With a vacuum like that, keeping your place clear of leaves this fall would be a breeze, assuming you could wrestle the big hose around, which looks easier than it is.
Waverly Lake takes care of itself
Written September 27th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
In the middle of August, a prodigious algae bloom had turned part of  Albany’s Waverly Lake into a slimy mess, and a citizen asked the city council to do something about it. By Friday, that problem had largely taken care of itself.
Periwinkle Path Project Planned
Written August 25th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
In this video, you are riding with me on a section of Albany’s Periwinkle Path that is about to be rebuilt — whether it needs it or not, I’m tempted to add.
Albany’s dog park about done
Written July 8th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
If you’ve been waiting to exercise your dogs at Albany’s newly fenced dog park, the wait is almost over. How much longer? The answer at City Hall on Monday was “soon.” The fencing is finished, complete with three cage-like enclosures at the entrance, with gates to the outside as well as the inside. Glistening in the […]
On stage, but no applause
Written June 4th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
These teenagers were hanging out on the stage in Albany’s Monteith Riverpark the other day. They weren’t doing any harm, as far as I could see while having a snack at one of the picnic tables nearby. Still, I’m not sure this stage is the best place for skateboarding or jumping up and down.
Albany dog park: The spot
Written May 25th, 2014 by Hasso Hering
What’s new on the plan to fence in an area for dogs at Albany’s Timber Linn Park? At last report, in this space on May 6, Parks and Recreation Director Ed Hodney said he had settled on Timber Linn as the place but had not yet chosen the specific corner of the park. Now he […]
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Narrow passage on Cox Creek path
The occasional obstacle makes riding Albany’s bike and walking paths more interesting, wouldn’t you say?
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