Creswell Food Pantry volunteers with Jeanne Marr, Co-owner of Creswell Health Mart Pharmacy. PHOTOS PROVIDED/ CRESWELL FOOD PANTRY It’s time to thank our community for helping the Creswell Food Pantry provide food for an average of 160 low-income families each month. Organizations, businesses and individuals are holding food drives, donating[Read More…]
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Teddy Bear Picnic celebrates future Class of 2030
Hugging her giant teddy bear, new Creslane kindergarten ”graduate” Kendyl Mendonca gets a big hug of her own from stepdad Andy Normand during last Friday’s Teddy Bear Picnic. GINI DAVIS/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Held outdoors in the courtyard rather than the school gym for the first time since all-day kindergarten began[Read More…]
Eugene Skydivers changes hands, but sky’s still the limit
Urban Moore, founder of Eugene Skydivers, is moving on. CHRONICLE ARCHIVES Eugene Skydivers, the premier skydiving school and recreational attraction in the area since 1992, has recently changed hands. Founded by a former resident of Creswell, Urban Moore, Eugene Skydivers was purchased by Mark Shoemaker and Afrika Muncha on March[Read More…]
After 31 years, Faith Center leaders bid adieu
Linda and Jon Hovet PHOTO/HOVETS In 1987, Jon and Linda Hovet moved to Creswell on a five-year commitment to serve at Creswell Faith Center. That five-year commitment resulted in 31 blessed years in the Creswell community for the Hovets. But it’s now time for the couple to bid farewell and[Read More…]
Class of 2022 feted with promotion ceremony, party
CMS eighth grader Jayden Pratt receives his promotion certificate from CSD school board member Natalie Smathers. GINI DAVIS/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE During their Promotion Ceremony, held June 13, Creswell Middle School eighth graders officially transformed from CMS Tigers to Creswell High School Bulldogs – crossing the metaphorical bridge between their three[Read More…]
Creswell man to be featured on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Monday
Nick Kupper, 33, of Creswell, will be on the hit television show, ”American Ninja Warrior,” Monday, June 25 at 9 p.m. on NBC. PHOTO PROVIDED/CRYSTAL KUPPER On Monday evening, June 25, a Creswell man takes to the silver screen to test his agility, strength and perseverance in front of a[Read More…]
CHS Class of 2018 urged to be brave, strong, wise
Class of 2018 graduate Jared Pease receives his diploma from school board member Natalie Smathers during Creswell High School’s 110th commencement ceremony last Friday. GINI DAVIS/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE ”You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” That quote, from A.A. Milne’s ”Winnie the[Read More…]
New community garden promises summer harvest
Jenni Donley, who is spearheading a Community Garden in the garden at Creslane Elementary School, checks out some developing blueberries that will be ready for harvest this summer. GINI DAVIS/ THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE The garden in front of Creslane Elementary School is an expansive space full of promise. But it[Read More…]
CRESWELL ROCKS!
Mayor Dave Stram holding the rock painted with his image. Painting done by Aaron Donley. The rocks were placed in random locations around town for community members to find. JENNI DONLEY If you’ve been moseying around town lately with a keen eye, you may have noticed little painted rocks scattered[Read More…]
Host families needed for exchange students attending CHS
Creswell High School is seeking host families willing to open their hearts and homes to exchange students from Spain. Host families are needed for three weeks, from Sept. 4 through Sept. 25. Greenheart Exchange, the agency coordinating these visits, has been a leader in foreign exchange programs since 1985. Greenheart[Read More…]