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Voter registration easy, available on election day Voter registration for the general election in November will be easier this year than ever before. Voters may register by mail using the "postcard registration.’’ This system, enacted by the 1975 legislature, allows voters to send in pertinent information to the County Elections Department. Or, as be fore, voters may come into the office at Seventh and Oak Streets and register in person — until 5 p.m. the day of the election. Under Oregon law, you may register to vote if you are a citizen of the U.S., if you will be 18 or older on election day, and if you are an Oregon resident. However, in order to vote, you must be an Oregon resident for 30 days before election day. You must re-register if your address changes for any reason, if your name changes for any reason or if you wish to change political affilia tion. There are 137,000 registered voters in Lane County, and that, says Lane County Elections Director Don Penfold, is the largest voter regist ration in history. He says the county vote is approximately 10 per cent of the state total. Lane County voters are predominantly Democrat, he says, witti approximately 85,000 registrants. There are approximately 45,000 Republicans, and 5,000 Independents. Lane County is one of 19 Oregon counties with a computerized registration system. There is no central computer bank, however, and voter registration remains one of the primary county responsibilities. by Rick Bella Governmental co-op discusses regional problems and planning When the Central Lane Planning Commission was formed in 1945, many people couldn't see the value of the organization. But for those who agree that planning is what has made Eugene one of the best cities to live in today, much of the credit must go to the Lane Council of Governments (L-COG). L-COG is made up of representatives of the elected local govern ments, including Lane County, Eugene, Springfield, small municipalities, and special districts — such as school and recreation boards L-COG'S best known work is the 1990 Plan, a system of patterned growth for the Eugene-Springfield area to be followed through 1990. It is not a legally-binding plan, however, and it is subject to periodic revision to reflect the changing goals of Lane County residents. L-COG is different from other inter-governmental councils in the state because participation in L-COG is voluntary. It operates on grants from the state and federal governments, as well as dues assessed of its members by population. And that, L-COG officials say, is an important concept. Since they try to collect dues according to population, they also try to let people have a chance to give them input in the planning process. For that reason, 14 citizen advisory groups have been formed on such issues as transportation, health, housing, and aging by Rick Bella The 5th Street Public Market Eugene's outstanding public market - complete with all the traditional offerings of meat, fish, produce, flowers and restaurants plus books,photographers, hardware, natural body care products and an exceptional selection of Eugene’s finest craftsmen. Take Franklin IM.downtown to 6lhand High.right toSlhJmi High OpenTUei-Sjt. 10-0 Sun ll-S Oregon Daily Emerald CHARTER FLIGHTS THESE SERVICES AVAILABLE: Foreign Study Programs National Student Exchange Overseas Work Opportunities Foreign Study Counseling International Student I.D. Cards American Youth Hostel Cards Youth Student Fares Eurail Student Rail BritRail Please Contact us— Whether you need a charter flight to Europe or Asia, a group fare to Australia, a student fare to Africa, or whatever — as a non-profit student organization we can offer you the lowest rates — air, land or sea. BOOK NOW. SPACE IS LIMITED. STUDENT TRAVEL DESK INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER Rm 202 EMU Ext. 3721 we re a shop t ight on campus that VOL! should know about We've-got things . like a daypack to carry your books in . clothing to let you cope w.th any'weather eugene can throw at yo i equipment f r can t backpacking, mountaineering, ski tc e "0 to let you get avva\ iiom classes once in sch-1 ; <me u a; . . ' ■ we nn o pmu . in the student union Gjxxm wm 7^5 ods
