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6 — THE CHRONICLE Owner / Publisher Noel Nash noel@chronicle1909.com Co-Owner Denise Nash denise@chronicle1909.com Executive Editor Erin Tierney erin@chronicle1909.com Sales & Marketing Director Cheryl Richard cheryl@chronicle1909.com Creative Director Andrew von Engel andrew@chronicle1909.com Editor, Graphic Designer Jen Blue jen@chronicle1909.com Community Editor Gini Davis gini@chronicle1909.com Entertainment Editor Ron Hartman ron@chronicle1909.com Contributors Aliya Hall Victoria Stephens Dana Merryday Yaakov Levine Pat Edwards Cody Warren Deziree Brock Phone: 541-895-2197 Fax: 541-895-2361 Online: Chronicle1909.com The Chronicle (USPS permit 2781) is published each Thursday by Nash Publishing Group, LLC. The office is located at 34 W. Oregon Ave. PO Box 428, Creswell, Ore., 97426. Periodicals Postage paid at Creswell, Ore. Subscriptions are nonrefundable, but are transferable. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 OPINION Fifty first names only ... O ctober is full of oppor- tunities to socialize and participate in activities, from harvest festivals NOEL NASH and community fundraisers to listening to the “Tales of an Oregon Buckaroo” to The Chronicle’s own Halloween coloring contest. We attended the Family Relief Nursery fundraiser at Creswell High School last week, and met so many great people supporting a terrific organiza- tion. I’ll need to save all of that for next month’s column, but wanted to at least recognize the event and what a terrific night we all had. There are a couple of people and faces who I feel I’ve known forever. And it’s probably why I’ve missed including them in this forum. Two of the friendli- est and most supportive folks I see regu- larly are Gary and Susan. I spent about an hour chatting with them recently, and a little medical knowledge and advice emerged that I know will be helpful for my mother-in-law. You never know where a conversation is going to go, what it might reveal, or how it might improve someone else’s life. I was looking forward to my “ride- along” with Chris, but the deputy had to make a court appearance the evening of our scheduled ride. It was great to meet him in person, though, and we’ll be rescheduling the ride-along experi- ence soon. Our building was vandalized earlier this month, when exposed outdoor wires were cut overnight. Fred, a manager with Charter, could not have been more responsive in the morning; he was patient and professional in dealing with several harried business owners who didn’t have phone and internet access. Millie (Millicent) came by the paper and we ended up talking about her name and how it’s always been a bit of a conversation starter. She had several good tales from back in the day. I was fortunate to meet someone in the past few weeks with deep, deep ties to Creswell and the paper. Peg stopped in to let us know she once worked for The Chronicle, and she shared a few stories with us from her reporting days. I’m looking forward to spending more time with her and learning more about the area's growth. Our Halloween coloring contest brought quite a few people through the newsroom. Zana, Opal, Alexandria, Xander, April and Malia were all drop- ping off entries for the contest, and I also LETTER TO THE EDITOR Creswell Historical Society thankful for gift of awning POSTMASTER Address changes: The Creswell Chronicle, PO Box 428 Creswell, OR, 97426 Member of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association was able to meet contest winners Lyric, and her dad, Chris, and Phoebe. (Check out the back cover of the newspaper to see all of the winning entrants.) The Chronicle is formally part of the Intergenerational Reading Council (IRC), and I’ve been working with Bailey’s second-grade reading class. The children rotate through “stations” to focus on reading and writing skills. They are wonderful kids, and it’s been great to see how the teacher(s) and other school staff support them. I “share” my IRC responsibilities with Paul, who helped show me the ropes when I began. I met his wife, Susan, at the FRN fund- raiser, who was funny and delightful. So, here’s a shout-out to the second-graders: The Pigeons: Hailey, Rubi, Mason, Sam, Tiernan, Aralynn, Nicole and Jagger; The Piggies: Eli, Claira, Brooklyn, Dreygon, Kane, Taylor, Lauren and Riley; The Elephants: Anica, Donivan, Callaway, Elena, Pearl, Eric, Hannah and Atreao; and The Ducks: Jaxson, Hunter, Jerran, Ben, Matthew, Troy, Amaris and Vincent. Noel Nash is publisher of The Chronicle. EDITORIAL PAGE GUIDELINES CANDIDACY ANNOUNCEMENTS When a person announces t hei r ca nd id a cy, T he Chronicle will publish one Viewpoint column submit- ted by the candidate, up to 800 words, free of charge. Candidates should include a headshot photo, contact information and list their credentials. Any more campaign columns by candidates will be subject to ad rates. Candidates themselves may not use the letters to the editor forum to outline their platforms or to ask for votes, as this also is paid political advertising. As with all letters and adver- tising content, it's the sole discretion of The Chronicle to reject content. All election editorial content must be submitted no later than noon on Monday To submit pieces or for more information, email Erin at erin@chronicle1909.com or call 541-895-2197. POLITICAL LETTERS The Chronicle does not publish content intended as free political advertisements on the editorial page. Letters to the editor are personal views on matters of current public debate, written in 350 words or less. Election-related letters may be submitted, but must address pertinent, timely issues of interest and explain reasons to support candidates based on personal experience and perspective. The Chronicle does not publish partisan letters that promote or endorse political candidates. This constitutes paid political advertising. EDITORIAL: Email editorial inquiries to Erin at erin@chronicle1909. com. Deadline for commu- nity contributions is Friday at noon, unless noted other- wise. Deadline for calendar submissions is Monday at noon to be inserted in that week's Thursday edition. For best results, please submit calendar items at least two weeks before the date of the event. Please include date, name of event, time, location and contact information. ADVERTISE: Deadline to place an advertisement is Monday at noon to be included in that week’s edition. Email inqui- ries and info to Cheryl at cheryl@chronicle1909.com. Subscribe Lane County 1 year......................$40 2 years....................$70 1 year - senior........$35 2 years - senior......$55 Outside Lane County 1 year......................$60 Online 1 year......................$40 Call 541-895-2197, go online to Chronicle 1909. com or drop by The Chronicle office. 541-895-2197 Creative Awnings and Shelters in Springfield donated an awning to the Creswell Area Historical Society, which will protect the original 1889 door at the building’s entrance. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CHRONICLE Dear Editor, T he Cr eswel l A r ea Historical Society has been blessed in a special way. We wanted an awning to protect the entrance door. This door is the original 1889 door. We contacted Creative Awnings and Shelters in Springfield. Mr. Jim Ingram and his crew made a nice addition to our building and then he donated it to us! What a blessing to our small organization. This is a real help to us. Thanks again to Creative Awnings and Shelters. Sincerely, Suzanne Peterson, Secretary, Creswell Area Historical Society If you would like to publish a political endorsement letter, the cost is $20 for 350 words. This endorsement will be boxed and labeled as such on the editorial page. Editors reserve the right to hold letters that use offensive language, attack the personal character of a candidate or are deemed offensive at the editor’s discretion. All letters are subject to editing for clar- ity and length. A ll letters must be signed in full and include the address and telephone number of the writer for veri- fication purposes. If a letter cannot be verified, it will not be published. GUEST COLUMN Olympian: 3 items for real success BY MICHAEL G. WILSON I’ve hit rock bottom more times than I can count. As a gymnast, I overcame injuries – only to watch my Olympic dreams slip out of reach. As a businessman, I built a successful start-up – and then lost it all. The main thing I’ve learned? Setbacks can be productive if you’re willing to learn from them. Today, as I lead a successful company, I inform my decision-making with the lessons I learned as an athlete and entrepreneur: * First, never give up. When I was 12, I trained under coach Ralph Reeves, the toughest coach I ever had. I would spend hours perfecting my craft – getting up on the pommel horse as I tried not to look down at my cracked and bloodied hands. Upon finishing each routine, Reeves would say one word: “Again.” As the Junior Olympic Games approached, it looked like my hard work was about to pay off. Then, I blew out my knee and tore my ACL, MCL and meniscus while training. Refusing to let my injury determine my fate, I went on to win my first national championship. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma as a five-time All-American and NCAA champion with a spot on the Olympic roster. But due to the United States’ boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, I never got a chance to participate. I was devastated, and tran- sitioned to business. More setbacks awaited. * Second? Forgive others. In the mid-1980s, I started my first company. But before I knew it, the relationship I had with my business part- ner soured. That episode would have been enough for a logical person to never open another business. I went on to build and sell successful companies. I say this not to brag, but to prove my bona fides to entrepre- neurs who are facing their own challenges. It’s crucial to forgive your colleagues, your subordi- nates, even yourself. * Finally, trust but verify. As an athlete, I had to trust and listen to my body, my doctors, my coaches and trainers to overcome my inju- ries. I’ve learned to pay close attention to what people are saying – and more impor- tantly, what they aren’t saying – in the boardroom. Reading body language and getting to know people before you do business with them is just as important as studying their qualifications on paper. As an entrepreneur, you will experience a business setback. But the next time you do – pause, and think to yourself, “again.” Michael Wilson is the CEO of Healthcare Highways. This piece originally ran on InnovationMap.com.
