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 and trees and only come[Read More…]
Opinion-Editorial
Pedestrian safety: Safety can’t be painted
Dear Editor, Under Oregon law there is a crosswalk at every intersection; a pedestrian is crossing the roadway in a crosswalk when any part or extension of the pedestrian, including but not limited to any part of the pedestrian’s body, wheelchair, cane, crutch or bicycle, moves into the roadway in[Read More…]
Cottage Grove carousel project has successful fundraiser
Dear Editor, Would like to report a very successful Saturday night dinner/dance fundraiser for the carousel. We had over 100 ticket sales. The fundraiser was held at the Cottage Grove High School cafetorium, and I’m happy to report the food was terrific! Shelley Kurtz, former KVAL news anchor, was our[Read More…]
Proud of the efforts that goes into Saucy Jazz fundraiser
Saturday night there were two very important happenings in Creswell. One was the annual Creswell Chamber of Commerce awards banquet at Emerald Valley Golf & Resort; we really desired to go to that activity as it is important to recognize persons and businesses in our community. The winners and others[Read More…]
Wayward Lamb closes doors, takes toll on UO students, community
Bethany Howe was third in line at the grand opening of The Wayward Lamb, the area’s newest gay bar in almost a decade. A PhD student at the University of Oregon, she recalls the Lamb’s first night in business back in August, 2015. “From minute one, you just see all[Read More…]
Library book sale is March 9 to 11
Dear Editor, The Friends of the Creswell Library will be holding their annual book sale in March at the Creswell Community Center located at South 1st and C streets. A preview sale will be held on Friday, March 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. It is free for Friends of[Read More…]
Duane Hodges 50th anniversary ceremony
Dear Editor, It was my honor to attend the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Creswell’s Duane Hodges’ death in the attack on the United States Naval vessel Pueblo on Jan. 23, 1968. As City Council president, it was a privilege to attend and represent the City of Creswell. It[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel
I received an email from a retired USAF brigadier general recently. The man was a new lieutenant when he was assigned to my squadron to fly combat in F105s during the Vietnam Conflict in 1968. I wish to share it with you. ”Eglin Join Base Command, located near Fort Walton,[Read More…]
City missed opportunity to provide positive public relations
Patriotism is a word that most of us hear and use on a regular basis. Most people, like me, truly believe that it means loyalty and devotion to our country, admiration of those who serve and dedication to the ideals of our free democratic style of government. This is not[Read More…]
Pedestrians take their lives into their hands crossing Oregon Avenue
I am amazed about the lack of painted pedestrian markings at the Oregon Avenue intersections. I asked the city public works supervisor about this, what I consider a safety problem. His reply was that the concrete slabs took care of needing other markings. Maybe it takes care of satisfying the[Read More…]