In This Issue of ChippewaLife
Making Compost From Fall Leaves
With the explosion in popularity of sustainable and organic gardening methods, homemade compost has become a regular feature of the home garden. The nutrients and beneficial organisms in compost enrich the soil, leading to healthier plants and bigger harvests. Compost...
5 Creative Uses for Leftover Pumpkin
When the fall holidays arrive, many people rush to the grocery store to buy pumpkins, only to throw them away after they’ve served their purpose as jack o’lanterns or outdoor decorations. However, there are several ways to repurpose those old pumpkins, from turning...
Fall Harvest Recipes
PUMPKIN OR WINTER SQUASH SOUP Submitted by Becky F. Ingredients: 2 – 3 Pound pumpkin or squash 3 Tablespoons butter 1 Cup finely chopped onion 2 Cups chicken broth or stock Salt & Pepper 1 Cup milk 1 Cup heavy cream ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Dash cayenne pepper...
Fall Harvest at Farms and Farmers’ Markets
Submitted by Laurie Floyd Fletcher What amazing items will you find this season? What a good question! The truth is many of the summer vegetables continue to produce into September and even October. You’ll find tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes, celery,...
Our Fave Fall Apps
Here are some of our favorite apps to help manage your tasks and help your family stay on track this school season! MyHomework Free - iOS, Android Do you need help organizing your class assignments? Check out this great app! MyHomework allows users to track homework,...
Seasonal Stories
Making Compost From Fall Leaves
With the explosion in popularity of sustainable and organic gardening methods, homemade compost has become a regular feature of the home garden. The nutrients and beneficial organisms in compost enrich the soil, leading to healthier plants and bigger harvests. Compost...
5 Creative Uses for Leftover Pumpkin
When the fall holidays arrive, many people rush to the grocery store to buy pumpkins, only to throw them away after they’ve served their purpose as jack o’lanterns or outdoor decorations. However, there are several ways to repurpose those old pumpkins, from turning...
Fall Harvest Recipes
PUMPKIN OR WINTER SQUASH SOUP Submitted by Becky F. Ingredients: 2 – 3 Pound pumpkin or squash 3 Tablespoons butter 1 Cup finely chopped onion 2 Cups chicken broth or stock Salt & Pepper 1 Cup milk 1 Cup heavy cream ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Dash cayenne pepper...
Fall Harvest at Farms and Farmers’ Markets
Submitted by Laurie Floyd Fletcher What amazing items will you find this season? What a good question! The truth is many of the summer vegetables continue to produce into September and even October. You’ll find tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes, celery,...
Our Fave Fall Apps
Here are some of our favorite apps to help manage your tasks and help your family stay on track this school season! MyHomework Free - iOS, Android Do you need help organizing your class assignments? Check out this great app! MyHomework allows users to track homework,...
Community Info
Project: Give-A-Christmas
For the past few years, Chippewa Township has had a “gift” tree in its municipal building lobby. This tree has made Christmas a little merrier for those less fortunate children in the community. You can pick an ornament and bring the gift that is suggested (unwrapped)...
Welcome New Teachers – Blackhawk School District
Front row: Ally Uslenghi, Jenna Gailey, Sara Sobota. Back row: Brandon Tambellini, Eric Baker, Chad Watkins Eric Baker Eric Baker will be leading Blackhawk’s strings program as the new orchestra director. Eric is a graduate of Duquesne University with a Bachelor of...
From Our Volunteer Fire Department
Submitted by David M. Przybysz, Assistant Chief / President and Jaye R. Graham, Chief Another summer season has faded away. The kiddos are back in school and the sights, smells and sounds of fall have filled the air! The making of s’mores around a campfire, the sounds...
From Our Police Department
Submitted by Eric S. Hermick, Assistant Chief of Police The Chippewa Township Police Department is quickly transforming into a Professional, Proactive and Progressive Policing agency. Over the last year, the Chippewa Police Department has undergone significant...
Come Visit the Chippewa Branch Library
Fall Story Times: Library Fun for Pre-school Age Children Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. November 12th & 19th Wednesdays @ 11:00 a.m. November 6th, 13th, & 20th Just be PAWS: Children Reading to Dogs The "Just be PAWS" program is designed to help and encourage children...
Tips & Tricks
Trick-or-Treat Safety TipsOctober 31, 2019
Growing Herbs Indoors in the Winter TimeDecember 12, 2018
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