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Show Prosecution seeks to close Pinder retrial hearing Assistant Attorney General Mike Wima has filed a motion in 4 District Court in Provo asking that part ofthe hearing to determine if convicted murderer John Pinder will receive a new trial, be closed to the public. In hia motion Wima aska the court to dose testimony that will deal with underage sexual misconduct of two of the state's witnesses. He maintains the public, press and members of the victims family should be barred from the testimony because of the nature of the alleged sexual activity and to protect the identity of the two witnesses. Pinder' attorney Andrew Pames had earlier sought to dose the entire retrial hearing, but withdrew his request after it was challenged by the Deseret News, KSL Channel 5 and Utah's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. According to Wim'smotion, Pames plans to use the allegations of unlaw-ni- l sexual activity to challenge the credibility of the state's witnesses. Pinder s request for a new trial is based on allegations that Finders ranch hand Filiomeno Valenchia-Ruilied when he fingered his boss as the triggerman in the deaths of Rex Tanner and June Flood, two former employees at Pinders Duchesne County ranch. A fellow inmate claims that Ruis told him Pinder was not present when the murders were committed in Oct. 25, 1998. Prosecutors say the inmate has a history of lying to get out ofJail. The inmates name has not been released. Valenchia-Rui- z is serving a term in the Utah State Prison for helping Pinder cany out the abduction andshootingofTannerandFlood. He has been given a 20 18 parole hearz, 25-ye- ar ing. Pinder, 44, is serving two consecutive life terms for the double murders. He was found guilty by ajury of shooting Tanner and Flood and then blowing up their bodies with explosives. CULINARY WATER Continued from page 1 Roosevelt is in the process ofbring- - The Belgian Malinois that will be the new canine member of the Duchesne County Sheriffs office by the end of the year will not be used for breedingas stated in last weeks "SjP'WfM.,1 Musinplof an Outback Eskimo B(j aiyrcw FFA PROGRAM Continued from page needed. According to Bell, there are currently 45 high school students enrolled aa members of FFA. Union High has space in its schedule for two or three agriculture classes next year. This year, there are seven agriculture-related classes at Union, but Bell says an enrollment of 45 students doesnt justify that many classes. Dick Jones, UBATC regional president,' said the technology college has agreed to provide the current agriculture shop building to the school district to house FFA, although the colleges police academy classes will be held there in the mornings. Bell hopes to build the FFA proe gram to a level where hiring a teacher could be justified. But for now, the school board plana to keep it alive by hiring a part-tim- e teacher for the two or three agriculture classes that will be offered, and to act as the sponsor for the FFA club. School board members were unanimously in favor of fondingFFA. Board member Linden Dye, who is a part-tim- e rancher, summarized the consensus by raying, "We live in an area that is isolated from mqjor cities. Agriculture is still the lifeline of the Uintah Basin. If we lose the FFA programs, where will these people who are our future go in order to feed us? In a few years Im going to he retired but Im still gonna want a hamburger. (Editors note: FFA previously litas on acronym for Future Farmers of America. It is no longeron acronym. Now FFA presently serves as an organization for students interested in all areas of agriculture.) foil-tim- Stum CM house while taking care or my grandson. Sincel had to go all the way tothe rage to get the ladder for the chore thought it was moreefRcient to clean anything and everything that was beyond my normal reach before I went to all the trouble to take the ladder back to the garage. When Sue returned two weeks later she was impressed with her immaculate ceiling, walls, light fixtures, windows, and ceiling fans until she heard the new rule, no one was allowed to use the wood stove until next winter. Now its spring; and we (I mean I) are really thankftil we spent the last two months ofwinter wrapped in electric blankets to watch TV. Now we have more time to exercise horses and plant the 200 drought tolerant trees that just arrived inthe mail. We never would have had time to accomplish these spring projects and spring cleaning. Obviously winter is the time for unpleasant indoor chores. Plus, now I have a dean living room in which to soak the roots of our future bird ref- There are many thing my mother taught me, and for a time I thought her little habit needed to be my little habits. Now I know I dont need to change the sheets once a week when a bimonthly vacuuming will do Just as well. I am only wny it took me decades to realize this. After all, if I am more comfortable sleeping in the weeds, why do I need dean sheets? Luckily I wasnt as slow at recognising the uselessness of some of her dust free techniques, and Ive never wrapped my pennies or empty gift boxes in plastic wrap. Butthen there is springcleaning, a tradition that really makes sense when a house is kept warm with fossil feels. So I am more than a little upset that it took me a half century to realise that spring cleaning should occur in February, even in the Basin, and not in uge. The brevity of this column is a April. I inadvertently discovered the new direct result of the 200 seedlings that need a new home within 24 hours of ring cleaning time table when I receipt. lalightl . ACCREDITA TION Continued from page Cont inuod from page attraction to Wal-Mar- 1 t. We make very little profit on any of t liege items. Our costs are not the same as People dont realize that they dont save the money they think they're saving. They end up spending more and probably on things they werent going to buy in the first place, she surmised. It is not only the retailers who are affected by these trends. The rural vendors arc also being hit hard. A lot of the vendors tell me that t. Tliey blame they dontlike Wal-Mafor small town small store problems," said Andcrtnn. Gusher resident Kita'Pcnnington agrees. She doesnt own a store, but she is a consumer who prefers to shop at home and has a strict habit of and Kmart and avoiding Wal-Madoesnt make shopping trips to Salt Lake City. The problem is, she often Wal-Mart- s. 1 rt cant find what she needs in Roosevelt, and adds that unfortunately customer service is severely lacking. Her point of view is one that is shared by many who want to patronize local retail stores, but are frustrated with the experience. 1 feel it is so important to shop t . O' V . i. m" This Week Only r locally, but I cant even find a simple soap dish in Roosevelt. I am generthi ngs, not al ly looking for every-da- y speciality items, she explained. HA lot of the business owners feel like if you can And it hrre in our store, flue, if you cant go on to Vernal or Salt Lake City. I dont know if they have become so discouraged and defeated or feel that they cant afford to stock the variety, slie said. Still, Pennington isnt going to stop coming to Roosevelt to shop because its more convenient for her when she mukes routine t.riis to keep doctors appointments, something she did even when she lived in Vernal for 47 years. I can't say enough good things about the Roosevelt doctors and the hospital, stated Pennington. And that is where the ironyromes in. While medical services, education and local utilities are thriving, retailers and other important enterprises have had a tough time staying alive in the community. "Roosevelt has been recognized for leading the way and staying on the cutting edge in health care, edu- cation, and recreation, declared Hansen. Each new doctor that is hired needs five or six support stalT and generates a lot of money for the community. Other economic contributors to the area are Moon Lake ElecTelecom. tric and UBTA-UBE- T i i i ' . . . April 15 to 19 "In past decades sni i'i rural communities were quite sell' sufficient, and it was not unusual lose-- a small town with only a few timusund in population being able to support muny 8ciu!l.y stores und being able to meet most of the needs of the community, said Hausen. Andcrton believes the community may bo lacking in spirit. "I just miss the community spirit and home town feeling we use to have, she said. "We have URIC every year and the Uintah Basin Center Health Fair. There arent too many community activities. 1 just dont think lliingB pet promoted as well as they should, she said. Still, Hansen is enthusiastic ubout Roosevelt's future. "Retirees and d people are being drawn to Duchesne County by the quality of life and affordable real estate. Many oftliesequality individuals Hnd families offer great economic benefit and still work part-tim- e from their homes doing consulting, agriculture, mid working with technology. "The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well and is encouraging new and different kinds of businesses to be considered and invested in," Hansen detailed. Roosevelt is in excellent economic health in many areas and continues to he a destination formally services including retail. When comcommunities pared to'similar-size- d throughout American we still have a positive retail base and reason to be optimistic for future growth. and "Changes in democ-inlurtrends do not chnngu over night and so it is important to start planning for the foture which may allow fur retail expansion over the next five, ten, or 20 years, siic said. ; duy-to-d- semi-retire- Three Volumes by local author CLARIN D. ASHBY cej H Qrm IxfaiTd finite K any 3 for $ jj E at $6.00 each, SLa Dy Sytcml Hour Full Body RETAIL DEMISE rt ing community values within students, and 5) aligningsehool curriculum to meet the state core. Official comments, commendations, and recommendations from the Northwest Accreditation team will be available in report form later this year. BYIAURY At Trieiai Carl Up & WATCHING CLOSELY Members of the UtcTrihc and others watchavidcoof the 2002 Winter Olympic Games opening ceremonies last Wednesday during a special program held al Bottle Hollow in Fort Duchesne to pay tribute to those who participated in the Gaines as dancers and volunteers. Native Americans From the UlcTrih.-another Utah tribes played an important role in (he opening ceremonies. Wal-Mar- THEMY MASSAGE 1 1 can 435 -722 - 3901 Or write to the Author: 340 W. Lagoon MassageS lf Wednesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 pm Regular $40 AppoirmsnlssndtsilHnsrswsloows 65-1- 6, Roosevelt UT books are to be mailed, add SI.00 postage for each book -- Btois& star hours by appoittnsnl Saturday JSHCartWoolssAwalqble tCMvExHalMT 77 North 200 East Roosevelt Utah only AppoMmsrtsofly. 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"I Vi-1- 3 The Rock 7:30 and 9:15 p.m. run some of our m TOMATO PLAITS UINTAH MB PROTECT THEM WIN WALL WATEN PLANT PROTECTORS OVERFLOW WITH COLOR! 0 Half Telerati Fleet. sa vARtrms IEATRE1 (440 Page Novel, Hard Bound Regularly $14.95) High Valley Notes Dad enjoyed some postwar prosperity, so we got new bicycles for Christmas. Their headlights used flashlight batteries. To avoid buying new batteries, I saved my money d and got a generator. But I didnt retire it would take so much work to make the light shine. I coukJrrt understand how that tiny generator wheel, turning against the bicycle wheel, could make me so tired. But I had to use It to prove fd made a arise choice. After coming home from s school activity, I could wait outside until my breathing slowed and no one would know I had worked so hard. Gardening can also be hard work. But we can maka R easier for you Coma let us show you. C tOOt Ed Rowley The Scorpion King Experiences of Stephen Markham, a dose assodate of the Prophet Joseph Smith, through Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and on into the Great Basin of Utah. wheel-operate- Meet the Author at the Duchesne County Library During Book Signing, Thursday April 18, 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. The Sweetest Thing TP One Show Only 7:30p.m. MOVIE Information CaD 722-209- 5 |