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Show A3 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Debate over nuclear plant near Green River continues Continued from Page A1. agreement on the land was finalized, and even now, before the company has officially announced its choice for a site for the proposed plant. Emery County Economic Development Director Mike McCandless, who spearheaded the drive to develop the park, has stressed since the news first surfaced that the excitement was premature. “They have not made a decision,” he stated. “They are still evaluating all the sites. My role is to just give them the option to see if it’s something they’d be interested in, not to recruit it, just to basically submit the information and let them go through a process.” Aaron Tilton, CEO of Transition Power, confirmed what McCandless said, explaining that the company is still considering four sites for the project. Many have reported, though, that the site is favored because of local support for such a project; a point which Tilton grants. “One of the things that is really interesting for us and really appealing about the Green River site is that we have a lot of local support here. The City of Green River as well as Emery County, specifically, expressed interest and are doing everything that they can to be inviting to have the project be there.” Green River Mayor Pat Brady concurred that there is a lot of local support for the project. He reported that in his experience, he believes a “majority” of the Green River citizens who have been involved in the discussions have expressed a positive view about the possibility of such a project. He attributes such a positive response to the economic situation Green River faces. “The main reason is economics and getting us a strong economic base, and that would certainly do it,” he said. “We have a pretty low income level here. Some parents have to work two or three jobs to support their families. One of the things we want to do as a city is to bring high-paying jobs into the area to strengthen our community.” Even those who are opposed to the nuclear plant grant that the city is in need of an economic boost, but argue there are much safer, and environmentally friendlier, ways to do that. “Green River needs jobs and economic development, but I see a lot of opportunities for other types of jobs related to renewable energy,” explained John Urgo of HEAL Utah, a group that works to engage citizens in efforts to protect public health from nuclear and toxic waste and promote clean energy policies for the state. He explained that the job opportunities were not necessarily in energy generation, but in manufacturing. “There are companies that are all over the West right now looking to build renewable energy manufacturing plants. That’s the type of energy we think works for Green River,” he stated. Urgo’s group, along with a Moab based organization called Uranium Watch have been the main players in encouraging citizens to become educated about the industry and in working to halt the possible development. Both Urgo and Sarah Fields of Uranium Watch pointed to several reasons they viewed the possible development as dangerous to the community and to the environment. Along with worries about the Emery County’s New Newspaper 685 South Main Street P.O. Box 487 Orangeville, UT. 84537 www.theemerycountyreview.com Phone: 435-748-2541 Fax: 435-748-2543 Established January 2, 2007 Published Every Tuesday Publisher / Editor James L. Davis jldavis@theemerycountyreview.com Co-Publisher / Office / Advertising Manager Colleen A. Davis cdavis@theemerycountyreview.com Assistant Editor C. Josie Luke Advertising Design / Office Lyndsay Reid Advertising Sales Kristi Renz Editorial Staff Kathy P. 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Because all animals were shot with .22 caliber or smaller bullets, an unknown number of deer could have been mortally wounded, but were never found by investigating officers. All animals were wasted. This case was made after a sportsman left his vehicle to see what had attracted the attention of huge numbers of ravens and magpies. The birds had been feeding on several deer carcasses. He called the Division of Wildlife Resources and helped them find a total of 11 animals that had been shot. Investigating officers collected evidence at the scene, which led to the arrest of the guilty parties. Land swap relieves traffic concerns near school Continued from Page A1. The discussion on both pieces of land have been going on for some time but because the cattlemen’s association did not want to simply sell the land, it has only been within the last year that the groups found acreage that the cattlemen were interested in. According to Black, the process was “kick started” in March when the district began seriously considering an alternate route to the school. The current road is narrow, and though the city recently expanded it as much as possible, it was still a concern. Around that time, Gordon heard the association may be interested in the land near Mohrland road, but understood that the land would be sold for less money if it was all purchased at the same time. So, she and Councilman Jerry Livingston attended a School Board meeting to discuss a possible 3-party deal. Since then the deal has been discussed in meetings of all three parties. McElprang and Gordon said that as they worked through all the issues some in the cattlemen’s association were not for the deal, but a majority of the group voted to make the exchange. Black reported that after a “long process,” with all sides doing their legal “due-diligence,” the agree- ment was finally signed in December. He said the school district appreciated the cattleman’s association and the city for their cooperation, and expressed that he hopes the deal will “improve access to the junior high.” And though he was not sure when the new road would be completed, he expressed that they would like it done “sooner rather than later.” Great last minute Christmas gifts! Check us out first! Jones McElprang and Gordon both reported that the parties have no firm plans for their new acreage, but hope that the deal will be a benefit to all involved. Gilly’s and Home Town Market are Proud Sponsors of “Where’s Gabby?” Geri Lynn Reed 381-2421 • 185 E. Main Castle Dale The Is proud to present e c e i 8P Lane Sleepers & Recliners Microwave ovens • Dishwashers LCD Tvs starting at $47995 Whirlpool Washer and Dryer Small Freezer chest with drawer 5.3 cu/ft. $22995 REVIEW Emery County Complete living set $999 Red Ribbon Specials Gilly’s Geri Lynn Reed was the first name drawn finding all three Gabbys. 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