Editor:
How interesting. Experts say (Sweet Home) needs a big turnaround.
Well, as one who was raised in Sweet Home and watched the area go through lots of changes in 50 years, I can tell you the area did not keep up to speed in changing with the times.
Now, when I go to Sweet Home and drive down Main Street, it reminds me of a ghost town in the making, in some ways.
One big problem is negativity blood. I have heard this for years. Someone wants to be very positive and the council or city officials knock the project down if it is not what they want. Change is good!
Well, now let us take a look at other small towns that are going full speed. Yes, the Sweet Home area has some outstanding citizens who do a lot of great community projects. But everyone needs to work together. The Good Old Boy blood needs to be flushed out.
Why do you think industries and business do not want to go to (the) Sweet Home area and open up? It sure is not rocket science.
Al Severson
Albany