Community Spirit and School Bond Debate Highlight Myrtle Point
Editorial notes Myrtle Point and Arago residents rally to aid two fire victims with showers and furnished housing. It also discusses a mood of limited response to a 98.58 million bond issue for a new Myrtle Point High School, arguing state requirements push the district to address sub standard facilities.
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Myrtle Point to Vote on New High School Bond Plan
Griz facility faces space shortage while Supt Jos Stewart says the building remains sound and could serve as a middle school for grades six to eight for several years. The district argues expanding the current site is costly and proposes a bond to finance a new high school at Myrtle Point's south end. Voters worry about possible consolidation with Coquille if the plan fails.
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Rise in fringe benefits shifts payroll costs for firms
A survey of 6 000 firms finds the average annual fringe benefit per employee has risen to 2052 dollars from 450 in twenty years, with costs up two to four percent over two years. Smaller firms pay 13 to 15 percent of payroll, larger firms up to 30 percent, for medical insurance life disability pensions and more as part of the unseen paycheck.
Consumer Protection Act debate signals federal aid for buyers
The House passed HR-10835, the Consumer Protection Act, with 344 to 44, creating an Independent Consumer Protection Agency. It would empower CPA to represent consumers before federal agencies, gather data, conduct tests, and handle complaints, while safeguarding trade secrets. Senate subcommittee review follows.
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Industrial bag filters use Nomex fabric to control plant pollution
Pollution control engineers rely on industrial bag filters to trap corrosive particles and hazardous chemicals in exhaust stacks. Nomex fabric provides long life under heat and stress, enabling filtration above work areas to prevent contamination of outside air.
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Speeding Driver Draws Harsh Passenger Warning
A torn letter of anger targets a speeding motorist who calls police “dumb” after a ticket. The author vents about wrecks and death from high speed driving and pleads for lawful action and accountability.
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