We all have heard ”Rags to Riches” stories and now I find that there is one of those persons in our city. It is a man raised in Pleasant Hill. His family had a 150-acre farm in an area close to Enterprise Road. They had no electricity except for a[Read More…]
Opinion-Editorial
Is sexual harassment a civil rights Violation? It should be.
If the recent wave of sexual harassment and sexual assault revelations has taught us anything, it’s that we have not done enough to end sexual harassment and gender-based violence. It has been over 30 years since a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court, in an opinion written by Justice Rehnquist, declared that[Read More…]
Library book sale is March 16 through 18
Editor’s note: This letter to the editor was previously published in the Feb. 8 edition, but the dates listed were incorrect. This courtesy reprint includes the correct dates. — — — — — Dear Editor, The Friends of the Creswell Library will be holding their annual book sale in March[Read More…]
We are a nation of problem-solvers
The senseless killings in schools around the nation are problems that must be solved – and the sooner the better. When I was in school there was a killer that hit our local school. It was named ”Polio.” It hit my grade school hard; as I recall there were three[Read More…]
Why pockets are sexist
“Hey, can you hold my phone?” Said every girl I’ve ever hung out with, ever. I turn into a walking purse every time I’m with a friend of the opposite sex. People don’t want to have to lug around a giant purse or not wear their favorite clothing, so I[Read More…]
Creswell State of the City Address, Part 2 Issued Feb. 12, 2018
In 2013, tensions were running high at the City-owned Hobby Field airport. A lawsuit had been brought against the City and many months were spent trying to negotiate a settlement. The Register-Guard reported in their Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 edition that ”the long dispute between the city and a local[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel: Weapons in the wrong hands are lethal
The most recent school shooting which occurred in Florida is a grim reminder that we don’t live in a perfect world. I have read the United States Constitution and the first 10 amendments many times. Having read them does not make me an authority, but still I, as others, form[Read More…]
America through the prism of faith
IMAGE PROVIDED Editor’s Note: Local Pastor Herb Newell requested a reprint of the following analysis, published in The Washington Times on Jan. 29, as he readies for the National Day of Prayer. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, President Donald Trump will take the podium before a joint session of Congress and[Read More…]
Bear Mountain Honey is a local agribusiness success story
Congratulations to the Creswell Chamber of Commerce winners for the year. For all persons and businesses, both those selected and others nominated are considered are worthy of the honors. I wish to particularly focus on the agribusiness selection: Bear Mountain Honey Ltd. This organization, owned and operated by the Vander[Read More…]
Creswell State of the City Address, Part 1
Dave Stram – Creswell Mayor Editor’s note: This is part 1 of the 2018 Creswell State of the City Address. See next week’s editorial page for part 2 By Mayor Dave Stram It has been said that, ”You can accomplish less than you think in one year, but more than[Read More…]