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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1977
Page
2
County Administrative Officer Ray mond D. Johnson reports a favorable position as the county plans a hold the line budget for 1977 78. He notes no major cost or revenue shortfalls and expects property assessments to rise with the tax base while exploring use of revenue sharing for tax relief and projects.
The County Planning Department and Office of Environmental Quality implement a new variable fee system aimed at matching costs for processing to actual effort. An initial deposit covers changes, development plans, and tentative tracts, with fixed fees for certain permits. New charges include 50 for interpretation determinations, 3 for ordinance texts, and a 25 cent penalty for violations. Forms in Santa Maria and the South Coast offices will be ready in early January.
The Lompor Hmcogg issued by Lompor Record Publications lists an adjudicated matter under authority of The Lompor Hmcogg. Publication details include NS North H St Leese and a listed contact, with names such as Mrs. A James and Harry J Crompe associated with the publisher and executive roles.
Los Olivos Elementary postpones classes to next Monday January 10 due to rain delaying concrete walkways in front of two moved classroom buildings. Superintendent Gate B Foss cites safety factors from three foot ditches and cross‑criss crossed reinforcing bars hindering access. The moved classrooms include a kindergarten and upper grades with a music room.
Obituary notices report Oliver Glen Booth 75 died aboard the M S Song of Norway on a Caribbean cruise. He leaves wife Margaret a daughter and two sisters. Also noted are Flossie Lee Smith Minnie M Foster Louisa Rupe and Marijo Riffle with details of their deaths and services. Booth was a longtime Alcoa employee and Mason. Riffle was a Santa Ynez Elementary School faculty member who died of leukemia. Funeral services and arrangements are listed for several local deaths.
Senior probation officer Warren B. Matthew says he will vigorously contest a discharge order issued by new Probation Department chief William Johnson. Matthew hired Santa Barbara attorney Rob Carney to represent him before the County Civil Service Commission, challenging the charges over alleged disobedience and urinalysis test refusals.
A $500 reward is posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief who burglarized William Ward’s home at 4018 St Andrews Court Vandenberg Village on Nov 14. Items stolen included cash keys and blank checks. Call Deputy Ed Duke at 736 1226 with tips.
Suburban Rubbish Co. seeks a conditional use permit to expand on a 1.44 acre site north of Lompoc. OEQ review notes virtually all homes have disposal systems reducing wet garbage hauling. five trucks plus backup and parts truck planned. Neighbour Leonard Knarreborg protests, citing conflict with Highway 1 development plans.
A weekly note from Lompoc merchants in the 600 to 700 block North H Street closes with a thought that the future will contain a lot of it.
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