Denting those travel costs

Tired of the astronomical prices at the gas pump, Aaron Luoma took matters into his own hands this summer. Luoma, an administrator at Corcoran High School, sent out an e-mail to colleagues who he knew live in Hanford, tossing up an idea of vanpooling -- something many correctional officers in the community had been doing for quite some time. As soon as he approached them, "quite a few" fuel-conscious colleagues jumped at the opportunity, Luoma says. "I live in Hanford and work in Corcoran. There are several teachers and staff members who are like me. It seemed such a waste for each person to drive to Corcoran everyday," Luoma said.