Coos County Fair and Rodeo Bring Acts and Rodeo Action
Coos County Fair runs through Sunday with a five program on the midway including Brothers duo at 1 PM and 2 PM today. Livestock judging games and a high school dress revue also on the agenda. The Coos County Rodeo starts Friday night for a two day run sanctioned by the Rodeo Cowboys Association featuring bareback bronc saddle bronc riding bull riding calf roping steer wrestling and team roping with $5000 prize money. Christensen Drothers Fu gene will supply livestock for the rodeo. Friday features two appearances by the Legarde Twins and a variety act on the midway.
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Promeer Park
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Myrtle Point
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Oregon Voters Favor Volunteer Army Amid War and Crime Concerns
A June packwood newsletter reports 10 000 responses showing 56 percent support an all volunteer army 35 percent cite the Vietnam War as a top worry and 25 percent name crime as key issues A 67 percent oppose building more Snake River dams while 24 percent favor It also notes rail subsidies views and fair activities at Coos County Fair with events and a parade in Myrtle Point and family admission highlights for Sunday
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Viet Red Chien
Coos County Fair Declares Senior Citizen Day
Verlin Hermann announces Senior Citizen Day at the Coos County Fair on Friday August 13. Seniors 66 and over gain free admission while younger members show Senior Citizen Center cards. Senior booth in the grove near the flower building offers free coffee all day and registration advised.
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Senior Citizen Center
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Exams slated for Myrtle Point football players
Physical examinations for Myrtle Point High School football prospects are scheduled for August 12 at 5 p.m. at the Myrtle Point Medical Center. Players previously told to report on Friday August 20 should report one day earlier, at 5 p.m. August 19, per coach Don Fisher.
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Honor Roll Honors For Myrtle Point Area Students
Three Myrtle Point area students earned Honor Roll grades at Southwestern Oregon Community College during spring term. James A. Peart and Becky Schlattr, both of Myrtle Point, each earned a 4.0 GPA in the first term. Also on the Honor Roll was James R. Smith of Norway.
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Southwestern Oregon Community College
James A. Peart
Myrtle Point
Becky Schlattr
James R. Smith
Norway
Closure Set at Library in Myrtle Point Memorial
A closure notice from The Flore M. Laird Memorial Library in Myrtle Point cites ongoing issues, setting a temporary halt to services. Officials warn patrons the move affects access to books and programs until further notice.
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Fiona M. Laird Memorial Library
Flore M. Laird
Labor disputes drive unemployment rise in Coos County May report
The Coos Bay Oregon State Employment Service office reports May saw unemployment rise due to labor disputes in the South Coast. Retail remained steady with tourists aiding sales while lumber and wood products held steady. carpenters and electricians expected a busy August. July unemployment claims rose to 9 percent with 5,305 weeks claimed, driven by labor disputes.
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