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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1976
Page
3
The South County Editorial questions if District 41 leaders including Supt. Gerald Bennett follow their own evaluation handbook. It notes statutes require four observations for uncertain teachers while principals lack time to comply. It argues administrators must apply rules evenly or risk liability and calls for slower, fairer action.
City planning considers a 400 by 10 foot foot and bicycle path from 18th Street to View Streets to give nearly 100 families safer town access. Easements from homeowners would be needed and the route could also serve as an emergency vehicle passage if the main road is blocked.
The St Mark's Episcopal Church rummage sale set for Thursday and Friday is cancelled and moved to mid May. The Myrtle Point Herald will publish further announcements as details are confirmed.
A Sitkum Route reader argues that National Association of Letter Carriers health premium increases for retirees with Medicare amount to a rip off. He cites a $29.17 monthly rise and government role, noting contracts, limited oversight, and potential graft amid high costs and postage concerns.
Myrtle Point School District held its annual budget hearing April 19 and unanimously approved the district budget. The ad valorem tax outside the 6 percent limit will total 1,111,850.07, about 6.5 percent higher than last year, with an overall budget of 2,710,327.87 up 20 percent. Revenue from state and other sources offsets will keep the tax rate stable for 1976-77, with estimated rate between 8.30 and 9.00 per thousand and a typical home of 30,000 valued at about 270 in district taxes. The budget levy meeting is May 25, and the board will meet with the public to explain the budget upon request through Superintendent Mr. Bennett at 572 2811.
The 1976 77 budget proposes a $900 508 levy with $178 486 outside the 6 percent limit and a $15 82 per thousand tax rate rising $1 95 from last year. Increased health and retirement costs, salary raises, and utility needs drive the rise. Total budget bets $893 143, up $150 955, with debt retirement and district improvements noted. Suggestions include cutting library expenses and eliminating the new ambulance.
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