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Show m T Pace 22 - UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. September 25. 2001 Ute Tribe initiates smart program to supply housing program with workers Its a Kmart concrpl; provide students with tuition and t rainiiigto fill needed jobs. Tliats just whut Ute Tribe Richer Education and Ute Tribe Enterprises are doinc in cooperation with Uintah Basin Applied Technology Collcgu thnmcli the Adult a Carpentry procrain-payi- nc students tuition with the opportunity ufa job with tlicTuvali Mu Weesi Housing Project upon completion of the program. When Jack Red fool Jr., 28, of Fort Duchesne heard ubout the program lie jumped on hoard, entering UBATCs Adult Carpentry program last April. It was pretty easy tome. I worked with the (Ute Tribe Summer Youth Program, roofing, building porches, workingon house is. I ernne right hack to me, Juck said, udding that he learned carpentry skills two ways; constructings house under thedirec-tioof UUATCs Building Trades instructor Rick I lurrisou, and working as a curjienlry apprentice purt-tim- e for contractor Byron Grant. Juck was able to use his apprenticeship experience to pass off needed comie-tenc- y skills, which helped him complete the prflgramcHrly.al) the while wugL'underGrant. eamiugu part-timthe Juck was hired on extensive remodeling project ut the LDS Church huildingonStateStrect in Roosevelt. Hos found his training and apprenticeship has prepared him for every ruceLof tiie job he was hired to do. The hossjust told me whut to do and I did it, he explained. Currently Jack is working for the Tribal I lousing Authority who want skilled carpenters to construct new housing for tribe memliers. Tlte carpentry trade lias given Jack a future, he says, explainingthut before the training he didnt huve a trade nor regulur employment. Now that he is u trained carpenter he says, I dont have to be worrying about money now. I can pay the bills and buy diapers." Jack takes pride in t he fuel that he hus a trade thut pays well enough to nd u u I i ke care for h is fain i ly year-ro- u the seasonal employment he had ' l.& ON THE JO- B- Jack Redfoot Jr. entered UBATCs Adult Carpentry program last April. Hes participating in a program through Ute Tribal Higher Ed & Ute Tribal Enterprises that pays a student's tuition to the Adult Carpentry program with the opportunity for ajob at completion with the Tavah Ma Weesi Housing Project. It was pretty easy to me. I worked with the (Ute T ribe) Summer Youth Program roofing, building porches, working on houses. It came right backto me. Jack said. PRIDE IN CRAFTSMANSHIP Carpentry students Chester Navanick and Kory Curry arc anxious to see the home they've constructed over the past several months on V ioiu Circle in Roosevelt completed. They are proud ofthe work they've done on the home, valued over $93,000. After completion ofthe program Chester and Rory wi ha ve an opportunity to wot k for the Tavah Ma Weesi Housing project to provide housing for Ute Tribal members. e n before. Rick Harrison said that most of his adult students come to the program untrained, working for a few dollars an hour and huving trouble makingends meet. Theyve worked at more minimum wage type jobs, and they're looking to get a job thut pays a little better. Carpentry pays liettcr. A trained carpenter will eurn between $12 $16 per hour in the Uintah Basin, Harrison said, udding thut it gives -- them skillsso thut they can go out and get a decent paying job. There's always a demand for construction jobs, and there ure enough commercial jobs now that they work you year round too. Chester Navanick, 47, of Neola entered the Adult Carpentry program lust April os well. When he arrived, the house on Viola Circle in Roosevelt was nothing more than a skeleton. He said, Weve done roofing, siding, built the garage too ... sheeting, concrete. I havent done anything like this before, mosllyjust remodeled houses Ive lived in. Chester shows the h house with pride. He points out tlial the two-ca- r garage has been sheet rocked, textured and painted. Students are spraying texture over the walls inside the house, preparatory to painting. Chester showB a patch of cement on the basement fioor he smoothed last spring, the plumbing he ran in the downstairs utility room. His pride in the structure's craftsmanship is obvious. The home is valued over $95,000. I didnt have the training I do now. Thut 's the only reason I came to school was to get the train i ng, " Chester said, udding that he has ul ways worked for low wages Lhroughou t his life and hes looking forward to working for Tribal I lousingAulhnrity. He said he is ready to go out on a job site, I can do frame work and everything else. I'm ready." Rory Curry, 37, a welder by trade and Roosevelt resident entered the three-bedroo- two-bat- If you took PHEN-FE- N for weight control, you still have time to make a claim for your injuries. Its not too late. program last spring as well. I had ajob with Housing but they urged me to get the cert.ifiratinn ft. pays more and you can take it with you. When the tribal homes are dime I can go anywhere. I did it for my future," Rory Baid, adding that his knowledge will allow him to build his he own house one looks forward to doing. The Adult Carpentry class is open entry, open exit and the hours are doable for most students as well, Harrison said, noting that students work on site between 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. And tuition is affordable-abo- ut $ 100 per month. Most havent had any construction experience, so its a little overwhelming at first, but after a month or two Urey start getting the hang of it. Most students work really well on their own, Harrison said, explaining that excitement begins building within a few months to finish construction of the spec house (firnded through Utah Housing) and students are always anxious to see the final product. They are also excited to pass their competency skills test and begin workingand earningagood wage. UBATCs Adult Carpentry pregram prepares students with the wills they will need to work in construction from foundation to finish work. They must prove their competency in the following areas: Safety and Tool Use; Industry Introduction; Construction Materials; Site Layout, Footi ng and Foundation ; Floor Framing; Wall Framing; Roof framing; Roofing, Exterior Finish; Interior Finish; Concrete Placement; Basic Design and Plan Reading, Building Codes and Permits; Estimated Materials and costs; energy Etticient Construction. Along with a competency certifi- ng lake City, UT 841 donate ticket sales to disaster relief The members of Americas movie theater industry, like all Americans, were deeply saddened by the tragic events of Sept. 11. We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to all those whose lives were so painfully altered by last weeks terrible events in New York City, Washington, D.C., individuals and organizations who have worked so tirelessly in the rescue and relief operations. We want to help the cause. Tuesday, Sept. 25, will be Victims Benefit Day at the Movies. 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We send our The Daughters of Utah Pioneers bat district convention was held on Sept. Veva TollefBon was taken back up to 8at the Golden Age Center in Vernal. with her daughterand husband, stay It was hosted by the Uintah comPam and Dean Peterson. They have a.m. 8 at The meeting opened pany. her name on the list to put her back for the book sale. We were welcomed in Stewarts Care Center as soon as hy the president Peggy Pitt. We had they have an opening. two board members visiting, Elma B. Artamesia Mec ham's family had a Odegard and Donna Phippen, of Salt birthday party at her own surprise Lake. Our logo was Honor the Past, house. She said they all had a good Look to the Future. There were 42 time. She had family come from Salt daughters present at the first meetLake and Heber, plus her family that ing. They said that anyone who pays lives here. her dues is a member. The dues are $5 Marvin Crofts, husband of Marge, and $3 stays in the camp. The big had surgery in the Timpanogos hosDUP meeting will be held in Salt pital on Thursday of this last week. Lake on Oct 5 at the Little America. He had back surgery. We all send our It will be time to elect new officers. best wishes to both him and Marge The cost will be $15. This was a very and their family. all and it enjoyed special meeting Luge Lugenbeel went to Clifton, very much. They served us a beautiful Colorado and spent three days with lunch at noon. Daughters of the Utah his Bister and husband, Lois and Tom Pioneers lost two good members to Wise. He said he got to go flshingand 1901-2001 and death: Phyllis Day got some good ones. Ora Crofts. Paul Bowden had to go out to the VA from released Wimmer was Lilly on Thursdayofthis last week. hospital the Stewart's Care Center on Friday. Lena Thomas rode out with him. Her daughter Pat and her husband Marty Claybums father, Nello were there with her. She said she was Scott, passed away. He and his wife feeling very well. Lillys son, Wayne, lived in Pleasant Valley. He and his is coming back th is week from Great wife, Dorothy, were married for 60 .' P 3.l! I1 Falls, Montana. . Nello waa 81 Hitf years. in back Herrera was the funeral was held in yearsat old. Pauline put the LDS Myton Roosevelt hospital on Friday of this on Monday and burial was in last week. She had pneumonia. Her chapel the Roosevelt Cemetery. home on back daughter, Carman, got Orinda and Venla Gee drove over to Saturday. the Stewarts Care Center on SunThe three ladies that Orinda Gee day, Sept. 16, went to church at the drove over to Vernal on Saturday, center and then took Harold out to Sept .8 for the DUP meeting were the Frontier Cafe for dinner. Harold taken to the group home where is on a very restricted diet. This way, Orinda visits the little gal that she he can have a good dinner, as he can't and Harold have guardianship over. have any liquids that are thickened Orinda also called and checked on because he has tendency to choke. SOFA FACTORY Receive a FRKK CONSULTATION with our law Arm whose memliers collectively have over 100 years of experience helping ieople harmed hy unsafe products. Toll-fre- cate students receive a rating of Bkills to provide to future employers. Contractors call pretty regularly asking if we have students available to work. Job placement isnt a problem, Harrison concluded. Currently, space is available for new carpentry students within the program. Those interested may contact Sabre Barton at Ute Tribe Higher Education Department at (435 ) AVAILABLE FROM AROUND EVERY KIND OF HOME FURNISHING To f tj? 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