Stories from Wednesday, October 23, 2019

UNIONVILLE – The Community Middle Viqueens fell behind early in their regular season basketball opener and could not catch up as the MTCS Lady Cougars defeated the Viqueens 44-24 Tuesday night. The Viqueens managed two field goals in the first quarter as the Lady Cougars got off to a quick start and took a 17-5 lead...

UNIONVILLE – Maki Fleming of the Community Middle Vikings led all scorers with 22 points, but it wasn't enough as the MTCS Cougars took charge in the first half and defeated the Vikings 61-38 in a basketball tilt Tuesday night. Fleming had seven points in the first quarter as the Cougars jumped out to an 18-8 lead...

There's been a blueprint for Cascade's success this season—play lock down defense and be opportunistic when scoring chances arise. The Lady Champs executed that schematic to a tee on Tuesday evening in the Region 3-A semifinals against the Chattanooga School of Arts and Sciences (CSAS) in a 4-0 victory...

Janis Marie Endsley, 83, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, October 20th, 2019 at Village Manor. Memorial services will be 5 p.m. Thursday at London Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Visitation will begin at 3 p,m.

Jack Irion, 77, of Shelbyville died Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Arrangements pending from Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.

I am part of Bedford County 4-H. I am involved in the sheep project and love it! By being involved in 4-H I have had to learn to lead groups of youth, speak in front of people and keep myself organized because I stay very busy. 4-H has already made a big change in my life! I also participate in Livestock Judging, am a member of Honor Club and enjoy the Photography Project Group. There are many other things you can do in 4-H too but sheep is the best!...

The 4-H slogan is "Learn by doing." Learning by doing means people interacting with their environment in order to learn something new. In 4-H, kids are taught to be visual learners and to use their knowledge to help other people. 4-H is an honorable organization that teaches leadership, citizenship, public speaking, and prepares kids for life after high school. ...

What is 4-H? What do you do in 4-H? How did you get involved in 4-H? What is your 4-H project? These are questions that I am frequently asked when I tell people that I am in 4-H. This is when I take the opportunity to tell them all about 4-H and my project...

Have you ever thought about joining 4-H? 4-H is an organization for 4th-12th grade boys and girls that has a lot of different activities and opportunities. Some activities include: Livestock projects, judging teams, photography, public speaking, dairy, shooting sports, and many more...

In 4-H you get to show animals, including horses. You practice all year long and finally at the beginning of summer you have your county show. You get to compete with others from your county before you move on to the regional show at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro. At regionals you compete with other 4-Hers from your region...

Agritourism -- the development of public attractions on farm property -- has become a trend in recent years. Whether it's "pick your own" berry farms or pumpkin patches, cornfield mazes, or more elaborate attractions, the trend continues to grow. Bedford County's agritourism infrastructure has been growing as well. ...

The Cascade Marching Band performed well earlier this month at the Sonic Boom marching competition hosted by Franklin High School. Cascade took home first Place in their class as well as second Place overall. The band will participate at state competition this Saturday at Riverdale High School. Seniors (from left): Micheal O’Donnell, Tristan Bowen, James Barnett, Bryce Ware, Peyton McPeak, Dylan Arnold, Anna Brown, Aubrea Curtis, Heidi Engle, Kayla Prince, Mallory Vincent, Senior Drum Major Nadiana Jesch and Junior Drum Major Samuel Maddox.

Nearly 130 people attended Bedford County Republican Party’s fish fry last week. “The event was a completely full house without one empty seat,” said party chair Brent Smith. Radio commentator Brian Wilson was the keynote speaker.

To the Editor: The dictionary defines socialism as, “political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.” In other words, everything is managed by a totalitarian government...

To the Editor: Someone is above the law and that is Donald J. Trump. He has obstructed justice, committed quid pro quo, violated the emolument clause, and continues working with Russia. What has been done to keep him from violating our laws? A sitting president cannot be charged with a crime due to an ignorant DOJ rule. Trump will never be removed from office as long as Mitch McConnell and his gang are in control of the Senate and Bill Barr is Attorney General...

To the Editor: I’m not writing in absolute opposition to the idea of a traffic circle at the Cascade School intersection. I do want to raise some concerns. Traffic circles are inherently tricky, requiring a particular driving mindset and skills. Be aware that young, inexperienced drivers would be trying to navigate it safely...

A tracking app helped the owner of a stolen cellphone and a Bedford County deputy follow it and arrest a suspect Tuesday. The phone had accidentally been left on a counter at the Dollar General Store on U.S. 41A North in El Bethel around 4:40 p.m. Its owner used the app to follow a truck on El Bethel Road and notified authorities of their location...

Comic Art Attack, Shelbyville’s first-ever fantasy and comic art convention, will be held 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at The Fly Arts Center on South Main Street. The event will include vendors, special activities, special guests, and a free comic book for the first 50 guests with paid admission (limit two comic books per household)...

The Fly Community Theatre will present “The Murder Mystery At The Murder Mystery” Friday and Saturday evenings at The Fly Arts Center. A taco bar meal will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the performance. Admission is a minimum $15 donation to The Fly. The players at The Murder Mystery Playhouse are rehearsing a new show, “Putting a Little English On It.” It’s a not-so-good attempt at a British murder mystery, complete with cheesy dramatic music and British accents. As expected at the final dress rehearsal, the lights go out and a character dies onstage — only this murder wasn’t in the script. Standing, from left: Jesse Northcutt, Alex Torrejon, Jackie Roberts, Jeanne Edwards, Thacher Cleveland. On the floor are Dylan Steenburgen (sitting up) and Ty Grabovich.

Bedford County Financial Management Committee discussed Tuesday evening the issue of county government’s contributions to independent, not-for-profit agencies. Last month, Commissioner Linda Yockey of the finance committee proposed a policy for the committee to use when deciding on contributions to not-for-profit agencies during the annual budget process. ...