Gregory and Sharon Poitra with their 5-year-old granddaughter Zelda. RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO EUGENE – Sharon Poitra told her young granddaughter they were going “Camping in the Car.” Since she was talking to a 4-year-old, she didn’t want to be brutally honest and say they were snowbound. That they didn’t know[Read More…]
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Creswell filmmakers ensure movie fans can expect the unexpected on ‘Mount Adams’
Phillip Wade, who lives in Creswell with his wife and brother, checks on lighting before shooting a scene. PHOTO PROVIDED CRESWELL – If you like mysteries, Mount Adams is probably your kind of place. Located about 75 miles northeast of Portland, Mount Adams is the second-largest mountain in Washington. Although[Read More…]
Creswell’s Hanson makes defenders pay a price
RON HARTMAN/PHOTO CHRONICLEConnor Hanson (13) throws for a 2-point conversion against Harrisburg on Friday night. CRESWELL — Connor Hanson has added a new wrinkle to his game: Instead of absorbing a bunch of licks as Creswell High School’s most prolific ball-carrier, he’s now dishing them out. “He certainly doesn’t mind[Read More…]
HELP IS IN SIGHT: Merritt, charity keeping Lions’ vision alive
RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTODr. Cat Merritt, with the support of Creswell First!, is helping fill the gap in eye care in the community. CRESWELL – What’s the secret to making sure that a community foundation runs like a charm? When the people involved are all happy to go above and beyond,[Read More…]
Creswell: Briggs’ career is all about second chances – from PCs to playing music
BILLIE JO MILLER/PHOTO Ransom Briggs is back on stage with Higher Ground. Below from left: Ransom with his wife Kelly and son Jonas, 3; delivering lead guitar and vocals; and behind the desk at 2nd Chance PC. CRESWELL – Ransom Briggs didn’t even own a tie when he landed his[Read More…]
Comedy clicking at Grove’s Covered Bridge
RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO Comedian Bruce Jingles performs at Covered Bridge Brewing Group’s Comedy Showcase last week. COTTAGE GROVE – Bruce Jingles is eagerly awaiting the expected wintertime release of his Netflix special. “My Mother’s Gift” is the working title so far. After his mom died on April 27, he said[Read More…]
Baseball facility attracting more interest
MIKE EYSTER/CHRONICLE PHOTO Construction continues at the Hamlin Middle School and Sports Complex where a new baseball field will host Bushnell University, Springfield HS and the Springfield Coasters of the West Coast League. SPRINGFIELD – That dream of having a state-of-the-art baseball facility is finally close to becoming a reality[Read More…]
Blueberry festival, BMD events get underway this weekend
EMMA ROUTLEY/2020 FILE PHOTO Festival-goers could find their thrill this weekend by supporting CASA, the nonprofit that is aligned with the 10th annual Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival Blues & Brews on Saturday, July 17. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a nonprofit organization that trains volunteers to advocate for children[Read More…]
Holiday car show winner hardly a surprise
NOEL NASH/CHRONICLE PHOTO Creswell’s Randy Plourde won the Builders Choice Award with his 1935 Dodge pickup, left. Event organizer Patrick Cartwright said the car show drew “in excess of 100 cars.” CRESWELL – This wasn’t the first car show victory for Bob Ramsey, and chances are it won’t be his[Read More…]
D’Amore finds home is wherever his friends are
RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO Tobi D’Amore said he and his family, including their dog Leo, have been settling down a bit after four years on the road. He performed at the new and expanded Brewstation this past weekend. COTTAGE GROVE – Tobi D’Amore started feeling his first real sense of community[Read More…]
