TO THE EDITOR: I am writing in response to the letter from Joe W. Kendall that was published Jan. 14.No offense was intended. Maybe Mr. Boyd was mistaken. Maybe it was some other bunch. I do know this: If I was working the third shift somewhere, 7:30 a.m. would be my happy hour!Let me say…

TO THE EDITOR: I would like to start out with a quote from the Editorial Viewpoint Jan. 12 — “Thousands of low-income families and individuals will still have access to ‘free lunch’ health insurance only now that free lunch is a sandwich instead of a steak.”Well, I have you to know for starters that I’m…

Our Viewpoint There are several responses that normally follow a natural disaster. There’s an outpouring of grief, and also an outpouring of support – both emotional and financial.That’s certainly been the reaction to the tsunami which devastated 13 countries in south Asia killing over 150,000 and leaving billions of dollars in damage. Disaster relief funds…

BABY BOYChaz Ezra Thomas, son of Charlotte and Chris Thomas, was born Dec. 6 at River Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces.He is a brother to Skylar and Damian Thomas.Grandparents are Cheryl Mingle of McMinnville, Phil and Sherry Thomas of Woodbury. BABY GIRLMisti and James W. Sanders are the parents of a daughter, McKenzie…

The Guys and Dolls on Parade, presented annually by Families In Crisis, was held recently at Wal-mart. Funds for the pageant are being used for the continued operation of the local domestic violence shelter.Winners included the following:Baby MissBirth to 11 monthsAshley Nicole Dillon, 8 months, daughter of Bobby and Amanda Dillon, Overall Winner and Most…

By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Deadline for entry in the 2005 Little Miss Valentine Pageant has been set for Feb. 5. The competition will take place Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Morrison Elementary School with rehearsals scheduled at the same site Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. The pageant,…

Jessica Elizabeth Measles will become the bride of Jefferson Edward Davenport in a wedding ceremony taking place in Lookout Mountain, Ga. (Photo provided) Wedding plans of Jessica Elizabeth Measles and Jefferson Edward Davenport are being revealed. The couple will be married in a ceremony taking place June 4, 2005 in Lookout Mountain, Ga.The bride-to-be is…

Volleyball TournamentThe McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department will hold a six-on-six volleyball tournament at the McMinnville Civic Center Feb. 19, starting at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $80 per team with a maximum of seven players per team. Registration deadline is Feb. 11. Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams will be given. The…

Results from the Gold and Silver League has Cumberland Bank leading with 47 points. Dr Pepper is in second with 45 points followed by Jones Twins Beauty Salon with 40, Crouch Motors 38, Cumberland Lumber and McMinnville Lanes are tied with 35.5 points each, Security Federal has 35 and Holder Realty 28 points.In team play…

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Monday night at Riverdale the freshman Pioneer basketball team survived two overtimes before falling in the third as the Warriors used their advantage at the foul line hitting 32-of-45, while Warren County was 10-of-19 to edge the Pioneers 80-75. Warren County is now 3-4 on…