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UTE BULLETIN
P.O. Box 100
Ft. Duchesne, Utah
84026
P.O. Box 190 Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026 Uintah & Ouray Indian reservation
Vol. 49 # 7 - January 16, 2015
Tribe Foresees Significant
Progress Throughout 2015
Leroy Topanotes Jr., voices his concerns during the Ute Indian Tribe Water Commission meeting. Photo by MC/UB
The Ute Tribe Water Commis- PUBLIC NOTICE OF A
sion Hosts Membership Meet- DRAFT CORRECTION PERing
MIT WHICH REGULATES
commission was ready for
the membership to review THE EMISSIONS OF AIR
the code and to feel free to
see the document as a draft POLLUTANTS
Claria Pinnecoose, Water
Commission member
After 18 months of ground
work the Ute Tribe Water Commission: Shaun
Chapoose, Kermit Wopsock,
Dellana Mart, Claria Pinnecoose, along with employees: Duane Moss , Director
and Darrien Mart Secretary;
hosted a membership meeting to introduce the current
draft Water Code.
Through several meetings
with the Business Committee, various Departments
which work directly with
water issues and Community
meetings; Ute Tribe Water
Commission has developed
a water code.
The Ute Tribe’s water
rights are the oldest in the
State and much has been
done to maintain the water
rights that where established.
The laws and agreements
are complicated and several
times a Water Compact has
been brought before the
membership.
Shaun Chapoose, whom
directly stated that he was
not the “chairman” and that
the Water Commission felt
that they worked stronger
under their current working
order and where confident in
their director Mr. Moss, who
with his legal skills brought
the code for review by the
membership on January 8th,
2015.
Following a prayer provided by Emmitt Duncan Sr.
the meeting began with Mr.
Chapoose explaining that the
needing the memberships’
input.
Several tribal members
spoke: Leroy Topanotes Jr.,
Ernest Chapoose Sr., Edred
Secacuku, Irene Cuch where
a few of the elders who spoke.
Lunch was provided. The
afternoon session Duane
Moss, Director helped clarify
the code, going through section by section up until about
3. Due to people leaving, as
the day wore on the meeting
was stopped so that the next
membership meeting so all
who were interested could
listen. Water Engineer Woold
was to speak on “storage”
projects.
Feel free to visit the Ute
Tribe Water Commission
and Department for a copy
of the code and bring your
questions. Look for future
meeting dates and your input
is vital to our future. MC-UB
The Water Commission
would like to recognize
late Raymond Murray for
his many years of working
with water for the Tribe and
his recent input in helping
develop the water code and
Compact. He has been on
the Water Commission from
its start in 2010 and his input
has been invaluable.
Take notice that the United
States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8
(U.S. EPA) is extending
by fifteen (15) days the
public comment period on
U.S. EPA’s proposed action to issue a Prevention
of Significant Deterioration
(PSD) correction permit No.
PSD-UO-000004-2014-003,
that regulates air pollution
emissions from the following source located within
the Uintah and Ouray Indian
Reservation, Uintah County,
Utah:
Deseret Power Electric Cooperative
Bonanza Power Plant
12500 East 25500 South
Vernal, UT 84078
The original comment
period, announced by an
earlier public notice, began
on December 5, 2014 and
was set to expire on January
19, 2015. The public comment period will now expire
on February 3, 2015.
The U.S. EPA is authorized to issue Clean Air Act
The Tribal Business Committee projects progress in
vital areas including Tribal
jurisdiction and Tribal water
for the year 2015 and a hope
for an economic recovery in
the oil markets.
First and foremost, of
course the Tribe is not immune from the world wide
decline in the oil market.
As a Tribe that is largely
dependent upon the oil and
gas revenue for our budget
and the fact that the nation’s
current outlooks indicate that
prices will not be as high as
the Tribe enjoyed during the
2014 year.
It is uncertain how this
will exactly affect the Tribe;
however it appears there will
be great benefits for you as a
consumer at the gas pump.
Specifically, one year ago
the price per/barrel was
near $110, while recently on
January 12, 2015 according to the Chevron Crude
Oil Marketing the oil that
is drilled within the Uintah
and Ouray Reservations is
trading at $29.07 and $28.07
respectively.
Early projections are as
much as a 40% drop in oil
(CAA) PSD permits in Indian
country where EPA has not
approved a tribe to implement the PSD permit program. The Bonanza Power
Plant is located in Indian
country within the Uintah and
Ouray Indian Reservation.
Under the requirements of
40 CFR 52.21, sources are
required to obtain a Federal
PSD permit to construct a
new major stationary source
as well as a major modification of an existing major stationary source. The Deseret
Bonanza Power Plant is a
major stationary source. The purpose of the proposed permit action is to correct errors in the Federal PSD
permit issued on February 2,
2001. U.S. EPA proposes to
determine that a project constructed by Deseret Power
in June of 2000, known as Bart Stevens
the ruggedized rotor project,
was a major modification
for nitrogen oxide (NOx)
emissions, and therefore, is
subject to PSD permitting
for NOx. The Statement of
BIA
Superintendant
Stevens
See EPA Page 3
Tribal members enjoyed New Years Round Dance held at Uintah River High School Jan. 9,
10, 2015. See Round Dance Page 7
Bart Stevens, Superintendant Uintah & Ouray Bureau
of Indian Affairs began 2015
by meeting with the Business
Committee and holding staff
meetings.
Stevens, who was raised
here on the reservation, had
been over all the schools in
the western states while he
was an employee for BIA in
Albuquerque. He has worked
in Education throughout most
of his life and had even been
a JOM tutor and a Principal.
Stevens was very eager and
hopeful that his tenure and
dedication as Superintendant
would also be for the benefit
of the tribe. MC-UB
revenue this year compared
to 2014.
The Tribal Business Committee has addressed this
issue this past year through
implementing Resolutions
No. 14-015 and 14-299, both
have allocated funded in a diversification account through
Morgan Stanley, LLC of the
Tribe’s Section 506 funds.
The active Financial Plan
Ordinance, 06-005 and 13003 includes ensuring investments beyond placing all–the
eggs within one basket.
The Tribe has experienced
an outstanding investment
year and hopes to build off
that success into 2015.
The Tribe ushers in the
new year on the jurisdiction
law suit against the state
of Utah, et. al., on January
21st. At this juncture the legal issues are going through
interlocutory appeal process
before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth (10th)
Circuit, located in Denver.
The specifics issues that
will be addressed at this
next hearing are the counterclaims filed by Uintah co. and
state of Utah. These claims
were appealed at the District
Court level (Salt Lake City)
because of the sovereign immunity defense.
The Tribe foresees significant progress throughout
2015 on these issues to obtain
a ruling that is consistent with
case law and affirming Tribal
sovereignty.
Lastly the Tribe aims to
further negotiate the water compact agreement to
include economic development opportunities for the
Tribal body. This will be a
concerted effort through the
Tribal Business Committee,
however the membership is
encouraged to participate
with the Tribal Water Commission to become educated
on the issues and express
concerns with the eventual
Tribal Water code.
We wish the membership
the best throughout the 2015
year.
UTE INDIAN TRIBE
Business Committee
Quarterly Meeting
February 4, 2015
Tribal Auditorium 10 AM
Lunch will be served.
More information contact:
Ute Indian Tribe
(435) 722-5141
Inside This Issue
Employee Pg.2
EPA Pg. 3
Education Pg. 4,
Health Pg. 5
Jobs Pg. 6
Round Dance Pg. 7
Obituaries Pg. 8
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News From Ute Country
January 16, 2014
Ute Indian Tribe Employee
Christmas Party
Annual Employee Chirstmas Party was held Tuesday
December 23, 2014. Ute Indian Tribe Employee Associtaion
hosted and planned the festive event.
Congratulations
“John & Rozanna Padilla”
Kids looked in amazement at Santa, they both received gifts.
Thank you
I (Rozanna Cuch Padilla)
and my husband John Padilla, we would like to express
our sincere gratitude to all of
our family members, friends
and relatives that attended
our wedding ceremony on
Nov. 19, 2014 in Las Vegas,
NV and the dinner reception
that we had on Dec. 15, 2014
at Ute Crossing Grill.
I also wanted to thank
Antonio Arce Education Director, sang a Spanish Christmas everyone for the beautiful
song FelizVividad, encourage by Bruce Pargeets who Mc’d gifts, cards and generous
the event.
offerings we received on
the money tree, we sincerely
appreciated it. Thank you...
(Thanks Roberta for setting
that up.)
We are grateful to have such
wonderful family, relatives
and friends to help us share in
this momentous occasion. To Pamela Cuch (my maid
of honor), Shawn Tahguv
(ring bearer), Steve Tafoya
(John’s best man), Janel
Cuch, (bridesmaid), Heather
Gray, (bridesmaid) Laureena
Greaves, (flower girl), Desiree C. (flower girl) and my
Ute Indian Tribe Employee Association and Santa!
brother Ben Cuch, (walked
Tribal employees gather for the festive activities. Photos by KL/UB
me down the aisle), “you all
looked very awesome in the
wedding,” love you all for
being there for us.
Thank you cousin Larry
for the traditional wedding
ceremony, the words and
meaning of the ceremony was
a beautiful blessing that we
will always remember and
cherish. Thanks again Larry,
“To-wae-oc.”
Most of all, John and I
want to thank our families,
the Padillas and my family
for all their help and support, especially my mother
Irene. You are an angel and
I truly want to thank you for
always being such a strong
supportive mother, you are
a great inspiration.
Thank you, we love you all
very much.
Sincerely,
Rozanna and John Padilla
NOTICE
TRIBAL MEMBERS
Vital Statistics, Treasury
and Accounting Departments is requesting updated
information for:
1. Monthly Per Capita
2. Tribal Notices
3. Election (Voting)
4. Emergencies
Contact: Vital Statistics,
Treasury or Accounting at
(435) 722-5141 for additional information.
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January 16, 2015
E.P.A.
From Page 1
Basis (SOB) includes a
proposed Best Available
Control Technology (BACT)
determination for NOx. After
application of NOx BACT under the proposed correction
permit, there will be a net reduction in NOx emissions and
therefore air emissions from
this proposal will not cause or
contribute to any violations
of the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS)
or any PSD increment violations. U.S. EPA is proposing
to make this correction as
well as the other changes as
explained in the SOB; and we
are only seeking comments
on these corrections and
changes. These proceedings
are subject to the administrative requirements of 40 CFR
52.21 and 40 CFR 124.
Beginning on December 5,
2014, members of the public
may review the administrative docket for this proposal,
including a copy of the draft
correction permit prepared
by U.S. EPA, the SOB for
the draft correction permit,
and all supporting materials, at the U.S. EPA Region
8 office at 1595 Wynkoop
Street, Denver, Colorado
80202-1129. All documents
will be available for review in
the EPA Region 8 Technical
Library, Monday-Thursday,
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
excluding federal holidays.
To obtain information, please
contact Michael B. Owens
at 303-312-6440. Please be
aware that government identification with a picture, such
as a driver’s license, is required to enter the EPA building. Electronic copies of the
draft correction permit, SOB,
and all supporting materials
will be available for review
at: http://www2.epa.gov/
region8/air-permit-publiccomment-opportunities. The
draft correction permit and
supporting materials are also
available for review in hardcopy and electronically at the
following locations: Uintah
County Clerk’s Office, 147
East Main Street, Suite 2300,
Vernal, Utah 84078, Phone:
435-781-5361; and the Ute
Indian Tribe, Energy and
Minerals Office, Air Quality, 988 South 7500 East,
Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026,
Phone: 435-725-4950.
As stated above, the public comment period on this
draft permit action began on
December 5, 2014 and will
end on February 3, 2015.
All comments should be
addressed to Michael B. Owens, Air Program (8P-AR),
U.S. EPA Region 8, 1595
Wynkoop Street, Denver,
CO 80202-1129, or submitted electronically following
the instructions provided
at: http://www2.epa.gov/
region8/air-permit-publiccomment-opportunities.
All comments received
on or before the end of the
public comment period will
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be considered in arriving at a
final decision on the proposed
correction permit. The final
permit decision is a public
record that can be obtained
upon request. A statement of
reasons for changes made to
the draft correction permit
and responses to all significant comments received will
be sent to all persons who
submitted comments and
contact information on the
draft correction permit or
requested notice of the final
correction permit decision.
If you believe any conditions proposed for the draft
correction permit are inappropriate, or that our initial
decision to prepare a draft
correction permit is inappropriate, you must raise all
reasonably ascertainable
issues and submit all reasonably ascertainable arguments
supporting your position
by the end of the comment
period. Any supporting materials that you submit must
be included in full and may
not be incorporated by reference, unless they are already
part of the administrative
docket for this permit proceeding or consist of State,
Tribal, or Federal statutes
and regulations. EPA documents of general availability,
or other generally available
referenced materials.
All comments that are
received will be included in
the public docket without
change and will be available to the public, including
any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes Confidential
Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by
statute. Information that
is considered to be CBI or
otherwise protected should
be clearly identified as such
and should not be submitted
through e-mail. If a commenter sends e-mail directly
to the EPA, the e-mail address will be automatically
captured and included as
part of the public comment.
Please note that an e-mail or
postal address must be provided with comments if the
commenter wishes to receive
direct notification of EPA’s
final decision regarding the
proposed correction permit.
Any interested person may
request a public hearing, and
as such requests shall be in
writing, shall state the nature
of the issues proposed to be
raised in the hearing and be
addressed to Michael B. Owens, Air Program (8P-AR),
U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595
Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO
80202-1129. Public hearing
requests shall be received on
or before February 3, 2015.
EPA’s final correction
permit decision will become
effective 30 days after the
service of notice of the decision unless:
A later effective date is
specified in the decision; or
The decision is appealed to
EPA’s Environmental Ap-
TERC Meeting December 17, 2014
TERC meeting focused on Emergency Winter Preparedness and raffle of items pertaining to the disscussion. Todd
Baker received his gift during the raffle, and dinner provided.
Pictured, Director Emergency Management, Eldora Perank,
staff Dondie Howell, and Elliot “Bombers” Ridley. Not Pictured
Scott Mabe
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peals Board pursuant to 40
CFR 124.19; or
There are no comments
requesting a change to the
proposed correction permit
decision, in which case the
final decision shall become
effective immediately upon
issuance.
If you would like to be
added to our mailing list to be
informed of future actions on
this or other CAA permits issued in Indian country, please
send your name and address Invited Artists LtoR.; Robert Colorow, SueAnn Cotonuts, Co-Facilitators; Carlene Natchees;
to Prevention of Significant Rev. Sue Duffield, Co-Facilitator; Wayne Gardner and Michelle Chapoose. Not pictured
Deterioration Permitting Valentina Sireech.
Contact, Air Program (8PAR), U.S. EPA Region 8,
1595 Wynkoop Street, Dentations. It is an exciting group art and learning from invited
ver, CO 80202-1129, or by
of teens and we still welcome artist’s presentation. “It’s a
e-mail to R8AirPermitting@
any teens ages 12 and up from safe and fun place for young
epa.gov.
any community to come and kids exploring their expresjoin in the program.” She sions and feelings, utilizing
has been involved in Youth art opportunities, producing
Ministry over 52 years since their own not being judged,
right or wrong. It’s one of the
she was 20 years old.
The program originally best programs I have encouncame about in 2008 and has tered working 50 years with
evolved from Arts Kids to young people,” stated Sue.
Crescent Point Energy in
Arts Teen program a first Artisans participating durconjunction with Dawson
this year. This is an outreach ing the sessions are Wayne
Geophysical will be conductprogram funded by two Garner, Michelle Chapoose,
ing seismic mapping in the
Rev. Sue Duffield
Episcopal Churches, and Robert Colorow, ValenRandlett/Ft. Duchesne area to
Ute Indian Tribe. SueAnn tina Sireech, and Carlene
pinpoint natural gas and oil
Arts
Teen
Program
kicked
Cotonuts, Emmy Cesspooch Natchees.
well locations. This mapping
off
with
an
Orientation
Dinand Ginny Chimburas all Arts Teen Program is a
is a safe and environmentally
ner
for
volunteers,
friends,
expressed their passion and 8 week Wednesday session
friendly way of providing 3-d
teens
and
featured
artists
at
experiences working with the for youth ages 12 to 18 years
images of the earth's layers,
the
Ute
Grill
January
6,
2015.
youth and program from its old, 5:30 PM to 8 PM at St.
much like a medical sono
Rev.
Sue
and
(Jim
DuffElizabeth’s Parish Hall in
conception.
gram. This results in successield)
stated,
“We
had
a
great
Whiterocks, Utah.
Teen
Through
the
Arts
ful production of natural gas
beginning
and
looking
forprogram
youth
are
able
to
and oil, thus reducing the risk
ward to all the artists’ presen- express themselves through
of non-productive wells. Those in the project area
will be seeing helicopters
delivering equipment to technicians who will be placing
small sensing devices called
geophones on the ground in
various locations...vibrator
trucks will move through the
Congratulation Bradley
area, occasionally lowering a
Long Soldier he is the winner
vibrating mechanism to gen“Ugly Sweater Contest!” He
erate sound waves down into
received 476 likes, and $300
the earth. The information is
during a contest sponsored
recorded and all equipment
by “Kahpeeh Kah-ahn” Ute
will then be removed.
Coffee House, Ute Tribal
For questions or concerns,
Enterprise.
please call Dawson Geophysical (936) 328-0858 or Ute
Tribe Energy and Minerals
Department (435) 725-4950.
Artist Orientation for Arts Teens Program
Crescent Point
Energy Notice
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S W E AT E R
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EDUCATION
UPDATE
Dear Parents and Guardians,
New Years Celebrations All
Over The World
By Vincent Quinn
Different cultures have different ways to celebrate the
New Year.
In China, children dress
in new clothes. People with
lanterns join a parade behind
a huge dragon. According to
tradition, there is a 12 year
cycle and each year is named
after a different animal. Each
animal has different strengths
and different weaknesses.
They believe that whatever
year you’re born in, you have
the strengths and weaknesses
of the animal you share the
year with. The order goes:
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep,
Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and
Pig.
In September or October,
Jews celebrate a 10 day holiday to bring in their new year.
It starts with Rosh Hashanah
(the Jewish New Year) and
ends with Yom Kippur (the
Day of Atonement).
In Thailand, from April
13-15 people celebrate Songkran, the Buddhist New Year.
People tie strings around each
other’s wrists to show respect
for each other, and they don’t
take them off until they fall
off on their own.
In different periods of
time different cultures have
started the new year at different times of the year. For
example ancient Greeks
began their new year shortly
after June 21. Before Julius
Caesar the Romans started
their new year on March 1st.
In many European countries,
the new year started March
25th during the middle ages.
Regardless of when the
New Year is, it’s a good time
to set new goals and see how
your goals for the old year
did.
We need your help. Most
of us look forward to the
beginning of a new year.
With a new year many people
commit to new or renewed
goals and aspirations. Our
Education Department would
like to renew our shared goal
of school attendance and ask
for your assistance in ensuring that children come to
school and come to school on
time. We need your help to
accomplish this goal during
2015!
1) Be sure that your child
attends 93% of the school
year, that means your child
can't miss more than 12 days
of school.
2) Be sure that your child
is on time at his/her school.
3) Be sure that you don't
take your child out before the
school day is over.
4) Be sure that you don't
take your child out on "long
weekends." Our school
sometimes experience higher
absences on Mondays and
Fridays.
5) Be sure that you call the
school if your child is to be
absent from his/her school,
especially if your child is
sick or out with a family
emergency.
Attendance to school is
extremely important and
highly related to your child
school performance. Make
sure your child has the opportunity to learn by being
in school.
Our Education Department greatly appreciates
your support of your child's
education. Improving our
children's attendance is of
tremendous importance
Please, feel free to contact
us if you have questions and
thank you very much for
reading this letter.
Ute Indian tribe Education
Department (435) 722-2331
www.uteed.net
JOM/Tribal Tutors Mentors
www.uteed.net/jomsupport5.htm
Antonio Arce, Director
Ute Indian Tribe Education
Department
PO BOx 190, Fort Duchesne,
Utah 84026
Website: www.uteed.net
"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into
windows." Sydney J. Harris
Student Spotlight
By Jaynessa Melo
Staff Spotlight
By Hope Zufelt
On December 15, 2014, I
interviewed Bailey Zufelt.
She’s been working at Uintah River for the past month.
She’s the attendance tracker
and she’s also a substitute
from time to time.
When I asked what she
likes best about working here,
she said helping the kids, and
seeing Hope’s beautiful face.
Some of her favorite hobbies are doing beadwork, and
sleeping.
When I asked what advice
she had for the students, she
said, “Come to school and
work hard; make the most
of your time.”
On December 16, I interviewed Kelvyn Hardy. He is
a senior here at Uintah River.
He said some of his favorite hobbies are basketball,
UFC, (Ultimate Fighting
Championship) and Rugby!
Wow!
He would like to attend
Duke University and become
a Diesel Mechanic.
When I asked what advice
he has for his fellow students, Artwork by UTE ARTIST Waylon Wash, Pencil medium.
he said, “Don’t ditch school
like I did.”
Gerrit Teton
Student Spotlight
By Heath Lee
Nadia and Ms. Mountain
Student Spotlight
By Caitlyn Root
On December 15, I interviewed Nadia McCook.
She is a freshman here at
Uintah River.
She is undecided on where
she wants to go to college.
Nadia also doesn’t know
what she want to do as a
career. (No rush there.)
I asked Nadia what advice
I interviewed Gerrit Teton
on Dec. 15th.
Some of his hobbies are
Basketball and Drawing.
He wants to go to the
University of Utah. He also
wants to be a professional
basketball player.
His advice for his fellow
students is “Don’t do drugs.”
The Painted Horse Diabetes Prevention Program is
starting a cooking club to be
held the third Friday of each
month starting at 10:00 to
noon at Painted Horse.
*January 16th - Soup creations
*February 20th - Casseroles,
one pot meals
March 20th - Create a salad
and salad dressing
April 17th - Desserts
May 15th - Meal celebration
June 19th - Participants select
meal
July 17th - Food Preservation
August 21st - Food Preservation
Participants will receive
recipes and dry ingredients.
Participants who attend 6 out
of 8 sessions will receive a
cookbook and cooking incentives.
February is Heart Health
Awareness month. To promote awareness, February
12th is Wear Red Day. There
will be a mini health fair set
up at 10:00 until 12:00 p.m.
at the Tribal Office with
information about heart disease, risk factors, signs and
symptom, heart healthy recipes, blood pressure checks, a
healthy food demo, etc. We
invite the community to wear
RED that day and come check
out the booths. Women's
Good Health Journal's will be
given out while supplies last.
Students from Eagle View Elementary School visit with Ute Elders. They were accompanied by Eveningstar Curry, JOM Tutor/Mentor and Mary Colorow, Education Bus Driver.
Kelvyn Hardy
Valedictorian, Bailey Zufelt
The Painted
Horse Diabetes
Prevention Program Cooking
Club
January 16, 2015
January 16, 2015
New Year and
Resilience
By Beau Washington, Psy.D.
It’s the start of a new
year. A lot of people make
New Year’s resolutions like:
lose weight, stop smoking,
exercise more, save money,
and perhaps find Big Foot.
You can add your own to
this list. Sometimes our
resolutions work and often
they don’t. I stopped making New Year’s resolutions
years ago because I seemed
to forget about them quickly
and all my good intentions
faded away. However, years
ago I made a non-New Year’s
resolution to understand
resilience. Resilience is the
ability to spring back, that
is, when trouble knocks you
down you get right back up,
ready for whatever comes
your way. Resilient people
enjoy life. I am happy to say
I kept that resolution and that
is why I write this column.
Some people are great at being resilient and others struggle. Resiliency is not just a
matter of surviving. Instead,
it is flourishing, making the
best of life even through the
hard times. Here’s where
the sly Tricksters come in
to make us weak. Trickster
Thoughts like to push us over
the edge and tell us that something is going to be a problem
when in fact, it might not be.
Tricksters want to get the
best of us, so their little lies
are close to being true, but
they are not true. They trick
us into believing the worst.
Even though everybody has
Trickster Thoughts, resilient
people recognize them and
chase them away when they
come up.
It is easier to catch the
Tricksters if you know who
they are. One sly offender
is “Jumps to Conclusions.”
Jumps will tell you things
like: “We are going to lose
the game.” when it is only
half time; or “He is mad at
me.” when in fact, the other
person is crabby about something else that had nothing to
do with you; or “She didn’t
News From Ute Country
text me back. I must have said
something wrong.” when she
might have been taking a nap
or her car battery died.
“Knows the Future” Trickster
actually pretends to tell the
future and causes problems.
Knows the Future will say
things like: “They won’t hire
you...so why try?” or “Don’t
attend the party—you may
see that person you don’t
like.” and you miss all the
fun; or “I know my boss is going to fire me.” but it doesn’t
happen. The problem with
believing Knows the Future
is that you are mentally paying for a problem (stressing)
before it happens. Most of the
time believing what Knows
says only keeps us from
enjoying the day. Knows
is often wrong. Don’t let
Knows the Future win. The
best answer to his messages
is, “I don’t know what will
happen.” It is better to acknowledge that you don’t
know rather than guessing
wrong and mentally paying
for something that does not
happen.
There is plenty of time to cry
about your situation after it
happens, so don’t cry until
it is time.
“Name Calling” Trickster
wants to make us feel like
losers. Name Calling will
jump on us when we make a
mistake. If you knock something over, Name Calling
may say, “I am so clumsy.”
when you haven’t knocked
anything over in years, so
most of the time you are not
clumsy. Or he will say, “I am
stupid.” If you are reading
this, you are not stupid. Tell
the Trickster I said so.
Here is the deadly one: “I am
a loser.” Most of the time
most things go right rather
than wrong. The problem is
when we believe the Trickster. Yup, they have you
believing things that are not
true and you will feel like a
loser. Oh, those sly, lying
Tricksters.
Resilience is refusing to go
under to the Tricksters’ lies.
Instead we spring back by
seeing what is true and accurate.
Everybody gets Tricksters
Thoughts. The key is to recognize them and chase them
away by looking for what is
true. I hope you will think
about learning the Trickster
Thoughts as your New Year’s
resolution. When you start
to see the Trickster Thoughts
for what they are, you will
find that your resilience will
increase. We owe it to our
ancestors to flourish, and
we can.
Page 5 Ute Bulletin
PAINTED HORSE JANUARY 2015 ACTIVITIES
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
For more information on
Recreation's activities contact
directly @ 725-7071.
4.
Friday
Saturday
2.
3.
8.
9.
10.
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Round Dance at
URHS
7:00p.m.
Round Dance at
URHS
7:00p.m.
5.
6.
Men's League
games Monday
nights Ft.
Duchesne &
Whiterocks gyms
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. Head
start bldg.
Recreation 5-6
Bowling Ute
Tuesday
Lanes
Recreation
Swimming 5:307:30 p.m. Uintah
Rec Center
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Cooking Club
10-12:00p.m.
Painted Horse
Bldg.
Uintah River
Home Game 6:30
Ski/Snow Boarding
Trip - Glenwood, CO
For
on
18. more information
19.
Recreation's activities contact
directly @ 725-7071. -Holiday-
20.
21.
22.
1.
23.
2.
24.
3.
Uintah River
Home Game 6:30
Recreation - Airborne
Indoor Trampoline
Arena
4.
5.
6.
9.
10.
Men's League
games
26. Monday
nights
Men's Ft.
League
Duchesne
&
games
Whiterocks
gyms
.
Sweating to the
Oldies
27. w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m.
the
Sweating
toat
the
Head
bldg.
Oldiesstart
w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Deadline Jr. Jazz
8.
sign ups @ Rec.
Sweating to the
Oldies
29. w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m.
the
Sweating
toat
the
Head
bldg.
Oldiesstart
w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Round Dance at
URHS
30.
7:00p.m.
Uintah River
Home Game 6:30
Round Dance at
URHS
31.
7:00p.m.
Skiing/Snowboarding
Glenwood Springs
11.
Woman’s Selfdefense,
6-8:00p.m. at
Alive & Kickin
7.
Thursday
1.
PAINTED HORSE JANUARY 2015 ACTIVITIES
Sunday
25.
11.
Men's League
Monday
games
12.
7.
28.
Friday
Saturday
14.
15.
16.
17.
Recreation
Swimming 5:307:30 p.m. Uintah
Rec Center
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Cooking Club
10-12:00p.m.
Painted Horse
Bldg.
Uintah River
Home Game 6:30
Ski/Snow Boarding
Trip - Glenwood, CO
Men's League
games
Sweating
to 7the
Ice Skating
Oldies
w/Shaye
8:30p.m.Western
5-6:00p.m.
Park,
VernalHead
start bldg.
Recreation 5-6
Bowling Ute
Lanes
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Deadline Jr. Jazz
sign ups @ Rec.
Uintah River
Home Game 6:30
Recreation - Airborne
Indoor Trampoline
Arena
-Holiday-
25.
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Thursday
13.
Woman’s Selfdefense,
6-8:00p.m. at
Alive & Kickin
18.
Wednesday
Recreation - Movie
TBA @ Vernal
Cinema 9:30 a.m.
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
28.
Recreation - Movie
TBA @ Vernal
Cinema 9:30 a.m.
26.
27.
29.
30.
31.
Men's League
games
.
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg
Sweating to the
Oldies w/Shaye
5-6:00p.m. at the
Head start bldg.
Uintah River
Home Game 6:30
Skiing/Snowboarding
Glenwood Springs
Ice Skating 78:30p.m.Western
Park, Vernal
Indian Health Services
New Employees
Shields Trucking presented a donation check to Ute Family
Servies Angel Tree Project.
A n g e l Tr e e
Project
Another successful year
for the Angel Tree project. I
am happy to report that we
were able to bring smiles to
121 children and Elders this
year.
Thank you for all those
who assisted in Santa's
workshop with wrapping,
matching gifts with angels,
and shopping for gifts that
didn't come in time, and
helping with deliveries, I
certainly could not do this
without your help.
You know who you are and
many this holiday season be
blessed for your service to
those less fortunate.
"Many hands make light
work" All the best,
Marlene
Marlene M. Edgley
Family Resource Coordinator
Ute Family Services
435-725-4054 Ext. 4890
Ed Twiss (IT), Maureen
Carirnes (Lab Supervisor),
Toni Not Afraid (PRC), Drew
Jensen (Housekeeping), Nick
Sparrow (Pharmacy Supervisor), Billie Wooley (PRC
Supervisor), Evalena Claw
(JIWC) and Diane Anderson
(JIWA RN).
Tribal Employee, Julian
Pinkham, new CHR Director
All ages are welcomed!
7 years and younger will need a parent or guardian
to participate.
Individuals that are interested in taking Karate Classes
will need to fill out an activity form by January 21, 2015
with the recreation office.
Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6:30p.m.-8p.m. Starting Thursday (1-22-15).
Classes will be held at The Headstart Building in Ft.
Duchesne.
Transportation will be provided.
For more information please call the Recreation office
Lynnise 435-722-2249, Jessica 725-7071, Doylene 725-7073,
Kobi 725-7092, JC 725-7075, and CJ 725-7074.
This activity is sponsored by The Recreation Department.
KNOW YOUR STUFF
Airwave Town Hall Meetings will be broadcast on Native
Voltage Rez Radio 90.3 FM on the following dates and times:
Date:Topic:
Feb. 5, 2015 5pm
March 5, 2015 5pm
April 9, 2015 5pm
May 7, 2015 5pm
June 11, 2015 5pm
Juy 9, 2015 5pm
August 6, 2015 5pm
Sept. 15, 2015 5pm
October 5, 2015 5pm
Nov. 6, 2015 5pm
Dec. 3, 2015 5pm
Opiates
Youth Violence and AOD use
Child Abuse Prevention
Alcohol
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Methamphetamine
Synthetic Drugs (Spice, Bath Salts)
Marijuana
Mental Health Screening
Drinking & Driving
Tabacco/e-cigarettes
For more information please contact staff at
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Prevention
(435) 722-3234
Ute Bulletin Page 6
Happy Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday Irene Cuch
We want to wish our
mother & grandmother Irene
C. Cuch best wishes on her
birthday and we wanted to
include this special message on behalf of the family.
We want you to know how
much we love you and want
to thank you for everything
you have done for each one
of us. With lots of love from
your children, grandchildren,
and great grandbaby Jamie
Rose...
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
“Hammers”
I hope we
can be stin-gee
with you our
whole lives. For
fear that anyone
else will get to see
what a treasure
you are. All the
funny things you
say and do keep
us laughing &
smiling, and we
look forward to
all the days we
get to have you.
You are
so helpful, caring, loving, and
sweet. You have
spunk, wit, courage, strength, and
a fearless rambunctious
outlook.
It is exciting to watch you
grow but I get sad knowing my baby isn’t so tiny
anymore. I am thankful you
chose us to be your family
when you were in heaven.
In the words of our favorite
story by: Robert Munsch,
we are right here…
“The little boy grew.
Happy 19th Birthday
“Samuel E Willie”
News From Ute Country
There are Angles
God puts on this
Earth
Who care for us and guide
us. You can feel their love
and gentleness as they walk
through life besides us.
They do great things for
us every day they whisper in
our ears, they even hold us
in their hearts when we are
filled with all our fears.
They are always there to
give a hug and try to make
us smile. They treat us with
respect and love, they treat
us like their child.
God blessed me with an
Angel, I’m proud to call my
own. She’s been with me
throughout my life, been with
as I’ve grown.
She guided me the best she
can, she’s taught me like no
other, and I’m thankful I’m
the lucky one who get’s to
call her... Mother
He grew and he
grew and he grew.
He grew until he
was nine years
old. And he never
wanted to come in
for dinner, he never wanted to take
a bath, and when
grandma visited
he always said bad
words. Sometimes
his mother wanted
to sell him to the
zoo!
But at night
time, when he was
asleep, the mother
quietly opened the
door to his room,
crawled across the
floor and looked
up over the side of
the bed. If he was
really asleep, she
picked up that nine-year-old
boy and rocked him back
and forth, back and forth,
back and forth. And while
she rocked him she sang:
I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living
my baby you'll be.”
I love you son! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday
Camille P Appawora
Ashley E Groves
Judd Sireech Michelle Burchick
IN THE UTE TRIBAL
JUVENILE COURT
UINTAH AND OURAY
RESERVATION
PO Box 190
Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026
IN THE INTEREST OF:
M.B.H.
Minor Child
January 16, 2015
Ute Indian Tribe
Job Vacancy
Annoucement: January 12, 2015 - January 29, 2015
(Note: Tribal Preference will be exercised)
Announcement
DepartmentPosition Closing Date
Number
2014-011
Senior Citizens
Transit/Bus Driver
January 29, 2015
2014-012
Senior Citizens
Activities Coordinator
January 29, 2015
2014-035
Food Distribution
Warehouse/Distributor Foreman
January 29, 2015
2014-036
Criminal Investigation
Gang & Drug Specialist
January 29, 2015
2014-037
Accounting Assistant Comptroller January 29, 2015
2014-038
Security
Security Officer
January 29, 2015
DOB: 08/28/2008
SUMMONS
Case No. CW-031-14
Judge: W.Reynolds
The UTE INDIAN TRIBE,
to the Respondents for the
ABOVE NAMED CHILD:
Maria Raines Hackford
Michael Brain Hackford
You are hereby summonded and required to file
an answer in writing to the
Complaint of the aboveentitled case with the clerk
of the above-entitled court at
P.O. Box 190, Ft. Duchesne,
Utah 84026, and to serve
upon or mail to Petitioner
at HC 67, Box 77, Lapoint,
UT 84039, a copy of your
answer within 20 days after
services of this Summons by
publication. If you fail to do
so, judgment by default will
be taken against you for the
relief demanded in the Complaint, which has been filed
with the clerk of the Court
and now with notice served
upon you by publication.
Dated this 13 day of January, 2015.
Rosanna Valdez
Petitioner
Serve Respondent at:
Ute Bulletin
P.O. Box 100
Ft. Duchesne, Utah 84026
QUESTAR
Questar provides an engaging work environment
and offers competitive compensation that includes base
salary and performancebased incentive programs,
paid-time off, health care and
other benefits.
Visit www.questar.com to
view career opportunities and
apply for open positions.
Questar is a drug-free
workplace and an EEO/AA
Employer: M/F/Disabled/
Vet.
APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS WITH CLOSING DATES MUST BE
RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY 4:30 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE
Must have a current valid Utah Drivers License and provide proof of a past driving
record (MVR) for the Department of Motor Vehicle. Must be submitted with
application. Contact:Ute Indian Tribe - Personal Office at 1 (435) 722-5141
Susan Chapoose, Personnel Director Ext. #4041
Cindy Wopsock, Personnel Assistant Director Ext # 4003
RoNeva A. Valdez, Secretary Ext # 4017 or 725-4017
Rachel Shore, Secretary Ext # 4218 or 725-4218
CRESCENT
POINT ENERGY
U.S. Corp
Crescent Point Energy U.S.
Corp. is currently seeking to fill
the position of Operator. The
Operator will be responsible for
holding the field to high Health
Safety & Environment standards in a cost effective manner.
The Operator may be required
to operate any combination of
oil and gas wells or battery/
gas compression facilities. The
candidate should reside in the
Roosevelt, UT area due to the
location of the role and frequent
traveling which is required. The
Operator is responsible for the
safe and effective operation
of all plant and field facilities,
making quick and accurate assessments by taking corrective
actions to safely control and
minimize losses, and supervising contract and maintenance
crews. Requirements include,
but are not limited to, postsecondary education would be
considered an asset; High school
diploma is required, 4th Class
Power Engineering and/or GPO
certification are assets, possess a
valid Driver’s License and safety training must be current and
up-to-date; meeting all Crescent
Point U.S. Corp standards. Only
qualified candidates of interest
will be contacted. Interested
individuals may apply online
at www.crescentpointenergy.
com or send resume to hr@
crescentpointenergy.com. Closing date is January 20th, 2015.
Apply Today!
www.anadarko.com/Careers
Anadarko is planning
for the future and we
want you to be part of
it.
UTE
GRILL
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Est. 1987
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STRUCTION
Water Truck Driver
SORRY NO LAY-A-WAY OR HOLDS ON SALE MERC
SALE LIMITED TO IN -STORE ITEMS ONLY
Anderson & Wood Construction is now hiring for
the position of Lineman
(high voltage power) for a
project in the Fort Duchene
area.
This position requires a
minimum of 6 months on
the job training or completion of an electrical line
worker program or equivalent.
Please send cover letter
and resume to Shaneen at
[email protected] or fax
to 208-888-4945.
This is a temporary position for the duration of the
project. This position will
remain open until filled.
(Nights)
Operate a Newfield water
truck in a safe and compliant manner, hauling water
as required. All new drivers
are typically hired into night
positions, with possibility
of moving to days based on
seniority. Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
with tanker endorsement is
required, as well as, CDL
driving experience within
the previous 5 years. High
School diploma or GED
equivalent required. Please
contact Aleesha Mecham for
additional requirements and
to apply at 435-646-4942 or
[email protected].
Position will remain OPEN
until filled.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
DORIAN TWO HORSES SANCHEZ
Love you alots!
Mom, Troy, Bailey Bug,
Zoe & Abby.
Ute Tribal Enterprises,LLC with Tanker Endorsements - 3
Job Openings
years-Clean Driving Record.
Accepting applications for: Contact: Wendell Myrick
(435) 823-7106
Ft. Duchesne-Ute Petroleum (2) Deli Workers (1) Job descriptions and apStockers
plication forms are available
at the front desk, Ute Tribal
Ute Crossing Grill (3) Enterprises, LLC, or at the
Hostess
location of business.
For more infomation,
Ute Lanes Family Fun Cen- contact us at 435-722-3136
ter (1) Front Clerk/Lanes or stop by and talk with the
Mechanic
MANAGER of business.
Ute Oilfield Water ServiceUOWS - Night Shift Drivers
Wanted. Must be 21 yrs.
old or older. Must have 6
months Experience-CDL
Stubbs & Stubbs
Oilfield Construction
P.O. Box 32
Vernal, Utah
[email protected]
Office Phone: (435) 789-8874 - Fax: (435) 789-8876
Stubbs & Stubbs Oilfield Construction has the following employement openings:
Scraper Operator - $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Laborer with CDL License preferred - $14.00 to
$16.00 with CDL per hour
Dozer Operator - $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Finish Grader Operator - $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Heavy Equipment Mechanic - $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Parts Manager/Mechanic - Salary $60,000.00 per year
For details on the requirements for a position and how
to apply go to the bulletin board at the Tribal Personnel
office.
Ken Garff West Valley 4175 West 3500 South
West Valley
News From Ute Country
December 19, 2014
Page 7 Ute Bulletin
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Belated Happy Birthday
“Miss Acailles Mary Jenks”
NEW YEARS ROUND DANCE 2015 Jan. 9-10, 2015.
Master of Ceremonies Raffel Kanip and Bruce Pargeets,
Uintah River High School, Fort Duchesne, Utah
December 28th, 2014 - Just turned 5 years old
No matter where you go,
You always see a humming bird cause they follow you,
from grandma’s house. And they will continue to follow
till you get to where you’re going to see you’re safe.
You know when you’re going to perform sometimes plan
ahead, and tell grandma be packed I’m going to dance.
You even tell her it wasn’t this color dress. Grandma
never says “no” and makes it for you. You’ve made us so
Happy achieving your accomplishments by your choice.
We all like the road you have chosen with Mom & Dad,
Brother and families supporting you being by your side.
Keep moving, Dancing enjoying life, there’s a never ending road for you. Love you girl, “caddy McQuadie.”
From Grandpa Reggie Jenks Sr., and Grandma Clarinda
Jenks & All your friends & family who know you and
friends you have made.
Community Update
“Let Us Come Together and Dance and Sing For the New Year 2015” Tribal members came out and enjoyed the Round
Dance event and Pot Luck dinner served each evening.
ATTENTION: INDI- Seniors get a free 12 oz. cup
of Ute Coffee for free!, at the
AN MINERAL
Kapheen Kah-Ahn.
OWNERS:
U.S. Department of the Interior Oil & Gas Royalty Question and Answer Session.
Thursday, January 15, 2015.
At Ute Crossing Gill and
Lanes, at 9:00 am to noon.
Light snack provided.
You are invited to come
and have your questions
answered. Please bring any
documents you would like
to discuss.
For more information, please
contact: Tom Piccirilli at
(800) 982-3226.
NEWS FROM THE
UTE TRIBE SENIOR
PROGRAM:
The Ute Tribe Senior Program is for those Tribal
Members 55 years and over.
Ute Senior Center Phone
number, 725-4281.
January Activities:
Monday, January 19, 2015
– Tribal Holiday – Offices
are closed.
February Activities:
Thursday, February 12, 2015
– Ute Senior Valentine’s
lunch & activities
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
– Senior Mardi Gras lunch
“Fat Tuesday”
REMINDER: The Winter
Heating Program is offering
assistance three (3) times) for
services as it reads in the Ute
Tribe Resolution No. 98-247
dated October 12, 1998, this
is for Tribally Enrolled Ute
Seniors 55 yrs old & over,
also in the Resolution No.
98-247, Section 11, 111, 1V
& B break down the ages of
which services are available
for which age group, we do
have copies of this available
in the office.
For those whom filled out an
application need to bring in
the following Propane ticket,
Electrical Heating invoice,
Natural Gas invoice and
Wood ticket so that payment
can be processed until then.
I need to remind everyone
this year is the first year we
are now under the Electronic
system for the tribe, we are
mastering this system thru
trial and error so I ask for
your patience.
Thank you
UPDATE FROM THE
KAHPEEH KAHAHN – UTE COFFEE
HOUSE:
Free for Seniors – For the
month of January & February 2015.
Ute Water Rights Commission:
Art contest for Logo for Ute
Indian Tribe Water Rights
Department. For more information contact: Darrien
Mart, Administrative Assistant 435-725-7093 or Duane
Moss, Water Rights Director,
435-725-7090.
TURKEY CERTIFICATES:
Tribal members that have not
used their Turkey Certificates
can pick them up at the Water
Settlement building. they
will expire on the 31st of
January 2015.
Thank you if you should have
any questions please call the
office @ 722-3136
New Recreation
Director
Jessica Jenkins recently
was hired as new Recreation
Director. She worked with
Painted Horse Diabetes
Prevention Program for
many years prior to her new
position. Pictured Recreation
staff: Doylene Cesspooch,
JayCee Rebson, Jessica
Jenkins, Director; Lynnise
Chapoose, Kobi Reed and
John C. Reed.
To all enrolled Ute
Tribe Members:
2015 Bison Depredation
Permits are now available
for pick up.
Area of hunt will be Fairbanks going North (anything
south of Fairbanks is not
allowed).
Permits will be good for 30
days from the day issued.
Hunter’s choice Cow or Bull
(3 – 5 years of age).
Animal killed must be
brought into the office to be
measured.
For more information call
Tammy John at the number listed below. Tammy J.
John, Fish & Wildlife, Law
Enforcement Secretary 435725-4810
POWWOW Update
Utah State University
Echoing Traditional Ways
Pow-wow,
February 27-28, 2015 - Logan, Utah
Ute Tribal Water System/Environmental
Health Department
Insulate all lines under your
homes, keep your water running a bit.
Do not drive over the water
lines outside your house,
the cold compacts into the
ground and causes it to freeze.
Homes with water wells
make sure they are well insulated and have heat inside
pump houses.
Sewer lines, do not pour
greas or flush baby wipes
down the line. This will cause
sewage back up.
RECREATION
UPDATE
Bowling today 5-6pm at
Ute Lanes. Transportation
will be provided by the community workers in following
pick up areas:
JC -Randlett Laundry mat
Doylene - Ft. Duchesne Gym
Kobi - Myton Ute Petroleum
CJ–Whiterocks Community
building
The community worker
will be at designated pick up
area at 3:30 and will leave for
the activity at 4p.m.
* Deadline for Jr. Jazz is
January 22nd. You can find
applications in your community or come down
To the recreation office.
* Matinee Saturday (1-1715) Movie TBA Rides will
be provided.
* January 16th Uintah River
High School home game @
6:30pm. Uintah River vs
Liahona
* Karate classes will start
January 22. Participants will
need to fill out an activity
form, look for them in your
community or come to the
recreation office.
For more information on
these activities, please feel
free to call the Recreation
office at 722-2249.
Ute Bulletin Page 8
Obituaries
Dawn Gardner Thomas
“12/18/1964 - 12/19/2014”
News From Ute Country
Dawn Salon Gardner Thomas, age 50, of Roosevelt, passed away December 19, 2014,
at her home from a long illness. She was born December 18, 1964, in Roosevelt, to Darrell
Arlen and Colleen Reed Gardner. She married the love of her life, Guy Thomas. Dawn
enjoyed fishing, beadwork, and was a Utah Jazz fan. She had a big heart and loved her
kids and grandkids they were her life! She was genuine and always told it how it was.
She lived everyday to the fullest! She is survived by her husband, Guy Thomas, children,
Nikki Garcia (Ural Cheadle), John Garcia, Jr., and Anthony Gardner, all of Roosevelt;
grandchildren, Gabriel, Zeeza, Mikey, & CJ Cheadle; Chloe Garcia; brothers and sisters,
Sheryl (James) Foster, Ballard; Ilona (Johnny) Slim, Roosevelt; Evelda (Jerry) Rasmussen,
Farmcreek; Edson Gardner (Linda Kozlowicz), Randlett; Treena Gardner (Zane Tahguv),
Ft. Duchesne; David Gardner, Farmcreek; Yvette (Joe) Christensen, Ft. Duchesne; Natasha
Gardner, Roger (Teresa) Gardner; Tonya Gardner, Gary Gardner, all of Farmcreek and
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Darrell and Colleen, brothers Darrell B. and James; sister, April Lynn Gardner; nephews
Darrell “Bud” Gardner, II; Russell D. Gardner, Raymond “Sonny” Yazzie, grandmothers,
Ezilda “Dot” Reed Hendricks, Emma Wiseman, grandfathers, Ilois Bekenneth Reed, and
Bruce Andrew Gonzales. Her wishes were to be cremated and the remains scattered.
sevelt. She married Kenneth
Tahreep Santio on October
20, 1959, in Ft. Duchesne.
Nataline worked with
the Ute Tribe as a Headstart
cook, CHR worker, Alcohol
and substance abuse counselor and financial manager,
cashier at Bottle Hollow gas
station. She was involved in
the USU Extension program,
where she got to travel to
Hawaii. She also worked
with the Title Five program
as a chaperone, traveling
with them to New York,
New Jersey, West Virginia,
Philadelphia and many other
places. She attended Pow
Wows and traveled to many
places on vacation. She enjoyed hunting, and crafts of
all kinds, cooking, beading,
solving word puzzles, putting
together jigsaw puzzles, and
reading. She had a great fondness for Chinese, Mexican
and other exotic foods. She
was, at times, a great listener,
but she liked to talk more.
She would reminisce about
her growing up years, her
earlier years playing basketball with the “Over the Hill
Gang” with her sisters and
nieces, and was a big fan of
WWE Wrestling. She loved
her classic rock and roll, old
classic country, and big band.
She loved her family and
raised six of her grandkids
and one great-grandson. She
will be deeply missed.
Nataline is survived by
her husband of 55 years,
Kenneth Santio; children,
Connora Chapoose, Ft.
Duchesne; Marquist Santio
(Manette RedEagle), Red
Lake, Minnesota; Augustina Santio; Andrade Santio
Sr (Ruby Daize), Lionel
Tahreep; Lucus Santio, all
of Ft. Duchesne; Melanie
(Greg) Johnson, Myton;
Natashia Santio (Eric Welsh),
Parker, Arizona; Kenneth
Kirk Santio; Reno Tahreep,
both of Ft. Duchesne; 17
grandchildren, 27 greatgrandchildren with one on
the way; and an unborn great-
great-grandchild; brothers
Robert Chapoose Sr.; Ernest
(Louann) Chapoose, both of
Ft. Duchesne; a sister, Lorena
(Ken) Writingbird, Rockyboy, Montana; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by her grandson, Victor Alfonso Macias; great-grandson, Cimeron WhiteOwl
Ruiz; brothers and sisters,
Marietta Reed, Gertrude
Willie, Ina Lou Chapoose;
Haskell Chapoose, Gloria Ann Chapoose, Albert
To b y C h a p o o s e , Wi l liam Chapoose, and Lynn
Chapoose.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, December 30,
2014, at 10:00 a.m., at the
Ft. Duchesne Gym.
Burial in the Ft. Duchesne
Cemetery under direction
of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Condolences may be shared
at www.hullingermortuary.
com
Kermit Melvin DeCory,
Sr., age 92, of Lapoint, UT,
was called by Tunkasila to
start his journey on December 10, 2014 surrounded by
family.
Kermit was born on August 21, 1922 on the Santee
reservation in Nebraska,
to Nellie (Kitto) and Peter
DeCory. In 1942 Kermit
joined the United States
Army Corp of Engineers
and served in World War II
in Okinawa and the Philippines until he was honorably
discharged. Kermit met Alma
Graham; they were married
in 1948 until 1984 when
she was called to make her
journey. From this union
he had six children, 12
grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren. Kermit was
a hard worker throughout his
life and held different jobs;
Kermit became well known
for his sheet rocking in the
Seattle area. Which lead him
across the country California,
Colorado, Minnesota, His favorite area of all was Alaska.
Kermit enjoyed helping family, friends and members of
the community. Kermit was
a humble, respectful man
who always had a smile on
his face and a kind word for
everyone. He was viewed
as a positive role model to
his family, friends, the community and the people that
knew him. He always had
time for his grandchildren.
Over the years he adopted
many people; all the children
knew his as grandpa, others
as niece, nephews, sons, and
daughters, sister and brother.
He was a member of the VFW
Color Guard which took him
to Pow-Wows he enjoyed. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Alma (Graham)
DeCory; baby son, Clifford
Lyle DeCory; son, Russell
Howard Decory; mother,
Nellie (Kitto) DeCory; father,
Peter DeCory; sisters, Edna
Whipple (Honey), Blanch
Robertson (Bee), Opal Hackford. He is survived by his sister, Edith Hackford of Neola
UT; sons, Kermit Jr. (Lint)
Kent, WA., Peter of South
Prairie WA., daughters,
Marly (Paul) Garrity SeaTac
WA, Lynda of Auburn, WA,
numerous nephews, nieces,
grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
A Celebration of life will
be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
at the Elizabeth Episcopal
Church in White Rocks.
Henry “Hank” Reed Jr.
“10/09/1968 - 12/12/2014”
Henry Hank Reed Jr.,
Hank was a beloved son,
father, brother, grandfather
and uncle. Not a day will go
by that he will not be deeply
missed. We will forever cherish our memories and good
time with “Big Hank.” He
was preceded in death by
his father Henry Reed Sr,
daughter Carrie Marie Reed
and grandparents Reed and
Burson.
He is survived by mother
Clarice Reed, son Henry M.
Reed, his grandchildren, sib-
lings and family and friends.
There will be no service at
this time.
When I’m gone, release
me, and let me go, I have so
many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie you self to
me with too many tears. But
be thankful we had so many
good years. I gave you my
love and you can only guess
How much you’ve given me
in happiness. I thank you for
the love you have shown. But
now its time I travel on alone.
So grieve for me awhile, if
grieve you must. Then let
your grief be comforted by
trust. That it is only for a
while that we must part. So
treasure the memory’s with in
your heart. I wont be far away
for life goes on. And if you
need me, call and I will come.
Though you cant see or touch
me I will be near. And if you
listen with your heart you’ll
hear. All my love around you
soft and clear. And when you
come this way alone I’ll greet
you with a smile “Welcome
Home”
Raymond and JoAnn had
a cattle ranch at the base of
Mosby Mountain where they
spent most of their days over
the past 45 years. It is on the
mountain, as a rancher, where
Raymond was the happiest.
In 2004, he was named the
Duchesne County Cattleman of the Year. Along with
ranching, he had many hobbies over the years. He raced
snowmobiles as a young man,
then moved on to both chariot
and flat saddle in later years.
It was at the track in Roosevelt where he gained many
treasured friendships. Raymond was an avid hunter,
enjoying everything from
pheasant to elk hunting; always with his son, Tige, by
his side. Raymond served
on many boards and committees including Utah State
Oil, Gas, and Mining Board;
Duchesne County Hospital
Board; UBATC Board; Mosby and Deep Creek Irrigation
Board; Farm Service Board;
and the Ute Tribe Education
Board. He also was elected to
and served a four year term on
the Ute Indian Tribal Council. Raymond loved spending
time with his family. He was
most proud of his children
and grandchildren and often
bragged of their accomplishments. He was beloved by his
family and will be greatly
missed.
Raymond is survived by
his wife, JoAnn; a son, Raymond Glenn “Tige” (Kerrilyn) Murray, South Jordan;
a daughter, Janece (Heath)
Kenney, Vernal; grandchildren, Sierra, Hunter, & Jessie Murray; Corrin (Lance)
Gates; McKenna Phillips,
Cassidy Kenney; a greatgranddaughter, Aceleigh;
step-grandchildren, Hayley
Howe; Michael Faris; brothers and sisters, Barbara Tabet,
Alterra; Bonnie Van, Ft.
Duchesne; James Murray,
Alterra; Rose Mary (Robin)
Murdock, Larry Murray, both
of LaPoint; a special nephew
and niece, Cleveland & Nina
Murray; and numerous other
nieces and nephews.
Raymond was preceded
in death by his parents;
siblings, Jackie, Julius Rex,
and Franklin Murray and
Constance Eaton; son-inlaw, Ronald Craig Phillips;
parents-in-law, Glenn and
Delores Allred; grandmother,
Stella LaRose.
Funeral services held on
Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at
the LaPoint LDS Chapel.
Burial in the LaPoint Cemetery with military honors by
the American Legion Post 64
and the Utah Honor Guard.
Nataline Chapoose Santio
“02/06/1943 - 12/27/2014”
Nataline Maxine Chapoose
Santio , age 71, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away December
27, 2014, at home due to
conditions surrounding her
diabetes.
She was born February
6, 1943, in Ft. Duchesne,
to Connor and Lulu Wash
Chapoose.
She attended boarding
school in Phoenix, Arizona;
Utah Valley University in
Orem, and UBATC in Roo-
Kermit DeCory
“08/21/1922 - 12/10/2014”
RAYMOND MURRAY
“03/27/1937 - 01/02/2015”
Raymond Murray, age 77,
of Paradise Park Road, near
LaPoint, passed away
January 2, 2015, at his home
after a two year battle with
cancer.
He was born March 27,
1937, in Ft. Duchesne, to
Julius Orran and Mary May
LaRose Murray. He married
JoAnn Allred on August 11,
1968, in Elko, Nevada.
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Barbara Thompson Reed
“12/26/1942 - 01/06/2015”
Barbara Ann Thompson
Reed, age 72, of Randlett,
passed away peacefully
in her sleep on January 6,
2015, in Roosevelt. She was
born December 26, 1942,
in Ft. Duchesne, to Seth
and Josephine McKewan
Thompson. She married
Melvin Reed, and they later
divorced. Barbara worked as
a cook for many years at the
BIA Police Department. She
enjoyed shopping, collecting
things, driving, crocheting,
gambling, and traveling all
over. She was a big fan of
“Oldies” music, eating ice
cream, and telling stories.
State of Colorado
Invites applications for this
position of:
Assistant Regional
Museum Director
This announcement is not
governed by the selection
processes of the classified
personnel system. Applications will be considered
from residents and nonresidents of Colorado.
CLASS TITLE: NonClassified
LOCATION: Montrose,
Colorado
She loved her son, grandkids,
and nieces and nephews,
they were the world to her. Barbara is survived by
her son, Carwin Reed, Salt
Lake City; step-sons, Jack
Reed, Kim Reed and Gene
Reed; grandchildren, Sheyenne Curry, George Curry,
Melvin Cesspooch, Corwin
Reed, and Kylee Reed; nieces
and nephews, Stephanie
Dirzuweit, Lois Garcia,
Leonard Thompson, Jr., all
of Roosevelt; Seth Badhawk,
Wendy Badhawk, both of Salt
Lake City; Josie Badhawk,
Randlett; Eric (April) Long,
Whiterocks; and numerous
other aunts, uncles and relatives.
She was preceded in death
by her daughter, Shelly Reed;
husband, Melvin Reed; niece
Lee Ann McKewan; brother,
Leonard Thompson, Sr.; sisters, Elaine McKewan and
Joyce Badhawk.
Funeral services held
Friday, January 9, 2015, at
10:00 a.m. at the Hullinger
Mortuary.
Burial in the Randlett
Cemetery. Condolences may
be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com
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