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Show i I 4 Restraining Order is denied by Tribal Court 76th Year No. 4 16 Pages Wednesday, January 25, 1989 Roosevelt, Utah 50 Cents Basin an undiscovered wonder? Roosevelt Chamber members receive big morale booster The state department of economic development spends millions annually, Harrington declared, as does the Community Impact Board. Those funds are not used often enough out here, he says, but they could help us find means to get the tourists who cross the country to stop. "Relieve those foreign tourists of their cash, he joked. nature. As he travels around the state to. smaller communities, he fre-- . quently hears local comments that indicate "things are not too move around in By Karla Cox Those who attended the Roosevelt Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting last Thursday night, probably came away with a more positive feeling about the area and its value, as well as its potential, following a rousing k by Channel 4 KTVX investigative reporter John Harrington. Harrington admitted his colleagues wondered why he had been asked to address the Chamber, as he quipped, "They couldn't understand it, but then our station manager said, John, thats the only part of the state where you haven't ticked anybody off yet! I hope that will be the case by the time I leave here tonight.. A news .veteran of 12 years, Harrington came to Utah from the east, and says he has never gotten over the openness here in the west, or the ability people have to good. People are confused about where the state is going, and ex- press frustration in the fact that their children feel compelled to go elsewhere in order to find a good job. . pep-tal- John Harrington Its a continuing source of wonder to me- -a place where you can literally get lost In this day and age." There are also those who think the spaces here in the west are a good place to bum toxic wastes, Harrington continued. "The problem is that wide-ope- n sometimes those toxic wastes also mean jobs. And what Utah community doesn't need more jabs?" Inevitably, the talk always turns to why people stay in their small and apparently economically blighted communities. The answer, Harrington says, is invariably,' because we ' love it here. "You people are blessed to live in a place as pristine as the Basin, with recreation, less crime, clean air... Put your heads together and go to the capital with some plans to push your area. Get some of that government money that is being laid out Convince clean industries to come and share in i the open acres you have, where ' people live in harmony with the Clements and industry." "When I went back east for the Olympic committee meetings, I got a strange reaction from people when they found out I lived in Utah. All they know about is the extremists that make the national press. We dont push Utah enough. good-payi- . munity Service was City Administrator Brad Hancock, honored for his many hours for the good of the area. Councilman Dennis Jenkins, who presented the award, said, "You may see him in a trench, on a water tank, at the cemetery, anywhere, serving the community. Also honored at the dinner were recipients of the Total Citizen and Business of the Year awards, Tom Nordstrom and LCL Oil, respectively. 1988 Chamber president Folly Olsen turned over the reigns with significant satisfaction, saying; "There are those of you who were worried about a woman handling file pocketbook. I took office with $900. in the Chamber account; most of that went to pay for last years dinner. Im leaving that account with over $7,000. I feel pretty good about off-du-ty Though the Uintah Basin is often referred to on the Wasatch Front as "way out there, its rethat. ally n easy drive, asserts HarAs John Gale accepted the rington, on a major highway, gavel to become Chamber presithrough some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. He and dent for 1989, he stated the goals his wife fled to the open spaces of he hopes to fulfill in the coming Summit County for the same reayear: Get a home for file Chamber, son people would come to the finish the beautification project, and establish a souvenir of Basin: to get away from the crush Roosevelt, something tourists will and rush of urban life. The Wasatch Front has most buy that is representative of the of the money, and most of the ' Basin. ' people, but most of the problems too; whats m ore, we have been exploited in the past by the leaders on the Wasatch Front. Harrington admonished, "Dont ever, ever, ever, ever let anyone come here and tell you, Tm from the government, and Tm here to helpl You cant allow your water resources to be taken; attract wider media attention by telling your story. Get together with file tribe and make some official people sweat! Aside from the strident address of Harrington, several othA restraining order to oust ers were honored and paid honor the Ute Tribe Business Committee was denied by the Tribal during the yearly dinner meeting. A special posthumous award was Courts last week. "The motion was denied and given in honor of Randy Johnson, who made a lasting mark in the the committee will stay until community with his selfless and proper procedures are used, said Carleen Kurip, editor of the Ute giving attitude and actions. His Bulletin. wife, Carol Johnson, accepted the award with quiet grace. Anthony Famulary judged the case, January 17, after a meet Receiving the award for Com in-di- an GAVEL CHANGES HANDS-19- 88 Chamber president Polly Olsen smiles with relief as she turns over the responsibility to president for 89, John Gale. She leaves the Chamber in good financial shape, and with a good record for the year. $ . - V COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD-Br- ad Hancock, right, accepts award for community service from Polly Olsen and coundl-ma- n Dennis Jenkins. Tribal court denies Ute restraining order ing by Ute members concerning the actions of the committee. Meanwhile, members are. and taking petitions are in file process of hiring a lawyer, said Larry Cesspooch, media director. "The tribe lawyers seem to be on the councils side, so we feel that we are without legal door-to-do-or advice. Members concerned about the business committee are also being represented by Curtis Cesspooch of the Uintah band, Ron Williams ofthe Uncompagre band and Luke Duncan of the White .River group. "This is not over by any means and is not in a stalemate, Lany Cesspooch said. "The court based much of its decision on the BIA solicitors opinions, which were one-side- Social Services education series Another class in the Ik. Stephen Glenn series, "Developing Capable Young People". The course, offered by Rose Anna Miller of the Division of Family Services, will be held in the Social Services building in Roosevelt, and will begin Thursday, February 2, tunning for nine consecutive weeks, from 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday. There will be a $10 charge for 4. the parent workbook. Far further information, call 722-459- Baton twirling class offered classes will Baton twirling begin a new session, beginning Thursday, February 2, 5 p.m. Classes will run weekly at die same dry and time. Children between the ages of 4 and 13 are encouraged to join. To register, or or far further information, call Martha Drake, instructor, at 722-484-- 722-356- 6. Modeling course available class will also be taught by Marsha A modeling and Drake, on Fridays from 3 to 4 pm., beginning February 10. The course is being offered to young women 1 0 through teens, and will include modeling techniques, proper interviewing, stage makeup and application, and more. A combination fashion-taleshow will conclude the eight-wee- k course, if you are interested. or 6 on March 24. Contact Drake at 722-48nt 77 722-356- Duchesne PTAAIDS curriculum meeting The Duchesne PTA will host ah informational, meeting Tuesday, January 24, 7 pm., at the DHS auditorium, concerning the AIDS curriculum to be Uuight in the Duchesne County School District soon. The meeting will feature Glen Horrocks, assistant superintendent, die speaker. This information is important for parents who have concerns about what will be taught in the schools regarding AIDS. Everyone is welcome. u USU Theatre auditions Mark your calendar for February 1 --3, for the USU Community Theatre auditions. Wednesday and Friday auditions will be in Vernal, with the Thursday auditions held at Union High in Roosevelt; all are 7:30-1- 0 p.m. Musical numbers, speaking voices, and comical segments will be utilized in this year's Broadway Gaia Review, directed by Nels Carlson. Far more 4, or inform atidn, call Maxine Ikerd at die USU office, Everyone interested in the theatre is encouraged to come and try out 722-229- 789-368- 9. Tax debate ongoing during legislative session in SLC The tax debate is brewing on Capitol Hill as we have had 57 tax bills already introduced in the first two weeks of the legislative session. The Democratic sponsored bills generally asking for a tax shift whereas most of the Republican sponsored bills seek to reduce overall taxes. Some of the tax considerations include a freeze on property tax, reduction of sales tax on food, reduction on sales tax, reinstatement of the federal income tax deductibility as well as various tax exemptions. At a Friday news conference, Representatives Franklin Knowlton (R), Chairman of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee, asked to reduce the sales tax by percent. "If the legislature cuts sales tax by percent, it will be keeping two promises with one payment, Knowlton said. "The legislature raised the sales tax by one half percent to deal with the flood problems. When the floods ended, the legislature extended the tax and promised one day to repeal Well, I believe that day has come, he said. Senator Stephen J. Rees, (R), Salt Lake County, urged the legislature to use projected state budget surpluses to begin paying off file debt. "The state pays $25 million in interest each year on its debt, Rees said. "If we used our one-ha- lf one-ha- lf it projected surpluses to eliminate the debt, we would be debt free by 1995. Rees said, "In 1995 Utah would be the only state in the union totally in the black. That distinction would send a clear message to businesses which are looking to relocate that Utahns are frugal, and willing to live within their means. We would also be giving our children a hard-worki- great gift- -a future without state debt" A proposal to permit casino gambling in Wendover was soundly rejected by a Senate panel despite an emotional pleading from residents to save their town. A fair housing bill that would ban discrimination against renters and prospective homeowners won preliminaiy approval in the on page 3 d. If the restraining order had been put in effect, the council would have been replaced temporarily by Perry Baker, superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The question of traditional aspects were also discussed in court. Items being discussed by members include education, unemployment, committee ac- countability and misuse of tribal funds. Discontent of the council may also result in a revamping of the Ute constitution. Although the restraining order was denied, members will still try to vote out the council with petitions. Each band must have 30 percent of its group sign the petitions. er Doves remains open, but name may change Doves Happy Service will remain open for business, thanks to a injunction to keep the store open until bankruptcy court makes a final decicourt-approv- ed sion. change. Trustee Mosier requested a change in bankruptcy filing from chapter 11 to chapter 7. During a hearing last week, that request was approved, with a special stipulation: that the store remain open until the final decision is passed down. According to William Thurman Jr., attorney for store owner Deon Dove, the decision as to ' Dove's status is up to bankruptcy The mqjor intent of a chapter 11 filing is reorganization, excourt and the trustee, Kim Mosier. But Thurplains Thurman, while a chapter 7 man believes the store will not is normally liquidation, with all doss at all, though the name may goods eventually auctioned off court-appointe- d prior to closure. But in this case, due to the rural setting of most of Doves chain, a spedal authorization was given to keep the doors open for business, with wholesale purchase of goods to continue on a C.O.D. basis for as long as necessary. "Creditors are seriously looking for an alternative business to step in, says Thurman, and Mr. Dove himself is frying to find a means iff somehow remaining in business, possibly in a managerial status. |