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Show v A, , i r- - .. ( 4 Pige 2 - January 7. 1997 i Uintah Basin Standard 1 'I'!' !kl r V Crime can be whipped Guest Editorial By Edwin Feulner crime-fighti- ng - per-ce- nt ith ! own neighborhoods? Plenty, according to a recent study by former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III and Heritage Foundation Deputy Director of Domestic Policy Studies Robert Moffit. The two have outlined a common-sens- e management play that puts local officials in charge of their own reforms. For starters, Meese and Moffit say, hire the best qualified police officers and then have them patrol the high crime neighborhoods. Sound too simple? It worked in New York City. Since 1993, the Big Apple saw a 36 percent drop in serious crimes, including a 44 percent drop in auto theft and a 43 percent drop in murder. William Bratton, the New York City police commissioner and architect of the improvements, insisted on simple, relatively inexpensive reforms such as police officers walking the beat in their patrol areas instead of sitting in a station house filling out paperwork, and a police for graffiti and public drunkenness. You dont need to have abigger policy budget and more overtime to fight crime, just a commitment to the community, Moffit says. Every policy department -large or smal- l- can: Target hot spots of crime and career criminals. Research shows that more than half of all serious crime is concentrated in crime-ravag- zero-toleran- of qualified minority applicants. Of course, it doesnt help matters when courts practice revolving door' justice, allowing criminals back on the streets. Meese and Moffit say lawmakers at the local, state and federal levels should block the appointment of judges who place the rights of criminals over the rights of victims. For state and local officials the heart of ed back-to-basi- . Thanks for help with Sub-For-Sa- nta Dev Editor We would like to thank the Tk - itage Foundation, a Washington-base- d lic policy research institute. i v citizens of Duchesne for your support and participation in the 1996 Duchesne program. A special thanks to the elementary and high school students as well as their patents for the donations received. We were able to collect over $123 thin the $33 challenge to all students which went towards special purchases far one of the 20 families served through the program. ' Thanks also to au those who donated to die collection cans in the various businesses in rite community. Thanks for the support!! Duchesne High School FJLA. Chapter Plan to join in Sesquicentennial Celebration Dev Editor The long awaited Utah Pioneer Sesquicentennial is upon us! The many colorful and historical faces of Utah will be highlighted during 1997. The Mormon pioneers and the historic trail from Nauvoo, Illinds to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake will be commemorated this year, but all pioneers who came to this area were not members of the Mormon faith. Kim Ames Lee .. ROOSEVELJ - Tress Harmstan 722-2-5 IS; ALTAMONT- -; BLUEBELL-Sha- m 7; HANNA - Tkncy Roberts LAPOINT - Mirfene McCkue Loatscher 454-3975; 4; MONTWELL - Nota Nelson MYTON -- : TRIDELL - Lome McKee NEOLA - Zole Spencer 354528; WH1EROCKS - Edna! Simmon 393-483- 0; DUCHESNE -- Orinda Gee Subscription Rates: In the Uintah Basin . J I 268 S. 200 E. I Roosevelt, Utah 84066-310- 9 I I Address I City C 1 Yr.$20-2Yr.$- 32 Out of the Uintah Basin I 1 Yr. $32 2 Yr. $52 I tr Check only, Sorry No , ... HZ'J I chmrftt - ! - .1 They were a diverse group, laying the foundation for a great state. Through the yrers numerous individuals of various religious persuasions came to settle in the territory, as did people from many lands and cultures. New and foreign influences came into the lives of the Native Americans who were indigenous to the area. All people tfidnot think alike, and there conflicts as would be. cxpected. But it was through the diversity of these individuals and cultures, thv strength developed. Religious, cultural, ethnic, civic and busmess groups can identify pioneers from the past and present who they revere and respect The Utah Fiooeer Sesquicentennial Celebration Coordinating Council encourages an Utahns to prepare projects and events which call mention to their culture, to celebrate ' their diversity and similarity to other groups, and to honor their pioneers. I invite ill Utahns to celebrate The Spirit of Pioneering" during 1997: Hie Ute Allottees Assn, is not involved Dev Editor Er Dev Editor I would like to take this totitosewbo hare supported me in my term in office. I appreciate your concent for education and the students in our area. I would now like to address the concerns or accusations which were made by Mr. Lott in his acceptance article. First of nil, I have strived for equal opportmities for the students on the West side not for equal funding. It, unfortunately, is a fact that it costs more to tun programs in a small school. Equal funding could mean dropping or cutting programs. Equal funding does not mean equal opportunity, v There ii an abundance of work accomplished in committees before a problem or policy is ever brought before the board. There have been weeks when I have had two or multiple committee meetings to mend. My schedule has been flexible ana I have been able to have tout at the grass roots level, as wed aa a Board Meeting. I water case In UDC established by the Utah State Legislature is available to assist in sesquicentennial endeavors. make every effort to be vigorous and active and! to participate to the point of weariness, in our endeavors to honor Utah's many pioneers of yesterday and today. There's more than meets the eye to running school district they know best how to deal with public lands irrespective of the policies set by the US Congress. The BCCI alliance is a special interest group thv has worked to meet their interests and benefits. Its actions have been made without the review of and V the expense of the general good of the public. I am appalled by the fact thv so much of the infomutioa regarding the BCCI is missing from the article. I believe thv insufficient effort was made too verify whv was being reported; to investigate the issues, and consult with the local governments, agencies, and the other affected parties. Even the and correspondents reporters credited V the end of the article Odd me that they made little input of substance and were unaware of ' the article. I contacted the former owner of - the ranch purchased by Mr. Wyatt, Mr. Gary Sprouse, who told me thv he had never been notified of any meetings or actions to generate the Much BCCI. of the investigation for the article .seems to. have; been to research, the private; life of Mr. Wyatt and family in the members as reported Tabloids. Im not sure whv significance thv has to the BCCL It gives the appearance of a poor character attempt V selective association. assignment by ' There is a growing feeling on & the part of citizens thv u is DevEtEtor hopeless, if not impossible, to I read with great interest the protect private interests and rights article in the from the current bureaucratic December 16-1- 7 Desert News by Kari (tales tided forces. Few at us have the financial "LAWSUITS Oil man throws said resources to engage government on Utah alliance". . I became when bureaucrats decide to use alarmed regarding the actions of their regulatory and enforcement tiie State of Utah, the Bureau of powers to usurp our rights. These Land Management (BLM), the actions contravene the intent of the and the taws thv empower those agencies. Nature Conservator, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, This growing frustration and distrust of government has set the to create the Book Cliffs Conservation Initiative (BCCI) stage for incidents like Waco and when I learned thv a celebration the Freeman. i to "Dedicate the Initiative" Recourse by law has become so been scheduled with Secretary expulsive that k teems to be Babbitt in the Initiative area last available only to those who are wealthy. Perhaps k is time to learn August I had all the facts arid discover thv Mr. because Alarmed discovered the Ute Indian Tribe Wyatt, while protecting his property had never beat consulted and the rights, via Die legal process, ts lands. doing us all a service by demanding Indian area involves Alarmed because the County an accounting, under taw, of the Commission had been ignored in action of government bureaus and the planing and eliminated from agencies. Fred Payne, Salt Lake City participation. Alarmed because ' while the publicity declared thv this would be a "showcase of Duchesnes community multiple use" policies of the US Congress; the mandate for the BCCI effort called for the spirit made season "reirttroduction" of species thv are huge success listed as endangered. Thv would Dev Editor. make die area endangered species We appreciate the opportunity habitv and by federaltaw excluded from multiple use. The last page of wionled lo us by the Uintah Basin the invitation to the BCQ Standard to thank publicly, the "Dedication" staled, "Thanks to people of Duchesne City and surrounding area far their generous who helped make foe everyone response and participation in Book Cliffs Conservation Initiative making die amual Christmas a reality." Assistance project a huge success At the August 1st hearing regarding the Initiative Mr. again this year. The spirit of giving, and the Stewart, Utah Director of Natural true admitted meaning of Christmas was Resources, thv many interests had been neglected and mare than ample demonstrated by thv an- effort to institute the Die gifts of love and service to hearings (required by law) would others. Business, organizations, schools be undertaken, some time in Jamury, to give the other parties and people of every persuasion ' opportunity for input. 1 am pitched in wrilh donations of food, convinced thv Governor Leavitt money, toys and countless end Director Stewart have been volunteer hours to ensure thv by misled by members of their staff giving unselfishly to others, die end by incomplete infonnvion Christmas Ideal was expressed and regarding the Initiative. perpetuated. The article declares thv "an Clint nd Helen Park of the Lkxu Club spearhead this inject unlikely alliance of land users set me example." .The alliance, evcqr yev and like evrry year, excluded the rights of several oT they give of their time, personal the principal parties of the lands resources and enlist the and violated the intent of Congress. involvement of their children, It violated the taws of such actions grandchildren. Lions Club members and violated the rules and and many of us civilians as welL of the agencies To die Parks, the rev of ns owe regulations involved. It is wishful thinking to a grev deal of thanks and respect say thv this example is "rare". It is for the opportunity of being a pvt of a "Total Christmas Experience." happening with regularity. There is a dominating attitude Vern Peterson, State within the Department of Interior Continued on page 3 Book alliance violates Council, Sesquicentennial thv l- The following document was filed with judge Winder on Dec. 17, 1996 (Federal Court). Stewart Pike filed the document on behalf of the Allottee Association. Contrary to the Ute Bulletin headline on Dec. 23, 1996 which tried to lead people to believe that the Association was tied in with the UDCs action. This is simply not Rue. The Ute Tribe Allottee Associations action has nothing to do with UDC Dev Judge: The Ute Indian Allottees'' have only recently become aware of the litigation thv is presently going on in your court. The issue being litigated may have a significant impact on the Ute Indian Allottees. A Ute Indian Allottee is an individual Ute Indian thv was allotted a portion of land which is held in trust by the United States. Hie allotted land is part of the reservation but it is not tribal land. The Secretary of the Interior functions as the trustee of the allotments far the United States. The lands were allotted pursuant to the General Allotment Act of 1887. One of the principal purposes of allotment was to encourage individual Indians to farm their own holdings, this goal could not be achieved without a water entitlement for allottees. The 1887 Act at Section 7 reads as follows: In cases where the use of water for irrigation is necessary to render the lands within any Indian i Council Chairman CORRESPONDENTS: and Send to: I Uintah Basin Standard pub- the tribal interest and the Secretary just ignores the interest of the allottee. The allottees have a right to water for their lands and it follows thv the allottees have rights pursuant to the Water Settlement Act Hus court is considering the rights of individuals pursuant to the Act It is important thv the court undemand thv the allottees also' have a claim to the water and settlement. Therefore, this letter shall serve as a "Notice of Claim," to the United States of America, of the Ute Indian Allottees to- the and funds of the Water Act, 1991 We request thv this court bring this matter to the attention of the Secretary of the Interior or his representatives so thv the interest of the allottees can be considered by the court in the present proceedings. Respectfully, The Ute Tribal Allottees Association Stewart Pike . Frank Arrowchis showed confidence and a Maxie Chapoose determined attitude in the responses , Dorotiea Garci- a. he gave the reporter. Now, m3 ftferlnaA Tony-Smalhe has the financial whizzardry and Patsy LaRose prowess to accomplish the tasks which lay before him. Cliffs Thank you, Melvina Tanner ..Sincerely,' J. Elliot Cameron ' Uintah Basin Standard Inc. Clip cs - Periodical portife piid at RoMevekand Duchem, Uuh (USPS 646-90Published weekly 268 S. 200 Em KoMevek. Utafc 84066-310- 9 POSTMASTER: Send addras changato die Uintah Batin Steadied 26S S. 200 Em Roaeenctt, Uuh 84066-310- 9 OFFICE HOURS: 800 un. to I HO p.m. Monday, MO un. lo 5:00 pjn. Tbesdqr thm Fridey . Fax: 722-41Phone DEADLINES: For ill News, Legal Notices, Clunfiedj A Advertising, the Deadline ii Thundey al 5 p.m. PUBLISHER: Crai Ashby EDITOR: Ledee E. Whiunf ADVERTISING: Cni Ashby OFFICE MANAGER: Tracy Womack PRODUCTION: Writen; Karin Cm. Aldan Rechele and Ctwyl Mechsm. Production; Colette Ashby, Bonnie Parrish. Robin Taylor. Michette Roberts, Kaelyn Mayan I to those of you, have felt, that you have not had a voice. I will not, however, apologize for the work ethic I halve used in filling this position. The employment policies of the district seemed lobe an underlying question for Mr. Lott. There are many details which are not disclosed to the public to protect the rights of an individual The decisions made about employees are usually concluded after sizing hours of discussion and nights of pondering both sides of the problem. Let me assure ' you, these decisions are not made in a haphazard or flippant manner. The bovd members have met the obligations of dismissal in a moral, honest and scrupulous way. The students have always been their top priority. The field of technology is exciting and constantly changing. I am not sure, that scraping a whole program is economically feasible or the correct answer. I am also sore there is need for improvement I wish Mr. Lott welL He . - - ' comments, to highlight outstanding individual of service an or organization, or any other worthwhile purpose. Letters may not be used to replace Cards of Thanks, or to list sponsors, participants or contributors to a particular event or purpose. LETTERS MUST CONTAIN 400 WORDS OR LESS. BE TYPED OR WRITTEN LEGIBLY. SIGNED. AND INCLUDE NAME. ADDRESS AND NUMBER PHONE THE OF AUTHOR. Letters will be published unless they contain libelous or defamatory statements. We reserve the right to withould a name by request if the nature of the letter is positive, and to edit letters. Letters may be submitted to the Standard office at 268 S. 200 E., Roosevelt, Utah, 84066 by the deadline published (normally Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.) All letters become property of the Uintah Basin Standard. - . police reform is personnel management: knowing where to assign extra police officers, providing adequate training and hiring only the best and the brightest These reforms rely on innovative policand will not more federal money ing have a real affect on fighting crime," Moffit ' says. The amazing thing is not that the war on crime can be won by such common-sens- e measures. Tbe amazing thing is that commu- -' nities large and small haven t been doing these things all along. Edwin Feulner is president of The Her-- , ce EDITOR'S NOTE: The Uintah Standard Basin welcomes and encourages opinions from readers int he form of letters to the editor. Letters may be utilized to express opinions or , less than 3 percent of the addresses in a city. Most crimes also are committed by a small criminal class: juist 6 percent of the male population is responsible for about 30 of serious crime. Have police officers walk a beat, get-ting to know neighbors and a neighborhood instead of sitring behind a desk or cruising the streets in a police car. Administrative duties should be performed by clerical or support staff to free up officers. . Recruit police from the ranks of the military. In addition to getting a sure thing,? in terms of discipline and training, hiring former military personnel increases the pool The federal government has invested billions of dollars in remember midnight basprograms ketball and (an alleged) 100,000 more little or no tangible cops on the beat? officials with what can local results. But limited resources do to fight crime in their so-call- ed , . reservation available foT ultural purposes, the Secretary die Interior is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations ss he may deem neceanry to secure a just and equal distribution thereof among the Indian residing upon any such reservations... In 1898 allotment of lands on the Ute Indian reservation was initialed. ' The Ute Indian "Allottees" are greatly concerned that their interest in the water settlement are nor being addressed. . We do not have a lawyer to represent our interest before this court. Tbe Secretary of die Interior, as trustee of the Allottees, should be protecting our interest but our interest are seldom considered and generally not protected by the Secretary. Often, there is conflict between the allottee interest and . rales regulations a - . - - Vi ft |