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Show SCHOOL BOARD past on learning itylra of Native American atudenta to aaaiat teach era in ninins an understanding of the IndUnculture. And just laat year, Burton explained, Indian Week at Union waa remodeled in order to bring Ute culture to students on a more intimate level in the classroom, rather than during school assemblies. Ute tribal elders who made presentations in classes on Ute folklore, history and was even art, he said. A held at the school in an effort to students include more in the celebration. This year, he said three dayeourse including for teachers and studenta will be held on cultural understanding and sharing. Im not aaying thats enough, but that's what were do; Continued from page 1 dismissed the idea, speaking out instead in favor of "peer mediation to allow studenta themselves to handle minor disturbances among their classmates in an organised manwor 1 don't see how a police officer would be beneficial I think it would be more detrimental, stated UHS student Sage Cesspooch, who wants to see peer mediation given achance. Lesley Harmston, pointed out that teenage disputes are typical to a certain extent and are simply being made to seem much more serious than intended. 1 dont think we need a police officer in the schools, Harmston stated. A lot of this is just sheer stupidity and immaturity. We cant treat every conflict as criminal activity. I think we're taking it too far and maximising it out of proportion. pow-wo- non-Indi- w an work-ahop- e, one-fli- ll UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 1. 1994-- Page 3 counties. ' A dialogue between Duchesne -- ' v, ' W Vjjffij v ' ftSEXf County and the Bureau of Indian Affairs over rights-of-wa- y on roadd t ; WU is already taking place. The two en- - Jjf ; tities hope to come to an agreement . over who haa jurisdictional author- rt V ; f'TT. v ity and maintenance responsibility for all roadways in the county. , r3 A possible proposition to the fed- jV' : end government for the return of I;-mineral right to the tribe on certain sections of trust land is also being ACITIVITYFEE i Continued from page 1 monthly gross receipts of a business working on reservation trust lands. Recent meetings between leaders from the tribe, state and counties ' have resulted in the drafting of a memorandum of understanding to address areas in which all four entities will move forward united. On one front, the four entities have agreed in principal to seek iry t.l . Burton told the audience the schpol may consider some scheduling changes to eliminate three ofthe six daily passing periods. Most ofthe hallways, he said, where designed for a student population of 660. Parental Responsibility, spect Needed Re- Undoubtedly the biggest factor contributing to problems at the school waa pointed out midway dur hour meeting ing the two and - the lack of parental support and Lynette Gurr iirton stated that Union has made an effort over the past few years to introduce studenta to the Uteculture in particular, in an effort to enhance understanding. The school offers elective courses in Ute Language and history. He said have been conducted in the work-aho- ps BALLARD Continued from page 1 unless a solution is found, since the contract specifies a limit of 300 Uintah students, and there are pres ently 240. Since, as one Ballard resident stated, school size problems will continue, with more and more west side Uintah County residents sending their children to Roosevelt schools, officials and residents are seeking an answer that will take care of the studenta at Union now as well as the elementary students that will eventually want to attend high school in Roosevelt After considerable but orderly exchange, Allred presented thefiu- lowing options (in no particular order), based on the evenings Tirain-storm discussion: A) Move the school district line to indude theareaofUnion attendance; B) Create a new school district that includes Rooeevelt and surrounding arras in both counties; C) Under joint operation, turn West Middle School and possibly Todd Elementary into 8tti and 9th grade only schools, and include all atudqnta now at RJHS, then shift elementary stu dents accordingly; D) Utilize classroom space in the UBATC to alleviate capacity problems at Union; E) Require Uintah District students to attend school in Uintah County, based on state school capacity laws; and F) Pursue severance tax money that, if returned to the counties of origin, could help enlarge schools and hire more teachers. In addition, community members and district representatives will ask both school boards and the UteTribe to participate in the formulation of a citizen wwnmitiaa that will study the options and participate in bring-- r the more feasible items to frui- tion. Tf our two counties and the tribe would unite, there isnt anything we couldn't do on the hill, declared Allred, referring to the state legislature in Salt Lake City. Both school boards will meet in a joint work session on November 10, 6p.m. at Union High School Though the work session is not normally attended by the public, Duchesne severance taxes back to the areas origin. Through the efforts of local lawmakers, the tribe and county hope to have taxes taken from the want to make sure the tribe and state meet early next year to conduct discussions when it comae to hunting and fishing rights. Delayed negotiations and misunderstandings just prior to the current big game season this year created controversy between the two enti- HOMICIDE Continued from page employee A accident one-vehic- le ' r 1 tion in Poleviyaoma's death which occurred Jan. 28 during a party at the home of Delphine Colorow. The victims body wasn't discovered until May 20 at the Ft. Duchesne ' dump east of Roosevelt Prosecutor's allege Valentino Colorow, and Manning beat and stabbed Poleviyaoma repeatedly causing hia death. They are also accused of transporting the victims body to the Ft. Duchesne dump to cover up the crime. Manning has oeen certified as an adult and haa been bound over for trial on murder chargee. Delphine Colorow haa already pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of third degree felony aggravated assault in the case and remains in the Uintah County Jail whiles awaiting sentencing. Trial for Valentino Colorow is He also scheduled for remains incarcerated in the Uintah County Jail. and letters of commendation from both the agency and outside sourc- - last Thursday in Jeaae Ewing Canyon, in Daggett County claimed the life of Bruce T. Aldridge, 36, of Vernal. According to UHP reports, the accident occurred at 8:50 am. Oct 27, when ths BLM truck Aldridge was driving left the road and rolled into a ravine. The cause of die accident is. under investigation, according to BLM spokesman Ray Tate. Investigating UHP trooper Annette Hatch reported Aldridge waa driving down a 17 downgrade when ha rounded a curve too fast and went off the roadway, causing his truck to overturn in a wash approximately 100 feet off the road. He apparently died at the Aldridge had been employed with the BLM for 17 years, working in several capacities; including draftsman, surveyor, AutoCad engineering designer, heavy equipment operator and civil engineering technician. "His warm smile and unique aenae ofhumor made him a delight to be around and to wmk with," Tate said. "He laughed equally as hard when the joke was on him. None of the staff can remember him ever having an "out of aorta" day." Aldridge ia survived by his wife Barbara and four children: Brandon 17, Belinda 16, Blake 8, and B J. The Aldridges were one day short oftheir 18th wedding LEAVES LEAVING-F- all is in the air as leaves fall to the ' after from a tree. ground departing ETIRI lUll Cl ELKZw At the state levehtwoDuch , County incumbents to the Utah legislature face opposition as they seek to retain their seata. With their years of experience as lawmakers and through the positions they hold on several key committees, the Uintah Request to be reviewed by Utah Tax Commission anniversary. Funeral services were held Monday in Vernal. . The Utah Tax Commiaaion ia considering whether to revoke a license (date reading "REDSKIN." practice at using Indian nicknames on sports teams. In that letter he said, "I am sure the request made by attorney Brian Barnard. Barnard, who said the plate is offensive and racist, was appealing an August by fhe Tax C not issue a personalized license ' plate that said, DARKIE,' CR ACKER, TOKE, WOP,' or 8PIC." Redskin, he said, belonged in the same category as those ethnic slurs. ( Gross-road- Rasin haa a big voice in state government at stake. Anyway, Iknow this political stuff may not be your bag of tea, or cup of poetum, but hey limes your chance to take a good, but brim look at the candidates and their views. And don't forget these immortal words of our famous forefather Elvis Presley, Tf you don't vote, you cant complain. And we all know how great it u to be able to complain IM GOtanfoa? that the Tax Commission would civil-righ- ts By Cheryl Meehan city to the Crossroads prqject The motion carried. A final public hearing to enterCity Administrator Brad tain ideas for Community Develop- i Hancock explained that Crossroads ment Block Grant (GDBG) fluids ia a "county prqject" which haa the available through. Roosevelt City waa held 'id ' cortfunction Rooeevelt City Council meeting Finance Director Ralph Hill came before council to present a quarterTueeday evening. of the proposed Proponents ly financial repot. According to Crossroads Senior Citizen and. Hill all ofthe cities fluids excepting the general fluid are "operating in Community Center were in attendance to reinforce support of the a positive cash flow operation." He reported that the general prqject in consideration for GDBG fund is currently in a "deficit ftinding. s John Gale, heading the situation" which is typically a Executive Committee said he perennial situation for the fluid. feels ths Crossroads "plan is adeHe explained that there are adequate for the area," and would be quate reserves to cover the fund of great service to all residents of until December revenue eourcee Duchesne County. come into the city, adding that at Mayor Leonard Ferguson made that time the fluid will be running a motion to dedicate appropriated in the black, as it has the past few CDBG grant money received by the years. I Continued from page 1 nd wnwimri parents aehpnl cal of some district policies. At a hearing Friday, the Tax , Kied again, BwSJ&dl Whn plans to take the matter to court Barnard had asked the commission in a July 27 letter to revoke the plate, which belonged to a state worker mid fan of the Washington Redskins football team. He first saw the plate in the parking lot of the state Capitol. Barnard based his opposition on a recently adopted lefhatiprohib its the state from issuing personalized plates which ridicule a "de fined class or persons, including but not limit to race, religion. deity, .ethnic heritage, gender, or Aid it spiwjm that manly Amer. caqv;feAsptr.egr',;jnrfe&ihfl Washington Redskins have been asked by many Indian groups to change ita name. Tim Giago, a member of the Sioux tribe and publisher of Indian Country Tbday, a . newspaper published in Rapid City, 8D., and Tucson, Aril., said the derivation "redskin is diatastafld to Native Americans. "It came about when there wen bounties on Native Americans, and trappers used to sell their scalps and skins, he said in a July interview. politicid affiliation." A decision is expected within 30 His letter sparked a flurry of days. editorials and discussions about the Oglala-Lako- ta -- One Show Sunday 7:30 Held Over ild&'r?' ran: it :r; QTiis 1 Vv hy we're proud to receive the 993 Chairman's Award ; t V .if t ' s i. ' ft ' s. , ' 'V' ttj'l Jriw 7:30 and 9:30 r-- 7: v V- ,x 1 STARTS Ford's most prestigious honor 'i iff?' ?' X .f A. A.-- t Each year, customers determine the winners of the Ford Motor Company Chairman's Award. We're proud that you elected our dealership to that group in 1993. Wb appreciate this great honor -- UINTAH in i:riu: STARTS Fri. Nov. 4th Mary Shelley's Out Show Only 7:30 pM. Open MOVIE i&i mwe? fcrr in rftni r E 200 East in Roosevelt 3 8 am to 5 p.m.; Sat 8 am to 12 Noon (Parts & Sales) 191 North : . Frankenstien Dave and Shanna Labrum Moa-fr- i. rh Silvester Stallcm Sharon Stone 7:30 and 9:30 pm with all of our employees. There Is Nothing More Important Than Your Satisfaction! fit Fit Nov. 4th The Specialist : and promise to keep striving to satisfy you In the coming years. We share the pride in our reputation for service excellence Superintendent John Aland asked board members to allow citizens to attend and listen as the topic is deliberated. 7 And finally, through cooperative agreements, all four entities involved ques- tioned. Maxine Natchees agreed aaying, "We talk about truancy. We lay it on Mr. Burton and the school board but what about the parent? Maybe parents should be penalized. Its a joint responsibility. A lack of respect for each other waa also targeted as a tragic flaw, not only among students, but in the ' community as well. "We all need to remember respect, Native American Student Council President, Mike Natchees urged. T may not like you, and you may not like me, but we have to have J area through mineral and gas extraction, returned to the Basin. Another concept being discussed ing." Prior to the school board meeting, ia the organization of a special serthe board met in dosed session with vice district to receive grants and ties. a group of Native American studenta taxes through an interlocal agreeThe memorandum of understandment Again, any revenue received to discuss personnel problems. draft agreement will be reviewed ing would go to benefit the tribe and this Thursday be representativee from the tribe, counties and state. Aldridge, who was hearing reeponsibility. impaired, worked diligently and let "We want the police to enforce nothing interfere with hia perforthings, the principal to handle the mance, said Tate. During his situation, the school board to take tenure with the agency, he received action, but what are we doing as several meritorious sendee awards parents? Where is our iresponsibility as parents, j emmMmrmrl claims life assist Crash of BLM officer wouldn't have to be armed, or even in uniform. And pointed out thatjust his presence may be enough to quell possible disturbances and law breaking going on at the school. A closed campus at Union isn't being considered as an option, because according to Alland, the current physical setting would make it impossible A contributing factor to raising tempers at ths school could be partially attributed to overcrowding. The school, which waa designed for a population of 900, now accommodates 1,100 students. rS3br - v 722-223- Ml CHRYSLER s. . .0 Information ..n 722-20- 95 NOTICE! Oiildrea undtt 17 Mmlhive Pirem.l PeimiMioB to mead "R" rued Moi |