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Byline: The Register-Guard

Eugene to start testing 28 miles of sewer lines

The city will begin testing about 28 miles of sanitary sewer lines in south and east Eugene on Monday by forcing smoke through the lines.

The testing will locate defects and improper connections in the pipes that collect wastewater in the public wastewater collection system.

The tests will indicate the conditions of private sewer lines.

This year's testing includes portions of the wastewater collection system in the Friendly, Amazon, Southeast, South University, Crest Drive and Fairmount neighborhoods.

Testing will begin in the 28th Avenue and Central Boulevard area and is expected to take several months to complete.

White smoke will be released into underground sewer lines and problems will be identified based on where the smoke comes out. The smoke will not harm plants or animals and will quickly dissipate leaving no residue or stains.

For more information, call the Public Works Maintenance Division at 682-4800.

City seeks crew, extras from 'Stand By Me'

BROWNSVILLE - Were you among dozens of area residents filling a tent here 22 years ago as "Lard Ass Hogan" spewed blueberry revenge during the pie-eating scene in "Stand By Me"?

If so, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce would like to hear from you. The group is teaming up with Rolling Roadshow to sponsor a "Stand By Me Celebration" July 28. The classic coming-of-age film, based on a Stephen King short story, was shot in Brownsville in 1985.

Events will include a cruise-in featuring cars from the film, a scavenger hunt for its enigmatic "dead body" and a blueberry-eating contest, as well as a sock hop in Brownsville's historic school gym.

The Chamber will film interviews with local residents who served as extras and crew. Their edited comments will then proceed an outdoor screening of the film.

Those who took part are asked to leave their names at contact information at [phone].

Variety show to feature comedy for children

The Henrik Bothe Variety Show, featuring physical comedy and unicycle antics for kids of all ages will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Tuesday show is at Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Road, and the Wednesday show is at Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Road. No registration required.

Feral cat group to hold area spay-neuter clinic

The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon will hold a spay-neuter clinic Sunday for feral and stray cats.

Eugene and Springfield veterinarians and others volunteer for the monthly clinic. Suggested donation is $25 to $30.

To schedule an appointment, call 607-4282.

Class reunions

The Crow High School class of 1977 will celebrate its 30th class reunion from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 30 at King Estate Winery in Lorane. For more information, contact Marla at [phone], [phone] or marla@ innovativeprintgroup.com.

The Reedsport High School class of 1957 will celebrate its 50th reunion in conjunction with the all-school picnic at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 at Armitage Park, Site I, in Eugene. Please bring your own food and drink. For information, contact Jerry Rose at 541-343-3414.

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