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Autumn Color In The Smokies See The Mountains Like An Eagle Kenneth Wayne Photography

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The notion that peak color season in Great Smoky Mountains National Park happens in mid-October is a misconception. The marvelous colors of autumn actually light up the Smokies for seven weeks or more as the peak elevations move down the mountainsides from the highest elevations to the foothills. As days grow shorter, and nights grow longer and cooler, chemical processes in the leaf will begin to paint the landscape with fall colors. The timing of color change and leaf fall is primarily sparked by the increasing length of night as summer has made way for autumn. If pleasant, sunny autumn days and cool nighttime temperatures continue, fall color in Great Smoky Mountains National Park could arrive in the higher elevation as early as the first week of October. The park observed the first hints of color at elevations above 4,000 feet yesterday. At this time, the high country is still predominantly green with only a hint of color change among early fall starters like red maple, sourwood, witch hobble, sumac, and virginia creeper vines. More notable now are the fall wildflowers such as the cardinal flower, black-eyed Susan, closed gentian, coreopsis, great blue lobelia, skunk goldenrod, southern harebell, ironweed, and a variety of asters, as well as the bright fruits on hearts-a-bustin shrubs. The fall color display usually reaches peak at middle and lower elevations between mid-October and early November. This is the park’s most spectacular display as it includes such colorful trees as sugar maple, scarlet oak, sweetgum, red maple, and the hickories. For more information about fall colors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you can visit their website here. While the typical peak of fall leaf color is at the middle to lower elevations where the greatest diversity of trees live, emerging changes above 4,000 feet begin the parade of fall colors, which then moves down the mountainsides into the valleys of the Smoky Mountains. The high country is still predominantly green, but fall is coming.

By the beginning of October, trees in the high country that are now showing bright fall colors are the yellows of American beech and yellow birch and different shades of reds on mountain ash, pin cherry and mountain maple. In the lower elevations, a few early color changing species such as sourwood and sumac are showing bright reds now, but are scattered. Some dogwoods and maples are beginning to turn different colors in some areas as well. Fall wildﬂowers such as goldenrod and asters are colorful throughout the park and some blueberry and blackberry shrubs are also changing color, as well as the Virginia creeper plant. By mid-October at the lower elevations, fall color is nudging along. It is the sunny days and cooler nights that instigate the biochemical processes in the leaf to begin. The Park continues to experience very dry and warmer-than-normal conditions. These conditions will affect the timing, duration, and intensity of fall leaf season. A succession of warm, sunny days and cool crisp, but not freezing nights will bring about the most spectacular color display. At this part of the autumn season, some areas of the Smoky Mountains are showing more reds throughout the landscape than in other years. As October begins to fade away up top, autumn colors at mid elevations, from 3,000-5,000 feet, are at or slightly past peak and are very impressive. Reds are more pronounced now than in recent years, especially the North Carolina side of the park. Colors at the very highest elevations are now past peak. At the lower elevations of the Smoky Mountains, fall colors are quickly developing. The ﬁrst frost of the season occurred this week in the low elevations, so the remaining leaves should begin to change color within a few days. Black gum, dogwood, sumacs, and sourwood trees continue to show vivid reds. Golds are present on tuliptree, black walnut, birch, beech, spicebush, and hickories. The peak of color at the lower elevations is still a few days away and will probably spill over into November. Article provided by www.gatlinburg.com

Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair Autumn’s brisk air signals all of nature to transform the Great Smoky Mountains from lush green to a majestic patchwork quilt of colors. The celebration of fall also encompasses one of the southeast’s most popular events, The 39th Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. From October 9th - 26th, the Gatlinburg Convention Center converts into a multi level mecca of the top craft people from all across the U.S. The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair is recognized as one of the top 20 events in the southeastern U.S. by the Southeast Tourism Society. A unique characteristic of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair is the fact that artisans not only make their art available for viewing and sale, but also demonstrate their talents and skills. One such craft person is potter David Howard who discovered his interest in clay while taking pottery electives as an undergraduate at the University of Montevallo in Alabama. Twenty years later his hobby has turned into a full time vocation. Howard’s work is primarily traditional and functional folk pottery reminiscent of the 1800’s. Dishes, bowls, cups, plates, lamps and other ﬁne pieces are all microwave and dishwasher safe. All of Howard’s pieces are ﬁnished with a lead-free glaze. "One of the greatest joys I have is when someone tells me they use my coffee mug every day," added Howard. Another craftsman who is very familiar with the success and popularity of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair is Charles Adams, of Troy, Alabama, who has expertly created a unique collection of stained glass works, including windows, doors, clocks, Tiffany style lamps, kaleidoscopes, sun catchers and stained glass

angels. Charles has been participating in the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair for over 18 years. Randy McGovern, wildlife artist from Acworth, Georgia, was spotted by his fourth grade teacher as a potential artist and advised his parents to send him to art lessons. Working in a precise realistic style in oils, McGovern feels compelled to portray animals in their most noble character. "I love to create moods through the use of light sources and rich colors," McGovern added. He is best known for his ability to hide a number of hidden creatures in each of his paintings. Other crafters who be attending this fall’s fair are: Fritz and Penny Simonecht, Lakeland, Fl – sculptured leather; Gary McCoy, Gatlinburg, TN – hand-tooled leather belts; Sharon Evans, Madisonville, TN – handpainted feathers and leaves; Kelly Madsden, Sevierville, TN – chainsaw carver; Brandy and Jason Ward, Gatlinburg, TN – raku pottery; Jeffrey Jobe, Thomasville, NC – silversmith; Penny Ogle, Gatlinburg, TN – children’s tents; and Robert Alewine, Gatlinburg, TN – pottery. So as you can see, this event is indeed a favorite among the nation’s best crafts people. Fair promoters take great pride in the quality level of the show which is assured by each exhibitor being juried for quality and unusual skill. There’s free live country and bluegrass music at the event: Dennis Lee & Band and Tim Watson, “The Fiddle Man,” will perform at 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm each day. The fair is 10 am to 6 pm daily, except Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Admission $6 adults; children 12 and under free. Gatlinburg Convention Center is located at Trafﬁc Light #8. www.craftsmenfair.com

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Appalachian Bear Rescue

Stewart Gallery Art of the Smokies

By Kathryn Sherrard cubs won't be there, but when we get everything set up, we plan to have the next-best thing: a large-screen TV monitor to show our bear cubs in action. We will offer visitors the opportunity to purchase ABR logo items, including tee shirts, coffee mugs, Christmas ornaments and cuddly stuffed bear cubs. They will also be able to talk to an ABR volunteer who can answer questions about our organization and the bears.

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It has been 18 years since Appalachian Bear Rescue cared for its ﬁrst orphaned cub, Zero. Since that cub was released back into the wild, ABR has cared for cubs from Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and nearby states, including Kentucky, South Carolina, and Virginia. This year we admitted 4 cubs (3 from TN and 1 from KY) that were released in August. By far the majority of the 200 cubs cared for by ABR have been successfully released to have a second chance at a wild life.

This is a new venture for ABR, and we are excited about it. Upstairs in this new facility we will be able to hold workshops and/or classes for bear aﬁcionados and other interested parties. When we are ready for a Grand Opening, we will announce the fact on our Facebook page as well as in local media. We greatly appreciate the support of so many people in our area and across the country. We think that having this new facility where folks can come in and visit will be a “win-win” opportunity for ABR and for our friends and supporters.

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Arts & Crafts Community See artisans at work!

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www.judyjonespottery.com "Browse and watch potter at work" In The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community 530 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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Gatlinburg’s newest casual restaurant Featuring home cooked meals, signature salads, hot steam subs and TV’s everywhere for the sport enthusiast! Opening Soon 2014.

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•In 1958 Entomologist W.G. Bruce published a list of Arthropod references in the Bible. The most frequently named bugs from the Bible are: Locust: 24, Moth: 11, Grasshopper: 10, Scorpion: 10, Caterpillar: 9, and Bee: 4. •Some moths never eat anything as adults because they don't have mouths. They must live on the energy they stored as caterpillars.

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Now, however, we are going to have a physical building in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village in Townsend! Of course, the

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Ever since people started to learn about Appalachian Bear Rescue through the media as well as through our presentations at various venues in the area, our education programs at schools, and our participation in events such as Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge and the Spring and Fall Festivals in Townsend, they have been asking “Can we come and visit?” Unfortunately, our answer has always been, “No, ABR is a closed facility because the cubs are going to be released and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, which licenses ABR, does not allow human contact with them.” The best we could do was to refer them to our website (www.abrTN.org) and to our immensely popular Facebook page which you can visit at (Facebook.com/appalachianbearrescue). The lack of an actual place to visit has been a disappointment to many of our friends.

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Originals

The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America with over 100 artisans. Established in 1937 this 8 mile loop weaves through Gatlinburg, Tennessee. These craftsmen and artisans weave, carve, cast, sew, paint and whittle to create a vast variety of collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, quilts, brooms, baskets, candles, leather, silver smithing, wearable fashions, artistic photography, oils and watercolor paintings, blown and stained glass and so much more. The area also has numerous restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging. You'll discover one-of-a-kind crafts, treasures and artwork and watch the artisans at work. Stop along the way and chat with a painter or potter, or let a broom maker show you how it's done. This is a great experience for the entire family or just the two of you. There's plenty of free parking at each shop throughout the trail loop. Ride the "Craft Trolley" if you'd like to see it all without the hassles of driving. A one-fare trip will provide a great way to see everything getting on and off as often as you like. Either way you travel you won't be disappointed, you'll see history in the making and it's the real thing!

PLANTS

Turn at trafﬁc light #3 in downtown Gatlinburg onto highway 321,go three miles and see sign on the left. Visit our website at www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.

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

PLANTS

Our planet is home to almost 325,000 plant species. "Green Plants" are all the plants that contain chlorophyll which absorbs sunlight and makes sugar from water and carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis. Some parasitic plants live off of other plants, having lost their ability to photosynthesize. Some plants have asexual reproduction, most use sexual reproduction. Plants are important to humans: most of the molecular oxygen in our world comes from green plants that absorb carbon dioxide

PLANTS

and exhale oxygen. Plants that produce vegetables, fruits and grains provide the major source for the human diet. They provide an invaluable contribution to medicine. And the current catchphrase: plants assist in the alleviation of global warming. Green plants are grouped into 3 types: vascular plants that have an internal plumbing system (ﬂowering plants, conifers, ferns, horsetails, club mosses), green algae (diatoms, stoneworts, green seaweeds) and bryophytes that are small enough not to need internal plumbing (mosses, liverworts, hornworts).

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Restoration Work on Chimney Tops Trail Continues Sunday each week offering hikers a unique opportunity to see improvements taking shape along the trail. "We appreciate the patience and support of hikers during the restoration of Chimney Tops Trail," said Acting Superintendent Clay Jordan. "The highly-skilled Trails Forever crew, along with volunteers, have accomplished an amazing feat by turning a heavily eroded trail into a durable trail that will better protect delicate trailside resources and serve visitors into the future."

American Conservation Experience Intern helps install stone steps The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ofﬁcials have extended the Chimney Tops Trail closure through December 11 to fully complete the 3-year trail rehabilitation. The trail will continue to be closed each Monday through Thursday as workers complete the full-scale rehabilitation. The trail is open Friday through

The combination of heavy use, abundant rainfall and steep terrain turned the Chimney Tops Trail into a badly eroded obstacle course of slick, broken rock, exposed tree roots, and mud. Since April 2012, The Park's Trails Forever Crew has been rebuilding the trail using durable stone and rot-resistant black locust timbers that will stabilize the trail for decades to come, reducing annual maintenance and improving the visitor experience.

Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques If you are looking for antiques in the Smokies then you owe it to yourself to stop by our antique shop in Gatlinburg for the best selection of antiques, collectibles and antique furniture in the area.

Trails Forever is a partnership program between Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Friends of the Smokies who donated $500,000 to carry out the project on Chimney Tops Trail, and the generosity of the Knoxville based Aslan Foundation. For more information on the Trails Forever program, including how to become a volunteer, please visit our website at www.smokiestrailsforever.org.

Look for the horse outside our shop!

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Where The Locals Go

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

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

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Park Closes Area Near Caves Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the closure of the Whiteoak Sink area effective now through March 3 1 to limit human disturbance to bat hibernacula and help hikers avoid interactions with bats. Park biologists will be monitoring the site throughout the winter collecting population, ecological and behavioral data that will inform resource managers developing a long-term protection plan. An extended closure through late spring may be recommended if the winter data suggests such an action would increase the chances for survival of a significant number of bats. The Whiteoak Sink area is primarily accessed from the Schoolhouse Gap Trail between Townsend and Cades Cove. This closure includes the area bounded by Schoolhouse Gap Trail and Turkeypen Ridge Trail west to the park boundary. The Schoolhouse Gap and Turkeypen Ridge trails will remain open. Park biologists have reported dramatic declines of cave-dwelling bat populations throughout the park. The decline is thought to be due to white-nose syndrome. Infected bats are marked by a white fungal growth on their noses, wings, and tail membrane. The skin irritation damages skin tissue causing the bats to wake from hibernation during winter months. Once aroused, the bats burn energy at a much faster rate depleting stored fat. With no food source available during the winter, the bats soon die. Infected bats exhibit unusual behavior including flying erratically during the day, even during winter months, and diving down toward people. “We first confirmed the presence of WNS in the park in 2010,”

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said Park Wildlife Biologist Bill Stiver. “The impact has been devastating. We estimate that some of our cave-dwelling bat populations have already declined by 80% and we are doing everything we can to slow the spread of the disease and protect the remaining animals by closing caves and areas near caves.” The park is home to 11 species of bats including the federally endangered Indiana bat and the Rafinesque's big-eared bat which is a state listed species of concern in both Tennessee and North Carolina. Bats play a significant role in maintaining ecological balance as the primary predators of night-flying insects. Biologists estimate that an bat can eat between 3,000 to 6,000 insects each night including moths, beetles, and mosquitoes. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cooperatively working with other parks and federal, local and state agencies across the country to protect bats and manage cave habitats. In an effort to prevent the unintentional spread of WNS by people, the park closed all of its 16 caves and two mine complexes to public entry in 2009. Wildlife biologists have determined that giving the bats the chance to survive includes establishing protective zones surrounding critical habitat caves. Humans are not susceptible to WNS because the fungus requires a cold body temperature to survive, but skin-to-skin contact with bats should be avoided due to other transmittable diseases such as rabies. Bats are the only mammal species in the park that have tested positive for rabies. For human safety, do not touch or handle a bat. http://www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/caves.htm.

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Artist Of The Month

Misty Mountain

Pumpkin Patch

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Misty Mountain Soap Co. A Healthier Choice In Skin Care

Cindy at work! Cindy Heinemann began making soap in her Knoxville kitchen nearly ten years ago. She had been using handmade soap for several years; ﬁnding that it made a noticeable difference in her dry skin and her daughter's sensitive skin. Her desire to create, along with a lot of determination, began her journey that brought her to the Gatlinburg Art's and Crafts Community. She began as one of the ﬁrst venders in the Knoxville Farmers Market on Market Square, and then onto craft shows in the area. She was thankful and excited to be accepted into the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair, where she found that customers from all over the country came to visit. This is where her dream of having a shop in Gatlinburg began.

Caring about the integrity of her product line she uses natural vegan oils, butters, essential oils, and ﬁne fragrances when formulating. Misty Mountain Soap products range from 100% natural to nearly all-natural, and when preservatives are needed, only paraben-free are used. She and her staff create bar soaps, liquid soaps, lotions, body butters, scrubs, lip balms, herbal healing products, natural insect repellent and more. A few of her unique products include lotion bars and Healthy Heels which are solid balms made of shea and cocoa butters, and vitamin E that soften and protect dry chapped hands and feet. Other popular products include Doggie Shampoo, Natural Deodorant, acne soap, and the Herbal Healing line.

After ﬁve years of being on the road so to speak, she opened her ﬁrst shop in the Covered Bridge complex and made all of her products in the back room. She continued doing shows, built her online customer base and added to her product line. Her single employee staff grew to two; and then to a few more. She opened a second shop in the Morning Mist complex, also in the Art's & Crafts Community a few years back. The soap production was moved there, as room was getting tight in the backroom with the addition of more products being added to the line. This summer, with the backroom busting at the seams, and the crew stepping on each other's toes, the production was moved to a larger location in Winery Square of Gatlinburg. She is now able to create additional products to her line, and has hopes of offering classes in soap making next year. It continues to be an interesting journey, and Cindy credits the success of her business to her wonderful customers, her amazing crew, and to never giving up.

You can ﬁnd many customer testimonials on the website from happy customers. The retail shops are on Glades Road in the Art's and Crafts Community. And her products are also sold wholesale and can be found locally at So Very Cherry, Ely's Mill, NOC and Pigeon River Pottery. Misty Mountain Soap Co. 849 Glades Rd (Covered Bridge Complex) 601 Glades Rd (Morning Mist Shops)

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

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Crafters Creations of the Smokies

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

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Sparky’s Glassblowing Come and watch Gary at work

Glassblowing at its best!

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Did You Know? KNOXVILLE, TN – Rev. Bateman – lived in Knoxville in the late 1890's. His personal bible was on the Titanic with him. He did NOT survive. Rev. Bateman gave his Bible to his sister-in-law, as she was put in the lifeboat. View the bible now at Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. See Titanic article on page 8 in this newspaper.

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Phil ip Fulmer Teams Up with Rocky Top Sports World Gatlinburg earned him a winning percentage of .745 which ranks in the top ﬁve in modern college football history. He coached and mentored 18 All-Americans and 92 NFL draft picks, and led his team to win the BCS National Championship in 1998. As a best-in-class sports tournament facility, Rocky Top Sports World is committed to delivering youth and amateur sporting events that exceed expectations. The venue will attract athletes and teams in a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports. With seven outdoor, lighted ﬁelds, six new hardwood courts plus four more courts on-site, Rocky Top Sports World can deliver a unique tournament experience. “We are excited and fortunate to have Coach Fulmer as part of our winning team,” stated Lori Moore, Marketing and Business Development Director for Rocky Top Sports World. “His ability to build positive relationships and motivate others will allow us to open doors and continue to develop Rocky Top Sports World as the premier sports tournament destination in the country.” The country’s newest sports tournament facility has joined forces with a Tennessee icon. Hall of Fame Coach Phillip Fulmer will serve as public relations ambassador and assist with camp development and sponsorship. With Fulmer’s love of sports, public speaking abilities and “do the right thing” approach, he is a natural and winning addition to the Rocky Top Sports World.

The sports facility opened its doors in July and is already exceeding expectations. Bookings for the complex are 30% over projections for the ﬁrst operating year and has already hosted events in lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, football and soccer.

“I am excited to be an ambassador for Rocky Top Sports World,” stated Phillip Fulmer. “I enjoy giving young people opportunities to develop their physical and mental skills within a healthy environment. Rocky Top Sports World, it’s staff, and the Gatlinburg community are committed to just that.”

The City of Gatlinburg and Sevier County joined together to fund the $20 million dollar development. The Sports Facilities Advisory, the country’s leading resource in youth and amateur sporting facilities was engaged to assist with development and opening of the project. The Sports Facilities Management was contracted for the ongoing operation and stafﬁng of Rocky Top Sports World.

Successful line-ups have been a part of Fulmer’s resume since playing for the University of Tennessee and serving as the Head Football coach from 1992-2008. His coaching philosophies

Rocky Top Sports World is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, at 1870 Sports World Boulevard in Gatlinburg. www.RockyTopSportsWorld.com • 865.325.0044

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PUMPKINS Besides being UT fans (they are wearing orange you know) they are also edible - all varieties however are a little sweeter than others. Types to look for include: Sugar or Sugar Pie Pumpkins which are considered the best for baking and cooking since their flesh is smoother and they are a bit sweeter to the taste than other varieties. But you may want to try a small to medium sized Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin; large ones can be stringy and coarse. Two other options are the Jack B. Little and Baby Boo miniature pumpkins which are tasty but, because they contain only small amounts of edible flesh, they are mostly used as bowls to hold other foods, candles and flower arrangements! By reducing a recipe's oil and butter ingredients just a bit of pumpkin purée can be added to quick breads, muffins and cakes thereby reducing their caloric intake. Shop for cooking pumpkins at your favorite pumpkin patch, farmer's market, roadside stand, or grocery produce department. Select those that are heavy for their size, free of blemishes and soft spots. Store them (uncooked) in your refrigerator for up to 3 months or in a cool, dry place for about a month. Pumpkins are full of vitamins, low in fat and calories. One cup of pumpkin purée has only 80 calories with 18g carbohydrates, 80mg sodium, 588mg potassium, and 4g protein. In addition one cup will provide 310% of a persons RDA of vitamin A and 20% RDA of vitamin C. And, all that orange means beta-carotene which helps to protect vision. Pumpkin seeds are also beneficial and contain L-tryptophan, a mood booster as well as being rich in zinc for healthy immune systems so eat a pumpkin seed and get happy!

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A bit of trivia . . . • PUMPKINS are actually considered a fruit and members of the squash/gourd family. • Native Americans used PUMPKIN peels to make mats and its seeds for medicine as well as food. They named the pumpkin "isqoutm." • PUMPKINS were unknown in Europe before Christopher Columbus! • Early colonists would slice off the top of the pumpkin, remove its seeds and fill it with milk, honey, and spices. This was then baked in hot ashes to produce the first PUMPKIN pies! • Colonial bakers used PUMPKIN as an ingredient in the pie crusts. • In the USA, October is the month for PUMPKINS when 80% of them are harvested. • The official biggest PUMPKIN recorded weighed in at over 1,340 pounds. • The Irish started the tradition of PUMPKIN carving in the United States. • Even the pumpkin flower is edible!

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• Abraham Lincoln kept four cats in the White House. • When asked if her husband had any hobbies, Mary Todd Lincoln is said to have replied “cats.” • Cat owners who are male tend to be luckier in love, as they are perceived as more sensitive. • Evidence suggests domesticated cats have been around since 3600 B.C. • When a family cat died in ancient Egypt, family members would shave off their eyebrows as they mourned. They also had elaborate memorials that included mummifying the cat. • Cats were mythic symbols of divinity in ancient Egypt. The Egyptian word for cat is, “mau.” • A cat’s nose is ridged with a unique pattern, just like a human ﬁngerprint. • First cat in space was French. She was named Felicette, or “Astrocat.” She survived the trip.

Park Cautions Visitors on How to Safely View Elk Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials remind park visitors to exercise caution as they view and photograph elk so that both the animals and themselves are protected. Elk are currently entering the fall breeding season, known as the rut. During this time period, from September 1 through October 31, fields in Cataloochee and Oconaluftee are closed to all use. Even if the elk are not present, people are not allowed to walk into the fields. During the rut, male elk make bugling calls to challenge other bulls and attract cows. Dominant bulls use the fields to gather and breed with harems of up to 20 cows. Bull elk actively defend their territory by charging and sparring with competitors using their antlers to intimidate and spar with other males. Encroaching too close may lead a bull to perceive you or your vehicle as a threat causing them to charge. “We ask that people help protect the elk herd by honoring the field closures to ensure that elk are not disturbed during this important breeding season,” said Park Wildlife Biologist Bill Stiver. “Bull elk, which can weigh nearly 1,000 pounds, are wild animals with unpredictable behavior. To help ensure your own safety, make sure

you have parked in a safe location and remain close to your vehicle so that you can get inside if an elk approaches.” Park Rangers encourage visitors to use binoculars, spotting scopes, or cameras with telephoto lenses to best enjoy wildlife. Feeding, touching, disturbing, and willfully approaching wildlife within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces wildlife, are illegal in the park. If approached by an elk, visitors should slowly back away to put distance between the animal and themselves creating space for the animal to pass. If elk are near the roadways, remain in or next to your vehicle at a safe distance from the animal. Park volunteers, through the Elk Bugle Corp, Oconaluftee Rover, and Roadside Assistance volunteer programs, provide on-site information and assist in trafﬁc management at both Cataloochee and Oconaluftee during the rut season. Funds to support these programs are provided by Friends of the Smokies. For more information on how to safely view elk visit our website: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/wildlifeviewing.htm

Photo taken by Park Volunteer Jim Bennett. This photo was taken with a telephoto lens and cropped to make the elk appear closer. NPS

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Beer Tent open Friday - Sunday from noon - 6pm with live entertainment and Oktoberfest biers on tap! Ober Gatlinburg is celebrating October with a fantastic festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music, but you don’t have to don your ﬁnest lederhosen or dirndls to be a part of the fun. Oktoberfest returns to its Gatlinburg-style roots with 38 days of merrymaking from September 26 through Nov. 2, 2014 as the resort commemorates the 204th anniversary of the popular festival held in Munich, Germany. The Bavarian Fun Makers Band, in authentic costumes, will perform traditional Bavarian folk dances, schuhplattling, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more with daily shows and multiple performances every day during

Oktoberfest was a popular event when the Heidelberg Castle operated its restaurant at Ober Gatlinburg in the 1980s. The ﬁrst Oktoberfest was not really a festival at all, but the public celebration of the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Bavaria on October 17, 1810. Held on a large meadow named the Theresienwiese in Munich, the party featured a horse race, beer, food, music and dancing. Anniversary celebrations continues each year, usually starting in late September and ending in the ﬁrst week of October, with some six million people attending annually. For more information on Oktoberfest call 865-436-5423 or visit www.obergatlinburg.com.

Stranger Than Fiction: Booth Rescues Lincoln The young Lincoln slowly made his way to the train preparing to board when suddenly the train started with a jolt. As the anxious crowd began to push forward, Lincoln found himself being pushed toward the train. As he stumbled nearer he slipped and fell with his feet trapped between the loading platform and the moving train. The train began moving slowly forward trapping young Lincoln. He could be seriously injured or, if dragged down the track, he could be killed. Suddenly, he felt a ﬁrm grip clutch his collar and begin pulling him upward. He turned his head and realized that a brave Samaritan had climbed through the railing, at great personal risk to himself, in an attempt to save the hapless young man. This selﬂess individual had wrapped one of his legs around the rail post and held the rail with one hand while attempting to pull the young man up with his other hand. Once he was pulled to safety, Lincoln was overcome with a feeling of relief. Trembling nervously, he turned to thank his rescuer and was shocked by the man's presence. Robert's rescuer was none other than Edwin Booth, one of the greatest actors of his day. Edwin came from a family of legendary thespians. His father was Junius Brutus Booth, one of the greatest tragedians of his era. His brothers were Junius Booth and an up and coming John Wilkes Booth. Robert thanked his rescuer as a crowd gathered around. Edwin's fame was widespread and most Americans recognized him. He was nearly as well known as the president himself. Ironically, everyone recognized Edwin but none in the crowd, including Edwin, recognized Robert. Edwin quickly lost himself in the crowd and it was several weeks before he learned the identity of the man he rescued. Weeks later Edwin received a letter from General Ulysses Grant commending him for his bravery and thanking him for his

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Two years later, Edwin's brother, John Wilkes Booth, assassinated Robert's father, Abraham Lincoln. Two weeks following the assassination, John Wilkes Booth was hunted down and killed in a shootout with soldiers. His body was then buried under the Old Federal Prison. By 1869, Booth's mother, Mary Ann, was in failing health. She wanted her son's body returned to the family before she left this world. She asked Edwin to speak to President Johnson to get John's body released to the family so that it could be buried in the Booth family cemetery. Edwin met with General Grant and reminded him that he owed him a favor. Grant, in turn, spoke to President Johnson. He reminded him of Edwin's heroism. For that act of heroism alone President Johnson agreed to release John's body to the family. He stipulated that the body could only be moved at night. It must be moved in secrecy. There could be no public funeral service and no marker could be placed on Booth's grave. This was due to Johnson's fear that Booth's birthday might become a southern holiday and his grave might become a Confederate shrine. He is buried in his hometown of Bel Air, Maryland. This is one of 50 strange but true stories in a new book written by Michael Williams. The book is entitled "Stranger than Fiction: The Lincoln Curse." The stories will leave the reader convinced that perhaps Mark Twain was right when he said "truth is stranger than ﬁction." It can be purchased from amazon.com Michael Williams has written for more than 30 newspapers and magazines including the Civil War Times Illustrated, The Civil War Courier, the Associated Press and the Knoxville Journal. The book is 187 pages in a softbound edition with numerous photos and can be purchased from amazon.com for $19.95 plus shipping and handling. Or you can save shipping cost and save $2 on the purchase price by ordering a signed copy from the author. Send $17.95 to P.O. Box 6421 Sevierville, TN. 37864.

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Harvey Broome, left, and Howard Zahniser working on one of the 17 drafts of the Wilderness Act. Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosted a celebration at Sugarlands Visitor Center in honor of the Wilderness Act which was signed into law 50 years ago by President Lyndon Johnson. The celebration will feature speaker Ed Zahniser, son of Howard Zhaniser who was widely regarded as the “Father of the Wilderness Act.” Ed will speak about his father’s role in getting the Wilderness Act written and passed, as well as his family’s relationship with one of the founders of the Wilderness Society, Knoxville attorney, Harvey Broome. The Wilderness Act provides for the protection of lands “untrammeled by man” and “retaining its primeval character and inﬂuence, without permanent improvement or human

Ed Zahniser retired in June 2013 as the senior writer and editor with the National Park Service Publications Group in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. He writes and lectures frequently about wilderness, wildlands, public lands, and conservation history topics. Ed’s father, Howard Zahniser, was the principal author and chief lobbyist for the National Wilderness Preservation System Act of 1964. Ed edited his father’s Adirondack writings as “Where Wilderness Preservation Began: Adirondack Writings of Howard Zahniser” and collaborated with his sister, Karen Z. Bettacchi, to edit their mother’s journal of ﬁve wilderness car-camping trips that the family took in 1956 in “Ways to the Wilderness.” Ed wrote sections of and editorially produced the ofﬁcial National Park Handbook on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He also wrote and editorially produced three visitor information brochures for the park. In May 2014 Ed received the U.S. Department of the Interior Distinguished Service Award, the Department’s highest civilian honor. Also in May, The New York State Wilderness 50th Anniversary Committee presented Ed with a Wilderness Stewardship Award.

Discovery of Punk Rock Caterpillar Turns Out To Be A Rare Species

At the request of the park, DLIA has formed Tree Teams of citizen scientists to sample threatened forest types, in order to discover what species of invertebrates may also be lost as these forests continue to decline. DLIA is a pioneer in using comprehensive approaches to biodiversity sampling, but some tree stand types have not had this sampling. The high elevation American beech tree stands are the first forest type to be sampled by DLIA using a newly developed multi-collection method. American beech is found thoughout the eastern U.S. but a different variety of the species occurs in the high elevations of the mountains, and on up into Canada. On the first field sampling day, a large and unusual looking dark caterpillar was found that was nick-named the “punk rock” caterpillar (above), due to its bristle-hairs, which looked styled.

This caterpillar was eventually identiﬁed with the assistance of a moth larvae ﬁeld guide, and its author Dr. Dave Wagner, of the University of Connecticut. The caterpillar is a rare species of a large, colorful moth called the St. Lawrence Tiger Moth [see image of adult, specimens in park collection]. As the name implies it is a far northern moth that occurs across Canada, but is rarely found south of PA. In the Smokies it has only been found about a dozen times, as adults, and always at the highest elevations in Spruce-Fir forests. The high elevations of the Southern Appalachians are known to be home to large numbers of species ”stranded” from most of their range to the north. In some cases they have had no genetic mixing for thousands of years with the northerly populations and have genetically drifted to become different species. These species have their entire distributions limited to our high mountain peaks – a very small and vulnerable geographic area. Whether or not the species are outliers of larger populations to the north, the southern mountains are changing with high acid deposition rates, ozone events and invading species from overseas. The climate, always changing, may exacerbate these effects in the future. This is why it's critical to study these natural habitats now, so we may understand how they will change in the future, and what reasonable interventions may be recommended to the park to protect the species that can live only here.

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By Allison Ensor This is the story of how a Bible once aboard the Titanic came to be in Putnam County for some thirty-ﬁve years before being acquired by a Nashville museum and currently on display at Titanic Museum Attraction. Although Robert J. Bateman was an Englishman, born in Bristol, England in 1860, he lived in the United States for a number of years, working particularly in Knoxville, Tennessee and in Jacksonville, Florida. Arriving in Knoxville in the late 1890s, he founded the People's Tabernacle, a church located in a rough part of town, a mission that ministered to the poor, providing them with shelter, food, and clothing. He did not remain in Knoxville, however, and by the early twentieth century had moved on to Jacksonville, where he was involved in the Central City Mission, a ministry to those often neglected by the wealthier, more prominent churches. Early in 1912 Bateman was back in England for a couple of months and then booked passage in second class on the Titanic, thinking to return to Jacksonville to continue his work there. Accompanying him on the trip was his wife's sister, Ada Ball. Did Bateman feel some premonition that he might not reach New York? A postcard he mailed when the ship docked at Queenstown, Ireland, told his nephew: “Tom, if this ship goes to the bottom, I shall not be there, I shall be up yonder. Think of it!” Such thoughts hardly seemed to be in anyone else's mind, since it was widely believed that the Titanic was unsinkable. The claim has been made that Bateman conducted the only worship service held aboard the Titanic, but this is directly contradicted by other accounts. Some claim that Bateman asked the band to play “Nearer, My God, to Thee” at the service he held. Other accounts mention the singing of “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” with its plea “for those in peril on the sea.” When the ship hit the iceberg and it became apparent that the Titanic was actually going to sink, Bateman was concerned about his sister-in-law, but it is difﬁcult to say exactly what took place. In one account Bateman had already taken a seat in a lifeboat when he discovered that his sister-in-law was still on the ship. He hastened to

See the only bible saved on the Titanic! change places with her, fully aware that it would probably mean his own death. In another version, the one given in Walter Lord's A Night to Remember, Bateman was never in one of the lifeboats but helped his sister-in-law into one, promising her, “If I don't meet you again in this world, I will in the next.” In several accounts he gave her some article of clothing—an overcoat, a scarf, a necktie. Ada Ball may have kept the book for some time but then seems to have passed it on to Bateman's widow. It is at this point that a ﬁgure familiar to many Putnam Countians enters the story: Harry L. Upperman. At that time the future president of the Methodist high school called Baxter Seminary was only twenty years old.

During her ﬁnal illness in Baltimore, Mrs. Bateman gave Upperman the Testament that her husband had carried, presumably on August 15, 1915, since this is the date Upperman recorded, along with this statement of the book's history: “To Harry L. Upperman, a gift from Mrs. Bateman as a remembrance of her husband, who got up out of a rowboat as the Titanic was sinking, and gave that seat to his sister [sister-in-law], who he thought was in another boat, but who had really been left on the Titanic. Mr. Bateman got back on the Titanic and lost his life as the boat sank.” Along the lefthand margin is written the name of the sister-in-law: “Mrs. Ball (Ada).” Further down the ﬂyleaf is written: “Harry L. Upperman, President, Baxter Seminary, Baxter, Tennessee.” Dr. Upperman did not come to Baxter until 1923, so this was written later. Harry L. Upperman retired as president of Baxter Seminary in 1957. Soon after that the school was turned over to the county and given the name Upperman High School. Upperman died in 1984 and is buried in Baxter. The Testament, which had been at Baxter Seminary all those years, was passed on to the Upper Room Museum in Nashville and now the bible is displayed at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tn.

Pretty Hollow Gap Trail Hike SOUTHERN Join Friends of the Smokies for a full day of hiking on a Classic Hike deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along Pretty Hollow Gap Trail in Cataloochee Valley, followed by elk viewing. Hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead this Friends of the Smokies hike on Tuesday, October 14th. The hike is 8.7 miles in length with a total elevation gain of 1,300 feet and is moderately difficult. It is an out-and-back hike on a horse trail alongside the rushing Palmer and Pretty Hollow Creeks. As participants hike along Pretty Hollow Gap Trail, they will experience what mountain roads were like 80 years ago winding through the thick tree canopy and rhododendron. Hikers will stop at various creek access points to enjoy the sounds and scenery of the flowing water. They will also experience the rich history of the first settlers in Cataloochee Valley. Hikers will learn about the historical buildings, cemeteries and the annual family reunions honoring the first homesteading families in the Cataloochee area. Donations to Friends of the Smokies help with maintenance of many of those buildings. Once hikers return from their hike in the Published

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Music of the Smokies features Kirk Flets

“That howling you may hear at nighttime in the Smokies, that isn't a coyote or some other mountain critter — it's Kirk Fleta singing the blues.” “Kirk Fleta's Spanish roots combine with Delta blues, driving percussive at times and gently melodic at others. Fleta intertwines the rich tone of his voice with his unique ﬁnger style guitar playing to lay down his insightful lyrics with soul. Kirk's delivery is rhythmic, passionate and enthusiastic His voice has been described as powerful yet sensuous, resonant yet disciplined with a full melodic range. His versatility has allowed him to share the stage with Knoxville's most well known artists as well as, alongside nationally recognized names like Goose Creek Symphony, the Wooten Brothers, Shawn Mullins and Marc Brousard. Kirk's grandfather, Miguel Fleta, was a world famous Spanish Tenor. Kirk’s mother, Paloma Fleta, inherited her father’s voice and along with her sister Elia, sang for Spanish pop audiences with counterpoint harmonies and toured the globe. Paloma eventually gave up her singing career, married Kirk’s American father, Doug Heinsohm and moved to Gatlinburg, TN. Here Kirk was born, the youngest of three. Paloma soon died of cancer. Kirk took solace in the woods, taught himself to play the guitar, began to write songs and played

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exemplify Kirk's “don't sweat the small stuff” attitude and are intended as a clarion call for freedom from the pressures of modern-day life.

for tips from the many tourists that ﬁltered through the Smoky Mountains. He bought a Volkswagen bus and for a decade he could be found living “in a van, down by the river”. And true to his form, during an extended stay in Mexico, Kirk could be found living in a hut, down by the Carribbean.

The future looks bright for Kirk as he sings, “…every step I take leads me on my journey. Takes me where I go I won't have to worry.” You can ﬁnd Kirk Fleta every Monday 8 pm – midnight performing at Three Jimmy's Restaurant. On Thursday Kirk is perfoming in Knoxville at the Gold Post Tavern Annex on the UT Campus from 10 pm – 1 am. On Saturday's you can ﬁnd Kirk at Tom and Earl's Back Alley Grill in downtown Gatlinburg. Venues with live music in Gatlinburg include Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill, The Smoky Mountain Brewery, Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler, Senor Hogg’s in the Glades, Hogg’s Tavern Downtown, The Cabin Café, Three Jimmy's A Good Time Eatery, Sugarlands Distilling Company's Back Porch and Loco Burros. Every 2nd Monday of the month there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase night at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill where area songwriters come to showcase their original songs. If you are a songwriter and want to perform at this showcase please get hold of John Condrone at 865-898-7301.

Kirk has matured musically and philosophically. His 250+ original songs describe a life of ups and downs, and showcase a perspective on life that has been acquired through a humbling journey of self-reﬂection and critical thought. Songs like “End It Right Here”, “Life's What You Make It” and “Bare Bones”

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The Original Best Italian Located in back of Elks Plaza shopping center, across Parkway from Hampton Inn & TGI Friday's in Gatlinburg between trafﬁc lights 8 & 9 (865) 430-4090

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(865) 325-8142 Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community

Gatlinburg Pickers by Danny Lewis As a long time picker now for some 45 years, we have picked way before there was a TV show. We’ve picked all over these great United States, Europe, Australia, Japan and most of the Virgin Islands. So, our picks can be anything form a pie safe to island Boho Art, jewelry and whatever is fun, different and not in every home or shop.

Here’s this month’s “fun pick”. Remember (depending on your age) going to the fair and riding around in circles in this 1950’s boat ride? I do. I thought I was so cool cause it was in real water. These old amusement rides are becoming Ants come from the Formicidae family along with bees and wasps. increasingly hard to ﬁnd. But what great fun and now they Ants are known to be the smartest species of insects with about 250,000 are great for kids rooms, restaurants, bar and grills and man brain cells and have an average life span of 45-60 days. They are also caves.

Ant Facts

known to run very fast using their three jointed extremely strong legs. To put it in perspective, f a human had the legs equivalent to those of an Hope you enjoyed this 1950’s amusement park ride from ant we would be able to run as fast as a racehorse!

America’s past and our fun pick of the month!

When it comes to the body structures ants are one of a kind. They typically grow anywhere from 2 to 7 millimeters long, with an Picking with you next month! - Danny Lewis exception of the carpenter ant. A carpenter ant grows anywhere from 2 centimeters up to an inch in length. Carpenter ants are said to be the largest species of ants in the United States. Ants come in a variety of colors-brown, red, yellow, green, blue, and even purple. The ant is also so strong that they can lift up to 20 times their own body weight. Many think that ants only use their antennas for touch, as they do use them for feeling they also use them for smelling. When an ant eats their food, it goes to one of two stomachs. They have a stomach for storing their own food and then another for storing food for other ants in their colony. Ants don't, however, eat food like we do because they are unable to swallow solids. Instead they squeeze the juice from their food, whether it is a seed, plant, or another insect. You might remember at times seeing an ant with wings or at least an insect that looked like an ant with wings. Male and female ants are both born with large wings. When the ant matures, these wings are used so that the ant can ﬂy into the air to mate. Once they are done mating, the male ants' wings fall off and he will typically die. The female will use her wings to ﬂy off and start her own new colony. After she has reached her destination, her wings will fall off.

1950’s Amusement Park Ride For more information on unique antique pieces contact: American Sideshow Antiques 373 Parkway, Gatlinburg www.americansideshowantiques.com

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Fall Rafting Trips Sevier County’s Finest Collection of Restored Collectibles!

by Olwen Claiborne Whitewater rafting is often named “the highlight of our vacation” by guests who’ve experienced the Pigeon River while visiting the Smokies. Located a scenic, 45-minute drive from Gatlinburg, rafters can expect Class I – IV whitewater levels from Memorial Day through Labor Day, depending on whether they raft the milder Lower Pigeon or the exciting Upper Pigeon. Locals, too, chime in to say how much fun it is.

The Duke Energy Power Plant releases water on a regular schedule from Memorial Day through Labor Day, ensuring predictable river levels. After Labor Day, some companies continue to offer river trips. However, river conditions are unpredictable in the fall and water levels may vary from low-water class I and II to higher levels. Operating outﬁtters are pleased to take guests out for a day on the river, but caution that whitewater is not guaranteed. Any day on the river is a good day, and the view of the fall colors from the river gorge is worth the trip.

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How can you have more fun legally during the Gatlinburg-based rafting companies Smoky Mountain Outdoors, day...or at night? It's simple. The Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster! Rafting in the Smokies, and Nantahala Outdoor Center ended their OK, you ask. What is a mountain coaster? rafting seasons as of October 1. There are several other rafting companies operating out of Hartford, Tennessee. It is Gatlinburg's newest family attraction that is sure to become the Smokies favorite entertainment destination. Located at trafﬁc light # 2 at 306 Parkway this incredibly fun ride zips you Smoky Mountain Outdoors down the side of a mountain in a self controlled personal car www.smokymountainrafting.com sled. This thrill ride literally puts you in the drivers seat. As it curves and winds through the woods and down the mountain its Reservations: 800-771-7238 unique track and brake system allows you to control the speed.

The specially designed wide track and tubular rails guarantee optimal stability in curves and delivers a smooth, comfortable ride experience every time. The Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster is fun for all ages with no special skills required. The entire family can discover the Great Smoky Mountains in a whole new way. Riders can enjoy the ride alone or with a friend. Each coaster car is built for single or double riders and is equipped with safety harnesses and lap belts. For reservations call (865) 430-5577 and you can visit our website at www.gatlinburgmountaincoaster.com.

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Meet The Locals Lefty, Around Town

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Mikka at The Fox & Parrot Tavern Megan & Lori at Rocky Top Sports World

Doug & Becky at Rocky Top Sports World

Brook, Jimbo, Dena & Ted at Rocky Top Sports World

Misty & Sarah at Titanic Museum Nancy & Kelly at Rocky Top Sports World

Mike, Joe, Marcie & Mike at Screwball’s Neese, Shayne Fair & Bobby Tomberlin at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Brian & Kerensa at Rocky Top Sports World

Ketti & Katie at Rocky Top Sports World

Amanda at The Fox & Parrot Tavern

Brian & Al at Three Jimmy’s Restaurant

Jeff & Calvin at Three Jimmy’s Restaurant

Jimmy & Gary at Three Jimmy’s Restaurant

Paul at Gatlinburg Welcome Center

Dana & Brian at The Fox & Parrot Tavern

Ted & Anita at Crystelle Creek Restaurant Donna, Lisa & Lauri at Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster

Andrew at Rocky Top Sports World

Jenny, Amy, Mellisa, Victor, Jimmy, Alexa & Keegan at Hogg’s Upstairs Taverne

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Proudly the largest liquor store and selection in Sevier County since 1983. 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

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Heaven on Earth by Chef JD Welcome to the Fall Season everyone!!! I do not know which I like better, spring or fall. Spring is the rebirth of life, from a dormant winter. The freshness in the air, the crisp colors that surround you everywhere you go and the cheerful mood that most of us are in, yes even me. However, fall is the time of cooling down from a hot summer, to start unpacking the warmer clothes and putting away the lighter ones. To stock up on the wood for the fireplaces and barn fires, on those brisk and cold nights. To start putting up the Halloween décor, planning the Thanksgiving holiday and what to do for Christmas… that makes me tired just thinking about all of that planning and decorating. Plus, the leaves are just turning, around on my birthday in October and the air becomes clearer, cleaner and crisper. Ah.. we must not forget the wonderful smells spilling out from the kitchen... So let us start with some soul warming soup. Autumn Squash Soup is a great soup to sip on from a thermos or a mug while hiking in the Smokies on a chilly day or pack as part of your lunch for work just to drink while you are commuting. You can also freeze this soup for later time. Either way, I think that you will enjoy this wonderfully flavored soup. Autumn Squash Soup Ingredients: • 4 tablespoons Butter • 2 tablespoon Zesty Onion Olive Oil or • 1 chopped onion sautéed in Olive Oil • 2 - 13 oz. Chicken Broth • 1 large Butternut Squash • 1 large Spaghetti Squash • ½ teaspoon White Pepper • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg Autumn Squash Soup • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon • 1 ½ cup Half & Half • Onion Greens, chopped, and or, Sour Cream, for garnish Prepping & Cooking: • Squash: Peel, Cut in half, remove seeds & cube • In Large Pot: • Melt butter with Olive Oil • Add Broth, squash, salt, & nutmeg • Bring to boil, simmer for 30 minutes, remove from heat • Stir in Half & Half, let cool to just above warm • Blend the above in blender until smooth • Pour into bowls & garnish with a dabble of sour cream

Here is a fancy name for an easy & delicious Beef Stew, Beef Chou-Fleur.Yes it’s French, kind of.Look at the sixth ingredients and you will know what I mean. But then again, we Americanize everything, Italy stole pasta from Japan (among other things) but that is okay because we just make things to our own tastes. Beef Chou-Fleur for 2 Ingredients: • 1/2 pound Round Steak, cut into bite size cubes • 1 small Green Pepper, deseeded & cut into bite size cubes • 1 – 1/2 cups Cauliflower Florets • 1/2 cup Green Onions, chopped • 4 tablespoon Garlic Olive Oil • 4 teaspoons Soy Sauce • 2 – 1/2 teaspoons Corn Starch • 2 tablespoon Sugar • 2/3 cup Beef Broth • 1 -1/2 cup Cooked Rice Beef Chou-Fleur for 2 Prep & Cook Chou-fleur: • Melt butter on medium heat, in a large skillet • Add meat & sugar and coat with Olive Oil • Brown 7 minutes • Add garlic, soy sauce, florets & onion • Turn heat down to a simmer • Cover and simmer 12 minutes • Blend broth & corn starch • Add to mixture, stir until thickened • Serve over cooked rice Speaking of our own tastes... DO NOT be afraid to experiment. Just start off with a little amount of a new spice, veggie, and wine, hot sauce, balsamic or olive oil & so forth. Then add from there. If it ends up terrible, you will know what not to do the next time. However, you may just come up with a new & wonderful dish, which I will even publish in my cookbook! Nevertheless, you just have to come and see me.

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Come see me at the Greatest Smoky Flea Market (last left before 1-40, heading out of town), Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Come in the front doors & I am at E-15, “Chef JDs”. We can get acquainted and I will introduce you to some wonderful fresh spices & blends, Gourmet Olive Oils, Balsamics & of course my award winning dressing n marinade, which you are free to taste. Enjoy the recipes and I am in hopes that I will see you soon!

Chef JD • Gifting2012@gmail.com

Facts About Hummingbirds Fernando Flores

Hummingbirds come in a wide range of brilliant colors

All birds are fascinating creatures, but there are many facts about hummingbirds that make them astonishing to even experienced birders. From physiological facts to lifestyle facts to distribution facts, hummingbirds are some of the most interesting of the nearly 10,000 bird species in the world. • There are more than 325 hummingbird species in the world. Only eight species regularly breed in the United States, though up to two dozen species may visit the country or be reported as regular vagrants. • A hummingbird’s brilliant throat color is not caused by feather pigmentation, but rather by iridescence in the arrangement of the feathers and the influence of light level, moisture and other factors. • Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to scoot sideways while they are perched. These birds have evolved smaller feet to be lighter for more efficient flying. • The calliope hummingbird is the smallest bird species in North America and measures just 3 inches long. The bee hummingbird is the smallest species and measures 2.25 inches long. • Hummingbirds have 1,000-1,500 feathers, the fewest number of feathers of any bird species in the world. • The average ruby-throated hummingbird weighs 3 grams. In comparison, a nickel weighs 4.5 grams. • From 25-30 percent of a hummingbird’s weight is in its pectoral muscles, the muscles principally responsible for flight. • A hummingbird’s maximum forward flight speed is 30 miles per hour, though the birds can reach up to 60 miles per hour in a dive, hummingbirds have many adaptations for unique flight. • Hummingbirds lay the smallest eggs of all birds. They measure less than 1/2 inch long but may represent as much as 10 percent of the mother’s weight at the time the eggs are laid. • A hummingbird must consume approximately 1/2 its weight in sugar a day, the average hummingbird feeds 5-8 times per hour. • A hummingbird’s wings beat between 50 and 200 flaps per second depending on the direction of flight and air conditions. • An average hummingbird’s heart rate is more than 1,200 beats

per minute. • At rest, a hummingbird takes an average of 250 breaths per minute. • The rufous hummingbird has the longest migration of any hummingbird species with a distance of more than 3,000 miles from the bird’s nesting grounds in Alaska and Canada to its winter habitat in Mexico. •The ruby-throated hummingbird ﬂies 500 miles nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico during both its spring and fall migrations. • Depending on the species, habitat conditions, predators and other factors, including threats to hummingbirds, the average lifespan of a wild hummingbird is 3-12 years. • Hummingbirds have no sense of smell but have very keen eyesight. • Hummingbirds do not suck nectar through their long bills, they lick it with fringed, forked tongues. • A hummingbird can lick 10-15 times per second while feeding. • Hummingbirds digest natural sucrose in 20 minutes with 97 percent efﬁciency for converting the sugar into energy. • Many hummingbird species, including Anna’s, blackchinned, Allen’s, Costa’s, rufous, calliope and broad-tailed hummingbirds, can breed together to create hybrid species, one fact that makes identifying hummingbirds very challenging. • The peak fall migration period for hummingbirds is from midJuly through August or early September, depending on the route and the exact species. • Despite their small size, hummingbirds are one of the most aggressive bird species and will regularly attack jays, crows and hawks that infringe on their territory, and backyard birders often have one dominant hummingbird that guards all the feeders. • The bill of the aptly named sword-billed hummingbird, found in the Andes Mountains, can reach up to 4 inches long, it can be so heavy that the birds may perch holding their bills straight up. • Hummingbirds are native species of the New World and are not found outside of the Western Hemisphere.

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Home of the “Juicy Lucy Burger” 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.

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For all your grocery needs. Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival Features Diversity In Creativity The 10th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival at Arrowmont is slated for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 3 through 5 on the campus of Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts. The diversity of creativity in ﬁne arts & crafts makes for a prestigious event against the backdrop of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. The three-day festival showcases artists at the top of their ﬁelds.

Participating exhibitors are chosen by jury in 16 categories, ranging from ceramics and glass to watercolor and woodworking. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the best in ﬁne arts and crafts, talk to the artists, hands-on activities for children, Appalachian music and southern barbecue. While the Festival is free to visitors, the event serves as a major fundraiser for Arrowmont, the Sevier County Arts Council and the Gatlinburg Boys and Girls Club art program. The Fine Arts Festival is located at trafﬁc light #5 on the Parkway in Gatlinburg adjacent to the McMahan Parking Garage. For information please visit our website at www.gfaf.net or call (800) 588-1817.

DIRECTIONS: turn onto Route 321 at trafﬁc light #3 in Gatlinburg. Go 2.2 miles. We’re on the left.

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•Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee's only ski resort. •The Park may be known for its black bear population, did you know it is also considered the “Salamander Capital of the World?” •Gatlinburg hosts more weddings than any other American city with the exception of Las Vegas, Nevada. •Smoky Mountains National Park is one of two locations in the world where you can see the synchronous ﬁreﬂies phenomenon. •Popular hiking trails in the Park include Abrams Falls Trail (5 miles round trip), Alum Cave Trail (11 miles round trip), Andrews Bald Trail (3.6 miles round trip), Boulevard Trail (16 miles round trip), Chasteen Creek Falls Trail (4 miles round trip), Chimney Tops Trail (4 miles round trip), Grotto Falls Trail (3 miles round trip), Hen Wallow Falls Trail (4 miles round trip), Indian Creek Falls Trail (2 miles round trip), Laurel Falls Trail (2.5 miles round trip), Ramsey Cascades Trail (8 miles round trip) & Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail (3,000-foot loop).

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Heartwood Galleries 1450 E. Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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