May 10, 1951
Sweet Home grade schools will join with the high school for the annual May Day program, which includes a court ruled by Queen Donna Casebolt. It will feature musical programs, a grade school track meet, displays of projects done in school, a band concert, a picture show, tumbling presentations, a May Pole dance and a recessional.
Oak Heights grade school boys dominated the finals of the VFW-sponsored East Linn Marble Tournament, giving them the opportunity to participate in the state finals in Portland. Gerald Gregory, Archie Vibbard, Ancil Honeywell and Douglas Seiber will head to the finals for a chance to move on to nationals. Seiber placed fifth in state last year.
May 6, 1976
Marlene Sisemore was crowned Mayfest queen during the May Day “Summer Breeze” festivities at Sweet Home High School. Rima Robertson, Dan McCubbins and the Husky stage band performed at the assembly. Other activities included a bike marathon, chariot race, track race, dance and carnival.
City Council accepted the Park Board’s recommendation to purchase 4.5 acres of land next to Sankey Park at a cost of $20,000 and trade off of three other lots owned on Cedar Street. The board recommended the extra land be used for a ball field, additional parking and a better trail system along Ames Creek.
May 9, 2001
Israel Helfrich and Kara Watkins were named May King and Queen during the high school’s May Day festivities, which included week-long competitions between the classes. The week ends in a track meet with an obstacle course, chariot race and Jell-O wrestling.
The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District told Cascadia residents it considered multiple sites before settling on a decision on where to put a new substation. It will be located next to Canyon Creek, near Triple T. Cascade Timber Consulting donated the land for the new substation.
Police Sgt. George Dominy and dispatcher Lisa Davis received the Medal of Valor for their actions in the attempted murder of officer Vic Clodfelter. The victim was shot by Michael Peverieri during a standoff at the gunman’s house. Dominy rushed to the scene and put himself in the line of fire to find Clodfelter injured near his car. Meanwhile, Davis, who was on the phone with Peverieri, did her best to keep him calm during the situation.