Turkey hunting workshop Just in time for spring turkey season, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a turkey hunting workshop for adult participants (age 18 and older) on Saturday, April 13 at the EE Wilson Wildlife Area, 29555 Camp Adair Road, Monmouth. The workshop will cover choosing the[Read More…]
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Winter weakens, spring kills: Late snow creates tough conditions for big game
In January, deer and elk in Oregon were in good body condition, and it looked like another mild winter for the state. Then came February. ”We got two feet of snow in 24 hours here in central Oregon and then another foot over the next 36 hours,” said Rob Tanner,[Read More…]
Emerald Valley Armory celebrates one year in new location
Erin Tierney/The Creswell Chronicle For local gun enthusiasts, Emerald Valley Armory has been a staple in the Creswell community since it was founded by Raye Gunter in late 2011. One year ago, on March 20, 2018, Gunter relocated to 147 W. Oregon Ave, in the heart of Creswell. They celebrated[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel: On-demand movies, PBS provide options
I realize that the programs on commercial TV are paid for by corporations that advertise to sell their products. The programs now on prime time sure have changed. Sensationalism, mayhem, sexual content, etc. seem to fill the programming, which ultimately is paid for by the age group of the public[Read More…]
Superintendent search: A perspective, present and future
Editor’s note: This community view was presented at the March Creswell School Board meeting during the public input section. It has been my experience and opinion of the Creswell School District that there has been only a few areas that have improved in the last seven-plus years, and other problems[Read More…]
Creswell schools seek more collaboration with area volunteers
Crystal Perdue My name is Crystal Perdue and I am the Family Resource Coordinator for the Creswell School District. I have been in this position for a little over a year now, and my role is short in description but HUGE in work: ”To support families within the community with[Read More…]
Public gives input on super search
The Creswell School Board enlisted community feedback through an online survey and input sessions on March 21 and 22 to help create a list of qualities and qualifications that the board would utilize to advertise the superintendent position. Steve Kelley, director of Board Development for Oregon School Boards Association, told[Read More…]
Deputy resigns
Bryan Holiman The Creswell deputy under investigation for misconduct on duty has resigned from Lane County Sheriff’s Office, effective March 22. Deputy Bryan Holiman, 43, was with LCSO since 2001 and has been a deputy in Creswell for the past four years. According LCSO Sergeant Carrie Carver, the timeline of[Read More…]
Six file, two contested in school board election
Six people have filed for the four open seats on Creswell School Board (CSB), with some new and some old faces stepping up to the plate to the May 21 election. Terms for Chair Tim Rogers, Vice-Chair Natalie Smathers and directors Kandice Lemhouse and Paul Randall will expire this May.[Read More…]
Ducks hoops: What you need to know
The Ducks’ Louis King cuts down the nets in Las Vegas after Oregon’s 68-48 victory over Washington in the Pac-12 Tournament championship game Saturday. Photo provided/ Ducks Illustrated Magazine • With four wins in the 2019 Pac-12 tournament, Dana Altman became the winningest coach in tournament history. He finished 2019[Read More…]
