Once in a blue moon

Some have noticed employees of this newspaper driving a new vehicle. Yes, it’s true. We have purchased a smaller version of the traditional van we’ve used in the past.

The vehicle purchase was possible because the newspaper owners and editors were thrifty. It also was a decision of economy. This vehicle makes more than twice as many miles per gallon of gas as the previous vehicles. With fuel nearing the $4 per-gallon mark, economy is imperative.

Fifteen years is a long time to save for a vehicle and we hope this vehicle will last 15 years to give us time to save for another one.

— susan berg