Aug. 29, 1974
A new graphic art service is now available as Joan Wood opens her new business, Meadowood Graphic Arts. Wood, of Foster, specializes in silk screen printing, signs, posters and graphic layout. She hopes to be able to serve area small businesses with fast service and delivery. Other new businesses include an antique store (Heirloom Antiques and Collectibles) and a counseling service through Dr. Burl P. Shoemake.
Orville and Edith Hoy hosted a family reunion at Sankey Park, drawing in six generations of descendents of David Hoy, ranging in age from 2 to 80. Orville welcomed the group of 41 and distributed pictures of David as souvenirs. Guests came from Oregon and Washington. Hoy memorabilia was displayed on one table and memories were made to be noted in Orville’s careful record of history.
The city will receive $26,224 in gas tax revenue for the first six months of the year. The money and the next six months’ projected revenue is slightly less than the city projected for its budget. The money is used to supplement local revenues for street operations and maintenance.
Sept. 1, 1999
Linn County Parks land holdings increased by 127.7 acres after the Northwest Area Foundation made a donation. As much as 77 acres near Cascadia and 50.7 acres near McDowell Creek Park have been added to the parks’ inventory. At Cascadia, a portion of the land borders the Santiam River, and Linn County Parks hopes to secure another parcel of land from the foundation to increase the amount of property bordering the Santiam. A campground is planned for Cascadia.
After his Husky wrestling teams won back to back state titles in 1998 and 1999, Coach Steve Thorpe has been named Oregon Wrestling Coach of the Year. The recognition qualifies him to be in the running for the regional and national Coach of the Year awards. Thorpe nodded to all those who work with the Mat Club up to the high school wrestling team, as well as the senior class leadership, for his success.
The City Council awarded a $29,000 contract for the completion of a water and wastewater rate study. The study will result in the recommendation of new rates, which are required to be reviewed regularly. The public works director said he doesn’t believe the current rate structure can continue to fund what’s necessary for the water and wastewater systems.