Cal Lewis’s article, ”The Old Creswell school gives up some secrets,” in last week’s Chronicle gave some intriguing information about the construction of the building. As the Creswell Heritage Foundation works to restore the building, we are faced with questions about the changes the building has undergone since its construction.[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
It’s pretty simple; cast a vote for decency
I’m not sure any decision is a “no-brainer,” although many come close. Hot fudge sundae with nuts? Uh, yeah. Thin fries over steak fries, everytime. And, yes, of course I’ll take mayo on my hamburger. Here’s another one: Voting yes on Measure 20-299 on Tuesday, May 21. I won’t take[Read More…]
Whyat Ocumpaugh for Creswell School Board position No. 1
A school board, as I read in the Oregon State Constitution, is responsible for and obligated to provide a budget and curriculum for our local schools. The State does require subjects, but how subjects are taught and how material is presented is a local matter. According to training from the[Read More…]
The glories of small, western towns
Brilliant gold streaks slash through the crimson clouds and azure sky. Super-bright twinkling stars retreat into the night as another day dawns in Pinedale, Wyoming. It is a spectacular view every sunrise or, as a friend once said, ”It’s God lighting up the world.” Soon the snow-filled, jagged white peaks[Read More…]
May is National Historical Preservation – Treasuring our past in Creswell
Editor’s note: On behalf of National Historical Preservation Month, Each week this month, The Chronicle will publish articles relating to historical preservation on the editorial page. This week, Chronicle Publisher Noel Nash was invited by Creswell Heritage Foundation President Verlean McCoy to write his take on the importance of historical[Read More…]
Offbeat loggers column got me thinking
Dear Editor, Finn J.D John’s column on old-time loggers and millworkers in the April 18 edition of The Creswell Chronicle sent my mind spinning with memories of early Northwest Scandinavian workers. Most rural Scandinavians from below the Arctic Circle spent winters logging with axes, crosscut saws, and hardwood wedges — [Read More…]
Shining a light on Oregon’s suicide crisis Preventing suicide is a collaborative effort
In 2018, more than 800 people in Oregon died by suicide. While suicide is the second-leading cause of death among our young people (ages 10-24), Oregon’s highest rate of suicide is actually among men age 85 and older. Bottom line? Suicide is a problem that cuts a large swath through[Read More…]
Reflecting on ‘Breaking the Silence’ series
I want to commend the subjects of the Breaking the Silence series for their bravery in coming forward about their experiences with suicide. I sit in awe of their courage and candidness in telling their accounts, knowing it would be read by thousands. In this week’s piece, I am humbled[Read More…]
Suicide series can open our communities to talking
Dear Editor, First, I want to thank The Creswell Chronicle, The Cottage Grove Sentinel, The Siuslaw News, and Newport News-Times for taking the time to talk about a complex and hard topic: suicide. This is an important topic that should be talked about. My personal touch with suicide happened in[Read More…]
Special community news collaboration series
Dear Editor, Kudos! The ”Breaking Silence” series is a great collaboration that does indeed reach a larger readership. Issues around at-risk students need more visibility, especially concerning suicidal ideation. Dr. Richard Page Creswell