School Board Budgets Salary Increases For Teachers
The board tentatively approves a new budget with an average teacher salary raise of 425 dollars annually for 41 district teachers. Starting salaries rise from 4700 to 5000 for Myrtle Point and 4800 to 5200 for Portland, with budget meetings set for February through March and the election on May 6. The board also reviews extending service beyond age 66 and notes no firm decision on hiring older individuals.
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So NE
Myrtle Point
Stewart
Portland
Book Exhibit At Myrtle Point High School Library
An exhibit of 1962 books is on display for junior and senior high students in the Myrtle Point High School library from 7 to 9 20 p m on February 5. Special arrangements with Mrs Mabie allow additional viewings. The collection totals 414 volumes with curricu lirect and quick access to titles of interest.
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Myrtle Point High School
Mabie
Fire Rips Home Of Mr and Mrs Edward Fish
The Fish family home near the city on Maple street burned early Monday leaving the house and belongings lost. The four children aged five to one year are staying with relatives Earl and Coquille. Donations can be left at Mrs Harold Fish Myrtle Point. Mr Fish works at Georgia-Pacific Plywood in Coquille.
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Edward Fish
Maple Street
Earl Simmons
Coquille
Harold Fish
Bothwick Street
Myrtle Point
Lonnie
Eddie Jr
Debbie
Port Of Coquille Elects Officers
Thomas E. Forrest serves as president and Meldon Caris as vice president of the Port of Coquille Inc The officers were elected at a special meeting Middle Creek project is under study Commissioner Jack Bowen led a report on Middle Creek as a natural spawning ground and stream clearance efforts
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Thomas E. Forrest
Port of Coquille, Inc
Meldon Caris
Jack Bowen
Bowen
Middle Creek
Lepto Outbreak Found In Local Cattle
Leptospirosis has established itself in several dairy and beef herds in Curry and Douglas counties. The disease causes fever low mood and abortion, with bacteria multiplying in blood and kidneys and shedding in urine for months after active infection. Blood testing similar to brucellosis tests is used, and cattle often recover with reduced shedding.
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Curry
Douglas
Coquille Valley Erosion Board Faces Sale of River Project
The Coquille Valley Erosion Control Board plans sale of erosion rights on the upper Coquille River. President Oliver Shull and Vice President Mrs Russell Train led last year's hearing with Myrtle Point ranchers and landowners as Crockett project renews flood prevention talks for the river valley.
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Coquille Valley
Oliver Shull
Russell Train
Alton McCue
Myrtle Point
Coquille River
Lions Club Plans Conference To Map Myrtle Point Hall’s Future
City council meeting set for February 18 to discuss the Myrtle Point community hall on the fairgrounds with a Lions club delegation. Proposals include returning the building to the Coos County Fair association and potential use for a cooperative summer recreation program and a school linked swimming pool.
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Lions Club
Myrtle Point
Sr City
Ben Nichols
Coos County
Assembly Slated At High School
Rick Harris of the National bling mats and the trampoline planned an assembly at the high school.
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Rick Harris
National Bling Mats
Martina Jarvis Named New Greeter At Chamber
Martina Jarvis will be the new greeter for the Chamber of Commerce. The greeter service has not functioned for months, and Weed said the announcement reflects appreciation for the outgoing greeter Mrs Otter who did an outstanding job welcoming newcomers.
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Jarvis
Chamber of Commerce
Weed
Aneseek
Jake Otter
Otter
Sorvia
Teak
Contest Winner Talks On U
Sylvia Sharman, winner of last year’s district feats, speaks about her victory and future plans in a brief interview.
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Sylvia Sharman
Leonard B. Smith To Lead Myrtle Point Band Concert
World renowned cormellat Leonard B. Smith will perform with the Myrtle Point high school band at 8 pm on Wednesday February 13 in the high school auditorium. He will also conduct a rehearsal.
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Leonard B. Smith
Cormellat
Myrtle Point High School
Bandon Defeats MP Cats To Maintain Sunset League Lead
Bandon beat MP 47 to 43, remaining atop the Sunset League. MP coach Grove blamed costly mistakes and urged help to topple the Tigers while Bandon built an early lead and held on despite a late MP rally led by Dave Matfield and Bruce Osbeau.
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Bandon
Bob‘cats
Grove
Tigers
Cats
Tiger
Dave Matfield
Bruce Osbeau
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Port of
la Bae
Rotary Park
Martina Jarvis
Chamber
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