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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
1
Myrtle Point School District 41 adopted a 1,4094,422.01 budget after a Friday hearing. public vote on exceeding the six percent limit set for April 6. The total levy would be 841,792, up 04,658 from last year, while the rate at 15.10 per thousand would be two cents lower due to higher assessed valuation.
The deadline for candidates to file for School District 41 board positions is Friday, April 3. Howard Inkerman Bridge is the only SD 43 member with a term expiring this year and may seek reelection. All hopefuls must file candidacy and nominating petitions with the district clerk by April 3, 30 days before the legal election date.
Community Congress results reveal high demand for youth programs and facilities. Key items include widespread backing for a dedicated youth recreation center, a federal funding plan, and organized education on drug abuse while opinions vary on policing, counseling, and high school training.
The City of Myrtle Point received a certificate of merit from the State Board of Health for completing minimum water sampling and reporting procedures and receiving satisfactory water reports.
An Oregon report shows 114 influenza cases in Coos County for the week ending March 7, plus four cases of gonorrhea. The board of health details reflect the seasonal illness and sexually transmitted disease counts for the period.
A Oregon DMV notice states a Driver License Examiner will be on duty at Myrtle Point City Hall on March 25 1970 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The announcement, from Harold E Milliken of the Board of Health, credits vigilant water program practices for meeting bacteriological standards for the past year.
Marguerite N. Watkins of Coos Bay announces candidacy for a seat on the Coos County Board of Commissioners as a Republican. An active League of Women Voters member for 14 years, she cites county governance as key to protecting residents and preserving local control. Watkins holds a education degree from Kearney State College and has taught at the College of Guam for the Office of Education USAF.
The Coos County Agricultural Tax Association will meet Tuesday March 24 in the Courthouse Coquille to discuss assessor board changes zoning rules and agricultural land values. State Senator Sam Dement and Coos County officials will address changes and planning issues. Officers will be elected and board of directors includes representatives from local clubs and dairy groups.
The Myrtle Point Chamber favors Weyco proposal sending a letter to the Corps of Engineers for a permit to build a long haul facility. Lt. Richard Giorgis of the Coos County sheriff’s office filed as a Republican candidate for sheriff, a lifelong Coos County resident with prior service in local police departments. Bay Area Environmental Committee objects to the Weyco project while other chambers support it to remove logs from the Coos River. Fran Meldrum noted George Linn was elected president of a new development company planning stock sales.
The postmaster general orders no mail acceptance at 10 New York area offices amid the strike. Myrtle Fount postmaster Milton Schroeder cites offices in New York City Brooklyn The Bronx Flushe Ing Rockaway Jamaica Long Island Greton Island Mineola Hicksville River Head and ZIP codes 100 194 and 119 119.
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