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Show C p 9 UrftH :s0 :j ITS A L T 3 0 PREri: w. A .'00 LAKf ' : rj j ' U C L A r 1 ) N cm ; C UT Y I 34101 resumed this week and spills will continue until at least July 15. Upper Stillwater Dam is not open to boaters during the spilling, Bruton explained, but will be opened up for boating when the top of the water surface drops 4 feet below the crest That isnt expected until after July A NATURAL THING The waters great, 15. Ideally the spills begin in late June or early July after the peak run-owhen the lower drainages are going ff scenery spectacular down. We like to hold the peak run-of- f in the reservoir as storage so the river as Stillwater spills By Llee E. Whiting The Upper Stillwater Dam, 45 northeast!of Duchesne, doesn't quite have the hire of Niagara Falls, but from top to bottom, its actually a little longer than the famous falls in NewYo Its not as large nor as longs flow, but it actually is a little taller," com- mented Tom Bruton, Strawberry Aqueduct coordinator for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District. The Upper Stillwater Dam began spilling at 3 a.m. June 29. The spill is a natural occurrence and happens ery year to varying degrees. In 1995, the dam experienced its most r spill since it was completed in the late 1980s. Last year, Bruton said the spill was pretty weak." Withfitrawberry Reservoir being hill we have the capability of spilling for some time. .The spillway was closed over the fourth ofJuly weekend, but flows have downstream doesnt fluctuate. For farming purposes and fishing we like to keep the river flowing smooth." The water goes to Rock Creek and becomes part of the Duchesne River drainage. 1 ' UP ANDOVER-lfyou- re looking for some gorgeous scenery make a trip to Rock Creek and take a look at the magnificent waterfall going over the spillway at the Upper Stillwater dam. The dam is located about 42 miles northwest of Duchesne. Serving the residents of Duchesne and Western Uintah Counties Uintah Basin Feed lot dispute rakes another legal turn see page Tuesday July 7, 1998 Roosevelt, Utah 85th Year No. 27 20 Pages 2 50 Swimmers learn new strokes at Roosevelt pool TANBARB INFRA-STRUCTU- see page 16 Inner-cit- y youth learn about life at USU Challenge Course sec page 13 IS ALREADY IN PLACE RE Wackenhut officially determines Duchesne County as prison site A a S The Duchesne city site is desirable to Wackenhut because infrastructure is already in place ... Wackenhut also has the option of buying the adjacent property, contingent upon the state accepting their bid. Iiy Cheryl Mecham ions Corporation, whichbui Idsand manages private prisons throughout the US, officially confirmed last week that they will build in the Duchesne County site adjacent to Duchesnes new jail on Blue Bench, if they are successful in the state bid process. Private companies, such as Wackenhut and several others have been looking at certain areas of the state which are economically depressed to locate such a facility. The Duchesne site is desirable to Wackenhut because is already in place, including water and sewer hookups. Wackenhut also has an option to buy the adjacent property, contingent upon the state accepting their bid, said Irene Hansen, director ofthe Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce. Companies proposing to build the private prison must also have the full infra-structu- re they want to be in a very good situation in case the request for proposal through the State Department will dictate that the location is a problem. Such problems, Hansen said, might be the transportation distances to a support ofthe county and town or city medical facility, or transportation in which they would construct the distance for state prisoners. facility before they go through the bid Wackenhut was considering ground process, and Wackenhut does. Last owned by Roosevelt city which was month CountyCommiasioners drafted adjacent to the old Pennxoil Refinery, a resolution confirming their desire to however, restrictions concemingloca-tion- s work solely with the Wackenhut Corof correction facilities near refineries terminated that option. poration. Wackenhut will continue to look at County Commissioners have welcomed the idea of a prison because it property near and around Roosevelt, would provide employment, between Hansen said. 100-15- 0 In an earlier interview Jack Ford, jobs, which they believe will stimulate economic growth. spokesperson for the Department of The decision to work solely with Corrections, said the request for proWackenhut was made by the Commis- posal would be presented around the sion for two reasons, commissioner' first of July. At that time Department Ted Happen stated, because of the will accept bids from private providWay they presented themselves," and ers and award the bid which meets because Wackenhut will finance the all of their standards of security and construction on their own. operations at the cost of 40 - $48 per Wackenhut wont be putting all of prisoner per day. When all is said and done, the quesits eggs in one basket says Irene Hansen, director of the Duchesne tion ofwhetheror not Duchesne County will be home to another prison will be County Chamber of Commerce, adding, They are still considering an determined by State Corrections offialternative site in the county because cials. ofCor-rectio- TAX QUESTION ON THE BALLOT THIS FALL Commissioners propose tax to give cultural, recreation a boost . ViisA 5 percent of the new revenue must be earmarked for zoological, botanical or cultural spending, while up to 30 percent may be used for recreational Iridse the'-current sales tax by one-ten-th of one percent, or dime on every one by $100pwrchase. purposes. The revenue could be used on approved programs ss well as facilities. Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce Director Irene Hansen said there is a definite need, as well as By Lezlee E. Whiting ATIGHTGRJP Thats what this cowboy has on this bull. This cowboy atlhcNcola 4th of July rodeo successfully made his ride. The communities of Neola, Altamont and Tabiona all hosted rodeos over the holiday. NIDS OPERATES FIELD STATION IN UINTAH COUNTY Group wants scientific study of exterrestrial phenomenon WThe announcementstrikesa local chord because' the National Institute ml 996 for Discovery Science purchased a ranch in Uintah County to study activity. :7$ extra-terrestr- ial By LesleeE. Whiting An organization devoted to the scientific study of extraterrestrial intelligence is asking the mainstream scientific community to give serious study to phenomena such as UFO sightings. The Las Vegas, National Institute for Discove ery Science recently took out hds in nAjor newspapers inviting scientists from all disciplines to submit essays on an array of topics NV.-bas- ed foil-pag- 1 surrounding the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The announcement strikes a local chord because in 1996 the National Institute for Discovery Science purchased the 480-acr-e Sherman Ranch between Fort Duchesne and Randlett and has quietly operated a field station in Uintah County since that time, investigating whether evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence exists. According to its former owners, Terry and Gwen Sherman, theres no POOR COPY doubt the anomalous activity on their property was the workof extraterrestrials. The Shermans reported seeing several types of UFOs, had three cows mutilated and others disappear, and found unusual soil impressions and circles offlattened grass in a pasture. Before NIDS founder, Las Vegas millionaire Robert M. Bigelow, purchased the ranch, UFO researcher, Chris OBrien ofCrestone, Cola made a trek to the property and declared it one of the most impressive cases ever investigated." Cohn Keller, deputy administrator andresearch scientist forthe Institute, said the NIDS isnt necessarily secretive about their work at the ranch, but doesnt believe in doing One-hundr- thousand to SEE SALES TAX on page 3 Deputy AG to meet with local leaders in Roosevelt this week one-ten- th Chief Deputy Attorney General Reed M. Richards will be in Roosevelt this Thursday, July 9, to meet with community leaden, elected officials and law enforcement officers. In the meetings current criminal laws and the impact they have on Utah communities will be discussed and evalu- Were already paying the tax whenever we shop outsideofDuchesne County, explained Duchesne County Commission Chairman Larry Ross. Its time for the people of Duchesne County to put their history in a place we can see it and read about it I really think this is an opportunity for us. The cost will be minimal. The county has already formed s ated. The Attorney Generals Office and the Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Committee will be asking for input in areas of criminal law far development and enactment, said museum committee to study suitable Richards. sites for the location of a historical In addition, discussion will be held museum and possible visitors center, with area service clubs, educators and The state law which allows coun- crime officers from prevention ties to implement the Duchesne, Uintah and of one percent sales tax (upon Wasatch,counties on a variety ofcrime voter approval) ia very specific about Daggett and prevention related topics. how the money can be spent. Seven ty Richards will meet with law en fo-tu- re one-ten- th V museum somewhere in Duchesne County. Visitors to the Northeastern Visitor Center in Vernal snapped up 5,000 brochures featuring Duchesne County within just a few weeks when the summer travel season began. CRIMINAL LAWS TO BE DISCUSSED Duchesne County Commissioners will launch an educational campaign to make voters aware of a proposal to increase the sales tax. The question will appear on the November general election ballot. The tax ia already in place in Uintah County, as well as several other counties throughout the state. It would raise the current sales tax by of one percent, or by one dime on every $100 purchase. The slight tax increase would boost county coffers by an estimated $100,000 to $120,000 annually. The increase in revenue will go directly to enhance recreational and cultural opportunities throughout the county. -- SEE SCIENTIFIC on page 3 a desire, to locate s visitor center and ' J ,3- ' - me? forcement officials, county and city officials from 9 to 1 1 a.m. in the Moon Lake Electric building in Roosevelt. Discussion items include legislation and programs. From noon to 1:30p.m. he will attend a luncheon at JBs Restaurant in Ballard with members ihxn area service clubs and the Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce.' During the noon meeting he will discuss programs offered through the Attorney Generals office. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. he will meet with officials from the Duchesne County School District at the Moon Lake buildi ng in Roosevelt to talk about domestic violence and education programs. Later in the day Richards will meet with police officer) to discuss theUtah ' Crime Prevention Association and related training programs. "f" |