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Show BLM continue s planning project, wilderness ' Ferguson said that he will make his recommendations in March, which will be followed by a proposed decision. comment period There will be a y prior to final determination on the unit under also said that it is difficult to get people to participate In this The Bureau of Land Management, continuei to seek public input concerning wilderness area designations and. environmental concerns 90-da- related to the White River Dam project. The Bureau offered two field tripe to a wilderness inventory' unit in October, the first trip to the Diamond Breaks area north of Dinosaur National Monument, and the second to Winter Ridge in the Bookdiif Moun-- . study.-Ferguso- type project despite the bet that most people ?laim to have an opinion. . office. VOLUME .. . Every change on the first was in response to public opinion, he added; some areas were dropped, one area was added. One problem with seeking public comment Ferguson said, is that the agencies need substantive rather than general input Two scoping meetings concerning the proposed White River Dam project were scheduled by the BLM this week. The Oct. 17 meeting was to be held in the BLM Vernal district office, and the Oct 18 meeting will be held at 7 p.m. (tonight) in the BLM Utah, state office conference room in Salt Like City. According to a BLM news release, The first trip was attended by eight people. BLM personnel, according to District Manager Lloyd H. Ferguson, of gave the participants an outline ' proposed actions, listed the procedures used in evaluating wilderness areas, and took them to the site. Those in attendance had the opportunity to the areas under see . first-han- d discussion, and to voice their opinions as to the wilderness inventroy unit involved. The second trip was scheduled for Oct 16, departing from the Vernal District ' the meetings are not for the purpose of expressing views for or against the dam project but rather to obtain comment on environmental Cblic and alternatives which should be investigated during preparation of an environmental statement (ES) on the project said that individuals Ferguson would have the opportunity to discuss particular areas of concern. He added that a contract for the preparation of an environmental statement is expect ed to. be awarded after Jan. 1, 1980, with ii draft statement to be ready by June 1. The final ES is scheduled for November. The proposed White River Dam project would involve development of a 129-fodam high earth and rock-fil- l on the White River, construction and operation of a hydro-electri- c power plant, relocation of the Ignatio Bridge, construction of a power transmission line, modification of the Bonanza water supply source, and development of access roads with recreation facilities. 67 NUMBER 42Octobcr . IB, 1V79 UINTAHiBASIN SERVING ALL OF DUCHESNE COUNTY. PLUS WEST UINTAH COUNTY Duchesne candidates are off and running Duchesne City, which has been beset, by a variety of trials and tribulations over the past several months, will atempt to make a fresh start come election time. The position of mayor is up for grabs, and there are three vacancies on the city council to be filled. The position of city administrator was abolished in June of this year, due to budget restrictions, and the duties of the mayor include all those formerly handled by the city - administrator. ...Mwt The filing deadline for the Duchesne City vacancies was Tuesday, Oct 9, and by the time registrations were closed, two mayoral candidates had signed, up, along with five contenders for the three council vacancies. Seeking the office of mayor is James David Palmer, " a newcomer to Duchesne, making his first bid for public office. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Palmer has recently been residing in Los Angeles, doing ' voice-ovcommercials. He was also in the jewelry business in California. Palmer says thst he has no axes to and will seek input from grind, Duchesne citizens before tackling any : er local issues. Ed Browning, the other candidate for mayor, has been a Duchesne resident for over five years. He is a representative of Mutual of New York Insurance Company, and was named Utah Rookie of the Year by that in 1978. company Browning, is currently president of the Duchesne upon the mayor and the city council to prepare for Duchesne's participation in energy-relate- d development in the area. Kim Hamlin has also resided in the Basin for seven years, coming to Duchesne from Salina. His over-ridin- g ' interest is in attracting industry to the in is area. Hamlin the trucking business, primarily in the are of oil. field hauling. This will be Hamlins' office, x In the race for the city council is first try for elective office. Lela Baum, ah employee of Kohl's,' " R. " Budd Hansen,'"' a native " of who has held American Legion Wyoming, has lived in Duchesne since 1976. He is in the trucking business.' Auxiliary offices, but is' making her first bid for elective public office. She He was employed by the Yellowstone has been a Duchesne resident for County, Sheriffs Department-whilseveral years, and feels that she has residing in Billings, Mont, and has lived in Oklahoma and Alaska. He the understanding of local problems to be an effective councilwoman. She feels responsibility to be involved in plans to seek to improve the city as a community affairs, and believes that the city should get value for the whole. Susans Doty, another candidate for money spent and should adopt a policy to attract new business to the city councilwoman, was appointed community. county treasurer in 1965. She is as a legal According to A Guide To The employed presently Duties & Powers Of Utah's Municipal and has a particular secretary, interest in law enforcement, having Officials, a publication of the Utah been employed in the sheriffs office League of Cities and Towns, the duties of mayor include the following: for nine years. She is e Shall be the chief executive officer of the LEPA council to whom all employees of the Also seeking elective office for the first time is Ken Chapman, a Shell Oil municipality shall report e Shall keep the peace and enforce Co. engineering technician. A Basin laws of the city or town. the resident for seven years, .Chapman ' Shall remit fines and forfeitures for feels there is much room and may release any person imprisonimprovement in Duchesne City, especed for violation of any municipal ially in the area of preparation for ordinance. growth. He feels that it is incumbent area Little League Association. He served An the city council for six months in 1976, having been appointed to fill a vacancy. Browning says he is most interested in improving recreational programs in DiTchesne City, and feels that it is imperative that the city balance its budget. He feels that his present job will allow him the time required to handle the duties of the . - UNION HOMECOMING -- Two jailed on check charges Former-Roosevelresidents Bobby and Karen Scott are presently detained in the Duchesne County jail, following extradition from Durango, t Colo. The pair are being held on five felony charges involving bad checks and theft, according to Roosevelt Police Chief 'Cecil Gurr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott were arraigned Tuesday, Oct. 9. A preliminary hearing in Seventh Circuit Court- was set for Oct. 12, but continued. Detective Kim Olson and Officer Tom Reynolds were the extraditing officers, said Gurr. - Shall report such remittance or release to the council at its next regular session. Shall perform all duties prescribed by law, resolution or ordinance. Shall ensure that all the laws and ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed. May at any reasonable time examine and inspect the books, papers, records ' or documents of the city or town or of any officer, or agent of the city or town. employee ' Shall report to the council the condition of the city or town and recommend for council consideration any measures as dttemed to be in the best interests of the city or town. Shall, when necessary, call on the residents of the city or town over the age of 21 years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality. The duties of the city administrator, which, in the case of Duchesne City, must necessarily be discharged by the The mayor, are less - Ed Browning James D. Palmer Ken Chapman standing, Kandy Taylor, left, and Vicky Burton. Miss White will reign over the events of Union's 1 979-8- 0 Homecoming week. ROYALTY-Mi- ss Jennifer White was named Homecoming ..Queen Monday night at the pageant called 'Something Special." Her attendants are. well-define- Mss White to reign over Union homecoming was the Something Special theme and the description of the 1979-8Homecoming Queen Pageant at Union high school Monday night. Miss Jennifer White, who also won the talent competition with a vocal solo, was named Homecoming Queen. Her attendants are Miss Kandy Taylor and Miss Vicky Burton. Student body president Richard Bailey served as master of ceremonies for the event, which included competition in a number of areas. Miss Louise Houston was named Miss Congeniality, and Miss Kandy 0 Ouray Taylor won both the interview and the evening gown competition. Prior to the pageant, a student body vote was taken with Miss Vicky Burton gathering the most votes. Entertainment during the evening included a special skit presented by the Union high school drama department, a special number by former Homecoming Queens, and a performance by the Union high school Concert Choir. Miss Sue Workman, Homecoming Queen for 1978-7presented a talent performance prior to announcement of the finalists. 9, instead be open, a reverse of the area from past years. Travel by vehicles will be restricted to the main west road in Leota, meaning that all hunting will have to be done on foot. This is the same as for duck hunting, which is also open in said Leota at the same time, Troester. He explained that this change was necessary to provide sanctuary for migrating ducks and geese, which is one of the purposes of the refuge. Ouray Refuge will not be open to the late muzzle loader season in November. It will, however, be open o pheasant hunting except in Most of the Sheppard Bottom. pheasants winter killed so there are very few birds, said Troester. There was also a deer winter kill and the imputation is low. closed Refuge hunting Ouray National Wildlife Refuge to limited deer hunting, said Refuge Manager Herbert G. Troester. He said there were changes this year. The Sheppard Bottom, south of the refuge headquarters, will be closed to hunting and travel. Leota Bottom will will he opened Guide states that the governing body may, by ordinance or resolution, prescribe the powers, duties and obligations of the manager. Utah law in effect leaves the definition of administrative duties up to each municipality. Election day is Nov. 6, and Duchesnu residents are urged to acquaint themselves with the candidates for the office of mayor and for the vacancies on the city council. Juveniles fined, pay restitution BUSinESS Footprints, BRIEFS IAL FORD-MERCUR- will have a company is adding new look soon - the three new offices, and expanding the parts department and showroom at their location in Roosevelt. A remodeled bookkeeping deMiit incut is another feature of the expansion. The new 7 11 STORE is in the construction stage in Roosevelt on Hwy. 40. The convenience store is expected' to open within the pionth. Susana Doty R. Budd Hansen Kim Hamlin Lela Baum car tracks, and some skilled investigative work by Patrolman Rirk Reynolds, Duchesne City police officer, resulted in the apprehension of three juveniles following a spree" of vandalism in Duchesne Sul unlity night. The I: io were arrested and wilti criminal mischief after charged they let air nut of the tires on some 25 locations biles at various i iugliiut the city, arntrding to I'nliee ('l ief Doug Horrocks. The youngsters appeared before Judge keith Rowley and entered "guilty" pleas in connection with the aids. They were fined $75 each, and ordered to make restitution of $10 to each whirlc owner, to he delivered in vi ,1 :i... I'oi'ks. I hi nut"1 |