William Rusher In the campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2000, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., waged a long, spectacular battle against Gov. George W. Bush of Texas. In the process, McCain made himself the hero of many independents and moderate Republicans — and not a few Democrats — by dissenting from conservative dogma on…

Duane Sherrill As some of you may already know if you?ve seen me languishing the hot sun, I?m again conducting the Sherrill Poll outside early voting, trying to give the candidates and our readers a glimpse of where the various races stand as we continue early voting. The response has been very favorable the two…

Baby BoyLelan DaRay Hillis was born March 13 at River Park Hospital weighing 7 pounds, 12 1/2 ounces. He is the son of Shenna Narramore and Nolan Hillis. He is joined by brother Nolan Hilis, Jr. Grandparents include Jackie and Sharon Narramore and Paul Hillis. BABY BOY Matt and Amy Bush of Manchester are the…

By MARGARET HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard 2006 Warren County Princess Olivia Grace Majors is crowned by 2005 Princess Mallory Rae Morton. Others in the court include, from left, Mary Sue Taylor, third runner-up; Kala Marie Vance, first runner-up; Cassie LaShea Hutchins, fourth runner-up and Caitlin Mica? McClain, second runner-up. Olivia Grace Majors,…

The Stitch and Share Quilt Show 2006 is fast approaching. Two days of quilts at two locations! To commemorate the early years of White County a special category has been added to the show ? Bicentennial Quilts (pre-1940). These quilts will be presented during an ?Antique Quilt Turning? at the beautifully restored Oldham Theater on…

By MARGARET HOBBS Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Preparing to observe her 100th birthday, Hilda Newman is at home at Riverview Terrace. She hopes to receive 100 cards for her big day. The fountain of youth may be a myth, but it seems Hilda Newman has found the recipe for a long life. The…

Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I need to help my mother figure out the Medicare prescription drug coverage before the deadline, but I don?t understand it myself. How can we know if she really needs a plan and if so, how do we choose the right one? Procrastinating Pam Dear Pam, For Medicare beneficiaries, the…

Bonner FCEC met recently with the Lucky Club at the Lucky Community Center as their guest. Vita Gulley presided at the luncheon meeting. The group was reminded of A&R Day and a report was given on International Day. Marilyn Randall and Helen Hynes will do the Bloodmobile on April 14.

Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My grandfather suffers from emphysema, but he continues to smoke. While visiting recently, I discovered that he is smoking while hooked up to his oxygen tank. Grandpa is in total denial of the danger he is putting himself in. His rationale is that since nothing has happened so…

By Margaret hobbs Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard The Station-Pure Art has rescheduled their fundraiser benefiting the Children?s Advocacy Center 31st Judicial District. ?A Bluegrass Street Festival? is open to all to enjoy. Due to the storm that tore through our county on April 7, gallery owner Vicki Monroe Spivey, had to cancel the…