T i f UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. July L2000- - Pace 11 I St. Helen's Catholic Church Painting done by local artist blessed in special ceremony By Aldan Rachel Ableaaingof a new icon ofBleaaed Kateri Tekakwitha, which waa local artiat, Robert Stated by was conducted by Father Tom Culleton ofSt Helens Catholic Church, Sunday, July 9 in Rooaevelt with Duane Burchick, a Knight ofthe Holy Sepulcher, plus Roland McCook, SPECIAL DAY-- A large group, which includes members of Native American anist, Robert Colorow' family, pose in front of a painting of Native American Kateri Tekakwitha that is now located in St Helen's Catholic Church in Roosevelt. The painting was blessed this past Sunday after Mass. Also in the picture is Sl Helen's pastor. Father TomCulJeton. JyUttAAK Minutes for regular Commission then has been done in the last ten Meeting held June 26, 2000 years. TheCountyisdoingwhmtthey can when they can to make the road Others Present: Diane Preston improvements that need to be done, County ClerkAuditor, Shelley If they are not being represented Executive Secretary, Clerk properly then they need to get orga- Auditor'sOiTiceTaking Minutes. BJ nized and put people on the commit- Marlsham, Charlie A Barbara tee that they want. They need to Quintana, Heidi Kennelly, Diane solve their problems so that they can Cramer, E. Van Zalinge, Ken work with Supervisor Nielsen and Quintana, Joseph Quintana, Alma prioritize the roads, so that the County Richens, Laura Lowe, Vicki can improve the roads. Commissioner Ross suggested that Schannan, Blaine k Elaine Berger, Duane Berger, and Ashley Needles, we have committees for the different Discussion of Roads areas not a committee. Heidi Kennelly, Kent Quintana, Commissioner Ross and Supenri- E. Van Zalinge, Charlie k Barbara sor Nielsen will meet with the differ- Quintana, Joseph Quintana Laura ent groups and get their input on Lowe, BJ Marlsham, and Diana Saturday July 1. After this meeting Cramer were aD present to discuss the County will put together spriori-the Pinon Ridge, Pinon Retreat area, tized list of what need to be done. Those present believe that they are Supervisor Nieleen pointed out not property represented on thecom- - that the B rood money the County mittee that formed a few weeks ago uses for road in Commission meeting. They would improvements comes mostly from like to have the roads fixed for the gas tax and highway use tax. Only people who live there year around about 6 of the first, and then move on to the other money comes from property taxes. roads. It was stated that these people Road Isaacs Supervisor pay their taxes the same as everyone Nielsen Vicki Schannan, Blaine & Elaine else and their roads should be taken care of like the other roads in the Berger, and Duane Berger where County. They feel that they have present to been ignored for sometime now, and diacuastheCountydesignatingapor would like to have their roads main- - tionofthe Red Creek Road as an ATV tained and improved, v trail. Supervisor Nielsen stated that he Supervisor Nielsen stated that if they think they are the onhrones that has talked to County's that have dea- have to travel on dirt roads they are ignated roads as ATV trails, they all wrong. The County has 1150 miles of told him that their roads that are of which 800 miles are un designated ATV trails are low traffic paved roads. roads20to30carsaday. Supervisor Commissioner Kappen stated, Nielsen placed a vehicle counter on that the County has done more road the upper Red Creek road for 7 days. improvements in the last two years The average daily traffic was 95 ve on the west the end of the County hides. . The Commission would like to set up a date when the Commission and Supervisor Nielsen can meet with these people and go and look at the area and better define the dreum-Brenna- n stances. They will meet Friday July 14, 9 am at the first gate to Bandana Randies. Discussion of Utah Mini Ranches -Joe Steed, Clinton Peatross and Clayton Chidester were present to ' discuss some issues pertaining tothe number of lota permissible in a sub division and other rules as they apply to Utah Mini Ranches. Some changes that Mr. Steed would like made were discussed. The Commission would like to have Mr. Steed put in writing his proposal and submit it for ap provaL Mr.Steed said that would not beaproblem,hewillhaveitreadyfor Commission meeting on July 10. Discussion ofJustice Center Mainta nance Budget - Neal Potter Commissioner Ross stated Duchesne County is beginning discussions of ' O&Mproceduresonthejailsrelative to maintenance through the Build- ing k Grounds Department We need to get aUthooe under one umbrella, A plan will be provided for Commie sion review. Appointment to the Uintah Basin Medical Center Board: Commissioner Happen stated that after the Commission having re- viewed all the applicants, they would like to appoint John Aland to fill the unexpired term ofVal Labrura. Motion: Commissioner Kappen tioned to appoint John Aland to the Uintah Basin Medical Center Board ofTnutees to fiU the unexpired term ofVal Labium. Commissioner Ross second, the motion carried, mo-road- s. Need Drywall Work? A guest never forgets the host who has treated him kindly. -- Boner We do patches, basements, ' remodels, or full houses. Call llandy 722-29- 50 Superior Livestock Auction Weekend in the Rockies Ute Tribal Buaineaa Committee Chairman, speaking to thoae in attendance after Mam. An icon ia a conventional religious image painted on a mall wooden panel. McCook stated that ha started attending St HelenaCatholic Church in 1958. "I waa an altar boy when Maas waa aaid in Latin. Tribal ways and the Catholic Church are much in parallel, "McCook said. The Ute Tribe Sun Dance waa held over the week end of July 8-Prior to the blessing by Father Culleton, Burchick from Maryland, who ia married to Lori Colorow Burchick, explained that Kateri Tekakwitha (St HeienahaaaBleaaed Kateri Tekakwitha Center in Ft Duchesne) wasaMohawk Indian lady, who lost her family1 and waa almost blind. She escaped from people, who corned and ridiculed her, in the dead of night to the Quebec area where she formed the Native American Order of twelve women of various tribes. She died there three yean later. Kateri Tekakwitha has been given credit for many miracles and there havebeen thousands ofinterceasiona on her part. There is a movement in the CathoUc Church to make her a saint A feast will be held in her honor at the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Center, Thursday, July Mat 12 noon. Burchick pointed out some interesting items about the painting by Colorow, who ia listed among the top Colorow. left, who painted the picture above of LOCAL ARTIST-Rob- ert Kateri Tekakwitha. stands by Ute Tribal Business Committee Chairman Roland McCook, right and wife, Augustine McCook, center, after ceremonies at Sl Helen's Catholic Church. Sunday. Mr. McCook spoke briefly. Kateri Tekakwitha. a Native American, is being considered for sainthood. ten American Indian artists in the nation. 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