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About Port Orford news. (Port Orford, Curry County, Oregon) 1958-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 9, 1964)
Orchids Bloom In December J PO R T □RFORD Voi, o No. 41 Port Orford, Curry County, Oregon Price Ten Cents Curry Resource Development Group Meets January 14 GRACING the Gu» I d it r o m h o m e over the Holidays were these eleven beautiful orchids grow ii by Mr>.Edstrom. The Cat- tlry a orchids are member- of the C, Trlanaei fa m ily and w ill la s t approximately six weeks, Mrs. 1 ibtrom said The f i r s t bloom opened about the 20th of December C olon of the d e li The end of 1963 <aw Coos t i i n l x i KAI) meeting that a cate flowers range from a deep Curry E lectric Cooperative with, spr: i.,' ( Hart should be made velvet-purple to a light laven «n overall increaae of 6 ; in by some group to have a county der, w ith golden yellow centers their kilowatt hour sales, to brochure made This w ill tie bring their total for the 11 month tiscussnl at the meeting period ending Nov so. iuu , to .............. ■a illion alltewae 'T * ks ■ « s in- ea lit» m This was an cira se o f over 7 m illion kilowatt- hnuis. over the previous 11 months Residential consumers in creased their usage by a half •i m illion KWH. commercial Sam Hall users increased their eonsump- , D istrict . Judge . . , of . Ron I., over half a m illion KWH. un7 «ppolnled H.l industry picked up almost b> ,he • *og«n Supreme (o u rt 5 m ill.,m KWH a' V rC.» L Pr,° ‘ Sm|P ° 7 Wlme the number of resident- “* l« h Judicial D strict, lal i •ntsumers increased by only u rr' , ‘,ni Lo°» ' ,or 100 th e e was a gain of TJ0 «He calendar year IBM meters for the m t . re system in r>* ,',r* r -PP<’ ««''nent. fa,.i which include, an Increase ‘ h \ ' , ’“ T * r o f IX commercial accounts and McAllister on Dec K> «63 pro- ,-siqnmenl shall loss of 3 industrial accounts \ite s that 'h be in addition to Hall s duties There was a total of 53 miles of d.stnbution line added to the '‘ 'U ræ‘ Judge and that his system m 1963 together with the ™ m n WVA in Í ....... s ta lla tio of a 750 KVA regu- ''..11 !«■ at -be . ic p ic s . t and , . as Coos-Curry Electric Shows Gains In 1963 Hall Named Circuit Judge The next regular meeting of ncreased population, shorter the Area Resource Development •vorking hours, and an increased Committee (H A D ) w ill be de ! interest in outdoor types of re voted to developments within creation. Curry county that effect the, , Curry county is in a strategic tourist and recreation industry.1 Igcographic location to offer re The meeting w ill be held Jan creational opportunities for the 14 at 8:00 p m at the county large population center* in Calif fairgrounds at Gold Beach ornia and to offer a “ banana Representatives cf the three belt" climate to tourists from chambers ot commerce in the ¡Oregon. Washington, and Cana- county are invited, as well as Ha The development of roads other persons interested in thia to the East w ill bring additional type of development I tourists from Southern and East ern Oregon and from the moun- TOURIST A RECREATION t nn states RECOMMENDATIONS Scenic beauty and fishing Tourism is considered the Scenic beauty and fishing have main area ¡n the county .where past The use of these resources a vast expansion can be made | can be expanded by providing 'hat can m aterially improve the local advertising, maintaining economy of the area Its im port ' adequate marking of attractions, ance w ill be increased as time : roads, and trails, and by a con- goes on and an orderly develop lentrated effort to improve ment of all resources contribut ! water facilities (or fishing and ing to it should be encouraged. I'th e r types of recreation. This The demand for recreational j would also encourage tourists fa c ilitie s is expected to increase , to stay longer in the area. due to improved transportation. It is recognized that extending Students Enjoy New Year Party Boltle D rive Is Saturday, Sunday la to r at P o rt O rford and G cs.-l « r«-« t«-«l by the p .e s id tn g ju d e substations An add.t.onal 250 ” f , ^he KVA regulator was added at the 7 ™ ', ° f ,K* district is Dal M King Harbor substation south of Hall's prior appointment as Brookings Preliminary construction plans ' v, I 'T . J 'a for I9M include additional out at mld- going circuits at the North n'« h‘ nec " Brookings substation to relieve the load at the main Brookings subs.aixin which is nearing ca pacity Additinonal line section- alization w planned for 1964 which w ill improve coordination> \ final meeting of (he Com- and i educe outages. . The 1963 construction program m*mi y Chr.rtma. M .oc.at ion is included the moving of some s| H«tcd for next Monday, J_ anuary a 13, in the art center i t 8 p. m. miles of three phase line along Reports ou this year's Christ Highway 42. as well as 2 miles ol mas party and election of next single phase line in the Middle year's officers w i l l be main Creek area items of business 1963 also saw the celebration It lias been specifically re of ( oos Curry E lectric's silver quested t h a t a ll organizations anniversary annual meeting! send a delegate to vote which drew Ihe largest crowd in (The news release also con- the cooperative*! history into! tained tius healthy n o ta i "Be Coquille for Ihe event. | there, ord o n 't co m p la in !” —ED) This was also the year thatj ■■■■■■ ■ - — - Ivan I.aird. founder and presi- p q . lent of the hoard of directors L O U F S e D e l since the beginning, stepped down from that position and saw Final Christmas Meeting Monday At Pacific vice president, of Ophir elected to the presidency. Although expected revenues were below the anticipated for the II month period, it still showed a healthy growth The loss ol industrial accounts with an increase in industrial usage of kilow att-houn, reflecta tho trend of the past several years of consolidation in the lumber products field The past year also saw the completion of the rebuild pro gram following the October storm of 1962, which cost Coos- Curry E lectric in the neighbor hood of $215,000 Ixxiking at 1864, manager Bruce Shavere, said that he felt that it was going to be a very good year for both Coos and Curry counties. Coos-Curry Elec tric ('imperative serves the ma jo rity of the rural area of Coos county and all of Curry county with the exception of a small strip along Highway 101 from Bändiin south through Langlois. It was suggested at the No- A special course, “ History of American Education.'' w ill start .it the P acific High School Tues day evening. Jan 7, and w ill be given by Dr. McLean, head of the History Dept of Marsh field High School. This course is a required course for teach ers though any adult is welcome to attend if interested Curry Council PTA to Meet Curry Council of PTA w ill hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 14, at 10 a m. at the Brookings Presbyterian Church. The program w ill feature Dr. Gertrude Boyd Crane, mental health chairman of OCPT, as she develops the second phase of Ihe year's theme, “ Focus on Fam ily Responaibility.’ ’ This facet deals with individual re sponsibility; how does one be come a responsible individual— a well-rounded, complete, serene and successful individual? Unit officers, council repre sentatives, school adm inistra tors and unit committee chair men are urged to attend, but everyone is welcome. The Gold Beach volunteer fire Lunch w ill be served at the department w ill host the Curry high school cafeteria. County Fire Association meet ing tomorrow night. Friday, January 10, at K o'clock. A film entitled "F ire Called The c ity council w ill hold it . Jeremiah” w ill be shown and fire problems of all member f i r s t meeting of the new year departments w ill be aired and next Tuesday, January 14, 8 p. m. in the c ity hall. discussed County Firemen Set Meeting Council to Meet WHOMPING it up at a gala New Year's Eve party are students of th> B a t t le Rock upper elementary sixth, seventh and eighth grades I lie big a ffa ir was given by, and held, at B artlett’ s Cafe and Fountain w ith <>0 students enjoying the evening of dancing Income and Property Tax Relief Is Àim Of New Committee A plan to provide incorni1 and p i! p trtv tax it- let by amending Or. „•on's const tution has been ou ut.) action by Norman I, E. s! •>■, who lia spelt the past tu month* i vs! arch.ng and dfs V .Hsing tax problems with i'iUi.a g a state, an- n< ..C id t.lllu V uecision to seek reforms via constitutional amendment We believe that constitution- al amendment oilers the besi tux headaches The proposed possible solution Io Oregon’s amendment insures the people that their income and property taxes w ill he lowered. Proper safeguards are written into the constitution itself,” Easley de clared. The proposed amendment would authorize a sales tax of up lo 4'. and specifies that not less than 60 . nor more than 73'. of a'l net revenues so obtained shall be used as direct offsets to reduce income and property taxes, The amendment further stipulates that present income tax rates shall not be increased nor exetnplions or reductions altered unless such changes would result in a saving to the taxpayer. Under the proposed amend ment, food sold in grocery stores and markets and pre scription drugs are exempt. Transient lodging is included so that Oregon visitors share the tax cost of tourist facilities. “ This amendment insure, that sales tax legislation w ill do the Job that Ihe people want done, providing such protection not only for the present but the fu tu re ," Easley declared. “ Many groups, each with their own special interests, have pro posed specific sales tax mea sures, the success of which de pends largely on the amount of money backing them. No one of these bills w ill achieve what Oregon needs,’’ Easley said. “ By providing controls and the tourist season is important Park and Forest Service land. | co River, Rogue River, and at ta maintain a labor force and Private landowners control ac | Port Orford to prevent s l a c k economic cess to some of the good areas 8 Development of tourist periods. for recreation a:tractions to utilize agate beds, This has a distinct advantage Further studies are needed marine gardens, and scenic on the Rogue rive r where spring both of the needs of the tourists areas of the shoreline. salmon starts in late March and and the development of the re- 9. Construction of indoor ex ends through May when the sources in the county to meet I recreational facilities regular tourist season starts. he needs. 10. Location and construc Developing improved steel A. Im m ediate Possibilities tion of tra ils and facilities for head fish.ng on adapted coastal tor Developm ent hiking, horseback riding, and streams for winter fishing would 1. Improved swimm ing fa- pack trips. be another step toward extend ! eili ties in all areas of the 11 Conduct a campaign to ing the season county. (encourage painting and keeping Developments for hunting up 2. Construction of a golf ! the area clean. Discourage in land birds, ducks and geese | course in the county. discrim inate garbage dumping would also extend the tourist 3. U tilizing a map of Curry 12. Construction of recrea- season county as a place-mat in rest- I tional facilities on private land The development of bodies of aurnts and as hand-out material on the many streams and rivers water in the interior of the at service stations and motels. j in the county. county lor recreation would open 4 Conducting a school to 13. Development of Black- up tremendous areas for devel keep persons meeting tourists \ Sock State P ark in the north end opment. informed on recreational facili- of the county. Warmer temperatures a few 1 ties and attractions in the 14 Development of the State miles from the ocean would J county. Park in the sand dune area broaden the scope of recreation 5 Constructing and improv at Pistol River al possibilities ing roads and tra ils to beaches 15. Keep Forest Service Developments on private land and other scenic areas. These roads and trails marked and are needed as well as on State roads and tra ils should be well maintained for added tourist marked so tourists can find attractions. them. 16. Encourage winter con- 6. Encourage tourist fish 1 vantions. ing for bottom fish, clamming, 17. Advertise airport with etc. air tours and encourage sports 7. Construction of addition men to fly to the area al sport and recreational boat B. Knowledge and Technical launching facilities on the Chet- Info rm ation Needed 1 A study of the feasibility of water impoundments to pro vide recreational facilities on Floras Creek, Euchre Creek. Hunters Creek. Pistol River, and i the Chetco River. 2. Study further potential The scheduled JayCette bot tle drive w ill be held thisweek- park development opportunities end, Saturday and Sunday, Jan by U. S Forest Service and State Highway Commission. uary 11, 12. 3. Study the area between The drive w ill be conducted door-to-door in the city. Persons Floras Lake and New Lake for in the rural areas wishing to do recreational developments of nate bottles may ca ll Helen St. fishing, boating, duck hunting, C la ir at ED 2-3473, or Dianne etc Forty at ED 2-2035, to h a v e 4. Study of upland areas them picked up. lor introduction and develop Proceeds from the drive w ill ment of upland game birds. go to the club's band uniform 5 Surveys to determine the fund. potential needs and demands of tourists of the future. guidelines tor action by the legis lature. these duly elected offic ials representing all groups with in the state can implement a sales tax law beneficial to all. The controls provided in the amendment protect the legis lature from undue pressure and the legislative hearing system perm its single citizens to have an opportunity to be heard,” Easley stated. Dimes March Head Named Portland—Johnny Carpenter, director of sports and public relations for KOIN-TV and Radio, in Portland, w ill serve as Oregon state chairman for the 1964 March of Dimes, Basil Local Building North Curry Increase Slight Recreation To Meet, Elect Port Orford building was up slig h tly last year, according to records in the city clerk's o f- f i c e, though total number of and refreshments. Snacks and Cokes were furnished by Dale and permits issued was lower. A d e l l a B a r t l e t t . R a m o n a a n d W a y n e H o d g e and The annual meeting of North Clerk Ruth Wahl said that 11 Curry Recreation, In c ., oper Mary and Lloyd Bates, helped make popcorn balls and serve. The building permits were issued in ators o f the local T V translator event was between 7 and 10 p. m. 1963, for a to ta l estimated cost system, w ill be held next F ri of construction set at $27, 162. day, January 17, at 8 p. m. in Figures in 1962 show 14 per the c ity hall. mits issued for a value of $19, - Reports of work accomplished 399. by the executive board during the past year w ill be given, as Five Oregon cities each lost The tragedy and grief ot Ore w e ll as a financial report. gon's record 553 tra ffic deaths nine citizens in tra ffic accidents. Election of officers and board in 1963 entered the hearts and These tra ffic victims were from Max M in Rain m e m b e r s w ill conclude the homes of nearly every m ajor Beaverton, Coos Bay, Klamath Date Dec. 24 60 38 . 13 meeting. Oregon community In a ll, 157 Falls. Medford and Roseburg. 37 55 . 26 A ll interested p e rs o n s are Nearly 10*7 of Oregon's 553 Dec. 25 communities felt the abysmal Dec. 26 54 33 . 62 urged to attend. Refreshments sense of sudden loss that only tra ffic fatalities were from out- 36 SS . 70 W ill be served. of-state. Twenty-one Californ Dec. 27 highway deaths can bring. 57 Dec. 28 35 1. 60 Portland lost 101 citizens due ians and 17 Washington citizens Dec. 29 46 62 . 02 to tra ffic accidents in 1963, more died on Oregon highways. Mo Dec. 30 t>4 50 . 02 than any other Oregon commun torists from as far as Pennsyl Dec. 31 63 51 . 00 ity, according to the T ra ffic vania. Florida and Texas are Jan. 1 37 61 1. 28 Safety and Education Division. numbered on the lists of tra ffic Jan. 2 55 44 . 38 Oregon Department of Motor deaths. 52 35 Jan. 3 . 00 The chamber of commerce Vehicles. Jan. 4 54 35 . 13 FEATURES Twenty-six Salem residents 36 Jan. 5 49 . 00 w ill meet at 12 noon next Mon died in tra ffic accidents last News R e vie w ...............Page—2 47 52 1. 35 day, January 13, at the Orfords Jan. 6 year and Eugene lost 22. 37 52 P acific Intraniurals . , , Page—4 Jan. 7 . 10 Cedar Room. 553 Die In Oregon Weather Chamber to Meet Next Monday $1,000 Winners At McKay’s O'Connor, president of The Na tional Foundation, announced today in New York Carpenter w ill direct thous ands of volunteers during the Jan. 2-31 annual March of Dimes in this state to raise funds for medical care for those af flicted with birth defects or with arthritis, and to support research into the cause and cure of these crippling condi tions. In announcing the appoint ment, the president of the na tion's largest voluntary health organization said that "1 know very well that under the in spiring leadership of Mr. Car penter, the people of Oregon w ill give generously again to sup port the March of Dimes scien tific assult on these cripplers. In deciding the amount to give, all of us must also be mindful of the continuing needs of thous ands stricken in other years by paralytic polio’’ . SPLITTING a $1,000 Jackpot are these lucky ladies, winners in the recent ABC coupon co l le ctin g contest at McKay's M ar ket. Receiving t h e i r $1,000 check from local store manager Chuck Comer are, le ft to right, Mrs. Maxine Redgcrs, Mrs. Don Smith, Mrs. Charlotte DeEapp, Mrs. W ilbur Clark and Mn. Jim Wilson. The enterprising ladies combined forces to c o m e u p with a full alphabet of the moi ey-winning coupons.
