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P.O. BOX 190 FORT DUCHESNE, UTAH 84026 UINTAH & OURAY INDIAN RESERVATION VOL. 54 #20 JULY 13, 2020

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Chinese Utahans’ Alliance Against COVID-19 (CUAAC) has gra-ciously decided to donate to the Ute Indian Tribe masks and other items to try and keep the elders safe as possible. They made a dona-tion of 300 NIOSH-certified N95 respirator masks and 4,000 dispos-able masks to the Ute Tribe with a total worth of more than $4,000.

NORTHERN UTE JULY SUNDANCE 2020

Donation to the Ute Indian Tribe

Public Announcement At this time, the Natural Resource Department would like all tribal membership who acquired an Agriculture/Homesite Assignment to please come into our office or call and provide a current mailing address and phone number. Please feel free to contact the Resource office @ 435-725-4829 or 725-4838 if any question. Waylon C. Poowegup Acting Natural Resource Director

UTE IND IAN TR IBE P. O. Box 190

Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026 Phone (435) 722-5141 ● Fax (435) 722-5072

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE NATURAL RESOURCE

DEPARTMENT

Public Notice from the Ute Indian Tribe Business Committee:

“NO FIREWORKS”, Restrictions are in place for your safety and the pro-

tection of tribal lands.

The Ute Bulletin is published bi-monthly by the Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Bulletin staff. Our paper is printed by Utah Media Group, West Valley City, Utah and mailed Monday from Fort Duchesne Post Office. Editorials and articles appearing in the Ute Bulletin are the sole responsibility of the author and do not reflect the opinions, attitude or philosophy of the Ute Bulletin or the Ute author and do not reflect the opinions, attitude or philosophy of the Ute Bulletin or the Ute Indian Tribe. The Ute Bulletin provides the Ute Tribal Membership with information presenting both sides to an issue whenever possible. Any article, poetry, artwork appear-ing in the Ute Bulletin is the property of the author or artist. Any use of these materials without consent is considered unlawful. The Ute Bulletin encourages submissions of articles, letters to the Editor, poetry, short stories, commentaries, artwork or photographs. Only those letters signed with your legal name may be printed. “Ute Bulletin”. Change of address, deadline/submission, disclaimer, and online paper are links from that website. Public Relations news radio information can be forwarded by email to the Director by 8:30 am to be aired on KNEU 1250 AM Ute News Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Regarding Newspaper Submissions:When submitting information, photos, or flyers, please submit in the format of a Word document,; submit photos in the form of jpeg, and submit flyers in the form of Adobe PDF or send the original digital creation. This will ensure that submissions can remain in good quality when printed. The Ute Bulletin is posted on www.utetribe.com

Ute Bulletin Disclaimer

Ute Bulletin/Public RelationsPO Box 100

Fort Duchesne, UT 84026

Director Public Relations

Ute Bulletin/Editor: Regina M. Arrowgarp

435-722-5141 ext. [email protected]

Reporter: Charlotte Navanick


Ute Bulletin News From Ute Country July 13, 2020

Secretary/Reporter: Gwenita Pawwinnee


Reporter: Janae C. Duffy


Ute Radio:Heidi Blackhair

435 722-5141 ext. [email protected]

Media Specialist/Reporter:VACANT

Public Announcement NO FISHING Due to the Covid 19 Epidemic we feel we have to close all Fishing in Indian Country on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation to all Non-Members of the Ute Indian Tribe. If you have already purchased a fishing license you will be able to fish after the closure of the season, for the same amount of days of the temporary closure for Covid 19. This includes boating and camping. We are Sorry for the inconvenience, you may contact the Fish and Wildlife Director for any questions or concerns at 435-722-5511. Acting Fish & Wildlife Director Law Enforcement Manager Aundreau Gray

Do Not FlushPSA: Water Systems/Environmental Health is asking that users DO NOT flush paper towels, facial wipes/tissues, baby wipes, flushable wipes, and any other products other than toilet paper into their sewer systems.

Flushing these items will cause problems to our Tribal Sewer and Sep-tic systems and can cause unsanitary conditions around our communi-ties. (Submitted by Jenna Reed, Assistant Director,Ute Tribe Water Systems)

Announcement The Water Settlement CO-OP Department is taking Applications, the applica-tion are located in the back door they can return them in the door, as we are closed they will need to call Kim Thomson CO-OP Manager @ (435) 823-7212 thank you.

Roseanne Myore

Secretary

Ute Indian Tribe

Water Settlement Department

(435) 722-3136


THE UTE SENIOR Program is for those over Fifty-five years old (55) & enrolled with the Ute Tribe. Office: (435) 725-4281 By Ute Tribe Resolution from the Ute Business Committee, requires all tribal members to stay home due to COVID-19. Especially those deemed at risk. As of May 2020, By Ute Tribe Resolution from the Ute Business Committee requires all tribal members to adhere to curfew due to COVID–19. These items have not been lifted and are to be followed. ————————————————————————————————— Ute Tribe Senior Title VI, Grant-Meals: The Ute Senior Center meal service change is due to surrounding health conditions and too keep our tribal elderly safe. Along with staff & their families only homebound meals will be done at this time. Be advised that meal delivery times are from 11:30 am or (earlier) to 1:35 pm. Individuals are required to keep Pets, safety away from delivery staff & ve-hicles. (Thank you all for this) To Best Protect Yourself: 1) Wash Hands Regularly with soap and water for more than 20 seconds. 2) STAY HOME ESPECIALLY WHEN SICK OR COMING FROM ANOTHER AREA. 3) Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, repeat wash hands, 4) Call ahead to the E.R. or I.H.S. They have a procedure in place and must be followed. REMINDER: The Ute Tribe does not have all it’s employees back to work. It is unlikely they will return anytime soon due to the rise of COVID-19 cases surrounding us. Again-reminder: The Ute Senior Program doesn’t have any maintenance workers, since 2014. The tribe doesn’t have all the works back on duty. ATTENTION: FOR THOSE TRAVELING OUT OF THE AREA: It is required that tribal membership check-in with UIT Emergency Management to let them know when traveling out of the basin area. This is for the safety of all tribal members. If you have traveled out of the area, and are on the meals list, it is required that we know. We will continue to delivery but measures have to be in place, 1) Self isolation in homes for required for 7 to 14 days. 2) Mask must be wore and all workers are prohibited from entering home. 3) All delivery meals are to be placed in a cooler outside homes. 4) I.H.S. and C.H.R.’s will clear individuals. 5) Those living off the reservation that come to visit, again let Ute Emergency Management

know of this visit. We are still in a health crisis, things have changed and for the survival of our people we must all be understanding and trust the leadership at this time.

UPDATE FROM I.H.S.

UPDATE FROM THE SENIOR’S DEPARTMENT

July 2, 2020

Holiday Hours

In observance of the July 4th holiday, work will shutdown on the project starting Thursday afternoon, July 2. Work will resume July 6. All lanes remain open. On behalf of the project, we wish you and your loved ones a fun and safe Independence Day weekend.

Project Progress: On the left, a graphic showing the different layers that make up an asphalt roadway. On the right, a photo of U.S. 40 showing the layers in real life.

Construction Update

Crews are preparing to begin paving operations as early as next Thursday, July 9. Paving is expected to last for four days. The exact pave date will posted in next week's update. In the meantime, crews continue putting down base course for the new road. The speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph through the work zone during construction.

Visit the Project Website

Project Overview

Road construction is anticipated to run through the end of this year. Improvements include: adding an eastbound passing lane, center turn lane, and widening shoulder areas to enhance safety and improve mobility.

Hours of Operation

No work Friday, July 3 to Monday, July 6.

Contact the Team

This project has a dedicated Public Involvement Team. You can reach us with questions and concerns via the project hotline at 855-740-8740 and via email at [email protected].

UDOT UPDATE


How Much Do You Know About Eye Health?

Painted Horse Diabetes Prevention Program

JULY-NEWSLETTER 435-725-5040

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your eyes as you age.

What you don't know about eye health could harm you. Most people are unaware of basic facts that could protect them from vision loss. For example, only about one-third of Americans know that eye diseases can steal your sight before you notice symptoms. That's because your brain adapts to vision loss, making it difficult to notice the decline — something that less than half of adults realize. Did you know: Many forms of glaucoma have no warning signs. You may lose most of your vision before

you realize you're affected. That's because the disease begins so gradually. People with diabetic retinopathy may not notice vision problems at first. But eventually this

disease can cause blindness. Sudden blurriness or trouble seeing colors and fine details can signal age-related macular

degeneration (AMD). Symptoms usually appear suddenly and worsen rapidly.

If you're in a high-risk group, make sure to get regular eye exams so that your doctor can catch disease early.

To help protect your bones and blood vessels. When you have CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease), phosphorus can build up in your blood. Too much phosphorus in your blood pulls calcium from your bones, making your bones thin, weak and more likely to break. High levels of phosphorus in your blood can also cause itchy skin, bone and joint pain.

Many packaged foods have added phosphorus. Look for phosphorus-or for words with “PHOS” – on ingredient labels.

Deli meats and some fresh meat and poultry can have added phosphorus. Ask the butcher to help you pick fresh meats without added phosphorus.

Your health care provider may talk to you about taking a phosphate binder with meals to lower the amount of phosphorus in your blood. Phosphate binder is a medicine that acts like a sponge to soak up, or bind, phosphorus while it is in the stomach because it is bound, the phosphorus does not get into your blood. Instead your body removes the phosphorus through your stool.

Choose foods with the right amount of potassium

Foods lower in Phosphorus

Fresh fruits and vegetables Breads, pasta and rice Rice Milk (not enriched) Corn and rice cereals Light-colored sodas/pop, such as

lemon-lime or homemade iced tea

Choose foods and drinks with less phosphorus

Why? To help your nerves and muscles work the right way. Problems can occur when blood potassium levels are too high or too low. Damaged kidneys allow potassium to build up in your blood, which can cause serious heart problems. Your food and drink choices can help you lower your potassium level, if needed.

Salt substitutes can be very high in potassium. Read the ingredient label. Check with your provider about using substitutes.

Drain canned fruits and vegetables before eating.

Some medicines also can raise your potassium level. Your health care provider may adjust medicines you take.

-National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease

Foods Higher in Potassium

Oranges, bananas and orange juice Potatoes and tomatoes Brown and wild rice Bran cereals Dairy foods Whole-wheat bread and pasta Beans and nuts

Eating right for Chronic Kidney Disease

As your kidney function goes down, you may need to eat foods with less phosphorus and potassium. Your health care provider will use lab tests to check phosphorus and potassium levels in your blood, and you can work with your dietitian to adjust your meal plan.

Foods Higher in Potassium

Meat, poultry and fish Bran cereals and oatmeal Dairy foods Beans, lentils and nuts Dark-colored sodas/pop, fruit punch and

some bottled or canned iced teas that have added phosphorus

Food Lower in Potassium

Apples and peaches Carrots and green beans White bread and pasta White rice Rice milk (not enriched) Cooked rice and wheat cereals

and grits Apple, grape and cranberry juice

Safety Tips from the CHR Depart-ment

Painted Horse July Newsletter 2020


Immediate Short-Term Internship with NPS Tribal Relations

An immediate short-term internship opportunity is available with the National Park Service Tribal Relations Office. These micro-internships being offered by MobilizeGreen are 4-6 weeks in length and targeted for recent graduates (1-5 years out of college with an associate degree or higher). The ideal candidate will have an interest in Tribal Relations and preference will be given to those of Native American or Alaska Native heritage.

There will not be an open call for applications, the position will be filled by refer-ral. If anyone would like more details or knows of an interested candidate, please reach out to me at [email protected] (Submitted by Sandy Marin, Resource Assistant, Forest Service, Tribal Relations, Conservation Education)

Obituary Uintah Indian Irrigation Project

Operation & Maintenance CompanyP O Box 809

Fort Duchesne, UT 84026(435) 724-5200

June 16, 2020

NOTICE: The Uintah Indian Irrigation Project Operation & Maintenance Company, (Company) hereby provides this Request for Proposals for Construction for the following project.

Project location: Bench Canal Heading, coordinates 40.398275, -109.917303, 7.7 miles north of Eagle View, approximately 200’ off White Rocks Highway.Description of work to begin October 15, 2020: Project in-volves replacement of the existing water diversion structure of the Bench Canal Heading. Project involves demolition and disposal of existing structure, dewatering, excavation and construction of a new structure as shown in the plans.Proposal Submission: The Company will receive proposals no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, July 31, 2020.Contact Information:Uintah Indian Irrigation Project O & M Co., P O Box 809, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026Dan Larsen, (435) 722-7758, email: [email protected] Pieper, (435) 823-3156, email: [email protected] Oman, (435) 724-5270, email: [email protected]

Procurement of bidding documents: Bidders may request an electronic copy of the document by email request at [email protected]

Pre-Bid Meeting: The Company may schedule a Pre-Bid site visit. Notice of the Pre-Bid site visit will be provided to those who receive Bid packets.

PREVAILING WAGE LAWS: The successful Bidder must comply with all prevailing wage laws applicable to the Project (including the Davis-Bacon Act), and related requirements contained in this document.

BID PREPARATION COSTS: Bidders are solely responsible for the cost of preparing their Bids.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: UIIP specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion to reject any or all Bids, or re-bid, or to waive inconsequential deviations from the bidding re-quirements not involving time, price, or quality of the Work.

Jerimy Kidd caught this Tiger Muskie at Cot-tonwood Lake. It was 43 inches long and 27 pounds.

Fishing on the U&O reservation 2020

Ella Mae (Keubler) McCookApril 18, 1945 ~ June 24, 2020 (age 75)

Ella Mae Kuebler McCook, age 75, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, passed away on June 24, 2020 in Durango, Colorado, surrounded by family. Ella was born April 18, 1945 in Colorado to Thomas and Nedra Wells Kuebler. She grew up in Ignacio and Towaoc, Colorado. Was one of 5 children. She attended Santa Fe Indian School and also went to vocational school for nursing. She came home and lived in Towaoc, Colorado. She met the love of her life, Randolph L McCook, Sr. And they had five kids, Tony, Pamela, Shane, Brian and Randolph Jr. She also helped to raise Amanda Mahkewa and Jaclyn Chapoose. She lived in Ft. Duch-esne for many years until Randy died. She then moved back to Ignacio, Colorado. She enjoyed spending time at the casino, playing bingo, beading, crocheting, watching old movies, her game shows and watching Elvis. Golden Girls was one of her favorite shows. She loved to travel and visit with family. Her family was very important to her and she loved to take care of all her grandchildren, and numerous great grandkids. She is survived by her children, Tony McCook, Pamela Kuebler, Shane McCook, Brian McCook, her siblings, Raymond Kuebler, Towaoc; Donald Kuebler, Ignacio; 18 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Randolph McCook, Sr., son, Randolph McCook, Jr., grandson, Geoffery Cesspooch, sister, Laura Kuebler and brother, Norman Kuebler. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Pentecostal Church on Whiterocks Road. A wake will be held after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. Burial in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery

2020 Summer Class 5 Week Session

Parenting the Love & Logic Way Thursdays @ 6:00 pm

Zion’s Bank Conference Room (Downstairs)*remember if you already have a Love and Logic workbook, you are welcome

to sit in on any class for free.

For more information or

questions text:

Kristin Huber 435-621-5298

FREE!

Class Topics

Thursday June 25

Putting an End to Arguing,

Back Talk, & Begging

Thursday July 2

Teaching Kids to Listen...the First Time

Thursday July 9

Avoiding Power-Struggles

Thursday July 16

Setting Limits Without Losing

Their Love

Thursday July 23

What to Do When Your Kids Leave You

Speechless


Anderson & Wood Construction is now hir-ing 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 proj-ect. This position will remain open until filled.

Employment

At Tesoro Logistics, our strength lies in our investment in employees and in their future. We measure success not only by the products we bring to our customers, or the financial results we deliver to our shareholders, but also by remaining true to our core values of safety, environmental stewardship, respect and integrity. We hire exceptional people with the passion to make a difference, invest in your future by applying today at careers.tsocorp.com

At Andeavor, our strength lies in our invest-ment in employees and in their future. We measure success not only by the products we bring to our customers, or the financial results we deliver to our shareholders, but also by remaining true to our core values of safety, en-vironmental stewardship, respect and integrity. We hire exceptional people with the passion to make a difference, invest in your future by applying today at careers.tsocorp.com

We don’t just fill jobs, we create careers and community. We hire men and women who represent the communities we serve and help them develop as people and professionals. We are retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more reliably than ever before. If you are looking to join a team in which you can grow, then look no further. Apply at careers.dominionenergy.com

Has the Prescription Opioid Crisis affected you or someone you know? You could be compensated from the Purdue Pharma L.P. Bankruptcy.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?If you think you’ve been hurt by Purdue Pharma L.P., a U.S. limited partnership, its general partner and its subsidiaries, including Imbrium Therapeutics L.P., Adlon Therapeutics L.P., Greenfield BioVentures L.P., Avrio Health L.P., Rhodes Technologies, and Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P. (“Purdue”), or Purdueprescription opioids, like OxyContin®, or other prescription opioids produced, marketed or sold by Purdue, you can file a claim for compensation in thePurdue bankruptcy proceeding. The deadline to file a claim is July 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED.PARA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL, VISITE EL SITIO WEB.

THIS IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION. Is Purdue out of money? No. For more information concerning Purdue’s bankruptcy, Frequently Asked Questions, Proof of Claim Forms, examples of personal injury and other claims that can be filed, instructions on how to file a claim, and important documents including the Bar Date Notice, visit

WHO DOES THIS AFFECT AND WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?If you think you’ve suffered harm from Purdue or its prescription opioids, you have the right to file a claim even if you may also have received reimbursement from insurance. Examples of claims that may be filed in the Purdue bankruptcy include death, addiction or dependence, lost wages, loss of spousal relationship benefit for things like child-rearing, enjoyment of life, etc., or Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (sometimes referred to as “NAS”), among others.The deadline to file a claim is July 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. If you do not file a claim by the deadline, you will lose the right to file a claim against Purdue, and you will lose any right to seek payment or compensation you may have had. Proof of Claim Forms, a list of opioids produced, marketed or sold by "Purdue," and instructions for how to file a claim are online at PurduePharmaClaims.com. You can also request a claim form by mail, email or phone:

WHAT IS A CLAIM AND WHO CAN FILE?A “claim” means a right to seek payment or other compensation. You must file a Proof of Claim Form so it is actually received by the deadline. It can be filed by you, by a legal guardian, by survivors, or by relatives of people who have died or are disabled. All Personal Injury Claimant Proof of Claim Forms and any supporting documentation submitted with those forms will be kept highly confidential and will not be made available to the public. You do not need an attorney to file a proof of claim for you.Additionally, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, trusts, governmental units, and Native American Tribes may also file a proof of claim against Purdue. Go to PurduePharmaClaims.com to find a complete list of instructions on how to file a claim. You will also find a list of the opioids produced, marketed or sold by Purdue.You may file a Proof of Claim even if a settlement is contemplated in the Purdue bankruptcy so that your claim can be considered as part of any settlement.

File Your Claim by JuLY 30, 2020.

Purdue Pharma Claims Processing Centerc/o Prime Clerk LLC850 Third Avenue, Ste. 412, Brooklyn, NY 11232Email: [email protected] - Phone: 1.844.217.0912

PurduePharmaClaims.com, or call 1.844.217.0912.

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