EMMA ROUTLEY/ THE CHRONICLE The Toys for Tots float brought along some familiar characters at last weekend’s Springfield Christmas stationary parade. 2020 feels as though we’ve spent the last nine months trying to maintain some sense of normalcy, and now we are trying to find a way to celebrate the[Read More…]
Author: By Emma Routley - The Chronicle
Area veterans celebrate 75th anniversary, VFW essay contest winners
This November the Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 13 organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. The 108 VFW members at the Chapter 13 Post work hard to ensure that someone out there is advocating for the welfare of veterans and their families. Many of these veterans served in the Vietnam[Read More…]
New celebration takes flight in Creswell for veterans during pandemic
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Dick Heyman cuts the ribbon to celebrate the new EAA memorial garden. CRESWELL – The overcast and rainy weather Oregonians are so often doomed to this time of year held off on Veterans Day at the Hobby Field Airport. The traditional Veterans Day celebration that normally took[Read More…]
Surprise ride in the skies on Veterans Day 2020
The author, along with pilot Jim Origliosso, get ready for takeoff in his Saratoga II HP on Veterans Day this past Wednesday, Nov. 11. I have always appreciated Veterans Day, having had veteran family members and a partner, Nathan Neill, who serves in the Oregon Army National Guard. This[Read More…]
Northern Lights farm offering spooky, safe fun
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Steve Daletas, who recently won second place at Safeway’s World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off contest in California for a pumpkin that weighed 2,174 pounds, stands behind one of his prized pumpkins at Northern Lights Tree Farm. See how the local farm is handling fall activities this year during[Read More…]
Not exactly winging it: Pilot, engineer weighs risk and rewards while making dreams come true
Horvath was recognized by his peers for bringing passion, expertise and commitment to the industry with the Curtis Pitts Memorial Award. Tony Horvath’s award-winning career flying and building aerobatic airplanes all started with a fan letter he wrote as a young boy. Only 8 years old at the time, Horvath,[Read More…]
HEARTS AFIRE, Store provides welcoming atmosphere, help for grieving families
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLEA mannequin reminds everyone to “Keep Calm and Maintain Social Distancing.” Hearts for Hospice continues to care for the Springfield community despite the challenges a pandemic can bring. The face of Hearts for Hospice is a thrift store located at 444 Main St. in Springfield, but there is[Read More…]
Burning thoughts while being chased by fire
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLEFalling trees and ominous smoke clouds were part of a weekend trip to Bend on the Labor Day holiday. Labor Day was smokey and grey outside while my partner and I visited Bend this weekend. These face masks are proving to be useful beyond the Coronavirus, and I[Read More…]
Rangers stress recreating responsibly in a pandemic, during fire season
Teresa Bailey, a seasonal park ranger, in front of Lakeside Park. EMMA ROUTELY/PHOTO COTTAGE GROVE — As the remainder of the hot summer days lie before us, going to a local park for swimming and day camping is a great way to pass time during a pandemic. The park rangers who[Read More…]
Brewery owners stirred by passion
COTTAGE GROVE – Covered Bridge Brewing Group at 926 E Main St. refuses to let a pandemic hinder its success. By adapting to the ever-changing rules surrounding the food service industry, the four owners Chrissy Chapman, Nate Sampson, David and Liza Barclay work together as a team to create a fun,[Read More…]
