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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 6, 1991 - THREE ¿&$ffthe Wall BvM«fivnRobinson March blew in quickly and violently as the Middle East was blown into history. And hopefully this country’s peace-keeping efforts will equal our military strategy. Perhaps the commanders of our armed forces should be running this country instead of the politicians. While 1 doubt that the Arab nations can successfully maintain a long- lasting peace agreement, the United States intervention should have an im pact on international terrorist activities. But if we can afford to spend $32 billion per day to maintain military forces in the Persian Gulf, why can’t we afford better efforts towards a healthy economy? There seems to be more emphasis on helping others than helping ourselves. The low wage scale in some foreign countries and the open-door trade policy leaves many of our industries out in the cold when it comes to producing consumer goods at competitive prices. However the minimum wage level rises even though people are out of work. The energy security of this country is a critical component for our na tional security. An alternate renewable fuel source such as ethanol, pro duced from crops here in our own country, would reduce our dependency on foreign oil. And that production would provide a stable, healthy agriculture-the basis of our nation’s economy. Oil imports in 1990 averaged seven to eight million barrels per day. In the 10 years following the OPEC embargo, the U.S. paid more than one- half trillion dollars for imported oil. Committments a decade ago for develop ment of alternate energy sources were short-lived after the price of oil declin ed. Or perhaps the major oil companies have too much influence on na tional policy decisions. A nationwide ethanol industry in this country would decrease our dependency on foreign oil. The 900 million gallons of ethanol fuel produc ed in the Midwest from com during 1990 reduced U.S. oil imports by about 40 million barrels of crude oil. Some SO million tillable fallow acres, now laying idle could be put back in to production. After food, seed, industrial feedstock and exports needs are met, off-grade wheat and com and cull potatoes could be used for ethanol production. And the by-product after the starch is removed provides a high- energy ration for livestock. Ethanol as an atlemate fuel from renewable resources is also an octane enhancer when added to gasoline. Ethanol runs cleaner and cooler than gasoline. And a 10 percent ethanol blend will reduce carbon monoxide emis sions by up to 33 percent. That same blend also lowers hydrocarbon emis sions by 40 percent. The result would be a cleaner environment and less polution in our cities. A reduction in federal subsidies to big oil companies and a sharp drop in the cost of farm program set aside acres would benefit every taxpayer. The experts point to the fact that ethanol can be produced cheaper in countries such as Brazill in South America. But it would make more sense to initiate a tax incentive for ethanol use, thus subsidizing our own fuel production and getting the wheels of progress geared up to make America more healthy from the ground up. A decreased dependence on foreign oil, a more favorable balance of trade, a cleaner environment and a more stable fuel supply make sense. When agricultural prices are profitable and land prices are healthy, agri business flourish and provide job opportunities that enhance retail spending. Cardinal club to sponsor drug awareness discussion Umatilla-Morrow County; Laura McEUigott, Morrow County Public Health nurse; Sharon Barrick, Riverside High School counselor; and Chuck Adelle, Morrow County Mental Health substance abuse counselor. Children are welcome to attend. For more information call Jeri McEUigott, 422-7257. The lone Cardinal Club will spon sor a drug awareness discussion panel, “ Preparing for the Drug Free Years,” Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the lone High School cafeteria. The community is invited to attend. The panel will consist of Bob Hensel, adult parole officer for Coe’ Hoobingreceives^T^Avrards^ Smokey Bear storytime topic Smokey the Bear will visit at Heppner city library’s story time Monday March 11. Storytime begins Racriel Hoobing Tricia Coe TriciaCoe, Heppner, was recent ly awarded first place winner of the Youth Citizenship Award scholar ship sponsored by Soroptimist Inter national Club of Heppner at a noon luncheon. Tricia received a $150 scholarship. Second place award in the amount of $100 went to Rachel Hoobing. Special guests were Jan Coe and Stan Hoobing. Liz Curtis gave an informative program on suicide prevention, BMCC offers beginning golf John Edmundson will be the in structor for a beginning golf class at the Heppner Golf Course on Friday, March 15, March 29, April 12 and April 26. The course taught through Blue Mountain Community College will have a $ 10 registration fee to the college and a $15 green fee paid to the Heppner Golf Course, unless you are already a member. The green fee covers all practice golfing during the course of the class. Those enrolling should bring their own clubs, but balls will be provid ed. Registration is at the first class since the bulletins from the college have not yet been distributed. Class size is limited so pre-registration may be advised. For more informa tion contact John Edmundson, 676-9187 days or 676-5177 evenings. at 10:30 10:30 a a m. m. and and all all i children are welcome. pointing out various warning signs and how best to help someone suspected to have symptoms of needing help and understanding. She explored general categories that could be the cause of teenage suicides, which is the number three killer of young people today. Soroptimist members are showing their approval of Vision 2000 goals by participating in the first schedul ed cleanup on March 9. April 4 has been set as the date of the annual luncheon for the senior girls and their mothers. The location and program will be announced later. Wright Chevrolet, Inc. Chevrolet & Oldsmobile 763-4175 Fossil / Herb W right - Bill Maclnnes - Bill Maclmfes^ Jr. MORROW COUNTY TRANSFER STATION Serving the south end of Morrow County l°p£yv//vG Sat. & Sun. March 9th and 10th 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. RATES - 30 gal. can or bag - $2 each 50 - 60 gal. container - $4 Pickup load - *1000 ,, Accepting material good for recycling LOCATED ON HWY 207 - 1 MILE SOUTH OF LEXINGTON CREATING N EW S TA N D A R D S St. Patrick’s Senior Center Bulletin Board RELIABLE QUALITY Over 1500 engineers and technicians develop, evaluate ana test to our exacting standards. Nobody Compares PROMPT SERVICE The “ 55 Alive’’ classroom refresher course for drivers 55 years and older will be held in the dining room March 21 and 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enrollment is still open. Cost is $8. Anyone interested may call Bill Cox, 676-9497. There were 107 people at the dinner Feb. 27. Sixteen seniors came from Hermiston and ladies from the Christian Church served. The menu for March 13 will be the St. Patrick’s dinner, beef stew with vegetables, tossed salad, juice, biscuits and pineapple upside down cake. The Catholic ladies will serve. Friday, March 1, volunteers folded news letters for the Extension Service. Paul and Ralph went to Pendleton to get the commodities for the kitchen on March 4. On March 5, the menu committee met to make menus for the next three months. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets for the St. Patrick’s quilt made by Quitters and Company. Tickets may be picked up at the center office. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with the senior breakfast, or the luncheon during the St. Patrick’s celebration, call Daisy Collins, 676-9947, or Helen Gilliam, 676-5336. If you would like to bake a pie for the pie and coffee sale contact Irene Schroeder, 676-9132. The center is happy to have Marilyn Bergstrom back in town, recuperatim well from her surgery. Over 7000 drop-off points nationwide insure dependable service to your satisfaction. Over 1,000.000 spare parts stocked We service what we sell. 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