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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]