Stories from Sunday, April 8, 2012

After a leisurely lunch at Livia's villa in Judea, three Roman matrons retired to the terrace of the house. The balmy air, playing with their togas and their long tresses, brought the fragrance of roses from the garden. One of the ladies asked Livia, "What makes your gardens bloom all the time? I see all kinds of flowers, especially roses. What is your secret?"...

Austin & Christopher.... Just hangin out :)

Havin lots of fun.... Happy Easter!

Havin a great day @ Ms. Menza's Daycare! Happy Easter :)

Bedford County Ministerial Association hosted its annual "Stations of the Cross," also known as the "Cross Walk," on Good Friday. Participants walked from First Presbyterian Church to the steps of Bedford County Courthouse, as volunteers carried a wooden cross. At seven stops along the way, readings in English and Spanish recounted the events of Christ's passion. In some cultures, it is traditional to show respect by bowing before, kneeling before or kissing the cross at the end of the service. A photo gallery and video can be found below. (T-G Photo by John I. Carney)

Mark Kincaid, left, of Kincaid Service Company, presents a Panasonic 42-inch television to Jennifer and Elijah Kirby, winners of the Times-Gazette March Mayhem college basketball tournament bracket contest. Jennifer, a University of Kentucky fan, says she's been making bracket picks since she was a little girl, and was excited to win the local competition. (T-G Photo by Tracy Simmons)

It's been a rough few games for Shelbyville Central. Following a pair of tough losses to Columbia on Tuesday and Wednesday, Shelbyville was simply golden in Friday's 10-0 romp over Soddy Daisy. "It's been a tale of two teams. The difference in today's game is when their guy walked people, we made it hurt. ...

It's been an up and down tournament for the Cascade Champions so far in the Lookout Valley Classic this weekend. As of Friday night, the Champs have won one game, lost one game, and tied one game against some of the top competition the state has to offer...

Some Bell Buckle residents are making a splash about their water service amidst the town's re-piping pr.oject. Residents of Fosterville Road have started a petition to try to exempt themselves from having to pay for what they deem dirty, undrinkable water. Their petition has been signed by more than 30 of the town's citizens, and they plan to present it again at the next town meeting...

Changes to procedures regarding occurrences of head lice in the student population were explained to Bedford County Board of Education members at a study session March 27. The Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics have each issued recommendations which indicate the presence of "nits" in a child's hair which has been treated with a lice shampoo should not prevent school attendance...

Quiche and spring is a pair made in heaven. A fluffy, light egg mixture in a flaky homemade crust studded with beautiful vegetables -- what could be better? Pair this with a salad of fresh baby spinach bathed in a lemony vinaigrette and you have the queen of all spring brunches to enjoy on the patio in the warm, fresh air...

At 65 years old, Tommy Craig is checking 'em off his bucket list while he can. Tommy's doctors don't know how long he has left, but they do know that the malignant brain tumor that Tommy has been battling off and on for the past two years has taken its toll...

I have fond memories of Easter Sunday from my childhood. Easter Sunday church service was a very special time in the lives of the families of United Lutheran Church. The sanctuary was decorated all over with beautiful white Easter lilies, and all of the people wore their brand new Easter dresses and suits proudly as they strolled into the worship service...