It’s been an exciting first week in Creswell, as former owners Scott and Jeanne Olson help my wife and I transition into our new roles. I also want to thank everyone for all of the kind replies to the introductory column; I’m getting a deeper understanding every day why Creswell[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
Meet Noel Nash, new Chronicle publisher
The predawn hours are filled with a certain, specific kind of anticipation. The sun is on its way, soon to break through with splintered light across the sky, illuminating familiar sights. With maybe a surprise, too. The air is cooler in those dark hours, creating another kind of anticipation –[Read More…]
Chronicle changes hands, welcomes Noel & Denise Nash
Noel & Denise Nash are the new owners of The Creswell Chronicle, made official on Feb. 28. Flip to page 4 (Opinion) to read Chronicle Publisher Noel Nash’s introductory column.
Last week’s storm made easier by emergency kits
Dear Editor, A small purchase this summer for my “big one” emergency kit made a cold, snowy day this past Monday a whole lot more comfortable. One of the first things I do every morning is make hot tea. It soothes me, wakes me up and gets me ready for[Read More…]
Creswell comes together in snowstorm
Dear Editor, We’ve been snowed in all week without power. But numerous good Samaritans have helped us out. As longtime area residents, it seemed we were losing “Mayberry” recently. Our faith in humankind is restored. Creswell, the Friendly Town… Rick and Mary Lloyd Creswell
Thank you, Creswell Public Works
Dear Editor, Earlier this week, city public works plowed the streets in the Emerald Valley West neighborhood where I reside. As the driver started down our street I called my wife to the window and said, “It looks like we’re about to be sealed in!” We moved to Oregon in[Read More…]
2019 winter snow storm
There are a lot of stories being told about the recent snow storm we had and the problems we suffered, but I believe it is great that we had such wonderful service that most of the power was restored as fast as it was. The electricity has not been available[Read More…]
Complaints not tracked, logged at Creswell schools
I have heard comments from many different people, none good, about trying to complain to the schools on just about anything — be it how something is done or a complaint directed at an employee. I was on the school board, in particular on the Policy Committee, and participated in[Read More…]
Hunted
As the cougar crouched 20 yards away, the arrow I shot passed over its head. A clear miss and now the cougar moved even closer. I knew an attack would come very soon. This began in Eastern Oregon 13 miles east of Ukiah on an elk hunting trip with my[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel – Vacationing in Phoenix
I am in Phoenix, Ariz., for a week visiting family. I thought I would get away from the rain, which incidentally doesn’t bother me, but surprise, surprise, it was a downpour when we landed; last night we had over a tenth inch of rain. But I am getting plenty of[Read More…]
