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Drug Take Back Event is October 22

10/20/2016

On Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Signal Mountain Police Department is holding a Drug Take Back event, allowing the public to dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Signal Mountain Police Station, 1111 Ridgeway Ave. The department can only accept pills or patches, not liquids or needles or sharps. The service is free and anonymous.

The collection point will be located in the Signal Mountain Fire Department truck bay. Pull in through the garage bay doors off of Hershel Dick Road (entrance of the parking lot for Police and Fire Department) and exit through the garage bay doors on to Rolling Way.

If you are unable to participate in the Drug Take Back event on October 22, the Police Department also has a permanent collection bin located in the lobby of the Police Station. The lobby is open 24 hours a day and citizens are welcome to stop in and deposit their unused/unneeded medication at any time.

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Check Your Smoke Alarm During Fire Prevention Week

10/10/2016

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Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.

A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed that only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced. That lack of awareness is a concern Signal Mountain Fire Department and NFPA, along with fire departments throughout the country, because smoke alarms don’t last forever.

“Time and again, I’ve seen the life-saving impact smoke alarms can have in a home fire, but I’ve also seen the tragedy that can result when smoke alarms aren’t working properly,” says Eric Mitchell, chief of the Signal Mountain Fire Department. “That’s why we’re making a concerted effort to Signal Mountain residents about the overall importance of smoke alarms, and that they do have a life limit.”

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code®, requires smoke alarms be replaced at least every 10 years, but because the public is generally unaware of this requirement, many homes have smoke alarms past their expiration date, putting people at increased risk.

As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, NFPA is promoting this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” to better educate the public about the critical importance of knowing how old their smoke alarms are and replacing them once they’re 10 years old. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15, 2016.

To find out how old your smoke alarm is and its expiration date, simply look on the back of the alarm where the date of manufacture is marked. The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase). The Signal Mountain Fire Department also says smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and that batteries should be replaced once a year or when they begin to chirp, signaling that they’re running low.

The Signal Mountain Fire Department has multiple programs that are in support of Fire Prevention Week and this year’s campaign. Two of these programs are:

"Get Alarmed, TN!"
This is a grant-funded fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered by the State Fire Marshall's Office (SFMO). The program provides fire safety education and 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to participating fire departments. The Signal Mountain Fire Department then delivers the educational information and installs smoke alarms in at-risk homes within our community. The alarms are free, but must be installed by the fire department or a partnering organization that has been trained by the fire department. Residents of the Town of Signal Mountain can contact the Signal Mountain Fire Department to schedule an installation.

"Home Fire_Life Safety Program"
A majority of fire related deaths happen in the home. Residents of our community can benefit from the home fire safety inspection program. Home inspections provide an opportunity to inspect for fire safety issues in the home, provide measures to improve the safety of residents and increase fire safety and awareness outreach. Residents of the Town of Signal Mountain can contact the Signal Mountain Fire Department and schedule a home visit.

For more information on smoke alarms and this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years”, visit www.firepreventionweek.org, or for information on any of our fire prevention programs, contact the Signal Mountain Fire Department by dropping us a line at smokedetector@signalmountaintn.gov, or call 886-7075.

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Zombie Run and Halloween Fest to Benefit SMMHS Sports

10/6/2016

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Roman Skorupa, Hallie McLean, Tristan Dollmont, Olivia Speek, and Logan Skorupa, with Clark Sveadas up front

by Michelle Michaud
Halloween night is a pretty big deal on Signal Mountain. But if organizers of the inaugural Zombie Run and Halloween Fest get their way, Signal Mountain will have one more night of terror to add to its Halloween festivities.

“This was my idea for a fundraiser for the SMMHS Sports Boosters,” said Amy Speek, mother of four and self-professed Halloween enthusiast. “I have always had Halloween parties since my children were very little. Over the years, my collection has grown and so did the party!”

Speek is also a runner and sports booster. “I love to run and runners love to dress up, so when the sports boosters needed some new fundraising events, my running background and love of Halloween seemed to be a perfect fit,” she said.

The Zombie Run, Festival and Haunted Barn take place Saturday, October 29 at McCoy Farm & Gardens. “The run will start at 5 p.m. with a one-mile ‘not so scary’ fun run geared toward participates of all ages,” said Amy. “At 5:30 p.m., the zombies (SMMHS cheerleaders, volunteers and the SMMHS theatre department) will take their places around the trail for the 5K run. Entrants are encouraged to dress up and will be wearing flag football flags.

The race will begin at the sound of a chainsaw and the zombies will attempt to get the flags off the runners. If you cross the finish line with a flag, you will receive “survivor” status, but if you lose your flags you will be considered ‘infected’.

A festival and haunted barn experience will commence at 5:30 p.m. on the other side of the property. The festival will include food trucks, smashing pumpkin baseball, football throw, human foosball, a huge inflatable maze, a Zorb Ball maze, hayrides, zombie photo booths, face painting, pumpkin painting, concessions and a pavilion with college football games on a big screen.

Concessions will include food trucks, brats from Pruett’s, corn dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and pucker powder. The Tap Wagon will be on-site to sell beer at the adults only beer garden. Off-duty police officers will patrol the area all evening.

The pre-registration fee before October 15 is $25 and guarantees a glow-in-the-dark shirt. Family entries get a discount, and the maximum family charge is $120. Single entry registration on the day of the race is $30.

“Although one to five tickets will be required for most activities, a few things will be free, such as the continuous showing of ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’” said Speek. Guests can also enjoy a hayride after the runs are over.

Severe weather will cancel the event, so organizers are hoping for a great day and event, one they hope to repeat in years to come.

“This may have been my idea, but it is only becoming a reality because of the incredibly talented and hard working committee we formed,” Speek said.

Other committee members are Co-Chair Julie Novak, Eden Lusk, Amy Wakim, Kayse Rigsby, Audrey Nord, Scottie Summerlin, Kelli Lentine, Kelly Dibrell, Laurel Eldridge and Heather Sveadas.

For more information, go to SignalZombieRun.com.

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