Category Opinion & Editorial

We are a nation of problem-solvers

The senseless killings in schools around the nation are problems that must be solved – and the sooner the better. When I was in school there was a killer that hit our local school. It was named ”Polio.” It hit my grade school hard; as…

Why pockets are sexist

“Hey, can you hold my phone?” Said every girl I’ve ever hung out with, ever. I turn into a walking purse every time I’m with a friend of the opposite sex. People don’t want to have to lug around a giant purse or not wear…

America through the prism of faith

IMAGE PROVIDED Editor’s Note: Local Pastor Herb Newell requested a reprint of the following analysis, published in The Washington Times on Jan. 29, as he readies for the National Day of Prayer. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, President Donald Trump will take the podium before a…

Bear Mountain Honey is a local agribusiness success story

Congratulations to the Creswell Chamber of Commerce winners for the year. For all persons and businesses, both those selected and others nominated are considered are worthy of the honors. I wish to particularly focus on the agribusiness selection: Bear Mountain Honey Ltd. This organization, owned…

Creswell State of the City Address, Part 1

Dave Stram – Creswell Mayor Editor’s note: This is part 1 of the 2018 Creswell State of the City Address. See next week’s editorial page for part 2 By Mayor Dave Stram It has been said that, ”You can accomplish less than you think in…

Library book sale is March 16-18

CORRECTION: A Letter to the Editor in the Feb. 8 edition of The Creswell Chronicle about the Friends of the Creswell Library’s upcoming book sale included incorrect dates for the sales. The correct dates are March 16 through 18. Dear Editor, The Friends of the…

Tree huggers unite

Dear Editor, Like it or not, we live in a blue state. That being the case, we are not considered good citizens unless we, among other things, show compassion and empathy for those apparently less fortunate than us. Some of these folks live in bushes…