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The Mountain Press ◆ Sunday, October 17, 2010
Stink bugs on the prowl, so take precautions The brown marmerated stink bug was accidentally introduced into the United States by packing crates from Japan or China. The first documented specimen was collected in Allentown, Pa. in September 1998. These stink bugs are incredible hitchhikers. More than normal numbers of stink bugs have been reported in the eastern half of the United States. Higher temperatures this summer may be a
contributing factor to the brown marmerated stink bug being able to reproduce at a much faster rate this year. Student housing in West Virginia became the host for thousands of these unwanted guests. Also I found several stink bugs on the outside of my own home. If you would like to see a brown marmerated stink bug, come by the office and we will be happy to show you one. The brown marmerated stink bug is brown with a
diamond-shaped speckled back. The best identification for adults is the white band on the antennae. This stink bug is about one inch in length and can fly. It is not known to bite or carry harmful diseases, but will emit an odor any time it feels threatened. Folks who have experienced this odor are not likely to forget it anytime soon. This stink bug is considered to be a serious pest for fruit and vegetable farmers. The fall tends to be the time of year when
pests like stink bugs, ladybugs and box elder bugs enter homes, businesses and structures to hibernate for the winter. Adults seek out a warm place to over winter. Then, they go into a state of hibernation
Percy Sledge to perform Oct. 23
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like a Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Noon – 1 p.m.
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Percy Sledge, an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will perform in Maggie Valley Oct. 23.
LeConte Breast Center presents
Join J. Michael Rothwell, MD, Breast Surgeon, Wednesday, October 27, 2010, Noon – 1 p.m. for a lunch and learn presentation exploring the 2010 recommendations for your breast health. The cost for the program is $5 for Covenant Passport members and $10 for Non-Passport members. This cost includes a box lunch. The program will be
The best preventative measure is a targeted exterior treatment from your local pest management company. This treatment protects against stink bugs as well as lady bugs (who also emit an odor) and box elder bugs. Act now to protect your home from these invader pest this winter. — Ray Johnson owns Johnson Pest Control in Sevierville. E-mail questions to ray@johnsonpestcontrol.com or visit www. johnsonpestcontrol.com.
Milks winner of ABWA award
Submitted Report MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Percy Sledge will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Eaglenest Entertainment in Maggie Valley. Sledge will forever be associated with “When a Man Loves a Woman.” His voice made him one of the key figures of deep southern soul during the late ’60s. Sledge recorded at Muscle Shoals studios in Alabama, where he frequently sang songs written by Spooner Oldham and Dan Penn. Sledge was among the pioneers of countrysoul, singing songs by Charlie Rich and Kris Kristofferson. “When a Man Loves a Woman” became a huge hit in 1966, topping both the pop and R&B charts. It was quickly followed by “Warm and Tender Love” and “It Tears Me Up,” which were both similar in the style of his first hit. Over the next two decades he continued to tour, and in the late 1980s, “When a Man Loves a Woman” experienced resurgence in popularity, due to its inclusion in movie soundtracks and in television commercials. Following its appearance in a 1987 Levi commercial in England, the single was re-released and climbed to No. 2. Two years later, he won the Rhythm and Blues Foundation’s Career Achievement Award. Opening the show will be his band Sunset Drive. Tickets for the Percy Sledge concert are available at the venue box office, weekdays, noon until 5 p.m., and by phone at 926-9658. Tickets are reserved seating. For more information and a seating chart, visit www.eaglenestnc.com.
and wait for winter to pass. Sometimes the warmth inside can cause the stink bug to become active and fly clumsily around light fixtures. Some preventative measures you can take: Seal windows and doors, replace screens, install weather stripping and door sweeps, use caulk to seal cracks. If they happen to enter, vacuum — do not crush. Always remember to immediately dispose of the vacuum bag outside of the structure.
held at the Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center at 1221 West Main Street in Sevierville. This lunch & learn is not just for seniors! If you’re interested in learning more about this topic please join us! For more information, or to register, call 453.WELL. Preregistration is required.
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The American Business Women’s Association recently presented the Sevier Chapter 2010 Woman of the Year Award to Darlene Milks. Milks was described by fellow ABWA members as someone who gives her all to the organization. She has been a member for seven years and continues to help with new endeavors. Since joining, she has held a position in ABWA with the Sevier chapteror on the ABWA Area Council Board. She is dedicated and gives much of her time to the organization. Milks is active in mentoring young women in the community, continuously helps and encourages the members of the Sevier chapter and is active on a regional and national
level. She runs a business with her husband Tim. A l s o nominated were Milks Michelle Wallace (previous president), Tammy Johnson, Gloria Christiansen and Treva Brodersen. ABWA meets the third Thursday of the month at the Holiday Inn in Pigeon Forge. Networking begins at 6 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner and meeting. To attend, contact a Sevier chapter member.
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