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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Saturday ride: Return to Draper Park

Written October 19th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Five years ago, the first time I was there, I was impressed with Draper Park in Albany. The park seemed even nicer when I found myself there again yesterday, on Oct. 19, 2024.


Park trees near power lines cut down

Written October 1st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Tuesday’s bike ride along my riverfront beat took me through Monteith Park, where I could not help but notice that tree cutters were at work once again.


Weeding of Waverly to be done annually

Written September 15th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The weeding of Albany’s Waverly Lake may become an annual affair, at least for a few years.


At Waverly Lake, algae problem returns

Written August 10th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

“Have you seen the Lake recently?” the email sender asked me on Friday. “Somehow the City investment is not working.”


Why there’s no more trash along this creek

Written July 28th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Why didn’t I see shopping carts or other trash in Periwinke Creek on Sunday? Because a great bunch of volunteers hauled tons of refuse out of the creek the day before.


Baffled at Monteith Riverpark on Sunday

Written July 14th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

As part of the Monteith Riverpark renovation, the City of Albany built a short boardwalk for easy access to a brush-covered gravel bar at the confluence of the Calapooia and Willamette rivers. But you couldn’t go there Sunday.


About this playground: Questions and answers

Written July 11th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

A mother messaged me with a couple of questions about the new children’s splash pad and playground in Albany’s Monteith Riverpark. This prompted me to steer the bike there for the second afternoon in a row to take a look.


 
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