Category Opinion & Editorial

REMEMBERING CURT: Sept. 25, 1952 – Sept. 27, 2018

THE LATE CURT DEATHERAGE AND HIS GRANDSON, IAN. Photo submitted 2017 Editor’s note: This was the first column submitted by the late Curt Deatherage in January 2018. Enjoy. The population of Oregon was burgeoning at the turn of the 20th century – nearly doubling every…

In 2018, The Chronicle:

▲ Launched a new website in January 2018, making it much easier for readers to get the local scoop virtually. ▲ Expanded its monthly special sections including the Local Eats, Health and Home & Garden sections. ▲ Expanded Emerald Valley Magazine, as part of The…

PFFT, WHO SAYS PRINT IS DEAD?

In 2018, The Creswell Chronicle published 132 MORE PAGES than we printed in 2017, and 348 MORE PAGES than we printed in 2016. That means 480 pages have been added to The Chronicle since 2016, and we’re not done growing yet. 2016 Chronicle page count…

Alternative therapies in cancer treatment

Dear Dr. Roach: I wonder why you never talk about holistic measures to prevent illnesses, such as cancer. I just read an article by an oncologist who said there are certain anti-cancer supplements that work, including vitamin D, magnolia extract and artichoke extract, all of…

Why my vote matters

HANNAH EDWARDS Erin Tierney/Community Submission Editor’s Note: Hannah Edwards, 12th grader at Creswell High School, recently won both the Creswell VFW local Voice of Democracy contest, and took home another at Districts. Edwards will be going to States to compete in January, and winners will…

College isn’t for everyone, lots of trade jobs to be had

What is the employment situation for the high school graduates today? There are many grads that don’t have the desire to go to school after 12 years of studying. They aren’t interested, financially able or even have a future occupation planned. There still are many…

There’s still time to help rebuild the carousel

Dear Editor: It is that time of year again for good cheer and giving. The time grows short to make a 2018 tax deductible charitable contribution to the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel restoration fund. Those who have been following the rebuilding of the…