Stories from Saturday, November 7, 2020

Gary Dennis Cagle, 74, of Shelbyville died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Gowen-Smith Chapel with Dr. Marvin “Buddy” Koonce officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family is asking that masks be worn at the service and burial.

Middle Tennessee is enjoying its second run of beautiful Indian summer weather and it will continue with sunny days and clear nights through the weekend and last through Monday. Afternoon high temperatures will climb to the mid 70s. Looks like a chance of rain will come back by the middle part of next week. Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible by late Tuesday into Wednesday...

Agatha Christie's masterpiece of suspense, “Murder on the Orient,” comes to the Community High stage on Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 at 7:00 p.m. Don’t get scared now. The story revolves around Hercule Poirot, world's most famous detective, who winds up on a snow bound train with a dead body. This murder mystery is quite interesting, to say the least...

Enjoy these comfort recipes from the Dairy Alliance. Milk does a body good, so we salute dairy for good health! Enjoy this soothing milk tea any time of day! It’s light with just a hint of sweetness to balance out the spice. Could be served cold as well for those warmer days...

Mai George representing Atmos Energy presents a $1,000 check for a 2020-21 Gold Sponsorship for United Way of Bedford County. Receiving the check is Mark McGee, UWBC executive director.

Fairview Family and Community Education (FCE) Club met on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the UT/TSU Extension Office in Shelbyville. President Pat Hastings opened the meeting by having everyone do the suggested arm circles. Extension Agent Whitney Danhof read the Call to Order “Picture of Peace.” Sandra Smith presented the devotion...

First Presbyterian Church Youth recently collected stuffed animals and fleece blankets for a project called “Comforting Kids.” These bags will be distributed to kids in stressful situations. The group collected enough items for 80 bags. Participating were: Ean Matusek, Jacob Flannagan, Hunter Wilhelm, Grace Wilhelm and Sara Flannagan. Shelbyville Police Department’s Carol Jean accepted the donations on behalf of her department.

David Williams Sr., right, who served the county and city for 54 years in law enforcement, was recently honored at a retirement reception at the VFW building on Depot Street. Congratulating Williams were Chace Warren and Phillip Prince of Shelbyville Fire Department. Look for a profile on Williams’ career in the Times-Gazette fall/winter “Bedford Life” on Nov. 21.

Community High School held a retirement luncheon recently in honor of three staff members who retired at the end of last school year. The spring ceremony was cancelled due to the pandemic and the closing early of school. Left to right, John Batts (Special Education Assistant), Lynn Laura (Comprehensive Development Assistant), and Jeff Gilmore (Driver's Education.) Principal Dr. Robert Ralston (not pictured) offered congratulations to each retiree before they shared humorous events that happened during their time at Community. The group received well wishes for a happy retirement from their peers.

Robert Franklin “Frank” Douglas was recently wrapped with a Quilt of Valor. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He is married to Janelle Douglas.

A man identified by Shelbyville police as Phillip Coleman, no age or address available, was scanning items at less than their actual price at the Walmart self-checkout Thursday, a report indicated. Coleman was issued a summons for shoplifting and told not to return to the store...

(This article was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit newsroom based in Washington, D.C.Go online to https://publicintegrity.org) More than three-fourths of states are now in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases, according to new reports from the White House Coronavirus Task Force...

Tennessee is deep in the Red Zone for its number of active cases of COVID-19. Public health officials, including the White House Coronavirus Task Force, consider states with a rate of 100 cases per 100,000 to be in the Red Zone, the most severe situation...

The red maples at Maple Crest Farm are living up to their name this year with a fiery display.

Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen volunteers believe they’re meeting a new generation of “homeless” citizens during their each Tuesday food ministry program. They say a large majority of the people they’re meeting now are not your stereotypical homeless. There are people here who are making their home in various dark and unoccupied areas within the city limits and within the outskirts of town...

Retired educator Reva Martin was surprised Wednesday when a parade of cars, including a Shelbyville policeman with lights flashing, drove by her home, honking and greeting her by name. The group was celebrating Reva’s 90th birthday. In her teacherly manner, the retired teacher put her hands on her hips and stated, “Now I know why you wanted me to move my car!”...

Shelbyville's Veterans Parade will be held 4 p.m. Sunday along the traditional city parade route - around the square and north on North Main Street, then east on Madison Street to the Celebration Drive intersection. East Side School< will sponsor a Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday. Veterans should line up at 8:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church on Depot Street. The parade begins at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Valerie Ward at 684-7112...