Nov. 10, 1949
Locating the source of squeaks and squeals ensuing from radio loud speakers is the job of Cecil L. Hill, radio serviceman for the Mountain States Power company. The company’s radio interference troubleshooter concentrates on the Sweet Home community, using his mobile laboratory, the “Static Chaser,” (a vehicle). Whenever a report of radio trouble is turned in to the local power company by a customer, Hill is dispatched to locate whether the trouble comes from equipment owned by the power company or the customer, and then respond appropriately regarding repair.
Two young girls discovered in a hole in the bank of Ames Creek near 12th Street two glass pickle jars containing watches, rings and other jewelry appraised at $4,200. Both jars were wrapped in wax paper. Police inventoried the find to include 85 men’s and women’s watches, and 18 rings, and noted jewels had been taken from some of the ring settings.
City Council made progress toward establishing policy the subject of beer licenses to grocery stores. The council refused the request of Superette Grocery for a renewal of the package beer license. Discussion on the matter seemed to indicate that councilmen believe beer sales should be confined to specific taverns. The mayor disagreed, saying a governing body doesn’t have the right to restrict the type of merchandise offered for sale by any legitimate business.
Nov. 7, 1974
The Senior Citizens of Sweet Home Inc. ended months of speculation about the occupancy of the new senior citizen-community center by deciding against leasing a portion of it to the Chamber of Commerce and Linn-Benton Community College. The board unanimously moved ahead with the new facility as far as funds would allow but without making room for the two organizations, citing not enough funds to completely renovate the old locker building on Long Street for all entities.
Sixth graders learned first hand what it’s like to be lost in the woods and what they could do to increase their chances of survival. Classes were bussed to the Bowley Tree Farm a few miles southwest of Crawfordsville where they were given a crash course on survival skills such as compass reading and shelter building.
Nov. 10, 1999
A consultant informed the city that the cost of treating the water and wastewater is not being met by the current rates, adding that the city is losing money. “I know it’s a city utility, but it should be operated as a business. It is a business,” he told the City Council. He also said the city has insufficient staff for the two treatment systems and the equipment is depreciating.The city last raised water and sewer rates in 1996. The water plant currently does not meet EPA standards, and the wastewater pipes are collapsing, leaking and deteriorating since being installed in the 1940s.