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County Services AREA DIRECTOR Keith Bailey 209-6900 Chattanooga-Hamilton County Emergency Services 423-619-6141 877-477-0800 Emissions Testing [email protected] 855-6100 Public Works 622-0022 Sheriff’s Dept. – Non emergency CONTRIBUTORS AT LARGE The residents of Mountain Shadows. 624-5302 Humane Society We are always looking for residents to follow 855-6125 Recycling Center - Standifer Gap up on leads, find great stories and send us 209-7720 Voter Registration ideas. Let’s celebrate the great things happen- 894-5231 Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department ing in our community! No contribution is too 800-288-9999 Poison Control small. Please email [email protected] with your pictures, suggestions, or requests. Public Schools 855-6142 Westview Elementary NEIGHBORHOOD Emily Kaderly 893-3535 East Hamilton Middle CONTRIBUTING TEAM Ryan Bowman 893-3535 East Hamilton High

Utilities DISCLAIMER: N2 Publishing is not affiliated with or contracted by the Mountain Shadows Residents Association, Inc. (the “Associa- 800-427-5463 Chattanooga Gas Company tion”). This publication, including the content of articles and advertisements contained herein, is not authorized or endorsed by the Association. Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of N2 892-2706 Eastside utility District Water Company Publishing but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the Mountain Shadows Living maga- 756-2706 Electric Power Board zine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication.

Mountain Shadows Board of Directors and Committee Chairs Board of Directors President — David Kelman Vice President — Catheryn Striebel Treasurer — Todd Ray Secretary — Laura Land

Residents Association Contacts Welcome Committee – Emily Kaderly, Laura Land Project Officer – Reggie Flemming, Keith Bailey Pool – Leana Neal Security – Stephen Garey Grounds and Maintenance – Stephen Gary, Karla Chaucer Social , Clubhouse and Web – Emily Kaderly, Leana Neal Covenant Compliance – Marlin Larson Contact the board by email at [email protected]

Mailing Address: Mountain Shadows Residents Association MSRA P.O. Box 21601 Chattanooga, TN 37424 6 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living September

Publisher’s

Hello Neighbors,

Summer has flown by and we are back in school and into new We are excited to announce the Mountain Shadows Living Notedaily routines. Young Artist contest. Do you have a young artist that would enjoy sharing their special talents with the neighborhood? See Many of our Mountain Shadows’ families enjoyed traveling to some our special contest announcement next to the Kids2Kids article. very interesting destinations this summer. We would enjoy hearing your stories about your travels and sharing them with your neighbors. Index of Trusted Services – Mountain Shadows Living maga- Email [email protected] with your travel adventures. zine is the place to find trusted, ethical services for your family, home and business. These sponsors have been carefully select- ed. Please support the advertising sponsors, and when you do, let them know you found them in your Mountain Shadows Living magazine.

We want to welcome Classic Cabinetry to our family of sponsors.

Thanks to all the neighbors who have helped with stories and articles to make this a great neighborhood magazine. Remem- ber, this magazine is for Mountain Shadows and about Moun- tain Shadows, so email your pictures and stories to [email protected].

I look forward to hearing from you.

Your Neighbor, Keith Keith Bailey Area Director of Chattanooga 423-619-6141 [email protected] September Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 7

restaurant Meet Neighbors…Eat FREE… Review Try a New Restaurant! About once a month, 8-12 residents from our neighborhood have the opportunity to eat out at a local restaurant and participate in what we call a Restaurant Review. The food is free; all you pay is for any “adult beverages” and gratuity for the evening.

If you’d like to participate in future reviews, email [email protected] to be added to our contact list and receive updates about our dinners.

Are you and your family/spouse/children new to Mountain Shadows?

If so, welcome! Please send your contact information to [email protected] to receive your FREE gift from to the Mountain Shadows Living and to be added to our email and event invitation list! Neighborhood?

REQUEST FOR New SPONSORS REFERRALS…..

We are continually on the lookout for ∙ Optometrist ∙ Attorney Services trusted sponsors that do excellent work. If ∙ Dentist ∙ Wealth Management and you use, or have used one of the businesses ∙ Chiropractor ∙ Investment listed below, we would like to have a recom- ∙ Pediatric Doctor ∙ Elderly Home Care mendation from you so that we may invite ∙ Family Physician ∙ Any Business or Service them to be a sponsor of our magazine and ∙ Concierge Medical Practice Provider that will allow your neighbors to benefit from their ∙ Hearing Specialist benefit your neighbors. skills and quality service. ∙ Plumping Services ∙ Blinds & Shutters Email your recommendations to ∙ Exterminator [email protected] If your recommendation joins the family of sponsors, you receive a $50 gift certificate. 8 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living September mountain shadows From The Board NEWS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello, Neighbors!

I hope this month is treating you well. Pool season is winding several openings, and we encourage any member in good stand- down, and cooler weather will be arriving soon. Before you know ing to put their name forth for nomination. Don’t hesitate to it, we’ll all have plenty of fall yard work on our hands. This is email me at [email protected] if you have any probably a good time to remind you to strive to keep the streets questions about board positions or how you may help. and drainage free of yard debris. If we all keep up with this bit by bit, we won’t be staring at clogged storm drains mid-winter. Best regards, David Sometimes we get questions about or notifications of covenant compliance issues, and since some time has passed since the last relevant covenant discussion, I thought I’d review a few. Yard MOUNTAIN SHADOWS MEMO maintenance is one obligation. We don’t have any dictates as to what style or vision you have for your yard, we just ask to you Get Connected to Mountain Shadows: Website, follow the covenants in making sure you stick to that “orderly Facebook, and Twitter keeps neighbors connected. condition” fully understanding that some people prefer more grass, others more shrubs, and still others some form of xeri- scaping. No one is coming around to measure the height of your Website: www.mntshadows.com bushes or grass. At the same time, in some past years we have Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mountainshadowsneighborhood needed to contact owners (frequently they were banks) about Twitter account: www.twitter/MntShadows yards left to decay. Also related to our neighborhood ecosystem, don’t forget that our trees are possibly our most valuable asset. Mountain Shadows is proud to announce the launch of our new The covenants protect those trees and limit removal. website. This new and improved site will allow residents to stay connected and informed like never before. Along with basic We are assured of a certain neighborhood usage pattern by our neighborhood information and facts, residents can also register covenants. Our covenants grant us all the expectation of residen- to gain access to several password-protected areas. There is a tial use. Vehicles are an area to mention. Commercial vehicles Classifieds section where neighbors can post available or needed cannot be stored in the neighborhood. We all also have a guaran- items or services. The Vendor List allows neighbors to post tee of a neighborhood of single-family housing. Our covenants reviews for professionals they would recommend in areas such forbid the operation of a dwelling in a multiple family manner. as plumbing, roofing, and even babysitting. In addition to these features, residents can view a current Calendar which allows I hope that rundown of some covenant items is helpful. There’s them to learn about upcoming events and meetings that might more info from our recorded covenants on the association be of interest. website. Speaking of that site, by the time you read this, the new version of our site may have launched! We hope you find it This site is not only a beneficial tool for residents, but will also be much more navigable and relevant. helpful for people considering purchasing homes in Mountain Shadows. There is a link for Homes for Sale as well as ample infor- Last month, I urged you all to consider serving with the associa- mation to inform potential homebuyers of the dynamic nature of tion, either on the board or on a committee. Look for informa- our great neighborhood. Any information a current or potential tion about our annual meeting soon if you haven’t already seen it resident could wish to know will be available at their fingertips. on the neighborhood email. Remember again that we will have Along with the launch of this new and improved site comes the launch September Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 9 of the Mountain Shadows Facebook page and Twitter accounts. These up-to-date social media tools will help residents stay informed of - Web page content management (multiple spots) helpful and important information in real time. Make sure to go - Facebook page manager online and like Mountain Shadows on Facebook and follow Moun- - Special projects managers - for example, playground tain Shadows on Twitter. Get connected, Mountain Shadows! renovations- (multiple spots) - Kids’ social events (multiple spots) Calling all talented Mountain Shadows Neighbors! And there - Adult social events (multiple spots) are several of you out there. - Clubhouse management - Neighborhood communications Hello fellow neighbors, - Welcoming committee (multiple spots) Looking forward toward our upcoming elections this winter, we - Outside member liaison want to encourage you to consider getting involved in the neigh- - …and more! borhood Residents’ Association. We realize that this day in age everyone is busy and our time is stretched thin. However, many Again, with enough hands on deck, we will all see that many hands make light work, and we have over 2,000 adult hands in hands make light work. Please consider making the choice to our neighborhood. Many of our board members have served for get involved in the future of your neighborhood. Many of these many years, and we really welcome some fresh faces to come help roles can be shared by more than one person. If you think you us make important decisions involving the future of the neighbor- might be interested in helping to fill any of these roles, please hood. With a new, professional web page on the horizon and plans contact [email protected] to learn more about to redo the playground, we have many exciting evolutions in our these positions. This is an exciting time for us as we make plans future. Mountain Shadows is poised for great things, but we need to improve our already wonderful neighborhood. We would great people to help carry out the vision. You can take on as big or love for you to take on this adventure with us and help to make as small of a role as you want; we welcome you in any capacity. Mountain Shadows the premiere place to live in Chattanooga! Some areas that can use your talents include:

NOT RECEIVING EMAIL UPDATES OR NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD? Please email your contact information to [email protected].

If you have just moved into the neighborhood, we would enjoy the opportunity to personally greet you and extend a warm welcome. Email us your contact information, and our welcome committee will give you a call.

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meet your neighbors The Webb Family

ason and Whitney Webb are proud to call Mountain Shadows home. They have been Jmarried for 12 years and moved to Sunlight Lane in the summer of 2007. Jason is a general dentist who practices in downtown Ringgold. You’ve The Webb family loves to travel. Last year, they probably seen him running around the neigh- spent fall break on Lake Superior in Michigan’s borhood. He has run marathons in 20 different Upper Peninsula and spring break in Boston for states and is working toward the “50 state club.” the Boston Marathon. They usually turn Jason’s Whitney is a former television producer turned marathon habit into family destination vacations so stay-at-home mom who spends most of her they can all see the country together. On schedule time working on the PTO at Westview Elementary. She also this fall is a trip to New England where they will spend most of volunteers for the children’s ministry at East Brainerd Church the week on the coast in Maine before heading to Connecticut, of Christ where she teaches classes, performs puppet shows, completing two states in one week. The marathons have kid races writes original VBS scripts and directs the Nativity pageant. in conjunction with them that Helen and Henry love to partici- pate in, and this fall in Hartford even little Ollie will get to run Jason and Whitney are the parents of Helen, a 4th grader, Hen- his first race, a 100 yard “toddler K.” ry, a 1st grader and 2-year-old Oliver. Helen plays soccer and takes ballet and tap. Henry is a yellow advanced belt in karate The Webbs love their Mountain Shadows home and plan on and both of them have started running with their dad. The fam- being here indefinitely. They love their private wooded back- ily also has a 12-year-old Weimeraner, Zuzu. yard where they have added a stone patio and fireplace for Jason and Whitney, and a tree house and zip line for the kids. They Jason and Whitney are both alumni of the University of Ten- also found out this year how much fun sledding can be in the nessee at Knoxville and are avid Big Orange fans. They are both neighborhood with hills to test in most any direction. Summer- third generation season ticket holders, and even through these time fun consists of cannonballs and freezer pops at the pool, lean years, still head up to Good Ole’ Rocky Top with the kids and Jason has loved the early morning lap swim the pool offers. for home games. They are proud to say that all three kids first Their home is all they wanted, and they love to say that Moun- learned the words to “Jesus Loves Me,” then “Rocky Top.” tain Shadows is “home sweet home to me.” September Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 11

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kids2 Meet Jumpingkids Jack Gray

Meet Jack Gray, our fun, friendly and energetic featured kid this month. Jack, along with his parents and awesome dog Emily, moved to Mountain Shade Drive in July 2013 and has since made several great friends in the neighborhood. Jack’s favorite activities include swimming at the Mountain Shadows pool, playing video games and jumping on the trampoline…even in the freezing cold winter! He is working on perfecting his front flip straight into a back flip.

Jack is in the 4th grade at Westview Elementary. His favorite subject is Science, but he loves Gym and Computer Lab as well. When he grows up, he says he’d like to be a software engineer so that he can “create my very own video games!” Because Jack loves to build and create, it makes sense that his favorite movie is the Lego Movie and one of his favorite video games is Mine- craft. In fact, he just recently celebrated his 9th birthday at Pin- September Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 19

Strikes where he and his friends got to enjoy lots of video games and a specially created Minecraft cake. What fun!

Jack is one vivacious kid who always enjoys meeting new friends and being on the go. He and his family are happy to call Mountain Shadows home and look forward to enjoying life here for many years to come.

Hey kids – do you want to be the superstar of the neighborhood? All you have to do is ask your parents to email [email protected] and answer some ques- tions in order to be featured in the next available issue!

Young Artist young writers and CONTEST photographers wanted: Attention young art- If you are in high school or college and enjoying writing, we ist: Email your works have a great place for you to share your talents and sharpen of art and enter the your skills. Mountain Shadows Living is searching for a Mountain Shadows young writer to find stories in our neighborhood to share Young Artist competi- with your neighbors. tion. Take a picture of your works of art, We also welcome a young enthusiastic whether it be a paint- photographer who would enjoy shar- ing, sculpture, photographs, drawings, and email them along with ing their photography skills with your name, parents’ names and contact information to pictures of our Mountain Shad- [email protected]. ows community. All interested writers and photographers After we receive your email, we will contact you to have your art- must have their parents email work photographed by our neighborhood photographer so that [email protected] for we can show your special talents in the Mountain Shadows Living further information. magazine. All entrants will receive a special entry gift card. 20 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living September

precious Meet a Poofy Little Hamster Named Puff

Meetpets Ethan Kaderly’s little friend Puff. cheeks were so full of food that he looked super-deluxe, homemade hamster town- Puff is a nine-month-old, male, Long- like a little “puff ” ball. So there was no bet- house that would be the envy of any critter. Haired Syrian Hamster. ter name for the little fluff ball than “Puff.” Puff has been a great way for Ethan to Ethan wanted a hamster for over a year. Puff is very sweet and seems to respond learn about how to care for his very own He did lots of internet research about how to his name when you call out. What pet. The whole family loves Puff and are to care for them. He even wrote it all out makes Puff so special? There is no better attached to him more than anyone ever so his parents could see he really knew pet than this calm and sweet little ham- thought. Who would have thought this how to take care of his very own hamster. ster that is always willing to be loved. little ball of fluff would make such a dif- ference in our lives? Ethen’s hard work paid off when he was One funny experience was when Ethan’s granted his wish to have his very own mom left the cage door open. Puff went Puff shares his home with another ham- hamster. Picking a name for his new out to explore and was found in a shoe in ster, Dasher, who belongs to Ethan’s sister friend was not difficult. When Ethan the closet. Ethan enjoys spoiling Puff by Marin. There’s also a cat (who is uninterest- picked him out at the pet store, his giving him treats all the time. He has a ed, thank goodness), 2 dogs, and lots of fish. September Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 21 healthy

Dr. Deborah Article provided by Dr. Deborah Gentry Gentry, Mountain living Shadows neighbor Family Health SOS …_ _ _… To maximize good health, you have to have good water.

Water and Wellness

When Danny Boy died, it was the first time I ever became from www.mercola.com, and it’s the counter top model which concerned about water. The water we drank and showered in. takes out all the chlorine and a lot more. Shower filters are the I started looking up chlorine in water and anything related to most important, so buy good ones and change filters regularly. cancer. In fact, there are many strong correlations with chlo- Lowe’s and Home Depot have them. Investing in a whole- rine and bladder cancer. Look up studies in the U.S. Pub Med. house filter is not worth it because water goes through your Many conclude it is a “moderately high risk.” pipes which are dirty anyway. Purify at the tap.

Studies in Britain also conclude even low levels of chlorine in If you swim, don’t soak in the water. Get out and shower in cool water. tap water used for bathing can almost double the risk of bladder cancer. Scientists found it can be absorbed through the skin in So you think that bottled water is better? It’s not. I test lots of the bath or shower and accumulate in the bladder. brands, and most (even spring water) are not any better than tap water, and don’t get me started on BPA! Researchers found that those living in areas with high-chlorine con- tent water, who bathed in it regularly, were 83 percent more likely I only cook with filtered water. And of course, all our pets only to get a tumor than those in low-chlorine areas. Those who drank drink the good stuff! high-chlorine tap water were 35 percent more likely to get blad- Resource articles: der cancer. Steamy showers change chlorine into a gas which is the http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12594192 most dangerous. Chlorine can also damage skin and cause prema- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8932920 ture signs of aging. It strips skin of natural oils, leading to wrinkles. http://www.examiner.com/article/chlorinated-drinking-water-contributes-to-blad- der-cancer-anal-cancer http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-431777/Chlorine-bathwater-linked-cancer. I test our tap water using a swimming pool test kit and strips. Here html#ixzz39vArvSNA are the results for our Mountain Shadow tap water: 2.2 on chlorine, which the test kit says is “IDEAL FOR SWIMMING.” In other words, too much for drinking unless you think pool water is good. The PH is 7.2 (7 being neutral, lower is acidic). Lots of water bottle companies want us to drink 8 or above, but there is no evidence that cures anything like claims you may see.

What can you do if you are concerned about your water: Buy a test kit if you want to see for yourself. Or email me and I’ll bring mine over! I use one from Wal-Mart and get it in the pool supply area.

Buy filters. The Pur triple filter for the kitchen sink does pretty well on filtering out chlorine. The best we’ve tried is the one 22 LocalEvents Mountain Shadows Living September

LOCAL EVENTS September Thursday, Sept. 18 Saturday, Sept. 20 Oregon Wines: Behind the Fog Wine Tasting Patten Unplugged Series: Count This Penny Event Where: Back Inn Cafe Where: UTC Fine Arts Center When: 6:30pm When: 7:30pm Blaze a trail into Oregon viticulture as we explore the unique and In late 2009, Count This Pennys’ Allen and Amanda Rigell cancelled defining characteristics of this American wine-growing region. Join their cable, wrote three songs, and played at an open mic at the your host Michael Vasta as he shares special selections stretching Down Home in Johnson City. Within 3 years, they relocated to from Willamette Valley to Rogue Valley, and everything in between. Madison, WI, released an EP, and recorded a full length CD. After You’ll enjoy your journey through these gems of the Pacific North- their national radio debut on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home west paired with culinary creations from Chef William Oglesby of Companion, their EP took the #6 spot on the iTunes singer-song- Back Inn Café. For more information: www.chattanoogafun.com writer chart. For more information: (423) 425-4379

Friday, Sept. 19 & 20 Thursday, Sept. 25-Nov. 2 Chicago Blowing Springs Farm's Enchanted MAiZE Where: Walker Community Theatre at Memorial Auditorium Where: Blowing Springs Farm When: Fri. 9:30pm; Sat. 4pm When: 9am-8pm Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal Enjoy 10-acres of fall fun in the valley below Rock City’s Lover’s tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song Leap. Weave through an amazing cornfield maze and enjoy a his- after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. toric birdhouse barn, tractor-pulled hayrides, face painting, great For more information: www.chattanoogafun.com food, kettle corn and the children’s courtyard playground. For more information: 706-820-2531 Saturday, Sept. 20 C.S. Lewis’ “The Great Divorce” Saturday, Sept. 27 Where: Tivoli Theatre Black Jacket Symphony- performs Michael Jackson's Thriller When: 6pm Where: Tivoli Theatre From the producers of the stage hit, The Screwtape Letters, comes When: 10pm this new highly anticipated theatrical adaptation. In this Dante- Enjoy an evening of great music as the Black Jacket Symphony per- esque celestial journey from Hell to Paradise, Lewis draws some forms Michael Jackson's Thriller. of the most fiercely funny characters he ever created. This is C. S. For more information: (423) 757-5050 Lewis at his imaginative best. For more information: www.chattanoogafun.com September Mountain Shadows Living LocalEvents 23

Sunday, Sept. 28 the bravest will want to cross the threshold into the SCAREHOUSE, Ironman where ghastly creatures will scare the yell out of you! Where: Chattanooga Riverfront For more information: 706-866-5681 When: 7am-7pm IRONMAN Chattanooga will begin with a point to point, 2.4-mile Saturday, Oct. 4-26 swim in the Tennessee River with ample spectator vantage points Rocktoberfest alongside the city's famous Riverwalk. Athletes can look forward Where: Rock City Gardens to a fast, down-current swim. The bike will be a two-loop, 112-mile When: Noon-5pm course with scenic farmland and mountain views. The two-and-a- Get in touch with Rock City’s German heritage! Rock City Square half loop 26.2-mile run course will showcase beautiful downtown will be transformed with live German music, dancing on the polka Chattanooga, the South Side, Riverview and the North Shore. stage, German food and specialty beer on tap in the Beer Garden. Overall, expect a fast, rolling course. For more information: www.seerockcity.com For more information: 423-756-8687 Saturday, Oct. 11 Friday, Oct. 3-25 Banana Ball WinnepeSPOOKah Where: Chattanooga Zoo Where: Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park When: 6pm-11pm When: 6pm-11pm Banana Ball is the single largest fundraiser that contributes to the It's hair-raising Halloween fun for boys and ghouls of all ages at Zoo’s conservation and education programs and overall opera- Lake WinnepeSPOOKah! Enjoy an atmosfear of haunted rides, tions. Join us for an evening that includes nighttime tours, open eerie edibles, and screaming thrills throughout this SPOOKtacular bar, food, live music, dancing, a special presentation by a very spe- Halloween Event! All ages will enjoy free magic shows, interactive cial guest, and much more. parades and entertainment with mimes, jugglers and more! Only For more information: 423-697-1322 24 WhatDrivesUs? Mountain Shadows Living September

The Electric Vehicle (EV) REVOLUTION… And Options That Bridge the Gap

By Beverly & Steve Smirnis

After enjoying some success at the beginning of the 20th century, the electric vehicle began to lose its position in the automotive world. Petroleum was plentiful and cheap and answered to the demand for vehicles capable of travelling farther and faster. Limited to urban use by their low range and slow speeds, early electric engine vehicles virtually disappeared as gasoline powered engines became mainstream.

Tesla S sets the bar at what EVs can do and proves that the populace will spend After the energy crisis years of the 1970s and 80s, there was $70K or more on them. some renewed interest in electric and other alternative fuel vehicles, but a number of design challenges and reported political wrangling limited alternative attempts from getting very far. But a modern Renaissance, prompted by increased concern over damage to the environment and dependence on foreign resources, has helped new technologies gain signifi- cant ground. Hybrids utilizing some electric assistance are everywhere nowadays, and true EVs are benefitting from revo- lutionary advancements including batteries capable of longer ranges, better motors, better construction, more advanced elec- tronic management, availability of public charging stations and federal tax incentives.

EVs are no longer driven merely by the young, eco-conscious crowd proud of the statement they make by driving a Nissan Leaf or a Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Indeed, you’ll have to look hard to see if the Ford Focus or Volvo C30 passing by is an EV or Cadillac goes after the forward-thinking sports luxury buyer with the 2014 ELR Coupe electric plug-in hybrid. Drive it 37 miles in full electric and gasoline-powered vehicle. The BMW ActiveE, Honda Fit EV, another 300 miles on gas. Price starts at $75K before the $7,500 federal tax Toyota Rav4 EV, Fiat 500E, and Scion iQEV are some of the credit. others helping build a healthy market for EVs. A true game- changer is the Tesla Model S which is ranked among the top selling plug-in electric cars in the country, meaning that elec- ning out of charge sooner than expected. The plug-in hybrid is tric motors have been embraced by the luxury vehicle buyer; a true bridge between the typical hybrid with electric assist and and this buyer would never settle for it if it didn’t look sexy or the fully electric motor vehicles. These travel on battery power achieve the 0 to 60 sprint in 4.2 seconds that it delivers. The alone before a backup gasoline-powered engine kicks in. This Tesla sets the bar for all the others, who continue to make year’s introduction of the Cadillac ELR Hybrid Coupe brings advancements in design, acceleration and range. the same technology as the Chevy Volt to the luxury market. With the first 35 miles of its full 340 mile driving range operat- Even with a range close to 200 miles like the Tesla can deliver, a ing on pure electric power, drivers can stay within their electric “quick charge” taking 20 minutes is something that would be a range for daily driving around the city, but still take the Caddy game-changer on long trips and there’s still that worry of run- on weekend roads trips with no worries. September Mountain Shadows Living HomeMatters 25

KEEPING CRITTERS OUT OF YOUR HOME

With the onset of winter in the coming months your home Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each situation is different, becomes a refuge, but not just for your family. As temperatures contact a professional if you have questions about a specific issue. More home safety and maintenance information is available online at housemaster.com. cool down, rodents, including mice, rats and squirrels, often take shelter in homes, causing potential hazards to both health This information is provided for general guidance purposes only. Neither DBR Fran- and property. Larger animals such as opossums and raccoons chising, LLC nor the local HouseMaster® franchise warrants its accuracy and assumes no liability related to its use. Contact the local franchise office and/or qualified can also move in. specialists for advice pertinent to your specific house or circumstances. © Copyright 2008 DBR. Each HouseMaster franchise is an independently owned and operated business. HouseMaster is a registered trademark of DBR Franchising, LLC. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), rodents invade an estimated 21 million homes every winter. Rodents can enter homes through almost any opening. Once inside, they can cause severe damage as they can chew through wallboards, cardboard, wood and even electrical wir- ing, increasing the potential risk of a fire. Rodent droppings can cause allergies and disease.

While most of these pests will return to the outdoors again when it warms, it's best to inspect now for signs of activity and take steps to evict them if possible. On the inside, look for rodent droppings or food debris in undisturbed areas, includ- ing basements, attics, and garages, and food storage and prep areas. Check around the inside and outside perimeter of the house near ground level and at the roof edge or eaves.

Wood is a favorite target of these pests, but they can gnaw through metal or just about any exterior wall material except concrete or masonry. Wood softened by decay is particularly prone to rodent damage. Any suddenly appearing holes at the roof edge, or in the fascia or soffits, may be signs of squirrel or other pest activity.

The NPMA also recommends taking these precautions to keep rodents outside:

• Make sure all holes, cracks and voids are sealed. • Maintain proper drainage at the foundation and install gutters. • Keep branches and other plants cut back from the house. • If you find rodents in your home, call a local pest professional to identify and correct the problem. 26 YoungLife Mountain Shadows Living September September Mountain Shadows Living ResidentBusinesses 27 mountain shadows LIVING resident Attention Mountain Shadow Residents: Do you own or runbusiness a business? To have your business guide featured free in the resident business guide in an upcoming issue of Mountain Shadows Living, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. This is open to residents of Mountain Shadows only.

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