We recall events of year 2006
Today we offer our annual Year in Review, which lists some of the more significant developments and news…
Kenneth Elavsky
July 9, 1924-Dec. 24, 2006 Kenneth Carl Elavsky, 82, died Dec. 24, 2006. He was born July 9,…
Eugene Thorp
July 9, 1920-Nov. 19, 2006 Funeral services have been held for Eugene “Gene” Thorp, 86, of Valliant, McCurtain…
Harold C. Alton
Nov. 4, 1927-Dec. 22, 2006 Harold C. Alton, 79, of Sweet Home died Dec. 22, 2006 in Lebanon.…
Richard Kyriss
April 5, 1943 – Dec. 22, 2006 Dick G. Kyriss, 63, of Albany, died at his home on…
Ted Brenner, Jr.
April 2, 1949 – Dec. 19, 2006 Ted Brenner, Jr., 57, of Sweet Home, died Dec. 19, 2006.…
Council’s board selections odd
Editor: At the last City Council meeting, held on 12-12-06, I found something odd. On the agenda listed…
Thanks for help after house fire
Editor: On Dec. 14, my family had a terrible experience. Our home burned down. Needless to say, this…
Congressman right on Selective Service proposal
Good luck to Peter DeFazio on his attempt to abolish the Selective Service System and “put it on…
Great party for White’s
Editor: White’s Electronics, Inc., held its annual Christmas party on Dec. 9 at the Sweet Home Veteran’s Club.…
Huskies beat Elmira, lose to hosts at Cascade
The Husky boys came back from Christmas break to trounce Elmira 69-50 at the Cascade High School Holiday…
Husky wrestlers win large school-dominated Sheldon tourney
The Sweet Home wrestling team resumed its 2006-07 season after a holiday break by taking the team title…
Swimmers tops at Stayton Invitational
Sweet Home’s swim teams spent the last two weeks cranking out yardage in the pool and it showed…
Meet 2007 Rodeo Court Candidate Cera Kem
Cera Kem, 16, said she has been waiting all her life to be Sweet Home Rodeo queen. In…
Dennis Henthorne
Jan. 25, 1954 – Dec. 20, 2006 Dennis Henthorne, 52 of Albany died Wednesday. He was born to…
Owen Aanrud
Apr. 2, 1928 – Dec. 13, 2006 Owen “Oly” Aanrud, 78, of Springfield died Thursday. He was born…
Harley O. Schaefer
Aug. 20, 1920-Dec. 8, 2006 Harley O. Schaefer, 86, died on Dec. 8, 2006 at his home in…
Leonard Edward “Ed” Young, Jr.
Dec. 15, 1945 – Dec. 20, 2006 Leonard Edward “Ed” Young Jr., 61, of Sweet Home, died on…
Anne Marie Darcy Severns
Nov. 28, 1924-Dec. 19, 2006 Anne Marie Darcy Severns died at the age of 82 on Dec. 19,…
Martha Westbrook
Aug. 21, 1905 – Dec. 19, 2006 Martha Westbrook, 101, of Sweet Home died Tuesday in her home.…
Donald G. Beebe
Sept, 17, 1917 – Dec, 20, 2006 Donald G. Beebe, 89, of Sweet Home, died on Wednesday, Dec.…
Here’s a few life lessons learned this year
It’s been an interesting year, 2006. A lot has happened this year. I’ve learned a lot about Sweet…
Backcountry skiing a peaceful alternative
Most people think of skiing in terms of ski areas with chair lifts to the top of the…
Meet 2007 Rodeo Court Candidate Larissa Bjornsen
Larissa Bjornsen says she wants to be the 2007 Rodeo Queen “because I have always looked up to…
Chamber awards nomination deadline is Jan. 17
Nomination forms for the Chamber of Commerce service awards are now being accepted. The annual event held in…