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Show i A8 The TImea-Independen- Thursday, June 28, 1979 t, Two fatal accidents were investigated by area Highway Patrol troopers during the past week. The first occurred on Highway 6 10 miles west of Crescent Junction at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 21. An investigating troop- er stated that Pat L. Brannan, 69, of Salt Lake City, was killed after he The Canyonlands Softball Tournament cbncluded last Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 with the womens competition. A total of 57 teams played in the tournament. Games began early each morning and continued until near midnight. two-wee- k Womens teams ended softball tourney here The annual Canyonlands Softball Tournament concluded last Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23 with the womens competition. During the two weekends of competition, a total of 57 teams participated. First place in the womens A division went to Standard Optical of Salt Lake City. Second was taken by the Utah Bees, also of Salt Lake. Third went to B & B Drilling of Grand Junction and fourth place to the First Security Moonshiners of Moab. Members of the A division team from Moab included Marie Packer and Diane Lagoon. In the B division, first place was taken by the Bluejays of Salt Lake all-st- ar City; second went to Central Bank to Davis Merchants of Syracuse. Moab team members included Arcie Jaramillo and Sirley Nelson. In the C division, the Legionettes from Palisade won first place; U.S. all-st- ar Fuel from Price took second. There was no third place in the C division. team members from Moab included Robin Snow, Linda Leech and Donna Clement. At a meeting of the Moab Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, June 26, it was reported that from the tournament income totalled $5,430. Expenses amounted to $4,760. Gate receipts, at $2.50 a ticket amounted to $1,725.50 Chamber members expressed their appreciation to Linda Nicols and the other organizers for a smoothly-ru- n All-st- of Provo and third ar lost control of his 1974 Mustang II while attempting to pass another vehicle. Witnesses stated that Brannan was traveling at a high rate of speed when he pulled out to pass a slower car, then attempted to pull back in after spotting a truck travelling in the other direction. The car rolled lVt times, ejecting Brannan out the left door. He was dead when officers arrived. A passenger in a 1976 AMC Jeep was killed in a rollover accident on Highway 163 one mile south of Blanding at 7:40 p.m. Friday, June 22. The victim was identified as Robert Mason, 26, of Bluff. A trooper who investigated the accident stated that the Jeep, driven by Lanette Martinez, 25, of was southBlanding, bound on 163 when Martinez attempted to pass on the right a car which was turning left. The Jeep left the road to the right and rolled, ejecting Mason, Martinez and Aubrey Patterson, 26, also of Blanding. Both Martinez and Patterson were injured in the rollover. Damage to the Jeep was estimated at $2,000. Martinez was cited for improper passing. Other charges are pending, a Highway Patrol spokesman said. The Jeep was owned by Kenneth and Sandy Shurtz of Layton, Utah. earth-movin- Moab Mayor aa, VISITED DUCHENSE Irene Thorne returned home last Tuesday from Duchesne where she spent the weekend visiting her two daughters Jeanne and Hallene and families. FROM CALIFORNIA Mrs. Ruth Parriott returned recently from an extended stay in California where she had been visiting her brother and other relatives and friends. VISITORS Moodier Cesapbx Mr. and Mrs. Brigham Young of Sicily Island, Louisiana, were hosted by their nephew William Benge during a recent visit to Moab. Benge stated that Mr. Young was not related to Mormon leader Brigham Young. Green River , UtsSi i h 'I ? (Across from IN DURANGO Mrs. Pearl Taylor spent several days in a Durango, Colo, hospital the past week and underwent surgery before being released on Tuesday. She plans on spending some time with her daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Zane E. Henderson near Durango, before returning home later this The Times-Independe- nt i the Airport) Sbepfeg Rooms Offices Refrigerator Backpackers USGS Topo Maps Available at I TV Cookbg ,120 per month Inspection Invited 259-529- 2 564-922- 7 35 E. Center St. ww INSURED BONDED SAFE RELIABLE Times-Independe- TRANSIT HOMES INC GREENVILLE. S. C. ICC MC , 84350 NATIONWIDE TRANSPORTERS OF MOBILE HOMES TERMINALS IN ALL MAJOR CITIES Moab T erminal Doraleen Day 2 Office 6 Home 259-661- nt 259-549- UvuKIlt thru July 4 ment. A total of 480 tons of gravel will be used as a base, once the new slope of the road is completed. Other materials called for in the plans include 2,100 tons of surfacing and leveling courses and eight tons of bituminous prime and tack coats. Funding for the project is being provided from the B & C road fund, which is derived from the state fuel tax. When the grading work is completed by the county, the contractor will be notified and work will begin on the paving portion of the project. Grading is expected to begin shortly after the bids are opened, i son-in-la- Moab City road project is coming soon ot RETURNS HOME j Mrs. Goldie Cunning-- 1 ham returned last week j from a vacation trip to I California and Nevada where she had been and relatives visiting friends. 259-721- FROM INDIANA Carl and Nancy Veatch and family, Carla, Carrol, Robert, Connie, together with Mike Toby, all of Birdseye, Ind., arrived Tuesday to spend several days with Mrs. Veatchs parents, Bob and Grace Christie of 870 Bittle week. Lane. While here they will tour the Arches and Fast Service Canyonlands South. The Commercial Printing family will also celebrate The Carrol Veatchs 16th birthday. tournament. Bids will be opened Tuesday, July 10 in the City Council Chambers of the Courthouse at 2 p.m. for the resurfacing of Mill Creek Drive from the Mill Creek Bridge to 4th East. The section of road has been a source of complaints to the city government, due to a large number of potholes. The potholes, have not been repaired this year, due to plans to completely rework the road surface. Specifications issued by the city call for 1,500 ft. of curb and gutter, along with 985 ft. of four-fosidewalk. g for the underlyAll ing surface will be done by Grand County under a cooperative agree THREE SONS VISIT , The John Murrays were happy to have visiting them this past week three sons, Douglas Murray, Mona, Ut.; Johan and Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Linda Murray, Oasis, Ut.; For further information and James Murray and 3 call Cindy at 6 children, Ogden, Ut. CLASS REUNION GCHS Class of 1970 is making plans for reunion. 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The first occur- Junction collided with a red two miles east of 1962 Ford pickup truck driven by Greg Baldwin, Crescent Junction on at 4:30 a.m. 18, of Birds, Illinois. er 1-- An investigating troop- er reported that a 1977 the pickup. Baldwin was transport- ed to Allen Memorial Hospital by Grand County ambulance. Damage to the Peterbilt was estimated at $2,000. The pickup was a total loss. Citations Both vehicles were west- in the case are pending. bound on the interstate Also on June 22 at 10:30 when the semi a.m., a 1975 Peterbilt towing a tanker trailer loaded with sulphuric acid collided with a 1978 Ford pickup truck on Highway 46, five miles west of La Sal. tail-end- ed Do You Want To Save fjloney? Doxol's Summer Tank Installation Special 20 Discount on first year tank rental. 2. 2 per gallon discount on first fill with tank installation 3. Free Gas System check 4. 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