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…]
Opinion & Editorial
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…]
Letters to the Editor
In response to ‘healthy meals’ article on Jan. 8 Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the article on Jan. 8 on the healthy meals at Creswell School District. Giving credit where credit is due. We continually hear that the main goal of the district management and school board[Read More…]
Chronicle launches new website, expands online platforms
Out with the old and in with the new! Our redesigned website, www.TheCreswellChronicle.com has made its debut, and she’s a beaut! It’s been quite the ordeal, but we’re certain our readers will enjoy the new look. Chronicle staff has been working with Dan Wilcox of Lions Light Corporation for the[Read More…]
Honoring Duane Hodges on the 50th anniversary of his death
Richard Heyman – Through the Eyes of the Colonel Through the Eyes of the Colonel Fifty years ago, Jan. 23, 1968, is a day we in Creswell should remember well. That is the day that the North Korean Navy fired on the unarmed United States Navy ship, The Pueblo, in[Read More…]
