Stories from Sunday, November 11, 2012

Annual Jump in the Leaves Photo: A Rite of Passage Into Fall

During the month of October, the Times-Gazette designated two of its newspaper racks as "pink racks." A portion of the proceeds from both of these racks were donated to the Bedford County Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. "I'm happy we've been able to do this over the past three years," said Olene Standfield, circulation manager. "And we were excited that rack sales increased this year, so this was a win-win for everyone."...

Veterans are served during the National Hero's Breakfast, sponsored by the CROSS Shelter Project, Saturday morning at First Baptist Church. Community members joined the veterans to honor their service to our country. (Photo by Ronda Clanton)

It's official -- Bedford County is now a member of the Interlocal Solid Waste Authority (ISWA), and the county's authority will continue to operate "as is" The county has worked toward joining the ISWA since the Cedar Ridge Landfill in Marshall County closed in early 2011, leaving no place to haul its garbage. In April 2011, the county commission voted to join the ISWA, but it has been a long legal process to get both Bedford and Moore counties approved...

The president and CEO of the Duck River Electric Membership Corporation (DREMC) has been elected chairman of the Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA). According to an announcement from the TRA, director James Allison of Shelbyville was elected by members of the group this past week...

More and more children are in need of basic items such as shoes, socks and underwear this year, according to Scott Horn of City Outreach Ministries. In addition to providing numerous local families with Christmas this year, Horn is expanding his ministry to provide kids with many of their basic needs too. He needs help in accomplishing his mission...

Approximately 100 people marched across Shelbyville Saturday morning to promote awareness of missing and murdered people across Tennessee. Included are five from Bedford County -- Antonio Taylor, last seen in 1999; Bobby Smelcer, who disappeared from his home in November 2010 and whose skull was found west of Shelbyville in April 2012; Shelly Mook, last seen as she left her home near Shelbyville in February 2011; and Chloie Leverette and Gage Daniel, who haven't been seen since their home near Rover burned in September. (T-G Photo by David Melson)

LEBANON -- Cascade coach Kenny Parker knew his team had a tall order to fill if they wanted to defeat the defending 2A state champion, Friendship Christian Commanders, in the second round of the TSSAA 2A state playoffs. "We could have played our best game and we still would have had to have help. They're just big and physical. They were even more impressive when we got out there on the field...

To the Editor: On Sept. 1, 1939, Hitler began the worst war in history by invading Poland. World War II killed more people, cost more money, damaged more property and caused more changes than any war in history. The World Book estimates 9 million soldiers were killed or wounded, with our enemy about the same...

Ann Throneberry recently presented her annual Holiday Foods program at Duck River Electric Membership Corp. For more than 35 years, Ann has presented the program to thousands of folks in 10 counties each year. This year's theme was "Candy Cane Christmas."...

From quick family dinners after shopping, to big family celebrations on the holidays themselves, to entertaining friends throughout the season -- anything we can do to prepare ahead or have on hand for easy last minute preparation makes the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable...

The term "cole" is derived from a Latin word meaning stem or cabbage and is where we get the name for the shredded cabbage salad, coleslaw. Cole crops is a general term used to describe several vegetables in the mustard family, including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale and kohlrabi. The cole crops enjoy cool seasons and are somewhat cold tolerant so are a great choice for the fall months...

Rachel Ann Prince and Cody James Swift were united in marriage Oct. 6, at First Baptist Church, Depot Street. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Tina Prince of Normandy and the granddaughter of Jerry and Rachel Dunagan or Shelbyville, Paul Prince of Normandy and the late Virginia Prince...

Lindsey Renee Payne and Bill Ferrell were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at the farm of Gary King on September 22. Lindsey is the daughter of Sherry and Barry Frizzell and John Payne of Nashville. She is the grand-daughter of Dorothy and Tom Rowland of Shelbyville, Rachel and Connell Frizzell of Fairfield and the late John Norman, the late Mary "Cookie" Steele Brown and the late Virgil Gilbert "Gibby" Jr...

Normally around this time of year, Fair Haven Baptist Church might host a Fall Festival, with an array of inflatables, face painting, and games for children. At similar events in the spring and fall, their parking lot fills with cars and families, and the church gains an opportunity to reach out to the community...

One of my greatest joys is being the grandfather to these two sweet little girls by the name of Charli and Kori. Just the thought of those little ladies brings a smile to my face and floods my heart with joy. Yes, they bring me joy! Koriana and I were sitting together in my recliner the other day watching Sesame Street...