4—The Mill City Enterprise, Thursday, April 21, 1967 they derive their name, lob gon’s open committee hear Joseph T. Kintz, Aumsville, Terry A. Kimsey, Stayton, a Glenn E. Carey, Sublimity, a
byists here might be likened
to the Perry Masons of state
government.
No less an authority than
.he late President Kennedy
once said: “Indeed, there is no
more effective manner of
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learning all important argu
briefing lawmakers in the ments and facts on a contro
HOW LAWMAKERS
marble lobbies from which versial issue than to have the
HEAR BOTH BIDES
Pleading their cases before legislative committees, o r opposing lobbyists present
their cases.”
Lobbying, a practice often
maligned by those who lack
understanding of the legisla
tive process, not only epitom
izes the right of petition
guaranteed by the U. S. Con
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stitution. Its most important
results show up in the in
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formed and well-considered
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votes cast by legislators, who
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regularly use technical back
ground supplied by lobbyists
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of varied persuasions in car
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ties to constituents.
It is, in fact, not uncommon
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for individual legislators or
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committees to call upon spe
cialists for statistics, facts or
opinions favoring or opposing
specific issues. Senators and
Representatives often refer
to the lobbv as the “Third
House” of the legsilature.
With a legislative assembly
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upon which they must go on
record as voting aye or nay.
On the other hand, it is
reasonable to expect lawyers
to have a hand in shaping
’aws. Many lobbyists, but by
no means all, are attorneys.
Backgrounds of others may
varv widely as the legislat
ors’.
Some lobbyists are hired
by one or more clients to re
present them only during leg
islative sessions, while others
Your local realtor or
are professionals,
working
year-round for associations or
home builder has just
other organizations represent
the right home for you.
ing interests of many seg
ments of society.
And we have just the
Two ladies this session
have commuted from Eugene
right financing-tailored
to represent, without pay, the
to your pocketbook.
interests of ald-to-dependent
children recipients. Other
F.HA, G.I. and conven
croups represented here by
more than 200 lobbyists regis
tional real estate loans
tered with legislative counsel
include teachers, sportsmen,
processed promptly.
■eed growers, cities, counties,
doctors, labor, management,
government agencies, charit
able organizations, media,
utilities and dozens more.
Often overlooked is the im
portance of the individual lob
byist that all-too-rare citizen
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ings to present his case. Sur
prisingly enough, most legis
lators regard sincere letters
from constituents—in essence,
a form of lobbying—as a ma
jor aid in their decision-mak
ing.
Although the sterotype of
the lobbyist “buying” votes
or “tricking” legislators seems
to persist in many minds,
those responsible first to their
electorate are quick to refute
dent Robert Knipe, who re
Lobby activity is, in fact,
closely regulated by law and
rules of both houses. And an
untruthful persuader would
find his days of effectiveness
short-lived, in the eyes of
both legislators and fellow
members of his fraternity,
for Oregon’s lobby polices it
self within a strict code of
ethics. One government of
ficial has noted “they would
divulge facts injurious to
their won cause before they
would run the risk of issuing
falsehoods.”
Keep the Oregon legislative
process “clean” is the main
concern of the Capitol Club, a
voluntary organization to
which many lobbyists belong.
According to current Presi
dent Robert Nnipe, who re
presents the Oregon Trucking
Assn., Oregon’s lobby is one
of the finest in the country
because of its self-imposed set
of professional standards.
“Effectiveness always de
mands the highest standards
of honesty and responsibility
we can attain,” says Knipe,
“and our code of ethics has
been the primary source of
the Capitol Club’s success and
respect.
“To settle for anything less
would mean not only selling
out ourselves and those we
represent, but we would be
misleading our elected offi
cials and, in the end, betray
ing the people”
a daughter, Sunday, April 9.
SEEGER—To Mr. and Mrs.
Phillip A. Seeger, Stayton, a
jOn, Wednesday, April 12.
SILBERNAGEL —To Mr
and Mrs. Andrew J. Silber-
aagel, Stayton, a son, Thurs
day, April 12.
KIMSEY—To Mr. and Mrs.
daughter, Monday, April 17.
CHAMP—To Mr. and Mrs.
Duane E. Champ, Stayton, a
daughter, Tuesday, April 18.
RUE—To Mr. and Mrs.
Walter R. Rue, Lyons, a son,
Wednesday, April 19.
son, Steurday, April 15.
HIGHBERGER — To Mr.
and Mrs. L. Douglas High-
berger, Stayton, a son, Sun
day, April 16.
“WILLIAMS—To Mr. and
Mrs. K. Mack Williams, Stay
ton, a son, Monday, April 17.
CAREY—To Mr. and Mrs.
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Notice of Budget Hearing
The Budget for Lyons-Mehama Water District for the Fiscal Year 1967-1968 beginning
July 1, 1967, as detailed and summarized in the accompanying schedules was prepared
on an accounting basis consistent with that used in prior years. Major changes, if any,
and their effects on this budget are set forth in an accompanying statement. A copy of
the budget document may be inspected by interested persons between the hours of 2:00
pm. and 8:00 p.m. at the Union Hall. The Budget Document, or any portion of it, may be
obtained for $5.00 complete, or $1.00 per sheet at the Union Hall. A meeting of the
Board of Commissioners will be held May 15, 1967, at 8:00 p.m., at the Union Hall, Lyons,
Oregon, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on this Budget. Any person may
appear to discuss the budget, or any part of it.
ROBERT W. JAMES
Chairman of Governing Body
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
For the Ensuing Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 1967
Tax Levy Computation
Total Budget Requirements .........................................
Less Budget Resources, Except Taxes to Be Levied
Taxes Necessary to Balance Budget ..........................
TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED ..........................
Total
Bonded
General
All
Debt
Funds
Fund
Fund
$68,952.75 $24,174.00 $44,778.75
.. 47,885.45 24,174.00 23,711.45
21,067.30
.. 21,067.30
21,067.30
. 21,067.30
Analysis of Taxes to Be Levied
Not Subject to 6% Limitation ......................................
TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED ..... ....................
.. 21,067.30
$21,067.30
For the Current Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 1966
Total
Bonded
General
Debt
All
Fund
Fund
Funds
..$52 588.75 $20,000.00 $32,588.75
.. 32,350.00 20,000.00 12,350.00
20,238.75
.. 20,238.75
20.238.75
.. 20,238.75
Tax Levy Computation
Total Budget Requirements ..........................................
Less Budget Resources, Except Taxes to Be Levied
Taxes Necessary to Balance Budget ..........................
TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED ..........................
21,067.30
$21,067.30
Analysis of Taxes to Be Levied
Not Subject to 6% Limitation ......................................
TOTAL TAXES TO BE LEVIED
. 20,238.75
20,238.75
..$20,238.75
$20,238.75
Statement of Indebtedness
Outstanding July 1, 1966
Type of Indebtedness
Current Yr.
Ensuing Yr.
(Actual)
(Estimated)
Bonds .............................................. $268,000.00 $256,000.00
TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS ....$268,000.00 $256,000.00
Notice of Approval by
Budget Committee
Approved by Budget Committee
April 4, 1967
RUSSELL N. WILSON
Chairman of Budget Committee
GENERAL FUND REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
For the Fiscal Year 1967-1968
Beginning July 1, 1967
Lyons-Mehama Water District
Linn and Marion Counties
HISTORICAL
Actual
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(Stay ton)
HOFFMAN—To Mr. and
Mrs. Duane M. Hoffman,
Aumsville, a daughter, Tues
day, April 4.
TOWN—To Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Gary Town, Scio,
twins, a boy and a girl, Thurs
day, April 6.
SILBERNAGEL —To Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond A. Silber
nagel, Scio, a son, Thursday,
April 6.
KINTZ—To Mr. and Mrs.
DATA
Budget
Second
First
Preceding Preceding Current
Year
Year
Year
$1,100.00 $1,275.00 $1.500.00
900.00
900.00
915.00
Budget For Ensuing Year
Adopted
Personal Services
Water Superintendent ............................................... ..$ 1,800.00
Bookeeper ....................................................................... .. 1,380.00
Materials and Services
1,224.54
550.00
827.33
200.00
1,389.29
53.58
65.00
135.00
66.30
1,895.21
704.14
145.45
92.05
350.00
1.672.25
359.41
150.00
42.50
242.50
100.29
331.23
4.000.00
900.00
1,000.00
5,417.96
5.000.00
1.500.00
495.00
2,500.00
250.00
1,800.00
350.00
600.00
150.00
285.00
300.00
Operating Materials and Supplies ........................ .. 3 000.00
Water Supt. Car Expenses .................................... .. 1,200.00
Fee and Services .......................................................
300.00
Advertising .....................................................................
150.00
350.00
Audit .................................................................................
Power ............................................................................... .. 2,200.00
Office Supplies ............................. *..............................
350.00
Legal Fees .....................................................................
800.00
Repairs .......... ..................................................................
50.00
Insurance .......................................................................
250.00
Taxes and Licenses ...................................................
285.00
Miscellaneous .................................................................
600.00
Capital Outlay
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like Chevrolet.
Equipment or Pipeline ............................................... .. 9,000.00
Land and Improvements to Land
Simpson Contract ........................................... ..............
459.00
Transfer to Sinking Fund for Future Pipeline
(Major Expense) ..................................................... .. 2,000.00
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................
$24,174.00
GENERAL FUND RESOURCES
For the Fiscal Year 1967-1968
Beginning July 1, 1967
Lyons-Mehama Water District
HISTORICAL DATA
Actual
Budget
Second
First
Preceding Preceding Current
Year
Year
Year
$ 3.689.90 $ 7,108.93 $ 4,000.00
Budget For Ensuing Year
Available Cash on Hand
Adopted
$ 6,174.00
Other Resources
11,740.22
14,521.27
16,000.00
$14,430.12 $21,630.20 $20,000.00
Water and Meter Sales ....
TOTAL RESOURCES
18,000.00
$24,174.00
BONDED DEBT REQUIREMENTS
For the Fiscal Year 1967-1968
Beginning July 1, 1967
S’nking Fund
Lyons-Mehama Water District
Linn and Marion Counties
HISTORICAL DATA
Budget
Actual
Second
First
Preceding Preceding Current
Year
Year
Year
$5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Budget For Ensuing Year
Adopted
Bond Principal to Be Paid During Ensuing Year
Issue Dated: August 1, 1956 ...........................................$ 6.000.00
August 1, 1966 ........................................... 6.000.00
TOTAL PRINCIPAL TO BE PAID ................... $12,000.00
Bond Interest to Be Paid During Ensn'.ng Year
And in the spirit of all family plans, you get more for your money.
Plan I —Impala Sport Sedan
(foreground)— First off, Chevrolet
is the roomiest car in America
(source: Automotive News
12/26/66). Second, it’s got
exclusives like acrylic lacquer
finish and Body by Fisher. Third,
you get Chevrolet's traditional
high resale value. Three reasons
why Chevrolet is selected by more
families than any other car.
Plan II—Camaro Sport Coupe
(rear left)— The widest, lowest,
been able to copy the six-cylinder
efficiency or protective features
like flush-and-dry rocker panels
you get in our stylish economy
car.
heaviest adventure car at its price.
Comes with bucket seats, carpet
ing, a fully synchronized 3-speed
transmission, and a big Six com
petition can't match.
Plans IV, V and Vl-Chavella,
Corvair, Corvette (not pic
tured)— You can see them all at
Plan III—Chevy 11 Nova Sport
Coupe (rear right) —Nobody’s
your Chevrolet dealer’s. Stop in
soon. Bring the family.
Chevrolet's outstanding worth is another reason you got
that sure feeling
6,975.00
3.667.50
6.807.50
Issue Dated: August 1, 1956
August 1, 1966
5,000.00
6 000.00
8,000.00
1,710.00
3.403.75
TOTAL INTEREST PAID ........ .........
Principal—Issue Dated: August 1. 1056
August 1, 1966
Interest—Issue Dated: August 1, 1956
August 1. 1966
$10.130.00
$ 6 000.00
7.000.00
9,648.75
TOTAL BOND DEBT REQUIREMENT ........... $44.778.75
SINKING FUND RESOURCES
For the Fiscal Year 1967-1968
Beginning July 1, 1967
Lyons-Mehama Water District
HISTORICAL DATA
Actual
Budget
Second
First
Preceding Preceding Current
Year
Year
Year
$8.384 32 $8.994.04 $9.600.00
36-5488
100.00
Budget For Ensuing Year
Available Cash on Hand ___ ________ _____ ____
Previously Levied Taxes Estimated To Be
Received During Ensuing Year
Adopted
$23,411.45
Other Resources
Gene Teague Chevrolet Co.
120 W. Hollister
Phone 769-2126
Stayton, Oregon
154.69
193.14
150.00
Interest ....... .............. —...............
300.00
Total Resources, Except Taxes to Be Levied .... 23.7*1145
Taxes Necessary to Balance Budget ________ __ 21.067.30
TOTAL RESOURCES
$44,778.75