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Show '&! 1 hirm A Garden Section Inside! & Tbeprobability that we may kdl in the etiuggk ought not to defer um from the support oi a cauw we behevm to be juet. " Abraham Lincoln i ii idartt i s Academic Excellence Fair names winners Don't Forget.... TAXES are due Friday April 15th Tuesday, 81st Year California Street Soldiers tell it like it is April 12. 1994 Roosevelt, Utah No. 14 26 Pages 11 seepage see page 50e tAGAINSTiSUEREMEJCOURBRULE i r ywywnjM.miwiin hStluWllafcuaMMa w 11 1 High court rejects brief, still undecided on petition The brief of amicus curiae Ute Indian Tribe in support of the petiCourt clerk toe the nations high-s- tion for rehearingin the Hagen v. court has rejected the brief of Utah ease was received March, 24, amicus curiae aubmitted by Ute 1994, read the letter. Rule S7.3 of Tribe counsel in support of the petithe Rules of this Court states that no tion for rehearing in the juriodiction brief of an amicus curiae in support of s petition for rehearing will be case of Robert Hagen v.Utoh. ' A letter form Clerk of the Court, William K.8u ter, was aent to Robert Thompson's brief offered to the 8. Thompson, HI, March 24, 1994 nine Supreme Court justices a wide notifying him of the court's rejection scope of information and scenarios of the brief. as s result ofthe majoritys 2 deci Byldike Row st sion, which he said, creates even more Jurisdictional chaos, the nature and extent of which may not be dear to the Court. And, what may be more bad news for the Ute Tribe, and Indiana all over America, came in the form ofan announcement of retirement by Su-re- Court Justice lackmun. Blackmun is known Harry world-wid- e SEE COURT on page 3 7-- Local men receive sentences for Crimes committed ten years ago Governor Mike Leavitt and his government aids are followed out of Ute Tribe TRIBAL VIS tah Headquarters Thursday morning after completing talks with UteTribe Business Committee members. Discussion included dual severance taxation, water and jurisdiction. gave up an airplane to Evergreen Aviation for restitution.. to steal The two avionic equipment, remove data togs from the equipment, replace than with false togs, and then advertise for sell of the equipment over fox machines," said Campbell. Harding said that in 1984 and IT-U- EH a EGO Governor Leavitt sits with Ute leaders in Ft. Duchesne Two UintohBaoin reeidenta have been aentenced in federal court for their in avionic thelta that happened 10 years ago. According to prosecuting U.S. District Attorney Tone Campbell, Robert BuxxKruaman,Upalco, and Howard Harding, Roosevelt, to steal avionic equipment amounting to over $750,000 in value. - Kriaaman, charged with one felony count of wire fraud, was aentenced March 23, 1994 by Federal District Court Judge David Bom to three yearn of released supervision, nfluwiMi rariftnirmimt (w. hf Presently, both the state of Utah and the Ute Tribe isauea severance quired to wear electronic braedet) taxea to oil companion who do buni-- and ordered to pay $539,000 to Ever- Inteniataonal Aviation, an air ness on tribal landa-tax- ee that in Merana, Arixona as part iff buoidiocouroging companion to do restitution, said CampbelL Everness locally. Gov. Leavitt told tribal leaden green settled for $56X)0. Krioeman that the state couldn't pick and was also ordered to pay $10,000 in choose where to apply the tax and fines to the United States. Harding; sentenced in October of must collect taxes evenly throughThe Tribe needs to ratify their Compact Then the state out the state. He said more focus 1993 by Federal District Court Judge Thomas Greene, was charged with could be applied to how the tax revwill be prepared to step up and work together because we have one felony count of conspiracy and enues are distributed. from which both interests can we some common benefit Gov. Leavitt said that one of the received a somewhat lesser penalty because of his "cooperation with camplexitiea in the tax issue is that Governor Leavitt said Campbell. the Tribe is within state boundariea authorities, and that tribal boundaries ore not "Harding was placed on probation a and ordered to oix months iff home bright." The governor Central Utah Water (CUP) before Uintah Counties but does not give study as to the amountproposed or money confinement (three months with the state would consider negotiating much in return for those tax; rev bracelet). He was ordered to pay SEE GOVERNOR on pags3 $250,000 in restitution but, instead, the possible marketing of tribal wa- enues. ter. Delayed one hour because of IREYNOLDSSRICHINSELIMINATED stormy weather on the Wasatch Front, and late for a speaking engagement in Vernal, the Governor hurriedfy discussed water, severance tax, and jurisdiction issues with Ute TribeBusiness Committee members and legal counsel. The governor (pld Business Committee members that a common interest exists concerning the water 70 percent of the delegate vote oust- Jaynie Wilson, speaking for Bill issue but the Tribe needs to quantify By Mike Row its water rights first. Tribal Chairing Democratic candidate Alma T. Orton, and Gordon Ottley,Staty Senman Stewart Pike told the governor ate MniMihi County delegates from the Demo- Richins and avoidingaprimary electhereferendum vote for the Ute Com- cratic Party narrowed thenumber of tion. State delegatee nominated are: Mrs. Jessen said the convention Roland Uresk, Roea Lee Jessen, pact is expected to be held pretty candidates vying for two vacancies soon but, with other committee in county government Thursday was a success indicating that state Edythe Larsen, carol Hanberg, Diane members, argued that already evening, April 7 at the Democratic and national candidates also at- Free ton, Christine Larson, Greg 60,000 acre fret of tribal water ia County Convention held in tended. Garff, Joe Summerell, Alma T. visitors appear- Rfchfas, Ralph Shields, Guy Taylor, Those beinp diverted as a display of coop- Duchesne. eration. In the Duchesne County Sheriffs ing atthe Duchesne County ConvenSharon Cummings, Smiley Denver, Council member Floyd Wopsock race, Mervin Gustin and Jerry Foote tion included: Senate candidates Gina Stevenson and Orvil Rutty. said that Tribe is hesitant to enter will advance to the primary elec- John Benson, and Dale Carpenter, The State Democratic Conveninto agreements with the state be- tions. Other sheriffs office candipeaking for Pat Shea; National tion will be held May 14 in Salt Lake cause the Tribe ia always ripped off date, Rick Reynolds, did not receive Committee member Louise Henson; City. when the state takes control iff a enough delegate votes to move on to water diversion. the primary election. IVERHURKEYfHUNT The Tribe needs to ratify their The voting between the Foote Compact Then the state will be pre- and Reynolds was quite dose, compared to step up and work together mented Rosa Lee Jessen, Duchesne because we hove sane common in- County Democratic vice chairman. terests from which we can both ben- Mrs. Jessen declined to release actual numbers to the media. efit concluded the governor. Another issue brought before the The County Commissioner B position was filled Thursday night governor at tribal headquarters regarded the severance tax issue. when Ernest J. Cards received over Stewart Pike told Gov. Leavitt, The state applying severance tax on tribal Utah Governor Miks Leavitt told properties ia a detriment to our reUte leaders Thursday in Ft. sources and we need to do aomething. Duchesne he would wait until the about that quickfy. Pike oaid the Ute Tribe held ita referendum vote etate enjoys tremendoue revenue on whether to join in the projects of from the Tribe and Ducheene and many IrfiwlH lwtiima fimiwi smaller aircraft- and equipment banned from flying in tbs United States. "We were two guys down on our luck, ...and hungry, he said. Tlaeanae the stolen equipment 1 was attempted to be sold by fax to buyers in other states, the U.S. Attorneys Office handled the prosecution of the ease, said CampbeU. "It was something that happened 10 years ago, said Harding. It hop-gene- d, its over, and I'm glad about Kriasman could not be located for ewiwnant. Investigation of the case was handled by Federal Bureau of Investigations agents as well as local law enforcement agencies and spread through multiple western states. By Mike Row All big game permits on draw system in '94 w ByDdywAddley Big game hunters will have to dwooe their hunt this year, os Gov- Democrats narrow candidates; Carda, Gustin, Foote to run non-loc- will draw out. Consequently, if a hunter is unable to get a permit this year, hWshe will be first priority for next year. Permits willbe issued by regional historical hunting quotas based-opressure and weapon types. In the Uintah Boein area, hunters had more success lost season than they did in many ports of the state. In comparison, with about a 33 percent success rote in other years, the success rate locally was in the low 20s, Stewart said. Statewide, the success rate was 18 parent as opposed to a normal rate of 80-8- 5 percent. The archery season will be 23 days, August 20 to September 11, buck only. The rifle season will be ernor Leavitt requested a cap on dear hunters at 97,000, and a rifle elk hunt cap of 40,000. Since many more hunters are expected to apply, the draw will be used to determine who receives a permit. Lifetime Beenes holders must forfeit their deer if they choose and draw out an-- 1 buckbull permit. will have to make appli- -' ) between May 5 and 25. (The modamaiion la expected to be i May 13.) Hunters will have i theur first choice of animal and weapon. They can also list a second choice. The drawing will take r season will also be piece in June. buck onfy. Hunters will anfy be able to ob- seven days, November Fixed IX Scopes will be legal on all tain licenses by ", if their n,Tn are drawn for a hunt Local mer- muxxleloader hunts. The archery elk season will be 16 chants will not have licenses for sale. Ron, Stewart, DWR, said there will SEE BIG GAME on page's prababfybemarshuntcrsappfythan , Muscle-loade- 2--8, . al Local Indian archer scores big gobbler 3 By Mike Row Poulson out on bail but has 5 warrants for arrest By Mike Row Elon Poulson, 28, temporary Roosevelt resident, was released on $400 bail from tribal court after having been picked up in Roosevelt by Bureau of Indian Affairs officers Much 15, 1994, cm five warrants for his arrest issued by theNorth Ogden Police Department. The warrants for Paulson's arrest include four counts of child sodomy and one count of child rape. Each warrant totalled $20,000. Poulson, a Ute Tribal member, waaorderedtoappear at an extradi tion hearingbeforeaUte Tribe judge April 14, 1994. However, North Ogden Police official, Captain Bella said Monday that Poulson ia present in the custody of the Mental Institution in Provo. We hope to pick Pouleon up when and ifhesreleased from there, he said. If Poulson appears before a tribal court judge at the April 14 extradi- tion, the judge will determine whether Poulson will leave voluntarily to face chargesbrought against him in Weber County. , Just after daylight Thursday morning, Michael Arrowchia called out mi a box call and was surprised to see his quarry running towards him. He drew back his PSC Mock Flight 4R bow and let fly the 25 inch arrow. It met its target 25 yards away. He reached down and picked up the Rio Grande Tom Turkey. Another successful hunt for the accomplished Indian hunter. Filling one of four 1994 Ute Indian Tribe Rio Grande Turkey Permits issued for the Duchesne River Ft Duchesne ores, the mkn was aa thrilled as a young boy eeinghisfirstbicycleunderthetree Christmas morning. Its probabfy the most dti"g hunt INns ever been on, Arrowchis said. I'd like to do it againl He said turkey hunt ranked with other rare hunts in which only a few get to participate such os bighorn sheep and trophy bull elk with a muxxleloader. Turkey season for Arrowchia and other lucky permit holders opened Saturday, Apnl2.' 1 didalittle scouting and knew where he was. He responded well to the hen call and came running towards me to get a closer look. Arrowchis said turkeys are strut- ting or in the breedingperiod-some-thi- ng for elk. similar to The crafty bird appeared with his feathers in a wide display. His tail , was out and his wings were down," Arrowchia said. The permit would have given Arrowchis the option of bagging a turkey of either sex but Arrowchis was looking for a mole." Ha looks like a fairfy old Tom," Arrowchis commented. The turkeys beard--a protrusion iff long hair-luc-e feathers from below the neck area-t- ha measured eight inches long and the spurs on the back of the Tom's feet of an inch long. were , three-quarte- rs TURKEY HUNT-Mich- ael Arrowchis, FI Duchesne, bagged this Rio Grande Tom turkey with his bow and arrow on the Duchesne River early Thursday morning. The turkey appeared to be an older Tom as its beard measured eight inches long. l |