Stories from Thursday, October 14, 2004

Sometimes a lesson learned is a lesson gained. That's what Cascade coach Kenny Parker has been emphasizing all week after an altercation between the Champions and Cornersville in the closing minute last week. Six players have been suspended for this week's 7 p.m. home game with Eagleville by either the TSSAA or by Parker for their alleged participation in the sideline brawl last week, including a pair of starters...

When Middle Tennessee Christian School transfer Mac Christmas arrived at Cascade High School his sophomore year, he wanted to accomplish one specific goal -- play football. As he stepped onto the field, he didn't know what to expect since it was his first experience with organized football...

The Bell Buckle Board of Mayor and Aldermen acted on a small number of items during their monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The board approved requests from the town's Chamber of Commerce for dates for events in 2005. March 19 will be Daffodil Day, Mayfest will take place on May 21, the world famous R.C. ...

Ruth Coop, who retired in May after 38 years with the Times-Gazette's advertising department, most of it as advertising manager, died this morning at her home in Shelbyville after an extended battle with cancer. T-G Publisher Hugh Jones praised Mrs. Coop's contribution to the newspaper and said that, while he didn't have much opportunity to work with her personally, he soon discovered how highly regarded she was in his conversations with newspaper industry officials from across the state...

Bell Buckle did not appoint a land use committee as expected following an opinion from the Municipal Technical Advisory Service [MTAS] that a similar committee already existed -- the Bell Buckle Planning Commission. Mayor Linda Key informed the town's Board of Aldermen that, following many conversations with Don Darden of MTAS, it "was not necessary" to appoint a land use committee "since that is what the Planning Commission is."...

"Hey, I'm Dr. Roberts." The white-coated physician bends over a small child; the youngster's bright red cheeks leave no doubt he has a high fever. His mother sits helplessly at the bedside as she watches the personable doctor with her child. The boy has had a sore throat for several days; now he takes raspy breaths...