Category Opinion & Editorial

Books are a matter of ‘freedom of choice’

I am Kim Wilbur. I share this email with Dennis Michael Fisher, my partner. We are retired educators with combined 60+ yrs. in public schools in Douglas County, Ore. We appreciated your column, “We are Creswell, we can do better,” in the Jan. 16 edition…

Kobe’s complicated legacy

Kobe Bryant’s sudden death is an opportunity to better understand forgiveness and personal growth, Chronicle columnist Pat Edwards says. Photo provided This past week, many of us – possibly most of us, in the U.S. – experienced the horrific pain of the loss of multiple…

Leading – without excuses

Michelle Amberg, Creswell city manager. Erin Tierney/The Chronicle Publisher’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of articles profiling women leaders. In an era where accountability and self-awareness often are lacking, spending any time around Michelle Amberg is a refreshing alternative. No excuses.…

Trump is a Dog and Schiff is a Rat

President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial has been rocking the news. Nancy Pelosi (Aries-Dragon) and Adam Schiff (Cancer-Rat) are determined to remove Donald Trump from office. Donald Trump (Gemini-Dog) won’t go down easily. Of course, we are aware of this by observing his personality and behavior…

A healthy environment!

THANK YOU Emerald Fitness Club for terrific classes, kind support and zero body shaming. Owners Shane and Sarah May give their members 110%. At last, my gym anxiety is gone! Victoria White Creswell

An attentive doctor

I am grateful to live in a small town, where people know you and are able to help you. I have been glad to have Dr. Blair Wilkinson as a chiropractor. She is a good and kind person. I had her work on my thumb,…

Recalling wars, heroes and a loving husband …

Editor’s note: This is an edited version of a speech originally delivered Aug. 10, 2019, by Barbara Heyman to the Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Oregon chapter. It is reprinted here with permission. BY BARBARA HEYMAN CRESWELL – I was raised in Stoke-by-Nayland in East…

Sheriff dishes up compelling fare at luncheon

Kiwanis Club members present Sheriff Harrold with 47 bike helmets for distribution to area youth in Creswell. Above, from left: Larry Schrenk, Deputy Steve Naber, Sheriff Cliff Harrold, Don Ehrich, Roberta Tharp, Carolyn Allen. CRESWELL – Let’s get a few things straight, right from the…

Happy Chinese New Year!

Welcome to the Year of the Rat! Enjoy New Year’s celebrations with fun, joy, excitement and kindness toward others. The moon has been pushing our oceans around with force during the past couple of weeks, and that powerful gravitational influence has led us through the…