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Gatlinburg Fire Department Receives Class 2 Rating Department Ranks In Top 2 Percent In The US The City of Gatlinburg's rating is based on three factors: 1) the Sevier County Central Dispatch Emergency Communications System, which provides the means for the department to receive and respond to ﬁre alarms and emergencies, 2) the Gatlinburg Fire Department's response and initial attack capabilities including an evaluation of equipment, operations, and geographic distribution of ﬁre stations and 3) the community's water supply managed by Gatlinburg Utility Department. Chief Miller

The Gatlinburg Fire Department has received a Class 2 Fire Protection Rating by the Insurance Services Office. According to information from ISO, of the 48,825 fire departments across the country, less than 920 obtain a Class 2 rating. This signifies the Gatlinburg Fire Department now ranks in the top 2 percent of all fire departments in the United States. “To achieve this Class 2 Rating is truly a testament of the dedication to provide quality services shared by City Manager Cindy Cameron Ogle and the entire Board of Commissioners,” said Gatlinburg Fire Department Chief Greg Miller. “I would especially like to recognize the continued hard work by the members of the Gatlinburg Fire Department, Gatlinburg Utility Department and the Sevier County Central Dispatch.”

“Whether it is fire prevention, responding to emergencies, or our daily training efforts, the desire for excellence by our community and our members is something that makes our department one of the best in Tennessee as well as the nation,” said Chief Miller. “The data now proves that Gatlinburg Fire Department is ranked among the top of fire departments across the nation and that is truly humbling. I am so very proud that the men and women of the Gatlinburg Fire Department work so hard to constantly improve this department in order to better serve their community.” The GFD has held a Class 3 rating for nearly 13 years. The new rank as Class 2 will take effect July 1, 2015. ISO has been evaluating and assigning fire protection ratings to fire departments since 1971. Insurance companies use the fire protection ratings to determine homeowners and business insurance premiums. ISO evaluates fire department equipment, station locations, training, fire prevention efforts, and many other factors to assign a protection rating.

Wildﬂower Walks

Oconaluftee River Trail - This easy, three mile roundtrip, riverside walk begins at Oconaluftee Visitor Center two miles north of Cherokee, NC on US-441. Deep Creek Trail - Easy walk that begins at the end of Deep Creek Road, 1⁄2 mile beyond the Deep Creek Campground turnoff. Located north of Bryson City (follow signs through downtown Bryson). You can see two waterfalls, Indian Creek and Tom Branch, by walking about two miles roundtrip. 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 - Climbs for three miles to intersect with the Thomas Divide Trail on Thomas Ridge. The first mile or two have the best displays, especially in early spring. The 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 - An easy trail that 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 - A relatively wide and level footpath which follows the scenic Little River toward its headwaters. The trailhead is located on a side road which begins just before you enter Elkmont Campground. The first two miles provide good wildflower viewing from mid-March through April. 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. Trail starts at the end of Tremont Road, which begins west of the Townsend “Y." Continued on Map Page 6

Park Announces Synchronous Firefly Viewing Event Dates Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the dates for the firefly viewing event in Elkmont. The ticketed event will take place from June 2 - 9. The online ticketing system, operated through www.recreation.gov, will provide visitors with guaranteed parking passes for Sugarlands Visitor Center where ticket-holders park for reserved shuttle service to Elkmont. Every year in late May or early June, thousands of visitors gather near the Elkmont Campground to observe the naturally occurring phenomenon of Photinus carolinus, a firefly species that flashes synchronously. Access to the viewing area during the 8-days of predicted peak activity is provided through a shuttle service beginning at Sugarlands Visitor Center. Visitors wishing to view the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont must have a parking pass.

The parking pass covers a maximum of 6 persons in a single passenger vehicle (less than 19 feet in length). Four passes for oversize vehicles, like a mini bus (19 to 30 feet in length and up to 24 persons) will also be available. Each reservation costs $1.50. Parking passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and good only for the date issued. There is a limit of one parking pass per household per season. Each reservation through www.recreation.gov will receive an e-mail conﬁrmation and speciﬁc information about the event. The number of passes issued each day is based on the Sugarlands Visitor Center parking lot capacity. Passes will be issued with staggered arrival times in order to relieve congestion in the parking lot and for boarding the shuttles. The shuttle buses, which are provided in partnership with the City of Gatlinburg, Continued to Page 11

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Park Limits Access in Whiteoak Sink Area To Protect Declining Bat Populations KEN WAYNE erratically during the day, even during winter months, and diving down toward people. They may be seen ﬂopping around on the ground around cave openings.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park ofﬁcials have reopened the Whiteoak Sink area with limited access effective April 1 through May 15 to limit human disturbance in critical bat habitat and help hikers avoid interactions with bats. Park biologists will continue monitoring bat populations near the site as they emerge from winter hibernacula to collect population, ecological and behavioral data that will provide resource managers information to develop a long-term protection plan. The Whiteoak Sink area is primarily accessed from the Schoolhouse Gap Trail between Townsend and Cades Cove. Hikers may descend into the Whiteoak Sink area, but access to the waterfall and additional areas are closed. The closed areas are clearly marked by orange fencing or signs. Hikers may not hike beyond the restricted areas. “The Whiteoak Sink area is popular throughout the spring and we are pleased to be able to provide limited access to the area, while still taking precautions to minimize disturbance to declining bat populations as they emerge from hibernation,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. Park biologists have reported up to 98% population declines of some cave-dwelling bat species. The decline is due to whitenose syndrome (WNS). Infected bats are marked by a white fungal growth on their noses, wings, and tail membrane. The skin irritation damages skin tissue causing the bats to wake from hibernation during winter months. Once aroused, the bats burn energy at a much faster rate depleting stored fat. With no food source available during the winter, the bats soon die. Infected bats exhibit unusual behavior including ﬂying

The park is home to 12 species of bats including the federally endangered Indiana bat and the Rafinesque's big-eared bat which is a state listed species of concern in both Tennessee and North Carolina. Bats play a significant role in maintaining ecological balance as the primary predators of night-flying insects. Biologists estimate that an individual bat can eat between 3,000 to 6,000 insects each night including moths, beetles, and mosquitoes. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cooperatively working with other parks and federal, local and state agencies across the country to protect bats and manage their habitats. In an effort to prevent the unintentional spread of WNS by people, the park closed all of its 16 caves and two mine complexes to public entry in 2009. Ongoing research in the Smokies includes monitoring bat populations in the winter during hibernation and tracking bats in the summer to determine habitat use. A recent plan released by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service aimed at stabilizing the dramatic decline of the Indiana bat identified hibernacula found in the Smokies as one of only 13 sites across the country identified as critical habitat for this endangered bat. Wildlife biologists have determined that giving the bats the chance to survive includes establishing protective zones surrounding critical habitat caves. Humans are not susceptible to WNS because the fungus requires a cold body temperature to survive, but skin-to-skin contact with bats should be avoided due to other transmittable diseases such as rabies. Bats are the only mammal species in the park that have tested positive for rabies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the transmission of rabies virus can occur from minor, seemingly unimportant, or unrecognized bites from bats. For human safety, it is important not to touch or handle a bat. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals should seek immediate medical attention if they have had skinto-skin exposure to a bat.

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Gatlinburg Beans & Cornbread Festival May 14

Gatlinburg will celebrate its Appalachian culinary past with a new festive, fun-ﬁlled event on Thursday, May 14 from 4:00-8:00 pm– the Gatlinburg Beans ‘n Cornbread Festival presented by Bush Brothers & Company. Gatlinburg will feature a beans and cornbread cook off, foot-stompin’ Smoky Mountain music, fun and games, and lots of beans and cornbread! This event is sponsored by Bush Brothers & Company, the Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Gatlinburg.

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Information call - (865) 430-4148 or 800-588-1817 Downtown Gatlinburg. Admission: $10

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Gatlinburg Farmers Market Opens May 16

harvest increases. Customers can expect to ﬁnd a variety of farm fresh produce, poultry, eggs, honey, baked goods and plants (including vegetables and ﬂowers). Farmers Markets are an integral part of the urban and farm linkage and have continued to rise in popularity, mostly due to the growing consumer interest in obtaining fresh products directly from the farm. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market allows consumers to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce. Also, it allows our area economy to grow by supporting our local businesses.

The Gatlinburg Farmers Market is getting ready to open for a new and exciting season on May 16th. This will be its sixth season and the second at Covered Bridge in the Glades. The Market continues to grow both in size and popularity as it offers healthy, fresh, and delicious food to its customers. The Market will be open every Saturday, May 16th through October 17th from 8:30 am to Noon. The Market typically has a nice and varied selection of vendors, with the number growing as the season progresses and the

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.

In the United States, food travels an average 1,500 miles to get to the table. All this shipping uses large amounts of natural resources, especially fossil fuels. It contributes greatly to pollution and creates excess trash with extra environmentally unfavourable packaging. Today there are over 4,800 farmers markets operating throughout the nation. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market is held in the Covered Bridge in the Glades parking lot. From Hwy 321 in Gatlinburg, turn left on Glades Road (Trafﬁc Light 3A) and go approximately 2 miles. We are on the left by The Covered Bridge. New vendors are welcome to participate in the market. For Vendor Application visit: www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com. You may also contact us by phone at: 865-332-GROW (4769).

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Volunteers Needed in Trail Rehabilitation

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to assist a Trails Forever trail crew on rehabilitation projects on the Alum Cave Trail every Wednesday from May 20th through October 28th. The Trails Forever program provides opportunities for both skilled and non-skilled volunteers to work along-side national

park crews to complete various trail projects. Trail volunteers perform a wide range of trail maintenance and rehabilitation work from rock and root removal, rebuilding trail tread, cleaning drainage ditches, constructing drainage features (water bars), and adding ﬁll material. Great Smoky Mountains National Park will provide all the safety gear, tools and equipment needed for the projects. Volunteers are required to wear boots and long pants. They should also bring a day pack with food, water, rain gear and any other personal gear for the day. Work shifts run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., however arrangements can be made for shorter shifts upon request. The Trails Forever program is a partnership between the national park and Friends of the Smokies. The volunteer component gives individuals the opportunity to work alongside professional trail workers and make lasting improvements to trails throughout the Park. Interested parties should RSVP before the events by contacting Alan Chapman at (828) 4971949 or by email at Alan_Chapman@nps.gov. More info visit w w w. s m o k i e s t r a i l s f o r e v e r. o r g / T r a i l s - F o r e v e r Projects/Projects.aspx.

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

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Cove Misty Mountain Soap Co. Cades A Popular Destination in the Great Smokies A Healthier Choice In Skin Care

A broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. Best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals.

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Touring the Cove - An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sightsee at a leisurely pace. Allow at least two to four hours to tour Cades Cove, longer if you walk some of the area's trails. Traffic is heavy during the tourist season in summer and fall and on weekends year-round. Please be courteous to other visitors and use pullouts when stopping to enjoy the scenery or view wildlife. Aself-guiding tour booklet available at the entrance to the road provides a map and information about the cove. Only bicycle and foot traffic are allowed on the loop road until 10:00 am every Saturday and Wednesday morning from early May until late September. Otherwise the road is open to motor vehicles from sunrise until sunset daily, weather permitting. History - The valley has a rich history. For hundreds of years Cherokee Indians hunted in Cades Cove but archeologists have found no evidence of major settlements. The first Europeans settled in the cove sometime between 1818 and 1821. By 1830 the population of the area had swelled to 271. Cades Cove offers the widest variety of historic buildings of any area in the park. Scattered along the loop road are three churches, a working grist

Pi5Kttman Center School I s On The Move and 8K on May 16

Students comprise a majority of those participating, with an average of ﬁfty students in grades 3-8 attending Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school. After seeing the fun that running club could be, many students in the early grades (PreK-2) expressed a want to participate as well. In order to accommodate the needs of the younger students the club was opened up to all of the school with the condition that an early grade student must have a parent

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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 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 16th at 8:30. Information to sign up can be found at www.pc.sevier.org or call 865-436-4515.

mill, barns, log houses, and many other faithfully restored eighteenth and nineteenth century structures. Pick up the selfguiding tour booklet available at the entrance to the loop road for information about the buildings you'll see in the cove and the people who lived here. Biking - The loop road is closed to motor vehicles until 10:00 am every Saturday and Wednesday morning from early May until late September to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to enjoy the cove. You can rent a bike at the Cades Cove Campground Store. The State of Tennessee requires that children age 16 and under wear a helmet. We strongly recommend all riders wear helmets, use rear view mirrors and ride well-maintained bicycles. Obey all trafﬁc regulations.Visit website at http://cadescovetrading.com/bikes/. Hiking - Numerous trails originate in the cove, including the ﬁvemile roundtrip trail to Abrams Falls and the short Cades Cove Nature Trail. Longer hikes to Thunderhead Mountain and Rocky Top (made famous by the popular song) also begin in the cove. Visitor Center - Located half-way around the loop road in the Cable Mill historic area. Restrooms, bookstore. Cades Cove Campground- Open all year, tents and RVs up to 35 feet. Call 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov to reserve a site. Anthony Creek Horse Camp - Call 877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov to reserve a site. Backcountry Camping - Reservation and permit required. Call (865) 436-1297 for information.

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present during the meeting. This addition has brought on an added number of participants, raising attendance to an average of 60 each meeting. 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 well-being of each individual.

This school year students and teachers have been teaming up to run and become more active. Teachers and students run/walk the grounds of Pittman Center accumulating as many as ﬁve miles per meeting. However, Pittman Center is not the only place that one can see them getting active, many Saturdays you will see this group competing in a local 5K.

Photo: Kristina Plaas

13 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Sick of annoying blood-sucking mosquitoes? Here are thirteen different plants you can grow that’ll help keep mosquitoes away. Lemongrass - Mosquitoes hate the lemony scent of this plant. With some patience, you can easily grow this plant in your garden. You just have to buy stalks easily available in the market. Lemongrass prefers good drainage and full sun. This beautiful tropical plant does not tolerate freezing temperatures. Catnip - For some gardeners, this is a perennial. For others, it is an annual plant. Catnip is considered about 10 times more effective than DEET for repelling mosquitoes. However, this plant has a tendency to be quite invasive. Marigold - This is a sun loving annual plant. Besides mosquitoes, this one can also repel aphids. It can be an exceptional companion plant for the vegetable garden. Marigold plants are very easy to maintain. You don’t need a lot of care to keep them healthy and ﬂourishing. A border plant that offers the simplicity to collect seeds for next year’s planting which makes it an excellent addition. However, never rub this plant on your skin. Rosemary - Rosemary oil is considered heavenly to most humans. This shrub can easily repel mosquitoes and keep your garden safe. This is one of the most attractive plants for herb and container gardens and does not require a lot of water. Rosemary is delicious, you can use it for cooking soups, egg dishes and meat.

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How to Prevent Moldy Berries

There’s nothing quite like the delicious flavor of fresh berries, and keeping them tasting as if they were just picked from the vine is ideal; however, we all want them to last as long as possible and the number one freshness killer for berries is mold. All fresh berries are delicate in nature and tend to spoil rather quickly, especially certain types of raspberries. With berries reaching four dollars and more just for a pint of locally grown berries, it’s difficult to open the fridge in the morning only to see a fuzzy mold covering your berries. Following is one of the biggest and most well-kept secrets for keeping berries fresh for a much longer period of time. The key to preserving that wonderful fresh flavor of berries can be summed up in one word: Vinegar. Although most individuals are unaware of this helpful tip, it really does work. 1. As soon as you get the berries home, prepare a mixture of one part vinegar to ten parts filtered water into a bowl; apple or white cider vinegar works best. 2. Dump the fresh berries you recently purchased into and give them a good swirl and rinse. 3. Rinse the berries a final time . 4. Lightly pat the berries with a paper towel, and place the bowl into the refrigerator. You will find that you can’t even detect the taste of vinegar because the mixture is so diluted. The vinegar kills mold spores that surface bacteria that cause berries to spoil quickly. After you complete this simple process, your berries will taste and look fresh for a week or more. So go out and purchase all the fresh berries you want – because now your berries will last until you’re ready to eat them.

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Where The Locals Go

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

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

976 E Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg

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Gatlinburg Pickers by Danny Lewis The 1950’s...what a cool fun time. Cars had their own identity...metal was metal and plastic was, well... plastic. Then there’s the pinball machine with electric color, power, and noise. Then there’s the artistry and design with the unstoppable impulse to play me now.

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As an antique store that loves to recreate, salvage and re-purpose we found that by framing the head boards of these old pinball machines you end up with a piece of history with great color and fun. They can also be turned into a tabletop or man-cave wall hanger, etc.

Sevier County’s Finest Collection of Restored Collectibles!

Even 70’s rockers like The Who, which did PinBall Wizard re-juvinated the passion and desire of these machines. We have several in stock right now to see, show and sell. Come have some fun and let’s play. Picking with you next month! - Danny Lewis

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

865-428-2080 13314 Chapman Highway • Seymour, TN 37865

Neese On The Keyboard Neese (Denise Hurst) is one of Gatlinburg’s favorite entertainers. She is currently performing evenings at the Crystelle Creek Restsaurant & Grill.

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

Having attended South Carolina State University she acquired at Bachelor Degree in Music and a Masters Degree in Education. Stop by and listen to her perform a wide range of music favorites.

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Performing at Crystelle Creek Restaurant, 1654 East Parkway in Gatlinburg.

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

Yellow Mustangs Yellow Mustang Club at Crystelle Creek on May 8th Who would think that there is actually a group of like minded people that are dedicated to the perpetuation and fun of Yellow Mustangs? Well, believe it or not they do exist and will be at the Crystell Creek Restaurant on May 8th.

A 1967 Yellow Mustang Classic

These folks know everything about Yellow Mustangs. In fact they have a fast growing registry of over 9,000 members worldwide. Apparently, to own a Yellow Mustangs says something about your personality and since the year 2000 this group has arranged more than 62 shows and events. They do sound like a bunch of fun people and you may want to meet them when they come to town.

by Teri Pizza VIDALIA ONIONS One of my first discoveries upon moving to East Tennessee was finding and tasting Vidalia onions. Now, of course I knew about yellow onions but the sweet and tasty Vidalia is in a class all its own. If you haven't traded in your plain-Jane, bland yellow onions for Vidalias, you need to try them and this is the perfect time of year to do so! Here's some little known trivia about this yummy item of produce: •VIDALIAS were first developed in the 1930's in the United States. •VIDALIAS are only grown in a 20 county area of Georgia where low-sulfur soil at this latitude is what gives VIDALIAS their unique sweetness. •First grown in Toombs County, GA. In 1990 the VIDALIA became Georgia's official state vegetable. NUTRITION & HEALTH •Each medium onion (about 5 ounces) contains about 60 calories, 16g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, and 1g protein. •In addition, it can account for 94.1% daily value of carbs and 5.9% of protein. Caramelizing: 2 1/2 lbs. sweet onions, sliced 1 tsp. salt •Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. •Add onions and slowly cook, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Add salt. •Continue cooking until caramel colored, about another 15 minutes.

•Onions can be served with or over meat. The caramelized onions can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week or in the freezer for 2 months. PREPARATION TIPS Chopping: 1.The most important tip: sharpen your knife! 2.Trim both ends*. Place onion on its cut-side and slice in half. 3.Peel off skins and discard. Place one half, ﬂat side down on cutting board. Place hand over top. 4.With trimmed area exposed, make 1 or 2 parallel slices in the held between your hand and the cutting board, keeping onion held together. 5.Remove upper hand. While holding the onion on either side of its curved edges, make 3-4 straight cuts down the onion, stopping each slice about an eighth of an inch from the cutting board. 6.Now, cutting in the opposite direction, slice through the onion to create small 1/4" to 1/8" pieces. Repeat with the rest of the onion. *Note: Some chefs keep the root end attached to help hold the onion together. YIELD 1 medium onion (3 ounces) will equal 1/3 cup of sliced or diced onion; 1 pound of onions will equal 3 to 3 1/2 cups sliced or diced onion. Teri Pizza is a resident of Gatlinburg and author of "The Skinny on Fruits and Vegetables" due out this s u m m e r. S h e c a n b e c o n t a c t e d a t tnmntlady@gmail.com.

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Directions: Turn at trafﬁc light #3 onto Highway 321 East, go about 3 miles to trafﬁc light #3A at the intersection of Parkway and Glades Road. We are in the shopping center with Family Dollar & Subway

1359 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 • (865) 430-4233

Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village

170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg • 865.436.2363

See Artisans At Work Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Community The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America with over 100 artisans. Established in 1937 this 8 mile loop weaves through Gatlinburg. These craftsmen and artisans weave, carve, cast, sew, paint and whittle to create a vast variety of collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, quilts, brooms, baskets, candles, leather, silver smithing, wearable fashions, artistic photography, oils and watercolor paintings, blown and stained glass and so much more. The area also has restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging. You'll discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork and watch artisans at work. Stop along the way and chat with a painter or potter, or let a broom maker show you how it's done. This is a great experience for the entire family or just the two of you. There's plenty of free parking at each shop throughout the trail loop. Ride the "Craft Trolley" if you'd like to see it all without the hassles of driving. A one-fare

trip will provide a great way to see everything getting on and off as often as you like. Either way you travel you won't be disappointed, you'll see history in the making and it's the real thing! Turn at trafﬁc light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg onto highway 321,go 3 miles and see sign on the left. Visit our website www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.

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

Springtime Uses For Vinegar by Denise Thompson

Happy Cleaning & Gardening!

Vinegar is not only money saving, but it’s a fantastic natural way to clean and take care of a large variety of household problems. Using vinegar is one of those ways that makes me feel good that I am not only saving money, but keeping our home Eco-friendly. 1. Clean out the refrigerator with a vinegar water solution. Apple cider vinegar helps to absorb bad odors for a couple of days if left in an open container. 2. Cleans wooden cutting boards. Works as a great substitute for baking soda, making the boards clean and free of germs. 3. Brass polisher. Mix 1 cup vinegar with a teaspoon of salt and a cup of ﬂour makes a brass polish paste. Rub into brass or any metal cookware, leave for ﬁfteen minutes, rinse with warm water, then polish dry till they shine. 4.Insect repellent. Vinegar is a safe and effective insect repellent, chasing away ants and other insects once you wash the countertops with a vinegar solution.

5. Fruit Fly Trap. Place a small bowl of vinegar on counter, add a few drops of liquid dish detergent. The detergent creates a skim on the top of the vinegar, and the gnat or fruit fly can’t escape and drowns. Works like a charm! 6. Weed killer. Vinegar is a great natural way to kill weeds in the lawn. Just spray your unwanted plants as vinegar will kill your grass too, so be careful to get it where you want it! 7. Enhances the acidity in soil. Some plants call for high acid soil, use a gallon of water to a cup of vinegar, then water plants. 8. Preserves flowers. Love cut flowers? Add two tablespoons of vinegar and sugar to the water to help the flowers last longer. 9. Alternate fertilizer. Vinegar, used in eight to one mixture with water helps to fertilize plants that are in need of help. Do not use on healthy plants. 10. Soap scum remover. Rub in white distilled vinegar followed by a nice scrub with baking soda to remove soap scum from tubs and showers. Rinse well with water. 11. Toilet cleaner. Vinegar works as a substitute for baking soda to clean the toilet, inside and out. Allow vinegar to stand in bowl for half an hour before flushing. 12. Shower cleaner. Soak a towel in vinegar and wrap around the shower head to remove the corrosion and buildup of hard water. 13. Disinfectant. Spray and clean with fullstrength vinegar on all bathroom surfaces to kill germs. 14. Tile cleanser. Vinegar works well to clean mildew and scum build up on tiles and grout. Mix 1 gallon warm water with 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup ammonia, 1/2 cup baking soda for optimum effectiveness. Continued on Page 7

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Local Area Map Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge

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Map Location Numbers

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600 Glades Road • Gatlinburg

Key

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Gatlinurg

Pigeon Forge

Trafﬁc Lights

Gatlinurg

Pigeon Forge

Businesses

(At the corner of Highway 321 & Mills Park Rd.)

103 Mills Park Rd. • Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Park Vista Hotel Airport Road

8 Maples Lane

Riverside

Watch Glass Artist J. Hills Kaleidoscopes Frogman Jewelry Art Glass M&D Hills Photography

To Newport Post Ofﬁce

Cardinal Drive

Judy Jones Pottery

Dudley Creek Bypass

Baskin Creek Bypass

The Acquarium

5 3

4 23

Ogles Drive West

Glades Road

Artist Crafts Village

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Newman Road

3A 13 8

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E. Parkway (Route 321)

Campbell Lead Road

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Glades Village

Little Pigeon River

Arts & Crafts Community

Dollywood Lane

(865) 325-8328

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Duck Pond Lane

Watson Road

Buckhorn Road

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In the Arts & Crafts Community 530 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg

Covered Bridge

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Authentic British Pub

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Pine Mountain Road

in East Tennessee!

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Duck Pond Lane

Reservations Encouraged

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Wears Valley Road

Teaster Lane

(865) 661-6207

1450 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg

Pittman Center Road Biblical Times Theatre

1 Titanic Museum

Gatlinburg’s Largest Antique Shop

2159 East Parkway,Gatlinburg

Little Pigeon River

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Apple Valley Road

Wildﬂower Walks

highway US-321 about six miles east of Gatlinburg). First 1.5 miles offers

good wildﬂower viewing. Appalachian Trail - The two-mile section between Newfound Gap and Road Prong Trail has good ﬂowers f r o m m i d - A p r i l - M a y. P a r k a t Newfound Gap, cross road to sign.

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The Jewelry Spot

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Route 66

Cove Hardwood Self-guiding Nature Trail - This 3⁄4 mile loop trail offers some of the best wildﬂower viewing in the park. Begins at Chimneys Picnic Area, 4.4 miles south of Sugarlands Visitor Center on Newfound Gap Road (US-441). Porters Creek Trail - This trail often has spectacular wildﬂowers from late March-April. The trailhead is located in the Greenbrier area (follow

www.heartwoodgalleries.com

Birds Creek Rd. (Route 454)

“Your Art is Where Our Heart Is”

Upper Middle Creek Rd

Open All Year

(865) 325-8245

Heartwood Galleries

454 N.

Skiddy’s Place

Dog Boarding Dog Day Care Dog Grooming

Veterans Blvd.

(423) 231-0348 11

Jake Thomas Road

1004 Parkway, #301 • Gatlinburg (Located behind Calhoun’s Restaurant)

Since 1998

1065 Glades Road, Gatlinburg

849 Glades Rd., #2A4,Gatlinburg

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Covered Bridge in the Glades

Powdermill Road

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HillsCreek.com 865-430-7778 849 Glades Road # 1C1

Gatlinburg Welcome Center

Lead Free Wheel Thrown Dishwasher Safe Microwave Safe

33 Draught Beers 120 Bottled Beers 30 Hot Teas Traditional British Food

Moonshine Dawg

Ski Mountain Rd.

LeConte St.

Roaring Fork

1654 East Parkway• Gatlinburg

Judy Jones Pottery

Home of The

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Sugarlands Visitors Center

Map Is Not Drawn To Scale

Open Daily 3 pm

Accepting Private Party Reservations

170 Glades Road, #2 • Gatlinburg

To National Park

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Route 66

Arts & Crafts Community

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Sparky’s Glassblowing Come and watch Gary at work

Glassblowing at its best!

Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass (865) 325-8186 www.sparkysglassblowing.com Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community

849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)

by Chef JD Hello my beautiful people! I am in hopes that you are enjoying our wonderful Spring, I know that I am. The air is crisp in the morning and the sun is warming to ones' bones in the afternoons, a perfect time of year for reflection. Yes, you read correctly, reflection. Spring is when rebirth of the old and birth of the new. Therefore, would it not be wise to consider new trends, like a healthier trend, or a fresher outlook on life? Well, for me it's looking for healthier and more natural foods to help cleanse the body, so that I may feel more energetic, have more spring to my outlook on life. I have found that when I need that push, I eat more Almond Butter & Hummus. Never had Almond Butter, really? It's healthier for you than Peanut Butter, higher in protein and a great source of vitamin E, zinc, calcium and other wonderful benefits. It's easy to make at home, or you can now grind your own at your local food stores, example: Food City in Sevierville. Sometimes I add a tad of Sea Salt, but generally I just use it the way it is, perfect on toast, an apple slices, crackers... So while you're at the food store you may wish to pick-up a few more items, for a nice fresh hummus. I know, some of you are going YUCK, hummus, REALLY? No really, there's a few ways to make hummus that actually taste quite good. Yes, in general hummus is made with chick peas (garbanzo beans), dating back to the 13th century in Cairo. However, there are many other options, like an Avocado Hummus or a Black Beans Hummus. Which, I like to use them as a dip or a spread for my wraps and sandwiches. So let's start with my favorite: Avocado Hummus In a blender or food processor, purée the following ·1 can Cannellini Beans, drained ·1 Avocado, soft if possible, (pulp only) ·1/2 tablespoon Garlic, crushed or minced ·1/4 cup Lime Juice

Crafts & Gifts

New Park Deputy Superintendent Announced months,” said Park Superintendent Cassius Cash. “Clay has been nationally recognized for his strong leadership within the resource and visitor protection leadership ranks as well as with our local partners and the employees here at the Great Smoky Mountains. I look forward to having Clay as my leadership partner as the National Park Service moves into its second century of service!"

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Clay has 29 years of service in park resource and visitor protection operations. Prior to coming to the Smokies as Chief Ranger in 2010, Clay served in several supervisory park ranger positions, including Chief Ranger at Gulf Islands National Seashore and Deputy Chief Ranger at Shenandoah National Park. Prior ﬁeld assignments included positions at Fire Island National Seashore, Olympic National Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, and Mount Rainier National Park.

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Publisher: John F. Patti Associate Publishers: P. J. West Brook St. Johns Steve Moore Kim Bell Jim Woods Jim England Brian Papworth Photographers: Kenneth Wayne

Editor: Elizabeth Patti Contributing Writers: Cynthia Reeves Chef JD Kathryn Sherrard Teri Pizza A. Jann Peitso Danny Lewis Andrew E. Farmer Michael Williams Jim Yonan

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Cayenne/Lemon Detox

Cayenne is great for your health but use it wisely... It is unconventional but has tremendous health beneﬁts, chief of which is that the lemon mitigates the native heat of the cayenne. If you've ever tried to drink a teaspoon, or even a fourth of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, you know how hot it can be. When combined with lemon, it makes the natural calidity or taste of the cayenne much more tolerable. While the cayenne pepper and lemon drink certainly doesn't taste like a fruit beverage, it does make it much more drinkable. • Put a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper into a four-ounce glass of very warm water (start out using 8 ounces water) • Cut a lemon in half; de-seed it • Squeeze as much fresh lemon as you can into the glass • Mix well and Drink it If you want to add maple syrup, add a teaspoon or more and stir well. The warmer the water, the quicker the maple syrup will dissipate. Drink this detox drink all at once. It's not meant to be a drink to be sipped or savored. Don't drink this right after doing an aerobic workout. Cayenne is great for your health but use it wisely. www.cayennepepper.info/lemon-cayenne-pepper-detox-drink.html

13 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Continued from Page 4

Wormwood - This perennial plant has a somewhat silvery foliage. In most zones can be easily grown in full sun. A most unique border plant. The pungent odor of this plant can keep mosquitoes at bay. Make sure this plant is not rubbed on your skin. Mint - Many different mint oils are excellent for repelling mosquitoes. Can spread easily, best cultivated in small containers. Floss Flower - This is an annual plant that grows about 6-12 inches. It needs partial shade to full sun. Besides repelling mosquitoes, this plant is an excellent butterfly nectar plant. Cadaga Tree - This tree requires full sun to grow properly. It attracts wildlife to your yard. However, it is effective for repelling mosquitoes. With this tree in your garden, you may need a fence. Catmint - Another perennial plant to repel mosquitoes. It’s height is just about 2-3 feet. It’s an excellent mosquito repellant. Catmint is also a butterfly nectar plant. Your cats will just love it. Citronella Grass - A popular perennial plant that flourishes in the USDA zones. This plant needs partial shade to full sun. The oil from this plant is also used to produce mosquito repellant candles. Clove Tree - Not very tall and needs partial shade to full sun. The flower buds produce spices and used in various dishes. Lavender - This is a perennial plant. It provides nectar for butterflies. The flowers can be easily dried and kept in the garden to repel mosquitoes and other insects. Lemon Balm - A perennial plant and requires partial shade to full sun. The leaves can be used to flavor iced and hot teas. It can also be used as a substitute for lemon peel. These plants make it easier to get rid of mosquitoes.

·1/4 cup Cilantro leaves, (not packed down) ·1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt ·1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper If serving as a dip, garnish on top of dip with Olive Oil and a mixture of: ·1/4 cup Tomatoes, chopped ·1 tablespoon Onion, diced ·1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped ·1/2 teaspoon Lime Juice ·Dash of Sea Salt Black Bean Hummus In a blender or food processor, purée the following ·1 can Black Beans, rinsed ·1/2 tablespoon Garlic, crushed or minced ·1 tablespoon Almond Butter ·2 tablespoon Lime Juice ·1/4 teaspoon Cumin ·1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt ·1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, (up to you) Garnish with Olive Oil and sliced Black Olives I hope that you will enjoy these recipes and that you will come and introduce yourself to me at the Bush Beans & Cornbread Festival in downtown Gatlinburg, on May 14th from 4pm to 8pm. Zi Olive & I are joining together once again for this competition. Last year we came in 3rd Place for my 3 Bean Ras-Purfect Salad. This year I came up with a perfect sauce for our Baked Beans. Plus, the sauce may be used as a marinade for your steaks, chicken or pork, (which we may have jarred up in time for purchasing). Either way I am sure you will love tasting all the different dishes and cornbreads, which everyone will be offering in beautiful downtown Gatlinburg. See you all there!!! Chef JD • Gifting2012@gmail.com • facebook.com/ChefJDsTN

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced that Clayton F. Jordan has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent. He replaces Patty Wissinger who passed away in June 2014. Clay is currently the Resource and Visitor Protection Division Chief where he has served since 2010. He also recently served as the Smokies Acting Superintendent from September 2014 through January 2015 and Acting Deputy Superintendent from May 2014 through August 2014. Clay steps into this permanent role with a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding ongoing issues and park operations along with park partner and community relationships. "Clay has developed strong leadership knowledge of the overall operations at the Smokies through his service as Acting Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent over the last 7

Clay's career also includes two notable temporary details where he provided leadership beyond park boundaries. Clay served as the Acting Regional Chief Ranger for the thirteen-state Northeast Region for eight months in 2005 and also as a Deputy Incident Commander within the Uniﬁed Command, tasked with directing the Mississippi Canyon Oil Spill Response along the Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida Panhandle coast. “I am honored to have the opportunity to ﬁll a new role within the team while continuing to work with such an outstanding cadre of staff, volunteers, and partners who are each dedicated to providing great stewardship of this tremendous park,” said Deputy Superintendent Clay Jordan. A native of New York, Clay possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Outdoor Recreation and Park Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He and his wife, Ann, reside in Seymour with their two children, Skylar and Hannah.

Appalachian Bear Rescue Twin Cubs Come to ABR! As you may know if you have followed Appalachian Bear Rescue during the past several months, we have not had cubs in our care since the 2014 cubs were released back into the wild last August. During this period, volunteers have accomplished a great deal of work at the facility, and we now have two new enclosures as well as a brand new Cub House to aid us in caring for new arrivals.

Even now, when the cubs are so young and have to be fed a milk replacer formula, the goal is to have absolutely minimal human contact. These little cubs were weaned much sooner than they would be by their mother bear. As soon as they were able to lap the formula from a bowl, there was no more bottle feeding. They are beginning to teethe, so soft, easily digested foods such as yogurt, baby cereal, applesauce and mashed grapes and berries will be added to the formula in their bowls. The photo shows the two little cubs just a few days after they were admitted to ABR. By the time you read this they will have grown quite a lot – bear cubs grow very rapidly, gaining weight at the rate of a half-pound or more each week. In fact, after 10 days at ABR, the curators tell us that the cubs now weigh about 5 pounds each! If you would like to keep up with their progress, please visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/appalachianbearrescue. New photos are posted nearly every day so you can see them grow and learn to be wild bears.

Our ﬁrst cubs of 2015 were admitted on April 4th. They are ABR Cubs #202 and #203, and they have been nicknamed Bonnie Blue and Ridgeway. The nicknames are derived from the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is where they were found. The two tiny cubs, weighing about 3.5 pounds each, were alone at the side of the highway. After being observed for an extended period with no mother in sight, the decision was made to bring them to Appalachian Bear Rescue for care. They were much too small to survive on their own.

Remember; if you should spot a cub alone please don't be tempted to try to make contact with it. If you are concerned that the cub is an orphan, call the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and report it. A TWRA ofﬁcer will follow up on your call, and if the cub is in need of rescue, it will be transferred to Appalachian Bear Rescue for care. However, it's very likely that the cub's mother is not far away and will return for her baby.

They were taken to the UT Veterinary School for checkups, and then they settled into the Cub Nursery, where very small cubs can be cared for until they are large and strong enough to go outdoors into the Wild Enclosure. Our nursery is equipped so that curators, who are the only humans having any interaction with the cubs, can feed them and clean up after them, but spend very limited time in the presence of the cubs. Curators monitor the cubs' activities via a baby monitor that feeds audio and video into the ofﬁce area.

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Springtime Uses For Vinegar

15. First aid. Vinegar takes the sting out of insect bites and stings and takes the burn out of sunburns. Apply a paste of vinegar and cornstarch to dry, itchy skin to soothe and moisturize. To ﬁght dandruff rinse shampooed hair with a one to four mixture of vinegar to water. 16. Pet odor remover. After bathing your pet, mix one cup of vinegar to two gallons of water and pour over dog, or do this instead of bathing too. 17. Mildew remover in laundry. Add vinegar in place of a fabric softener, and it will freshen up your towels and cloth items that have gotten mildewed. Vinegar naturally freshens laundry and is a softener as well. 18. Natural Window Cleaner. Mix and put in a spray bottle: 1/4 – 1/2 tsp of liquid detergent, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 2 cups water.

Use as you would any other multi-purpose cleaner. 19. Natural Furniture Polish. 1/2 teaspoon oil, (olive or jojoba, a liquid wax), 1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice. Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. Dab a soft rag into the solution and wipe onto wood surfaces. Cover the glass jar and store indeﬁnitely. 20. All Purpose Fresh Citrus Vinegar Cleaner. Use your favorite Citrus fruit peels,(Orange,Lemon,Grapefruit, Lime).Place peels in a quart jar. Add 3 1/2 cups distilled vinegar, cover with lid. Shake and place mixture in cupboard to “marinate” for 1-2 weeks. After 1-2 weeks, strain vinegar to remove peelings and sediment. Pour into a spray bottle. Add some drops of your favorite scent of essential oil, like lemon, orange or lavender, and shake. (I like lavender). This cleaner works well for cleaning all kinds of surfaces in your home.

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Kountry Antics

Skiddy’s Thursday’s Karaoke Nite

featuring Country Decor, Jams, Salsa Handmake Soap, Cottage Candles

To Go Beer Six • Cases • Kegs

District Golf Tournament Set for May 29

Come Browse Our Shop Filled With Treasures (865) 436-0040 Arts & Crafts Community

600 Glades Rd., Suite 2, Gatlinburg

The District 6780 PolioPlus Fundraiser & Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 29, at Willow Creek Golf Club in Knoxville and DG Jerry Wear is hoping for a record turnout of teams.

Best beer prices in town!

He is asking that EVERY CLUB in the district secure three (3) hole sponsors from your local community. Prizes will be awarded for the coveted Governor’s Cup, ﬁrst and second place in two (2) ﬂights, hole in one, closet to the pin, long drive and for the team with the highest overall score. We’ll also have a great lineup of door prizes.

Pet Friendly Outside Deck, Pool Table & Kornhole Games

Hole sponsorships are $350 with district recognition, a hole sign and an opportunity to participate in the goodie bag.

4133 Birds Creek Road • (865) 325-8384

Home of the “Juicy Lucy Burger” Happy Hour - Monday - Friday - 4 - 7 pm Directions: Take Glades Road to its end.

Turn left and go one mile. On the right.

The entry fee is $100 per player and $400 for a team. Teams competing for the Governor’s Cup must have all four players from the same club. For the past two years the Governor’s Cup has been in possession of the Rotary Club of Farragut. If you have questions or want to enter, contact Dan Hipsher at (865)256-5770 or email Dan at dan@graphiccreations.com

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Ants.. how those tiny little buggers can be so annoying, but they are also some amazing creatures. Ants can carry 50 times their weight. Out in the garden where you find ants you usually find aphids and scale. In the house they chase down small little crumbs.Every year when the rains arrive the ants like to move indoors and have a party in our kitchen. At first, only a couple, then they must announce the coast is clear and more begin to arrive. Borax provides an easy solution for an ant problem. Below are two recipes for your own Borax Ant Bait. Ant Bait #1 -1 cup warm water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons Borax Use cotton balls to soak up the Borax solution and place cotton balls near ant trails. Ant Bait #2 -1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of Borax, 1/2 cup of water Place ingredients in saucepan. Boil for three minutes. Allow mixture to cool completely, thickens as it cools. To make the ant bait “portable” place cooled mixture onto a plastic lid like one from a butter dish. Before placing mixture down (indoors) where ants are clean area with vinegar as ants leave a trail, telling other ants there is food. The ants will eat the mixture and take it back to the queen. Usually after a day or so the ants will be only a memory. I’ve had them disappear overnight! You can also use this mixture in the garden! But be careful with animals and children around it. NOTE: Borax is NOT child or pet friendly. Please read the label. The FDA says Borax is safe, unless ingested in LARGE amounts. Wash pans and hands with hot water and soap.

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id ou now Only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a state department of agriculture may be brought into the park. Campers may also collect dead and down wood found in the park for campfires. Fires are only allowed at designated campsites and shelters and must be contained in a fire ring. Constructing new fire rings is prohibited. You may only burn wood that is dead and already on the ground. You may not cut any standing wood. Safe, heat-treated firewood is available for sale at most large campgrounds in the park and in many stores in surrounding communities. Visit www.nature.org/firewoodmap for a map of local stores and businesses that sell certified firewood. Firewood may not be brought into the park unless it bears the USDA-APHISPPQ certification. In addition, park regulations allow visitors to collect dead, fallen wood they find in the park for their campfires.

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865-332-GROW (4769) The Gatlinburg Farmers Market provides area residents and visitors with Tennessee grown produce, local products and foods in a friendly social environment. See you there ! www.GatlinburgFarmersMarket.com

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Lake Shore Trail - May 12, 2015

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Dine-In Carry Out Catering Learn the rich history of the southern end of the Smokies on the May Classic Hike on Lake Shore Trail. Join Friends of the Smokies on this 9.4-mile round trip hike which is moderate in difﬁculty and has a total elevation gain of 1,370 feet. This Classic Hike features Friends’ support for the equestrian Leave No Trace training program. A $10 donation for Friends members and $35 for non-members is requested to beneﬁt the Smokies Trails Forever fund. To register for any 2015 Classic Hike of the Smokies, contact Anna Lee Zanetti at 828-452-0720.

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The SMHC is over 600 member hikers and outdoors enthusiasts who love the Smokies and the mountains of East Tennessee. We have a longstanding tradition of hiking, fellowship, volunteerism, and conservation, following in the footsteps of our early leaders such as Harvey Broome, Carlos Campbell, and Jim Thompson. In 2009, we celebrated our eighty-ﬁfth year as a club. Each week, we conduct hiking outings, primarily in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and also in the surrounding areas. Another primary activity of the SMHC is the maintenance of the Appalachian Trail within the GSMNP. Club members put in hundreds of man-hours annually in volunteer trail and shelter maintenance activities. Our members are committed to conservation and protection of our natural areas by actively organizing opposition to short-sighted development in the Smokies and the adjacent areas. If you love the great outdoors, join with others who share your passion for hiking and for protecting our wild places. You will ﬁnd a place to belong with, Smoky Mountains Hiking Club. www.smhclub.org

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Drink Warm Lemon Water In The Morning And These 20 Things Happen

Adding lemon to water not only quenches thirst better than any other beverage, it also nourishes our body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements which we absolutely need. Lemon with water can be considered the best natural energy booster. When we wake up in the morning, our bodily tissues are dehydrated and are in need of water to push out toxins and rejuvenate the cells. This homemade “lemonade” helps eliminate internal toxins, regulating proper kidney and digestive tract functions by forcing them to work as smoothly as possible. 1. Water with lemon provides the body with electrolytes which hydrate your body. As lemons contain good amount of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. 2. Is good for the joints, reducing pain in the joints and muscles. 3. Warm water with lemon helps digestion as lemon contains citric acid. It interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and digestion. 4. The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food. 5. Water with lemon cleanses the liver. Lemon juice stimulates the liver to release toxins.

6. Water with Lemon helps fight infections of the respiratory tract, sore throats and inflammation of the tonsils. This is due to the antiinflammatory properties of lemon. 7. It regulates natural bowel movement. 8.Water with lemon is indispensable for the normal work of metabolism. Since lemon is a powerful antioxidant, it protects the body from free radicals and strengthens the immune system. 9. Water with lemon aids in proper functioning of the nervous system (as lemon has a high content of potassium). Depression and anxiety are often the result of low levels of potassium in the blood. The nervous system needs a sufficient amount of potassium to ensure sustainable signals to the heart. 10. Water with lemon cleanses blood, blood vessels and arteries. 11. Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by 10%. 12. It creates an alkalizing effect in the body. Even if you drink it immediately before a meal, it can help your body maintain a higher level of pH and your body is better able to fight diseases. 13. Water with lemon is good for the skin. Vitamin C in lemon, improves our skin by rejuvenating the body. Drinking water with lemon regularly will improve the condition of your skin. 14. Water with lemon helps to dilute uric acid, the built up of which leads to pain in the joints and gout. 15. Water with lemon is beneficial for pregnant women. Since lemons are loaded with Vitamin C, it acts as an adaptogen helping the body cope with viruses such as colds. Furthermore, vitamin C helps the formation of bone tissue of the unborn baby. Due to the

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high content of potassium, a mixture of water with lemon helps forming cells of the brain and nervous system of the baby. 16. Water with lemon relieves heartburn. For this, mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water. 17. Water with lemon helps dissolve gallstones, kidney stones, pancreatic stones, and calcium deposits. 18. Water with lemon helps with weight loss. Lemons contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress hunger cravings. Studies have proven people with a better alkaline diet have lost weight faster. 19. Water with lemon helps with tooth pain and gingivitis. 20. Water with lemon prevents cancer. This is due to the fact that lemons are a highly alkaline food. Multiple studies have found that cancer cannot thrive in an alkaline environment. The Ultimate pH Solution: Balance Your Body Chemistry to Prevent Disease and Lose Weight This article was originally published by LivingTraditionally.com A few things i’d like to add to this. I recommend organic lemons to add to your lemon water (as with any produce) just to ensure the highest quality nutrition and benefit to your body. You can also use lemon essential oil, added to water and ingested to benefit from as well. I use CPTG (certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils) that you can find by clicking here. When you arrive at this website click “Join & Save” then you can get lemon essential oil. You can use the lemon essential oil from them and add it to your glass each day. It’s also great to carry in your car, purse or handbag so that you can add lemon to your water when you’re out and about and get these benefits listed above more often.

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Legally Speaking By Andrew E. Farmer, Esq.

Divorce Laws in Tennessee

A person may file for divorce in Tennessee if the acts complained of were committed while he/she was a bona fide resident of the state. In order to file for a divorce in Tennessee, one of the parties must be a legal resident of Tennessee for a minimum of six months prior to filing for divorce. The divorce case may be filed in the chancery or circuit court or other court having divorce jurisdiction, in the county where the parties reside at the time of their separation.

Tennessee is an equitable distribution state. In all actions for divorce or legal separation, upon request of either party, the court having jurisdiction may equitably divide, distribute, or assign the marital property between the parties without regard to marital fault in proportions as the court deems fair. The court shall do so prior to any determination as to whether it is appropriate to order the support and maintenance of one party by the other.

The divorce case must have been on file with the Court for at least 60 days before being heard if the parties do not have minor children, and must have been on file at least 90 days before being heard if the parties do have minor children. The 60 or 90 day period commences on the date the divorce case is filed with the Court.

In any action for divorce, legal separation or separate maintenance, the court may award alimony to be paid by one spouse to or for the beneﬁt of the other, or out of either spouse's property, according to the nature of the case and the circumstances of the parties. The court may award rehabilitative alimony, alimony in futuro (periodic alimony), transitional alimony, alimony in solido (lump sum alimony), or a combination of these.

If the parties cannot reach an agreement, the parties must attend mediation. Mediation is generally conducted by a neutral third party, usually an attorney, who helps the parties negotiate a settlement to avoid lengthy court hearings. It is always better for parties to negotiate in an attempt to make their own decisions regarding property divisions and co-parenting time, then for a Judge to make those decisions.

The divorce laws and laws regarding child custody, co-parenting plans and child support can be confusing and difficult to navigate through for many people. If you have questions about filing for divorce or any other legal matter, call The Law Offices of Andrew Farmer, PLLC for a free consultation at 865-428-6737.

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August 19-23, 2015

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East Tennessee Abounds in Talent

Check out this great new talent on the keyboard at Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill. Everyone in town is talking about DENVER EVANS! Even the locals are making trips into downtown Gatlinburg to see him.

You don't have to be a full-time songwriter to win. One of the categories last year was won by a mother who wrote a song for her daughter and her daughter asked here to enter the song in the SMSWF Song Competition the daughter had some across online. It was the only song this lady had ever written at that time. “The More I Get To Know You” by Betty Brenan, Church Hill, TN won the 2014 Gospel/Inspirational Category. The Aug. 19-23, 2015 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is a celebration of songwriting and songwriters. There are free live music venues all over downtown Gatlinburg for 4 days where songwriters are performing and telling you the stories behind the songs you here on the radio. PUBLIC INVITED.

In 2001, Denver decided to form his own band. They performed mainly in the Southeast U.S., but also ventured out to Colorado and as far north as Pennsylvania. After about ten years of traveling and playing the club circuit, Denver was becoming tired of the road life. He married in 2006. In 2012, he started performing acoustic shows on a more local scale and is now doing more promotional work with his music through means of the internet.

EMI-SUNSHINE AND THE RAIN will perform in a ticketed concert at the Aug. 19-23, 2015 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. If you would like to have a 48 hour window of opportunity to purchase tickets for this concert before tickets publically go on sale June 1st, send us an email requesting ticket information for the 2015 SMSWF Emi-Sunshine Concert to info@smswf.com.

Denver will be performing at the Aug. 19-23, 2015 Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. You can always see him perform on Friday and Saturday nights at Tom and Earl's Back Alley Grill.

Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch, Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Three Jimmy's A Good Time Eatery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, Cabin Café, Hoggs Tavern Downtown, and Loco Burros.

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and more can be won. There will be 21 winners from each category plus the Grand Prize Winner and Listener's Choice. To enter songs go to www.smswf.com.

Evans started learning to play piano at age 12. Within a year, he was playing keyboard with his father's band around East Tennessee. In 1995, Denver accepted an offer to start performing with a road band around the southeastern portion of the United States. After a few years of touring with different bands, he landed a job backing Curb Records recording artist, Trini Triggs. At that time, Trini had a single on nationwide radio called “Straight Tequila”, followed up by another song called “Horse to Mexico”. He toured the country with Trini until 2000. Denver then took other jobs backing artists and even performed in Ecuador, South America for the Armed Forces Entertainment.

The Entry Deadline for the 2015 SMSWF Songwriters Competition has been extended to May 15, 2015. Song Categories are Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Gospel/Inspirational, Jazz/Blues, Pop, and Lyrics Only. Cash prizes as well as a Premier Demo from Beaird Music Group Nashville, TN, handcrafted guitar straps by Country Cobbler in the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts community,

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Cyndy Reeves with Betty Brenan receiving her Gospel Inspirational 2015 Song Category Winner award and John Condrone

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Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill. Area songwriters showcase their original songs.

May Events

May 1 to 31 – Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring – As part of Smoky Mountain Springfest, May is jam packed with special events and activities for the whole family! For more information on Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring: It's a Spring Thing, visit our website www.gatlinburg.com or call 800-588-1817. May 1 to 31 – Smoky Mountain Springfest – Join in a countywide celebration of the season featuring special events, local craft shows and much more. (800) 568-4748 May 1 – Arrowmont's 5th Annual Art & Wine Auction - This event is a significant fundraiser for the school and is designed to be an evening of fun and fine art with artwork generously donated by regional and national artists, great wines and unique event packages. For more information, call (865) 436-5860. ($) May 14 – Gatlinburg Beans 'n Cornbread Festival Presented by Bush Brothers & Company - Gatlinburg celebrates it's Appalachian culinary past with a festive, fun-filled Beans n' Cornbread cook off, complete with foot-stompin' mountain music, fun and games, and, of course, lots of Beans and Cornbread. The festival is in downtown Gatlinburg from 4:00 – 8:00PM. Visitors can sample all the different recipes while supplies last. ($) (GCVBE) www.gatlinburg.com/events. May 16, 23, 30– Gatlinburg Farmers Market – Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the Farmers Market is open each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community at the Covered Bridge, 849 Glades Road from May through September. Comprised of local producers, the emphasis is on fresh produce and homemade products offered in an atmosphere of community. Visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com.

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Adopt-A-Trail Volunteer Recruitment

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to participate in the Adopt-a-Trail (AAT) program, an effort that helps to maintain the park's 800-mile trail system. The Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program has integrated volunteerism into many of the park operations, including trail maintenance that covers everything from picking up litter to removing tree-falls and reporting trail problems to the park.

AAT volunteers should be prepared to preform basic trail maintenance, and are to hike/patrol the trail(s) at least four times per program year-- March through October. Speciﬁc trail duties include: Collect and remove litter; clean water bars and drainage systems; perform brushing and removal of small windfalls or branches (hand tools only); perform minor trail tread maintenance; remove illegal campsites and ﬁre rings found along trail; inspect trail and trail signs; and promote Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.

Trainings will be held throughout the year. If interested contact Alan Chapman, Trails Volunteer Coordinator by phone at (828) 497-1949 or by email at Alan_Chapman@nps.gov. Part of the training is held outside and participants should wear appropriate clothing including sturdy footwear.

Park Fish

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts over 2,100 miles of streams and is home to 67 species of fish in 12 different families, including lampreys, darters, shiners, minnows, suckers, bass, and trout. Of these 2,100 miles of streams, only about 800 miles contain fish. The brook trout is the only trout species native to the Smokies, although non-native brown and rainbow trout have been introduced into the park and today are found in most large streams below 3,000 feet. Brook trout have lost approximately 75% of their native range in the park since the early 1900s mostly due to logging and the introduction of non-native rainbow trout. The non-native rainbow trout out-compete native brook trout by producing more offspring, growing at faster rates, and occupying stream habitat once occupied by brook trout. Today, brook trout are only found in about 133 miles of park streams. Restoration efforts have restored brook trout back to 14.6 miles of their native range since 1986 and continue today. There are four federally protected fish species in the park, all of which live in lower Abrams Creek: the spotfin chub (Threatened), duskytail darter (Endangered), smoky madtom (Endangered), and yellowfin madtom (Threatened). Efforts are underway to reintroduce these fish back into Abrams Creek and some signs of success have been noted.

Photo: Pete Yeomans Fisheries staff have been monitoring fish populations in both high elevation (>3,000 feet) brook trout streams and low elevation (<2,500 feet) large stream systems through the park since 1986. Long term monitoring surveys indicate that fishermen play little to no role in the population dynamics observed in park streams. Major spring floods and summer droughts are the driving forces behind fish population fluctuations seen both in the park and outside the park. Although most streams in the park are very clear, cold and pollution free, they are not very productive in terms of growing big trout. Most trout in the park grow relatively fast, live only about 4 years, and die due to a lack of food resources. The diversity of aquatic insects in park streams is quite high, but the density of each species is fairly low making food resources for trout scarce. In fact, only 4% of brook trout and 30% of rainbow trout reach 7 inches. Less than 1% of brook trout and 17% of rainbow trout reach 8 inches. Only brown trout, who switch to a piscivorous (fish) diet at around 8 inches, have the ability to live beyond 4-5 years and reach sizes of nearly 30 inches!

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Meet The Locals Jimbo and Davy Crockett

Jared Hard performing at 2nd Monday SMSWF at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Lisa and Linda Miller at the Master Gardner Show

Tom Newman with Newman Hardscapes (Unique Paving Stones & Blocks)

Jason & John at the Gatlinburg Post Ofﬁce

Neese & Bobby Tomberlin performing at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Tuatha Dea performing Earth Day in Gatlinburg

Andy Bush at the Tennessee Master Gardner Show

Boogertown Gap performing Earth Day in Gatlinburg

Sevierville Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival Steep Canyon Rangers

Sevierville’s Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass festival (May 15 & 16, 2015) has announced the entertainment lineup for its eleventh annual event, including a headline performance from famed bluegrass group, Steep Canyon Rangers. Festivities and music get underway in downtown Sevierville on Friday, May 15 at 5 p.m. with a live performance from local bluegrass and Americana group Dixieghost. Popular artists Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier and The Darrell Webb Band will follow Dixieghost before the award-winning Lonesome River Band closes out Friday night’s show. On Saturday, the festivities get started early with Mountain

Ruckus – Dixie Stampede’s band featuring four-time National Banjo Champion Gary “Biscuit” Davis. Mandolin-picking virtuoso Johnny Staats & The Delivery Boys, 2014 International Bluegrass Music Association Emerging Artists of the Year Flatt Lonesome, and rising bluegrass star Sierra Hull will each play two sets on Saturday afternoon before the evening’s headliner, Steep Canyon Rangers, cap off an incredible weekend of bluegrass. Steep Canyon Rangers have performed on a variety of stages, including the Late Show with David Letterman, the Today Show, Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. The group also tours with Steve Martin as Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers. “We’ve got a great musical lineup for the 2015 Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass event,” says Sevierville Chamber of Commerce marketing director Amanda Marr. “It will be a great time to plan a weekend in Sevierville, hear some incredible music and enjoy the nation’s best BBQ.” Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass is a family-friendly event featuring the biggest names in bluegrass music, up-and-coming artists on the Hard Rock Café Community Stage, the nation’s top BBQ cook teams in the Bush’s Best Tennessee State Championship Cook-Off, and the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition honoring the songwriting of Sevierville’s favorite hometown girl, Dolly Parton. Event-goers can also enjoy delicious foods, handmade crafts and kids’ games.

Admission and concerts are free thanks to great sponsors, including the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce which encourages you to stay in Sevierville while visiting Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass. For festival lodging deals and more information about Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass, call (888) 889-7415 or visit us online at www.BloominBBQ.com. Friday, May 15 5pm-Dixieghost 6pm-Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier 7pm-Darrell Webb Band 8pm-Lonesome River Band

Saturday, May 16 1pm-Mountain Ruckus 2pm-Johnny Staats & The Delivery Boys 3pm-Flatt Lonesome 4pm-Sierra Hull 5pm-Johnny Staats & The Delivery Boys 6pm-Flatt Lonesome 7pm-Sierra Hull 8pm-Steep Canyon Rangers

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Park Celebrates Tourism Week with Local Communities 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 and songwriter and General Manager at Hearthside Rentals, will serve as the Employee of the Year event emcee.

Dana Soehn, 2014 Park Employee of the Year Great Smoky Mountains National Park is pleased to announce the selection of Dana Soehn as the Park’s 2014 “Employee of the Year.” This marks the 31th 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 Monday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m. on the lawn at Park Headquarters.

introductions to park partner groups and community organizations. In this position Dana also organizes several events and programs with partner organizations, including the Student Conservation Association’s National Park Service Academy. Dana and her co-workers have streamlined processes regarding Freedom of Information and Special Use permit requests over the past year. Finally, as the primary spokesperson for the park, Dana has maintained an excellent relationship with local, national and international media outlets.

Soehn began her career at the Smokies in 1989 as a Student Conservation Association Resource Assistant. After her internships, Dana spent 15 years as a member of the Resource Management and Science Division. In 2005, Dana became the Parks as Classrooms liaison between the park and Pi Beta Phi Elementary School. In 2009, Dana returned to the National Park Service as the park-wide Volunteer Coordinator where she directed the park’s 3,000+ volunteers, creating lifelong stewards of the national park. In 2012, then Superintendent Dale Ditmanson selected Dana to serve as the park’s management assistant, the park’s primary spokesperson and liaison with community groups and friends groups.

Dana lives in Gatlinburg, Tennessee with her husband, Heath and their two sons, Grant and Garrett. As a family, they have traveled to many of the national parks throughout the country. She shares her time in the community through volunteer service at her church, in local schools, the Gatlinburg Planning Commission, Keep Sevier Beautiful and many other organizations.

In 2014, Dana’s role in the superintendent’s ofﬁce transition along with her continued community service made her a clear choice for the Employee of the Year award. As Management Assistant, Dana guided three acting superintendents through their details at the Smokies, organizing public meet and greets,

Co-hosts of the 2015 event include: Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism, Gatlinburg Department of Tourism, Sevierville Chamber of Commerce, Smoky Mountains Tourism Development Council, Blount County Partnership, and Cocke County Partnership. -NPS-

“Working with Dana every day, I see ﬁrsthand her passion for this special place,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “She represents the Smokies, and the National Park Service, with the highest degree of enthusiasm and professionalism.”

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Opens After Repairs Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail opened at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015. The road has been closed since November 1st, so that crews could replace eight bridges.The bridges along the very popular 5.5 mile, one-way roadway needed to be completely removed and replaced as they reached the end of their usable service and in order to provide the best experience for visitors. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is one of the most unique places Great Smoky Mountains National Park has for visitors to experience the beauty of the mountains, wildﬂowers in the spring and fall colors. It NPS Photo: A vehicle drives over the new also provides access to several popular trails leading to bridge on Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. waterfalls and the summit of Mount Le Conte.

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The Bible often refers to children and their innocence and how we must be as children to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. We are told that we must strive to be like Jesus on a daily basis. Recently a child did just that. A few months ago, Tim Waddell, Travis Marcum and Joe Vagott visited Sevier County Missions Church and presented a Gospel Illusion show. While there, the men talked about Emerald City Ministries and their diaper ministry. Emerald City Ministries gives out diapers to families who can't afford to pay for them. The need is great but the supply is not meeting the demand. We were contacted by Rev. Sam Steele recently and he told us that one of the girls that were present that day felt like she needed to help so, on her birthday which was Feb. 11th,

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she asked everyone to bring diapers instead of presents Last week, Harley McCall and her family delivered over $300.00 worth of diapers to Doc's Magic Shop at The Island In Pigeon Forge, TN. Harley's “Papaw”, Charlie Teaster said he was very proud of Harley for her selﬂess act of kindness and that she loves going to church and singing. The whole family pitched in to bring in all of the diapers and present them to Doc Waddell, Founder of Emerald City Ministries. Doc told Channel 8 News that he was very grateful for Harley and her generosity but the diapers that she brought would be gone in about a week. Frank Waddell, Doc's son and president of Emerald City Ministries said that he too was very moved by Harley's gift and that because of her, there would be many children that would avoid diaper rash or even other diseases caused by wearing a soiled diaper for too long. The Island at Pigeon Forge generously gave the whole family free tickets for all the rides on the Island. If you would like to donate to Emerald City Ministries go to Doc's Magic Shop at The Island or at Emerald City Ministries in Gatlinburg. Call: 865-210-2625, www.emeraldcityministries.org.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park ofﬁcials announced that a 2-year trail restoration project on Alum Cave Trail. The trail and associated parking areas will be closed May 4-November 19, excluding federal holidays, on Monday mornings at 7:00am through Thursday evenings at 5:30pm weekly. A full closure is necessary for the safety of both the crew and visitors. The trail will be fully open each week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Trails Forever crew will focus restoration efforts on several targeted locations along the 5mile trail to improve visitor safety and stabilize eroding trail sections. Alum Cave Trail is one of the most popular trails in the park, leading hikers to iconic areas including Arch Rock, Inspiration Point, Alum Cave Bluffs, Mt. Le Conte, and LeConte Lodge. Park rangers respond to numerous accidents along the trail each year, especially along the upper, narrow corridors. The planned work will improve overall trail safety and protect natural resources by repairing historic cable and handrail systems, reinforcing hanging trail sections, reducing trail braiding and improving drainage to prevent further erosion. "Alum Cave Trail has so many unique natural and

historic features," said Trails Supervisor Tobias Miller. "Our crew is working alongside the park's cultural and natural resource managers as we plan the restoration to insure that features are protected as we improve trail durability and safety." Hikers can still reach Mt. Le Conte, LeConte Lodge, and the Le Conte Shelter by using one of the other ﬁve trails to the summit. The Mt. LeConte Lodge and Mt. Le Conte backcountry shelter will remain open and can be accessed from any of these other routes during the Alum Cave Trail closure. The Boulevard, Bull Head, Rainbow Falls, Trillium Gap and Brushy Mountain trails all lead to Mt. Le Conte, but trailhead parking is limited. Day hikers should also consider enjoying other trails offering stunning views such as Chimney Tops Trail, Forney Ridge Trail to Andrews Bald, or the Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap to Charlies Bunion. Trails Forever is a partnership program between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Friends of the Smokies. The Friends have donated $500,000 to support the program, in part through the generosity of the Knoxville based Aslan Foundation. The Trails Forever program provides the opportunity for a highly skilled trail crew to focus reconstruction efforts on high use and high priority trails in the park including the recently restored Chimney Tops Trail and Forney Ridge Trail. The program also provides a mechanism for volunteers to work alongside the trail crew on these complex trail projects. www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/alum-caveclosure-faqs.htm.