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Show Thmdiy, Mardi 27, 1775 Hit 5- Ufa BwUafia - Business Committee Candidates State Views working with the critical areas of EDITORS NOTE: Each of the six candidates were given the opportunity to state their views in the Ute Bulletin if they desired. Below are the statements issued by three of the candidates. No statements were received from the others. Irene C. Cuch Uintah Candidate Thank you for your confidence as expressed through the primary election. I also appreciate this opportunity to express my views on the upcoming Gifford Duncan Whiteriver Candidate I would like to encourage all tribal members to vote in the upcoming election. It is your right and duty to participate in this most important election. It is important for all of you to recognize that the reservation belongs to all of us and not to just one special interest group. We must all work together as a group to improve the welfare of all tribal members. I have no promises to make if I am elected as a Business Committee member; however, if elected I want you to know I will serve all tribal members to the best of my ability. You all know me and know what I have been doing for the tribe. My record speaks for itself as reflected in my attitudes toward traditional Ute culture and modern day Ute progress. I desire to serve my people and help improve their lives. I would like to say that the reservation belongs to all of us and the benefits of the tribe should go to all tribal members and not just one special group. The things we have should be shared equally. We must do all we can to preserve our reservation for the future tribal members while at the same time to be concerned about older tribal members who still live on the reservation and look to us for help and guidance. Clifford Duncan Enterprise Film $? Available To Indian Groups A film on Indians in business is now available at no charge to tribal te organizations, according to Kenneth Wolf, Hopi-Papag- o, of K.B.W. Photo- graphy which produced the film for the American Indian National Bank. Indian Enterprises - A Different is 16mm color film depicting a Stoiy" Indian-owne- d and operated businesses in seven western states. Groups interested in borrowing the film should write to Mr. Wolf at P. 0. Box 4503, Inglewood, Calif. 90309. Though there is no charge to borrow the film, groups borrowing it should not keep it for more than three days and will, of course, be expected to pay return insured postage. General Election. I realize, having served from 1969 to 1973 on the Tribal Business Committee, it is very difficult for one committee member to have extensive impact, since all action requires a' majority vote. Because of this I cannot promise that plans and ideas 1 have will actually come about, though I may be convinced they are the best interest of tribal members. I can only promise that I'll do everything in my power to accomplish worthwhile objectives, representative of the wishes and best interest of the Ute Tribe. I would caution every voter to be aware of candidates making promises they may not be able to deliver. For example, a candidate may promise that if elected he will guarantee such things as land assignments, jobs, per capita payments, free water, and other benefits which he alone cannot deliver. Keep in mind that any action effecting the TMbe requires a majority vote of all six committee members. The Ute Tribe is at a cross-road-s and its future direction and growth depends heavily upon the upcoming elections. During the past years much has been accomplished in the area of economic growth and development. Ute Fab has seen steady growth since its beginning and now provides income to the Tribe as well as job opportunities to individuals. Expansion of Ute Bottle Hollow Resort is obvious and here again, tribal income is realized and job opportunities are the result. Bottle Hollow has brought national recognition to the Tribe and has given us something of which we can all be justly proud. In spite of complaints against it, the Ute Cattle Enterprise has brought in extra dividends to individual tribal members. The other tribal enterprises, Ute Lab, Domestic Water, Ute Casting Shop and the Service Station, regardless of the level of development, are also the backbone of .the tribal economy. In view of the excellent development and apparent successful continuation of the economic resources, now is the time for tribal leaders to turn their time and energies toward the development of still another vital resource, the UTE people. I am becoming more and more concerned over the social problems I see effecting individual members of the Tribe and when individuals become troubled, unhappy and unproductive, the Tribe as a whole suffers. We need to give much more help t the people we now have alcoholism, education, suicide prevention, juvenile delinquency, health, and service to our senior citizens. Statistics regarding these social problems are alarming and warrant our immediate attention. I hear various individuals from all communities expressing concern and yet they are helpless as to how to deal with these problems. These are everyone's problems. Through reorganizing our communities and through better communications we should arrive at solutions to these problems. . We as Utes, are a unique and proud people. We have every right to be. We must cling to our cultural heritage and build upon the good things we have accomplished. We must not let ourselves be judged because of problems of alcohol, suicide and irresponsibility. We must continue to be unique, but our uniqueness must be based upon high ideals and values, high educational levels, and meaningful contributions to the society around us. In looking over the results of the primary election, ONLY, 64 of the 187 eligible voters cast ballots. This is a critical time in the history of the Ute Tribe and you as voters are fully responsible for the directions of the Tribe over the years to come. Please keep in mind the future generations, your children and your childrens children, etc. Please don't neglect this responsibility. Exercise your right. In closing, I am asking for your support and vote in the upcoming election and I assure you of my untiring efforts to help move the Ute Tribe toward economic and social well-bein- g. Irene C. Cucb Petition Signed To Organize Starr Unit Permittees on the John Starr Management Unit have petitioned the Ute Tribal Business Committee to organize as a cattle association. The resolution passed by the members stated that the members feel the need to establish a cattle management program, and that they desire to proceed in programs that would improve tne production of their cattle and the productivity of the range. The peitition was signed by Bishop Arrow-chiNorma Jean Gray, Ramon Frank Arrowchis, and Bessie Frank. David VanderKraats, Executive Secof the Ute Rangeland retary Pro-TeDevelopment Committee, reported that the committee has been accepted to serve on the Executive Board of the Utah Rangeland Development Committee. Mr. VanderKraats attended a meeting of the Utah Rangeland Development Committee on March 21 in Salt Lake City with Fee Busby, Range Specialist from the Logan campus of Utah State University. The eventual outcome of the program will be achieved with the cooperation of the Utah Rangeland Development Committee and working closely with the BIA and the state of Utah. The Ute Rangeland Development Committee will be formally organized sometime in the latter part of April or early May as there are many details that need to be worked out. It is expected that the range development projects will begin shortly after an inventory is conducted of the range and water resources by the Utah State University Range Specialist and the Tribe. Myron Accuttoroop Uncompahgre Candidate Tribal Members: As individual members of the Ute Indian Tribe, you have the responsibility to vote and elect the individual whom you desire to be your council representative. This indivudual should be willing to serve the whole Tribe. He should be interested not only in one small group, but in every person who lives on this reservation. The decisions he makes should be for the betterment of the Tribe not only for the today, but for the future of the young children. So it is up to you Tribal Members to decide what kind of future you want. Do you want good living conditions? more dividend payments: better jobs? We have some people who don't want any progress, but how can you have all of these things if you don't progress. All of the Tribal enterprises have been set up to earn money to pay your dividends and to provide jobs so you and your families can enjoy better living and working conditions. As people of the Ute Indian Tribe it is your duty and responsibility to select and support a person who is qualified and has the ability and the desire to lead and direct the affairs of the Tribe. I feel in my heart for you, my people. I am concerned about what happens to the Ute Indian Tribe. I am asking for your vote in the general election on April 8. future-espeda- Myron L. Accuttoroop s, Cess-pooc- lly, h, Enterprise Sells 1974 Calf Crop m . Deadline Announced The deadline for articles to be published in the next Ute Bulletin will be April 18. Please bring all articles and pictures to the Public Relations office before that time. The Ute Livestock Enterprise sold steers and 1080 heifers from the 1974 calf crop earlier this month to 1440 Producers Livestock Commission of Salt Lake City. Reflecting the depressed cattle market, the steers brought 29 cents a pound and the heifers brought 23 cents a pound. Regional market prices on the day of the sale indicated steers were selling for 7 cents a pound and heifers for 2 cents a pound, slightly less than prices paid for the tribal calves. The decision to sell at this time was due to the lack of available feed according to Livestock Manager Art Brown. When the decision was made last fall by the enterprise board of directors, the tribal Business Committee and management to keep the calves over the winter, we were of the opinion that the Spring market would strengthen. This did not happen and the market became more depressed," Brown said. Four hundred and three replacement heifers were sorted out on the date of sale and kept to replenish the heard. 26-2- . 19-2- |