The View From Here: Welcome to the South, Satterwhites
By Amy Satterwhite / Columnist “Native” is obviously too strong a word, but I sure do know a lot more about living in the South than I did seven years ago. My Wisconsin accent, sometimes mistaken for a Chicago one when people learn we moved here from southern Illinois, is just about gone.This is a…
Read MoreWho’s New for May 22, 2005
Baby BoyJuly Wayne Jones was born April 15 at River Park Hospital. He is the son of Pebbles Bonner and David Wayne Jones. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces.His siblings are Shayla and Nickyha Whipple and Hailey Jones. Grandparents include Jimmy and Debbie Bonner and Paul and the late Gladys Jones of Morrison. Baby BoyTammy…
Read MoreFCE Club: Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek FCE club met at the Extension office May 5 with Beulah McBee presiding.Betty Moore presented the devotional with a reading from Ecclesiastes and a passage from “Flowers for You.”Vicki Gibbs gave a baby blanket demonstration and Margaret Carr did a centerpiece for a baby shower. “Eat More Color” was the title of a…
Read MoreStiles, Sain to wed June 11
Amanda Stiles and Jared Sain will wed June 11 in a nuptial ceremony at Mt. Leo Church of Christ. (Photo provided) Amanda Stiles and Jared Sain are announcing their engaement and approaching marriage. The wedding will be an event June 11 at Mt. Leo Church of Christ.The bride-elect is the daughter of Tony and Velma…
Read MoreWanda Lou Walker weds Roy Lee Adams April 15
A double-ring ceremony at Victory Freewill Baptist Church joined Wanda Lou Walker and Roy Lee Adams in matrimony April 15. (Photo provided) Wanda Lou Walker and Roy Lee Adams were united in holy matrimony April 15 in a ceremony at Victory Freewill Baptist Church. The Reverend Bill Elversol officiated the ceremony.The bride wore an ivory…
Read MoreThe Station-Pure Art presents Mukherji exhibit
Barun Mukherji captures an extraordinary look on the face of a busy bee as it sits upon a coneflower. Many of his photographs feature animals and flowers and will be exhibited at The Station-Pure Art June 5-30. (Photo provided) The Station-Pure Art proudly opens its 2005 summer exhibition with an award-winning photography show by Dr.…
Read MoreSpring’s Enchantment blossoms
By JAMES CLARK / Editor for the Southern Standard Eulalia Jones’ impressive arrangement of red ginger plant wins a blue ribbon in the Ben Lomond Garden Club flower show, Spring’s Enchantment. (James Clark photos) With a rush of blossoms and visual grace, Ben Lomond Garden Club presented a small standard flower show Thursday afternoon called…
Read More‘Greenies’ less visible, but still prevalent, in baseball
SEATTLE (AP) — The clandestine jars in baseball clubhouses filled with “greenies” — the potentially deadly amphetamines, speed or pep pills that secretly fueled generations of players — are nowhere to be seen. Now, caffeine-spiked, vitamin-boosted Red Bull, Spark and other concoctions promising energy are all the rage, lining glass-doored fridges and locker shelves, most…
Read MoreTitans trying to shake out contenders for cornerback jobs
NASHVILLE (AP) — Samari Rolle is in Baltimore, a salary cap casualty after six years of starting at right cornerback. Left corner Andre Dyson waited patiently and finally got a pricey deal in Seattle. Lance Schulters? He’s still around while the Tennessee Titans decide if they can afford to keep the veteran safety. Strong safety…
Read MoreChow’s primary mission is to keep McNair safe
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow, left, instructs quarterback Steve McNair, right, during minicamp drills Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Nashville, Tenn. Head coach Jeff Fisher is at center. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) NASHVILLE (AP) — Steve McNair loved the way Mike Heimerdinger let the Tennessee quarterback throw the ball deep at every opportunity. But the…
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