Stories from Sunday, October 16, 2016

Sharon Garrett of Dale Carnegie Training talks about workplace communications for people of multiple generations during a training workshop held Oct. 7 at the Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce. (T-G Photo by Jason Reynolds)

There are a few constants in my life which I still, at 36 years old, find enormous comfort with. I'm not sure what exactly brought about my need to be comforted; this insane presidential election cycle, my daughter's rapidly encroaching 16th birthday, or easily, the fact that said daughter recently had her appendix removed. At any rate, I have been awash with what I like to call "stuff."...

Why in the world do men wear ties? Where did this strange fashion accessory come from? Men gather a long piece of material and tie it in a knot around their neck and go about their business. I can understand a belt. It serves a good purpose. It holds my pants up...

We have successfully relocated to a lovely building and grounds and have recently sold the old library building. The old library was 8,558 square feet and the new one is 11,904 square feet in size. Along with the one-third larger size, come the larger utility bills just as one often finds when one moves to a new residence. ...

By the time this column publishes I will have officially fulfilled all of the major etched in red items that have been on my calendar for months. I am celebrating this because I made the mistake about six weeks ago of over-committing myself. The only relief I have had is knowing that the end of this extra busy period is simply a matter of time. One day at a time, hour by hour, minute by minute, and eventually each item will have a slash through it...

The Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its October meeting at Shelbyville Central High School. Karen Scoggins, Assistant Superintendent of Bedford County Schools and member of DKG, presented the program, "Balance in our Lives." She offered many personal ways that she keeps balance in her life; ways that people can apply to their own lives...

Tawny Blair Helton and Spencer Ryan Adams of Shelbyville were united in marriage on the evening of Sept. 3 at Jon Haven Farm in Lascassas. The bride is the daughter of Sandy Helton of Shelbyville. She is the granddaughter of Faye Davenport of Bell Buckle...

Yolanda Flick is the woman about town. She stays busy finding activities for residents at Celebration Way Assisted Living, from attending The Celebration to flying in airplanes. To nominate someone for Sunday Conversation, email Sadie Fowler at sfowler@t-g.com...

Brent Lambert has been pedaling to support charity. He biked approximately 650 miles across Tennessee last week to support two free medical clinics. The Jackson man, whose right leg is prosthetic, rode through Shelbyville Tuesday morning, said he also is making the cross-state ride to inspire other amputees...

UNIONVILLE -- If you like a football game with a lot of points, Friday night in Unionville was where you needed to be. The Community Vikings took out their frustrations on several close losses and eclipsed their school scoring record in the process in defeating the Zion Christian Eagles 80-39 in a homecoming matchup...

SMYRNA -- What was expected to be a rebuilding year with a new head coach for Shelbyville Central is turning out to be something much more special and exciting. The Golden Eagles notched another mark in the win column with a 49-47 victory at Stewarts Creek in a Region 5-5A matchup on Friday night...

hree bags containing clothing, a Canon camera and lenses, a computer and related equipment were stolen from the front seat of a car at a Bethany Lane home between 3:15-10:15 a.m. Thursday, Shelbyville police said. Grabbed and ran A man in a maroon four-door car stopped next to a car at Walmart and a man got out, went to the other vehicle and took a backpack containing $2, a sweater and jeans, police were told Thursday...

The 40th annual Webb School Art & Craft Show drew crowds Saturday. The show, featuring not only arts and crafts but also everything from antiques to pets for sale, children's rides and lots of food booths, continues today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bell Buckle. (T-G Photo by Michelle Hastings)

What do you think about the weather? The Times-Gazette recently asked this question on Facebook and received responses from lovers of both warm and cool temperatures. Nearly a month into the official start of fall (it began Sept. 22), temperatures have been averaging above normal, according to Accuweather. Highs lately have been in the upper 70s and even into the 90s. Normal highs this time of year are in the mid- to lower-70 degrees Fahrenheit, Accuweather shows...

When you watch the Tennessee Titans take on the Cleveland Browns today at Nissan Stadium, take a look at the stadium lights, and the red metalwork holding them in place. That red color didn't just happen; in fact, it's been repainted over the past year, by a Shelbyville firm...