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Show - to UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. March 18. Trained prosecutors, more $$$ would improve courts By Lexlee E. Whiting The Chief Judge of thfl Ute Tribal Courts sayi one of the greatest needs in the court system is funding to hire a prosecutor andexpand facilities. Judge George Ta Buie, the only judge on the bench in tribal court, says the advocates" who currently handle cases in tribal court are not proficiently versed in legal procedures and many criminal cases are slipping through the cracks. The problem is compounded by a lack of probation officers to handle cases where individuals do come to trial and are found guilty. ' Limited courtroom and jail space is also of concern, Judge Ta Bone said in response to a recent survey which found that two-thirof the tribal members polled were unhappy with the tribal court system. The judge cites limited space as prohibitive to the correct ; adminis- tration ofjustice for tribal members. ' The d Fort Duchesne jail is not large enough or well enough equipped to handle the number ofprisoners and repeat offenders processed through the court The moet common arrests are DUL intoxication, disorderly conduct juvenile truancy and curfew, says BIA Cpt Ed Reynolds. He attributes increases in crime to failure ofthe courts to prosecute offenders andto low fines law-train- out-gro- law-train- well-train- ds 16-be- Cpt. Reynolds. Judge Ta Bone would like to see a youth detention center included in any plans to expand or renovate the Fait Duchesne Court complex. He stressed that the addition of more funds for intervention training to aid in alcohol and drug abuse prevention for youth would also benefit the community. The tribes Economic Development Department is researching funding avenues for the construction of a new jail, court complex and youth detention center. The tribe receives operational funds" through the federal government to run the facilities, . explainedUteTribeEconomicDevel-opment Director Max Adams, butdoes not receive money to build facilities. By WHEN FRUIT ISNT GOOD FOR YOU-- A traffic Hop made by Roosevelt Police last week resulted in the discovery of this "apple bong. A Steamboat, Colorado resident admitted to coring out a potion of the apple so he could use it as a marijuana pipe. The man said he was passing through Roosevelt on his way to enroll as a student at the University ifUtah. First Degree Felony Case Mental exams ordered for man charged with attempted murder By Labs Whiting An 8th District Court Judge has ordered an Altamont man charged with a first degree felony for attempted murder of a .police officer to undergo mental examinations to determine if he is in assisting in his own Judge A. Lynn Payne's order effectively puts the case against old Roger Holfeltz on hold pending the results of psychiatric evaluations. The are expected to take between 30 to 60 days to complete. Holfeltz was initially charged with a second degree felony for attempted murder for allegedly dragging a Utah Highway Patrol trooper a short distance with his car. Uintah County Deputy Attorney Ken Wallentine amended the charge to a first degree felony for attempted murder of a police officer when Holfeltz made his first court appearance. The case may also tike another twist The Uintah County Attorneys office is awaiting word from the Utah Attorney General's office on whether a conflict- - of Interest exists to prevent die county from prosecuting die case. "There is the possibility one of the people in our office may be a witness, Wallentine said. If a conflict of interest is declared the case will be turned over to the Attorney Generals office for prosecution. Vernal attorney Alan Williams has been appointed by the court to represent Holfeltz. The incident occurred Feb. 16 near Naples City after a friend of Holfeltz was stopped by a Vernal City Police officer for driving with expired (dates. Holfeltz and a companion arrived at the scene and began questioning the legality of the stop. Houeltz is accused of driving off as UHP trooper John Gardner tried to remove his keys from his small pickup buck to prevent him from leaving after it was determined his vehicle also had expired plates. Holfeltz allegedly shut the drivers side door pinning the officers upper body in the vehicle and that stepping on the gas. The trooper was uninjured. Holfeltz was freed Grom jail a few days after his arrest on a ' $50,000 property band. SCHOOL DISTRICT Continued from page 1 46-ye- ar -- 1 GET READY FOR HIGHER hcardfay noW you'll be paying an extra five cents a gallon more for gasoline in about four months. Little Blake may be smiling, but his parents wont be real happy when the price increase lakes effect PRICES-lf'y6a"haV- cnT New home construction in Basin slowed in late 96 According to a Utah Labor Market report for the Uintah TRIBAL SURVEY Continued from page 1 drop plan to enhance economic development and aocial cervices on the reservation. The tribe has applied for agrant to purchase a Geographical Information System. The computerised program would give the tribe the capability to address natural resources, economic development strategies, and land use planning to draft a comprehensive loimrange master plan. "With this we will be able to network with the state and counties. It will give us more sovereignty to control our growth and the industry we want here, he said. Duchesne County Sheriffs Statistical Report For 1996. Assaults: 96 Burglary: 67 53 92 122 88 Theft Felony: . Theft Misdemeanor CriminalMischief. Drug Offenses: Offenses Against Family: Alcohol Offenses, Minor. Disorderly Conduct: DUL Traffic Waiting: Traffic Citations: TrafficAccidcnts: Domestic Violence: Assist UHP: Assist Fire Dept.: Assist Ambulance: Assist Social Services: 37 20 41 816 599 51 43 252 residential permit single-famil- y homes wart authorised, along with 12 cabins. New nonreaidentia valuation was also down, totaling $244,300. Uintah County's total value of permit authorized construction dropped sharply this quarter, falling by 35 percent to $2.7 million. This overall decline is solely attributed to a drop in residential valuation, which only totaled $1J million. There were 19 new dwelling units approved this quarter, compered with 66 a year ago. Only three were lor srngi ily homes end on cabin. The remaining 16 unite were mobile homes. On the flip aids, new ' nonresidential valuation more than doubled to $1.4 million. Approvals include two public buildings and prqjects, two office buildings, ana industrial building; and one retail store or restaurant m Callie Webb Certified Nurse Midwife deregulation will become Whiting is currently facility under construction on Blue Bench in Duchesne. The state pays counties approximately $38 a day to house i County will get $40,000 from tha state budget to pay for planning coats associated with the design of a new facility for tha 8th District Court and expansion of tha Human Servicra buuding, said Evans. Next week: Public reaction to tha formation ofthe special committee to study consolidating sporting teams frpm , Altamont, Duchesntu and Tabiona, the logistic hurdles the combined 2A team would face, and would theUtah High School Activities Association approve such a move? LIBRARY Cities will, fore much batter when it comae to the amount of money they receive from the state for road maintenance. With the restructuring of' the BAC road formula, state road momra to Roosevelt City win almost double, Evans detailed. Counties won't loee any funding, but they wont be any more efthra, aha getting And last but not least, Uintah Basin residents wffl be impacted just Eke everyone alee in Utah when it cornea to tha 6 cent a gallon gasoline tax along with a SERVICES Continued from page 1 Library Board chairperson. Chip Ward, Development Service manager for the State Library Division says there should be few problems in sharings single facility if it is Things that make the public tier-vouabout ashared library is how the facilities are Iocated,he related, adding that there won't be a problem in obtaining state certification or funding if the libraries are located in the same building; Ward detailed. The Higher Edwfinn Cumin must have a dear consensus from all plqyen involved in the plan to locate the two librariee before they appear before the Community Impact Board in April toeeek millions in construction fonds fra the USU expansion prqject. "Information iswhat we need now, the concept has been developed, ex s $10 increase in vahida registration fees. Those registering commercial carriers will era a 10 percent increase in the fees they The higher prices taka affect jejr. One issue which was skimmed over this Legislative Session, but which will soon be investigated in depth in preparation for nest year's session involves the deregulation of the utility industry. Evans, who chaired the Public Jtihtira Commission this session, says tha issue of plained committee member uraig Ashby. "The concept says we asacom-munit- Premarital Examination 'Physicals 269 27 25 28 295 North Fini Wra For Appointments Call: Altamont Medical Clinic 454-31- 73 Planned Parenthood Site For Those Who Are Eligible CHAMPS Continued from page 1 World War II. In 1969, Tabiona knocked off top ranked South Sevier at the Class B Tournament, but the Tigers didn't place as they dropped their next two games. For many years many Utah fans have thought that Tabiona won it all in 1969 because they upset the favored South Sevier quad. In 1990, the Tigers won the consolation crown at the State Meet, and last year they placed second, which was then their brat finish ever until this seasons championship win. Following Casper and Stringham in the scoring department were: Shay Price, 18; Hughes, 10; Jed Lefler, 5; Ginee, 4; Matt Fabrizio, 4; Giles, 2. Casper hit nine straight free throws in the second halfand was 6 for 6 in the fourth quarter. Duchesne's top scorers were: Aaron Hoopes, 14; Robert Young, 12; Dustin Grant, 10; Robb, 10; Brandon Bird,7;JaredPeatro6S,4;WesHackett, 2; Cameron Flint, 1. Duchesne fired in 20 out of 32 free throws. TabionareechedthechainpionBhip game when they beat Region 15 Tournament title winner, Wayiu 64-5- 9, and Duchesne advanced to the first place battle when thqr downed defending A crown winner, Piute, BOSS, Friday. Duchesne led moat afthe way in its game ve. Piute, but the southern Utah lead late team rallied to take a in the game on a three-poin- t play by Bryce Blackwell. However, Duchesne came right back to tie up the game at 52-5-2 on a bucket by Jared Peatrosa, who also received a free throw. He missed the shot, but Bird snared the rebound and put it through the hoop withaminuteleft for a54-5-2 Duchesne lead. Robert Young then hit four free throws phis stole the ball and the Eagles were ahead fay six 58-5Piute was fouled on e three-poitty and Blackwell hit all three foul pitches to bring his team within three at 58-5-5. Blackwell stole the ball and positioned himself fra a game tying r, but Robb made the steal of the game when he came up behind Blackwell and knocked the ball away before the Piute athlete could take the shot. Bird ended the game for Duchesne, 60-5- 5 on a rim jolting slam dunk. Tabiona led by 12 after three quarters, but Wayne narrowed the margin to one at 60-5- 9 chi a three-pointwith under a minute remaining. How- A 1-- 52-5- 0 2. nt three-pointe- er free throws and one steal to give his team a five-poiwin over last years champion. nt 15ne!low3un3av dbtiltRfti qfiBStP oaxnoma JIM CARREY LIARUAB S55Ll rs ONION Rooaevefe.Uufc Vegas GOOD SUPPLY WALLA WALLA SWEET ONIONS SETS & GREEN ARROW PEA SEEDS LAWN SEED YES, ITS TRUE. KENTUCKY FOLKS ARE PLANTING OUR JUMBO PANSY PLANTS. THEY HAVE UVED THROUGH WINTER FROSTS AND ARE NOW BLOOMING. " Now Visiting Altamont Medical Clinic Every 4th Wednesday Beginning March 26 9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 pan. STATE WHERE GOOD GARDENS BEGIN PLANT IT NOW Annua Exams Obstetric Care providers. 7:30 and 9:15 p.m. BLUEGRASS CANT BE BEAT. WE HAVE PROVEN MIX Family Planning a major issue in tha immediate future. The way tha subject is handled is particularly important to rural areas where access to utility services is often managed by local ICWWHF LsmtJtrftt Specializing In: y want better services, we want the library ofthe future. The commu nity is the player and we drive what happens, if we don't do it, it happen. PLANT YOURS NOWL 154 Due to a change in computer reporting systems there is no comparison available 1995. in valuation, wham 48 new dwelling units (compared with 59 a year ago) totaled $1.4 million. As is generally the case, meat of the approved units ware mobile homes (S4X while only two new wrestling with the school, Lott notes. If consolidation of sports teams isnt the answer, Lott sqys then perhaps cutting activities mqy be. The investigation into poesible consolidation of sporta teams doesn't mean the school district is backing away from plans to build a new practice gymnasium at Altamont High-I- n accordance with a public bond election approved last month the school board ia moving ahead with the purchase ofa $5 million general obligation bond to finance new construction, remodeling and repairs at halt With tha dust cleared from the 1997 Legislative Session here's a look at some changes approved by lawmakers that will impact the Uintah Basin. Forman and ranchers now have the opportunity to expend their operations into elk ranching should they so decide. The measure wee backed by the Utah Farm Bureau, but the Utah Wildlife Board urged lawmakers to wait another year to fuDy explore the possible ramifications of the elk ranching. A group of students from Tabiona were among thoaa who testified before lawmakers about the potential of the alternative livestock operation. Livestock owners who suffer loeees due to cougar and bear depredation will be reimbursed by the state for the foil 100 percent of the animal's cost. Beverly sponsored the Evans, measure. Previously livestock owners were only reimbursed for a portion of their loss. Duchesne and Uintah Counties 'will each receive a small portion of soma $280,000 which Legislators allocated for Search and Rescue operations. The money will offset 'costs incurred fay Search and Rescue groups throughout the state. The amount of money each county receives will be baaed on a formula which includes population and Search and Rescue activities. Money to pay counties to house the overflow of state prisoners which was unexpectedly yanked from State Corrections budget during the Legislative Session was restored by the time lawmakers adjourned two weeks ago. Under the new arrangements, the state will now contract directly with counties to take their prisoners. This ie good news for Duchesne County because that means they can bank on a solid agreement with the state to fill about 110 bade in the new 160-be- d county jail with county prisoners. The 37 MissingPersons: Runaways: 1424 Citizens Assistance: 143 Stranded Motorist: Suspicious PersonVehicle: 385 5,523 Total Incidents: .for Basin, residential construction valuations lata last ytar were down in both Ducnrane and Uintah Counties. Duchesne Countys total value of pannit authorized construction fell by 24 percent during third quarter 1996 to total $1.8 million. Moat of this decline was due to a Page 3 Legislative actions that hit close to home that are handed out in accordance wity the tribe's law and order code. The fine for DUI is $75 in tribal court compared with a $1,500 fine a firsttime DUI offender receives in state court Juvenile offenders pose an even . larger problem on the reservation, said Ta Bone, because there are no facilities to house them. The tribe's Thunder Ridge Treatment Center is not an option for juvenile offenders because it is designed to assist youth with behavioral problems rather than those with criminal tendencies. And the state is often reluctant to take the tribe'syoungofTenders due to a lack of funding and cultural differences, notes 1997- - Ed Rowley's Valleyto bobNotes High SomoSnat a sunrise and weY privileged moonset at thoaama time. It was that way ona cold dear morning about a month ag& Iho moon hung low in tha western sky, as V lighting tha way for tha sun to find its way Moth sky as ipaintsd the eastern horizon with multicolorod pastels. Some of the most beautiful mornings are tha coldest Wo are fortunate to Rve where we can enjoy them. So white wel yet have soma coM mornings, maybe Ihey are Just holding a place tor tfw pleasant spring days. Asort of wintered and springrtse el the same time. CWTEae try Vacation "PC" Chevy Chase 7:30 and 9:25 p.m. lilMAH nivnti The Pest TG-13- " On Shew Only 7:30 p.m. No Show Oh Sunday MOVIE Cu iHFammai 722-2C- 9S 'tr v ' |