By Jim Mullen After a public outcry, the honchos at Major League Baseball decided not to let the “Spider-Man 2” movie put ads on the bases themselves. Some things are sacred. Why, if they allowed advertising in places like Coors Field, Qualcomm Stadium, Minute Maid Park or Network Associates Coliseum it might cheapen the entire…

By Joseph Perkins Larry Goldstein is perturbed with George W. Bush. The scientist at the University of California San Diego suggests that the president’s restrictions on stem-cell research are standing in the way of medical progress.Goldstein, a professor of cellular and molecular biology, is testing a theory that could someday lead to new drugs for…

By James Clark In the nine or so years I’ve worked at the Standard, I’ve always eyed this spot as a Sunday columnist on the editorial page.It’s like advertising during the Super Bowl. More people are going to hear, or in this case read, your message. That’s because Sunday is the day when folks can…

BABY BOYEthan Jessie Melson was born May 17 at River Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces.He is the son of Ashley Melson and Pascacio Dias and has a sister, Destiny Melson.Grandparents are Jennifer Manus, Junior Manus, Pearlie Harper and Earl Harper. BABY GIRLKim and Dane Woodruff are the parents of a daughter, Sarah Grace,…

Derek W. Howard, son of Jim and Janice Howard, was recently promoted to the rank of major in the U.S. Air Force. He was commissioned in 1994.Since completing military pilot training in 1996, Maj. Howard has been assigned to eight different military stations. During his 10 years of military service he has flown the C-130…

An old-fashioned festival featuring movies of Roy Rogers, America’s most beloved singing cowboy, is returning to the Center for the Arts starting June 26. Last year’s single-day event, which attracted widespread coverage including two TV appearances by Rogers’ daughter Cheryl Rogers-Barnett, drew an overflow crowd that resulted in more than 100 turned away.Each of the…

Manchester Art Center will feature the work of local artist Carol K. Caldwell in the Martin Gallery now through July 23.Since childhood Caldwell has been interested in the ability of photographs to provide an indelible record of the world as a photographer sees it. Since moving to Morrison in 1999 she has devoted her time…

Marriage vows were exchanged by Carolyn L. Rigsby and Bryan F. Dunn in an outdoor ceremony taking place May 22 at the bridegroom’s residence. Bryan Denton performed the ceremony at 5 o’clock in the presence of friends and family.The bride is the daughter of Virginia Baker of Spencer and the late Bobby Joe Bonner. She…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Mayor Royce Davenport, a Vietnam veteran, speaks freely with soldiers about being called to duty as they gathered around. The mayor said the city would like to host a parade or a party when the unit returns. (Amy Satterwhite photo) McMinnville officials wished soldiers and…

Smarty Pants edged Taco Bell 9-8 last week in the girls 11-12 year-old fast-pitch league. Smarty Pants scored three runs in the first inning, three runs in the second, one in the third, two in the fourth and one in the fifth to escape with the win. Taco Bell sent two runs across the plate…