Juvenal Martinez works on one of his creations in the kitchen at his Springfield bakers. Photos: Mike Eyster SPRINGFIELD – As a teenager, Juvenal Martinez worked at a famous bakery in Mexico City (La Gran Via). He started by sweeping floors and washing dishes. Ultimately, he became the production manager[Read More…]
Author: MIKE EYSTER For The Chronicle
Column: Developer, professor, students building success
Tim Olguin, left, and Chanyeong (Chan) Park, and Sarah Hescock (lower right) on the job site. MIKE EYSTER/PHOTO A lot has been written about Career Technical Education (CTE) recently, and with good cause. The advantages of CTE are well known. Among them: higher graduation rates, lower cost than four-year college,[Read More…]
Ex-teacher building on solid foundation
MIKE EYSTER/CHRONICLE PHOTO Tim Olguin has traveled from California to Oregon, like many before him. His vision, and journey, is unlike any other, however, Olguin remade his career to help people in need of low-income housing. Meet Tim Olguin, educator, affordable housing advocate, homebuilder, and entrepreneur. In 2005, Tim was[Read More…]
SEDA’s lack of transparency on decision-making disappointing
Mike Eyster For decades leaders in Springfield and Glenwood have sought to develop the potential of Glenwood. The undeveloped land could be used for all types of housing, and the riverfront is ripe for recreation, hospitality, and commercial uses. All of these would benefit the community and the region. The[Read More…]
Strong evidence of transformation
During the April 19 City Council meeting on police use-of-force Mayor Sean VanGordon stated, “progress is different than perfection.” Implied in VanGordon’s statement is: 1. Perfection starts with progress. 2. Striving for perfection (excellence) is a worthy and real goal for Springfield. Longtime observers of the Springfield Council will note[Read More…]
Looking toward Springfield’s brighter future
Springfield is changing – and for the better. A renaissance in Springfield began several years ago with the revitalization of our downtown, thanks to the courage and creativity of a group of entrepreneurs. Many of those entrepreneurs and small businesses are still here and a few more have moved to[Read More…]
