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Show Page 9 August 25, 2004 vTljc 0 CCi?9iaGKl DICE) Senior Citizens plan informative programs ittatuSltele How can remove exterior racks used to transport bicycles and other gear. Each additional 100 pounds of weight in a medium-sizevehicle can reduce fuel efficiency by 2 percent. Exterior racks alter the aerodynamics of a improve fuel d efficiency for summer vehicle and w hen not in use, should be removed. Inflate tires to the ap- driving? Beard, Utah State Uniier-sitExtension Agricultural Engineering Specialist driving is a challenge during the summer months when both fuel prices and temperatures are high. The best way to reduce fuel consumption is to drive fewer miles, but that is not always an option. Drivers who commute to work, transport family members to summer activi- ties and complete numerous errands should combine trips, plan stops for efficient travel and, where possible, y Fuel-efficie- carpool. Smart summer driving strategies include planning routes that avoid traffic congestion, leaving early when temperatures are cool and staying off the road during the hottest part of the day. When combined with the following suggestions, they can reduce fuel costs. Avoid jackrabbit" starts and hard braking. These can increase fuel use by up to 40 percent and significantly increase wear on the cars engine and brakes. Gradual accelerating and stopping : are easy ways to save money in fuel costs when driving in town. Reduce the amount of time the car is stationary and the engine is idle when il : i propriate pressure. tires increase the rolling resistance of a vehicle. Radial tires that are operated with low pressure Lnder-mflate- Answer by: Richard d can reduce fuel efficiency by 5 percent or more. Reduce power accessories in vans and other multipurpose vehicles. Reducing the use of such electrical equip- ment, specifically the air conditioner, will contribute significantly to improved fuel efficiency. Regularly maintain your vehicle. Regular mainte- nance is a worthwhile investment. Engines that are not serviced properly can use 50 percent more fuel than those that are properly maintained. Clean air filters and properly adjusted fuel injectorscarburetors are essential requirements for efficient fuel consumption. Eliminate one or more longer trips common to sum- mer travel. The weekly shopping trip, the vacation that requires long distance driving or the repeated daily trips to town are examples of fuel out-of-tow- Horizon Home Care will propresent the gram at the Eat Juab Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday (today), August 25. at 12:30 p.m., according to Julia Banks program chair. Paige Steele, director, and Jenny Bybee, patient care coordinator and marketing director, will explain their services and share information on nutrition for seniors. Paige is from Fillmore and after-dinne- r UNIVERSITY I Nephi, Utah vTimrs-NrUi- s n use that can be reduced or eliminated. The one sure way to reduce fuel costs is to drive fewer miles. J nny is from Wayne County. :h are registered nurses; Jnny having jut completed ht r degree. Horizon Home Care is a new service in the community and is located next to Copy Cabin on Main Street. They provide blood pressure checks the Ith Wednesday of each month starting at 1.15 a m. at the Senior Citizens Center. According to program chair B - 1 Rose Shepherd, the after-dinne- r program to lie presented at 12 30 p.m. on September 1 will feature Heber and Peggv Memmott of Nephi. They wilt present a musical program to entertain the Senior Citizens. A fundraiser has been planned for September 2d from 6 00 p.m. to 8 00 p m. at the Senior Citizens Cen- a well a baked gcds and a country store. This will be a g'Ksl occasion for some e ir! Christmas shopping Am one may donate ttt ms for the fundraiser by calling Vera Paxman at Rom? Shepherd at 02 or JOO 023-Ballon at Evelyn Transportation is available or to atby calling tend the lunch. 2d-lt- l. 7 023-730- 0 ter, 1 10 North Main. Nephi. Manv items will be available. DUP held training seminar for leaders By Winagene Eyre Renee Woodard, president of the Juab Company of the Daughters of Ltah Pioneers, welcomed thirty members to the annual training seminar for leaders at the museum in Nephi on August 17, 2001. The theme for the coming year is "Capture the vision of DI P. President Woodard reminded members that the goals of this association are to perpetuate the names and achievements of the men. women and children who were the founders of the communities in the west. The international character of the organization will be emphasized this year in the lessons given in the various camps. The histories and stories of the settlements in Idaho will be studied. Lesson leaders met in their departments and received instructions on how to present the historical material in an interesting and concise manner. Nephi's Camp Birch will meet on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the museum: Jeanette Powell is the new captain and Lorraine Washburn will give the lesson. Leora Nebeker is the teacher for Fort Wall camp on the second Monday at 2 p m. and President Joyce McCaf-ferwill conduct. Monas Mt. Nebo camp will have their meetings in Nephi at 12:30 p.m. on the first Monday. Dorothy Nielsen is the captain and reported that the Mona Twenty Fourth of July celebration and the fund raising activities of the daughters were a huge success. Sherlene Newell will present the lessons this year. This camp serves a luncheon every month to its members. Susan Fields, the captain of the Sunbeam Camp in Eureka, wants members to study the colorful history of the Tintic area and will greet the daughters on the second Wednesday of the week at 12 noon in the LI)S church. Joan Morris, vice president of the Juab Company, is the lesson leader. Joyce Justet from the Chicken Creek Camp in Levan will welcome several new members to their first meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Levan Town Hall. Sharon Sorenson will give the lesson. Now you might think that this is the same old" thing and that we are learning y about the "same old" pio- neers, but this year they w ill be from Idaho. We also seem to be the "same old daughters. but we are always hoping that more young people will join us. Learning about those people who came to this and desolate, area between 1817 and 18(19 w ill teach us to respect how they endured and conquered and will give us hope that we will have the energy and the resourses of mind and strength of body to build upon that which they began. The following daughters from the Juab camps passed away this year: Virginia Anderson, Rose Billanach. Erma Greenhalgh, Ina Kay, Erma Keyte. Olive Poulson. Louise Sperry. Jessie Sudweeks and Ernestine Vest. Each department of the seminar learned more about their duties of preserving histories, and artifacts and the Kendmusic director. all discussed and taught the melodies and words to several pioneer songs. Secretaries and treasurers were given instructions by Marilyn Greer. Leora Christensen went over the proper procedure for Ix-Ra- submitting histories to the international organization for preservation and index- ing In addition to the lesson given each month, a history of a pioneer is presented and these histories are Usually of an ancestor of the presenter or of people who settled our area. The Museum executive and custodian of relics, Bessie Jones, reported on grants received and the necessity of raising funds to match these grants. She is soliciting help in taking inventory continually as new antiques are received for display and she would like to extend museum hours to Saturday afternoon. A plan is underway to schedule people to volunteer to work these hours. After the classes, the daughters assembled in the beautiful common room and were served a delicious luncheon prepared by the company officers. The tables were decorated with sunflowers, arranged in bright green gourds, grown in the garden of Jay Woodard, the husband of President Revase-shape- d nee. driving in town. Getting stuck in traffic, waiting in line at the or running the engine to power the air conditioner are examples of fuel use that can be reduced andor eliminated. For efficient highway and distance driving, stay at or below the speed limit, utilize the cruise control and minimize quick accelerations when passing other vehicles. Aggressive driving that includes frequent accelerations, lane changing and braking decreases fuel drive-throug- $ c h NIAJ 12 efficiency. Reduce unnecessary weight in the vehicle and ?u ?$ : ; v!, u: s4'! Mona City Hall damaged by recent wind storm 43 ft By Myrna Trauntvein Times-New- s II , , r . Correspondent city building. A mix of heavy rain and high winds roared through Mona as a series of thunderstorms moved through area. We lost part of the roof on the building, said Rick Kolsen, city council member. Mayor Bryce Lynn, a build-- ' ing contractor, said he would look at the roof but thought he could repair it for the time being. Council members have been considering adding to the garage area of the building so that items can be stored. The ambulance is parked there, as well. t I measured the city build-- , ing and I think we can add a bay on to the building and add another garage door up to wide, said Lynn. The building is constructed , of concrete block and should be fairly easy to affix an addition to, he said. Kolsen said Mondays wind ' had lifted up one corner of the city building garage roof and peeled the metal back. The roof, a metal one, also had a coating of tar and gravel. City hall wasnt the only structure damaged by the wind, several homeowners reported receiving some ( IDaira aft A powerful wind blew through Mona on Monday, Aug. 9, and ripped the roof on the garage portion of the 1 '. alO 25-fe- Me do all kiimds off ipriimtiomg, muM-ipa- rt enweloipes, carbonless forms, business cards, letterheads labels rubber stiarmips. Me cam help wifth your meeds! I |