Smoky Mountains Around Town / August 2017

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Volume 4, No. 8

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

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What is a solar eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking at least part of the sun as viewed from some areas of the earth. During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely obscures the sun so that only the sun’s corona is visible for a moment in time. On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible along a roughly 67-mile wide path across the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. For more information on the Great American Solar Eclipse, check out NASA’s website.

Where can I see the eclipse in the Smokies? The entire western half of Great Smoky Mountains National Park will fall under the path of totality for the eclipse, providing opportunities for viewing, weather permitting. The park is planning organized public viewing events at three locations in the park: Clingmans Dome; Cades Cove; and Oconaluftee.

Clingmans Dome: Clingmans Dome Trailhead parking area will be converted to a special ticketed

event site for experiencing the eclipse with the assistance of experts, educational exhibits, and story tellers. Tickets will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis through a reservation service beginning on a date to be announced in February or March. Clingmans Dome Road will be closed on Sunday, August 20th and Monday, August 21st to accommodate the event.

Cades Cove and Oconaluftee: The park is currently planning to host informal staff- guided eclipse viewing sites at Cable Mill (Cades Cove) and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. There will be no charge to participate. Vehicle access to these sites, though, may be closed when parking becomes full or roads become congested. Catering is provided by Delauders BBQ. Check for updated information as it becomes available on GSMNP’s dedicated solar eclipse page: www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/2017solar-eclipse.htm.

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John Condrone Sylvia Hutton Con Hunley ·Tony Mullins who wrote “How Forever The Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival Feels” for Kenny Chesney. in Gatlinburg August 16 - 20, 2017 is not only for song writers, it is for ·Mark Narmore who wrote “That's What I EVERYBODY that loves music. Take a Love About Sundays” for Craig Morgan. look at what the 2017 SMSWF has to offer. ·Danny Wells who wrote “Check Yes or No” for George Strait.

Con Hunley, one of the most well-loved ·Mark Nesler who wrote “Just To See You soulful singing artists with 20 hits on the Smile” for Tim McGraw. country charts from the 70's and 80's will be in concert Saturday night August 19th at 8 ·Leslie Statcher who wrote “Troubador” for pm at the Glenstone Lodge. Con is known George Strait. for his iconic song “Oh Girl”. He is also a ·Wil Nance who wrote “She's Everything” songwriter. for Brad Paisley. ·Lance Carpenter who wrote Kelsea Sylvia, another great artist from the 80's Ballerini's hit “Love Me Like You Mean it”. who was famous for the songs “Nobody,” “Tumbleweed” and “Drifter” is being ·Carl Jackson Multi Grammy Winner who featured in a Saturday Matinee at 4 pm wrote “Fit For A King” for Garth Brooks.

August 19th. Sylvia is also a songwriter ·Larry Cordle who wrote “Highway 40 who will share the songs she wrote for her Blues” for Ricky Skaggs. new album “All In the Family”. ·Jerry Salley who wrote “When We Both Say Good-bye” for Sir Elton John.

The iconic Jim Glaser, who wrote “Woman, Woman Do You Have Cheatin' on Your ·Tim Stafford who wrote “Someday” for Mind' for Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Blue Highway. and part of Tom Pal and the Glaser Brothers ·Chris Wallin who wrote “Blink” for Band will be included in the Celebrity Kenney Chesney.

Songwriter Showcase Friday night with ·Gerald Smith, The Georgia Quakerjack, Carrie Tillis, Mel Tillis's daughter, and who wrote “What Part of No” for Lorrie Bobby Tomberlin who wrote “One More Morgan.

Day”. The hit writers that helped make ·Benjy Gaither who wrote “Lover Can Turn Garth Brooks 'The Garth Brooks' with The World Around for the Gaither World songs like “The Dance” Tony Arata, “The Band.

River” Victoria Shaw, “Thunder Rolls” and “Unanswered Prayer” Pat Alger will also be ·Karyn Williams who wrote “He's Already part of the Celebrity showcase at 8 pm There” for Darin & Brooke Aldridge.

Friday August 18th. ·John Condrone who wrote “If You Stole My Heart” for Kym Simon.

Tickets can be purchased at ·Jeff Silvey who wrote “Oh What a Perfect www.SMSWF.com - 2017 Line Up tab Day “ for George Strait.

Ticketed Concerts. ·Brian White who co-wrote “Watching #1 Hit Songwriters in FREE LIVE MUSIC You” with Steve Dean for Rodney Atkins.

SHOWS August 17 - 20th include: ·The Hits & Grins, (Bob Whyte, Victoria ·Doug Johnson who wrote “Three Wooden Venier, and Steve Dean), Grammy Crosses” for Randy Travis. nominated songwriters who have written hits for Reba McEntire, George Strait and ·Steve Gulley, Iconic Bluegrass, Country more. and Gospel songwriter and singer who has written many national hits.

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Bears are wild animals that are dangerous and unpredictable. Do not approach bears or allow them to approach you! Do not feed bears!

Willfully approaching within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces a bear, is illegal in the park. Violation of this federal regulation can result in fines and arrest. Use binoculars, telephoto lens, or spotting scope to view animals. Thank you for respecting animals.

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Tiny Homes Are Next Big Concept Now that the Baby Boomers are fast becoming empty nesters and the Millennials are not having large families, or are not interested in big mortgages, downsizing their home is becoming more popular. Houses with as little as 400 square feet of living space are available and can be an affordable option.

A company like Fairmont Homes specialize in these houses.

Just because the square footage is limited, doesn't mean that they are not built with high quality and master workmanship.

These homes are constructed with energy efficiency and comfort in mind, utilizing contemporary and latest state of the art building techniques.

Fairmont Homes works with a network of dealers nationwide.

One such dealer located in East Tennessee is the Small Home Center. They have model homes located at 6340 Waterlevel Highway in Cleveland, TN and can be contacted at the following phone number: 423-813-4038 or 352-427-1583.

Why not take a look? You will certainly be impressed!

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are reminding visitors that Clingmans Dome Road will be closed to all access beginning 11:00 pm, Saturday, August 19 thru the evening of Monday, August 21 following the event. No overnight parking is allowed at Clingmans Dome Parking Area or pull-offs, parking areas, and trailheads along the road during this time period. The road will be closed to all motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

During the closure, all trails, campsites and shelters in the backcountry will remain open, but backpackers should carefully consider the road closure when planning their itineraries. All vehicles must be clear of Clingmans Dome Road by 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 19. An interactive map is available on the park website at http://go.nps.gov/GRSM_ECLIPSE where backcountry users can view which backcountry campsites are

In the Arts & Crafts Community

We recently visited the newest mega-development in the Smoky Mountains and are happy to announce it is nearing completion! The $47 million, 72-acre development is expected to open in the next 90 days.

Once completed, visitors will be able to board a fullyenclosed, six-person gondola or a four-person chairlift at the downtown Gatlinburg station directly across the street from the Aquarium at Light #5. A scenic ride, approximately 12 minutes long, will whisk visitors from the main Parkway in downtown to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain.

At the summit, the developers are in the final construction phase of building racing ziplines, upscale shopping, nature walks, a single rail mountain coaster, treehouse playgrounds and a canopy walk.

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Clingmans Dome Road is the only park road closed for the solar eclipse event, but park visitors should be prepared for high volume traffic across all park roads on Monday, August 21.

Vehicles cannot stop in the roadway and must be parked in designated parking areas. If roads become congested or cause a safety concern, rangers may temporarily close them to additional inbound traffic until after the eclipse to reduce traffic congestion and allow access for emergency response. Visitors should expect temporary road closures throughout the day.

While the western half of the park lies within the path of totality, there are limited roads and parking areas available for travel. The risk of traffic jams and road closures is likely to increase throughout the morning of August 21. Continued to Page 11

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The new aerial attraction, which spans a distance of approximately one-half a mile, will be capable of transporting 1,100 individuals per hour. The installation of the towers was a critical milestone and a necessary achievement to stay on the grand opening timeline.

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within the path of totality.

This outdoor adventure features a downtown shopping complex, adjacent to the Chondola Station, that takes visitors to Anakeesta Mountain and Aerial Adventure Park. Once on the mountain, visitors will enjoy dining and shopping in Firefly Village, racing ziplines, mountain coasters, tree canopy walks, scenic overlooks and a children’s playground.

Tree-house lodging will be added in Phase II.

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The Solar Eclipse Celebration in the Arts & Crafts Community

By A. Jann Peitso

and firefly-like fused glass being formed and fired.

Taking sun-warmed clay with water-dipped hands and creating a useful object always “fires” one's interest.

In far-away cultures, a solar eclipse spells “Doom”.

In ancient lore, dragons ate the sun or dogs chased it away.

Plan your day in Gatlinburg's arts & crafts community.

Located along Hwy. 321, then turn at light 3A or Hwy 321 to Buckhorn Rd and follow the signs.

Villagers would bang pots and pans to scare away the predators and hopefully bring back their source of light.

Our Scots-Irish forebears, here in these mountains, with their ever-lingering optimism and their love of living life to its fullest, believed that planting during a solar eclipse produced the most abundant vegetables and the brightest of flowering blooms

Do The Loop, the entire eight mile Loop, enjoy the day and Do The Loop!

Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques

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

Carrying on that tradition, The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community celebrates the Solar Eclipse, August 21, 2017. Visit the member shops by looking for the famous logo at their door. That spells “Handcrafted”.

The yellow flags and a few sun-inspired balloons will be flying. Some shops will offer special activities for you, the visitor.

Participate in “make it & take it” and even grab a Moon Pie from one “dwelling”, plant your own seeds during the eclipse in an art gallery, watch glass suns being blown

Fund Raiser To Be Held at Crystelle Creek Restaurant On Monday August 14 The Smoky Mountains Songwriter Festival will have a fund raiser event to support Christina Bowser Fisher who was involved in a serious car accident. Her husband, Mike Fisher is a member of the SMSF and the group is hoping to raise money to help cover medical expenses.

Crystelle Creek Restaurant host a open night the second Monday of each month to feature songwriters who write and or perform the popular country music that everyone enjoys. Country music songwriters such as Parker Pressley, Kevin Mahoney, Steven Clarke and others will be performing.

Entertainment starts at 6 pm and this is a great opportunity to hear the best music talent in Tennessee.

Located at 1654 East Parkway (next door to Dollar General).

Danny preserving an ancient art form

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

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Please Don’t Feed The Bears

Greenbrier Restaurant a Gatlinburg Heritage The main log structure of the Greenbrier Restaurant was built in the late 1930’s operating as the Greenbrier Lodge. It catered to hunters, travelers and vacationers. Owner Mrs. Blanche Moffet treated her guests to breakfast in the mornings. Afterwards they could explore the area or stay at the lodge and enjoy the mountains or relax in Gatlinburg’s first concrete swimming pool.

The Greenbrier Restaurant has a full menu including mountain trout, lobster tails, steaks and prime rib along with other favorite American entrees.

The Hadden family would like to thank you for your patronage and welcome you to this unique dining experience. Located at 370 Newman Road in Gatlinburg. 865-436-6318, www.greenbrierrestaurant.com.

Sleeping arrangements were strict. Married couples occupied the rooms above the kitchen while the gentlemen slept bunk-style in the room across the lobby.

In 1980, Dean and Barbara Hadden purchased the building and surrounding land and opened the Greenbrier Restaurant. Their son David and his wife Becky have been operating the restaurant since 1993.

With the firestorm in 2016 that displaced many local residents the Haddens reached out to help those who had lost their homes and property.

Your hosts Kim & David

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What to Expect - A professional, well groomed and appropriately dressed entertainer who interacts with your guests, and keeps them engaged. A true Master of Ceremonies (MC), who can help coordinate your entire event. Professional grade sound and dance floor lighting systems with wireless microphones. A comprehensive and legal music library containing clean (nonexplicit) lyrics. An initial meeting with you (usually by telephone or video conference if you are planning event from a distance) to assist in organizing, planning and to discuss specific details of your event. A week prior to your event we like to meet again to finalize everything, and go over any changes.

Entertainers will arrive at least one to two hours ahead of scheduled time for set up and sound check. We assist and coordinate with your vendors, to make sure your event goes as smoothly as expected. 865-333-1021

Gatlinburg Entertainment Group is a fully licensed and insured service dedicated to providing you with a professional DJ, state of the art sound and lighting systems, bringing quality entertainment to your special occasion. We know that your event is a special day and we take pride in focusing on you and your needs to make sure that it is a fun and memorable experience for you and your guests. We have been entertaining internationally since 1992 in the mobile/wedding DJ industry, cruise ships, conventions, corporate events, night clubs, and venues including, but not limited to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Hard Rock Cafe, and New Years Eve celebration at the Ceaser's Palace in Las Vegas. We personally invite you to take advantage of our years of experience to help you plan the perfect Gatlinburg wedding or special event.

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Classic Hikes of the Smokies

The Rock Spot

Overnight Fontana Lake Experience -August 28 - August 29

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A Healthier Choice In Skin Care Join Friends of the Smokies for a special fundraiser to explore America’s most-visited national park. Enjoy your choice of Classic Hikes of the Smokies, see beautiful Fontana Lake, and experience the rich cultural history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Event price includes 2 guided hikes, lodging, cocktail hour, dinner, breakfast and brown bag lunch for Tuesday’s hike.

Monday evening, enjoy Hazel Creek: The Life and Death of an Iconic Mountain Community, a program by Dr. Dan Pierce of UNC Asheville. Space is limited.

Rates: Single-$350 Couple/Partner-$500 call: 800-845-5665 - email: info@friendsofthesmokies.org www.friendsofthesmokies.org

NASA Confirmed That Earth Has A New Moon This new moon has been dancing around for over a century now.

Its orbit is extremely elliptical, affecting it to go a wee bit off tangent—between 38 and 100 times the distance of Earth’s primary moon—and bob up and down across Earth’s orbital plane. This new moon is tilted by about 8° and it orbits the Sun for 365.93 days, which is a little longer than Earth’s 365.24 daylong year.

One is the loneliest number, especially when you are a single moon circling the planet full of humans. But let’s not lose hope here because NASA just announced that there might be a second moon come to keep you company. This newly discovered moon is smaller than our moon and goes around the Earth astonishingly irregularly, but still, two is quite better than one.

This second “moon,” is actually an asteroid called 2016 HO3 and it is currently locked into “a little dance” with Earth. It's being called as "Quasi-Moon".

Keep Dogs On A Leash At All Times In The Park Dogs are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. The leash must not exceed 6 feet in length.

Dogs are only allowed on two short walking paths—the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail. Pets are not allowed on any other park trails. Pet excrement must be immediately collected by the pet handler and disposed of in a trash receptacle. Pets should not be left unattended in vehicles or Rv’s. Thank you as animals are special.

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NASA said: “Since 2016 HO3 loops around our planet, but never ventures very far away as we both go around the sun, we refer to it as a quasi-satellite of Earth”

Crafts & Gifts

Since it’s tilted and has an elliptical orbit, sometimes it is quite closer to the Sun and moving a little faster than Earth.

Other times, it is a little bit farther out and moving a bit more slowly, however it never gets any closer than about 14 million kilometers from Planet Earth or farther than about 40 million kilometers.

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According to NASA, it’s larger than 36.5 meters across, but no more than 91 meters wide, and will circle earth for many more centuries to come.

2016 HO3 was first discovered by astronomers in April 27 with the Pan-STARRS 1 asteroid survey telescope located in Haleakala, Hawaii.

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Where The Locals Go

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

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

976 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg

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Gatlinburg Pickers

Fowler’s Clay Works

by Danny Lewis I remember as a kid all my buddies wanted to buy and put together a cool model car. Not me, I wanted to build the “Cutty Shark” a big old school model ship. I loved it and over the years put thirty or so of them together. Love pirates, Ole Long John Silver and all that stuff.

To this day I collect and sell old nautical stuff. I love the lady on the bowel of the ship with her flowing hair, and her eyes as the guide for the sailors and acting as lady luck. The one old ship seen here was hand made some 100 years ago.

Also, I checked off one of my bucket list by scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in a place called Canes.

Needless to say it was Disney colorful yet home to the great white shark. As the water temperature changes the great whites move in to follow the food chain. When you’re down there this is when you can’t help thinking if these guys got the memo.....lol.

Anyway, we keep lots of nautical stuff around the shop and it sells rather fast. It’s just a matter of catching us with inventory.

Hope you enjoyed this and thank you for letting me share my story with you.

Till next time, Danny

Take home a memory that wil last a lifetime!

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Critical Health News Importance of Sleep

By Pharmacist Ben Fuchs

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One of the key weapons in the so-called “War on Terrorism” is what the George W. Bush administration officials called Enhanced Interrogation Techniques. Featuring nebulous or mildly discomforting names like “waterboarding”, “the attention grab” and “long time standing”, that inspire confusing or perhaps mildly uncomfortable images, EITs are either lauded as wonderful tools for saving American lives or illegal governmentsanctioned torture.

One of the most dramatic apparently is too severe to make the list of officially approved EITs. While no one officially owns up to it, according to at least one released prisoner, a British national, “one guard had told him that he was following orders by making as much noise as possible while detainees …tried to sleep”.

So what’s wrong with a little sleep deprivation?

Can’t be that big a deal right? Wrong! Sleep deprivation is a big deal, a very big deal. Aside from the obvious grumpiness and irritability associated with a lack of shut eye, sleep deprivation can have serious consequences for overall health and wellness.

According to Professor Derk-Jam Dijk of the Surrey Sleep Research Center in the U.K., not getting enough sleep can lead to various health challenges including depression, diabetes, obesity and heart disease.

Even mild sleep deprivation, such as is caused by sleeplessness or insomnia can cause problems. In a University of Surrey (UK) study, researchers found that simply getting less than 6 hours of sleep (which, according to WebMD, is the case for 1 out of 5 Americans) can cause substantial changes in genetic activities that support immunity, metabolism and healthy responses to stress.

The human body is deigned to grow, repair, renew and thrive under conditions of rest.

During periods of rest and generous time spent in sleep, growth hormone secretion increases, anabolic biochemicals arise and the body’s defense (immune) system restores itself to

maximize its ability to fight microbes and environmental toxins.

And, as shown in research by the doctors at the Cleveland University Hospitals Case Medical Center, now we know it is not just biochemistry that benefits from sleep, its beauty too!

Scientists studying the skin showed that lack of sleep increased signs of cutaneous defects and diminished the tissues ability to recover from sun exposure. In the published research the skin of pooped participants also showed increased signs of skin aging, including fine lines, uneven pigmentation, reduced elasticity and a lower self-perception of their attractiveness and facial appearance. Apparently, it’s not called “beauty sleep” for nothing!

There are nearly 100 sleep disorders recognized by health professionals, but the most common cause of lack of sleep is stress and tension.

Relaxation techniques such as slow deep breathing and progressively contracting and relaxing muscles from the toes to the forehead and scalp can be very helpful. There are also stress-soothing nutritional supplements that can be helpful for improving sleep time. GABA is wonderfully relaxing. Try taking 500mg at bedtime. A one or two hundred milligram dose of 5HTP can help. And taking 3-6 mg of Melatonin at bedtime (I like the sublingual, under the tongue form) can not only induce sleepiness it can also give you some great dreams. Other potentially beneficial nutrients include Magnesium (1000-2000mg), Inositol (500-1000mg) and Lithium Orate (5-10mg).

The human body is an incredible self-healing and renewing biological system, but its regenerating powers depend on rest. We need our zzzz’s! If we’re tired enough we will do anything to get some sleep, even it’s only a 30 second catnap. While many of us don’t recognize it’s vital nature, the requirement for sleep is a physiological imperative; it’s a biological must, it’s involuntary, and there is a severe price to pay for overriding it whether it’s via your conscious will, or anyone else’s. www.criticalhealthnews.com

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Epi’s Fine Wines & Spirits of Gatlinburg, TN offers a huge selection of liquor, spirits, high-gravity beer and wines from local and around the world.

We have convenient, unlimited and free parking. www.episliquor.com

At traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg turn onto Rt. 321. Go 2.7 miles and we’re on the left.

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Rocky Top Sports World’s first high school volleyball play day will be hosted on Saturday, August 12th!

Bring your varsity for a chance to play regional teams during pre-season on our beautiful courts. Sign up today because space is very limited – more information can be found on our website RockyTopSportsWorld.com or by calling Joe at 865-494-1841!

The Health Benefits of Beets The Entrance to Cades Cove Isn’t the Original This Plant Returned My Vision, Removed Fat From My Liver and Completely Cleaned My Colon vegetable that has been mainly consumed raw or in salads. Not many people like their taste, but beets have numerous health benefits – for example, they can clean fat from your liver, prevent colon obstructions and help you regain your eyesight. And it doesn’t stop there!

The majority of people always put their health before anything else. Maintaining your health is not an easy job – over time, our organs and body functions deteriorate, leading to problems such as loss of vision or colon obstruction. Sometimes, too much fat can accumulate in the liver and cause numerous problems which will definitely affect your overall health.

Lu ck ily, th er e’s a n atu r al ingredient that can help – beets.

Beetroot is a European reddish

Beets can improve your blood circulation and reinforce your cardiovascular system, while also providing your body with enough energy for the day. The vegetable contains betaine and tryptophan, rare substances that can calm down your nerves and fi g h t s t r e s s . T h e antiinflammatory properties of beets and their high antioxidant content can fight free radicals in your body and improve your overall health. Here’s how to prepare a healthy beetroot salad you can eat any day:

Ingredients: 2-3 beets - 2 onions Extra virgin olive oil - Vinegar Salt to taste Preparation: Peel the beets and cook them in water with a pinch of salt, then chop them in small slices and put them in a bowl.

Next, chop the onion and mix it with the beets, then add some olive oil and vinegar and season with salt to taste. Sprinkle the salad with some vinaigrette in the end and leave it for an hour.

Afterwards, you can serve the delicious salad. This amazing salad will clean your colon and liver and improve your eyesight as well. It will also do much more for your health, so we suggest eating some of it every day. Beets are highly nutritious and healthy and should become a part of your daily diet, so search for some recipes online and start eating the healthy vegetable.

For the 100 years before The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, residents and visitors entered and left Cades Cove by five narrow unpaved roads. The entrance that we use today was not built until after the park was established in 1934.

The five roads used were: Crib Gap Road traveled east to the Anderson Turnpike which then went to Tuckaleechee Cove Rich Mountain Road to Tuckaleechee was used by people who lived near the center of Cades Cove Cooper Road was used as the direct route to take residents to Maryville

Rabbit Creek Road began at the Abrams Creek Parking Area and headed south to the Happy Valley Parsons Branch connected to Parsons Turnpike in the south Today, these unpaved roads are now mostly hiking trails used by visitors to the national park. There was a road that followed the same general route as today’s Cades Cove Loop Road that was used by the early settlers. Their version of the road was a two-way unpaved road.

Cades Cove is the Only Section of the National Park That Closes at Night What makes being the most popular area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park even more special for Cades Cove is that it is also the only section of the park to close at night.

The gate at the main entrance of Cades Cove closes at sunset every night. Don’t worry, you won’t be stuck in the area all night if you find yourself in Cades Cove after the gate closes. There is another exit on the loop road that you can take.

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No Tail Wren Hello Friend (Osiyo Oginali) Once upon a time grandfathers were prone to tell their goggleeyed grandchildren of the cold winters and deep snows they survived during their youth.

It was in the years before the “Big blizzard of '93” when snowmaker worked for days to cover the Valley of Cosby and all of Cocke County as well as most of the Eastern Seaboard with a two to three feet blanket of fluffy snow.

Many people died from the storm as well as hundreds of birds.

No Tail was having a pushing contest with a blackbird for room at the feeder. His body was hidden from view but his tail extended around the end of the feeder.

A sparrow hawk dropped from the sky in a long dive, expecting to pick up a bird for his dinner. The birds spied him in time and scooted away, all expect No Tail and the other birds that were feeding on the back side of the feeder. The claws of the hawk struck the end of the feeder and No Tail's tail flew up and the hawk grabbed it in his beak as he tumbled by the end of the feeder. No Tail was jerked from the feeder by his tail. The hawk tried to grasp No Tail with his claws but they did not work after striking them on the end of the feeder. No Tail was shrieking in pain and terror as the last feather was pulled from his tail and he went tumbling into the grapevines twenty feet away. The terror stricken wren tumbled into a pocket in the snow under the big grape vine where he set in shocked silence while the angry hawk circled around the willow tree looking for No Tail or any other bird for his dinner.

In the summer of '92 No Tail's parents homesteaded a vacant bluebird box, overlooking the Cosby Valley. In the bluebird box they labored to construct a nest of twigs, grass, hair and feathers.

Mother Wren laid four spotted eggs in the nest then she and Father Wren took turns setting over the eggs so the heat from their bodies would cause baby Wrens to grow inside the eggs. They carefully turned the eggs two or three times each day so the Wren babies would be born with perfect wren bodies.

Oh, the sparrow hawk was mad.

When No Tail pecked his way through the eggshell and struggled to life under his parents watchful eyes he was not called No Tail.

Soon the frustrated foul talking hawk flew away across the Cosby Valley and the frightened bird clans returned to the feeder.

No, he and his brother and sisters were called chick wrens, he earned the name No Tail long after he had grown to a handsome cock wren. As a beautiful cock wren he had full covering of feathers and a perfect tail fan of feathers that balanced him in perfect flight and allowed him to cut sharp corners and zigzag through the air with the greatest of ease. He could flit from twig to twig in the twinkling of an eye. He learned to speak the language of the wren clan and sing the ancient songs of his species. Hen wrens were always offering him tidbits to eat, maybe, in the hope that he would pick a nesting site and sing his love songs to one of them come spring.

Hearing the chirping of the birds, No Tail lost his terror and poked his head above the snow. He examined his paining rear end and was surprised to see only a bloody stump where his beautiful tail fan was once anchored.

The Wren Clan did not migrate. They loved the fields, woods and buildings in the Cosby Valley, it was their birthland. The clan did not need to migrate to other places for food for a kindhearted man had built a bird feeder and hung it in a willow tree.

The Wren Clan was a happy clan, and then, calamity struck.

Oh, the agony, a wren without a tail. Birds need tails to help balance them in flight especially to a safe landing. No Tail had no tail at all. Could he fly? He must fly to live for cats would get him if he could not fly.

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No Tail did not waste time in self pity over his handicap; no he would make do with what he had. He tried his wings, they work and he pumped himself up to the grapevine wire. When he tried to land on the wire, his feet caught the wire but he could not stop his body. He finally came to a stop hanging upside down under the wire. He flopped to the snow and went tumbling end over end. This will never do.

After much he finally managed to fly in a very awkward manner.

As the “Great Blizzard of '93” swirled around the Great Smoky Mountains and snowmaker caused two to three feet of snow to blanket the land. All the birds could do was find a hiding place under a limb, eve of a building or under the snow covered branches of a pine tree and wait out the storm.

When the blizzard passed away from the Cosby Valley there was no food to be found for the birds for all the land was covered with a great blanket of snow.

Hunger gnawed in the stomach of the birds and they were so afraid. Some birds panicked and began to fly hither and yon in search of food until their strength failed them and they fell on top of the snow where their lifeless bodies became food for hungry cats, dogs, coyotes, foxes and crows.

The Wren Clan was happy and safe around the feeder the kind hearted man had hung in the willow tree.

Then the word went out that food was to be had at the willow tree and bird clans began to arrive from all across the snow covered Cosby Valley. The first to arrive were two families of the Redbird Clan followed by four families of the Robin Clan. The Dove Clan sailed in from all across the valley cooing the good news of the feeder to other of their clan. The Blackbird Clan dropped from the sky and the willow tree became a very active Avery where birds of many clans jostled each other for a turn at the feeder.

No Tail flew to the feeder and crashed landed among the birds and received the greatest shock of all.

HE WAS DIFFERENT AND THE OTHER BIRDS REFUSED TO ASSOCIATE WITH HIM. Little birds can be very very cruel to one of their own kind that is different or handicapped.

Even No Tail's brother, sisters and parents flogged him and helped cast him away from the feeder. They were ashamed of him because he had no tail. No matter that it was not No Tail's fault that he had lost his tail. All they could see was HE WAS DIFFERENT NOW. He who had been a perfect specimen of cock wren was now a handicapped outcast.

I do not know if birds have feeling like you. I do know that No Tail is bravely struggling to live alone and as an outcast of the Wren Clan and he is still chirping his happy Wren song Will he survive?

Cross your fingers and wish. If No Tail survives long enough his tail feathers will grow back he will again be a handsome wren.

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Pil bugs, or roly polies, are not actually insects at all. They have a more watery family tree. Photo: KQED Science

By Jaymi Heimbuch These little bugs aren't bugs at all; they're the land-based cousins of lobsters and shrimp.

If you grew up thinking these cute little bugs were some kind of beetle, you're not alone.

Most of us think that roly polies — also known as pill bugs, potato bugs and wood shrimp — must be a type of insect since they're always found under rocks and logs with other creepy crawlies.

However, these unique little animals are like fish out of water, in a way. Roly polies are crustaceans that crawled out of the sea onto land millennia ago.

How do we know this? Well for one thing, they still have gills!

“Gills work great in the water. They’re basically exposed mucous membranes that absorb oxygen out of the water and into the blood that feeds the rest of the body. But on land, gills are a liability. If the pill bug dries out, its gills won’t function properly and the pill bug can suffocate.

That’s why you usually only find them in damp areas, like under a dead log. Over evolutionary time, the pill bug’s gills have adapted to life on dry land. Folds in the surface of their first two pairs of gills eventually turned into hollow branched structures, almost like tiny lungs.”

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Rub These Two Oils On Your Gums And Teeth And You Probably Will Not Need To Go To A Dentist As Often People have used essential oils for oral health for centuries, and clinical studies are proving their safety and efficacy. In addition to therapeutic herbs and other healing agents, many essential oils show a very beneficial effect upon teeth and gums as well.

A 2014 study published in the Journal of International Oral Health, entitled “Possible Use of Essential Oils in Dentistry,” states...“Essential oil rinses are found to be equally effective in inhibiting plaque. A study carried out by Pizzo et al. on plaque inhibitory effect of amine fluoride/stannous fluoride and essential oils showed no significant difference in efficacy of both. As chlorhexidine causes staining of teeth on long term use, essential oils can be used as an alternative to chlorhexidine rinse. Essential

oils have shown to possess antimicrobial activity against subgingival periopathogens too.”

Tea Tree Oil - Did you know that human clinical trials have confirmed its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antiprotozoal activity under controlled conditions showing (among other things) that tea tree oil effectively reduces bacterial load and yeast and fungal infections, as well as treats viral infections (incl. cold sores (herpes labialis), and relieves the symptoms of gingivitis and those of denture stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth) Tea tree oil’s efficacy against bad breath has been explained by researchers at Switzerland’s Institute of Preventive Dentistry and Oral Microbiology at the University of Basel. They evaluated tea tree oil

and reported that it decreases bacterial colonies that cause halitosis, making it beneficial for oral health.

Clove oil - Eugenol, the major constituent of clove oil, has been widely used for its anesthetic and analgesic action in dentistry.

Eugenol exhibits pharmacological effects on almost all systems in the body. Eugenol possesses significant antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties, in addition to having analgesic and local anesthetic activity.

Method - Rubbing these essential oils of clove and tea tree on your gums or brushing teeth with them has antibacterial properties which can prevent cavities, gingivitis, bad breath, and tooth decay. Apply 2 drops of these oils 2x daily with carrier oil like coconut oil.

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Continued from Page 1 Also Songwriters who wrote songs making the charts like “Stomp”, “Marlboro Man” for George Strait, “Rescued Me” for John Berry, “I Can't Wait To Waste A Little Time” for Sammy Kershaw, and “Shut Up and Fish” for Maddie and Tae will be there.

Songwriters from all across the country will be performing in approximately 150 free shows over 4 days in Gatlinburg, TN. Plus 3 fabulous ticketed concerts available.

of songwriting.

Free Venues include: Park Vista Lobby Lounge 4 – 11 PM Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill 4 – 10 PM Courtyard Marriott Lobby Lounge 4 - 10 PM The Ship Noon – 10 PM, Three Jimmy's Noon – 10 PM, Dick's Last Resort Noon – 11 PM, Drafts Lounge Noon – 11 PM, Sound Biscuit Productions stage at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn Noon to 11 PM.

“What a great weekend to get away to the mountains” says Cyndy Montgomery Reeves, Executive Director and Founder of the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival.

Workshops and Mentoring/Audition Sessions take place at The Edgewater Hotel Thurs Aug. 16th to Sun Aug. 20th.

Anyone can participate in the great workshops offered songwriters to learn and hone the craft

Check out the Details and Get Tickets at www.SMSWF.com or call (865) 604-9066.

A Taste of Summer

By Ann Louise Gittleman anti-cancer and anti-tumor elements from its containment of protocatechuic acid.

Rooibos Tea Mineral-rich, rooibos tea contains zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron, to name a few. It also boasts polyphenols that provide antioxidant capabilities and anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimutagenic qualities. Other antioxidants on board include nothofagin, aspalathin, and quercetin—linked to prevention of a variety of heart health concerns, such as high blood pressure. Its antioxidant content is also a pro for diabetics, as it assists with balancing blood sugar, improving insulin resistance, and boosting insulin secretion from the pancreas.

Cold brews that detoxify and heal.

Many folks enjoy drinking refreshing tea in the summertime, but I advise that you steer clear of some of the most common choices. Sweet teas, as you’d assume, are loaded with sugar.

The green and black variety should also be avoided, as an increasing body of studies have shown them to be more likely to be contaminated with aluminum fluoride from pesticides and fertilizers.

But, don’t despair. I have three picks that are just as refreshing, oh so good for you, and all naturally caffeine-free.

Hibiscus Tea Not just for a luau, hibiscus tea has a vivid pink color thanks to the petals of the roselle flower that it’s brewed from. Many love the tart-berry combo flavor of this tea, but that’s hardly the only thing it has to offer. Bursting with antioxidants, it contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc, plus the essential fatty acids we know and love, omega-3 and omega-6.

Hibiscus loves your heart, assisting with lowering blood pressure thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Its antioxidant properties are wonderful for lowering your levels of cholesterol, too—all preventing damage to your blood vessels and reducing your chance for diseases. On the weight loss front, studies have shown that hibiscus inhibits amylase production. Amylase is your body’s helper for absorbing carbs and starch, so less amylase equals less absorption.

Other benefits include menstrual pain relief, calming and anxiety-reducing properties, digestion assistance, and even

This superstar is rich in calcium and manganese, making it bone health’s BFF by reducing your chances of developing arthritis and osteoporosis. Other benefits include promotion of smooth, acne-free skin, easing of stomach cramps, relief from allergies, asthma and headaches, and anti-aging properties.

Dandelion Root Tea This herbal brew contains powerful diuretic and detoxifying compounds that stimulate the kidneys to release excess fluids in the body. This effect alone has helped some of my followers shed 3 to 5 pounds—and 1 to 2 belly inches—in just 48 hours.

What’s more, the bitter flavonoids in this nutty drink help break up fatty deposits and ease inflammation in the liver. As a result, this metabolism-boosting organ is able to burn fat and eliminate fat-trapping toxins from the body faster and more effectively. That means you’ll be able to lose pounds on any diet plan up to 30 percent faster. The beauty of dandelion root tea is that it works beautifully without a gallbladder, too.

The best time to view the Perseids, and most other meteor showers, is when the sky is the darkest. Most astronomers suggest that depending on the Moon’s phase, the best time to view meteor showers is right before dawn.

The Perseids can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere.

Look between the radiant, which will be in the north-east part of the sky, and the zenith (the point in the sky directly above you).

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If you believe live music and tasty food makes a great combination then Hot Diggity Dawg would be a great destination for you and your family. Located at 968 Parkway downtown Gatlinburg in the Elks Plaza. Their motto is Snacks, Songs and Shade!

This is a real family owned and operated business by the Carpenters and McCaa's. The menu offers the time tested All Beef Dawg along with specialties such as the Smoked Gouda Dawg and the Chili Cheese Crispito's. Loaded Nacho's and BBQ Sandwiches are also available with plenty of topping choices. Thirsty? Check out their lemonade and snow cones. For a pleasant afternoon stop by and visit them in the Elks Plaza.

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While you can easily see a shooting star with the naked eye just looking straight up, the table below shows the exact direction of the Perseids from your location.

The Perseids can be seen in the Northern Hemisphere.

Look between the radiant, which will be in the north-east part of the sky, and the zenith (the point in the sky directly above you).

Buffalo In The Smokies?

They also have strong herd instincts and will react to danger as a group, first fleeing and then returning out of curiosity to see what “spooked” them. They relate to each other through a strict pecking order. The strongest bull will be the dominate animal in the herd, whose job it is to protect and breed, but the dominate cow will be the group leader.

Bison have a strong sense of personal self and self-preservation.

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The Perseid meteor shower, one of the brighter meteor showers of the year, occurs every year between July 17 and August 24. The shower tends to peak around August 9-13.

Visitors to these mountains have a chance to see wildlife such as deer, bear, ducks, etc. Now they can see buffalo (bison). Yes, buffalo have arrived to the Smoky Mountains. Benny Hammond, a Gatlinburg rancher, has brought a small herd to this area where they now roam free on the Brown farm. Anyone can pull off the road and watch these amazing creatures…and it's free. To get there turn off of Route 321 onto Glades Road. Go thru the Arts and Crafts Community until Glades Road ends.

Turn left on Route N454 and go ¼ of a mile and it's there on the left side of the road.

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A little-known fact is that it is also the best anti-viral tea out there. There are very few “natural” remedies for virus, and this is certainly one of them. So, this is a sip that’s great during the hot summer months and during the cooler “flu-season.”

a lifetime opportunity as the next meteor shower of such kind will be after 96 years.

There is going to be a meteor shower on 12th of August, 2017. According to astronomers this will be the brightest shower in the recorded human history. It will light up the night sky and some of these might even be visible during the day. This meteor shower is being considered as once in

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While you can easily see a shooting star with the naked eye just looking straight up, the table shows the exact direction of the Perseids from your location.

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They can be viewed from the car or get out and watch them.

However, DO NOT CLIMB OVER THE FENCE! Bison are not cattle. They are not tame or domesticated. They can outrun a horse, turn on a dime, are good jumpers, kickers and swimmers and are about four times stronger than cattle. They are wild animals. Being in the middle of a buffalo herd is no place for a person. You may think they like you but they can react very violently. If you want to be part of the herd you will also be in their pecking order – and they will determine that you should be on the bottom rung. The bull will test you first and then there may not be enough of you left for the others to bother with. Your reaction time is not good enough to avoid the action of a buffalo!

Also, keep in mind that they do not live on your schedule.

Benny feeds them close to the viewing area so that they will be close to the road. However, it's a large ranch and they sometimes wander off to the back areas.

Till August 20 For a sixth season, the City of Gatlinburg will offer free trolley service to summer visitors along the length of the Parkway during the peak tourist season.

Visitors and local residents can board the specially designated trolleys at no charge along numerous stops on the Parkway.

The shuttle service will extend from traffic light #1 at the north end of town to light #10 at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The free open-air trolleys will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily till August 20. Approximately 800,000 patrons use the Gatlinburg trolleys annually, making it the fifth-largest mass transit system in the state. It originated in 1980 with only six trolleys, but the fleet has now grown to 20plus trolleys servicing approximately 50 miles in and around Gatlinburg and surrounding areas.

You can hop aboard the Gatlinburg Trolleys all day long for just $2 a day with unlimited access to the Red, Blue, Purple, Yellow and Green Trolley Routes. The $2 pass is sold at City Welcome Centers, City Hall and the Mass Transit Center, plus numerous Gatlinburg lodging facilities. All Gatlinburg trolleys are handicap accessible.

For more information about the Gatlinburg Mass Transit System, visit www.gatlinburgtrolley.org.

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Paul Murray's Mountain Memories One of many Stories from my journals

Preserving the Last Flicker of Light of the Past – “Towards the Final Light” I spent many of my younger years at the homestead. Nights, sleeping in the hay loft and days, roaming the farm, watching and sketching the old hermits as they worked with the horses, ploughing the fields, hoeing, cutting wood, mending harnesses, you know, just farm life. Early on I put into practice what I learned from Andrew Wyeth, and what is to understand and paint someone's life, is to observe and absorb as much information one can store. Many times, this takes years of research, and may I say, this can be very trying – overwhelming. You are pooling from the deep well, right to the core.

However, from my years of research on the farm sketching and observing – there were moments where the heavens opened and the painting entitled “Towards the final Light” was one of these

Summer Fisher & Aaron Pileher at Crystelle Creek Restaurant Wedding proposal accepted!

Marky, Christina, Dave & John at the Greenbrier Restaurant

memorable times. One drizzly morning I found Joseph near the old log barn holding his hat, clutching it close to his body, looking upwards towards the pearl grey sky of the bucolic November day.

Now 100 years old, bent from a century of hoeing fields- his work horse by his side, harnessed and nudging his shoulder as to say, “time to go back to the unfinished furrows.” Both old, very old, wise, weathered, worn but steady. This is what I had been searching for– a lucid, unaffected moment. A strong connection between man, animal, nature and God. I am very close to this piece, although it has taken many months so far, it is still in progress. It is always wonderful to show the public a painting in its unfinished state, Thus they become more involved with the portrait knowing the process; of all of the underlaying colors, and the buildup of depth with the glazing techniques that are very similar to those used by the Flemish-Dutch painters of the 16 century (i.e. Rembrandt). This piece has only been shown a few times and has won major awards and a significant People's Choice award amongst thousands of artists. “Towards the Final Light” Original Oil - work in progress by Paul Murray.

Painting full time at age 13, Paul Murray researches the rural life and pioneer traditions of the forgotten people of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. A people living in places untouched by progress, living outside of this modern complex world. He is intrigued by their clever ways, and the uncorrupted methods in their recluse hamlets and hollows. Many North American galleries have carried his art, museums have awarded it. With his soulful storytelling art, he has helped charities raise well over a million dollars.

For near 5 decades Paul Murray has been capturing the last flicker of light of the past from a fading culture.

Paul Murray Gallery, in the old farm house in Gatlinburg's Art and Crafts Community. 1003 Glades Rd. Gatlinburg, in the “America's best Arts in Crafts Community”, 2.5 miles down Glades Road on the left - Look for the huge picture on the barn! 865-436-8445 / 800-567-3220

www.paulmurray.com

Sean Gasaway, Cyndy Montgomery Reeves & John Condrone celebrating royalty check for songwriter project

Dustin, Ken & Travis with D&S Tree Service - (336) 300-1394

Andrea Holmes, Rob Holmes & Benjamin McNutt at Shakes & Dawgs National Hotdog Day

Reese and Jimbo at the river Sam Hatmaker at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Enhance The Benefits of Using Turmeric Turmeric is the best of nature you will ever get.

This superfood deserves all the attention in the world, and we will give you a few good reasons to use it more often.

Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric.

It gives this spice its bright yellow color and the amazing healing power. Turmeric offers over 600 health benefits. Can you believe it?

Make sure you use this magnificent spice more often. But, using turmeric isn’t as easy as it seems. These are a few things you should take into consideration.

The human body can’t absorb curcumin easily.

Both animal and clinical studies have shown that curcumin levels in blood are always low, regardless of the dose patients take.

Black pepper is an excellent medicine. It acts as an adjuvant, and you should definitely combine it with turmeric.

“If people are given a bunch of turmeric curcumin, within an hour there’s a little bump in the level in their blood stream. We don’t see a large increase because our liver is actively trying to get rid of it. But what if the process is suppressed by taking just a quarter teaspoon’s worth of black pepper?

And guess what a common ingredient in curry powder is besides turmeric? Black pepper,” explain experts at NutritionFacts.

The good news - you can increase the bioavailability of turmeric:

Another study showed that piperine boosts the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000%. You can search for the results of this study under the title “Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers.”

1. Always use it with black pepper

Then you see curcumin levels skyrocket. The

same amount of curcumin consumed, but the bioavailability shoots up 2000%. Even just a little pinch of pepper—1/20th of a teaspoon—can significantly boost levels.

2. Use your turmeric with healthy fat Turmeric is fat-soluble, meaning it needs to be combined with healthy fat, like ghee, coconut, and olive oil. In this way, it goes directly to the bloodstream, and partially bypasses the liver. “ This is very important because less curcumin is exposed to metabolic enzymes and remains in a free form allowing it to stay in the body longer,” Dr. Nibber explains.

3. Heat helps the body absorb turmeric “The better way to take it, I feel, is to use it in your cooking very extensively. If you have any sauté, just sprinkle it in. The moment you heat oil and add turmeric to it, it now becomes completely bioavailable to you.”

“The potent ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which, despite its power, is not easily absorbed by the body without assistance. This is where the sauté pan and a little warm oil come into play. I use it [turmeric] in every sauté, just a quarter teaspoon, a half teaspoon is enough.

But you don’t have to use it sparingly – use it lavishly,” says Dr. Sukumar.

Let’s sum up: 1. Always combine your turmeric with freshly ground black pepper to boost its bioavailability by 2000%.

2. Add healthy fats like coconut oil, ghee, and olive oil 3.Heat up the mixture to activate its compounds Here are the dosage guidelines, as provided by the University of Maryland Medical Center: • Dried, powdered root: 1-3g per day • Fresh root: 1.5-3g per day

High Fructose Corn Syrup Has Been Quietly, Deceitfully Renamed High fructose corn syrup is a killer. Since humans started consuming it, obesity rates have more than tripled and diabetes incidence has increased more than seven fold. Even when used in moderation it is a major cause of heart disease, obesity, cancer, dementia, liver failure, tooth decay, and more.

So what does the FDA do about this silent killer? It allows food producers to change the name of the infamous sweeter in order to trick consumers into thinking they are not eating high fructose corn syrup.

That’s right, high fructose corn syrup now goes by a new, deceitful name – “Natural Sweetener” – designed to trick customers into making ill-informed choices that will impact on their health.

Consumers are finally catching on to the fact that what we put in our mouths effects our waistline as well as our health. Since consumers have become much smarter and finally waking up to these realities, they are demanding healthier food choices. Every food company is smearing 100% natural on every box of anything regardless of whats inside the box.

Now we have to know the new sneaky name to know whether or not we are consuming High Fructose Corn Syrup or not.

Obviously the best way to avoid this mess is to buy from

companies you really trust.

Big food companies are hiding ingredients they know we really don’t want to consume in their products. This time it’s the presence of a new version of high fructose corn syrup. But this is not the innocuous fructose that has sweetened the fruits humans have eaten since time began. This is a questionable ingredient with many names that could be causing all sorts of health problems.

The product is General Mills’ Vanilla Chex, an updated version of the Chex cereal sold in most conventional grocery and discount stores for many years. The front of the box clearly states that the product contains “no high fructose corn syrup” (HFCS), but turn it over to read the ingredient list and there it is – the new isolated fructose.

Why is that a problem? According to the Corn Refiners Association (CRA), there’s been a sneaky name change. The term ‘fructose’ is now being used to denote a product that was previously known as HFCS-90, meaning it is 90 percent pure fructose. Compare this to what is termed ‘regular’ HFCS, which contains either 42 or 55 percent fructose, and you will know why General Mills is so eager to keep you in the dark.

CRA explains: “A third product, HFCS-90, is sometimes used

in natural and ‘light’ foods, where very little is needed to provide sweetness. Syrups with 90% fructose will not state high fructose corn syrup on the label [anymore], they will state ‘fructose’ or ‘fructose syrup’.”

The way that they get away with this is fairly simple: “Simply eliminating the high fructose corn syrup designation for the laboratory sweetener that’s nine-tenths fructose and calling it what it really is: fructose. And that’s how a processed-food product like Vanilla Chex that contains “fructose”, a substance that, according to the corn refiners, used to be called HFCS-90, can now declare itself to be high fructose corn syrup-free.”

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Closure for Solar Eclipse Event Continued from Page 2 Managers suggest that visitors plan ahead to find the right eclipse experience for their situation. Many communities outside of the national park are hosting special events to observe and celebrate the celestial phenomena and those locales may be a great alternative for locals or travelers not wanting to risk traffic congestion in the park. Visit the park website for more information at w w w. n p s . g o v / g r s m / p l a n y o u r v i s i t / 2 0 1 7 - s o l a reclipse.htm. -NPSwww.nps.gov/grsm www.Facebook.com/GreatSmokyMountainsNPS

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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

Best Italian on the Parkway Between Aunt Mahalia's Candy & World Of Illusions between traffic lights 6 & 8 (865) 436-4345

Veterans Homecoming Parade Join us in Pigeon Forge as we salute America’s military veterans at The Veterans Homecoming Parade on Saturday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m.

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One of the highlights of our month-long Celebrate Freedom! activities is the Veterans Homecoming Parade. This year’s tribute to America’s military veterans begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. Following the parade, James Rogers will present a free concert at Country Tonite Theatre at 1 p.m. Join us as we salute our Armed Forces veterans.

“The City of Pigeon Forge has a long history of honoring our nations many brave veterans and that will continue on into the future,” says Butch Helton, Special Events Manager for the City of Pigeon Forge.

The Veterans Homecoming Parade will travel northbound on the Parkway beginning at traffic light #8 (Dollywood Lane) and ending at traffic light #5 (Jake Thomas Road).

For more information: 800-251-9100

Scenic Drives - This is why Sunday drives were invented There are three entrances to Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg, and every one takes you into a section of the 800 square miles of unspoiled Appalachia. Every trip to the Smokies begins with a drive on the Newfound Gap Road, so pack a picnic and see highlights along the way, including the Sugarlands Visitor Center, Newfound Gap, Clingman’s Dome Road, Ocanaluftee Valley and Mingus Mill. Wildflower watchers love exploring the Greenbrier, a six-mile road featuring the most colorful flora in the Park. Porter’s Creek is particularly vibrant in March and April. If you’re feeling adventurous, hop out, hike four miles, and witness the tallest falls in the Smokies at Ramsey Cascades. Whether you arrive during the rich, green days of spring and summer, the crazy quilt of autumn color or the sparkling white of winter, your drive through the roads of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is guaranteed to be an adventure in itself.

Appalachian Bear Rescue We Are Seeing More Bears!

By Kathryn Sherrard

Gatlinburg

Farmers Market Offering Local Choices For Healthy Mountain Living The Gatlinburg Farmers Market is held every Saturday May 13th – Oct 14h, 8:30am - 12:00pm at the Covered Bridge in the Arts and Crafts Community of Gatlinburg at 849 Glades Road.

Vendors provide fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, prepared foods, baked goods, artisan products and arts and crafts. Vendors are in our local area, as is the produce they sell.

“We are extremely excited about this market season. We are going to have a great line up of special events which will be a Health, Nutrition, and Sustainable Living Day with a fun-filled Kids Day on August 5th and a Heritage Day on October 7th. We will also host a Holiday Market on December 2nd.

For our Kids’ Days, kids will be able to participate in free activities and enjoy a market wide scavenger hunt. While we are very excited about these events. We are most excited to have all of our vendors and community back together for another great season” says president and market manager Joanne Overstreet.

Please visit www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com or call 865453-0950 for more information about the market. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market still has some openings for vendors and there are four internships available for both high school and college students. Please visit the website or call. Come get local with us! Lettuce get fresh with you!

Visitors to The Great Smoky Mountains this year are thrilled to see bears – singly and in family groups of mothers with cubs – in greater numbers this year. Often the bears are seen eating the berries that now offer a better crop. It is certainly a contrast to the last two years, when those berries were often dry, small and shriveled due to the severe drought. The rains of spring and early summer have resulted in more of the foods that bears and other wildlife need during this season. We can only hope the trend continues into fall, with an abundant supply of acorns. Recent extremely hot days may have a negative effect on some fruit crops – we fervently hope that the impact will be minimal As you travel around the mountains and through the park please be sure that you enjoy seeing the bears from a distance.

Park rules mandate that you must not approach a bear any closer than 150 feet (50 yards). Wildlife officers advise that if you are observing a bear and it changes its behavior – for example, if it stops eating and looks toward you – you are too close and should move back.

Bears spend most of their waking hours foraging and eating, but as crepuscular animals (those that are most active at dusk and dawn) they are usually seen in early morning and late evening. If you are planning a trip to Cades Cove, for example, which is a favorite place in the park to see bears and other wildlife, the

best time is after 6:00 in the evening. It is a no-brainer that an animal with a black fur coat doesn't come out in the open during the heat of the day. They tend to hide in the coolest part of the forest.

Yearling bears (those who have had their first birthday) have been dispersed by their mothers and are now on their own.They are still significantly smaller than adult bears and are often mistaken for cubs. Last month we wrote about a yearling bear that was being cared for at ABR after being hit by a car. He seemed to be doing well, until another trip to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine when he was found to have a broken jaw that had not shown up in his initial examination.

Because it would have required extensive surgery and the immobilization of his jaw for an extended period,there was only one choice: euthanization. The mission of ABR is to care for the bears and prepare them for release back into the wild, so the loss of one of our bears is very sad.

Our other two yearlings, at 18 months old, are doing very well in their Wild Enclosure and will be ready for release as soon as the wildlife officers make that determination. Two cubs, in another Wild Enclosure, are growing rapidly and practicing bear skills as they climb the trees hide in the underbrush and swim in their pool and eat! Now six months old, will be with us for a few more months but will likely be released in the fall.

As we often do, we want to remind you to be very careful with your food, whether picnics, snacks or food you prepare at your cabin. Bears, with noses that can smell food over a mile away, will be attracted to scraps of food or even to wrappers that had food inside. We know that you don't want to be responsible for the death of a bear. Remember, “Garbage Kills Bears.” You may think that is trite, but we know it is very true because bears that learn to get food from human spaces (our homes, picnic areas, trails or campgrounds) are likely to have a much shorter lifespan than those who depend on the natural foods they are meant to eat.Thank you for keeping our bears wild!

If you would like to find out more about Appalachian Bear Rescue and the four bears we are caring for, visit Facebook: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue.

New photos are posted every day, so you can see where the yearlings and cubs are and what they are doing. Please visit: www.appalachianbearrescue.org and our blog at abrblog.wordpress.com. If you are in Townsend, please stop by our Visitor/Education Center in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on East Lamar Alexander Parkway. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 4; closed S u n d a y & M o n d a y. Ta l k t o knowledgeable volunteers and purchase ABR merchandise as mementos of your visit. We’d love to see you there!

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Okay, Let’s Get Cooking !

By Chef JD

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Don't know about way to burn fat. I personally don't believe you but I'm ready for some cooler that, but who knows it may work for you. weather! I'm ready for children's long In any case, making spreads, sauces or just plain cooking with Cayenne can be an vacation to end. I'm just ready... adventure in itself. Therefore, let us start In the mean time, take your time looking off with a wonderful spicy sauce for your and shopping indoors where it's cool pasta. during the day; get some tickets to a show, relax in a pool while sipping on Sweet Red Pepper Sauce something cool and refreshing or prepare Ingredients: some delights for your evening BBQ. 2 large Red Bell Peppers, deseeded & (Speaking of BBQ's and cool drinks, stop sliced into strips(julienned) at my store and pick-up some sauces and 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper drink mixes.) But first let us start with one 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced of my other favorite spices, Cayenne 2 tablespoon Butter, melted 1 cup Sour Cream pepper.

1/2 cup Chicken Broth Cayenne pepper has many benefits for 1/4 cup White Wine you and your body, for instance; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated ·Cayenne pepper releases your pain Salt to taste endorphins, due to the heat factor alone; (I Directions: know this personally). ·It is much easier for your system to digest In a large pan, add your peppers, garlic and cayenne into your melted butter and verses black pepper. ·Helps to restore your circulatory system. sauté over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. ·Helps to prevent blood clots Stir in the sour cream and broth and ·Helps to regulate your blood sugar simmer 5 minutes. ·Cayenne pepper also helps your digestive system to move out toxins & Remove from heat, stir in parmesan & salt. bad bacteria Pour over or mix into your choice of Those are just some of the benefits of pasta.

Cayenne, even some say its use is a great You may also wish to sprinkle with

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The following recipe may be used in or on anything your heart desires.Blacken Salmon, Grilled Chicken or Ribs, even in your Chili and Dips.

Cajun Spice Mix In a jar or zip locking bag, add the following DRY Ingredients: 2 tablespoon Garlic, granulated 2-1/2 tablespoon Paprika 1 tablespoon Black Pepper 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper 1-1/2 tablespoon Oregano 1-1/2 tablespoon Thyme 1-1/2 tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes 1-1/2 table Sea Salt Close jar or bag tightly and shake well, until blended. *** Cayenne WARNING!!! *** Wash your hands before touching your eyes and other parts of your body!

I hope you are enjoying the Smokies and thank you for visiting us. Remember to be patient on the roads and give yourselves plenty of time to get to your destinations.

No sense of getting more heated up in this heat! Life is just too short...

Until next time, relax a little and enjoy a lot... and come say hello!

Chef JD

Heartwood Galleries Positive Awareness Wolf-Dog Sanctuary 1450 E. Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738

3rd Annual Fundraiser for WolfPAWS October 7, 2017

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Wo l f PAW S p r o v i d e s a s e m i - n a t u r a l environment for resident wolf-dogs. Each enclosure is a minimum 1/2 acre which gives the animals a sense of freedom, ample space to run and chase at full speed, and get their daily exercise. Ongoing enrichment and socialization is designed to enhance the daily lives of resident animals. They feed the wolfdogs a high protein grain-free diet, designed to stimulate their natural diet in the wild.

No admission fee but donations are appreciated. All donations go towards the care of our resident wolf-dogs. No children under 12 and no pets allowed.

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The 3rd annual fund raiser for WolfPaws will be held October 7th from 12-5 pm at 2525 Edgewater Lane, Dandridge, TN. Billed as Wolf Stock 2017 it will feature live music, BBQ by the “Gigglin Pig”, local arts & crafts, a silent auction and tours of the sanctuary. There are no admission fees but donations are greatly appreciated. All donations go directly towards the care of the resident wolf-dogs. No children under 12 and no pets are allowed.

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ABWA Holds Seminar in September The Sevier Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will hold a “Polished Professional” seminar on Wednesday, September 20th at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Pigeon Forge. Registration starts at 8:30 am and runs until 4:00 pm.

The American Business Women's Association, founded in 1949, was established to give women access to leadership, networking and recognition opportunities to career achievement. Through online business courses, insightfulness and timely seminars it provides opportunity for women to connect, learn and grow. ABWA has grown into a prestigious national organization and has made a difference for over 65 years.

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Originals, Canvas, Paper Prints • Oil Paintings • Acrylics • Watercolors Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades

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Gina Benko says that the ABWA mission statement is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Gina is the owner operator of The Jewelry Spot/The Rock Spot and along with Mara Joyce, owner of Cupids Petals, both having their stores located at the Covered Bridge in the Arts and Crafts Community, 849 Glades Road in Gatlinburg They are members of the ABWA. Gina’s website is www.thejewelryspot.net. Mara’s website is cupidspetalsflowers.com. In addition, sponsorship forms are available online at ABWA.org, (800) 228-0007.