Stories from Saturday, June 30, 2007

It always happens all at once, doesn't it? The car is up on the rack this week, after three failed attempts of getting the beast to run properly. It's not a good thing when you're going downhill on a curve and then the engine dies. Not fun at all. Plus, I must have done something dreadful to my back at Bonnaroo, because a dull, throbbing pain has slowly taken up residence in both shoulder blades, making the waking hours all sorts of fun. ...

Call me patriotic, but my blood runs red, white and blue. I was reared in a family that believed in the importance of history and cherished every drop of shed blood that allowed us to be free. I cry at the singing of our national anthem, not necessarily because of what the words say, but for the lives they reflect. ...

The hopes and dreams of a college-bound Cascade High scholar-athlete ended abruptly early Saturday when the truck in which he was a passenger overturned near Fairfield. Daniel Tucker, 18, Wartrace, a 2007 graduate bound for Lambuth University on a football scholarship, died at the scene after being thrown from a full-size Ford pickup truck driven by David Cataldo, 22, Wartrace...

The American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) of Bedford County is ready to assist if there any type of disaster occurs. So far there are only four fully trained team members, but those involved are hoping to see that change soon. "We are really wanting to raise up some more volunteers for the Bedford DAT," said Kiel Hargrove, American Red Cross volunteer coordinator for Rutherford, Cannon and Bedford Counties. ...

Most of the time, the low rumble of motorcycle engines brings to mind the ugly stereotypes associated with those who take to the road with leather and Harley Davidson logos. That's not the case with these guys. They are called Rolling Thunder and chances are that you've seen them before, either at demonstrations or at the funerals of fallen soldiers. ...

The Town of Wartrace will be receiving a $2,900 grant for their support of the arts, along with a $1,380 grant for Webb School. The announcement was made Wednesday by Rep. Curt Cobb and Sen. Jim Tracy along with the Tennessee Arts Commission. "This state is indeed fortunate to have elected leaders who support the work of the Tennessee Arts Commission in building better communities through the arts," said Ed Gerace, incoming Chairman of the Tennessee Arts Commission. ...

Three mini-bikes and two go-carts were stolen from the parking lot of Tractor Supply Co., North Main Street, overnight Thursday, police said. A security cable was cut from the carts. Total loss was estimated at $4,149.90. Other thefts and burglaries reported to area authorities include:...