b'100 Years: 1921-2022 This Quarter in History15 Years Ago continued. November, December and January Events to RememberUT: (JH) During the month of September . Utah25 Years Ago was concerned about her financial condition, so he told was one of four states with considerably higher gas1996 (Nov WPMN)her she could have five words for one dollar. She again prices than the national average. Governor Hunts- President Ted Berridge (TB)thought and though and wrote, Ole died, boat for sale. man called for an investigation . Requests for pric- of Berridge Distributing inGerry expressed Im not sure what that story has to do ing information went out to refiners and retailers from theSanta Fe, NM One of the goalswith petroleum marketing, except that we can only make Winter 2006 WPMN ClipsDepartment of Commerce, whose director, Francine Giani,resulting from the 1995 plan- NOV 1996 WPMN C a difference on things over which we have control The flamed the media fire by calling retailers price gougers, andning meeting was to developover Clipbusiness before us, then, is to try to educate our elected of-encouraging a consumer boycott of convenience stores ona council of exhibitors so that we could seek theirficials about our concerns. The issues vary from state to state TV and radio. Mixed fuels legislation and changes to theadvice and listen to their suggestions for improving our We are fortunate to have outstanding state executives definition of bio-diesel were also reported.in each state who understand the political system. Everyone Convention and Trade ShowThe importance and value WA: (LM) Convention and trade show was scheduledof this meeting was quickly realized and so we have decidedis a professionalWhen you are asked to call a legislator, for June at Semiahmoo Beach and Golf resort nearto continue with these types of advisory meetings with ourplease do so. If available to attend a committee meeting Blaine, WA. A save the date postcard was comingexhibitorsTogether we can have a positive impact in the state capitol, it is also to to mailboxes soon. On the legislative side I wish Ion the future of WPMA and each of our businesses. your advantage to be there. If could say the Native American Gas Tax issueED Gerry Tedrow (GT)there is a luncheon in your area was dead, but it is returning to us in Januaryshared a story told atwith legislators, attend. The with the same challenges we faced in the 2006a board meeting. Olesupport of the members with session. WOMA is working hard with leadershipdied. Helga was at athe legislature is vital to all of and the Governors Office to restore and retainloss as to what to do.our interests.the current needs of the petroleum distributor. A friend advised her to(GI) Rules & Regs: Explained WMIC: (DL) shared What others have to saygo the newspaper andthe seven target groups that about us . with reviews from Sutey Oil Co ofwrite an obituary. Thequalified for the Small Business Butte, MT; Hone Oil Co of Ogden, UT; newspaper told herJob Protection Act of 1996, Kellerstrass Oil of Ogden, UT; Shay Oil Co ofthat the cost would bewhich President Clinton signed Yuma, AZ; Schmetzla Oil Co of Willcox, AZ;fifty cents a word. Sheinto law on August 20th. The Sandia Oil Company of Albuquerque, NM;thought and thoughtAct replaced the Target Jobs Westech Fuel Equipment of Salt Lake City, UT;and wrote, Ole died.Tax Credit (TJTC), which expiredNOV 1996 WPMN Clips and Allied Washoe of Reno, NV.The newspaper fellowDecember 31, 1994. continued on page 22WPMA News / Winter 202119'