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Show WASATCH COUNTY COURIER A Swiss Style Fill Up Midway’s ‘Main Street Station’ set to open “We’re hoping to be more of a gen- DEREK JENSEN MANAGING EDITOR sure sign of Midway’s anticipated growth eral store,” said Probst who will hire close to 20 employees by the grand opening. “We're still looking for a few for the kitchen for food.” ‘Im not going to be able to drop prices,” Probst added. “I’m hoping to be able to keep them the same (as Tri Mart).” | The owner did acknowledge, how- is the sprout- ing of a new gas station to keep the winter recreation enthusiasts on the move. Early next month, the quiet Swissstyle berg will get just that as the new Main Street Station will turn on its deg oF think there’s room > SS 5 pumps for motorists. “They're getting close,” said Brian Preece, Midway’s community development director. Station owner Bill Probst is hoping to open for business during the first week of April. It will mean sudden competition for Tri Mart, located neg oe e -. PHOTO BY TIM WESTBY I a 3 Main street Station Owner ‘roughly a block down the street. But Probst is confident his venture will make it. “I think there’s room for two, ” he- just a few months after Winterton’s—a convenient Midway market—closed it’s doors due to lack of business. Probst said oles: difference in his station is the inclusion of a produce section. “That will help the business,” he said. A final, but not eBRInGae difference (with Tri Mart) will be the choice of gasoline distributor. Instead of contracting with Heber’s Cook Oil Co., Main Street Station will use a distributor out.of Payson, according to Probst. The move, however, ever, the possibility of offering a discount for those who pay for gas in cash. Pointing to the losses in using credit card payment at the pumps, Probst said he’s looking into doing “something” to make up ‘the difference. | _ Explaining why the platform above the pumps didn’t share the rest of the station’s Swiss charm, Probst said he didn’t want to detract from the building itself. “You should see inside,” he boasted. Residents should have. the chance next week. will not mean e-mail: derek@wasatchcountycourier.com lower gas rates in Midway. Gas Watch 2001 PRICES FOR REGULAR UNLEADED OBSERVED 03/26/01. «Try Watch ims Spee fOr weekly updates. Wasatch County — a Cheeron 7-11/Amoco Phillips 400 N. Main, Heber MARCH 19 MARCH 26. S$1.419 $1.419 $1359 Reficed oe N. Main, Heber 1005, Main, Heber Cann ees Hub/Sinclair -Trimart/Chevron 165 S Main, Heber Midway Summit County Bells/Sinclair Silver Creek J ct., PC. Kimball J ct, BC. Salt Lake County Chevron - 2100 5.1300 E., SLC Flying] oe 12300 S. Minuteman, | Utah County. Walker/CChevron Garnet | 466 E. State, Pleasant Grove 815 W.1200S.,Orem $1359 . —$1.379 Ss 81.419~—«$'1.419 Dee pha Dia in ah said. “The way it’s (valley) growing naturally, and the amount of people in Wasatch with second homes, a second gas station in Midway should survive.” To. set it apart, the owner has designed the building with Midway’s characteristic Swiss-style décor. In addition, Probst plans to offer more food options. | Main Street Station’s opening will come een should survive.” BILL: PROBST: 05 eh / _Midway’s Main Street Station will open early April. +» Memes Pe eR station in oe | nant al l for two...a second gas |