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Signal Firefighters to Fill the Boot

9/17/2018

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PictureHelp members of the SMFD "fill the boot" at Pruett's on September 20, 21 and 22.
Members of the Signal Mountain Fire Department and SMFD Firefighters Association Local 3759 are set to kick off their Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association find urgently needed treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that severely limit strength and mobility.
 
Fire fighters will be at Pruett's with boots in hand asking the community to make a donation to MDA on September 20 and 21 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and September 22 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

“For more than 60 years, fire fighters have stood on the front lines with MDA in the fight to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harm of these life-threatening muscle diseases,” said Regional Manager of Firefighter Partnership, Holly Carroll. “We are extremely thankful for the members of the Signal Mountain Fire Department and SMFD Firefighters Association Local 3759 for taking the time to participate in a Fill the Boot drive for MDA.  We're grateful for their steadfast drive and remarkable care they are showing the kids and adults we serve and look forward to working together to make this Fill the Boot season a huge success.”

MDA’s spirited Fill the Boot campaign is an honored tradition in which thousands of dedicated fire fighters in hometowns across America hit the streets or storefronts asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA, using their collective strength to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger.

Funds raised through the Fill the Boot event empower families with life-enhancing resources and support that open new possibilities and maximize independence, so they can experience the world without any limits.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is committed to transforming the lives of people affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. We do this through innovations in science and innovations in care. As the largest source of funding for neuromuscular disease research outside of the federal government, MDA has committed more than $1 billion since our inception to accelerate the discovery of therapies and cures. Research we have supported is directly linked to approved, life-changing therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases. We support the largest network of multidisciplinary clinics providing best in class care at more than 150 of the nation’s top medical institutions, and each year thousands of children and young adults learn vital life skills and gain independence at summer camp and through recreational programs, at no cost to families.
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Learn how you can fund cures, find care and champion the cause at mda.org.

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Bachman Selling 2018 Calendars, Making Holiday Plans

11/16/2017

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PictureLong-time Bachman volunteer, Leanna Jones, enjoys last year’s Give Shop with her daughter, Stephanie, and grandson, Eli Rogers. This year's Give Shop event is on December 9.
Beginning this month, Bachman Community Center will be selling a 2018 History of Walden’s Ridge Calendar, which makes a great gift! The calendar features historical photos and information about sites, people and events in Walden’s Ridge history. This project is in partnership with the Rev. James Douthat, who has graciously shared his collection of photos and knowledge. The calendar also contains the dates of Rev. Douthat’s History of Walden’s Ridge lectures, which will take place quarterly in 2018 in Bachman’s auditorium. Calendars are $12 and will be on sale on the Bachman website or the community center's office.

Save the merry date of Saturday, November 25: Bachman is hosting an all-day Christmas Movie Pageant at Bachman. A collection of classic Christmas movies will be shown all day to kick off the season. Titles and times are not yet confirmed, but there will be traditional and modern favorites for the whole family to enjoy. There is no admission charge and concessions will be for sale. Follow Bachman on Facebook for up-to-date info about this event. 

Did you visit The Give Shop at Bachman last year? This event is so special! This year, The Give Shop is on Saturday, December 9. The Give Shop is a kids-only holiday shopping experience from Bachman Bargains. There is a shop with specially selected items from the store, and shoppers have assistance from elves and other helpers and can shop for parents, siblings, teachers, friends and even pets! Gifts are priced from $2 to $5, and there will be volunteers helping to wrap them. Parents stay on-site and enjoy refreshments while their children shop. Call (423) 886-4842 or visit the Bachman website to sign up your kiddos for this fun experience.

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Bachman Hosting Reunion and Chili Sale

10/24/2017

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PictureMrs. Laura Lusk’s fourth grade class at Bachman Elementary in 1957-58. Bachman is hosting an alumni event for all past students and staff on November 4 from 4-7 p.m. Do you recognize anyone?
The Bachman Community Center will host a reunion open house on Saturday, November 4, from 4-7 p.m. for alumni and staff of Bachman Elementary. Anyone who attended or worked at Bachman is invited to drop by and enjoy refreshments, see the building and examine archival material. Bachman staff would love help identifying folks in pictures and encourage people to bring their own photos to share.

In addition, the Rev. James Douthat will be telling stories and answering questions. There will be drawings every half hour for door prizes from Signal Mountain businesses, and folks will have the opportunity to learn about how our building serves our community today.


Rather than a chili cook-off this year, Bachman is partnering with the Bread Basket to sponsor a chili sale. The order deadline is soon, November 6! Place your order in person at BCC at 2815 Anderson Pike, online at bachmancc.org or by phone at (423) 886-4842.

​Each order costs $25, serves four people and includes a half-gallon of ready-to-heat chili and a large loaf of famous sourdough bread from the Bread Basket. How’s that for an easy dinner or fabulous football food? You can pick up orders at the drive-thru at Bachman on Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Historian Jim Ogden to Speak at McCoy Benefit

9/26/2017

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PictureJim Ogden will speak about the Civil War on Signal Mountain at McCoy Farm & Gardens' Wine and Cheese event on October 6.
by Carol Lannon
Mountain residents have a unique opportunity to hear a bona fide expert on the Civil War speak at an event Friday, October 6, right here on Walden’s Ridge at McCoy Farm & Gardens.  

Jim Ogden is the well-known historian of the Chickamauga Battlefield National Military Park, one of the four original National Military Parks created by Congress in the 1890s. In 1988, Chickamauga created an official historian position and Jim became the first and only one the park has ever had! He’s known to have “encyclopedic” knowledge of the Civil War, particularly about the battles in our area. He has also created six video presentations on related subjects for the C-SPAN video library. His topic will be "The Civil War on Walden’s Ridge."

Jim’s desire to be a ranger and his passion for his subject began in childhood and never wavered. In college he had to insist on the course of study he wanted to pursue – the Civil War and only the Civil War – and he persevered to complete his degree, creating his own curriculum and internship at Harper’s Ferry. In order to work at Chickamauga initially, he took law enforcement courses because that’s what the park wanted, and while patrolling, he enhanced his knowledge. Work in other parks followed, but Jim was finally given permanent assignment where he wanted to be: Chickamauga.

When our grandson visited from California, we took him to the battlefield at Chickamauga. He was captivated, especially by the guns and cannon, and by Jim’s enthusiasm. Jim answered every question, enthralling us with his depth of knowledge.

The event, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., will benefit the restoration and maintenance of McCoy Farm & Gardens. There will be delectable refreshments, and casual attire and comfortable walking shoes are suggested. The Blacksmith Shop will be open, along with the beauteous new Carriage House restrooms.   

Enter the grounds from 1715 Anderson Pike or 1604 Taft Hwy. Park in the gravel lot off Taft or behind the Carriage House. The suggested tax-deductible donation is $30. Please RSVP by October 3 to Genie Robins at (423) 866-4060 or browbeanie@comcast.net.

Jim says that he tries to present information interestingly enough so that people will want to learn more on their own. He aims "to fascinate them with a story," and he doesn’t disappoint. Come and be fascinated.

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Sale Raises Funds for Haitian School

7/31/2017

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PictureStudents like this one at St. Antoine’s School in Haiti benefit from your yard sale purchases.
by Anne Rittenberry
Located under the big tent at the Price Right Convenience Store at 2900 Taft Hwy., the Highway to Haiti Yard Sale will benefit the St. Antoine School, a parish mission in Haiti. Please plan to shop for treasures at this great sale under the big tent.

The Highway to Haiti Yard Sale will run during the Highway 127 World’s Longest Yard Sale on August 3-6. If you wish to donate unused items from your home, just bring them out to the tent during the sale or call Allen Vessells at (423) 886-6223 to schedule a pick-up.

Almost 400 families from St. Augustine’s Catholic Church will be donating wonderful items, from antiques, curios, games, toys, furniture, books and other assorted finds.
St. Antoine’s School was founded by Signal native Jack Davidson with the support of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. He heads the American Haitian Foundation, which underwrites the school where more than 1,500 children, from kindergarten through 13th grade (schools in Haiti have 13 grades), are fed and educated. St. Augustine’s Annual Yard Sale has been benefiting the poor of Haiti for over 17 years.

The sale accepts cash or checks (with a driver’s license and a photo ID).

American Haitian Foundation board member Betty Miles encourages everyone to donate and then shop at the Highway to Haiti Yard Sale to support the St. Antoine School, which gives hope to so many who need a hand up in Haiti. 


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