Jan. 17, 1974
“Time Capsule 1973” will be buried in the new sewage treatment plant, according to Dan Wall, resident engineer of the construction. Last year, Daryl Smith’s World History classes organized to create the capsule which will be embedded in concrete at the plant. Students used an insect spray container. Smith said items in the container are what students felt would tell what type of world we live in for those who open it in the future.
Heavy rains swelled water courses, causing road blockages, school closures, backed-up sewers and pump shutdowns at the water treatment plant. In 24 hours, 2.76 inches of rain was recorded, with another 2.02 inches by the next day. Water rose seven feet at Green Peter Dam.
Formation of the Foster-Midway County Service District was rejected by County Commissioners who met to discuss the issue at the courthouse. One commissioner noted a public hearing showed 36 residents opposed the district and 25 were in favor. Another commissioner noted the people would have less control in its administration if the district were formed.
Leon Rust, 76, died in a fire that completely destroyed his home at 151 ½ 10th. Ave. The assistant fire chief determined the fire was started by careless smoking while Rust was sitting in a stuffed rocking chair, or possibly in bed. The man had apparently attempted to escape the flames but could not make it to the door in time.
Betty Oliver rolled a 696 scratch series at Terry Lanes. According to owner Ken Bates, it was believed to be the highest series ever rolled at Terry Lanes by a woman. He said it will probably be one of the highest series bowled by a woman in Oregon that year.
Jan. 20, 1999
The City Council is being asked by the Ambulance District Board and the Rural Fire District Board to appoint two councilmen to a joint committee aimed at creating one district for fire and ambulance services. The intent is to place a ballot measure in the 2000 election to consolidate the districts.
Linn County’s newest commissioner, John Lindsey, started work this week. He began by emphasizing issues related to campaign commitments such as fairground, planning, and forestry and agriculture. With Oregon education about forestry and agriculture dwindling, Lindsey is concerned about encroachment by cities into farm lands.
The Planning Commission handed out awards for recent developments in the city. For commercial development, Steve Barber’s L.B. Lock and Key, Ames Creek Mini Storage, Fly Guard Systems, OK Country Feed and Wiley Creek won awards. The Sherwood Gardens Homeowners Association received a residential-neighborhood award, and a special John Slauson Award of Excellence was given for preservation and restoration of the Bell House Restaurant on Long Street.