Published: April 16, 2008 04:44 pm         

Letter to the editor (published April 17, 2008)

Those of you who could not attend the performance on Monday, April 7, held at Stone Memorial High School in the school's roomy, comfortable auditorium missed a great concert. The Cumberland County Community Band performed "The Star Spangled Banner"; three overtures: "Light Cavalry Overture," "William Tell Overture," and "1812 Overture"; additionally "Variations on a Shaker Melody," "Irish Tune From County Derry," "Amazing Grace," and "In the Hall Of the Mountain King" were included in the evening's program under the direction of two talented young music majors Lance Kennedy and Joshua Squire.

The Cumberland County Community Band's next performance will be held at Stone Memorial High School on Monday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. Mark your calendars and plan to attend to hear this talented, dedicated collection of individuals share their love of music with the community.

The cost for these performances is a free will offering. The April 7 free will offering was donated to Cumberland County High School Marching Band to be used toward the purchase of 75 uniforms; the uniforms presently being used are 20 years old. The CCHS Band Boosters is asking the public's support in this endeavor. Contributions should be sent to CCHS Band, att: Joshua Squire, 660 Stanley St., Crossville, TN 38555. Join me in showing your appreciation for these fine musicians.

Gloria Eversole-Tartaglia

Fairfield Glade





As warm spring weather arrives, we see the boating season in full swing on our lakes in the Glade. Most of the boaters are considerate and observe the "no wake" ruling that has always been in force here. However, there are plenty who don't and speed around, sending large waves crashing to shore.

For the most part, the residents who own waterfront property are aware of the reasoning for the "no wake" ruling, but perhaps there are boaters who are not.

When a boat creates a wake, the resulting wave action against the shoreline does damage. Barren shoreline erodes, seawalls deteriorate, boats thrash against docks and can be damaged, and dock pilings can be loosened. For myself and numbers of canoers and kayakers, our peaceful excursions are rudely interrupted.

Our marina workers are unable to patrol effectively through no fault of their own - only because they are too few in number to keep close watch. I do not hesitate to gently remind speeders of the rules and hope others will speak up also. If anyone reading this has been guilty in the past of speeding on our lakes, please consider your actions and observe the rules. They're there for everyone's best interests.

Phyllis A. Sack

Fairfield Glade