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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1974
Page
2
County Auditor-Controller Paul Floyd reports month by month the property tax outlook is improving with a current rate near 2.64 dollars per 100 assessed value. He cites rising secured valuations, a larger public utilities roll, and a possible oil settlement windfall as factors that may limit a large tax increase this year.
Funeral services for Richard W. Snoddy 60 will be Friday at 10 a m in Starbuck Mortuary Chapel with Rev Arthur Batty officiating Interment at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery Snoddy born 1914 in South Carolina died yesterday at Lompoc District Hospital He owned Lompoc Valley Cleaners and lived at 1200 Peach Ave Survivors include wife Nell two children mother sisters and grandchildren Graveside services for Bobby Scott Dotson 11 were held at Oak Hill Cemetery Ballard Rev Frank Whitmore officiating Born 1962 in Texas died July 26 near King City from an accidental gunshot wound He lived on Vieira Tree Ranch Buellton Boy Scout Hapgood Elementary School Survivors include mother five brothers a grandfather and numerous relatives Arrangements by Paaske s Santa Ynez Chapel.
A 12 year old boy was bitten near Safeway in Lampoc Shopping Center by a large salt and pepper dog now sought by the Lampoc Animal Shelter. Tip line 62913. MAJ. MARTIN Meer announces 1974 75 Temple Beth El Religious School registrations opening in September at 1501 E Alvin Ave Santa Maria. Myra Wapner 736 6285. Thief burglarizes Lompoc Valley Sportcycles $455 theft suspected entry through window. A Beattie Park fire burns 12 acres near Olive Ave. 4 engines 14 men respond. kids blamed. Phillip L Ciamole 34 arrested on warrants bail 6750. Ronald Ramirez fined 150 for disturbance. Carrie Anne fishing vessel search off Central California Coast continues with Coast Guard Navy aircraft and cutter Resolute.
Chaplain Colonel Vernon F. Kullowatz, long serving at Vandenberg, retires as the Air Force’s most decorated minister after 31 years of active and reserve duty including World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with V, Meritorious Service, and Purple Heart. He emphasizes ministry by going to the people and serving with the troops.
County supervisors 3-2 rejected Cal Pac Recreational plans for a large Zaca Lake expansion and will firm up use permit conditions. Limited day use sites may replace overnight camping, with environmental and road easement hurdles still in play and possible continued elastic operation. Public pool hours shift for Tri-County Swim League meet.
County Tax Collector J Newton Blanchard reported 72.7 million collected from a 74.4 million levy. The 98 percent rate matches last year and is higher than many counties. The 1972 73 levy was 82.3 million with 80.3 million collected. 1.648 million remains uncollected as a redemption fund. Delinquent owners may redeem after paying penalties.
The Record provides closing stock quotes via Lang and Co at 3865 F Constellation Road Lompoc with contact 733-3551.
Market value of Santa Barbara County oil fields soared to a record 236.5 million this year with Cat Canyon Field in the north county driving the rise. Assessor William L. Cook said Cat Canyon jumped from 13.3 million last year to 74.4 million this year aided by new Getty Oil wells in the field.
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