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Show "My tf- - ffiH ri kaf nLrriir:-nT- r page rf irtinfr itift iHf wtfsr 'rr ha awsl atiartinr i r ra iWtfaurrftii m An )i wl W iiwJi m? ni nrtrmVsiaiv' rt iteti ins.'.frViaV'ffi-tthtff- i '.rtnfirf L vVl f nrr uai irti t, 'k'-- v Miss Indian Union High Uintah Basin Children perform opera, learn about sea anenomes i rr'f'c darkness has been Elled with the light of intelligence, and behold, the outer day-li-t world was otumbling gad groping in nodal bfindneee" Helen Keller royalty crowned page 11 12 ffhV Duchesne loses heart Tuesday. March 15, 1994 Roosevelt, Utah 81st Year No. 1 1 20 Page 50 breaker at 1-- tourney A page 14 .1. irtStflM" , lLTl1r'! ir ,.i Regional wildlife councils formed, discuss concerns Wildlife Resources (UDWRJ. "Regional Wildlife Advisory Councils havebeen formedfor the five statelregioas. We know there will be disagreements but these Councils should allow participants the opportunity to express their ideas and hopefully it will allow for them to hear and understand other ideas. There will be disagreements as the Councils will hear and understand other ideas. There will be disagreements as the Councils will hear a broad range of issues, many of which are controversial. But hopefully, open discussion will lead to a consensus and a recommendation to the Wildlife and Big Game Boards. The newly farmed Regional Wildlife Advisory Council will begin meeting in March to discuss the first issues on their agenda-bea- rs, cougars and big game. "In 1993, the Utah State Legislature formed a On March 8, 1994 the Council met to hear issues relating to the bear and cougar hunt; and on March 22, the topic will be 1994 big game hunts. The meetings are open to the public. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Uintah County Commission Chambers, 152 East 100 North, Vernal. Council members for the Sportsmens Representati BradWeber, Chairman, -- Dennis Ingram, Roosevelt; Herald Egbert, Dutch John.' ulturai Representatives Hacking;. Vernal; Boyd Duchesne. Environmental Representative Will Durrant, Vernal; Federal Representatives - Ron. Trogstad, Vice -- SEE WILDUFE on page 9 Uintah Basin DANGEROUS INTERSECTION-Anoth- er accident at the "dangerous intersection near Montez Creek was recorded old again Thursday when two can collided. A baby boy was iqured in the accident and later to Primary Childrens Hospital where he was listed in stable condition on Monday, March 14. six-mon- th life-flight- ed Councils will hear and understand other ideas. There wil be disagreements as the Counds will hear a broad range of issues, many of which are controver sial.11 --Bob Valentine, DWR Measles found in two Utah counties Director task force to look at the structure of the two boards that set policy for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the Big Game Board and the Wildlife Board, said Ted Stewart, Director of the Department of Natural Resources. The Boards were citixen boards created to make policies for the UDWR. ' The Board ofBigGtune Control seta policyon big game species including hunt structure and number of animals and the Wildlife Bond sets policy for UDWR and on all species besides the big game animals. The task force identified two nuyor problems with the current structure, Stewart said. "One, the citizens felt they had no opportunity to participate in decisions; and two, the process called fat immediate decisions. Issues were brought before the board and the board made a decision. It did not allow for others to get in- volved. "Bob Valentine, the Director of Wildlife recommended Regional Wildlife Advisory Councils. The Councils will be on an experimental basis for one year and each region has different interest groups sitting on the Council. With the recent reorganization of the DWR, we hope to put decisions at a regional level, not in Salt Lake. These councils are to act asi advisors to the regional supervisors, because every wildlife decision affects a interest non-wildli- fe According to Uintah Basin Public Health Department official Gloria Johnson, two cases of measles have been diagnosed t ' in Salt fake County, and six in WMhingtoQ County., There have been no cases diagnosed as of yet in the Uintah Basin. Measles are highty contagious, and very preventable. Measlee is considered a childhood disease but can strike unimmunized people of all ages. Measles is a very serious disease that can cause complications such as middle ear infections, bronchopneumonia, encephalitis, and even death. The symptoms include high fever, cough, red and watery eyes, runny nose, and a red blotchy rash that lasts for at least three days. The Uintah Basin Public Health Department recommend driven by Teann Murdock, 82, Trooper Peterson said the baby By Mike Roet Roosevelt, and was struck in the suffered severe head injuries and that anyone over the age of one get their first dose of measles was taken to Duchesne County Hos- vaccination. Any one under the age of 18 who has not had a The same intersection that regis4:45 at hide traffic accident tered a pital after which he was transported second dose should get one. These doees can be given for $3 a last fall and p approximately to Primary Childrens shot, or if necessary, the foe can be waived. Those bom after numerous accidents over the last Thursday, March 10, 1994.' by Both vehicles were onelast decade, recordedyet another travelling Hospital Thursday evening. As of 1956 and not hnmnnimrf, at those immunized prior to 1970, Monday, March 14, Corbin was in should consider getting the vaccine. Thursday when two vehicles struck within the speed limit The Uintah Basin Public Health Department has extended the intensive Care Unit in stable The Betts vehicle had a each other at limited speeds. immunization clinics on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month old baby, Corbin, in a car seat condition. According to investigating Utah Mrs. Betts sustained a broken from 9:00 noon, and until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Regular Highway Patrol Trooper Jaek onthe passengers side, said Trooper Peterson, an east bound vehicle Peterson. The impact pushed the elbow while Mrs. Murdock suffered clinic hours are from 8KK) pm. to 4:45 pm., and all day Fridays For nlors information call your local health depart driven by Jacqueline Betts, 35, frame inside the car about a foot to a compression factors in her neck and until foot and Roosevelt, failed to yield the causing serious in- multiple lacerations, said Trooper ment offices. Peterson. to a north bound vehicle jury to the infont Montez Creek intersection records another accident lifo-flig- ht six-mon- th 5.-0- right-of-w- ay a-h- r I Kilt k ri si Vernal couple gets harsh penalty for taking remains By Mike Roes monitored while on home confinement The couple was also placed on five years probation. Electronic bracelets will be re-- l of the Brookses to be worn so federal probation officers can know where they are at all timea below, on, or above the ground surface, is the location where the death rights andor ceremonies were con- AU.S. District judgshandeddown to a Vernal couple the moot rigid ducted and human remains were penalty ever recorded in Utah hisdeposited. That persons remains hadhave emotional ties to thoeewho tory last Tuesday for removing the remains of a Fremont Indian infant knew himher. from public lands. "Whether through science, reli- Rick Brooks, 41, and his wife According toBlainePhimpe,BLM SEE VERNAL COUPLE on page 3 Wilma, 35, were sentenced to 10' archaeologist, "Aburial site, whether TOP TEACHERS-Duches- ne County Area Chamber of Commerce honored area teachers during last Thursdays evening dinner. The evening consisted of a fine steak dinner, the awarding of community bonus, and inspirational speeches from local economic partner representatives. iU ESSftG r&kfllig. NOMIDEVEEORMEN1tGU 1 , i Partners receive recognition at Annual Chamber Dinner as an economic partner. By Mike Roes As is years past wonderftil community citizens as well as terrific local teachers were honored last Duchesne County Hospital Administrator Brad LeBaron, UBATC Superintendent Mark E. Roes, and USU Center Director Dr. Laird Thursday evening during the Hartman each humbly boasted of Duchesne County Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner. But, stepping out of the usual routine of procuring famous guest speakers such as Governor Mike Leavitt or Bob Welti, 1994s chamber dinner was more Three representatives from separate economic forces in the Uintah Basin were asked to speak concerning their presenee and iinfluence inour i down-to-hom- ten timrftitftttirinfihiii 1 am wiling to do anything I can, Stewart Pike, Business e. ' Committee Chairman the importance ofthe institution they represented as well as the importance of moving forward in economic development together as a An impromptu address by Ute Tribe Business Committee Chair- man 8tewart Pike enlightened those in attendance of the economic importance' of another of the Uintah Basins economic partners-t- he Ute Tribe. Chairman Pike said he struggled as to whether or not to attend the dinner because of the social difficul- SEE CHAMBER on page 10 HianthaluwnwwmlininwntMilmnrv than $4,000 in fines and fees by Judge Thomas Greene in U.S. District Court Tuesday, March 8, 1994. Both pleaded guilty to one felony count oftiMArchaeological Resources Act of 1979. During the first part ofJune, 1992, the Brooks couple "...did knowingly excavate, remove, damage and otherwise alter and deface an archaeological resource, namely, the human remains of a Native American infant ofthe Fremont culture, wrapped in a hide blanket and tying cm a cradle board, read the statement The Brookses found the 1,250 on the ground near the shore of Red Fleet Reeer- voir north of Vernal when Rick Brooks left the boat to find a secluded spot to urinate, claimed the Brooks attorney, Gilbert Athey. But UJEL Attorney Wayne Dance contested that claim saying that analysis show the remains were partially buried when found-n- ot tying on the pound as the Brookses say. The Brookses were ordered to relinquish their 1979 ford Bronco, used in the transportation of the remains, and to ray $1,112 for the reburial ofthe infant's remains; and $300 a month for 10 months to pay for the costs of being electronically "7A 1 1 . REGINGtESW as auw 4 Uintah County downs leeway tax by 2-- 1 By Mike Roes A Uintah County voted leeway tax proposal was defeated Tuesday, March 8 by a 1 margin after a 37.72 voter turnout extinguished any hopes of the Uintah County School Board receiving new funds from raised taxes. The proposed leeway tax, which would have increased a property tax owners rate by 0008 or four mills, received 2,460 votes in opposition, and 1,169 in favor.' Each of the 21 voting precincts throughout Uintah County defeated the tax soundly. In Jensen-4- 1 voted in favor, 135 against; Davis East-- 61 yes, 159 no; Davis West-- 15 yes 109 no; Naples-1-02 2-- yes, 162 no; GIines-1- 65 yes, 92 no; Vernal West-- 60 yes, 92 no; Vernal South-- 71 yes, 107 no; Maese-r- 100 yes, 178 no; MaeserDry Fork- -75 yes, no; South West Vernal-- 72 yes, 125 no. Other results include: South East Veraal-8- 8 yes, 132 no; Noth West vamal-8- 2 yes, 127 no; North East Vemal-- 73 yes, 91 no; Vernal East-- 44 yes, 88 no; Ashley-- 40 yes, 167 no; Avalon yes, 64 no; Ft. Duchesne--- 6 yes, 15 no; Ballard-2- 6 yes, 96 no; TndellWhiterocks-1- 7 yes, 82 no; and Lapoint-- 17 yes, 96 no. The passing of the voted leeway would have generated$l, 061,246.42 to be used for teacher and classified employee salary raises, curriculum improvements, reduction of classroom size and the creation of a re-- i fond. A Uintah County School Board SEE UINTAH CO. on page 8 Willows-- 11 Gusher-- 8 yes, 27 no; |