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Anger management can work

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 30-year-old woman and have been living with “Michael” for seven months. We have been dating nearly two years. Our relationship is pretty good, except for one thing. Michael has an anger management problem. He never has hurt me, but he throws things. One time,…

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Leslee Beck to wed June 2

Melinda Leslee Beck of Morrison will become the bride of Jeremy Lee Sanders during a wedding ceremony taking place June 2 at Central Church of Christ. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kenneth and Melinda Beck of Morrison. She is the granddaughter of William and Omagene Beck, Tom and Pearl Vickers and the late Joe…

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Get ready to sign up for summer 4-H camps

Summer is fast approaching which is a sure sign that 4-H Camp is not far behind. Application forms were handed out in 4-H club meetings but if you were absent or lost yours, the applications are available at the Extension Office. Junior High 4-H Camp is held May 29 -June 1 in Crossville with a…

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Help me, I?ve fallen and I can?t get up

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Do you have any suggestions to help keep my 78-year-old mother from falling down? She fell three times last year, without serious injury, but I?m very concerned about her safety. ? Worried Rita Dear Rita, Falls have become a growing concern for millions of elderly Americans and their families.…

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Spring Olympic award-winners

Men?s softball throw – Class 1 1. Stanley Maxwell 2. John Stovall Men?s softball throw – Class 2 1. Randy Bush 2. Leland Miles Men?s softball throw – Class 3 1. Baron Garrett 2. Jacob Wanamaker 3. Donnie Everlith Men?s softball throw – Class 4 1. Richard Rogers 2. Jamie Whitworth ‘ Women?s softball throw…

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Will power helps athletes age like wine

Anything is possible, and when your name is Roger ?Rocket? Clemens, mowing down major league hitters at the age of 44 is just another day at the office. As most of you know, Clemens inked a deal with the New York Yankees back at the first of the month with a contract worth $28 million.…

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A day for winners – McMinnville Jaycees hold Spring Olympics

By ROB NUNLEY ?Let me win; but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.? ? the Special Olympics creed ‘ In the modern world of sport, with records being shattered on a yearly basis and athletes stretching their professionally shaped bodies to the peak of human performance, sometimes the sheer joy…

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Reading leads to limo ride

Eastside?s top 10 first-grade readers earned a ride around town in a limosine and a pizza party Tuesday. Pictured, from left, are Gabby Bateman, Logan Harris, Lacey Lee, Tori Whitman, Will Rowland, Kaitlyn Brock, Breydon Jones, Brady Harvey, Micah Sparkman, MacKinzie Wood and teacher Pattie Smith.

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Clayton overcomes obstacles, receives $10,000 scholarship

Warren County High School senior Crystal Clayton says the ?key to my success is using my bad experiences as stepping stones for the future. Nothing will stop my pursuit of happiness, which is making a positive change in the hearts of children.? Clayton?s ?stepping stones? and ?pursuit of happiness? were given a lift last month…

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Dog adoption held at airport

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON Viola Valley Dogs, a local no-kill shelter operated by Linda Coursey, will be holding a combination yard sale, bake sale and dog adoption event called Dog Days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, May 19 at Warren County Memorial Airport. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to vet care…

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