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Show 005 0 0 p UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION "307 W. ?00 SUITE 4006 jALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101 C' Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers, but for powers equal to your tasks Thomas S. Monson (8) s. 121? uintah Basin 500 County target of II lawsuit Tuesday November 27, 2001 A civil complaint filed in District Court in Summit County, alleges Duchesne 3rd Roosevelt, Utah County has breached its contract for the purchase of 88, Number 48 Vol. www.ubstandard.com tarsands, Seepages ONE VICTIM WILL TELL HER STORY Need help this Christmas? if a family is in need of assistance to insure their children receive themakings ofa merry Christmas, help is available buttime is running Symposium to educate clergy, educators on sex abuse laws out. Seepage Statistics show that oneout of every four women have been sexually abused at some time during their lives. 11 Long lasting marriages Clyde and Venice McDonald celebrated 60 years together, Celia and Afton Richens 63, while Ron and Melba Eksund havebeen marriedalmost 66 years. Find out a few of their secrets when it comes to having a happy marriage. Seepage 13 Victorious Lady Eagles Duchesne topples Juan Diego with freshman LaCol Grant as the top scorer. Seepage 16 By Leriee E. Whiting Its the first of its kind for the a symposium deUintah Basin signed to create more public awareness on the role of the Childrens Justice Center, and discuss child sex abuse laws as they relate to religious leaders, educators and others who work closely with children. It will also help victims of child sex abuse understand they can heal. Statistics show that one out of every four women have been sexually abused at some time during their lives, and one outofevery seven men, said Childrens Justice Center Director John Gardner, adding that the figures for men may be low because men are less likely to report that they have been sexually abused. The Symposium on Child Abuse will be held this Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Roosevelt at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College and on Thursday, Nov. 29 in Vernal at the Western Park. Both symposiums will be held ftom7 to9p.rn.lt is presented by the UintahDaggett and Duchesne County Childrens Justice Centers, and sponsored by Uintah Basin area religious leaders, law enforcement agencies, chambers of commerce, local hospitals, and child protection services. A portion of the symposium will feature Ed Peterson, guardian ad litem for the Division of Children and Family Services, who will address how child sex abuse reporting laws apply to religious leaders who have knowlreporting it they are going to be dealmember of sexual abuse a of ing with law enforcement and child by edge their congregation. Religious leaders and family services," said Gardner. will also learn how to work with law Jody Carlson, a victim survivor of enforcement when such a situation child sex abuse will be one of the featured speakers at the symposium. arises. Clergy are mandated by law to She will relate her tragic story ofabuse report sexual abuse, but that doesnt and with it deliver the message that always happen, Gardner explained. there is help and healing for others He believes that neglect hasalot to do who have been, or may be in a similar with religious leaders needing to be situation. Carlson was molested by one ofher educated about the fact that if a perand son reports that they committed the religious leaders as a pre-tee- n crime, it cant be handled solely teenager. When the man was exposed by another victim, Carlson found the through a repentance process. Withany clergy, eventually ifthey SEE SYMPOSIUM on page 3 follow the mandatory guidelines of PUBLIC INVITED TO FREE EVENT internet & Technology Expo slated Thursday By Aldon Rachele Do you ever want to give your com- puter the boot - - literally betause you dont know what to do? Help will be at a Thursday, Nov. 29 K'ded Internet & Technology Expo at WeaternParkin Vernal, which is being promoted as "Technology for Everyone in the Uintah Basin. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adni0iiop is free and is open to the public. Visitors will have an opportunity to win a computer and software packages. There will be Internet and technology seminars, Vendor Expo, Internet "Hands-O- n computer labs. During the Expo, over 30 exhibitors, most of them load, will display and demonstrate their technology services and applications. Topics of interest for families, computer novices and sophisticated web users will be cov ered in seminars. Scheduled seminars are: "How do I turn this thing on?, Iiftemet for families, Set up and doingbusiness on ' the Internet, Family history on the Internet for Seniors, Man- j Internet, agingyour finances with a computer. Internet and computer novices will receive help from experienced teachers in the Internet Computer Lab plus learn how to navigate the Internet. The event will help citizens ofthe Uintah Basin to understand the impact of technology and the Internet in their lives. The event is being organized by the Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce, Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce andthe Smart UTAH Foundation.' Smart UTAH is a . established to promote Utahs ability to be a leader in the information age-- in business, government and education. Youngsters were delighted by a visit from Santa whan he stopped by the Roosevelt Theatre last Friday. Santa listened carefully as each child told him what was on theirChristmas wish list. WITH EYES ALL AGLOW PARENTS URGEDTOWATCHTEEN'S BEHAVIOR Increase in marijuana use seen at Union By Lezlee E. Whiting Its out there, theres Use of marijuana among students no question about at Union High appears to be on the risewith more frequent reports ofthe drug being sold and students who come to school stoned. The increase was first noticed during the last month and of the 2000 - 2001 school year, and has kept pace since school began in September, said Roosevelt Police Officer Mark Murphy, who is currently assigned to patrol Union a-h- and the Uintah Basin Applied it. lich-nolog- y College. While marijuana use isn't rampant at the school, its definitely being used by more students than in previous years, said Murphy. There nave been about four students arrested for drug use since the new school 2? Homemade pipes or "bongs made of hardware are CONFISCATED popular among teenagers for smoking marijuana. Pictured with the pipe, is a "torch lighter and small breath mint container which held a baggie with a small amount of marijuana. All of these items were taken from students at Union High. year began, and police have spoken with at least 20 teens who "have admitted to usingdope, he said. About two dozen others have been reported for suspected drug use. Since late last school year, three student have been suspended for drug use, said Union High Principal Brent Fieldsted. Students caught withdrugB receive an automatic ten-da- y suspension and a referral to juvenile court If they are caught sellingdrugs they face an automatic one-yesuspension for violating the Safe School Policy, he said. Although law enforcement officials are finding marijuana use at all secondary grade levels, its most prevalent among ninth and tenth graders. Murphy said the problem has also become more obvious at the junior high level. Police have arrested three Roosevelt Junior High students for marijuana use and expect to make more arrests by the time they complete an investigation currently underway. Teachers are doing their job when it comes to reporting suspected drug use among students, said Murphy, adding that students have been drug UBeas well, by reportingsuspected users and dealers at their schools. "Its out there, theres no question about it, said Fieldsted, noting that teachers are well aware of what to look for when it comes to drug use among ar students. surprised at the kids who are using marijuana. While some kids may seem more prone to fall victims of drug abuse, this time around, its straight A students and those who arent immediately known to police whose names are popping up, he said. "Each class is different. Some classes are real rowdy and cause a lot of problems, its just a different class of students, and its interesting to see how they band together, he stated. "Every once in a while you are surprised by someone who uses it, who you wouldnt suspect, Fieldsted agreed, adding "but there are red flap." Murphy and Fieldsted urge parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of marijuana and watch carefully for signs of changes in behavior, out of the ordinary use of room fresheners or breath mints, dropping grades, absences from school, an increase in appetite "for the munchies and new friends that may signal trouble. Not only is marijuana use obvious from a physical and social standpoint, it also hits the teens pocketbock. A joint will cost between $2 to $5, while a "sack of dope runs between $10 to $ 15 for a "dime bag about the size of a coin. "We would just ask for help from parents, the community and anyone if said they suspect something, Fieldsted. "As a parent, as well as a w j W1 i ,, SEE MARIJUANA on page 3 Murphy said police are "somewhat EASING HOUSING SHORTAGE Construction expected to begin soon on 30 new homes on the reservation A Ute Tribe housing project that began almost a year ago, is ready to begin construction of 30 new homes on 40 Bcres of land just north of the Outpost Store. Seventy families have applied for the available homes. The planned community development will include roads, sewers, water and power with security infrastructure. A severe housing shortage on the reservation prompted the creation of TavahMaWeesi (Sun Rising) Housing Development, a Ute Tribal Enterprise. . The housingdevelcpment will utilize federal housing tax low-inco- COPY 1 families have applied for 30 II Seventy d new homes. credits. Over the next ten years Tavah Ma Weesi will receive over $2 million in tax credit funding. The bousing project calls for construction of 30 additional homes to be built alter the first phase is completed. The program has been specially designed for the Ute Tribe to assist famil ies and individuals in improving the quality of their lives through self-two-pha- housdevelopment and ing. To qualify for the program, a family muBt show that their total household income is below the medium income ofthe county . Each qualified resident will lease the property for 15 years and will then contract to purchase the home over the next 15 years. In addition to helping families obtainaiTordable housing, duringenn-slructioof the homes many tribal members will be able to learn a new trade and find employment. Many tribal families have two options toobtain housingat a price they self-relia- nt n can afford move in with family members who have a home, or live in substandard conditions oiT the reservation. There simply are not enough subsidized housing units available for everyone who needs a home. More than 1,000 Native American families reside on or near the reservation, it is estimated. Currently, there are about 168 Mutual Help housHousingUnitsand 1 09 low-reing units under Ute Tribe Designated I lousing Entity, that leaves some 600 toTOO families with unmet housing wr A v "T V f low-inco- needs. i S' - ' . w s h ( |