Curt Beckham chronicler of Oregon frontier life and fires
Curt Beckham a Myrtle Point writer in residence since 1968 has published about 30 articles on frontier Oregon topics. His pieces include True Treasure about Whisky Run in the 1850s and Battle Rock’s 1851 events, with genealogical notes and photographs shared with local civic groups.
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Oregon
Myrtle Point
Curt
Whisky Run
Bandon
Battle Rock
Port Orford
Effie Summers
Jake Summers
Portland
Coquille Valley
Coquille
Curry County
Portland Oregonian
Eugene Register-Quara
Tacoma
Enchanted
Bridge
California
Oklahoma
Dhe Oldtimers
The
Oregon Outdoors
Winston
Foster parenting advocate Mary Singh promotes foster care
Myrtle Point housewife Mary Singh leads local foster parent efforts in Coos County. She notes about 3,000 statewide foster parents and 130 certified in Coos County with 170 foster children, urging more support and funding for counseling natural parents. Contacts at Children’s Services Division and Oregon Foster Parents Association are listed.
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Mary Singh
Mary
Homs
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Coos County
Foster Parents’ Assn
Ens Services Division
al Niewas An Torus
OFPA
of Ofpa
Efuals
Marge Davis
Children's Services Division
Elrod Ave
Coos Bay
Railroad Ave
Myrtle Point council hopefuls eye seats in election
A roundup of Myrtle Point residents seeking three city council positions in the November 2 election. Candidates include Roy W. Baker a longtime resident, Thelma Bushnell active in community affairs, Kenneth B. Button art-owner Kensuto Service, Ed Cox serviceman and civic advocate, Eugene E. Holt investment officer with Security Bank, George McClellan who pledges a conservative approach, Bill St Winningham veteran councilman opposing extra ambulance spending, Bob Hysell active in charity and citizen band radio, Mrs. Lou Gill aiming to beautify the town, and Leslie Walker longtime resident involved in advisory boards and Rotary elks.
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Roy W. Baker
Myrtle Point
Elvin Murray
Baker
The
Stone Club and
Elks
Kenneth B. Button
Kensuto Service
Father of Two
Oregon State University
Bob Hysell
the Herald
Lou Gill
Les Walker
Southwestern Motors
Citv
Mirtle Point
Walker
Rotary and
Halloween Safety Urged for Trick or Treaters and Drivers
The Insurance Information Institute warns that with 349 000 elementary students and over 30 million trick or treaters nationwide the Halloween night brings risks of accidents and fires. Drivers are urged to exercise extra caution at dusk and while backing out of driveways to watch for children darting from behind parked cars.
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Regan
United States
Insurance Information Institute
The
Institute
Students craft Halloween tales at Maple Primary School
Paula Miller’s second graders compose spooky stories for Halloween. Denise Brown’s A Haunted House features a rocking chair that moves on its own. Kathleen Barnett’s Ghosts in the Night depicts moonlit phantoms, while Sharon Phillips’s Pumpkin Man scares passersby on Halloween night.
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Maple Primary School
Paula Miller
Denise Brown
Kathleen Barnett
Sharon Phillips
Swine Flu Immunization Clinic At Myrtle Crest School
A county run clinic opens Tuesday November 9 at Myrtle Crest Elementary from 10 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm. No charge for shots. a requested contribution helps cover syringe and medical costs. One shot per person. monovalent for those with past swine flu shots and bivalent for high risk groups. For more details contact the county health department.
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Myrtle Crest
County Health Department
Certificates of voter registration issued at proper county office
Attorney General Lee Johnson states certificates must be issued only at the county clerk’s office. Beverly Owen of Coos County Clerk’s office urges public to obtain registrations ahead of election day to avoid inconvenience in Coquille. Any mover, name change, or unregistered person may vote in November by applying for the certificate and must carry it to vote.
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Lee Johnson
Coquille
Beverly Owen
Coos County
Social Security Warns of Imposters in Coos Bay
Social Security official Pat Critchett warns that impostors pose as agents and may request money. She urges the public to verify identity, avoid giving funds, and contact the local office at 381 N Second St Coos Bay Oregon for SSA information on supplemental security income payments.
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Pat Critchett
Coos Bay
Socia Security
Second St
Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Myrtle Point for Drive
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile comes to Myrtle Crest Middle School Gym on Thursday November 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. Eligible donors range from 17 to 65 with parental consent needed for those under 18. A $25 U.S. Savings Bond is to be given away in a drawing. Call 572-2144 for details.
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American Red Cross
Myrtle Point
Thursain
Myrtle Crest Middle School
Linn Insurance
U.S
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Beckham
Frontier Days
Corm
Eddie Ned
Ward Street
Parker Leatherwood
Leatherwood
Herald News
Curt Beckham
R. Cart
Biles
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Phote
Bob T
Singh
Blossom Gulch School
Eye Council
Thelma Bushnell
Th Pta
PTO
4-C's
Council
Ed Cox
Schroedes
Cook 38
Eugene E. Holt
Security Bank
University of Oregon
Holt
George McClellan
McClellan
Bill St. Winningham
Winningham
Rotary Club
Western Auto
Tanya Andersen
M Point High Scheel
John Dumira
Social Security
Bloodmobile
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