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pAGE 4 -- THE DAYTON TRIBUNE DAYTON OR 97114 -- THURSDAY AUGUST 2003
To the Editor:
We urge our fellow citizens to respect those elected to
I' Wear o oura o o, rnOt o ew r m o e uso a,ot at
bey of Commerce has joined the McMinnviUe Chamber in make changes, but to minimize the use of the recall tool.
not supporting the proposed countywide 8 % lodging tax.
More than half of the Bed and Breakfast Inns in Yamhill
To the editor: county and most, if not all of the hotels and motels do not Yamhill Basin Council
I don't understand the opposition to the proposed
room tax. I have to pay a room tax when I travel to other support the tax. The McMinnville City Council and
Yamhill County Commissioners do not support a room
plans j, ee barbecue
cities and counties. That room tax pays for the added bur- tax.
den folks like me put on their parks, police, and fire
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districts. It's only fair that visitors to our area pay their
share too.
After studying the proposal, the distribution formula
seems reasonable. The tax itself is lower than the room
taxes in many tourist destinations. Lodging operators keep
part of it to cover the costs to collect it. The county gets
part of it dedicated for "tourist or tourist related activi-
ties" i.e. public safety, road maintenance, parks. The rest
of the proceeds, 70% will be used to increase tourism in
Yamhill County.
Tourism is an important industry for Oregon and for
Yamhill County. Vintners, lodging operators, and restau-
rant owners have all made huge investments in our
community -- not to mention the impact of special attrac-
tions like the Evergreen Air Museum and the local Pinot
Noir Festival. Tourists buy wines, sleep in guest rooms,
and eat in restaurants. Tourists visit other shops, buy gas
and groceries. That activity rebounds and increases the
need for other businesses and services -- professional
services, schools, banks, insurance, laundry, maintenance,
food, clothing -- the list goes on.
Promoting tourism benefits all areas of our economy.
It is a safe, clean industry. I pay my share of infrastruc-
ture costs when I visit other communities. I think visitors
should do the same whenthey visit here.
" Debbie Runciman
McMinnville, OR 97128
The four cornerstone members who each contributed
$15,000 (total $60,000) to the Yamhill Valley Visitors
Association would not have to collect this tax -- including
Spirit Mountain Casino with its 100-room motel lodge.
The YVVA, which has less than 50 members, is nearly
out of money -- what does the association have to show
for it?
We own and operate a Bed and Breakfast outside the
city of Lafayette. In good faith, We joined the Visitors As-
sociation when it was formed. At that time, there was no
mention by the founders that a room tax was part of their
goal to raise revenue. Even though we are paid members,
we were never invited to the ptlicy meetings leading to a
decision to put a room tax off the ballot. Many of our
fellow innkeepers joined the Visitors Association, but now
oppose the tax.
The main reason people oppose this tax is because it
is an unfair tax that falls upon one small portion of the
hospitality industry while turning over the money col-
lected to a private group to spend as they please, promot-
ing their own projects.
Tourism is flourishing in Yamhill county thanks to
the existing, private efforts of wine and lodging industry
promotions.
Joe and Shari Lobenstein
Lobenhaus Bed and Breakfast
Carlton, Or 97111
To the Editor:
Investment in sustainable tourism is a wise invest-
ment. Tourism is an integral part of the diversified econ-
omy of Oregon and Yamhill County.
Tourism' is a $6.2 billion dollar industry in Oregon.
Statewide, travel-generated employment amounts to ap-
proximately 136,200; about 42,000 of these jobs are gen-
erated in supporting industries and through the spending
of its employees. Estimated annual earnings of $2.8
Jacksonville Mayor Jim Lewis, President of the Ore-
gon Mayors Association, presents the following message
to the citizens of Oregon, on behalf of the general mem-
bership of the association:
We, the mayors of cities in Oregon, are unified in our
opinion that the tool of recalling a public official should
be used carefully, sparingly and only as an option of last
resort.
billion include both full-time and part-time workers. While the highest profile recall in the nation is occur-
In Yamhill county, 1,000 direct impact jobs are the ring in California, involving the governor, Oregonians
result of travel spending. That means that approximately may be surprised to learn there are a number of other
310 jobs are generated additionally through indirect and recall efforts underway across our own state. In the last
induced impacts. In 2002, $58 5 million travel dollars six months, recall elections have been held in Weston and
were spent in this county. As a result, $2.7 million dollars Falls City, petitions are being circulated in Portland,
were generated in state income and fuel tax revenues. Winston and Rockaway Beach, a recall election is on the
Additionally, local property taxes collected impact county ballot for the city of Turner, and currently there is a
and city budgets, possibility for the recall of five councilors in Bandon.
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The Yamhill Valley Visitors Association has a In each of those cases, cltYi0fficlals are the targets of
commitment to sustainable tourism. That means we honor recalls simply because individual or groups disagree with
the integrity of our county and its natural beauty as a the decisions made by 0se officials, not because
destination for tourists. Our marketing would focus on the
of any illegal, unethical or improper behavior. While each
wineries, restaurants, museums, natural parklands and
elected official is ultimately accountable to the voters of
outdoor recreation, charming downtowns and rural way of =:
, the, district, we believe the decision to remove someone
life. Through the synergy of our mission, we can expano "from office should be made at the next." regu-
the marketing budgets of individual businesses in our area larly-scheduled general election, not during an emotion-
many times over. It is in our vested interest to keep the ally-laden special election spawned in the heat of a recall
Yamhill Valley the jewel it has become effort. !
Tourism is a clean industry that can be developed and
maintained in a way that protects and enhances what is
special about Yamhill County. This ballot measure makes
that possible. Increased tourism will help create and sus-
tain jobs and boost our local economies.
Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 36-53.
Cassandra Sollars, Chair of the Board
Yamhill Valley Visitors Association
417 NW Adams
McMinnville, OR 97128
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The Yamhill Basin Council will host its second an-
nnal community barbecue on Thursday, Sept. 18 at West
Wortman Park in McMiunville (south of Hwy. 99W) on
McDaniel Lane). The event will take place from 5 to 7
pm. The barbecue is free, with donations appreciated.
This event will provide the public with an opportunity
to meet Watershed Council members and learn more about
water quality and fish habitat issues in the Yamhill River
and Chehalem Creek watersheds. Watershed assessments,
maps and handouts will be available at the event.
Burgers, hot dogs, gardenburgers, chips and soft
drinks will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated, to help
determine the amount of food needed. Please contact
Jeanine Ishii at the Yamhill Basin Council via e-mail at
jeanine-shii(~or.nacdnet.org to RSVP or for additional
information. Additional information on the Yamhill Basin
Council can be found at the website,
www. co. yamhill, or.tts/ybc.
Master Gardeners to meet
The Yamhill County Master Gardener Association
will hold its September General Meeting on Tuesday,
Sept. 2 beginning at 7 pm. The meeting is open to the
general public and there is no admission charge. The
meetings are held in the Yamhill County Public Works
Auditorium at 2050 Lafayette Ave. in McMinnville, just
across Lafayette Ave from East Wortman Park. Topic of
the program is Community Gardening. Refreshments will
be served immediately following the program.
Medieval Feast, King Lear
on stage at Gallery Theater
A Medieval Midday Feast and a performance of
"King Lear" will be held September 7 at Gallery Theater
in McMinnville. The feast and entertainment will be from
12:30-2:30 pm with the King Lear performance at 3:00.
Dessert reception will be held during intermission.
Funds raised will benefit general theater exp]/'-
such as the 200 One Act Festival, costumes, and sets. "
There will be three levels of tickets available: Dukes
and Duchesses will sit at the High Table and be waited on
by serving wenches, be heralded in by trumpet flourish,
have preferential seating in the theater. This will also in-
clude the reception.
Knights and Ladies will get the buffet feast, show and
reception.
Villagers will get the show and dessert reception
For prices and further information call 503-472-2227
or check website www.gallerythater.org.
"King Lear" opens September 5th and will continue
through Sept. 26. The play is directed by Barbara Jelinek
and Carol Burnett.
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