Mary Ford was always a model citizen
LORANE – Oh my gosh! As I look at the calendar, I realize that August is on the verge of escaping us for another year! By the time you read this, it will be September – the beginning of fall…
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Oaksong Farm produces vegetables, raises children
Christina del Campo and her two-year-old son, Quincy, manage Oaksong Farm in Lorane. Del Campo said her son is a big part of why she decided to have a farm. ALIYA HALL/THE CHRONICLE LORANE – Christina del Campo said she…
Vermicomposting. Whaaat?
Bruce Elliott stands in front of a compost tea brewer. Elliott is the founder of Sustainable Agricultural Technologies in Cottage Grove, which focuses on vermicomposting. ALIYA HALL/THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE – It’s all about soil biology, Bruce Elliott of Sustainable…
Fate of Patrician Mobile Home Park still undecided
SPRINGFIELD – Citizens filled the seats and lined the walls in the Springfield City Council Chambers for Tuesday night’s Council meeting. More than 30 people spoke on the possible rezoning of 13.6 acres of land between Beltline and Game Farm…
Whistle Stop fate decided Sept. 9
Editor’s note: This story has been edited to reflect that Carlton Garton is the sole owner of the Whistle Stop property. His brother, Wade ”Beau” Garton, is not part owner; he sold his share in 2015, according to county tax…
Springfield Museum, Oregon trail lacemakers weave together exhibit
An Oregon Trail Lacemakers member shows a visitor the art of lacemaking. Maddie McGraw, museum curator, said one reason the exhibit was successful was due to the Oregon Trail Lacemakers’ presence. ALIYA HALL/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – It was a ”perfect…
City considers adjusting codes to boost development
SPRINGFIELD – City Council members heard recommendations on a new transportation plan, including proposed changes to street connectivity policies, maximum block lengths and adjustments to accommodate multi-unit housing developments. These included potential code changes for the requirements regarding driveways and…
Chicken chile verde
Chicken chile verde It’s green chile season – one of my favorite times of year! Roasted chiles are special to me, and really, my whole family. Growing up in Wyoming and having easy access to Colorado and New Mexico chiles…
Russian style crab salad
Russian style crab salad 1-pound can of crab meat, drained 1 pound fingerling potatoes, boiled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted ¾ cup green onions, thinly sliced ¾ cup cornichons, sliced (or pickles) 3 hard-boiled eggs,…
September yields apple harvest
This year, as September marks the celebration of Organic Harvest Month, instead of offering “apple cookies” at Natural Grocers as is our tradition, I will be celebrating my first month as a retiree. I’ll stop in for this fun (do…