Tax change debated as Oregon school funding faces strain
In Oregon, voters and lawmakers weigh shifting local property taxes from homeowners to fund schools. Josephine County schools face only six weeks of funds, while Senate President Jason Roe urges state responsibility for education. Taxpayers push for equitable financing as districts fear deeper cuts statewide.
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Josephine County
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Coos County
Praise and defense of gladiolus praise in a community note
In a readers forum response, Gaylord of Myrtle Point extols gladiolus flowers for their vivid colors and uplifting effect. The letter praises high school youths for helpful actions during haying and thanks local teens Tim Hoffman and friends for aiding a neighbor, urging adults to support rather than fault the younger generation.
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Tim Hoffman
Myrtle Point High School
Victor Garrone
Mike James
Richard
SWOCC Arts Series Opens With Up With People Concert
SWOCC and Marshfield High School announce a 1967 68 arts and lectures season featuring Up With People on October 12 at Marshfield High School gym. John Chappell presents a Mark Twain impersonation on November 6 in Marshfield auditorium. December brings James Donlon of the Menagerie Mime Theatre on December 4 at North Bend Little Theatre.
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Dale Endee
North Bend
Rhubard Film Festival
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Coaledo Hall
Office of Community Services
Obituary Beatrice Merritt dies at 58 in Myrtle Point home
Beatrice Mable Merritt of McKinley Route Myrtle Point died Monday at age 58. An autopsy in Coos Bay will determine cause. She is survived by husband George and son Robert, daughter Susan Stuart, mother and stepfather Mrs and Mr Henry Voss, sisters Lillian Hanson Florence Whitely, and eight grandchildren. Funeral Friday Sept 26 at 2 pm Myrtle Point Baptist Church with burial at Norway Cemetery. Born April 13 1917 in Seattle she was a former Myrtle Point resident.
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Susan Stuart
Anchorage
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Henry Voss
Seattle
Lillian Hanson
Florence Whitely
Coronado
Calif
Myrtle Point Baptist Church
Norway Cemetery
Jim Glazner
Greenacres Community Church
Community events calendar outlines 1975 76 arts and meetings
District 4 Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting in Myrtle Point at Hall Post 2928 with auxiliary potluck at 1 06 pm led by District Commander Bob Owens and President Lorraine Lynder. Arts activities begin with John Sawhill lecture, energy crisis, January 29 at Marshfield Auditorium.
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Man killed in woods near Brummel Creek site
George William Stonesifer aged 34 died September 23 while setting chokers for Westley at a site on the East Fork of Brummel Creek. The accident occurred at 4 PM services are pending at Myrtle Point Chapel.
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Brummel Creek
Myrtle Point Chapel
Citizenship Classes Offered for Aliens at Marshfield Junior High
New citizens class for aliens planning to become U S citizens starts Monday September 29 at 7 30 p m in Room 18 Marshfield Junior High. Weekly sessions continue each Monday in October. Coos Bay Lions Club sponsors with no charge. Applicants must meet residency and service requirements and forms are provided at class. DAR supplies the basic text.
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Marshfield Junior High
Coos Bay
Pulitzer Winners Lead Oregon High School Press Conference
Two Pulitzer Prize winners, Brian Lanker and George Weller, will keynote the 40th annual Oregon High School Press Conference at the University of Oregon October 10-11. Workshops, an on site writing contest, and photography judging by Lanker will fill sessions and trophies will be awarded Saturday at 11 15 a m.
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Myrtle Point Public Meeting Schedule Summary
Public notices for Myrtle Point include the City Council regular meetings on the first and third Mondays at 7 30 p m in city hall 424 Fifth Avenue Port of Coquille River Commission holds regular meetings the third Tuesday at 8 p m at Bank of Myrtle Point Myrtle Point District 41 School Board meets the second and fourth Mondays at 8 p m in the administration building 212 Spruce Street Myrtle Point City Planning Commission meets the second Monday at 7 30 p m in city hall 424 Fifth Avenue Flora M Laird Memorial Library board meets the Tuesday before the last Friday at 4 p m at the Flora M Laird Library Fifth and Willow Street School Board again listed with meetings on the second and fourth Mondays at 8 p m in the school administration building 212 Space &
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New principal puts own stamp on high school
New principal Tom Roe has overhauled Myrtle Point High School since August. He issued a student handbook with policy on athletic eligibility and conduct. Don Pisher becomes activity director to centralize scheduling and avoid clashes.
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Roe
Bill Richardson
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PSAT Plans Test At Myrtle Palm High School
Guidance director Darwin Lovell announces that sophomores juniors and some seniors at Myrtle Palm High School will take the PSAT/NMSQT this fall along with over one million students worldwide. The test co sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation is set for October 21 and measures verbal and mathematical aptitude important for college work.
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Darwin Lovell
Myrtle Palm High School
Colless Board
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Police report on home burglary and arrests in Gary area
Police were summoned to a Reedsford Road residence on September 13 to investigate a burglary. Raymond Morgan reported rifles and ammunition missing from the home as authorities began inquiry into suspects including John Michael Winter and Gary Wayne Padgett with related charges.
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Gary Wayne Padgett
Reedsford Road
Raymond Morgan
Eee
Citizens Advisory Committee seeks applicants in Myrtle Point
The city invites residents to apply for roughly 15 seats on the Citizen's Advisory Committee with a council meeting set at 7 0 p m on Oct 0. Interested parties should leave their names at the city recorder's office before the meeting. A auto maintenance class begins Oct 1 at 7 p m at Eads Garage offering hands on repair replacement tuning service and diagnosis. contact Eads Garage or call 672 5058 for details.
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