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Show TheEmeryCountyReview.com Happy New Year! REVIEW Be careful as you celebrate the arrival of 2009! Emery County The Volume 2, Issue 53. You’re News to Us! Nuclear war of words erupts over proposed site C. Josie Luke (Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on the debate over the idea of a nuclear power plant being constructed near Green River.) Since public sentiment has swung in favor of carbon-free and renewable sources of energy, over 20 new proposals have been developed for nuclear power facilities in the United States. Included is the proposal from Transition Power Development to build a plant at one of four western latory Commission on Jan. sites. 30, 2008 which calls the Though a final decision proposal “the Blue Castle has not been made, it has Generation Project,” a title been widely which many reported claim refers Special Series that the to the Blue company Castle Butte is favoring on the southbuilding in ern edge of the recently the Book developed Cliffs near Part II Mancos the town of Hills IndusGreen River. trial Park near Green River. In part, the document The reports cite a let- states that Transition Powter Transition Power sent er “intends to submit an to the U.S. Nuclear Regu- Early Site Permit Applica- A Nuclear Debate tion and/or a Combined License Application for two nuclear units by April 2010. The two units will be part of the Blue Castle Generation Project, to be located in East-Central Utah.” Aaron Tilton, CEO of Transition Power and a former member of the Utah State Legislature maintains though that a final decision has not been made, and no firm date has been set for such an announcement. Still, groups are ral- Continued on Page A3. Tuesday, December 30, 2008 A New View for the Review Emery County Review plans big changes for the New Year to Carbon County and look forward to spreadAs a New Year dawns ing the good news of the we at The Emery County Castle Valley community. Review are preparing to Changing our format to transform our little publi- a monthly publication alcation into an entirely new lows us the freedom to kind of newspaper for the develop feature stories in community we serve. a larger area and produce Starting with the New a more detailed product Year, The Emery County than is currently available Review will become a in the Castle Valley. monthly publication, with Since we created The its first E m e r y monthly County Commentary issue for Review it 2009 to be has always published been our on Feb. 3, and the first goal to be a different kind Tuesday of every month of newspaper than what thereafter. It is a radical you would normally exchange for the newspa- pect to see. We believe per, made even more so your newspaper should because with our move to have a personality that a monthly publication we can make you laugh, cry, plan to expand our cov- think, reminisce, and act. erage area to include not We are driven by the peronly Emery County, but sonalities of the commuCarbon County as well. nity we serve and we take As we expand to in- great pride in the fact that clude news on the people, we are constantly in search places and events of Em- of the “good news story.” ery and Carbon counties, There are plenty of good we will change our name news stories out there and to the Castle Valley Re- by expanding to Carbon view. County and moving to a We are excited about the prospect of expandContinued on Page A3. ing our coverage area James L. Davis Let it Snow! ...or Not Photos by Casey D. Wood Tyrell Justice returning home after ‘remarkable’ recovery Nearly two months after the horrific accident that nearly took his life, Tyrell Justice is set to return home today to continue his recovery and rehabilitation, and his family is elated to have him home. Justice suffered lifethreatening injuries in an automobile accident early on the morning of Nov. 1, and has been hospitalized, mainly at the University of Utah Medical Center since then, working to regain function from a traumatic brain injury. According to Justice’s mother, Adele, he is sched- uled to return home Tuesday afternoon. His miraculous recovery has surprised his doctors and his family, who have stayed with him throughout his months in Salt Lake. Each step forward has brought joy and relief to concerned parents, siblings, friends and community members who have supported him through visits, emails, prayers, and even a benefit roping event earlier this month. Adele reported that Tyrell is thrilled to be returning home. She said, “He’s very excited about coming home and we are really anxious too. He’s doing so good and he’s awake Photo by James L. Davis Bill Fullmer (right) is given a practical skills test by Sue Copinga and Les Thompson for his EMT recertification. The White Christmas that greeted the Castle Valley was a welcome sight for many, bringing to an end a long dry spell in the area. The heavy snowfall became a source of joy for those at play, like Scout and Sailor Callister and Caylee Peterson, getting pulled on a sled by Bart Peterson (above) in Ferron, and a source of frustration by those trying to keep their sidewalks cleared, like Dane and Kale Peacock of Castle Dale. C. Josie Luke 75 Cents almost all of the time too, so we all hope he can progress a little better when he’s home.” She said his recovery is miraculous. Though he still struggles with his shortterm memory, there are instances when he surprises everyone, remembering dates, scheduled rehabilitation, and more. They hope his recovery will accelerate when he is at home because of the familiar faces and surroundings. “He’s made really a lot of progress, but I’m thinking and the doctor’s are thinking that when he gets home that shortterm memory will get even better,” Adele said. Though the process has had its ups and downs, it has been a priceless experience. “He has really been remarkable,” she said. “He’s anxious to get home.” The family got a small taste of the relief and happiness of having him back home on Christmas day, when he, his doctors and his father, Lane, surprised Adele by allowing Tyrell to spend four hours outside of the hospital at his aunt’s house for the holiday. Lane reported that the experience was a sweet one for the family, especially for Adele, who has spent a great deal Continued on Page A4. Answering the Call County looks to attract new students to January EMT class James L. Davis It takes a special person to be willing to answer the sometimes demanding, always stressful call that somebody, somewhere, needs help. It is the job of the emergency medical technician to be there when help is needed, and these quiet heroes are quick to answer the call. The problem is Emery County needs more men and women with the dedication to be an EMT. “We have a real need for EMTs, especially in Ferron. We are down to four EMTs in Ferron right now,” said Jim Gordon, Emery County Emergency Medical Services director. An EMT class is being planned to begin on Jan. 14 and run every Wednesday and Thursday night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The class will be held at the old courthouse in Castle Dale and the cost of the class is $650. Gordon said he realized that the cost of the class may be restrictive, especially right after the Continued on Page A3. |