Dear Editor, Larry Weaver served his country in two ways: As a Peace Corp volunteer in Colombia, South America and as a Marine Corp Reserve officer in the 1960s and ’70s. Those times, like these, were tumultuous. The important thing was to bring his highest ideals to the task at[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
A simple ‘thank you’ is a common courtesy
There are a terrific number of charities, all beseeching for donations. Donations are sought in various manners and it is up to us to decide what needy organization we wish to contribute to. So often I find that once I am on the list as having donated, we are fair[Read More…]
Veterans Day 2018
CRESWELL VFW COMMANDER BOB BECK SPEAKING AT THE VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION. Scott Olson/The Creswell Chronicle Veterans Day Memorial Celebration held on 1st Street in front of the Fire Station on Nov. 11, 2018. See Page 4 to read the entire speech presented by VFW State Commander Rick Higgins.
Letter to the Editor – Make November Pro-GMO Month
Dear Editor, I was disappointed to see the column from Yaakov Levine (October: Non-GMO month!) demonizing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The piece was filled with misinformation, and readers should have a chance to hear the truth about GMOs. The author crafts the column around the simple premise that GMOs are[Read More…]
Guest Viewpoint – Growing Up in the Digital Age
From the Greatest Generation to Baby Boomers, Generation X to Millennials, teenagers in every era have had challenges growing up. In today’s digital world, high school students are being tested in unique and demanding ways. The Washington Post confirms that 73 percent of all American teenagers own their own smartphone[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel – Commemorating veterans for their service
In the mid-1930s in my hometown of Bartlesville, Okla., I remember when I was about 12 or 13 years old that we always celebrated Armistices Day, which was to commemorate ”The War to End All Wars.” The time and date of the end of the war was 11 a.m. on[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Visit the Annual Harvest Dinner and Country Store
Dear Editor, Nov. 2 is an important Friday in the life of the church family at Creswell Presbyterian Church. The church has a long and proud history of reaching out to the community, and beyond, and everyone is encouraged to attend. Each year on the first Friday of November people[Read More…]
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH – Antibiotics vs. probiotics
DEAR DR. ROACH: I understand that the overuse of antibiotics can harm the good bacteria in the intestinal tract, as well as the bad. While I don’t feel that I am abusing antibiotics, I have been prescribed two courses in the past five years. I wonder what action can be[Read More…]
Use your constitutional right by voting
I believe that the election next week is going to be one of the most important midterm elections we will have. There are so many conflicting views and opinions. Who do you want governing you? Whose opinion do you believe will be successful? Who is truly honest? And who is[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor –
Dear Editor, Oregonians will vote on whether Oregon remains a “sanctuary state.” This statute was passed over 30 years ago to help stop people being arrested solely for being here illegally. Today, people who are here illegally AND commit crimes are being set free to commit more crimes on law[Read More…]