27 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
1
The Ute Indian Tribe will not establish gambling or liquor-by-the-drink at Bottle Mellow Resort. The denial was issued Tuesday by Myron Accuttroop, a Ute Business Committee member, via a statement.
Ute Tribe officials reject a reported proposal to permit open gambling and liquor by the drink at Bottle Hollow Resort. Accuttoroop and Secakuku say the ideas were previously considered and rejected due to social and enforcement concerns. The Business Committee is unlikely to approve such policies, and advisory members emphasis avoidable trouble outweighs potential profits.
Twelve year old Leslie McCormick died after falling from the hood of a truck driven by his father Samuel Shane McCormick while rabbit hunting near Lapoint at 2 30 a m The accident occurred on a county road near Lapoint and the youth was to be airlifted to a Salt Lake City hospital Sergeant Ken Lawson Utah Highway Patrol said Mrs Lynn Barbara Mc Carrell is convalescing after surgery complicated by pneumonia at St Mark s Hospital in Salt Lake City
Marion D. Hanks district governor Rotary 977-78 addressed the Vernal Rotary Club describing service above self and four areas of service. He highlighted club vocation and community service plus international efforts like exchange students and urged pride in Rotary ideals.
Voters must register by November 1 to vote in the mayor and council races. County Clerk registration closes October 28, ten days before the election, with agents open 8 am to 8 pm through November 4. County offices closed weekends and holidays before the election. Absentee ballots available for qualified electors, including the absent precinct. Continued on Page 161.
The Uintah Basin Association of Government has been awarded a $45,000 EDA planning grant for the Uintah Basin Economic Development District. UBAG director Clinton Harrison says the funds will be used to plan energy development impact and boost employment opportunities, especially in Duchesne County where unemployment is highest.
The Utah State Board of Education started an audit of Uintah School District on October 19 to test allegations of public funds misuse. Superintendent Walter Talbot assigned the School Finance Services office to lead the review with Dr. Arthur Bishop coordinating. Wayne Glaus and a state auditor will continue in Vernal next week with local district officials and accounting firms. The team aims for an objective, thorough investigation and cooperation has been strong.
Uintah County sheriff reports two hunter fatalities from heart attacks during a deer hunt. Earl Howard Erwin, 58, San Diego California, and Austin Black, 49, Detroit Michigan, died at altitude after hunting with companions.
Six candidates for Vernal City office spoke at a Commerce directors meeting Tuesday noon outlining goals and views. Incumbent Mayor Samuel Snyder highlighted growth, reduced property tax mill levy, new building inspector and city cooperation on services. Other candidates stressed experience, savings, budgeting, and long range planning for water and sewer projects.
Two Vernal men Luthey Cook 25 and Charles Irwin Alexander 19 were arrested after allegedly abducting a 16 year old girl outside Union High School Roosevelt. They are charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. Investigations were ongoing by Roosevelt City Police Uintah County Sheriff’s Department and allied agencies.
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