EPA clears path for M-44 coyote killer use in Oregon
Judge Frederick Denniston backed relaxing the 1972 directive to permit sodium cyanide in the M-44 device with 26 safety safeguards. The EPA endorsed modification after new evidence on water and air safety, paving the way for Oregon and other states with limits on trap density and trained nonfatal usage by qualified officials.
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Frederick Denniston
Washington
The
Environmental Protection Agency
Demisten
EPA
Denniston
U.S. Department of Imerics
Oregon
Russell Train
Judge defends keeping Coos County jail at courthouse site
Circuit Court Judge John C. Warden criticized moving the Coos County jail from Coquille to North Bend. He argued it would burden administration of justice, noting 66 percent of prisoners come from southern Coos County and urging the jail remain near the Coos County Courthouse.
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John C. Warden
Coos County
Coquille
North Bend
Warden
Charles Reeves
Administration of Justice
Bi-Centennial Seniors Scholarship Program Launched
The National Association of Secondary School Principals launches a nationwide 250000 scholarship program for 1976 graduates. One national winner gains 10000, 102 state winners receive 1000 grants, with two seniors per state and DC. Winners attend a Williamsburg seminar January 16 19 and compete in media and civic projects.
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National Association of Secondary School Principals
District of Columbia
Williamsburg
Virginia
America
CBE
NASSP
Shell Oil Company
Coos County Eyes Tax Updates On CBWR Lands
Coos County assessors said they can update tones on the Coos Bay Wagon lands when directed by state officials. The CBWR committee, led by Lomnie Von Elsberg, was told by State Senator Jack Ripper that the last reappraisal was in 1908 with some reports claiming 1968. Tax collection pressures due to missing reappraisals were blamed on delays and missteps affecting five years of unpaid taxes.
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Coos County
Coos Bay
State Department of Kerean
Lomnie von Elsberg
Jack Ripper
Pet i
Pitman
Tamtion
Porte
K.C
Bob Geaney
Bridge
Lam le van Kisberg
Mickey Moffitt
Ace Sess
Geaney
Smoking policy discussed at Myrtle Point school board meeting
A long board session covered release time approval at Broadbent school and bids for district liability insurance, while Dean Mason searches for insurers. Moisture remains in the high school health room as the district enforces a new smoking policy designating areas for teachers due to fire risk.
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Myrtle Point Athletic Club
Myrtle Crest
Broadbent
Dean Mason
Recall movement in Coquille outlines recall plans
Nearly 40 residents met at Coquille last Thursday to finalize plans for a recall election on September 16. Rex Gaslin denied CRC seeks resignations while urging petitions and voter turnout. Contention over the Coos Bay Wagon Road appraisal and local commissioner actions were debated by attendees.
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Citizens Recall Committee
Coquille
Stevenson urges reappraisal of Coos Bay Wagon Road lands
Rep Ed Stevenson criticizes Coos County commissioners for not reappraising CBWR lands. He warns missed appraisals may cost nearly $2 million in ad valorem tax revenue, raising local taxes. He notes Douglas County reappraised after a request, cites federal law requiring a 10 year update, and says BLM funds could distort County budgets.
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Ed Stevenson
D-Coq Quille
Coos
Coos County
Coos Bay
Lonnie van Elsberg
M.R. Mofitt
Department of Revenue
BLM
Broadbent TV group schedules Saturday brush cleanup
The Broadbent Translator Inc plans a work party this Saturday at 9 a.m. to clear brush along the road to the translator that serves the Broad Bent Myrtle Point area. Volunteers should bring lunch and brush cutters and meet at Bert West's place on the Broad Bent Catching Creek road.
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The
Broadbent Translator, Inc
Broadbent
Broadbent-Myrtle Point
Broadbent-Catching Creek
Bert West
Broadbent Television, Inc
County funds set for two town track facilities
County commissioners agree to sell asphalt and equipment cost to Myrtle Point and Coquille Track Clubs for building track facilities at Myrtle Crest. Asphalt priced at 152 dollars per ton plus personnel and equipment costs. earlier request for free materials denied due to private enterprise concerns.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille
Commissioners
Myrthe Crest
Hatfield Visits Myrtle Point Talks on Economy and Government
Senator Mark Hatfield spoke at a Colony Restaurant coffee hour to more than 50 residents. He debated OSHA and federal control, warned about big government, praised decentralization, and argued tax sharing offers only partial relief while stressing economic issues for communities.
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Myrtle Point
Mark Hatfield
Colony
Hatfield
OSHA
OGHA
Iron
Joyce Mxberry
Sejeane Hodges
Nichols Salary Set by Myrtle Prine City Council
The Myrtle Prine City Council held a September 8 special meeting to address city manager salary. Ben Nichols was hired at $15,000 plus fringe benefits, but the council agreed to raise it to $16,500 plus fringe benefits after discussing the matter with him.
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Myrtle Prine
Ben Nichols
Nichols
City Planning Commission Sets Course for Comprehensive Plan
The City Planning Commission met September 8 to discuss a state required comprehensive plan for the year. It will outline economic projections recreational land use and pollution forecasts with citizen input plus city council and planning members. A representative from the Coos Curry Council of Governments will provide professional guidance.
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Slow
Coos- Curry
New jail plan outlined by Coos County sheriff
Sheriff Les Miller released figures on jail procedures and staffing. He described inmate security intake release escort to court and transport to state institutions. The jail operates with 11 staff and 1 civilian and faces coverage gaps on swing and midnight shifts.
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Coos County
Les Miller
Miller
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Washington, D. C
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Robert Brasch
Curry County
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Gastin
Peur
Gaslin
CRC
Tom Walker
IEC
Gordon Smith
Walker
Cays Bay
Commis
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Stevenson
US Treasury
TV Group
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Woody Tebiathet
Matfield
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