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M.S.A. D. NO. 41 DIBECTOR'S MEETING HELD The M.S.A.D. No . 41 School Director's Meeting was held at the administration building on July 14, 1976 at 7:30 p. m • . Directors present were: Nancy Belvin, Sharon Kallweit, ·Dr. Ralph Monroe, Harold Murray, Raebel Prescott, Rodney Ross, Clive Royal, Gary Eaton; Directors absent: Marcel Dyer, Rosabelle French, Cieorge Mayo, Donald stickney; staff: Mal­ colm Buchanan, Francis Foss, John Sherburne; Guest: Stephen Pratt, l'/I ilo Recreation Director. · otun AGENDA 1. Reading and Approval of June 2, 1976 lliinutes. Vote: Unanimous - To approve and dispense with the reading of the · June 2, 1976 minutes. 2. Communications: Letter of Resignation - Director, Stephen Hamlin - Milo. It was voted to accept the resignation Vol. 15, No. 32 of Mr. Stephen Hamlin with thanks for his service and to in­ Thursday, Aug. s·, form the Milo selectmen of the official resignation and their Twenty Cents procedure for procuring a replacement. 3. Milo Recreation Department - Mr. Stephen Pratt. Vote: ~rntral tlainr'.s lOrrkly Nrw.s ilagazine Unanimous - To authorize the use of buses to the Milo Recrea­ tion Dept., utilizing the same procedures as are used with the Brownville Recreation Dept., with Mr. John Sherburne, the District Transportation Supervisor, as coordinator.· 4. Staff Elections: SEE INSIDE : a) Elementary Music - Vote: Unanimous -To elect Eugenia More Baseball Photos Churchill Viscusi to the position of Elementary Music Teacher Weekly Hospital Report for the 1976- 77 school year. Piscataquis Retired Teachers Meet b) Speech/Hearing - Vote: Unanimous -: To elect Catherine Report on Activities of M. s. A. D. #41 Cushman to the position of Speech/Hearing K- 12 for the 1976- The Stubby Trucker turns Bundle Boy 1977 school year. c) Middle School Science - Vote: Unanimous - To elect Check Classifieds for Yard & Porch Sales Lawrence Homer to the Middle School Science position for the 1976-77 school year, .Cont'd on Page 8

MILO VOTERS OKAY TAX ABATEMENT At a special town meeting held July 29 at the Milo Town Hall, it was voted to allow the tax assessors to appropriate from surplus the sum of $11, 000 forthe purpose of allowing the assessors to grant Milo Woodcrafters, Inc. an abate­ menton the taxes assessed on the former American Thread Company. According to Town Manager Dale Green, the meeting was ~ended by approximately 120 voters and only 4 opposed the measure. This vote of the people will solve the· problem for the 1976 tax year. It is hoped that some solution can be reached before next year~

COMING EVENTS .. The C C Circle of the Sebec Community Church will hold The Milo ~ecreation 'Department's program or oaseoa11 is nearing its co!'lclusion and recognition its annual Church Fair.: should be given to all the players who have participated. In the Farm League, the Dodgers team When - August l2th consisted of (kneeling) Bobby Webb and Jay Murano, (Standing) Paul Healey, Lee Shook, Danny Where - Sebec ~ommunity Chase, Bobby Brackett, Peter Healey, Tammy Gray and Wayne Ireland. The Fanm League has Church at Sebec Village, Me. integrated both their teams by having a girl on each team. Even in Mllo the feminist movement is Fair starts· at 3:00 p. ~· still struggling on. More on Page 5 (Photo by Claude Trask) Ham dinner served at 5 P· m. and 6 p.m. Page 2 August 5, 1976 TOWN CR I ER

THE TOWN CRIER is published ~acb. Thursday evening by the Milo Printing Company. We hope to C11(Uo eommu11 ity be of help to the citizens of the towns in our cover­ <\ge throughNEWS, INFORMATION, AND LOW PRIC­ ~e '-' ,j pi t a! <-11 12 words, 3 cents for each additional ·word. Display Rhoda 's Cl Salas ad space by the column inch. 16 Elm Street, Milo & Servic.1 CA LL 943-7384 for Ad Space or with News Joanne Brigham, Editor CB RADIOS, ANTENNAS, SUPER SCANNERS & ACCESSORIES FOR SALE

F irst Class F. C . C. License SERVICE Service un most electric and electronic equipment Longstreet's Septic Tank J.f you want to BUY, SET - . Call 943- 2809 for Information RENT or SWAP, t"}' "Town Jervice. No extra mileage Crier" Classifier). charge from Bangor. Low rates. Contact Longstreet's FOR RENT Septic Tank Service, Box 292, "'------1 Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes Bangor, Me. 942-0342 Crutches, for sale or rent at- PART- TIME RECREATIOI\ DIBECTOR WANTED Daggett's Pharmacy in Milo. ' HELP WA!\TED TOWN OF MILO Call 943-7780. ACT NOW -Turn spare time into $$$! Be a SANTA'S Part- time position available as Recreation Director for FLOWE RS Demonstrator, earn com- the Town of Milo. Job will run from September 1 1976 to we have Fresh and Artificial mi$$ions up to 30% - OR - December 31, 1976. Position to be re-evaluat~d after Flowers for all occasions. have a Toy & Gift Party in December 31, 1976 to determine if the town will continue MILO FLOWER SHOP ON Mai1 your home and earn FREE with _a part- t ime Recreation Director. Salary negotiable. Street, Milo 943-2638. Gifts! Our 29th Year! Call Job mvolves maintaining the fall and winter recreation or write SANTA's Parties, program. Applications will be accepted until August 20, VILLAGE GIFT SHOPPE Avon, Conn. 06001. Phone 1976 at 5:00 p. m., at the Milo Town Hall. For further For the unusual and different 1 (203) 673 - 3455. details call or write Dale Green, Town Manager, Milo, visit the Village Gift Shoppe, Maine 04463, Tel. 943-2376. Spring Stree, Milo. CARD ?F THANKS We wish to thank our friends 11i------..;;J WANTED and neighbors for all their PORCH SALE Club Secretaries, earn cash many acts of kindness during Sat. Aug, 7 from 9:00 to 1:00 FOR SALE value for merchandise. Con­ our recent bereavement. A at 15 Clinton St. , Milo. Ladies $800. 00 or best offer: 1972 Clothing (some new) Sizes 12, Toyota Corolla. Excellent tact Town & Country Clothing special thanks to the Milo 14, 16, and larger sizes. Also rwming condition. Car has Store in Milo. 943-2251. Police Dept., the Milo Com­ munity Hospital and Daggett's misc. household items. had and passed all recom- Pharmacy. YARD SALE mended inspections by Toyota SERVICE The family of Bill Webb August 6 - 7 _ 8 from 9:00 dealers. 23 m. p. g. Te le. Carpenter for hire by the a. m . to 5:00 p. m. Martin 965-3971 - Cause: Departure . !tour. Remodeling, shop work GARAGE SALE Grant, Pleasant St. , Brown­ and finish. Saturday and Sunday, August YARD SALE Call H. R. Roy at 965- 8456 vill_e, Maine. Dishes, toys, 8 and 9 at 8:00 a. m. at Dog­ ladies & childrens' clothing There will be a table and a section in which to sell items gett's, Main St., Brownville books, end tables, coffe~ MOBILE HOMEOWNERS -­ Village - 965 - 8449. It's a table, baby items, small port­ for the benefit of the Milo Community Hospital at a Yard Roof Problems? End Them good one, lots of nice things able color T. V. , lightweight Sale to be held ln Livermore's like.-- snowmobile and sled, portable phonograph and other With A New Mobile Home - ­ yard at 40 Park St. , Milo, on Pitched Roof Stops Leaks, toboggan, hand tool s & power miscellaneous items. August 9th and 10th, 10 a. m ' Stops Noise, Insulates. We tools, 3 burner gas stove with to 6 p. m. If rainy will be also install a complete line of gas bottle & governor, fishing FOR SALE held next t wo following pleas­ Add- A-Rooms and Garages. equipment, motors, twin beds, 1965 Rambler - running con­ ant days. Anyone wishing to Call Collect 622 - 7732 or stereo console, tables, ladies dition - $150, 00 - good tires. Write Downeast, Box 328, clothes size 14 & 16, ladies Heavy steel utility trailer, help, please bring items, Hallowell, Maine snowmobile suit size 16, and excellent condition - $85, 00. food, or candy before that lots more. Calvert, Park St., 943- 8802 date. Win lucky number. /

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'IHANDS OF TRUST" Main Street, Milo Oaggett's PHARMACY 943-7780

the men in white coats come after with a net -- and Travis McGee was definitely in the way. LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS: Mon. - Weds. - Fri. - - 2 - 5 and 6 - 8 p.m. The Milo Public Library Staff

PISC. COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TO PRESENT DEMONSTRATION ON CANNING & FREEZING AT MILO With garden produce becoming plentiful, it's time for home MILO PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER canning and freezing of fruits and vegetables. Whether you're experienced at canning or just starting out, its nice to keep up This week we feature novels of suspense and mystery0 The Blue Hammer, a new "Lew Archer" novel by Ross to date with the latest cam1ing and freezing procedures. MacDonald, is one of his incomparable bests. -- Ruth Johnson and Betty Clisham, Nutrition Aides of the The Plot: The theft of a valuable painting -- The long-age Piscataquis County Cooperative Extension Office will be pre­ di?appearance of a famous artist -- A murder as deceptive as senting a demonstration on canning and freezing on Monday, a _magician's illusion -- a horrendous, but now buried, explo­ August 9, from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Milo Town Hall. They will be showing how to process foods in both boiling ~1on ?f family_ hatreds. _From its almost hushed begi1U1ing to its violent climax and 1ts unexpected -- indeed astonishincr water bath and steam pressure canners. Choosing canning equipment, general canning and freezing procedures, reasons resolution -- The Blue Hammer holds us riveted0 ° for different types of spoilage will be discussed. Everyone The library has two other mysteries by Ross MacDonald, is welcome. plus many paperbacks recently given to us by a Connecticut school librarian. Rae Foley is a New England author. Between i.vriting mys­ teries she has produced books for young people, a series of P?pular novels, and collaborated on books dealing with current history and world politics which have appeared in almost every country in the world. Our new novel by Rae Foley is entitled, Where Helen Lies. Grand Dpenint The Story: In her nightmares she would be running down endl_ess corridors trying to escape from a blazing fire, or fleemg down dark halls from something even more terrifying lug. 5•6• 1 than the roaring flames-- andthere was always the dead womaft with ~ scarred _face, staring up at her with sightless eyes. Here is the begmning of an absorbing novel of romance and

danger, about a girl who is safe as loner0 as she does not know ' who she is. 7~S~8adet Nightmare in Pin'.<£ is a "Travis McGee" novel by John D. MacDonald. While looking foranswersto a murder in New York, McGee DOOR PRIZES stumbles onto a swindle so gigantic it took a small army of COFFEE & lawyers and accountants just to hush it up. It was all ruth­ DONUTS lessly masterminded by someone who had absolutely no qualms 9·:30 •5·:00 about turning people who were in his way into something that Page 4 August 5, 1976_ TOWN CRIER at least, the· exchange ·can serve as a helpful aid in the orderly marketing of our potato crop. It can also provide a us,..ti•l mechanism for processors, dealers and middlemen to pr~ ~ · themselves from adverse price swings that could keep tlmm from acquiring the commodities they need at prices that sus­ bill cob.en tain a profitable business operation. Clearly, though, the futures market should not serve as an FROrJt CONGRESS outlet for speculators and gamblers who are out to serve_their own parochial interests at the expense of the Maine potato in­ On July 22, the Senate failed by 11 votes to override a Pres­ dustry. It is my sincere hope that the new contract drawn up idential veto of the Military Construction Bill. The bill con­ in the wake of this hearing will provide the stability in the mar­ tained an amendment I helped write which would have delayed ketplace and the protection from uuscrupulous speculators that the proposed 80-per-cent cutbacks at Loring Air Force Base our local industry needs to prosper. in Limestone for at least another year. News of the Senate vote had a depressing effect upon many 6HAl 4 5 1 C. Rolfe 2 o o· o On July 26, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission G. Rublee 5 1 3 0 C. Garrish 2 0 1 0 held hearings in Presque Isle on proposed changes in the Maine L. Cummings 4 0 0 0 S, Strout 1 0 0 0 potato futures contract. In light of the default of nearly 1, 000 J, Briggs 3 0 2 0 K. Dunn 2 0 0 0 contracts for Maine potatoes sold on the New York Mercantile R. Monahan 5 0 0 0 L. Cyr 2 0 1 3 Exchange, the terms of the new futures contract are particu­ E. Webb 2 0 1 0 larly critical to the Maine industry. GIRLS' SOFTBALL I was delighted that the Commission scheduled the hearing On Thursday, July 29, the Milo girls' softball team played in Presque Isle, enabling those concerned about the Maine the Brownville team at the American Legion field in Milo. It potato industry to attend. I particularly appreciated having the was a close game with the lead see-sawing between the two opportwiity to testify personally at the hearing. teams. In the end Milo managed to pull it out with a final The default and the events preceding it pose serious ques­ score of 17 - 12. tions about the stability and credibility of one of the nation's PLAYGROUND principal commodity exchanges, and about the government's On F.riday, August 6, at 1 :00 p. m. at the Derby Commun ability to protect the legitimate interests of the Maine potato ity Hall, the children from Playground will be helping to put industry. The default has also led some growers to argue that on a carnival for Muscular Dystrophy. There will be a 25¢ trading in Maine potato futures should be completely eliminated. admission fee and a small charge (2 or 3 cents) for each game The Chairman of the Commission has indicated that banning participated in. All money will be given to the· Muscular Dys­ all futures trading would not necessarily serve the best in­ trophy Fund. There. will also be a food sale and a 'donation terests of the Maine industry. Many agree that, in principle, box to help raise money. TOWN CRIER August 5, 1976 Page. 5

MILO ~ One Day Only -< ~ THURS. AUG. 12 Afternoon & Nite ,4:00 & 8:00 p. m. Am. Legion Field A\ . - ' ~'.~.. Spons. by Friends of Milo Comm. Hospital ~

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Another Farm Team of the Milo Recreation Program is the Mets. Playing for the Mets are (kneeling) David Valvo, and Bobby Valvo , (standing) Coach Cla11ton Preble, Charlie · Bell, Mark Bradeen, Tony Preble, Peter Bradeen, Brent Richards, Charlotte Perkins. / . - ·· . ···------·-··- - - Th<' m;·ster~· nf magic and cxc i1 ~'mcnt of 1hc circus C"ombinecl un der an old f"sh­ ioned. One-Ring Big Top·

SEE ' TIM Y••r'• a.at 1tlollday la the I A lady float ,.actYant of in m!rl-air. live birds and animals ALLEN '(? appear and vanish by BRAOSGIC. {r n1agic. M _,.,, .Jugglers - acrobat.~. funny CIRCUS~ :!?l'-\\'nS, >Mllllonsof P- trained animals. :~:~r;,~n~" .".:: t umblers. 'Wholasom• Fun fire eater. •f this Annual snake "Faatl.. Frolic. charmer. l'Y•-1 and Old sword tfro• Far a11d swallower. ltl•ar Join Mends escape • Celebrate artist, · Wa NAPPIEST aerialis1s. '~ F HOLIDAYS. equilibrists

Snvc money - Bll;· tickets in advance a t 2(} '~ discount

Ticke t~ now on _sale by the spnnsor a I special reduced prices: Child under age 18 $1.00 Adult $2.,fO

H<'l(til:i r p r ic t~s on show day ril Box Office on circus i::rouncls: Child under age 18 $1-:ZS Adult $2,50

ALL SEATS CENERAL ADMISSION

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Is Paddling Constitutional.'.> Educators have long debated the pros and cons of corporal punishment in the public schools. But recently a· new question hns come into the discussion : Is paddling a .. cruel arid unusu­ al punishment"? Even if allowed by local law, is it forbidden by the Eighth Amendment to lhe Constitution?

The Youth League Champions of 1976 are the Yankees: (back row) Bobby Valvo, Scott In an extreme case, the answer may well be yes. Perkins, Billy Mayo, Bob Hathorn, Terri Awalt, Greg Preble; (front r oqr) Clayton Pr­ At one junior high school, offi­ eble, Ricky Rublee, Ricky Sherburne, Tony Rreble, and James Copeland, cials set up a system· of punish­ (More on Page 6) (Photos by Claude Trask) ment that kept students in a con­ stant state of fear. Beatings were frequent and severe, often for minor infractions. Victims some­ times needed medical attention. When their story came out in a courtroom, the judge declared the system cruel and unusual- a vio­ lation of the Constitulion. But courts ordinarily arc re­ luctant to override school au­ thorities. Paddling, if not carried to excess, is considered a permis­ sible means of discipline. When a student complained in court about three modernte blows, ' A the judge refused to mix in . The judge said ordinary spanking, whether by teachers or parents, ,-~ 1, was too common to be held cruel and unusual. He added: "A method of parental control • originating in the mists of pre­ ~ historic times, commended in Biblical references, sanctioned by '- 1~ --' Blackstone's Commentaries, and defended by mar.y of today's child psychologists is not lightly to be declared unconstitutional." In one case a teacher was pro­ pelling a rebellious student toward the exit when he ftu ng his ann outward- right through a closed window. Cut by glass, the student sued both teacher and school for dam­ ages. But the coun rejected bis claim. The coun said the action taken by the teacher was well within his power to keep the class­ room in order. An American Bnr Association - pablie eenice feature. - C 1976 American Bar Association Also playing in the Youth League are the Red Sox: (back row) Riehle P arsons, John Lewis , David Leonard, Troy Ouellette, David Pender, Carl Jay, David Chase, Greg McKusick, (front) Bobby Webb, Linda Pa11son, Blaine Van Dyne, Peter Lamay and Jay Mwr ano, (Photos by Claude Trask) r August 5, _1976 Page .7 M.S.A.D. #41 REPORT Cont'd from Page 1 BROWNVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH TO HOLD 4 7 TH d) Elementary Physical Education Intern - Vote : Unani- :Jeal Estate : ANNUAL CELEBRATION mous - To elect Dale Ouellette to the Physical Education Ele- The Brownville Community mentary Intern position for the 1976-77 school year. ., Church will hold its 47th an- 4) Industrial Arts - Vote: 7 - yes, 1 - no - To transfer for Sale nual Old Home Weekend cele- Robert Hayes from the Vocational Co- op Director position back MILO bration on August 7 and 8. to the Industrial Arts department. 8 rooms, 1 1/2 baths, oil 1 A sale starting at 1 p. m. 5. Affirmative Action Plan - Vote: Unanimous - To accept furnace. Close to downtown. Saturday in the church vestry the Affirmative Action Plan drawn by the superintendent and ·Coulct be business & res_idence. will feature fancy work, home submit to the Department of Education for their approval and baked foods, candy, plants, to include Mrs. Sharon Kallweit as the official Affirmative Red. to $12, 000 $13, 56'6 pillows and grabs. Action Officer in the plan and for the District• . New 3 bedroom home on 3/4 Saturday evening there will 6. Clarification of Non- Teaching Pay Scale: Vote: Unan- acre. 2 miles from village. be a supper at the parish hall imous - To accept the non- teaching scale (attached to minutes). $24,500 with bean- hole beans, home Steps increase at 5%. The budget committee is to survey the Small 2 bedroom home on a baked rolls, salads, casser- cost factors and make a final report to the Board of which large lot Close to downtown.· oles, coffee and dessert mak- funds to transfer to accommodate the scale. The superintend­ $13,500 ing up the menu. Tickets for ent indicated he was starting the Maint. Supervisor and Dis­ Busy 2 bay car wash. Good eitherthe 5 or 6 dclock serv- trict Secretary salary beginning period July 1 since they were income potential. ing can be purchased through- the only 52 week employees other than the superintendent on $9500. out the afternoon on the church salary. grounds. Children - $1.00, 7. Title I Project for 1975-76 - Vote: 5 - yes, 3 - no - To Seven room home & approx Adults - $2. 25. continue with a Teacher Aide type Title I progr am, if possible, imately 1 1/ 4 acres. Oil fur­ Sunday church services will for school year 1976- 77.

nace and wood furnace. Bath. be at 2:30 P 0 m •. with a guest 8. Report of Progress - CETA Art Teacher Position - 'insulation, garage . Good con- s~aker. F~llowmg the ser- Vote: 6 - yes, 2 - abstained - To accept the CETA position 1cliHon. Excellent location. vice, a social hour ~nd re- when it becomes available. $26, 000. freshm~nts may be enjoyed at 9. Title III Special Funding Grant (Competency Diploma 7 rooms, bath, oil furnace. the parish hall. Program) - Vote: Unanimous - Have the Budget Committee Close to downtown. meet and investigate the possibility of funding a resource posi­ Only $9000 •tion to accon1modate the C. D::-P. Program being researched for P. V. H.S. and the coming 1976-77 year. NOTE: Principal Buchanan requested a resource type staff 8 room country home, oil member who would function possibly in a study hall setting. A furnace, bath, drilled well, job description or schedule of work is not determined as of this small barn. 3/4 acre lot. date. $22,500 ------10. Report - Maintenance Supervisor - Vote: Unanimous - BROWNVILLE JCT· Excessive lines are not to be painted on the gym floor. Tape SCHOODIC LAKE 3 bedrooms, bath. oil hot is to be used to utilize boundaries of certain physical educa- High on a rock ledge over­ water furnace. All new kit- tion activities. looking the wa~er and Katah-· chen, new exterior siding . 11. Federal Projects - Receivable Funds - Vote: Unani- dtn Mountain. 4 bedroom cot­ Good condition. $16, 000. mous - That the Board of Directors of Maine School Adminis- tage, fireplace, oil furnace, With new furniture and trative District No . 41 accept the provisions of Elementary and sun deck, complete bath. A appliances $19,500. Secondary Act P, L. 89-10; Adult Education Act of 1966 - summer home to be proud of, Title III so long as the act is effective, with any amendments By appointment only 6 rooms, bath, oil furnace. and/or extensions thereof as may appear out of and/or from: Your own private beach! 2 New siding and shutters. act, and further accept and agree to abide by its requirements bedroom cottage, bath, oil Only $12, 000 . with respect to standards, procedures, and policies, and here­ furnace. fireplace, sun deck. by authorize the Superintendent of Schools to act for the School Leased Lot. $£'4, Ses Commercial building on 120' Committee in participation in projects and/or programs as the Reduced to $22, 000 .x 100' lot. Excellent location need appears and authorize him (superintendent of schools) to ·i::BEEME on Route 11. Fixtures, stock accept all federal funds that may be derived from the program Secluded summer home at and new oil furnace. and/or projects, ·end of camp road. Large Asking $9500 12. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at J ?.:02 screened porch on three sid• a. m., July 15, 1976. es. Kitchen, livingroom with DERBY fireplace, 1/2 bath, upstairs six rooms and bath, oil fur­ sleeping area. Completely & nace. New kitchen and siding. Corner Lot. $14,000 ID hr (!l:rirr comfortabiy furnished. 3500 ' Subscription watt generator. Leased lot Name ------with 100' frontage. Camp will> MONROE HEALTY Dorothy Monroe, Broker sleep 10 $11, 888 Sti·ee•. ------Reduced to $8900.' Milo 943- 8837 City ------State----'---

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M.S.A.D. No. 41 ASSESSMml'S - 11 YEARS - 1965--1976

Percent G Total Local Totei Lake View Assessment Partic. Budget X2!!: Atkinson Brownville LaGrange ~ $148,000r 13 $159, 139,92 43.30 i "!P7' 473. 99 1966 $11,139.79 A c E 154,228.15 165,8"!P.72 28.16 588,778.64 1967 11,6o8.57 B D 153,650.78 244,666.85 34.04 718,587.30 1968 11 ,499.34 59,943.38 19,573.35 190,908.62 296,902,98 31,98 928,349.27 1969 15,142.05 68,881.49 21,970.82 :;66,515.94 38.81 944,210.00 1970 18,692.31 85,031. 70 27t122.18 2~,669.75 35.43 977 ,968.22 1971 19,059.50 77,277.61 25,297.16 224,902.10 346. 5°!P .3'7 325,357,98 ~.13 1,012,526,70 1972 17,894.69 72,554,83 23, 751.1·3 211t157,33 329,969.28 30.08 1,996,654.56 1973 20, 128.13 72,593.24 24,417.73 212,830.18 28.92 1, 160,231.50 1974 20,239.87 73,038.23 24,638.42 3,435.55 214,298.43 335,650.50 22.96 1 ,276,542.00 1975 17,485.06 61,593.76 21,854.65 22,820.57 169,444.96 293, 199.00 1976 19,688.01 67,970.90 25,000,59 35,922.71 176,567.79 ~5.150.00 22.74 1,429,4~.oo

A - $85,570.10 Amolmt raised for schools previous to entering M.S.A.D. No. 41 B - 876, 178.10 " " " tf It II II " ft C-818,222.00 II II II II II II II II II D - $15,472.00 II II " " ~ II n •n II E - P,S.L. of 1965 C. 68, P,S.L, of 1967 C; 104 Notes Taking the year the District included all its present camunitiea - the local tax participation baa decreased over the years. J

11- YEAR ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS basketball coach at the University of Maine in Augusta. a) The rate of inflation for local participation in school Mrs. Eugenia Viscusi - Mrs. Viscusi will teach elementary dollars is fantastically low over the eleven year period. music and chorus at the Junior-Senior high level. Mrs. Vis­ b) The only high year was 1970, which was also a budget cusi ls a graduate of Northern Conservatory, Bangor, with fight year. Reasons for the big increase basically was the first . additional work at the University of New York, Syracuse Uni­ total debt service payment because of the new Penquis Valley versity, and University of Massachusetts. Her experience in­ High School, and system build up to meet foundation program cludes teaching in schools in New York, Jay, Maine, and the dollars of that time. Ellsworth and Bucksport school systems. c) Brownville has yet had to return to the level they raised Mr. Lawrence Michael Homer - Mr. Homer will teach previous to entering the district. Note: 1966 vs 1976. science in the middle school. Mr. Homer graduated from d) Atkinson has had the largest percentage gain in valu­ Waynesburg College, Pennsylvania, with additional study at ation, hence, more relative assessment input. Bailey Tech, St. Louis, Missouri and the University of Maine. e) Lake View is a victim of the last trappings and adjust­ His experience includes several years in the Searsport, Maine ments to L. D. 1994, district. f) The District has gained a $23 , 000 administration build­ Miss Catherine Cushman - Miss Cushman will. be the dis­ ing, an $80, 000 primary building, a 1. 3 million dollar middle trict speech and hearing therapost. Miss Cushman is a grad­ school, and a million dollar high school. These are all worth uate of the University of Maine at Farmington. She has trained more because of increased building costs. In addition to these in the Saco public schools and Sweetser Children's Home in · fixed assets the transportation system has been beefed up, and Saco. curriculum and staff made much more comprehensive. g) The gross budget has grown and the support comes from outside sources. It had to grow for the school system to sur­ vive and imprqve. However, note with significance the small decreasing local participation which has come about (with the exception of Atkinson and Lake View) by slow·valuation changes and increased state participation. From the local assessment Septic Tanks Pullflad standpoint, school taxes are very, very, reasonable.

M. S.A.D No. 41 NEW STAFF INFORMATION Walter Farrar - Brownville Jct., Me. Miss Dale Ouellette - Miss Ouellette will be the physical Tel. 965-9714 education intern at the elementary level. Miss Ouellette is a graduate of the University of Maine. She presently works and lives in the Oakland, Maine, area and ls women's varsity TO WN CRIER . August 5, 1976 !"'age ::i

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 K~'~"'---OM HALL OF 8:30 Sat. Night Movie 8:30 Toni· &. Jeny/Grape Ape WABI-TV 7: oo To Tell the Truth "There Was a Crooked MM" 9:30 Ad venLUl'OS or Cillig.an JE1-.._.,IAH'S WIT NESSES 7:30 l>'pace 1999 11:00 Iris h Rover s 10:00 Super Frie nds Channel 5 8:30 Pbyllls 11:30 Wee kend 11:00 Speed Bu~gy Dover Road, Milo 9: 00 All i n the ~·omily THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 SUNDAY, .~ UGUST 8 11:30 Odd Ball Couple SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 7: oo To Tell the Tr11th 9 :30 Maude 11 :00 Vegewblc Soup l Z:OO T he Lost. S:iuoor 7: 30 Nashville Music. 10:00 Medical Center 11:30 'fhis is t he Life 12:30 Amcric-an Bandstan :30 Rex Humb ~oo Police Woman KIWANIS PEE WEE 1: 00 Children's Fllm Fe stival 10:00 Vaudeville 6 :00 Hee Haw 2: 00 Big l:llue Ma rble Channel 2 11:00 'fv2 News 7 :00 J:u;r1ues Coustc~1u Spec. BASEBALL TOURNAMENT 2: 30 Pop Goos th<::? Country THURSDAY, A tiGUST 5 11 ::JO Tonight Show $ :00 Six Mil lion Dollar !\Ian (Includes players up ~o age 10) 3 : 00 Wrestling 7:00 Ironside WEDNESDA ¥, A t:GUS'f ll !l:-00 ~hmdav ).'lovic 4 :00 The Fisherman S:oo The Beach Boyo 7 :00 0 Jl lhe Line " The A

/~~or less than 120 Claude N. Trask ~ A DAY WE HAVE REAL SECURITY 3 Main Street, Milo Agency. ;IDC. WITH COME IN AND SEE US FOR ALL YOUR CHASE I KIMBAll Oil Cl. INSURANCE NEEDS SERVICE. CONTRACT, LIFE & DISABILITY PROGRAM Your/ndependentAgenV We pay your heatin_g oil :he Household should die