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Her Second Book Within One Year

In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, the baggage claim area at the McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville has been transformed into an immersive visit to nine National Park Service units including Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Stones River National Battlefield, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Over 18,000 square feet of wall space is now wrapped with innovative, original artwork introducing visitors to these special places.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash was joined by National Park Service Deputy Regional Director Barclay Trimble and Knoxville Mayor Madeline

Rogero to unveil the newly transformed space at the McGhee Tyson Airport today along with superintendents from the other park units, project designers, and community partners.

“The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years of service which provides us an incredible opportunity to introduce and reacquaint people with America's most special places in unique places,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “And we couldn't think of a better place to do that than the McGhee Tyson Airport, where so many people begin their journey in this area!”

The displays creatively reflect the beauty, history and significance of the National Park Service sites within a few hours drive of the airport. Each display describes unique park features and provides simple wayfinding information to inspire people to include a national park visit while in the Knoxville area.

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Teri Pizza, a self-described fresh-food 'foodie', columnist and speaker has authored three books: The Joy of Growing Old with God (2012), Simplicity of Fresh Produce (November, 2015) and now, ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce.

Food City-Gatlinburg will be holding a Meet the Author event on Friday, May 6th from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to meet Teri and learn why she is a devout advocate of cooking with fresh produce.

Teri writes food columns for “Lifestyles After Fifty,” a 10-county Florida publication and she has published a column in this paper for nearly two years (see her column on Page 5). Her recipes and accomplishments have been featured in several e-magazines. She also enjoys speaking to groups on how they can “Get the Most Out of Produce.”

Her books help cooks save more, waste less, and eat better. They are a "must have" for every American kitchen and are available through www.Amazon.com.

Three Years and Still Growing The Jewelry Spot

After 12 years of doing fine art and craft shows, The Jewelry Spot opened as a retail store in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

The Jewelry Spot specializes in unique handcrafted birthstone jewelry using sterling silver, precious and semi-precious stones along with Swarovski Crystals and fresh water pearls.

Other focuses are wire wrapping unique pieces like an Orthoceras Fossil or a American Pearl that is actually cultured in the Tennessee River aka “The Tennessee Pearl”.

On May 6, 2016 we will be celebrating 3 years of growing at The Covered Bridge in the Glades by expanding our rock shop “The Rock Spot” with a Gem Mining Sluice (Coming Soon)

The Jewelry Spot is a proud member of The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community of Gatlinburg. The Jewelry Spot islocated in the Arts and Crafts Community in The Covered Bridge Complex located at 849 Glades Road, Suite 1B7 in Gatlinburg, TN 37738. And you can call us at (440) 478-1841.

Please visit our website at www.thejewelryspot.net.

849 Glades Road, 1B7 • Gatlinburg • 440-478-1841

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Smoky Mountain Home Necessities Opens KEN WAYNE At The Covered Bridge in the Glades Photography & Gallery

handmade home decor and gift items including wood flags, photography, rock and oil candles and specially made t-shirts.

Photo Workshop Tours

Some of their most unique items are t-shirts with sparkler drawn messages. Customers can special order their own individual message, which is then photographed and designed in their art studio.

A new business held their official ribbon cutting Monday at The Covered Bridge in the Glades. Smoky Mountain Home Necessities is a family owned and operated business offering

Synchronous Firefly Viewing Event Park Announces Dates gather near the popular Elkmont Campground to observe the naturally occurring phenomenon of Photinus carolinus, a firefly species that flashes synchronously. Access to the viewing area during the eight days of predicted peak activity is provided through a shuttle service beginning at Sugarlands Visitor Center. All visitors wishing to view the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont must have a parking pass distributed through the lottery system.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the dates for the firefly viewing event in Elkmont.

The ticketed event will take place from Tuesday, May 31 through Tuesday, June 7. Parking passes will be distributed this year via a lottery system administered through www.recreation.gov. Since 2006, access to the Elkmont area has been limited to shuttle service during the eight days of predicted peak activity in order to reduce traffic congestion and provide a safe viewing experience for visitors that minimizes also disturbance to these unique fireflies during the critical two-week mating period.

Every year in late May or early June, thousands of visitors

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The lottery will be open for applications from Friday, April 29 at 12:00 noon until Monday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m. Results of the lottery will be available on Tuesday, May 10. A total of 1,800 vehicle passes will be available for the event which includes: 1768 regular-parking passes (225 per day) which admit one passenger vehicle up to 19’ in length with a maximum of six occupants, 32 large-vehicle parking passes (four per day) which admit one large vehicle (RV, mini-bus, etc) from 19’ to 30’ in length, with a maximum of 24 occupants. Lottery applicants must apply for either a regular-parking pass or large-vehicle parking pass and then may choose two possible dates to attend the event over the eight-day viewing period.

The lottery system uses a randomized computer drawing to select applications. There is no fee to enter the lottery this year.

If selected, the lottery winner will be charged a $1.50 reservation fee and awarded a parking pass. The parking pass permits visitors to park at Sugarlands Visitor Center and allows occupants access to the shuttle service to Elkmont.

Parking passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and good for date issued. Limit of one lottery application per household per season. All lottery applicants will be notified by e-mail on May 10 that they were “successful” and awarded a parking pass or “unsuccessful” and not able to secure a parking pass.

The number of passes issued each day is based primarily on the Sugarlands Visitor Center parking lot capacity and the ability to accommodate a large number of viewers on site.

Arrival times will be assigned in order to relieve traffic congestion in the parking lot and also for boarding the shuttles, which are provided in partnership with the City of Gatlinburg. The shuttle buses will begin picking up visitors from the Sugarlands Visitor Center RV/bus parking area at 7:00 p.m. The cost will be $1.00 round trip per person, as in previous years, and collected when boarding the shuttle. Cash will be the only form of payment accepted.

The shuttle service is the only transportation mode for visitor access during this period, except for registered campers staying at the Elkmont Campground. Visitors are not allowed to walk the Elkmont entrance road due to safety concerns.

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Visitors may visit the website www.recreation.gov and search for “Firefly Event” for more information and to enter the lottery. Parking passes may also be obtained by calling 1-877444-6777, but park officials encourage the use of the online process. The $1.50 reservation fee covers the cost of awarding the passes.

For more information about the synchronous fireflies, please visit www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm.

Media Access: To obtain media access for the firefly event, please contact Dana Soehn (865-436-1207) or Jamie Sanders (865-436-1203) in order to secure times, dates, and an access pass.

Film Permit Access: To obtain a film permit to photograph or film the firefly event, contact Molly Schroer (865-436-1209) in order to secure times, dates, and a film permit access pass.

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Great Food & Entertainment "Specializing in Affordable Home Accents, Ladies Fashions and Christmas Year Round" We carry the Unique, Hard to fnd, and Not seen everywhere else items !!!

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450 Parkway, Gatlinburg,TN between The Carousel Mall and Crossroads Inn & Suites

Open Daily at 10 A.M.

"Voted Favorite Store by Tourists" Traditional Furniture and Home Decor: Shower Curtains, Area Rugs, Pictures, Candles Silk Floral Arrangements, Comforter & Sham Sets, G.Webb Prints, Hand Cream & Lotion, Quilted Placemats, "Clic" Eyeglasses, Mirrors, "Bobby Aiken" Piano CD's

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Follow Me To The Tree Appetizers • Salads • Soups • Entrees Italian Dishes • Daily Specials • Desserts Full Bar Service • Free Parking • In House Catering Pet Friendly Sports Porch!

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Cabin & Lodge Furniture Christmas Tree's Wreath's, Swags, Snowmen Bear, Moose & Pinecone Decor Santa's, Christmas Sleighs, Lodge Comforter & Shams Ornaments, Lanterns, Owls 5 Star Moose, Bear Ornaments

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at all local coffee houses on Long Island. His leadership skills developed as he led the music teams of numerous churches.

Listening to contemporary Christian artists like Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman influenced Charlie’s style which then progressed into rock classics like Billy Joel & Elton John. Relocating to Tennessee brought him closer to pursuing his unique musical passion. Charlie now serves on the Board of Directors for the Knoxville Songwriters Association.

Charlie Katt Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Charlie Katt is a selftaught, multi-instrumental musician, songwriter and vocalist.

Surrounded by the diverse musical genres of Long Island, Charlie fueled his continuing desire to express himself through his distinctive lyrics and musical rhythm.

At age 15, Charlie discovered his passion for music by writing his first love song to his girlfriend. Gaining confidence by playing and singing at church, Charlie was considered a favorite

Successful as an outstanding entertainer, Charlie has the amazing ability to mesmerize those who hear his exciting and refreshing music. His uniquely constructed songs reflect true emotions and pull the listener into every word whether accompanied on the piano, ukulele, or guitar. Audience favorites include “Addie May” written for his baby cousin and “The Music Doesn’t Judge Me” which awarded Charlie the Grand Prize at the 2014 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival (SMSWF) in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Outstanding drama is felt in “My Name is Lucas” as it creates a story of missed connections, wishful love, and real-world circumstances. A true professional in every sense of the word, Charlie’s finest dreams are yet to come!

Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques

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

Find out more about Charlie by visiting his website at www.charliekatt.com.

Tourism Creates $874 Million in Economic Benefit

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park “In 2015, over 10.7 million visitors not only came to the park, but they also spent time in our local communities to find lodging, meals, and entertainment creating an incredible economic benefit throughout our region,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “We are pleased to continue working alongside our business community in providing exceptional services to complete a memorable Great Smoky Mountains visitor experience.”

Report shows visitor spending supports 13,709 jobs in local economy. A new National Park Service report shows that 10,712,673 visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2015 spent $873,886,500 in communities near the park. That spending supported 13,709 jobs in the local area. National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy, returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service.

T he Smiths The Unique, The Unusual and the Hard-to-Find • Handmade Knives • Scrimshaw in Ancient Ivory

The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas of the U.S. Geological Survey and Lynne Koontz of the National Park Service. The report shows $16.9 billion of direct spending by 307.2 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park.

This spending supported 295,000 jobs nationally; 252,000 of those jobs are found in these gateway communities. The cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy was $32 billion.

According to the 2015 report, most park visitor spending was for lodging (31.1 percent) followed by food and beverages (20.2 percent), gas and oil (11.8 percent), admissions and fees (10.2 percent) and souvenirs and other expenses (9.8 percent).

Report authors this year produced an interactive tool. Users can explore current year visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added, and output effects by sector for national, state, and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available at the NPS Social Science Program webpage: go.nps.gov/vse.

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The report includes information for visitor spending at individual parks and by state. To learn more about national parks in North Carolina or Tennessee and how the National Park Service works with North Carolina and Tennessee communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/NorthCarolina or www.nps.gov/Tennessee.

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Georgia Man Drowns at Abrams Falls Great Smoky Mountains Park Rangers and the Blount Special Operations Response Team recovered the body of 59 year-old male, Jitendra Patel, of Roswell, GA from Abrams Creek at approximately 8:22 p.m. Patel, who was hiking with a group of friends, reportedly slipped into the water near Abrams Falls at approximately 12:10 p.m. Patel was last observed at the water's surface at approximately 12:15 p.m. after friends attempted to pull him from the water.

Park rangers arrived at the scene at 2:08 p.m, but were unable to locate Patel. Divers with the Blount Special Operations Response Team responded to the scene at approximately 5:00 p.m. to lead the recovery effort.

The 2.5 mile hike to Abrams Falls begins from the Abrams Falls Trailhead, located at the far western end of Cades Cove. For more information about the area, please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/abrams-falls.htm.

Park Celebrates Tourism Week Judy Jones Pottery

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is pleased to announce the selection of Dawn Brackins as the Park's 2015 “Employee of the Year.” This marks the 32nd anniversary of an important partnership between the park and its neighboring communities which recognizes the outstanding work of park employees in all disciplines. A public event will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 11:30am on the lawn at Park Headquarters near Gatlinburg.

The annual event, sponsored by the Smoky Mountain Tourism and Development Council, will also observe National Tourism Week. In conjunction with this observance, a visiting family to the Smokies will be selected to participate as “Tourist Family of the Day.” Jimbo Whaley, singer/songwriter and General Manager at Hearthside Rentals, will serve as the event emcee.

Employee of the Year, Dawn Brackins, began her career at the Smokies in 1997 as a seasonal maintenance worker at Elkmont Campground.

In 2000, Dawn received her first permanent position with the Facility Management Division as a custodial worker for the Park Headquarters Administration Building. Dawn now also oversees the custodial needs of one of the National Park Service's busiest set of restrooms at Sugarlands Visitor Center along with caring for administrative facilities at Twin Creeks S c i e n c e C e n t e r, P a r k H e a d q u a r t e r s , Headquarters Annex Building, and the Resource Education Administrative offices.

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A Gatlinburg Pottery Gallery • Lead Free • Wheel Thrown • Microwave & Dishwasher Safe "Browse and watch potter at work"

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(865) 430-3472

In The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community 530 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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The Best Place To Dance!

HOGG'S UPSTAIRS TAVERNE Gatlinburg Sports Bar Atmosphere By Day Gatlinburg Fun Hot Spot At Night!

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Free Parkway Trolley

It will be even more convenient to travel through Gatlinburg when the City begins offering free Trolley service to patrons along the length of the Parkway.

The free specially painted open-air shuttles will operate from 10 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily June 10 through August 14. Extra stops have

been established along the special route to bring the number to 40 along Parkway.

Approximately 800,000 patrons use Gatlinburg’s 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 grown to 20-plus Trolleys servicing approximately 50 miles of Trolley routes.

You can now 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.

To view the current location of Trolleys, or for additional information, visit www.gatlinburgtrolley.org. Click on the GPS Trolley locator and a City map will appear pinpointing Trolleys in service. The box color indicates the Trolley route color.

Gatlinburg Trolleys handicap accessible.

Misty Mountain Soap Co. A Healthier Choice In Skin Care

The Back Porch Concert Series Featuring Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Free Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric bass), their songs have been well-received by audiences around the eastern United States since 2010.Transcending the genre of folk Americana, their music echoes inspiration from traditional folk duos and singer/songwriters like Ian & Sylvia, Kate Wolf and Neil Young - combining beautiful harmonies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of their own.

See you there on May 10 at Sugarlands Distilling Company, 805 Parkway from 7 pm to 10 pm.

Natural Soaps, Lotions & Bath Products hand crafted in our shops!

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601 Glades Road (Morning Mist Village) 849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)

4th Annual Greenbrier Derby May 21

Pittman Center School Is On The Move

The Pittman Center Running Club has been in existence for 4 years. Teachers and students run/walk the grounds of Pittman Center accumulate as many as five miles per meeting.

Students comprise a majority of those participating, with an average of fifty students in all grades attending Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school. Teachers, staff and parents also join in the fun. Any given day you can see half a dozen adults joining in. It has been a great success in helping unite the parents, teachers, and students in an activity that is fun and great for the health and wellbeing of each individual.

The club is offered free of charge to the

students thanks to a sponsor. The local businessman attends every meeting with the students to help them improve their running abilities. He also provides medals for students as they accomplish mileage goals and other necessities for the activity. This particular gentleman wanted to introduce students to a healthy and active lifestyle. He stated that, “It changed my life and I want to extend the love of exercise so that students will also have a lifelong hobby.”

To wrap up the year of running and celebrate the success of the students, Pittman Center School sponsors a 5K and 8K in May. This race, also known as the Greenbrier Derby, is open to anyone that would like to come run and support the local school and the young athletes that have worked hard all year. The route winds through the beautiful Emert's Cove along the Pigeon River. A covered bridge and a historical cemetery are just a few of the treasures found along this route. Race day will be held this year on May 21th at 9:00am. Information to sign up can be found at www.pc.sevier.org or call 865-436-4515.

By Linda Hyder Gluten Free? What does that mean? It seems like everyone knows at least a few people who are no longer eating gluten. For many it is a choice, but for others it is a necessity.

Celiac Disease (sometimes also called gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 133 Americans. People with celiac disease have an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by consumption of gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley and rye).

The only treatment for this disorder is to eliminate sources of gluten from the diet. In addition some have gluten sensitivity. Gluten sensitivity can develop at any point in life. It develops as a consequence of genetics, meaning that it runs in families. Blood tests can help your doctor find out if you have the disease. Gluten free foods are dietary foods consisting of or made only from one or more ingredients which do not contain wheat, rye, barley, oats and the gluten level does not exceed 20mg/kg in total.

Fortunately grocery stores are stocking more of these products. However even with such

products, eating gluten free can be overwhelming. Larning what to eat and how to prepare foods “gluten-free” can be simplified however by following certain guidelines. Also there are many delicious food groups that are gluten free.

Come and learn about these tips and guidelines at the Gluten Free Cooking Class and Grocery Tour. These will be offered in partnership with UT Extension, Food City and the Healthy Living Kitchen of UT Medical Center.

On May 17, the UT Healthy Living Kitchen will lead a Gluten Free Grocery Tour at Food City on Dolly Parton Parkway. The tour will be from 10:00 – 11:30. No fee, however registration is required.

For both events, registration is made by contacting Linda Hyder, UT Extension, 4533695 or lhyder@utk.edu.

Increase your confidence of being “gluten free”, by joining others to learn menu planning, cooking and shopping tips basics.

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Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry

The Jewelry Spot Gemstones • Wire Art • Enamels Sterling Silver • 14 Kt Gold Filled • Custom Orders Available

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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.

Located at the Covered Bridge in The Glades

Coming Soon!

Alibis

Gatlinburg’s Newest Casual Restaurant

Featuring home cooked meals, signature salads, hot steam subs and TV’s everywhere for the sport enthusiast! Opening Fall of 2016.

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

976 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg

or cutting, Malabar spinach is readily available in many commercial seed catalogs. Seeds may be started indoors 6 weeks to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplanted outside after the weather has settled and nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50° F.

National Park Service Transforms Airport Into Park Experience

See Why Consulting and Robin Easter Design staff completed the artwork design, fabrication, and installation. The team created a virtual park visit that flows throughout the baggage claim area by weaving the essence of each park unit into unique, hand-painted original designs.

"All of us at See Why Consulting and Robin Easter Design were thrilled to work with The National Park Service and McGhee Tyson Airport on this amazing project. We hope this stunning original artwork by local designer Whitney Sanders will inspire people to leave the airport thinking about our parks as an important part of their time in East Tennessee.”

Each of the nine National Park Service units provided funds to support the column displays highlighting individual parks. Great Smoky Mountains Association provided the majority of the funding for the entire project. Since its inception in 1953, Great Smoky Mountains Association has given more than $34 million to support the ongoing educational, scientific and preservation efforts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Support for the non-profit association is derived primarily from visitor center sales of ranger-approved educational products and membership dues.

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Plant of the Month: Malabar Spinach

805 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg Continued from Page 1 “These engaging murals are a perfect way to remind the nearly 2 million visitors who fly through McGhee Tyson Airport every year of East Tennessee's stunning natural beauty,” said Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. “The murals are also a wonderful salute to the National Park Service and its first 100 years.”

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By W. Alan Bruhin Your favorite edible plants are ones that taste good, have excellent nutritional value and look attractive for a long period of time. Basella rubra or red-stemmed Malabar spinach fits this description perfectly. As the tender lettuce leaves of springtime begin to turn tough and bitter, the adventurous culinary gardener can turn to this wonderful vine for a steady supply of tasty summer greens.

Valued for the brilliant fuchsia color of its leaf stems and veins as well as its mild flavor, B. rubra is an eye-catching addition to the garden. Both this species and its plainer, not-so-colorful cousin B. alba are native to Southeast Asia and therefore flourish in our hot humid Tennessee summers. These vigorous herbaceous vines can grow up to 35 feet in one season. Though technically a perennial, it is not cold-hardy and is grown as an annual in temperate climates.

Malabar spinach will grow well in a relatively wide pH range from 5.5 to 8 and will survive low-moisture and low-nutrient soils, but for the mildest flavor and most rapid growth, the vine should be plant in moist well-drained soil with high organic matter and typical vegetable garden nutrients. It grows best in full sun but will also tolerate light shade. Easily grown from seed

While it is resistant to the vast majority of our common pests and diseases, Malabar spinach has shown susceptibility to soil nematodes. If the plant looks nutrient deficient and generally stunted even though it's being given ample water and average garden soil, it could very well be suffering from nematode damage. If nematodes are identified, destroy the plant and do not add it to your compost pile. Harvesting young growing tips and leaves frequently will encourage the development of fresh, succulent, new growth and keep the plant size in check.

Though commonly called vine spinach, red vine spinach, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, buffalo spinach, Malabar spinach and Ceylon spinach, this plant is not truly spinach. Like spinach, the leaves can be eaten raw or cooked, but the leaf has a thicker texture and a less bitter flavor than spinach due to lower levels of oxalic acid. To some, it is an acquired taste, but to most people who enjoy spinach, kale, lettuce and Swiss chard, it is quite delicious. The young leaves and tender terminal stems are best for cooking. Add to soups and stir-fries in the final stages of preparation to avoid overcooking. Larger leaves and older stems will contain more of the high fiber mucilage, which is the same substance that gives okra its characteristic slime.

Later in the season, dark purple berries will appear in abundance.

These can be used as a dye for whip cream or yogurt for a fun addition to a meal.

Malabar spinach is regularly grown in the Kitchen Garden at the UT Gardens, Knoxville, and the Gardens in Jackson. Visit either site anytime this spring or summer to check it out.

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half, peel touching palm, and press up from underneath. The fruit will raise up making it easy to cut “cubes” from the peel.

Tastes great tossed in salads with chicken, fish or pork.

By Teri Pizza

You see it everywhere: mango juice, mango muffins, even mango martinis. So what's the fuss? For starters, there is little not to like; it tastes good and mango trees produce twice a year, so it can always be enjoyed.

Mangos grow in tropical climates: Florida, California and Hawaii, but most U.S. mangos (70%) are imported from Haiti, Middle and South America where it's known as “King of the Fruits”. The madness seems to have begun in Asia but India which stands alone in extreme reverence. There, when a mango is given to the one who makes your heart skip, it's a symbol of love much the same as someone in the U.S. handing out a red rose.

Selecting and Storing -Determine ripeness by gently squeezing, if ripe it should give a little. Leave immature fruit at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate.

Enjoy its Madness -A simple way to enjoy mangos is to cut the mango length-wise next to its pit, as if you were cutting an apple next to its core. Cut both sides, then score the fruit of each slice lengthwise and across, in a grid pattern; don't cut through the skin. Hold each

Eat out-of-hand by squeezing the fruit until mushy, then cut or tear one end and suck out the pulp and juice as if you were using a straw. Juice a mango by employing the mushing technique above and place it, opening side down, on top of the rim of a sturdy glass or jar; gently squeeze the juice into the container.

The tenderizing properties in mango juice make it perfect for marinades.

More on the mango – Dermatologists have declared the mango one of the top five foods for creating beautiful skin. Plus, the Environmental Working Group mentions mango as a “Clean 15” item of produce -- their list identifies fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticide contaminates.

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An excellent source of vitamin A and flavonoids, the mango also contains good amounts of vitamins B6, C & E. One cup of mango has 100 calories and 24g sugar, so if you're counting sugar grams, use it sparingly.

No wonder it's considered the most popular fruit in the world.

Come on, grab a mango; join the madness!

Find more great tips on 70 varieties of produce in Teri Pizza's book, Simplicity of Fresh Produce, available at www.Amazon.com. Look for Teri's new book, ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce just released this month and also available from Amazon. She and her husband reside in Gatlinburg, TN and Ocala, FL.

Gatlinburg Farmers Market 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

upon request, two or three hours.

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Local Choices For Healthy Mountain Living The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will officially open May 14th at 8:30 am. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8:30a.m.-12:00p.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.

Wilderness Wildlife Week

Nature lovers, hikers, and outdoors enthusiasts unite for Wilderness Wildlife Week™ in Pigeon Forge! This event will take place May 18th through the 22nd, and as always it is free and open to the public.

Gatlinburg Elks Lodge Platinum Sponsor

Wilderness Wildlife Week has a variety of programs for all ages and different interests, ranging from programs specifically for the youngsters to guided hikes for the more adventurous folks. The programs will be offered from around 8:00 AM until around 7:30 PM daily.

What better place to celebrate the features, creatures and cultures of Great Smoky Mountains National Park than in the Land of More!

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Now comes the hard part – choosing between all of these great programs to attend! And don’t forget to visit the vendors for gear, handmade crafts, and the opportunity to see some wildlife up close.

Gatlinburg Elks Lodge was a platinum sponsor of the Mountain Man March. Pictured left to right: Secretary - Penny Lankford, President - John Lankford, Tiler - Bob Lutz, Director of Mountain Man March - Lee Dalton and Vice President - Tommy Perryman.

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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community

Date: 5/20 - 5/21

Smoky Mountain Classic Chevy Club Classic Chevy showcars on display in several categories. Vendor area for those hard to find parts and supplies. Food vendors. Classic '50s music. FREE Admission for spectators.

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See Artisans At Work 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

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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, 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 www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.

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

Monday Nites Music At The Creek Featuring: Ben E. Scott Stroupe “A Smoky Jazz Feel With A Bluesy Rock Sound" From 6:00 till 9:00

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Appalachian Bear Rescue

By Kathryn Sherrard

A Busy Month – Releases and Admittance! in the wild. We are excited about the possibilities, and the wildlife officers in TWRA and the GSMNP are also anxious to see the results.

The bear population at Appalachian Bear Rescue has gone down for the first time in a year! Ever since April 2015, the number of bears being cared for at ABR has steadily risen. There were some releases of cubs in November of last year, but more cubs (almost yearlings) continued to arrive. A month ago there were 26 yearling bears in Wild Enclosures and our first 2016 cub in the Cub Nursery.

During the week of April 11-15, eighteen of the yearlings were released to have their second chance to live as wild bears! The bears were not released in one big group – far from it. The yearlings were released in twos or threes, on four different days during the week. Each of the bears was fitted with a GPS collar that can be tracked by our curator via computer until the collar drops off in about a year. This study will give us a good idea of how well the young bears, who have been cared for with absolute minimal human contact, will adjust to their new lives

There are still seven of the yearlings remaining at ABR. Five of those are slated for release soon. They have proved to be difficult to trap, or they might have left us already! Two of the little yearlings, who came in later and in very malnourished condition, need to stay at ABR a few weeks longer in order to gain weight. The weights of the released bears ranged from a low of 40 pounds to a high of 100 pounds. All of these weights are sufficient to sustain them until natural foods become available soon.

We also admitted another yearling in midApril! He is a very small yearling bear, weighing just 18 pounds (less than half the weight of the smallest of our released bears). His ABR number, 253, indicates how many bears and cubs have been cared for at ABR during our 20 year history. This little bear will probably stay only a few weeks at ABR, just long enough for him to gain the weight needed to thrive when he is back in the wild. To summarize – ABR now has eight yearlings, including #253, and one cub at the facility.

The very low weight of Bear #253 is the result of the natural food shortage that occurred in our area during 2015.The chances are that any yearling bears who survived the winter are much smaller than normal. The size of these bears is likely to

mislead visitors into thinking they are cubs rather than yearlings. If you should see a small bear in the woods, in the park, or even around your home, leave it alone! If it is an underweight yearling it needs to be foraging and finding food. Please don't disrupt its feeding! The national park rules prohibit disturbing wildlife, stating that if you do anything that causes a bear or other animal to stop what it is doing and change its behavior, it means you are too close.

This is the time of year when bears, including mothers with cubs, are actively searching for natural foods as they become available. They may be tearing up logs and moving rocks as they search for insects. As berries appear and ripen, bears will be attracted to the bushes. We are hopeful that 2016 will be kinder to bears and all wildlife by providing bountiful crops of these important natural foods. We are also very hopeful that visitors and residents will do their part to coexist with our wildlife by disposing of garbage properly and not feeding bears, whether intentionally or inadvertently.

Please visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue.

Visit www.appalachianbearrescue.com.

If you are in Townsend, stop by our Visitor/Education Center in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on East Lamar Alexander Parkway. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 4; closed Sunday and Monday. We'd love to see you there!

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Food Canning Classes Offered Gatlinburg Beans & Cornbread Festival

By Linda Hyder

limited. Participants will receive a UT Canning Book in addition to some hands-on experience.

The practices of home canning has changed over the years. Pressure canning and water bath are the only acceptable methods of canning food. The method used depends on the fruit and vegetable acidity. It is not “guess work”, research has determined the proper canning practice for food to be preserved safely and prevent growth of microorganisms.

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The University of Tennessee Sevier County Office will be offering Food Preservation Classes in May. Research based information will be shared and demonstrated on canning jelly, jam, pickles, fruits and vegetables. These classes are designed to encourage “first time canners” as well as update information for “experienced canners.”

These food preservation classes will be presented at the UT Extension Office in Sevierville on Thursdays May 12 and 19, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Cost for the series is $20.00. Pre-registration is needed because class size is

Attending classes offered through UT Extension is a great way to receive updated food preservation information. To register for the May Food Preservation Class Series, contact Linda Hyder at 453-3695 or lhyder@utk.edu by May 9. Class fee of $20.00 is needed for registration. Class size is limited.

For more research based information on Food Preservation you may use the following websites: Ball Canning (freshpreserving.com) and National Center for Home Food Preservation (nchfp.uga.edu).

Remember you do not have to maintain a garden to enjoy preserving fresh produce. Take advantage of the many Farmers Markets available in Sevier County. For information on these markets, plus recipes and fun produce information, visit picktnproducts.org.

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Gatlinburg will celebrate its Appalachian culinary history during a festive, fun-filled event – Gatlinburg Beans and Cornbread Festival presented

by Bush Brothers & Company. The event will feature a Beans and Cornbread Cook-Off, antique engines and lots of beans and cornbread for the tasting!

Beans and Cornbread Festival is happy to announce country music singer Tara Thompson as this year’s entertainment.

Tara is a featured act in many of Nashville’s premier honky-tonks and has recently been the opening act in front of thousands for her cousin, the Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn.

“This is an event the community looks

An 8,600 square foot structure associated with the former Wonderland Hotel in the Elkmont area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park burned to the ground on Tuesday, April 19. The fire was reported by a park visitor at approximately 7:15 a.m. The park fire management crew and Gatlinburg Fire Department responded to the area.

The fire was contained to the immediate area of the structure covering approximately 0.5 acre.

The area is bounded by gravel roads and a dense alluvial forest of hemlock and rhododendron which slowed the spread of the fire. Park crews will continue to monitor hot spots and burning snags over the next several days. The area surrounding the Wonderland Hotel site is closed to the public. Elkmont Campground and all trails in the area remain open.

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Area restaurants, businesses and caterers will be preparing traditional and original beans and cornbread recipes for tasting while vying for top honors in the cookoff. Bush’s Best will be featured in all the recipes served at the festival.

Gatlinburg Beans and Cornbread Festival is Thursday, May 12, 5:00pm to 8:00pm on the Parkway between traffic lights 6 and 8. While the festival is free, attendees can purchase a spoon for $10 and sample recipes from all booths while supplies last and children ages 7 and under sample free. Call 800-588-1817 and visit www.Gatlinburg.com/Beans.

Wonderland Hotel Annex Structure Burns in Elkmont The Wonderland Hotel Annex was a two-story frame building that set approximately 10 yards from the main hotel structure. The building contained 24 guest rooms, a common area, and a screened porch. In December 2006, the structurally-failed Wonderland Hotel was removed after a selection of historic materials was salvaged for conservation in the park's museum collection. The annex structure was slated for removal pending available funding.

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forward to year round,” said Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Vicki Simms.

“People keep coming back every year, and this event could not have enjoyed the level of success it has without our presenting sponsor, Bush Brothers & Company. The whole festival has that old-timey Appalachian feel, and Tara Thompson’s music should compliment that very well.”

The Elkmont Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Upon its registration as a Historic District, it was comprised of 74 cottages, outbuildings and the Wonderland Hotel with 49 of the structures noted as being of significance to the District.

Following a planning process in 2008, a Memoranda of Agreement was executed by the National Park Service, State Historic Preservation Office, and the National Advisory Councils for Historic Preservation that calls for the preservation of 19 structures and the removal of the remaining structures, including

the Annex, as funding becomes available.

For more information about historic buildings in the park, please visit the park's website at nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/historicbuildings.

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Critical Health News Value. Everyday.

By Pharmacist Ben Fuchs for oxygen-deprived blood, is the single most important cause of disease in the body. Under hypoxic conditions, blood pressure will rise as the body attempts to deliver more oxygen to the tissues and breathing rates will increase as the lungs reach out, grasping for more air from which to extract the essential element. The brain, which utilizes 20 to 25 percent of the body’s oxygen, is likely to begin to operate sluggishly. Stress hormone (cortisol) secretion will increase as the body attempts to cope with oxygen depletion. This can ultimately result in immune system suppression and an increase in the formation of tumors and cancers. And, over time, genetic changes will take place that will inhibit protein synthesis and slow down key process like detoxification and repair.

Miki Ryosuke says that breathing can keep you skinny. In an article published in the Daily Mail, The former Japanese actor claims to have lost nearly thirty pounds in 7 weeks by practicing what he calls the “Long Breath Diet”, a system whereby practitioners inhale slowly for three seconds and exhale vigorously for seven seconds. Mr. Ryosuke claims that by practicing his Long Breath technique for two to five minutes a day, overweight and obese patients will notice rapid weight loss benefits.

Even if Ryosuke claims are exaggerated, it is not an overblown assertion that there is an important relationship between fat cells and oxygen. A relationship that may play a role in the development of obesity and the difficulty of weight loss.

One of the most interesting responses to oxygen deprivation involves fat cells.

Known as adipocytes, these cells initiate various coping strategies to deal with an inability to obtain oxygen. One of these strategies involves fat cells becoming impervious to the signals of insulin. This phenomenon known as insulin resistance, can in turn lead to an increase in the secretion of insulin from the pancreas ultimately increasing fat storage manifesting as weight gain. In other words, less oxygen means more fat.

Additionally, increases in insulin secretion following insulin resistance can lead to fatty tissue fibroids and fatty

Of all the substances that are required for the functioning of the human body, none is more critical than oxygen.While not typically regarded as one of the “Mighty 90” nutrients, no vitamin, mineral, fatty or amino acid can come close to the importance of the 8th element, a simple little atom that forms comprises about one-fifth of the air we breathe.Without essential nutrition we can live for months, without water can probably survive 3 or 4 days, but without oxygen inspiration our expiration is inevitable within minutes.

The condition called hypoxia, tech-talk

tumors called lipomas.

If you just can't seem to lose weight no matter how many calories you’ve cut, supplements you’ve swallowed, miles or time you’ve spent on the on the treadmill, it’s possible that you’re dealing with oxygen deficiency. Try practicing slow deep breathing on a regular basis. Always breathe through the nose and make sure that the breath gets down into the lower part of your belly. You can get apps for your smartphone that can help you learn to deep breathe. I like one called “My Calm Beat”. Buy a bag of balloons and practice blowing them up with as few long, strong breaths as possible. If possible, working out at high elevation can be a great way to increase lung capacity and improve oxygenation. And, because plants produce oxygen as a byproduct of their natural chemistry making sure you’ve got lots of greenery in the house can be helpful.

Paying attention to your breathing you may get some significant weight loss benefits. But even if you don’t lose weight immediately you’re gonna have more energy, think more clearly, improve heart health and reduce stress hormone levels.

Breathing may not make you skinny right away but it will definitely help you feel better and in the long term you’re probably going to lose some pounds too.

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UT Extension to Conduct Beginning & Small Farm Expo Skiddy’s

By W. Alan Bruhin

The production on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years. While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production Expo, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with limited land resources who strive to maximize their production potential. The sessions in this expo will focus on maximizing land usage through increased knowledge in production and marketing practices for crops and livestock suitable on small acreage.

Participants will be able to create a personalized track with five breakout sessions and a trade show.

Topics for the program will include: fruit production, vegetable production, livestock, poultry, beekeeping, pasture, taxes, marketing and much more. For more information on the sessions go to https://tiny.utk.edu/profit.

The program will be held at UT Brehm Animal Science Building, 2506 River Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, on May 7, 2016. The Expo will begin at 8:15 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM. Pre-registration is required by May 2, 2016 along with the registration fee of $25.00. For a brochure or registration information, you can contact your local UT Extension office or David Bilderback at (865) 200-4545. The brochure and session description can also be found at https://tiny.utk.edu/profit.

Through its mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu. This program, like all UT Extension programs, is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status.

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A clinical study has found that adding one simple food to your diet has the power to restore health, reduce the risk of heart disease and even reverse illness in heart disease patients. Published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers have confirmed that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse the primary pathology associated with heart disease. (In this case, the progressive thickening of the coronary arteries, caused by the accumulation of fatty materials).

Study shows pomegranate extract effectively: >Reduced the amount of plaque in the arteries >Reduced levels of oxidative stress >Reduced a chemical messenger (chemokine) associated with inflammation in the arteries >Reduced lipid accumulation in the heart muscle >Reduced cardiac enlargement >Reduced ECG abnormalities This isn’t the first study of its kind. Clinical Nutrition published the results of a three-year clinical trial, finding that the daily consumption of pomegranate juice reversed carotid artery stenosis by up to 29% within one year.

It’s no secret that cholesterol-lowering statins have been linked to many adverse health effects, so the continued research of the amazing health benefits of pomegranate may in fact lead to pomegranate juice as an alternative, natural way to unclog arteries and prevent heart disease. The natural healing effect that pomegranates provide stems from a well-rounded list of health benefits that have been proven over and over again.

The health benefits of pomegranate are many, but are perhaps less well-known than those of other fruits and vegetables. In case you need a

few more reasons to add the fruit to your diet, here are some of the other health benefits: 1.Loaded with important nutrients One cup of pomegranate seeds contains 144 calories, 7 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate and potassium.

Pomegranates also boast an impressive level of antioxidants that help to prevent cell damage from oxidation.

2. Contains two powerful plant compounds Punicalagins are extremely powerful antioxidants found in the juice and peel of a pomegranate, while punicic acid (pomegranate seed oil) is the main fatty acid in pomegranate seeds. The two compounds are responsible for most of the health benefits of pomegranates.

3. Has anti-inflammatory properties The anti-inflammatory properties in pomegranates make them ideal for reducing inflammation in the body, helping to prevent heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and obesity.

4. Helps to lower blood pressure One study showed that people with high blood pressure had a significant reduction in their blood pressure after consuming 150 ml of pomegranate juice daily for two weeks. Other studies have found similar results, citing that pomegranate juice can to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

5. Helps fight bacterial and fungal infections The plant compounds in pomegranates also have powerful medicinal properties that can help fight harmful bacteria in the body. They have been shown to be beneficial against several types of bacteria and fungal infections.

Wildflower Walks Dolly Parton’s Homecoming Parade To Air Live On Facebook

Oconaluftee River Trail - Easy, three mile roundtrip, riverside walk begins at Oconaluftee Visitor Center, two miles north of Cherokee, NC on US441.

Deep Creek Trail - An easy walk that begins at the end of the Deep Creek Road, 1⁄2 mile beyond the Deep Creek Campground turnoff. The Deep Creek area is located north of Bryson City (follow the signs through downtown Bryson). You can see two waterfalls, Indian Creek and Tom Branch, by walking about two miles roundtrip on this route.

Gregory Ridge Trail - The first two miles of this trail offer good wildflower viewing. To get there, take Cades Cove Loop Road just past the Cable Mill area. Turn onto Forge Creek Road and follow it to the end.

Kanati Fork Trail - The Kanati Fork Trail climbs for three miles to intersect with the Thomas Divide Trail on Thomas Ridge. You don't need to walk the whole way to see good wildflowers. The first mile or two have the best displays, especially

in early spring.Trail begins about 1⁄8 mile north of the Kephart Prong footbridge on the Newfound Gap Road (US-441), eight miles north of Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

Schoolhouse Gap Trail - Easy trail gently climbs 2.2 miles from Laurel Creek Road to School House Gap. This route includes a wide array of spring and summer flowers, including some unusual species. The trailhead is 3.9 miles west of the Townsend "Y" on the road to Cades Cove.

Little River Trail - The Little River Trail is a relatively wide and level footpath that follows the scenic Little River toward its headwaters.The trailhead is located on a side road and begins just before you enter Elkmont Campground.The first two miles provide good wildflower viewing from mid-March through April. By adding the Cucumber Gap and Jakes Creek trails makes a 5.1 mile hike.

Middle Prong Trail - A walk on this old road will reward the hiker with flowers as well as waterfalls. In the

first two miles you may see foamflower, toothwort, violets, wood sorrel, and trilliums. The trail starts at the end of Tremont Road, begins just west of the Townsend “Y." Cove Hardwood Self-guiding Nature Trail - This 3⁄4 mile loop trail offers some of the best spring wildflower viewing in the park. It begins at Chimneys Picnic Area, 4.4 miles south of Sugarlands Visitor Center on the Newfound Gap Road (US441).

Porters Creek Trail - This trail often has spectacular wildflowers from late March thru April. The trailhead is located in the Greenbrier area (follow highway US-321 about six miles east of Gatlinburg). The first 1.5 miles of trail offer good wildflower viewing.

Appalachian Trail - The two-mile section between Newfound Gap and Road Prong Trail has good flowers from mid-April through May. Park at Newfound Gap and cross the road to the trail sign.

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Every year, tens of thousands of tourists flock to Pigeon Forge, TN for the city’s annual salute to their hometown superstar Dolly Parton with Dolly’s Homecoming Parade.

This year, the crowd is expected to grow exponentially with the parade’s addition of live-streaming on Facebook. The Facebook live video will air from both Dolly P a r t o n a n d D o l l y P a r t o n ’s

The parade is expected to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 6 and will cover three miles of the Parkway through the heart of Pigeon Forge.

It will also include Dolly Parton’s Lumberjack Adventure Dinner & Show as part of the streaming. The parade will feature 125 groups, including marching bands from Sevier County High School, Pigeon Forge High School, Fyffe High School from Fyffe, Alabama, and Cheatham County Central High School, as well as equestrian units, veterans’ groups, twirlers, antique tractors and much more.

More info, visit dollyparton.com, lumberjackadventure.com or mypigeonforge.com.

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Rental Space Available Steve Brown and Hurricane Ridge

By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves Steve Brown and Hurricane Ridge have been performing here in the Great Smoky Mountains area since 2000. Steve is lead singer and plays the mandolin. Cody Vauer plays the fiddle.

Chris Monk plays the banjo, Alex Hibbitts plays the guitar and does vocals. Jamie Carter plays the bass and does vocals.They are an incredible Bluegrass band that can be found performing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon till 6 pm at the Sugarlands Distilling Company in downtown Gatlinburg.

Cody Vauer met Steve when he was performing in the Tunes & Tales. Cody has played the Grand Ole Opry with Dr. Raph Stanley. Cody plays in the Bluegrass Outlaws band, which won first place at SPBGMA last year.

Chris Monk is a 5 time Banjo Champion Winner in Tazewell County, VA. He and his wife own the Bluegrass Outlaws Band in which he plays the banjo.

Jamie Carter was brought aboard the band by Cody Vauer through the East Tennessee University Bluegrass Program. ETSU's School of Bluegrass is one of the best in the country. It offers both 4 year Major and a 4 year minor.

Jamie was part of the East Tennessee University's Bluegrass Pride Band. She is a tremendous bass player.

he was 9 years old. Born in New Jersey near the Delaware Bay, Steve moved to Clyde, NC in 1993 where he began playing professionally with Deja Vue formerly The Mountain Edge out of Cocke County. Deja Vue became the Hurricane Ridge in 2000. Steve also plays with Raymond Fairchild & the Maggie Valley Boys.

Evans on the keyboard entertaining every Thursday, Friday and Saturday weather permitting. Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm you might catch John Condrone, Chris Long, Jason Ellis or Fish Fisher performing.

For the last three years Hurricane Ridge has been on the Moonshiner Show on the Discovery Channel and will be back again this fall season.Steve has written 3 songs about Jim Tom.

The Smoky Mountain Brewery and Loco Burros have live entertainment on the weekends. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Distillery and Sugarlands Distillery host live music throughout the day every day of the week.

Neesee can be found on the keyboard Wednesday thru Sunday 5pm – close at Crystelle Creek Restaurant.Ben Stroupe is there 3 different Mondays each month except the 2nd Monday which is the SMSWF Songwriters Showcase. Steve Carr is on the guitar every Tuesday.

The 5th Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is scheduled for August 24-28, 2016.

Make your plans to be here for 4 days of live music throughout Gatlinburg hearing Hit Writers perform and tell the stories behind the songs you hear on the radio. For shows and songwriter opportunities: www.SMSWF.com.

Three Jimmy's offers live music, DJ and karoke.

Every Tuesday is BAMM JAM night 9pm till close. Wednesday is Open Mic with Mark Meyer. Thursday and Friday are DJ/Karoke and Saturday is dance band night.

Alex Hibbitts has performed at the Grand Ole Opry 4 times with Ralph Stanley. Alex has done two tours abroad one in England and Scotland and the other in France and Germany.

The Ship Pub in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community hosts a SMSWF Spotlight once a month with Songwriters not from the immediate area. Scott Southworth and Anne Buckles from Nashville will be performing Friday May 13th starting at 7pm. Scott is cohost of the WSM 650 Music Row Show airing every Sunday night 8 pm EST/7 pm CST.

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Health Benefits of Sauerkraut Sauerkraut, a form of fermented cabbage, has been popular throughout Central Europe for hundreds of years. Sauerkraut combines one of the healthiest foods there is (cabbage) with one of the most beneficial and time-honored food preparation methods ever used (fermentation).

Sauerkraut is one of the most common and oldest forms of preserving cabbage and can be traced back as an important food source to the fourth century B.C. The Secret to Sauerkraut’s Health Benefits: Fermentation What is it that’s so special about fermented vegetables and foods?

Fermentation simply refers to an ancient technique and perseveration method that naturally alters the chemistry of foods.

Similar to cultured dairy products like y o g u r t a n d k e fi r , s a u e r k r a u t ’s fermentation process produces beneficial probiotics that are now linked to improvements in immune, cognitive, digestive and endocrine function.

People have been using fermentation to preserve valuable vegetables and other perishable foods for long periods without the use of modern-day refrigerators, freezers or canning machines.

Fermentation is the metabolic process of converting carbohydrates, like sugars, into either alcohols and carbon dioxide, or organic acids. It requires the presence of a carbohydrate source (like milk or vegetables, which contain sugar molecules) plus yeast, bacteria or both.

The yeast and bacteria microorganisms are responsible for converting glucose (sugar) into healthy bacteria strains that populate your gut environment and help regulate many bodily functions.

Microbial fermentation occurs when the bacteria or yeast organisms are deprived of oxygen (which is why fermentation was first described as “respiration without air” by early French microbiologists that discovered the science behind the process). The type of fermentation that makes most foods “probiotic” (rich in beneficial bacteria) is called lactic acid fermentation. Lactic acid is a natural preservative that inhibits harmful bacteria growth.

What Are the Effects of Sauerkraut’s Probiotics?

First and foremost, sauerkraut’s live and active probiotics have beneficial effects on the health of your digestive tract — and therefore the rest of your body too.

That’s because a very large portion of your immune system actually lives within your gut and is run by bacterial organisms, what you can think of as “your gut’s bugs” that live within your intestinal flora. Microbial imbalances have been associated with enhanced risks of various diseases, but luckily obtaining beneficial microorganisms from probiotic foods has repeatedly demonstrated health benefits in clinical settings.

After eating foods like sauerkraut that provide probiotics, these gut bugs take up residence on the lining and folds of your intestinal walls, where they communicate with your brain via the vagus nerve. They also act like your first line of defense against various harmful bacteria or toxins that enter your body. Some beneficial probiotic bacteria found in sauerkraut and other cultured veggies are more or less permanent residents because they form long-lasting colonies. Others come and go more quickly but still have important anti-inflammatory effects.

As described in a 2009 report published in The Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, “the use of antibiotics, immunosuppressive therapy and irradiation, amongst other means of treatment, may cause alterations in the gut composition and have an effect on the GIT flora. Therefore, the introduction of beneficial bacterial species to the GI tract may be a very attractive option to reestablish the microbial equilibrium and prevent disease.”

The good bacteria living in someone’s healthy gut environment have been proved to be crucial for lowering the risk of just about every form of acute or chronic illness there is. Probiotic benefits from cultured foods include lowering the risk of: •brain disorders and mental illness •digestive disorders like leaky gut syndrome, ulcerative colitis and IBS •mood disorders- depression and anxiety •cancer •asthma •hormonal imbalances •food allergies and sensitivities •metabolic conditions such as diabetes

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•obesity or weight gain •various autoimmune diseases This is due to probiotics’ direct and indirect influences on various organs and systems, especially the rate at which your body produces inflammation and controls hormone production. The “good bacteria” and other organisms living within your gut might as well be considered an organ in their own right, because they’re critically important to the health of your brain, hormones, heart, lungs, liver and digestive organs. The latest science tells us that probiotic-rich foods can help: •Improve immune function, since they create a barrier against potential invaders including “bad bacteria” like pathogens, viruses, fungi and parasites •Aid in digestion and the absorption of various nutrients •Detoxify the body, since probiotics help prevent infections and combat toxins living within your digestive tract •Support brain function and cognitive health, even helping to prevent dementia, treat Alzheimer’s disease and stave off memory loss •Handle stress through the “gut-brain” connection, your microflora’s effects on your endocrine (hormonal) system •Control inflammation that is at the root of most diseases Nutrition Facts: Very low-calorie, but as you can see it’s an anti-inflammatory food and is packed with benefits. Besides having probiotics to offer, sauerkraut is a good source of antioxidants and dietary fiber too, thanks to its main ingredient cabbage. Even eating a small amount daily — just several tablespoons — can give you significant benefits and a great source of nutrients, including vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, potassium and phosphorus — and of course probiotics.

As an added bonus, the proliferation of lactobacilli in fermented vegetables enhances their digestibility and increases absorption of their various vitamins.

You might want to stick to a smaller serving as it’s a bit high in sodium (with about 20 percent of your needs in every ½ cup serving) considering sea salt is one of the main ingredients, although real sea salt has its own set of benefits and sauerkraut’s perks definitely still outweigh this point.

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Arts & Crafts Community From $200.00 A Month Square feet is available inside American Sideshow at 608 Glades Road in Gatlinburg. If you are an artist or craftsman this nicely decorated space is a great place to display your goods. If you can’t be there all the time the shop always has a store clerk available to handle sales and questions about your product. For more info contact Danny at (423) 432-9476.

Smokey Bear Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Smoky Bear, (there's no "the" in his official name) has warned us about the dangers of wildfires since 1944, when the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Campaign was launched. It is the longest running public service campaign in U.S. history. The "real" Smokey Bear was a cub found in a tree in the midst of a wildfire in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains in 1950. Badly burned on his paws and hind legs, the cub was rescued and treated.

As his condition improved, the New Mexico state game warden presented the cub to the Forest Service with the understanding that he would be dedicated to a publicity program of fire prevention and conservation. He lived out his days at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., as the living symbol of Smokey Bear.

Greenbrier Barn Party Join Friends of the Smokies for a Big Orange party to celebrate Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This event (formerly the 3P-BBQ) is a fun, casual evening with live and silent auctions to raise money for America’s mostvisited national park.

The Greenbrier Barn Party (formerly 3P BBQ) is one of Friends of the Smokies’ oldest fundraisers and celebrates the long history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s support and preservation by the generous people of this region. So come on out and join us for some food, music, and a big orange good time at the Greenbrier Barn Party! Join us May 6, $150.

For more info call 800-845-5665 and you can email us at info@friendsofthesmokies.org. Please visit our website at www.friendsofthesmokies.org.

Artist Wanted

Whether you are starting out, a part-time or an expanding artist, we have an opportunity you don't want to miss. Thistle Dew! located at 1402 E. Parkway shop #12, behind The Wood Whittlers, on 321 at the end of the Glades Road, is looking for artist to sublet shop space to. This shopping center gets traffic all day due to its location on the Arts and Crafts Loop. We also get 321 traffic, travelers coming and going from Gatlinburg, Trolley Travelers and traffic from the Rocky Top sports complex. Wall space is available, shelves can be built.

We have a total of >36 foot of premium wall space with a display window available. The store is over 700 sq. ft. We are willing to split the space up between artists. The smallest space available runs $35.00 a month. This includes Rent, Electric, ADT security, Maintenance, no commission fees, and Someone to gather monies and taxes 7 days a week 9-5. We accept all major credit cards, Can answer phone calls and allow customers to view your other products on your website with our WiFi hot spot. Competition with our fellow neighbors will not be allowed so I regret, no Wood Products, Knitted Textiles, Candy, Pottery, Leather or Candles. Sorry! For more info call Cindy at 865-277-9063.

Pruning Azaleas Each spring, azaleas light up our gardens with a profusion of colorful blooms. These classic mounding shrubs drift across the landscape like showy clouds. Once established, they need little care.

Prune them correctly, and watch plants produce layers of beautiful bell-shaped flowers.

When To Prune Azaleas - Prune azaleas soon after they bloom in the spring or early summer. The perfect time is when spent flowers begin to discolor and shrivel. Cutting them back in late summer, fall, or winter will remove flowerbuds and keep them from blooming.

Azalea Prooning Tools - A pair of hand clippers and loppers are all you'll need. Hand clippers work well on limbs smaller than ½ inch in diameter. Loppers handle branches ½ to 1 ½ inches thick. They have long handles, which give you plenty of leverage for cutting woody limbs and allow you to reach into the center of shrubs. Don't use shears on azaleas unless you are creating a formal look or a shaped hedge. Remember, squared-off hedges and closely clipped shrubs require a lot of maintenance.

Keep cutting tools sharp, so their blades make clean cuts when slicing through wood. Many quality clippers have replacement blades. Small files designed just for sharpening blades can also be purchased. Dull tools make pruning more difficult and will crush and tear stems.

How to Prune Azaleas - In most landscapes, azaleas look best when minimally pruned, allowing them to retain their naturally graceful form. Remove long stray shoots by reaching down into the plant and making cuts next to larger woody branches. This allows sunlight and air movement in the center of the shrub, which promotes healthy new growth.

Major Azalea Pruning - When azaleas grow too big for their surroundings, they may need to be pruned drastically. You can cut overgrown plants down to about 1 foot in height. Then feed them with a slow-release, water-soluble fertilizer (12-6-6). Frequently water the plants you cut back to encourage a flush of suckers from the stumps. The following spring, the shrubs should be covered with lots of new growth. Reduce the number of shoots per stump to two or three, leaving only the strongest and best placed ones.

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Hike Hyatt Ridge / May 10

Lace up your boots for the May Classic Hike to Hyatt Ridge! Join Friends of the Smokies on this strenuous 9.5-mile round trip hike Trails Forever is a partnership program between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Friends of the Smokies. which has a total elevation gain of 2,000 feet. This Classic Hike The volunteer component of the Trails Forever program gives individuals the opportunity to work in conjunction with highlights Friends’ support for the Parks As Classrooms program and features spring wildflowers. This hike is $20 which benefits the National Park Service employees and make lasting and important improvements to trails throughout the park.

Trails Forever fund.

If you are interested in volunteering with Trails Forever, you may contact: Josh Shapiro, josh_shapiro@nps.gov or call Info call 800-845-5665 and info@friendsofthesmokies.org. Please 828-497-1937. www.friendsofthesmokies.org/trailsforever/volunteer visit out website at www.friendsofthesmokies.org.

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Bub’s Burger Barn Opens In Gatlinburg 100% Grass Fed Beef !

Bub’s Burger Barn offers half pound grass fed free range beef with no additives or hormones. The southern hospitality is obvious when you first enter this restaurant. Opening soon inside will be Gatlinburg Brewing Company, the areas only micro brewery. Come by and try it out, it is delicious! Located at 1349 East Parkway in Gatlinburg, (865) 412-1052.

Meet The Locals

Hayes, Matt and Harold at Taste of Italy Restaurant

Brook and Brent at Taste of Italy Restaurant Bobby at Taste of Italy Restaurant

Barry and Steve and Bub’s Burger Barn in Gatlinburg Jimbo, Crusher and Penny at Elks Lodge #1925

Jimbo & Vicki, Chamber business after hours at the Aquarium

Park Celebrated National Junior Ranger Day Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrated Junior Ranger Day on April 23 with special activities at Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cades Cove Visitor Center and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The park also hosted two InstaMeet opportunities with photographers who shared tips on creating unique social media posts using camera phones.

Children and their families joined a variety of free, hands-on activities including rangerguided walks, historic toy making, speaking

with a real wildland firefighter, creating a personal bandanna, and visiting touch tables with animal skins, skulls, and scat. Children can earn their free Junior Ranger badge by completing three specifically planned activities. The Junior Ranger booklets, produced in cooperation with the Great Smoky Mountains Association, can be purchased at all park visitor centers. The booklets are designed to serve a variety of ages from 5-12.

In honor of this year's celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, parks throughout the country are inviting you to Find Your Park through ceremonies, interactive games and special events designed to connect

children with the resources found in national parks.

“As the National Park Service turns 100, it is more important than ever to inspire the future advocates and stewards of Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “Junior Ranger Day is important because if you haven't visited parks and public lands in your formative years, you run the risk of not knowing or caring about them as an adult. By connecting young people to such a vast resource through the successful and long standing Junior Ranger program, we can ensure that these places will be sustained for future generations to enjoy and explore.”

Photos at McGee Tyson Where National Park Service Transforms Airport into Park Experience

Wonderland Hotel Annex Structure Burns in Elkmont

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Spring has sprung & Summer is coming upon us, you ready? I know that I am! So many things to do in such little time, oh my.... For example; on May 12th is the Bush Beans and Corn Bread Festival from 4 to 8pm. Where? Downtown Gatlinburg will be closing off the Parkway between light 6 through 8.

Not only will you be able to taste all that is offered, you can also choose your favorite. In addition, there will be live entertainment and all kinds of people to meet and greet. Plus, you just might run into me along the way! So mark your calendars!

Now for the kitchen fun... I know the weather is getting warm but the following is a must.

Below is one of my FAVORITE sauces! It's an old traditional Italian sauce that has been almost forgotten or one forgot how to make.

Which I believe plays both parts in today's Italian restaurants.

Therefore, since I could not find, I decided to make some the other night & to share my recipe with you... so you may also enjoy!

Bolognese Sauce Ingredients: ·1 Onion, chopped ·2 Carrots, chopped ·3 Celery Ribs, chopped ·3 tablespoons Olive Oil ·1 pound Ground Pork, lean ·1 pound Ground Beef, lean ·Google Image ·1 pound Bacon, diced ·4 teaspoons Garlic, minced ·1 teaspoon Basil, diced (I prefer fresh when available)

·1 teaspoon Oregano, diced (I prefer fresh when available) ·4 cups Tomato,4 pounds done through a grater (or buy 1 can crushed) ·1 can Tomato Paste ·2 cups Red Wine, I prefer Cabernet (great to drink also) ·1 bunch Thyme, tied together ·2 Bay Leaf Directions: ·In large pot or pan, on medium heat, add olive oil and chopped veggies. Sautee veggies until onions are translucent. ·Add meats, garlic, basil & oregano. Stirring until meat is a course crumble. ·Add tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, thyme bunch and bay leaves. ·Cook on medium heat stirring occasionally for 5 minutes,(I prefer to simmer at least an hour, for a thicker richer taste) ·Remove Bay Leaves & Thyme ·Serve over or mix into your desired pasta enjoy!

Here is something truly simple that all will enjoy from now to fall.

Berry Fruit Pops In a blender and blend well ·1 cup Blueberries ·1 cup Strawberries ·1/4 cup Apple Juice ·3 tablespoons Honey Pour into pop molds... freeze for about 4 hours Remember, if you have any questions, see other recipes that I may have or wish to post your own... Just go to my site ChefJDs.com Be careful out there and enjoy life!

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4-h County Baking And Photography Contest Winners Older Division County 4-H Photography Contest Winners (from left - back row)Olivia Browning - Homeschool; Christy Newsom - Pigeon Forge High School; David Wear representing the Sponsor Pigeon Forge Rotary. (front row) Kallie Allen - Catons Chapel; Claire Jenkins - Pigeon Forge Middle; Maddie Godfrey - Seymour Middle; Alivia Cotter - Homeschool and Kailee Bradley Pigeon Forge Middle.

Younger Division County 4-H Photography Contest Winners (from left back row)Reese Bedenbaugh - Catlettsburg; Cameryn Long - Sevierville Middle; Grace Dolar - Seymour Middle. (front row) David Wear representing the Sponsor Pigeon Forge Rotary; Grayden Wear - Pigeon Forge Primary; Rachel Cole - Pi Beta Phi; Victoria Lamkey - Boyds Creek Elementary; Cameron Logan - Pigeon Forge Middle.

4-H Baking Winners (from left-back row)Lindsey Hedrick, Homeschool; Kestrel Troutman - Gatlinburg Pittman; Hannah Newport - Seymour Intermediate. (middle row) Katelyn Hedrick - Homeschool; Grace Dolar Seymour Middle; Hannah McPeters - Pi Beta Phi; Abby Michaels - Pi Beta Phi; (front row) Sopia Winauski - Seymour Intermediate; Madison Mullins Northview Intermediate.

What do you get when you give young people the opportunity to develop their photography and baking skills? You get over 200 4-H members participating in the annual County 4-H Photography and Baking Contest.

R e g i n a S t a r k e y, l o c a l p r o f e s s i o n a l photographer, of Honeysuckle Hills, judged the photography contest. Award ribbons and plaques are sponsored by Pigeon Forge Rotary Club. Maddie Godfrey's image “Love Never Fails” was named the Best of Show. Maddie is a student at Seymour Middle School. Overall winners are: Younger Division Animals - 1st place, Cameron Logan – Pigeon Forge Middle ; 2nd place, Grace Dolar – Seymour Middle; Older Division- Animals - 1st place, Olivia

Browning - Homeschool; 2nd place, Alivia Cotter - Homeschool. Younger Division Building - 1st place, Victoria Lamkey – Boyds Creek; 2nd place, Rachel Cole – Pi Beta Phi. Older Division Building - 1st place, Kallie Allen – Catons Chapel; 2nd place, Claire Jenkins – Pigeon Forge High School. Younger Division Landscape – 1st place, Reese Bedenbaugh Catlettsburg; 2nd place, Madison Lee – New Center. Older Division Landscape - 1st place, Olivia Browning – Homeschool; 2nd place, Kailee Bradley – Pigeon Forge Middle.

Younger Division People - 1st place, Grayden Wear – Pigeon Forge Primary; 2nd place, Cameryn Long – Sevierville Middle. Older Division People - 1st place, Christy Newsom –

Pigeon Forge High School; 2nd place, Alivia Cotter - Homeschool.

Local culinary specialist judged the Baking Contest. Awards, ribbons and plaques are sponsored by Roger McFalls, Farm Bureau Insurance Agent. Winners included: 4th Grade Chocolate Chip Cookies - 1st place –Madison Mullins – Northview Intermediate; 2nd place – Sophia Winauski – Seymour Intermediate. 5th Grade Sugar Cookies - 1st place – Hannah Newport – Seymour Intermediate. 2nd place – Abby Michaels – Pi Beta Phi. 6th Grade Peanut Butter Cookie: 1st place – Hannah McPeters – Pi Beta Phi; 2nd place – Grace Doler, Seymour Middle; 7th - 8th Grade Bar Cookies - 1st place – Katelyn Hedrick- Homeschool; 2nd

place – Kathryn Leininger - Catons Chapel. 9th - 12th Grade Bar Cookies - 1st place – Lindsey Hedrick - Homeschool; 2nd place – Kestrel Troutman, Gatlinburg Pittman High School.

The photography and baking contest are two of the many opportunities available to 4-H members in Sevier County. More info about these opportunities contact Glenn Turner at 4533695. Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development U n i v e r s i t y o f Te n n e s s e e I n s t i t u t e o f Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.