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Show I nVTAll BASIN STANDARD. Ncvfr.hcr 2. i Brian Hun ter took the stand in his own dafenae, giving an emotional testimony statingthat he was not driving the pickup truck the night of the acci- LEGISLATORS ) effect, Arizona and New Mexico had worked out agreements in which those states no longer impose a gasoline tax on the reservation. In return, the Navqjo nation returns a percentage of their gasoline tax to the states. ' ThsNslivt American Liaison Corn-mittwill meet again with Native American leaders to continue discussions on Monday, Nov. 8 at 9 a. m. and on Thursday, Nov. IB at 9 a m. Both meetings will be held in room 406 of the State Capitol. Those interested in the discussions are invited to attend. saidSen. Beverly Evans "Wears loo king at general ways to approach this issue either through legislation, or authorize the executive branch to make agreements with the tribes," said Evans. Continued from page 1 .'VMl l!,: ; dent.' when it come to proposed legislation. Williams reminded jurors that they Stats lawmakers tooka'iot of heat had to find his client not guilty if they on the iwue of gun control earlier thia had any doubt that he was not the year when they, declined to hold a driver on the night of the accident special legislative session to resolve , Drugcharges filed against Hunter ; thetomic. . . . , . at the same time the automobile ho"Most ofuk fcty the sutyeet needed micide charge was filed were dissome maturing," captained Rep. Cor missed earlier. don Snow "School safety and guns will be one of the big issues we deal with this year." An bill will be filed to address the conservation tax the state Continued from page 1 assesses at the wall head, said Seits. said Thompson. When oil prices hit rock bottom earwhich need Some ofthe lier this year, the state sustained a to be answered questions when looking at state $276,000 shortfall on what they and Native American tax issues inneeded to operate the Division of Oil, clude: Gas and Mining because of the oil Who can impose the tax? Continued from page 1 price fluctuation, Seits said. . What can be taxed? "We need to put it the tax into an "Can more than one entity impose endowment fend so that when the oil , a tax? in drugcaaes. One proposed measure quits we will have something to Cell How is the tax collected? would have all forfeiture proceeds back on. he detailed. Is it on or offtrust or reservation turned over to the state, but under As usual, taxation issues will be a land? current law if it can be demonstrated big agenda item this session. One in . Is there federal law or treaties the money can be used locally it wiU particular involves how the state will that address tax liability? to aid budgets of local law en- address the Navqjo Tribe's sovereign "General impact on state and local stay Comment agencies, be said. right to place an government? five tax on retailers on the Utah gas Before the Navqjo tax went into sideoftheir reservation. The tax would come on top of the state's tax. The tribe has already reached agreements with Arizona and New Mexico through an arrangement in which those states nolonger impose their own gasoline taxon the reservation. In return the Navqjos give the statees portion of the tax to hetpeover roadwork. Utah legislators met with Indian tribes last month to discuss the taxation issue and asked the Navqjo tribe to wait to implement their tax in Utah until the January legislative session. (See related story on this page.) Another annual legislative battle involves obtaining state fending to continue county jail contracts with State Corrections, said Sen. Beverly Evans "On jail reimbursement, please help us; that is a critical issue we need to work together on," Evans stated. Chamber of Commerce Director Irene LEGISLATIVE ISSUES-Duchcs- ne Daggett County just openeda 160-beHansen (right) introduces die panel of Uintah Basin lawmakers during the jail to take state prisoners. Legislative Conference held recently at the Western Paik in VernaL Topics Duchesne Countys 160-bejail also of importance to Duchesne and Uintah counties woe discussed by commudependsonsecuringoontracts to house in nity members, elected officials and representatives of business and industry. to order in state prisoners bring Sen. Beverly Evans Pictured left to right are: Rep. Jack Seitz revenue. righU-of-wa- y with Irene Hansen. and Snow Gordon Legislation dealing Rep. which died last year and would be costly to rural areas could be & Nov. resurrected this session, according to Evans. The measure proposes assessy ing utility companies a access lee along state corridor. While the access fee would be feasible in populated counties, in rural areas the access fee would be passed on to con-s- u mere and could runamoothlyphooe bill up to around 1 175 a month just for Duchesne County Water Conser- said Crosier. basic services, said Evans. .. . If you are unable to attend the is looking for water - vancy District Legislators ask that sitiaena, - prqjects both for municipal and in- watar meetings and have comments, elected officials, 'time leader and dustrial along with water conserv-'- 1 please contact Adrienne Marett at business and industry representatives tion throughout ths DCWCD office located at 855 opportunities feel free to contact them on issues they East 200 North, in Roosevelt. Or Duchesne County. are dealing with or would like to see 7 or contact one of the vs been call ha Two meetings public addressed at the state levsL scheduled to receive public input ou Duchesne County Water Conser"As complicated as state governNov. 4. at 5 p m. ia vancy District board member: ment is, we need to work more closely Thursday, Rooaevelt ths Roosevelt City Keith Mortensen, Art Taylor. Max at together than ever," said Evans. budding, followed at 7J0 pjn. in Warren. Brad Hancock, Ed Bench, Duchesne at ths Duchaans County Kent Pestroaa, Lynn Burton, or Administrative Building. manager, Randy Crosier. TAX ISSUES Fewer folks on welfare since new 36- program...in ..it.! "a 1 numerous times, said Reed. trial ia During ths two-da- y Duchesns, ths prosecution also pointed to physical evidence which proved that Brian they Hun ter, and not Janet, was the driver. "Janet had massive head andchest iqjuries caused by rolling and being ejected, said Reed, yet there was no damage to the steering wheel of the vehicle. "Shs had tobsqjectsd through the passenger side." Defense attorney Alan Williams aid his client knew he had contributed to the accident, but was not the driver. Itisextremely common for people to blame themselves for things that aren't really thetr fault," he told Jurors. "Janet stayed in longer, being enclosed by ths steering wheel, but ultimately she too was thrown out. Williams produced two witnesses who said they saw Janet Hunter driving the truck and argued that blood samples taken after the accident were tainted because of the length of time between the blood draw and when the tearing was dons. 1 "In developing a Duchesne County Water Resource Master Plan, it ia our goal to understand the present and future water needs four residents. We are looking to and longidentify both short-terterm water prqjects, along with conservation opportunities that may exist and identify them," explained Randy Crosier, manager of the Duchesne County Water Conservancy District. The district ia also seeking your direction as to present water prqjects that are workingwdl that you would m don't writ because you want to say something; yon Yon write because youVe got eosne-thizto ray. F. Scott Fitxgerald knifssr Cevr like to see expanded, or operational procedures that could be shared with others. "The water prqjscts will be compiled into a five-yeplan and a plan to help guide the efforts of district to assist in the development and conservation of water our most precious natural resource in cooperation with all of the water users in the county, both culinary and agricultural. We look forward to an unproved future for aD of ua," ar 23-ye- ar - ig -- Ths Utah Diabetes Control Program (UDCP) in partnership with the National Diabetes Education Program (XDEP) is launching its second awareness campaign. Control Your Diabetes. Far ufe. Ths : Diabetes Control Program Manager. "Its time to recognise diabetes as a serious disease. Contrary to popular belief it ia not accepts bis to hare a touch of sugar' ia the blood. In Utah, it ia estimated that the direct (medical care) and indirect (disability, work loss, prematura mortality )cost ofdiabetes was about $473 million in 1992, and costa con- tinue to increase each year aa more people are diagnosed with the dis-- . care. 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If you would like information about diabetee or where to go to get tested for diabetes, call ths Check Your Health Resource Line at campaign ia to eneouraga ths 115,000 Utahns with diabetes to control their blood sugar levels. "Wa are confident that our involvement in this campaign will make a difference in ths Uvea of people with diabetee and their families," said Barbara Larsen. Utah ...created to fuM the CMS i s ev Control your diabetes for life campaign water needs at public meeting Continued from paga s s S.J - Have your voice heard on There with an interest in ths tSr p Roosevelt county's foture are strongly encouraged to attend. ' k l). 1 - - d HUNTER i .1 others will qualify for extensions as apply. We are still concerned with the kmgas they are participating with the still receiving finanprogram, Ansel says, noting that four people who have received serunder new regulations welfare recipi- vice here. Well watch U see how it cial grants out ofthe ents must create a practical employ- goes- Overall we're surprised that ment plan with their case worker, those numbers aren't higher. We've the on 293 original then follow the plan. Plans can in- worked bard. and we've all beenaware rolls 36 months ago. dude job searches, workshops, addi- ofths deadline, Ansel reports. Those whoqualify foraasisUncr do tional education or technical training. Files are dosed automatically if an not stay on welfare very long. CurBy Cheryl Mecham individual refuses to participate in rently there are 154 families receivTheWelfare-to-Worprogram en- the employment program. Extensions ing welfare assistance through the acted in January 1997 gave welfare are offered when mental or physical Roosevelt office. "They move, get married, find a recipients and the people who served disabilities prolong a job search. While financial grant e can be le- job The majority don't want to be on them s bit of a shake-uknowing that assistance. They want to lake care of financial reimbursement was to dis- gally stopped after 36 months, bencontinue in 36 months, but according efits such as food sumps, medicaid, their kids and take care ofthemsMves. to Tony Ansel, Workforce Services child care, or employment services It's really rewardingtosee the changes in people. With a little canng and a Employment Center manager, the will not be affected by the new regulation. Those who lose financial grants little training, if they step out of their change has been good. comfort zone thrydos wondrrfel job," As the cutoff deadline of Dec. 31 may be able to qualify for additional Three months be- Ansel ssys, explaining that chronic quickly approaches there are 13 fami- food sumps. lies still receiving financial grants out fore a case is dosed, recipients meet welfare recipients are pretty rare, and of the original 293 on the rolls 36 with their employment counselor, a those who would take advantage of months ago.For those who have quali- supenriaor, and a social worker Ansel welfare simply cannot do that under the new program. fied for assistance, the grant aid could has found that most people have rebe as much as $451 per month for a ceived enough edueat inn throughout ths program to understand what's household of three. four are there people going to happen." 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