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TWO • Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 24, 1992 ----- Mertyn Robinson It takes more than one rainstorm to break a long drought cycle. Like the persistent prevailing winds, this year’s political campaign ing seems to contribute to a long, dry spell. And the prospects of a bleak agricultural picture helped create a dry ink spell for myself. No change in the weather pattern is hardly expected until after the November general election. My predictions don’t include a change in the country’s mode of operation after said election; but it might leave enough airspace for drops of moisture to fall. Government inefficiency tops my present gripe list; things that are out of control by the general masses. The present emphasis on crit ter comforts seems to be more important than the welfare of people. With the exception of sparrows and starlings, all birds are protected. And every strawberry grower knows that the produce must be shared with the robins. Misconceptions abound about the products we use. Back-to-nature advocates would have us grinding com and sun-drying fruits to eliminate preservatives. However gardening is a popular and rewar ding pursuit. Everyone knows that sampling garden produce out of the patch enhances the taste. A little good old garden dirt must improve the flavor even when the ground has been laced with some old-fashioned fertilizer straight from the cow bam. But one must be gentle if bugs attack your garden, chemical sprays might upset nature’s balance. A multitude of prepared cereals are loaded with additives and sugar, though they all claim to supply the daily nutritional requirements. A standard daily fare of plain old oatmeal would dent all the cereal commercials that saturate our minds. And without that bountiful selec tion, it might reduce the many offers on colorful boxes that create household arguments over which peapicker gets to send for what. My personal gripe list is topped by the increased volume of the television commercials. It’s necessary to mute the TV audio to pre vent further hearing loss. And many commercials are also detrimental to a person’s health since they contribute to evening snacking-a sure way to put on pounds. By chance if a television program of educational or entertaining quality is found, telephone solicitations often interrupt. But more often, sales people target home calls during the dinner hour when people are the most apt to be in the house. Junk mail can be eliminated by having names removed from mail ing lists. But I’m irate that the postal system is allowed to sell lists of names and addresses. However what would rural mail carriers do without sufficient bulk to keep mail sacks from blowing in the wind? My first attack on new magazines is to tear out all the cardboard advertising inserts that impede the ease of turning pages. I really don’t need collectables such as plates or dolls. However if you skip the advertisements it doesn’t take long to read a paper or magazine. With so much wasted paper. I’ve tried to be conscientious about recycling; especially since my “ save it’’ mindset doesn’t leave any surplus storage space. So I’ve turned into a first class can stomper, though I learned it’s best not to stomp cans flat when wearing slippers. But one thing for sure there’s no limitation on attacking house dust and there always seems to be a plentiful supply. And weeds don’t seem to be on the endangered plant species list as yet, so it’s time for a weed attack. They always seem to prosper even when the ground is bone dry. Golden Mark A tire designed to incorporate the benefits of an all-season premium and performance tire into one great touring tire 65,000 mile limited warranty, 70 series for superior handling, polyester/steel construction. SIZE PRICE SIZE PRICE P175/70R13 54 88 P225/70R15 81 00 P185/70R13 56 50 P235/70R15 83 10 P195/70R14 63 10 P255/70R15 91 60 P205/70R14 71.20 P215/70R14 75 00 P205/70R15 73 10 P215/70R15 76 95 Women trailblazing for affordable health care The U.S. health care system doesn’t very often prompt anyone *1 to get on their horse and ride across the country, but Pat Burke and Maggie Jones were mad enough to do just that. The two are unhappy with the American health care system and are traveling by horseback along the Oregon Trail just to urge peo ple to get involved. “ Don’t sit at the kitchen table and complain,” said Burke. Burke, 39, and Jones, 35. quit their jobs in Eugene, took their last paychecks and sold their vehicles to finance the trip. They started out near Camp Sherman, about 15 miles northwest of Sisters. They had hoped to travel 20 miles a day to make St. Joseph, Missouri, by the end of September, but found that they L-R: Pat Burke with horse Rain and Maggie Jones with Maramia can average only around 10 to 15 -send letters to the editor; health care system and suggest miles a day. An injury of their people for whom the health care -encourage TV stations and system has failed. “ Everyone has ways to get involved in the health mare, the heat and longer newspapers to cover the health a horror story like someone spen care reform movement: layovers than expected have care crisis; -vote to elect congressman in ding an hour in the hospital and slowed them down. Burke now -talk with health care profes volved in the reform movement; being charged $2,000,” said says that they probably won’t be -write to representatives in sionals and ask their opinions; Maggie. They eventually plan to able to reach Nebraska. -share your views with your Congress; The pair stayed at the Morrow make a documentary and present -join a group fighting for fair friends and neighbors; County Fairgrounds in Heppner it to Congress. -tell your family and your doc accessible health care’ Tuesday and Wednesday and Strong supporters of Oregon -support your community in- tor your wishes in the event of a stayed at the Dave Wright place Fair Share, a citizen’s advocacy home care program or organize long-term or significant injury; at Ruggs the night before. Before group in Portland, the two urge -think about other things you that they stayed at the Gilliam citizen involvement to change the a group to create one; can do and “ do them.” County Fairgrounds at Condon. From Heppner they will travel to Pilot Rock, Pendleton," LaGrande, Baker and then on through southern Idaho, Wyom ing and Nebraska. Burke and Jones said they have met “ wonderful people” along the way, adding that many of the people who have a corral in one town can connect them to people with a corral in the next. Besides visiting folks along the way, they are spreading their message to senior groups. They spoke to seniors at the mealsite in Heppner and to seniors in Condon. Pat, an LPN who has worked for several nursing homes, is campaigning for affordable health care. “ We need to change the health care system,” she said. “ We need health care for everyone. What we need is a state-wide non-profit insurance pool.” She advocates a health care system run by the people, more Heppner Lions Club members (l-r) Steve Rhea, Bob Kahl and Bill Kuhn display some like a co-op, which would be af fordable and accessible to fireworks to be sold soon. everyone. The present system The Fourth of July is just Heppner Day Care, will be open p.m. and Saturday, July 4 from stresses institutionalization, she around the comer and with it Friday, June 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 11 to 2 p.m. maintains. p.m.; Saturday, June 27, noon to comes fireworks. The booth is located next to the “ The very people who need it The fireworks stand, operated 4 p.m.; Monay, June 29 through offices of Kuhn and Spicer on the most are exempt from the jointly by the Heppner Lions and Thursday, July 2 from 4-6 p.m.; Main Street in Heppner. health care system,” said Burke. Friday, July 3 from 11 a. m. to 5 “ It’s not working for the people, it’s working against them. If you survive the illness, you may not survive the economics of health The Heppner High School cleaning supplies, etc. care. And that’s immoral.” The group is hoping to put the Booster Club has begun a drive “ We should be providing ac money earned toward purchase of to collect Western Family labels. Regular, self-inking cess to in-home care,” added For each label collected the an item for the school. Jones. In-home care for the elder notary, custom made Those wishing to donate labels ly and disabled makes sense both club wil receive one cent. All Western Family product may drop them off at Central Red economically and for their quality labels may be used-milk, bakery Apple Market. of life, continued Burke. items, cheese, canned goods, The two are also videotaping X, Lions club/day care to sell fireworks Booster Club to save labels Gazette-Times 5 4 88 P195 70R14- 676-9228 Silver Mark A steel belted radial passenger car tire designed to give great performance in all season 80 series for greater tread width, polyester/steel construction SIZE PRICE SIZE PRICE P 155/80R13 38 99 P205/75R14 55 30 P165/80R13 •i* 95 T P215/75R14 56 40 P175/80R13 48 10 Il P205/75R15 57 90 P185/80R13 50 35 P215/75R15 59 85 P185/75R14 51 90 P225/75R15 64 35 P195/75R14 53 50 1 P235/75R15 87 40 H AS LOW AS FIREWORKS STAND P155 80R13 Ju n e 16 - J u ly 4 Weather Mark A distinctive tire that will enhance the appearance of any vehicle ,A distinctive tire that will enhance any vehicle All season tread design M & S Ratings SIZE PRICE SIZE PRICE P155/80R13 37 50 P205f75Rl4 48 85 P175/0OR13 40 50 P205f75Rl5 49 00 P1S5/0OR13 42 40 P 2 l5 f7 5 R l5 50 70 P185/75R14 43 85 P22S/75R15 54 45 P195/75R14 46 20 P235/7SR15 57 30 AS LOW AS 3 7 *° P155 80R13 Morrow County Grain Growers * CENEX LANDO LAKES We sell Rubber Stamps Friday, June 26 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 29 through July 2 Mon. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., July 4, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Next to Spicer & Kuhn’s office
