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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1975
Page
2
A broad portrait of the independent local merchant who risks capital to pursue the American Dream. He wears many hats from marketer to bookkeeper, funds community events, and lacks pension or union support. Despite risks, he remains a community link, dedicated to his town and its people.
Coos Curry Electric Cooperative reports completion of a tentative rate study. The residential all electric rate for a typical 1500 kWh per month home would rise about 11.5 to 14 cents daily. Commercial and industrial rates would be set in the coming days with a two step increase for equity amid other classes. Seasonal accounts likely face the largest rise under the cost of service plan. The cooperative currently lists seven rate classes including residential all electric commercial large power irrigation seasonals and area lights.
Oregon's legislature shows record pace with over 3,000 bills introduced this session far surpassing 1973 totals. Key items include Eel Creek fish hatchery, merger of Fish and Wildlife Commission, South Slough Estuary Sanctuary, and septic tank permit variances SB 34. Public toll-free line offered for questions at 1-800-462-0290.
Letters invite readers to join the Northwest Steelheaders Council in southwestern Oregon to aid fisheries resources. An Arts and Crafts Fair at Powers County Park is rescheduled for May 18 1976 with tables available via Ethel McCulloch.
Annie Case age 88 died March 31 in Myrtle Point. Funeral services were held April 2 at Myrtle Point Chapel with Rev. Walter Graham officiating. Interment followed in McGehee Cemetery, McGehee Arkansas. She was born January 2 1687 in Patroon Texas and was a member of the Christian Church Memphis Tennessee. Survived by daughters Mrs H L Clifton Broadbent and Mrs B G Zina Myrtle Point, 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Myrtle Point Chapel of Coos Mortuaries handled arrangements.
The Coos County Extension Service invites qualified individuals for the RISE program starting with interviews on March 31. Aimed at helping low income residents rise from poverty, the program includes planning, classes, job sampling, and follow up, with specifics on family size income limits and location in Coquille Oregon.
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