Aug. 24, 1950
A modern, new lookout, which will be manned for the first time next year, was completed this week by Linn County Fire Patrol. Called Big Rock, the structure is 32 miles southeast of Sweet Home. It’s designed to give forest fire protection to the Upper Wiley Creek area and the Upper Calapooia basin.
Record enrollments are expected in all district schools this year. The high school is capable of holding its expected enrollment of 600, but the expected 1,240 grade school enrollment has forced the school board to schedule four classes in three churches.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Farrell and family celebrated the completion of their new swimming pool with a swim party and weiner roast. Friends attended the party, located 12 miles out of Foster on the Quartzville road.
A 50-star American flag to be used when and if Alaska and Hawaii become states was exhibited in New York by artist and designer William Hoffman. The flag has 49 stars in seven rows each, and the 50th star is superimposed on the center star.
Aug. 21, 1975
Ray Rathbone and Joan Seymour are getting some complaints after opening their Enchanted Teen Castle at 1256 Main St. The operation is a combination pool hall and old-time penny arcade. Police said they got a couple of complaints, such as too many bicycles parked on the sidewalk.
Aug. 23, 2000
Sweet Home Economic Development’s new president, Jean McKinney, wants to see SHEDG help improve Sweet Home’s retail segment. She wants Jamboree profits to somehow help upgrade downtown retail shops with more variety and a unifying visual appeal that makes people want to stop and shop. She knows it will take money and cooperation among the business owners to make vision a reality.
The dry summer is helping construction of the new Sweet Home Police Station. The $1.9 million build is funded by saved money and a bond. Heavy flooding in 1996 forced the department to move into a modular building.