ERIN TIERNEY – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Creslane Elementary School students with a passion for reading recently competed in the Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) and will make their way to regionals at Thurston High School on March 10. Students who participate in OBOB are to read 16 books, and[Read More…]
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CMS Choir students ‘Just Sing It!’ at all-day festival
The CMS Choir participated in the all-day Just Sing It! Festival at Springfield High School last week. STACY SWARTOUT-MCKEE Creswell Middle School Choir members were among 455 middle school choir students from 11 area schools to participate in the all-day Just Sing It! Festival on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The non-competitive[Read More…]
Creswell Dollar Tree collects 323 pounds for Food Pantry
IMAGE PROVIDED Dollar Tree stores across the nation held a four-week food drive in January for their local food pantries and food banks. Creswell Dollar Tree at 165 E Oregon Ave. collected 232 pounds of foods and hygiene items for Creswell Food Pantry.
Dawgs’ run at state ends in heartbreak
After driving to the rack in the first quarter, Chance Bellew scores two of his team-high 18 points during Saturday’s state playoffs game against Oregon Episcopal School. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE The road to the 2017-18 state championships ended for the Mountain Valley Conference first seed Creswell Bulldogs[Read More…]
Lady Dawgs’ Cinderella story still being written
The Lady Dawgs bested sixth-ranked Lakeview on the road Friday to advance to the state championships. From left: Tabetha Donovan, Assistant Coach Chandler Gabrio, Morgan Janshen, Aleesha Fox, Lexi McCrory, Jada Gallegos and Head Coach Tyler Hollingsworth. Lower: Aubrie Hatch, Megan Seele, Karley Bellew, Freya DeMasters, Bailey Howell and Jessie[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Can you be allergy free?
With our recent snow and cold weather it’s hard to imagine or anticipate, but many will soon be plagued with hay fever or pollen-related allergy symptoms. Sensitivity to pollens may be the most common malady we suffer from especially in the spring. You would think that our suffering from allergies[Read More…]
Why pockets are sexist
“Hey, can you hold my phone?” Said every girl I’ve ever hung out with, ever. I turn into a walking purse every time I’m with a friend of the opposite sex. People don’t want to have to lug around a giant purse or not wear their favorite clothing, so I[Read More…]
Creswell State of the City Address, Part 2 Issued Feb. 12, 2018
In 2013, tensions were running high at the City-owned Hobby Field airport. A lawsuit had been brought against the City and many months were spent trying to negotiate a settlement. The Register-Guard reported in their Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 edition that ”the long dispute between the city and a local[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel: Weapons in the wrong hands are lethal
The most recent school shooting which occurred in Florida is a grim reminder that we don’t live in a perfect world. I have read the United States Constitution and the first 10 amendments many times. Having read them does not make me an authority, but still I, as others, form[Read More…]
VFW GRANT AWARDED
Chief Warren Brainard, Commander Tony Jaques, Jr. Vice Commander Bob Beck IMAGE PROVIDED Creswell VFW Post #4039 has received a grant to install vinyl flooring, with the VFW Cross of Malta insignia, in the entry of the post on South 10th Street. The grant was one of 24 awarded this[Read More…]