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opinion Conserve now Iranian oil production has come to a near halt, with exports completely at a standstill in the country disrupted by political upheaval. If in the next few months the exports are not restored, the oil shortage in the United States could hit between a 4 and 7 percent deficit. President Carter says the oil situation in the United States is not . at an immediate crisis level. But in the same breath, he urges con sumers to conserve energy by obeying the 55- mile-per-hour highway restriction and set thermostats at no higher than 65 degrees. Closer to home, Oregon and other west coast states have a good supply of oil, accor ding to Sam Vanvactor, Oregon Department of Energy’s head of planning. Much of our oil supplies come from Alaska, which gives us a geographical advantage over the east coast states. But if Oregonians do not take measures now to conserve energy, our fuel supply could also be depleted in the near future, ultimately resulting in the sharing with Eastern states, through costly processes. But, what if economists’ speculations prove too optimistic as to how bad the “energy crunch” really is? Where, then, will we get our oil? I do not want to discover what the end result will be if we consumers do not begin conserving energy now. If voluntary consumption is not sufficient to get us through this energy turmoil, federal officials will have to set mandatory restric tions on oil consumption. This will result in gas rationing, possibly even more restrictive, depending on how critical the oil problem is. According to Vanvactor, if Iranian exports resume in the next few months and In the meantime consumers conserve energy volun tarily, it is possible that no mandatory restric tions will have to be set down. If Iranian production does not resume and we do not conserve now, the crunch could be devastating to our economy.. We should use our personal energy now to preserve our nation’s energy later. CB ¿print lina. /I mmz &LLŸJ J ust L et us K mm H ôu ? rtW APPLES ÏOER.E LETT |M “TFI£ BASKET?" Cupid sets records straight By Kelly Laughlin Of The Print What am I going to do for Valentine’s Day?Ydu’ve got to be kidding. Firsts'll me when Valentine’s Day is. Today? All thi^hoDbinQ and running around for the holidays has still got me kind of burned out. I’m not sure Icould handle another holiday just yet. Now Til have to go out and buy presents for all my friends and relatives, and geteats and drinks for the party, and cards and. J.what? I don’t have to. do all that? What kind of a holiday is this? I mean, it’s no wonder I can never remember what day it falls on—but what are you supposed to do on Valentine’s Day if. you-can’t spend your money, and get stuck in traffic jams and long lines, and con front impersonal salespersons, and go home tired; Well, at least .Kwont’t have to work, it being a holiday and all, What? I have to work? I guess we’d better not call it a holiday anymore. I mean, whenT can’t spend the day relaxing and en joying myself. Valentine’s Day is different than any other special day? I’ll say, I can’t even sleep in. But tell me about this day, have I missed anything impor tant yet? You must be kidding. You mean all I have to do is give a card to my favorite sweetheart, and fill it with love and sentiment. That seems pretty easy, and kind of neat too...and I don’t even have to do that? I can just go up to a good friend and give her a hug? But what do I tell her? Will you be my Valentine? That’s kind of silly, how can anyone “be” a Valentine? Ha...all she has to do is say yes. Hey, you’re pretty funny little guy. How long have you been up in that tree? Oh, only once a year. I thought jj lived up there. What else should I del Valentine’s Day? Remind | girl that I love her, or send ■ flowers or candy. Well, I’ll J to the flowers, she’s watch] her weight. Give blood?! have to thihik about that o| ‘ What else, Cupid? Maks 3 match? Say , that might bekl of difficult, I mean where dl find sulphur, and wood t| •thin, and... oh .that kiffiH ij match. Yeah, I know this J and this girl that woukffll really cute pair. So, what are you gonna1 Oh, don’t worry about me] got a girl, but do you mind I make a suggestion? Go I some clothes on. This] Oregon, not Palm Springs. | See ya next year, Cupid. I “Bye.” Oh yeah, and watch wh| you point that arrow... ouc] 19600 S. Mollali« Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045 Offices: Trailer B; telephone: 656-2631, ext. 309 or 310 editor Cyndi Bacon * news editor Scott Starnes arts editor Leanne Lally * sports editor Mark McNeary photo editor Kelly Laughlin ‘staff writers Happie Thacker, Mike Koller, Elena Vancil, Brenda Nolan, Don Ives, Steve McPherson, Tommy Clark, Ramona Iaackson, James Rhoades, Brian Rood staff photographersGreg Kienzle, Charlie Wagg, Pat Carlson * cartoonist Mary Cuddy * graphic designer Bev Boston production manager Janet Voclcrodt business manager Mark Barnhill*professional adviser Suzie Boss The Print, a member of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, aims to be fair' and impartial journalistic medium covering the campus community as thoroughly as possible. Opinions expressed in The Print do not necessarily reflect those the CCC ad ministration, faculty or the Associated Student Government. / Page 2 Clackamas Communitv Coll
