Show rv u k will begin IGl'l '' (): Ml 07 ’1J wi'M Wednesday December 29 1 11 ' s' KI' Volume 72 Number 52 ’ oltn a) win ir' 11)1 Price 50 Cents 993 New Year Holiday drivers urged to drive with caution new year off right make a commitment to Over the past five beginning right now The years 15 people died over the New Year Holiday New Year Holiday begins at 6:00 pm Friday December 31st and ends at midnight January 2nd Start the drive safer Literally thousands of Utahns will be on the roads to The UTAH SAFETY COUNyou to drive defensively and follow these visit friends and relatives CIL reminds safety tips: Allow plenty road and of following distance and reduce weather conditions are poor It is at all speed if better to arrive late than not Clear windows of ice snow and steam before you begin your trip You need to see clearly when you are clearing just a peep hole is not enough driving - and Fasten your safety belts and make sure that children passenger are properly restrained Be alert for drivers who have had too much to drink impaired drivers drive at inconsistent speeds change lanes frequently disregard traffic signs and drive outside of lane markers Alcohol DO NOT let friends drink and drive You should convince them to stay overnight ride with someone else or take them home yourself Be aware of changing road and weather conditions For highway conditions call and drive accordingly Keep your vehicle in good working order these safety precautions a habit you can ensure that you and your family will have a safe For a free winter travel and happy holiday season checklist contact the UTAH SAFETY COUNCIL at By making help Gunnison Valiev Hospital receives Grant from Community Impact Board The Gunnison Valley Hospital received a grant for $1 800000 for the expansion of the hospital The new construction the Spring of 1994 The Gunnison Hospital will be soliciting construction bids over the next 120 days New Year's Dance and program set Paul P Dyreng honored at 77th at Stake Center Annual Milk Producers meeting The Gunnison Stake will be sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Gunnison Stake Center There will be a program on December 31 1993 beginning at 7:00 pm for all ages A dance will be held from 9:00 to 12:00 midnight for 14 years and older Music for the dance will be provided by Taylor Sound and Lighting Sunday dress is requried At the 77th Annua National Milk Producers Federation Meeting on December 2 in New Orleans Paul P Director for Life Dyreng was given the Honorary presentation He received this honor in recognition for his service and the dairy industry and for his to the Federation adherence to and promotion of cooperative principles in local regional and national organi by participating in zations representing and establishing policies desinged to enhance the future of dairy producers Mr Dyreng resigned from the board in 1992 after serving for the Western Dairymen Cooperative Inc for 30 years Several of those years he was an executive officer as well as serving on the National Board Mr and Mrs Dyreng were in New Orleans at the Annual Meeting to receive the award Three highways in Southern Utah part of New Highway system Federal Transportation officials say three highways to Southern Utah and its national parks could be part of the new National Highway System 158000 mile network of major roads linking population and trade centers The highways include: State Highway 9 from St George to US Highway 89 to Ml Camel US Highway 89 from the Arizona border west then north to Interstate 70 It will also include Bryce Canyon National Park in Salina north to State Highway 28 from in Nephi Federal money is set aside for such improvements and if Congress approves the plan it assumed that the up to $65 projects will begin Congress authorized billion a year for the ImNational Highway System would make roads safer and boost the provements tourism economy according to local leaders The 20 mile stretch of US 89 between Gunnison in Salina and the stretch of State and Highway 28 between Levan and Gunnison are also on the list The latter route is used by coal trucks from the Southern Utah Fuel Company (SUFC0) cord mine as they haul coal to the railhead for further distribution said State Representative Brad Johnson the highway plan will make roads safer in their districL which includes Sanpete Sevier and Juab Counties “Anything they can do to improve rural roads I’m for” Rep Johnson said “Rural Utah really depends on It is very critical more so than anytransportation where else” he concluded Gunnison News v Office tojaecloseci i JJiA Vd ' on Friday Decetnber31l993 to let their employee ' enjoy the holiday jeaSOft t |