Photo: Ken Wayne Photography
Smoky Mountains
Around Town
TM
What To See And Where To Be In The Smokies! Read online: www.smokymountainsaroundtown.com
Volume 3, No. 12
FREE
White-tailed Deer in the Smokies second spring, males begin to grow antlers. They fully develop in August, and in September, the bucks fight for mating rights. Mating occurs in November. The antlers fall off by mid-winter. Deer browse for nutritious foods. The diversity of plants growing in the park provide excellent food sources. When favored foods disappear, deer switch to more common, less nutritious plants. If nothing else is available, they will eat poison ivy or rhododendron. Acorns and nuts are important fall foods. Deer populations can change quickly. Local overpopulation leads to widespread disease and starvation. Predation by coyotes, bears, and bobcats help reduce threats associated with overpopulation. Kenneth Fehrenbach photo A doe and her fawn rest in the tall, native grasses of Cades Cove. The coat of white-tailed deer fawns is marked with white spots to provide camouflage from predators. A great diversity of wildlife lives in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Endangered bats flutter through forests at night, and at dusk elk roam through the remote Cataloochee valley. If you're lucky, you might glimpse a bear taking a nap on a tree branch, or an otter slipping into a shady pool. From the streams to the skies, animals here have one thing in common: their well-being depends on good management by the park's wildlife management team. White-tailed deer live throughout the Smokies, but are most commonly seen in areas with open fields such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley. Deer living in the southern Appalachians give birth in late June. Newborn fawns have no defense beyond camouflage. Many are lost to predation during their first few days. By their
White Oak Ziplines Ziplines Rafting Horseback Riding Natural Canopy Tours Group Parties Themed Events
One of the biggest threats to deer in the Park comes from visitors feeding them. Deer, like bears, become food conditioned (trained) and seek out humans to beg for treats. Not only does this make them more likely to stand in roads and risk being hit, the food itself is very unhealthy for deer. In fact, one food conditioned deer that wildlife managers collected as part of a herd health check had an extremely high parasite count in its abomasum (the deer’s fourth stomach compartment). What should you do instead of moving a fawn? If the fawn is simply alone, leave it alone. It’s very likely that the fawn’s mother is nearby, probably watching and waiting for you to go. If the fawn appears sick or injured, either remember the location or leave a member of your party at a good distance from the site, and contact a ranger. They have the equipment and veterinary support to help sick or injured animals. Every year park animals must be destroyed because of mistakes humans make.
The Arts & Crafts Community, the Real Thing By A. Jann Peitso
The area in Gatlinburg known as “the Glades” is the home of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. This eight mile loop with a few side street locations, features over one hundred handcrafting artisans in their shops working each day. Proudly displaying the logo of a member with handcrafted work, each shop welcomes you to come in and watch a true craftsperson at work. You will be visiting a living history site. Many of these artisan have been here for multiple generations plying their trade and their skill. This community is not a pre-fab, “made-to-look-like” craftsmen's paradise with quaint trails and whistling
www.whiteoakziplines.com
3629 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg
woodcutters. This is a real, day-to-day living and working people as they go about their lives. Three times each year, many community members take their crafts and art into Gatlinburg and exhibit at the Convention Center. Guest artisans from around the US are juried for their originality and craftsmanship and are invited to join the GSACC members in presenting to you, the visitors and locals alike, a FREE show and shopping experience. This highly popular show filled with quality collectibles and gifts, awaits you each day through December 4 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This show will give you just a taste of what will greet you in the craft community. After you visit the show, plan a drive through “the Glades” and visit not two or ten shops, visit all one hundred along the eight miles. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
FOOT GEAR Of Gatlinburg
December Special - 50% Off Rentals
446 & 1670 East Parkway
2 HR - $169 4 HR - $299
3 HR - $239 8 HR - $399
Calhoun’s Vil age •1004 Parkway, #301• Gatlinburg •865-436-2500
Page 2 Around Town
Santa Claus is Coming to Gatlinburg!
Farmhouse Home Goods
41st Annual Fantasy of Lights Parade Tennessee Lady Volunteers Basketball Team and Head Coach Holly Warlick will be the Grand Marshals of the Parade. For 41 years, the award winning Fantasy of Lights Parade has thrilled more than 20 million people with a parade lineup of more than one mile of floats, marching bands from all over the east, large balloons, dancers, musicians, equestrian units and of course, Santa Claus. As a premier resort destination surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Tennessee has garnered national acclaim for providing quality, family-friendly entertainment, attractions, restaurants and lodging.
On December 2, 2016, the 41st Fantasy of Lights Parade will step off at 7:30 p.m. celebrating the arrival of Santa Claus in Gatlinburg. Everyone is invited to wear a Santa hat to the parade to welcome Santa Claus to town! The University of
The parade begins at traffic light #1A on East Parkway at 7:30 p.m., winds through Gatlinburg and ends at traffic light #10. Parade-goers are encouraged to arrive early to find a spot on the Parkway to watch the parade. For more information on this and other holiday events in G a t l i n b u rg , p l e a s e c a l l ( 8 0 0 ) 5 8 8 - 1 8 1 7 o r v i s i t www.gatlinburg.com/christmas.
Play in Gatlinburg
Get Away From The Hustle & Bustle of Downtown!
Who says you can’t have it all? Gatlinburg offers outdoor adventures, kid-friendly attractions, and laid-back scenic charms that keep families, friends and couples coming back year after year.
846 Glades Road, Gatlinburg
The Great Outdoors Are Greater in Gatlinburg. Downhill snow skiing, Class IV whitewater rafting, world-class golf and fishing, and 600 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park make Gatlinburg one of the premier outdoor destinations in America.
Ar st Ted Wolff Has Solely Handcra ed Each Knife and Sheath
MANY STYLES AND TYPES HANDMADE IN TENNESSEE Open Monday - Saturday
www.blackwolff.com
And all of that doesn’t even scratch the surface of what Gatlinburg offers: Ziplining, snowboarding and tubing, biking, and horseback riding are also recommended outdoor activities to do while you’re in town. You Don’t Have to be a Kid to be a Kid. No matter your age, you can let loose at Gatlinburg Attractions! Gatlinburg’s home to America’s best-loved aquarium full of underwater adventures perfect for all ages. And there’s a lot more where that came from….Goof around at one of Gatlinburg’s many unique museums, create a one of a kind ware at an arts & crafts fair, play a quick 18 at a miniature golf course, experience the thrills of a motion simulator, and take a spin on a go-cart or bumper car. There are endless things to do in Gatlinburg!
Please Don’t Feed The Bears
Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm • Monday - Saturday
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
170 Glades Rd., Suite 2, Gatlinburg
New Year's Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show Gatlinburg will welcome the arrival of 2017 in unique style with its 28th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show around the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at the base of the Space Needle late Saturday night, December 31. Since 1987, Gatlinburg has welcomed the New Year in grand style with the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show from the Gatlinburg Space Needle. The family friendly celebration is one of the largest organized New Year’s Eve events in the nation. Nearly 50,000 people will gather around the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail at the base of the Space Needle late Saturday night, December 31 to ring in the New Year. At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2017, fireworks will blast off the rooftop of the 400-foot tall Space Needle with special music choreographed for the fireworks show produced by Pyro-Shows of LaFollette, Tennessee. The Space Needle has added rhythmic LED lights to the tower, making for a spectacular display. For more information please visit www.gatlinburg.com.
# www.TheSmithsShop.com MaponLocator Page 6 21 680 Glades Road, #2 • Gatlinburg
¬Handcrafted Old World Santas ¬Special Ornaments (865) 436-3339 ¬Thoughtful Gifts Home of
Smoky Mountains Arts & Crafts Village
170 Glades Road, #25 • Gatlinburg
Farmer’s Burger Barn 100% Grass Fed Beef !
Come and enjoy our Christmas Festival in December...
Neesee on the keyboard
Come Hear Neesee Wednesday-Sunday & Local Artists Monday & Tuesday Every Second Monday Is Smoky Mountain Songwriters Night
(865) 430-1551 Open Daily 3 pm
Gatlinburg Brewing Company
www.CrystelleCreek.com
Free Range Beef No Additives No Hormones
Watch Your Favorite Team !
Dine In or Carry Out
The areas only Micro Brewery!
“Y’all Come And Have A Bite”
1349 East Parkway, Gatlinburg • (865) 412-1052
Look For Our 150' Lighted Tree Free Parking On 2 Levels Easy Handicap Access
Appetizers • Salads • Soups • Entrees Italian Dishes • Daily Specials • Desserts Full Bar Service • Free Parking • In House Catering Pet Friendly Sports Porch!
1654 East Parkway
(Next To Dollar General)
Around Town Page 3
Gatlinburg Winter Magic - A Smoky Mountain Tradition “Gatlinburg is such an exciting place to be around the holidays,” said Mark Adams, President/CEO of Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Our Fantasy of Lights Parade is a timehonored tradition for generations of families. Match that with the ease of shopping throughout the city and the Trolley Ride of Lights, and it makes for an unbeatable experience.”
Gatlinburg transforms into a magical winter wonderland just in time for the holidays during Gatlinburg Winter Magic, a Smoky Mountain tradition. For 27 years, Gatlinburg has delighted visitors of all ages with enchanting light displays, decorations, strolling musicians, special events and seasonal activities. Get a sneak peak of Santa Claus during the 41st Annual Fantasy of Lights Parade at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 2. To help spread a little Christmas cheer, everyone is encouraged to wear Santa hats for the parade. Gatlinburg typically welcomes more than 60,000 people to view the award winning parade featuring lighted floats, marching bands, giant balloons and of course Santa Claus! For the best view of the parade, spectators can purchase a grandstand seat in the television zone at traffic light number 3. Additionally, they will receive a Santa hat and a free download of the Christmas Parade to view at home. Gatlinburg is the perfect shopping destination for the holidays. Celebrate the gift giving during “Silver Bells and Shopping Tales!” Nearly 100 unique shops, eateries and restaurants will extend their hours to 9:00 p.m. to allow visitors more time to experience shopping in Gatlinburg December 16 through December 23. The City is offering free parking at the McMahan Garage at traffic light #3 and free Parkway Trolley service during “Silver Bells and Shopping Tales!” For a complete list of participating businesses, please visit www.gatlinburg.com/Christmas.
Visitors walking the Parkway will be entertained by the cast of Winter Magic Tunes and Tales during the holiday season. The costumed cast recreates Smoky Mountain traditions by singing, dancing and playing old time Appalachian music and traditional holiday standards. Winter Magic Tunes and Tales performs on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. November 25 through December 17. Ring in the New Year in downtown Gatlinburg at the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show and Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway. For the 28th year, the Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Free entertainment begins at 10 p.m.
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.
More Seasonal Events — Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights, departs at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 from Ripley’s Aquarium Trolley Station each evening November 10 through December 30 for a guided tour of the lighting displays. Dates excluded: December 2, 24, 25, 31. Also Saturdays only in January. Tickets are $5 and reservations are recommended. — Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Show, shop for unique items crafted by members of the Gatlinburg Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. The free show runs November 22 through December 4 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. — Gatlinburg’s Festival of Trees, November 23 through November 27, Mills Auditorium. Admission is free and the event, a benefit for Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains, includes more than 80 decorated trees, a craft station for children and pictures with Santa Claus. The ticketed event, Candy Canes and Cocktails, will kickoff the festival November 22 at 6 pm. Tickets available at gatlinburgfestivaloftrees.com. Gatlinburg Winter Magic is part of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. To learn more about events in Gatlinburg, please call (800) 588 -1817 or visit www.gatlinburg.com/Christmas.
Commercial Property Available In The Glades Rare Opportunity. Great location and best parking in the Arts and Crafts Community. Health issues has squashed our dream - such is life. Asking $339,000.00 with some wiggle room for cash or put $38,900.00 down and will finance. Call me and I’ll give you the skinny. Straight forward no games. Go look it over...has tons of extras including apartment, storage, building, etc. This looks like a place where John Wayne would tie his horse, cross his feet and kick back on a monster front porch. It’s a winner at a need to sell deal. Please no flakes...be real and so will I. Call Danny at (423) 432-9476.
373 P arkway , G atlinburg • (865) 325-1411
608 G lades Rd ., G atlinburg • (865) 277-716 7 2nd location is in the Arts & Crafts Community
www.facebook.com/AmericanSideshow
Coming Soon!
Alibis
Gatlinburg’s Newest Casual Restaurant
Featuring home cooked meals, signature salads, hot steam subs and TV’s everywhere for the sport enthusiast!
Check This Paper for Grand Opening
805 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Shows Judy Jones Pottery Christmas Show Monday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 4 Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual Christmas show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Visit www.gatlinburgcrafts.com The Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community is t h e n a t i o n ' s l a rg e s t o rg a n i z a t i o n o f independent artisans makes its home in
Gatlinburg and the 8-mile Arts and Crafts Loop along Route 321, Buckhorn Road and Glades Road. The Tennessee artists and craftspeople here create beautiful and useful things with techniques handed down for centuries. Find gorgeous quilts, old-fashioned straw brooms with hand carved handles, exquisitely woven baskets, hand-dipped scented candles, Victorian ceramic pitchers, pottery, dulcimers, stuffed bears and leather vests. There is handmade jewelry unlike anything you'll find in the malls back home. Painters capture scenes of landscapes and mountain life, while potters and weavers work magic with clay and cloth.
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!
Voted #1 by TripAdvisor
So You Wanna Party ?
Dancing On The Bar
Patio Seating
With the best view on the strip!
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
865-325-1750
Dine in • Delivery • Carry out
Page 4 Around Town
Park Issues Ban on All Campfires and Open Grills Misty Mountain Soap Co. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have issued a ban on all campfires and use of fire grills throughout the park effective immediately. Due to continued dry conditions and widespread wildfires throughout the region, park officials have issued the parkwide ban to further reduce the risk of escaped fires. The fire restriction will be in effect until further notice.
said Chief Ranger Steve Kloster. “We ask that everyone respect this ban and report any signs of fire throughout the park.”
The fire ban applies to the use of all campfires and grills throughout the park including frontcountry and backcountry campsites and picnic areas. No use of wood or charcoal fires is permitted. In addition, park visitors are reminded to extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, and pipes and dispose of them in appropriate containers. At this time, campers may continue to use gas camp stoves at designated campsites throughout the park.
Backpackers should be aware that these dry conditions affect the availability of water at springs at backcountry campsites and shelters throughout the park. At some locations where there is a running spring, it can take more than five minutes to fill a quartsized bottle. The following backcountry campsites are currently known to be without water: 5, 6, 14, 16, 19, 26, 113, Mollies Ridge Shelter, Russell Field Shelter, Spence Field Shelter, Silers Bald Shelter, Double Spring Gap Shelter, and Pecks Corner Shelter. Other campsites may be without water as the drought conditions continue. Backpackers are encouraged to carefully consider their itinerary and carry extra water for those sites that are not located along major water sources.
“We are taking these extra precautions to help reduce the threat of wildfires and provide for visitor safety throughout the park,”
For more information about backcountry trip planning, please visit www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/backcountry-
Tennessee Winter Special Olympics Watch and cheer as Tennessee Special Olympics athletes compete for the gold and earn medals at their annual Winter Games twoday sports festival. Events include snow skiing, ice skating and snowboarding. This event takes place at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort from January 29, 2017 - January 31, 2017
Winter Smoky Mountain Tunes And Tales Downtown Gatlinburg
A Healthier Choice In Skin Care
Natural Soaps, Lotions & Bath Products
Hand Crafted In Our Shops!
(865) 430-8084 www.mistymountainsoap.com Two locations in the Arts & Crafts Community! 601 Glades Road (Morning Mist Village) 849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)
Sparky’s Glassblowing Ask About Our Glassblowing Classes! Come and watch Gary at work!
Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this annual event! Winter Magic Tunes & Tales will once again present strolling Christmas entertainment on the streets of Gatlinburg, beginning the Friday/Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25-26 from 5:00-9:30 pm, followed by performances again on December 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17. Holiday music will fill the air with a sacredsecular mixture of Appalachia, Bluegrass, and Country. Visitors will also enjoy visiting with Santa's Elves-Frosty-Rudolph, a little bit of history, humor and more! This interactive program is a Holiday favorite, staged against a backdrop of millions of lights....making it truly a Winter Magical experience in Gatlinburg!
Trolley Ride of Lights Soak Up The Spirit Featuring one-of-a-kind LED lighting displays along Gatlinburg’s famous downtown Parkway, adjacent River Road, and the triangle juncture of the two, the latest $1.6 million-plus rollout of custom designed and fabricated lighting displays are marked by sections reminiscent of winter forests, evergreens and romance. The Hwy. 321 route features an injection of bright displays as well.
Takes place till January 31 - Admission is $5.00
Gatlinburg has converted its entire winter lights program to quarter-watt LED bulbs, replacing the 5-watt incandescent bulbs and saving the City some 95 percent in energy cost and allowing the City to light the entire 120 days of the program for what it once cost for three days of electricity.
Visitors can soak up the spirit of the Gatlinburg Winter Magic season from the comfort of a Gatlinburg Trolley by taking the relaxing Trolley Ride of Lights. The specially designated trolleys carry their guests on a memorable journey through downtown and adjacent Hwy. 321, allowing everyone to experience the magical wonder of Gatlinburg Winter Magic. Trolley times are at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.
Displays featuring animals indigenous to Great Smoky Mountains National Park including deer, foxes, squirrels and rabbits are part of the program. Many of the timeless displays visitors have grown accustomed to over the past 23 years have been converted to crisp LED as well. Most recently, fanciful snowmen, dancing fountains, a group of international children and a shiny rocking horse have joined the lineup.
Park Closes Trails Due to Another Wildfire Along Chimney Tops Trail Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials temporarily closed several trails near the Chimney Tops Trail due to a 1.5acre wildfire burning just beyond the summit of the trail over extremely steep terrain. Park staff responded to the report of the fire at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23. The following trails are closed until further notice: Chimney Tops Trail, Sugarland Mountain Trail, Huskey Gap Trail, and Road Prong Trail. Park fire crews will initialize fire suppression efforts tomorrow morning. Light rain is falling in the general
Published by:
Smoky Mountains Around
area, but conditions remain dry at this time. The cause of the fire is unknown. The ban of all campfires and grills throughout the park remains in effect including frontcountry and backcountry campsites and picnic areas. No use of wood or charcoal fires is permitted. In addition, park visitors are reminded to extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, and pipes and dispose of them in appropriate containers. At this time, campers may continue to use gas camp stoves at designated campsites throughout the park.
Gary Will Make You A Special Glass Piece For Your Loved Ones Ashes
Glassblowing at its best! Beautiful, handcrafted blown & sculpted glass (865)
325-8186
www.sparkysglassblowing.com Smoky Mountains Art’s & Crafts Community
849 Glades Road (Covered Bridge Complex)
Crafts & Gifts Hand-Crafted in the Smoky Mountains
We specialize in handmade soy candles, soaps, and fragrant air fresheners
(865) 325-8142 Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades Gatlinburg's Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
D ON’T F EED THE BEARS It’s Against The Law
Town
P.O. Box 368, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
Around Town
www.SmokyMountainsAroundTown.com
Publisher: John F. Patti Editor: Elizabeth Patti Associate Publishers: P. J. West Brook St. Johns Steve Moore Kim Bell Jim England Brian Papworth Jim Woods
Photographers: Ken Wayne
Contributing Writers: Cynthia Reeves Chef JD Kathryn Sherrard Teri Pizza Danny Lewis W. Alan Bruhin Linda Hyder Glenn K. Turner Ken Wayne A. Jann Peitso Jim Yonan Ben Fuchs Brian Yearick
Contact us: 865-255-3557 • smokyaroundtown@gmail.com Smoky Mountains Around Town is published monthly by Smoky Mountains Around Town. Reproduction of any material prepared by Smoky Mountains Around Town and appearing within this publication is strictly prohibited without express written consent of the publisher. Publisher does not purport to authenticate and is not responsible for claims made by advertisers found within this publication. Smoky Mountains Around Town Newspaper claims no responsibilities or statements made by present or past independent representatives. © 2015 - All rights reserved.
Steaks Burgers Seafood and much more
Where The Locals Go
Howard's Steakhouse has been in Gatlinburg since 1946 offering the traditional Howard’s menu. Seating is also available outside next to a running stream. The bar is a long time locals favorite with a hometown atmosphere.
Catering Available The Wild Boar Saloon located upstairs offers a lighter fare with tavern style appetizers and specialty bar drinks. Offering a great night life atmosphere with Karaoke.
976 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg
www.HowardsRestaurantGatlinburg.com (865) 436-3600
Around Town Page 5
By Teri Pizza Mr. Bugs (of the “Eh, What's up doc?” fame) loves carrots for good reason: Carrots contain more beta carotene than any other vegetable and, as we all know, beta carotene helps with eye health, heart health and strengthens immune systems. Carrots are considered one of the top vegetables for healthy minerals. They contain approximately 30 calories, 60mg sodium, 250mg potassium, and 5g sugar and are a great source of fiber and vitamin A. But beware, eating too many may cause your skin, especially the palms of hands and soles of feet to turn orange; a condition called carotenemia which is completely reversible by reducing carrot consumption. Selection & Storage Tips: Purchase carrots with crisp leaves without mold and avoid those with cracks, nicks, and soft spots. Inspect prepackaged bags closely. When purchasing, it is good to know that a medium carrot will provide 1/3 to ½ cup diced or sliced carrots or ¼ cup grated, packed carrot. Store carrots in a refrigerator. Wash and peel just before use or try this chef/catering trick: Wash, peel, cut and place carrots in a resealable plastic bag with 1-2 ice cubes. (The cubes will keep the carrots from drying out while being stored.) Easy Preparation Methods: To cook 1 pound of tiny whole carrots on your STOVE TOP: Wash, scrub and trim if necessary (do not peel); place in a pan of boiling, salted water, cover and cook or steam for 8-10 minutes. In the MICROWAVE: Place prepared carrots in microwaveable bowl with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook at full power 5 minutes, stir and cook an additional 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
To cook 1 pound of whole carrots on the STOVE TOP: Wash, trim and peel or scrub each carrot and cut into ¼-inch thick slices or ¼-inch by 3-inch sticks. Place in pan of boiling, salted water, cover and cook slices 7-9 minutes (sticks 5-7 minutes) until crisp-tender. OR, steam carrot slices 8-10 minutes (sticks 68 minutes).In the MICROWAVE: Place prepared carrots in microwaveable bowl with 2 tablespoons water, cover and cook at full power, stirring once, 6-9 minutes for slices (57 minutes for sticks). Fun Facts: Carrots seem to be native to Afghanistan and originally started out yellow and sometimes, purple in color. The Dutch developed the orange carrot. Anglo-Saxons used carrots in a medicinal drink to ward off the devil and insanity. The British named the wild carrot, Queen Anne's Lace, and the English colonists are credited with bringing carrots (and, perhaps, Queen Anne's Lace) it to the New World. The longest carrot ever recorded was almost 17 feet long; the largest weighed 18.985 pounds. (Makes you wonder how they ever got them out of the ground.) Scientists are currently working on a bio fuel made from carrots; approximately 1000 normal-size carrots will be needed to create enough fuel to drive one mile! As Bugs might say, “Eat a carrot a day to keep the Doc away!” Merry Christmas everyone! More great tips and recipes are in Teri Pizza's books: Simplicity of Fresh Produce and ENJOY! Recipes for Fresh Produce, available at Amazon.com and in Gatlinburg's Arts & Crafts Community, see map at www.gatlinburgcrafts.com and visit #2 Buie Pottery, #43 JDs Corner and #82 Grace DyerFireside Gallery/Studio.
Ship Pub
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
Park Restricts Campfires in the Backcounty Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced a temporary ban on campfires in the park’s backcountry effective immediately. Due to extremely dry weather conditions and the amount of fresh leaf litter on the ground, the potential for escaped fires to occur has dramatically increased. The fire restriction will be in effect until further notice The fire ban only applies to campers utilizing the park’s 100+ backcountry sites and shelters. It does not affect campers at the park’s 9 frontcountry (developed) campgrounds or picnickers using fire grills at picnic areas. Fires at developed areas must be confined to designated fire rings and grills. All visitors are asked to take certain precautions to help reduce the risk of wildfires. This includes extinguishing frontcountry fires by mixing water with embers in fire rings and grills. Use of backpacking stoves is still permitted at backcountry campsites. “With the current drought conditions, it is imperative that we reduce the risk of humancaused wildfires during this period of extreme
fire danger,” said Superintendent Cassius Cash. “The park has not banned backcountry campfires since 2007, but these unusually dry conditions warrant the restriction.” Backpackers should be aware that this situation affects the availability of water at springs at backcountry campsites and shelters throughout the park. At some locations where there is a running spring, it can take more than five minutes to fill a quart-sized bottle. The following backcountry campsites are currently known to be without water: 5, 6, 16, 26, 113, Mollies Ridge Shelter, Russell Field Shelter, Spence Field Shelter, Silers Bald Shelter, Double Spring Gap Shelter, and Pecks Corner Shelter. Other campsites may be without water as the drought conditions continue. Backpackers are encouraged to carefully consider their itinerary and carry extra water for those sites that are not located along major water sources. For more information about backcountry trip planning visit the park website at www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/backcountrycamping.htm or call 865-436-1297.
2016 Friend of 4-H Award By Glenn K Turner
Open 11 till 10 - Sunday 12 till 6 Serving The Area for over 10 Years The ORIGINAL Ship Crew Is Back Happy Hour 4-7 Full Menu • Appetizers • Salads Over 40 Drafts To Choose From
(865) 325-1658 170 Glades Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 www.ship-pub.com
Sevier County 4-H recently recognized the Tractor Supply Stores of Sevierville and Seymour with its 2016 Friend of 4-H Award. Pictured is Stacey Croley, Manager Tractor Supply Seymour and Amy Harrell, Assistant Manager Tractor Supply Sevierville receiving plaques from the Sevier County 4-H Honor Club Officers, Sara Anne Bowyer and Christy
Newsom. Each spring and fall Tractor Supply provides the opportunity for 4-H member to sell paper clovers in the stores as a fundraiser. Several thousand dollars has been generated since this program began. 100% of these funds go back to 4-H members enabling them to attend 4-H camps, leadership retreats and to pay transportation fees for camp.
4-H Hooked on Helping Hunger Tuna Drive By Glenn K Turner
Dog Boarding Dog Day Care Dog Grooming
Sevier County 4-H recently conducted its 15th Annual "4-H Hooked on Helping Hunger"Food Drive to benefit the Sevier County Food Ministry in Sevierville and Cross Ministries Seymour. 4-H members are pictured with Jim Davis, Director of the Sevier County Food Ministry as they celebrate this year's totals.
“OK, I’m ready for dinner”
Some tourist don't stay in a place this nice!
www.barksandrecgatlinburg.com We are located on highway 321, 5.5 miles from traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg
Open all year round Vet Records Required For All Services
(865) 325-8245
2159 East Parkway,Gatlinburg,TN 37738 Reservations Are Highly Encouraged
Around Town
Please Like us on Facebook
www.smokymountainsaroundtown.com
The boats are docked. The nets are drawn. 2016 has been another outstanding fishing trip for Sevier County 4-H Members. For the past 15 years, Sevier County 4-H members have set sail on a Fall Fishing excursion that benefits the Sevier County Food Ministry and CROSS Ministry in Seymour. This year's totals netted a donation of over 2,100 cans of tuna and $1,500.00 for these local Food Ministries. Beginning in 2012, 4-H decided to send the Seymour 4-H Clubs donations to CROSS Ministry to meet needs in the Seymour Community. This annual service project known as, “4-H Hooked on Helping Hunger” began in 2001 as an opportunity for 4-H members to learn about local needs and then take action. It's held each year in conjunction with the countywide 4-H Officer Training Workshop. “In 2001 we approached the Sevier County Food Ministry Director at that time, Steve Streibig, inquiring about specific items of need, and he suggested cans of tuna” said Glenn K Turner, Sevier County 4-H Agent. It is a somewhat specialty item, that can be expensive for the ministry to purchase but, yet is a good protein source. Those served by the food ministry see tuna as a special treat. The goal each year is one can per 4-H member with the slogan “One Can, Can Make a Difference.” With over 3,500 4-H members one can does make a difference. Each year that goal is surpassed. “When the project began in 2001, 50 cents would easily buy a can
of tuna, of course now it's up closer to one dollar. When promoting the project we encourage 4-H'ers to consider giving up a soft drink or snack and put that money toward a few cans of tuna” Turner said. This approach seems to have worked over the years. Since the project began in 2001, 51,050 cans of tuna and over $21,000 have been donated to the Sevier County Food Ministries. “It's nice to reach the 50,000 can and $20,000 milestones” Turner says. Turner added, “That's one big fish”. Jim Davis, Director of the Sevier County Food Ministry says, “Sevier County 4-H has become a faithful partner to the Food Ministry. When 4-H began the tuna project, fifteen years ago, we were serving about 800 families each week. Today that number has grown to 1700 per week. It is nice to know we can count on this donation each fall. It enables us to plan for our weekly food distribution. We are thankful for the monetary donation as well, as that will allow us to purchase food at 19 cents a pound from Second Harvest.” 4-H members have learned to put into practice the 4-H pledge by using their “Hands for larger service.” They are learning that they can make a difference in the community. If you are not aware of the great things going on at the Sevier County Food Ministry, 4-H members invite you to visit Mr. Davis and see how you could be involved. Mr. Davis can be contacted at 428-5182. The Food Ministry is located next to the fairgrounds on Old Knoxville Highway.
Page 6 Around Town
Get "Affordable Elegance For You and The Home" On The 450 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Map FREE PARKING in REAR 23 Call865
sometimes simple is really good
GREENBRIER POTTERY
The Decorium
Raku, Smoke Fired and Func onal Po ery
greenbrierpottery.blogspot.com 865-436-8284 865-430-5777 “Handmade by Jeff Hamilton”
Located inside Ar sts A c at Glades Village
Now Open For Breakfast! Delauders BBQ, 680 Glades Road at Blinking Light Behind Shops • 865-325-8680
5
16
680 Glades Rd., #5 Gatlinburg
Or Next Door at Crossroads Inn & Suites
Sugarlands Visitors Center
Thistle Dew!
To National Park
Premium Herbs, Spices, Teas, Potpourris, Sachets, Soups, Dips & Oils www.thistledew.yolasite.com
M & O St.
Smokey Bear
1402 E. Parkway, #12 & 13 • Gatlinburg
The Artsy Olive
Park Vista Hotel Airport Road
Riverside
6
Local Specials and Promotions
y
o
10
20
8
5
(At the corner of Highway 321 & Mills Park Rd.)
103 Mills Park Rd. • Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Watch Glass Artist J. Hills Kaleidoscopes Frogman Jewelry Art Glass M&D Hills
Body Wash & Warmers Dips, Cheeseballs, Soups Tarts, Warmers, Chapsticks Spreads, Butters, Pickles, Jellies Hand Crafted Items
Cardinal Drive
King Rd.
20 19
Glades Village
3
Ogles Drive West
DON’T FEED
7
Covered Bridge in the Glades 849 Glades Road # 1C1
Gatlinburg Bypass Road
FOOT GEAR Of Gatlinburg
8 Dollywood
THE BEARS
Lane
It’s Against The Law
2
5
13
21 18 16
Dollywood
Old Mill Ave.
ill Rd
Route 66
24 17
30
Frances
7
11
1004 Parkway, #301 • Gatlinburg (Located behind Calhoun’s Restaurant)
7
3
Old M
Buckhorn Road
Watson Road
Covered Bridge
1
865-436-2500
Powdermill Road
Splash Country
2
HillsCreek.com 865-430-7778
Campbell Lead Road
9
Little Pigeon River
Duck Pond Lane
680 Glades Road, #8, Gatlinburg
31
23
Gatlinburg Welcome Center
Arts & Crafts Community
25
1A
4
z
The Acquarium
5 2 1
15
Judy Jones Pottery
Baskin Creek Bypass
Glades Road
. Rd
Dudley Creek Bypass
Artist Crafts Village
6
Newman Road
2B
3A
Hidden Hills
2 12
2A
E. Parkway (Route 321)
22
4 3
To Newport
Jake Thomas Road
6
Pine Mountain Road
(865) 243-7018 25
5 4
454 N.
600 Glades Road, # 4, Gatlinburg
3
Duck Pond Lane
Wears Valley Road
Upper Middle Creek Rd
Veterans Blvd.
www.ajannpeitso.com
12
Photography
6
13
Call-in Orders Welcome
(865) 446-4004 1 2004 Red Bank Road, # 9, Sevierville
Post Office
www.dipsnmore.org
Get On The Map!
Roaring Fork
www.theartsyolive.com
Full Bar • Full Menu • Free WiFi
Road
8 Maples Lane
Located in Arts & Crafts Community at Glades Village 680 Glades Rd., #1, Gatlinburg
865-325-8284
LeConte St.
Located in The Wood Whittlers Shopping Center 22
(865) 254-8835 19
Moonshine Dawg
Ski Mountain Rd.
Ober Gatlinburg
1
(865) 277-9063
• Extra Virgin Olive Oils • Balsamic Vinegars • All Natural Sea Salts
Home of The
14
10
255-3557
Skiddy’s Place
8
Gatlinburg’s Largest Antique Shop
2
Teaster Lane
(865) 325-1411 9
americansideshowantiques.com
1
373 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Pittman Center Road Biblical Times Theatre
Birds Creek Rd. (Route 454)
2
170 Glades Rd. • 865-436-2363
The ONLY Authentic British Pub
1 Titanic Museum
in East Tennessee!
Since 1998
2
Little Pigeon River
33 Draught Beers 120 Bottled Beers 30 Hot Teas Traditional British Food
Apple Valley Road
(865) 436-0677 11 Route 66
1065 Glades Road, Gatlinburg Jayell Road
Entertainment
1
Every Night !
Open Daily 3 pm
Follow Me To The Tree WWW.CRYSTELLECREEK.COM
The Jewelry Spot
Available
Gemstones • Wire Art • Enamels
Local Area Map
(865) 430-1551
3
Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry
Sterling Silver • 14 Kt Gold Filled • Custom Orders Available
440-478-1841 www.thejewelryspot.net
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge-Sevierville
At the Covered Bridge in The Glades
849 Glades Road, Suite 1B7, Gatlinburg
1654 East Parkway• Gatlinburg
Key
Watch Us Make Candles
865-436-9214
15 www.loreleicandlesonline.com In the Arts & Crafts Community 331 Glades Road • 865-436-9214
Neil’s Gallery
Map Location Numbers
Heartwood Galleries
Gatlinurg
Pigeon Forge
Traffic Lights
Traffic Lights
Gatlinurg
Pigeon Forge/Sevierville
Businesses
“Your Art is Where Our Heart Is”
Forks of the River
Parkway
Businesses
Map Is Not Drawn To Scale
Get On The Map! Call: 865-255-3557
Dolly
arkway Parton P
(865) 661-6207 www.heartwoodgalleries.com
To I-40
David A. Howard
www.neilsgallery.com
www.dhowardpottery.net
849 Glades Road, 2B6 • Gatlinburg • 865-430-4029
170 Glades Road, Suite 32, Gatlinburg
Dine-in Available
Artist
(865) 430-3387 10
4
1450 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg
L ocal A rtist ...
Robert A. Tino Originals, Canvas, Paper Prints • Oil Paintings • Acrylics 24 • Watercolors
Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades
17
865-325-1512 Bar-B-Q,Wings & More SkiMountainPizza.com
14
At traffic light #10 turn right onto Ski Mountain Rd. go 1 mile 631 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg
Get On The Map Call865 255-3557
Around Town Page 7
Gatlinburg Pickers By Danny Lewis This month I have picked the weathervane. You might find this very interesting. The weathervane dates back as far as 48 BC. The first one thought to be as big as 48 feet tall and 26 foot long and made of bronze.
Local Hand Made Art • Pressed Flower Art • Local Alpaca Items • Barn Art Melted Glass & Wood Wind Chimes • Mosaics And Much More
In the 9th century churches started putting rooster weathervanes on top of the church. This was to represent what Jesus prophesized that the rooster would not crow the morning after the Last Supper.
Artistic And Traditional Photography
Of course today they are used mostly for decorations. In the past shippers and farmers depended on them obviously for wind direction. So there you have it... pretty cool stuff! The ones we carry are copper and hand hammered... hope you enjoyed a little heads up.... Crow on... Until next month, Danny
Free 4x6 Photo Just For Stopping In
American Sideshow Antiques 373 Parkway, Gatlinburg 608 Glades Road, Gatlinburg https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSideshow (865) 325-1411
The Ideal Setting For Your Marriage Peace in a “seed and feed” store. So in 1979 Rev. Taylor established Gatlinburg Tourist Ministries, Inc. and since that humble beginning some 36 years ago, we have now ministered to and married over 85,000 couples!
• On Site Clothing Available For Photos • Studio and Outdoor Shoots • Small Intimate or Family Group Sittings
www.facebook.com/artlitsol www.facebook.com/strangeseasongiftshop 680 Glades Road, #6, Gatlinburg • (865) 325-8951
Eastbend Automotive
Let Gatlinburg Chapels Ministry provide the ideal setting for your marriage in one of our four chapels.They are all surrounded by Smoky Mountain Splendor, and right in the heart of Gatlinburg TN, the honeymoon capital of the nation. We are the only chapel in the Smokies that is a non-profit Church ministry.
Reverend Dr. Ed Taylor came to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains in 1979 and soon discovered that a great need existed in the area for couples to be married by a duly ordained minister with the dignity and respect that they so deserved. He discovered that none of the local churches in the area would consent to marry anyone that was not affiliated with their own church membership. Consequently anyone that wished to be married in the Smoky Mountain area would be forced to marry with the Justice of the
We have 4 chapels ( one of them being a beautiful Atrium), we have a large staff of Church ordained ministers, we offer 9 Christian packages, a communion ceremony, dove release, marriage renewal vows, personal wedding consultants, bride and groom formal wear rentals, honeymoon suites or cabins, special discounts for local attractions. Everything from the lace to the limo. We have married over 85,000 couples and Rev Ed has personally married over 45,000 over his 37 years in our marriage enrichment ministry. We even give our couples a written guarantee for your future together.
www.marryundergod.com
FlashSteam
www.flashsteam.com
Mention this ad for
10% Off
Oil Changes, Tires, Brakes, Tune-Ups and Friendly Service! (Next to 1885 East Parkway, at the corner of Highway 321 and Mills Park Road)
103 Mills Park Road, Gatlinburg • (865) 325-8266
Arrowmont Exhibits Traveling Quilt Show Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is exhibiting over 25 quilts in Piecing Together a Changing Planet – a juried exhibition of fiber arts highlighting climate change in America's national parks. The exhibit will be on view November 14, 2016 – January 14, 2017 in the Sandra J. Blain Gallery. Community members are invited to view the exhibition and attend the opening reception on Thursday, November 17, 2016, 6-8 pm. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 10 am – 4pm. Piecing Together a Changing Planet is a collaboration between Studio Art Quilt Associates Florida and Biscayne National Park. Opening at Biscayne National Park's gallery, the exhibit has travelled to nine other national park venues across the country. The exhibition coincides with this year's centennial celebration of the National Park Service, marking the beginning of a second century of stewardship of America's national parks. Unlike utilitarian quilts used as bed coverings, these art quilts convey the beauty and fragility of the environment and the urgency of climate change in ways that touch the heart and soul.
All quilts were created by members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, a 3000-member national organization dedicated to promoting art quilts through education, exhibitions, professional development, documentation and publications. In conjunction with the exhibit, Arrowmont will be exhibiting quilts from its permanent collection. Arrowmont's permanent collection includes nearly 1,000 works in a variety of arts and crafts media. Made by the hands of current and past Arrowmont instructors, individuals from the settlement school's days and past artists-in-residence, the works represent the school's past, present and future. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts enriches lives by developing aesthetic appreciation and fostering self-expression with hands-on experiences in a variety of media, classes, conferences and seminars. On the leading edge of arts education, Arrowmont utilizes contemporary and fine arts techniques to build upon traditional arts and crafts. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, 865.436.5860.
Introducing Our New Bountiful All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet ! Great Selections!
Great Lunch & Dinner Menu
• Award Winning Wings • Delicious Hand Made Brick Oven Pizza • Banquets & Catering Available
• Best Burgers in Gatlinburg with Black Angus Beef Proudly the largest liquor store and selection in Sevier County since 1983. Epi’s Fine Wines & Spirits of Gatlinburg, TN offers a huge selection of liquor, spirits, high-gravity beer and wines from local and around the world. We have convenient, unlimited and free parking. www.episliquor.com
www.threejimmys.com
(865) 325-1210
At traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg turn onto Rt. 321. Go 2.7 miles and we’re on the left.
Directions: At traf ic light #3 in Gatlinburg turn onto 321. Go 2.7 miles to Glades Road and turn left. We are on the left.
1359 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg • 865-436-5287
1359 E. Parkway, Suite F, Gatlinburg
Page 8 Around Town
Fowler’s Clay Works
Smoky Mountain Winterfest Sevierville
Kountry Antics Featuring Country Decor, Jams, Salsa Handmake Soap, Cottage Candles
Take home a memory that wil last a lifetime!
Sevierville is all decked out in lights from November 7 through February 28 for the 27th Annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration. Viewing Smoky Mountain Winterfest lights with friends and family is a great way to get in the Christmas spirit – and with more than 15 million lights in a 25 mile stretch, there’s certainly plenty of looking to do! Purchase a 2016-17 Winterfest souvenir t-shirt or sweatshirt to commemorate your visit when you stop at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66 (1.5 miles from I-40 Exit 407). With your purchase, you'll receive a free pair of Winterfest 3D glasses which turn each point of light into a snowflake.
865- 412-1003
This 1.5 mile drive through LED light and music experience features the all-new half mile Santa's Safari section as well as fun extra activities for the kids, including crafts and photos with Santa.
Facebook/FowlersClayworks
1402 E. Parkway, #10, Gatlinburg
Winterfest lights are a huge draw, but once visitors arrive in Sevierville they also find incredible shopping, shows and attractions. Sevierville features nearly 150 name brand outlet stores where shoppers can find everything from fine China and clothing to tools and furniture. Specialty retail shops featuring items like fine art, antiques and collectibles and outdoor items are also popular.
Appalachian Bear Rescue During the past year and a half, Appalachian Bear Rescue has cared for more orphaned and injured black bear cubs than ever before in our twenty-year history. Starting in March of 2015 with the arrival of two, very young cubs from the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and concluding just last month when our three 2016 cubs departed from our care, we had a total of fifty-six black bear cubs.
In 2016 the mast crops have been much better, and wildlife has done well. Because of that fact, ABR cared for just three cubs that were actually born this year. The good mast will likely result in a large number of cubs who will be born in January 2017. We do not expect to admit any young bears from now until next spring. This period of time without cubs in residence will allow us to do some much-needed maintenance and repair projects. Bear cubs are notoriously hard on the trees, saplings and other vegetation in the Wild Enclosures, where they spend by far the majority of their time while at ABR. There will be opportunities for volunteers to help with the cleanup and other chores that must be completed before we receive new cubs. As we always do, we must remind visitors that the bears you see in the park or other areas (even if you see them by a rental cabin or in town) are wild animals and should be enjoyed and photographed from a distance. This is their habitat and we are the intruders. Bears in the Southern Appalachians usually do not go into dens until December so you may see a bear moving about, even now. Please give them their space, and allow them to go about the business of grabbing a few more morsels of food before heading off to hibernate.
Many of these needy little bears were found starving as a result of the near failure of the mast crops in 2015. “Mast” is the term used by biologists to describe the natural foods eaten by bears and other animals. Soft mast is the summer fruits (primarily berries) and hard mast is the all-important nut crops (acorns and hickory nuts) that bears need in the fall. A large number of cubs had been born in January, and there simply wasn't enough food for them. Sows with cubs tried desperately to feed their families, but some gave up in desperation and abandoned cubs that they were unable to feed. It was a sad situation, but ABR was ready for the task of helping these cubs back to health. Most of them were able to be released back into the wild and given a second chance at the lives they were born to live.
Neil’s Gallery
To learn more about Appalachian Bear Rescue and to review the stories of our cubs please visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/AppalachianBearRescue. Photos are posted almost every day when cubs are in residence. During the next few months you can scroll through previous posts to read about and see photos of the cubs we cared for in 2016. You can also visit our website at www.appalachianbearrescue.org and our blog at abrblog.wordpress.com. If you are in Townsend, please stop by our Visitor/Education Center in the Trillium Cove Shopping Village on East Lamar Alexander Parkway. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 4. The center is closed on Sunday and Monday and will be closed during Christmas week. You may want to call before you go, to make sure that it is open. The phone number is (865) 7383683. You can find unique bear-themed gifts and souvenirs to purchase. We'd love to see you there!
L ocal A rtist ...
www.neilsgallery.com
849 Glades Road, 2B6 • Gatlinburg •
865-430-4029
Park Invites Public Comment on Mt. Sterling Solar Project allow greater reliability while using a renewable energy source. The proposed solar array would consist of 30 panels and would cover an area approximately 40 feet long, 15 feet wide and 10.5 feet tall at the highest point. A small area south of the panels would need to be kept free of tall trees to minimize shading. Current estimates show that fewer than 10 trees would need to be cleared. If approved and installed, the microgrid would allow the existing overhead line to be decommissioned and the existing maintained corridor would return to a natural state.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite the public to comment on a proposed sustainable energy project through December 13, 2016. Duke Energy has proposed installing an array of solar panels, coupled with a zinc-air battery, to power critical park communications equipment located atop the remote Mt. Sterling in the Haywood County area of the park. Duke Energy currently delivers power to the site along a 3.5-mile overhead line that extends from the park boundary at Mt. Sterling Road (Hwy NC284) to the Mt. Sterling Fire Lookout Tower. The radio equipment is a vital component of the park’s emergency communication system. The solar microgrid would operate separately from the energy grid and would
600 Glades Rd., Suite 2, Gatlinburg
The Jewelry Spot Gemstones • Wire Art • Enamels Sterling Silver • 14 Kt Gold Filled • Custom Orders Available
440-478-1841 www.thejewelryspot.net 849 Glades Road, Suite 1B7, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Located at the Covered Bridge in The Glades
Skiddy’s Smoking Bar
Beer To Go
Best beer prices in town!
Where Visitors Meet Locals Pet Friendly Outside Deck, Pool Table & Kornhole Games Happy Hour - Monday - Friday - 4 - 7 pm Directions: Take Glades Road to its end.
Turn left and go one mile. On the right.
4133 Birds Creek Road • (865) 325-8384
Winterfest in Pigeon Forge
Robert A. Tino Originals, Canvas, Paper Prints • Oil Paintings • Acrylics • Watercolors
Located at the Covered Bridge in the Glades
Arts & Crafts Community
Creating Unique Hand Crafted Jewelry
By Kathryn Sherrard
Busiest Year Ever!
Come Browse Our Shop Filled With Treasures (865) 436-0040
Park staff have initiated the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other compliance processes to evaluate potential adverse and beneficial impacts of the proposed project on the natural, cultural, and human environment. Staff invite the public to comment on the proposed project using the National Park Service’s Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website and following the link titled “Mt. Sterling S u s t a i n a b l e E n e rg y P r o j e c t ” a t https://parkplanning.nps.gov/grsm or by US Mail to Superintendent, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Duke Energy recently filed details on the proposed project with the North Carolina Utilities Commission, which must approve the project prior to implementation. If approved by the National Park Service and the North Carolina Utilities Commission, implementation could begin in Spring 2017.
December 1 - December 31 Join us for Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, the nearly four-month celebration of winter in the Smokies. Enjoy the light displays at your leisure on our Winterfest Lights Driving Tour. Pick up your tour guide at the Pigeon Forge Welcome Center at traffic light #0 or at the Fun Time Trolley office in Patriot Park. Winterfest light displays will shine through the end of February.
New Year's at The Island December 31 Ring in the New Year with us on The Island! After our widely successful event last year we are back BIGGER and BETTER with a night packed full of fun! Live music by Fairview Union kicks off at 8PM with plenty of fun attractions!!
2016 Junior Winter Slam
Rocky Top Sports World is proud to present the inaugural Junior Winter Slam December 17-18, 2016! 2nd – 8th grade school and travel teams are invited to participate. Registration deadline is December 9th. For more information on this event or to register, please visit www.RockyTopSportsWorld.com or call Joe Reeping at 865-494-1841.
Around Town Page 9
Images Of The Smokies Tourists Just Want To Have Fun!
CanAm Fun Rentals, 446 & 1670 East Parkway in Gatlinburg
Preserving Pumpkins
Women of the Smokies
By Linda Hyder Pumpkins offer far more than a door stop at Halloween. They are delicious in pies, breads and other culinary treats. If you are considering preserving pumpkins, please consider the following suggestions from the National Center for Home Food Preservation. ·Canning pumpkin butter or mashed or pureed pumpkin is NOT recommended. Home canning is not recommended for pumpkin butter or any mashed or pureed pumpkin or winter squash. The only directions for canning pumpkin and winter squash are for cubed flesh. In fact, the directions for preparing the product include the statement, "Caution: Do not mash or puree.” ·Canning Cubed Pumpkin - Only pressure canning methods are recommended for canning cubed pumpkin. There are no properly researched directions to recommend for canning mashed or pureed pumpkin or winter squash, or pumpkin butter. To be safe, all low acid foods, including pumpkin, must be canned using tested pressure canning processes. Older methods, such as boiling water canning for vegetables, oven canning and openkettle canning, have been discredited and can be hazardous (USDA Complete Guide to Canning, 2009). An average of 16 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 10 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints – an average of 2¼ pounds per quart. Pumpkins and squash should have a hard rind and stringless, mature pulp of ideal quality for cooking fresh. Small size pumpkins (sugar or pie varieties) make better products. Wash; remove seeds, cut into 1-inch-wide slices, and peel. Cut flesh into 1-inch cubes. Boil 2 minutes in water. Caution: Do not mash or puree. Fill jars with cubes and cover cooking liquid, leaving 1-inch headspace. ·Freezing Pumpkins - Freezing is the
easiest way to preserve pumpkin, and it yields the best quality product. Select full-colored mature pumpkin with fine texture (not stringy or dry). Wash, cut into cooking-size sections and remove seeds. Cook until soft in boiling water, in steam, in a pressure cooker or in an oven. Remove pulp from rind and mash.To cool, place pan containing pumpkin in cold water and stir occasionally (So Easy to Preserve, 2006). Pack into rigid containers leaving headspace, and freeze. ·Pumpkin Preserves - Canning pumpkin butter is not recommended. Pumpkin is a low acid vegetable and cannot be safely canned in the boiling water bath process. It does not contain enough sugar or acid to be treated safely without concerns for botulism. The USDA currently does not have any tested recipes to recommend for safely canning pumpkin preserves (jams, jellies, conserves, or pumpkin butter) and storing them at room temperature. We have no properly researched procedures to recommend for home canning of pumpkin butters or pickled pumpkin products such as salsas, chutneys and relishes; recipes you try should be served immediately or stored under refrigeration at all times. These pumpkin products must be stored in the refrigerator or freezer and treated the same as fresh pumpkin. Use excellent sanitation in handling the fresh or preserved pumpkin. Do not let cut pumpkin sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours during preparation prior to preserving. Pumpkin is a low acid vegetable and requires special attention to preparation and processing. Enjoy the taste and decorating with pumpkins, but think safety when planning to preserve pumpkins. For more information on food preservation, please visit: nchfp.uga.edu or contact Linda Hyder, UT Extension, 453-3695 or lhyder@utk.edu
Mayna Treanor Avent
Laura Thornburgh
Visitors today have the opportunity to share in the passion and dedication that each of these women gave in support of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its mission of preservation for future generations. One of Tennessee’s first recognized female artists, Mayna, studied art at the Academie Julian in Paris, France - a school whose alumni included Henri Matisse and Diego Rivera. The Academie Juilan provided a liberating and supportive environment for Mayna to study painting. She later also worked on carved woodblocks to create prints. A progressive figure, Mayna enjoyed painting all kinds of subjects, including people of different ethnicities and economic status. Her portraits were praised by museums and art critics due to the level of understanding and compassion revealed in her paintings. In 1918 Mayna’s husband, Frank Avent, purchased a small one-room cabin near the Elkmont community known as “Daisy Town.” Originally built in the mid1800s, the cabin was modified in 1926 when a large window was installed to allow more light into the room for Mayna to work. The inspiration that Mayna found in the Great Smokies is found by millions of visitors today. And the cabin, now known as the "Avent Cabin," still stands today in Elkmont as a reminder of a place where anyone can be moved by the beauty of nature. Laura Thornburgh was a writer, teacher, interior designer and photographer. She fell in love with the Smokies exploring the area with the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club in the late 1920s. She formed friendships with other prominent Smokies photographers of the day, such as Albert “Dutch” Roth and Jim Thompson. But Laura's passion for photography took her farther than simple mountain overlooks. The local mountain people who had called the Smokies home for generations were the focus of her lens. Laura was also a strong advocate for the creation of the national park. Not only did she want to protect the natural scenery, but also preserve the stories of the families she had come to know. Lydia Kear Whaley was born in 1840, and married at age 19. Grief-stricken when her young son died at age 3, she lost her husband, who was a Union solider, less than a month later during the Civil War. Lydia never remarried, choosing to raise her two daughters by
Lydia Kear Whaley
Anne Davis
herself. She provided for her family by being a farmer, midwife, tailor and basket weaver. She was a skilled healer or “grannywoman” who would travel throughout the area to minister to the sick. She was also frequently called upon to "lay out the dead" by washing and preparing bodies for burial. Lydia was heavily involved in her community. She was one of the first advocates for the creation of the Phi Beta Phi elementary school in Gatlinburg and in her seventies became the school’s first basket weaving instructor. The school was formed to preserve the knowledge of traditional mountain skills such as weaving, basketry and other handmade crafts. Today Great Smoky Mountains National Park honors the life of Lydia Whaley by protecting the traditional mountain culture that Lydia lived and shared with millions. “Why don’t we have a national park in the Smokies?” It's the question that sparked the movement to create Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it was spoken by Anne Davis, the "Mother of the Park." Following a trip to several national parks in the western states, Anne and her husband, Willis Davis, co-founded the Great Smoky Mountains Conservation Association, one of the most influential organizations that supported the creation of the park. In 1925, Anne was one of the first women to be elected to the Tennessee State Legislation. She sponsored the bill that would allow the purchase of 78,000 acres of land from the Little River Lumber Company, which ultimately became the first large parcel of land set aside for the creation of the Smoky Mountains. Anne’s push for a national park in the Smokies was prompted by the desire to both preserve, and promote, this special place. Recognizing the opportunities that a park could create, she envisioned new roads across the state that would carry the tourists to see one of the last remaining natural areas of the region. Anne knew that once the park was created, the need for hotels, gas stations, restaurants, and stores to accommodate these new visitors would boost the local economy. Anne saw that prosperity could come with the preservation. Her insight and commitment have allowed millions of visitors to enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park. ~written by Joshua Jones
Cow Culling: A Management Strategy When Feed is in Short Supply
By W. Alan Bruhin The hot, dry summer is expected to transform into a long, lean winter for many of the state's cattle producers.
University of Tennessee Extension beef specialists Jim Neel and Justin Rhinehart say the dried up summer pastures have not produced enough hay for farmers to store for use as livestock feed for the coming winter months. “A 1,000 pound beef cow will need about 25 to 30 pounds of average or better quality grass hay per day during the wintering period. Depending on the length (days) of the winter feeding period, this could amount to 1.5 to 2.0 tons of hay, per head,” Neel said. That's a lot of hay – hay that will likely be scarce this year. Neel says many producers are already taking measures to conserve supplies by culling herds. In most herds, there are “hay-burners” that should be culled under normal feeding conditions. “Under restricted feed conditions, such as drought, culling low producing cows that would take feed from the productive ones would be a profitable practice,” he said. “Culling cows would reduce the numbers and total amount of hay needed to get through the winter feeding period. It could also result in a little extra feed for the remaining cows and receipts from marketing of the culls could be
used to purchase feed for the remaining herd,” he said. Rhinehart, who has conducted a number of producer meetings across the state this summer, recommends systematic culling to stretch a limited winter feed supply. Here are some suggestions from both Rhinehart and Neel to help producers with culling decisions: 1. Cull open cows first. Open beef cows – those that are not pregnant – are a liability and are likely to literally consume potential profit. Cull bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam before the breeding season. 2.Cull older cows. As cows pass 10 years of age, their productivity and market value begin to drop. Get them on the market while they can still fetch a respectable market price. 3. Cull cows with physical problems. Cows with bad udders, poor teeth or other physical problems can become future problems for production, condition and value. 4. Consider culling cows that calve “out of season.” An argument for keeping these cows might be made during times of plentiful feed supply, but not in times of feed shortage. Also, those cows that calve late may miss getting bred during the next breeding season. For producers working to shorten the breeding season, culling
late-calving cows would help. Note that pregnant cows in this categoryp would be marketed differently than open, defective or old cows. These pregant cows may be out of line with your calving season, but they might work for someone else. 5. Consider culling cows that produce calves with very low weaning weights. Calves with extremely light weaning weights should be culled soon. Make a note of cows producing calves with less than average weaning weights (but not extremely low). Cows that repeatedly wean calves less than the herd average should be considered for culling when the need/opportunity arises to cull extra cows. 6. Consider culling cows that lost their calves. These cows will not produce a return and will continue to eat feed and mount expenses. 7. Cull cows that do not maintain their body condition score when fed properly. Even if they do not end up with a high culling priority due to one of the criteria discussed above, they should be considered for culling during a drought year because there is a higher chance that they will not breed back, or that they have underlying health issues that would come out during times of stress. 8. A deep culling might be a good time to
consider selling any cows that are extreme in frame size or muscling. These cows may be very small or very large and produce calves that are not uniform with the rest of your calf crop. Anything you can do to increase the uniformity of your herd will help you with future marketing plans. "These criteria might not fit each farm perfectly, but starting with these general concepts and tailoring them to your specific objectives should help identify cows that need to be marketed. Selling culls at the right time will improve profits for that year and build profitability for future calf crops, Rhinehart said. For more information about cattle management, contact a UT Extension agent or visit: utextension.tennessee.edu/publications. UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the UT Institute of Agriculture. With an office in every Tennessee county, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state. In cooperation with Tennessee State University, UT Extension works with farmers, families, youth and communities to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state and national levels.
The National Park Service Cares For Special Places Saved By The American People So That All May Experience Our Heritage
Page 10 Around Town
SMSWF Officially Opens 2017 Songwriter Opportunities By Cyndy Montgomery Reeves The Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival officially has opened its entry and registration process for songwriters who want to participate in the 6th Annual SMSWF August 16-20, 2017. Songwriter opportunities being offered at the 2017 SMSWF include the song competition, workshops, co-write with Hit Writers, performances slots, and new this year are one on one mentoring/audition sessions with music industry pros. You will want to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount prices between now and January 30th. Actual deadline to enter songs in the Song Competition or sign up to perform is April 30, 2017. For details go to www.smswf.com and go to For Songwriters.
Breakfast or Brunch with Santa Enjoy Breakfast or Brunch with Santa at the Pottery House Café & Grille. Space is limited. Reservations Required. Also, enjoy a fun filled Kid’s Craft Tent from 10 am to 2 pm. Check our website for further information at www.pigeonforgechamber.com.
Christmas In The Smokies Bluegrass Festival Bluegrass fun for everyone. Come join artists old and new for this one of a kind celebration of bluegrass during the holiday season. You may purchase your tickets at the door at the Ramada Inn Convention Center, Pigeon Forge TN starting Tuesday December 8th from 2-5 PM and Wednesday December 9th starting 2 PM -throughout the festival. Please visit www.mypigeonforge.com.
The SMSWF is also having a song contest in 2017 to see who can write the best song about the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival itself. Songwriters and fans come back year after year because of the camaraderie that makes this festival almost magical. We want them to share their stories about the SMSWF in a song. Some songwriters are also very good singers and entertainers. This year Doug Johnson, an A&R rep at Black River Entertainment, is opening an opportunity up for aspiring artists to audition for a Nashville record label company while they are at the 6th Annual SMSWF. Songwriters can also choose to simply pitch Johnson their songs for the artists at Black River Entertainment. New to the workshop series this year will be Gary Earl Productions with a workshop on Pop/Rock songs and the TV/Film industry. Frank Green with Skytone Entertainment is presenting a workshop on the “3 Ps of the Music Industry – Pitch, Publishing and Production”. Jeff Silvey will be presenting the Gospel Workshop and Sandy Ramos with The Songtuner will be back with “Tune Your Hits for the Pitch”. The mission of the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival is to bring together songwriters, music professionals and music lovers for the enjoyment of learning, sharing and preserving the craft of the song.
The SMSWF is fortunate to have songwriters from all across the country converge in Gatlinburg to celebrate the craft of songwriting. The SMSWF has attracted songwriters and fans from 28 different states in the US and 6 different countries. The love of the song is alive and well for 4 days every August in Gatlinburg. Make your plans to be here now. There are over 150 free live music shows and two or three ticketed concerts for the public to enjoy. Places you can find live music in Gatlinburg for the month of December include: Bamm on Tuesdays with bands Friday and Saturday nights at Three Jimmy's, Chris Long at The Ship Pub on Dec. 10th, Ben on Mondays and Neesee Wednesday thru Sunday at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill. Karoke is at Crawdaddy's Restaurant every night and on Thursdays at Three Jimmy's. The Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery and the Sugarland's Distillery have live music throughout the day every day. Smoky Mountains Brewery also offers live entertainment along with the Shamrock. Denver Evans performs at Tom & Earl's weather permitting. Every 2nd Monday there is a SMSWF Songwriters Showcase at Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill 6-9 PM.. Jan. 26-29, 2017 the SMSWF is joining with the International Storyteller's Center to bring a 'hands on' weekend of Lyrics and Lore to Dollywood's DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge. The Lyrics & Lore Weekend is designed to invite the public into a unique experience with storytellers and songwriters who will teach participants how to tell their family's one-of-a-kind story and find the song inside of them. During the weekend all in attendance will have the opportunity to hear internationally recognized storytellers tell their tales and learn the stories behind the songs you have heard on the radio and see the #1 Hit songwriter who wrote that song perform it in its original version. Ticketed concerts will feature Keith Anderson “Pickin Wildflowers” Friday and Brady Seals “God Bless Texas Saturday. Join us for a winter weekend of fun and a great family experience.
Critical Health News
Fine Dining & Catering In the Smokies
Cosmaceuticals By Ben Fuchs The skin care business is, like many other businesses, steeped in and dependent on consumerism and marketing. Rather than having real effects, products have come to rely much more on sizzle; many purchases are the result of nothing more than hype and buying decisions are often functions of ignorance and ads. The world of cosmetic products as we know it today was birthed in the late 19th and early 20th century, at the same time that business enterprises were beginning to understand Freudian psychological theories of human motivations and buying behaviors and how to use them to exploit and manipulate consumer minds and emotions. No business has leveraged human desires and vulnerabilities via sales and advertising more than the business of beauty. We are endlessly manipulated and contorted into spending our hard earned cash via celebrity sales pitches, advertising slogans and the recommendations of dubious department store “advisers”. But that all changed with the active ingredients dubbed “cosmaceuticals” which worked as powerfully as prescriptions but were only regulated as cosmetics. The father of the cosmaceutical, Dr. Albert Kligman coined the term to distinguish inactive and superficial ingredients from those that went “…beyond mere camouflage…” and could achieve real and often long-term results. While it’s true that everything including water will inevitably alter the skin in some way, only true cosmaceuticals can provide the kind of performance most consumers expect and are (mis-)led to believe they’ll get when they purchase and apply their cream, lotion, toner and treatment skin care preparations and products. The retinoids, Vitamin A molecules, were the first cosmaceutical substances, and are, to this day, the most effective. These were followed by alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), which are low pH extracts from fruit and plant materials that can achieve dramatic anti-aging and skin retexturing effects. Then, most recently, a class of actives called peptides, which affect the structure of the skin like a “-ceutical”, but that were intended to beautify like a “cosma-“,
www.bestitalian.com
have become all the rage. The most important and the gold standard of peptides is a substance called “Matrixyl”. The bottom line is, if you’re looking for skin care that works look for cosmaceuticals. While the vast majority of products that you put on your skin are ineffective and inactive, using real cosmaceutical actives will allow you to bypass the standard, “extract-from-a-melon-that-grows-of-the-coast-of-France” type ingredients that you hear about on infomercials and promoted by movie stars. Retinoids, (retinol and retinoic acid primarily) and alpha hydroxy acids are cosmaceutical elements that really work. And, Vitamin C, in its fat-soluble (the proper term is “lipophilic”) format, is one of the most effective topicals you could ever use. In fact, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and alpha hydroxy acids, (which include glycolic, lactic, citric, malic, and acetic acids), are the most important active ingredients and ones that everyone over the age 40 (or even 30) should be applying on a regular basis. I call them “The Big 3” and they should be the core ingredients of any antiaging skin care program: lipophilic Vitamin C, Vitamin A and AHAs. And for the consumer who wants everything, consider adding in a peptide containing product, ideally one that contains a proven and time-tested ingredient like Matrixyl. Did you know… •Nail biting which affects one out of three children between the ages of 7 and 10 and nearly half of all teenagers is considered to be a mental health issue and is classified as a type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. •Nails grow faster in the summer than the winter, grow faster after illnesses and grow faster on the fingers of your dominant hand. The nails of the middle finger exhibit the most rapid growth and the thumbnail grows the slowest. •According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the longest fingernails ever recorded on a woman measured over 28 feet. The nails were on the hand of a California woman named Lee Redmond who started manicuring them in 1979 until she lost them in an automobile accident in 2009. www.criticalhealthnews.com
Tuesday Nites Music at the Creek A Smoky Jazz Feel With A Bluesy Rock Sound Featuring: Ben E. Scott Stroupe
Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill From: 6:00 till 9:00 ( Next To Dollar General )
1654 East Parkway
Park Trails in the Chimney Tops Area Reopen Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reopened several trails that had previously been closed due to a 0.25-acre wildfire near the summit of the Chimney Tops Trail. The following trails now open:Chimney Tops Trail, Sugarland Mountain Trail, Huskey Gap Trail and Road Prong Trail. Fire danger remains high throughout the park. Visitors are reminded of the current ban on all campfires and use of fire grills throughout the park. No use of wood or charcoal fires is permitted. In addition, park visitors are reminded to extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, and pipes and dispose of them in appropriate containers.
Single Car Accident on Little River Road Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a single-car, motor vehicle accident on Little River Road at approximately 1:39 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2016. The 2007 GMC Envoy left the roadway and landed upside down in the river approximately 3 miles east of the Townsend Wye. The vehicle was occupied by Sandra Gail Freeman, age 63, and Brenda Joyce Payne, age 69. Both women, from Gainesville, GA, died as a result of their injuries. Both women were extricated from the vehicle. Freeman was found dead at the scene of the accident and Payne was transported by Rural Metro to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN where she later died from her injuries. Park Rangers, Rural Metro, and the Townsend Fire Department responded to the scene.
The Original Best Italian Located in back of Elks Plaza shopping center, across Parkway from Hampton Inn & TGI Friday's in Gatlinburg between traffic lights 8 & 9 (865) 430-4090
Best Italian on the Parkway Between Aunt Mahalia's Candy & World Of Illusions between traffic lights 6 & 8 (865) 436-4345
Value. Everyday.
1219 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg
Advanced Online Marketing Workshops for Direct Farm Marketers
By W. Alan Bruhin Eighty-seven percent of American adults use the Internet to search for information, make product purchases, connect with family, friends, customers and colleagues. Farmers have taken notice. Many farming operations are directly marketing products and agritourism activities to consumers through social media and ecommerce platforms. To help up their game, the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture (CPA) is presenting a series of workshops designed to help farmers and farmers market representatives take their online marketing efforts to the next level. “The Growing Digital workshops will help participants learn, evaluate and implement advanced online marketing strategies. Potential participants are invited to choose one, two or all three workshops to help efficiently and effectively reach potential customers and make sales transactions,” says Megan Leffew, m a r k e t i n g s p e c i a l i s t f o r t h e C PA . The workshops are divided into three main topics: Advanced Social Media, E-commerce and Video Content Creation and Marketing. An advanced social media workshop will kick off the Growing Digital series. This workshop goes beyond the basics. Gavin Baker from the digital marketing agency Baker Labs and CPA's Leffew will share the newest trends in social media, advanced strategies to make the most of social media marketing efforts, ideas for social media content and how to analyze the effectiveness of strategies employed.The workshop will be held three times, with materials being repeated at each date and location. The workshop will be held from 9 am to 4 pm local time on November 16 in Knoxville, November 17 in Murfreesboro and November 18 in Milan. Registration is required by November 7.
The e-commerce workshop will also be repeated three times. It is designed to help participants determine if e-commerce is right for their farm. Workshop organizer and CPA marketing specialist Chuck Grigsby says, “Instructors will compare available software options, describe benefits and challenges of selling products online and share considerations for adopting ecommerce as a direct marketing strategy. A panel of operators experienced in selling their products using e-commerce will also share their perspectives.” The e-commerce workshop will be held from 9 am to 3:30 pm local time on December 7 in Milan, December 8 in Nashville and December 9 in Knoxville. Registration is required by November 28. The final workshop in the series will be held six times in January 2017. Video Content Creation and Marketing will explore shooting, editing and promoting videos to market farm products and services. Participants will practice techniques using an I-Pad and the iMovie app (provided for use at the workshop). Early registration is suggested as space is limited in these sessions. This workshop will be held from 9 am to 4 pm local time on January 5 in Milan, January 6 in Clarksville, January 11 in White Pine, January 12 in Athens, January 19 in McMinnville and January 26 in Spring Hill. Register for Milan and Clarksville by December 21, 2016; for White Pine and Athens by January 2, 2017; for McMinnville by January 9, 2017; and for Spring Hill by January 16, 2017. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $20 per person per event is required by the deadlines listed. Lunch will be provided. Workshop location information will be emailed to registered participants the week prior to the workshops.Register online now at https://tiny.utk.edu/GrowingDigital
Smoky Mountains Around Town is Worldwide on the Internet www.smokymountainsaroundtown.com and like us on Facebook
Gatlinburg Trolley
Around Town Page 11
www.gatlinburgtrolley.org
Smoky Mountain National Park
Around Town
Who You ll ? Gonna Ca
DRIVERZ
Taxi & Mobile Services DRIVER
Z
865-323-9708 24 Hour Service Available
Local • Airport • Bus Station
Serving Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge-Sevierville
Hike 100 With Superintendent Cash Oconaluftee River Trail Around Town
December 3 - Free Hike Events with the Superintendent - In the spirit of the Centennial, many of Superintendent Cash’s hikes will be with youth who may be experiencing their first such adventure in the park. There are also public events which will give you the opportunity to hike alongside the Superintendent. These include two front country hikes that are open to anyone who would like to attend and two backcountry hikes which are each limited to 20 hikers. This limit is due to our concern for the resources in the backountry, our attention to Leave No Trace and hiker safety. 865-436-1200 - nps.gov/grsm - www.friendsofthesmokies.org
Classic Hike Of The Smokies: Grotto Falls December 6 - $20 Event Navigation - Lace up your boots for the December Classic Hike to Grotto Falls on Trillium Gap Trail! Join Friends of the Smokies on this moderately difficult 7-mile round trip hike which has a total elevation gain of 1,000 feet. This Classic Hike highlights Friends’ funding of visitor amenities on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and features the beautiful Grotto Falls. This hike is $20 which benefits the Trails Forever fund. Call: 800-845-5665 - Email: info@friendsofthesmokies.org www.friendsofthesmokies.org
Hike The Smokies: Rei Asheville
December 14 - Free - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This year is the centennial of the National Park Service and Friends of the Smokies plans to kick off a second century of stewardship of America’s most-visited National Park by engaging and educating our communities. Join Friends of the Smokies at REI Asheville to discover Great Smoky Mountains National Park along with programs, hikes, camping and much more. 800-845-5665 - Email:info@friendsofthesmokies.org www.friendsofthesmokies.org
Smoky Mountain National Park Although visitation tends to be lower during the winter months, December is actually a great time to visit the national park. The leaves have all fallen which makes for some incredible views. You may even get to see some snow on the Smokies, so be sure to bring your camera for those winter wonderland photo opportunities. Be sure to check the weather forecast and road conditions before traveling to the park. Feel the cool spray of a waterfall. Camp under the stars. Explore a historic mill. There's plenty to see and do in the park!
Page 12 Around Town
Heartwood Galleries By Chef JD
Let’s Get Cooking
1450 E. Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 661-6207
www.heartwoodgalleries.com
www.ChefJDs.com ·4 Eggs ·Whipped Cream ·1 Sugar-Free Pie Crust Directions: Bake crust according to the directions. Mix sugar and butter until smooth. Add chocolate and vanilla, blend in well. Add eggs, one at a time, until blended well each time. Pour into pie crust. Refrigerate 2 hours. Before serving, top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
Tis the season everyone! Are you enjoying all of the festivities? Are you ready for Christmas? I know that I am! Below are a few things that you or others may be interested in. Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Ride of Lights until January 31, 2017 The trolleys journey goes through the downtown area and Hwy. 321, to experience the Gatlinburg Winter Magic.
Sugar-Free Pecan & Raisin Bars Preheat oven to 350° Ingredients ·2 cup Quick Oats ·1/2 cup Raisins ·1/2 cup Pecans, chopped ·1 teaspoon Baking Powder ·1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda ·1 Egg ·1/4 cup Pure Honey ·1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Directions: Line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment and lightly spray Combine all ingredients well. Place into the baking pan & flatten out mixture so that it is even. Bake for about 25 minutes until it is a light brownish color. Let cool then cut into bars.
Breakfast of Brunch with Santa: December 3rd Pigeon Forge, TN - Light 3 at the Old Mill Santa will be at the Pottery House Café & Grille, (reservations required) and also offering a Children's Craft Tent from 10 am to 2 pm. Sevierville's 53rd Annual Christmas Parade: December 3rd Starts at 11am located in the historic downtown Sevierville. Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival: December 9th - 12th Listen to the wonderful sounds of Christmas in Pigeon Forge, TN. For more info contact: Pigeon Forge Chamber 865-453-5700 Okay its recipe time! The following is sugar-free and those for whom are diabetic, you know not to eat the whole thing... watch the Carbs!
Quick note: All my Dog items (but the treats), are 25% 0ff. So come see me! Be safe out there in your travels!
Sugar-Free Silk Pie Ingredients ·1 cup Butter ·1 1/2 cup Sweeter of your choice ·2 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate, melted ·2 teaspoon Vanilla
“Your Art is Where Our Heart Is” Largest selection of sculptured wood artifacts in Galinburg DIRECTIONS: In
Gatlinburg turn onto Route 321 at traffic light #3. Go 3 miles. We are on the right.
Who You l? l a C a n n Go
Taxi & Mobile Services DRIVER
865-323-9708 24 Hour Service Available
Z
Merry Christmas and may your New Year be blessed!!! Chef JD
JDs Corner Around The Corner From Everywhere! .
• Award Winning Gourmet Sauces & Marinades • Coffee, Teas & Soups • Healthy Dog Treats & Supplies • Unique Pottery, Art Items & Much More
(865) 446-0971 Open at 10:00 a.m. The Glades Center
Located in the Arts & Crafts Community
600 Glades Rd, #9, Gatlinburg
See Artisans At Work Free Craft Show Year Round in the Arts & Crafts Community 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 sign at Route 321 and Glades Road is a landmark to the Arts & Crafts Community 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,
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 downtown Gatlinburg onto highway 321,go 3 miles, see sign above on the left. www.gatlinburgcrafts.com.
DRIVERZ
Local • Airport • Bus Station
Serving Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge-Sevierville
Fight or Flight vs. Rest and Digest By Ben Fuchs
While you probably know that you have a nervous system that controls the flow of the electrical energy in the body, as it turns out, you actually have two nervous systems! One, which has been called the “fight or flight” system, is technically known as the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and it directs energy into the activities that keep us alive in emergency and life-threatening situations. The second, called the parasympathetic system (PNS) is involved with more long-term activities. The PNS is sometimes called the “the rest and digest” system and the more time we spend in this parasympathetic realm, the longer we will be alive and healthy. Or to put it another way the less time we spend in "fight or flight" mode the longer we will be alive and healthy. Many of the signs of illness and disease reflect chronic SNS activation and overload. Cardiovascular health issues especially high blood pressure and blood clotting are classics signs of fight or flight. Same goes for immune system suppression and frequent colds and flues. Cold sores and other skin problems may indicate sympathetic nervous system has been kicking in. Constipation, cramping and digestive problems often mean the body is in survival mode. For women dealing with menopause, hot flashes, night sweats
jitteriness and anxiety are also signs that the body’s SNS emergency system has been activated. In fact, almost any degenerative disease can follow long-term activation of the sympathetic nervous system. And it should come as no surprise that most us spend a large amount of time in fight or flight mode. Anything we can do to maintain ourselves in rest and digest, relaxation mode is in our long term health interest. This is especially true if we’re dealing with a major crisis like cancer or heart disease. For the most part activating the rest and digest nervous system is simple. Simply reading a book or watching television can initiate PNS activity. Petting a dog or cat, getting a massage or soaking in a hot bath are wonderful ways to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. In addition to mental and emotional relaxation strategies, a good nutritional supplement program is one of the best ways to reduce the body’s sympathetic stress. High calorie, processed foods are particularly burdensome, so laying off the burgers, shakes and fries is important. Committing to spending 60 seconds a day practicing deep breathing techniques can be particularly helpful in turning on the “rest and digest” nervous system.
Sevierville's Christmas Parade December 3 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for Sevierville's 54th Annual Christmas Parade in historic downtown Sevierville. The traditional holiday event features marching bands, baton twirlers, pageant queens and more. The Parade Route is Honey Lane to Forks of the River Parkway to Main Street to Court Ave. Prime viewing spots include parking along the northbound side of Forks of the River Parkway or standing in front of the town's iconic courthouse on Bruce Street.
Smoky Mountains Around Town is Worldwide on the Internet www.smokymountainsaroundtown.com and like us on Facebook