A Pioneer in business ethics
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Pioneer Building Supply was recently chosen as one of three finalists for the Better Business Bureau 2004 Torch Award for marketplace ethics. Pictured are Pioneer’s Gordon McGee Jr. and Amie Hodges. (Charles W. Johnson photo) McMinnville’s Pioneer Building Supply has been chosen as a…
Read MoreChamber sends out SOS to stimulate shopping
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard CHRISAWN The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce is developing an innovative series of programs designed to aggressively promote retail sales in the community.Chamber president Lea Chrisawn says the organization plans to work in concert with other government entities to facilitate existing businesses and recruit…
Read MoreLeck arrested for meth after prison
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Time in federal prison was apparently not enough to discourage a man who authorities say was one of the leaders in methamphetamine trafficking in this area, dating back to the early emergence of the drug.“He was the man when you’re talking about methamphetamine,” said Sheriff…
Read MoreWater department not gushing with answers about pipe problems
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard DAVIS A week after two major water main breaks and a series of smaller breaks occurred in the city, officials are still at loss to explain why.Water and Wastewater director Carl Davis said Thursday after two 12-inch water mains broke Nov. 10 and into the…
Read MoreCraft fair offers variety of gift ideas
By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Christmas was a dominant theme at the 35th annual Warren County Arts and Crafts Fair, as shown by Lauren Hutton, who is hugging a Santa found at one of many booths at the Civic Center. She is the daughter of Rick and Carolyne Hutton of…
Read MoreWhat’s the Word: Health care costs everyone’s concern
By Charles W. Johnson The rising cost of health care in Tennessee, and in the nation, is a matter of increasing concern for all of us. But the results of these spiraling medical bills are even more problematic. Those of us lucky enough to have health insurance have watched our premiums increase almost exponentially over…
Read MoreSymphony presents holiday show
Jeff Tyzik and the swinging Nashville Symphony will present Home for the Holidays – two evenings of traditional favorites like “Joy to the World,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “White Christmas” and “Carol of Bells,” presented in both traditional and non-traditional ways.Known for his innovative programming, unique arrangements and engaging rapport with…
Read MoreThanksgiving: Great down-home holiday
Thanksgiving is the greatest holiday. Americans of all faiths are free to celebrate it. It doesn’t involve the stress and greed of gift-giving. The food is great, and you don’t have to be a star chef to prepare it.Some stress over Thanksgiving as demanding too much innovation and “creativity” on this completely down-home holiday. But,…
Read MoreWest Elementary fundraiser raises over $18,000
By MARGARET HOBBS / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Bobbing for apples is fun for all ages, and Madison Stewart seems to have mastered the skill. West Elementary School was constructed during 1964-65 on a 12-acre site on Clark Boulevard, conveniently located to both residential and business areas. The land was the former location…
Read MoreSports Briefs
Girls Select SoccerAny girls in grades 6-8 who would like to play on a traveling soccer team this spring should contact Alan Brownyard at 668-2599. WCHS basketball 3-Point ClubThe Warren County High School basketball boosters club is now selling memberships for the 2004-05 season. There are currently three levels of membership available. By becoming club…
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