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Show Thursday, Ftbravy 27, 1975 Hit Ufo Butlttia Ute Rangeland Committee Stresses Value of Grazing Lands At Meeting Members of the Ute Rangeland Committee met for their first meeting last montei at Bottle Hollow. On the agenda for the meeting was Mr. Fee Busby, Executive Director of the Utah Rangeland Committee. There are more than 957,000 acres of land on the U & 0 Reservation that are classified as rangelands. Mr. Busby pointed out that these lands produce vegetation useable by wild and domestic animals that convert it to uses for man in meat, wool, and hides. Because these lands usually are not cultivated, irrigated, fertilized or mechanically harvested, production of livestock from them requires less fossil fuel energy than other agriculture. He said many acres of these lands could produce much more than they are presently producing if they were improved through range development, n coordinated with the practices of managing the range and a resource around of communities. our By everyone improving their carrying capacity for cattle and other animals, it will increase the food produced and income vital to the economy of these communities." He added, Range is Attending the meeting were Joe Ankerpont, Ray Smith, John Saunders, Alfred Parriette and Mr. VanderKraats. Guests attending the "meeting were Dr. Vaughn Hunsaker, Utah State University Extension Agronomist, Dr. Joe Austin, Extension Livestock Specialist and Mr. Busby. Role Of Tribal Chairman Defined best-know- livestock. The Utah Rangeland Development Committee believes that range development is one of the best ways that productive rural development can be accomplished in Utah. Even though considerable improvement has been made in recent years on the U & 0 Reservation, the rangelands remain one of the most neglected and under developed resources. One of the goals of the Ute Rangeland Development is to develop procedures of range development and management practices that will correct the deteriation that resulted on many ranges years ago from lack of knowledge and foresight in their use. This rangeland development will increase the plants desirable for livestock forage, wildlife habitat and watershed protection and will enhance recreation and scenic values. So we see that all people will benefit, and not just those who are running livestock," David VanderKraats, Executive Secretary, pro tern, of the Ute Rangeland Committee, explained. Cull Cows And Bulls Sold At Livestock Sale Six hundred and eleven cull and open cows and 39 cull bulls of the Ute Livestock Enterprise were sold at the Uinta Sales Barn in Roosevelt Feb. 1. The cows brought an average of $18.10 per hundred weight and bulls brought an average of $21.60 per hundred weight, according to Art Brown, enterprise manager. According to information gathered from outside buyers, the Tribal animals brought about $2 per hundred weight more than those in other area markets. Brown said. Ernie Martinez Named Boxing Coach Of The Year At a joint meeting of AAU and Golden Gloves officials and coaches from the Intermountain Associations held in Salt Lake City on February 6, results .of ballots sent out in December were reported. The amatuer boxing club that showed the most improvement and progress in 1974 was the Basin Boxing Club from Roosevelt. The Basin Boxing Club from an unknown entry in the 1974 Jr. Olympic tournaments rose to host the 1975 Junior Olympic State tournament in Fort Duchesne and walked off with seven State championships. The coach that brought the club to its present standing, Ernest Martinez, was named Outstanding Amatuer Boxing Coach in the state of Utah for 1974. N.M. (AIPA) - In define the role of the elected top official of the various Indian nations? Any one definition is both contentious and illusive, given the quantity and volume of public controversies across the whole of Indian country. In a quieter period 12 years ago, in 1963, anthropologist M. Shepardson, analyzing the Navajo way, offered this profile in an academic journal: The role of Chairman-joint- ly with his ALBUQUERQUE, 1975 how does one chosen Vice the only Chairman-- is modern political role now subject to an popular election. In order to receive the majority of votes cast, the candidate for Chairman must be sufficiently rooted in the old culture to be all-trib- al trusted. I do not believe that any Navajo could be elected in a reservation-wid- e poll without the support of the traditionalists. He cannot be young, because middle-age- d and older Navajos do not respect the wisdom of youth. He must speak English as well as Navajo- -a requirement which gives an advantage to former interpreters. He must be at home in a hogan or at a Sing and equally at home in an American house, in a church, at a government banquet, or before a TV camera. As chief executive of modern political system, he is expected to show business ability, decisive leadership, organizational skill, and efficiency. In these areas he must meet modern American with standards, deal diplomatically state and officials, negotiate government with oil companies, and obtain concessions from white men without becoming a white man's rubber stamp. He must represent his tribe to the outside world. He must legislate for the good of his people with the skill of a modern politician as well as with the modesty and conciliatory methods of the old natani (wisdom bearer). If he modernizes the reservation too fast he fails the Long Hairs. If he goes too slowly he disappoints the Moderns. If he tries to preserve tribal resources for the people, he is accused by white men of favoring socialism over free enterprise and leading his tribe away from, rather than toward, modern American life. If he backs a public works program, he is criticized for sharing the wealth. If he does not, he is accused of ignoring the welfare of the individual Navajo. His election base is the whole reservation. His field of activity is the whole country. Perhaps the most fundamental conflict in the role of Council Chairman is between the expectations of his people and the limited power he wields as titular head of domestic dependent nation in a colonial setting. The limitations on his power either inhibit him from making election promises, or, if he is incautious, make a liar out of him. 'He lied to us. He told us he would get us back our sheep, a Navajo said to me of a former (Navajo) Chairman. . TAKING THE STAND - Associate Judge Norma Jean Gray tries out the witness d stand at the Tribal Court Room, adjacent to the Tribal Justice Facility. The completely paneled addition, includes a jury deliberation room, judge's chambers, restrooms, clerks office and reception area, as well as the courtroom. The building is scheduled for completion in March. nearly-complete- Willard Tabbee In Army Re-Enli- sts Willard Tabbee, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace A. Tabbee, Randlett, has reenlisted in the United States Army according to Larry K. Stone, the local Army representative here in Vernal. Mr. Tabbee having served two years with the 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam asked to rejoin the now called 101st Airmobile Division at Ft. Bragg N. C. as a telephone wire man. According to SFC Stone, the Army now has a new program called the Minute Man program for all Prior service men and women, which allows them to reenter the1 Army with their old grade and not have to e Basic training over, but attend a two week refresher course at Ft. Ord. Ca Mr. Tabbee reentered the Army under this program. re-tak- Army Announces New Program Now a young Utahn can start college at the same time he or she joins the Army! This new college program, known as Project AHEAD, was detailed today in Salt Lake City by Lieutenant Colonel J. P. Stokes, Commander of the U. S. Army, Salt Lake City, District Command, and G. Homer Durham, Utah Commissioner of Higher Education. According to Colonel Stokes, the new cooperative program offers many advantages for ambitious high school graduates enlisting in the Army, since it enables Utahns to combine Army service with college at the same time, at little expense to the soldier. Essentially, Project AHEAD is a new national program of Army Help for Education And Development Gail For (AHEAD), which enables men and women who qualify for active Army service to be admitted to one of the more than 800 colleges or universities at the same time they enlist for two, three or more years of Army service. During his or her Army tour, the Utah soldier earns college credits for approved work while studying in daytime andor evening classes offered by colleges near Army posts around the country. Several Utah institutions initiated the program for the winter term, and have begun to process applicants. These include the colleges participating State Weber of College, Utah, University Utah State University, Westminster College, College of Eastern Utah, Snow College, Southern Utah State and Dixie Colleges. Ute Fire Fighters The organized Ute Indian Fire Fighters are now filling their roster for the 1975 fire season. If you are between the ages of 18 and 55, and able to pass a physical examination, you are eligible to become a member. Applications forms can be picked up at the Uintah and Ouray Agency, Branch of Forestry Office. Applications will be accepted until May 1. Do Not Wait Come In Now And Sign Up! |