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Dean Cuppiles and Kayla Diaz listen to Mayor Christine Lundberg read ”Windows” by Julia Denos during the Fair Housing Story Time with Mayor Lundberg on April 30. The event was an opportunity to talk with parents about fair housing rights while children could participate in…

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week

You have probably seen the bumper sticker that reads, “It will be a great day when schools get all the money they need and the Air Force will need to have a bake sale to buy a bomber.” While that message may seem simplistic, it…

Old Creswell school gives up some secrets

Editor’s note: On behalf of National Historic Preservation Month, The Chronicle will publish articles each week relating to historical preservation on the editorial page. This week, Cal Lewis, general contractor for the Old Schoolhouse, was invited by Creswell Heritage Foundation President Verlean McCoy to write…

Sweet Lorane Community News

I’m finally able to turn my attention to community news this week. Although the going is slow, Jim is healing from his falls of a couple of weeks ago. I’m still his chauffeur, cook and morning help at the store, but we’ve fallen into a…

Yard ‘hard’

Plenty of sun and no rain is forecast this weekend – the perfect weather for ”sailing.” The Creswell Citywide Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. More than 120 addresses have been registered for the two-day event, Chamber Administrator Don Amberg said, though a…

Little Picassos showcase coloring expertise

Ava Foote, age 8. Out of over 40 entries, the Chronicle spring coloring contest winners are 8-year-old Ava Foote; Brady Pratt, 9 years old; 5-year-old Blakely Adler; 9-year-old Molly Silbernagel; 7-year-old River Honer; and 4-year-old Dalia (not pictured).

Want to go keto? Try primal first

By popular demand much of my one-on-one coaching involves guiding folks wanting to eat the popular Ketogenic Diet, AKA LCHF (Low Carbohydrate, High Fat). As a transition to this diet, I usually suggest a period of time on a paleo/primal diet. With all of the…

Waving a sad goodbye to Clarence Kreamier

The ”Cottage Grove Waver,” Clarence Kreamier. Photo provided It takes all kinds of people to make up a community. Some people like to blend in and remain anonymous, others like to strut their stuff, loud and brashly. Some are bad, some good and some are…

Booster auction brings in $35k

Coaches Brandi Wittenborn (left) and Lauri Thomas browse the silent auction offerings during the Creswell High School Boosters’ 15th Annual Athletic Benefit Dinner and Auction last Saturday. Photo provided Silent and Live auctions, Dessert Dash, raffles and games raised about $35,000 during Creswell High School…

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