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Show L1NTAH BASIN STANDARD. July 27. Motel room Attorney general shakes hands on dispute with Republican lawmakers ByPaulFoy.AuociaUdPrtu Writer Ju Attorney General Graham and Goe. Mike Leavitt hart shaken hand on aa amawnt that mm dvil powers to har of- aa fice. Graham, a Democrat often at odda with the Republican governor, praioed negotiation that produced a brilliant balance of power between the two executive office. The deal announced Wednesday end Graham' threat of court action that had the backing of the National Aaaodation of Attorney General. Graham had vigoroualy objected to a law signed by Leavitt in March that stripped the attorney general authority over civil action. Leavitt insisted "this was not power grab. But aha held off pending negotiations with Republicans. She took up the fight even though Uw act doesn't go into effect until January 2001 after her term ends. Graham had not planned to seek then wavered while challenging the act On Wednesday she aid she wea "99 percent surer she would not run again. about tobacco," a reference to forcement actions without the political shots" for appearing to attack Graham, Utah's only statewide elected Democrat, said House Speaker Marty Stephens, West He called it unfair and singled out bill sponsor Greg Curtis, as having taken the brunt of the criticism. Stephens and Curtis said they were happy with the settlement LL Gov. Olen Walker, who was not involved in the dispute, joined eral possible candidates that would bo more fair and open minded and who would work for the betterment Bonanza plant begins $30 million improvement project next year. During a presentation to the as crane StonerldgeUIntah Apartments 3 Bedroom Starting At S235month . TTD For Rente Aesotance Roosevelt EoX" 1400-155-11-55 VfJ , New road into growing golf course to be roughed in On of the fastest growing areas in Roosevelt has only one road leading to the 66 homes in the neighborhood and city officials say that could pell trouble in the event of an emer-genc- y. Chief explained Roosevelt Cecil Gurr, tho city io invactigat-'cfa- i ing the possibility road to mako it safer. In an amar-genc- y there could bo trouble with wily one exit. Traffic congestion on Clubhouse Drive, tha only road which accesses tha homos along tho golf course, is also growing concern. City Administrator Brad Hancock oaid tho proposed access road would be through private property running south and east from the newly developed Rivera Villa condominiums to 200 North to tho west aids of tho corrals owned by Dave Stevens. Right now tho city has just on more easement to sign paved. "I would be happy to have it roughed in by the nd of the calendar year, or at least by the end ofthe fiscal yoarwhiefa ends June 30,2000, but right now we are very busy," aid Hancock. Tho city has already roughed ia n new access road to Constitution Park to help alleviate congestion during ball game and heavily at- tended cummer events such as UBIC. The road extends from the pavement west on 2 South. Driving on tho rood io pretty bumpy, aid Hancock, ho added that tho road io best accessed by a pickup drive vehicle. track or That road will also be completed es time and money allow. apprehended. The girl, who was ia the area from Oregos to visit friends and family, was charged with attempted theft, alcohol consumption and criminal mischief for breaking out a window at tho aaoteL She woo released into tho custody of an aunt. Ia tho meantime, tho victim's track was found in downtown ingoodi returned to him. four-whe- el The distance is nothing; k is (hr fin step that diflirwlL Maw Du Drffaod only Hi Ini A ltl ff f v t ,j ii i i.1 Tlehste y Z SETS Traffic traveling on Highway 40 through Mjrton experienced delays for about two hours last Wedneeday evening. July 21 when a crane was called in to lift a heavily loaded link track after it tipped over. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. after the track, driven by Paul Dieter. 37, Mytoo, failed to top at a etop sign while attempting d turn onto Highto make a way 40 near Ute Petroleum ia Myton, said investigating Utah OF UX300N BASSES WILL BE GIVEN AWf WEEKLY THRU AUGUST 15W WltlR5 WILL BEDRAWN FR0rtSUBSCRIPn0N RECEIPTS TO THE . Uintah Basin Standard Kit TO ENTER BRINGINORflTAILTHECCUPONBELOW FORA NEWOR .vr For DeiiveryJN the Uintah Basin Area & INSURED1 IMPACT RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTION TO THE Uintah Basin Standard vfV WOODCHIPS TESTED S5.00CUBIC YARD! 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Tho load Dieter was carrying shifted, causing the truck to turn on it side. A crane was called in from BAG Crane to lift the track onto Ha wheels. Dieter was not injured, but was cited for failure toetop at a stop sign. Highway 40 was doeed on and off for almost two hours to give the crane room to maneuver. I Quaffed For RsnW Assistance 158 E. BOO 7224165 die-patc- , closed truck Highway Patrol Trooper Jack For 2 Bedroom Starting A! $20(Vmonth I QuaMed i tying at tho Frontier man Motel awoke about S am. last Tuesday morning. July 20 to discover his track missing. If that wasn't a bad enough way to start ths day. a short time later be almost lost all of hie computer equipment when he tried to help a l&year-ol- d gui h The unnamed victim called to report tho stolen vehicle about the same time a teenage girl, who was in distress because she waant being allowed into aa adjoining motel room where aho behaved her friends were, asked to come ia and use his phone. When the officer arrived at tho scene, the victim thought ho spotted his track gauig down tho road and the two jumped into the petrol car in pursuit of the vehicle It turned out it wasn't his stolen track after all. When the man was taken back to his room about five minutes later, ha was just in time to find tho girl bundling up his computer equipment, according to police reports. The girl immediately ran away, leaving tho computer. She woo later left-han- 1 Bedroom Starting At$17Wnonth I OusWsd - Hancock. Engineers have studied Vernal Area Chamber efCommeroe, Plant Manager Stan Gordon oaid that ho expect upward of 200 contract workers at the plant next year in addition to the 103 plant employees that live in Venud. A project that has already begun at the plant ia the replacement of the control system. Currently ployeee are replacing controls that can be upgraded without shutting down ths plant. Thera will be a planned outage next year aa the plant replaces its turbine, a 113 million closed-doo- . with a property owner, said The Bonanza Power plant, located in southeastern Uintah County, plans to do $30 million in improvements to tho power plant Leavitt, Graham and legiuativs leaders on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday to announce the agreement pnject At a cost of $5.5 million the plant "I am indeed hopeful that this will put to rest questions that for SO, plane to replace throe puhrerixeo 40 or even 50 years people have and overhaul two others. Also tho plant is looking at debeen struggling lofiad aa answer ' Walker said. veloping an industrial Park in conLeavitt credited staff negotiators junction with a proposed railroad for hammering out a solution. The system. Last year the power plant generdeal was hatched by his office and lawyers for Graham and legislative ated 3. 6 million mepwatta of power, leaders. Stephens said it was ac- a new record. Still the plant ia cepted by Republican legislators in plagued with the problem of finding r party caucuses earlier a market for nearly half of the power it generates. Wednesday. The settlement calls for Republican lawmakers to amend the Public 40 Attorneys Act, the law signed by Highway Leavitt in March that repealed tbs lifts attorney general mandat to "take charge of civil matter. Graham had vowed to file an Independence Day lawsuit challenging what she characterised as a Funding will bo sought from nationwide grams root Indian populations and Tribe to make this education project a reality. Tho information will also be placed in newspapers around the country. Tho various tribal newspapers and national Native newspapers will be utilised. The Washington State tribes will continue to hold regular meeting and will issue periodic news releases. For more information, or donation the address is: First American Education Project; 112 4th Avs. East Suite 200; Olympia, WA 9850 L The education project is intended to educate tho Washington State voters about its Sen. Slade Gorton and his political record. While tho Washington State tribe have sev- defend or settle lawsuits filed against state agencies, but the attorney general can file or settle other cases without the governor's per- eral. It is an agreement that we intend to support at the next legislative gathering, whether that's a special session or the general session, said Leavitt It's still uncertain whether the Legislature will bold a special session on gun control this fall. The general session begins in January. Republicans hav taken a lot of available through tho internet. Stats TYibes. governor's permission. It lets the governor decide how to mission. It also allows the governor to appoint legal counsel and go to court independently of the attorney gen- tribe. Tho United Washington Tribe voters can be tho owing vote in tho 2000 elections. Tho tribe are planning n long term strategy. There is a possibility that this information will bo made ar r. FAVORED ROUTE-- A new access road proposed for the golf course am would run from this neighborhood ia the newly developed Rivera Villa to 200 North. of Washington citizens. Tha tribes intend to gather and compare the possibilities of supporting a single candidate that will work with the Washington State Indian tional Congress of American Indiana. The joint meeting was held in Vancouver, BC, Canada. This was the First Nations 20th Annual MeetSession. ing and NCATs Mid-YeTho nonprofit project io officially titled the First American Education Project is being spearheaded by the Association of Washington it .r-x- je Graham and Leavitt have clashed for years. He has accused har of acting as an unauthorised "fourth branch of government" and aid tha Utah Constitution make tho attorney general a legal adviser to the governor and nothing morn. was unveiled at the joint meeting between Canadian First Nstions and Na- burglarized while victim looks for car A First American Education Project recently unveiled Graham' decision tojoin Utah early on with state that sued tobacco companies. Leavitt at first questioned the cost of Utah's participation, but aya he never opposed the lawsuit Graham says the governor either. never supported The deal restores the attorney general's authority to file civil en- ; - Graham said ah also had no plans to run for governor. By Curtis R. Ceespoock An education project IW Hr, 9 or 9 Mention this Special and use your VISA or MasterCard Name Address St. Gty 2P- - f! I Year GNEW C RENEWAL 2 Years Years 03 |