Myrtle Point year in review highlights civic, school and service changes
Myrtle Point residents reflected on a year of local politics and growth. The Chamber of Commerce discussed a juvenile shelter facility at the Pioneer House, Janet Tucker prepared for the Oregon Dairy Princess contest, and Jerry Bennett began a new three year contract as district superintendent.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pioneer House
Myrtle Punt
Janet Tucker
Portland
Janet
Covus County
Myrtle Point
Jerry Bennett
Coos County
Woody Robison
Mickey Moffitt
Lonnie van Flaterg
Keiser
North Bend
Bicentennial group plans first meeting in Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Bicentennial committee will hold its first meeting of the year on January 8 at 7 30 p.m. at the media center in Myrtle Crest. Bud Bick urges town organizations to send a representative to discuss goals for the Bicentennial year including an Old Fashioned Fourth celebration and school activities tied to the Bicentennial theme.
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Hay Hajduk
Fusmer
Lugene
Myrtle Crest School
Myrtle Point
Paul Franzen
Franzen
Bud Bick
Coos County
Coos Residents Seek DEQ Impact Study And Local Control
Citizens in Coos County press for a statewide environmental impact study of the DEQ and urge restoring local restaurant and water inspections. Officials argue state rules cost time and money, while county health leaders note staffing changes and increased health hazards without county oversight. The Board of Commissioners will consult the Cyus Curry Economic Development committee about conducting an economic impact study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bd Stevenson
Cyus- Curry Economic Development Committee
Ben Franklin President to Address Myrtle Point Chamber
Robert M. Hazen president of Ben Franklin Federal Savings and Loan and newly elected head of the United States League of Savings Associations will address a Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce meeting at Tubby's Restaurant at 7 40 a m The visit marks openings for Ben Franklin branch offices in Coquille and Bandon with a mobile unit to start January 6 expansion plans to Gold Beach and Port Orford. Hazen led growth from 380 million in 1939 to 820 million in 1975 and oversees 4600 member institutions representing 98 percent of the 322 billion dollar savings and loan industry
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Robert MH. Hazen
Ben. Franklin Federal Savings & Loan Association
United States League of Savings Associations
Myrtle Point Chamber of Comm
Ierce
Jan. G
Hazen
Myrtle Point
Tubby's
6Th St
Hibs
U.S League
Ben, Franklin
Coquille
Bandon
Gold Beach
Port Orfard
Ings and Loan Associations
League
NHS Trees Pick Up Fundraiser By High School Club
The National Honor Society at the high school runs a tree pick up through Saturday January 3. Members haul trees and collect donations to raise 500 dollars for a trip. Officers listed include Nancy Leep Gayle Johnson Kathy Harris and Mark Labart.
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Gayle Johnson
Kathy Herris
Nene, Lee
Mark Latert
NHS
Nancy Leep
Kathy Harris
Mark Labart
Myrtle Point Briefs Report Arrests and Local News
Patrick L. Chandler 21 of Powers arrested for first degree assault and drug possession after a firearm recovered. Wayne Oden 18 of Myrtle Point linked to weapon. case under investigation. Chandler jailed locally then county custody. New Myrtle Point officer Harold Hartley appointed replacing Kingsley Thatcher.Fatal accidental shooting at Douglas Service Station on December 24. City Council advisory meeting set January 6 at City Mall to discuss population trends. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating classes begin January 6 at Coos Bay station. call William Penn for details.
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Mark Hatfeld
Myrtle Point
Colony
Td Mevenson
Coos Bay
Coos County
Irene Johnson
Eddie Wildrop
Lonnie van Lisberg
New Myrtle Point
Citcheens
Fire patrol tax cuts eyed for grazed Coos lands
Coos County seeks reclassification to reduce fire patrol taxes for farmers who convert tree or brush land to grazing use. Applications due January 10 1960 to the County Land Classification Committee, care of County Extension Office Coquille OR 97423. Minimum 60 percent open grass required.
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Tom Guerin
Coos County
Coos Forest Protective Association
Cuunry Board of Commissioners
State Forester
State Experiment Station
Myrtle Point
Ray Waterman
Fourmile
R. C. Geaney
Bridge
Norman Boyd
Coos Bay
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Myrtle Crest
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Humble
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Myrtle Point Herald
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Southwestern Oregon Community College
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DEY
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Singapore
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