Crossville Life - Aug. - Sep. 2012

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CITY OF CROSSVILLE NEWS

591??A/44-#'/9,19<#%,-.#K16?-#P#N4"F).#/?#?4:<-;#219#J-,<R#ST The date has been set for the always-popular City of Crossville Airport Open House & Fly-In, city officials announced this week. The annual event is held at Crossville Memorial Airport, Whitson Field. “This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday,Sept. 29, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.�, said city marketing director Billy Loggins,“and will feature a wide range of events including vintage war planes and other planes on static display and the opportunity to ride in several different airplanes.� “Bring your lawn chairs and umbrellas, and plan to spend the day,� said Chris Bennett, Crossville Fixed Base Operator.“There will be food and drink for sale and we will have inflatables for the smaller kids.� It has not been finalized, but

plans are underway to have an open cockpit plane available for rides. Last year the fly-in had an open cockpit 1930 Stearman on site. Watch the local newspapers for more information on

this year’s fly-in. Other rides will be in a P-51 Mustang. There will also have a Cobra Helicopter and a Jet Ranger available for rides. Registration will be required to ride these planes, but there is no charge to register. The airport, which dates back to 1934, celebrated its “official� 75th anniversary in 2009. It has a rich history, and has served as the training ground for many a student pilot. Crossville Memorial Airport has been honored by the state of Tennessee for its commitment to quality, and continually strives to keep facilities up to date. “This is always a well-attended event and we expect another big crowd for this year’s Fly-In and Air Show. We hope everyone will mark their calendars now to be with us

G1/.<#-2219<?#9-?64<#/.#34-:.-9#?<9-:7?L#4-??#96.122# 2917#91:;?#:.;#,:9@/.0#41<?#:<#5-.<-../:4#(:9@ To commemorate the city’s Centennial Park as a wetlands and aquatic habitat, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently as representatives from TWRA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Obed Watershed and the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation gathered for the event. For more than a year, many dedicated volunteers have worked fervently at Centennial Park making remarkable improvements to three storm water

drainage areas that flow into a creek that is a tributary to the Obed Wild and Scenic River. This work will help slow the runoff from the roads, parking lots and commercial areas surrounding the park and significantly improved the biological integrity of the streams. “Great partnerships make great things happen,� said Crossville Mayor J.H. Graham II.“I’m very proud of these organizations and their willingness to provide Crossville with their expertise

The building formerly known as FNB/Regions Bank, will soon be home to The City of Crossville. All offices from 99 Municipal Avenue along with Codes and Engineering are expected to move. Council will take place at the new location. Once the move is complete, The Police Dept. will occupy the current city hall. City Court will continue to be held at the Municipal Ave. office. The new City Hall is located at 392 N. Main Street (across from the Main Street Church of Christ).

and advice.� Centennial Park is a 67 acre complex located in the heart of Crossville.

Sign-up now for City of Crossville Golf Tournament

One of the top golf tournaments in this county is now accepting teams. Played at the gorgeous Lake Tansi Village Golf Course, the Crossville Invitational will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. Lake Tansi’s golf course is in the best shape in years, fairways are thick and the greens are lightning fast. The cost is $75 a person or $300 per team and it is limited the first 30 teams. There will be a pre-tournament Demo Day hosted by Callaway and Titleist. There will be no better time to get to hit balls with some of the best clubs on the market then go play golf on one of the best courses on the market. Entry checks can be made to City of Crossville. For more info or to register your team, call Billy Loggins @ 787-1956 or email him at billy. loggins@crossvilletn.gov

again on September,� Loggins said. “Since last year’s fly-in, we have constructed 16 new T-Hangars. We also installed a new 12,000 gallon, above-ground AV-gas fuel farm. The system has self-fueling capabilities for pilots,� Bennett said.“We have also received a grant to replace the runway lights,� he said. Admission to the 2012 Airport Open House and Fly-In is FREE. 4%,05"//6.(7#8'(-*921&:

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