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…]
Opinion & Editorial
Letter to the Editor – These are a few truths I know about Gary Mounce
Dear Editor, Gary Mounce’s heart belongs to the Creswell community and to serving it. A long time Kiwanis member, retired CHS Principal, former golf coach and much more, Gary is passionate about his adopted hometown. Gary has the experience and fortitude to translate his passion into solid service for Creswell.[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor – Gary Mounce for Creswell mayor 2018
Dear Editor, I choose Gary Mounce for the office of mayor in Creswell. Mr. Mounce brings excellent credentials to the position, as his experience in the educational arena and well as his background in business and administration gives him a unique advantage is serving our community. Mr. Mounce exemplifies honesty,[Read More…]
FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: Food Pantry grateful for community support
The volunteer staff at the Creswell Food Pantry would like to thank the entire Creswell community for the incredible outpouring of support these past two months. It all started with a Creswell Food Pantry Facebook post, announcing that our shelves were nearly depleted of canned meals, fruits and vegetables. Facebook[Read More…]
Time to utilize your right to vote
We received our voting ballot for the November election, and I noticed that there are only two persons running for the Creswell city council; however, there are three vacancies. I hope there are some write-ins. We need a full council to conduct the city’s business. Also of note are the[Read More…]
The road to Cottage Grove
1990 was a pivotal year in my life and it was time for a change. I left my native Florida in a painted-up Ford van a la Ken Kesey, which I had rigged out to live in. Having had the “On the Road” experience with a backpack and thumb out[Read More…]
Mark Herbert is a solid choice for District 11
Dear Editor, Voters in House District 11 have a new choice — an experienced choice — to represent them in Salem. Mark Herbert brings a solid history of thoughtful management, reasoned decision making and community involvement to the position. Mark’s thoughts about issues important to us are well-articulated on his[Read More…]
Councilor Zettervall is a go-getter
Dear Editor, Very soon you will be voting on Creswell’s next mayor. Two members of the city council have applied for the position, councilors Zettervall and Mounce. Several months ago, I encouraged Councilor Zettervall to run for mayor, and I will be casting my vote for him. He is a[Read More…]
Thank you, Creswell First!
Dear Editor, Community Food for Creswell would like to thank Creswell First! for our two 2018 Community Service Fund awards, totaling $1,764. We purchased four stationary wire shelf units for use in our walk-in cooler, four mobile wire shelf units used for overflow foods in the walk-in cooler and freezer,[Read More…]
Response to ‘Reporting the tough stuff,’ ‘Local journalism matters’ pieces
Dear Editor, As a subscriber to The Chronicle and as a citizen of our community, I applaud the sentiments and intelligence of both Erin Tierney’s piece, ”On reporting the tough stuff,” and Aliya Hall’s opinion piece, ”Local journalism matters because our communities matter,” in last week’s Chronicle. Reporting the tough[Read More…]
