Sweet Adelines converge upon Nashville for competitions
Across North America and beyond they’re packing costumes, practicing beautiful harmonies, dancing their dance steps and testing their pitch pipes in anticipation of a tough four-part harmony barbershop music contest.Up to 8,000 Sweet Adelines and guests will descend upon Nashville for the 56th annual convention and competition Nov. 5 through 9 at Gaylord Entertainment Center.…
Read MorePlan meets modern family’s needs
The Heartsong is a contemporary home designed to meet the complex needs of a modern family, plus it’s great for entertaining. The spacious and bright family room is totally open to the kitchen, as well as the comfortably large, bayed dining room.The front facade is intriguing. Handsome brick bases support slender twin posts that frame…
Read MoreAmerican Cancer Society continues cancer research
The American Cancer Society is diligent in its continued effort to find cures for breast cancer. As the largest nonprofit source of cancer research dollars in the nation, the ACS currently funds 175 breast cancer research projects totaling $74 million. Since 1972, ACS had awarded more than $140 million in grants for breast cancer research.“It’s…
Read MoreBPW requests nominations for 2002 Woman of the Year
Business and Professional Women’s Organization is currently seeking nominations for 2002 Woman of the Year. Deadline for submitting the names of candidates is Nov. 8.Judging will be based on each nominee’s professional achievement, civic involvement, community service and/or church work.Each nomination should be accompanied by a letter from the person making the recommendation as to…
Read MoreWanamaker’s project completed
By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Local artist Monty Wanamaker has completed the fourth in a series of numbered calendars, comprised of six suitable-for-framing prints from his original paintings and drawings. Only 250 limited editions of “McMinnville and Warren County, Tennessee’s Landmark Calendar 2003” are available for purchase, making them…
Read MoreObituary Report for October 30, 2002
Otto Hillis, Flavius Lee Rose, Lester H. Crawley Otto Hillis, 80aRock Island resident and Sequatchie County native Otto Hillis, 80, died Oct. 28 at River Park Hospital.A retired nurseryman and the former operator of a rolling store, he was a member of Cumberland Chapel Freewill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was…
Read MoreMore tourists won’t replace loss of life
TO THE EDITOR: This is in response to an article in the Wednesday, Oct. 16 edition entitled, “We already have alcohol here.”Yes, we already have beer/wine coolers here, and isn’t that bad enough. It’s a shame when people think allowing alcoholic beverages is better than paying extra taxes.My father was an alcoholic and I would…
Read MoreI don’t agree with wrecked car placement
TO THE EDITOR: Twice a day, five days a week, I drive out Morrison Highway as it seems, at times, do the entire work force and school students of Warren County.I find my eyes seem to always fix on the mangled car that has been so cleverly placed with a sign that suggests this is…
Read MorePro-liquor signs have been stolen too
TO THE EDITOR: This is a response to Tim Fariss’ letter to the editor that appeared in the Oct. 25 Southern Standard.Mr. Fariss said, “Around McMinnville, the yard signs which support liquor by the drink remain, much as they did the day they were put up. The signs, however, for those who are against the…
Read MoreTidwell coaches first home game
By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Pioneer head coach Gerald Tidwell finally roamed the sidelines of his team’s home field Friday night.The first-year WCHS coach, who was suspended five weeks this season returned to the program on Wednesday. After spending the later part of the week with the team, and watching…
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