“What about Medications for Diabetics?” will be the theme of the presentation this Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 at the King Family Library from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Eric Lee, Pharm D, of Lee’s Total Health Pharmacy will discuss the use of medications that help manage blood glucose and prevent complications. This program is Free and open to the public. ...

Despite autumn’s arrival, there is still plenty to do in the garden. For example, October is the preferred time to plant ornamental kale, Swiss chard and pansies. These are lovely additions to the fall and winter landscape, as well as being edible. Look for the winterbor and Russian kales as they are more reliable in cold weather than the kales ...

“Foot Care for Diabetics” will be the theme of the Diabetes Awareness Program this Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the King Family Public Library in Sevierville. Dr. Joseph Florence with Quillen College of Medicine will share various tips on caring for your foot and preventing complications. This workshop is free and open to the ...

Local Sevier County Family Community Education (FCE) members Joan Saas, Jean Chase and Jan Lapides attended the FCE Regional Conference in Knoxville. A total of 33 counties were represented. Justin Crowe, 4-H State Specialist, inspired all participants to impact their county through leadership service. Creative crafts were also exhibited, made by FCE members throughout the region. Jan Lapides and Judy ...

New York, Paris and Milan all have their fashion weeks scheduled to the minute months in advance, but the annual fashion week for Tennessee forests can be much less predictable. Everyone wants to know when will be the best time to view autumn’s big show, but leaf color predictions can be quite tricky says Wayne Clatterbuck, professor of forest management ...

Are you considering preserving pumpkin or winter squash this fall? If so, you better check the date of your recipe. Since 1989, the USDA has made major changes in the process of preserving this delicious fall produce. Home canning of pumpkins butter or mashed or pureed pumpkin is not recommended. The same is true for winter squash. According to USDA ...

The Sevier County 4-H Meats Judging Team Members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Regional 4-H Meats Judging Team Competition held at Berean Christian School in Knoxville, Tn. The Eastern Region 4-H Judging Events are sponsored by and held in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Fair each fall. Sevier County was represented by three Junior High teams that placed ...

Diabetes Awareness Mondays are coming to the King Family Library, September 29- October 20. This event has been organized through UT Extension, Linda Hyder, to include a “Super Star Line Up” of professionals speaking on topics common to diabetes. Each Monday beginning on September 29, a professional will address an important self-management skill. The topics and speakers will vary weekly. ...

A solid fertilization plan is one of the keys to a successful forage production program. To produce forage for grazing or hay, you must provide nutrients needed by the plants in adequate quantities. Usually, fertilization is considered a springtime procedure. However, there are many reasons to apply fertilizer in the fall. Stockpile tall fescue. Applying fall nitrogen to tall fescue ...

The Sevier County 4-H Poultry Show was held recently, at the Sevier County Fairgrounds, in Sevierville. The event highlighted the year for 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H Chick Chain Project. Hannah Allen, Catons Chapel Elementary School, exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Pullets. Hailey Carmichael, Sevier County High School exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen and Shelby and Hailey Carmichael received ...