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Show ageA5 QTJhe tEimf8-3uhrpmh- Thursday, July 25, 2002 mt Local man injured in Idaho crash by Janet Lowe staff writer Arlo Tbjada, 22, of Moab, was involved in a one-ca- r accident a hen his small vehicle flipped and rolled during a lung drive to the Pacific Northwest. Tejada apparently fell asleep at the w heel a hile driving through Idaho on the morning of July 12. Tejada, a river runner UDOT Construction Report Heading to Salt Lake? Delays on Hwy. 6 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is starting four construction projects on U.S. Highway 6 this month and advises motorists to expect heavy delays when traveling between Spanish Fork and Green River. On J uly 22, crews began a passing lane project at Sunnyside Junction and a project from Icelander to Woodside. On July 29, two more lane leveling projects will begin, one from Wellington Main Street to Cat lane-levelin- g Canyon and another from Colton to Helper. Traffic through these sections of U.S. 6 will be reduced to one lane of travel in alternating directions, directed by pilot cars and flaggers. Motorists should plan ahead fur delays of up to 20 minutes at each project. Those traveling between 1-- vised to use Scipio). and SR-5- 1-- 0 are ad(Salina to That would increase travel time between Moab and Salt Lake City by approximately one hour. The four projects, being done by four separate contractors, will cost an approximate $6 million. Thompson Fire District still seeking applicants for chief The Thompson Special Service Fire District is still seeking applicants for the position of Fire Chief, county officials said July 22. Applicants must be members of the Thompson Volunteer Fire Dept. Information about the position is available by contacting dis- trict board chair Brenda Rogers at The district has been without a fire chief since Lori Bell 285-221- resigned that position last month. Bell had served as fire chief since the council created the district in November. The district will also hire a deputy fire chief, and a mechanic. life-lon- "drive-time- ." Look for celebra- tions, points of interest, museums or special activities that would appeal to your familys interest. Before you leave, have a qualified mechanic check your vevehicle. A hicle will save you money on fuel and prevent Items to check include: Are the tires properly in- break-down- Get the scoop from a s. for Ambercrombie and Kent (locally Sheri Griffith Expeditions) was returning to work in Oregon when ap- parently the marathon drive took its toll on him. The accident occurred near Grangeville, Idaho, on Highway 95. I sort of jerked aw ake and then slammed on my brakes. I guess two of my w heels were in gravel and it caused me to skid and my car hit a light reflector. The force of the impact caused the car to flip over," said Tejada w ho is at home in Moab recovering. The young man sustained damage to his left elbow and the left side of his face which required plastic surgery. He also lost a front tooth but according to Tejada its all been fixed or can be fixed." Im very lucky," said Tejada who recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in from marketing Westminster College in Salt Lake City. Tejada, who plans to open his ow n river running company some day said, I never liked driving. be on the river." Id rather County Administrator Judy Bane said Monday that the district board would meet on Aug. 5 to review all submitted applications. She said the board has not indicated whether the jobs will be filled during that meeting, or if hiring will be completed during the regular board meeting on The Thompson Special Service Fire District board meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at the old schoolhouse in Thompson. Because some board members will be out of town, the board will not meet on July 29. Hated? Avehicle loses 2 percent of its fuel economy for every pound a tire is Are moving parts properly under-inflate- d. lubricated and ignition and emissionsystems operating properly? Maintained properly, these components will help your vehicle achieve maximum fuel economy and extend its useful life. There are many things you can do on the road that will save money and not detract from the fun of the holiday Check your owners manual for the grade of fuel your vehicle needs.Most cars use regular fuel and using a higher grade is simply a waste of money. Do not overfill your tank. In hot weather fuel expansion can causean overflow. Keep luggage inside the vehicle, rather than strapped on the roof where it will create wind resistance and decrease your fuel economy Smooth your driving so you dont have to make sudden stops or quick accelerations both of which burn more gaso- line. Travel at moderate speeds on the open road. Higher speeds require more gasoline use to overcome air resistance. Use the air conditioner only when needed. Try using the economy" or settings to reduce the air conditioning load and save gas. Lodging and food are large items on a vacation budget. Ideas for saving money on lodging and food include: Book accommodations in advance to ensure availability, selection and to guarantee the best rate. Look for lodging in outlying areas, away from tourist and business destinations. Use discounts to help save on lodging, food and entertainment costs. Pack your own snacks and meals. Eat the largest meal at lunch to take advantage of lower menu prices. 1881. It would have been nice Ray Andrew, M D., has joined the staff at Allen Memorial Hospital and will begin seeing patients in his office at 255 West Williams Way on Aug. 8. He is a family physician. Were pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew to our health care team," states Administrator Chuck Davis. Weve been critically short of doctor since March. Dr. Andrews presence w ill lighten the load of our current medical staff while enabling more members of our community to obtain their if he had saved me a small piece of land, but Im just ex cited to bring some of his posterity back home. This is a great place to live and raise a family." An Eagle Scout and former LDS missionary in Southern Argentina, Dr. Andrew married Annalee Hall, originally from Logan. The couple has four children so far: Christopher (10), Joseph 16), Anna Estella (5), and Jacob ( Moab." Dr. Andrew adds, Considering the support of the hospital, existing medical staff, and the community, I can't imagine a better place to practice medicine right now." A native of Mission Viejo, Calif., (near Laguna Beach I, Dr. Andrew relocated to Salt Lake City to attend the of Utah, where he graduated from the Honors Program. He receiv ed his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. Louis University, in St. Louis, Mo. He comes here from Kansas City, Mo., where he completed his residency training in family practice. Dr. Andrew and his famare thrilled to move to ily Moab. Everyone weve met has been very encouraging, if not anxious for us to make the move. In addition to friendly people, we look forward to get- Llni-versit- y 259-446- 6 ting to know the area. There is a lot to do here, and the scenery is phenomenal. The family enjoys biking, hiking, camping, and water activities. Dr. Andrew concludes, My great great grandfather Randolph Stewart was sent by John Tay lor to take charge of the settlement of Moab in JL JL Kevin and Ninarose Harmison are pleased to announce the of their upcoming marriage daughter, Tiawna Nicole, to Chad Taylor Moses, son of Mikel and Jacque Moses of Blanding. The wedding will take place in the Manti LDS Temple on Friday, Aug. 2. The reception will be held in their honor the same evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center on Locust Lane. All friends are invited to attend. Marjorie Wagner , active volunteer & MARC board officer and member for 4 years Chrissy Kinslow, assisted hanging Heat art show H L Weber, Director & Lula Shambo, Assistant fcs Breakfast LunclvDinner J.J. Norths Last week we neglected to list two of our great volunteers from the community. Whoops! Apologies to you two and anyone else who should have been on the list. Engaged . . . 18 months). I)r. Andrew is the first of two family physicians recruited by Allen Memorial Hospital, and he may be reached for appointments at starting Aug. 7. health care right here in Thank you from the MARC! Aug. 12. Hitting the road for a family summer vacation? Consider these tips Getting the most for your dollar is important, especially when planning a family summer trip. So AAA is offering ideas to save money, while still having a great time on family holidays. Often families are hesitant to plan family trips because of the expenses involved," said Rolayne Fairclough, AAA Utah spokeswoman. With a little planning, families can have adg ventures and create memories-a- ll at a reasonable cost." It isnt necessary to travel great distances for a holiday. In fact, it is often easier when traveling with children to limit the Family doctor opens office on Williams Way Western Family Dining is Now Open at 811 South Main in Moab. feature an breakfast bar and salad bar, as well as all your favorites out of the kitchen at a price to fit every budget. We all-you-can-- Open 6 a.m. to eat 1 1 p.m. Daily PIONEER PAYS Sleeping on a Spring Air sure beats sleeping out on the trail ! Twin Mattress each piec $89 $119 Full Size each piece Queen Size each piece $149 Pillow Top $qQQ Mattress Set Special Queen Mattress Set $299 J Prices Good Through July 31, 2002. Free Delivery at Your Convenience! - . |