March 1, 1951
Three ministers, armed with petitions bearing 385 signatures (many of which came from the east Albany area), successfully argued their anti-liquor cause before the city. The City Council turned down a Class B liquor license application submitted by a V.H. Tabor, owner of White’s Cafe, who wanted to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks. Tabor said “hundreds of people want a little something to go with their meals,” but Rev. Lee Finley and Rev. said such a place of business would lose customers and Rev. William H. Cooksley was concerned about the juvenile population.
About 150 grade school students and parents met at the Long Street school auditorium for instruction in folk and square dancing under the guidance of Harry E. Moffit, Oak Heights instructor. The Pals Square Dance Club concentrated on learning the polka steps, the Virginia reel and fundamentals of square dance. One enthusiastic parent appreciated Moffit’s experience and the children’s eager response to the new activity, adding, “This type of rhythmic dancing helps the child develop a feeling of rhythm and more graceful posture.”
Feb. 26, 1976
Sam R. Cairnes was honored in a special “40 years of Scouting Day” held in the Foster School Cafetorium. More than 100 people attended to honor the 71-year-old who has been active in scouting for 40 years. Still, he said, he’s “not through yet.” Jim Riggs served as master of ceremonies, and six of Cairnes’ eagles returned to tell of the experience and benefits of scouting.
The City Council is applying for grants totaling nearly $2.7 million for a Foster-Midway interceptor and trunk sewer project. But no one would be allowed to use the money prior to the court’s determination on a pending suit unless they voluntarily annex to the city or sign a deferred annexation agreement. Residents of the Foster-Midway area brought suit against the state and city for its attempt to force the area to annex to the city.
Feb. 28, 2001
Sweet Home Habitat for Humanity dedicated its fifth home this week, marking the completion of the home of Jeri Anlauf and her children Cassi and Allen. Construction began nearly a year ago. The home is one of three planned in the 1900 block of Vine Street. Anlauf, who was required to invest 500 “sweat equity” hours into the build said she learned a lot and has a whole new appreciation for a home.
Following an attempt to provide for the growing company, Cirtek Manufacturing moved to Lebanon, taking about 100 jobs with it. The company occupied the city’s “flexible manufacturing building” (Flex Building), at a reduced rent in return for the creation of at least five family wage jobs. The Flex Building, which is meant to be an incubator, was paid for through federal grant funds. Cirtek owner Robert Skinner said “the problem is there hasn’t been anything to incubate to.”