DONALD WILLIAM BEST – MAY 19, 1951 – DEC. 4, 2018 Photo provided Donald William Best, a resident of Creswell for 21 years, passed away at home in his sleep on Dec. 4, 2018. He was born on May 19, 1951 to Gilbert and Jeannine Deselms Best in Chico, Calif.[Read More…]
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Panacea Barbershop – A new spot for tailored cuts
DEMARCOUS WRIGHT – PANACEA BARBERSHOP AND LOUNGE Aliya Hall/The Creswell Chronicle There is a new barbershop in town and its owner, Demarcos Wright, has a mission to ”help clients connect with their mind, body and soul.” Panacea Barbershop and Lounge is named after the word ”panacea,” which is defined by[Read More…]
School board dismisses complaints
During the Jan. 9 school board regular meeting, the school board held an executive session to consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or agent. The executive session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(b). After executive session[Read More…]
Charges outline possible levy, fee changes
At the first Creswell City Council meeting of 2019 on Jan. 7, Richard Zettervall called to order his first meeting as mayor, Councilor Amy Knudsen became the new council president and council committees and commissions received their 2019 charges. The meeting kicked off with the Honorable R. Scott Palmer swearing[Read More…]
FIGHTING FAILURE: Combatting Oregon school disinvestment
Editor’s note: This is part one of a series about the statewide problems in Oregon’s education system, and how it affects local schools in the Southern Willamette region. This week’s story follows Creswell School Board member Lacey Risdal as she advocates for change in the system. Less than half of[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Heart health hacks: part 2
While every month should be Heart Health Month, we at least focus on supporting our cardiovascular super pump one month each year in February. There’s no better way to get ready to celebrate this time of year than to share with those we love tips for supporting cardiovascular health. Fortunately,[Read More…]
Celebration of Life for Dr. Tamara Blum
TAMARA BLUM – WIFE, MOTHER, HEALER, FRIEND. Patients, fellow business people and community members are invited to honor the life of Tamara Blum, D.C. on Saturday, Jan. 12 at Emerald Valley Resort. Social hour at 5:00, music by the Fret Boys at 5:45, and remembrances at 6:15, followed by music[Read More…]
Pleasant Hill wrestlers host King of the Hill wrestling tournament
SKYLER PETERS DEFEATED A WALDPORT OPPONENT. Tom Page/For The Creswell Chronicle Titus Rice (152-pounds) and Asher Ruchti (160-pounds) won their divisions to spark Pleasant Hill Saturday in the King of the Hill wrestling tournament contested on the Billie mats. P-Hill finished sixth in the overall standings with 107 and just[Read More…]
CHS competition cheer takes third at Lebanon
A rousing routine filled with tumbling, stunting and dance boosted Creswell High’s competition cheer team to a third-place finish during the Lebanon Spirit Competition held Jan. 5 at Lebanon High School. It was the team’s first competitive outing of the season. Coached by Christine Bandey, the CHS squad took third[Read More…]
Farmlands market: Creswell’s friendly neighborhood grocery store
Owned by Jessica Landstra and her family, Farmlands Market provides Creswell residents with a variety of healthy and fresh options. Not only do they provide fresh local produce and groceries, but they also have a full-service deli on-site. Breakfast or lunch, the Farmlands Market deli has something for everyone. Bagels,[Read More…]
