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

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

If so, welcome! Please send your contact information to Hello Neighbors, for fun at the pool and the excitement of football season [email protected] to receive your FREE gift from to the coming up. Be watching for a new event this year that will Mountain Shadows Living and to be added to our email and Well, I hope they aren’t Happy Dog Days of summer! bring rivals together to celebrate and enjoy an afternoon of event invitation list! dog days, and the weather is great. Summer is drawing to team spirit and football. Yes, it’s tailgate time in Mountain Neighborhood? a close, but there areNote several great days ahead this month Shadows! This September the social committee is planning a tailgate party at the pool so you can show your school col- ors and enjoy time with fellow alumni and foes. Be watch- ing for the announcement. New With several months of good weather ahead, don’t forget to include our great sponsors in your next home project or service needs. The sponsors of Mountain Shadows Living magazine make the free distribution of the magazine possible.

Thanks to all the neighbors who have helped with stories and arti- cles to make this a great neighborhood magazine. A special thanks to Deborah Gentry for providing our Healthy Living article.

Remember this magazine is for Mountain Shadows and about Mountain 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] 8 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 9 mountain shadows what’s happening in From The Board MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Mountain Shadows NEWS Mountain Shadows Movie Nights by the Pool. Hello, Neighbors! MOUNTAIN SHADOWS MEMO

School is starting up again, which makes Calling all talented Mountain Shadows neighbors! And there are several Come enjoy the evening with family and this a good time to remember to “drive of you out there. neighbors at Movie Night by the Pool. friendly” in the neighborhood. No matter - Facebook page manager how hurried you feel, please observe all Hello fellow neighbors, looking forward We’ll have the big screen up and the - Special projects managers - for exam- speed limits and traffic signs. Be on the toward our upcoming elections this winter, drinks and snacks ready. You can lay back ple, playground renovations- (multiple lookout for school busses and pedestrians. we want to encourage you to consider get- in a lounge chair or float in the pool spots) Just as important, remind your student ting involved in the neighborhood Resi- while watching the night’s feature film. drivers to do the same! dent’s Association. We realize that this - Kids social events (multiple spots) Be watching for upcoming premiers. day in age everyone is busy and our time is - Adult social events (multiple spots) Are you signed up for neighborhood stretched thin. However, many hands make - Clubhouse management If you have any movie suggestions, we email updates? That’s where you can light work, and we have over 2,000 adult - Neighborhood communications would like to hear from you. Email your hear the latest about adjustments in pool hands in our neighborhood. Many of our - Welcoming committee (multiple spots) request to [email protected]. hours, social events, and security updates. board members have served for many years - Outside member liaison Keep the feedback coming about neigh- and we really welcome some fresh faces to - …and more! Watch for the movie night postings borhood priorities and concerns: email come help us make important decisions at the pool and email updates. Movie [email protected]. involving the future of the neighborhood. Again, with enough hands on deck, we Nights are featured on Saturday eve- will all see that many hands make light nings for Tier 2 members. I mentioned our end-of-year annual With a new, professional web page on the work. Please consider making the choice meeting last month and how we will horizon and plans to redo the playground, to get involved in the future of your talk about neighborhood priorities. As we have many exciting evolutions in our neighborhood. Many of these roles can we are a month closer to the year-end future. Mountain Shadows is poised for be shared by more than one person. If season, I also want to mention that the great things, but we need great people to you think you might be interested in 423.402.1352 annual meeting is when we hold board help carry out the vision. You can take helping to fill any of these roles, please www.greeneffects.net elections. I encourage you to think about on as big or as small of a role as you want; contact mountainshadowsnews@gmail. joining the board and helping guide we welcome you in any capacity. com to learn more about these positions. the association’s activities. We will have This is an exciting time for us as we make several openings, and we encourage any Some areas that can use your plans to improve our already wonderful member in good standing to put their talents include: neighborhood. We would love for you to name forth for nomination. Don’t hesi- - Web page content management take on this adventure with us and help tate to email me at mountainshad (multiple spots) to make Mountain Shadows the premiere [email protected] if you have any place to live in Chattanooga! questions about board positions or how you may help. Don’t convince yourself NOT RECEIVING EMAIL UPDATES OR NEW TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD? that you won’t make a difference; we Please email your contact information to [email protected]. want you! Look for more solicitations for nominations in the fall. If you have just moved into the neighborhood, we would enjoy the opportunity to Best regards, personally greet you and extend a warm welcome. Email us your contact informa- Complete Lawn & Landscape Services David tion, and our welcome committee will give you a call. 10 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 11 Labor Day Bar-B-Que & healthy livingArticle provided by Dr. Deborah Gentry Family Health SOS …_ _ _… Ice Cream Sundae Celebration Dr. Deborah Gentry, Mountain It is easier to stay well than to get well Shadows neighbor

Come celebrate Labor Day and the end In Family Health SOS we teach people how to stay well. The main focus of our program is based on of summer with the neighborhood Bar- the concepts of Gates. Using gates to let the good things into our lives and our bodies and to keep the B-Que and Ice Cream Sundae Celebra- bad things out. In each monthly Family Health SOS page we’ll cover a different set of recommendations tion at the pool. Come relax in the pool for you and your family and will also answer questions you have about home and health products. or sit back and enjoy the company of neighbors while enjoying some Bone’s Bar-B-Que and ice cream sundaes. The Labor Day Bar-B-Que is open to all ur economy is built on synthetic chemicals. Cleaning products, furniture, cosmetics, pesticides, everyday person- EVERY CHOICE YOU MAKE, Mountain Shadows residents. Oal care products are all made with synthetic chemicals that we EVERYTHING YOU PUT INTO OR ON are exposed to on a daily basis. Reading ALL labels is essential SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1 for anything you put on, near, or in your body. Every day you YOUR BODY, ASK YOURSELF: IS THIS come into contact with over 500 chemicals. Each person stores GOING TO KEEP ME HEALTHY, OR SEND at least 200 chemicals in their fat at any one time. Swimming – ALL DAY ME IN THE OTHER DIRECTION? Bone’s Bar-B-Que lunch 12:00 to 2:00 Which sunscreens are safe? The chemicals in them may be Ice Cream Sundaes 2:00 to 3:00 more harmful than the damage you are trying to prevent! Do you know your skin is the largest organ in our body and it “ Learn how to replace chemical absorbs just about everything you put on it within 26 seconds? filled personal health, body And sunscreen is reapplied to children several times a day when they are outside. All of the well-known brands contain oxy- care and household products benzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, and with safer, all-natural and oxtinoxate. The main concern is they are hormone disruptors toxic-free products. Think and can cause other problems such as skin disorders. Studies ” in Europe have detected sunscreen chemicals in mother’s milk, about the gates you need to indicating fetuses and newborns are exposed. protect your family.

All you really need is a pure form of zinc oxide. It has been used since I was in high school, it is a UV blocker, and the pure form does not harm our bodies. It’s not as pretty, but it works. Dr. Deborah Gentry has researched, written about and spo- ken on the topics of Natural Medicine and Stress for 20 years. What to look for in makeup foundation? Three ingredients to Speaker, consultant and author, she began her career as a profes- avoid are: sor, worked for several Fortune 50 companies, has appeared on • Diazolidinyl Urea, a known formaldehyde releaser that is toxic television, radio and wrote Stress and can irritate skin. Wars: How to Win Back Your Life. • Parabens, found in breast cancer tumors, mimic estrogen and Email her with health/product can cause allergic reactions. Lots of paraben names. questions you would like answered • Petrolatum (like Vaseline) clogs pores, is associated with can- in this newsletter: DrDeborah@ cer and the European Union has banned it in all makeup. FamilyHealthSOS.com 12 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 13

TheNeighbors Gentrymeet Family your

Jack and Deborah Gentry moved to Mountain Shadows on Misty Mountain Trail in late March from Memphis. Their daughter, Jacy, moved in May upon graduating with her M.D. from Quillen Medical School, East Tennessee State University in May.

It was a big year for Gentry graduations as their son, Ross, also graduated this year from Baylor University in Waco, TX.

Jack and Deborah work, write, and teach on how to stay healthy. Dr. Deborah is starting a column this month for the Mountain

P E A C E {of mind}

Shadows newsletter called “Family Health SOS.” They work Jack is from Fayetteville, TN and graduated from Washburn chemicals that are foisted on us through our foods, cleaning with churches, businesses and organizations providing informa- University with a B.S. in Business Management. Jack grew agents, lawn products, etc. tion on wellness and how to live toxic-free. You can find them up on a farm along with 10 brothers and 1 sister. The family out walking, talking to neighbors about natural ways to control gatherings usually count up to 100 or so per event and always Their favorite part of the day is sitting and relaxing out back by weeds and pests in your yard (they have lots of recipes!) as well include lots of food, music, and storytelling. The Gentry the pool in the evenings and recounting the day’s events. Over We’ve Got You Covered. as suggestions for staying healthy at home. brothers had an all-brother softball team at one time with a the years this tradition of the family gathering together at the At Alder & Cox, our experienced staff has the knowledge and expertise to help our couple of benchwarmers to spare. The one sister was the bat end of a work day with their children has fostered a bond built clients navigate the insurance marketplace. As Independent Agents we search the They have two cats, Indy and Roxie, and two dogs, Max and girl for the team. on communication and sharing. Jack says that “this is the basis market for the insurance company that provides the best solution for you. Sunny, who are also on a natural health plan. for our ties that bind, and Deborah is the catalyst for this tra- Home • Auto • Business • Life • Health Deborah is from the Chicago area and graduated from Indiana dition. Our faith is the foundation of our values and our daily Jack and Deborah love to travel in their RV. Jack likes the idea University with a D.B.A. and an M.B.A. Deborah and Jack time together knits us as a family unit.” James Monroe, CPIA of sleeping in his own bed instead of motel room beds. The met in Dallas where she was a professor at SMU. Deborah has 423-615-0158 RV gives the Gentry’s the opportunity to visit beautiful state a vast thirst for knowledge and research. Her quest to read and The Gentry’s love Mountain Shadow’s heavily forested hills, Office park beaches, lakes and back country and still have the com- discover information that keeps her family healthy and safe has beautiful homes and manicured yards. Warm, inclusive 423-240-3858 2110 Northpoint Blvd forts of home. You may see them motoring up to Knoxville led her down a path that now extends her passion for healthy neighbors coming to welcome them on moving day affirmed Hixson, TN 37343 during football season. Hint: If you meet Jack out in the living to organizations, her neighbors, friends, and community. to Jack and Deborah that they made the perfect decision in neighborhood, UT football is a great icebreaker with him. She is constantly in search of safe alternatives for the toxins and selecting this neighborhood as home. 14 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living NeighborhoodNews 15

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was a Blast! 16 Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living FinancialFitness 17

When you’re working to achieve your financial objectives, you will encounter obstacles. Some of these can be anticipated — are You Prepared for example, you won’t be able to invest as much as you want for the Unexpected? for retirement because you have to pay for your mortgage. Written by Edward Jones Other challenges can’t be easily anticipated, but you can still plan for them — and you should.

Obviously, the word “unexpected,” by definition, implies an careful about how much you withdraw each year from your vari- unlimited number of possibilities. However, at different stages of ous retirement and investment accounts. your life, you may want to watch for some “expected” unexpected developments. Need for long-term care — If you had to stay a few years in a nursing home, the cost could mount to hundreds of thousands For example, during your working years, be prepared for of dollars. These expenses could jeopardize your financial secu- the following: rity, so you’ll need to protect yourself. You could “self-insure,” but as that would be extremely costly, you may want to “transfer Emergency expenses — If you needed a major car or home the risk” to an insurance company. A financial professional can repair, could you handle it? What about a temporary job loss? help explain your choices. These events are costly — especially if you are forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for them. To help None of us can foresee all the events in our lives. But in your role guard against these threats, try to build an emergency fund as an investor, you can at least take positive steps to prepare for containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, held in the unexpected — and those steps should lead you in the right a liquid, low-risk account. direction as you move toward your important goals.

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Living longer than expected — You probably don’t think that “living longer than expected” is necessarily a bad thing. How- ever, a longer-than-anticipated life span also carries with it the risk of outliving your money. Consequently, you may want to consider investment solutions that can provide you with an income stream that you can’t outlive. Also, you’ll need to be 18 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living 19

This month we have the opportunity to meet Bryant who is eight years old and is in second grade at Westview Elementary. Bryant has a brother, Huston, and he enjoys playing soccer BUSINESS beat and 5 Animal Kempo. Here is a list of some of Colony 13: The Elegant Gift Shop kids Bryant’s favorites: Meet Bryant Rodney and Susan Bass are the proud owners of Colony 13 2 Animal: Monkey Hey kids – do you want located at Northgate Mall. Alan Vinyard Color: Green to be the superstar of Food: Pizza the neighborhood? All you have to do is ask For over 38 years Colony 13 has provided shoppers with qual- kids your parents to email ity merchandise from major lines such as Pandora Jewelry, Vera Movie: Scooby Doo keith.bailey@n2pub. Place to Play: Chuck E Cheese com and answer some Bradley, Life is Good, Department 56, Tervis, Lilly Pulitzer and Sports Teams: USA soccer questions in order to many more. You will find friendly helpful service from the fam- be featured in the next ily and staff. Subject in School: Math and Reading available issue! TV Show: Pokemon Vacation: Beach The quality merchandise and outstanding service creates a unique shopping experience that helps Colony 13 stand out as Bryant moved with his family to Mountain Shadows in May a favorite stop for those special occasion purchases or Saturday 2012 and has enjoyed playing with neighbors, climbing trees, shopping sprees. As most business v know, it takes hard work, swimming at the pool, and biking the hills with his dad. This long hours and good employees to make a business successful. summer has been especially eventful for Bryant. He kicked Running Colony 13 is a family business that includes Rodney the summer off with advanced swim lessons at Southern and Susan’s son Jeff and four additional team members. Adventist University that invoked countless days at the Moun- tain Shadows pool, then participated in Camp Gus-Gus, an It is always fascinating to learn how entrepreneurs are drawn to all-boys art camp, while mixing in family beach vacations to their business. Rodney and Susan are both graduates of Brain- Susan and Rodney the east coast as well as the gulf. erd High and UTC. After both had worked in the insurance business, they decided to venture out and start their own busi- When not tending to the store, Rodney enjoys playing his gui- Bryant’s most recent summer event included a 4-day mission ness. After seeing a little store in Atlanta that carried country tar or banjo. Susan finds relaxing moments reading. trip with his church Silverdale Baptist. The trip allowed Bry- pine furniture, gifts and accessories, they thought that this was ant to experience some of the 146 nationalities & multiple the perfect model for starting their own business. Take a visit to Colony 13 and say hello to Rodney and Susan. religions represented around the Atlanta suburb of Doraville I’m sure you will enjoy your visit and find a hidden treasure you by helping to facilitate Backyard Bible Clubs, along with The Bass family has lived in Mountain Shadows for 29 years. may not have been aware of. building relationships through his love for soccer during They had a very busy house with their five children who are now recreation time. Bryant & his brother Huston are looking married and growing their own families. Rodney and Susan are If you are a business owner and would like to have your business featured for one forward to ending their eventful year by celebrating their proud grandparents of six grandchildren with a seventh due. month, please contact us at [email protected]. This is a free, one-page birthdays at Disney World and on a Disney Cruise. article that will run for one month and is only available to residents. 20 NeighborhoodNews Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living HomeMatters 21 Sell Well: Know How to Negotiate

Price negotiations are a part of most real estate deals. Sellers usually brace themselves as the buyer's home inspector combs through the house, but sellers do not need to feel powerless and anxious. Sellers are better positioned to fend off unrealistic price negotiations by getting a pre-listing home inspection first. Stay Ahead of the Game A professional inspection report and estimates for repairs will A pre-listing inspection allows the seller to stay a step ahead. provide you with the right documentation to engage in realistic There are three major benefits for the seller to get his or her negotiations. With the right preparation, you can sell your home own inspection: in a way that feels fair and straightforward.

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Meet Adorable Gracie 1. Choose your inspector carefully. Your home inspector should be qualified and credible. Check the inspector's preciouspets training, ongoing education programs, any certifications they may carry and if they have all the necessary local Say hello to Gracie, the sweetest little Shih Tzu you will ever There are times when you are searching for that cell phone that licenses. meet. It is not unusual to catch Pat Cahill walking this little, spir- fell between the cushions and discover a hidden treat that has 2. Attend the inspection. A good home inspector will ited, seven-year-old female Shih Tzu around the neighborhood. been stashed away for a midafternoon treat. encourage you to attend the inspection because it makes the written report much more meaningful. Pat and Ed are pet sitters during the day for their daughter’s spirited Gracie is very intelligent and can distinguish between which 3. Focus on the major elements. Every home has minor dog. This is not a burdensome task for the Cahills because of the joy car takes her to the vet and which one takes her for a joy ride. or cosmetic flaws which you should consider correcting. and love that Gracie shares with them every day. Pat’s daughter pur- Blue is bad and white is good. Bird and chipmunk watching is An inspector will not really focus on peeling wallpaper or chased Gracie from a breeder in Alabama. Pat’s daughter has a son a favorite way to pass the day. She doesn’t bark unless she has cracked sidewalks, although he may document it. In general, and would have enjoyed a daughter, but Gracie was a perfect replace- seen another dog approaching her territory. You may even catch anything that would cost less than $500 to fix should be ment. Gracie is extremely friendly and sometimes you may get a little her watching television. One afternoon on a wildlife show a considered normal maintenance. Repairs that exceed that jealous that she draws such a crowd. When traveling on vacations, leopard went running across the screen. Gracie was so excited amount are more likely to be negotiable. Gracie makes friends easily and is usually recognized and swarmed she jumped at the television. She can be fearless when it comes 4. Be realistic. Avoid souring a deal by trying to over-exploit by loving fans, especially children, who enjoy her sweet personality. to large dogs, but when the fireworks start on the fourth of July, a situation during negotiations. If defects are discovered, get the phobia of fireworks takes over. During the loud sounds of reputable or solid estimates to substantiate your position so During the day, Gracie enjoys giving Ed that little look, you know fireworks going off in the neighborhood, she has a hard time that negotiations are realistic and professional. the one that says pick me up and hold me. If the look doesn’t work, coping and needs extra attention and wants to be held close. 5. Consider a home warranty. If many of the major systems a little whimper helps. When she is not relaxing, she enjoys time in the home are working but are older, consider offering playing catch with her favorite toys. Whether it’s Charlie Brown or Next time you see Pat and Gracie walking in the neighborhood, a home warranty as a bonus. Most warranty programs are Linny, she knows her toys by name and can go retrieve them. She stop and say hello. Gracie would love for you to pet her. renewable so a buyer can opt to continue the coverage after can be a little sneaky at times with her bones and treats. the warranty period expires. 22 LocalEvents Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living LocalEvents 23

Friday, August 15 The Crossroads, The Witch’s Castle and The Emerald City before Abbey Road Live heading back over the rainbow to Chattanooga, because of course, Where: Track 29 “There’s no place like home.” When: 8pm – 10pm For more information: Call 423-648-6076 Standing room only show. 13 & over show. Anyone under 13-17 MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian (21+) to the show Tuesday, September 2 or any Meet & Greet opportunities. The parent/guardian must Chattanooga Ghost Tours have a ticket to attend the show. Anyone 18 & over, valid photo ID Where: Walnut St. Bridge, 1 Walnut St., Chattanooga required. No Refunds or Exchanges allowed. When: 8:15pm For more information: Call 423-521-2929 GHOST TOURS ARE AVAILABLE NIGHTLY at 8:15 pm ET (7:30 Thurs- days and Saturdays), and the EXTENDED TOUR , which includes Saturday, August 16 an INSIDE visit to a haunted ex-brothel, is available Thursdays and Foto @ the Falls Saturdays. GHOST HUNT featuring the talking Ovilus X as seen on Where: Ruby Falls Paranormal States and Ghost Adventures, also offered on Satur- When: 7:30pm – 10pm days at 9:30, as well as any other date there are at least 4 people Now in its 5th year, Photo at the Falls is a great event for those who interested. Group tours are available ANY time. Call now for reser- love photography. Check-in is at 6:30 pm and the tour begins 7:00 vations. For those of you who saw HALES BAR on the recent Ghost LOCAL EVENTS pm. Bring your own equipment and have a more personalized tour, Hunters or last year’s Ghost Adventures series, you can learn more with specialized opportunities to take unique cave and waterfall about their ghosts in our book, Haunted Chattanooga. photos. There will be an extended session in the Falls’ room. This tour For more information: Call 423-821-7125 is designed for intermediate photographers but beginners are wel- come. Guests can also enter their photos in a contest for prizes. Cost: Thursday, September 4 $24.95. Reservations are required by calling 1-800-755-7105. Paw Pals Storyitme For more information: Email [email protected] Where: McKamey Animal Center, 4500 North Access Rd. August When: 1:30pm – 2pm Tuesday, August 19 Bring your little ones to McKamey Animal Center for Paw Pals Sto- Chevelle rytime! Ages 2 – 5 years. There is no fee for the program; it is asked Where: Track 29 that each participant bring a can of dog or cat food to help the When: 7:30pm – 9:30pm animals being cared for at the McKamey Animal Center. The Chat- Alternative Rock band. Anyone 18 & over, MUST provide a valid tanooga Public Library thanks you for your support! photo ID to enter the venue. No one under 18 is allowed entry to For more information: Call 423-305-6500 the show. No Exceptions. No Refunds or Exchanges. For more information: Call 423-531-2929 Friday, September 5 Wide Open Floor Friday, August 22 Where: Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Southern Brewers Festival When: Doors open at 7:30 Where: Chattanooga Downtown Riverfront/Ross’s Landing The first Friday of every month, Barking Legs Theater hosts Wide When: 5pm – 11:30pm Open Floor! An open mic performance art showcase unlike any Celebrate our 20th anniversary with special events. Enjoy more other! Dancers, poets, singers, musicians, storytellers, drag kings than 30 microbrews from across the country on the scenic river- and queens, jugglers, magicians, comedians, actors, and any other front in downtown Chattanooga, along with great live music and variety of performers are invited to sign up and share their work in plenty of food. a positive, supportive, and uncensored environment where they For more information: Call 423-266-9704 can share their work and even improvise or experiment in front of an audience. So, if you’ve got a talent, whether you are a pro or it Saturday, August 23 will be the first time someone other than your house plants have The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition seen your work, come on down and sign up either at our Facebook Where: Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. page or email us at [email protected] to claim your 8 When: Call for details minute spot! Is $5 to spectate! The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition is a journey of For more information: Call 423-624-5347 self-discovery for the whole family! Guests travel from the Gale Farm to the colorful Land of Oz, where they explore Munchkinland, continued... 24 LocalEvents Mountain Shadows Living August August Mountain Shadows Living Lawn&Garden 25

...continued Patio gardens soften the transition between indoors and outdoors by bringing Saturday, September 6 family members. Local firefighters, policemen, EMS and military folks plants into outdoor living areas. This might involve something as simple as setting Yarn Bomb the 2nd Floor! with proof of ID or veterans with proof of veteran status are eligible. up a few window boxes on an apartment balcony, or as elaborate as enclosing an Where: Downtown Library, 2nd Floor, 1001 Broad St. For more information: Call 423-697-1319 entire porch with trellised vines, potted trees and shrubs, hanging baskets, and When: 1pm – 2pm containers filled with annual and perennial flowers. Kids of all ages are invited to meet up on the 2nd Floor and learn Sunday, September 14 patio about Yarn Bombing! Kids will crochet chains that are used to yarn Cast Iron Cook-Off Article Source: National Gardening Association bomb the 2nd Floor! Where: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Gardens For more information: Call 423-757-5428 When: 11am – 4pm Let's look at some challenges gardeners Design up the sun's warmth as the weather cools. Calling all FOODIES! Our Cast Iron Cook-Off is an annual event featur- face, and see how patio gardens can pro- Container-grown plants can be arranged You can also move containers to a protect- Sunday, September 7 ing our city’s most prominent chefs. It’s a chance to watch live as they vide solutions. in endless ways to create the ambience ed spot if the weather turns threatening. Run of Honor 8k create culinary delights for our panel of judges using fresh ingredients you want. Containers are available in a Where: First Tennessee Pavilion right from our Market. A day of festivities at Chattanooga Market: The Property Layout wide variety of styles, colors, and shapes, Before you dive into patio gardening, begin When: 6:30am – 4pm chefs arrive in the morning armed with their preferred serving dishes You may have the loveliest gardens in and can become an important part of the by defining what your needs are, what you Proceeds from the RUN OF HONOR will equally benefit the Tim and cooking utensils, but nothing more; the Market provides each your large front yard--but the deck where design. Furthermore, you can rotate orna- are trying to accomplish, and what degree Chapin Scholarship Fund and the Fort Campbell Fisher House. Chat- chef with a pantry of basic items (salt, sugar, vinegar, etc.), a mystery you spend much of your summer leisure mental plants into and out of the design, of versatility you'd like to have. tanooga Market is the 501(c)(3) collecting on their behalf for distri- ingredient or two, and a modest budget so that they may shop the time faces your small backyard. Why not as they reach, then pass, their peak. bution. The RUN OF HONOR 8K and 1 mile fun run is held to support Market for the remaining ingredients they need to prepare their meal. bring some of your favorite plants into Note that if you add plants to a balcony the public servants of our community and is organized together The “surprise” ingredient will be a sustainable seafood product to be your living area by planting them in con- You can arrange containers close to an or deck, you'll need to take into consider- with the Fraternal Order of Police from Rock City and the Chattanoo- determined in conjunction with the Tennessee Aquarium’s Serve & tainers and placing them where you can outdoor seating area to create an intimate ation how the added weight of the plants ga Market. This certified scenic course will take you to historic Main Protect initiative. Market patrons can have an intimate interaction enjoy them daily? ambience for a small dinner party, then will affect the structure, especially if you St. and around the Chattanooga National Cemetery. ENTRY FEE: 8K with the chefs as they cook on our FiveStar cooking ranges; they ask move them further away to make room are considering large containers with trees - $25 until 8/1 then $35, 1 mile fun run (not chip timed) - $20. questions, observe the cooking methods, smell the aromas and basi- Privacy for a larger gathering. You can arrange tall or shrubs. You may want to get the help For more information and to register: Visit www.runofhonor.org cally become part of the event. The cooking portion of the event lasts Plants can help provide much-needed plants to provide shade during the heat of of a professional contractor to determine about 1 hour. During the final phase of the event, the chefs present relief from the crowds and noise of city summer, then move them so you can soak the structure's load-bearing capacity. Thursday, September 11 their dishes to members of the tasting panel for judging. The panel life. Create privacy screens by planting Patriot Day is asked to judge based on appearance, taste, creativity and over- fast-growing annual vines up trellises Where: Chattanooga Zoo, 1800 McCallie Ave. all impression. Both the runner-up and the new Cast Iron Chef are around your patio. Place container-grown When: 9am announced and awarded various cookware prizes supplied by long- small trees and shrubs around the perim- Today the Zoo honors all of our local heroes past and future by time sponsor Lodge Cast Iron. eter of your deck, to muffle noise and cre- granting free admission to those who have served plus 3 additional For more information: Visit www.chattanoogafun.com ate a visual barrier.

Sun Exposure You'd love to grow tomatoes, but your yard is too shady. Tomatoes adapt well to growing in containers, so pot some up, place them on your sunny porch, and look forward to mouth-watering tomatoes all summer long.

Convenience get oticed. You have a plot at your local community www.n2pub.com garden, and grow most of your produce there. But wouldn't it be nice to be able to pick a few cherry tomatoes or some fresh basil for a last-minute salad? Even if your garden is in your back yard, it's still nice to have planters with your favorite herbs and vegetables right outside your kitchen door. 26 YoungLife Mountain Shadows Living August August 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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