May 18, 1950
The 88-member class of 1950, graduating this week, is the largest in the school’s history, breaking last year’s record class of 71.
May 15, 1975
The city will investigate the possibility of providing water to the industrial site east of Clark Mill Road where both TOMCO and Clear Lumber Co. have plans to construct forest product plants. The council endorsed proposals of the companies to locate mills in the area and instructed staff to work with the firms. TOMCO had requested the city provide enough water for present and future industrial growth, which would be 1,500 gallons per minute at 50 pounds residual pressure for fire protection. The city must determine if its water supplies are capable of assisting the proposed sites.
May 17, 2000
A decrease in student enrollment will result in the cutting of six full-time equivalent positions in District 55’s proposed budget for next year. The district had overestimated student enrollment this year by about 64, but enrollment actually declined by 71.
The City Council told representatives of the Sweet Home Swim Club that it would be interested in assisting with the cost of maintaining and operating a new pool at the high school. The club had asked the school district to include a new pool in a bond proposal; it is estimated to cost about $2.8 million, which would be an addition to a proposed $11 million reconstruction of the main part of the high school. While the proposed bond includes money to repair the current pool, the school board indicated it would pursue a higher bond if the community commits to helping with maintenance and operating costs of a new pool.