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LTD board approves 60-cent bus fare By JODY MURRAY Of the Emerald After two hours of debate Tuesday night, the Lane Transit District board of directors ap proved a base fare increase from 35 to 60 cents. Also approved in the 4-2 vote was an additional 35-cent zone fare for Zone 2 and a 85-cent zone fare for Zone 3. The mo tion includes a stipulation to evaluate the 60-cent base fare Oct. 1 to decide whether an increase to 65 cents is neces sary. Board members bantered over an increase to 55, 60 or 65 cents. The original plan, proposed April 22, called for a 65-cent base fare. Board president Ken Kohnen and board member Pat Randall opposed the vote. Both said a 55-cent fare was enough. "If we go too high (with the fare),” said Kohnen, “we will lose riders. There’s a barrier. I talked to some drivers, and they tell me that at 65 cents, there will be a substantial drop in rider ship.” Earlier in the evening, Randall BORED WITH CLASSES? 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We must protect our suburban riders.” Randall said he had breakfast Tuesday with state Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Vida. Although Ran dall admitted that he and rLASSIFIEDS Kappa Kappa Gamma Congratulations on Greek Week and a job well done! Love, Your Kappa Koach P.S. We re no. 2, we try harder!5-21 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY HUSON Love, Harriet and the rest of the floor. 5-21 Rogers "don’t agree too often,” Rogers composed a letter for Randall opposing an increase in the fare “in one chunk.” He said he prefers increases by small increments. Another portion of the original proposal, the use of a day pass to replace the transfer pass was struck from the proposal by a unanimous vote. Board members said the $1 day pass would be unfairly expensive for riders who only make one-way trips. The board passed the 60-cent fare at 10:30 p.m. After a five minute recess, board member Dan Herbert moved to recon sider the vote. His proposal was defeated 3-3. Board member Ted Langton said the long debate was un necessary and unproductive. "It gets a little tiring.” Several people from Coburg,' most of them senior citizens, were on hand to express their displeasure of the proposed 65-cent fare. One woman said most seniors live on only $240 to $300 a month. "People living on that kind of money just can’t afford (a 65-cent fare).” “I am concerned not only for myself,” said Coburg resident Mary Johnson, “but for the other seniors who may not be able to afford it.” The audience reacted with applause when the 60-cent proposal was approved. In other business, the board approved the first reading of Ordinance 20, which would in crease the payroll tax from LTD on district businesses from .5 to .6 percent. The board must ap prove a second reading at the next meeting before taking ac tion on it. Ray Mclver, Eugene Down town Mall director and transportation manager for the Olympic trials committee, also asked the board to ponder a proposal to assist a shuttle sys tem from Autzen Stadium to Hayward Field during the trials. (Continued from Page 11) SCARECROW SCOTT: Loved Sat. night, would like to apologize tor the ending. PLEASE call. DOROTHY 5-21 ANN: Good Luck on the Econ midterm. You'll ace that baby royal. Paul 5-21 THE SPECIAL YOU and pregnancy, tree pregnancy testing. Birthright 687-8651. 4683:5-21 SAMMY: Meet me tor home made clam chowder at Lenny's Nosh Bar in the Courtyard. LUIGI 376:5-21 PETER RABBIT (CANTWELL): Hope you have a Happy 26th birthday. STRUDEL 5-21 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEE-PEE. Love. Do Do 5-21 VICKY PETERSEN: The beach was terrific The daquiris were great, I had a good time With you as a date! Thanks, Love-JOHN 5-21 SCOTT CHAMBERS Roses are red Violets are blue Scott Chambers Where are you? Football on the beach Artie Circle and Mo’s too The pool was great But I couldn't dunk you. To the liquor store they went That is Walter and you, But the bet was on Couid I survive without you. The manager complained So we tip-toed along While our glasses we tipped Till oh...about one? To the best Phi Psi date It was really great But beware, oceaning you Is something I still have to do THANX, Love EILEEN KAREN BLOOM Twas 2 years ago today, When on that magical night, Chaperoned by Mother Goose I knew we were right. We made it home safe, though the bushes were scary, And were getting real cozy, When two knocks made us scurry. Now two years have passed, Since that magical night. When our hearts fell together And I knew we were right. Happy Anniversary Sweetheart I Love You Always, Brian5-21 Schuby-doo and Patar Pan: Hey Happy Campers! Shasta was great and so were our' "bird-doggin” dates. We even made it home without a ticket. "Schuby Snack" for John! (Better luck next time Peter!) LOVE, NANCY DREW and PRINCESS TIOERULY 5-21 WILL BARNES IS BACK FOR 2 RILL WEEKS at Tavern on the Green OPENING NITE IS TUESDAY, MAY 20 Tavern on the Green has ALL YOU CAN EAT dinner specials nightly for only $1.95 TUESDAY: Ladies Night WEDNESDAY: 2 for 1 Cocktail Night THURSDAY: Pitchers only $1.75 Take Bettline to NW Expressway and look for the big green sign837:5-22 U OF O MEN’S RALLY TRYOUTS MAY 22 For mote Information, call MS-5424 810:5-22 APARTMENT HUNTER’S HEADACHE #89? Cure it. Have your folks BUY a house or apartment for you to live in next year. You save on aspirin; they save on taxes! Call Bonnie Baker or Judy Nelson at Brockett Real Estate. 485-1400, 742:5-22 For free, confidential information about birth control services, pregnancy testing, and coun seling call... PLANNED PARENTHOOD 344-9411 or 344-1811 _17S:W GERRARD: Meet me for almond mocha cheese cake at Lenney Nosh Bar in the Cour tyard. LOUTA_ 5-2M THETAS This personal is late, but the breakfast was great. Thanks for the surprise, from the ATO Guys5-21 PAUL RUDINSKY: Hany in there, baby, we're with you in "soul and spirit!" Good Luck Peg & Mel P S. Look for a surprise in your room Friday.5-21 SAE'S: Congrats on a great job during Greek Week. We're really proud of you. Love you all, Your little sisters5-21 LIZ: I "really" had a good time Saturday. Shall we see what we can do about this weekend? Aaron'__ 5-21 CONGRATULATIONS to the new members of Druids: Susie Bergeron, Mickie Donahue, Dave Hagglund, Bret Uokkanen, Teri Jensen, Rod Jones, Soma Maksymiuk, David O'Kelley, Pamela Philips, Any Rittenberg, Suzanne Rondeau, Mark Scheer, Mike Schroeder, Tony Steenkolk, Victoria Wooster. We have an initiation meeting today at 5:30 in room 337 in the EMU. Hope to see you there!5-21 THIS SUNDAY IS HUGH CALDWELL’S BIRTHDAY!! Yes, it's already upon us. But not to worry. There are still 4 more shopping days and Valley Riyer is open till 9 every night. I would also like to express my deep thanks to all those people who are going to make my surprise Birthday Party such a huge success. For those of you who will not be able to attend, please send all cards and gifts to: Hugh Caldwell c/o Past Residents, 1057 Patterson, Eugene 97401 (please send all cash gifts by money order). Each gift giver will receive a personalized thank-you note from myself (please allow 8-12 weeks delivery). Thanks again from the heart of my . ,.er...bottom of my heart. HUGH _5-21 To all the HAPPY CAMPERS on the '80 KE Shasta Drugger Boat WOA BABE WOA BABE Thanks for the memories! And a special thanks to our dates. Love, Nanci & Susan5-21 BACK! By popular demand that singing sen sation of the West Coast NANCY LEDDELOH limited Eugene performance on tour soon to Minnesota, catch her act at The Pit 8-11 nightly , 5-21 DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE SPRING FLINGS ais due In Ihe O.D.E. Classified office by 1 PM, Thursday, May 29th and not a minute latsr. 5-27 FORGbTTEN ANYTHING? LIKE FILING YOUR INTENT TO REGISTER CARD FOR SUMMER SESSION. Stop by Room 64 PLC or the Flegistrar's Office. 772:5-23 Wednesday, May 21,1980
