We met Peggy and Dan a few days after the big storm, in the lobby of a local bank. Dan said he’s been in town since there were only 450 people living here, and was the third person in Creswell to own a TV. And my goodness, Peggy’s stories of[Read More…]
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Multiple observations
I have several things that I wish to discuss in my column this week. First, I have always resisted the urge to jump on any sitting president for their actions that I don’t agree with. I did not condemn President Richard Nixon, though he was responsible for sending me into[Read More…]
Part Five – Lobbying for learning
Four months after Board Director Lacey Risdal first appealed to the school board about Creswell becoming more involved at the state level, she was able to do her part, with the help of Board Director Natalie Smathers, during Oregon School Boards Association’s Lobby Day organized March 5 at the Capitol.[Read More…]
Superintendent Hamilton leaving Creswell schools
TODD HAMILTON CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Creswell School District will soon be on the hunt for a new superintendent for the 2019-20 school year. CSD Superintendent Todd Hamilton announced March 7 that he will be leaving Creswell schools this July and become the new superintendent for Springfield Public Schools. ”Thank you[Read More…]
Incident near schools cause Pleasant Hill ‘lock-ins’
On Friday, March 8, a lock-in was performed at Pleasant Hill elementary and high schools. According to the release issued by the District, law enforcement was investigating a possible incident at a residence near the schools. ”In an abundance of caution, we kept all students indoors,” the release states. Students[Read More…]
Sidewalk code, city storm damage discussed
File photo At this week’s Creswell City Council meeting on March 11, the council received updates on the February snow storm from Public Works and concerned community members. Community member Ed Gunderson contacted the city to discuss the apparent lack of community compliance and city enforcement to the city code[Read More…]
The Sound of Music opens at Cottage Theatre on April 5
Cottage Theatre’s spring musical this year is The Sound of Music, the inspirational story of Maria von Trapp. Winner of the 1959 Tony Award for Best Musical, The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The book, by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse,[Read More…]
Hovering doves
EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES WERE CAPTURED BY CRESWELL’S ED ”JAKE” JACKSON, SEEN AS THEY TRY TO FIND A PLACE TO LAND DURING THE FEBRUARY SNOW STORM. Jake Jackson Fun Fact: This pale dove expanded its range spectacularly from the Middle East all the way across Europe during the 20th century. According to[Read More…]
Swap yer seeds ‘n’ scions
GRAFTING A SCION TO ROOTSTOCK. Photo provided. When you look at a seed catalog, everything looks good. It is like a dream book! But what grows well in one place may not flourish where you happen to live. That is why it is best to get your seeds and fruit[Read More…]
Offbeat Oregon History – Flying saucer stories got their start in Pendleton
THE OCTOBER 1957 ISSUE OF AMAZING STORIES MAGAZINE, PUBLISHED 10 YEARS AFTER NOLAN SKIFF AND BILL BEQUETTE STARTED THE FAD WITH THEIR ARTICLE ABOUT KENNETH ARNOLD’S UFO SIGHTING IN THE PENDLETON EAST OREGONIAN, WAS ”THE FLYING SAUCER ISSUE.” Image provided/Ziff-Davis Publishing Co. If you were getting ready to take a[Read More…]
