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Family’s seed of service sprouts into school

Leanne Salandro works in the school garden at Creslane Elementary, which she and husband Patrick have helped revitalize this year. GINI DAVIS/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE By Gini Davis The Creswell Chronicle Sometimes it takes a fresh eye and new enthusiasm to make positive changes happen. The…

Sweet Lorane Community News

There seems to be lots of news to report this week. For these columns it seems to be either a deluge of things I need to tell you about, or I have to dig deep. Unfortunately, I didn’t find out about the Taco Dinner and…

Family Relief Nursery renewed search for executive director

It was recently announced that new Family Relief Nursery (FRN) executive director, Courtney McGinnis, resigned from that position due to family issues. Interim executive director, Diane Hazen, said that both illnesses in the family and logistical issues would make McGinnis’ move to Oregon impossible. ”I…

Preparedness Fair draws crowd, educates community

Creswell City Council helped organize Creswell’s very first Emergency Preparedness Fair, held on May 19 at the Cobalt Activity Center. From left are Councilor Martha McReynolds Jr.; Council President Richard Zettervall; Councilors Amy Knudsen, Judy Drago and Misty Inman; City Administrator Michelle Amberg; and Mayor…

Concert, awards night showcases CHS musicians

Josiah Lee (left) and Javier Fregoso perform with the trombone section during the CHS Spring Concert. The Jazz Band 1 trombone section received the school’s Section of the Year award. GINI DAVIS/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Special awards were presented to outstanding student musicians as Creswell High…

Tiger’ talents on display at CMS Talent Show

Sixth grader Jennalyn Kruger performs a gymnastic routine, set to music, during the CMS Talent Show. GINI DAVIS/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Students at Creswell Middle School were treated to a ”Tiger” Talent Show, featuring a variety of student performances and emceed by student Nikki Williams, during…

CHS welcomes 16 to National Honor Society

Inducted into the CHS chapter of the National Honor Society on May 23 were (from left, top): Jackelyn Pleitez-Corrales, Grace Perdue, Carley Wilkerson, Jada Gallegos, Kylee Whitson, Tesslynn Werner, Brooklyn Grubbs and Guinevere Devore. Lower: Tara Keepers, Abigail Hoggard, Allison Smathers, Aden Parsons, Javier Fregoso-Duenas,…

Vocal talents shine in CMS choir concert

Joining the CMS Choir on ”Adiemus” during their end-of-year concert are Creslane Choir members (from left, front) Regan Gwaltney and Daschel Stepp. CMS Choir members pictured are (from left, top) Gabby Halgren and Kira Miller; and middle: Lillie Stepp and Elliot Buehler. GINI DAVIS/THE CRESWELL…

Fishing is free June 2-3 in Oregon

Maeve, age 7, with her first fish, caught with the help of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife angling education instructor at Timber Linn Park Pond, Albany during an earlier Free Fishing Day event this year. IMAGE PROVIDED/ODFW It’s free to fish, crab or clam…

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