IMAGE PROVIDED Creswell Mayor Dave Stram conducted a ceremonial transfer of ownership of the Old Schoolhouse, located at 195 S. 2nd St., last Thursday to the Creswell Heritage Foundation. The Creswell Bakery provided cupcakes for the event as CHF President Verlean McCoy accepted the deed for the historic building. CHF[Read More…]
City & Community
Water rate committee suggests new tiered rate design
IMAGE PROVIDED CORRECTION: In the March 8 edition of The Creswell Chronicle regarding the newly proposed tiered rate design for Creswell, City Administrator Michelle Amberg was regrettably misquoted stating, ”The hope is to offset cost to our planet….” Amberg was not talking about the planet, but rather the water plant.[Read More…]
LOW-COMMOTION! Creswell train crossing malfunctions prompt ODOT study
If you ever find yourself needing to report a problem or an emergency regarding the railroad train crossing in Creswell, call the number on the blue sign at the intersection of Oregon Avenue and Front Street, as seen in this photo. The other number is the U.S. Department of Transportation’s[Read More…]
If Japan had invaded, the Tillamook Guerillas would’ve been ready
A line of Tillamook Guerilla Rifle Club members practice taking up a battle position behind a berm in March 1942, in this photo by an Oregon Journal photographer. IMAGE-OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Early 1942 was a really nerve-racking time to be an Oregonian – especially if you lived on the coast.[Read More…]
No room for vegetables? Pot up your plants
Strawberries, along with many other fruits and vegetables, grow well in pots. IMAGE PROVIDED Many vegetables grow well in containers located on a patio, porch, balcony or windowsill, so don’t let lack of yard space keep you from gardening this spring and summer. Limited garden space precludes being able to[Read More…]
Loose Dogs in Creswell
IMAGE PROVIDED Joanne started her day by walking her two dogs like she does every day. A woman and her dog were coming towards her. Joanne was alarmed to see the large dog was not walking politely on its leash, but pulling the lady down the street. He pulled so[Read More…]
Sprucing up your home for spring? Keep it local with Stephen W. Derminer Painting and Wood Care
Artist and local businessman, Steve Derminer of Stephen W. Derminer Painting and Wood Care poses in his backyard studio with one of his smaller ”house painting” projects – an original painting. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE ”House painting” is simply in the blood of Steve Derminer of Stephen W.[Read More…]
Do you like green eggs and ham?’ Kids sample the treat on Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Hailey McIntire enthusiastically devours green eggs. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Green eggs and ham was the featured treat as Creslane kindergartners celebrated the birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss on March 2. Kids sampled the colorful snack made famous by Dr. Seuss’ book ”Green Eggs and Ham,”[Read More…]
Creswell Turns the Big 1-4-5
1878 – John Tunnell installed a grist mill on the Coast Fork Willamette with the capacity to grind 50 barrels of flour a day. This $10,000 building was later converted into Creswell’s first electric system. It eventually became a full-time operation and was powered by a large wooden water wheel.[Read More…]
Reception kicks off Community Art Show Open through March 24 at Creswell Library
A trio of artworks await hanging at Creswell Library for the 12th annual Community Art Show, which runs through March 24. From left: ”Mesmerized,” a dry watercolor by Lon Bunce; ”Art Splendor,” an oil painting by Horst Hittenberger; and ”Morning Mist,” an oil painting by Deanna Hoover. GINI DAVIS –[Read More…]
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