By Mark Halcomb I feel compelled to continue writing about recovering our freeze damage plants. I wish I could summarize it all very neatly, but I can?t. There is a lot of variation of damage between nurseries due to protection offered by tree lines, exposure to sunlight perhaps, north vs. south facing sloping fields, plant…

By J. Dale Beaty It?s usually not this dry in May, but on the other hand its been dry since the first of the year. According to the local rain fall measurements, McMinnville is short just under 11 inches of rain since Jan. 1. It also shows that what we?ve had since Jan. 1 is…

Lucky-Northside FCE president Sandra Griffith conducted their regular meeting on May 16 at 11 a.m. Devotional leader Ila Vae Boren read ?In Praise of a Good Woman,? Psalms 10-31, and a comical ?Kids in Church.? Roll call was answered with ?Most memorable April Fool?s Day. . .? with five members present, along with agent Hilda…

Charlotte Ann Wooden will become the bride of Gregory Todd Hillis in a nuptial ceremony June 9 at Christ Community Church. The bride-elect is the daughter of Vanetta Neely, and Ralph Wooden of Monroe, Mich. Her grandparents are the late Carlea and Thomas Lively Neely and the late Clarice and Claude Wooden. The prospective bridegroom…

It?s show time! The Arts Center of Cannon County?s Summer Youth Conservatory program is dedicated to the development of life skills through participation in the performing arts ? helping kids reach a new stage! The classes will feature instruction in the fundamentals of acting, advanced acting, creative movement, dance and voice. In addition to these…

By Roger Cook I grew up when radio was ?king.? We didn?t have a television. The fact is we never heard of television until I was eleven years old. I was in Kansas City, Missouri at my dad?s uncle?s. The television had a small round screen. That is really all I remember about that television.…

Winning the AAUW Spring Art Show Best of Show honors is, at front, Lydia Townsend. At back from left, is sweepstake winners Davis Cantrell, Kierstan Crouch, Liza Harvey and Alberto Maldonado.

The season for barbecue marinades, salad vinaigrettes, and recipes featuring citrus zest and other grated delicacies is in full swing. And nothing spices up your favorite summertime meal like finely grated citrus in your barbecue rub or chocolate shavings on your crowd-pleasing dessert. The zest of citrus fruit is far more potent in flavor than…

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any good golfing gadgets or equipment that can help a stiff, old, less mobile golfer? I love to play golf, but at age 74, I struggle with arthritis and a few other health conditions. What can you tell me? Aging Golfer Dear Aging, No matter…

By JAMES CLARK The Civic Center gymnasium was filled with activity, and loud music, Friday night following high school graduation. According to attendance records, 446 students were present, including 272 graduating seniors. Over two-thirds of the Warren County High School graduating class decided to enjoy a drug and alcohol-free celebration Friday night at the Civic…