Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, March 6, 1991 - THREE
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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
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MORROW COUNTY TRANSFER STATION
Serving the south end of Morrow County
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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
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Accepting material good for recycling
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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.
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March 16. 1991
Kelli Ann Fletcher 6 Tony Currin
March 22. 1991
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