Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the article in the Jan. 9 edition of The Chronicle entitled “Four juveniles face mischief charges.” My concerns are not with the article or its writing but the details provided by the school. Over time, everyone has pretty much accepted that in[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor
Living with wildlife a good first step
Photo provided Encountering animals in the wild and urban areas often fills me with wonder and awe, but for some it can bring fear. Perhaps this was so for the people who recently saw a cougar in Springfield’s Thurston Park. Fear can alert us to a possible threat, but reacting[Read More…]
Removing one book is not a ‘quick fix’
Dear Editor, I am glad they’ve decided to remove the books but I don’t want this to be the final step they take. This issue is larger than one book series. Skippyjon Jones was just an example of how racism is as normal to us white people as taking a[Read More…]
A thing of no consequence?
Dear Editor, Some children’s books have been removed from Creswell School District libraries. Their removal is being considered by the Creswell Library Board because some people find them offensive. A child’s book may appear a thing of no consequence. I disagree. It is symptomatic of a larger problem we face[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Parents must get involved to help students
Dear Editor, In response to Jan 9 Campanella column: the biggest mistake parents make concerning their children’s education is believing they are rational about their children. If parents wish to advance the education of their children, read or tell them stories, take an interest in their studies, support local schools.[Read More…]
Why remember Pearl Harbor?
Chronicle archives Dear Editor, Why remember if we do not learn and change behavior? The Pacific Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese to prevent enforcement of oil, metal and other sanctions which would cripple the Japanese economy. The sanctions were in response to Japanese invasion of[Read More…]
New features bring more ideas for paper
Dear Editor, GOSH! An astrology column. What’s next? Alchemy? Phrenology? M. James Fox Creswell . . . You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
The good old days’ of packaging
Dear Editor, Who’d have thought that I, at 77, would be able to look back on the good old days of glass, paper, wood and foil packaging. My first recollection of packaging was when my parents offered me a drink of milk from a quart paper container on a late[Read More…]
Kiwanis seeking help in choosing service projects
Dear Editor: How can we help? Our local Coast Fork Kiwanis Club is refocusing their efforts and seeking community input on where our modest resources of volunteer time and limited funding should be employed. Kiwanians have been active in communities worldwide for over 100 years with an emphasis on serving[Read More…]
Survey says: Focus on public safety matters, avoid the banana peels
Dear Editor So, I’m sitting here staring at my computer screen, deleting emails I don’t understand. All of a sudden, I come across one from the City of Creswell. It seems they have hired a monkey to see how much I am willing to pay for Sheriff deputies for our[Read More…]