripen when
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Glassblowing at its best! Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass (865) 325-8186 www.sparkysglassblowing.com Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community
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Keep Everything You Find Free Concert with Survivorman Les Stroud 440-478-1841
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On June 24th you’ll want to join us in Gatlinburg! Les Stroud “Survivorman” will be rockin’ the Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler for a special performance! After tasting some of Ole Smoky’s latest moonshine flavors, sit back and enjoy “The Hendrix of the Harmonica.” Join us at 8:00 pm at Ole Smoky Moonshine, 903 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg.
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(865) 430-8084 www.mistymountainsoap.com Two locations in the Arts & Crafts Community! 601 Glades Road (Morning Mist Village) 849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)
Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales Gatlinburg River Raft Regatta daily in downtown Gatlinburg through July 29.
This popular seven-week event truly highlights one of Gatlinburg’s greatest assets in the walkability of the city and provides guests with an interactive, educational and entertaining experience the whole family can enjoy. “Gatlinburg is a walking town. Tunes & Tales enhances our visitors’ experience as they stroll the Parkway in the evenings,” said Marci Claude, PR Manager. “The performers bring to life traditional Smoky Mountain heritage and culture in a fun and interactive way.” Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance festival featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying characters from time periods as far back as the 1800s. On Friday, June 10, Gatlinburg will present the 12th season of Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
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The collection of personalities and performers arrive nightly at 6 p.m. in the center of town. Visitors witness a magical transformation of sidewalk to stage as the characters disperse along the downtown Parkway for an evening of entertainment and storytelling.
Gatlinburg’s popular River Raft Regatta takes place at noon on July 4th, on the Little Pigeon River in Downtown Gatlinburg. This year ’s fun-filled Fourth of July celebration in Gatlinburg will feature the always-competitive River Raft Regatta, the unmanned kind. Anything floatable can be entered starting at 10 a.m. at the Christ in the Smokies bridge on River Road and will end at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. There are two categories: Trash (not hand-made) and Treasure (hand-made) – awards will go to the top 3 in each category. Additionally, the “Judges Choice” award will go to the most
creative “raft.” Awards will be given to the oldest and the youngest participant. Registration begins at 10 am and the race will start at 12:00 pm. Trophies will be supplied by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department. Sponsors: City of Gatlinburg Special Events Office, Gatlinburg Recreation Department.
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Steaks Burgers Seafood and much more
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
www.HowardsRestaurantGatlinburg.com (865) 436-3600
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Gatlinburg Pickers
Fowler’s Clay Works
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 and can also be viewed at our location and at Ken Wayne Photography & Gallery at 1402 E. Parkway, #12 & 13 in Gatlinburg. 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. Till next time, Danny
Danny Lewis preserving an ancient art form
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Top Health Benefits of Cauliflower Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable that’s a significant source of nutrients. It contains unique plant compounds that may reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer. 1.The nutrition profile of cauliflower is quite impressive. Very low in calories yet high in vitamins and contains some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need.
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The Bonneville. The Firebird. The classic GTO. Pontiacs from every generation will be in town June 2 through June 3 at the Music Road Hotel & Convention Center for the Annual Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show & Swap Meet.
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Some of the nutrients found in cauliflower include -Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic acid, Potassium, Manganese and Phosphorus. 2. High in Fiber with 3 grams of fiber in one cup of cauliflower, which is 10% of your daily needs.Fiber is important because it feeds the healthy bacteria in your gut that help reduce inflammation and promote digestive health. Consuming enough fiber may help prevent digestive conditions like constipation, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Studies show that a diet high in fiber-rich vegetables like cauliflower is linked with a lower risk of several illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes. 3. Good Source of Antioxidants which protect your cells from harmful free radicals and inflammation. Cauliflower is particularly high in glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, two antioxidants that have been shown to slow the growth of cancer cells. In studies, glucosinolates and isothiocyanates have been shown to be especially protective against colon, lung, breast and prostate cancer.
This show includes a free cookout on Friday for all pre-registered participants and a night cruise on Saturday. All proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. www.pontiacsinpigeonforge.com - 855-709-8380
Cauliflower contains carotenoid and flavonoid antioxidants as well, which have anti-cancer effects and may reduce the risk of several other illnesses, including heart disease. Cauliflower contains high amounts of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant. It is well-known for its anti-inflammatory effects that may boost immune health and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
high-calorie foods, such as rice and flour. 5. High in Choline, an essential nutrient that many people are deficient in. One cup of cauliflower contains 45 mg of choline, which is about 11% of the adequate intake for women and 8% for men.
Choline has several important functions in the body. It plays a major role in maintaining the integrity of cell membranes, synthesizing DNA and supporting metabolism . Choline is also involved in brain development and the production of neurotransmitters that are necessary for a healthy nervous system. What’s more, it helps prevent cholesterol from accumulating in the liver. Those who don’t consume enough choline may have a higher risk of liver and heart disease, in addition to neurological disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s. Not many foods contain choline. Cauliflower, along with broccoli, is one of the best plantbased sources of the nutrient. 6. Rich in Sulforaphane, studies have found sulforaphane to be particularly helpful for suppressing cancer development by inhibiting enzymes that are involved in cancer and tumor growth. Sulforaphane may also have the potential to stop cancer growth by destroying cells that are already damaged. Sulforaphane appears to be most protective against colon and prostate cancer but has also been studied for its effects on many other cancers, such as breast, leukemia, pancreatic and melanoma. Sulforaphane may also help reduce high blood pressure and keep arteries healthy — both major factors in preventing heart disease. Sulforaphane may also play a role in diabetes prevention and reducing the risk of diabetesinduced complications, such as kidney disease.
4. May Aid in Weight Loss, low in calories, only 25 calories per cup, so you can eat a lot of it without gaining weight.
7. Low-Carb Alternative to Grains and Legumes, cauliflower can be used to replace grains and legumes in your diet. Fantastic way to increase your veggie intake, is also especially helpful for those who follow low-carb diets. This is because cauliflower is significantly lower in carbs than grains and legumes.
It can also serve as a low-calorie substitute for
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Critical Health News Breast Cancer Vitamins
By Ben Fuchs www.criticalhealthnews.com
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
At traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg turn onto Rt. 321. Go 2.7 miles and we’re on the left.
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Threats to Wildflowers Wildflowers in the Smokies face a number of human-instigated threats, including air pollution, off-trail hiking and poaching. Long term research conducted in the park shows that ground level ozone pollution is injuring at least 30 species of native plants. Ground level ozone, sometimes called "smog," is created when nitrogen oxides from automobiles and factories mix with sunlight and natural hydrocarbons. Black-eyed susan, tall milkweed, and coneflower are among the most vulnerable wildflowers. Plant poaching appears to be on the rise in the
Smokies. Some commercial poachers remove hundreds of plants each trip and make several trips annually. In recent years groups of poachers have been apprehended with well over 1,000 American ginseng roots. Aside from ginseng, the most popular targets are orchids and trilliums. Overzealous gardeners take a serious toll by removing showy wildflowers for transplanting back home and careless hikers trample delicate wildflowers when they leave established trails. If you observe people digging plants in the park report it to a ranger station or (865) 436-1230.
So now it’s official. According to CNN’s medical model shill Dr. Sanjay Gupta, vitamins improve a lot of breast cancer survivors surprise, surprise! Yet despite the exciting headline, we still have journalist/M.D. throwing cold water on what should be an important and exciting corroboration of what alternative practitioners have known for years.
healing process in the body? For anyone, including and especially a medical professional to believe that assuring the body of a constant influx of essential nutrients can impair the healing of a disease state like cancer, implies an ignorance of general biochemistry and what essential nutrient substances are and what they do.
Sure scientific skepticism can be a good thing, but in the face of common sense as well as voluminous research supporting the use of vitamin supplements (just do a search pubmed.com for “vitamins and cancer” and you’ll get over 30,000 articles, many of them touting the benefits of supplemental and food vitamins for improving health and healing of cancer patients as well as preventing carcinogenesis in the first place), Dr. Gupta’s ambivalence seems unwarranted. The good doctor concludes his article, which should be exciting and reassuring for cancer patients, on a somewhat negative note by writing “cautious interpretation is needed” especially for “concurrent use during chemotherapy and radiation therapy”, repeating the tired old medical mythology about vitamins and other essential nutrient (EN) supplementation possibly blocking the effectiveness of pharmaceutical intervention. The unwarranted and dogmatic implication being that somehow using vitamins as dietary supplements can cause anything other than improvements in the overall health and wellness of a cancer-stricken body.
In the case of vitamins, these EN substances are best thought of as helper molecules that improve the functions of all cells and body processes. Energy, healing, brain power, immunity and strength and recovery are all bodily actives that are likely to be supported by supplementing with vitamins. And if vitamins are helper molecules that speed up and enhance all bodily processes, the only surprise about their beneficial effects on cancer patient longevity is that anyone would be surprised. Once you understand the true nature of these biochemicals as helper molecules, assisting biochemistry and making biological reactions happen, it becomes obvious that using ENs in a supplemental fashion is far more likely to improve the prognosis for cancer healing than is to inhibit it.
So how is it anyone could think that essential nutrition can possibly interfere with any
Some important and helpful vitamin and essential nutrient supplements that can help support the body’s ability to prevent and eliminate cancers as well as support chemotherapeutic pharmaceutical treatment include: Vitamin C (5000 mg a day) Vitamin E (400 i.u. a day) and N-Acetyl Cysteine (500 mg a day). Alpha Lipoic Acid (500mg a day) and selenium (600mcg a day) also have welldocumented cancer fighting properties.
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The Jewelry Spot Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry
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The Perils Of Moonshine In Cocke County Hello Friend (Osiyo Oginali) Our ancestors perfected the art of extremely fine sipping whiskey and when properly chartered and aged in hardwood casks the product was far superior to anything offered for sale today. Nearly every community had at least one citizen who knew the fine arts of making quality whiskey and had a one barrel copper still on which he many times turned his neighbor's surplus grain, fruits and sweets into this “nectar of the gods” on shares. This form of free enterprise was not illegal at the time. No medicine cabinet, doctor's saddle bags, or a midwife's supplies were complete without a generous supply of homemade whiskey. Then this form of free enterprise became illegal and quality fell by the wayside. Then along came the “Silver cloud” a five hundred to three thousand gallon galvanized metal pot that enhanced Cocke County's dubious title as “Moonshine Capitol of the World”, and gave rise to the sage advice, “Moonshine is made for selling, not drinking”. Volume became the object. No pride in quality. Advice remains good. Moonshining in Cocke County is not dead, but it certainly does not have the economic impact on the county as it once possessed. Many reasons are sited for the decline in the business such as; more jobs available for our people, more people living in the county, hence, fewer places to hide the still. The single greatest reason for the decline in Moonshining, for those who are incline to engage in the business, is the increased demand for, and the much greater profits in, the growing of “pot”. The labor and investment are less and hazards are about the same. As the industry of moonshining is winding down it has left a vast store of folklore, legend and tall tales in its wake such as: “After revenuers had destroyed the still and poured the mash in the creek, they seized an automobile. They planned to drive the car to Knoxville, but left the car at the Gateway Garage for the night. During the night someone removed the good tires and replaced them with old tires that had been slashed on the inside. The following day the revenuers returned to take the car to Knox
County. About two miles from Newport a tire blew out and they bought tire for replacement and continued on their way. On entering Dandridge two tires blew out at the same time. After much frustration they left the car, with two flats, in the care of the Dandridge Sheriff's Department who parked the car where they could keep it under observation while they went about their business. The officers, believing that a car with two flat tires was not going anywhere, went to dinner. What the officers did not know was, they too, were under observation and no sooner were they out of sight when someone stole that darn car and headed toward Cocke County by way of Highway 92. The noise made by the two flat tires attracted the attention of everyone on the streets as well as cutting short the Sheriff's dinner. The Sheriff was on its tail before the car crossed the bridge going up Highway 92 and blocked the car on the bridge. Now a very strange thing happened. When the officers approached the car from both directions they found the driver's door open, but NO DRIVER AND NO ONE IN THE CAR. On the middle of a bridge over the bed of the French Broad River and fifty to sixty feet above the waters of Douglas Lake, under the eyes of four officers of the law THE DRIVER OF THE CAR HAD DISAPPEARED.
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After much head scratching they towed the car back to the Sheriff's Department and padlocked it to a post with a log chain. Days later, following negotiations, the car was released to a owners family member. The Sheriff told him, “You can take the car without any more interference from my department, but I just want to know one thing, where in the heck did that driver go?”
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It seemed impossible that a man could survive jumping from the bridge into Douglas Lake. It is easy to underestimate the abilities of a fifteen year old moonshining hillbilly when HIS car was being taken. “As told to me by my uncle”.
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Appalachian Bear Rescue By Kathryn Sherrard
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Three Bears at ABR
If you have followed Appalachian Bear Rescue on our Facebook page, our website or in local media you know that after the release of last year's many bears we had a period of several months when we had no ursine residents. This allowed our curators, board members and volunteers to do much-needed cleaning up and renovating projects at the facility.
Our first 2017 arrival was a 14-month-old male yearling, Bear #258, who was given the nickname Summitt, in honor of the legendary UT women's basketball coach. Summitt was rescued and brought to ABR in late March. He needed a blood transfusion (the donor was a bear in the Knoxville zoo!) because of his extreme anemia. It was the first ever bear transfusion for the UT vets. He is in now in one of our Wild Enclosures and is doing very well, keeping himself hidden as yearling bears are wont to do. He will be released as soon as there is soft mast (berries) for him to eat in the wild. It's possible that when you read this Summitt Bear will already be back in the wild.
Early in April we admitted #259, nicknamed Otto Bear, a 4.2 pound “Spring Cub.” The designation “Spring Cub” refers to the fact that Otto was born in January or February 2017. Although they are born in the winter, they are first seen outside the den in the spring, hence the name. After a little over a month at ABR, Otto has moved from the Cub Nursery to The Cub House where he can exercise his muscles by climbing and his curiosity by exploring. He is an energetic little bear cub and keeps the curators busy thinking up new challenges to help him grow and develop. Otto Bear has more than doubled his weight since coming to ABR.
Not every cub story has a happy ending. On May 3, 2017 we learned that a tiny bear cub had been
found in an area not far from our facility. Curators Coy and Tom met a Great Smoky Mountains National Park wildlife biologist and the cub was taken to the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine for an exam. The prognosis was grim. The female cub was blind in one eye and closer inspection revealed that she had hydrocephalus, a condition that would have prevented her from living in the wild. The decision was made to humanely euthanize the little bear. Since she had been referred to us, she was given the number 260 and the nickname of Tilly Bear. Even though she did not actually come to the facility she counts as an ABR bear. On a happier note, as this article was being written ABR admitted our third resident of 2017. This is another Spring Cub, the same age as Otto. Another male, #261 is nicknamed Rollo Bear. Rollo arrived on May 16th and after being examined at UT he is currently housed in the Cub Nursery. He weighed in at 5.5 pounds, or approximately half what Otto weighs. A cub at ABR receives a diet that is greatly enriched and therefore tends to gain weight faster than a cub in the wild. Within a week or so it is likely that Rollo will join Otto in The Cub House and its attached Acclimation Pen. It is always much better for a cub to be with other bears and they should be able to learn from one another and practice their bear skills in the Wild Enclosure before too long. We hope that the two cubs will get along well. Bears are solitary creatures, but cubs are usually tolerant of other cubs.
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Where To See The Eclipse in the Smokies? experiencing the eclipse with the assistance of experts, educational exhibits, and story tellers. Tickets for the Clingmans Dome event are sold out. Any cancelled tickets will become available to the public again, so visit recreation.gov regularly to watch for cancellations. You must have a ticket to attend the event at Clingmans Dome. Clingmans Dome Road will be closed on Sunday, August 20th and Monday, August 21st to accommodate the special event. For info all 865-436-1585.
As always, we remind readers that bears in and around the national park and other nearby areas are wild animals. They are not teddy bears nor are they pets. Please respect their wildness by giving them plenty of space. Dispose of your trash and garbage responsibly and never, ever feed bears! Visit: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue. Stop by our Visitor/Education Center on East Lamar Alexander Pkwy, open Tuesday Saturday from 10 to 4; closed Sun and Mon. abrblog.wordpress.com www.appalachianbearrescue.org
Cades Cove and Oconaluftee: The park is currently planning to host informal staffguided eclipse viewing sites at Cable Mill (Cades Cove) and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. There will be no charge to participate. Vehicle access to these sites, though, may be closed when parking becomes full or roads become congested.
21st Annual Smokies Appalachian Trail Work Day In Celebration Of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day ® Saturday, June 3 Please join us to celebrate National Trails Day at our 21 st Annual Appalachian Trail Work Day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This event is coordinated by the Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Southern Regional Office of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and we invite you to participate in helping us take care of the AT in the Smokies. This fun event only comes around once a year so register early.
The AT Maintainers Committee of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy are responsible for maintaining the Appalachian Trail and its facilities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a continuing basis. With your help on National Trails Day, important trail maintenance projects are completed that otherwise would not be accomplished; these improvements make the Appalachian Trail in the Smokies safer and more enjoyable for the thousands of hikers who use the trail each year. Info: (865) 705-2154 www.friendsofthesmokies.org
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The entire western half of Great Smoky Mountains National Park will fall under the path of totality for the eclipse, providing opportunities for viewing, weather permitting. The park is currently planning organized public viewing events at three locations in the park: Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, Oconaluftee. Clingmans Dome: Trailhead parking area will be converted to a special ticketed event site for
Visitors may view the eclipse from other areas of the park on your own, though due to the influx of eclipse viewers during the alreadybusy season, the Park Service may need to close certain areas on August 21st to reduce gridlock, which may include Newfound Gap Road and Cades Cove. Furthermore, our educational partner, the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, is planning a special multi-day Science Camp for high school aged students over the eclipse weekend and event. Continued to Page 11
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Con Hunley will be in concert at the August 16-20, 2017 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. Not only is he one of the most well loved soulful singing artists with 20 hits on the country charts from the 70's and 80's and a career brought back into focus with more albums released from 2004 – 2014, Con is also a songwriter.
Con Hunley The SMSWF is honored to showcase this great East Tennessee iconic vocalist and classic country singer/songwriter in a ticketed concert on Saturday evening August 19th during the 6th Annual SMSWF. For details on 'CON' IN C O N C E RT a n d t i c k e t s g o t o www.SMSWF.com. “After signing Hunley in 2004, IMMI Records licensed and re-mastered most of his hits from the '70's and '80's, making the music available on CD format for the first time ever. “Sweet Memories”,produced by Grammywinning producer, Norro Wilson, as a reintroduction to Con's soulful singing style, was selected by CMT as one of their “Top 10 Country Albums of 2004.” Hunley teamed with Wilson again for his
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2006 album, “Shoot From The Heart”, featuring contributions from some of Nashville's finest songwriters including Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran and Kim Williams. In 2011, IMMI Records released “Lost & Found: The MCA Capitol Years” coproduced by Hunley and Wilson. Hunley's Gospel roots brought him to his 2012 CD “Wayfarin' Stranger”, also coproduced by Wilson. In 2014, Hunley released “A Collection - By Request”. One of the songs on this album was written by Con's good friend, Steve Dorff, a Grammy winning music master who performed at the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival 2013 and 2014. Also being showcased at the August 1620, 2017 SMSWF is another great artist from the '80's – Sylvia Hutton. SYLVIA took the song “Nobody” to the top of the charts for 20 weeks. Maybe you remember her for “Tumbleweed,” or “Drifter.” Sylvia is also a songwriter. She says being an artist is not only about singing; it's also about listening deeply to herself, to others, and to the stories that want to be told.
Sylvia Hutton Sylvia is hearing music call once again to tell these stories. June 2016 she
released “All in the Family”; her first album in 14 years and also the first one on which she co-wrote the majority of the songs. On this album, Sylvia touches on the choices, challenges, and turns in the road that have brought her to where she stands today. It delivers her most personal material to date, combining her skill as a vocalist with her heart as a storyteller. Hearing the songs on “All in the Family” brings to the audience a presence and perspective that infuses them with new life, reminding fans why they first fell in love with her music while also allowing them to experience it anew. SMSWF's ticketed matinee with SYLVIA late Saturday afternoon Aug. 19th promises to be something like you have never experienced before. You will not want to miss it. Last but not least, Friday's SMSWF ticketed concert will showcase two songwriter rounds that are packed with some great songs. Round one will include Jim Glaser who wrote “Woman, Woman” (Do You Have Cheatin On Your Mind) and “Ring of Fire”, Bobby Tomberlin who co-wrote “One More Day” for Diamond Rio and “Good Day to Run” for Darryl Worley, and Bill Labounty who wrote “Rock My World Little Country Girl” for Brooks & Dunn and “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” for Allison Kraus and Shenandoah. Round two includes hit writers who made Garth famous: Tony Arata –“The Dance” for Garth Brooks and “Here I Am” for Patti Lovelace, Victoria Shaw “The River” for Garth Brooks and “I Love The Way You Love Me” for John Michael Montgomery and Pat Alger “Thunder Rolls” and “Unanswered Prayer” for Garth Brooks. Make plans now to be in Gatlinburg August 16-20, 2017. For details and tickets go to www.SMSWF.com.
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Gatlinburg Farmers Market Offering Local Choices For Healthy Mountain Living From May 13 - September 9, the Gatlinburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Covered Bridge in the Arts and Crafts Community of Gatlinburg TN at 849 Glades Road. Our vendors provide fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, prepared foods, baked goods, artisanal products and arts and crafts demonstrations. www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com
Pollinators These pollinators were photographed at the new pollinator garden found at the Sugarlands Visitor Center
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In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, pollinators are responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of ecosystems and habitats that many animals rely on for food and shelter. More than 1,500 species of flowering plants thrive within the boundaries of the park, and the vast majority of them depend on pollinators to reproduce. Bees are perhaps the most well-known pollinators (did you know there are more than 4,000 species in North America?), but other pollinators include beetles, ants,
flies, wasps, and both butterflies and moths. At the Sugarlands Visitor Center, pollinators have been given a helping hand thanks to a new pollinator garden that has been created and maintained by a dedicated group of park staff and volunteers. Download the e-book entitled The Pollinator Experience, which tells the story of the pollinator garden and the pollinators that depend on it. www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/pollinators.htm
Gatlinburg Rolling Out Free Trolleys For a sixth season, the City of Gatlinburg will offer free trolley service to summer visitors along the length of the Parkway during the peak tourist season.
Open Monday - Saturday
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Visitors and local residents can board the specially designated trolleys at no charge along numerous stops on the Parkway. The shuttle service will extend from traffic light #1 at the north end of town to light #10 at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The free open-air trolleys will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily from Friday, June 17 through Saturday, August 20. Approximately 800,000 patrons use the Gatlinburg trolleys annually, making it the fifth-largest mass transit system in the state. It originated in 1980 with only six trolleys, but the fleet has now grown to 20-plus trolleys servicing approximately 50 miles in and around Gatlinburg and surrounding areas. You can hop aboard the Gatlinburg Trolleys all day long for just $2 a day with unlimited access to the Red, Blue, Purple, Yellow and Green Trolley Routes. The $2 pass is sold at City Welcome Centers, City Hall and the Mass Transit Center, plus numerous Gatlinburg lodging facilities. All Gatlinburg trolleys are handicap accessible. For more information about the Gatlinburg Mass Transit System, visit www.gatlinburgtrolley.org.
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They Tolerate Human Approach To A Much Greater Degree Than Other Species Do everything, including humans. The chickadee’s black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. Its habit of investigating people and everything else in its home territory, and quickness to discover bird feeders, make it one of the first birds most people learn.
Few backyard birds are as beloved as the Black-capped Chickadee. The boldly patterned chickadee is perky, trusting – and it seems to introduce itself by calling its name – chick-a-dee. But when a chickadee voices its namesake call – using a host of variations – it’s most likely maintaining contact with its mate, scolding a predator or announcing a food source. These chickadee calls, distinct from songs, are uttered by both sexes and may be voiced year-round. They have a short dark bill, short rounded wings and a long tail. Sexes look alike, but males are slightly larger and longer than females. The state bird of both Maine and Massachusetts, and the provincial bird of New Brunswick, Canada. It is well known for its capacity to lower its body temperature during cold winter nights as well as its good spatial memory to relocate the caches where it stores food, and its boldness near humans and sometimes feeding from the hand. These birds are permanent residents, but sometimes move south within their range, and even outside of it in fall or winter. A bird almost universally considered “cute” thanks to its oversized round head, tiny body, and curiosity about
The most widespread, numerous, and geographically variable chickadee, this bird brightens winter days at bird feeders and eagerly takes advantage of nest boxes. During fall postbreeding movements, its noisy little parties usually contain titmice, nuthatches, woodpeckers and other species.
dee-dee which gave this bird its name. This simple-sounding call is astonishingly complex. It has been observed to consist of up to four distinct units which can be arranged in different patterns to communicate information about threats from predators and coordination of group movement. Recent study of the call shows that the number of dees indicates the level of threat from nearby predators. There are a number of other calls and sounds that these chickadees make.
Insects (especially caterpillars) form a large part of their diet in summer. The birds hop along tree branches searching for food, sometimes hanging upside down or hovering; they may make short flights to catch insects in the air. Seeds and berries become more important in winter, though insect eggs and pupae remain on the menu. Black oil sunflower seeds are readily taken from bird feeders. The birds take a seed in their bill and commonly fly from the feeder to a tree, where they proceed to hammer the seed on a branch to open it.
The black-capped chickadee nests in a hole in a tree, above ground. The pair either excavate the hole together, or use a natural cavity, or sometimes an old woodpecker nest. This species will also nest in a nesting box. The nesting season is from late April through June. The nest is built by the female only. It consists of a base of coarse material such as moss or bark strips, and lining of finer material such as mammal hair. Eggs are white with fine dots of reddish brown concentrated at the larger end. If there is an unusual disturbance at the nest entrance, the incubating female may utter an explosive hiss, like that of a snake, a probable adaptation to discourage nest predators.
Black-capped chickadees commonly cache food, mostly seeds but sometimes insects also. Items are stored singly in various sites such as bark, dead leaves, clusters of conifer needles or knothole. Memory for the location of caches can last up to 28 days. Within the first 24 hours, the birds can even remember the relative quality of the stored items.
Nestlings are fed by both sexes but are brooded by the female only (at which time the male brings food to her, which she passes on to the young). Young leave the nest 12–16 days post-hatching, because the parents start presenting food only outside the nest hole. usually breed only once a year, but second broods are possible if the first one is lost.
The most familiar call is the chick-a-dee-
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Cauliflower recipe examples: Cauliflower rice: Replace white or brown rice with cauliflower that has been grated and then cooked. Cauliflower pizza crust: By pulsing cauliflower in a food processor and making it into a dough, you can make a delicious pizza. Cauliflower hummus: Chickpeas can be replaced with cauliflower. Cauliflower mash: Instead of making mashed potatoes, try this recipe for a low-carb cauliflower mash. Cauliflower tortillas: Combine pulsed cauliflower with eggs to make low-carb tortillas that can be used for wraps, taco shells or burritos. Cauliflower mac and cheese: Cooked cauliflower can be combined with milk, cheese and spices. 8. Easy to Add to Your Diet - Try raw cauliflower florets as a snack dipped in hummus or another healthy vegetable dip. Can be cooked in a variety of ways, steaming, roasting or sautéing.
Classic Hike of the Smokies Charlies Bunion
Lace up your boots for the June Classic Hike to Charlies Bunion! Charlies Bunion is an 8-mile moderately strenuous out-and-back hike that follows the Appalachian Trail beginning at Newfound Gap. Hikers will pass an Appalachian Trail shelter, and take in expansive views at a scenic, rocky outcrop. This hike is $20 which benefits the Trails Forever endowment. Call 800-845-5665, Email: info@friendsofthesmokies.org www.friendsofthesmokies.org
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Paul Murray's Mountain Memories Preserving the Last Flicker of Light of the Past –
The Moonshiners of Appalachia “I'd build me a cabin if only I could, I'd make me a shine still deep in the wood. I'd get me a mule an' work 'em June ta May. Reckin' you won't find me 'til judgement day. “I had heard about a notorious moonshiner and well known banjo player, Levi Collins. But the whereabouts of his home was here say and very vague. So I called an old friend, John Rice Irwin – founder of the Museum of Appalachia. Mr. Irwin kindly gave me directions to his old cabin and this is where my friendship with Levi began. It was mid February – lightly snowing – you know the white zebra patches on the ground. Heavy blue smoke bellowed from the old chimney stack. As I approached the door, it opened. A man in his elder years, lanky, in bibbed overalls, ran his hand through his long dusty white beard. His eyes locked on me…yah he was looking right through me. For a moment I froze, then uncomfortably I asked, “Would you happen to be Levi Collins?”…There was a deathly silence…he just kept peering…his eyes studying me like a road map. Then he broke and said, “Nope,…come on in.” As we entered the cabin Levi slowly warmed up to us and happily told of his days as a grist miller, as a coal miner and his even more illustrious years as moonshiner, operating a still in laurel thickets,
well off the beaten path, no doubt spending plenty of sleepless nights watching and preparing the distillation of the corn whiskey. His adventurous past also included a reverence for music, particularly in the tunes he would play banjo on. A great combination of talents. Of history, Levi Collins expresses the utmost pride. He looks and has the bearing of the colonial frontiersman – independent and self-reliant. He appears grave and unyielding but his sense of hospitality and goodwill is deep rooted as the mountain trees that surround him. This native pride, which is not shallow arrogance, is the kindred charm of the mountain people. Written from a collaborative with Paul Murray and by Jay Demier Louise writer of the book “Mirrored Souls the Study of Paul Murray's Art”. Scotch-Irish descendants, tired of getting taxed on their liquor, left the homeland to settle in the hills of Appalachia. A learned aversion for government, and the taxation and restrictions put on them and their cherished centuries old recipe's. Murray has been researching and painting these Southern Appalachian folk for over 40 years, full time since age 13. He has Captured the last remaining pioneer lifestyle; the last of the craftsman of brooms, baskets, quilting, carving, and much more. the cherished and revered Moonshiner's of Appalachia.
He's caught the close family unit that relied on nature and each other for survival. Here he shares the spirit and stories of the cherished and revered Moonshiner's of Appalachia. Come visit the Paul Murray Gallery, in the old farm house in Gatlinburg's Art and Crafts Community. 1003 Glades Rd. Gatlinburg, TN 10:30-5:30, look for the barn with the little girl on it 2.5 miles down.
Dana & Brian Papworth win 3rd place in bean recipe at Beans & Cornbread
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Kelli & Denny win 1st place in bean recipe & 2nd place in bread at Beans & Cornbread
Rosa, Diane, Wes and Cindy at Misty Mountain Soap Co.
Jimbo & Heather Maples at Betsy’s party
“Shadow” the celebrity wolf at Gatlin County Leather in the Arts & Crafts Community
Kirk and John at Betsy’s party
Heather and Jennifer at Betsy’s party
John & Ron and Epis Fine Wines & Spirts Heather Maples & Taylor Brooks with BAMM! at Betsy’s Party
Julie with the best corn on the cob in town
Kati-Jane and Susan Kendall at Paul Murray Gallery
Kevin McKee, Huey Laborde & George Hawkins at Paul Murray Gallery
Ted and Mathew at Betsy’s party
Jeff and Mason enjoying the day
Liz & Judy at Betsy’s party
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Gatlin County Leather & Gallery Celebrates 35 Years Founder and Owner Marsha Ann Fountain opened for business back in 1981. Since then she has created native inspired handmade articles in her shop in the Arts and Crafts Community. This includes purses and hand laced clothing with fringes, along with moccasins, jewelry and knives. Also found in the shop is a library of books and literature about native history and stories along with Native American, country and local music. This business is a member of the Great Smoky Mountain Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. Stop by at 517 Glades Road to see the beautiful display of handmade leather clothing.
Where To See The Eclipse in the Smokies? Continued from Page 7 Special viewing glasses are required in order to safely view the solar eclipse. A limited number of glasses will be available within the park. It is best to purchase them before you enter the park to ensure you have them for viewing. You may (and should) take them off only during the totality (less than two minutes) or you will miss the highlight of the eclipse!
August is typically a busy time of year in the park. The solar eclipse will bring even more visitors to the area, so expect traffic delays, congested parking lots, and the possibility of road closures. Please note that eclipse viewers may need to make special plans to avoid viewing the astronomical event while caught in traffic. Visit www.nps.gov for updates.
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Did You Know? Did you know? We have a home grown memorial in our community? It is located in Skiddy's Sports Bar and Restaurant, 4133 Birds Creek Road. Just inside the front door there is a gas fireplace. On the fireplace mantel and wall surrounding it, there are all sorts of military memorabilia. Pictures, news paper clippings, emblems, medals, hats, flags, pins, bars and stripes faded and worn. It is an odd array of items left by vets, parents of vets, children of vets, spouses of vets, friends of vets. There is a single stone candle made by a local artist that lights this memorabilia in honor of their service. What is unusual about this is that this has evolved over fifteen years. This does not actually belong to the owner. It grew into being with a will of its own. Locals and visitors have added to this collection until there is hardly any room remaining to add more.
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When you talk to someone about this…they begin to tell the stories. The matted up and thread worn bandanna in the frame has a prayer on it and was worn under the helmet of a local young man who served in Afghanistan. Some items were received in the mail, from visitors who wanted to share a little part of themselves in this brotherhood. Many items have just quietly been added, no idea from who or when. There is a spirit of pride with a touch of sadness and a heap of respect and love. Often visitors will stop by to check on it and watch how it has grown since their last visit. We all feel connected to them. I'll bet you didn't know!
Gatlinburg’s Fireworks Finale
Finish off the 4th in style with a magnificent fireworks show visible from the downtown streets of Gatlinburg! Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our
nation’s “Independence Day” with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show starting at 10:00pm. The best viewing will be the area around traffic lights #3 and #5. This event is designated as a Top 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society.
Not Just Stretching, The 8 Limbs Of Yoga When most of us hear the word yoga, we visualize super bendy, gooey-muscled gurus and impossible contorted poses. If we know a little more, we may think of relaxation or centering and strengthening. While it’s true that yoga can be all of these things, just 5 or 10 minutes of daily yoga can relax both body and mind, releasing tension that accumulates in the muscles, and pacifying an overworked brain. In actuality, yoga is so much more.
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The term “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit word for unification, as in to “yoke” or connect. Yoga was originally intended to describe a complete physical, emotional, mental and spiritual practice that linked of these four aspects of being. Historically, this connection was solidified by activities that consisted of 8 fundamental elements which, when they were exercised regularly and consciously, were said to support and promote a joyful and actualized life through moral and ethical conduct and selfdiscipline. This eightfold path, called Ashtanga – which literally means “eight limbs” (ashta=eight, anga=limb) – directs our minds toward our health and well-being, while helping us acknowledge all aspects of our nature and the nature of others. 1. Ethical standards -This first limb encompasses our ethical standards and integrity with regard to our behavior to ourselves, others and situations in life. These universal practices and teachings can be summarized best by what we know as the Golden Rules of “Love thy neighbor as thyself” and “Do onto others as you would have them do unto you.” The five ethical standards that determine Yoga’s moral and ethical code, are: Living peacefully without violence • Being truthful • Not stealing • Exercising self-control and restraint • Neutralizing the desire to acquire and hoard wealth
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2. Spiritual disciplines - This second limb further discusses selfdiscipline and also has to do with spiritual observances including meditation, regularly attending temple or church services, and taking solitary reflective walks.
Five spiritual disciplines to practice for spiritual health and well being: • Cleanliness • Contentment with what you have and how life is at this very moment • Keeping our bodies fit through regular, vigorous exercise to literally burn up and cleanse it of those desires that stand in the way of leading a spiritual life • Spiritual study and self-examination • Surrender to God (This is more about recognizing that we are small in the scheme of life and knowing that there is or are a higher power(s) that is (are) in charge of the universe and what occurs throughout it—rather than
worshiping a biblical supernatural being.) 3. Physical postures - According to yogic precepts, the body is the sacred vessel that carries the spirit. Taking care of the body is essential for spiritual growth. Practicing the physical postures of yoga helps us to develop the discipline, strength and concentration that are essential to meditation. In more modern scientific terms, holding the body in certain positions facilitates, improves and modifies the flow of electrical energy through the muscles and connective tissue. 4. Mental postures - As physical postures tone and energize the body, it is also necessary to tone and energize the mind. This stage consists of yoga breathing techniques that are designed to control our life force, cleanse our lungs, oxygenate our blood and purify our nerves, while clearing the mind of negative emotions like hatred, passion, anger, lust, greed, delusion and pride. 5. Looking Within - While we live in an external reality, effective living requires periodically turning our thoughts and awareness away from our outer stimuli and placing our attention internally. Through self-examination and withdrawal from the sensual world, we can better observe our cravings and bad habits that may be interfering with our spiritual growth. 6. Concentration - This stage encompasses further honing our powers of concentration. After relieving ourselves of outside distractions by looking within, we are better prepared to deal with our own active minds, loaded down with cares, distractions and desires. To help slow down our thoughts, concentration has us place our awareness on a single thought, a specific energy center in the body, or the silent repetition of a sound. In this manner we turn our attentions away from the external world and inward, focusing our mind on a single point. 7. Meditation - Meditation comprises the seventh stage of Ashtanga. Meditation is the uninterrupted flow of concentration. Although concentration and meditation may seem like they are the same things, as in, if you are doing the former, then you are doing the latter, they are actually different practices. Concentration involves focusing on one point, while meditation is the act of being aware, yet having a quiet mind with few or no thoughts at all. Though this is a challenging state to achieve, regular practice will always bring progress. 8. Enlightenment - This final stage of Ashtanga is the reward for faithfully practicing the other 7 limbs; it is a state of peace and enlightenment that brings about feelings of being at one with the universe and connected to all living things.
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By Chef JD Hello my fellow readers, Quite a few months back it was suggested to me, by Ms. Teri, to highlight a spice of the month. At first I said no, but started to weigh the pros and cons after I said no to myself, and decided that it was a pretty good idea! I know, I know... sometimes it takes me awhile. Therefore, I decided to start off with a bang, a Southern/Southeastern Asian spice, (in the ginger family)...Turmeric. Turmeric has been used for centuries (they say even 6,500 BCE), in many varieties, such as: A dye for clothing, enhances color and taste for cumin & curry, a substitute for Saffron, and the main use now is for medical reasons. For those many reasons let me first name a few medical uses then I will give you ideas for cooking. According to the site authoritynutrition.com and other studies, (in addition to why I take and cook with turmeric), Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful antiinflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. It also, stimulates the body's own antioxidant enzymes, increases the growth of new neurons and fights various degenerative processes in the brain, leads to several changes on the molecular level that may help prevent and perhaps even treat cancer, improvements in the pathological process of Alzheimer's disease, and helps to treat symptoms of arthritis and is in some cases more effective than anti-inflammatory drugs. Bottom line... it's good for you! Needless to say, I personally take Turmeric Curcumin 500mg daily plus I enhance my food intake with Turmeric on a regular basis. In which, I keep Turmeric paste on hand at all times. Turmeric paste can be used in anything; rice, sauces, soups, veggies and more. Turmeric Paste 1/2 cup Water 1/4 cup Turmeric Place in small non stick pot or pan. Bring to a boil, adjust to a simmer, while stirring until a
paste forms. Place spoon in a jar and put the paste into the jar. Remove spoon and let cool before closing jar and placing in frig. This will keep for about 2 weeks. Let me fist start with a tea. This tea is good for your throat, flu, or just an extra ump before bedtime. Turmeric-Ginger Tea 1 cup Hot Water 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger Let the above steep for a couple of minutes Add: Honey and milk to taste Unless you strain after steeping, there will be settlement on the bottom. Rice Pilaf Ingredients 1 tablespoon Butter 1 Red Onion, diced 1/2 small Red Bell Pepper, diced 1/2 small Green Bell Pepper, diced 1 teaspoons Sea Salt 2 cups Long-Grain Rice 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric or 1/4 teaspoon of paste 2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth 1 Bay leaf 1/2 cup Peas, frozen Directions - In medium pot on medium heat, melt the butter. Turn heat to low and add the onion, peppers and salt, stirring for 4 minutes. Stir in rice for another 4 minutes, until you smell a nutty smell. Bring heat up to med-hi and add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil. Then turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Don't be shy to use Turmeric in your soups, vegetables, sauces and drinks. Keep in mind that a little is all that is needed, like the recipe above. Remember to stop by my store. I've got new mixes and such for you to sample. See you soon! Chef JD
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Doctors Warn: Stop It Or Face Deadly Consequences Additionally, it has been scientifically shown that cooking with aluminum foil impacts the bones, due to the fact that the metal accumulates in the bones and leads to loss of calcium which is of utmost importance for proper bone health. Cooking with aluminum foil was also found to cause pulmonary fibrosis and other respiratory issues.
Aluminum foil, which was first introduced in the early 1900s, is currently one of the most commonly used kitchen items. It is extremely versatile too, and is used for cooking, wrapping, and even for treating some common heath issues. The problem with this kitchen item is its neurotoxic nature, which negatively affects the brain function and was found to trigger the onset of Alzheimer`s disease. As explained by medical experts, exposure to this metal may lead to mental decline and loss of memory, balance, bodily control and coordination.
When exposed to high temperatures through baking or grilling, the little bits of the metal end up in the food. Even if these tiny pieces are not released, adding certain spices or lemons may cause chemical leaching of aluminum. E s s a m Z u b a i d y, a c h e m i c a l engineering researcher at the American University of Sharjah, has done an extensive study which looked at the effects of aluminum on cooking. He found that a meal cooked in aluminum foil may contain up to 400 mg of aluminum. “The higher the temperature, the more the leaching. Foil is not suitable for cooking and is not suitable for using with vegetables like tomatoes, citrus
juice or spices,” he explains. Specifically, this study showed that food items cooked in acidic solutions like tomato sauce or lemon juice basically took on the most aluminum. As mentioned above, adding spices increases the leaching even more. On the other hand, food items cooked in salt or alcohol took the least aluminum. While the World Health Organisation states that 40 mg is the safe daily intake of aluminum, this study done by the researchers at the American University of Sharjah shows that the food wrapped in aluminum foil might contain more than 6 times that amount. Needless to say, ingesting this metal is such quantities is anything but safe. To sum up, even though this simple tool is budget-friendly and helps prepare tasty meals, it is extremely bad for your brain, for your bones, and ultimately for your lungs. If you would like to avoid brain-related issues, problems with your bones, and ending up with a pair of unhealthy lungs, make sure you stop cooking with aluminum foil.
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