Stories from Wednesday, January 9, 2013

After giving blood at the Red Cross blood drive at First Baptist Church on Depot Street Tuesday, Kimberly Dearing holds her arm vertically with pressure on the area where the needle was inserted. (T-G Photo by Jim Davis)

A lot of people are working through health-related New Year's resolutions this month, and one such resolution might be to be more active -- apart from going to the gym, simply to walk more as part of your regular routine. Toward this end, some people take to wearing a pedometer -- an inexpensive little device that you clip to your belt or waistband which counts the number of steps you take each day. ...

A bill to name a post office for an MTSU alumnus killed in Iraq is on President Barack Obama's desk and awaits his signature. On Jan. 4, the U.S. Senate gave final passage to a measure by U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., to rename a post office on Hope Street in Mountain View, Calif., the "Lieutenant Kenneth N. Ballard Memorial Post Office."...

BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. -- The Webb School has earned dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Webb was the first secondary school to be admitted to membership in SACS, an organization that was founded in 1895...

Each year, Heritage Medical Center honors exemplary employees. During the fourth quarter of each year, one extraordinary employee, one exceptional clinical manager and one exceptional non-clinical manager are selected by their peers and management. Heritage Medical Center chooses these employees based on their dedication, exceptional patient care, professionalism, and outstanding efforts to maintain excellence in all they do, according to a hospital representative in a press release...

SEARCY, Ark. -- Wartrace resident Jackson Petty, a freshman at Harding University, is among more than 1,000 university students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall semester. The dean's list is published each semester by Dr. Larry Long, university provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes...

Two large-screen televisions, a Playstation 3 and Sony surround sound system were stolen from a Green Lane residence Sunday, Shelbyville police said. All items were taken from one bedroom with other items in the home untouched, the report said, and a rear door appeared to have been forced...

The Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County received a grant from The Baptist Healing Trust, which recently awarded funds totaling almost $2.1 million to 56 local non-profits for a variety of health related projects, according to President & CEO Cathy Self...

With the flu and flu-like illnesses raging through Tennessee, officials urge people to get a flu shot. "Anyone who has not had the flu vaccine, we want them to go ahead and get one," said Shelley L. Walker, assistant director of communication and media relations for the Tennessee Department of Health. "It's the best way to prevent the flu."...

After three weeks off, the Webb Middle boys took on non-conference Riverside Christian and won 37-26 Tuesday. "We had great effort tonight. We made a lot of errors early in the game, but the hustle on defense and on the glass helped us to overcome those mistakes," said Webb coach James Garcia...

Middle Tennesee Business Network (MTBN) of Bedford County will be awarding a $500 scholarship at the end of the 2012 academic year to one Bedford County High School senior who meets requirements. Members of the MTBN board recently met with Janice Womble and Cheryl Harris, both with the school system, and the Bedford County Board of Education last October to discuss the details of the scholarship...

Glen Oaks Health and Rehabilitation has announced the addition of Marybeth Bayman to its staff. Bayman, an Ohio native, will serve as the director of nursing at the facility located on Glenoaks Road in Shelbyville. "My main objective for those here at Glen Oaks in long term care is to make their surroundings a home like setting with quality care that fits their nursing needs and all of their other requirements," said Bayman. ...

It was one of the better first halves the Webb Feet have seen this year. Solid defense and forcing USN to play Webb's pace allowed Webb to stay within striking distance of USN until a scoring drought struck in the third quarter. Webb eventually fell 59-36 on the road...

Shelbyville Hospitality, based in Shelbyville, has announced the opening of the new Microtel Inn & Suites Hotel by Wyndham. The hotel is located at 1207 North Main St., Shelbyville, next to the Huddle House and the new Baskin Robbins. Microtel will host its official grand opening at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 15...

Shelbyville Central out-played District 8-AAA leading Tullahoma for two quarters but it was the first and fourth quarters that proved to be costly for the Eagles in a 65-50 loss on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles (4-10, 0-3 8-AAA) fell behind early 16-2 and trailed 21-7 at the end of the first quarter but then sophomore Devonta Leslie took over in the second quarter...

It wasn't the prettiest or a very impressive win but it was a District 8-AAA win nonetheless. Shelbyville Central's Golden Eaglettes found a way to claim a 41-36 victory over visiting Tullahoma on Tuesday. Offensive points were hard to come by in the first half as the teams scored a combined 25 points in the first half with the Eaglettes holding an 8-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 13-12 advantage at halftime...

Moore County struck the first blow, but it was the Cascade Champions who had the final word in Tuesday night's District 9-A showdown. The Champs dominated every facet of the game and enjoyed a 63-43 bounce back win, following a loss against Middle Tennessee Christian on Friday night...

Whit Turnbow spent 17,600 hours trying to accomplish a singular goal, only to reach a place in his spiritual walk where he realized that a spot on the PGA tour was never in God's plan for him. At 35, the assistant athletic director and golf coach at Middle Tennessee State University, had spent his life chasing this dream, only to find life taking a different direction than Whit had planned...

CHAPEL HILL -- The streak died but the rivalry burns as bright as ever for the Community Viqueens. This time it was the Lady Rockets that prevailed 47-45 despite a furious comeback by the Viqueens from a 13 point deficit in the final quarter. The Community win streak ends at eight due in large part to a stone cold offense in the second and third periods that saw them score two and seven points respectfully, while Forrest was burning up the court to take a 30-19 lead into the break after trailing 17-13.. ...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners, meeting Tuesday night, formally approved the placement of sheriff's deputies in local schools, which began on Monday, for 40 days while the county studies the best long-term approach to school security. A study committee will be appointed, and a consultant from the Tennessee Risk Management Pool, the county's insurance carrier, will be asked for input in the long term...

Bedford County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to purchase the Regions Bank building on the square from State Rep. Pat Marsh for $315,000, plus any closing costs. The money will be taken from the county's proceeds from selling the former Bedford County Nursing Home...

Eleven people have applied for the position of Bedford County Superintendent of Schools, and copies of their application packets were given to Bedford County Board of Education members during a special called meeting on Tuesday. Monday was the application deadline, and school board chairman Amy Martin said the post office box set up for the superintendent search was not checked until Tuesday morning, meaning no one knew in advance who had applied...

CHAPEL HILL -- No pain. No gain. The Community Vikings experienced both in their 64-62 road win over the Forrest Rockets on Tuesday night. Community (6-9, 1-6 District 9-A) jumped out on top on a 3-pointer by Tanner Simmons to take an early lead and led throughout the contest before relinquishing the advantage in the closing seconds on a four-point play to tie the game by Mark Pope in the closing seconds and the ghost of Huntland past started to lurk in the Viking faithfuls' psyche...

Stephen Ronald Fletcher, 69, of Shelbyville died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at his home following an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at First Assembly of God with the Rev. Glenn Forsee officiating. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Dykes Cemetery in London, Ky. Grant Funeral Services of Estill Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Logan Miller posed with the salamanders, which are the mascots for his school Southside Elementary recently while playing Glow Golf at Stones River Mall.

Alta Virginia Hare McKnight, 91, of Lascassas died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro with Tony Holt and Charles Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at Milton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday.

Jack Oliver Kinkade, 84, of Lewisburg died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Heritage Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at Hillcrest Funeral Home with William Carter officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

Retired USAF Chief Master Sgt. J. T. Cauble, 86, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at The Heart Remembers. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel with Dr. Kent Lewis and the Rev. Glenn Forsee officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

The last time the Cascade Lady Champions (11-5, 6-1 9-A) faced the Moore County Raiderettes (16-4, 6-1 9-A) they were dealt a tough, one-point loss in the semifinal round of the District 9-A tournament last season. That close loss sat in the back of the Lady Champions' mind for nearly a year while they waited for a chance to get some payback...

Edwin W. Record, 71, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at Heritage Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Jim Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday.