Stories from Thursday, May 3, 2007

United Way of Bedford County board of directors voted Wednesday to approve agency allocations for the fiscal year which will begin July 1, but declining contributions to United Way mean the consolidated giving program has less to pass along to its member agencies...

Spring has sprung and colors are coming out all over including inside the Calsonic Arena on the historic Celebration show grounds as Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (SSHBEA) hosts the Spring Show this Thursday-Saturday. The show begins nightly at 6:30 with competitions for spotted horses in lite shod, trail pleasure, juvenile, open and amateur divisions. ...

The Shelbyville Municipal Airport has been awarded an Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $40,500 to assist with improvements to that facility. Gov. Phil Bredesen made the announcement earlier this week. "General aviation airports are critical to the economic development of communities across the state," said Bredesen. ...

The issue of Shelbyville returning to voting for aldermen by wards instead of "at large" in coming years will once again be before the city council. The suggestion to go to single member districts was made last month by Councilman Wallace Cartwright. Mayor Geneva Smith pointed out that the council had voted against the idea of voting by wards several years ago...

A proposed new ordinance regarding wrecker services used by the city for police tows is on the agenda for the Shelbyville City Council three years after the current one was amended. City Manager Ed Craig suggested the city bid out or contract the number of wrecker operators it needs and then award the contract based on the prices bid by the operators...

A normally-quiet area near the west entrance of Griffin Park has been struck twice by burglars in the past few days. The home of Juanita "Dee" Bogue and Darla Rich and their daughters, Glenoaks Road, was entered between 9:30 a.m.-2:10 p.m. Monday, Shelbyville police said...

Funeral services for William Setliff "Bill" Daniel, 84, of Shelbyville, who died Wednesday at Bedford County Medical Center, will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Fairlane Church of Christ, where he was a member and former elder, with Russ Countess and Geoff Giesemann officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Ollie Mae Alexander, 92, of Shelbyville died Wednesday at Glen Oaks Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Rufus Clifford III and Jim Mickells officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens...

At a time of the school year when most seniors are preparing for graduation, Shelbyville Central basketball standout Anisha Buchanan took a huge step in preparing for her future by signing a scholarship with King College in Bristol. Buchanan scored over 1,400 points and won numerous awards and honors during her high school career. She averaged 14.7 points per game and 7.1 rebounds her senior year...

A four-run first inning made the difference as Shelbyville Central closed out their season with a disappointing 9-5 loss to Franklin County in the District 8-AAA play-in game Wednesday night at SCHS Field. The Golden Eagles (8-22, 4-9 8-AAA) defeated Franklin County in both outings during the regular season...