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Great Smoky Craft Show Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is back in downtown Gatlinburg with a gift for holiday visitors; a FREE arts & crafts shopping experience to fill your holiday gift list! Exceptional artisans join the renowned Gatlinburg arts & crafts community members to present a juried handcrafted show at the downtown Convention Center. Many of these master craftsmen will be demonstrating their abilities and answering questions. These are handcrafted collectibles for your gift-giving or “special pieces” that you cannot leave Gatlinburg without taking home for yourself. These are award-winning master craftsmen. Everyone exhibiting has won some type of award in their field of expertise. Many are multiple winners from KY, AL, GA, OH, WV, MD, IN, NC and the creative folks of TN! They are here with baskets, cornshuck creations, fine leather goods, photography, paintings on rocks and paintings on paper made from pulverized rocks, “watch deer” for your front porch, birdhouses that you want to “hop around in”, quilts and hand-sewn treasures, hand-thrown pottery, florals flung together like you have never seen, carvings using small knives to large chainsaws and then handmade knives! Holiday ornaments and jewelry to “pop your eyes out” and make you want to “sashay in your Sunday best with a piece of that jewelry wrapped around your finger or dangling from your neck or wrist.”, hand-turned functional wooden items as well as name puzzles for the young'uns. Scarfie Hats and Fashions for You as well as candles and lotions and handmade soaps. “Sparky” will be “blowing” glass arrangements and items, metal sculpting and flame art will be demonstrated. The famous candies of the Glades, the Bohanans and the Wrights will be there as well as Stan's roasted nuts, filling the air with good smells and tempting your taste buds. Local musicians and story-tellers have much to offer for entertainment and take home remembrances. This is the heritage of Gatlinburg and Appalachia, fine-tuned. November 22 – December 4 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Opens 10AM. Bring the entire family, it's FREE and Handcrafted.
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Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous. Gatlinburg will kickoff the 27th year of Smoky Mountain Winterfest with the annual Gatlinburg Chili Cookoff and Winter Magic Kickoff on Wednesday, November 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg. City dignitaries will signify the start of Gatlinburg Winter Magic with a ceremonial lighting of more than 3 million lights throughout the city.” Participants in the Chili Cookoff will be competing for the coveted People’s Choice Award, Best Booth Presentation. While the street event is free, tickets for chili sampling are $10. There is also a special edition t-shirt available for purchase. 800-588-1817
Gatlinburg Christmas Lights And Winter Magic dollars worth of environmentally-friendly LED light displayed throughout Gatlinburg, TN. Hundreds of thousands of visitors will flock to Gatlinburg during the 2016 Smoky Mountain Winterfest to see the lights and experience all that Winter Magic has to offer. There are numerous winter events in Gatlinburg through Winterfest with some of the most popular being the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Show, Gatlinburg Christmas Parade, New Year’s Eve Ball Drop And Fireworks Show, and more! We’ve got details on these Gatlinburg winter events at: www.gatlinburgtnguide.com/events/gatlinburg-eventscalendar/ The annual Gatlinburg Winter Magic adds a special touch to an already beautiful part of the Smoky Mountains to experience the winter season. What started as a handful of Christmas light displays and events in 1989 has grown into well over one million
If you have never experienced Gatlinburg Winter Magic or the Smoky Mountain Winterfest then be sure to visit the biggest and best on yet during the 2016 winter season! There’s so much to see and do that make Gatlinburg a fantastic place to be during winter! Be sure to check out the Pigeon Forge Winterfest as well.
Pigeon Forge Christmas Lights & Winterfest Winterfest in Pigeon Forge is a special annual event that gets bigger and better each year with five million Christmas lights, numerous displays, events, and more that draw visitors to the area throughout the winter season. Pigeon Forge Winterfest will take place November 8 – February 28.
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from Remote Corners of the World lighting of the Christmas lights and displays takes place at Patriot Park. One of the most popular things to do during Winterfest is to visit Dollywood for their annual Smoky Mountain Christmas festival which features special activities and shows such as the brand new Parade of Many Colors and their new show “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Dollywood transforms into an incredible display of Christmas lights during their Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival and a great way to enjoy Winterfest.
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Every year since 2000, Gatlinburg hosts a very special event on November 11 to honor our nation’s veterans in a fitting and appropriate manner. The title “Gatlinburg Veterans Day Celebration” is an accurate description of the event in that the service and sacrifices made by our veterans are celebrated with the intent to thank those who gave – and continue to give - so much to keep our nation free. The ceremony at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza starts at 11 am and is free to all.
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New Book Release "East Tennessee Road Trips" by Ken Wayne - Photographer & Travel Writer Ken’s book "East Tennessee Road Trips" is now on the shelves. You can review and or purchase either the printed version or the e-book version on his website: www.kennethwayne.com under the books tab. The book is 212 pages of unique guides to unique places in East Tennessee. The book has a high gloss cover. You can choose any of the chapters and follow along with his "Mile Posts" to enjoy unique road trips in East Tennessee and a few side trips through Western North Carolina. This was a two year project that is now complete. Also, on his website he provided a link to the Amazon Book store that will take you directly to his book for all Amazon shoppers. EBooks can be purchased from his website as
well. All printed versions are signed and shipped directly to you from Ken. Ken will have two new books out later next year. The First will be a coffee table photo book called "Central Appalachia" including West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and East Tennessee. The second will be called " Coal, An Industry Almost Gone". A photo tour of abandoned and dilapidated towns and homes of once a thriving Industry.
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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.
Ken will be moving into a new location opening December 1, 2016 at 1402 East Parkway, # 12 in Gatlinburg.Light No. 3A at the entrance to the "Arts & Crafts Community”.
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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Shows Thanksgiving Show - Tuesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 27 Christmas Show - Monday, November 28 through Sunday, December 4 Thanksgiving show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Craft show hours: Weekdays - 10am - 5pm, Friday and Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm
Gary at Sparky’s Glass Blowing Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual
The Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community is the nation's largest organization of independent artisans makes its home in Gatlinburg and the 8-mile Arts and Crafts Loop along Route 321, Buckhorn Road and Glades Road. The Tennessee artists and craftspeople here create beautiful and useful things with techniques handed down for centuries. Find gorgeous quilts, old-fashioned straw brooms with hand carved handles, exquisitely woven baskets, hand-dipped scented candles, Victorian ceramic pitchers, pottery, dulcimers, stuffed bears and leather vests. There is handmade jewelry unlike anything you'll find in the malls back home. Painters capture scenes of landscapes and mountain life, while potters and weavers work magic with clay and cloth. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
Gatlinburg Festival of Trees
With twinkling lights and sounds and smells of the holidays, shop the many handmade centerpieces and craft items, and return to the joys of celebrating Christmas in the Smokies.
November 22 - November 27 The festival will feature a craft area, entertainment throughout the week, photos with Santa Claus and of course, the beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Join us in continuing the tradition of ringing in the Christmas season with the Festival of Trees! All proceeds from Gatlinburg Festival of Trees will benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains. Serving more than 1,600 local youth across Sevier County, the clubs offer youth a safe place to learn and grow through programs designed to build character and strengthen life skills while not at home or school. www.gatlinburgfestivaloftrees.com
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Gatlinburg Brings Home Seven Awards International Festivals & Events Association Announces 2016 Winners International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the best promotional campaigns and events in the world Tuesday, September 27 at the 21st Annual Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards in Tucson, Arizona, held during IFEA’s 61st Anniversary Convention & Expo. Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau brought home 7 awards in the following categories: Gold in “Best Event Video for Sale” for Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade; Gold in “Best Miscellaneous Multimedia” for Gatlinburg’s Bear Facts social media campaign partnered with The Tombras Group; Gold in “Best Social Media Site” for Visit Gatlinburg Instagram Page; Silver in “Best Full Length TV Program (National Promotion/Syndication)" for Gatlinburg’s July 4th Parade; Silver in “Best Event Video” for Gatlinburg’s July 4th Parade; Bronze in “Best Full Length TV Program” for Gatlinburg’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade; and Bronze in “Best Organizational Website” for Gatlinburg.com.
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“This is a great honor for the City of Gatlinburg and our organization at the Convention and Visitors Bureau,” said Mark Adams, Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau President/CEO. “There are so many people that put countless hours into promoting and executing our wonderful events and promotional tools throughout the year. It’s really gratifying to see it pay off with recognition of this magnitude.” Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, IFEA offers the most complete source of ideas, resources, information and education for festival
and event professionals worldwide. IFEA draws entries from among the world’s top festivals and events, including organizations such as Ludwig Van Beethoven Easter Festival in Krakow, Poland; the Singapore Garden Festival, Singapore; and RedFilo Events in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Awards were handed out in 68 total categories, with the highest award, the Grand Pinnacle, given by IFEA in recognition of those festivals and events that have a balance of all the elements necessary to ensure a successful event. For more information on Gatlinburg events, visit www.Gatlinburg.com or call (800) 588-1817.
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Sevier County Family Community Education Members Recognized By Linda Hyder members entering hand-made items from their county. These items were judged, with winners selected to represent East Tennessee at the state level. Glenda Huff placed second in the region with her machine quilted quilt featuring pictures of her granddaughter. Judy Pat Williams placed first with her machine pieced and professionally quilted quilt featuring red school houses. Both quilts will represent Sevier County at the FCE State Conference in Murfreesboro, with members Judy McQueen and Glenda Huff attending. Mickey Huskey, a Midway FCE Club members was also recognized at the East Tennessee Conference as “Best of the Best” of Sevier County for her involvement with her club and community. Sevier County Family Community Education (FCE) members were recognized at the East Tennessee Regional FCE Conference. Attending the conference in Knoxville were Seymour Members (pictured L to R) Glenda Huff, Judy McQueen and Alice Dickenson. The conference included a cultural arts competition, with
The University of Tennessee offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Family Community Education Clubs offer a great opportunity for fun, fellowship, community service and leadership opportunities For more information, contact Linda Hyder, UT Extension or go to www.tafce.org.
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Visitors Can Soak Up The Spirit Visitors can soak up the spirit of the Gatlinburg Winter Magic season from the comfort of a Gatlinburg Trolley by taking the relaxing Trolley Ride of Lights. The specially designated trolleys carry their guests on a memorable journey through downtown and adjacent Hwy. 321, allowing everyone to experience the magical wonder of Gatlinburg Winter Magic. Trolley times are at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.
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(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) Congratulations to Joseph Widener for exhibiting the Grand Champion Pen of pullets at the 2016 Sevier County 4-H Poultry Show. Joseph is a student at Seymour High School. The 4-H Poultry project is one of several livestock opportunities available to 4-H members in Sevier County. 4-H Livestock projects give young people the opportunity to develop responsibility, a valuable life skill that adds to the potential for adult success.
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program for what it once cost for three days of electricity. Featuring one-of-a-kind LED lighting displays along Gatlinburg’s famous downtown Parkway, adjacent River Road, and the triangle juncture of the two, the latest $1.6 million-plus rollout of custom designed and fabricated lighting displays are marked by sections reminiscent of winter forests, evergreens and romance. The Hwy. 321 route features an injection of bright displays as well. Gatlinburg has converted its entire winter lights program to quarter-watt LED bulbs, replacing the 5-watt incandescent bulbs and saving the City some 95 percent in energy cost and allowing the City to light the entire 120 days of the
Displays featuring animals indigenous to Great Smoky Mountains National Park including deer, foxes, squirrels and rabbits are part of the program. Many of the timeless displays visitors have grown accustomed to over the past 23 years have been converted to crisp LED as well. Most recently, fanciful snowmen, dancing fountains, a group of international children and a shiny rocking horse have joined the lineup. Takes place from November 9 through January 31. Admission is $5.00.
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Howard's Steakhouse has been in Gatlinburg since 1946 offering the traditional Howard’s menu. Seating is also available outside next to a running stream. The bar is a long time locals favorite with a hometown atmosphere.
Catering Available The Wild Boar Saloon located upstairs offers a lighter fare with tavern style appetizers and specialty bar drinks. Offering a great night life atmosphere with Karaoke.
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Pears By Teri Pizza Pears have been grown for about 4,000 years and there are now more than 5,000 varieties. Here are just a few of the more common ones you're likely to encounter: ASIAN pears look like apples but are goldenbrown. They're crunchy and taste like a combination of apple and pear. ANJOU are yellow-green with smooth skin. They are the blandest of all the pears. BARTLETT comes in both red and green and has the hardest fruit, making it perfect cooking. BOSC are best for baking or poaching especially when a little under-ripe. They have rough, reddish-brown skin. COMICE are dull-green in color but have the sweetest flavor. They are usually served raw in desserts. NUTRITION: Pears have 7mg of vitamin C, 1 mg of vitamin E and only 100 calories per serving. They are also sodium, fat, and cholesterol free. One medium pear (166g) will provide 1g protein and 16g sugar. Pears are an excellent source of fiber, potassium (208mg) and folate and come with less pesticide residue than apples! SELECTION & STORAGE TIPS: Pears are picked at maturity but not yet ripe. This is done to avoid the fruit from turning mealy and becoming unappetizing. For this reason, most of the pears available in our food stores will not be ripe. Check for ripeness by applying gentle pressure with your thumb to the stem end of each pear. A fruit that yields but is still firm on the bottom is ready to eat. A flavorful pear will have brown specks, called russeting and may have fine cuts or nicks. Avoid fruit that has large brown or open areas. Ripen a pear by placing it in a paper bag or
perforated plastic bag and leave it for 3-7 days at room temperature or just arrange unripe pears in a beautiful fruit bowl for a lovely autumn centerpiece; use them when ripe. (If you're not in a hurry, place them in the refrigerator right away and allow them to ripen there; it will not alter their final flavor.) Fully ripened pears can be kept in the refrigerator for 2-5 days but keep them away from plums or melons because the ethylene gas these fruits emit will cause pears to rot. Don't let your pears go to waste: Simmer firm, cut pears in a covered pot with a squeeze of lemon juice, a splash of water, and 2 tablespoons sugar; cook until slightly limp. Let cool and transfer to a freezer bag. When ready, thaw and add to smoothies, breads, hot cereals, cakes, etc. TRIVIA: In the eighteen hundreds, one pear cost the modern-day equivalent of $20— very extravagant! Pear trees are long-lived and can produce fruit up to 100 years. Italy is the leading pear producer followed by China and the USA. More than sixty-eight thousand acres in the United States are devoted to pear trees. Oregon enjoys the pear so much, they named it their official fruit in 2005. Finally, the “Juicy Pear” variety of Jelly Belly® candies gets its flavor from Anjou pear puree! (We can rightly call the pear an elegant, sweet fruit.) I hope you get to enjoy one soon. More great tips and recipes are in Teri Pizza's books: Simplicity of Fresh Produce and ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce, available at Amazon and in Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community. (See #2 Buie Pottery, #43 JDs Corner and #82 Grace Dyer-Fireside Gallery/Studio in the Arts and Crafts Community brochure or on the map and at www.GatlinburgCrafts.com.)
Ship Pub Open 11 till 10 - Sunday 12 till 6 Serving The Area for over 10 Years The ORIGINAL Ship Crew Is Back Happy Hour 4-7 Full Menu • Appetizers • Salads Over 40 Drafts To Choose From
Jann's colorfully depicted images of quilts, trail “finds” and whimsical characters, all rendered in her splashes of watercolors, wil bring a smile as you enter and a feeling of “let's return” as you leave. Watercolor classes are available for visitors
upon request, two or three hours. All supplies are furnished. 170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg • (865)436-2363 www.ajannpeitso.com Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village
Ancient 'Frankenstein' Bug Stumps Scientists By Michael d'Estries
and lay its eggs. The eggs would then hatch and consume their host alive, much like modern day parasitic wasps do. Despite lacking wings — which would have been a hinderance for pushing into crevices — A. burmanicus was easily able to escape predators thanks to the leaping power of its grasshopper-esque legs. Its sharp, jagged stinger suggests that it may have preferred piercing armored hosts, such as beetles.
About 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, Mother Nature was apparently channeling her inner Frankenstein. Researchers at Oregon State University have unveiled the preserved remains of an ancient parasitic wasp named Aptenoperissus burmanicus, which has the legs of a grasshopper, the abdomen of a cockroach and the antenna of an ant.
According to Poinar, the insect's unique appearance stumped scientists around the world. “We had various researchers and reviewers with different backgrounds, looking at this fossil through their own window of experience, many of them saw something different,” he added. The team eventually took a clue from the insect's wasp-like face and included it as part of the larger order of Hymenoptera, which includes modern bees, wasps and ants. Under this umbrella, they created a new family called Aptenoperissidae, of which A. burmanicus is currently the only specimen.
“When I first looked at this insect, I had no idea what it was,” professor George Poinar Jr., one of the world’s leading experts on life forms found preserved in amber, said in a statement. “You could see it’s tough and robust, and could give a painful sting."
"We ultimately had to create a new family for it, because it just didn’t fit anywhere else," Poinar said. "And when it died out, this created an evolutionary dead end for that family."
As detailed in a paper published in the journal Cretaceous Research, the unusual insect was discovered encased in amber retrieved from the Hukawng Valley in Myanmar. Researchers studying the female wasp believe it crawled along the forest floor hunting for insects hidden in crevices and other concealed habitats. When it encountered prey, it would paralyze its victims
As for the insect's demise, the researchers speculate that habitat loss, exposure to pathogens, or perhaps even a lack of wings may have contributed to its extinction. They hope further amber discoveries in the Hukawng Valley will yield new specimens and shed further light on one of the insect world's most bizarre creations. www.mnn.com
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Signs You May Have A Magnesium Deficiency You're tired and cranky. Maybe you have issues with your heart rhythm or have trouble sleeping. This may be caused by a lack of magnesium.
As with most nutrients, our bodies need magnesium to stay healthy. It's found naturally in many foods, but according to the USDA, only about half of all adults get the daily recommended amount. When we don't get enough, it's not always obvious; the symptoms can be vague and are similar to the symptoms of many other disorders.
Problems that can be caused by lack of magnesium: Nausea and vomiting - Early signs of magnesium deficiency can include gastrointestinal disturbances. This can range from a loss of appetite to nausea and vomiting.
Blood pressure - Many studies have shown a link between magnesium levels and blood pressure. In those studies, volunteers with low
magnesium were more likely to have hypertension, or high blood pressure. However, research that uses magnesium therapy to treat hypertension has offered conflicting results. In some cases it has been successful, but not for all.
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Sleep problems - Chronic insomnia and other sleep disorders may have a link to magnesium deficiency. Several studies have suggested that magnesium supplements may play a key role in regulating sleep. Anxiety and depression - Somecase studies have shown a link between magnesium and the nervous system. In some instances, the mineral seems to have a positive effect on stress, anxiety and some symptoms of depression. Heart issues - Although low levels of magnesium can affect nearly every system in the body, one of the most significant impacts can be on the heart. People who are deficient in the Continued to Page 11
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Park Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the Encuentre Su Parque Event The event introduced the world renowned resources of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Latino community members, many of whom were visiting a national park for their first time. Se Encuentre Su Parque (Find Your Park) participants invited to make old-time toys, learn about animals of the Smokies, search for terrestrial invertebrates, explore the visitor center, hike to Cataract Falls, and find out how to “Leave No Trace” while visiting the park. Thirty-six children became Junior Rangers and earned their badges during the event.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers, volunteers, and park partners came together to bring the Smokies to Latino communities of Knoxville during National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Encuentre Su Parque (Find Your Park) event on Saturday, October 8. Over 100 participants from Latino communities throughout Knoxville attended the event held at Sugarlands Visitor Center where attendees were able to learn about the park in Spanish.
“The success of this event was one small step in helping the park better engage with a diversity of park audiences to share the amazing resources and stories of the Smokies,” said Acting Education Branch Chief Joy Absher. “The event fostered a connection to our national parks which will hopefully inspire some of those new Junior Rangers to become life-long park stewards.” The Encuentre Su Parque (Find Your Park) event is one of several events held this year to commemorate the 100th Birthday of the National Park Service, in which, the public is urged to get out, explore, and Find Their Park! Transportation to the event was made possible through the generosity of multiple donors to the Friends of the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountains Association, and the National Park Foundation.
For information on events and educational resources that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, visit the National Park Service website at www.nps.gov/hispanicheritage.
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By Danny Lewis Ole 57’ fender and I don’t mean a guitar. I wish it was though! This is just one of the many fun “man cave” pieces we have in this place. Even got a 12 foot Bobsled. What a super wall hanger or hit the mountain going down hill wide open. Yee Haw! Got a metal sculptured bull fighter which is life size and pretty dang cool. Or try this 7 foot hand carved confederate soldier - even has the old CSA belt buckle. Or try this shadow box fancy gold trimmed red coat. It has Napoleon with a painting of him and his dog inside the shadow box. But what we don’t have are t-shirts and squirt guns. But we have a few antique ones.
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By Glenn K.Turner Sevier County 4-H Members brought home honors in the Eastern Regional 4-H Forestry and Meats Judging competition held at Berean Christian School in Knoxville. The Eastern Region 4-H Judging Events are sponsored by and held in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Fair each Fall. In Forestry Judging, Sevier County was represented by two Senior High Teams placing fourth and sixth and one Junior High Team placing sixth. The fourth place team has qualified for the state contest and includes team members Alex Batey, Gracie Glynn, Holly Glynn, and David Hall. The state contest at UT Knoxville is scheduled for later this month.The sixth place team consisted of William Barbee, Justin Conner, Nate Sams and Olivia Browning. As individuals, Alex Batey placed 9th high overall.
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In the Junior High division, the Sevier County team included Kyle Bush, Grayson Boling and Colin Tilman. Thanks to Casey Berg and Dixie Seaton for coaching the teams. In forestry judging, 4-H members learn to identify trees, and identify insect and disease damage in trees. They learn to use a tree scale stick and measure standing timber in order to estimate the volume of forestry products that may be obtained from the trees. Along with
developing compass and pacing skills used in Forestry Management. 4-H judging events give young people the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop decision making skills that are useful throughout life. In the Meats Judging Contest, Sevier County was represented with three individuals. Christy Newsom placed third high in the Senior Competition with Kylee McMahan placing eleventh high and Anthony Jose placing thirteenth high in the Junior Competition. Thanks to Mrs. Jeri Haun, from the Rel Maples Institute of Culinary Arts at Walters State Community College for coaching the team. Thanks also to Kroger's in Sevierville for providing meat samples to judge during practice. In meats judging, 4-H members learn to identify wholesale and retail cuts of meat from beef, lamb and pork carcasses. They learn to identify quality grades of meat and proper cooking methods. In judging classes, 4-H members learn to evaluate meat cuts on the amount of muscling, trimness and quality with each cut. 4-H judging events give young people the opportunity to develop decision making skills that are useful throughout life. More information about 4-H, contact Glenn K Turner at 453-3695 or like us on Facebook at UT Extension Sevier County.
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4-HLand Judging Team Members (front) Keeara Barbee. (back-L to R) Anthony Jose, William Barbee, Colin Tillman, Olivia Browning, Justin Conner and Alex Batey. By Glenn K. Turner Sevier County 4-H Land Judging Thanks to Casey Berg and Dixie Team Members recently brought Seaton for coaching these teams. home honors in the Eastern Region This is the first time Sevier County 4-H Land Judging Contest held at has fielded a team in over 25 years. the UT Institute of Agriculture In Land Judging, 4-H members Holston Farms Research Center in learn decision making skills Knoxville, Tennessee. related to soil and water The Sevier County Junior High conservation. They learn how to Team placed third with team determine the physical members Anthony Jose, Keeara characteristics of soil, how to Barbee and Colin Tillman. As interpret this information for individuals, Anthony placed eighth decision making regarding usage high and Keeara placed ninth high and management practices; how to in the contest. predict limitations and expected crop yields; how soil will affect the At Senior Level, Sevier County quality of ground and surface was represented by William water and how the soil is adapted to B a r b e e , A l e x B a t e y, O l i v i a a possible home site. Browning and Justin Conner.
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the evolution of these magnificent beasts. "Finding that a hybridization event led to a completely new species was a real surprise — as this isn't really meant to happen in mammals," explained study leader Alan Cooper. "The genetic signals from the ancient bison bones were very odd, but we weren't quite sure a species really existed - so we referred to it as the Higgs Bison."
Photo: Alexandr Frolov By Bryan Nelson An ancient species of bison, which once roamed extensively for more than 100,000 years across Eurasia and North America, has only now been discovered by scientists — and they have ice age cave artists to thank for the find, reports Phys.org.
Cave paintings that date to more than 15,000 years ago seem to depict two different kinds of bison, one with long horns and large forequarters — familiar features of many modern bison — as well as one with odd-featured shorter horns and small humps. Researchers have long chalked up these differences to artistic imperfection, but new genetic analysis has proven that Ice Age cave artists knew exactly what they were doing. Not only did genetic analysis reveal that an entirely new species of bison had once roamed across the world's northern latitudes, but it showed that the creature was the result of a hybridization event that occurred some 120,000 years ago between the extinct aurochs and the ice age steppe bison. Since hybridization rarely leads to speciation, this event represents an unexpected twist in
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"Higgs bison," the tentative new name for the mystery hybrid species, is a playful reference to the Higgs boson, an equallyelusive elementary particle in physics, the existence of which was also only just recently confirmed. Interestingly, researchers also learned that the Higgs bison eventually became the ancestor of the modern European bison, or wisent, which means that its genetic heritage still survives into modern times. "The dated bones revealed that our new species and the Steppe Bison swapped dominance in Europe several times, in concert with major environmental changes caused by climate change," explained lead author, Dr. Julien Soubrier. "When we asked, French cave researchers told us that there were indeed two distinct forms of bison art in Ice Age caves, and it turns out their ages match those of the different species. We'd never have guessed the cave artists had helpfully painted pictures of both species for us." Paleontologists may want to begin paying closer attention to detail in ancient cave paintings. Who knows what other ancient species might be hiding in those depictions, first spied by human eyes thousands of years ago. www.mnn.com
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Appalachian Bear Rescue By Kathryn Sherrard
Preparing for Winter
This is the time of the year when the bears' feeding frenzy known as hyperphagia is beginning to wind down and lethargy sets in. Just as we humans sometimes want to take a nap after Thanksgiving dinner, bears that have been gorging on food for the past two or three months are feeling the effects and slowing down. In northern regions bears may actually be preparing a den by raking leaves and grasses into a chosen location, which may be a brush pile, the roots of a fallen tree, a rock overhang or even under an unoccupied vacation cabin. Because our winter in the south is milder and doesn't begin quite so early, our bears will continue to eat for another month or so. At that time, the sows that are going to give birth in January will prepare a den and their hibernation will begin. In the meantime they go about the business of eating important calories.
The abundance of soft and hard mast crops in the wild not only determines the cub population at ABR, it strongly influences the ability of bears to stay out of trouble and avoid problems with humans. Why, you may ask. Bears are hard wired to eat large quantities of food in preparation for hibernation. If the natural foods they need are not available due to mast crop failures they will seek food in other places – that means in our towns, yards, homes and picnic areas. If well-meaning but misguided people feed bears, either inadvertently or on purpose, those bears are much more likely to be killed as they lose their fear of humans and their instinct to stay away from us. Each time we write an article, we ask everyone to remember that feeding bears is not a kindness to the animals.“A fed bear is a dead bear” and a photo op is not worth a bear's life.
We are very glad that this year has been much kinder to bears and other wildlife, because the soft mast (berries and other fruits) of summer and now the hard mast (especially the allimportant acorns) of fall have yielded enough natural food for animals in the wild. The fact that we have admitted only three orphaned 2016 cubs is proof of the fact that bears are not struggling to survive as was true in 2015, when we cared for 35 orphaned cubs and admitted an additional 15 as malnourished yearlings early this year.
As for the three cubs at ABR, they have almost gained the weight that makes them ready for release, and by the time you read this, it is very likely that ABR will be cub-less for the first time in nineteen months! With the cubs gone, we will finally have the opportunity to do construction projects that have not been possible while cubs were in residence. We don't expect to be caring for cubs now until the spring of 2017, but of course we are always ready to accept any orphaned or injured cubs that need our help. Continued to Page 12
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Birthday Girl Violet Songwriters Jerry Harp and John Condrone at Crystelle Creek Restaurant Alex and Josh at Ski Mountain Pizza
Tyler, Koda and Bren at Crystelle Creek Restaurant Bella and Angie at Neil’s Gallery at the Covered Bridge
Bobby Tomberlin at Crystelle Creek Restaurant
Heather Maples, Mark Meyer and Taylor Brooks at Three Jimmy’s Restaurant
Dana and Brian at The Fox & Parrot Tavern
Greenbrier Area Temporarily Closed for Bridge Repairs Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the temporary closure of roads within the Greenbrier section of the park during the month of November for bridge repairs. The Ramsey Prong Road will be closed from the turnoff to the trailhead on Tuesday, November 1 through Monday, November 14 to allow repairs on two bridges. During this time period, hikers will be allowed access to the Old Settlers Trail. No vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian access will be allowed beyond that point. The entire Greenbrier Area will be closed on Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18 to allow
bridge repairs to be made to the bridge just before the Ranger Station on G reenbrier Road. A ll vehicles , pedestrians, picnickers, bicyclists, and horses are prohibited during this time period.
will then be installed atop the new bridge decks. More about road conditions, visit the Park’s website: www.nps.gov/grsm or call the Park’s Road and Weather Information Line at 865-436-1200.
These bridge repairs are part of a larger project administered by the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration to make preventative repairs to various bridges throughout the park. The repairs will be made by Bluegrass Contracting Corporation out of Lexington, KY. The bridge decks and railings will be removed and replaced on all three bridges. Running boards
“Arts in the Airport” Celebrating the Centennial of the National Park Service
Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority and ArtsThe Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville are pleased to present “Arts in the Airport”, a new exhibition featuring selected artwork from 40 artists in the East Tennessee region. “Arts in the Airport” was developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts are also joining with “Arts in the Airport” to showcase this special art exhibition that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service. Artists were encouraged to submit work inspired by or in celebration of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Works included in the exhibition reflect the beauty of the landscape, wildlife and fauna or reference the rich creative and cultural heritage of the area. The contemporary 2- and 3dimensional artwork is exhibited in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from through April 19, 2017.
“Arrowmont is honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with the Arts and Culture Alliance, Great Smoky
Mountain National Park, and the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority on this exhibit that features the natural beauty and cultural heritage of our region,” said jurors Kelly Hider and Bill May of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. “As jurors, we were very impressed with the number of high-quality submissions, representing the tremendous amount of artistic talent living in the Smoky Mountain area. Seeing the exhibition in person was exciting, and it was difficult to single out award winners when there was such a strong representation of works in all media.” The following artists’ works are on display: John Allen, Robert Batey, Ellen Bebb, Debra Lovvorn Belvin, Neranza Noel Blount, Fred R. Bowman, J. Brooks Brann, Alan Brock, Eric Buechel, Lil Clinard, Dana Cohen, Lawrence Danecke, Claudia Dean, Jurgen Dopatka, Diana Ferguson, Geri Forkner, Gordon Fowler, Mike Galyon, Judi Gaston, Marcia Goldenstein, Deborah Hardison, Nancy S. Hilgert, Jessica Hill, Marjorie Horne, Suzanne Jack, Inna Nasonova Knox, Greg Lach, Bill Long, Renee Manning, Marty McConnaughey, Sonja Oswalt, Joe Parrott, Martha Carroll Robbins, Mary Ruden, Phil Savage, Mary Saylor, Cheryl Sharp, Steven Escar Smith, Denise
Stewart-Sanabria, and Steve Zigler. View of gallery of images at www.knoxalliance.com/arts-inthe-airport-16th-exhibition/. Artwork is for sale and may be purchased through the close of the exhibition. Congratulations to the following artists, who received cash awards: Best of Show ($500) – Claudia Dean of Knoxville for Hard Times Quilt (Cheese cloth and photocopied shape note music sewn on canvas, acrylic paint and buttons) Award of Merit ($250) – Mike Galyon of Knoxville for Spring Morning, John Messer Cantilever Barn (Oil on linen) Award of Merit ($250) – Bill Long of Morristown for Creek Gems (Acrylic and variegated gold leaf on canvas) Please note: the exhibition is normally available for viewing only by visitors flying in or out of the airport. Otherwise, visitors may view the exhibition by appointment with Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority staff. Contact Becky Huckaby, Director of Public Relations, at (865) 342-3014. For more info, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543.
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Bobby Tomberlin Releases New CD By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves Grammy, CMA and ACM nominee Bobby Tomberlin is releasing a new CD November 11th over iTunes, Spotify, and Tunecore. Bobby says this is the CD that he's always dreamed of making and it's a perfect representation of who he is musically. This CD project wouldn't have been possible without P. J. West, owner of Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill. PJ met Bobby through Cyndy Montgomery Reeves, Founder of the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival when Bobby helped kick off the first 2nd Monday SMSWF Showcase 5 years ago at Crystelle Creek. Bobby fell in love with the intimate atmosphere performing at Crystelle Creek lends to a singer/songwriter showcase. PJ found a great singer/songwriter/entertainer in Bobby. “I wouldn't have done the project if I didn't have the confidence in Bobby's ability to write songs and in his showmanship to follow everything through to the nth degree,” said West. It was the 'Grand Ole Opry Song' that caught PJ's attention. “When you hear the meaningfulness of this song, you will understand why it will become a country classic,” explains West. “As I watched the project unfold, I am not so sure that the song titled 'Right Turn' co-written with Sylvia Hutton might even be the better one or possibly the song titled 'The Songwriter' co-written with Bobby Bare and Terry Faust,” West surmises. Bobby says Gatlinburg feels like a second home and it's the birthplace of his new project. There is a photo of the Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill sign and the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival logo on the back cover. The CD cover photo was taken by actor Stephen Dorff, while working on a film project with Tomberlin and Kris Kristofferson. Tomberlin has very special guests on this project including Vince Gill, Linda Davis, one of the hottest up and coming artists, Mo Pitney and Hank Jr's daughter, Hilary Williams. Some of Nashville's top musicians played on the record,
including Willie Nelson's harmonica player, Mickey Raphael. Some of Bobby's cowriters on the project include Mac Davis, Bobby Bare, Bill Anderson, Dean Dillon, Holly Williams and Sylvia. Also on the CD is "One More Day", a song that was taken to the top of the charts by Diamond Rio, co written by Tomberlin. The project was recorded at CURB Studios where artists like Johnny Cash, Hank Jr, George Jones, Eddy Arnold, Blake Shelton and Alison Krauss have recorded.
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Tomberlin is about to enter his 22nd year as a staff writer for CURB Music, where he has had over 100 of his songs recorded by artists like Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mo Pitney and Josh Turner. Some of the other artists that Tomberlin has written with during his career include Lee Brice, Sam Hunt, Pam Tillis, Loretta Lynn, Brenda Lee and Phil Everly. Tomberlin says that his dream was to go to Nashville and get one song recorded. Everything else has truly been icing on the cake. “I never dreamed while growing up in Luverne, Alabama, that one day I would share a stage with Vince Gill or Little Jimmy Dickens, sing with Loretta Lynn, stand on the Opry stage, have Bobby Bare sing on my record, write a song with Porter Wagoner and Larry Gatlin or be in a movie with Kris Kristofferson,” he reflects. Tomberlin says God has been so good to him. Nashville Songwriter Association International President Bart Herbison says “Bobby loves the music and the music loves him back.” In addition to writing and working in the studio, Tomberlin has had a busy tour schedule with shows all over the U. S. He recently had the honor of singing a duet with Loretta Lynn at a Conway Twitty Tribute, he performed on the legendary WSM Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree, shared the stage with Mac Davis at the Bluebird Cafe and is filming The Joey Canyon Show, seen on RFD TV.
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Critical Health News By Pharmacist Ben Fuchs Shrimp and lobsters make their own anti-inflammatory molecules, and that has scientists very excited. In a press release posted last week by the College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, officials announced that they had received a $380,000 National Institute of Health grant to investigate just how the marine medicine could be used to eliminate inflammatory diseases in humans. The crabby chemical that is the center of attention is called a chitin, and it’s a key constituent of the shells of various oceans animals including crayfish, shrimp, krill, and barnacles, and is one of the most abundant molecules in all of nature, second only to cellulose. And, as it turns out, in addition to being abundant (and cheap), chitin has powerful anti -inflammatory properties. Properties that are so impressive, that the natural molecule found in so many crust critters is being studied in hope of finding a pharmaceutical treatment for inflammatory diseases including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, arthritis, and heart disease. And it’s not just shellfish that contain this fascinating medicinal molecule. You can find chitin in the hard shells of insects as well as in the cell walls of most fungi and algae. Chitin is made up of repeating pieces of sugar to which it owes its interesting medicinal properties. Actually the sugar isn’t any old glucose. It’s a “specialty” glucose that scientists call a “proteoglycan” (protein-sugar) because it has a little chunk of amino acid attached to it. The little proteanaceous piece turns the ordinarily “one trick pony” glucose, which is basically only good as a source of energy, into glucose-amine, a sort of “super” glucose that provides structure and support for everything from bones to butterfly wings and has therapeutic properties to boot. Arthritis
What Is Chitin? sufferers, in particular, have exploited the healing powers of glucosamine for decades. The glucosamine pieces that make up chitin are a type of glucosamine called NA-glucosamine (NAG). The NA component makes this type of glucosamine especially effective at healing and soothing. This is really what has scientists and drug companies so excited. In addition to NAG’s calming and quenching qualities, it contains the precursors for hyaluronic acid, one of the most important of all growth and repair and anti-inflammatory molecules in the body. NAG is especially effective at helping to take the edge off of intestinal pain and discomfort associated with various digestive ailments.
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If you don’t to wait for some drug company to patent a molecule and sell it to you for 20 dollars a dose to enjoy the benefits of crustacean chitin, use glucosamine supplements. If you’re looking to heal the gut get some NAG. They’re available in health food stores or on the internet, very inexpensive, and both are completely non-toxic. Food can be an especially good source of NAG, especially homemade chicken soup. The knobby cartilage on chicken bones is a great source of NAG as well as other substances like amino acids, chondroitin, and collagen that can all contribute joint health benefits. You can save shrimp shells and throw put in a tea ball and let them steep in the soup. Make sure you throw in some lime or lemon; a little acid is required to dissolve the NAG into the soup. Aloe is also a good source of NAG, as is Noni. Algaes, a great source of everything good and healthy, also contain appreciable amounts of NAG. www.criticlhealthnews.com
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Arthritis affects 1.5 million Tennesseans and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is a chronic disease that targets the joints of the body. Common symptoms include joint pain, aching, stiffness and swelling. Though arthritis tends to be debilitating, it can be effectively managed through a variety of methods. There is growing evidence that low-impact, slow motion exercise is an essential tool in relieving arthritic pain and fatigue. On Tuesday, October 25, University of Tennessee Extension – Sevier County, will be offering an Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program. The 4-week program is designed for people with arthritis to reduce pain and
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stiffness, help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength, memory, and balance. Individuals of all ages and mobility levels can benefit from the low impact course. Classes will be held every Tuesday, beginning October 25 and ending November 15. The classes will be from 5;30 to 6:30, and will be held at the UT Extension Office by the Sevier County Fairgrounds. The cost of the 4-week course is $20.00. Participants will learn 12 basic movements so it is important to attend each session. For more information or to sign up for the program, please contact Linda Hyder, UT Extension at 865-453-3695 or lhyder@utk.edu.
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Free Craft Show Year Round The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is the largest group of independent artisans in North America with over 100 artisans. Established in 1937 this 8 mile loop weaves through Gatlinburg. These craftsmen and artisans weave, carve, cast, sew, paint and whittle to create a vast variety of collectibles such as jewelry, ceramics, dolls, pottery, quilts, brooms, baskets, candles, leather, silver smithing, wearable fashions, artistic photography, oils and watercolor paintings, blown and stained glass and so much more. The area also has restaurants, cafes, candy shops, soda fountains, tea rooms and lodging.
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Signs You May Have A Magnesium Deficiency Continued from Page 5 mineral are prone to arrhythmia — or abnormal heart rhythm. In related studies, people with coronary artery disease had a higher incidence of magnesium deficiency than those without the illness. Restless legs syndrome - The cause of RLS is often not clear, but it sometimes can be linked to an underlying medical condition such as a vitamin or mineral deficiency. Low levels of magnesium may contribute to other sleep disturbances and some small studies have shown that magnesium supplements can help with RLS. Low energy - Several studies have suggested that too little magnesium makes the body work harder. In a recent small USDAfunded study, volunteers used more oxygen during physical activity when their magnesium levels were low. It doesn't matter if you exercise a lot or not. "The effects are likely to occur in individuals with low magnesium, regardless of whether the person is athletic or sedentary," says lead researcher physiologist Henry C. Lukaski. "That means that athletes wouldn't be able to work or train as long as they would if they had better magnesium levels. People need to eat adequate magnesium to make sure their hearts and muscles are healthy enough to meet the demands of daily living."
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Muscle spasms and weakness - Magnesium has been shown to stabilize the nerve axon — the nerve fiber that transmits information away from the nerve cell body. When the amount of magnesium drops, the result is hyperresponsive neuromuscular activity which can mean muscle tremors, spasms and eventually weakness.
Where do I get magnesium? Adult women should get about 310 mg of magnesium daily; adult men should get 400 mg. That increases to 320 mg for women and 420 for men after age 30. You can get magnesium in green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Generally, foods that are rich in dietary fiber usually are rich in magnesium. The mineral is also added to some fortified foods, including breakfast cereals. Here are some good sources of magnesium, according to the National Institutes of Health: Almonds, dry roasted, 1 ounce: 80 mg Spinach, boiled, 1/2 cup: 78 mg Cashews, dry roasted, 1 ounce: 74 mg Peanuts, oil roasted, 1/4 cup: 63 mg Cereal, shredded wheat, 2 large: 61 mg Soy milk, plain or vanilla, 1 cup: 61 mg Black beans, cooked, 1/2 cup: 60 mg Edamame, shelled, cooked, 1/2 cup: 50 mg Peanut butter, smooth, 2 tablespoons: 49 mg Bread, whole wheat, 2 slices: 46 mg Walnuts, 1 ounce: 45 mg Avocado, cubed, 1 cup: 44 mg Potato, baked with skin, 3.5 ounces: 43 mg Rice, brown, cooked, 1/2 cup: 42 mg Yogurt, plain, low-fat, 8 ounces: 42 mg
Did You Know? A spinach salad topped with walnuts will provide a meal rich in magnesium, offering roughly 120 mg. And if you want to get an even bigger boost, swap out the walnuts for almonds. (Photo: MSPhotographic/Shutterstock)
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By Chef JD www.ChefJDs.com Hello my beautiful snuggle up weathering people!!! ·1 tablespoon Olive Oil Enjoying the fall? Well I know that I totally love Place carrots and liver in small pot, cover with the cooler days and chilled nights, yes indeed! water. On that note... Saturday, October 22 was the Bring to boil, cook 10 minutes, remove from heat. WolfStock in Danridge, TN. It was a perfect day Reserving and letting cool, ¼ cup of the water for this event to raise awareness and funds needed from pot and strain the carrots and liver. in aiding Wolf-Dogs that are rescued from many In Food Processor or Blender, blend liver and situations. Wolf Paws - Their Mission: “Wolf carrots. PAWS Inc. was formed in 2013 for the purpose of In a bowl, combine the flour and oil. rescuing abandoned and abused wolf-dogs, Add carrots, liver and water, until well blended. providing a permanent sanctuary for them, Roll into small balls and flatten a bit onto providing an environment where these animals Parchment Paper. can be studied by individuals and educational Bake for about 12 minutes. institutions to further understand the wolf-dog,
Therefore, this month's recipes start with a treat for our K-9 family member... Fido's Veggie Rawhide - Preheat Oven 250° ·2 Large sweet potatoes or yams, washed and dried ·Garlic Powder For stability, slice closely the edge of one side of the potato or yam off, save. Place the sliced side down on cutting board. Carefully, cut potato or yam into 1/4 to 1/3 inch slices. Place individual slices on baking sheet lined with Parchment Paper, without touching each other. Very lightly, sprinkle on Garlic Powder. Bake 1-1/2 hours, flip slices, baked another 1– 1/2 hours. Let cool completely. Place in sealed bag or container and place in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Oops, almost forgot about us! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Preheat oven 325° Ingredients: ·2 tablespoons Butter, melted ·2 1/2 cups Chocolate Cookies, crumbled ·2 pounds Philly Cream Cheese — softened ·1 cup Sugar ·4 Eggs ·1 teaspoon Flour ·1 teaspoon Vanilla ·1 cup Sour Cream ·1 pound Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ·2 ounces Chocolate Chips Direction: With butter, grease the bottom and sides of a 10inch spring pan. Combine butter and cookie crumbs and then press to the bottom and sides of spring pan. In your mixer blend well together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and flour Then add the vanilla and sour cream until nice and smooth Pour about 1/2 of the batter into the crusted pan Cut cookie dough into large chunks and drop into batter Sprinkle in chocolate chips Pour over remaining batter Bake for 60 minutes, turn off oven, open the door to the first open position and let the cake stay in the oven 30 more minutes Refrigerate until ready to serve You may wish to serve with whip cream, chopped walnuts or even more chocolate chips.
Of course we must also include our feline friends. Kitty Liver Treats - Preheat Oven 325° ·1/4 cup Carrots, sliced ·3/4 cup Chicken Livers ·1/4 cup Water ·1 - 1/4 cup Rice Flour
Well I am in hopes that your furry friends, yourselves and others enjoys the recipes above, and come to the Arts & Crafts Community to say hello! 600 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg, TN. 865.446.0971 Later ya'll, Chef JD
and educating the public about responsible and humane care of wolf-dogs as pet animals.” Therefore, on that beautiful day, many people came to give their support by donating, entering the silent auction and learning about these wonderful and exciting wolf-dogs. In which, I wish to thank you all and apologize for not being there personally. Please visit Wolfpaws.org. I planned on being there with my Healthy Dog Treats, blankets & throws and much more. You know how it is... Things change at the last minute. I could not leave my store closed because of a no show. Sorry. Nevertheless, you can always come and see me!
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Appalachian Bear Rescue Continued from Page 8 These photos show the three cubs at their present weights. They are strong and healthy. To learn more about Appalachian Bear Rescue and to review the stories of our cubs please visit our facebook page at: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue. Photos are posted almost every day. You can also visit our website at: www.appalachianbearrescue.org and our blog at abrblog.wordpress.com. If you are in Townsend, please stop by our Visitor/Education Center in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on East Lamar Alexander Parkway. It is open Tuesday through Saturday,10 to 4; closed Sunday and Monday.We’d love to see you there!
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Grotto Falls - There's something magical about standing behind the wall of water as it cascades to the ground at Grotto. This is the only waterfall in the Smokies where you can do this, and the walk to Grotto is easy as pie. It's just minutes out of Gatlinburg off the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, so make it a first stop on a day trip into the Park. You can stroll the Trillium Trail through old-growth forests, and if you're there in May, get ready to be wowed by the wildflowers. Laurel Falls - Take a 2.6 mile walk on the paved trail to Laurel and you'll see why so many consider it a must-see. The 80-foot cascade is one of the most-photgraphed spots in the Smokies for good reason. It's only a few miles from Sugarlands, right outside Gatlinburg. If you come in early morning, you'll beat the crowds and be rewarded with perfect light for photography. The walk to Laurel Falls is stroller, wheelchair and walker friendly. Abrams Falls - The five-mile round trip along Abrams Creek is a moderate hike that's worth every step. Cross the wooden bridge and follow the path along the Cades Cove Valley floor among pine, oak, hemlock and rhododendron. When you arrive, you'll see why a waterfall that's only 20 feet high is one of the most popular places in the Smokies. The amount of rushing water is staggering, and the pool below is long and deep. The warnings about swimming are worth heeding! The currents are dangerous and have swept some to their deaths. Look, but don't jump! Mt. LeConte - Just shy of 6,600 feet, the views from top of LeConte Lodge in the Smokies make it a trek worth taking. You can stock a backpack and head up for a stay at the rustic LeConte Lodge – But warning, there is no electricity and it is a sellout every year for good reason. Please note, there are backcountry campsites nearby. The most spectacular sunrises and sunsets occur on Myrtle Point in the east and Clifftops to the west. Even if you don't have reservations at the
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Lodge or shelter, the trails to LeConte are worth the day trip and you can reserve lunch at the lodge dining room, if you call ahead. The Alum Cave Bluffs Trail, past storm-tossed boulders, up stone stairs and under Arch Rock, is one of the best hikes in the Smokies. Try the Boulevard Trail for a longer but easier ascent, or a more challenging trek on Rainbow Falls Trail to the top. Chimney Tops - A challenging trek to a bare rock summit with a thrilling 360° view. It's only a couple of miles up, but there's a reason hiking enthusiasts all over the world make the rugged ascent to this bare rock summit. Climb among the rhododendrons, over wood bridges and along a rushing stream to the summit. The last mile is intimidating, and some hesitate at the base of the rocks, but if you are brave, cautious, in good shape and not nervous about heights, you'll be rewarded with a full 360° view, including Mt. LeConte to the east. The Chimney Tops Trailhead is along Newfound Gap Road about 8 miles south of the Park's Gatlinburg entrance. Ramsey Cascades - The highest waterfall accessible by trail in the park. Most of the water comes from the 6621-foot high Mt. Guyot, the second highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains. Water drops 100 feet over rock outcroppings and collects in a small pool and numerous salamanders can be found. Trailhead: Drive 5.9 miles from Gatlinburg on 321, turn right to the Greenbrier area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At mile 3.2 turn left at the sign for Ramsey Cascades on to a bridge that crosses the Middle Prong. Drive 1.5 miles to parking area. The trail to the waterfall gains over 2,000' in elevation over a 4 mile course and the 8-mile round-trip hike is considered strenuous but well worth the hike. It takes about 5-7 hours to hike to the waterfall and back. The trail follows rushing rivers and streams for much of its length. The last 2 miles pass thru old-growth cove hardwood forest with large tuliptrees, basswoods, silverbells and yellow birches.