Several power poles along Highway 34 were knocked down at about 10 a.m. on Monday by strong winds. About 18,000 Pacific Power customers were without power in Sweet Home, Lebanon, Cascadia and Foster.
Many businesses were closed but some schools operated as usual.
All schools in the Sweet Home district stayed in session.
They were fed lunch and though classes remained in session, some parents chose to pick up their children, said Cathy Hurowitz, Director…