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Park Welcomes Record Number of Visitors in 2017 who work hard each day to meet these challenges, along with the support of our volunteers and partners who collectively help us care for this incredibly special place.” In 2017, over 2,800 park volunteers donated over 115,000 hours of service. These volunteers provided much needed help across the park including trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, and providing visitor information along trails, at visitor centers, and in campgrounds. Visitors spent nearly 400,000 nights camping in the park which was slightly down from 2016, but above the 5year average. The park offers 9 front country campgrounds and 100 backcountry campsites for visitors to enjoy across the park.
For the second year in a row, Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed over eleven million visitors. In 2017, a record 11,338,894 people visited the national park, which is a slight increase, 0.2%, over 2016. The park continued to see the highest visitation in July which was followed by October and June. Monthly visitation records were set during the shoulder season months of January, February, April, September, and November in 2017 which follows a pattern of the park seeing increased yearround visitation. “We strive each year to provide exceptional services to the visitors who come to enjoy the Smokies,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “With increasing visitation across seasons, this does not come without challenges. I am proud of the employees
Notably in 2017, the park hosted the largest special event in park history. The western half of the park provided prime viewing to experience totality for approximately 2 minutes during the Great American Total Solar Eclipse. Thousands of visitors participated in ranger-led events on the weekend leading up to the eclipse on Monday, August 21. Over 15,600 people attended eclipse events offered at Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and Sugarlands Visitor Center. Over 47,000 visitors entered the park from the four main entrances to view the eclipse on August 21, marking a 64% increase in visitation for that day over 2016. Another 26,000 people watched the live broadcast of the Clingmans Dome event in partnership with NASA and another 6 million people watched the event online from across the world via the NASA 360 broadcast. For more information about visitation, please go to the National P a r k S e r v i c e Vi s i t o r U s e S t a t i s t i c s w e b p a g e a t https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/. -NPS-
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Park Announces Frontcountry Camping Fee Increase Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced a fee increase for frontcounty campgrounds and picnic pavilions effective March 1, 2018. Over the past year, officials reviewed public comments, operating costs, and projected budget levels to determine the rate increases which range from 10% to 25%. The rate increases are necessary to meet the rising costs of operations, reduce a backlog of maintenance requirements on park facilities, and initiate needed improvements. Park officials are also improving the efficiency of campground management by adding three campgrounds to the national reservation system through Recreation.gov. “Park visitors have long enjoyed camping and picnicking across the park in spectacular settings that offer space for relaxation and renewal,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “Maintaining and servicing these facilities in the mountains presents a unique set of challenges and, with increasing costs, these fee increases are necessary to ensure the continual care and operation of these special places.” The park operates nine open campgrounds, seven group campgrounds, six picnic pavilions, and five horse campgrounds. The current fees have not been increased since 2006 or earlier at any facility aside from Cataloochee Campground which had an increase in camping fees in 2011 when it was added to the reservation system.
In addition to fee increases, the park is also adding Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain and Big Creek campgrounds to the National Recreation Reservation System to improve operational efficiency. Beginning in early March of 2018, all sites will require advanced reservation and payment prior to arrival in the park through Recreation.gov either online or by phone. By placing these three geographically remote campgrounds on the reservation system, the park can reduce campground operation costs by eliminating the need for staff time for the collection of fees. The reservation system also provides a more efficient process for visitors to secure an overnight stay without traveling to the remote locations to check for vacancies. By law, the park retains 100 percent of the camping and pavilion fees. The fees are used primarily to operate these facilities. This includes maintaining buildings, grounds, and utilities, providing visitor services, and funding rehabilitation projects, such as road resurfacing and replacing picnic tables and grills. Some revenues are also used to maintain park infrastructure and other special projects beyond these sites. Over the years, the park has had to compensate for rising costs from inflation by reducing visitor services, delaying maintenance repairs and improvements, and, at many sites, shortening the length of the season when facilities are open, having a particularly adverse impact on visitors during the shoulder seasons.
Old Smoky Gem Mine 968 Parkway, #1, Downtown Gatlinburg (865) 436-7112 (Located between lights #8 & #9 across from Ober Gatlinburg - Parking located in Elks Plaza) The park completed a 2016 comparability study with campgrounds in surrounding communities and it revealed that, while park camping fees in the park have remained mostly constant since 2006, campgrounds in surrounding communities have continued to rise. Even with the fee increase, park campgrounds will remain among the least expensive in the area. www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/carcamping.htm
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Bobby Tomberlin Performs at the Crystelle Creek Restaurant Kountry Antics Grammy, CMA and ACM nominee Bobby Tomberlin, started his music career at the age of eleven as a disc jockey in his hometown of Luverne, Alabama, interviewing legends like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash.
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Bobby co-wrote the number one hit, "One More Day", recorded by Diamond Rio. He also co-wrote the Darryl Worley Top 10 single, "A Good Day To Run" and the recent chart hit, "Country", by Mo Pitney. Bobby's songs have also been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Willie Nelson, Blake Shelton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins, Dylan Scott, Pam Tillis, Joe Nichols, Joe Diffie, Lee Greenwood, John Schneider, The Oak Ridge Boys and many others. Bobby has just released a new CD, Out Of Road, featuring guest vocals by Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Bobby Bare and Mo Pitney. Recently, Bobby costarred with Stephen Dorff and Kris Kristofferson, in the film, Wheeler.
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Park Seeks Tips Regarding Damage to Elkmont Cabins
from Remote Corners of the World
The National Park Service Investigative Services Branch is seeking witnesses who may have information regarding a recent human-caused fire that caused damage to cabins in the Elkmont Historic District. The damaged cabins are located in the area known as Daisy Town and are among those closed to the public and slated for rehabilitation.
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additional details are available at this time. Investigators are looking for additional information from anyone who may have observed activity leading to the human-caused fire. Witnesses are asked to contact investigators through any of the following means: • CALL or TEXT ISB Tip Line: 888-653-0009 • Online: www.nps.gov/isb, click “Submit Tip” • Email: nps_isb@nps.gov
Swans Return to Buckhorn Inn Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village
170 Glades Rd. 865.436.2363 cell 404.216.2118 all supplies furnished - two or three hour classes Valentine's Day should be especially sweet this year because we expect our new pair of swans to arrive mid February.
on the shore where they could become prey to coyotes and the like. When defending a nest they do not swim to safety.
Many of you shared our heartbreak at losing Teller and his mates. But we are delighted to announce that two new swans will be joining us as soon as it is warm enough for them to be flown from Chicago. Mute swans are at their most vulnerable during the nesting season. While our swans had a nesting box in a safe location in the pond, they insisted on nesting
We knew that swans are happiest in pairs, and we could not face losing more swans and their cygnets.What we recently learned, however, is that same-sex swans form strong partnerships with each other. Therefore, our new swans are two brothers who, our vendor assures us, are already bonded. Minimal sibling rivalry here!
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Not a lover of Indian food? A new study might change your mind. Researchers have found that a compound in turmeric, the spice that gives curry its golden color, could help to improve the mood and memory of older adults. Turmeric has been linked to a wealth of health benefits. Last year, for example, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that turmeric could help to treat pancreatic cancer, while other research claims the popular spice may help to treat stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
Zip through the treetops on Anakeesta’s two unique ziplines. Stretching high over the forest floor, each zip is over 1,000 feet in length and will give you beautiful views of the Smokies while zipping right next to friends or family. Along the way you’ll be able to test your courage at our two challenge stations where you’ll rappel off our platforms and enjoy a controlled 60 foot descent to a cushioned platform below. Zipline guests return to the summit by riding the Chondola from the mid-station.
It is turmeric's abundance of a compound called curcumin that makes it so special. Studies have shown that curcumin is an antioxidant, meaning that it can protect our cells against damage caused by free radicals. It also has strong antiinflammatory properties.
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The new study — recently published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry — provides further evidence that curcumin can protect the brain. First study author Dr. Gary Small, of the
Longevity Center at the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues tested the compound on 40 adults aged between 51 and 84, all of whom had mild memory problems. For a total of 18 months, the participants were randomized to one of two groups. One group took 90 milligrams of curcumin twice daily, while the other group took a placebo. The curcumin used in this study was a bioavailable form called Theracurmin, which the researchers describe as a "form of curcumin with increased intestinal endothelium penetrability.” Curcumin may have cognitive benefits - At study baseline, all participants underwent standard cognitive tests, and these were repeated every 6 months throughout the study, as well as at the end of the study. Additionally, 30 of the subjects — 15 of whom who were receiving curcumin — had positron emission tomography (PET) scans of their brain at the beginning and end of the study. Continued to Page 3
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By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves www.smswf.com Do you have a favorite love song for that special someone? Valentine's Day is a perfect day to celebrate love. As Director of the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival, I have come to find that there is a song in all of us just waiting to come out. Why not try your hand at writing a love song for that special someone in your life! You might find how special a valentine gift that would be. Where will you find romantic music in Gatlinburg on Valentines Day? Neesee will be on the keyboard singing love songs 5-10 PM at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill. Reservations are welcomed. Mark Meyer will be on his keyboard at Three Jimmy's. The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival offers workshops, co-write with hit writers, mentoring sessions and a song competition as honing and learning tools. You do not have to be a songwriter to register to learn about the craft of songwriting. Anyone can sign up for any of these activities. The SMSWF is hosting another Rocky Top Co-writing Experience with #1 Hit Writers at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn March 2-3, 2018. This is a great weekend to experience a cowrite session where you will write two songs in groups with 68 other people and two hit writers. The first song you will write will be on an assigned topic. The second song topic will be determined by the group. The #1 Hit Writers participating in the March Co-Write are Bill Whyte who wrote “Retired” for Ray Stevens and numerous Comedy songs as well as Bill is a Hall of Fame Broadcaster; Steve Dean who wrote “Watching You” for Rodney Atkins and 8 other #1 Hit songs including “Southern Star” for Alabama, “Round About Way” for George Strait, “Heart's Aren't Made To Break” for Lee Greenwood and “Walk On” for Reba McEntire to mention a few; Victoria Venier who wrote “Back To You” for Take Six; and last but not least Brady Seals who wrote three consecutive number one hits “What Might Have Been,” “God Blessed Texas” and “My Love,” for Little Texas granting him the ASCAP “Triple Play Award.”
You can register to be part of this great weekend at www.smswf.com. Go to 2018 Songwriter Opportunities. Click on Mar.2-3, 2018 Co-Write. If you are a songwriter who would like to perform in the 7th Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival the third weekend in August here in Gatlinburg you will need to sign up no later than April 30th.
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The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival offers the public an opportunity to see songwriters perform their songs and tell you the story behind the songs you hear on the radio. Over thirty hit songwriters who have written songs like: “Thunder Rolls”, “The Dance”, “People Loving People”, “Ain't Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up” and “Fit for a King” Garth Brooks hits; “She's Everything” Brad Paisley hit; “Three Wooden Crosses” Randy Travis hit; “I Cross My Heart” George Strait hit, “Every Which Way But Loose” Eddie Rabbit hit and Clint Eastwood Movie Soundtrack; “Woman, Woman” (Do You Got Cheatin on Your Mind) Gary Puckett and the Union Gap; “One More Day” Diamond Rio hit,” and “Love Me if You Can” Toby Keith hit and many more hits cut by Barbra Striesand, Reba McIntire, Ricky Skaggs, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers and Jason Aldean to name a few. Make your plans to attend this awesome Festival today. For more details go to www.smswf.com or call 865-604-9066. Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch, Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Three Jimmy's A Good Time Eatery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, The Ship, Hoggs Tavern Downtown, Tom and Earl's Back Alley Grill and Loco Burros. Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill 6-9 PM. Public Invited
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Ladies Night at Ober Gatlinburg Want to ski for free and help out a local charity at the same time? Ladies Night will be held on Tuesday February 13th. Ladies of all ages will receive a free 6pm-10pm Lift Ticket with 10 canned goods or non-perishable items. So whether you want to hit the slopes with your College Buddies or Gal Pals come out for a night of fun and recreation to support the Sevier County Food Ministries. For more information, call 865-436-5423
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Continued from Page 2 These scans were conducted in order to assess levels of the beta-amyloid and tau, which are proteins that are considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Research has suggested that an increase in levels of beta-amyloid and tau can occur up to 15 years before symptoms of Alzheimer's arise, suggesting that the proteins may be an early indicator of the disease. Results revealed that the subjects who took curcumin twice daily demonstrated a 28 percent improvement in memory tests over the course of the study, while those who took the placebo showed no significant memory improvements. Subjects who received curcumin also experienced slight improvements in mood, unlike those who took the placebo.
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What is more, participants who took curcumin also had lower levels of beta-amyloid and tau in the hypothalamus and amygdala brain regions, which are regions that play key roles in memory and emotion.
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“These results suggest that taking this relatively safe form of curcumin could provide meaningful cognitive benefits over the years."
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Misty Mountain Soap Co. A Healthier Choice In Skin Care By A. Jann Peitso What one word best describes February? Love to some, Valentines to another, Candy to many, even Heart Health Month according to whom you ask. Where did the word, February, originate? Does the letter R come after the B or the U? Why do we not usually pronounce it Feb-ru-a-ry? Should we? How many words can you make from the word February? For starters there is bear, fear, fab, bray, bra, bay, ray, err, berry, ferry, far, year, are, ear, rear, bare, fare, bury, furry, bar, rare, rub, burr, fray, fur, and on and on. These are the musings that one may find one's mind pursuing on a warmer than usual morning in a workshop out along the arts & crafts community loop. After a blast of arctic air during the previous month, shaking the chill off of the tools is a welcome relief. Visitors drift in here and there, “we always come up in February “cause not too many other folks are here” is often heard. Many of the businesses are closed as even some artisans like to go south for the winter, but for those who “love being here in the off-season”, their lights are beckoning and the shops offer warmth. Some may even have a hot cup of coffee or cider waiting for you. The “Open All Winter” craftsmen and artists are creating original pieces so that when “The Season” does begin, they have many new pieces to offer. Each new piece brings a sense of wonder to even
the handcrafters. No two finished items are exactly alike. Like February snowflakes, each is individual. Candy Lovers need not despair. Family- owned candy shops are open in February, 'most every day. Visit Fudgewrights at Morning Mist or Glades Homemade Candies at Wood Whittler's. Valentines? Make your own gift for your special person. Fowler's Clay Works offers you the experience of making a pottery piece, with a red glaze. Firefly Glass Studio flies a CREATE banner. Visit there and create a fused glass piece or two, with flecks of red glass scattered throughout. Do not miss Cliff Dwellers Gallery, in the heart of the community. Ask as to the classes available when you are visiting and you just might be there on the day for “heart-stopping” cookies.
“A coyote in the breeding period will likely be on the move, which might increase the likelihood of it coming into contact with humans, especially after dark,” said Matthew Cameron, spokesperson with the TWRA. “While coyotes certainly do not view humans as a food source, if we cross paths with them and they feel threatened, they might show aggression toward us.”
Along the loop in the arts & crafts community, you will find romance a'bloom at the wedding chapels, and even though the chill breaks through, couples go there to tie the lover's knot in February. February is the time for love, and a time to create a new life together. It is a time for new creations among those in the arts & crafts community. These are the workers who love what they CREATE. A. Jann Peitso, art! www.ajannpeitsoart.com 170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg • 865.436.2363
The TWRA say tallying the precise population of coyotes is a task that’s difficult, if not impossible. Still, wildlife and agriculture officials generally agree that the population is growing at one of the fastest rates in decades. Sightings have spread from the county’s most rural sections to neighborhoods and culdesacs inside town limits. Humans have a good chance of spotting a coyote this time of year. “We understand that a male coyote may become more aggressive during the breeding season, but this is typical of most animals that are seasonal breeders. Coyotes, unlike their close relatives, domestic dogs, have a short period of time to find a mate and breed,” Cameron said. “The chemical and psychological changes that a coyote experiences during mating season may cause aggressive behavior, much like a white tailed buck may also go through during the rut, deer breeding season.” Continued to Page 8
Why You Should Start Eating Celery In The Evening
Celery is often used in traditional medicine for the prevention and treatment of many diseases due to its medicinal and healing properties. In Europe, celery appeared in the XVIII century. The emergence of celery in Europe immediately was associated with all sorts of prejudices. The Romans and Greeks considered celery a sacred plant. The Egyptians considered it a symbol of sorrow and death. In the middle ages, celery was already considered as a vegetable and was named “Lunar plant” by the Greeks. Hippocrates believed that people with damaged nerves need to consume a lot of celery. Medicinal and Healing Properties of Celery are countless. How to Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Health Naturally with Celery... Celery is one of the most nutritious foods. The roots and leaves contain the valuable amino acid asparagine as well as, tyrosine, carotene, nicotinic acid, microelements, essential oils. Celery is rich in B vitamins (thiamine, Riboflavin), vitamin K, E, provitamin A and ascorbic acid. In addition to mineral substances, celery contains choline and protein. Apiol gives celery that specific taste. The medicinal and healing properties of celery cannot be underestimated.
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An original 8 x 10 matted watercolor painting can be finished by you in a few hours and no two are ever alike. Come play in the red paint with this writer at her gallery.
Coyotes Grow More Aggressive This Time Of Year And officials with the Te n n e s s e e Wi l d l i f e Resources Agency say this is breeding season for the cousin of the domestic dog, a reality that means the potential for unusually aggressive behavior this month and next.
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How to Use Celery as a Medicine For blood pressure: Eat raw, whole celery to reduce high blood pressure and to act as a tonic for the liver. For menopause: Add 1 Cup of boiling water to the 0.5 teaspoon minced celery. Do not boil. Brew for 8-10 hours. Do it in the evening. Drink 1 tablespoon 4 times a day. The course of treatment is 27 days. For rheumatism: Take 1 tbsp fresh celery root, pour in 2 cups of boiling water and brew for 4 hours in a tightly sealed container. Seith the mixute. Take 2 tbsp. 3-4 times a day for 30 minutes before meals for rheumatism, gout, or pain in the joints. For insomnia: Take 1/8 cup of celery root and pour in 4 cups of cold, pre-boiled and chilled water. Brew for 8 hours, then drain. Take 1 tsp. 3 times a day. For allergies: Squeeze the juice from a fresh celery root. Take 12 tsp. 3 times a day for 30 minutes before eating. Regulates alkaline balance - Celery prevents the acidic state in the body, so its regular consumption will maintain a balance of the Ph levels in the body. Fights cancer - Celery has a flavonoid known as luteolin which delays the formation of breast cancer cells, and inhibits the growth of cancer cells, especially in the case of the pancreas and colorectal cancer. Also, you should know that the darker the color of the celery, the stronger the taste. Note that you should steam the celery for best effects, as in this way, you will manage to preserve its original taste and up to 99% of its nutrients. The nutrients will be also better preserved if you chop it while fresh and store them in the fridge.
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Howdy neighbors, Danny here from American Sideshow Antiques, Art, Crafts & More. You know for the first time in a while I took the time to walk up the parkway and meet the shop owner folks and I just haven’t done it in so long. I get so caught up in working the store the last thing I want to do is go talk to more people, especially after doing it all day here.
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Must say, I was glad I did it, good to meet your neighbors...heck we all do work, eat, sleep and live here so that was a good karma day. Speaking of karma this is the best compliment we get here at the store. Feels friendly they say, love that, plus it doesn’t cost a dime to be nice to our most valuable assets - our customers. If it wasn’t for our repeats and friendships with our customers we’d probably never have made it this long. So, just a karma thing to share with my other shop owner friends. Because without the tourists we don’t have a job. People come in here and say they came here because we had a 4.9 rating and I didn’t even know what it was. In fact, about four years ago a couple came in and said they were here because our Facebook was a 4.8. I said we’ll get it to 10 one day and they laughed and said no silly 5.0 is the best you can get. I was clueless,. I thought that stuff was for hotels and restaurants...lol. Oh well, guess you can tell I’m old school but I get it now...I hope you do too. God Bless..Later..Danny
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Critical Health News By Pharmacist Ben Fuchs
One of the most under-appreciated aspects of skincare involves its relationship to the mind, emotions and the skin. Technically called “psychodermatology” this aspect of cutaneous health is being recognized more and more as a fundamental, if under-appreciated cause of dermatological diseases. Psychodermatology recognizes that the skin, the brain and the body’s defense (immune) system that deals with survival threats, real or imagined, are in reality three parts of one system. That means that if you are dealing with acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo or any other skin heath issue, you should consider looking at it as the result of a real or imagined survival threat. By far the most important sources of these threats are not actual. They are mental and emotional. In other words, in the majority of threatening situations, our survival is not actually at risk, we simply “believe” it is! However, while these threats may only exist as thoughts and feelings they can and do manifest themselves as real physical effects such as itching and rashes (eczema), inflammation (psoriasis), oiliness (acne) and changes in pigmentation (melasma).
If you go to a doctor, his management options according to the medical journal “American Family Physician” include “psychotropic medication, stress management courses and referral to a psychiatrist.” No surprise there. As always, the medical model focuses on symptoms and not the causes.
But, not only are these particular interventions not necessary for effectively addressing dermatological reactions associated with mental and emotional health you don’t need a doctor at
all to deal with a skin condition caused by and activated stress management system. Aside from the avoiding physical stress systems triggers like food allergens and topical irritants, reduction and elimination of psychological triggers is your best skin health strategy for eliminating psychodermatological reactions. When obsessive troublesome thought hits, don’t believe them! And, don’t resist them. After all they’re not truths, they’re not even false! They are in actuality nothing more than neural flux that forever flow and ebb. Ultimately, despite the apparent vividness of the stories they tell, thoughts and their associated emotions are the result of sodium and potassium ions flowing across nerve cell membranes. Nothing more, nothing less. Simply watch as they appear, and then disappear. Also, recognize that there is huge difference between thought ‘watching” and thought “thinking”. Rather than thinking thoughts watch them as they inevitably and endlessly rise and fall. Just watch. Then notice how feelings immediately follow the thoughts, and watch those as well. The stress survival response can be neutralized by an equally potent relaxation response. Learning to activate this relaxation system is the most helpful technique for withstanding and overriding the stress response. The body is a system and when it stresses, it is stressed as a system. And when it relaxes, it relaxes as a system. When any one part of the relaxation system is activated, the entire body goes into relaxation mode and the stress response is suppressed all over the body. Continued Page 10
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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 and with Karaoke.
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When Miss Betsy Ross set down to sew, of all the colors, shades and hues, why did she choose red, white and blue?
the survivors. This too stained the white and blotted her innocence.
The Color Red - Red is for hardiness and courage. We have had plenty of both. It took people with great hardiness and courage to walk into the wilderness and clear this great land, to raise families and send down roots into the rich soil of a land they dreamed would be free. With the Holy Bible in use and a gun that would shoot they stood ready to defend their families, homes, honor and friends.
She was carried like a murderer in the night at Wounded Knee where other Native Americans died while sleeping in her shadow.
Surely Almighty God must know the reason that each generation must fight a war of some dimension to prove the courage of their convictions. In each war or battle this old flag received a wound or a tear and shed the blood that put them there. You see that hole down in the corner there, she got that when Washington carried her across the Delaware. She got that stain in the upper right when John Paul Jones finally began to fight. That big black spot came when Francis Scott Key was asking, “Oh, say can you see?” She got a few other nicks when the United States Marines carried her from “The Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli”. She got another tear in New Orleans when “Old Hickory” said, “Boys don't fire until you see the white of their eyes”. This old flag was almost torn asunder when she fell from the ramparts of Fort Sumpter as brothers began to war on each other. She bled in profusion in the Wilderness, Chancerville, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Cold Harbor and Shiloh Hill as Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Bragg blew the Southwind hard at this old flag. At Appomatox Court House she cried in sad delight as Lee and Grant decided to end this senseless fight. She was carried westward to put the Indians on the run and stained the Dakota grass with her blood when she fell on Custer's Hill. She got another little hole when the Spanish made T.R. mad at San Juan Hill. On Flanders Field in World War I she lost too many sons as “Black Jack” Pershing put the Hun on the run. In World War II she hung upside down in shameful shock as she bled at Pearl Harbor, Bataan and the Corregidor Rock. She turned blood red as the blood of her sons stained the shores of foreign lands with strange names; Guadalcanal, North Africa, Philippines, Normandy, Iwo Jima and the Argonne Forest. She bled in Korea, Grenada, Panama and Vietnam. She went where ordered by our Uncle Sam. Through six great wars in ninety-three years, not bad for a ragged old girl when you consider this trend, that most of our enemies became our friends. This ragged old flag shadows those who possess another kind of courage which is seldom told. It is the courage of the innocent. For every soldier marching away there remains at least one behind who prays for the safe return of the marching one. On tear stained pillows in dark of night they manifest a courage that is a great, or greater, than the soldier who fights. The Color White - White stands for purity and innocence. She has strived for purity but it is like the hope of Heaven for the Soul, it is a goal yet to be attained. To her shame, innocence she cannot plead because the first century of her beginning many of our black Americans were slaves in this land of the free. She now pleads that all Americans be free but slavery left a stain on the color white. Look to your right and you may see the “Weyeh” the Beautiful Maiden, the now raped and polluted Pigeon River which once marked the boundary of the nation of the Cherokee. From these misty mountains her children gathered the Cherokee, like a flock of sheep, and she led them on a trail to Oklahoma. This trail of shame became known as “The Trail of Tears” because so many Cherokee died and their shallow graves were washed by tears of
For years she marked the stockade where Americans were imprisoned by other Americans simply because in their veins flowed the blood of the Japanese. We are the children of this ragged old flag, yet she was one hundred and forty years old before her female children were allowed to vote. Nigh on to fifty years more were to pass before men of law considered them equal to her male children. She has repented of these acts of shame some of her children committed in her name, but, she can never claim innocence because of the acts of a few.
The Color Blue - Blue is for vigilance, perseverance and Justice. This ragged old flag casts its shadow over a nations governed by laws. Laws are made by men and no man is ever above reproach. The Carpenter from Galilee warns us that “All men have sinned and come short of the glory of God”. We must be vigilant and act with perseverance to see that all the children of this ragged old flag are equal before the bar of justice without influence by the color of their face, the religious road they travel, or the ancestral modes they may hold dear. Thus the red, white and blue when so combined becomes the symbol of freedom. Freedom is an inalienable right of all the children of this ragged old flag. We are free to speak our minds, free to choose the road we travel to God and free to vote our convictions. Freedom also means that a child of this flag has the right to lie down at night free from hunger, fear, oppression, persecution and injustice, we are free to become the human God created in his own image. Nineteen hundred years ago a writer by the name of John on the Isle of Patmos predicted a time would come when on nation would lead all others in a thousand years of peace and enlightenment. Is this old flag the symbol of that nation? Are we truly ready to be that leader? LOO UPON HER, even in her rags she projects a majesty none other on the face of this Earth can match –no not one. Some of you participated in the Persian Gulf War where you brought great honor to this ragged old flag as you affected a turning point in the history of warfare. No longer will body counts be a criterion oi the conduct of a war. No longer must this ragged old flag be stained by the shedding of vast quantities of American blood. Your officers knew their jobs, you had clear-cut objectives, you had commitment, you ad weapons that were the most advanced the mind of man can create and above all you had the backing, hopes and prayers of grateful nations who had vowed to never again stand aside and let Hitler—like despots rise again to plaque the world. We are proud of you. We are proud of the job you done. We are extremely proud of the job you done at home while you were away, YOU REUNITED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Welcome Home Soldiers! "As told to me by my uncle" "Do na da go hv I" (Till we see each other again) Designs by Matoka Shaconage Stone Art and Jewelry 170 Glades Road, # 15, Gatlinburg - 865-719-3999 www.ShaconageStoneArtandJewelry.net
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who can interact with bears in our care, and even their interaction is kept to an absolute minimum.
By Kathryn Sherrard
Bears in the Great Smoky Mountains, including the three cubs released in December from Appalachian Bear Rescue, are probably snoozing in their dens. This is hibernation time. In fact, as you read this it is likely that there are sows (females) giving birth to the cubs of 2018. Black bear cubs are born during the period of time from mid-January through mid-February, giving all bears approximately the same birthdate. ABR has designated January 22nd as the “official” birthday of all bear cubs and yearlings who come to ABR for care, but of course this is an arbitrary choice. ABR Head Curator, Coy Blair is working to finish up his Master's Thesis project on the results of the GPS collaring of the cubs released in 2016. We are looking forward to learning how the cubs fared in the wild and hoping to gain insight into the success of our program. Coy collared a total of 42 bears, which should yield a good amount of data. Since there are currently no bears being cared for at ABR we have had the opportunity to do needed clean-up and repairs at the facility. No work can be done when there are bears on site since no visitors or volunteers can be admitted. This rule is necessary to avoid human interference with cubs and/or yearlings that will be released back into the wild. Curators are the only humans
As stated above, cubs are born during January or February. The sow keeps the den clean and nurses the cubs, grooming and cleaning up after them. The sow does not eat, drink or eliminate waste throughout the hibernation/ birth/cub care period. Bears are unique in that they give birth and nurse their young while not taking in any nourishment themselves. We humans will not see the newest generation of bear cubs until they emerge from the den with their mothers, usually in April when they are about three months old. New cubs are referred to as “cubs of the year” or “spring cubs.” The latter term gives people the idea that they are born in the spring, like many other wild animals; however, that is a misconception. Another misconception is that all bears hibernate and stay in a den for the entire winter. While sows giving birth will remain in their den, boars (males) can often be seen out and about as they move to a new den site or forage for leftover acorns. Females that are not giving birth or caring for cubs from the previous year may also be seen on occasion. Because their metabolism has slowed significantly, these bears will be less active than the bears you see in summer or fall. However, do not be misled into thinking you could or should approach and interact with a bear! Despite their seeming lethargy, they do not want human contact. The photo that illustrates this article is a typical tree den in the Smokies. This type of den is prized as the best place for a sow to give birth and raise her cubs. High off the ground (often as much as 50-60 feet) there is no risk of flooding and it is dry and safe, keeping her cubs out of reach of potential predators. We tend to think of a den as a cave, as we learned in stories from our childhood. But there are not that many caves around, and tree dens are much preferred by Southern Appalachian black bears. Appalachian Bear Rescue does not expect to admit any cubs until April or later. Our Visitor and Education Center in Townsend remains open, however, and we invite you to come and visit us at the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on East Lamar Alexander Parkway. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 4. The center is closed on Sunday and Monday. In the event of inclement weather, you may want to call before you go, to make sure that it is open.
The phone number is (865) 738-3683. You can find unique bear-themed gifts and souvenirs to purchase and you can become a member of ABR to provide ongoing support for our efforts. We'd love to see you there! To learn more about Appalachian Bear Rescue and to review stories of our cubs please visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue. Photos are posted almost every day when cubs are in residence. During the next few months you can scroll through previous posts to read about and see photos of the cubs we cared for in 2017 or even earlier. You'll learn about special events that are planned and how you can participate. Additional information is on our website at www.appalachianbearrescue.org and our blog at abrblog.wordpress.com.
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I hope y'all have been doing good and staying warm with this cold weather we’ve had. I've been busy fixing water pipes. Hope yours were good during the freeze. This picture is at the Brewery in Gatlinburg with my Elks brothers and sisters from Hendersonville, Tennessee. What a great bunch of people. They come here every year in January. I'm going to go visit their lodge when the pool opens in spring. Can’t wait!
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Alana & Wonderly at Holly & Willow’s Pet Barn Matt & James Stewart at Old Smoky Gem Mine Reuben, Stephine, Jackie, Gene, Lance, Jennie at Alamo Restaurant
Jimbo and Reese Neesee and Bobby Tomberlin at Crystelle Creek Restaurant
Sam Baldwin & John Douglas at American Legion Post 202
Coyotes Grow More Aggressive This Time Of Year Continued from Page 4 Coyotes in Tennessee weigh between 20 and 40 pounds and are comparable to a small-to-medium sized German Shepherd, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. AP Photo
Some of the most chilling narratives have never been substantiated by the TWRA, such as in 2014 when a northern Greene County family said a coyote got within a few feet of a 14-month-old before being shot to death by the home owner. “Coyote attacks on humans are extremely rare. It appears that there may be only two recorded instances in the U.S. and Canada where a human was killed by coyotes,” Cameron said. “Obviously, coyotes can be threatening to humans and we should take caution. However, domestic dogs pose a far greater risk to people than do coyotes.”
Giving coyotes a wide berth is for the animal’s safety as much as it is for the public, according to a number of conservation groups, including animal-welfare organization Project Coyote. Increases in population, as well as outsized fears of attacks, have the ability to reshape government policies and shift the public’s perception of certain animals from annoying pests to menaces to society, bringers of destruction and disease that need to be exterminated. Farmers have a particularly testy relationship with coyotes. Landowners, who already enjoy a tremendous leniency in hunting coyotes, say the animal is capable of killing full-grown cows, a claim strongly disputed by most wildlife biologists. Year round, the public may kill an unlimited amount of coyotes, Known for their slim muzzle and pointed ears. That’s a sharp contrast from deer and turkey hunting, where the state has established specific seasons (a few weeks out of the year) and hunters may only bag a limited number (usually
three). “Coyotes do their part for the environment. They really help keep the rodent population down,” Wildlife Officer Marvin Reeves said last month. “They also harvest dead animals and help keep our woods and fields clean.” Providing food for the animal, even unintentionally, is one of the surest ways to up your chances for coyote interaction, especially durning the animal’s breeding season. Don’t leave food sitting outside, wildlife officers warn, and be mindful that a coyote may view your pet as competition or an easy meal. With few exceptions, most attacks occur when a human tries to stop a coyote from killing a dog or cat. “I’ve seen documentaries and news reports of coyotes living in New York and Philadelphia, really big cities. I’m sure the population is growing even in places like Greeneville,” Reeves said. “We get those calls.”
How To Remove Moles, Skin Tags, Warts, Spots and Blackheads, Easily and Naturally Most skin issues are caused by hormonal imbalances, aging and skin breakouts. Commercial products are pretty expensive, but they do not provide the desired results as well. Moreover, they are packed with compounds that are harmful to your health. The good thing is that you can easily get rid of these skin issues by using natural remedies. How to Get Rid of Moles Naturally? There are many factors that can cause skin moles: genetics, hormone fluctuations, sun exposure. To eliminate them in a natural and efficient way, cut a garlic clove in half and apply it on the skin mole. Let it stand for 4 hours. Repeat this procedure every day. Apple cider vinegar is another natural remedy that can eliminate skin moles. Just soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and apply it on the mole.
the mole and let it stand for a few hours. Repeat this procedure every day for 1 month. How to Get Rid of Skin Tags Naturally? Skin tags are caused by aging, genetics, friction, and endocrine syndromes. Skin tags usually appear on the eyelids, neck, upper chest, near the genitals, under the arms, under the breasts and the armpit region (on places where friction and moisture are common).
Apple cider vinegar can help to remove these benign skin growths. Soak a cotton ball in ACV and apply directly on skin tags. Secure it with a bandage and let it stand overnight. To eliminate skin tags on the eyelids, use diluted tea tree oil. It is natural and safe for your eyes. Soak a cotton ball in water and add 2-3 drops of diluted tea tree oil. A topical application of iodine can eliminate the skin tags. You should apply iodine directly on the skin tags.
Secure it with a bandage and let it stand for 8 hours. The regular use of apple cider vinegar will cause the mole to blacken and fall off. Apple cider vinegar is acidic, so make sure to apply moisturizer after using it.
You can first apply coconut oil then, soak a cotton ball in iodine and apply it on the tags. Repeat this procedure two times a day.
Castor oil can also help to eliminate moles. Just mix a few drops of Castor oil and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Apply the mixture on
How to Get Rid of Warts Naturally? Warts are small skin growths that can occur everywhere. Fortunately, there are natural remedies to get
rid of warts. For example, you can try with bananas. Just rub a banana peel on your warts. Repeat this procedure for a few weeks. Honey is another effective remedy. Just apply it to your warts and let it stand overnight. Baking soda has potent anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can effectively prevent viruses responsible for warts. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with white vinegar and apply the paste directly on your warts. Repeat this procedure two times a day. You can also mix baking soda and Castor oil. Apply the paste on the wart and secure it with a bandage. Let it stand overnight. In the morning, rinse with water. It is recommended to repeat this procedure until your warts fall off. How to Get Rid of Dark Spots Naturally? Dark spots are usually caused by aging, hormonal fluctuations, facial hair removal and excessive sun exposure. However, you can get rid of them in a natural way. Just mix apple cider vinegar and onions and apply the mixture to the dark spots. Let it stand for 15 minutes then rinse with water. To get the best results, repeat this procedure every day.
Aloe Vera is another effective natural remedy that can help to remove skin tags. Apply Aloe Vera on dark spots, let it stand for 30 minutes. You can also remove dark spots by using lemon juice. It is very important to dilute it with water because when used in its concentrated form, it can damage your skin. Squeeze a lemon into a bowl and make sure to use equal parts of lemon juice and water. Soak a cotton ball in it and apply it on your face. Let it stand for 20 minutes then rinse it with water. How to Unclog Pores Naturally? The busy lifestyle and constant stress can increase your risk of skin impurities. However, there are different ways to unclog your pores. Bring water to a boil and once it boils turn the pot aside. Pour the water into a bowl and put your head over the steam. Cover your head with a towel and stand over the steam for 20 minutes. Then, mix water and apple cider vinegar and rinse your face with this mixture. Baking soda can exfoliate your skin and cleanse your pores. Mix 1 teaspoon of water with baking soda. Apply the paste to your face by making circular movements. Let it stand for 5 minutes then rinse with water. Repeat this procedure once a week.
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Heartwood Galleries 1450 E. Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 661-6207
www.heartwoodgalleries.com
“Your Art is Where Our Heart Is” Largest selection of sculptured wood artifacts in Galinburg DIRECTIONS: In
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Continued from Page 5 For example, simply by lightly touching an area of the skin, for example the palms of the hand or the soles of the feet, you can activate a bodywide, systemic relaxation response. Closing your eyes and turning them upwards toward the center of your forehead can accomplish the same global effect. Likewise with listening and focusing on the heartbeat.
Hello once again my beautiful & wonderful people!
Watching thoughts and emotions also tends to activate the relaxation nervous system. In fact, any neutral watching will turn on this system. That’s why we like TV and movies so much. We relax when we naturally observe. The same phenomena can be exploited via watching thoughts and feelings. Another one of the most powerful ways to activate the relaxation nervous system is to practice deep breathing techniques. Slow deep breathing into the belly, expanding abdominal muscles on the inhale, and long powerful exhale, gently exhaling the lungs out slowly as much as you can, as you pull your belly in. The relaxation response is activated by the exhale ,so spend a little more time on the exhale than the inhale.
I am in hopes that the New Year is treating you well and you're getting ready for Valentine's Day and the upcoming Mardi Gra, I know that I am! My scarecrow that greets everyone at my store is now getting ready for the festivities. She is dressed in purple & black (my fav) and warm for the yet still cold weather. If she was human I'd offer her some of my cocoa or soup, hahahaha.
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Speaking of soup... I have finally came up with a total vegetarian base for ones soup broth, chili, or to sprinkle on ones salads to popcorn. As you may have noticed, it is unusual to find vegetable broth and when you do it's in liquid form and has many chemicals in it, not a good thing. Therefore, I decided to investigate and hunt to offer a simple and healthy way to solve this problem... Nutritional Yeast.
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of FUDGE or
samplings of Chef JDs Award Winning Sauce & Marinade!
Gatlinburg turn onto Route 321 at traffic light #3. Go 3 miles. We are on the right.
By Chef JD
Nutritional Yeast is not what you're probably thinking. No it is not for bread;
well you could use it in flat bread. Let me explain. The Nutritional Yeast that I use is grown on beet molasses, harvested, and dried with heat to deactivate. It has a cheesy taste to it with a tad of nut flavor. It has no chemicals, sugar or fat. It is high in all vitamin B's and even has zinc & iron. Therefore, I blended two different broths; one that has vegetables (gmo free) and the other flavored with just herbs, spices and a tad of onion. In which all you have to do is add water or simply sprinkle. Therefore, the following is a recipe that uses the Vegetable Broth. Garden Vegetable Soup Serves up to 8 people ·4 tablespoons Olive Oil ·3 Leeks, white part only, chopped ·Sea Salt In a gallon stock pot or larger; on medium low heat, add oil. When oil becomes hot, add the leek and dash of salt then sauté for 8 minutes. After the leeks have sweated, add the following 3 ingredients and occasionally stir for 5 minutes. ·2 cups Green Beans, each cut into 3 pieces
The “ish” means; I could run a few minutes behind and depending how busy I am, I may stay open until 4 or even later. I will be open for Valentine's Day 600 Glade Rd #4, Gatlinburg (see map) Hope to see you soon!!! Chef JD
Arts & Crafts!
Discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork and watch artisans at work. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
Closed on Mondays
Smoking Bar
Beer To Go
This sign at Route 321 and Glades Road is a landmark to the Arts & Crafts Community
Fine Dining & Catering In the Smokies www.bestitalian.com
A Fed Bear is a
Since we are still in the winter mode my hours and days are the following: Thursday thru Saturday 10ish to 3-4ish Sunday 11 to 3
The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America with over 100 artisans. Established in 1937 this 8 mile loop weaves through Gatlinburg. These craftsmen and artisans weave, carve, cast, sew, paint and whittle to create a vast variety of collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, quilts, brooms, baskets, candles, leather, silver smithing, wearable fashions, artistic photography, oils and watercolor paintings, blown and stained glass and so much more. The area also has restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging.
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·2 Large Carrots, peeled & sliced ·2 Large Potatoes, peeled & diced Add water slowly & stir in the broth. Bring to a simmer on medium high heat, then the rest of the ingredients & bring back to a simmer (lower heat) for 20 - 25 minutes. ·8 cups of Water ·8 tablespoons Chef JDs Vegetable Broth ·4 cups Tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped ·2 cup Fresh or Frozen Corn ·1/3 cup Parsley, chopped ·1/2 teaspoon Pepper, freshly ground Add more salt & pepper to taste.
Best beer prices in town!
Where Visitors Meet Locals Pet Friendly Outside Deck, Pool Table & Kornhole Games Happy Hour - Monday - Friday - 4 - 7 pm Directions: Take Glades Road to its end.
Turn left and go one mile. On the right.
4133 Birds Creek Road • (865) 325-8384
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 John Iwanski/Flickr
Between Aunt Mahalia's Candy & World Of Illusions between traffic lights 6 & 8 (865) 436-4345
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