Cory Preston Cannon came into this world and died Saturday, June 7 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville.He was the son of Cory Lynn and Salyn Rashelle Cannon of Rock Island. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents Gary and Debbie Few of McMinnville; paternal grandparents, Benny and Vanessa Cannon of Rock Island, maternal…

What readers are saying about two convicted bank robbers who received vastly different jail terms: ‘District Attorney General Zavogiannis has integrity and might review the case. Aside from a judicial diversion, priors would be instrumental as a factor along with commission of a felony with a firearm. There is also a difference between a BB…

Letters to the Editor TO THE EDITOR:I attended City Grammar School before the gymnasium was added. It has fond memories for me.We have lost several beautiful old homes of significant historic background over the years due to what is called progress. The latest of these, or at least nearly so, is the Smallman house on…

By DUANE SHERRILL I’ve always been told to practice like I play so that when the real game rolls around I will be ready.I’ve passed that philosophy on to the kids I coach in various sports, pointing out that you’ll never be any better in the actual game than you are in practice because there…

By Kathryn Lopez Can a Catholic be for Barack Obama? The question has been raised by a law professor at Pepperdine University, who went from being a Mitt Romney adviser to an Obama supporter. The question is further raised by the appearance of the angry Rev. Michael Pfleger, a longtime friend of the Democratic nominee…

By William Rusher So now it’s all but official: The Democratic presidential nominee this year will be Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois. And facing him, it has been clear for several months, will be the Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain.On reflection, it seems clear that Obama was the all-but-inevitable Democratic choice. The Clintons are a…

By Mark Halcomb While visiting nursery trade shows this past winter, I noticed two devices that allowed a tractor driver to hitch to implements without leaving the seat. I’m as lazy as the next guy. I also don’t like to pinch or hurt myself attaching an implement to a 3-point hitch.The Delta Hook Rapid Hitch…

By J. Dale Beaty Prices were strong as last week’s feeder calf sale at the McMinnville barn. Prices on the 600-700 lb. #1 steers ranged from a dollar and a nickel up to almost one dollar and a dime per pound. The same sale in June of last year the price for the calves in…

Grange Hall Church of Christ has scheduled a gospel meeting for Sunday, June 15 through Thursday, June 19. Dunlap resident Freddie Clayton will be speaking at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, and at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Bible classes are scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday and a fellowship meal…

By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about volunteer vacations? It sounds like a fun and interesting way to travel but at age 59 I have some concerns. Adventurous Annie Dear Annie, If you yearn to do more on your vacation than relax in the sun or go sightseeing, volunteer service…