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Show 2A Emery County Progress, Castle Dale, Utah 1 Tuesday, August , 2000 Seelys honored as Grand Marshals Continued from page I not want my dream to die. So with very little confidence and much apprehension, I ventured into an unknown world. I would try to write a script. Montell knew a few stories of the early settlers of the County, his grandmother had given birth to her fourth child while camped in Cottonwood Canyon on her way to her new home. Joseph and Matilda Curtis Boulden had a baby who died in Upper Joes Valley on their trip over the mountain. He knew that Niels Peter Miller had pulled up in front of his dugout and announced to his wife Ellen, This is your new home." She had sat on the wagon seat, and through tears had said, Has it come to this, that I have to live under the ground? He knew about some men who had fought over their water rights. He tried to imagine how the characters would have talked to each other, and thus he created the dialogue. Montell created the characters to be portrayed as they were, hardworking, ordinary, God- fearing Pioneers. With the script written, Montell searched for the site on which to have the pag- eant, and after much praying, searching, and hill climbing, he came upon the site, and had what he describes as a Brigham Young experience. This is the place" Montell had found the perfect site. A natural amphitheater. The audience would sit on the hillside, overlooking the valley. Montell is quick to point out that he did not accomplish the work alone. Hundreds of people have donated thousands of hours and dollars and materials to make it all possible. As the leader of the effort, he had an unusual combination of skills that came into play to bring about the Castle Valley Pageant. Montell and Kathryn are truly a couple deserving of this award of Grand Marshals of the Emery County Fair 2000. They have embarked upon their dreams and made them come true, and in so doing have enhanced the lives of those in Emery County. We salute them and their efforts, in bringing the Emery County Pageant to us, and putting Emery County on the map and in the hearts of so many. Larry Davis is new principal Continued from page I dents, and am looking forward to a positive experience at this school." The Davis family likes to get together to cook out, go on picnics, and just be together. Shanna works for RSVR and is very busy. They have a two year old grandson named Zachary, whom they like to spend time kind with. Larry is a of guy, often going in to the high school at 5:30 in the mornings, and he was often the last to leave at night. He promises the same dedication at Canyon View, he probably wont make it there by 5:30 but, Ill be there by six" he said. work-a-lo- t sTAiumiivmi Huntington 687-927- o Open 6:30 Show at 7 ands soon Honors in Angus Association Field Day These individuals claimed top honors in the judging con- test held at the 2000 Utah Angus Association Field Day, Tune in Neola, Utah. Pictured from left are: Ray Wareham, Ferron, high point man; SuzAnn Miller, Cedar Fort, high point Submitted byRosann Fillmore, Economic Development Director for Emery County Construction of a railroad between CV Spur and a site south of Emery Town is once again being considered. After PacificCorp announced it would cease mining at Trail Mountain Coal Mine, it became obvious that truck traffic would escalate on in alarming numbers. In response, the Emery County Commission and EcoSR-1- 0 nomic Development Council decided to investigate the possibility of railroad construction between CV Spur and a site south of Emery Town. Several meetings have been held with UDOT and the Utah Division of 3 KING KOAL Professor 2 9:00 Only Thomas The Magic & Railroad GD Highway Workers. The Utah Dept, of Transportation representative thought a sign program could be developed for several local signs on one sign, outside the town is a possibility. Wilcox asked UDOT to add foot paths and bicycle paths along some of the scenic roads and Highway 10 in Emery County. He felt this would increase tourism. Lets find a solution to the sign problem and the possibility of paths in Emery County, stated Brown. Roseann Fillmore commented on the $110,000 grant received for highway construction in Emery County and in June the Huntington Canyon road was designated a Federal Scenic Highway. She reported that Pacific Corporation plans to buy coal from outside the area and haul it down State Road 10 from Price and Sevier County to the Hunter Power Plant. Fillmore displayed a map of the proposed Rail Road and pointed out that Consolidated Coal and The Denver Rio Grande Rail Road had already completed much of the preliminary work in the planning for this railroad. This raiload, if completed, would open the county to transportation opportunities, such as additional coal shipping, Live Earth products, gypsum, liquid natural gas and silicon sand products out of the county," said Fillmore. Many investors want access to a major highway and non-vehicul- CROWN K3I Daily 7:30 8 9:30 The Nutty Professor X-ME- N The Klumps IG-1- 3 KING KOAL Daily 7.00 A PRICE THEATRE 30 East Main, Price 637-274- 0 All Mam Seal! $1.50 Sun. - Thur 7 00 FrI Sal 7 00 A 9 00 915 WHAT USUALLY SPECTACULAR, r r j tTTTRNJ n r-- 1 HamsonFordi -- !' Michelle Pleifer AAjtoWAOm S3. SO. CIMMraa iMmaae 1-- Jt 3.00 MaHaata ;- , 0 , Economic Development. So far, the project has met with positive response. However, the commission and committees involved would like to present the idea to the public. They have scheduled a series of public meetings, hoping to give all interested parties a chance to attend. Meetings are scheduled Aug. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Ferron City Hall; Aug. 9, at 10 a.m., at the Huntington City Hall; and Aug. 9, at 7 p.m., at the Carbon County Courthouse in Price. Times have been set to accommodate shift work and the public is encouraged to attend. The project is at the stage, and several studies must be done before the decision to build a railroad is made. fact-findin- g An economic impact study, a rail- road feasibility study and fatal flaw environmental analysis must be made before application for a permit is made to the Surface Transportation Board. Once the application is made, a full environmental impact study must be completed. The idea for rail in Emery County is not a new one. In the most recent attempt, Consolidated Coal and Denver and Rio Grande designed a rail route and applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permits to build in the 1980s. The project was not completed, but much of the information and studies are still available and may benefit the current project. Timing seems to be good for the attempt. Three railroads are being considered in the state one from Salina to Levan, an- -' other from the Uintah Basin to Rifle, Colorado, and the Emery County project. Because state officials have been working on the routes, much information' about railroad financing and budding has been collected. The three projects are being pack-.- 1 aged as the Intermountain Rail-- J road Project. In addition, the U. S. Depart-- , ment of Transportation an nounced on July 6, that it will provide up to $3.5 billion in loans and loan guarantees for ' projects benefitting shortline and regional railroads. No decisions have been made regarding who would build or own the railroad. U.50, Sealer CAmet (62 tel Atm. MOKHuKoM A euiiet ' rail transportation before selecting a location to build. companies should bear some responsibility in this since they are Garth Larson, Mayor of Fer- happy to get the coal contracts, ron, told the Commission of the said Brown. Do these people potential dangers to the citizens just think the roads will be there of Ferron from coal trucks due without doing an impact study to stores along both sides of the to find out how increased traffic State Road 10. The Ferron citiwill affect the roads and the citizens cross Highway 10 several zens. times a day. He also related For the trucking company to problems concerning the ruts in meet the tons per minute rethe highway from heavy coal quired, a truck has to pass by evtruck traffic. ery 65 seconds one way 5 days Forrest Addison, United Mine a week, but trucks go both Workers, representing 280 active ways, commented Wilcox. or laid off miners voiced his conAddison went on to point out cern about safety along State that the United Mine Workers Road 10, increased traffic, speedhad made a presentation to Scottish Power explained that ing by coal trucks, the over loading of coal trucks and the safety there were coal leases they of citizens crossing the main should try to get. streets due to coal truck traffic. Addison estimated the numAddison suggested that a stop ber of jobs that would be lost in light should be installed at CenEmery and Carbon County when tral and Main street in Castle mines shut down would be Dale as a safety measure. HE 1600 out of work workers in six also pointed out that at times it states due to recent decisions of was difficult to enter main street Pacific Corporation. This will from Center street because of affect coal miners, truckers, ventraffic on main street. dors and their employees. The State is slow to repair Victor Staley agreed with State Road 10 because the Forrest Anderson and was conmoney is being spent else- cerned about public safety on where," pointed out Addison. Highway 10. He wanted to know what reguLamont Gordon, Castle Dale lations are on heavy trucks and City Council said the City reare they being enforced. cently painted crosswalks on Brown said that these are some city streets and on State valid concerns and asked why Road 10. He explained that coal the Utah Department of Transtrucks are a concern because portation was not brought into they shake and rattle the buildthe decision making process by ings on Main Street. He exPacific Corp, when they decided plained that the coal trucks are to increase the truck traffic on a major problem in Castle Dale Highway 10. The coal truck and suggested a stop light on Main and Center Streets as a posT sibility. Gordon was also concerned' THANK YOU so you don't have to! 336 West 400 South Huntington, Utah 84528 68 Fax 435-687-99- 68 Manager: Jake Holt Ferron Little league Baseball would like to thank the following businesses that have contrfoutedto our successful season; Boyd's Family Pharmacy Ferron City Ferron Merc I G illy s Grants Mels on Construction Rh Gardens 5cottish Rower Thermal West Industrial EllUTJJ Ill 11 truuM . about raising the speed limit-fro30 miles per hour to 35 on Main Street in Casde Dale as this was a hazard to pedestrians. Bevin Wilson asked UDOT for a report on future plans and funding of the projects along State Road 10. The Project Manager stated T . that repair of the slide at , Quitchumpaw is in the works,-passing lanes from Highway 70 to Price, Wilberg Wash (widen the road and bridge) and the South Moore cut off are 1 Vx. years away. The Huntington' Canyon road to Poison Springs, : a 4 lane road is planned and that is 2 years away from comple- - . tion. Dale Peterson of UDOT stated that the planning process is five : years long for new programs. The Commission reported that a contract will be let soon for-- , widening the road from Sheep Creek to the Rail Road Overpass. In the future contracts for right of way property will be obtained to install 4 and 5 lanes. The Billies Mountain contract will soon be let. There needs to be more funding for projects on Highway 6. j Butch Wilcox, mayor of Elmo stated, There are too many ac- - cidents on Federal Highway 70 j at Spotted Wolf Hill." He sug- - j gested lighted signs could be t added to warn motorists of this 2 Z steep hill. '- ; -- ' 435-687-99- ; Continued from page I What Lies Beneath, Pokemon 2, Nutty mnmniuiUL 14-18- 9-- Transportation issues discussed in locally held meeting Coming: The Kid, KING KOAL Dally 7 00 A 9 00 woman; Orvil Miller, Cedar Fort, high point youth, Robert-1Lloyd Miller, Cedar Fort, high point youth, 1 3; and in and bull the pedi- weight McCalmant, Layton, winner gree guessing contests. County Considers Building Railroad representative of industry, THWQ?EKITIURErOF 7:00 Only Top III--- l I IIAIMv nil those trho participated In making our 2ltli of JiiIjj n great sucres. Ye would like to thank TItCor their generous donation. It bought three big prices or our sheet shoot, and Lire Larthor their generous donation, which bought IOO morelreirorks shells. These businesses are greatly appreciated for their yearly donations. i J J J J |