I am thankful for a great support system of family, friends and a Godly covering throughout my career in law enforcement. I am also thankful to work in a great community of caring, kind and thoughtful people. I am especially thankful in this season to get to work more with[Read More…]
Community
Community Blessings – Edward ”Jake” Jackson, Leigh Rieder, Mary Ellen Yost
As Americans, how can we not say thanks for nature’s beautiful landscapes and its unique creatures; for endless learning opportunities, and for a safe and a secure life for our families? Quite often, my wife, Delfina, and I remark on how thankful we are for all the freedoms we have.[Read More…]
Community Blessings – Nick Caum, Jill Strader, Linda Warner
I have a lot to be thankful for. I have a wonderful wife, two smart and kind little girls, a job that I love, and a place to call home. This year I am more aware of the impact that my parents have had on my life so far. All[Read More…]
Community Blessings – Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Carrie Carver
This year, one of the things I am thankful for is that community kindness is still alive and well in Lane County, and Creswell is a great example of this. I still remember the wide eyed surprise I felt when I was assigned to work in Creswell and was greeted[Read More…]
Community Blessings – Susan Blachnik, Verlean McCoy
I am thankful to live in a town where people can make a difference for others. There are churches and organizations helping to feed the hungry: the Creswell Food Pantry, Creslane Food4Kids, New Hope Baptist Church Wed dinner, Church of Christ Sunday breakfast, Creslane/Letter Carriers/Scouts/CMS/ many local businesses holding food[Read More…]
Community Blessings – Adam Watkins, Principal, CHS
I am so thankful for the amazing students, dedicated teachers and supportive parents. We have such an amazing community that cares and supports our students here in Creswell, and it is such an amazing place to be part of. – Adam Watkins, Principal, Creswell High School
Community Blessing – The Derminer Painting Family
How can such a small community feel so large in my heart? It almost seems like a competition with clients and companies to help families and children in the area. My wife, children and I smile as we see our friends and families bringing in wagons filled with canned food[Read More…]
Community Blessings – Anna Mercer
Of the many people and blessings I am grateful for in my life, two stand out to me the most: My grandmother and my dog, Watson. Watson was a starved and abused black long-hair chihuahua when I found him at the Greenhill Humane Society three years ago, but today he[Read More…]
Community Blessings – Don Williams, Cottage Grove Carousel
I am thankful to be born in a country that produces enough food to feed the population. I am thankful to be born in a country I can attend the church of my choice, that I can write for my newspaper where I can speak my mind, to be born[Read More…]
Community Blessings – City of Creswell
I have many things to be thankful for in 2018. In my personal life, I am especially thankful for my wonderful wife. She helped me through a really tough time following my major shoulder surgery in the Spring. I am more thankful than I can express for my family and[Read More…]
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