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Darryl Worley Up Close Songwriters Round Clingmans Dome Road Opened Early Songwriters who are his friends and co-writers. It was one of those magical moments that very seldom happen. The audience had the unique opportunity to meet Darryl and his family after the show. The Showcase was presented by the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival.
Bobby Tomberlin, Darryl Worley & Jerry Salley A full house was present at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort for the Up Close In Person Songwriters Round with Darryl Worley and Bobby Tomberlin who co-wrote one more day with Darryl, and Jerry Salley who has co-written numerous songs with Darryl, had Darryl sing a duet with him on his album and has toured with Darryl during Darryl's beginning. It is not everyday someone arriving in Pigeon Forge at the Dollywood DreamMore Resort gets the opportunity to see a songwriters round with a Country Artist and Hit
A vacant chair with Hall of Famer Kim Williams' Guitar in front was on stage. This show was originally the idea of Kim Williams. He was to perform this evening, but unfortunately for the songwriter's community Kim went home to eternal life February 11, 2016; however, we still had him here in our presence. His lovely wife Phyllis, was in the audience. Robby Hopkins came to the stage before the last round and sang “Praying the Dust Off My Knees” the last song penned by Kim and cowritten with Robby and Tony Justice. A singer/songwriter round is a very special performance.It’s a time where the songwriter performs you the song in its original version and tells you how the song came into existence. Darryl Worley was a songwriter before he was an artist. Worley is best known for his songs “Have You Forgotten”, “Awful, Beautiful Life”, “I Miss My Friend” and “A Good Day To Run”.
each year due to winter weather.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced Clingmans Dome Road opened, March 26. Due to mild temperatures, park crews have been able to prepare the road and facilities for the seasonal spring opening ahead of schedule allowing additional opportunities for visitors to reach the popular destination. Accessible by vehicle, the 7-mile road leading to Clingmans Dome is typically closed December 1 through March 31 of
Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels will stretch their legs through the streets of Downtown Gatlinburg on Friday, April 22 for the annual Earth Day 5K presented by Hilton Garden Inn. The night race begins at 10 p.m. at NOC Gatlinburg in front of traffic light number 10, and registration starts at 8 pm. The 5K will cap off a week of Earth Week events designed to encourage green practices and environmental conservation throughout the community. Awards hand-crafted by Buie Pottery
The road will continue to be monitored for hazardous conditions and could be closed due to inclement weather. Road closure info call 865-436-1200 x 631 or follow SmokiesRoadsNPS on Twitter.
66th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage speaker during the event. As host of The Heartland Series and author of many books, Bill has spent nearly 30 years sharing the rich history of the Southern Appalachians.
Gatlinburg’s Earth Day 5K Night Race will be distributed to overall winners, age group winners and finishers. Participants are encouraged to register before April 1 for early bird rates and to ensure shirt size availability. Proceeds from the race benefit Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a non-profit organization providing local scholarships, donations to schools, funding for the Gatlinburg Goes Green Program and other educational events within the community. Sponsors for Gatlinburg’s Earth Day 5K night race are Hilton Garden Inn, Keep Sevier Beautiful, Buie Pottery, The Blalock Companies, Gatlinburg Falls Resort, NOC Gatlinburg, Ripley’s Entertainment, Magic Beyond Belief, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, Amazing Animals, Smoky Mountain Opry, Comedy Barn, Smith Family Theater and Smoky Mountain Living. To register for Gatlinburg’s Earth Day 5K or for more information, visit www.Gatlinburg.com/EarthWeek or call (865) 436-0505.
At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the park and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi. Park visitors can enjoy views from the parking area or climb the steep half-mile walk to the observation tower to the summit o f C l i n g m a n s D o m e w h i c h o ff e r s spectacular 360° views of the Smokies. Visitors may receive information and trip planning advice at the Clingmans Dome Information Center which includes a bookstore managed by Great Smoky Mountains Association.
Experience the splendor of a Smoky Mountain Spring during the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Gatlinburg, April 19 - April 23. The five-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers professionally guided programs which explore the region’s rich wildflowers, wildlife, ecology, culture and natural history through walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes and indoor seminars. In addition to the hands on experiences in the National Park, participants will have the opportunity to hear nationally recognized speakers. Emmy-award winning producer and author Bill Landry is a featured evening
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Sevierville, Tennessee native Nelson Ziegler will also be honored at a reception a s t h e 2 0 1 6 F e a t u r e d Wi l d fl o w e r Artist.There is also a photography contest and vendor fair at Pilgrimage headquarters located in W.L. Mills Conference Center. The 66th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is sponsored by The University of Tennessee Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Southern Appalachian Botanical Society, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, The Gatlinburg Garden Club and the City of Gatlinburg. Also, Russell Printing, The Glenstone Lodge and Smoky Mountain Living. Pilgrimage t-shirts can be preordered online with a 20% discount. Keep up with Pilgrimage updates on Facebook.
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Robert A. Tino Originals, Canvas, Paper Prints • Oil Paintings • Acrylics • Watercolors
Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades
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849 Glades Road, 2B6 • Gatlinburg •
865-430-4029
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2 HR - $169 4 HR - $299
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Calhoun’s Vil age •1004 Parkway, #301• Gatlinburg • 865-436-2500 On Wednesday and Saturday mornings until 10:00 a.m. from early May through late September, the Cades Cove Loop Road is closed to motor vehicles to allow visitors to bicycle or walk along the road without worrying about traffic. The 11-mile Cades Cove Loop one way road, is a popular bicycling area. It provides bicyclists with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and touring 19th century homesites. During summer and fall, bicycles may be rented at the campground store (located near Cades Cove Campground). For information call (865) 448-9034
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Sevier County's NEWEST Movie Cinema! KEN WAYNE Photography & Gallery
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Govenors' Crossing Cinema 14 Stadium SouthEast Cinemas has opened a 14 Auditorium movie theater which boasts high-tech digital equipment, huge screens and state of the art surround sound systems. Once you've experienced a movie in the comfortable, leather chairs with fully reclining backs and footrests, you will not want to go anywhere else. Even if you are fully extended in the chair, the theaters are so spacious, that there's no need to move if someone walks in front of you. The decor is exquisite with
crystal chandeliers, sparkle tiles, and marble restrooms. And of course, they offer the best food and drinks for your movie going experience. Prices start at only $5 for early matinee movies. Open 7 days a week and is located on Hurley Dr, at the Govenor's Crossing Shops(across from Walmart). Visit: southeastcinemas.com for movies and showtimes. You can also purchase tickets online, buy gift cards and check your "Rewards" card points.
Sparky’s Glassblowing Diabetic & Gluten Free Ask About Our Glassblowing Classes! Come and watch Gary at work
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608 Glades Road • Gatlinburg, TN 37738
UT Extension will be partnering with the UT Healthy Living Kitchen and Food City to present nutrition programs for Diabetes and Gluten Free. Registered Dietician will share information, answer questions, as well as provide taste samples of recipes. Elizabeth Hall, Food City Registered Dietician, will co-partner to present a “Gluten Free Cooking” Program on April 19, at the UT Extension Office. She will address the need for gluten free as well as suggestions for shopping and cooking. Recipe samples will be provided, therefore a fee of $5.00 will be charged for participants. Pre-registration is requested. Class will be held from 10:00 – 11:30.
Glassblowing at its best!
Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass (865) 325-8186 www.sparkysglassblowing.com Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community
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On May 17, a Gluten Free Grocery Tour will be led by the UT Healthy Living Kitchen Dieticians at a local Food City Grocery Store from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Through this tour, participants will learn more about reading labels and selection criteria for gluten free products. There is no charge for this tour, but preregistrations is required.
Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village
170 Glades Road, #25 • Gatlinburg
For pre-registration or more info contact Linda Hyder, UT Extension – Sevier County at 453-3695 or lhyder@utk.edu. Mark your calendar and call to register. These are valuable opportunities to learn practical tips that benefit managing diabetic and gluten free daily food choices.
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Gatlinburg Welcomes Spring With Sparkle Days will be accepted for disposal.” City residents can place items next to a City street then call the Street Department for pickup. Some restrictions do apply. Crews will not pick up debris from remodeling or demolition projects, tires or old paint. This type of debris must be disposed of by other means.
The City of Gatlinburg has scheduled Sparkle Days for April 4 8 and April 11 - 15. The 35-year-old program has been very successful in spurring Gatlinburg residents to clean up their property and homes in time for spring.
The Gatlinburg Recreation Department is encouraging neighborhood residents to join together to form large litter pick-up groups. Pick-up groups clean up litter along the roadsides and green spaces throughout the City. Interested parties can obtain a supply of large garbage bags through the department, whose staff will happily retrieve them from City roadsides for disposal. For more information on participating in a litter pick-up group, call the Community Center at 436-4990.
During Sparkle Days, the City Street Department will pick up, free of charge, items not normally included in garbage collection. Public Works Director Larry Henderson says, “Scrap metal, old appliances, brush and even junked vehicles
The first week of Sparkle Days, April 4 - 8, is set aside for collection of commercial debris. Residential collection takes place April 11 - 15. For more information or to schedule a pickup time call the Street Department at 430-1370.
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Great Food & Entertainment "Specializing in Affordable Home Accents, Ladies Fashions and Christmas Year Round" We carry the Unique, Hard to fnd, and Not seen everywhere else items !!! 450 Parkway, Gatlinburg,TN
Neesee on the keyboard singing all your favorites
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Open Daily at 10 A.M.
"Voted Favorite Store by Tourists" Traditional Furniture and Home Decor: Shower Curtains, Area Rugs, Pictures, Candles Silk Floral Arrangements, Comforter & Sham Sets, G.Webb Prints, Hand Cream & Lotion, Quilted Placemats, "Clic" Eyeglasses, Mirrors, "Bobby Aiken" Piano CD's
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Bill Selby Bill Selby is no slouch to the cement business, having delivered for Blalocks Concrete Company for three years. The artistic aspects didn’t come into play until he started dating Cindy Yearick, owner of Thistle Dew. To assist in the growth of Thistle Dew, Bill decided to develop a unique cement blend that is based on a 2000 year old ancient Roman recipe. The Romans used it to make storage vessels, also to cover clay blocks for buildings. The mix is comparable to the same composite used to build the Pantheon. Bill started making the bowls in December for a craft show and after several batches, has perfected his recipe.
He is now fabricating “Earthy Treasures”; driftwood lamps and chandeliers, hanging lampshades and sconces and even planters. The colored natural dyes allow infinite possibilities, however, no two bowls will ever be the same. Custom painting is available from animals, sports teams, business logos, buildings and scenes. The bowls vary in sizes from 5 to 15 inches and the prices range anywhere from $20 to $100.
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.
View our latest pieces on facebook at: Thistle Dew or our website at thistledew.yolasite.com. Or better yet, stop by our new studio and watch Bill at work. We are located at 1402 E. Parkway, #12, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Located behind The Wood Whittlers at light 3A on 321. Call us at the shop: (865) 277-9063.
Park Seeks Oconaluftee Roving Volunteers The National Park Service Cares For Special Places Saved By The American People So That All May Experience Our Heritage Mountain Farm Museum, and fields along Newfound Gap Road near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Volunteers are needed from mid-April through mid-November and typically work one fourhour shift per week.
373 P arkway , G atlinburg • (865) 325-1411
Luftee Rover volunteers provide information to visitors about park regulations that best protect wildlife including proper waste disposal and safe wildlife viewing distances. When elk are present in the fields, volunteers assist Park Rangers with traffic management to provide for visitor and wildlife safety. In addition, volunteers provide information about cultural resources found at the Mountain Farm Museum and natural resources along the Oconaluftee River Trail.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to assist park visitors by roving the Oconaluftee River Trail,
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
All interested volunteers are required to attend a training session on Tuesday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Oconaluftee Multi-Purpose Room near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. To register for training or for more info, contact Kathleen Stuart at 828-497-1914 or kathleen_stuart@nps.gov. -NPS-
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, will offer a 3-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove on Saturday, April 2 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Experienced astronomers and numerous telescopes will be on hand to provide a discovery of the spring sky's position of stars, galaxies, and constellations, including the Milky Way. In case of rain or cloud cover where night skies are not visible, the program will be cancelled. “It's a great opportunity to gaze at the star-studded sky without the obstruction of artificial light as seen in developed areas outside the park,” said Park Ranger Mike Maslona. “People will be amazed at the vast depths of this planetary world and all that they can see in the complete darkness. This program mixes astronomy, legends, and the beauty of the stars to create a
4-H Has A Camp For You By Glenn K Turner It's not too early for 4-H members to begin making plans for 4-H Camp this summer. Each summer over 200 Sevier County 4-H members attend camp. A week at camp can be the highlight of the summer for a 4-H member. 4-H offers a camp experience for most age and interest levels. Camp applications are being distributed this month in 4-H meetings. We will begin accepting applications in the 4-H Office on April 1. Anyone wishing to make a donation to send a 4H member to camp may do so by sending a check made out to the Erica Manning 4-H Camp Scholarship and mail it to Sevier County 4-H, 752 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, TN 37862. All donations are tax deductible. ·Back to Nature Junior Master Gardener Camp – Wears Valley – Grades 4-8; June 2-3; Cost for Overnight $50.00 – Day Only Cost is $40.00. ·Traditional 4-H Camp – Greeneville, TN – Junior Camp; Grades 4-6; June 6-10; Cost:
$275.00 ·Sew Much Fun Week – Day Camp; Sevierville; grades 5-12; June 13-15; Cost $15.00; 8:00 a.m. – Noon each day. ·Photography Workshop – Pigeon Forge; Grades 4-12; June 17; Cost $5.00 ·Chef Camp – Day Camp; Walters State Sevierville; Grades 6-12; June 20-23; Cost $80.00 ·Electric Camp - University of Tennessee Knoxville; Grades 6-7; June 27 – July 1; Cost $265.00 ·Quilt Camp – Greeneville, TN; Grades 6-12; July 5-7; Cost $135.00 ·Traditional 4-H Camp – Greeneville, TN; Junior High; Grades 7-8; July 11-15; Cost $300.00 If you need more info about these or other 4-H opportunities, please call Glenn Turner at 4533695. All 4-H opportunities are open and available to all 4-H members regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
608 G lades Rd ., G atlinburg • (865) 277-7167 2nd location is in the Arts & Crafts Community
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worthwhile exploration into the wonders of the heavens.” Participants for the program will be directed to park near the orientation shelter at the entrance to the Cades Cove Loop Road. A park ranger will walk with the group one-third of a mile to a nearby field to the viewing location. No vehicles are allowed to drive to the site. Those planning to attend should dress warm and bring a flashlight. Participants might also like to bring a lawn chair or blanket for sitting, along with binoculars which can be used for stargazing. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. The program is subject to postponement due to rain or cloud cover. Call the day of the event to confirm that the program will take place at 865-448-4104. -NPS-
Judy Jones Pottery A Gatlinburg Pottery Gallery • Lead Free • Wheel Thrown • Microwave & Dishwasher Safe "Browse and watch potter at work"
www.judyjonespottery.com
(865) 430-3472
In The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community 530 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Your hosts Kim & David
The Best Place To Dance!
HOGG'S UPSTAIRS TAVERNE Gatlinburg Sports Bar Atmosphere By Day Gatlinburg Fun Hot Spot At Night!
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Best Burgers and Wings in Gatlinburg www.hoggsupstairstaverne.com (865) 436-8515 Open 7 Days Per Week from 12 pm until 1 am
745 Parkway, Suite 10 Gatlinburg
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By Ken Wayne Photographer & Travel Writer
Misty Mountain Soap Co.
Watauga Lake Area
Access Points: Elizabethton, Tn. & Johnson City, Tn. - 11 Miles - 20 min. Mountain City, Tn. via Hwy. 67 & Hwy. 321 - 21 Miles - 40 min. Gatlinburg, Tn. via Hwy. 321112 - Miles2 - Hrs. 50 min. Services/General Watauga Lake at 2000 ft. above sea level is Johnson City, Tn. or Mountain City, Tn. located in Johnson and Carter Counties in Supplies and services are limited between Northeast Tennessee. The lake covers the two cities on Hwy.321 and Hwy. 67 to approximately 11 Sq. miles nestled in the Mountain City, Tn. Appalachian Mountains and the Cherokee Lets get started as if you were starting in National Forest. Because of the lakes Elizabethton on Hwy. 19 East/Hwy. 321 to remote access the area is lightly visited. Watauga Lake and to Mountain City, Tn. Watauga Lake has a Pacific Northwest feel with the surrounding mountains dropping Mile Posts: to the shoreline creating coves that are Once you get to Elizabethton from Johnson turquoise and deep blue in color. Hiking, City you will come to the intersection of boating, kayaking, fishing, horseback Hwy. 19 East/Hwy. 321. Turn right at this riding or just taking it easy enjoying the point continuing on 19 E/321. Near by will many picnic areas are plentiful around the be a point of interest. Make a right on E. Elk lake recreation area. Stop and enjoy the Ave. (Before the Carter County Jail) and Lakeshore Marina, it is a full service marina continue through the traffic circle crossing with easy access from Hwy. 321 with over the Doe River Bridge. Make a left on spectacular views of the lake. The marina S. Riverside Dr. and you will see the historic offers boat rentals, cabin rentals and more. covered bridge on your left. Park along the Just a short distance further on Hwy. 321 street. Great photo area. will be the Captain's Table restaurant. A 0.0 -Reset odometer back at Hwy. 19 E/321. great place for a meal with great lake views. Continue east, not to far will be an old driveAs far as supplies, groceries and other in theater on your right. Still in operation by needs, I suggest gearing up either in the way. One of the few remaining drivein's operating today.
A Healthier Choice In Skin Care 4.7 Hampton, Tn. Make a left to continue on Hwy. 321. If your destination is Roan Mountain you will continue straight on Hwy.19 E. Go 12 miles to Roan Mt, Tn. Make a right on Hwy. 143 and continue about 3 miles to park entrance. 5.8 Laurel Falls trail head on right. 9.8 Pond Mountain Shooting Range entrance on right. 10.3 Entering Lake Watauga recreation area. Look for the Lakeshore Marina entrance on your left. 14.5 Hwy. 321 and Hwy. 67 split. Stay left to Mountain City on Hwy. 67. Make a right to continue on Hwy. 321 if your destination is Boone, North Carolina and connections with the Blue Ridge Parkway. 15.2 Watauga Lake Bridge. 26.8 La Cucina Italian restaurant on right. 5 star rating by Trip Advisor. Sits alone in a rural wide valley setting. 33.0 Welcome to Mountain City, Tn. Next Issue: Mountain City, Tennessee Area Ken Wayne Photography & Gallery 608 Glades Road, Gatlinburg • 865-850-2889
Zaxby’s Spreads Its Wings In Gatlinburg wooden plank tiles. The open kitchen provides a more intimate feel while allowing guests to see their food being prepared.
The first Zaxby’s restaurant in Gatlinburg has opened at 611 Pkwy. B-06 Mountain Mall. A Southeast favorite for chicken fingers and wings. “We believe that this area is the perfect fit because of the great reputation that Zaxby’s already has in Tennessee but also because of the worldwide visitors that this destination attracts,” said Chris Andrews, co-licensee, with business partner Brandon Barrett, of the new Gatlinburg location. “We will have the opportunity to introduce the brand to millions of people for the first time.” The new location will be the sixth location for the Andrews-Barrett team and the 71st location in Tennessee. Zaxby’s currently operates in 16 states - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. With seating for 102, the new 3,800-square-foot location will be the second in-line store for the brand, meaning that it will be directly in line with other storefronts, not freestanding, and without a drive-thru. The design is a rustic farmhouse décor, complete with warm tones and stained
“For this location, we are hiring 50 team members from the local community,” said Andrews. “We are an extremely employeedriven company, so we take pride in partnering with local organizations that are near and dear to the hearts of our staff. Our hope is that whether someone lives in the neighborhood next door or is just visiting for a week, their time with us will be a positive experience that keeps them coming back time and time again”.
(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)
Ship Pub Open 11 till 10 - Closed Mondays 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
An alternative to fast food, Zaxby’s offers prepared-at-order chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads. Zaxby’s most popular items are its hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz and Traditional or Boneless Wings, smothered in a choice of nine sauces with names like Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear and Insane. The menu also offers innovative Zappetizers likeTater Chips, Spicy Fried Mushrooms and Fried White Cheddar Bites, as well as a variety of Party Platterz perfect for any occasion. Gatlinburg Zaxby’s guests will enjoy the CocaCola Company’s proprietary drink fountain, Coca-Cola Freestyle. The sleek, stylish fountain is touchscreen operated, enabling guests to select from more than 100 regular and lowcalorie brands including many varieties of waters, sports drinks, lemonades and sparkling beverages that were not available in the U.S. prior to the arrival of Coca-Cola Freestyle. Continued to Page 5
Natural Soaps, Lotions & Bath Products hand crafted in our shops!
(865) 325-1658 170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 www.ship-pub.com Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry
The Jewelry Spot 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.
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
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.
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
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976 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg (865) 436-3600 Sammy Dale Breeden Memorial Golf Tournament Benefits Arrowmont’s Educational Programs Sammy Breeden Enjoy a day of golf, fun, food and cash prizes at the Sammy Dale Breeden Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, April 16 at the Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge hosted by Arrowmont board member, Margit Worsham. This tournament is in recognition of Sammy Dale Breeden, who gave 50 years of service to the Gatlinburg golf community. Sammy grew up in the Smoky Mountains just across from the Gatlinburg Golf Course. As a teenager, Sam began working at the course as a caddy and cart attendant. Through the years, he worked his way into the Pro Shop where he answered the phone, booked reservations and sold green fees and merchandise. He greeted every person, member or guest, with the same big smile and cheerful greeting. He was known for his unique sayings and his own special take on life.
bring a full day of art instruction to approximately 1,200 school children of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Seymour. Over its 25-year history, ArtReach has provided hands-on art education to more than 25,000 Sevier County children.Students work in professionally equipped studios taught by professional artists using specialized equipment, new materials and learning arts vocabulary. Arrowmont provides ArtReach to public schools at no cost. Bring a team or register individually - $100 per player or $350 per team of four. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, nearest to the pin, longest drive and $10,000 hole-in-one competition. Free lunch and drinks will be provided at 11:30 a.m. Tee off is at 1:00 p.m. Complementary cold beer, moonshine, soft drinks andsnacks are available throughout the tournament. More on sponsorships or to register, email Anne May at amay@arrowmont.org or call (865) 436-5860 ext. 28.
“The whole golf community in Sevier County was saddened by his sudden passing this past winter," said Harry “Cotton” Berrier, PGA Head Professional and friend. "People from all over the country who came regularly to play the scenic course in the mountains will also miss the ‘Little Man’ who was the face of Gatlinburg Golf Course." Benefiting Arrowmont’s educational programs, the golf tournament supports Sevier County art programs including adult and children’s community classes, local resident scholarships and ArtReach. ArtReach is Arrowmont’s annual program to
Join us... April 2 - April 3
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals, with multiple categories to be contested in this largest trout tournament in the Smokies. All Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations will be observed. For information call 865-661-3474 or email rockytopoutfit@aol.com. Bring the kids and have some fun.
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Alibis
Gatlinburg’s Newest Casual Restaurant
Featuring home cooked meals, signature salads, hot steam subs and TV’s everywhere for the sport enthusiast! Opening Fall of 2016.
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805 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg ArtReach Pigeon Forge Primary
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Gatlinburg Pickers
Crafts & Gifts Hand-Crafted in the Smoky Mountains
by Danny Lewis
We specialize in handmade soy candles, soaps, and fragrant air fresheners
Antiques, Art, Cottage Style Furniture and More! American Sideshow Antiques is Gatlinburgs Largest Showroom. We have some amazing one of a kind pieces. Come by and take a look at some wonderful things we have. There is no other store like it. A fun place to shop!
(865) 325-8142 Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
American Sideshow Antiques 373 Parkway, Gatlinburg 608 Glades Road, Gatlinburg https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSideshow (865) 325-1411
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
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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community See Artisans At Work
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 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, 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 www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.
By Teri Pizza
Oh That Crazy Cucumber
If researching the cucumber, makes you think it is one very mixed-up vegetable you would be wrong; it isn't a vegetable, technically it is a fruit with a pedigree from the gourd family – okay, so maybe it does qualify for crazy! Adding to this identity crisis, is that it's been used for aroma therapy, to tighten puffy eyes, and as a hangover cure (eat before going to bed). In the garden, it scares away grubs and slugs; just lay a few slices of cucumber in an aluminum pie pan and place in your garden. Combining cucumber and aluminum gives off a scent that makes pests eager to leave the area. There are three basic types of cucumbers: Smooth, thick-skinned “slicers”, also called waxed cucumbers, should be peeled before eating. The European, hothouse variety has ridges and may be shrink-wrapped at the grocery—no peeling needed. The bumpy, thinner-skinned “picklers” won't require peeling. Try to avoid "fruit" with yellow or shriveled skin. Choose those even in color, without bruises, and firm to the touch. Cucumbers without seeds are easier to digest and are often called "burpless"; thick cucumbers will have more, larger seeds. Don't wash until ready to use. Wrap whole cucumbers in plastic and store in your refrigerator for up to seven days; covered, cut
cucumber will store up to 2 days. Cucumbers are hard to beat in the nutrition and health department. They contain most of your daily vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 & C as well as folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. The cucumber is a dieter's dream and because it is 95% water, it is great for both digestion and cleansing the bowel. Eat them by the slice as a pick-me-up; use it instead of coffee for lasting energy, or throw peeled, sliced and diced cucumbers in a pitcher of ice water to sip and eat on a hot, sultry day. One-third of a medium cucumber contains 10 calories and 140mg potassium, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugar, 1g protein, as well as all the vitamins previously mentioned. If all the aforementioned isn't enough, its photochemicals kills the bacteria responsible for bad breath just like a breath mint! If you're not convinced by now that the cucumber is worthy of your menu, consider that it can grow to a whopping 59 pounds; a world record. So it may be crazy, but it's a produce powerhouse! Find more great tips on 70 varieties of produce in Teri Pizza's new book, Simplicity of Fresh Produce, available at www.Amazon.com. Teri resides in Gatlinburg, TN and Ocala, FL.
Monday Nites Music At The Creek Featuring: Ben E. Scott Stroupe “A Smoky Jazz Feel With A Bluesy Rock Sound" From 6:00 till 9:00
This sign at Route 321 and Glades Road is a landmark to the Arts & Crafts Community
Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill 1654 East Parkway (Next To Dollar General)
Zaxby’s Spreads Its Wings In Gatlinburg Savor the Flavor of Eating Right Continued from Page 4
Zaxby’s also offers four salads, or Zalads: The House, The Blue, The Caesar and its newest addition, The Cobb. All of Zaxby’s Zalads are prepared with chicken, three kinds of lettuce, interesting ingredients — such as French-fried onions — fresh veggies and juicy tomatoes. Zalads are very large and assembled at the time the order is placed, versus being pre-made and stored in a cooler. Zaxby’s offers a new line of premium milkshakes, including the popular Birthday Cake and Banana Pudding Milkshakes and the new Chocolate Cookie Milkshake. They are rich and creamy, hand-blended, and are topped
with whipped cream. About Zaxby’s: Enjoying great chicken in an atmosphere where you could be yourself? That’s what childhood friends Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley wanted to achieve when they founded Zaxby’s back in the 1990s. Many years and locations later, Zaxby’s is still delivering on that promise: to serve delicious chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads in a fun, offbeat atmosphere where we welcome customers as friends. As of January 2016, Zaxby’s has grown to more than 700 locations in 16 states and is headquartered in Athens, Georgia. For more information, visit zaxbys.com.
Preparations Underway for “Hands On Gatlinburg” Weekend Artwork Made With Your Very Own Hands workshops, providing guests the chance to learn how to make their favorite crafts from the professionals themselves.
Gatlinburg is gearing up and preparations are underway for the first-ever “Hands On Gatlinburg” Arts & Crafts Weekend from April 8 through April 10, 2016 in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. The 2016 “Hands On Gatlinburg” Arts & Crafts Weekend provides arts and crafts lovers the opportunity to own a beautifully crafted piece of artwork made with their very own hands. More than 15 studios throughout the Arts & Crafts Community will host over 40 different
By Linda Hyder For National Nutrition Month® 2016, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to learn how to "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right" while still following a healthy eating pattern.
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting the amounts of added sugar, sodium and saturated fats that you eat. The guidelines state that the majority of Americans follow a diet that is too high in these components. "During National Nutrition Month and beyond, make an effort to cut back on food and beverages high in added sugar, sodium and saturated fats," says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson Lisa Cimperman. "Take the time to find creative, healthful and nutritious ways to add flavor to food.” Sugar - The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming less than 10 percent of your calories per day from added sugars. "Choose foods and beverages with no added sugar whenever possible," Cimperman says.
“Hands On Gatlinburg” Arts & Crafts Weekend is April 8 through April 10. Limited space for the more than 40 available classes.Those interested in signing up for workshops are encouraged to get their tickets early, as space is limited.
·Read food labels and avoid buying foods with added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, dried cane syrup, evaporated cane juice, invert sugar, molasses, sucrose, brown rice syrup, honey, agave or maple syrup. ·Drink water, low-fat or fat-free milk and 100percent fruit or vegetable juice instead of sugary beverages. ·Choose snacks with no added sugar. For example, eat plain yogurt instead of flavored yogurt with whole fruits such as berries or pears. ·Grill fruits such as pineapple or peaches for a naturally sweet and healthier dessert. ·Eat smaller dessert portions. Often a bite or two will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Sodium - The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming fewer than 2,300
An abundance of do-it-yourself style classwork will be offered, from knitting to pastels, painting, jewelry-making, watercolor, scarfm a k i n g , w e a v i n g , p o t t e r y, c r o c h e t , woodworking, soap-making and much more. Festivalgoers can keep the items they make to place alongside their other coveted works of art.
milligrams of sodium per day. "Most sodium consumed in the United States comes from salts added during commercial food processing and preparation," Cimperman says. "Because sodium is found in so many foods, careful choices are needed to reduce your sodium intake." ·Use the Nutrition Facts label to compare sodium content of foods and choose products with less sodium. ·Buy frozen or canned products without added salt. ·Buy fresh poultry, seafood, pork and lean meat rather than processed meat and poultry. ·Cook meals from scratch to control the sodium content of dishes. ·Buy fewer jarred sauces and pre-flavored products. ·Flavor foods with citrus, herbs and spices instead of salt. Saturated Fats - The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend reducing saturated fat intake to less than 10 percent of calories per day. "It's important to understand the different types of fats, and reduce your intake of saturated fats by replacing them with unsaturated fats," Cimperman says. ·Saturated fat is found in foods such as meats, whole milk, cream, butter and cheese. Unsaturated fat, which includes polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, is found in foods like oils, fatty fish, nuts and seeds. ·Drink fat-free or low-fat milk (1-percent) instead of 2-percent or whole milk, and eat lowfat cheese instead of regular cheese, oils instead of butter and lean rather than fatty cuts of meat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the website at eatright.org. (Submitted by UT Extension – Sevier County)
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Appalachian Bear Rescue By Kathryn Sherrard enclosure. His weight is estimated to be about 30 pounds!
Last month in our update, we wrote that ABR was caring for 27 little yearling bears. All of them were born in January or February of 2015, so they are “yearlings” (one-year-old bears). We admitted a total of 51 individual 2015 bears. Nineteen of those have been released back into the wild and twenty-five are still being cared for at our facility. In the past month (February 20 through March 20) we have admitted one more underweight yearling , and on March 14th we received the first 2016 bear cub! He is a tiny (under 3 pounds) six-week-old male, and in honor of the proximity to St Patrick's Day he is nicknamed Finnegan Bear – a big name for a wee little cub. Last month we reported on one little, starving yearling who arrived in Early February weighing just 8 pounds. It seemed doubtful that he could survive. However, due to his incredible will to live and the wonderful care of our curators, aided by the UTCVM vets, that little bear is now out in a Wild Enclosure, foraging and climbing trees with the others in the
On April 4, it will be a year since ABR admitted the first of our 2015 cubs.They were a brother and sister, 2 ½ months old and weighing about 3 pounds each. Since they were from North Carolina, they were released in September back to NC to continue being cared for until this spring, when they will be released to become part of a study of urban bears in Western North Carolina. In April, mother bears will begin to emerge from dens with new cubs in tow. Our little Cub #252 somehow got out of the den early and although the TWRA officer did an extensive search, he could not locate the den. Therefore, the only alternative was to take the cub to the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine, where he met Curator Coy. Cub #252 was examined by the vets and transferred to ABR. We are now caring for both yearlings from 2015 and a spring cub from this year. More of our current yearlings have reached healthy weights that will sustain them in the wild, and they are likely to be released by the time you read this. It has been quite a year – our twentieth anniversary year has tied the previous record . The only other time we cared for this many bears was in the famine year of 2011-12, when we cared for a total of 52 bears. At that time our facility had only two Wild Enclosures, the
half-acre, natural habitats in which bears spend the majority of their time at ABR, learning to be wild bears, with no human contact at all. Fortunately, between the release of our 2014 cubs and the arrival of 2015 cubs we were able, through the generosity of our donors, to build two additional enclosures, a Cub Nursery, and a Cub House for small bears that are not quite ready for the Wild Enclosures. As you travel through the mountains and nearby communities, please be watchful and extra cautious. At this time of year mother bears are searching for food so that they can continue to nurse the cubs that were born during the winter. They may not be as alert to traffic as they would normally. As we say every month, please don't think that you can “help” a hungry-looking bear or cub by offering food. Bears that become accustomed to getting food from humans are much more likely to be killed by traffic, poachers or by becoming dependent on human-provided foods, to the detriment of their health and well being. To learn more about Appalachian Bear Rescue and the yearling bears and cub we are caring for, visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue. Visit www.appalachianbearrescue.org and our blog at abrblog.wordpress.com. When in Townsend stop by our Visitor/Education Center in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village. We’d love to see you!
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Park Limits Access in Whiteoak Sink Area to Protect Declining Bat Populations The Whiteoak Sink area is primarily accessed from the Schoolhouse Gap Trail between Townsend and Cades Cove. Hikers may descend into the Whiteoak Sink area, but access to the waterfall and additional areas are closed. The closed areas are clearly marked by orange fencing or signs. Hikers may not hike beyond the restricted areas. “The Whiteoak Sink area provides critical wintering habitats for bats,” said Park Superintendent Cassius Cash. “We ask that everyone respect these closures in order to minimize disturbance to declining bat populations as they emerge from hibernation.” Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials will reopen the Whiteoak Sink area with limited access effective April 1 through May 15 to limit human disturbance in critical bat habitat and help hikers avoid interactions with bats. Park biologists will continue monitoring bat populations near the site as they emerge from winter hibernacula to collect population, ecological and behavioral data that will provide resource managers information to develop a long-term protection plan.
Biologists continue to see dramatic declines in cave-dwelling bat populations in the park due to white-nose syndrome (WNS). In 2015, bat researchers from Indiana State University documented summer population declines ranging from 73% for tri-colored bats to 99% for little brown bats using mist-net surveys. Historically, these species were two of the most common in the park. In 2015, researchers surveyed primary bat caves in the park and documented an 87.8% decline for the
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endangered Indiana bat. In 2016, researchers surveyed secondary bat caves documenting an 82.7% to 94.6% overall population decline for all cave-dwelling bats. Infected bats are marked by a white fungal growth on their noses, wings, and tail membrane. The skin irritation damages skin tissue causing the bats to wake from hibernation during winter months. Once aroused, the bats burn energy at a much faster rate depleting stored fat. With no food source available during the winter, the bats soon die. Infected bats exhibit unusual behavior including flying erratically during the day, even during winter months, and diving down toward people. They may be seen flopping around on the ground around cave openings. The park is home to 12 species of bats including the federally endangered Indiana bat and the federally threatened northern longeared bat which was added to the list in February due to declines caused by WNS . Bats play a significant role in maintaining ecological balance as the primary predators of night-flying insects. Biologists estimate that an
individual bat can eat between 3,000 to 6,000 insects each night including moths, beetles, and mosquitoes. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is cooperatively working with other parks and federal, local and state agencies across the country to protect bats and manage their habitats. In an effort to prevent the unintentional spread of WNS by people, the park closed all of its 16 caves and two mine complexes to public entry in 2009. Ongoing research in the Smokies includes monitoring bat populations in the winter during hibernation and tracking bats in the summer to determine habitat use. A recent plan released by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service aimed at stabilizing the dramatic decline of the Indiana bat identified hibernacula found in the Smokies as one of only 13 sites across the country identified as critical habitat for this endangered bat. Wildlife biologists have determined that giving the bats the chance to survive includes establishing protective zones surrounding critical habitat caves. -NPSContinued to Page 8
Gatlinburg April April 1 to 30 – As part of Smoky Mountain Springfest, Gatlinburg has jam packed April with special events and activities for the whole family! www.gatlinburg.com or 800-588-1817. April 2 & 3 – Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to adults or children – and equally challenging for both visitors and locals. All Gatlinburg and state fishing regulations will be observed. Info: 865-661-3474, visit w w w. r o c k y t o p o u t fi t t e r. c o m , o r e m a i l rockytopoutfit@aol.com. ($) April 8 to 10 – “Hands-On Gatlinburg”– Experience, create, learn and enjoy! Learn how to make a piece of art or craft from an artist in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community and take it home with you.Call (800 568-4748, www.handsongatlinburg.com. ($) April 8 - Wine, Dine and Art Crawl – Explore the historic Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community on a private tour of participating galleries. Meet the artists while sampling local wines and enjoying hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants. Reservations: (800) 568-4748 ($) April 9 – Smoky Mountain Winefest - Wineries from across the state will provide samples of their labels along with local chefs preparing food for pairings. Informational demonstrations and seminars will be held. At Arrowmont School of Arts $ Crafts. Tickets: www.gatlinburg.com. ($) April 10 to 17 – Smoky Mountain Regional Bridge Conference – This large tournament of the Mid-Atlantic Bridge Conference takes place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center with thousands of players participating in Gold Point events and other programs. For more info, visit www.gatlinburgregional.org. ($) April 22 to 23 – Mountain Man Memorial March – This eighth annual 26.2-mile march starts in downtown Gatlinburg at 9am as a challenging tribute to our men and women in uniform, with Military Heavy, Military Light and Civilian entry categories. The course includes highway and rural road stretches in addition to rugged terrain and mountain slopes.
The event honors 1LT Frank Walkup, a University of Tennessee-Knoxville alumnus who in 2007 was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. For more info: 865-974-5371 or visit www.mountainmanmemorialmarch.com. ($) April 19 to 23 –66th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage – Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors. For more info, call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. ($) April 20 – Wildflower Pilgrimage Luncheon – The Gatlinburg Garden Club presents the Welcome Luncheon at 11:30am at Mills Conference Center. Tickets:(865) 654-4393. ($) April 17 – 24 – Earth Week - A week of familyoriented events created around Earth Day Celebration. The week features fun and entertaining community activities designed to educate people about adopting easy green practices. For information on all Earth Week events go to www.gatlinburg.com/events. April 19 to 23 – 65th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage – Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors. For more info call (865) 436-7318 ext. 222 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. ($) April 21 – Earth Day Festival – Families are encouraged to come out to Mynatt Park to enjoy free crafts and activities designed to encourage environmental awareness and developing a green lifestyle. Live entertainment and food. For more info www.gatlinburg.com/events. ($) April 22 – Earth Day 5K – Nighttime road race in downtown Gatlinburg. Begins and ends at the Nantahala Outdoor Center parking lot at traffic light #10. Register at 8:00pm. Starts 10pm. ($)
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Critical Health News
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\\ If you love butter and cheese, you’re gonna love this! Recently a study was published in the respected British Medical Journal showing evidence that 60 years of government and medical convention that linked cardiovascular disease to fat consumption was based on bad science. The article scientifically corroborated last years’ Time Magazine cover story on the failures of the so-called “Lipid Hypothesis” (lipid is the scientific designation for fat), which incorrectly blamed excessive consumption of dairy products, meat and other fatty foods for heart attacks. The article entitled “Eat Butter” admitted that after years of proclaiming fats as villains, it turns out, they may have been mistaken. Now in fairness, Time Magazine and representatives of the medical model can be forgiven for their ignorance. Fats are confusing! There’s good fats, bad fats, shorts fat, long fats, saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Because of their tremendous diversity and functionality, no aspect of nutrition or diet is harder to understand than the chemistry of lipids. Dietary and nutritional fats are called triglycerides. They’re composed of building blocks called “fatty acids” which come in three sizes: large, medium and small. While all three play an important role in keeping the body healthy, the effects of the short fats (or as they are more technically called, short chain fatty acids or SCFAs) are particularly significant, if unrecognized. These little molecular fatty structures play an especially huge role in the health of the intestine. Via this link, they have an effect on the whole body. SCFAs are made in the large intestine by fiber munching bacteria which secrete the fatty molecules as a byproduct. SCFAs can also be ingested via the diet. From the intestine, these tiny lipids readily enter into blood circulation and travel throughout the body, eventually entering into the brain. An increase in SCFA concentration in the blood is one of the main signals for appetite suppression. In essence, SCFAs biochemically curb the appetite and, in essence, represent a type of fat that helps you drop pounds. Eat butter, lose weight! While it may seem like fat is fat and it just sits around on our thighs or hips and does nothing, from a biological perspective, fats are quite active as messenger
molecules, telling the body and brain what’s happening in the digestive system. They are signaling molecules. Once this is understood, it becomes clear why the outdated dietician and medical advice to avoid all fat is bad science and bad health advice. Short fats can have brain health benefits too, especially when comes to calming things down. This fact explains the important link between the intestine and the brain, the so-called gut-brain axis, and its relationship to the development of schizophrenia, autism and mental health issues in general. Via this SCFA mechanism, the somewhat counter-intuitive notion (after all the intestine is located about as far away from the brain as you can get) that "what we eat affects how we think" can be explained.
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All SCFAs have a calming effect, the most significant of which, as far as relaxation benefits are concerned, is called butyric acid: the chemical that gives butter its characteristic qualities and taste. The bacteria that produce butyric acid kick into high gear when food is scarce. Many researchers believe this is the mechanism behind the health benefits associate with fasting.
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Butyric acid derivatives induced by caloric restriction may have a mitigating effect on pain and inflammation. That’s what scientists from Yale School of Medicine concluded in an article that was published in the journal “Nature Medicine”. Even more significantly, the researchers found that these benefits may extend to health challenges like atherosclerosis, diabetes and dementia that are typically not associated with inflammatory pain.
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All of this means that up-regulating butyric acid and increasing its levels in the blood can be one of the most important and effective of all dietary health strategies. Enjoying butter and cheese, nature’s richest sources of butyric acid is a good idea because butyric acid is produced by a reaction between fiber and microbes that live in the large intestine. You want to make sure you’ve got enough good bacteria and that you’re ingesting generous amounts of veggies, mushrooms and fruits. Get yourself on a good probiotic supplement, look for multiple strains of bacteria, use a daily dose of 10-50 billion units, and make sure you’re eating lots of fermented foods like sauerkraut, miso soup, fresh non-pasteurized kefir and yogurt. Visit our website at www.criticalhealthnews.com
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By W. Alan Bruhin Maybe it's the health or nutritional benefits. Maybe it's the pride and joy associated with successfully cultivating a living plant. Or maybe it's just a way to get off our electronic devices and reconnect with the outdoors. But whatever the reason, Tennesseans are increasingly interested in gardening. Natalie Bumgarner, an assistant professor of horticulture with University of Tennessee Extension and statewide coordinator of the Master Gardener program knows this first hand. Her phone has been ringing off the hook. “This is the time of year when folks are tired of cold weather and they begin to think about spring and getting outdoors. For many, that means gardening,” Bumgarner said. An expert in both residential and consumer horticulture, Bumgarner has published a new guide to Tennessee gardening. The Tennessee Vegetable Garden: Plant Management Practices is intended to help new and experienced home gardeners understand the importance of key gardening topics like weed management,
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water management, plant support and pruning. The publication is available free of charge on the UT Extension website. One of the first steps to successful gardening is understanding and managing weeds. “A weed is a plant competing with the intended garden crop for water, nutrients and sunlight. They can also host insects and diseases that can reduce crop yields and q u a l i t y, ” B u m g a r n e r s a i d . “ We e d management may well be the most important factor in producing success or frustration in the garden.” Bumgarner's publication discusses cultural practices that can help gardeners manage weeds, including different mulching practices, row spacing and soil management and chemical controls. It also covers the basics of crop support options like using stakes, cages, trellises or twining systems. Finally, the topic of pruning is introduced. Bumgarner outlines some basic pruning techniques and reminds gardeners that pruning can help increase the size and
quantity of the fruit as well as reduce the spread of some plant diseases. “One of the most common reasons for pruning is to manage the fruit load, or plant spread. For example, carefully removing some lateral branches, called suckers, on an indeterminate tomato plant could increase the size of the remaining fruit or enable the plant to be more easily managed.,” she said. To download the publication, visit extension.tennessee.edu and click on the menu link to “Publication.” Enter the publication number W346-D into the search engine, then click on the link to the full title. Related publications are available by entering the term “vegetable gardening” in the search engine. You may also call or visit your local county Extension Office for copies of publications and detailed information about gardening. Through its mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and providesReal.Life.Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu.
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Continued from Page 7 Humans are not susceptible to WNS because the fungus requires a cold body temperature to survive, but skin-to-skin contact with bats should be avoided due to other transmittable diseases such as rabies. Bats are the only mammal species in the park that have tested positive for rabies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the transmission of rabies virus can occur from minor, seemingly unimportant, or unrecognized bites from bats. For human safety, it is important not to touch or handle a bat. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals should seek immediate medical attention if they have had skin-to-skin exposure to a bat. Bat info: www.nps.gov/grsm/naturesscience/caves.htm.
By W. Alan Bruhin The production on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years.While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production Expo, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with limited land resources who strive to maximize their production potential. The sessions in this expo will focus on maximizing land usage through increased knowledge in production and marketing practices for
crops and livestock suitable on small acreage. Participants will be able to create a personalized track with five breakout sessions and a trade show. Topics for the program will include: fruit production, vegetable production, livestock, poultry, beekeeping, pasture, taxes, marketing and much more. For more information on the sessions go to https://tiny.utk.edu/profit. The program will be held at UT Brehm Animal Science Building, 2506 River Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37996, on May 7. Expo will begin at 8:15am and conclude at 3:00 pm. Pre-registration is required by May 2, along with the registration fee of $25.00. For a brochure or registration info, you can contact your local UT Extension office or David Bilderback at (865) 200-4545. Through its mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu.
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By Pharmacist Ben Fuchs There’s nothing like the taste of melted butter on lobster or sweet corn and, on broccoli or cauliflower or toasted raisin bread or an English Muffin. In fact, there not many foods whose taste can’t be improved by a slab of warm butter! On top of its tastiness, butter is packed with nutritional value, containing important minerals like selenium, iodine, zinc, as well as Vitamin K, Vitamin A, D and Vitamin E. It’s also a source of a couple special hard-to-find fats. One called CLA, which can be helpful for weight loss and building muscle, and another called butyric acid (that’s where the name butter comes from) that is important for the digestive tract and mental health. Butyric acid is also an appetite
A full weekend of crazy fun, music, impact, as well as a special and unique Saturday morning race awaits runners at the gateway to the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, April 29 – May 1. The unique “Run at the Front” race format on Saturday morning allows all runners (40 years & older) to start the race at or near the actual starting line. How would you like to “Run at the Front” (and not get trampled) for the first time in a couple of decades? How would you like to look all around when you get to the starting line and only see people your age! You can and you will when you run in the RetroRunning Weekend Race! Runner All-Inclusive Weekend Package ($125) Race entry fee, tech shirt, goodie bag, special awards, etc. 3-hour Jeff Galloway Running School
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suppressant, so a few slabs of butter on your broccoli or cauliflower is not just nutritionally valuable and delicious, it’s also incredibly satisfying. Butter from grass fed cattle is also a source of a phytonutrient called “The Wulzen AntiStiffness Factor”, which is a fatty, plant steroidlike substance that is protective against arthritis, although since the Wulzen factor is destroyed by heat, you have to make sure you’re not using pasteurized butter. I remember my grandmother using butter to massage her arthritic feet and legs before she went to bed and first thing in the morning. She probably didn’t know about the Wulzen anti-stiffness factor.Continued Page 12 Contribution to charities serving Appalachia and beyond Live musicians throughout the LeConte Center on Fri & Sat Fri & Sat night concerts/headliner bands* All activities/workshops Friday and Saturday afternoons (incl. dance lessons, eldercare law, coffee roasting, bike selection, Smoky Mountain hikes, nutrition, cross-training, identity theft protection, etc.) Special Superpack (amusements/dining) offered by The Island Others to be announced *Including the #1 Tribute Band in North A m e r i c a , Wo o d i e a n d t h e L o n g b o a r d s performing a 75-minute tribute to Glenn Frey and The Eagles and 75-minute tribute to The Beach Boys Non-Runner All-Inclusive Weekend Package ($89)
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Mountain Man Memorial March JROTC units, and even Cub Scouts Packs! Due to the overwhelming success of this unique event, The American Legion has partnered with the University of Tennessee’s Army and Air Force ROTC cadets to help with this enormous undertaking.
The ninth Annual Mountain Man Memorial March (MMMM) is scheduled for April 23, in Gatlinburg. Originally organized in 2008, the march was a personal tribute for University of Tennessee Army ROTC Cadet 1LT Frank Walkup, a 2005 UT graduate who was killed in action in Iraq. To honor his memory, a group of Cadets from the Rocky Top Battalion marched 26.2 miles with each Cadet carrying a 35-pound rucksack to represent his sacrifice. The following year the cadets challenged ROTC units from across the Southeast to honor several other local fallen service members and their Gold Star Families (GSF). ROTC units not only from Tennessee but from Ohio to North Carolina responded. Now, in its ninth year, this event has become one of the largest events in the United States to celebrate the service and honor the ultimate sacrifice of these fallen heroes. Along with more than 20 ROTC units, participants now include active duty military, reserve and guard units, veterans of all services, family & friends of the fallen,
The weekend begins with an emotional ceremony in which the GSF meets the team and provides a photo and a signed GSF flag. Demonstrating “Honor through Action“– each of the five team members must complete the grueling 26.2-mile course though the Smoky Mountains wearing service uniform including boots – and each carrying a 35pound rucksack. And, to exemplify the military’s creed of “no man left behind”, all team members are required to cross the finish line together or the team is disqualified. The MMMM consists of events for both runners and marchers, military and civilian participants, teams and individuals. Runners- come to the beautiful Smoky Mountains and compete in a challenging marathon, half-marathon or 10 KM race; marchers can compete as individuals or as a team, in military or civilian categories, heavy or light divisions and in distances of 26.2 miles or 13.1 miles. The course takes you through downtown Gatlinburg and then winds its way along Highway 321 and then into the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Come enjoy the scenic views, the camaraderie, and challenge yourself all while honoring the families of our fallen heroes.
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By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves Crystelle Creek Restaurant is becoming known for #1 Hit Songwriters and Country Music Artists that seem to pop in and out of the restaurant from time to time. A very familiar face is CMA and ACM nominated #1 Hit Songwriter Bobby Tomberlin who wrote “One More Day” for Diamond Rio and a “Good Day To Run” with Darryl Worley. Sometimes Bobby brings guests with him like Bill LaBounty “Rock My World Little Country Girl” for Brooks & Dunn and “Somewhere Within the Vicinity of the Heart” for Alison Kraus and Shenadoah, 80s Artist Sylvia, new country Artist Mo Pitney, Hilary Williams – Hank Jr.'s daughter just to name a few of the names that PJ has on the wall in the entrance of the restaurant. It is the rule if you are a #1 Hit Songwriter and sing a song at Crystelle Creek you will be asked to sign the wall. Probably one of the greatest shows to take place at Crystelle Creek happened after the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival Showcase featuring Darryl Worley. Worley and his family were supposed to have eaten dinner at Crystelle Creek prior to the Darryl Worley Up Close In Person Songwriters Round at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort. Unfortunately they made a wrong turn and were not able to make up the lost time, so PJ West and Brent St. John said they would feed them after the show. Which didn't get started till after everyone in the audience had chance to meet Darryl Worley, shake his hand and have pictures made. By the time everyone got to Crystelle Creek it was just after mid-night. The dinner party consisted of the SMSWF volunteer staff and supporters, Worley, his wife, daughter and in-laws, Jerry and Erin Salley, Bobby Tomberlin, Phyllis Williams, Robby and Donna Hopkins, Tony and Misty Justice, PJ, Dena, Brook and Brent. After Darryl finished his meal, I asked him if he would mind performing a song for Brent and Brook since they had not been able to be at the show and Brent had single handedly prepared the food for this late night party. “I never dreamed he would play a 30 minute mini-show comprised of four songs that he had written which meant a lot to him,” commented Cyndy Reeves SMSWF
Darryl Worley performing at Crystelle Creek Director and Founder. There we all were; sitting there listening to a very humble, talented and famous songwriter/artist as if we were in someone's living room. The show ended at 3 AM. Neesee can always be found on the keyboard Wednesday thru Sunday 5pm – close at Crystelle Creek Restaurant. Ben Stroupe is there 3 different Mondays each month except the 2nd Monday which is the SMSWF Songwriters Showcase. Steve Carr is on the guitar every Tuesday. Three Jimmy's A Good Time Eatery offers live music, DJ and karoke. Every Tuesday is BAMM JAM night 9 PM till close. Wednesday is Open Mic with Mark Meyer, Thursday and Friday are DJ/Karoke, and Saturday is dance band night. The Ship Pub in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community hosts a SMSWF Spotlight once a month with Songwriters not from the immediate area. Chris Long from Kingsport, TN will be the songwriter spotlighted 7-10 pm Saturday April 16. Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill has Denver Evans on the keyboard entertaining every Thursday, Friday and Saturday weather permitting. Sunday afternoons from 2-4 PM you might catch John Condrone, Chris Long, Jason Ellis or Fish Fisher performing. The Smoky Mountain Brewery and Loco Burros have live entertainment on the weekends. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Distillery and Sugarlands Distillery host live music throughout the day every day of the week.
Pastured vs Omega-3 vs Conventional Eggs April Hiking Events What’s The Difference?
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It is clear that hens fed an omega-3 enriched diets lay eggs that are much higher in Omega-3 than conventional eggs. This is important because most people eat too little Omega-3. Unfortunately this study didn’t measure other nutrients, only the fatty acid composition.
I love eggs and eat 3-4 of them for breakfast, every single day. And research shows that they are good for my health. But depending on what the hens themselves ate, the nutritional value of the eggs can differ greatly.
Conventional vs. Pastured Eggs Mother Earth News magazine decided to test the nutritional value of pastured eggs and received eggs from 14 different farms. They were measured in a chemical lab, then compared to the USDA standard conventional egg.
The Different Types of Eggs Are a Confusing Mess There are several different types of eggs, which can leave people confused. What all of them have in common is that they come from chickens, but they vary depending on how the chickens were raised and what they were fed. Conventional Eggs – These are your standard supermarket eggs. The chickens are usually raised in an overfilled hen house or a cage and never see the light of day. They are usually fed grain-based crap, supplemented with vitamins and minerals. May also be treated with antibiotics and hormones. Organic Eggs – Were not treated with antibiotics or hormones and received organic feed. May have had limited access to the outdoors. Pastured Eggs – Chickens are allowed to roam free, eating plants and insects (their natural food) along with some commercial feed. Omega-3 Enriched Eggs – Basically, they’re like conventional chickens except that their feed is supplemented with an Omega-3 source like flax seeds. May have had some access to the outside. Conventional vs. Omega-3 Eggs A study compared the fatty acid composition of 3 types of eggs: conventional, organic and omega-3 enriched. 1.Omega-3 eggs had 39% less Arachidonic Acid, an inflammatory Omega-6 fatty acid that most people eat too much of. 2.Omega-3 eggs had 5 times as much Omega-3 as the conventional eggs. 3.There was very little difference between organic and conventional eggs.
As you can see, eggs from pastured hens are more nutritious than the conventional eggs you might find at the supermarket. They are higher in Vitamin A, E and Omega-3s. They are also lower in Cholesterol and Saturated Fat, but I don’t think that matters. Other Terms For Eggs There are other more loose and confusing terms, including Free Range and Cage Free, which may or may not be any better than conventional eggs. Free range could mean that there’s a small window on the hen house where the hens have the option of going outside. Cage free just means that they aren’t raised in a cage. They could still be raised in a smelly, dirty overstuffed hen house. At the end of the day, pastured eggs are your best bet. They are more nutritious and the hens were allowed free access to the outside and ate a more natural diet. If you can’t get pastured eggs (like me) then Omega-3 enriched eggs will be your second best choice. If you can’t get either pastured or Omega-3 eggs, then try to find eggs that are either free-range, cage-free or organic. But even if that’s not an option, then conventional eggs are still among the healthiest and most nutritious foods you can eat. To sum up: This just goes to show that what we eat isn’t all that matters… it also matters what our foods eat. Please visit our website: www.authoritynutrition.com
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T ennessee A rmy N ational G uard A ssist R angers w ith R escue At 2:14 pm on March 30, Great Smoky Mountains National Parks Emergency Communication Center received a phone call from a hiker located along Mt. Cammerer Trail. The individual reported that his hiking partner, Kenneth McGinnis, age 66, of Powell TN was experiencing physical distress and was unable to continue hiking on his own. McGinnis was located along
Mt. Cammerer trail half way between the Mt. Cammerer Observation Tower and the Appalachian Trail. Rangers coordinated with the Tennessee Army National Guard to arrange a Black Hawk Helicopter to extract the patient. At 5:08 pm, McGinnis was successfully hoisted onto the Black Hawk helicopter and was transported to Fort Sanders Medical Facility. -NPS-
www.friendsofthesmokies.org Get On The Trail With Friends & Missy West Prong in Tremont - Easy, 5 miles - April 6 Meet at 8:15 am at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. Park in overflow lot on the right across the street from Tremont entrance. Cost for each hike is $20.00/person with the proceeds going to Friends of the Smokies. Make payment to: Friends of the Smokies, PO Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764. Special gift for all participants! A complimentary Friends membership is provided with registration of the entire series. To prepare for the hikes, we suggest doing an aerobic workout 3-4 days/week on a regular basis. Bring day pack, water, snacks, hiking poles, rain gear, appropriate shoes & medications. Limited space on hikes. You must pre-register by call 865-541-4500! Please call to cancel if you can’t make a hike as we have a waiting list! For more information, contact Sarah Weeks at Friends of the Smokies, 865-932-4794 or sarah@friendsofthesmokies.org. Classic Hike Of The Smokies Porters Creek - April 12 Lace up your boots for the April Classic Hike to Porters Creek! Join Friends of the Smokies on this moderately difficult 7.2-mile round trip hike which has a total elevation gain of 1,400 feet. This Classic Hike highlights Friends’ support for the Bear Management program and features visits to a cemetery and cabin. This hike is $20 which benefits the Trails Forever fund. After registering, you will receive a pre-hike email on the Friday before the Classic Hike with carpool info and a Classic Hike Suggested Gear List. Call 800-845-5665 or email: info@friendsofthesmokies.org Get On The Trail With Friends & Missy Gabes Mountain to Hen Wallow Falls in Cosby - April 13 Meet at 8:15 am at the Cosby Picnic Area. Cost for each hike is $20.00/person with the proceeds going to Friends of the Smokies. Make payment to: Friends of the Smokies, PO Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764. Special gift for all participants! A complimentary Friends membership is provided with registration of the entire series. To prepare for the hikes, we suggest doing an aerobic workout 3-4 days/week on a regular basis. Bring day pack, water, snacks, hiking poles, rain gear, appropriate shoes & medications. Limited space on hike. You must pre-register by calling 865-5414500! Please call to cancel if you can’t make it, we have a waiting list! For more information, contact Sarah Weeks at Friends of the Smokies, 865-932-4794 or sarah@friendsofthesmokies.org. Get On The Trail With Friends & Missy Smokemont Loop in Smokemont -Moderate-April 20 Meet 8:30 am at the Smokemont Picnic Area in the back of picnic area Cost for each hike is $20.00/person with the proceeds going to Friends of the Smokies. Make payment to: Friends of the Smokies, PO Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764. Special gift for all participants! A complimentary Friends membership is provided with registration of the entire series. To prepare for the hikes, we suggest doing an aerobic workout 3-4 days/week on a regular basis. Bring day pack, water, snacks, hiking poles, rain gear, appropriate shoes & medications. Limited spake on hike. You must pre-register by calling 865-5414500! Please call to cancel if you can’t make it, we have a waiting list! For more information, contact Sarah Weeks at Friends of the Smokies, 865-932-4794 or sarah@friendsofthesmokies.org. Get On The Trail With Friends & Missy Ramsey Cascades in Greenbrier - Difficult, 8 miles - April 27 Meet at 8:15 am at the Greenbrier Picnic Area and carpool to trailhead.Cost for each hike is $20.00/person with the proceeds going to Friends of the Smokies. Make payment to: Friends of the Smokies, PO Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764. Special gift for all participants! A complimentary Friends membership is provided with registration of the entire series. To prepare for the hikes, we suggest doing an aerobic workout 3-4 days/week on a regular basis. Bring day pack, water, snacks, hiking poles, rain gear, appropriate shoes & medications. Limited space on hike. You must pre-register by calling 865-5414500! Please call to cancel if you can’t make it, we have a waiting list! For more information, contact Sarah Weeks at Friends of the Smokies, 865-932-4794 or sarah@friendsofthesmokies.org.
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Donavan at The Jewelry Spot Nita Graves and Tori Smith at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort
Cindy, Violet and Diana at Wood Whittlers Shopping Center Darrel Worley, Brook and Brent StJohn at a private concert at Crystelle Creek Restaurant
Jay, Brian and Bridget at Fox & Parrot Brian & Maria from the UK at Storybook Chalet
David and Maria at Crystelle Creek Restaurant
Gary, Robin, Jane and Gary at Crystelle Creek Restaurant
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Park and GSMA Partnership Earns Prestigious National Award great majority of these contacts occur between GSMA staff members and visitors at 12 contact stations located in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” the judges pointed out. “Of the five in-park interpretive facilities, Cades Cove and Oconaluftee visitor centers were built entirely with GSMA funds, while GSMA funds made it possible for Clingmans Dome Visitor Center to be remodeled from a CCC-era restroom to a 700-sq-ft visitor center.”
Laurel Rematore and Cassius Cash Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) were jointly awarded a prestigious national award during the recent Public Lands Alliance annual convention and trade show in Spokane, WA. Park Superintendent Cassius Cash and GSMA Executive Director Laurel Rematore were awarded the Public Lands Partner Award which recognizes an exemplary partnership for its stunning achievement to protect and preserve our country's public lands and enhance the experiences of visitors and users. The 65-year old partnership was singled out for a variety of successful partnership efforts, including unprecedented quantity and quality of visitor services at America's most-visited national park. “Together, the two partners come into contact with well over 2.5 million visitors annually. The
Judges also highlighted GSMA's funding for the addition of a state-of-the-art, surround-sound movie theater and complete main lobby remodel, with interpretive exhibits, at Sugarlands Visitor Center; contributions for all fixtures and hardware for the visitor center at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont; and visitor facilities outside the park, which were furnished and fixtured with GSMA funds and host interpretive exhibits designed and produced by National Park Service. Judges placed special significance on GSMA and the park's more recent effort in 2014 to open the Swain County Visitor Center in Bryson City, N.C., along with other partners including the Swain County Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. “Great Smoky Mountains Association supports us year after year in providing new products and services that help visitors better understand and enjoy the park,” said Park Superintendent Cassius Cash. “Through our partnership, we are
inspired to continue developing unique opportunities to engage with our visitors as we celebrate the National Park Service Centennial and move into the second century of service.” “It is such an honor to be recognized for our partnership and publications,” said GSMA Executive Director Laurel Rematore. “Our talented and capable staff are immersed in providing top-quality programs and services every day of the year in support of GSMA's educational mission. It's great to take a step back and survey the magnitude of what we have been able to accomplish in tandem with our National Park Service partner.” Three additional GSMA efforts were cited with honorable mentions. They included: “Outstanding Public Engagement for Product or Display” for design work on a remodel of the Park Grill, which transformed the well-known restaurant in Gatlinburg, by incorporating iconic national park images and historic voices; “Outstanding Public Engagement for Program or Service” for the Boys and Girls Clubs programs that brought 12 clubs from Knoxville and two from Sevierville, for a series of environmental education programs that provided hands-on opportunities to learn about the natural and cultural resources found in the park; “Publication of the Year” for Smokies Life Magazine, which in 2015 published articles on the construction of Clingmans Dome tower, the return of chestnut trees one day to our country's public lands, the “Deadly Derecho of 2012,” and
a “Cades Cove Christmas,” among others. “GSMA and the Park Service work together throughout the year to engage the public in ways that increase their understanding and appreciation for our park,” said Steve Kemp, GSMA's director of interpretive products and service. “Our goal is to encourage people to learn about the park so they will want to preserve it for future generations.” “The quality of this year's nominations and submissions was outstanding,” said Public Lands Alliance Executive Director Dan Puskar. “They so clearly demonstrate the vitality and passion in today's public lands partnerships and deserve recognition for being truly innovative, creative as well as collaborative.” Formerly known as the Association of Partners for Public Lands, the Public Lands Alliance works to build and elevate effective nonprofit organizations and exceptional public-nonprofit partnerships for the benefit of public lands and their users. For info: www.community.appl.org. Since its inception in 1953, Great Smoky Mountains Association has given more than $34 million to support the ongoing educational, scientific and preservation efforts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Support for the non-profit association is derived primarily from visitor center sales of ranger-approved educational products and membership dues. www.nps.gov/grsm/getinvolved/supporyour park/coopassociation.htm.
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• GiftingItForward.com • ChefJDs.com By Chef JD Hello my inquiring people! I am in hopes that everyone's Easter was as fulfilling as mine. The weather was perfect, the birds were singing, you could smell the grills barbequing all the splendors that they were offering for the Easter feast and the introduction to Spring and the forthcoming of Summer. Speaking of Spring and how much we love the rebirth of the earth and the awakening of the sleeping beasts, please beware. Please be aware of our furry sleepy hungry friends out there! Again, beware of the fact that they are hungry and most are not in a friendly mood. Plus, Spring time is baby time which makes the mothers truly protective, Therefore once again I must bring up a few things for your safety: ·DO NOT feed the bears ·DO NOT try to take pictures with the bears ·DO NOT encourage the bears by putting honey on oneself or child ·Hike in pairs Bottom line is; Think before doing & everything ought to go well and you will enjoy your time with us in the Smoky's. Now that is said, let me give you a Grillin' recipe, I am sure you will enjoy this one! BBQ Grilled Salmon with Grilled Vegetables &Potatoes Ingredients: ·4 Salmon Steaks ·½ cup Pineapple Juice ·2 ½ tablespoons Lemon Juice ·4 ¼ teaspoons Chili Powder ·1 teaspoon Cumin ·¼ teaspoon Salt ·2 ½ tablespoons Brown Sugar ·2 ¼ teaspoon Grated Lemon Rind ·¼ teaspoon Cinnamon ·1 of each: Green Pepper, Orange Pepper & large Red Onion ·4 of each: Red Potatoes & Ears of Corn ·2 teaspoons Chopped Parsley ·Cooking spray
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A Variety of Flavors from Bacon Cheddar, Cajun, Carmel with Candied Nuts, Garlic Parmesean, Old Fashioned Caramel Corn and much more. ·Garnish: Lemon Wedges (1 lemon) Baking Dish: ·Combine juices together & lay salmon flat in dish, marinade 30 minutes ·Flip salmon over, marinade 30 minutes Meanwhile: ·Rinse peppers & potatoes and shuck corn ·Cut tops of peppers off, slice in half, deseed & sliced each half in half. ·Peel & quarter onion ·Cut each potato in quarters ·Place 4 quarters on sprayed tinfoil, salt & pepper ·Add 2 teaspoons of butter, ½ teaspoon of parsley & tinfoil, wrapping the edges tightly so no liquid comes out while grilling. Spray grill with cooking spray ·Place potato tins on grill & cook 10 minutes ·Fill tins and cook another 10 minutes, then move from center to sides of grill Meanwhile: ·Combine seasonings & sugar, in a bowl ·Remove salmon from marinade, throw-out marinade ·Coat salmon on both side with mixture, set aside After potatoes are put on the sides ·Add to grill: Salmon (to center), corn (around salmon), peppers & onions (around the corn) ·Cook salmon 6 minutes on each side ·Turn corn, peppers & onions every three minutes Place on plates & garnish with lemon A few reminders: The best way to contact me now is through my forever changing website, ChefJDs.com – You will also find more recipes, things to buy, even Gourmet Dog Treats! You may also, comment, send messages to me, post your own ideas and recipes & request recipes and items that you wish to purchase. Have fun & see you on the other side... Chef JD – ChefJDs.com
Great Smoky Mountains Bioblitz - North Carolina Friday April 22 As part of the Centennial Celebration of the National Park Service, Discover Life in America is partnering with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to provide a bioblitz on the North Carolina side of the park. Visit our website at www.dlia.org
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Health Benefits of Butter Continued from Page 8 The Wulzen anti-stiffness factor is technically a phytosterols called stigmasterol, a plant substance that’s similar to human steroids. Drug companies use stigmasterol as a precursor to making progesterone and cortisone. It’s possible that the phytonutrient may help support our own natural steroids. Stigmasterol is a member of the same family as human steroids and that’s why it’s so easy to transform into valuable human steroid hormones. As a bonus, stigmasterol also helps lower blood cholesterol and may have anticancer properties too! You can also get stigmasterol in nuts, dark chocolate, seeds and legumes. There’s probably a bit in avocados. Butter is also a good source of carotenoids, particularly beta carotene. That’s what gives it its characteristic yellow color. Butter makers are sure proud of that yellow color. When margarine was first invented, butter producers made the margarine producers dye their product orange, so no one would think that margarine was butter. People have been enjoying butter for a long time. It’s one of the oldest processed foods human beings have eaten, historical references go back nearly 5000 years. Ancient Egyptians used it to heal the eyes. Even though they didn’t know about vitamin A, they knew it worked. They also used butter to treat burns. They also used it for skin rashes and as a skin beautifier too, probably leveraging the Vitamin A and perhaps the Vitamin D content of butter. The Ancient Celts valued butter so much, when they were wealthy enough, they would be buried with barrels of it.
Did You Know? The American dairy industry cranks out over 852,000 tons of butter a year. While that may sound like a lot, it pales when compared to India, the world largest butter producer, which produced nearly 4.8 million tons in 2013! The USDA maintains quality control over butter quality standards and classifies the product into 3 grades: U.S. Grade AA Butter: • Sweet flavor, with a fine highly pleasing aroma; • made from high-quality fresh sweet cream;
By Pharmacist Ben Fuchs Here’s another little trick for you: Always mix salt with your butter. Butter is a fat and all fats are basically storage forms of electrical energy, electrons specifically. Well it turns out if you mix some Celtic or Himalayan salt and oil together, the sodium, chloride and other mineral ions make great conductors of electrical energy. In combination they can really activate the taste buds, making foods super delicious! If you heat the salt butter compound a little, the flavors will be amped up even more! And of course in addition to all the wonderful nutrients in the butter, you’ll be getting the benefit of the salt, which itself is a nutritional powerhouse packed with power of potassium, sodium, magnesium, as well as 79 other essential minerals. When you go to your local grocery store, you’ll see two different types of butter. Sweet cream butter is made from pasteurized milk or cream (or sometimes both). While cultured butter is made from fermented cream, basically sour cream. I like cultured butter, it’s tangier and it’s got some probiotic value too, as long as it’s not pasteurized. For do-it-yourselfers, it’s pretty easy to make your own cultured butter just by whipping up sour cream. Or you can use regular cream, with some yogurt (make sure it contains live bacterial cultures). Whip it up for a few minutes until the cream achieves a good buttery consistency, although you may have to rinse out any remaining liquid. Salt to taste, add some spices or herbs, and you’ll have yourself some tasty homemade probiotic rich butter! Visit www.criticalhealthnews.com • smooth, creamy texture, readily spreadable; • if salted, salt must be completely dissolved and blended. U.S. Grade A Butter: • pleasing but stronger flavor than AA grade; • made from fresh sweet cream; • coarser texture than AA grade; U.S. Grade B Butter: • possesses “fairly pleasing”, malty or musty butter flavor • is often made from sour cream • usually used for cooking only.