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Show mmmmwu R - wjtiitwifiPiiiiippawiniiiMi 1 m Arnl 1 j. face 1W9- - I 13 Basin LIFE Uintah basin Standard Herbalists show clients how nature helps them stay healthy in the Uintah Bnsin. For example, elderberry if good for fevers, inflammation, viral infection and liver deanaing. The ber- By Mary Verts Garlic, elderberries. catnip, yarrow these are the kinda of herba that are full of medicinal potential. When taken aa teaa, tinctures (a concentrated mixture of herb and alcohol ), or aotnetimes swallowed in capsule or pill form, the human mind and body can be helped. A wealth of information on herba ii available from some professionals who have made their home highly-educate- ries are also a good expectorant which helpa the lungs to release phlegm. Garlic is a natural antibiotic that lulls many harmful bacteria. It is also helpfUl in respiratory problems, disinfects the lungs and helpa to expel fluids. Garlic is also and can be used in the treat- anti-parasit- ic d and Joan Robinson along wnh Steven NATURAL HEALERS-L.Car- i Home are professions! in the field of natural healing techniques. iJob - - - ."I 975) - -- 1 O ry Fair A Job Fair will be held Saturday, April 1 7 at Western Park in Vemal from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. and includes workshops and seminar. Representatives from Job Corp and the U.S. Army will be in attendance. Landfill Offers Service Free 9 miles North of Duchesne will be open for free dumping for household waste only lb week of Mar 1015. Demolition materials will carry the usual lippage fee. The D W Landfill located on Bluebcnch Hunter Ethics Courses set dates for two Dedicated Hunter Ethics and Wildlife courses: April 14 in the conference room in the State and Management County building in Vernal and April IS in room 6C id the USU building In Roosevrlt. The courses begin at 6.30 p m. The DWR has Hunter Education Classes A Hunter Education Class will begin April 27 in Altamont Contact Steve or Donne Thompson for more information, 454-312- Flagging Class There will be a Flagging Class on Wednesday, April 14 at 5 p m. at Workforce Services. Bring ID and $20, no personal checks. For mors information call 722-653- Walk for Multiple Sclerosis 601-493-- at 8 30 a m. Free Day at Utah Field House There will be no charge at the Utah Field Houae of Natural History State Park M useum on Saturday. Apn! 17, during an open house to announce revitalization and renovation plana. Attention Bird Watchers! Meet at the Ouray National Wildlife Rrguae on April 17, at 730 a m. for a biniing alk. Nocharge! Bring binoculars, water, and bud book. For more inhumation call or 789-035ext 21. 769-789- 4 1 Calling All Artists There will be a contest to select the designer of the 1999 UBIC booklet cover Submit one sheet of paper, with name and phone on back of drawing. Drop off st Pinks in Roosevelt or mail to Contest, c o T unot hys, 4 45 N. 400 E 85-- Roosevelt, UT 84066. A prize will beawarded. Open to all agea. The contest deadline is Msy 7. Bull Canyon Hike The Uintah Mountain Club is sponsoring a hike Into Bull Canyon, near Dinosaur National Monument April 17,9 a m. Meet at the Ashley Valley Medical Center Annex. The public is invited. Bring food and water. For more information call Gary Mott at L Cart Robinson is a professional herbalist who does pH factoring for nutritional counseling. By testing tha pH factor of bodily fluids.ho can ascertain what nutritional needs a person has. He in also n licensed therapy technician. The aromatherapy approach I use is unique as 1 use aroma therapies for internal use he explained. "I am also a stats end nationally ment of warta. It lowers blood pressure and helpa prevent hardening of the arteries. Garlic oil. infused with olive oil, can ba used for earaches. Yarrow, indigenous to this area and found at lower elevations, grows to a height of six to twelve inches and produces a whits flower. "That is a plant used for reducing fevers and viral infections, said herbalist Steven Horne, from the Basin Wei Inna Center in Roosevelt. "It can be used topically for healing wounds and injuries and helpa atop bleeding. Free monthly cl as are on herbal therapies and natural healing are being offered by the Basin Wellness Center. Staffed by professional herb- certified hypnotherapist and hypnotherapy instructor. Hypnosis has been used to help people quit smoking and for weight control, and even to help people discover why they do behavior. these Drops of lavender essential oil in bath of warm water can soothe self-destructi- nerves, and a few drops of peppermint oil in warn water can be consumed to calm a headache caused by faulty digestion. Joan Robinson is also a certified hynotherapist as well aa a yoga inalists and natural-healin- g practistructor. She is also certified to teach tioner trained in a variety of healasveral eastern healing techniques. Wellness Basin the ing techniques, Joan explains that these are energy Center also offer a free consultation clinic on Wednesdays, by ap- exercise and breath work. Carl and 1 started to become pointment only, to assess symptoms or ailments and to tee what kind of more involved out here last Februherbs or therapy could support the ary said Joan. We lived in downtown Salt Lake City and kept combody as it heals itself. natfocus on ing out to the Basin The next class will She said they finally decided to ural approaches to female reproductive problems such as PMS and buy a house and property out here end turned their Salt Lake City menopause. They have previously conducted classes in Roosevelt on home into a Bed and Breakfast. The Robinsons are both trained behavioral problems in children, and in Tibetan medicine and have done in aromatherapy, the use of essential oils which may soothe and heaL conflict resolution and mediation. Affiliated with tha Tree of Life The instructor train other teachers nationwide in the use of herba Institute, they have taught classes and healing methods and all three nationally for year and travel often. The herb shop, or apothecary have had books published. Home is president ofthe American in Rooeevelt is part of the center' Herbalists Guild, the only recog- where they do consultations and nised organization of practicing clintherapy. Robinson explains that holistic ical herbalists. He has been practicfour for the healing serves to complement moding in the Basin past ern medicine. However, whereas year. modern medians looks for pathoin Horne alaa specielixes iridology, the study ofthe markings gens and disease, alternative pracin the iris of the eye to determine titioner deal with prevention and constitutional strengths and weak- the body itself "We shine in dealing with nutrinesses. Every eye has a pattern tion and overcoming degenerative more unique even than fingerprints, conditions, said Robinson. and an iridologist can sec the potenThe holistic practitioner live tial for certain health problems by west of Rooeevelt on some acreage He also iris. the practicinspecting es flower essence therapies to help where they hope to plant a variety people with emotional issues and of medicinal herbs and provide classBrain Gym, a system of muscular es in the future. They have also movements to balance left and right developed a line of herbal products ides of tha brain, which is helpful called Cedar Bear Naturals and own to those with dyslexic and other , a company in Fairricw. For more information an daises or an aplearning disorder. What I do primarily is teach pointment far a free consultation, classes and write books and pro phone 722-507-- 7. on ranch in Mary Werts Tha lure of wide open spaces, hard work and getting away from city life has been attracting visitor to the western states for year. The White family, whosa lives center around agriculture, has put together a vacation package for city folks and since 1994 have been tending tourists on their ranch lands. Rocky Meadow Adventures LLC was created to help tha Whites stay in the cattle business. Alan White's grandfather homesteaded in the Basin in 1905 when the reservation was first opened and the family has been raising in beefcattle ever sine. They hare crop land inUpckowhere their herds winter. When the weather warms, they drive the cattle up to their spring and summer range on the Sand Creek ranch in Hanna, which they purchased in 1990. However over the year as the beef prices dropped and production costs rose, its been harder and harder to make a living on agriculture. W take in about five groups a year. It was a way to not only kelp pay far the property, but to supplement agriculture. said Janice Whi to, who along with her husband manages the outdoor adventure and ranch. We're not making mon-eW want to stay in the cattle business, but its getting harder and harder. The price of bwf has been stagnant. We dont expect it (outdoor adventures) to be lucrative However by advertising in a couple of publications- - "Western Horseman Ranch Vacations. and Jim Balzatti'a Horseback Vacations, and through the Luh Travel Council, groups from Wisconsin. Missouri and Arisons have headed out to experience the cowboy life. "We have five la die from Wisconsin coming to help with the spring cattle drive, said White. "They'll ride on the range every day locating cattle, making sure the fences are in good shape and packing in salt, and watching for predators One of the women, Kate, came to the ranch last year, and liked itsa well, she and her friends are returning. The visitor bring their own western attire, and the White provide accommodations, meals and hones. If folks fly in to Salt Lake City they go and pick them up From June to die end of October, there are five mqjor cattle moving operations and at othettimee just everyday activities keep guests busy. at 7 p.m. at the Rooaevrlt Support Group h Educat ion and support group for family and friends of people with mental illness and mental health consumers will be held Tuesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Muon Lake Electric building, Gueet speaker will be Kreg Gdlnian ou lUUncuig Your Life and Relationships. For questions call Duuie at or Chet at 722-492- 722-495- 5 8. Crossroads Easter Dance The Crossroad Easter Dane will be held Friday, April Mat 8 p.m. at the Croearoads Center. 30-1- 0 30 American Legion Convention The Legion District 9 Convention. Duchesne at Post 22 will be Snrial is at 6 p.m , Dinner, 7 pm. and Meeting at 8 1ndav. April p m. Everyone is weievm. opyl Ballard girl, who is A healthy today because of a transplant, wants to thank members of Congress committed to supporting organ and tissue donation. s immif-g- . Elementary. Sheety-ariding her bike. rvllerbUding and playing computer games. She love country music and want to he a singer. Dana Prevedel is the middle child in a family of three girls. She was born with short bowel syndrome and for much ofher life had to be fed intravenously. Dana received a bowel transplant in June 1996 when she was 6 year old. Three year later she is feeling much better, sating regularly and not visiting tha doctor aa much. She is a Soaring Eagle honor atudent in the 4th grade at Todd com-bine- d liver-sma- ll y. "Working with cattle, that's hat we offer. Most people who come up here have horseback experience, but we let our guests pretty well set their own pace, and gear activities to their level,said Mr. White. "There are long, hard days in the saddle-mos- t of them are super trooper. She said one man from Antons told her he had always wanted to be cowboy, but after a "working vacation. he realized how hard the acwell as working the tual work cattle, and riding horses, the Whites have beautiful trout ponds they stock and fishing can be done catch and release. Guided hunting excursions by permit is also an activity that tha Whites offer. Elk, moose, deer, mountain bon, bear, bobcats and other wildlife are abundant on tha 9.500 acre ranch that raises to nearly 10,000 fret in elevation. The ranch house at 6,200 fret is in a meadow with a few ponds and boasts pristine mountain scenery. In the fall, at the highest elevstions. flash their golden color and pinion pines fill the air with ensp as-pe- scents. You tool find crowds or Vets of social activities, its the beauty of nature and the cowboy experience to be had. "It s not a fancy dude ranch says Mr- - White, YouVe on horseback, foot or m a pick-u- p The While have been working to improve the quality of the land since they bought it in the drought of 199). They have increased mead-ewlanrehabilitated and stocked ponds, and improved the water. "The last few year of good rain have made a difference. WeVe done some conservation projects to heal up the land, put in gully plug, developed water and have some fencing projects going She added that increasing the meadow land has been beneficial to the wildlife that forage on the land. Deer used tocoma todnnk eut ofthe pond by the ranch bouse in the evening, but now they choose the upper ponds developed by the Whites Arty-neo- lC-T- heads to Washington, D.C. to say thanks to supports Duchesne County Brain Injury Support Group NAMI-Uta- Young transplant recipient City slickers round up cattle 781-094- Braun Injury Support Group will meet Apn 15 Senior Center. For more information call WELL STOCKED-Th- is apothecary at Basin Wellness Center feature a wide tariciy of herbs far holistic healing. Ranchers Tend Tourists By The tenth annual MSWalk will be held Saturday, April 17. The walk begins at 10am at the Colton Pavilion in VemaL For mors information contact the I'tah MSC Chapter at 13, or register the day of the walk duce educational material for courses in natural healing said Hama. BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN-CaRl- e ranching requires long hour m the saJdic and although the life may went romantic, g hard work. "Being steward cf the land is a big responsibility, one my husband take very seriously, said Mrs. Continued on page gg LIVER RECIPIENT-T- o bang at (ration to the importance of organ donations and irar'plants. Dana Fretede! 9, from Ballard i hr adii-- g to Washington D from all O' er the United States w ho hasc had transplants Dana lives on a farm in Ballard where she er.d her fam-lraise 13 elk. two Hamas, two cats, three dogs and lots of birds She also like cherries in x Dana is one of five Utah ch Jirrn who have received transplants selected a a delegate to the First Family Pledge Congress in Washington D C. on Apni 14. Four or f.vc young representatives from eaih of the United States will participate in a "Children's Parade f St?-.carrying state signs and flag Dana and her mom. Suzanne, srt scheduled to fly out of Salt lair City today (April 13: and will mi in the nation's capita! for three Jay "It's going to be fun, Mid Dans, although she regrets mining e class field tnp to e farm She is eager to meet the other children from I'tah and from around the country w hoVe had transplants Dana and her s.sterx, Jamie. 13. and Karree. 6. hare seer, pictures the other children Dsns w ill be inning by accessing the Family Pledge website at www farrtivpiedge nrg Picture of Dana and the four othr Utah Children can be found there as well as more information about organ transplants The First Fan-dI. edge Con great, sponsored by the American Society of transplant ? urge- - ms w ii J bring together children acre 2 to 10 whoare alive today asareauli ufthe miracle oftrmnsplantati'-They will convene on Capitul K.U t: honor ail members of Congress who have mad leadership commitment tu help address the growing national mats posed by a shortage of organ donor la Utah 135 men. women and children are on the waiting -- t hi p ing for an organ tebecome available aa increase of mure than h i i n percent from the previous year . y . n First Family Pledge a effort to raise aw areness f organ and tissue conation. Member of Congress and state and local leader are being asked to tigs the pledge to demonstrate their on this I fo sav .ns 4Kue. The non-partis- rota-mitme- m, |