Dec. 2, 1971
Those who braved the recent “Oregon mists” no doubt noticed a decided difference in the appearance of the South Santiam above Foster Reservoir. Records of the Foster office of Corps of Engineers show a sharp rise in water of over 19 thousand cubic feet during a 24-hour period.
Surface water became a problem for some homes and businesses as the heavy rainfall saturated the ground, measuring one foot deep in some areas.…