March 15, 1951
Intention of residents of the 7th Avenue and A Lane area to have their streets paved moved another step as city councilors approved an engineer’s report for the street improvement district. Cost per square yard for street improvement only was estimated at about $2.25. Petitioners are seeking curbs, asphaltic concrete and sidewalks.
The railroad car shortage, blamed by some experts as the real cause for a drop in Douglas fir shipments this year, may be closer to relief. Shippers of lumber, plywood, seed, grain and other commodities in western Oregon banded together to form a Shippers Car Supply committee, which recommended a seven-point plan.
March 11, 1976
Green Thumb, a group of older residents involved in city maintenance, recently completed work for the new Sweet Home winterization project for eligible low income homeowners. Work for 30 families included ceiling insulation, storm windows, weather stripping and other heat conservation repairs. For the city, Green Thumb does various beautification, cleaning and shrub work. They recently completed fences at Clover Park and the sewage disposal plant.
A fund drive started nine months ago for the Sweet Home Ambulance Service personnel drew a “phenomenal” response from the community. The original goal was to purchase two HEAR communication systems, but successful efforts will get them that and more. EMT Terry Brooks said they will probably have the most modern equipment in the valley, including Life-Paks, defibrillators, I.V. fluid sets and coronary medications.
March 14, 2001
Sweet Home is on the short list of being considered as the site for a new state police and fire training academy. Sweet Home and Willamette Industries offered a 160 acre site off 18th and Tamarack, though the DPSST would prefer 165 acres with room to expand. The $50 million facility would impact the city’s economy.
With moisture readings nearly one-third behind average and the state’s rainy season nearly over, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will discuss how to allocate precious water resources. Low water levels could have a significant impact on recreational usage. A recent visit to the Thistle Creek boat ramp – made for low water levels – revealed the ramp was several hundred yards out of the water.
The Kiwanis and Rotarians asked the school district for land in a renewed effort to build a skate park. With former Public Works Maintenance Supt. Dale Ivan’s resignation, the driving force behind the effort left. Estimates for the park are up to $250,000; so far $50,000 has been raised.