TO THE EDITOR: I was very sad when I read about the halt on recycling plastic in our community. It was only a few years ago, that moves way too fast when discussing my grandchildren, that I began collecting plastic at the top of the stairs and taking it to the basement when I got a load. It was more awkward and bulky than weight. My granddaughter asked me why I was doing this and I explained to her that it made me feel good. I told her someone dear had suggested it to me and once I made the decision, I felt empowered. The realization that something so small could make such an impact on our environment and that there was a payoff on a personal level sparked a commitment in me. Imagine what our world could accomplish if each person recycled only one piece of plastic each day? So the grand became excited as well, carrying my collection downstairs until she watched a special on the History Channel about Big Foot. But more importantly, she took her knowledge back to Florida and got her parents involved. Today I washed out my coffee creamer bottle and remembered … no need. It is just going in the trash! Praying for a solution!

Lorie Glenn Gretzinger Ben Lomand Dr. McMinnville