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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, December 22. 1993 Don’t Pout You’re finally | Chamber Chatter By Claudia Hughes, chamber manager n I Happy Birthday | Tim J The M o rro w County Transfer Station w ill be closed Saturday, December 25, 1993; but w ill be open Sunday, December 26. It w ill be open Saturday, January 1, and Sunday, January 2, 1994. "Check out all the New and used cars we have in inventory" We have a great selection of late model used cars to choose from .... fina * 1 cing- Check with Bill or Bill Jr. for all your driving needs. UJright Chevrolet, Inc. C h e u r o l e t O’ O l d s m o b l l e 763-4175 Fossil Herb UJright - Bill Maclnnes - Bill Maclnnes, Jr. The tree is trimmed and the stockings are hung, right? After precariously using a frosty step ladder to string lights on a tree, then the darn things wouldn’t work. So 1 gave up on outside decorations. But each year Heppner residents add to the beauty o f the season with many outstanding lighted displays for everyone to admire. Hopefully, Heppner merchants are doing well as I see shoppers buying practical necessities for gifts as well as purchasing toys and games. This not only helps the local economy but that o f our country. However the U.S. economy isn’t suffering from anything that a 20 to 25 percent reduction in federal spending wouldn’t fix, accor ding to economist Bill Helming, of Shawnee, Kansas. Economics drives politics, Helming stresses. Things will only change when things get tough enough, he says in a recent article. Unfortunately he also predicts an economic depression during the 1998-2005 period. Helming suggests putting the power hack into the hands of the peo ple by establishing a consumption tax and abolishing income taxa tion. Under that system he predicts tax rates would decline from 40 to 89 percent at the corporate and consumer levels. He also claims that due to a broader tax base this system would raise 30 percent more revenue than today’s system. If it were com bined with a cut o f 20 to 25 percent in government spending Helm ing predicts that we could pay off the national debt in about 20 years. The system that Helming advocates would collect taxes through businesses, associations, institutions and the self-employed. In other words, taxes would be collected from the purchase of all products, goods, real estate, equipment, machinery and services. The power o f taxation would be given back to the people based on what they purchased, leased or consumed. Helming states that our present taxing system discourages people from working hard, being productive, industrious, creative and in novative. He claims that changing to a consumption tax would create jobs, stimulate economic growth and increase international competitiveness. Obviously, much like a sales tax, those that spend the most would pay the most under that system. But he calls the current system counterproductive by taxing any individual or company on profits. He also says that interest income, dividends, estates, inheritances, capital gains and gifts or donations shouldn’t be taxed. And he ad vocates eliminating every tax including social security taxes which would then be subsidized by a two-level business and consumer con sumption tax. Right or wrong, it's an interesting concept—our present system is definitely not working. As we hang up new calendars we also have to prepare income tax calculations not always based on pure profit. No matter that the hom eowner’s roof leaks or the landlord has to raise the rent to meet those expenses, most taxes are deducted before the worker gets his paycheck. As we prepare our Christms goodies, Helming’s ideas are definitely food for thought. Since interest rates are at an all time low, maybe stashing some cash in our Christmas sock isn’t a bad idea if Helm ing’s predictions are on target. McCabes, Petersons win contest Ernie and Mary Jean McCabe, 355 Water S t., took first place in this year’s annual Chamber of Commerce outdoor lighting con test and Randall and Marlene Peterson, 195 N. Gale, were first place winners in the indoor category. Les Schwab received special reco g n itio n for the festive business lighting display. Greg and Brenda Sweeney, 660 Barratt Blvd., were second in the outdoor category and Jay and Kelly Jo Keithley, 475 Linden Way, received the third place award. Ilene Laughlin, Gilmore St. took second in the indoor awards. Prizes were as follows: out door, first-$50; second-$25; third-$ 15; indoor, first-$20; second-$10; business-$15. Honorable mention went to Glen and Joyce W ard, Don and Judy Kenison and Ron and Jodi Brisbois. Last year’s outdoor winners w ere: first-G ary and Barb Watkins; second-Mark and San- di Patton, third-Kent and Carol Goodyear. Last year's first place indoor award went to Joyce Hughes and second was Nelson and Lois Connor. The business award last year went to the Penland House. Gun club to close The Morrow County Gun Club will be closed over the Christmas and New Y e a r’s holidays. Reopening is set for noon on Sun day, January 9. m Dear Santa: There were quite a few things I had in mind to ask you for on this Christm as...m ore time for others, elimination of crime, violence and destruction, realiz ing the value of all human beings even though w e’re all different, peace and lo v e, food for everyone, providing all parents with parenting skills and the abili ty to love their children, and good health. Most of us probably would have much the same list, but I got to thinking, Santa, many o f the problems o f the world would be solved if we just lived by the Ten Laws delivered to us many years ago and kept in m ind...that Christm as m orn, years ago when Christ was born. (I think, Santa, that lists like this are going to require some help from the BIG GUY who’s much higher up than the north pole). Maybe you could just drop the Ten Commandments down each chimney and ask everyone’s cooperation in making a better world. We appreciate you sending your helpers who judged the Christm as lights, Santa. It was a very hard decision, I was told. Many Heppner residents ‘deck ed the halls’. There will not be any chamber Tuesday, Dec. 28. Members should give themselves that hour for lunch with a spouse, for reading, for just enjoying the season, or even making New Y ear’s resolutions. Those who were not at Chamber to receive their member plaques may pick them up at the chamber office next year. Santa was on hand to deliver them during lunch. They were printed by Pam Sagely. Volunteers are a special gift. Remember to nominate them for the Town and Country awards. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to each and everyone. Good luck Santa. P harm acy & Your H e a lth Boardman Pharmacy & Hardware 202 1st. N. W. P.O. Box 170 Boardman, Oregon 97818 481-9474 481-7351 What To Do About Sensitive Teeth It is estimated that 40 million Americans suffer from tooth or dental hypersensitivity. Potential causes include recession of the gums, dental braces, trauma to the teeth, andexcessive brushing with a hard bristle brush. Women have more problems with hypersensi tivity than do men. This difference is thought to be due to the fact that women tend to have better tooth brushing habits. All tooth pain is not due to hypersensitivity. There fore, it is best to have your dentist examine your teeth to rule out other causes of tooth pain. Cold (ice, cold drinks, etc.) produces more pain than does heat. An air blast directly to the teeth also may elicit a sensitivity re sponse, as may directly touching or scratching the teeth or drink ing a sweet or sour drink. The pain of dental hypersensitivity is different than that of most tooth aches, in that it tends to be con tinual. Avoid highly abrasive tooth pastes such as those promoted for whitening the teeth. A desensitiz ing toothpaste often is recom mended by dentists. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved 5% potassium nitrate (an ingredient in Denquel, Mint Sensodyne, and Promise and other products) as a category I desensitizing dentifrice. Brush twice daily with these products using a soft bristle brush. Ih iyN Unique* B o u tiq u e 676-9102 Huge Pre-Christmas Sale All occasion gift baskets Baking done for any occasion. Delicious pies, cookies, cakes and candies Crushed Rock For Sale %” minus 1” minus 3” base rock Clean Fill Material Can be picked up at pit or we will deliver. Pit 6 V 2 miles up from mouth of Lower Rhea Creek, Brenner Canyon. Contact Roger Britt 676-5096 Inspirational Player of the Week Dec. 13-18 Ad sponsored by Kinzua Corporation Sara Greenup Austin Coiner The Heppner Booster Club is proud to announce an Inspirational Player of the Week Award. This award features a boy and girl athlete at Heppner High School who has demonstrated a positive attitude, desire, dedication and extra effort. Players are selected by the coaches from the prior weeks game(s) and practices. The ad is sponsored by different businesses each week. y CHEVROLET Over the years some things never change at a quality dealership HONESTY-INTEGRITY-RESPONSIBILITY-SERVICE Doing business for over 45 years in the same old fashioned way SHERRELL CHEVROLET Hermiston, Oregon Phone 567-6487
