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Breen there…and done that
Nashville golfer notches 1-stroke victory at Tennessee Senior Open hosted by Stonehenge Golf Club By KEITH WALTHER Vista Publisher/Editor Bill Breen caught fire when he needed to and showed ice in his veins when he had to. The Nashville native got hot on the back nine, shooting a 3-under-par 33 — and then came up [...]
21May2013 | ContinuedProtecting Peavine’s potential
Glade group on a mission to have road designated as Scenic Parkway Special to The Vista A group of Fairfield Glade residents is preparing a request to designate State Route 101 (Peavine Road) as a Scenic Parkway under the Tennessee Scenic Parkway program. The request, and a supporting petition, will be submitted this spring to [...]
15May2013 | ContinuedOh, Goose Grief!
Growing geese population may be cause for concern in Glade By KEITH WALTHER Publisher/Editor As children, we all had fun playing the game, “Duck, Duck, Goose!” But as adults we find the amount of geese here in Fairfield Glade may be making us duck and watch where we step — no fun at all. In [...]
8May2013 | ContinuedWhy We Live Here…
Spring has definitely sprung and no matter what street you turn down in Fairfield Glade, the blooms are breathtaking. A close-up example (above) of this was taken by resident Bill Fuller recently and highlights the striking contrast between the beautiful blue skies, the cherry blossom branch, and the wispy white clouds floating past.
30Apr2013 | ContinuedSaving a little $$$ — it’s a gas, gas, gas!
Food City responds to great rebate debate; vows to help seniors in Fairfield Glade continue to save at the pump COMMENTARY By BILL PIECUCH For The Vista When I grocery shop, I shop. I enter the store with quick steps and buzz around the place seldom noticing or even paying attention to sales promotion, advertising [...]
23Apr2013 | ContinuedEveryone has opinion on Woods’ penalty at Masters
Tiger Woods gave himself an advantage he was not allowed to take. That is the end-all of what happened at the Masters last Friday afternoon. As I write this on Saturday afternoon prior to The Vista going to press for this issue, I am at a disadvantage — because I don’t know if Woods rallied [...]
17Apr2013 | ContinuedAll about sports: One of my favorite times of the year
By the time The Vista arrived in your Fairfield Glade mailbox this week, a new national champion in college basketball will have been crowned. However, as I write this, March Madness has come down to the Final Four of Louisville, Wichita State (who took out my beloved Buckeyes), Syracuse and some team up North. The [...]
9Apr2013 | ContinuedDorchester project progressing well
By Jim Arber As many of you Gladers already know, the Dorchester Golf Course has been closed since last fall for some needed improvements. Long a favorite of local linksters, Dorchester had some shortcomings that simply had to be dealt with. Irrigation was number one. As Steve Kraft, the Director of Golf at Fairfield [...]
2Apr2013 | ContinuedRotary, students take part in Oak Ridge Peace Forum
For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Rotary Club along with students from the Stone Memorial High School Interact Club, participated in the Peace Forum at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge on Saturday, March 9. The aim of the Peace Forum is to inspire and advance avenues of peace through science and technology and [...]
19Mar2013 | ContinuedCCP Stars Nathaniel Hackmann & Nicole Bégué Hackmann to Appear In Concert
For The Vista They’re back! After CCP gigs as Lancelot and Guinevere in Camelot, Beast and Beauty in Beauty and the Beast, newlyweds Nicole Bégué Hackmann and Nathanial Hackmann gave a concert two years ago before Nate left on a National tour. They are back onstage in Les Misérables at CCP, opening March 8, and [...]
12Mar2013 | ContinuedA lot of work for a fresh drink of water
Fairfield Glade Rotary takes part in clean water project in Haiti Special Report For The Vista Water is necessary for life and, where we live, we often take it for granted. Not so in Haiti. And that is why the Fairfield Glade Rotary Club and the three Rotary Clubs in Oak Ridge have collaborated to [...]
6Mar2013 | ContinuedGlade’s Henderson wows Florida crowds
Karaoke King’s voice electrifies audience over three-day performance By ROBBI WEAVER For The Vista PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — “Wow! What a voice!” That is what the crowds were saying at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County after hearing Fairfield Glade resident Terry Henderson sing. Henderson performed three nights — February 7, 8 and 9 — [...]
26Feb2013 | ContinuedIt has become a point of irritation: No Directories here!
You ever feel the need to get something off your chest? We all have our little pet-peeves. For a waiter/waitress, it may be that customer who expects everything and then tips out of his penny jar. For others it could be watching those movies where the background music is SO LOUD and the dialogue cannot [...]
20Feb2013 | ContinuedIt was a week all about surgeries and stylish scooters
Well how was your week? Mine? (Thanks for asking. You’re always great that way) … Truthfully, my week was less than a pleasure. It started with the Ravens winning the Super Bowl and went downhill from there. As soon as that game ended, I went to bed in an effort to get some sleep before [...]
12Feb2013 | ContinuedSnow is pretty, but not everyone is a fan
Youngsters, and some adults, rejoice when a measure of snow falls here in Fairfield Glade. There is no doubt, the snow is a beautiful sight on the trees and rolling landscape here. However, as the photos demonstrate, not everyone is excited to see the white stuff. The chipmunk below is one the ‘snow haters”— as [...]
5Feb2013 | ContinuedUp for a hike?
Even in winter, TTA travels to beautiful sites For The Vista Perhaps taking a hike during the winter months would not be the first thing that comes to your mind when looking for something to do. But the fact of the matter is, members of the Tennesee Trail Association’s Plateau Chapter can’t wait to get [...]
29Jan2013 | ContinuedLefty’s has left the building …
Iconic Fairfield Glade restaurant moving after 30 years on Peavine By BILL PIECUCH For The Vista Restaurant names may reflect a theme like Mexican, Chinese, or a location, or simply be a play on words. The important thing to consider is the impression left with customers. Names easy to spell are easy to remember. Lefty’s [...]
23Jan2013 | ContinuedCommunity Club closes down shooting range
For The Vista The shooting range located on Drew Howard Road (by the leaf dump) was permanently closed on January 1st due to the liability exposure to the Community Club. No weapons will be allowed to be discharged at this area including firearms and archery. Signage has been posted to this effect and violators will [...]
15Jan2013 | ContinuedPreventing slips, trips and falls in the wintertime
For The Vista Courtesy of Fairfield Glade Community Center Slips, trips and falls can occur at any time during the year. However, with winter at our door, we should pay special attention to this subject because of snow and ice. Both slips and trips result from unintended or unexpected change when contact is made between [...]
9Jan2013 | ContinuedGiles Jr. arrested for murder of Batty
By KEITH WALTHER Vista Publisher/Editor An arrest has been made in a case that grabbed the attention of the entire Fairfield Glade community. John Giles Jr. has been charged with the murder of 58-year-old Kimberly Ann Batty. A Grand Jury handed down the indictment Wednesday, Dec. 12. Giles, 61, will face first degree murder charges [...]
18Dec2012 | Continued
