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Show 1 Ul'AH " S'7 Prfcjc M- - W EXP: 0 JssOCIATION CITy UT n Motivaa and ptupotat arm in tha brain and haart of man. ConaaquaacaM ara la tha world offact fs; HatuyGaaya 8j0i Serving the residents of Duchesne and Western Uintah Counties Utah, BYU stars teach at Union's football camp Uintah Basin County contemplates moving offices Tuesday, May28, 1996 Roosevelt, Utah 83rd Tear No. 22 20 Pages see page TAN DAUB see page 2 50 14 High School Graduation & picutres features seepage 11 LAND CLASSIFICATION COMES NEXT Water sales exceed initial expectations on Upalco Unit can be sought for the two Units, gineers recently determined a way consists of determining which lands to get water delivered to Whiterocks water users from the Uintah Unit, The sales of Uintah Basin Re- qualify for irrigation with the fedand now work will begin to come up placement Project water through the eral project water. Holzworth anticiUpalco Unit in Duchesne County pates having land classifications esSEE WATER SALES on page 3 tablished sometime this fall. have exceeded expectations, ensuring that there is sufficient demand "They can still apto prove to the federal government ply because some of n dollar water the lands may not be that the storage project is wanted. Prior to eligible for classificthe time water sales on both the ation," he detailed. Upalco and Uintah Units began in "Weve already begun April, the future of the Upalco Unit to take application s for appeared shaky when irrigation compeople who may come panies voiced concerns about costs, into play in the event methods of delivery, and loss of con- that happens." And he Theres good news and bad news. The bad trol of their own water systems. noted, some who have news is because preliminary feasibility work and According to Terry Holzworth, signed the application, environmental studies on the Uintah and Upalco Units of the Uintah Basin Replacement Project UBRP manager, applications have may not end up signbehind they will have been filled out for 102 percent of the ing the final contract, are running about water on the Upalco Unit, while ap- even if their lands to be "written in late presumably by March 31, 1997 -- fbr consideration as part ofthe 1998 federal proximately 90 percent of the water qualify. on the Uintah Unit in Uintah County Should all lands be budget The Central Utah Water Conservancy Dihas been spoken for by applicants. deemed eligible for the strict along with engineering consultants CH2M Surprisingly, he says there was water, he mid applicaabout a 90 percent participation rate tions will be d Hill, had planned to have ail the paperwork finalby the Farnsworth Canal Company and people could end ized and the Record of Decision from the Depart-seale- d and delivered in for Upalco Unit water. Farnsworth up getting only about ment of Interior Canal officials had openly expressed 90 percent of the wa- time to get the request in by the June 30 their dismay at the lack of answers ter they applied for. SEE UBRP on page 3 to their questions surrounding the Holzworth says en use and rest of project water. The tentative sale of at least 90 ROADBLOCK UNCONSTITUTIONAL percent of the water on each Unit was necessary to continue three-yeold efforts to move towards the eventual construction of the two massive water projects and related development and improvements. The federally funded water will cost water users $10 per acre foot. Although the sign-u- p deadline was April 30, Holzworth encourages those who may be interested in applying for project water to contort his office. Water may still be available in the event the land signed Up for irrigation fails to meet specific By Lezlee E. Whiting tribution of a controlled substance government classification standards. to a minor, a second degree felony The next step in the process necIn a decision issued from the bench count of distribution of drug parabefore Congressional funding last Wednesday, May 22, 8th District phernalia to a minor, and with two essary Court Judge Lynn Payne ruled that felony counts of feilure use of a "no roadblock, roadblock" to affix a state drug tax stamp. The woman arrested with technique employed by the Uintah old Elaine Basin Narcotics Strike Force to nab Richardson, motorists carrying drugs, alcohol or Chavez, a former Vernal resident, will likely have the same charges other contraband is unconstitutional. That ruling will essentially force dismissed against her, said old girl was prosecutors to dismiss almost all Wallentine. The charges against a man who police Chavez daughter. Richardson was on parole from allege stuffed an estimated $4,000 the Utah State Prison on drug worth of methamphetamine, marijuana and cocaine down the pants of charges at the time of his arrest. He old girl, in an effort to has since been returned to prison. a Defense attorney Lonnie DeLand conceal the drugs from officers after he was stopped on suspicion of DUI successfully petitioned the court for last Nov. 25, 1995 near Ouray. suppression of evidence obtained by police in the traffic stop and subseAccording to Ken Wallentine, deputy attorney for Uintah County, quent search, during arguments last the only charge they can now realis- Wednesday. Wallentine says the judge ruled tically make stick in the arrest of DAMAGE IS EVIDENT-T- his old Daryl C. Richardson, of Ver-na- l, that tactics police employed by setwould be a citation for making ting up a sign advising motorists of a flag flying in Roosevelt shows "narcotics roadblock ahead was an improper left turn. extreme fraying and tearing, a viobeen Richardson with had charged U.S. lation of the SEE ROADBLOCK on page 3 Flag Code. two felony counts of dis By Lezlee E. Whiting UBRP schedule lags, but local share of multi-millio- $$$ isnt a worry . . IN MEMORY-AIthou- gh clouds and rain were prevalent throughout Memorial Day weekend, families didn't miss the chance to place flowers and even boqucts of balloons on the graves of their departed and take time to remember loved ones. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS HAVE FAILED Ap The United States Flag stands unprotected from physical harm By Cheryl Mecham the lower courts upheld the consti- ber 28, 1989. That same day protesttutionality ofthe federal statute, and ers in Seattle, Washington and WashThey call her Old dory. The flag the U.8. Supreme Court declined to ington D.C. were arrested for violat-in- g of the United States of America, review the decisions, unless legal the new law. Supreme Court ju proudly displayed stop poles in every conflicts forced them to address the tices declared the arrests unconstischool yard, riding this wind near tutional on the grounds "that the flag issue, where they voted in faevery government building her broad vor of the protestor to overturn a Flag Protection Act of 1989 could stripes and bright stars waving in state conviction, yet each time not be constitutionally applied to a the breeze, a beautiful symbol of the avoided definitively ruling on the burning of the flag in the context of nation she represents. But neglected, constitutionality of convictions for and torn she looses her beauty and politically inspired destruction or pride as some ofthe flags in Roosevelt alteration of the American flag." and surrounding areas appear. In 1984, during a Republican NaVem Peterson, State Vice Comtional Convention in Dallas, Texas a mander of the American Legion said Mr. Johnson protesting policies of when he notices the American flag in the Reagan Administration doused disrepair he calls up the responsible an American flag with gasoline and party and makes a fuss." His efforts set it on fire. He was charged with have proven effective. Last week a the "desecration of a venerated oblocal business purchased a new flag ject in violation of a Texas statute," to replace the one they had been tried, convicted and sentenced to one flying which was badly torn and year in prison and fined $2,000. faded. Johnson appealed to the Supreme What is the purpose of displaying Court, who held that his conviction a flag? Universally a flag is a symbol for flag desecration was inconsistent of unity, of national pride ... and it is with tiie First Amendment (grantthat individual patriotic sense that ing freedom of speech), and ruled he makes the topic erf flag protection an could not be punished for burning emotional issue for many individuthe flag as part of a public demonstration. In response to this decision, are ALL AROUND TO WN-Fl- ags als, whether it be passive indiscretions of the U.S. flag code such as Congress enacted the Flag Protecseen in poor condition. Many were flying a frayed, dirty flag, or publicly tion Act of 1989, changing the focus frayed and tom. This flag on Laburning a flag to protest govern- of protection of the flag (which the Street is an example. goon mental policy. Court had ruled unconstitutional) to During the Vietnam War, Con- protecting its physical integrity, (ingress enacted the first Federal Flag tentionally mutilating, defacing, a public protest. The following summer both Protection Act of general relevance, physically defiling, burning, mainbecause of the incidents of numertaining on the floor or ground or houses of Congress worked to pus an amendment to the Constitution ous flag burnings in protest of the tramplingupontheflagoftheUnited which would have "empowered ConStates illegal). war. While the first 20 years passed, The Act became effective Octo gress to enact legislation to protect the physical integrity of the flag. Since then several amendments STRETCH BEL0W.FLAMING GORGE to the Constitution have been proposed to give authority to Congress and the States to enact legislation to protect the flag from physical desecration. The vote in the House fell s, 34 votes short of the vote in the Senate was 58 to 42, felling 9 votes short ofthe required two-- thirds majority. According to the office of Sen. Orrin Hatch there are no Bert Kulesza, Ashley National ben of people on the Green River proposals "in this Congress to proForest Supervisor, and Dave Howell, below the Dam. Some of the tect the United States flag. BLM Vernal District Manager, have signed a Decision Notice implementing a new management plan for the ' ' ' Green River between Flaming Colorado Dam the and Gorge Limited use plans for Green River rafting pro-rate- ar third-degre- 10-ye- ar 10-ye- . 38-ye- ar first-degr- ee THREE CANDIDATES EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS Need for county to pull together is candidates common theme By Lezlee E. Whiting One democrat and two republicans vying fbr the open seat on the Duchesne County commission recently presented their platforms to members of the Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce. Although it may seem a bit early to be talking politics, Duchesne County voters need to remember that in just four weeks they will go to the polls in the primary election to cast their ballots for the republican candidate they want to represent them in the November general election against democrat Alma Richins. The names of Ted Kappen and SEja State line. What the new (regulations mean- - This decision culminates six yean at study, analysis, and public involvement to define user expectations, resource ( The UiL Forest Service decision to River protection measures, safety !f regulate certain uses on the Green considerations, and levels of below Flaming Gorge Dam will immedi-fatet- y establish a maximum number of commercial activity to be perP recreation users on three different por-- 1 mitted. The Green River below lUons of the river at one time and limits Flaming Gorge Dam is a popu- - the number of commercial boats to 30 lar recreation destination for 1 from April 1 toJune 15 and 20 from June boaters, fisherpersons, and- ; 16 to Dec. 31 in the busy section from the ; Hole takeout point. hikers. Thousands are at- idem Jo tracted to the Green River There are no limits Jan. 1 to March 31. While no overnight camping is allowed : Canyon for its outstanding scenic beauty, blue ribbon trout . on that stretchcampers who use the two : fishery, and opportunities to lower stretches from Little Hole to the see wildlife such as moose and Colorado state line are required to bring A bald eagles. portable toilets. Camping spots between According to Flaming Gorge Little Hide and Indian Crossing in the District Ranger Dave Bull, middle section will be restricted tea- ; "There has been a lot of inter- .signed rites: In other changes, no powered water j est and concern expressed about use and increased num- SEE REGULATIONS on page 3 the-Littl- e 37-ye- ar two-third- (R-U- Judge invalidates techniques, prime drug suspect gets off e Loraa Stradinger will appear on the 25 primary election ballot. Kappen, of Bluebell, is a former Duchesne County commissioner. He says that as a retired businessman he has "the time ability and experience needed to serve the county in the capacity of commissioner. Concerns expressed by some about his health due to a heart attack he suffered eight years ago are not an issue. He says his health is great" and wont prevent him from doing the June job. Ted Kappen says unification of the county and organized growth are among his priorities. I want to encourage proper development," he stated. "When the Wolf Creek Pass Road is completed in just over a year Hanna and Tabby will explode, weve got to be prepared to help those people as a county. Kappen is a native of North Dakota who moved to Duchesne County in 1974. He has worked as a division manager for Sears, operated his own trucking company from 1976 until he sold it in 1981. He later opened an service company. He served as a Duchesne County commissioner oil-fie- ld from He has seen the countys assessed value go from $1 billion $200 million in 19815 down to $415 million this 1982-198- of the Roosevelt Veterans Memorial Committee stand around the CEMETERY DEDICATION-Membe- ra the at that was city placed plaque recently cemetery in honor of the men and women from the Uintah Basin who served their country in the armed forces. Pictured left to right: Gary Rohrer, Cal Monks, Joe Fieldsted, Keith Hansen, Beverly Hansen, Steve Yack and Dean Brough. 6. year, but he believes the budget could be and money could be SEE CANDIDATES on page 3 |