Monroe Life Spring 2018

SPRING 2018

A magazine for the people of Monroe County and those who come to visit.

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Flowers for Every Season and Occasion

Kaitlyn & Andrew A Beautiful Wedding

JIMMY MATLOCK Runs For Congress

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Community Health Services

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HEALTH FAIR Chota Community Health Services (CCHS) is partnering with East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine to provide a free health fair to the Monroe County community. MEDIC will also be on site for blood donations as well as many other vendors.

FREE SERVICES INCLUDE: HEALTH SCREENS BASIC FASTING LABS

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PHYSICAL EXAMS DIABETIC EYE EXAMS QUICK SCAN ULTRASOUNDS FOR VARICOSE VEINS

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Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center (KCBC) will be on site to perform mammograms. This is NOT a free service. KCBC accepts most insurances or you can self-pay for $145.00.

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Contents features

Jessica and Brad Wed at The Mill & Mine

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WELCOMES DR. WILLIAM HARVEY!

52 Monroe’s Newest Eagle Scouts

A Soldier Remembered

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Petro's Chili & Chips NOW OPEN IN LENOIR CITY

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Hiwassee College Women's Basketball Breaks Multiple Records Wins First Game At Nationals!

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KAITLYN HOBBS & ANDREW PARRISH

MUSCADINE BALLOON FIESTA

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departments 6 From The Publisher 44 Small Town Spotlight Lodge and Appalachian Bistro

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The Lily Pad Boutique Celebrates 40th Anniversary

48 Gardening:

Growing and Cooking with Herbs

54 MACA: A Great New Season

Cades Cove Exploring The Beauty In Our Own Backyard

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Monroe Life PUBLISHER

The Bingham Group President Lisa Atkins Bingham Art Director Abby Swabe

Kathryn, Alyssa and Kelsey Bingham

From Th e Pu blish er Spring is here! Soon the warmer temps will prevail and even more colors of spring will be present on nature’s canvas, especially in our beautiful Monroe County.

Contributing Writers Richard Enners Gayle Fisher CeCe Owens Jennifer Porterfield Abby Swabe

The beautiful flowers on the cover are courtesy of Ingles Floral Department. They always have a great selection of seasonal items.

Cover Photo Abby Swabe

Don’t miss The Lily Pad’s 40th Anniversary Celebration! Mark your calendars, because Brenda Bryan knows how to host a great party! Let’s all go by on April 26-27th to celebrate 40 years with Brenda and her wonderful staff. It is not often a small business has the staying power of 40 years, so congratulations to The Lily Pad.

Contributing Photographers Alex Bee Photo Ben Gibson JoPhoto Abby Swabe Dr. Drew Crain & Maryville College Students Tamlin Photography

We feature both an indoor wedding at The Mill and Mine and an outdoor wedding at The Dancing Bear. Bill McCarroll, one of my husband’s best friends growing up in Sweetwater, and his wife, Joanna, welcomed us to The Mill and Mine in downtown Knoxville for their daughter Jessica’s wedding. It was such a joy to see Bill and Joanna’s first child get married.

The Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta with CASA Monroe has brought many wonderful people into my life, and a very special one is Alyssa Hobbs. Her daughter’s wedding at The Dancing Bear in Townsend was the most beautiful outdoor wedding I have ever attended. We have featured it along with a story on the talented Executive Chef Shelley Cooper, if you haven’t been to Dancing Bear, make reservations; it is wonderful!

As always, you will find many community happenings and events within these pages. With a fine art degree, supporting the arts fills my heart. MACA has many great performances for us this year and we hope to see you all at the Monroe County Friends of Animals event being held at Hiwassee College. It’s about supporting our kids, neighbors, friends and loved ones.

With spring comes also our reminder of Hope. No matter what life brings in our path, we remain steadfast in our faith. At the moment of greatest misery so long ago on Calvary, agony reached its climax. But hope reigned supreme, and death was defeated at the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior just a few days later. Easter is our reminder to rejoice and be thankful.

I hope you have a Spring blessed with beauty and joy!

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Kaitlyn & Andrew For Kaitlyn Parrish, when something feels meant to be, it’s probably because it is. When she met her husband, Andrew, they both knew immediately it was destiny. She saw him and felt an instant connection without even realizing that, from across the way, he was experiencing the same feeling. They began dating in high school and never looked back.

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One aspect of her special day where Kaitlyn did not trust her initial instincts was regarding her wedding dress. She grew up saying she would never wear her mother’s dress. When the time finally came for her to walk down the aisle, however, she couldn’t imagine wearing anything else. Sally Harmon at White Lace & Promises worked wonders, updating the dress to a more modern style with an elegant scooped back.

According to Kaitlyn, “You can’t put a price on the sentimental value of the dress.”

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When it came to selecting a wedding venue, the choice was easy. Kaitlyn had already been following Dancing Bear on social media because she was a fan of their Appalachian Bistro. When she saw a picture of their outdoor cathedral and showed it to Andrew, they immediately knew it was the place. Dancing Bear coordinated rentals, provided seasonal catering, made vendor recommendations…they even created a custom cocktail for the event called the Perfectly “Paired” Mule.

While the venue and vendors all did a fantastic job, it was the cherished memories that truly made the day special. In addition to reusing her mother’s wedding dress, Kaitlyn was able to use her grandfather’s impeccably restored 1931 Model A Rumble Seat Coupe as their “getaway car.” And years from now, as they celebrate significant anniversaries, they will have bottles of wine to enjoy with heartfelt messages from friends and family shared on their special day.

LODGE & APPALACHIAN BISTRO

Executive Chef Shelley Cooper

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short drive to Townsend is all it takes to find the atmosphere for a unique dining experience. The Appalachian Bistro at Dancing Bear Lodge is a casual, rustic setting for combining good food and great conversation and making amazing memories for friends and family to cherish. The satisfaction of savory flavors leading to this unique experience is not an accident; it is the purposed life of Executive Chef & Head of Culinary Operations, Shelley Cooper.

Shelley brings her passion for simple ingredients and farm-to-table Southern cuisine to each creation. Born in Memphis, the positive Mississippi Delta and Blue Ridge Mountain family influence is the core of what allows the expression of love felt in the dining experience. It matters to her. Every aspect of the process plays a role in preparing for a visual and tasty feast. From the planning of the seasonal gardens on the property to every individual dish prepared, no detail is missed with Shelley participating in every step.

Chef Shelley Cooper is exactly where she wants to be. You could say everyday has prepared her for this time in her life. The childhood spent learning the value of taking care of one another through food, traveling the world gathering culinary experience and landing with Dancing Bear’s Appalachian Bistro...it’s a soul satisfied.

Jessica & Brad The Mill and Mine in Knoxville

Brad and Jessica were enjoying a romantic walk while vacationing in Charleston, South Carolina.

As they stopped to enjoy the view, she turned to find him on one knee asking to spend life together. They met attending MBA school at the University of Tennessee, sharing a love for music and spending any free time in downtown Knoxville. To date, they have attended almost every concert at The Mill and Mine, making the venue a natural choice for their wedding day.

Attention to detail was priority, the detail of sharing themselves, their interests, their love on this day. Each person involved in the wedding holds a significant presence in their daily lives, and each moment was a glimpse into the couple’s connection.

Their favorite moment of the day was captured illustrating the couple perfectly. During the “first look,” the wedding party gathered, attempting to hide and catch a glimpse of the couple.

Brad and Jessica caught them, and photographer Joe Atkins captured the priceless moment in a timeless photo. Jessica and Brad continue to enjoy downtown Knoxville at least four or five times a week. A beautiful couple, spectacular venue and incredible moments captured in photos.

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Visit Caroline’s today to find everything you need for home decor, floral arrangements, gifts, and jewelry. We also do casket sprays and funeral arrangements. Free Delivery to all Funeral Homes and Madisonville Customers.

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Cades Cove Beauty In Our Own Backyard Written By Abby Swabe

“We live in one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth. Locals should take advantage of that. People travel from all over the world to visit this place that is right in our backyard. We should take advantage of that.� - Dr. Drew Crain

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ere in East Tennessee, we live near one of the most beautiful places on Earth: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tourists from all over the world come here to experience the Mountains and all that they have to offer. One place in particular draws in tourists all year round: Cades Cove. I sat down with Dr. Drew Crain, a professor at Maryville College, to talk about the best ways to enjoy Cades Cove.

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Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a novice hiker, anyone can enjoy a day at Cades Cove. The park offers several hiking trails, waterfalls and streams, wildlife and old cabins to explore.

Dr. Crain explains, “The best way to enjoy the park is to get out of your car and explore. Pack water and your camera.

It’s important to stay hydrated.” It’s also best to avoid peak tourist visitation time, which is Spring and Summer, 10 am to 3 pm. You’re most likely to run into long car jams during these times.

Left Page: “Food for thought” photo by Abby Swabe.

Above: “Sriracha” photo by Paula Guenther At left, photo by Dr. Crain.

Below: “As the deer pants for streams of water” photo by Dr. Crain.

Dr. Crain says one of his favorite short hiking trails is the trail from the Abrams Fall Trailhead to the Elijah Oliver Cabin.

The cabin is just one a several structures that can be found in the park. Many families lived in Cades Cove before it was designated as a National Park. Visitors will find old cabins, barns, fences and even a church with a small cemetery.

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Maryville College Student, Casey Gentile.

One of the best things about Cades Cove is its diverse wildlife. Kingfishers, Great Blue Herons, Woodpeckers, Meadowlarks, Warblers and other birds make it a bird watchers’ paradise. Other animals such as deer, bears and coyotes can also be found throughout the park. If you find a stream and look under the rocks, you might even find a frog or salamander! Just be sure to return any rocks to the way that you found them before you leave.

The most important thing to remember when visiting Cades Cove is to leave no trace of your adventure. Be mindful of the environment and the animals that live there.

By doing this, you are ensuring that Cades Cove and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain in pristine condition for future generations to enjoy.

A very special thanks to Dr. Crain and his Maryville College Wildlife Photography

students for sharing their photos with us.

Dr. Crain has taken 12 students into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to photograph wildlife every January since 2007.

I was lucky enough to take this class in 2015.

“This course leaves memories of picturesque scenery, fun adventures and unprecedented wildlife sightings.

The techniques learned in wildlife photography last students a lifetime.”

To learn more about Cades Cove and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visit https://www.nps.gov/ grsm/index.htm. To see all of the photos from this Wildlife Photography class and previous, visit https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCjqIMDWZHkLQwXKqQ5o78qg

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On left page: Top left, “Leaping for joy” by Dr. Crain. Top right, “Kingfisher” by McNear. Bottom left, photo by Dr. Crain. Bottom right, “Solivagant” by Paula Guenther. Right page: Top “Estrellas relucientes” by Beau Branton. Middle left, “Intimidation face” by Jon Carney. Middle right, “Liftoff” by Beau Branton.

Bottom left, “Lashes” by Casey Gentile.

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A Serious Man for Serious Times.

atlock is a familiar name in East Tennessee, synonymous with quality service and trust. Whether it is the generations of excellent customer service at Matlock Tire and Auto Repair or the unfailing dedication since 2006 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Jimmy Matlock rises early every day to serve others. This year, that passion for service is reaching beyond vehicles or Nashville: Jimmy Matlock is running for Congress and the honor to take East Tennessee values to Washington.

Matlock, an East Tennessee native, is running as a conservative Republican fueled by his Christian values.

His love of Tennessee comes from deep family roots—seven generations of Matlocks have churned the rich earth to farm the area. In 1953, his father started Matlock Tire Service and Auto Repair. Jimmy grew up serving the customers and working the farm with his family. After graduating from Lenior City High School, Jimmy embarked on his dream of college, which was cut short by the sudden passing of his father. At just 23 years old, Jimmy Matlock found himself running the business and leading his family.

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Under Jimmy’s leadership, Matlock Tire Service and Auto Repair has grown in the past 35 years to four locations in four counties. He credits his success to “making excellence in customer service a way of life” by putting people first. This includes the staff. Some of them started at the beginning with his father and now are serving with the next generation as Joe Matlock, the eldest son of Jimmy, carries on the Matlock way of business.

the need is more freedom, lower taxes and less regulation so they are empowered to create jobs, driving the economy. That desired increase of freedom includes state rights. Matlock believes local governments know best the needs of their community and should be empowered. The experienced defender of life who cherishes any moment spent fighting for those unable to defend themselves is unwavering on the issues needing change, and he is ready for action.

Inspired by President Ronald Reagan’s common sense approach to government, which spurred economic growth, economic deregulation and the reduction of government spending in the 1980s. Matlock became active with the Loudon County Republican Party, eventually serving as Chairman. In 2006, he was elected to the Tennessee State House, where he has faithfully served his district in the General Assembly for over 11 years, fighting relentlessly for conservative values and chairing several committees.

When the 2nd District Congressional Seat opened with the retirement of his good friend, Jimmy Duncan, it was the opportunity for Matlock to bring his simple philosophy of change to Washington.

Jimmy Matlock believes the average man and woman can improve the country for everyone by working together. The “political outsider” wants to see hard work rewarded, Veterans protected, human life defended and freedoms increased.

There are several things on Jimmy Matlock’s agenda for that change.

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By Ben FinchWith the American dream driven by hardworking entrepreneurs,

“Professional Politicians Cannot Fix This Country," Says Matlock.

"Only Everyday Americans Can. Together, We Can. Together, We Will.”

Learn more about Rep. Jimmy Matlock, the 2nd Congressional District and pledge to Stand with Jimmy by visiting www.MatlockForCongress.com.

Rep. Jimmy Matlock’s Retirement Ceremony, 2018. Elected in 2006, Jimmy served as Chairman of House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee and House Transportation Committee.

Jimmy Matlock was eligible to vote for the first time in the 1980 Presidential Election, he was inspired to vote for Ronald Reagan. In 2004, Jimmy and daughter, Lindsay attended the funeral of President Reagan standing for three hours to view the horse drawn processional. Above: Reagan & Joe Matlock, the next generation of Matlock Tire Service & Auto Repair. Lindsay Matlock is pictured here with Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska.

Bottom: Jimmy with his wife, Dean of 34 years on the family farm.

Athens, Lenoir City, Maryville & Farragut This year marks the 65th year Matlock has been in business. He expanded the family business to four locations by making excellence in customer service a way of life, not just a company motto. In three and a half decades under Jimmy’s watch, the Matlock approach to loyalty and service has made a lasting, positive impact on customers, employees, and the communities in which they live.

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Benefiting Monroe County Friends of Animals

“Talk Is Cheap” Featuring: Bill Landry Sam Venable Elizabeth Rose Jim Claborn

Saturday, April 21st @ 4:00pm HIwassee Campus, Butcher Auditorium Have you heard the one about the newspaper columnist, television personality, middle school principal and retired schoolteacher transforming their everyday lives on stage?

Well, it’s no joke! It’s an amazing time coming soon to Hiwassee College. Join us for an inviting mixture of humor and heart through the eyes, reminiscences and observations of East Tennessee’s most talented storytellers, Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Elizabeth Rose and Jim Claborn. You don’t want to miss them transform on stage into classic presenters sharing East Tennessee life in both stories and ballads.

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A War Forgotten

A Soldier Remembered Written by: Richard Enners

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oday the men and women who served and fought in the Vietnam Conflict are being remembered for their service to this nation.

That was not always the case during and for many years after the war's end, for we did not win the war, and the perceptions of patriotism and heroism were misunderstood.

Vietnam was a war of battles and politics, a war that splintered the nation.

and the names deeply etched in the polished black granite−a profound tribute to 58,256 Soldiers who “gave all.” One such Soldier, 1Lt. Raymond J. Enners, hailed from Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. A graduate of West Point, his character echoed courage, selflessness and sacrifice. Like many, he volunteered to serve in the most unpopular war of modern times–now his legacy lives on.

Fortunately, today there are many organizations that support the Soldiers who served in this war zone and memorials erected in every state that honor these patriotic Americans. Perhaps the most prominent is The Wall that unassumingly graces the grounds of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It bears no name of the war, only the humble reflection of its visitors

Reflections It was 18 September 1968. Alpha Company was sweeping southwest of Hà Thanh with Ray’s platoon on point. Sergeant Matheson was walking “slackman” as 3rd platoon crossed at the narrow point in the paddies and maneuvered around a finger of trees.

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stopped. He whispered to Matheson that he heard something five meters inside the thicket. Matheson gave the “halt” signal and peered inward toward the thick brush.

Third platoon dropped to one knee with rifles at the ready.

No more than ten seconds later, the NVA opened up with sustained bursts of AK-47 fire. The pointman dove behind the nearest paddy dike. Matheson’s M16 flew out of his hands. He was hit in the right elbow and fell where he was hit.

The tree line exploded with NVA RPD machine gun and automatic weapons fire. From the first drop-off, 3rd platoon responded with M16 and M79 fire, blasting the tree line. The NVA were dug in, they were well camouflaged.

Dedication of the West Point FEN Lacrosse Center, Michie Stadium. 22 May 2017. Courtesy West Point.

Military Medals: Top Center-Combat Infantryman Badge. First row: 1. Distinguished Service Cross, 2. Bronze Star Medal, 3. Purple Heart, 4. Good Conduct Medal, 5. National Defense Medal, Second Row: 1. Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, 2. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, 3. Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, 4. National Order of Vietnam Fifth Class, Bottom- Marksmanship Badge Matheson called for help as the six-inch gash in his right elbow where the bullet exited bled profusely. He sought the scant cover of a nearby dike so the NVA couldn’t see him.

Enemy automatic weapons fire intensified.

Under a hail of bullets, Ray crawled forward from 100 meters back and reached Matheson’s squad. Ray tried twice to reach the wounded squad leader, but the NVA fire was relentless. He repositioned his three squads. The radio crackled, I’m moving!

An intense barrage of M60s, M16s and M79 grenade launchers ripped into the tree line, the sound deafening. Matheson bent back toward the rear of the dike and saw Ray jump over a drop-off in a crouched position, left arm extended, firing his CAR-15 as he moved. As Matheson extended his left arm, Ray grabbed it and pulled him back to safety.

Once again Ray reorganized his men, preparing to attack the thicket. A radio transmission stunned Alpha Company.

“Three-six is down! Three-six is down!”

Ray lay where he was hit, fatally wounded.

Captain Adams called for artillery. For twenty minutes eight-inch shells pierced the air targeting the tree line. Suddenly the NVA broke contact and dispersed. Twentyone NVA lay dead.

Not Forgotten At home, news spread quickly of Ray’s death. Journalists on Long Island touted Ray’s athletic and leadership skills at Half Hollow Hills and announced that the burial would be 30 September at the West Point Cemetery. The ceremony was emotional−a life extinguished, but a legacy born. Shoulder to shoulder, Ray lies in the comfort of his classmates, brothers-in-arms and historic military leaders. I was a Yearling at West Point and visited the cemetery each day in the early evening to honor my brother and pay homage to a fallen Soldier.

The loss of Ray began a series of events that would forever impact our family and others.

For his actions on that day in September, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest award for valor. Numerous other awards were named in his honor that have lasted the test of time.

An annual award given to the nation’s most outstanding Division I and II Intercollegiate lacrosse player, the “Heisman Trophy of Lacrosse," began in 1969 and continues today. Another award in Ray’s name is given annually to the top lacrosse player in Suffolk County. Additional tributes followed, not cast in bronze or carved in granite−some dot the landscape at West Point. The recently

dedicated Foley∙Enners∙Nathe Lacrosse Center at West Point’s Michie Stadium pays tribute to this leader who lived by the code Duty, Honor, Country. And a wing of the Kimsey Athletic Center bears his name. During his brief life, Ray touched many. The Vietnam Conflict has long been forgotten, but thanks to his brothers-inarms his legacy lives on.

I often wonder what Ray would have achieved in life had he survived the perils of combat. We will never know for sure. Whatever the endeavor, I am quite positive he would have served in the Army with pride and honor. He would have led with integrity, choosing “the harder right instead of the easier wrong.”

He would have inspired selflessness. And he would have placed the welfare of others before his own.

Richard W. Enners, brother of Ray, is the author of Heart of Gray: Lt. Raymond “Iggy” Enners, Courage and Sacrifice of a West Point Graduate in Vietnam (Acclaim Press) and speaks on leadership regularly. He can be reached at richard.enners@outlook.com.

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The Flower Story of Ingles Markets, Inc.

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ince 1963, Ingles Markets have strived to bring the best quality and variety to their customers. This is very apparent in their well-established floral departments. They strive to be able to service their customers with their needs, from dressing up a beautiful azalea as a gift for a friend or as elaborate as creating gift baskets, beautifully wrapped bouquets and arrangements for special occasions.

Certain locations also have experienced floral designers that arrange weddings on a regular basis. The floral departments at Ingles Markets have evolved over the years due in part to staying fresh with new ideas and working closely with their vendors.

Working directly with the farms and local greenhouses by creating their own bouquet recipes and choosing plant material a year in advance has really put them in a category that keeps them ahead of the trends.

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Ingles Markets are involved with many charitable organizations where the floral departments assist with providing fresh cut arrangements and a variety of plants in their events yearly. Breast Cancer Awareness, Miracle Hill and The Children’s League are just a few. Ingles Table is another way of connecting with the customers by offering “How To” videos for creating arrangements at home their own with product purchased in the floral departments. You can find these at Inglestable.com. Meeting the customer’s needs is the focus and to always bring something new and fresh to the table.

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The Lily Pad Boutique Celebrating 40th Anniversary Written By Jennifer Porterfield | Photography By Abby Swabe

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early every town has an “icon” – the one business that has been around for so long, everyone knows about it. In Sweetwater, The Lily Pad Boutique is an icon 40 years in the making, poised to make its way into the annals of history as a pillar of women’s fashion.

The Lily Pad Boutique began in 1978 when Brenda Bryan decided she wanted to start a business that would allow her the flexibility to work while her children were at school.

Upon recognizing a need in the area for better ladies’ wear, she set up shop in the lobby of a hotel off of newly constructed I-75. As the years progressed, her client base grew. She moved to a strip mall on Highway 68 before later buying the current building in downtown Sweetwater.

At the heart of The Lily Pad has always been Brenda’s passion for merchandising and fashion. She truly cares about creating a unique experience for every Original logo artwork customer. This focus on from 1978. the customer is reflected in

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the store itself, which features large dressing rooms, a coffee bar and even a seating area for friends (or husbands) to lounge.

Offering a customer-centric experience is not the only reason The Lily Pad has enjoyed so many years of success.

According to Brenda, “At The Lily Pad, we are constantly striving to become more diverse and offer services our customers want and love.” One example would be Renee, their on-staff makeup artist. She has more than 30 years in the cosmetic industry both nationally and internationally. She came to the Lily Pad five years ago to launch her own makeup line and also does closet organization and personal wardrobing. Renee is available by appointment to share her extensive knowledge and expertise.

Another service the staff at The Lily Pad loves providing is Facetiming with customers. They will actually walk you through the store, showing you whatever you’re in the market for, and then pack

up your "Lily Pad Fix-in-a-Box" and ship it to you. If there’s anything you don’t like upon arrival, just return it!

The Lily Pad’s broad collections of ladies’ attire range in size from x-small through plus sizes, so there is something for every size and every age. Their goal has always been that if three generations come shopping together, everyone can leave with fashions that are age appropriate.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this Sweetwater icon – stop by The Lily Pad today, and see what 40 years of fashion-minded experience can do for your wardrobe!

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EAGLE SCOUTS Only a small percentage of boy scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, congratulations to three Sequoyah High School Students.

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Skyler’s Grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Robert Glover from Madisonville. Skyler’s project was building benches for the students at Sequoyah High School.

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Kaleb’s project was building a portable stage for the Monroe County Health Council for public events.

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Growing and Cooking with

HERBS Written by: Gayle Fisher

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ost herbs are relatively easy to grow, and you can have success here in East Tennessee. They can be started from seed or purchased as small plants and set in the garden after the last frost. Loosely defined, an herb is a plant or a plant part that is valued for its culinary, aromatic or medicinal qualities. I have focused basically on culinary herbs, which enhance our appreciation for food. (Not that I need any stimulation in this area).

These plants make an excellent addition to the flowerbed, border or vegetable garden. I have my herbs growing alongside my six tomato plants and two peppers. This is my kitchen garden. The closer your culinary herbs are to the kitchen the better. If you have to walk out to the garden, then it’s easy to forget or make an excuse and just do without.

Most herbs are Mediterranean plants, and they enjoy the heat of summer and can tolerate drought. These tough plants have changed little from their wild state. Most prefer a sunny, well-drained garden site with moderately rich soil. They are adaptable, and some can grow in partial shade.

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I have mine in full sun except for the field mint, which I notice is always found growing on the edge of the shade.

Some will survive for several years, but my favorites are annuals that must be replanted each year such as dill, parsley and basil. The parsley will live into the second year, then it will bolt and flower, making seeds. Since these plants are best enjoyed close to the house, you might want to pursue an herb garden in pots.

They can take the sun and the quickly draining pots. Not only does this keep them close to your kitchen, it also gives sweet smells to arriving guest.

If you have them further afield then, like me, you can make a bouquet each week.

I go to the garden and cut some of each herb, then put them into a small vase with

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water beside my kitchen sink. I usually do this on Sunday afternoon. Then during the week as I am cooking dinner, I always have fresh herbs to use without leaving the house. They are thrown out the following Sunday, and fresh ones are cut. I find I use them more when they are handy.

To dry or harvest, pick mature leaves, wash and spread them in a sunny location where the wind cannot blow the leaves away.

Plants can also be washed and hung upside down to dry. Store dried herbs in tightly sealed containers in a cool dark place.

I once told my daughter to wash some potatoes for dinner. A few minutes later, I found her scrubbing them with soap and water. After that I was more specific in my directions. No soap is needed for herbs; water is sufficient, and since you are eating them, never use any pesticides.

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Basil, one of my favorites, is an annual and has to be started each year from seed. At the end of summer, I love to have the grandchildren come and make Pesto. They love it on noodles or bread. I also enjoy pesto in soup.

My herbs are for a culinary purpose, but I have another friend who has tried consistently to give me St. John's Wort (Hypericum). This plant makes a great ground cover with bright yellow flowers, but you have probably seen it sold is the stores in the vitamin or supplement section. St. John's Wort is touted to be a mood enhancing plant when taken by humans. I have resisted planting it since it would be an excuse for my husband to send me out to graze when I have a mood swing.

Basil Pesto Recipe 1 cup fresh basil leaves 3 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup olive oil Directions: To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

I always make bunches and freeze the pesto in an ice cube tray, then after freezing, I put the cubes into a freezer bag and return to freezer.

This way, I can use one cube at a time in recipes.

Two of Gayle’s grand-daughters, Charlotte and Annagayle, love to cook with the herbs their grandmother grows.

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The Lady Tigers have experienced a record-breaking season this year led by the hard work and dedication of a fantastic group players. Breaking last year's record of 18 wins, the girls closed out the season with a whopping 20 wins. They also won their first ever Mideast Region Championship, which gave them a spot in the NCCAA National Tournament.

The tournament began with a heartbreaking loss against Concordia, who dominated the court from beginning to end. But the Lady Tigers rallied for game two against Southwestern Christian University. They pulled off an overtime victory and became the first Hiwassee team to win a game on the national stage while on their first trip. Despite then losing to Grace College, they managed to finish their season ranked sixth in the nation.

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Dr. William Harvey Written By Jennifer Porterfield

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n a day and age where fast has replaced friendly and convenience has replaced courtesy, there is a strange trend happening – many patients, when they get sick, no longer call their doctor.

Assuming they will never be seen that same day, they go to a walk-in clinic or rely on the unreliable world of the Internet to diagnose themselves.

This is a trend one doctor is doing his part to combat, and if the popularity of his practice is any indication, he is doing a fine job of it.

Dr. William Harvey is a Madisonville native who was inspired by local “Iron Man” doctors, men who worked 12 hours and saw 70 patients a day. Those men were good role models, but according to Dr. Harvey, “I wasn’t sure I wanted to work as hard as they did…but I ended up doing so!” After getting his medical degree from UT Memphis and completing his residency at UT Medical Center, he opened his own practice in Monroe County in 1979.

Back then, general practitioners were not just office physicians – they worked the ER and sometimes even delivered babies!

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of skills, Dr. Harvey’s upbringing and experience in Monroe County helped to show him what customer service is supposed to look like – taking time with one’s patients, getting to know them and offering the comprehensive care each individual deserves.

Treating a patient isn’t necessarily about treating one ailment at a time or ordering expensive tests – it’s about knowledge gained from taking the time to dig deep into all of a patient’s concerns and putting the pieces together to devise a treatment plan. And when patients unexpectedly get sick, they should be able to count on seeing the doctor who knows them and their medical history best. Dr. Harvey understands this, and it’s why he’s always made sure he is available to see his patients when they need him.

Although Dr. Harvey will always cherish his decades of work in Monroe County, the move to Knoxville offered him a good change of pace. At his new office in the Choto area, he is still able to see his regular, longstanding patients but also meet new people from the neighborhood.

He has good parking, a great staff and, with far fewer patients, the flexibility to fit people in that call him that day. His focus on customer service is precisely why people still drive from Sweetwater to his new office location to see him and why his practice will surely continue to thrive for many years to come!

Dr. Harvey’s new office is located at 1612 Choto Markets Way. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Harvey, call 865-218-7485 or visit TennovaMedicalGroup.com.

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April 20 JEFF ALLEN Where: Hiwassee Performing Arts Center When: 7:30 PM Admission $20 Adult / $10 Student For four decades, Jeff Allen has been performing in theaters, on television and radio, and as a keynote for corporate functions and fundraisers around the world.

Jeff combines clean, hilarious humor with inspiration like no other comedian working today. He performs sidesplitting standup and, when requested, riveting testimony.

As such, he is a favorite at outreach events where church members can freely invite their unchurched friends, knowing that they’ll be sharing world class entertainment.

Jeff Allen has been seen on every cable comedy show in the U.S. including Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and VH1’s Standup Spotlight. His one‐hour special, Happy Wife, Happy Life aired on the Odyssey Channel and Family Net. He’s been featured on the Grand Ole Opry, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and the Montreal Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival the most prestigious comedy venues in the world. He also headlined his own national comedy tour, Jeff Allen & Friends: Funny People of Faith.

Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.

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It’s the kiss of death to build up a comedian, because there is always the chance that it will make your expectations higher than he is able to deliver. That’s not really a possibility here. Without fail, Jeff Allen knocks it out of the park every time and not one nasty word. - Gary Chapman, Sam’s Place

us in bringing to life this celebration of our cultural heritage and beliefs that Monroe County and East Tennessee was founded on. You can expect to find great food, family fun, live music, and a “Raised on Sweet Tea and Jesus” Sweet Competition. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded. It’s only $10 to enter. Go to monroearts.com to enter. We will have Gospel performances all day. FREE ADMISSION! Bring the kids, FREE Kids Fun Zone that will include bounce houses, face painting, and Inspirational Rock Painting. Lots of Arts & Craft, Direct Sales, and Food Vendors!

MACA’S KIDS’ ART CAMP “Seuss-a-palooza” Where: Madisonville Primary School

April 28 GOSPELFEST Where: 3895 New Highway 68, Madisonville When: 10 AM - 8 PM Presented by Monroe Area Council for the Arts & Madisonville Church of God GospelFest will be held on the last Saturday of April every year. We invite you to come out and celebrate our community’s cultural heritage and beliefs. Come as you are and as you believe. Help us make a joyful noise unto the Lord. This event will be a perfect opportunity to enlighten and spread love and encouragement throughout our communities. From tiny chapels to large churches, faith is tightly woven into the fabric of our society. Our hope is that you will join

Week 1 Madisonville Primary School June 4-8.

Week 2 Madisonville Primary School June 11-15. Camp times: 8:30-1:30 Monday-Friday.

Ms. Charlotte and friends host a week of fun filled activities!(Drop off time 8:15-8:30 for breakfast) Camp is for Kindergarten (Starting this year) thru 5th grade. Breakfast and Lunch are provided. Performance on Friday to Showcase the Week! Limited financial scholarships are available! For more information, contact Charlotte Lee, 423-836-0441 or chazcharlee@yahoo.com.

Register and scholarship requests online at monroearts.com, on the MACA Facebook, or mail payment to MACA at P.O. Box 491, Madisonville, TN 37354, by May 29.

SUMMER IS INTENSE! MACA Art and Music Intensives

Where: Madisonville Intermediate School This summer MACA will be hosting two summer arts programs to serve students in the Monroe area who have just completed 5th-12th grades. Each one week intensive is open to those who have received from no training to advanced training. Cost is $100 per week

Music Intensive June 4th -8th, 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM During this week of music learning, students will have the opportunity to get hands on instrument and music theory training, learn best practices for singing and performing, and will have the chance to perform in a musical evening for parents and friends.

Art Intensive June 11th-15th 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM This week will be filled with project-based learning of a variety of art mediums and techniques.

Students will be visited by artists who share their work and process of creating. Students will explore works and styles of famous artists.

At the end of the week, art pieces will be displayed in an evening art show for family and community.

Alliance is a not-for-profit cooperative marketing, promotional and membership organization working on behalf of our artists in the Monroe area.

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1) Serve our Artists by providing support and opportunity,

MACA knows the value that a life-long love of art holds for many. To help address this, the Monroe Arts Alliance has been created to assist artists in the community. Its formation is a direct result of the need in our community for more cultural richness. One of its first acts has been partnering with Madisonville Public Library & the Charles Hall Museum to create a gallery of art to display work of community visual artists. At present, we are considering locations throughout the county to display more local art.

Because not everyone is a visual artist, MACA wants to provide those with artistic interest and experience in music and theatre a means to share their artistic abilities. In the coming year, MACA wants to explore the possibility of a community theatre, a literary journal, and special musical events. We intend to have more events to showcase our local artists and performers. Monroe County and the surrounding area has a largely untapped diverse pool of talented Artists: Visual, Performing, and Literary. The MACA Arts

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2) Serve our Community through various cultural events and 3) Foster young aspiring artists through education and opportunity.

We need your help to make the arts more vital in the life of the Monroe Area. With your support MACA will continue to give our community the opportunity to dive into this world of art. MACA is stepping up its efforts and is on the move! We are reaching out to our local artists, musicians, thespians and educators to work in cooperative ways to Make Art Come Alive in Monroe County. We welcome anyone to join us in the pursuit for this change in our community. You can make a difference by joining our Art Alliance or becoming a Friend of the Arts. Donations are always welcome. We hope you will move with us in this positive direction by continuing your support of our programs.

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Welcome To TELLICO PLAINS The gateway to the Cherohala Skyway and the Cherokee National Forest. Here in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, a simpler way of life prevails. Enjoy the bakery and the other shops in town that sell fine arts, crafts and furnishings.

There are plenty of restaurants and places to stay. www.tellico-plains.com

The Bookshelf The Bookshelf is a quaint little bookshop in the Historic District just off the Town Square.

Celebrating 10 years as Monroe County’s only full-service bookstore, they offer new local history books and gently used books in all categories.

Their friendly and knowledgeable staff also offers free out-of-print book searches.

Fall Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 10am-5pm 108 Scott Street, 423.253.3183 www.tellicobookshelf.com

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center The Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains is a “must stop” before starting up the Skyway.

Come by between 9am and 5pm daily for free maps of the Skyway and Cherokee National Forest, Skyway driving conditions and local area souvenirs and gifts. Picnic tables and spotless restrooms are also available, with friendly staff waiting to welcome you with important Skyway and area information!

225 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.8010 www.cherohala.org Charles Hall Museum and Gift Shop A local historian and collector since boyhood, Charles also served as mayor of Tellico Plains for 31 years.

Showcased in two museum buildings are his magnificent collections of historical local pictures and documents, antique telephones, guns, Native American artifacts, coin and currency collections, a moonshine still, a 1922 Motel T Ford telephone repair truck and so much more. Admission: Free Open Daily: 10am–5pm, 229 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.6767 Email: charleshallmuseum@hotmail.com www.charleshallmusuem.com

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Farmers Market Tellico Plains Farmers Market celebrates 4 seasons of friendly faces combined with locally grown produce, artisan breads, local honey, free range eggs and crafts galore. Check out their Facebook page to view produce availability.

Come shop to improve your health and local economy in this open air market. This is sure to be a great Summer treat for the whole family!

Summer hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays: 9am-1pm (weather and produce permitting) Cherohala Skyway, between Visitors Center and Tellico Plains Public Library www.facebook.com/MCFarmMarket/

Everhart Lumber Company, LLC Everhart Lumber Company offers wood products from contemporary to rustic styling including wide wood slabs, post and beams, wood flooring and paneling and custom-made cabinets, furniture, millwork and mantels.

Everhart has created a niche for Extra Wide Wood Slabs from huge trees that are carefully selected for their distinctively unique grain, coloring and textures. We build magnificent furniture and countertops from reclaimed materials and other sources such as Douglas Fir, Native Hardwoods, Southern Yellow Pine & Western Red Cedar. Please visit our Showroom in Tellico Plains and our online store.

Skyway Realty Land and Homes Skyway Realty's associates create home and land dreams​for buyers and sellers. For buyers, we hone in on and help you select the places you are most likely interested in buying. Sellers have new dreams we help them find as we sell their current properties. We love being helpers in one of the most important decisions of your lives. We make the real estate experience enjoyable from the first call to the close and enjoy win-win transactions with everyone at the table talking to each other as friends...that's what we all like about Tellico Plains, it’s warm, friendly, peaceful and successful.

Call today 423.253.7100. Email us at info1@tellico-tn.com. We are ready to go.

Stop in and see us at our office on the Skyway...where the bears are.

911 Highway 165, 423.253.2323 www.everhart-lumber.com

411 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.7100 www.tellico-tn.com Tellico Kats Deli Located on the river with a wonderful view for lunch, Tellico Kats Deli has daily specials as well as homemade salads, goodies and soup. Join them for gourmet coffee or Luzianne iced tea and a friendly hello.

1829 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.3411 www.tellicokats.com

Tellico Mountain Realty Helping you make our hometown your hometown. Stop by and see one of our seasoned agents with expertise in our historic and scenic area.

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Tellico Vacation Rentals Savor the serenity of your own cabin in the mountains!

Choose from one to five bedrooms, sleep from two to ten guests. Select a cabin with a hot tub on the deck, a cozy stone fireplace or a pool table in the game room. Our cabins are ideal for a romantic getaway, a wedding or honeymoon, a family vacation or reunion. With your own kitchen, multiple bedrooms, comfortable living areas and outdoor decks, you’ll find cabin rentals to be a fabulous value for extended vacations for several couples or extended families. Our cabins are private and comfortable, each totally unique.

A change in altitude creates a change in attitude!

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Mountain View Cabin Rentals If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a cabin in the mountains, Mountain View Cabin Rentals has just the spot…all 44 units have unique décor and are located on the beautiful Tellico River, at the top of a hill, in the woods or on a private pond. Amenities include hot tubs, game rooms and grills, with prices starting at $39.95.

Mountain View Cabins is biker friendly and open all year. You are sure to find something to fit your dream and your budget!

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