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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 4, 1971)
ing the 1969 legislative session 3—The MUI City Enterprise, Thursday, Nov. 4, 1971 Gov. McCall told a newspaper reporter that statewide zon population. So far some $5,- resistance appears token at ing measure was his most-de 163.384 HUD money has been best. Oregon will be zoned and sired birthday present. spent in Oregon in this man its future land use appropri The Legislature granted his ner. ately charted in advance. wish. The people later rein The Legislature in 1969 ap- by Jack Zimmerman But there remain many land Twelve members of the Mill forced legislative intent by de City Woman’s Club represent Home at Corvallis, a special STATEWIDE ZONING LAW compliance. Cities, strangely feating a 1970 General Election propriated $81,250 for the ’69- owners who object to govern ed that organization at the project of the Marion County NEARS DEC. 31 DEADLINE enough, appear the biggest Ballot Measure that would '70 biennium and in 1971 an- ment’s telling them what they other $140,000 for 71’-’72 for can or cannot do with the laggards. Fall Convention of the Marion Federation, netted almost $65. have emasculated the then- use by 1 intergovernmental ___ u .______ ,.. _ land they own. And the storm Canyon City has declared an According __ - to the latest report new County Federation of Wom and will go toward whatever zoning law. 1 planning groups to help get the that blew up over zoning in indefinite moratorium on new j from Local en’s Clubs held at the Masonic is needed most. ----- 1 Government Defeat o f the so-called I job done. 1919 won’t die with the dawn | Re]ations Division, only one ZAMO Convention speaker was building Hall in Stayton Friday. The Initiative Zoning Ad In the face of such efforts, ing of 1972. group was headed by its presi Mrs. Ralph Hozapfel of Tan Tillamook County has ‘fired’ Oregon county (Klamath) justment Modification Organi dent, Toni Thomas of Gates, gent, but formerly from the its planning commission. Here does not now have a zoning zation) by some 70,000 votes who was also Education Chair Dakotas, whose topic was and there come reports coun ordinance completed or in pro in November 1970 was taken man for the Federation under • Women for Agriculture.” Re ty commissioners are being re cess. But 56 cities are without as a clear indication Oregon which she gave an outstanding presenting Oregon farm wom called at a faster-than-normal effective land-use planning or voters desire continued order report, entitled “Birth of a en, the speaker stated as a rate. zoning ordinances. Only a little ly growth and development The seemingly unrelated re more than half the state’s through planning and zoning. New Era,” discussing the pos goal “to keep the Willamette sibilities of a 12-month school Valley green and productive ports indicate a little-noticed cities have land-use plans com Pockets of resistance remain, year, and stating that the rather than grey and paved.' statewide condition—prompted pleted and a third have no however, to the law opponents largely by passage of Senate church and the home must, One hundred and twenty miles zoning. claim exercises too much gov take their places along side of long and from 20 to 50 miles in Bill 10 during the 1969 session The law says the Governor ernmental power over rural the school in helping to mold width this valley is Oregon’s of the State Legislature. The has the power to step in and property. At this stage of the the character of the young most productive region, pro- bill, authorized by the Interim conduct required land-use game one must conclude such people. ! ducing 80% of its agriculture, Subcommittee on Agriculture, planning and zoning if recal resistance is a losing proposi Look into the benefits of the North Santiain The meeting opened at 10 and is considered the food pro- strongly supported by Gov. citrants fail to do the job tion. a. m., following serving of cessing center of the United Tom McCall and engineered themselves by deadline. It fur Federal Credit Union The Legislature in 1919 gave cookies and coffee to the trav- States, feeding 7,000,000 people through the legislative maze ther states the Governor can municipalities the power to Insured Savings . . . Insured Loans elers, with Mrs. Harvey Kaser| annually, having beaten out by then-Sen. Cornelius Bate extend the deadline for enti zone and create planning com All profits are returned to the share holders presiding as president. The' the San Jose Valley for first son (now Insurance Commis ties showing proof of good in missions. The State Supreme requires land-use tentions by making satisfactory Court (1925) and the U. S. WE ARE CURRENTLY PAYING 5% welcome was given by the1 place. Over-population and sioner) Stayton president, Mrs. John I paving were what led to its planning and zoning on a state progress at deadline time— Supreme Court (1926) upheld DIVIDENDS QUARTERLY Apple, with response by Mrs. I downfall in California, acccrd- wide basis by December 31 even if the job isn’t complete. the concept that the power to Contact Sec.-Treas. Matt Martin 1971. Eldon Johnson of Salem, first. ing to the speaker, Gov. McCall has expressed a zone is derived from the police 1005 N. I st. Stay+on Ph. 769-2144 The bill had a stormy ride desire to be as lenient as pos power to safeguard the public vice-president of the County ; The credentials committee Federation. I reported 92 women registered through the Legislature. Its sible in these cases. I health, safety and welfare. During the business session, for Friday’s meeting, and the implementation - journey—es But he’s indicated he’ll be The Legislature in 1947 ex Federation members went on invitation for the Spring meet pecially in the state’s less-de just as firm with the unco tended planning and zoning record as approving Resolution ing was offered by the Union veloped areas—is just as rough. operative as he intends to be provisions to counties for 191, allowing non-denomina- Hill and Willard clubs_ the And with the deadline for com kindly with those who cooper areas outside cities and in tional prayer in the schools, event to take place at the pliance a few short weeks ate and can’t make the dead corporated towns. Then came NEED A _____________________ and letters to various Congress „___ Waldo ___ Hills Clubhouse ________ in away, prsesure is mounting on line. He recently told Klam SB 10 in 1969—with its end-of- men were individually signed1 April. It is hoped to secure the apathetic and uncoopera ath County officials, for in-I I this-year deadline. accordingly.________________ I Dr. Linden Smith, famous tive. TOW? stance, that if satisfactory' Since passage of SB 10 much Cities and counties have progress isn’t made in that has been done to assist cities It was announced that the1 Portland pediatrician and tel- Mehama Woman’s Club wished evision personality, as speak- been working on the problem area the state won’t hesitate and counties in its emplemen- and with a few notable excep to step in, do the job and sub tation. The Bureau of Govern to withdraw from the group, J er. Call 897-2442 For Fast Service A centennial plate from Sil- tions, counties are largely on mit a bill for services. and the request was granted mental Research and Service is with regret, as they have been verton, containing a painting, schedule or in the process of Although Klamath is listed sued a guideline publication. AllState active in the Federation. j “Country Boy,” by the famous as the only county holdout, a The Cooperative Extension Under the roll call of clubs, Homer Davenport of that lo- sion from Mill City were Toni large number of cities appar Service extended its assistance. Motor Club Mill City had one of the larg- ’ cality, as well as showing pro- Thomas, Sue Mikkelsen, who ently are taking the same risk The Executive Department's Road Service est representations present, ■ ducts of the Willamette Valley, is second vice-president of the if they fall to comply — or Local Government Relations equal with that from the Sal-1 was presented to last Friday’s Marion County Federation, prove good intentions by De Division has been, and con em Woman’s Club with a speaker in appreciation. These Ruth Cummings, Nell DeWitt, cember 31. tinues to provide technical as much larger membership. Five i plates, although 17 years old Kate Doble, Mary Kelly, Helen Land-use planning Is describ sistance. It also administers past presidents were in at- now. may still be obtained at Kimmel, Edith Mason, Lettie ed as a first step by adherents HUD “701” planning assistance We Give S & H Green Stampe Swan, Elizabeth Cyr, Mary in the long-range preservation grants to all counties and to tendance, including Mrs. Wal the Silverton library. Phone 897-2442 Mill City Attending the all-day ses- Youmans, and Teresa Saalfeld. of the state’s livability. Dur- cities with less than 50,0001 ter Frey of Stayton and Mrs. Walter Thomas of Gates. Special entertainment was presented by the Stayton High School Swing Chorus under direction of Forrest Daniels, with Sue Clapp accompanying at the piano, and Bob John son on the drums. Their num bers were a Negro spiritual, “Ain’t Got Time to Die,” with solo by Jim Culbertson, “Who Am 1?”, and “Oh Happy Day.” The noon luncheon was serv ed by St. Catherine’s Altar Society in the dining room, followed by entertainment by a Kitchen Band from Stayton doing several old-time num bers, such as “Howdya Do, Everybody,” Mocking Bird Hill,” “Polly Wally Doodle," “Red Wing,” and closing with “Battle Hymn of the Repub- lie.” Leader was Florence I Darling with the piano ac- by Maysel 1 compa niment I Lyons. A collection for the Farm Twelve-Month School Part of Report Given at Federation Meeting Friday Hl Advertising in The Mill City Enterprise Brings Results—Try It Every Week $SS Inferested in MONEY ??? Vern’s Shell Service OSTADE built this community ... its BEST THINGS IN LIFE you and for all of us who live here Call BILL ALLMAN homes, its churches, its schools, its busi ness houses, its jobs, its pleasant way of life. 715 1st—Stayton Phone 769-5729 State Farm L.fe Insurance Company *Doet your Trade » xs Without Trade . . . the exchange be tween neighbors of labor’s fruits for goods and services none of these would nor could—exist here. 1 ON THE JOB ... . frr You? WITH MORTAR AND PESTLE Your pharmacist is a skilled, pro f e s s i o n a 1 member of the commun ity health team. He’s on the job ... to fill pre scriptions with precision, promptly. We Follow Your Doctor's Orders • DRUGS YOU CAN TRUST AT PRICES YOU CAN PAY” COMPARE & SAVE I ! PAT'S PILL BOX 521 1st. Stayton Phone 769-5345 Emergency 769-6392 Quite naturally . more trade builds better communities. Every single ad ditional dollar that is spent here at home does its bit to bring greater prosperity for X Asa matter of fact, Trade builds wher ever it exists. Spend your money at home, the trade it creates builds here. Spend it in the city, the building takes place there There is contentment, security and op portunity in a growing community. These are the most important things that your dollar buys . . . but they can’t be wrapped up and taken home with you from a city store. X These Firms Are Genuinely Interested in the Future of Our Community and Your Welfare H. L. Ashby Circle K MILL CITY HARDWARE Madison-Davis Ins. Co. Inc. Distributor of Shell Products Mill City, Oregon Jerry Pittam Insurance Phone 897-2413 or 897-2754 U. S. National Bank of Oregon Head Office Portland Mill City Pharmacy Frank Stromquiat Owner Kelly Lumber Sales Building Supplies, Paints, Plumbing Supplies, Electrical Fixtures DON'S TIRE SALES "TIRES ARE MY BUSINESS” 4th and Broadway Mill City Everett Hamilton—Owner Phone 897-2977 Mill City Moffatt Plumbing & Heating Phone 897-2799 Mill City, Oregon Mill City’s New Convenience Store Santiam Cable Vision Mill City, Oregon D & J Automotive S. W. Broadway at Fifth Girod's Hilltop Super Market Less Body & Fender Repair S & H Green Starnati Complete Body Repair & Paint Service