Oregon received approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Disaster SNAP recipients in 23 counties to purchase hot or prepared foods from authorized SNAP retailers until Dec. 31. Lane, Linn and Douglas counties were among those approved. Normally, SNAP benefits cannot be[Read More…]
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REBUILDING A LIFE: Flood of kind acts follows fire disaster
Maeta Henrikson sits among her belongings following a July 1 fire. The 86-year-old said she’s thankful for community support, and appreciates her German sherpard, Compass.ERIN TIERNEY/PHOTOS “I didn’t get to grow a garden this year,” Maeta Henrikson said as she kicked up the soot and ashes in what used to[Read More…]
Books & Brew boasts ‘best year yet’
Patrons participate in a paddle raise during the ninth annual Books & Brew fundraiser hosted by the Springfield Public Library Foundation on Jan. 24 to donate money to the library. Photo provided/Don Gustavson SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library is like the community’s living room, according to Springfield Public Library[Read More…]
South Lane Women’s Network: Strength in numbers
South Lane Women’s Network Image provided COTTAGE GROVE – One charm about living in a small, close-knit community is that life comes at a slower pace, on a more manageable scale. That is all well and good if you have found your piece in the puzzle. If you are trying[Read More…]
CRAN helps felines find purr-fect home
Forrest was rescued as a newborn from the streets with his mom and sister. After prolonged medical treatment, he recovered and was adopted out earlier this fall. Photos Provided SPRINGFIELD – From rehoming a cat whose owner has died, or placing kittens after a cat gives birth outdoors, to helping[Read More…]
THE CAROUSEL CORNER – Happy New Year from carousel friends
Don Williams, Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel President Dear Chronicle readers: The Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel wish to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish to thank The Chronicle for the superb coverage of the carousel for the last few years.[Read More…]
$2,500 closer to Old Schoolhouse restoration
Erin Tierney/The Chronicle CRESWELL – Since 2017, a group of Creswell volunteers in Creswell Heritage Foundation have been fundraising to restore the century-old Old Schoolhouse and return it to public use. This year, the foundation replaced the front porch and foundation of the building. The next phase for 2020 is[Read More…]
Project Living Hope offers help for Haiti
Kyda Dodson of Springfield was in Haiti for two weeks with Project Living Hope, where she traveled around with their soccer team, visited medical clinics and taught a cooking class. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – When Springfield resident Kyda Dodson heard that her extended family is involved in a project[Read More…]
Decade of dedication: Clubhouse celebrates with service goals
Creswell Clubhouse kids are celebrating the organization’s 10th anniversary this year by completing 10 special projects. Photo provided/Laura Rariden CRESWELL – For the past 10 years, the nonprofit Creswell Clubhouse, located on the Creslane Elementary School campus, has provided safe, developmentally oriented afterschool and summer camp programs, helping kids explore[Read More…]
FRN donors help families write success stories
During the dinner. The event, which featured a Silent Auction, Taco Bar buffet, Dessert Dash, raffle, an educational slideshow and live music by student musicians, raised about $11,000 to support FRN, reported executive director Peggy Whalen. GINI DAVIS/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – During a fundraiser dinner held Oct. 18 in the[Read More…]
