Dec. 1, 1949
Announcement has been made that the county road leading to the Sweet Home city dump has now been cleared of debris which had accumulated. The public has been asked to cooperate with keeping the road clear of rubbish, and is warned that violations will be prosecuted.
An educational rabbit show by the Linn County Rabbit and Cavy Breeders association is scheduled at the RECO Truck Service between Sweet Home and Foster. Prominent breeders from Oregon are expected at the show, which will feature exhibits of all popular breeds of rabbits, as well as fur pieces. Entries for doe and litter, fry pen, and fur class are being accepted.
Nov. 28, 1974
The Army Corps of Engineers is trying to solve environmental problems at Foster and Green Peter lakes with “Operation Green,” a program that involves planting trees, managing wildlife, and educating school kids about ecology. The effort is an all-encompassing approach toward reversing environmental degradation that’s occurring at the two lakes. Waves created by recreationists are eating away at the shorelines, and Lewis Creek Park stands to lose 15-20 feet of its surface area to erosion. The program is testing different types of plants to minimize soil loss. Dozens of volunteer groups have already pitched in to try to help the Corps with its soil stabilization efforts.
Sweet Home’s new $1.2 million wastewater treatment plant has been online since Oct. 7. Staff are now working out little kinks in the system and preparing to complete the project by installing landscaping. The Environmental Protection Agency funded 75% ($900,000) of the total project, with the city chipping in the final 25% ($325,000).
Sweet Home was awarded a $3,000 matching grant to acquire land and develop a pathway at Northside Park. The city will purchase a small parcel paralleling the South Santiam River west of Northside Park, and construct about 300 feet of a six-foot wide asphalt trail, connecting the park to 9th Avenue. This will be the first leg of a long range plan to connect the park with the wastewater treatment plan further to the west.
Mayor Ed Buhn ended an 11 year stint on City Council, effective in January. The local optometrist, who served as mayor for the last four years, wants to devote more time to his job and continue his education.
Dec. 1, 1999
A study indicates Sweet Home’s water and sewer rates don’t cover the cost of treatment. The funds to cover revenue requirements for water treatment are approximately 20% short and wastewater treatment are 30-35% short this year. That means there’s need for a rate increase to cover the cost of treating the city’s water and wastewater.
Floods hit neighborhoods this week after more than six inches of rain swelled drainage ditches to overflow levels. Homeowners waded in waters halfway up to the knees, and some found flooding under their house.