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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1975
Page
2
Lennie Van Elsberg served as commissioner since 1967 and on the Coos Bay Wagon Roads Appraisal Committee yet faces no CBWR land reappraisal. Taxpayers in district 41 seek answers about oversights, timber growth, and lack of grade adjustments affecting the district 41 budget of 1 015 717 approved in June.
Opinion urges tighter controls on excess Coos Bay Wagon Road revenue in School District 41. It argues money beyond budget should fund tax relief or require voter approval for major renovations, preserving taxpayers’ rights to decide spending.
A trailer of a John Hanson Inc gravel truck toppled onto the bank while turning on a narrow Lee Valley Road shoulder, smashing Charley and Helen Vincent's toolshed about 50 yards from their house. No injuries reported. damage to the shed will be paid by the company.
District 41 Myrtle Point schools report a new supplemental budget totaling 106 767 79 dollars to complete ongoing additions at Myrtle Crest funded from excess Coos Bay Wegon Road funds. Superintendent Gerald Bennett notes this repeats an earlier notice and is not a new proposal. As of June 30 this year only 43 233 2 dollars had been spent of the prior allocation.
LeRoy and Barbara Leep will take ownership of the Myrtle Point garage on September 1, with Ed Wen aiding during the transition. Two mechanics will remain on duty, and Leon Howell joins as mechanic while Van Vinck leaves after nineteen years of ownership. The Leeps are long-time Myrtle Point residents.
A school board meeting discussed high school construction issues including floor moisture problems and door gaps. An all weather track proposal estimated at 26 000 dollars plus was reviewed along with a home construction blueprint and View Street lot purchase. The district will adjust insurance for half time teachers under new policy.
Oregon veterans attending college may qualify for State veterans education aid. The program pays 50 dollars per month for full time undergraduates and up to 36 dollars for other study, with a 36 month cap. Eligible are Korean veterans and those after July 1 1980 who earned specific overseas service medals. Applicants must be Oregon residents for one year before service and at application. No dead line exists and existing aid recipients may continue.
Coos Bay recruiting sergeant Dave Pankey says the President recommended ending the G I Bill and sent a proposal to the Senate, but Congress recessed for the summer and has taken no action. The Army maintains the G I Bill remains alive for qualified enlistees.
Geaney of Bridge Route Myrtle Point has been named to the Governor's State Livestock Advisory Committee. He is second vice president of the Oregon Sheep Growers and active in livestock groups. On Aug 25 he testified in Eugene before the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee hearings in Oregon.
Older children return to school while younger ones stay home enjoy finger painting. Mix liquid starch with tempera paint or dry starch with water then color. Start with one color on wet paper then progress to two colors. Use freezer paper and cut dried paintings to cover box shapes.
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