DEAR DR. ROACH: In January 2014, I was diagnosed with a benign neoplasm of my cerebral meninges (meningioma). I am a healthy 64-year-old Caucasian woman. I do not take any medications. The finding was incidental. I have no symptoms from the meningioma. I sometimes feel as if my mental capacity[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
Letter to the Editor – Happy to have been elected
Dear Editor, I would like to thank those who elected me to the Creswell Water Control District Board. I chose to become a candidate because I believe it is time for the district to assume a more active role in the community. While our primary focus must continue to be[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel – Beautiful ranch, fast cars
After all the years we have lived here, we never had visited the Dorris Ranch. It is so easy to get there. The ranch is just south of Springfield, right alongside the river, and there is so much to see; stately trees, quaint old buildings, and 258 acres of land[Read More…]
Chronicle welcomes new intern
Living in Creswell for only a few months, I am already experiencing the beauty of what a small town has to offer. Creswell is a tight-knit community, the kind of community where your neighbor borrows a cup of sugar and returns with a brand new bag. This kind of generosity[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor – Cascade Chorus put on quite the show for carousel supporters
Dear Editor, We wish to thank all the fine citizens of south Lane County who came out Sunday afternoon to support the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel project and enjoy a beautiful musical production by the Cascade Chorus. Some time ago, the chorus offered to do a benefit to[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor – Local talent outstanding at recent fundraiser
Dear Editor, On May 18, I attended a concert sponsored by the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel featuring Cascade Chorus. The talent and humor was outstanding. Truly a “not to be missed” event. The community spirit that supports this carousel project is impressive. As someone new to the area,[Read More…]
Reminiscing
A former enlisted man, a friend of mine, was present when I gave a presentation at an organization to which I belong. This talk was about some of the experiences I had while flying combat in fighter aircraft. This friend complimented me for my service and started telling me of[Read More…]
Creswell Heritage Foundation members thank first 100 supporters
Creswell Heritage Foundation has completed the first phase of restoring the Old Schoolhouse….the replacement of the foundation and porch. We wish to acknowledge and thank all those who have helped in this effort in the two and a half years since our first meeting in November 2016. The list includes[Read More…]
Memorial Day reminds us of our highest ideals – and the price we pay for them
Every year, I’m struck by the powerful – and often, opposing – emotions that Memorial Day stirs. We celebrate our freedoms, and yet, we mourn the cost that they required. We look ahead to a bright future, while we remember the trials and challenges of the past. We honor those[Read More…]
Thank you from Creswell VFW
Photo provided/Creswell VFW Dear Editor, The Creswell VFW Post would like to thank the following stores for their support for VFW Buddy Poppies and the recent Loyalty Day celebration: Creswell Bi-Mart, Cascade Home Center, and Tractor Supply Co. According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Loyalty Day originally began as[Read More…]
