Stories from Saturday, July 11, 2020

Five Bedford County school board members are uncontested on the Thursday, Aug. 6, Bedford County general election ballot. Seeking re-election to their respective school board seats are Andrea Anderson, John Boutwell, David Brown, Michael Cook and Glenn Forsee...

U.S. Senate candidate Bill Hagerty made a stop in Bedford County recently to talk with citizens at a local restaurant, where he discussed campaign strategies. He later met with his leadership team, which includes Mayor Chad Graham, State Rep. Pat Marsh and local resident and supporter, Sandy Still...

2 C. shredded zucchini 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 white onion, peeled and chopped 3/4 C. all-purpose baking mix 3/4 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 C. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. dried sage 1/4 tsp. paprika Preheat the oven to 350°F. ...

Peak season for cucumbers runs from May through September.

Selection: Pick solid green cucumbers with no signs of yellow streaks at the base, which is a sign of over maturity. Cucumbers should feel firm and have no water-soaked spots or pitting. ...

Bedford County Sheriff Austin Swing informed Rotary members Wednesday morning about Bedford County’s drug situation, as well as how the coronavirus has affected the department. On a positive note, Swing said no prisoner or staff member had contracted COVID-19. Maleah Claxton, left, was Rotary program facilitator.

What spoils even more evening meals than robocalls? How about newscasts with their endless stream of titillating revelations coyly attributed to “reliable sources,” “people close to the matter,” “people familiar with the situation,” “people who thought the situation was a cast member of ‘Jersey Shore’,” etc.?...

Red, vine-ripened, flavorful, juicy tomatoes are the epitome of a Bedford County summer. But getting to all of this gloriousness is an exercise in patience while the sun and soil do their thing and produce tomatoes that don’t just look good but actually have flavor. July is the time for tomatoes in their full glory. ...

This pandemic year has brought about many changes and great impacts to the world of higher education as it is known, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville officials recently stated. “The school year ended abruptly, but the hard work of educators didn’t stop,” said TCAT recruiter Bree Lemmons. ...

Every time I get ready to go on a trip and fly somewhere across the country or overseas I get real excited. For weeks and maybe months in advance I tell people how excited I am. This winter I flew twice up to South Dakota, and even though it was to go be with my brother who was in Hospice care, I was still excited to fly...

William and Andrea Bolden of Unonville continue on the path to witnessing marvelous beauty in their summer garden. Andrea says this sunflower contains 40 glorious flower heads.

Looks like it’s going to be a hot one across Middle Tennessee for the next week with temperatures in the low 90s on most afternoons and dropping into the upper 60s at night. It will be a typical summer pattern with partly cloudy skies and a few afternoon and evening thunderstorms a possibility, about 30 percent except for Sunday which I see 50 percent. Rainfall across Bedford County in June ranged from 4 to 5 and 1/2 inches which is close to normal...

To the editor: The early voting for the Primary Election begins July 17, and the primary election is August 6. We the voters will be electing Mayors and Alderman’s in our communities. The general election is Nov. 3 when we the voters will elect a President, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Congressmen /women, we will also elect our State Senators and House Representatives. Your vote will decide what person is to represent your interest and issues...

As Tennessee sets new records in the spread of COVID-19, Governor Lee and county mayors are employing the time-honored strategy of sloughing the blame for a problem onto the victims. The state, Lee said, will not impose a mask mandate. Governor Lee shirked his responsibility July 3 kicking the politically unpalatable can of worms down the road to the county mayors...

Shelbyville Central High School recently announced this year’s Girls State delegates: Ella Cobb, Khloe Davis, and Mary Alice Shavers. Not pictured: alternate Evie Winfrey. Girls State was held virtually in May, due to COVID-19.

Three handguns — a Ruger LCP .380, Bersa Thunder .380 and Walter P22 — were stolen from two vehicles at a Coble Road home overnight Wednesday, a Bedford County Sheriff’s Office report said. One of the vehicles had been left unlocked. Also reported to area authorities:...

A 34-year-veteran of the Tennessee Whiskey Industry, the great-granddaughter of Mary Bobo (yes, Lynchburg’s famed boarding house founder/matriarch/namesake), and great-great-niece of Lem Motlow (who ran Jack Daniel’s Distillery from 1911-1947)-all Sherrie Moore, rolled into one...

The “godfather of Tennessee whiskey,” is reported to be Nathan Nearest Green and his stature is being celebrated in Bedford County. A barn at the Uncle Nearest Distillery is the second building undergoing an extensive renovation at the site. Part of the project is reportedly is the addition of a large block building that will house a barbecue smoker. Down the road, Uncle Nearest is reportedly planning to build a new distillery.

This is a continuing series on the precursors to reopening public school in the middle of a pandemic. Bedford County is nearing 600 total confirmed COVID-19 cases as of today. Bedford County students have two choices in the way they read or do math when returning to school on Aug. 3. They will be allowed to return to the classroom as “normal” or learn online 6.5 required hours a day, just like their peers, but in front of their home computers...

I’ve always been a “hope for the best, plan for the worst,” kind of guy. I like to have all my bases covered so nothing ever surprises me. When news broke on Thursday the Ivy League would be suspending all fall sports, it came as little surprise to me...