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Show II T 1998- - November 17. Pace 13 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard Ute Chief Tribal Court Judge has penchant for music along with law scheduled on Monday J uvenile court meets on Tuesday; Wednesday is civil court; and Thursday is misdemeanor criminal court Felonies committed on the reservation are tried in federal court in Salt Lake City. e was appointed Judge as a CFR judge in Oklahoma by the Secretary of the Interior about 10 years ago. The tribes in Oklahoma hadnt established their own tribal court system a they have here, he explained. "In 1989 1 was detailed here a a judge when the tribe had retroceded their court system for a brief "In period of time," said 1992, 1 wa called by the tribe and asked to sit as their judge every so often. Then on the heels ofthe Hagen decision, the tribe wanted to update the court system with a d judge, and they asked if I would be their judge. I agreed, and two years e ago came out here on a basis. Tah-Bon-e earned his Bachelors degree in Political Science and Writing in 1976 from the University of Colorado in Boulder. As an undergraduate he worked with the Native American Rights Fund which is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to By Mary Wertz e rite a Judge George trianenter hi gular-shaped courtroom in Fort Duchesne. He gather hi black robe about him and lit, asking that all other be seated as well. He reads through the cases of the day and begins to hear his first case. On this day the case involves a contract between a Ute tribal member and a car dealership in Vernal. Tah-bon-e decide the case is not in the jurisdiction of the reservation as the contract was made in Vernal and will therefore be tried in Uintah County Justice Court. As he goes through the docket he asks questions of the defendants, the plaintiff, and advocates who work for the people going to court. "Tribal court is very similar to "The state court," said Tah-bonbiggest difference is many people here represent themselves. I liken this to a peoples court setting where we try to resolve issues according to law. We become mediators and try to resolve issues in a peaceful fash People Tah-Bon- wood-panele- d, Tah-Bon- Tah-Bon- e. full-tim- ion. He hear testimony from two side ofa housing issue and no proof of ownership is shown; he tells the complainants to wait until the proper documentation is obtained. the tribIn addition to al court has a lay judge, Leon Perank, and a juvenile judge, Debra Ridley. They also hold an appeals court as needed. The court operates four days a week. Arraignments are Tah-Bon- e. Indian championing Rights throughout the country. "I met lawyers and people in volved in Indian law nationally, he said. "They had a lot of influence on me and thats when I decided to e, pursue a law degree." He earned his law degree from the University of Denver in 1980 and practiced as a defense attorney in Oklahoma from 1980 to 1996. He said throughout the country more and more tribes are establishing tribal courts which are a key element of sovereignty and very important for the Indian people. We should be deciding matters for our own people and settling civil disputes," hie said. "My job is challenging and satisfying, to be part of something magnificent with the state and tribe. Tah-Bon- e was raised on the Kiowa Reservation in Oklahoma. When his parents were relocated to a city, he and his brother stayed on the reservation and were raised by his grandparents with many extended family member, which included 10 children. "It was a wonderful experience," he recall. "I learned chore, responsibility, and about helping each other survive in any situation. To this day I rely on not only my brother, but extended family members. An early introduction to music by his parents fueled a lifelong pase sion. plays the guitar and favors Blue and Christian music; he also enjoys playing music with his own children. His eldest son. Seven, is a senior in high school and live with hi mother, Pat, and younger sister Amy, an 8th grader, in Oklahoma. Seven plays trombone and Amy plays the trumpet. Another daughter, Amber, 21, is in the Navy and shores her fathers love of Blues 's oldest daughter music. Stephanie works in Dallas, Texas. e is looking for people in the area to play music with. His family plans to move to Utah when e Seven graduates high school. will wife Utah his her get says teaching credentials and work as a teacher. For now he travels back and forth to be the judge here and the father in Oklahoma. He eqjoys the people in Utah saying they are "friendly and In addition to playing music he records Native American music as well as Blues. He is interested in arthnd enjoys camping and fishing. A STITCH IN TIMEThe Uintah Basin Quilting Guild meets the second T uesday of every month. Membership is open and interested people are encouraged to join. Pictured here are quitters Sharon Mortcnson, Virginia Neilsen, Geneva Ankcrpont, Betty Gilbert, Lin Floyd, Cecilia Jenks. Violet Parricttc, Vdvalce Sherman, and Louise Lemon standing in front of a quilt made by Virginia Neilsen. ' Quilting stitches are a labor of love for many Basin women Tah-Bon- Tah-Bone- Tah-Bon- Tah-Bon- family-orie- nted. By Mary Wertz Women file into the back room of the Moon Lake Electric building in Roosevelt carrying bags of fabric, magazines, and even sewing machine. One woman got there early and pinned some sample quilts on the wall; she draped others over chair. They are all variations of the "log cabin pattern. Although the way you stitch the logs together is the same, it is amazing how different the results look. One has pink roses with green stems all pieced together. Another with the logs cut at angles - looks like a swirl. Others show their patterns horizontally due to the use of color. After some small-tal- k the women assemble in a half-circand one stands in front. She demonstrates the cutting technique she uses and the tools, including a square plastic ruler and a pizza-cutttype of tool that slices through the cotton. She gets her first small square cut and explains how to piece together the le er log cabin block. "The center square represent the fire in the hearth of a home," ays Louise Lemon. It is usually yellow, red or gold. The dark side represents the shadows in the cabin, and the light aide represents the light." Another woman sits at a machine and sews the pieces together. Women in the circle add inform mation about being sure to your material to avoid shrinkage or bleeding later; they also give tip about ironing. The ladies discuss various ways to stitch using paper and patterns to help hone the picture created by the material blocks. Various needle sizes and thread are discussed. The women who have worked on the quilts displayed take turns showing their work and talking about the benefits and disaster that occur a the piecing together goes along. Some of the work is tiny and intricate, other work wide and pre-wa- sh showy. Beginners in the group are awed at the large work, but more experienced quilters suggest they start off simple with a wall-hangin- g, potholder or even a key chain. After the woman at the machine pieces the first block together she passes it -- i around for everyone to see. ll At time, ladies bring their soft, careful work out of plastic bags. One shows an old quilt Navy and ends up shipwrecked with her grandseven other people. That book is top pieced together by mother in the 1940s. Another show now being proofread. an octopus stuffed toy she pieced Mitchell was raised in Aptos, out of old quilting scrap California about 90 mile south of together and batting. Another woman shows San Francisco on Monterey Bay. a quilt similar to the log cabin called After his graduation he courthouse steps. served an LDS mission to Japan for They plan the December meettwo year. Six months after his miswhere they will bring treats: ing sion he married Velinda, who was some suggest fruits and yogurt, othin nursing school. Then he attended ers talk of cookies. They decide to Brigham Young University where he earned a University Studies degree in Linguistics, Philosophy and Japanese. He attended the University of Oklahoma Medical School where he graduated in 1989. Mark performed his training in the Army serving at Fort Gordon, Georgia; Presidio, San Fransico and Fort Irwin, California for four and a half Physician publishes fantasy books for kids JUDGE-Geor- ge the chiefjudge for the Ute Tribal Court system has been on the bench now for two yean. TRIBAL COURT Tah-Bon- e, Conference for Future Looking Adults "The Good 01 Days ... are still ahead! A conference for the adult who looks to the future, sponsored by the Northeastern Council on Aging & Adult Protective Services, will be held at the Crossroads Center on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Fred Brown of KNEU. Brain Injury Support Group We are forming a support group for people of all ages who have had brain injury. This includes mild to severe injury. The group will meet Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at the Crossroads Center in Roosevelt For more informa0. tion call 454-392- Free Legal Clinic McKeachnie, Allred & McClellan, P.C. will be sponsoring a free legal clinic for residents of the Tabiona area, on Nov. 17, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For an 8. appointment for a free 30 minute consultation, call 722-392- Crossroads Center Dance There will be a dance at the Crossroads Center on Friday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 p.m. This dance is for everyone. Good orchestra, neat floor. Artist to Meet The Blue Mountain Artists will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Main Street Java in Vernal. For more information please call, Jean at at Belletristic Book Club The Belletristic Book Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 19 at Marla Ward's home, 56 Georgia Circle. Ruth Haslem is reviewing the book. Remember to bring your Christmas story for December. Roosevelt Festival of Lights Parade Third Annual Roosevelt Festival of Lights Parade will be Friday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Entry forma are available at the Lazy H Gallery or in the evening Duchesne County Area Chamber ofCommeroe 7. This year the parade will start at the Constitution Larry Henley Park and run east on Lagoon Street, turn south at State Street, and end at 722-210- 5, 722-459- 8, 722-367- 300 South. Lions Club Duchesne area Christmas Sub for Santa applications are available at Zions in Duchesne, 1st Security, Kohls and Als grocery. For more information call Kristy Smith, 738-200- Teen Bowl Night Teen Bowl Night at Roosevelt Bowl, sponsored by the Children's Justice Center on Friday, Nov. 20. Bowl begins at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. COPY By Mary Wertz "I live with my wife and a caboodle of kids nearly in the foothills of the high Uinta Mountains, explains Dr. Mark Mitchell. "From my front porch I can see, hear, smell and taste the wonders that waft down from the mountains conveying the wild freedom and joy of the high places to my heart. With my writing I try to transform these feelings of wonder and worship into characters and adventures that delight the hearts of my readers, giving them a glimpse of my visions and a taste of my ambrosia. Mitchell has published a series of five fantasy adventure books for children that begin by telling the story of a humble farm boy with aspirations of knighthood. Although he wrote poetry in his teen years, being a father was the impetus of his writing and storytelling career. He said it started when his eldest daughter Emily, now 21, was about five and his second child Merritt, now 19, was four. They carved some characters from zucchinis and when the character were lighted, the stories began and the characters came to life. "Some of these stories were good enough so I preserved them, said Mitchell. "Once I established the scenario, the books kind of wrote themselves." Although most ofthe tales started in the oral tradition by telling them to hi nine children, one iff them he saved to read after it was published. That one is called, "The Curious Flame of King Pellimore, and is the fifth in his fantasy series for children. The first book is titled, The Curious Knighthood of Sir Pellimore; the second, "The Curious Journey of Sir George"; the third, The Curious Kingship of King George; and the fourth, "The Curious Courtship of King George. The books are for sale at the IGA pharmacy in Roosevelt and Bitter Creek Books in Vernal. Mitchell, along with his wife Velinda, also devised a grown-u- p fantasy series called, "The World of King Order, which includes three books that are not published yet Mitchell says his wife has excellent writing skills and that, with his imagination, they make a good team. Mitchell has also written a historical fantasy that takes place circa 1066 and weaves a tale of William the Conqueror. Another unpublished religious work is called Mission: Stranded, a tale of an boy in 1959 who joins the high-scho- show-and-te- ol make quilted Christmas ornament at the meeting and encourage member to bring friends, and also gold, green and red material. Quilters in the Uintah Basin started the Quilting Guild about 20 years ago. At first the membership was so large that a daytime and an evening group met. The daytime group dwindled and now only the evening group meets. The quilters range from beginners to experts who sell their work. All say they learn more from the meetings and have fun as well. It keeps you fired upaboutquilt-ing-, said one woman. Another said, "My quilting has improved dramatically since Ive got into the quilting guild. We learn from each other, explained another. The group has made charitable quilts. Last year these quilters were donated two antique quilt tops; they finished one of the quilts. To do this they stretch the top and bottom of the quilt on a frame with the quilt batting (stuffing) between the material. Then all the ladies finish the quilt by sewing the pieces all together. These nimble-fingere-d quilters donated the finished quilt to the Emergency Medical Technicians organization who raffled it off and made $560, with which they purchased equipment for ambulances. The group also made and raffled off a quilt to help research and awareness of breast cancer. There are no fees or dues for membership. The only requirement is a desire to sew quilts. New member are welcome to join the group which meets the second Tuesday of each month in the meeting room at Moon Lake Electric from 7 to 9 p.m. post-gradua-te yean. The Mitchells have seven children still at home: Cory is 18; Miriam, 16; Eirene, 13; Peter, 10; Adam, 8; Sariah, 4; and Elena is almost two. "There are not too many thing Fin not interested in, said Mitchell. "I love to tinker and like backporch debating. I think one thing that is important to be a good writer is to have a wide variety of activities in your life, so that you have a rich field to draw ideas from. Mitchell hopes to have a two-aplay he wrote performed in the community in 1999. "The tale of Sir Brenowaite" is the story of a strong knight who is afraid of women, so he cant claim the princess he rescue. The Uintah Basin Arts Council is interested in sponsoring the play , and a friend is currently working on the music. In addition to all that, he readhas also designed a right-brai- n learning-disable- d for ing program children. ct DRAGONS. ADVENTURE, MAGI- C- The five fantasy books written by Dr. Mark Mitchell of Neola are available at Bitter Creek Books in Vernal and IGA in Roosevelt. Study identifies healthy development of youth in Boy Scout programs This internationally known research firm, Louis Harris & Associates of New York, has released a new study called A Year in the Life ofa Cub Scout ...Bqy Scout... Venturer. It quantifies a variety of positive youth development factor taking place among youth member of the Boy Scouts of America. to The The study is a follow-u- p Values ofMen and Boys in America, ' which was conducted for Hie Boy Scouts in 1995. According to the prqject director, David Ogilvie of Louis Hams & Associates, the 1995 study "indicated a correlation between Scouting experience as a youth and positive future outcomes. However, it left the particular program elements which resulted in these positive outcomes unidentified. The new study identifies and quantifies the factors that make Boy Scouts at America programs successful in positively influencing members' lives. A national random selection of youth in Cub Scouts, Cub Scout parents, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and volunteer leaders were surveyed over a one-ye- ar period during 1997 and 1998. After the data were collected, the information was analyzed in comparison with youth development variables determined by the Search Institute of Minneapo- Continued on page 24 |