Nutritionally Speaking: Nuts for nuts
Let’s face it, I get to talk about food quite a bit each day; I love to learn, answer questions and explore the best options for myself and those around me. Whenever I shop I see folks peeking in my…
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Offbeat Oregon History: Murderer learned ‘Unwritten Law’ doesn’t cover brother-in-laws
This panoramic lithograph shows the city of Portland as it appeared around the time of John W. Murray’s shotgun murder of his brother-in-law. It was published in an 1888 edition of The West Shore magazine. IMAGE PROVIDED/UO LIBRARIES The late…
Updates from Creswell Heritage Foundation
IMAGE PROVIDED On March 15, Creswell Heritage Foundation (CHF) became the owner of the Old Schoolhouse with a brief, well-attended ceremony in front of the building. Pictured from left are Mayor Dave Stram, CHF board members Don Ehrich and Larry…
Pinewood Derby puts Scouts on fastrack
IMAGE PROVIDED The Pinewood Derby is a Scout tradition dating back to 1953. Partnered with a parent or adult mentor, Cub Scouts work together, strengthening bonds and building confidence – and their own custom race cars! They begin by choosing…
CMS Choir shows range in enjoyable spring concert
The CMS Choir performs during their spring concert last week. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE A variety of genres, duets and rhythm accompaniment were showcased as the Creswell Middle School Choir, under the direction of Erik Telfer, performed their…
Though wounds still linger, Vietnam veterans have earned our nation’s honor and gratitude
IMAGE PROVIDED Forty-five years ago today [March 29], combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. This marked the beginning of the end of nearly two decades of direct U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia, but the social, cultural…
Dog-walking safety
IMAGE PROVIDED This is a repeat of an article from April 10, 2017. It is still timely and a current discussion. Last week my dog, Geo and I were taking a walk. Geo was sniffing a grass patch in a…
Spring snow keeps Oakridge relays interesting
Bulldog track and field athletes battled through an early spring snowfall while competing in the Warrior Coed Relays, hosted by Oakridge on March 23. In a very low-scoring meet in which prevailing weather conditions compelled many teams and athletes to…
Magnuson garners All-State basketball nod
Trey Magnuson has earned All-State basketball honors for the 2017-18 season. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Creswell Bulldogs senior guard Trey Magnuson was named to the OSAA Boys’ Basketball 3A All-State Second Team when All-State selections were made recently.…
Bellew nets All-State girls’ basketball honors
Karley Bellew was the only Lady Dawg honored when 3A All-State Girls’ Basketball teams were announced recently. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Senior forward Karley Bellew has been named to the 3A Girls’ Basketball Second Team All-State for the…