Stories from Friday, September 10, 2004

NAIROBI, Kenya -- It was Tuesday evening of our LEAMIS International Ministries work week in the Kibera slums. The normal evening services at New Life Restoration Centre had been called off so that the visiting Americans could enjoy a special treat -- a trip to the Masai market in Nairobi to buy souvenirs, followed by a special meal at the Carnivore Restaurant...

The Cascade Middle School Lady Champions fought their way to a 3-3 tie against the visiting Fayetteville Lady Tigers Thursday afternoon at home. "My ladies played really well," said head coach Tanya Webb. "We still have some things to work on, but I'm very proud of them. They stepped up today and gave me 100 percent."...

The Harris girls soccer team stopped Bridgeport Middle School 4-1 Thursday in Pulaski. "Overall, we played a really good ball game," said head coach Frankie Swing. "We played good on offense, and extremely well on defense as well." The defense was excellent, but Kayla Warren was the star of the show. She scored three goals, all in the first half...

Cascade's Middle School Champions blew away the visiting Huntland Hornets 40-6 Thursday. Javar Taylor and Matt Henderson each scored two touchdowns "We played exceptionally well," said Cascade coach Ralph Edwards. Justin Batts and Darrell Carter also scored for the Champs...

The Liberty Patriots football team had their first home game of the season Thursday night, falling 36-8 to Forrest. Forrest hit the Patriots with a barrage of scoring in the first half, from special teams and with the defense, leading 36-0 at halftime...

Harris hosted Warren County at the SCHS football field Thursday only to lose a close 26-20 game in double overtime. "The HMS Golden Eagles played superbly," said head coach Charlie Miller. "They played with a lot of heart and determination. I'm very proud of my guys for the effort they put out and the dedication they have to this team."...

Community High School stopped their intra-county rival Webb Lady Feet 26-24, 25-18, 24-26, 29-31,15-6 in a marathon Thursday. Leading the way for Community in points was Ali Vincent with 14. She also had 9 kills to go with that. Latoya Morton also played a brilliant game, tallying 9 kills to go with 5 blocks...

The Shelbyville Central High School golf team won a tough 18-hole match Thursday at Coffee County 315-336. Brett Rogers of Shelbyville shot the low score with a 70. Behind him was Scott Anderton, who shot a 78. Also contributing for Shelbyville were Greg Embry with an 82 and Chris Smith with an 85...

The Webb Lady Feet soccer team is now officially on a roll following Thursday's 2-0 defeat of Middle Tennessee Christian School in Murfreesboro. After starting the season 1-4, the Lady Feet have won their last three games to even thier record at 4-4. But most impressive is the way Webb has won. The Lady Feet have pitched a shutout in all three games...

It was a battle of wills Thursday as the Shelbyville Golden Eaglettes visited the Lincoln County Lady Falcons, but the Eaglettes won 1-0. Shelbyville scored 10 minutes into the second half off the foot of Mary Beth Dickens. She got behind Lincoln County defenders and dribbled the ball between three Lady Falcons who were in the box for the score...

The fall season brings cooler weather and during that time, folks like to wrap themselves up. So, with that in mind, it's time for the 22nd Annual Quilt Walk in Bell Buckle. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person and will be available at Bell Buckle Town Hall the day of the walk. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance...

The resolution to change the tipping fee for solid waste disposed at the Shelbyville transfer station by commercial entities was the only item not passed unanimously by the Shelbyville City Council in its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Council members Fred Harrison and Wallace Cartwright voted against raising the fee. ...

Gov. Phil Bredesen visited Shelbyville on Thursday to announce a $108,025 grant for continued development of sidewalks in the area southeast of the square. The grant ceremony was held at the Adult Learning Center on Depot Street. "I know how important things like sidewalks are to the health and welfare of a community," said Bredesen, recalling his terms as mayor of Nashville...