Safety

Community Club offers safety tips for all to consider

For The Vista Spring is the prime season for tornadoes, thunderstorms and floods. Being prepared for severe weather by planning ahead and staying informed before severe weather strikes is vital to the safety of you and your family. When severe weather strikes it is not uncommon to have widespread or major power outages. Prepare now [...]

9Apr2013 | Continued

The Glade gets its bright, shiny new truck

For The Vista The Fairfield Glade Volunteer Fire Department’s acquisition team of four members went on an inspection trip to Houma Louisiana to the Fire Apparatus company called “5 Alarm Apparatus” to inspect a refurbished 2010 two-door cab, 1,000 gallon pumper which will meet the Glade’s fire protection needs. “We finalized the purchase and drove [...]

6Mar2013 | Continued

Boat owners need to get crucial sticker

For The Vista Boat owners, it is time to purchase your Fairfield Glade boat stickers for 2013! Stickers can be purchased at either of our marinas, please remember to bring your membership card and boat registration. St. George and Dartmoor Marina hours for March are 9 A.M. until 3 P.M., Monday through Friday. A sticker [...]

6Mar2013 | Continued

Public Safety asks for help reporting hunting violations in the Glade

For The Vista Fairfield Glade Fire Department Chief Howard Robb and Public Safety Chief Randy Hoover have are asking residents to be on the watch. Fairfield Glade does not allow any hunting of any type on Fairfield Glade property. Public Safety asks that Fairfield Glade residents report any and all activity that may look suspicious [...]

20Feb2013 | Continued

Glade offers weather warning options

For The Vista The following compilation of warning options during times of inclement weather is offered for Fairfield Glade residents and guests: Cumberland County Reverse 911 System – Cumberland County has setup a Reverse 911 Emergency Alert system. This system can be used for many purposes such as, weather alerts, Amber alerts, and fire warnings. [...]

12Feb2013 | Continued

Glade drivers — are your lights on? More safety tips

For The Vista According to Tennessee Code sections 55-9-401 — 55-9-406, any motor vehicle traveling on any federal, county, city or town road must use headlights from 1⁄2 hour before sunset to 1⁄2 hour before sunrise in normal conditions. Tennessee Code also requires drivers to use headlights when visibility is low because of rain, fog, [...]

29Jan2013 | Continued

Preventing 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 | Continued

Giles 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

Are you a Vol?

For The Vista Thanks to the first volunteer fire department organized in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin the volunteer fire department was born in 1736, and 275 years later, volunteer firefighters are still responding to fires and other emergencies nationally. And right now, the Fairfield Glade Fire Department is looking for volunteers who are willing to [...]

27Nov2012 | Continued

Town Hall meeting on Nov. 29

For The Vista A Town Hall Meeting for all members of the Fairfield Glade Community Club is scheduled for Thursday, November 29, at 9:00 A.M. at the Community & Conference Center for the following purposes: Presentation from Chambers USA on Amenities Master Plan Survey Results; Presentation of Board Suggested Projects By Year based on Survey [...]

20Nov2012 | Continued

Reports: Glade resident death being treated as likely homicide

By KEITH WALTHER Vista Publisher/Editor The death of Kimberly Batty, 58, of Devonshire Drive in Fairfield Glade is now under investigation by Fairfield Glade Public Safety, the Cumberland County Sherriff’s Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Batty, who was employed by the Fairfield Glade Community Center, was found dead in her home last Wednesday. [...]

12Nov2012 | Continued

“Drug Take Back” slated for Nov. 15 at Wellness Complex

For The Vista The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex at Crossville are joining again for a “Drug Take Back” event in Crossville to collect out-of-date prescriptions, unneeded over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and other pharmaceutical products for safe disposal. The Front Desk at the Wellness Complex at Fairfield Glade cannot accept [...]

6Nov2012 | Continued

Fall back…but not behind fire safety

For The Vista Daylight-saving time, which ends this Sunday, November 4, is a perfect time to ensure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly. When “falling behind” this year be sure to stay one step ahead on fire safety by swapping out the old batteries in those life-saving devices for fresh ones. [...]

30Oct2012 | Continued

Glade Firefighters honored

For The Vista Fairfield Glade Fire Department held their Firefighter awards banquet for the year 2012. This was the night for recognizing the achievements and the contributions of the firefighters and the Ladies Auxiliary. This year’s banquet event was held on Monday Oct 8th at the Fairfield Glade Legends restaurant and was emceed by Chief [...]

30Oct2012 | Continued

Be on alert for Grandparent scams

By BILL PIECUCH For The Vista Several days ago while chatting with a couple here in Fairfield Glade, the conversation surprisingly revealed a twist on scamming, and this one is close to the hearts of many residents who are also grandparents. Here is what came of the discussion: The Fairfield Glade couple has a grandson [...]

23Oct2012 | Continued

Neighborhood Watch “Care” Ring meets Nov. 8

For The Vista The annual meeting of the Fairfield Glade Neighborhood Watch Coalition will be held at the Community and Conference Center on Thursday, November 8, from 9 A.M. until noon. The featured presentation of the meeting, “Caring Connections,” will provide each of us with knowledge of significant home health care resources and related services [...]

23Oct2012 | Continued

Use these safety tips when using portable heaters

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announces the release of a special report examining the characteristics of portable heater fires in residential buildings. The report, Portable Heater Fires in Residential Buildings (2008-2010), was developed by USFA’s National Fire Data Center and is based on 2008 to 2010 data from the National [...]

16Oct2012 | Continued

Drug Take-Back Program a major success

A total of 291 pounds of unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs was collected Sept. 4 at a Drug Take-Back program in Fairfield Glade. It was sponsored by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex at Fairfield Glade. Casey Cox, chief investigator for the Sheriff’s Department, (above left) and Wendy Reed, [...]

25Sep2012 | Continued

Fairfield Glade vehicle burglary suspect arrested

For The Vista The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest of a man suspected in multiple vehicle burgarlies recently. Chief Investigator Casey Cox has announced the arrest of 46-year-old Jack Lowery, who had been residing in the Fairfield Glade community for approximately four months. Lowery was arrested for the burglary, theft and fraudulent [...]

11Sep2012 | Continued

Not just man’s best friend — a lifesaver, too!

COMMENTARY By BOB EPSTEIN For The Vista When I picked up our little “Terry” at a Tennessee Animal Shelter some eight years ago, little did I know that someday, besides all the smiles and happy times Barbara and I would enjoy over the years, he would one day also save my life! We found him [...]