Scott Swanson
Richard Ikola has lived in Sweet Home for 35 years and he loves the community.
So much so that he’s built up an extensive collection of Sweet Home memorabilia.
“I’ve probably collected close to 200 pieces,” said Ikola, 69, a quiet man who becomes noticeably animated when discussing his collection.
His accumulation includes a nearly complete selection of commemorative buttons from past Frontier Days and Sportsman’s Holiday celebrations, yardsticks, old phone books, photos,…