b'100 Years: 1921-2022 This Quarter in History25 Years Ago continued. November, December and January Events to RememberOther headlinersEPA Studies Cow(GI) Rules & Regs: EMAs year ofUT: (JH) PST Fund was solvent, and environmental gas tax Belching for Global Warming Impact,successExcise tax regulations,was found unconstitutional.Words of Wisdom from FebruaryDEC 1996 WPMN Cover Clip C-store depreciation, MarinaWA: (MS) Friendships with parents, children, spouse,1997 Speakers, and C-Store Seminars. tax, Ethanol tax refund,fuel distributors, past WOMA presidents, members1996 (NOV 5) Democrat incumbent BillKerosene tax, LUST taxFriendships are the pinnacle of life. Happy New Year!Clinton defeated Republican challengerended, Superfund taxWMIC: (SE) Benefit Survey questions and answers were Bob Dole to win his second presidential term. expired and the Repeal of shared. We value our members and want them to feel (Nov 19) Nintendos Wii was released in America.4.3 cent federal excise tax. secure with their health insurance company.1996 (Dec WPMN) President (TB)ID: (DM)Updated everyone on the House, Senate, andThe Office Favorite was Randy Aiken, WPMAs Home office When Charles Lounsbury passed awaynew government leadership for members. computer programmer.in a Chicago poorhouse, there was foundMT: (RA) Pre-legislative meetings were being1996 (DEC 18) Robert Gates was sworn in as the new in his pocket a handwritten Will. Havingheld throughout the state. RBCA in MT, theSecretary of Defense, succeeding Donald Rumsfeld.no material wealth, he left to human- Gas & Diesel-RevenuesGallons, and Funding(Dec 22) The Space Shuttle Discovery landed at the kind the simple things that are our common heritage, butfor MT Interstate System were also reported.Kennedy Space Center, concluding a 2week mission to the which we often forget because they are free and universal.NV: (PK) Working in Carson City to help ensure that theInternational Space Station. The Chicago Bar Association was so impressed with the Willstate legislature considers the best interests of Nevada (Dec 26) Former President Gerald Ford died at the age of 93 that they had it probated, giving credence to Mr. Lounsburyspetroleum marketers before they adopt or in Rancho Mirage, CA.last wishesI am continuously touched by Lounsdalesreject any bills. Self-Insurance Group (SIG)testament. He has made quite clear a subtle concept: ourquestions and answers were printed. 1997 (Jan WPMN) President (TB) most precious gift is not always the one that comes wrappedNM: (EM) Tom Case of D&H Pump ServiceYour resolution does not have to be in Santa Claus paper and a shiny bow. Often, its the gift thatpresented a $3,000 check to NMPMA Presidenta great sacrifice to be effective. It only lies within each of usthe awareness of theCharlie Hooker that he won from the Associationshas to be enough to modify a habit. beauty, potential and love in our lives. Membership contest and graciously donated Next year you can modify it a little (GT) Tempus FugitTime Flies! the amount to the PAC Fund. Greg Barber,more. As for me, I promised myself to Gerry shared several poems on time and heGeneral Manager of EverReady, also turned read the comics more often. Good luck DEC1996with yours andHappy New Year!!WPMN Clipwished the best holidays for everyone. over his proceeds to President Hooker. DEC1996 WPMN Clips continued on page 26WPMA News / Winter 202123'