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Show mm I T ' .. .V Wfll . i UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 9. 1988 Pace 3 Tribe project hoped to be success for Uintah Basin A power e will produce tomatoes for Salt Lake City and the national market ' "This area was chosen be- gen- high-grad- eration plant may be a successful prqject for the Ute Tribe, said Wesley Fettingill Tribe Director of Energy and Minerals. "Weve had some projects that didnt work out, he said. But this prqject is backed by a company that has the finances needed and the Tribe has the capabilities. The Tribe signed a letter of intent with Bonneville Pacific Corporation, one of the countrys leaning independent power producers, to participate in a joint cause of the natural gas and elevation," said Fettingill. "Theres a big problem not only with winter heating but also with summer cooling. This area can handle those problems. The prqject will be built in the Ioka lane area and the first phase is schedule for completion sometime in late 1989. We were hoping to start construction in November or December, he said. "But we're going for February or March and hope to be growing produce by next fall. 38-ac- re prqject The prqject will consist ini- d tially of plant that will to heat an adjacent supply greenhouse on Ute land. The plant gas-fire- 30-ac- re The Tribe is expecting employment opportunities for members end alike, said Fettingill. "There are no specific jobs just for members or just for Of course ths Tribe has a member preference, but with 0 jobs open, I doubt will be eble to fill them all with members." After the first phase is completed poseibilities for other proj-ac- ts will be considered. A canning plant may be built, said Pettingill. with the damages of the tomato rs 90-12- We're dealing with a company that is at the top in its field, said Fettingill. I hope this will make sgood marriage. New post office for Whiterocks Ths naw post office planned) for Whiterocks is closer to becoming a reality. ; 'T. AT' - ' V V V; NEW POST OFFICE FOR WHITEROCKS-Whitcroc- ks has been in need of a roomier post office for some time... Well, residents of the area are finally getting that new facility, as evidenced by the work taking place near the old post office, the trailer in die background. Estimated finishing date, according to the builders, Build, Inc., Bountifril, will be the end of December, weather permitting. Ths new buildinjg will be 909 square last, three times bigger than the trailer which is now being used as a post office. An 8x18 foot storage room is planned in ths back of the building; a 7x12 foot vestibule at ths side, and a lavatory. There will be 160 boxes, withkeys, plua parcel lockers, and at a later date, a telephone will be installed. The building will be all brick and aluminum, requiring little or no maintenance, and win have a Health department offers free diabetic clinics TRIBE TAX Continued from page 1 happen with the Cotton ease, said Peacock. "But the state off- The Uintah Basin District Health department ia offering two free eye, foot and blood pleasure screeningclinics for diabetics. The . market first clinic will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 ajn. to 12 noon at the Health Department in Vernal. The second clinic wOl be held , LEARNiNG WHILE HAVING A GOOD TIME Lee Skabdund, U.S. Forest Service, tells the history of the Ute Lookout Tower to Roosevelt District Scouts and their leaders, during the Fall Historical Trails Cam ponce, an annual event for the group. They covered an amazing amount of territory during the recent two-da- y camp, taking in sites from Browns Park to Sheep Crock Canyon, and from Flaming Gorge to Diamond Mountain. luge outdoor flagpole. Ths building will be fitted for the handicapped, with parking, and a ramp. There will be a paved parking ares west of the building acmes the entire front, and a long ares on the south side for the building will also be paved. There will be landscaping and a sprinkling system. Ths plumber and electrician are local residents, and many other people from the area an helping in the building. This building which was started barely one week ago, has been long in coming and sorely needed. From the speed in which things are sh aping up, Whiterocks residents will have a new poet office sooner than expected. 40-fo- ot at the Roosevelt office, 34 South 200 East, Saturday, Dee. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The screening is jointly sponsored by the Uintah Basin District Health Department, the Utah Department of Health Diabetes Control Program, the National Society to Prevent Blindness, and Myton City appoints Pullin Myton City will soon have the first Justice Court in four years, said newly appointed Justice of the Peace, William Pullin. The judge completed his training Oct 20, and will begin sessions in about a week in a half, ; In last weeks issue, the number of teenage pregnancies from 1984 through 1986 was written as 96.6 percent but is 96.6 women. Residents seeking appoint- ments may contact Ron Muir, city and court clerk at 722-2- 7 1 1. Coses will be held at the Myton City Office in the council room. . Potato chips were invented the American Diabetes AssociaUtah Affiliate. The eye, foot and blood pressure clinics are open to all diabetics 13 yea re or older. No appointment is necessary. Those coming to the clinic should wear shoes and socks that can be easily removed and bring dark'glasses. Uk ;;r. m 10 "HEARTBREAK HOTEL" oil produces, said Chapooae. With decreasing oil prices, the income to the Tribe has dropped from about $20 million a year to about $6 million a year. P.G.13 7:30-9:0- & 5 Nov. PROCLAIMS ERA 9:15-10:5- 5 17 11-N- ov. Gorillas in the mist .Continued from page 1 The Adventure of Dian Fossey program went back to the original . thirteen colonies when it was assumed that the Indians would be assimilated into the , gradually surrounding white population, wrote McCleelan. "Because of this various conflicts, this policy never worked and war upon war destroyed the trust of both the white man and the red man for each TO13Lt nhow November 7:30-9:4- 5 m 10 "RETURN TO SNOWY RIVER other. Ths total acreage of the new reservation was 2,039,040 and com prised the entire valley ofthe Uintah River within Utah territory, extending on both sides of Uinta River to the crest ofthe first range of contiguous mountains on each side. In 1902 an set provided for ths allotment of arable reservation lands in severalty to the Indians and ths restoration of the unallotted lands, to the public demands. Each head of household and in the males over acres, Tribe were given 0 PART 7:30-9:0- II" P.G. & 9:15-10:5- 5 Nov. 11-No- 5 17 v. 40-12- With ths interspersing of lands, Indian and water right problems had their beginnings at this time. In 1903 the Indian Appropriation Act was established. The Secretary of the Interior was selectgiven ths responsibility of for use land ing and setting apart in common of ths Indians of ths reservation. n settlers arrived in ths ares when the U.S. government opened the Uintah Reservation to Homestead Entry of 160 acres in 1905. "Ths Tribe didnt have a form of government then," said Kurip. "Ths United States rationed food and provided everything. Today the Tribee goal is that of independence and self reliance, said Baker. "The Tribe will provide a fine in the economy and create jobs. People are afraid what the Tribe will do next, but once the Tribe has been established as a positive fane in the economy, non-Indi- an J ... ... November price those companies gat for ths said Kurip. in 1853. tion, icials seemed to be concerned. Ths Tribes finding comes basically from royalties paid to it jby the oft. companies based on the . he said. 7:30-9:1- Mountain Bikes $99.88 16" Bikes & 5 9:25-- 1 1:10 n T $64.88 November 10 "EIGHT MEN OUT" Non-India- theyll start looking at us ently. - P.G. 7:30-9:2- Nov. 11-No- 5 17 v. 'Tom Honks is hilarious." htarkswnt HUFFY MADE IN SA I 1 PEOPLE - i somntna oo differ- fttffl to come The power of the Tribe in the Uintah Basin, the . SO Different Models to Choose From, All at Reduced Prices. Many one of a kind. 7:30-9:2- 0 and its connection with pest Tribe projects, and mars history. Snith i |