April 12, 1951
“Two weeks from fighting snow to fighting fire” summarized the amazed and disgusted attitudes of weary firefighters, loggers pulled out of the woods and farmers whose lands were endangered by the worst pre-fire season on record for East Linn County. Outbursts of fire flashed across the county this week, but the worst was a fire 10 miles east of Holley that started from intentional burning, starting at two acres and fast spreading to 300 acres, just a five minute walk from some areas that still had snow.
Opponents of the proposed 7th Avenue and A Lane improvement district “had their say” during the City Council meeting, mostly citing the cost per property owner for paved streets, drainage, curbs and sidewalks. One said it would cost him $1,200. Still, 56.6% of those affected petitioned for the work to be done, which would cost a total $32,348.
April 8, 1976
Sandy McLellan and Tom Holley are leading efforts to raise money for their friend, Pat Christianson, who is diagnosed with bone cancer (multiple myeloma), which is rapidly draining away her life. She did not respond to chemotherapy and now waits to see if she will go to a cancer research center. Fundraising efforts so far include a car wash, donation jars, bikeathon, business pledges, karate demonstration, band and dance session, nationwide appeal through CB radio and door to door solicitation, totaling so far about $2,000.
Sweet Home’s VFW Post 3437 and auxiliary is reported to be the third largest in Oregon, with 440 members. It was organized in September 1943 with 33 on the original charter.
April 11, 2001
Sweet Home’s Kara Keenan, 31, walked away with $32,000 after playing on the show “Who Wants to be A Millionaire?” Fighting sleep deprivation, slight illness, a three-hour time change, nervousness and details of appearing on camera, she made it to the hot seat across from Regis Philbin. She lost a chance for $64,000 when she incorrectly identified the part of a spider’s body that makes the silk webbing.
Sweet Home updated its goals, adding one to “balance the needs of the community with responsibility for stewardship of our natural resources.” That particular goal was a strong concern in a city-wide survey last year. Another goal focuses on protecting the environment, which complements new regulations that will affect city operations. Those goals include educating citizens about conservation, addressing regulations protecting watersheds, and monitoring impacts of natural resource limitations.