Stories from Monday, April 14, 2008

Edwin John Ostermann, 95, of Worthington, Minn., died Thursday at Crossroads Care Center in Worthington. Funeral services were held this morning at Zion Lutheran Church near Ocheyedan, where he held various offices including officer and trustee, with the Rev. Russell Anderson officiating. Burial followed at Worthington Memorial Gardens...

Vernon Brown, 39, of Nashville, formerly of Shelbyville, died Saturday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

Jimmy Bedford, who retired March 31 after 20 years as master distiller for the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, was honored Thursday on the floor of the Tennessee Senate as lawmakers congratulated him for his accomplishments. The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) and Rep. George Fraley (D-Winchester)...

Rising fuel prices are causing the Solid Waste Authority to shift funds within its budget to compensate for the extra costs. Highway Superintendent Stanley Smotherman, who manages waste disposal for SWA, briefed the board about the situation, saying that no additional funds would be needed yet to pay for the diesel fuel that drives their trucks...

Kelly Corcoran, who will conduct the Nashville Symphony during this year's concert at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, said recently that the concert should feature something for everyone. Tickets for the April 29 concert are now on sale at all Regions Bank locations in Shelbyville and Tullahoma...

Cascade Middle bounced back from a tough home loss on Thursday to round out their regular season with an 11-7 win over Highland Rim on Saturday afternoon in Wartrace. "It's always nice to end (the season) on a winning note," Champion coach Josh Hammonds said. "They rebounded well, played a complete game today, stayed in the ballgame the whole time and did the little things right today."...

It was a bittersweet weekend for the Shelbyville baseball team. The Golden Eagles (7-11) finished on both ends of the run-rule in a home twin bill, overwhelming Moore County 13-2 on Saturday afternoon before suffering a setback to Riverdale in the nightcap...

Shelbyville Central's tennis teams posted a quality showing in the Hendersonville Invitational Tournament. Mallory Hutton won the Girls A Singles Consolation bracket and teamed with Lorie Freeman to claim the Girls A Doubles title. Nisharg Patel and Brianne Jones won the Boys and Girls B Singles Consolation brackets, respectively...

Funeral services for Eugene "Gene" Arney, 83, of Shelbyville, who died Monday at Bedford County Medical Center, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Charles Williams will officiate, with burial to follow in Willow Mount Cemetery....