Snake River Landing is calling all middle-schoolers to submit essays for cash prizes and a chance to have their essay buried in a time capsule near the new Pier at Snake River Landing.

Enter-to-win by submitting an essay (400 words or less) that answers these questions:

What do you think makes Idaho Falls more special than other cities in Idaho? In 25 years, what do you think Idaho Falls will look like? What will it be like to live here?

All winners will receive a cash prize along with their essays being placed in a time capsule that will be buried at The Pier Grand Opening on July 26, 2008.

1st Place: $100

2nd Place: $50

3rd Place: $25

Rules: All entrants must be enrolled in 6th, 7th or 8th grade for the 2008-2009 school year. All entries must be double-spaced (typed or hand written) and include name, address, phone number, name of school, name of parent/guardian and email address.

Please send essays to mziel@ballventures.com or mail to PO Box 51298, Idaho Falls, ID 83405, Attn: Essay Contest

From AREVA Inc’s Press Release on May 6, 2008

AREVA Inc. announced today that it has selected the state of Idaho for its new U.S. uranium enrichment facility. The site is located in Bonneville County, 18 miles west of Idaho Falls, close to the Idaho National Laboratory site.

The selection was made after extensive technical, environmental and socio-economical analysis of several potential sites throughout the United States. “The United States needs more clean energy to support its economic growth. To enable us to meet those needs we hae to expand our domestic nuclear infrastructure, secure our supply of enrichment services and reduce our reliance on foreign imports. This new enrichment plant is a critical part of this process,” said Michael Murphy, President of AREVA Inc.

The new state-of-the-art facility represents a multi-billion dollar investment that would create hundreds of high-skilled jobs during the construction and operation phases.

To find out more, explore AREVA’s Uranium Enrichment website at: http://www.us.areva-nc.com