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Around Town!

What To See And Where To Be In The Smokies

Volume 2, No. 8

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Pollo Loco (crazy chicken), an authentic family owned Mexican restaurant just recently opened for business. Proprietors Lizbeth Pineda and Saul Pinedo's philosophy and business slogan is “Food taste better when you eat-in with your family”. All home style meals are made fresh from scratch every day.

Create Your Own Art Concept Comes To The Smokies ongoing training, will explore art in whatever medium they chose. The goal is to create and have fun! Instruction is provided in a classroom setting or individual attention. Students can explore their hidden talents in painting (water colors, acrylics, oil, etc.) pastels, 3D and ceramics, multimedia, photography and Photoshop, illustration and graphics along with pottery and sculpture.

The menu includes Tacos, Tortas, Chimichangas and more all made with fresh bell peppers, squash, tomatoes and includes any kind of meat and cheese sauce. They also offer homemade fresh juice such as pineapple, hibiscus tea and orchata. In the short time they have been open they are receiving excellent reviews. For a great Mexican meal visit them at 3059 Birds Creek Road. 865-366-2557.

Pigeon Forge has a new business establishment for those who really, really like nuts. Its called “Try My Nuts” and is located at 109 Old Mill Avenue in the Old Mill District. Family owned since 1999 and originating in the Outer Banks of North Carolina this is their sixth Try My Nuts location. Proprietors Todd and Sharlene LeRose have established a wide product choice of high quality nuts, chocolate, candies and their famous “White Trash”. The shop also has a huge selection of different kinds of peanuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, pistachios, etc. In addition, there are boiled peanuts, popcorn and spicy nuts. Their wall of ﬁre includes hot sauces, dips, rubs and jellies. Check out the apparel which includes their famous line of T-Shirts and nutty novelties. Try My Nuts has free samples and tasting daily. Stop by the shop seven days a week and see if they have really gone nuts! 865-366-1688.

EmiSunshine and The Rain to be in Concert at the 4th Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival Friday. August 21st at the Brookside Resort Events Center. Tickets on sale at www.smswf.com. EmiSunshine is one of the youngest songwriters to perform in the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. Being a part of the City of Gatlinburg’s Tunes and Tales program Emi heard about the SMSWF and purchased a Stage Spot in 2013. After seeing Emi perform, Cyndy Reeves invited her to be the pre-show for Mo Pitney at the 2014 SMSWF Opening Ceremonies and Kick-off.

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Locals and visitors in the Smokies now have a place to create their own art. Art Studio of The Smokies is the newest and most unique business establishment now open in the Arts and Crafts Community in Gatlinburg.

This is not your grandmother's art classes. This studio offers a unique setting and atmosphere to learn and inspire. Art parties are offered around themes such as children's birthday groups, girls night out, bridal parties, church and youth groups along with scouts and business associates. A favorite is the paint and sip parties where adults meet as a group to learn art and bring their own adult beverage in an inviting and relaxing space to experience an atmosphere of creativity.

Create your own art studio is one of the fastest growing business concepts that allow individuals to express their artistic talents. Camille Spires is the proprietor/founder that is bringing this concept to our area. A former teacher for over twenty years, she brings the skills and experience to provide both classroom and individual instruction and training. The students, whether they are a one day participant or enroll for

Phase two of their business plan will offer audio for beginners in both analog and digital format. Johnny Green will provide the expertise for this program and will provide audio training, support and consultation to those in the community that wish to improve their audio skills. The Art Studio of The Smokies is located at 1360 East Parkway, Suite 6 in Gatlinburg. (865)325-1888.

Gatlinburg Awarded Telly For TV Commercial Selected From A Pool Of More Than 12,000 Submissions

The Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau is happy to announce the organization has been named the recipient of a 2015 Telly Award. Gatlinburg’s 2015 commercial was selected as one of the winners out of 12,000 entries submitted from all 50 states as well as ﬁve continents. Gatlinburg was recognized along with other notable winners like Discovery, Disney, ESPN, NBC, FOX and many others. “Receiving a Telly Award among so many highly recognizable brands truly speaks volumes to the quality of product assembled by staff and our marketing agency,” said Vicki Simms, Executive Director of the Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. The GCVB along with marketing agency, Fahlgren Mortine, were awarded the honorary Telly for the commercial submitted in the Regional TV and Travel/Tourism categories. The Telly Awards, now in its 36th year, award outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, as

Neil’s Gallery

Emi was on the Today Show in New York after a fan posted a video of Emi performing at a Flea Market in Sweetwater, TN. Within 5 days of that video being posted over 250,000 people had liked the U-Tube Post. In August of 2014 Emi made her debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry and has since become a regular. She opened for Willie Nelson in California and Las Vegas this July.

well as the finest video and film productions and web commercials. The Telly Awards annually showcase the best work from the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in the world. “Gatlinburg has so many desirable assets to market as a destination for families to visit. Our entire organization is fortunate enough to be surrounded by creative minds, which includes Marketing Director Chad Netherland and his team, who are able to convey the beauty of Gatlinburg through one unified message,” said Simms. A prestigious panel of more than 650 accomplished industry professionals served as judges of the 2015 Telly Awards, each one of them a past recipient of a Telly Award. Judges evaluate entries on the distinction of a high merit of creative work, rather than competing against other organizations’ work. Visit Gatlinburg.com or call 1-800-588-1817.

L ocal A rtist ...

Robert A. Tino Originals, Canvas, Paper Prints • Oil Paintings • Acrylics • Watercolors

See ad on Page 4 and SMSWF article on Page 9.

Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades

www.neilsgallery.com

849 Glades Road, 2B6 • Gatlinburg •

865-430-4029

FOOT GEAR Of Gatlinburg

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Find Artisans At Work in the Arts & Crafts Community Around Town

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Local Area Map Inside on Page 6

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KEN WAYNE

Legally Speaking

Photography & Gallery

Photo Workshop Tours To Perfect Your Camera Skills

By Andrew E. Farmer, Esq. Tennessee deﬁnes a fraudulent check writer as a person with fraudulent intent who issues a fake or stolen check, or a check that is dishonored by a stop payment or insufﬁcient funds. This person may be subject to a civil liability, which includes the face amount of the check, a 10 percent interest rate annually and a service or handling charge, which is not to exceed $20. If civil action is brought against the fraudulent check writer, court costs and lawyer's fees may also be applicable.

writer has not made payment in full within 30 days, the check writer could owe additional damages of up to $500 if fraudulent intent is proven. The recipient of a bad check may also ﬁle criminal charges. Passing a bad check can be punishable as theft of property or services, which is a misdemeanor if the amount is under $500. However, if the amount of the check is more than $500 it is a felony charge. Ref: TCA §39-14-121

Considered a theft charge, worthless checks charge can happen in a few different ways. You may be charged with this offense if you: Write a check knowing there is not sufﬁcient funds or that there will not be sufﬁcient funds when the check goes through the bank; write a check on an account that is closed; or stop payment on a check after goods or services were received that require payment. Ref: TCA §39-14-121

Worthless checks, forgery and fraud are charged just like any other theft offense and depend on the value loss involved:

Another theft charge, forgery involves forging or falsifying the signature of another person on a written document with the intent to defraud or harm. This could mean forging a contract, check, credit slip, or any number of things. How forgery is charged depends on the value that was taken from the other person. Forgery, however, will never be less than a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and fines up to $3,000. Ref: TCA §39-14-114 If you receive a worthless check, you should send a written notice via certified mail to the person who wrote the check; however, if the person is not a resident of Tennessee, or if the check was written on a closed account, notice is not required. If notice of a bad check is sent by certified mail, and the check

If the value is: $500 or less

Then the charge and sentence is: Class A misdemeanor

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(Up to one year in jail and $2,500 in ﬁnes)

$500-$1,000

Class E felony (1-6 years in prison and up to $3,000 in ﬁnes)

$1,000-$10,000

Photo Restoration Services

Class D felony

Retouching & Color Correction

(2-12 years in prison and up to $5,000 in ﬁnes)

$10,000-$60,000

One on One & Group Photography Lessons

Class C felony

865-850-2889

(3-15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in ﬁnes)

More than $60,000

Class B felony

(8-30 years in prison and up to $25,000 in ﬁnes)

If you are facing charges for fraud, worthless checks, forgery, or related offenses in Tennessee, you need to talk to an experienced attorney that can get you the best results in court. Call The Law Ofﬁces of Andrew Farmer, PLLC for a consultation on your case today to ﬁnd out exactly what we can do to help you. Please call 865-428-6737.

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Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community

608 Glades Road • Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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Gatlinburg’s New SingerSongwr / iter Entertainer Alibis Gatlinburg’s Newest Casual Restaurant Ben E. Scott Stroupe, a native of Wisconsin, has brought his “Acoustic Pop with a Rock and Roll Edge” style of performing to the Arts and Crafts area. He moved here three years ago after spending the 1980's and 90's in Nashville where he was in the Jingle Business.

He was one of those musicians who wrote catchy short tunes for products and services in the advertising business. He has been a member of BMI since 1986. Back in the day he built a “mobile mansion recording” studio in an Air Stream Travel Trailer. His last CD titled “Hey Heart” was #1 in sales in the 1990's for juke boxes in the mid west for six months. Ben's new CD titled “Chasing Demons” is scheduled for release in the fall of 2015. He is currently mixing sound for the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival performing around town and on Monday nights at the Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill in Gatlinburg.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program Workshops By Linda Hyder

·Helping to establish better nutrition and exercise choices in your life ·Discovering new treatment options ·Managing side effects ·Communicating with your health care professional effectively ·Leading a fuller and better life despite having a chronic condition

A Free Program Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their longterm health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or ﬁbromyalgia among others. If you or anyone you care for has a chronic disease, consider attending this series which is designed to address issues including: ·Finding effective and healthy ways to deal with pain and fatigue

On August 5, Wednesday, the Sevier County Health Department and University of Tennessee Extension will be offering a free Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop. The Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program is conducted by two leaders certiﬁed by Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Master Trainers. Participants are encouraged to actively contribute to the sessions and work together to ﬁnd solutions and set healthy goals. Classes will be held every Wednesday until September 9 at the Sevier County Senior Center from 10 – 12 noon. For more information, or to sign up for the program, please contact the Senior Center or Linda Hyder with UT Extension at 453 – 3695, lhyder @utk.edu.

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Contributing Writers: Cynthia Reeves Chef JD Kathryn Sherrard Teri Pizza A. Jann Peitso Danny Lewis Andrew E. Farmer Jim Yonan W. Alan Bruhin Linda Hyder Glenn K.Turner

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Great Food & Entertainment The Best Place To Dance! Your host Kim & David

with dancing on the bar

HOGG'S UPSTAIRS TAVERNE Neesee on the keyboard singing all your favorites

Gatlinburg Sports Bar Atmosphere By Day Gatlinburg Fun Hot Spot At Night! Open Daily 3 pm

Entertainment Every Night!

Carrie Tillis, Bill Labounty and Bobby Tomberlin

(865) 430-1551

Best Burgers and Wings in Gatlinburg

Follow Me To The Tree

www.hoggsupstairstaverne.com (865) 436-8515

Appetizers • Salads • Soups • Entrees Italian Dishes • Daily Specials • Desserts Full Bar Service • Free Parking • In House Catering

Open 7 Days Per Week from 12 pm until 1 am

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Pet Friendly Sports Porch!

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Cooking Demonstrations & Tomato Tasting Contest By Stacey Adam

August 2nd – 8th has been declared National Farmers Market week. Celebrate National Farmers Market week on Saturday, August 8, as the Gatlinburg Farmers Market will present its next in a series of special events, Cooking Demonstrations and Tomato Tasting Contest. Market customers can learn easy and scrumptious ways of preparing local foods and vote on their favorite tomato variety all while listening to music performed by Barry Bianchi and shopping for local produce. Between the hours of 9:00 am –11:00 am local chefs will demonstrate ways of using local produce to create delicious snacks and meals, Diana Campise of Josie’s Cookies will be giving a talk on historical ways of cookie making, and the tomato tasting contest will be under way. Farmers market visitors can taste and vote for their favorite of several different varieties of tomatoes. There will also be a “Weirdest” tomato category. Entries for the tomato tasting contest should contact market manager Stacey Adam no later than Wednesday August 5th at gfmmarketmanager@gmail.com or 865332-4769. Anyone can participate in the “Weirdest Tomato”

category by bringing their “weird” or “ugly” tomato to the judging table between the hours of 8:30–10:30 during the market on August 8th. The tomato tasting prize is a $20 gift card and the “Weirdest Tomato” prize is a $10 gift card to the Sevierville Co-op. Winners will be announced at 11:15 during the Farmers Market. “Growing or buying our food locally can be rewarding and satisfying intellectually because we know exactly where the food comes from and how it is handled, but if we’re honest, we really like locally, home-grown food because it tastes the best. There is nothing better than the ﬁrst home-grown “matter” of the season,” said market manager Stacey Adam. Gatlinburg Farmers Market located in the Arts and Crafts Community at the Covered Bridge on Glades Road. Special events held the second Saturday each month thru October, Kids Day is held every fourth Saturday and EBT is accepted. If it’s not possible to make it this week, make sure to attend one of the many wonderful East Tennessee Farmers Markets to support all of our hard working, local growers during National Farmers Market week.

Gatlinburg’s Largest Collection of Antiques

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

KIDS DAY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AT GATLINBURG FARMERS MARKET Celebrate going back to school and being healthy with us August 22nd

By Stacey Adam

The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will hold its Back to School Kids Day Bash on Saturday August 22 from 9am to noon at the Covered Bridge in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. Scheduled for the day are several activities: Little Pete’s Railroad train rides, The Girl Scouts - Smoky Shadows Troop will demonstrate and help kids make items for the garden, the Gatlinburg Fire Department ﬁre engine for kids to explore, a bounce house, giant bubble blowing, chalk drawing contest and many more kids activities hosted by the Sevier county community. In addition, a fun marketwide treasure hunt will have kids searching for clues throughout the market area and at vendor booths, while learning about local food and hand crafting items. “Families are invited to join us for some fun and games while

learning about the merits of shopping for home-grown food and locally-made crafts. The activities have an educational twist that give kids an idea of where food comes from and how it is grown all while having fun. A major component of a healthy lifestyle is being able to have fun. We want the farmers market to be a place where our community can not only come to get great locally produced food, but also have fun and positive experiences in connection with healthy choices.” says market manager Stacey Adam. Gatlinburg Farmers Market every Saturday thru Oct 17th, 8:30am12:00pm at the Covered Bridge in the Arts & Crafts Community, 849 Glades Rd. Kids Days are held every fourth Saturday of the month. Vendors will be on site to provide fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, prepared foods, baked goods, artisanal products and arts and crafts demonstrations. EBT/SNAP is accepted.

The Decorium

(865) 325-1411 373 Parkway , Gatlinburg 2nd Location located in Arts & Crafts Community

608 Glades Rd ., Gatlinburg

AmericanSideshowAntiques.com

¬Handcrafted Old World Santas ¬Special Ornaments (865) 436-3339 ¬Thoughtful Gifts Home of

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

Unusual Antiques & Oddities from Remote Corners of the World

865-436-3322 www.TheSmithsShop.com 680 Glades Road, #2 • Gatlinburg

REACH OUT RUN 5K Reaching Out To Help Orphans Across The World Come to the ﬁrst annual REACH OUT RUN 5K - Reaching out to help Orphans across the world August 29th, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. This is a great 5K Run/Walk in the beautiful city of Gatlinburg. The course is an out and back course with gentle rolling hills. Start and ﬁnish will be at 1230 Mills Park Rd. The course will follow Mills Park Rd to Ogle Rd follow Ogle Rd to the end and return. We will also have a silent auction with lots of cool things to bid on. All proceeds will go to support two orphanages one in Bali and one in Sulawesi. These orphanages are changing the lives of children. They are providing these kids with a home, love, school and teaching them about Jesus. Jesus said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me..." He loves the children of the world. Do you? These orphanages are run by Bill and Lamoin

Cunningham through Baptist International Outreach. The race registration is $25 for Adults and $15 for Kids up to age 17 which includes a race t-shirt. Please register by August 17th to guarantee a t-shirt. This event is a great opportunity to Reach Out and help others while having a great time and getting some exercise. Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female runners. The trophies are unique hand made pottery and the medals are unique wooden pieces made by Tim Weberding Woodworking. Medals will be awarded to the top three overall male and female winners in each age group. For More information please contact Amanda Perryman at balikids@outlook.com or at 865-661-0685

Dog Boarding Dog Day Care Dog Grooming

“OK, I’m ready for dinner”

Some tourist don't stay in a place this nice!

www.barksandrecgatlinburg.com We are located on highway 321, 5.5 miles from trafc light #3 in Gatlinburg

And Piano Bar

1st Place in Two Categories at the Sevier County Fair Smoky Mountain Celebra on

865-325-1210 Dine In or Take Out

Wampler’s Ole Smoky Moonshine Pork 2014 Grand Champion

Regional Favorites

King of Wings 2014 Grand Champion

Steeped in Mountain Heritage

Vet Records Required For All Services

(865) 325-8245 Reservations Are Highly Encouraged

2159 East Parkway,Gatlinburg,TN 37738 Open all year round

Directions: At trafﬁc light #3 in Gatlinburg turn onto 321.

Go 2.7 miles to Glades Road and turn left. We are on the left.

1359 E. Parkway, Suite F, Gatlinburg

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Misty Mountain Soap Co.

Gatlinburg Named Top Resort Community recreational offerings, ﬁtness, health and spa opportunities, dining and entertainment options, as well as availability of versatile meeting venues and accommodations for groups. Gatlinburg was found to offer these components used by creative event planners to dramatically enhance the ﬁnancial success of their meeting/event as well as ensure the approval and satisfaction of their attendees.

A Healthier Choice In Skin Care

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

(865) 430-8084 www.mistymountainsoap.com Two locations in the Arts & Crafts Community! 601 Glades Road (Morning Mist Village) 849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)

Gatlinburg has been named by ConventionSouth editors as one of the top resort destinations for conventions, meetings and events. The editors of this convention-focused magazine are helping meeting and event planners take a fresh look at resort areas by exploring key components of booking future events at resort destinations. The May issue of ConventionSouth highlighted the magazine’s “Editors’ Picks” for “Top Resort Communities In The South.” As a chosen destination, Gatlinburg was highlighted in the ConventionSouth annual resort issue. Celebrating 30-plus years as a leading meeting planning resource, ConventionSouth magazine’s circulation reaches more than 18,000 meeting professionalsthroughout the United States, all of whom book meetings held within the South. ConventionSouth digital media reaches a global community of event planners. ConventionSouth’s editorial team researches communities throughout the South and makes selections based on several factors. Included in those are their unique and diverse

Health Beneﬁts of Himalayan Salt By Dr. Edward F. Group III Himalayan crystal salt is far superior to traditional iodized salt. It is millions of years old and pure, untouched by many of the toxins and pollutants that pervade other forms of ocean salt. Known in the Himalayas as “white gold,” Himalayan Crystal Salt contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body. It has also been maturing over the past 250 million years under intense tectonic pressure, creating an environment of zero exposure to toxins and impurities. Himalayan salt’s unique cellular structure allows it to store vibrational energy. Its minerals exist in a colloidal form, meaning that they are tiny enough for our cells to easily absorb. Himalayan Crystal Salt Health Beneﬁts: •Controlling the water levels within the b o d y, r e g u l a t i n g t h e m f o r p r o p e r functioning •Promoting stable pH balance in the cells, including the brain. •Encouraging excellent blood sugar health •Aiding in reducing common signs of aging •Promoting cellular hydroelectric energy creation •Promoting the increased absorption capacities of food elements within the

intestinal tract •Aiding vascular health •Supporting healthy respiratory function •Lowering incidence of sinus problems, and promoting over-all sinus health •Reducing cramps •Increasing bone strength •Naturally promoting healthy sleep patterns •Creating a healthy libido •Circulator support •Promotes kidney and gall bladder health when compared to common chemicallytreated salt Many people are unaware that common table salt contains chemicals and even sugar! Salt is necessary but can be dangerous if taken in this chemical form. Table salt is composed of 97.5% sodium chloride and 2.5% chemicals like iodine and absorbents and sugar. Common salt is dried at more than 1,200° Fahrenheit, a process which zaps many of the natural chemical structures. The table and cooking salt found in most homes, restaurants and processed foods is void of nutritional value, lacking beneﬁcial trace minerals. Processing salt turns it into sodium chloride, an unnatural salt the human body actually sees as a toxic

invader! The body cannot dispose of it in a natural, healthy way which can lead to irritation of the tissues, water retention and high blood pressure. For the body to metabolize chemical table salt, it must waste tremendous amounts of energy to keep the body at optimum ﬂuid balance. This creates a burden on the elimination systems in the body. Water is removed from other cells in attempt to neutralize the unnatural sodium chloride. More on Page 5

As one of the highlighted destinations, Gatlinburg was chosen from a 16-state (plus the Caribbean) coverage area. Gatlinburg is part of a select group of destinations that exemplify the epitome of a true resort destination for meetings. The new generation of meeting planners and attendees look for destinations that offer new and different experiences. “The millennial generation is quickly becoming the core base of today’s attendees,” said ConventionSouth publisher J. Talty O’Connor, “they’re very experiential in nature and nothing offers betterexperiential opportunities than resort areas in the South.” Convention and resort destinations like Gatlinburg offer both the ROI as well as the ROE (Return on Experience) that will draw more attendees, keep them engaged and make them want to return again and again. More than just a meeting venue, communities like Gatlinburg are true resort destinations offering diverse opportunities for imaginative event planners. They are top choices for enhancing the experience for all types of event attendees. The ConventionSouth team felt Gatlinburg offers the complete package of opportunities commonly associated with resort destinations.

Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry

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

440-478-1841 www.thejewelryspot.net 849 Glades Road, Suite 1B7, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Located at the Covered Bridge in The Glades

Nati o nal Park Hosts Local Boys & Gi r l s Cl u bs The Ship Pub

Where: Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg, TN Why: Part of the Department of Interior's ambitious youth initiative to engage and employ the next generation through America's great outdoors, the National Park Service, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.This partnership will provide an opportunity to develop joint ﬁeld trips and programs that encourage outdoor recreation, citizen stewardship, and healthy lifestyles. How: Contact Dana Soehn or Brent Everitt for more info or to schedule an opportunity.

NOW REOPEN With original Price family owners! Inviting warm English decor!

traditional favorite dishes:

Burgers•Wings•Pizza•salads authentic English dishes such as:

Fish & Chips•Steak & Guinness Pie•Bangers & Mash www.ship-pub.com Located in the Arts & Crafts Community (865) 325-1658

170 Glades Road, Suite 33, Gatlinburg

What: Sixty local children from Sevier and Knox counties, ages 6-12 will be hiking 1.0 mile, round trip to Cataract Falls, while discovering the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains. After the hike they will learn about different animal species that live in the park by investigating animal skulls, pelts, scat and owl pellets! Park Education Rangers, Teachers in Parks and Park Interns will be leading the programs. When: Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains on Tuesday July 28, and Wednesday August 12, 2015 and the Boys and Girls Club of Tennessee Valley on Thursday August 6, 2015. The programs are scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Canning Green Beans Easy to grow in a home garden and delicious year-round, green beans are a popular home-canned food. Just like any other home-canned food, it is important to always use research based procedures and recommendations. For example, green beans should always be preserved by pressure canning. People still canning green beans at home using the boiling water canner instead of tested pressure canner process are risking food loss and even worse, possible death or serious poisoning. Beans canned this way look fine coming out of the canner, but often turn cloudy and jars pop open, even sometimes with force. These beans are definitely spoiling from being under processed. But it could be worse: even if the jars still look good, it is possible that they contain botulism toxin from this unsafe canning practice. Jars of improperly canned vegetables and meats can contain the deadly botulism toxin without showing signs of spoilage. Spores of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, as found naturally in soils, are very heat resistant. Even hours in the boiling water canner will not kill them if they are inside your jars of beans. Left alive after canning, they will eventually germinate into actively growing bacterial cells that will produce a deadly human toxin when consumed. This bacteria likes the conditions inside closed jars of low-acid foods (such as vegetables and meats) sitting at room temperature, so they must be killed during the canning process for safe storage. The spores of clostridium botulinum can be destroyed only by canning food at a temperature of 240 degrees or above for a specific period of time. Since this temperature is above the boiling point of water, it can only be reached in a pressure canner.Therefore vegetables, (except tomatoes), meat and seafood must be canned in a pressure canner for safety reasons. Continued to Page 12

Steaks Burgers Seafood and much more

Where The Locals Go

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

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

976 E Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg

www.HowardsRestaurantGatlinburg.com (865) 436-3600

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Gatlinburg Pickers

Sparky’s Glassblowing Come and watch Gary at work

by Danny Lewis Well it goes without saying that I love antiques, art, history and folk art. I thought it would be nice to recognize one of our great mountain crafters... Norman. I ﬁnd his creativity, style and structure truly fun and functional. Take this whiskey barrel he sawed in half and topped with ten year old oak slats. What a fun piece and a perfect mountain style table.

Glassblowing at its best!

Come see Normans work at our location at 373 Parkway or in the Glades at 608 Glades Road in Gatlinburg. See ya soon and as always Happy Pickins out there!

Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass

Danny Continued from Page 4 Health Beneﬁts of Himalayan Salt Studies show that for each gram of table salt your system cannot process, your body will use over twenty times the amount of cellular water to neutralize the sodium chloride in chemically-treated salt. This can lead to cellulite, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, as well as kidney and gallbladder stones. The average American consumes 5,000 mg of sodium chloride a day, the issue is serious and needs to be addressed. Using Himalayan Salt can have a big impact on your total health and well-being.

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

Mon - Sat 7 am - 11 pm Sun 7 am - 9 pm

Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community

849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)

www.ajannpeitso.com

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

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

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by Teri Pizza Leeks seem to have an unknown persona in most of the United States but have been used a lot in French cooking. All this is beginning to change thanks to some wonderful American chefs and cooks who are using them more and more in the preparation of their recipes. Here' s some TRIVIA to help you get to know them better: In America, the LEEK is grown in Texas year 'round. (You Texans sure do know what you're doing.) The LEEK is more mild than an onion so it is perfect for those who dislike onions' strong ﬂavor. The LEEK, along with the daffodil, is part of the Welsh National Emblem. In fact, the Welsh believed that wearing one in their helmets made them victorious in battle! Nero of Rome ate large amounts of LEEKS to help his voice when he sang! The LEEK is hardy, belonging to the lily family and is grown in abundance in the Middle East. The LEEK is an Allium as are onions and garlic. SELECTION & STORAGE TIPS: Leeks resemble a large scallion with wide, ﬂat leaves and thick white stalks. Select healthy looking, blemish free leeks that are about one-inch thick with a long, white or pale green shaft and a stalk less than 1 1/2 inches long. The pale parts of the leek are the most useable. Remove outer leaves and trim roots from base, leave about 1-2 inches of leaves and then cut the leek lengthwise; wash well. Cut as directed by your recipe, remembering to rinse again to dislodge dirt and sand. Serve raw for slicing, dicing, or chopping and add to salads or place in soups, casseroles or quiches.

By Linda Hyder Tomatoes are among the most popular commodities to can says Dr. Janie Burney, a professor and food preservation specialist with the University of Tennessee Extension Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Burney answers questions about canning tomatoes. Question: Why do I need to add lemon juice to tomatoes and salsa before canning? Burney: It's all about pH. A food's pH is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. You may think of tomatoes as an acidic food, but they may not be acidic enough to make your canned tomatoes or salsa safe to eat. When you can foods so that they can be stored at room temperature, you have to be sure to destroy harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, the type of bacteria that cause botulism. These bacteria produce a dangerous neurotoxin that can be fatal. When a food is acidic enough, these bacteria cannot grow and produce the toxin. Question: Do all tomatoes have the same amount of acid? Burney: No, they don't and that is part of the problem. The amount of acid in a tomato can depend on many factors

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To store, keep them in a roomy, air tight container for up to a week. Here's some easy preparation TIPS: On your STOVE TOP: Place leeks, whole or cut into 1/2 inch slices, in a pan with a small amount of lightly salted water. Cover and bring to a boil for 5 minutes or until tender. Or in the MICROWAVE: Place leeks in a covered casserole with two tablespoons of water at high power for 4-5 minutes; toss once. It is always good to know what you are eating! Here's (the skinny) NUTRITION & HEALTH information on LEEKS: Leeks are a low-calorie, fat-free food containing important nutrients including folate, iron, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. The sulfur compounds found in a 1/4 cup serving of these veggies help the liver eliminate fatigue-triggering toxins thereby increasing energy up to 25 percent! Each half cup contains 27 calories, 1g of protein, 1mg iron, and 5mg of vitamin C. Why not try adding leeks to your recipe dishes as a substitute for onions or even scallions and get to know them better? Next year plant some of your own. After all, they are one of the easiest plants to grow in a home garden; and their ﬂavor improves after a frost so they are perfect for East Tennessee! Keep reading this paper for more information on many types of produce – common and uncommon and enjoy getting to know each of them better. Teri Pizza is a resident of Gatlinburg and author of Simplicity of Fresh Produce an e-book available on Kindle through Amazon.com. She welcomes comments and you can contact her at tnmntlady@gmail.com.

including variety of tomato and growing and harvesting conditions. Studies have demonstrated that when a tomato stays on the vine it loses some of its acidity over time. The amount of direct sunlight a tomato receives as it ripens on the vine, or whether it is ripened on the vine, also can affect pH. A tomato harvested from dead vines, or a damaged or decayed tomato, may be less acidic. Question: What are heirloom tomatoes, and are they more acidic than other tomatoes? B u r n e y : To m a t o e s r e f e r r e d t o a s "heirloom" or "heritage" are openpollinated varieties that are valued for their unique colors, shapes, ﬂavors and legacies. Open-pollinated means they are pollinated by insects, birds, wind or other natural means. The name generally refers to varieties that existed before the 1940s, before industrial farming spread dramatically in the U.S. Some people have assumed that heirloom tomatoes are more acidic than others, but one study by Utah State University Extension actually demonstrated that some may be less acidic

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

August 7 - 9 - State of Tennessee's Annual Sales Tax-Free Weekend - Pigeon Forge has endless shops of all types, make plans NOW to travel to the Smokies to get great deals and save tax dollars on all things school related! August 11 - Painting with a Twist- 6:00 pm 9:00 pm at Eagle Springs Winery in Kodak. Enjoy wine and step-by-step painting instruction with an experienced and enthusiastic local artist. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a new found talent. For information call 888-745-8119.

than hybrid varieties. Most home canners don't know the pH of their tomatoes, so adding an acid is the safe way to go. Question: How do I acidify my tomatoes before canning? Burney: Add two tablespoons of bottled lemon juice (not fresh) or one-half teaspoon of citric acid per quart of tomatoes. For pints, use one tablespoon bottled lemon juice or one quarter teaspoon citric acid. Acid can be added directly to the jars before filling. Citric acid can be purchased at most grocery stores. Question: Do I need to acidify if I use the pressure canner to process my tomatoes? Burney: Yes, you do. Currently, USDA does not have a time established for processing tomatoes that have not been acidified. A time established using a scientific method is necessary to ensure that Clostridium botulinum bacteria are destroyed. Processing in a pressure canner can save you time and will result in a more nutritious product of higher quality than processing in a water-bath canner. Contact Linda Hyder, UT Extension - 4533695 or lhyder@utk.edu

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

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

August 21 -Wine on the Lawn - Enjoy wine tasting at Hillside Winery in Sevierville, TN at 229 Collier Drive. Also discover more information about wineries and wine tours available throughout the beautiful Smoky Mountains. For more information please callus at 865-389-9490 . August 29 -Welcome Home Veterans Parade- Veterans group alongside marching bands, ﬂoats and local dignitaries make their way down the Parkway to pay tribute to the men and women who served in America's Armed Forces. Come and give your respect.

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Ski Mountain Rd.

Ober Gatlinburg

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LeConte St.

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Home of The

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Gatlinurg

Pigeon Forge

Trafﬁc Lights

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

103 Mills Park Rd. • Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Gatlinurg

Pigeon Forge/Sevierville

Businesses

Park Vista Hotel Airport Road

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Arts & Crafts Community

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Maples Lane

Watch Glass Artist J. Hills

Riverside

Map Is Not Drawn To Scale

Kaleidoscopes Frogman Jewelry Art Glass M&D Hills

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Photography

Roaring Fork

Call: 865-255-3557 Let People Know You’re In Business!

To Newport Post Ofﬁce

Artist Crafts Village

Dine In or Take Out 865-325-1210 1359 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg

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Judy Jones Pottery

King Rd.

Glades Village

The Acquarium

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Ogles Drive West

Campbell Lead Road

HillsCreek.com 865-430-7778

Covered Bridge in the Glades 849 Glades Road # 1C1

Gatlinburg Bypass Road

Gatlinburg Welcome Center

FOOT GEAR

Little Pigeon River

Dollywood Lane

Of Gatlinburg

Arts & Crafts Community

Open Daily 3 pm

15 Cardinal Drive

Entertainment

Dudley Creek Bypass

Baskin Creek Bypass

Glades Road

Newman Road

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E. Parkway (Route 321)

22 Powdermill Road

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Covered Bridge

Route 66

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

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Duck Pond Lane

(865) 430-1551

Frances

865-436-2500

Old Mill Ave.

Heartwood Galleries

“Your Art is Where Our Heart Is”

Pine Mountain Road

Authentic British Pub in East Tennessee! Since 1998

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

Jake Thomas Road

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Duck Pond Lane

Skiddy’s Place

Reservations Encouraged

(865) 325-8245

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2159 East Parkway,Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg’s Largest Antique Shop

(865) 325-1411

Teaster Lane

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Pittman Center Road

Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry

Biblical Times Theatre

Birds Creek Rd. (Route 454)

Dog Boarding Dog Day Care Dog Grooming

Wears Valley Road

Upper Middle Creek Rd

Veterans Blvd.

Open All Year

1450 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg

454 N.

(423) 231-0348 11 1065 Glades Road, Gatlinburg

(865) 661-6207

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Apple Valley Road

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Covered Bridge Location

Route 66

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30 8:30 am till Noon Open Every Saturday till October 17

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Haircuts Manicures Color Specialists Pedicures Walk-ins Welcome

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Watch Us Make Candles 865-436-9214 15 www.loreleicandlesonline.com In the Arts & Crafts Community 331 Glades Road • 865-436-9214

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Hello my toasty people! Are you ready for some cooler weather? Are you ready for a vacation from your children's vacation? So sorry, we're not quite there yet... but almost. In the mean time stay indoors where it's cool during the day; get some tickets to a show, relax in a pool while sipping on something cool and refreshing or prepare some delights for your evening BBQ. Here are a few ideas in making your heated days more pleasurable: Lets us start with a cooling pickup drink. Fizzy Watermelon Delight In a blender – 2 cups – Seedless Watermelon, cubed 1/2 cup – Pink Lemonade Fill 4 Glasses with ice & divide mixture among them. Un-cola soda – (7-up, sprite, ginger ale), top off mixture in glasses *adding spirits may make this cooling drink a more relaxing time Tomato and Avocado Salad This salad may be eaten right away or covered and refrigerated for later use. Either way, it's refreshing. 2 large - Tomatoes, cut into bit-size cubes 2 large – Ripe Avocadoes, cut into bit-size cubes 1 1/2 - Cilantro, ﬁnely chopped 1 small – Red Onion, halves and thinly sliced

By Chef JD 4 tablespoons – Lime Juice 2 tablespoons – Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt to taste Toss everything together, until well coated. Simple Grilled Chicken 1 lb - Boneless Chicken Breast, cut fat off & pound down to even thickness In a freezer bag add the following: 3 tablespoon – Balsamic Vinegar 2 tablespoon – Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I like the Smoky Pecan) 1 tablespoon – Lemon Juice Dash of each: Salt & Pepper Seal bag & shake well Add Chicken seal & shake Refrigerate 2 hours before grilling Grill 3 minutes, turn meat to make a crisscross Grill another 2 minutes & ﬂip Cook another 5 minutes or until meat is done - 165° I hope you are enjoying the Smoky's and keeping cool, which the above should help you along. Remember to be patient on the roads and give yourselves plenty of time to get to your destinations. No sense of getting more heated up in this heat! Life is just too short... Until next time, relax a little & enjoy a lot!

Appalachian Bear Rescue By Kathryn Sherrard

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For the last couple of months, we have reported about the orphaned cubs that have been admitted to the Appalachian Bear Rescue facility for care. In July, we wrote that there were 4 cubs at ABR. Now, we will tell you about the 6 cubs that are currently residing at the facility. To recap the first 4: Cubs #202 and 203, nicknamed Bonnie Blue and Ridgeway, were the first rescued cubs, arriving on April 4th of this year. Cub #204, nicknamed Marvin, was next. The fourth bear was #205, nicknamed Woody. He is a yearling (one-year-old) that was found to be “dumpster-diving” at an elementary school near the park border. He was brought to ABR to relearn proper wild behavior and break his association with human food and dumpsters. He is behaving very much like a wild bear should and is seldom seen by the curators. He is a healthy yearling and will be released back into the wild very soon. Another cub arrived on June 20, 2015, exactly one month after Woody. He is Cub #206 and his nickname is Carter, because he was found staggering down a street in Carter County. It was during those very hot June days, and Carter Bear was severely dehydrated, on the verge of starvation, and badly in need of help. He was taken to the UT Veterinary School where he was found to be lethargic and unresponsive. After his initial checkup, the vets were unsure of whether Carter might have brain damage, as it seemed that he couldn't see and that when he walked he moved backwards. Taken to the ABR Cub Nursery, Carter was given Pedialyte for the dehydration and spent a lot of time sleeping. Gradually he began to eat soft foods and proved to be particularly fond of applesauce and grapes. After five days in the Cub Nursery, Carter was progressing sufficiently that he was moved into the Cub House, with its acclimation pen adjacent to the Wild Enclosure, and it wasn't long before he was released into that Wild Enclosure with the other cubs. Carter Bear spends most of his time in a tree, and doesn't forage at the same time as the other three cubs, who spend most of their time together. He comes down to forage later, by himself. However, the four cubs are often seen on different branches in the same tree, so the curators think that in time they will see the four interacting. Our sixth cub for 2015, Cub #207, is nicknamed Noli Bear because she was found swimming in the Nolichucky River! You may have heard of her – she has been featured on TV news reports. The little cub had been spotted swimming near the shore of the

river over a period of days. The river is popular for rafting, and on July 10, 2015 she actually climbed onto a raft and was taken to USA Raft Co. by a river guide. TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency) was called, and the cub was taken to the UT Vet School and then to ABR. Noli Bear was placed in the Cub House, and is being watched carefully. The curators are keeping track of her but with no human contact. She will be released into the Wild Enclosure very soon to join the other cubs. She was in the wild longer than any of the others, so it is expected that she will display good wild behavior once she is out in the natural habitat of the Wild Enclosure. We must remind you that if you should see a bear cub that seems to be in need of help, the best thing to do is to contact TWRA and report it. Please do not take it upon yourself to try to rescue the cub. Human interference is generally a very bad thing and can often cause harm rather than the help you are trying to provide. Appalachian Bear Rescue works cooperatively with TWRA and the National Park Service and we are glad to be able to offer assistance to cubs in need. You can see pictures of the cubs and follow their progress on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/appalachianbearrescue.Visit our newly updated website: www.appalachianbearrescue.com to learn more about our organization, its history and how we operate.

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The Smokies Kountry Antics ClassicBiHig Creekke Ofon August 11

Locally Grown Produce

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

May 16 to October 17 8:30 a.m. to noon

OPEN

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

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600 Glades Rd., Suite 2, Gatlinburg

Dip your toes in the cool waters of Big Creek on the August Classic Hike. Join Friends of the Smokies on this 10-mile round trip hike which is moderate in difﬁculty and has a total elevation gain of 1,100 feet. This Classic Hike features Friends’ support for Hemlock Wooly Adelgid treatment programs throughout the park. This hike is $10 for Friends members and $35 for non-members which beneﬁts the Trails Forever fund.

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849 Glades Road, Gatlinburg

After registering, you will receive a pre-hike email on the Friday before the Classic Hike with carpool information and a Classic Hike Suggested Gear List. Contact Anna Lee Zanetti with any questions at 800-845-5665 or you can email: info@friendsofthesmokies.org or visit our website at www.friendsofthesmokies.org. A guided hike!

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Local Teachers and Students Become Park Rangers Open 24 Hours till Labor Day NPS/ High School Interns Examine Plants in the Park's Ozone Garden

Great Smoky Mountains Park officials announce the completion of two unique summer programs engaging selected high school students and teachers as park rangers. The Teachers in Parks and the High School Student Intern programs are six-week paid work experiences where participants learn about the resources of the park through on-site training exercises that enable them to perform ranger duties. Participants will complete the programs just before the new school year begins, allowing them to return to the classroom with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from a summer working with rangers in a national park. “These programs are mutually beneficial,” said Susan Sachs, Education Coordinator for the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center located in the park. “The students and teachers get an in-depth study of resource education techniques, scientific methods, and field research to enhance their skills and talents, and, in turn, the park creates advocates through better understanding of and appreciation for the Smokies.Teachers will bring the knowledge into their classrooms and the interns will share their education and experience with the local community through friends and family.” During their time in the park, teachers work alongside park rangers in the field assisting with resource management activities and education programs. When not in the field, teachers are working with Resource Educators to develop elementary, middle, and high school

curriculum for the popular Parks as Classrooms program. In partnership with American Conservation Experience (ACE), student interns, from different local high schools within the surrounding counties and communities, assist scientists and park staff with ﬁeld research and education programs while exploring possible career opportunities. They get exposed to and gain knowledge about a variety of areas while working in the park, including wildlife biology, ﬁsheries science, botany, forest and stream ecology, preventative search and rescue, Archaeology, Appalachian history and park management. Grants received from Alcoa, Friends of the Smokies license plate funds, Great Smoky Mountains Association and federally-funded Youth Partnership Program expanded the two successful programs this summer. These funds supported four teachers and 24 high school students from Tennessee and North Carolina school systems. High school students selected: North Carolina: Kat Casey and Addison Costa, Smokey Mountain High School; Marcus Logan, Oconaluftee Job Corps; Ali Keever, Samantha Rauch and Orion Holmberg, Cherokee High School; Austin Blankenship, Robbinsville High School; Kyra Mehaffey, Pisgah High School; Austin Shuler, Swain High School; Bella Weeks, Jackson County Early College; Kahawi’s, Salmon River Central Schools; Ashley Welch, Tuscola High School; Annie McDarris, Cary Academy; and Kayla Humphrey, Buncombe County Early College. Tennessee: Alex Leatherwood, Gatlinburg-Pittman High School; Andrew Christohper; L&N Stem Academy; Noah Pitts, Cocke County High School; Will Moore, The Kings Academy; Aaron Free, Carter High School; Thomas Newman II, The Kings Academy; Emily Hatcher, William Blount High School; Anna Raney, River’s Edge Christian Academy; Amber Watson, Seymour High School; Martina Junod, William Blount High School Teachers selected for the program: North Carolina:Taylor Zimmerman, Smokey Mountain High School Tennessee:Debbie Kipp, Sevier County High School; Gary Ownby, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School; Sean Lares, White Pine School

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August 1 to 15 – Free Parkway Trolley – The City of Gatlinburg offers free trolley service to patrons along the length of the Parkway. The free specially painted open-air shuttles will operate from 10 am to 10 pm daily thru August 15. Extra stops have been established between trafﬁc lights 1 and 10 along Parkway. (800) 568-4748 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Gatlinburg Farmers Market – Offering local choices for healthy mountain living, the Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community at the Covered B r i d g e , 8 4 9 G l a d e s R o a d . Vi s i t www.gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com for details. August 19 - 23 – Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival Celebrating the area's Appalachian musical roots, Gatlinburg hosts its second Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. For more information, visit www.smswf.com.

Rocky Top Sports World Lands Prestigious National Basketball Event

Rocky Top Sports World and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announce the AAU Girls Basketball 5th Grade National Championship is coming to Gatlinburg, Tennessee in 2018. Founded in 1888, the AAU is one of largest, multi-sport, amateur sport event organizations in the United States. Its girls basketball program dates back to 1972, and its women's basketball history dates as far back as 1926 when the ﬁrst Women’s Basketball National Championship was held. Participating girls teams from across the country will visit the Gatlinburg area Summer 2018, bringing with them a positive economic impact for area hotels, shops and restaurants. The six day long event is expected to draw more than 100 teams.

“The state of Tennessee has always been a huge supporter of girls and women’s basketball,” said Dr. Roger Goudy, AAU President/CEO. “With its state of the art facility and top notch professional staff, Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is the perfect ﬁt to host an AAU Girls Basketball National Championship.”

“For many years, the City of Gatlinburg has been a top vacation destination for families seeking special experiences while making lasting memories,” stated Cindy Ogle, Gatlinburg City Manager. “We are excited to welcome the AAU National Championship and plan to make this tournament event an unforgettable one.”

Rocky Top Sports World is no stranger to hosting AAU tournaments. This year alone, the new 80-acre state-of-the-art sports campus in the heart of the Smoky Mountains hosted two state AAU Championships in Girls Basketball. “It is truly a great opportunity for Rocky Top Sports World to be awarded an AAU National Championship in our ﬁrst year of opening,” stated Rocky Top Sports World General Manager Steve Daugherty. “The AAU is an industry leader and we are glad to have such a strong working relationship with this organization.”

Numerous Girls Basketball AAU alumni have gone on to college and professional ranks including Candace Parker, Chamique Holdsclaw and Diana Taurasi to name a few.

Rocky Top Sports World is the premier youth and amateur tournament destination in the South. “The Rock” indoor facility features six state-of-the-art hardwood courts, Champs Grill, team rooms and mezzanine viewing area. With an additional four courts on-site, Rocky Top Sports World is the ideal location for the AAU Girls Basketball 5th Grade National Championship. Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains offer numerous attractions and dining and shopping opportunities for athletes and spectators.

About AAU - Founded in 1888, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is one of the largest, non-proﬁt, volunteer, sports organizations in the United States. The “Sports for All, Forever” philosophy is shared by over 670,000 participants and over 60,000 volunteers. The AAU Basketball program boasts over 250,000. The AAU annually licenses more than 34 sports programs, 250 national championships, and over 30,000 age division events. AAU alumni include LeBron James, Amar’e Stoudemire, Diana Taurasi, Madison Bumgarner and Justin Verlander. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the development of amateur sports www.aausports.org. Media Contacts: Rachel D’Orazio, AAU Director of Marketing/PR, 407-828-3132, rachel@aausports.org Lori Moore, Marketing and New Business Development, 865-3250044, lori@rockytopsportsworld.com.

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What is a Bioblitz? A BioBlitz is a short (usually one-day), intense team effort to discover as many different life forms as possible in one location. Teams of volunteer scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to ﬁnd and identify as many species of plants, animals, microbes, fungi, and other organisms as they can. Discover Life in America (DLIA) has partnered with Legacy Parks, University of Tennessee, the City of Knoxville and the Aslan Foundation along

with regional scientists to host a Bioblitz within Knoxville's beautiful Urban Wilderness. Why do we have BioBlitz? BioBlitzes are designed to increase the public's awareness of the variety of life in their immediate neighborhood and the services these various species provide to improve the quality of their lives. We usually hear the word "biodiversity" in regard to rainforests, with their vast number of species. Yet the diversity of life in our own backyards is phenomenal. BioBlitzes also help to: -Engage students in community geography and citizen science -Identify species that should be monitored and controlled -Make recommendations towards public land management and conservation - Generate data -Highlight the positive impact of parks and open spaces on our lives - And celebrate diversity with DLIA! 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, August 22 meet at High Ground Park – It's totally FREE and we invite everyone, students 10 years old or older- no experience necessary, to join us to celebrate the importance of biodiversity formally through the BioBlitz! Registration required: 865-430-4756 or e-mail heather@dlia.org DLIA's mission is to discover and understand America's species

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4133 Birds Creek Road • (865) 325-8384 through science and education for conservation. DLIA's ﬂagship project, the ATBI, is a joint effort with the National Park System to identify and record every single species within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. To date, DLIA has added an astonishing 8,095 new species to the park's records, and an even more astonishing 951 species new to science.

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By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is held in August every year. Songwriters will be performing free live music performances from noon to 11 PM for four days Aug. 19 – 23rd at the following venues in Gatlinburg: Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill, Gatlinburg Inn, Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill, Dick's Last Resort, and Three Jimmy's Eatery. Make your plans now to be at this great event. Stella Parton will kick-off the 4th Annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival at the Gatlinburg Inn Thurs. Aug. 20th 8 PM. Stella is one of Sevier County's own multi-talented & multiawarded singer/songwriter/entertainer/artists. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 7:00 pm. Molly Freer a very talented 12 year old musician/songwriter from Poughkeepsie, NY will be featured in the Pre-Show. The 2015 SMSWF Ticketed Concert will feature Emi-Sunshine and the Rain Friday, August 21 at 8 pm at the Brookside Resorts Events Center. Tickets are for sale on-line at www.smswf.com. New this year to the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival will be Scott Reeves a Hollywood Soap Opera TV Film Star currently on the Nashville TV Show who co-wrote Toby Keith's "Made In America". Reeves will perform in a round at Park Vista Doubletree in the Pavilion on the lawn Saturday, August 22nd at 7pm with Carrie Tillis, Mel Tillis' daughter, Bill LaBounty and Bobby Tomberlin. Mark Narmore who wrote "That's What I Love About Sunday" will be performing at Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill Fri. Aug. 21 at 6:15 pm. Benjy Gaither, son of Bill & Gloria Gaither will not only be performing with Jeff Silvey Friday, August 21st at the Park Vista Lobby Lounge, they will also be presenting a Gospel

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Known as Sevier County's most creative sign shop, owner Mike Snetsinger has moved his showroom and production facility to 13314 Chapman Highway in Seymour. A graduate of Stanford University with a major in Political Science, Mike soon realized his artistic abilities was the course he wanted to follow. All of the signs he makes are one of a kind hand drafted works of art. He specializes in dimensional signage which is actually internally illuminated signs. Some of his work can be viewed at Alewine Pottery in Gatlinburg, Try My Nuts in Pigeon Forge and English Mountain Trout Farm. He is currently working on projects for Jakes Creek Distillery and Tennessee Legend Moonshine opening on

Newport Highway this August. Because of his well known reputation he is the national designer and engraver for the American Police Hall of Fame located in Titusville, Florida. He created the 20 foot tall “Eternal Flame” made of ebony and white marble. Every year he engraves the names of fallen police ofﬁcers into the monument. Mike is also the owner and operator of Tennessee Restoration where he recreates antique Juke Boxes, Coke Machines, Gas Pumps, refrigerators and scales, etc. If you need signage or something restored to its original condition be sure to contact Mike ﬁrst at (865) 428-2080.

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Leslie Satcher who wrote the George Strait single “Troubadour will be performing at Three Jimmy's Eatery Friday, August 21 at 7:45 pm. Her recent singles include Kellie Pickler's “Tough” and Kix Brooks' “Moonshine Road”. Leslie will be performing with Tim Stafford 2014 Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year. Tim wrote “Someday” for Blue Highway.

The Gatlinburg Inn at 755 Parkway will serve as the Information Headquarters for the 2015 SMSWF. For more details and schedule of who is performing go to www.SMSWF.com.

Danny Wells who wrote the George Strait hit, “Check Yes Or No” is also new to the SMSWF this year. Danny will perform with Hall of Fame Songwriter Kim Williams who wrote “Mama Loves Papa” for Garth Brooks, Doug Johnson who wrote “Three Wooden Crosses” for Randy Travis and Wil Nance who wrote “She's Everything for Brad Paisley” at the Park Vista Lobby Lounge Friday, August 21 at 8:30 pm. Back again this year is multiple Grammy Award Winner Carl Jackson who wrote “Fit for a King” for Garth Brooks, Larry Cordle who wrote “Highway 40 Blues”, and Jerry Salley who wrote “I'm Going to Take That Mountain” for Reba McIntyre. They will perform at Three Jimmy's Friday, August 21 at 5:30 pm. Also back is Chris Wallin who wrote Blink for Kenny Chesney and more recently “People Loving People” for Garth Brooks. Chris will at Three Jimmy's Eatery Saturday, August 22nd at 7:45 pm with Camille Wallin and Tony Mullins. Steve Dorff who wrote I Cross My Heart for George Strait will be back again from LA to wrap up the evening Saturday night as he performs solo on the keyboard at the Park Vista Lobby Lounge 9:30 pm. The 2015 Song Competition Finale & Awards Show will take place at the Edgewater Hotel Sat. Aug. 22nd 11 AM – 1:30 PM. Sunday Aug 23 there will be Gospel at the Gatlinburg Inn – Sound

National Park Visitation Continues to Increase in 2015 Visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is up eight percent through the ﬁrst six months of 2015. Between January and June over 4.3 million visitors have enjoyed the nation's most visited national park. In May 2015 over 1 million visitors entered the park, the most ever for May since the National Park Service began tracking monthly visitation in 1979. All major park entrances have seen increases, especially at the Oconaluftee entrance near Cherokee, North Carolina where visitation has increased 26% this year. More visitors in the Smokies, has led to more camping in the park's frontcountry campgrounds and in the backcountry. Over 100,000 visitors (up 14% over 2014) have camped in one of the park's nine campgrounds and over 55,000 (up 12% over 2014) have

Have you thought as far ahead as what you’ll do with your twilight years? Many elderly people end up in nursing homes, but this lady on Princess cruise liner had different ideas. When a man asked her why she had been on the last 4 cruises on her own, she had a surprising answer. Take a look: About 2 years ago my wife and I were on a cruise through the western Mediterranean aboard a Princess liner. At dinner we noticed an elderly lady sitting alone along the rail of the grand stairway in the main dining room. I also noticed that all the staff, ships ofﬁcers, waiters, busboys, etc., all seemed very familiar with this lady. I asked our waiter who the lady was, expecting to be told she owned the line, but he said he only knew that she had been on board for the last four cruises, back to back. As we left the dining room one evening I caught her eye and stopped to say hello. We chatted and I said, “I understand you’ve been on this ship for the last four cruises.” She replied, “Yes, that’s true.” I stated, “I don’t understand” and she replied, without a pause, “It’s cheaper than a nursing home.” So, there will be no nursing home in my future. When I get old and feeble, I am going to get on a Princess Cruise Ship. The average cost for a nursing home is $200 per day. I have checked on reservations at Princess and I can get a long term discount and senior discount price of $135 per day. That leaves $65 a day for: 1. Gratuities which will only be $10 per day. 2. I will have as many as 10 meals a day (of fantastic food, not institutional food) if I can waddle to the restaurant, or I can have room service (which means I can have breakfast in bed every day of the week). 3. Princess has as many as three swimming pools, a workout room, free washers and dryers, and shows every night. 4. Free toothpaste and razors, and free soap and shampoo.

camped in the park's backcountry so far this year. “The Smokies continue to be one of the best parks in the country for recreation and relaxation,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “I am proud of the Smokies staff who continue to provide a ﬁrst class experience to an increasing number of visitors.” Continued record setting visitation comes on the heels of the park's busiest year in 14 years. In 2014, 10,099,275 visitors enjoyed the national park, an 8% increase over 2013. The numbers were spurred by strong July and August visitation as well as the highest October visitation in 27 years. For more info on visitation go to the National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics web page at https://irma.nps.gov/Stats/.

5. They will even treat you like a customer, not a patient. An extra $5 worth of tips will have the entire staff scrambling to help you. 6. I will get to meet new people every 7 or 14 days! 7. TV broken? Light bulb need changing? Need to have the mattress replaced? No problem! They will ﬁx everything and apologize for your inconvenience. 8. Clean sheets and towels every day, and you don’t even have to ask for them. 9. If you fall in the nursing home and break a hip you are on Medicare; if you fall and break a hip on the Princess ship they will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life. 10. There is always a doctor on board. Now hold on for the best! Do you want to see South America, the Panama Canal, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, or name where you want to go? Princess will have a ship ready to go. So don’t look for me in a nursing home, just call shore to ship. PS: And don’t forget, when you die, they just dump you over the side at no charge. According to Snopes this is a true story and the lady in question was Bea Muller, from Snopes: “Bea Muller, an 86-year-old retiree, took up residence on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 on 5 January 2000. Her husband had passed away while the couple was on a world cruise eleven months earlier, and rather than opt for a retirement home, Mrs. Muller sold her house and possessions and booked herself onto the ship. Its cramped quarters aside, Muller was happy with her life aboard a ship. “I’ve got full-time maid service, great dining rooms, doctors, medical center (where she volunteers), a spa, beauty salon, computer center, entertainment, cultural activities, dancing and bridge.” (Muller passed away in 2013.) ” Bea Muller was not the ﬁrst long-time cruiser: Cunard had a previous guest, Clair MacBeth, who lived aboard ship 14 years. For many elderly people, who need a great deal of care, this could not be an option. But for those who still have their wits about them and are in decent physical health, doesn’t this seem like a great alternative to pricey nursing homes?

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Meet The Locals

David & Maria at Crystelle Creek Restaurant Antazia at Epis Fine Wines & Spirits Bryan, Ronnie & Ted at Crystelle Creek Restaurant

Olie, Jack & Hip at Screwball’s second anniversary picnic

Steve and Gail with Barks & Recreation

Bella, resident art critic at Neil’s Gallery

Kainan and Christen at Bower Field

What Can You Do To Protect Bears? •Dispose of all garbage or food scraps in bear proof garbage containers or take it with you. • Do not feed wildlife. Feeding a bear guarantees its demise! • Do not approach within 50 yards or any distance that disturbs a bear. • Do not allow bears to approach you. • Use the food storage cables to store your food and garbage when camping in the backcountry. • If you see another visitor breaking these rules, or encounter a bear in a picnic area or campground, on a trail, or in any other developed area, please call (865) 436-1230 or stop at a Visitor Center to report it. Warning: Bears are wild animals that are dangerous and unpredictable. Do not approach bears or allow them to approach you! Willfully approaching within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces a bear, is illegal in the park.

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Local Youth Attend Annual Tennessee 4-H Roundup

By Glenn K Turner For the 92nd year, 4-H members across Tennessee gathered at the University of Tennessee for State 4-H Roundup and All-Star Conference. The annual event, which took place July 20-24, recognized the outstanding project work and leadership accomplishments of senior high 4-H members.

How Clean Is Your Well Water? By W. Alan Bruhin

Although the majority of Tennesseans are served by public water supplies, there are still more than 500,000 residents that rely on private drinking wells. While most private wells provide clean drinking water, they can become contaminated and cause countless health problems. Currently, federal and state laws do not require that water from private wells be tested, said UT Extension's Lori Gibson, an agricultural sustainability specialist. “It is recommended that well water be tested every few years, or anytime you suspect contamination, for coliform bacteria, nitrates and any other contaminants of concern,” Gibson elaborated. “Failing septic tanks, agricultural chemicals, animal wastes, solvents and petroleum products are all potential sources for groundwater contamination.” Follow these guidelines if you rely on a well: ·Ensure your well casing is high enough above ground (6 inches or 24 inches if in an area prone to ﬂooding) and has a seal or cap so surface water cannot enter. ·Don't store or dump chemicals within 20 feet of your well. ·Don't dump anything in nearby sinkholes, as they can be a direct route to the groundwater. ·Keep animals away. ·Don't apply pesticides, for weeds and insects, near the well. ·Do not dispose of oils, chemicals, paints or medicines to your septic system. Just because your drinking water looks clean and tastes okay does not necessarily mean it is safe.Gibson says government regulations require public water suppliers to test the quality of their water several times a year at minimum and that the cost of testing is passed on to their customers. “So, while there is a cost associated with testing your well water, it is minimal and testing is in your family's best interest,” she said. To obtain a list of commercial labs approved for water quality analysis, call the Tennessee Division of Water Resources at: 615-532-0191 or visit http://www.tn.gov/environment/dws. For more information visit: http://extension.org. UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. With an ofﬁce in every Tennessee county, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state. In cooperation with Tennessee State University, UT Extension works with farmers, families, youth and communities to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state and national levels.

Approximately 300 high school age 4-H'ers from across Tennessee met for several days on the UT Knoxville campus. 4-H'ers competed in projects such as communication and public speaking, livestock, computers and technology and photography for college scholarship money and trips to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta. The theme for this meeting and for all 4-H programs in 2015 was “Tennessee 4-H: Building Foundations for the Future.”

4-H'ers learn that they can really make a difference in their communities.” 4-H is the Youth Development program for the University of Tennessee Extension. 4-H teaches leadership, citizenship and service learning to more than 168,000 youth in the fourth through twelfth grades. 4-H also has more than 6,000 adult volunteers. UT Extension is one of four units in the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

“Teens from all over Tennessee came together, competed in their project areas, learned like skills such as leadership and citizenship, made lifelong friends and had a great time,” said Glenn K Turner, Sevier County 4-H Agent. “Roundup is one of the highlights for our 4-H program. Delegates who attend have spent years of work in their respective project areas.” In addition to competition, delegates participated in a number of other activities including the 4-H All Star Conference, Vol State Ceremony, the election of the 2016 State Council ofﬁcers and a service learning project. Sevier County was represented by three 4-H members this year. Delegates included: Victoria Clements, Sevier County High School State Finalist Level II in the Food Science Project; Christy Newsom, Pigeon Forge High School State Finalist Level I in the Photography Project and Kestrel Troutman, Gatlinburg Pittman High School State Finalist Level I in the Line and Design Project. Mrs. Sandy Clements from Sevierville served as adult volunteer leader with the group.

Victoria Clements was named the State Winner in the Level IIFood Science Project. As a Level II State Winner Victoria received a Silver Bowl, a trip to National 4-H Congress and a $1200.00 college scholarship. Kestrel Troutman was named the State Winner in the Level I Line and Design Project. Level I State winners receive the Horizon Award and a $500.00 college scholarship to the University of Tennessee. Additionally Angel Chafﬁn, Gatlinburg Pittman High School, was also recognized as the recipient of the $250.00 W.B. & Imogene Kyker Agricultural Scholarship and the $1,000.00 James Robinson Agricultural Scholarship. All totaled Sevier County 4-H members received $2950.00 in college scholarships in 2015. Delegates to the 2015 Tennessee 4-H Roundup and All-Star Conference were asked to collect classroom supplies such as glue sticks, markers, hand sanitizers and headphones for Pond Gap Elementary School in Knoxville. Additionally, several 4-H Roundup delegates spent Tuesday morning volunteering at various organizations in the Knoxville area. “Service-learning opportunities are a very important component of the 4-H Program,” said Richard Clark, Assistant Dean and Department Head for Tennessee 4-H Youth Development. “Each year, 4-H'ers statewide perform tens of thousands of hours of service at an estimated value of over $1 million. Through the service-learning projects, our

Sevier County delegates to State 4-H Roundup From left Christy Newsom, Pigeon Forge High School; Victoria Clements, Sevier County High School and Kestrel Troutman, Gatlinburg Pittman High School.

Canning Green Beans Continued from Page 4 Below is the correct method for Canning Green Beans: (from University of Georgia, So Easy to Preserve) Hot Pack – Cover beans with boiling water; boil 5 minutes. Pack hot beans into jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Add ½ teaspoon salt to pints; 1 teaspoon to quarts, if desired. Fill jar to 1 inch from top with boiling hot cooking liquid. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids and process as directed below. Raw Pack – Pack beans tightly into jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Add ½ teaspoon salt to pints; 1 teaspoon to quarts, if desired. Fill jars to 1 inch from top with boiling water. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids and process. Process with a Dial Gauge Pressure Canner at 11 pounds OR in a Weighted Gauge Pressure Canner at 10 pounds pressure: Process Pints for 20 minutes and Quarts for 25 minutes. Please be safe when canning foods for you and your family. Knowledge and recommendations change over time with scientiﬁc developments. Use up-to-date recommendations and canning books, and not just rely on recipes from past generations. A helpful website with research based recipes and food preservation information is the National Center for Home Food Preservation www.uga.edu/nchfp. Contact Linda Hyder with UT Extension- Sevier County at 865453-3695 or lhyder@utk.edu. Enjoy canning with conﬁdence you are doing it correctly for the health of your family.

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