Myrtle Point city budget calls for 81039 levy for year
The City of Myrtle Point proposes an 81 039 tax levy for the coming year. Budget committee members elect Chet Weed as chairman and Ralph Whitaker as secretary. City Administrator Ben Nichols notes a 97.15 per thousand true cash value levy, 13 percent lower than this year due to liquor and franchise taxes and carry-over. Additional funding would cover 24 7 dispatchers, a new patrol car, and parking lot work.
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Myrtle Point
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Ralph Whitaker
Ben Nichols
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Methodist Women Propose Mrs Irene Briggs as Favorite Mother
The Friendly Circle of Myrtle Point First United Methodist Church nominates Mrs Irene Briggs wife of Rev Wilmer A Briggs for the area's most popular mother honor She returns to Myrtle Point to resume church service after retirement noting a desire to help and minister to the people
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Irene Briggs
Myrtle Point
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Wilmer A. Briggs
Oregon OKs Myrtle Point Development Stock Sale
The State of Oregon approved the registration of stock for the Myrtle Point Development Co at a Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meeting. Frank Meldrum said five directors including George Linn Charles Po... and Elton Schroedes are registered to sell stock at 100 per share to Oregon residents.
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Myrtle Point Development Co
Frank Meldrum
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
Meldrum
George Linn
Charles Poohiitx
Homer Poewerson
Ben “Ickols
Elton Schroedes
Community volunteer Mrs Briggs honored for 40 years of service
Mrs Briggs has served in Oregon churches for over four decades and enjoyed every minute. She taught Sunday school in a Nebraska prairie schoolhouse in youth, raised a large family, faced loss, and now has seventeen grandchildren. Her motto is Lats MeP busy as she aids others.
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Nebraska
College Offers Mini Course For Mushroom Enthusiasts
Coquille High School hosts a mushroom study mini course on April 24 and 28 taught by Joanne Wright and Mildred Flaherty. The program starts with a 7 109 p.m. lecture followed by a field trip from 9 to 11 a.m. on the following day.
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Coquille High School
Southwestern Oregon Conimunity College
Joanne Wright
Mildred Flaherty
Time change reminder and the 2 a.m. switch
The notice explains daylight saving time shifts with spring ahead and fall back. It states the official change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday and instructs families to set clocks before bed Saturday night.
Petition Drops Fairview Bender Sewer Improvement Plan
City Council dropped the proposed sewer improvement for Fairview and Bender Street after a petition signed by owners representing 72 percent of the district. Estimated cost was 15 300 dollars. The council also asked for a circulating petition for sanitary service in East Willow and East Cedar Street areas.
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Bender Street
Clarence Gurney
East Willow
East Cedar Street
City Hall
UGN appoints John Topits as executive director
John Topits, a Bay Area builder of seven years, becomes executive director of Coos County United Good Neighbors replacing Jackson Moore who resigned to consult for 20 unstaffed United Fund groups. Moore led the organization for ten years and Topits serves on Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Coos Bay Lions Club boards and on the Coos Bay Planning Commission.
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Bay Area
Coos County
United Good Neighbors
Topits
Jackson Moore
United Fund
Moore
Toptin Gott
Cees County
Water and sewer rates raised by Myrtle Point council
Myrtle Point voters approved new water and sewer charges at a Monday meeting. The water schedule adds a first 100 cubic feet base, then 80 cents per 100 for 100 to 400, 50 cents per 100 for 400 to 600, 25 cents per 100 for 600 to 1,500, and 12 cents per 100 over 1,500. Sewer minimum remains two dollars monthly under 300 cubic feet with a charge for usage above 400. increases take effect on the June bill.
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Kindergarten Registration Set at Myrtle Point
Kindergarten registration for fall classes at Myrtle Point is set for April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no registration fee. A short business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. All interested parents are urged to attend.
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Deadline Near for Voters to Register in State Primary
The final registration day for the May 26 statewide primary is this Saturday April 26. Residents who have moved changed names or are new voters age 21 or older must register by 8 pm to vote. Coos County offices in Coquille and Coos Bay will host extended hours and local booths at shopping centers and various outlying registrar locations.
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Hogan Realty
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Bridge
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Ara Sheed
Sheed
Powers
Dog Owners Urged to Leash Pets Under City Ordinance
Myrtle Point Police Chief Merlyn Hathaway issued a reminder about the leash law now in effect. Dogs must be on a leash or in an enclosure and are not allowed to run at large. Violators will be cited into Muineapas Court for violation of the dog ordinance.
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Merlyn Hathaway
Hathaway
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Muieapas Court
City services rating mixed in Community Congress survey
The survey shows many city services rated fair or good. Responses cover street maintenance water library police and other services with counts and opinions on county and state services and potential regional projects.
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Council approves sewer plan upgrades for Myrne Point
Coos Bay council authorizes consultants to prepare detailed plans for a fourpoint sewer project at Myrne Point including storm drain work and treatment plant modifications. Estimated cost 392000 with 86,000 federal help. seeks 260000 Farmers Home Administration grant and bond approval. officials warned of potential penalties for noncompliance with Environmental Quality Commission directives.
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Harlan
Gessford
Erichsen
My Rne Point
Environmental Quality Commission
Frank Meldrum
Farmers Home Administration
Georgia Pacific Announces Plywood Plant Management Transfers
GP announces transfers of plywood plant personnel effective April 1. Ben I Payne, Samoa plant manager since 1964, moves to Coos Bay Division to become Coos Bay plant manager. Wr. Bill Winkel, Coos Bay manager since 1959, becomes Coquille plant manager. Phil Williams, Coquille plant manager since 1964, moves to Southern Division.
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Western Plywood Production
Georgia-Pacific
Ben I. Payne
Georgia- Pacific
Samoa
Coos Bay
Payne
Bill’ Winkel
Coquille
City Council discusses District 41 takeover of summer recreation
The City Council debated whether School District 41 should run the city's summer recreation program. Nichols said it could not happen this year but possible next year. The proposal would transfer 1600 dollars from the recreation budget to the district.
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Ben Nichols
Dora School to Host Outdoor Band Concert
The Myrtle Crest eighth grade band will perform outside at Dora School next Monday afternoon. The program includes marches and popular tunes, showcasing a varied lineup from the young musicians.
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