Feb. 14, 1974
Westwood Lane and Strawberry Heights drainage problems led property owners to request assistance of the City Council in solving the hazard. During last month’s heavy rains, which reached a peak of seven inches in downpour in 30 hours, residents in the northwest section of the city experienced extensive flooding. Residents noted the problem increases as more housing a paving are developed, a statement council agreed about.
The fire department responded to three calls this week, one of which involved an historic 100-year-old home at 5094 Holley Road. The fire was determined to be ignited by a fireplace flue, causing “total loss.” Owner Leonard Frachiseur was able to save a majority of the downstairs contents before exiting the building. The assistant fire chief said they needed four tanker trucks of water and had to use a nearby stream until the tankers arrived.
Volunteers are being sought for the community’s Area Beautification Committee for the annual contest in the county that Sweet Home has won the past three years. The contest has now gone statewide and Gov. Tom McCall challenged the governor of Washington to see which state can be made most beautiful by 1976.
The East-Linn Hospital District Board discussed a proposal by the City to assist in the funding of an ambulance service. Recent legislation requires ambulance services to have a certified emergency medical technician aboard their vehicles in order to be licensed to operate.
Feb. 17, 1999
After covering the start-up costs for a community foundation, the Sweet Home Economic Development Group made the first cash donation, $1,000, to the fledgling Sweet Home Community Foundation. It marked the opening of the foundation’s operation. Foundation President Bob Burford said when the corporation builds a large enough financial base, it can then begin dispersing money toward community projects.
The City Council agreed to purchase a lot northwest of McDonald’s from Lester Sales, Inc. The land will be used for siting the new police department. The City will purchase the 2.9 acres for $100,000. The new 8,300 square foot police facility will be funded through a $950,000 bond levy, along with $550,000 in the city’s building reserve fund.
Sweet Home Habitat for Humanity volunteers dedicated their fourth house, which was built in partnership with Servando and Irene Hernandez and their five children.