Animal shelter looks sharp with new leadership
TO THE EDITOR: I firmly believe the animal shelter will now get back on its feet now that Andy Anderson from TLC Kennels has taken over.Andy is a pure animal person. She trains dogs, show dogs, furnishes boarding kennels and is a great animal beautician.She has a good bunch of new people as members aboard,…
Read MoreUnited States just beat Iraq to the punch
To the editor: This is in response to the letter in the April 4 edition of the Southern Standard. I do not like war any more than anyone else in the United States, and yes war protests are a part of your freedom of speech.The part I disagree with is the part they are not…
Read MoreDon’t underestimate the power of love
TO THE EDITOR: So today, we find ourselves involved in a global war (whether of our choice or not) which our leadership has chosen, either to liberate people or an oil flow.What is of great importance is realizing no matter what body we are in — in whatever country we are in — each of…
Read MoreFor servicemen and women, it’s more than a job
TO THE EDITOR: In response to Mr. Ryan Glenn. You started off your letter to the editor with the statement “We shouldn’t stop protesting and sharing our thoughts just because we go to war.”ET3 Jesse Webster never asked that you stop sharing your thoughts. He reminded you of the reason you can enjoy the rights…
Read MoreBush, Congress must stress reserves
By Morton Kondracke / Columnist Citizen soldiers — reservists and National Guard members — expect to get called to active service in wartime. It’s what they’ve signed up and trained for.But, in recent years, thousands have been called to active duty more than once and for extended periods, causing members of Congress to wonder how…
Read MoreNow Hear This: Differences between men and women
By Hope Hines / Columnist It is one of the most neglected areas of human existence, and I have concluded, there is an almost total lack of much-needed research on the difference in personal habits of men and women. I have for a long time observed such differences, and found the following to be some…
Read MoreTaking A Stand: Freedom has its own special sauce
By Duane Sherrill / Columnist I found it incredibly amusing Monday morning to see the Iraqi minister of information announce his country was defeating coalition troops at the exact time our men were blowing up a statue of Saddam Hussein in the middle of Baghdad live on CNN.Although it shouldn’t be surprising, seeing Iraq and…
Read MoreLosing quality teachers shouldn’t be acceptable
Our Viewpoint You don’t have to do much homework to determine the children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. That reasoning is as simple to follow as first-grade reading where we “See Spot run.”Unfortunately, Tennessee is still at the back of the line when it comes to funding education. We were reminded of…
Read MoreYouth Conservatory sign-ups under way
Sign up now for the Summer Youth Conservatory being presented by Arts Center of Cannon County, located at 1424 John Bragg Highway just west of the town of Woodbury.Junior Conservatory, geared for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, will take place June 16 through 27. Senior Conservatory, for grades seven through 12, is slated July…
Read MoreSparta Women’s Show set April 12
Sparta’s third annual Women’s Show, a production of The Expositor, is set for April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the White County Agricultural Complex at the fairgrounds.The 2003 show will devote a full day to women of all ages. The event will be filled with activities, games, prizes and entertainment. Over 40…
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