March 29, 1951
City Council told a Eugene outdoor adventure advertising firm it must remove a billboard it had begun to erect at 15th and M streets because it was within the city’s fire zone and was not approved by council. Petitioners had also objected to existing signs and future billboards, asking the council to prohibit erection of new signboards and require recently-built ones to be torn down.
Beginning work to straighten the S-curve on east L Street is delayed due to fear of rainy weather. As it exists now, the street has a sharp steep S-curve just before it meets Old Corral Road. At one point, an underground stream crosses L Street and motorists must bump over it despite constant patching efforts. The project will straighten the S-curve, build a gentler slope and connect L to Old Corral with a closed Y.
Arnold Hietala’s 1947 coupe caught fire while parked in front of the Marshall-Wells store, caused by either a burning match or spark from a burning pipe that fell to the seat. Two fire extinguishers were used to control the fire, but both went dry before the fire died. Hietala then drove to the fire station to get the job done.
March 25, 1976
The city will attempt to solve drainage problems which caused flooding in areas of the city during recent heavy rainfall. The council approved a drainage agreement and the expenditure of $6,910, which the city hopes to use to allow it to go onto private property to solve area drainage problems.
High school students in Eva Benson’s home economics class are involved in Adopt a Grandparent Enterprise (AGE) to “increase contact, provide for understanding and allow young people an opportunity to know better what the older people still have to offer.” The students hosted a Valentine’s Day party last month, but the AGE organization meets regularly to discuss youth-senior issues, do activities with seniors, volunteer at the senior center, visit nursing homes and more.
March 28, 2001
The new Cascadia fire station will be located on 1.75 acres near Triple T Studs, or 1.9 miles from the post officer. The property is being donated by Cascade Timber Consulting. The property was selected partially because of its proximity to the mill, which can provide several volunteers.
Oak Heights Elementary hosted an open house to allow students to share what they’ve been doing in the Fun After School Time (FAST) program, a part of the school district’s Community Learning Centers. FAST provides academic help to those who need it, as well as extra-curricular activities. Students have been helping in the Ames Creek Restoration Project with research and restoration, other students donned costumes to act out various roles for entertainment, and others shared their watercolor projects.