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First Thanksgiving
On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a national holiday honoring the early settlers and their harvest feast known as the first Thanksgiving. Long before settlers came to the East Coast of the United States, the area was inhabited by many Native American tribes. The area surrounding the site of the first Thanksgiving, now known as southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island had been the home of the Wampanoag people for over 12,000 years, and had been visited by other European settlers before the arrival of the Mayflower. Native people knew the land well and fished, hunted and harvested for thousands of generations. The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break away from the Church of England. These ‘separatists’ initially moved to Holland and after 12 years of financial problems, they received funding from English merchants to sail across the Atlantic to settle in a ‘New World.' A ship carrying 101 men, women, and children spent 66 days traveling the Atlantic Ocean, intending to land where New York City is located. Due to the windy conditions, the group had to cut their trip short and settle at what is now called Cape Cod. As the Puritans prepared for winter, they gathered anything they could find, including Wampanoag supplies. One day, Samoset, a leader of the Abenaki, and Tisquantum (better known as Squanto) visited the settlers. Squanto was a Wampanoag who had experience with other settlers and knew English. Squanto helped the settlers grow corn and use fish to fertilize their fields. After several meetings, a formal agreement was made between the settlers and the native people and they joined together to protect each other from other tribes in March of 1621. One day that fall, four settlers were sent to hunt for food for a harvest celebration.The Wampanoag heard gunshots and alerted their leader, Massasoit, who thought the English were preparing for war. Massasoit visited the English settlement with 90 of his men to see if war was true. Soon after their visit, the Native Americans realized that the English were only hunting for the harvest celebration. Massasoit sent some of his own men to hunt deer for the feast and for three days, the English and native men, women, and children ate together. The meal consisted of deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat, far from today's traditional Thanksgiving feast. They played ball games, sang and danced. What Americans eat today on Thanksgiving was not available in 1621. Although prayers and thanks were probably offered at the 1621 harvest gathering, the first recorded religious Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth happened two years later in 1623. On this occasion, the colonists gave thanks to God for rain after a two-month drought. In the 19th century, the modern Thanksgiving holiday started to take shape. In 1846, Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of a magazine called Godley’s Lady’s Book, campaigned for an annual national thanksgiving holiday after a passage about the harvest gathering of 1621 was discovered and incorrectly labeled as the first Thanksgiving. President Abraham Lincoln declared two national Thanksgivings in 1863; one in August to commemorate the Battle of Gettysburg the other in November to give thanks for "general blessings." Peace between the Native Americans and settlers lasted only a generation. The Wampanoag people do not share in the popular reverence for the traditional New England Thanksgiving. For them, the holiday is a reminder of betrayal and bloodshed. Since 1970, many native people have gathered at the statue of Massasoit in Plymouth, Massachusetts each Thanksgiving Day to remember their ancestors and the strength of the Wampanoag.
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Appalachian Bear Rescue
Stewart Gallery Art of the Smokies
Researchers have found some black bears, usually females, are highly territorial. An intruding bear would be chased away or even seriously injured by the female in residence, although she will allow her female offspring to share a portion of her territory. Territoriality is probably possible with females because their smaller home range size allows them to defend it properly. It would be nearly impossible for a male American black bear to defend a home range that could measure 60 or more square miles.
Territories “How big is a bear's home range or territory?” is a question we are often asked when we present programs about bears. The home range of an American black bear can vary greatly depending on the location, the season, food availability, the number of bears, and the sex and age of the individual in question. The home range of a male is normally larger than that of a female and each male's home range will usually overlap the home ranges of several females, permitting diversity in breeding. Generally speaking, the poorer the habitat, the larger the home range must be in order to supply the bear with enough food, water and shelter. While in some extreme instances a male American black bear could have a home range of over 100 square miles, the following are probably more accurate averages: Male: 8 – 60 square miles • Female:
1 – 15 square miles
Males generally forgo territoriality and instead rely on a dominance hierarchy to keep social order. Bears announce their presence by scent marking – urinating, defecating and rubbing, scratching or biting trees. More submissive bears will simply avoid areas where a dominant male is to be found. Occasionally black bears will even congregate at an abundant food source – for example, the salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest, vast berry patches, or open garbage pits. While squabbles may erupt periodically, their need for food overrides their natural fear of each other. Appalachian Bear Rescue often has several unrelated cubs at the facility. We have observed that young bears do not have territory disputes, but tend to get along with each other very well. They eat, play, and learn from each other during the time they are together. When their time for release comes, each cub is released into the general area from which it came; therefore, the bonds they have formed at ABR are broken at that time. The photo shows the four cubs that were cared for this year (2014). Two were a brother and sister from the Johnson City area, but the other two cubs were unrelated. To follow Appalachian Bear Rescue and our work, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/appalachianbearrescue.
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Because of the number of bears in the Smoky Mountains National Park and the availability of natural foods, the lower numbers would be more applicable in our region.
Originals Landscapes Historic Cabins
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D•The id You Know? Wampanoag Indians taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land • Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States • Turkey has more protein than chicken or beef • Male turkeys gobble. Hens do not. They make a clucking noise • Californians are the largest consumers of turkey in the United States • Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at maturity
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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, Tennessee. These craftsmen and artisans weave, carve, cast, sew, paint and whittle to create a vast variety of collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, quilts, brooms, baskets, candles, leather, silver smithing, wearable fashions, artistic photography, oils and watercolor paintings, blown and stained glass and so much more. The area also has numerous restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging. You'll discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork and watch the artisans at work. Stop along the way and chat with a painter or potter, or let a broom maker show you how it's done. This is a great experience for the entire family or just the two of you. There's plenty of free parking at each shop throughout the trail loop. Ride the "Craft Trolley" if you'd like to see it all without the hassles of driving. A one-fare trip will provide a great way to see everything getting on and off as often as you like. Either way you travel you won't be disappointed, you'll see history in the making and it's the real thing!
Turn at traffic light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg onto highway 321,go three miles and see sign on the left. Visit our website at www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.
This sign at Route 321 and Glades Road is a landmark to the Arts & Crafts Community
There's Moonshine In Them There Hills! Since the success of Ole Smoky Moonshine in Gatlinburg there is now a stream of investors interested in opening distilleries. The Sevierville planning commission received no opposition
that allows retail distilleries along with manufacturing distilleries in appropriately zoned areas. There is a distinction between retailers that will sell alcohol and wholesalers that actually make the alcohol or "moonshine" and will be located in larger warehouse districts. The retailers will mostly be located along Route 66 and in shopping centers. This is a trend that is growing fast and is sure to be another tourist destination.
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Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest November 9 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Rocky Top Sports World, 1870 Sports World Blvd., Gatlinburg Sponsored by Elks Lodge #1925 Organizer - Jim Yonan Registration Forms at Rocky Top Sports World/Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00 Awards given for each age division Division winners progress to regional competition in Knoxville With travel expenses paid good deeds that has profoundly changed the Order with an exuberant and enduring millions of lives for the better, yet there is expression of the true volunteer spirit. little public awareness of the impact of Of note is that the elected leadership of the their vital work. Why is this so? Quite BPO Elks--from the Exalted Rulers of the simply, the Elks have rarely sought local Lodges to the national president, recognition, neither have they gone to the known as the Grand Exalted Ruler, and general public with fund-raising efforts other decision-makers at the various nor received monies from any level of levels--serve without salaries. government. Indeed, the flow of money and goods moves in the opposite direction: The organization of the Elks is democratic the Elks donated to the government the first representation, with overall statutes set veterans hospital; contribute regularly to through voting at national conventions. schools and police and fire departments; The BPO Elks national headquarters is and assist the young and the needy based in Chicago. The Chicago campus is also the site of the Elks Veterans Memorial throughout this great nation. Building; the home of the Elks National How could this powerful force have come Foundation, the Order's charitable trust; into being? And where does all this the Elks National Veterans Service charitable giving come from? From the Commission; and The Elks Magazine, the generous hearts of Elks members whose official publication that is sent to every willingness to share, whose prudent long- member of the Order. term planning, and whose time devoted to www.gatlinburgelks.org serve-for free and with enthusiasm-infuses
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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country. Since its inception in 1868, the Order of Elks has grown to include nearly 1.2 million men and women in almost 2,200 communities. The BPO Elks is committed to the ideals of charity and patriotism. To that end, Elks have now disbursed over the Order's 132 years more than $2.69 billion in cash, goods, and services to the nation's youth, its veterans, the disadvantaged and handicapped, and in support of patriotic and civic programs. In the 1998-99 fiscal year alone, the BPO Elks expended in such fashion over $160 million, and the Order ranks as one of the largest private providers of college scholarships in the nation. The Elks have created a quiet network of
Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques If you are looking for antiques in the Smokies then you owe it to yourself to stop by our antique shop in Gatlinburg for the best selection of antiques, collectibles and antique furniture in the area.
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Howard's Steakhouse has been in Gatlinburg since 1946 offering the traditional Howard’s menu. Seating is also available outside next to a running stream. The bar is a long time locals favorite with a hometown atmosphere.
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Catering Available The Wild Boar Saloon located upstairs offers a lighter fare with tavern style appetizers and specialty bar drinks. Offering a great night life atmosphere with Karaoke.
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Park Plans Prescribed Burn in Cataloochee
“The prescribed burns in Cataloochee are critical for the health of oak and pine woodlands. The restoration of this habitat will help to sustain populations of elk and numerous other plants and animals native to Cataloochee Valley,” said National Park Service Fire Ecologist Rob Klein.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire management officials are planning prescribed burns in the Canadian Top Knob, Mathews Branch, and Noland Mountain areas adjacent to Cataloochee Valley in North Carolina. Weather permitting, burn operations could begin as early as Monday, October 20, and may continue intermittently through mid-November. The burn units this year are part of the larger Canadian Top multiyear prescribed fire project in which fire managers have been conducting a series of low-intensity, controlled burns to restore the composition and open structure of the oak woodlands that occur on upper slopes and ridges. These fire and drought-tolerant natural communities are in decline throughout the Southern Appalachian region.
This series of burns will reduce the number of fire-sensitive trees and shrubs, increase the regeneration of fire-tolerant oak and yellow pines, and increase the cover and diversity of native grasses and wildflowers. Over time, this increase in herbaceous vegetation on the forest floor will improve forage for elk which graze the nearby meadows. The burn operations will be conducted by park staff and are partially funded by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. "It is exciting when two resource management organizations' missions are able to be joined in partnership for mutually beneficial results,” said Wildland Fire Unit Leader Shane Paxton. Roads and trails will remain open to the public throughout the burn operations, although Little Cataloochee Trail may be temporarily closed if fire activity warrants. Visitors should expect to see smoke in the area. For more information on the use of prescribed burns in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visit our website at www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/fire-regime.htm.
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Artist Of The Month Misty Mountain Soap Co. Misty Mountain Soap Co.
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Cindy Heinemann began making soap in her Knoxville kitchen nearly ten years ago. She had been using handmade soap for several years; finding that it made a noticeable difference in her dry skin and her daughter's sensitive skin. Her desire to create, along with a lot of determination, began her journey that brought her to the Gatlinburg Art's and Crafts Community. She began as one of the first venders in the Knoxville Farmers Market on Market Square, and then onto craft shows in the area. She was thankful and excited to be accepted into the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair, where she found that customers from all over the country came to visit. This is where her dream of having a shop in Gatlinburg began. After five years of being on the road so to speak, she opened her first shop in the Covered Bridge complex and made all of her products in the back room. She continued doing shows, built her online customer base and added to her product line. Her single employee staff grew to two; and then to a few more. She opened a second shop in the Morning Mist complex, also in the Art's & Crafts Community a few years back. The soap production was moved there, as room was getting tight in the backroom with the addition of more products being added to the line. This summer, with the backroom busting at the seams, and the crew stepping on each other's toes, the production was moved to a larger location in Winery Square of Gatlinburg. She is now able to create additional products to her line, and has hopes of offering classes in soap making next year. It continues to be an interesting journey, and Cindy credits the success of her business to her wonderful customers, her amazing crew, and to never giving up.
Caring about the integrity of her product line she uses natural vegan oils, butters, essential oils, and fine fragrances when formulating. Misty Mountain Soap products range from 100% natural to nearly all-natural, and when preservatives are needed, only paraben-free are used. She and her staff create bar soaps, liquid soaps, lotions, body butters, scrubs, lip balms, herbal healing products, natural insect repellent and more. A few of her unique products include lotion bars and Healthy Heels which are solid balms made of shea and cocoa butters, and vitamin E that soften and protect dry chapped hands and feet. Other popular products include Doggie Shampoo, Natural Deodorant, acne soap, and the Herbal Healing line.
Natural Soaps, Lotions & Bath Products hand crafted in our shops!
(865) 430-8084 www.mistymountainsoap.com Two locations in the Arts & Crafts Community! 601 Glades Road (Morning Mist Village) 849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)
You can find many customer testimonials on the website from happy customers. The retail shops are on Glades Road in the Art's and Crafts Community. And her products are also sold wholesale and can be found locally at So Very Cherry, Ely's Mill, NOC and Pigeon River Pottery. Misty Mountain Soap Co. 849 Glades Rd (Covered Bridge Complex) 601 Glades Rd (Morning Mist Shops)
Sparky’s Glassblowing
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Come and watch Gary at work
The Friendliest Quilt Shop in the Glades! We specialize in quilting supplies, fabrics, notions, books, do it yourself kits, classes and more.
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Crafters Creations of the Smokies An Eclectic Assortment Of: • Gifts • Art • Jewelry • And more...
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Zoe’s
Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass
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160 Glades Road•Gatlinburg
(865) 325-8186
Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry
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Home Style Cooking Eggs Omelets Soups Chicken Burgers Quiche Biscuits & Gravy and More
Historic Building
Hannah Cabin Historic Building The handmade brick chimney of this log cabin, built in 1864, was a rare and fancy touch. NPS
Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community
The Jewelry Spot
Little Cataloochee Church When a member of the community died, the bell in the church would be rung for several minutes to attract attention. Then after a brief pause, the bell would toll the age of the deceased. NPS
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Gatlinburg November 2014
Events
November 1-2 – Oktoberfest – This Ober Gatlinburg festival features Bavarianstyle food, beverages, music and live entertainment through early November, with daily shows and multiple shows each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information call (865) 436-5423. November 1-2 – Ripley’s Fright Nights – Ripley’s Haunted Adventure celebrates its 15th annual Fright Nights with a special “Experiment in Terror” show each weekend in October, with no extra charge every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening plus Halloween night. Call 430-9991 for more information. November 11 – Veterans Day Celebration – Join the City of Gatlinburg in saluting the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Forces in this special ceremony on Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza. This 11th annual program begins at 11 a.m. and includes stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and recognition of Veterans in attendance. This event is designated an official Regional Site for the Observance of Veterans Day by the Veterans Day National Committee, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748 November 12 –Gatlinburg Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff. The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic from 5 to 8 pm. on the Downtown Parkway by turning on over three million lights. Enjoy live entertainment, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748 ($) November 13 to 30 – Gatlinburg Winter Magic– The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with dozens of spectacular light displays with all LED bulbs. (800) 568-4748 continued on page 11
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Closes for Bridge Replacement Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail will close for the season on the evening of October 31, 2014 and will remain closed until April 30, 2015 to replace eight bridges along the 5.5-mile, one-way roadway. The road will be closed to all public use including hiking and biking. “Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail offers a unique experience for park visitors to explore historic cabins and enjoy the scenery along the road,” said Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan. “We realize this work will disappoint some and also inconvenience Trillium Gap Trail hikers. We have made every effort to minimize these impacts by doing most of the work during the winter months when the road is annually closed for the season.” Bluegrass Contracting Corporation of Lexington, KY was awarded the contract to replace the eight bridges which were last rehabbed 35 years ago. Work includes replacement of the bridge decks and supporting beams, along with rehabilitation of historic stone masonry abutments as needed.
Due to the complete removal of the bridges and the use of large equipment to perform repair work, the road will be closed to all users. Hikers may not walk along the road to access trailheads, but may use connector trails to access the area. To access both Trillium Gap and Baskins Creek trails, hikers may begin their hike at the Rainbow Falls trailhead on Cherokee Orchard Road by following the connector trail for 0.6 miles to the Baskins Creek trailhead and 2.3 miles to the Trillium Gap trailhead. Baskins Creek Trail hikers may cross the road and walk to Baskins Creek Falls and continue east to the opposite end of Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Hikers may not cross the road for thru-access to Grapeyard Ridge Trail due to bridge construction at this intersection. However, hikers can enjoy the Grapeyard Ridge Trail by accessing it from the Greenbrier area and hiking west towards Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail which allows access to backcountry campsite 32. For more information about road closures visit the park's website: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/temproadclose.htm or call the park's Road and Weather Information Line at 865-436-1200.
One of Eight Roaring Fork Bridges. NPS
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Here's some interesting trivia about these orange spuds: •SWEET POTATOES are not yams, not even a little bit; their only similarity is their peel and taste. Yams are a starchy root grown in Africa and Asia. •Peru seems to be the country of origination for SWEET POTATOES •Asia produces 90%, of the worlds SWEET POTATO crop. •The USDA requires SWEET POTATOES labeled "yams" to also be labeled by their more accurate name, sweet potatoes. •North Carolina traditionally produces more SWEET POTATOES than any other US state. •George Washington Carver developed over 100 different products from the SWEET POTATO. •The SWEET POTATO is a favorite vegetable of southern U.S. states where both Louisiana and North Carolina claim it as their official vegetable and Vardaman, Mississippi claims to be the Sweet Potato Capital of the world but, it is in Benton, Kentucky where a 3-day Tater Festival is held in their honor beginning the first Monday of April of each year. •Taiwanese companies have been successful in making a type of fuel from SWEET POTATOES! Now, before you go off to go get these mighty wonders, I suggest you select sweet potatoes (or taters as they are often called in the south) that are firm, heavy for their size, without blemishes or dark spots on their skins. When you are ready to eat your potato simply wash, peel, and cut off that harder, woody, portion at the end of each tater. Make your sweet potatoes even sweeter by storing them at 85-90 degrees and, if you've just dug them up, allow them to "cure" for about two weeks after harvest. Here are some easy, basic preparation instructions: On your STOVE TOP: Place the cut or cubed sweet potato in a pot,
fill with water to cover, salt lightly and bring to a boil; cover and cook 25-35 minutes until tender or steam 20-25 minutes.
In the MICROWAVE: Place cubes of sweet potato in a casserole with 1/2 cup water and cook on high power for 10-13 minutes until tender; stir once. Who knew the sweet potato is more than a pretty [ugly] face? It offers great nutrition and health benefits like: •Sweet potatoes are loaded with antioxidants, packed with vitamin A, and brimming with vitamin B6 and potassium. •You can get more potassium from a sweet potato than from a banana! •Their beta-carotene/potassium combination stimulate the production of ATP, which is a key energy enzyme! •They also have been proven to help the body respond to insulin or help reduce insulin resistance. Moreover, studies have shown them to be of help in improving men's prostate survival rate as well as cranberries while reducing the risk of breast cancer in both genders! •One colonial physician called them the vegetable indispensable looks like he knew something that it has taken many years of study by present day scientists to confirm! •The calorie count in one medium sweet potato is 100 and it contains 7g sugar per serving. •The Environmental Working group lists sweet potatoes as a "Clean 15" produce. The list consists of produce with the least amount of pesticide contaminants. Redbook magazine listed them as one of four items on their "Stay-Young" food list! Eat a sweet potato and have a healthy and happy Thanksgiving! Teri Pizza is a resident of Gatlinburg and author of TIME TO EAT/Seasonal Food© due to be published in Spring 2015. She can be contacted by email at jtpizza@charter.net.
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Avent Cabin above Jakes Creek
The Avent cabin sits quietly on a hillside perched above Jakes Creek, almost entirely hidden to passersby on Jakes Creek trail, just south of Elkmont Campground. Though many visitors are unaware of its existence, this cabin is one of the oldest structures still standing in the Park. During the mid 1920s to 1940, this cabin was used as a summer studio by Nashville artist Mayna Treanor Avent. Mostly known for her oil paintings, she was also talented with other forms of media. The inspiration she drew from the Smokies is evident in many of her paintings, sketches, charcoals, and wood-block printings.
Historic Building Photo by Lydia Williams To visit the Avent cabin, follow Jakes Creek trail 0.7 miles. Turn right onto a short (and unmarked) spur trail leading to a log footbridge crossing Jakes Creek. Ascend 200 feet and arrive at the treasured landmark. NPS
14 Uses For Lavender Oil By Ashley Turner
If you only use one essential oil, this is it! Lavender is the most versatile of all essential oils. Most commonly known for its relaxing effects on the body, therapeutic-grade lavender has been highly regarded for the skin. It may be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations. The fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – physically and emotionally. Carrying a bottle of lavender around with you is like having your own personal first aid kit, perfume and pick-me-up. Incorporate lavender into your daily life: 1. Calming - Rub 2-3 drops of lavender oil in your cupped palms, then use the inhalation method to draw the scent all the way into your amygdala gland (the emotional warehouse) in your brain to calm the mind. Then, rub on the feet, temples, wrists (or anywhere) for an immediate calming effect on the body. 2. Sleep aid - Again, use the cupping and inhalation method. Then, rub a drop of Lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow to help you sleep. 3. Bee sting & Insect bite - Put a drop of Lavender oil on to stop itching reduce swelling. 4. Minor burn - Put 2-3 drops of oil on a minor burn to decrease pain. Lavender works wonders! 5. Cuts - Drop Lavender oil on cut to stop bleeding, clean wound, and kill bacteria. 6. Eczema / Dermatitis - Mix several drops of Lavender oil with a nut or vegetable mixing oil
(coconut, sesame, etc) and use topically on eczema and dermatitis. 7. Nausea or motion sickness - To alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness, place a drop of Lavender oil on end of tongue, behind the ears or around the navel. 8. Nosebleed - To stop a nosebleed, put a drop of lavender oil on a tissue and wrap it around a small chip of ice. Push the tissue covered ice chip up under the middle of the top lip to the base of the nose and hold as long as comfortable or until the bleeding stops (do not freeze the lip or gum). 9. Dry or chapped skin - Rub lavender oil on skin. 10. Chapped or sunburned lips - Rub a drop of lavender oil on chapped or sunburned lips. 11. Hay fever - Rub a drop of lavender oil between your palms and inhale deeply to help alleviate the symptoms of hay fever. 12. Dandruff - Rub several drops of lavender oil into the scalp to help eliminate dandruff. 13. Cold sores - Put a drop of lavender oil on a cold sore. 14. Flavor booster! - Add a few drops of lavender to any recipe you want to enhance. Favorites: add to your water or tea (especially sparkling!), brownies, bars, cookies, dessert recipes, raw chocolate or salad dressings. Enjoy! Lavender, an essential oil that can uplift your life your mood and heal in a variety of ways. It's a great secret weapon to have on hand at all times!
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Ober Gatlinburg Ski Patrol Since it was founded in 1938, the National Ski Patrol (NSP) has evolved from a handful of Ski Patrollers into the world's largest winter rescue organization. For more than 50 years, NSP members have devoted a significant part of their lives to providing the skiing public with skier safety education and winter emergency care and rescue services.
prevent accidents by marking obstacles and by safety education. Another one of our responsibilities is helping injured skiers and snowboarders by providing prompt, skillful emergency care. Patrollers are on duty to assist you. Your safety is their primary concern. All injuries must be reported. SAFETY All fencing, poles, signage and other marking devices are in place to inform you of potential hazards or obstacles. The markers will not protect you from injury, and it is your responsibility to stay away from marked areas. The use of helmets may reduce the risk of injury.
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Snowmaking and grooming activities are routinely in progress on slopes and trails. Use caution, ski in control and ski only on designated areas. Be aware of changing conditions; natural and man-made obstacles exist. Your responsibility code is also posted in the lodge and at the base of the slopes.
As a result, the lives of many skiers have been saved, thousands of injured skiers have received prompt, skillful emergency care, and skiing/boarding has become a safer sport. Locally we are composed of over sixty volunteer and paid Patrollers dedicated to providing ski/boarding safety at Ober Gatlinburg.
You are advised to familiarize yourself with the content of the code so as to become more aware of the elements of risk involved in the sport of skiing. Please observe all signs posted!
Some of our responsibilities at Ober Gatlinburg is to help
To become a Patroller, give us a call 865-436-5423. You can visit our website at www.obergatlinburg.com.
Tales from the Titanic We want you to get to know the real TITANIC Museum Attraction! Myth: The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is probably just another tourist trap. Fact: Absolutely not. Endorsed by the world-famous Titanic Historical Society, Titanic Museum Attraction is an internationally recognized living museum that holds the largest display of Titanic artifacts anywhere. More than 5 million visitors can attest to its authenticity—from unparalleled attention to detail, design and installation to its exact recreations of some of the ship's most-famous architectural features. “It's a museum not to be missed.” — USA TODAY
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actually sailed on Titanic. We even created a special audio tour just for kids and our onboard Scavenger Hunt adds to the excitement. Voted one of five museums sure to “delight kids and parents” - The Dallas Morning News As owners of the Titanic Museum Attraction, we're proud to be part of this great Smoky Mountain community.
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Myth: Some Titanic “artifacts” on display just have to be replicas. Fact: False. Their are more than 400 genuine Titanic artifacts our galleries display are valued above $4 million and hold documented evidence of provenance. Not one has been altered, forged, stolen or looted. “Visitors receive a boarding pass in the name of an actual passenger, whose fate they learn at the end of the visit...” — The New York Times Myth: The Titanic Museum Attraction is not recommended for kids. Fact: False. Children five years and older are fascinated and really get it. Many describe their museum experiences with words like “awesome, “cool” and “really cool.” The museum attraction is a living classroom filled with hands-on opportunities that motivate, educate and inspire. Every child receives a special boarding pass profiling a youngster who
Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge 800-381-7670 www.titanicpigeonforge.com
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medium and large (for full-term baby). We also have memory wraps for babies who are too small/fragile to wear a gown. The baby is placed into the pocket on the inside of the wrap, and then the sides of the wrap are tied around the baby like a swaddle.
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Each finished gown gets a tag for the parents to keep with information about us, scripture, the name of the volunteer who sewed the gown and a heart cut from the baby's gown.
Call-in Orders Welcome!
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No parent going through this should have to worry about shopping for an outfit because some babies are too small to fit in the clothing that can be purchased at the store.
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We are blessed to show the love of Christ to people going through this devastating loss. To let them know that they and their baby is loved and will never be forgotten. When my friend's daughter, Halle, passed away after 13 months in the NICU, I was compelled to begin Angel Wings Memory Gowns. We repurpose donated wedding dresses into complimentary burial gowns for babies who pass away. Although I started this ministry only 5 months ago, we have already supplied gowns to seven hospitals -- LeConte, Blount Memorial, Children's, Physicians Regional, UT, Tennova and Turkey Creek, with plans to expand. My husband, Ben, taught me how to sew after we got married 13 years ago. He sewed the first burial gown for our ministry. We make four sizes: micro-preemie (for 1-2 pounds), small,
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We have volunteers throughout the area who pick up donations. Donations can also be dropped off at the LeConte Medical birthing center. Our biggest need right now is financial support so that we can apply for official 501(c)3 nonprofit status. The cost is about $1,000.00. We are having a fundraising event Saturday, November 8 at the old Smoky Mountain Jubilee across from the Titanic on the parkway. We meet every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at King Family Library- 408 High Street, Sevierville, at 7p.m. To donate or volunteer, contact Jennifer Jones at 865-430-1641 or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MemoryGowns.
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Angel Wings Memory Gowns “ Dream Gowns become Memory Gowns” We repurpose wedding and formal gowns into complementary burial gowns for babies who never make it home from the hospital. We donate them to hospitals in our area and are currently providing burial gowns for LeConte Medical, Children's Hospital, Tennova Hospital, UT Medical, Blount Memorial, Physician's Regional and Turkey Creek. We are a not for profit ministry and are solely funded by donations and work completely on a volunteer basis. We are currently raising money to obtain our 501(c)3 status, and we need about $800.00. Thank you so much for your support! EIN# 47-1818233 Donate or Volunteer:
Jennifer Jones - 865-430-1641
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Explore the AQUARIUM Weddings & Receptions Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Can Host Your Weddings and Receptions! Let us plan rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception at America’s #1 Aquarium. Enjoy breathtaking views of aquatic life. Create life-long memories in a beautiful and unique setting. Complete banquet and catering services available, from hors d’oeuvres to a sitdown dinner.
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Make your party or event extra special with a visit from one of our most loved residents, our African Penguins! A staff biologist will bring one of our penguins to your event. During a 30 minute interaction, you will learn about this endangered
species and have the opportunity to ask questions. Your guests will be able to see the penguin upclose and take photos to make your event even more memorable.
Please mention that you want your event at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Customizable Packages to Fit Your Needs
Proposal packages available. Turn your day trip to the Aquarium into a day you will never forget! Complete Wedding Packages Available from Little Log Chapel at the Park in Gatlinburg and Chapel at the Park in Gatlinburg. Do you need additional information? For menus and pricing, please contact Margaret Halpert at 888-240-1358 ext. 2141 or email groupsales@ripleys.com.
RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM of the SMOKIES
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America’s National Parks There are 58 national parks in America and we will be covering all of them by alphabetical order each month by state. We will cover each national park in each state. Starting with Alaska which has 7 national parks. The first one by alphabetical order is Denali National Park & Preserve.
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A wild, wonderful place located in central Alaska, Denali is a protected area about the same size of the state of Massachusetts. Its more than 4.7 million acres is served by a single, 92-mile road that is mostly made of gravel — a rustic but vital artery that brings travelers deep into the heart of the wilderness via bus and bike.
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Here, the opportunities for spectacular scenery, solitude and adventure are second to none. Visitors can climb Mount McKinley, the highest peak on the North American continent, go mushing with a team of sled dogs, hike the extensive, wide-open backcountry or just sit back and take in the glimmering celestial beauty of the northern lights.
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Mount McKinley is called Denali, “The High One,” by the Athabascan people native to the region. The park helps maintain their way of life by allowing subsistence hunting on park and preserve lands. It is also an important wildlife refuge, home to herds of free-roaming caribou, grizzly bears, wolves, moose and 169 bird species.
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The standard entrance fee is $10 per person, but visitors younger than 15 pay no fee. The park’s six auto-friendly campgrounds are organized into different categories, with fees and reservation structures pertaining to each. Backcountry camping requires a permit, and should involve more than a little planning on the park.
Grizzly Bear - Generally loners that can be spotted near food sources such as salmon runs, but a female bear will keep her cubs with her for about three and a half years. During mating season, which occurs for bears in Denali during June and July, a male will follow a female around for up to two weeks. Grizzly bears can be distinguished from black bears (which also live in Denali) by a hump of muscle at the shoulders and a dish-shaped face.
Summer is a short season at Denali, lasting only from late May until September, but the days are long and many activities abound. Bus trips during summer months are a great way to take in Denali’s scenery and wildlife. Private vehicles are not allowed past the 15-mile-mark of Denali Park Road, tour and shuttle busses accommodate travelers, guided day trips or just dropping them off at various rest stops, overlooks and points of interest.
While there has never been a grizzly bear-related fatality in the history of Denali National Park, there are rules that the park asks visitors to respect to keep it that way. Visitors are asked to put a minimum distance of 25 yards between themselves and a wild animal. For grizzly bears, the minimum distance is 300 yards.
Hiking and backpacking are also popular during summer months. Wildlife and their young come out with the warmer temperatures. Due to wind and elevation, mosquitos tend to be less of an issue at Denali than elsewhere in Alaska, but be sure to bring some repellent if you’re visiting at the height of summer.
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Denali National Park
It’s easy to picture Denali as it is in winter: stark, windswept and frozen. But while that realm is famously harsh, it’s not the totality of this northern refuge. While the subarctic tundra isn’t everyone’s idea of a diverse and flourishing habitat, a wide array of specially adapted plants and animals call it home. On your visit, see if you can spot the “Big Five” animals — moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves and grizzly bears. Dall Sheep - Notable for their large, curling horns. These highmountain dwellers can be found on crags and ridges on the park’s eastern and western-most edges. When they are about to bear lambs, ewes will retreat to the most inaccessible ledges to isolate themselves from potential predators. Rams vie for mating dominance by butting heads. The sheep are named for William Healey Dall, an American naturalist and preeminent authority on living and fossil mollusks.
Palmer Chapel Palmer Chapel was the only church in Big Cataloochee. Revivals held here each fall rekindled the spirits of the faithful and brought in new members to the church. Built in 1898. Circuit-riding preachers conducted services once a month. Sunday school was held every week. NPS
Caribou -The range of the Denali caribou herd is almost exclusively within the park and preserve. They roam wild north of the Alaska Range and east of the Foraker River. Sometimes can be found south of the mountains during calving season. Like all of Denali’s year-round residents, caribou have special biological adaptions that have helped them thrive in the harsh subarctic tundra. For example, the caribou’s large hooves leave wide, almost circular tracks that keep them from sinking into snow, much like snowshoes.
Technically, Denali National Park is open all year round, but visitors during the winter should take the region’s lack of daylight, low temperatures and extreme weather into account. Late spring — from the end of April to early May — tends to have more high-pressure days, which makes for calmer mountaineering weather than summer, even if the average temperature is colder. The Fall Road Lottery is a popular event that gives visitors the chance to explore Denali Park Road by private vehicle.
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Historic Building During cold spells in winter the water wheel at Cable Mill in Cades Cove becomes an ice sculpture. NPS
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Every 2nd Monday SMSWF Songwriters Showcase
The 2nd Monday SMSWF Songwriters Showcase was started by the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival after its 1st festival in 2012 when some of the people involved in the festival said we need to keep something going on once a month or once a quarter. The SMSWF decided to host a songwriter's night at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill. The entertainment begins at 6 pm every 2nd Monday. Area songwriters and sometime songwriters from Nashville or other places are there performing their original songs. John Condrone, who is the host of the 2nd Monday SMSWF Songwriters Showcase, is an Award Winning Dove & Grammy Nominated Songwriter whose commercial success spans over radio, television, film and today's digital game market. His songs have been recorded by Selena Gomez, Julie Reeves, Queen Of Hearts, Disney, and many others, including the # 1 single "If You Stole My Heart" which hung around 17 weeks in the Top Twenty and evolved into a CMT video. John received a Dove award for "But Then" recorded by Young Harmony, with a nod for "Christian Country Song Of The Year". The featured songwriter from Nashville for the November 10th's, 2nd Monday SMSWF Songwriters Showcase is Randy Finchum. Finchum a graduate of the Music Technology Program at Nashville State Community College and a “Smokin' Hit Songwriter Winner.” Currently a staff writer and Manager of Publishing for Oden's Row Music in Nashville, Randy has several independent cuts. A bass player and back-up vocalist, Randy has been on the Nashville scene for over 20 years.
(the guitarist from Quiet Riot), his hero at the time! Lane isn't stuck in any genre in particular as he mashes together hot acoustic guitar with anything from soul & blues to “grassy” country, or even pop and rock. If you are a songwriter and would like to participate in the 2nd Monday SMSWF Showcase contact us at smswf@yahoo.com or call 865-604-0966. Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill, Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, Senor Hoggs in the Glades, Hoggs Tavern Downtown, Cabin Café, Three Jimmy's A Good Time Eatery, and Loco Burros.
The November 2nd Monday SMSWF Songwriters Showcase lineup will also feature: Sam Hatmaker, a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from Knoxville, TN whose unique, powerful voice and country/rock writing style have gotten her a publishing contract with Warner/Chappell in Nashville. Sam's performance credits include playing at Loretta Lynn's Ranch, The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley as part of Music In Motion, the VIP Tent at the Tate and Lyle Amphitheater for a Travis Tritt concert, and opening for Mindy Smith. Sam was invited to perform her own 2-hour solo acoustic concert as part of the Clayton Center for the Art's Cozy Winter Nights Series, making her the youngest performer to be featured in any series there. David Lauver, a songwriter and freelance writer from Knoxville, TN. He is education and public relations director of the Knoxville Songwriters Association and a former board member of NSAI's Knoxville Workshop. A five-time finalist/performer in the national songwriting competition at North Carolina's “Merlefest,” David also wrote the first-place Christian/Gospel song in the 2013 Great American Song Contest. His songs have earned recognition in all three years of the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. Jeff Lane, a songwriter brought up in Kingsport, TN. surrounded by relatives in the country, simple pleasures and hard work were the beginning of Jeff Lane's musical thought process. Always fascinated by the guitar, Jeff began lessons at the age of 13. He managed to get a job at the age of 14 posing as a 16 year-old, to buy his first “real guitar”, a Washburn A-10K just like Carlos Cavazo's
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The Original Best Italian Located in back of Elks Plaza shopping center, across Parkway from Hampton Inn & TGI Friday's in Gatlinburg between traffic lights 8 & 9 (865) 430-4090
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Best Italian on the Parkway Between Aunt Mahalia's Candy & World Of Illusions between traffic lights 6 & 8 (865) 436-4345
(865) 325-8142 Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Gatlinburg Pickers by Danny Lewis
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Fall Color Facts Why are fall colors so remarkable in the Smokies? One reason is the park's amazing diversity of trees. Some 100 species of native trees live in the Smokies and the vast majority of these are deciduous.
Hi...Danny here. First off, isn't October just picture perfect? Great to be alive here in the mountains of Tennessee. Our name American Sideshow comes from doing lots of road shows at the Fairgrounds in Nashville and Atlanta. Doing shows keeps us current with the market, decorators, artists and what the folks are really buying - painted furniture! We use paint mixed with clay and our ingredients to get soft warm colors. The very cool shutter doors work well in kitchens and bathrooms with towels rolled up inside. The patina comes from scraping and distressing the cabinet to obtain this look. Very practical and functional. A real show winner and its not old just distressed to look old. The same goes for this fantastic Victorian style cabinet. What a great color and it just "wakes up" any room! Colored furniture and accessories are here to stay and looks great mixed with traditional antiques since all dark antique furniture can become boring and stale. This is what today's market buyers want.
How do colors change? As summer ends, the green pigments in leaves deteriorate, giving other colors a chance to shine. So have fun and paint something. It’s easy to do and changing Carotenoids, the pigment that makes carrots orange and leaves colors is as beautiful as our changing leaves in October. yellow, are exposed as the green fades. Reds and purples come Picking with you next month! - Danny Lewis from anthocyanins, a pigment that is formed when sugars in leaves break down in bright autumn sunlight. Vividly colored fall leaves may grab your attention, but don't overlook the park's fall wildflowers which bloom in profusion along roadways!
Shutter Door Cabinet Victorian Style Cabinet For more information on unique antique pieces contact: American Sideshow Antiques 373 Parkway, Gatlinburg www.americansideshowantiques.com (865) 325-1411
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A common buckeye butterfly investigates a white aster.
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Veterans Day Celebration November 11 11:00 am Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans of the Armed Forces, featuring stirring musical numbers and words of tribute on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza. The City of Gatlinburg will extend a heartfelt “Thank You!” to the men and women who put service before self at the
Gatlinburg Veterans Day Celebration. The popular freeadmission event on Tuesday, November 11 will be held at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies at 11:00 am. The 12th annual Gatlinburg Veterans Day Celebration will include patriotic music, recognition of veterans in attendance, remembrance of fallen comrades and stirring words from notable veterans. Gatlinburg is an official Regional Site for the Observance of Veterans Day as designated by Veterans Day National Committee, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Stewart, Bently & Dennis at Kountry Antics Britney & Dino at Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill
Luke & Ben at Hogg’s Upstairs Taverne
Nickie & Mitch at The Cabin Cafe
Tim & David at Ski Mountain Pizza
Neese at Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill Jeremy, Sue, Maria & David at Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill
Ben Stroupe at Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill
Samantha with Barks and Recreation
Cody & Mike at Mutts & Margaritas
Alexa at Hogg’s Upstairs Taverne
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Arts & Crafts Shows 2014 Thanksgiving Craft Show Tuesday, Nov. 25 - Sunday, Nov. 30 2014 Christmas Craft Show Monday, Dec. 1 - Sunday, Dec 7
Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual shows at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Giving and receiving a handcrafted piece of work is most exciting, it is like starting a heirloom in your family. There’s no fashioned way but here in Gatlinburg, we’ve been known for our crafts and art for over 200 years. We brag of our largest group of independent artists and craftsmen in the nation. Shows are held in the Gatlinburg Convention Center, which is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg. As always, the admission is free! You can meet and visit with members of the Arts and Crafts Community as they produce one-of-a-kind works of art available for purchase. For more information about our craft shows please contact either Jann Peitso at (865) 436-2363 - ajannart@aol.com or contact Carolyn Mikles at (865) 436-6805. HOURS: Mon-Thurs, 10am - 5pm - Fri-Sat, 10am - 6pm
Reward for Cataloochee Artifact Theft historical information and exhibits are provided for park visitors. “While these items have some market value as mere antiques, their associative value with individual families and with the community of Cataloochee is immeasurable,” said Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan. “These values make them truly irreplaceable.”
Palmer House Artifact Display Case
Park officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the theft. The unique, wall-mounted coffee mill was donated to the park in 1935 by a Cataloochee resident. The trowel and mill pick, which was used to cut and sharpen millstone grooves, were also part of the park's permanent archival collection.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are offering a reward for information regarding the recent theft of artifacts from the Palmer House in Cataloochee, NC. The missing artifacts, including a trowel, mill pick, and a coffee mill, were taken from locked display cases in the Palmer House where
It is unlawful to disturb or deface historic resources within the park. Perpetrators may be sentenced up to 6 months in jail and or fined up to $5,000. Anyone with information as to the possible identity of the individuals responsible for the theft is encouraged to call the tip hotline at 865-436-1580.
Cleaning Mold from Walls and Fabrics Most of us will find mold growing in our homes at some point. Either in the bathroom or, in humid climates, on the walls, like we have now. You'll need a safe and effective remedy at some point, so I hope one of these methods works well for you. Mold is not only ugly to look at, it can cause health problems so if you see mold growing, do something about it right away. The longer you leave the problem, the harder it will be to get rid of it effectively. If you have asthma or any allergies, you should do this type of cleaning with a face mask on so you don't breathe in any spores. Many people use bleach on mold but I've found it just takes the color out of it, you think it's gone, but it soon grows back. The best treatments are safe ones that don't rely on harsh chemicals or bleach. Don't try to brush it off with a dry brush or broom first, that will just spread the spores around and the mold will probably establish in another area. MOLD FIRST AID 1. Mold loves dark, poorly ventilated rooms - open the windows and doors and keep the air moving through the room. 2. Mold loves warmth and moisture - if condensation is building up, open the window and wipe down damp surfaces. 3. If you have mold in the bathroom grout, it's almost impossible to remove. Sometimes it's best to remove the grout, treat the tiles with vinegar or tea tree oil and re-grout. Mold is an accumulation of fungi that will start to grow if the conditions are right, such as in the presence of water and warmth. In our case it was the humid air and the closed house that started off our problem. We can't get rid of the humid weather, unfortunately, but we can create a well ventilated space and that's what we've done.
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Gatlinburg Events Continued from Page 4 November 12 to 30 – Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. Group reservations are available. Book your seats on-line by visiting www.gatlinburg.com/events (GCVBE) ($) November 25 to 30 – Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving Show – Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com or call (800) 568-4748. November 26 to 30 – Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees – Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg Convention Center’s W.L. Mills Conference Center. Event benefits Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748. November 28 & 29 – Winter Magic Tunes & Tales – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this fifth annual event! (GCVBE) (800) 568-4748. November 28 & 29 – The Nutcracker “Sweet” – Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg, with performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. (GCVBE) For tickets (865) 680-7369.
Classic Hikes of the Smokies To Deep Creek - Tuesday, November 11 Explore the Smokies and take in incredible waterfalls and historic cemeteries on November's Classic Hike to Deep Creek. This hike is 9 miles round trip and moderate in difficulty with a total elevation gain of 1,600 feet. November's Classic Hike highlights Friends' support for trout management, ginseng protection and other resource management programs in the Park. To register for any 2014 Classic Hike of the Smokies, contact Anna Lee or call 828-452-0720.
Adult Volleyball Tournament Rocky Top Sports World Adult / Seniors Indoor Volleyball Tournament November 22 at the Rocky Top Sports World, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Age Divisions include 25, 35, 45, 55, 65 mens and womens. Pool play plus double elimination. Sign up for the annual Great Escape Adult VB Tournament on-line www.signaturevolleyball.com.
With questions please call/text 423-426-1705. The cost is $150 per Treating mold effectively requires a two stage attack - washing the team for the all day play. Players receive a Rocky Top T-Shirt. mold off and drying the area and finishing off with either clove or tea tree oil in a spray. Tomorrow, when I'm home again, I'll wash the walls with hot water, bicarb (baking soda) and vinegar. I'll use 4 litres/quarts of water, ½ cup white vinegar and a tablespoon of bicarb. Washing the walls should remove the spots of mold but I need to clean around this space too - if any spores are left, they'll re-establish the moldy growths again. If you have mold on hard Value. Everyday. surfaces - like cupboard doors or smooth walls, you can use the liquid solution above or a paste of vinegar and bicarb (baking soda). Wipe it on the surface, leave for 20 - 30 minutes, then wipe off completely with a clean damp rag. Make sure all the solution is off, then wipe over with a dry cloth. For the second and final treatment, the lovely Shannon Lush, $5.99 each Australia's cleaning guru, recommends ¼ teaspoon of clove oil mixed into a litre/quart of water in a spray bottle. I have no clove oil here but I do have tea tree oil and that works well too. Just add . one teaspoon of tea tree oil to a cup of water in a spray bottle, shake it well. After you've completed your initial cleaning of the surface, spray that over the affected areas and leave it on. If you notice the mold growing back, repeat these steps, always finishing with either the tea tree or clove spray. If you have fabric that has mold growing on it, wash it in a couple of litres of water to which you add two tablespoons of homemade laundry liquid and two teaspoons of borax. Soak the fabric overnight in this solution, rinse well and dry in the sun. If that doesn't remove the stains, you may have to soak the fabric Once a week for 20 minutes, sit in a hot bath that overnight in a solution of hot water and oxy-bleach, like Napisan, contains a handful of Epson or sea salts, 10 drops of Dri Pak or OxiClean - or their generic alternatives. lavender essential oil and a half cup of baking soda. This combo draws out toxins, lowers stress-related Good luck with your cleaning and don't let mold grow too long hormones and balances your pH levels. before you do something about it. Article by Rhonda Hetzel
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