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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 .L 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. It 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 q m~'n~n Subscribe Now Keep Up With What's Happening In Your Hometown Area Name MAILING Address New Renewal Send $7.50 ($10 if out of state) to: THE DAYTON TRIBUNE P.O. BOX 69, Dayton, OR 97114 or stop by at 408 4th St Dayton The recall is a mechanism: authorized in the Oregon Constitution and one that prese.rves the people's right to make a change when a serious v olation exists. We believe it should be used when an in vidual has committed a crime, or has otherwise conducted themselves in an inap- propriate manner. We do not believe citizens will continue to serve their communities if they can expect to be sec- ond-guessed when they make d fficult decisions based on their best judgments. See Us for Afl Your Pfintinq Needs Envelopes - Business Forms -- Cards -- Letterheads, etc. Dayton Tribune 408 4th St. 503-864-2310 i ASHLEY'S CONSTRUCTION Custom Building and Remodeling 864-3400 Since 1972 Lic. #8328 Competent s Courteous Confidential | i Triple C TaxiPros, PC Income Tax Services Payroll & Bookkeeping (503) 864-3101 380 E. Third St. (99W), Lafayette, Oregon 97127 Elaine Andrews, LTC, EA Vicki Hull, LTC, EA 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. The Dayton Tribune 408 4th Street -- P.O. Box 69 Dayton, OR 97114 Phone/fax (503) 864-2310 E-mail --- tribune@onlinemac.com Published Every Thursday, except the first two weeks of July at Dayton, Oregon GeorgelEdwina Meitzen, Owners/Publishers Established in 1913 The Dayton Tribune (USPS 149-760) is published weekly for the first two weeks of July for $7.50 ($10 out of state) per year by the Dayton Tribune, 408 4th St Dayton, Or 97114. Periodical postage paid at Dayton, Oregon 97114. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Dayton Tribune, PO Box 69, Dayton, OR 97114- 0069. 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