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Show f Page A6 iThf J imrs-3ni)rpmh- Thursday, June 14, 2001 nii After demise of Sunrise, Great Lakes Aviation ushers in new era of air service in Moab by Franklin Sal staff h ritrr of state government, rehub of business and culgional ture and for almost two decades, alxiut the only destination available from Moab The first (Ireat flakes flight capital After month' uf going without, Moab orne again has scheduled p.twnger air sen ice With as littU1 fanfare a w hen Sunrise Airlines i loM-- its office last fall, Great Lakes Aviation opeiiid its office at (mvonlands Field Airport on Thursdav, June 7 Just as fx foie the demise of left Canyonlandx Thursday am bound for morning at d 1 1 r Phoenix, Ariz, w ith a short in Page, Ariz The second flight, w hull departed a few nun utc s liehind s( hedule around 5 30 p in according to (ireat Lakes' new Moab manager Kydie Long, was txiund for Denver Thanks to a last minute arslop-ove- Sunrise, passengers hoarded plants and took off, hut with a big diflereme Thursdav, instead of flung nortfi, (ireat Lakes' planes flew southwest and east With the opening of (ireat Lakes' off'iie, Moab enters a new era of air serv u e now passengers tan (house Itetween two routes into or out of Moab And neither one involves Salt Lake Cit- y- rangement with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Denver flight did not have to di- vert to Cortez, Colo as had been planned earlier On Wednesday. (Ireat Lakes thought it would Ages 6-1- 11 1 Monday-Frida- I y 9 am - 4 pm June July & 18-2- 2 9-1- & 3 Moab Arts & Rec Center & the Youth Garden Project equipment at Canyonlands. 25-2- 9 16-2- 0 Garden Adventures Fun with the Art Coach Explore ceramics, watercolor A painting, music and more. Limited spaie available. Bring a bag luni h. Sign up for one, two, three or four weeks. Cost each week is $B0 for MARC or YCP members. $90 for non mem hers. Includes swimming lessons and all materials. Call YGP to register at flights through oab-Denv- Cortez to satisfy FAA security requirements. Because Denver is a high traffic international port, all passengers and baggage must be scanned be fore boarding inbound planes or at Denver International Airport (DIA) itself. Until such time as the Grand County Airport Board is able to install the needed screening facilities at Canyonlands Field, Great Lakes managers thought they would hav e to perform the screening at Cortez. They said it would add approximately 30 minutes to each flight. But on Thursday, the company used an alternate arrangement. passengers arriving at DIA from Moab were bussed to a United security screening facility immediately upon deplaning. Apparently United, however, complained, and asked Great Lakes to avoid using their security station in the future. According to Great Lakes Senior Vice President Dick Fontaine, since that first flight, the Moab route has been diverting through Cortez. Meanwhile, the airport board is working to install the needed Chair Larry Van Slyke said the needed equipment is already on hand at Canyonlands Field and that he hopes to have a contractor perform required remodeling Swimming Lessons With the need to temporarily re route all M within a few weeks so pas- sengers and baggage can be es31 Mat Show your Moab Spirit .. Join the 4th of July y 259-BEA- N that Parade 11 a.m. Robert Ryan and Hertha Wakefield were the first (and only for that day) passengers to take flight on the essential air service provided by Great Lakes Airlines from Moab to Denver. Thursday, June 7. essential air service between Denver and Moao began its regular daily service. It was just in the nick of time for Ryan and Wakefield who were on their way to Denver to attend Robert's step father's funeral. "It is really great to have this service now. Flying time is only 1 hour and 5 minutes," said Wakefield. "From the time we left the ground in Moab to the driver's seat of our rental car in Denver was only 1 hour and 40 minutes. Compared to 6 hours of driving time one way, or a round trip, this is a great time saver for us," she said. screened at Canyonlands Field. on its June schedule that had not by calling Great Lakes new Friday, Long reported that Moab phone number, received any bookings. She also due to a pilot shortage, Great or from the United Airlines said information about flights Lakes had canceled four flights website or a travel agent. and bookings could be obtained 12-ho- 259-056- 6, AAA Utah offers travel and road construction guide Fathers Day weekend holds many opportunities for great getaways, AAA Utah reports. Athletes can test their abilities at the Summer Games, gardeners can learn from an expert in western gardening and tour Salt Lakes most beautiful gardens, music lovers can enjoy the best s music in town and there are community events galore throughout the state. This week- age average of 23 miles per gallon. Using these parameters, motorists can expect to travel 288 miles on $20 of gasoline. The 4 dogs blue-gras- (BtRANID 0IPEENDW0 end can be a for dads. two-da- ) MOABS FIRST formation about current gas prices, an estimate of how many miles an average vehicle will travel on $20 of gas, a listing of TRULY AFFORDABLE ways, and community events throughout Utah. It is designed SUBDIVISION. Convenient city living with the feel of wide open spaces and great road construction on major high- to help families plan a weekend adventure that is within their budget. The Distance $20 of Gasoline Will Take the Average Motorist AAA Utahs $20 Gas Up and Get Away Travel Planning Index estimates the distance an average motonst can travel on $20 of gasoline each week. The most recent statewide average price of gasoline is $1.60 per gallon for views. Your own lot. NOT a rental space. Home on a permanent, concrete foundation. Fully landscaped with automatic sprinkler system. Single car port. Protective CC&Rs. Many financing options including FHA, VA, Conventional and Rural Utah Housing. Excellent opportunity for first time home buyers, seasoned buyers and investors. So come by our open house and view our models fully furnished by Knowles Home Furnishings Friday, June 15, 2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. and Saturday, June 16, 9:00 a.nu - 5:00 p.nu Fri 8 pm June . 15 22 u i 16 & 23 Moab Arts & Rec Center 100 N.Suggested donation: $7 Rating: PG13 adult language R Call Moab Rep at 259-THT- in Followe4 by delicious desserts with the cast Subscribe to The Times-lncjepencl- eni $3Qyear (W of area) $22 in town Call 435 -259 -7525 Moab is the place to be on July 27th & July 28" of 2001 , for the Grand County Class of 1 98 1 's 20th class reunion! The place: Moab's Elks Lodge. This is were we will kick things off, on Friday night the 27'.Cocktail Flour will begin at 6:30 pm followed by welcoming of classmates, and remembering the ones who are no longer with us. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. followed by music and dancing the night away. Saturday the 28th will be A Day In The Park." We will be enjoying a day of family fun at Moab's Rotary Park starting at 12.00 noon. Kick back, relax, visit, play some games and sat some food. If you are planning to attend, please fill out the enclosed form and mail back to me with you check or money order made payable to: Class Reunion 81. Grand County Class Of 1981 Reunion Registration Form Last Name: First Name Street Address: Is CD Tom Sliolloulioior. O Q AgoiUOwiior Anasazi Realty, Inc. 755 N. Main St. Moab, Utah 64532 or toll free at 8 Sat & e . Name of spouse: o & 111 E. Maiden Name: 0) a bone Attention Class of 1981: Each home includes: s & The inside scoop on life in hollywood unleaded. The estimates are made using the AAAs gas guide and the EPA gas mile self-serv- guide is available from local AAA offices or on their website at iuww.csaa.com I about I pressreleases. celebration y AAAs 120 Gas Up and Get Away is a guide containing in- Wrt planr 0 ANASA Spouse Attending Names: REALTY, INC. Yes Zip: No How many children will be attending: Ages: Registration Fee $85.00 Per Couple State: City: $50D0 Single Please make check payable to: $3.00 Per Child (Saturday Class Reunion 81 in the park) And return to: Class Reunion Tracy McCormick, 103C8 South 2265 Westt, South Jordan, UT. 84095 81 |