THE ZEPHYR/ AUCUST-SEPTEMBER 2005 and Robert's house was vandalized. When the county illegally bulldozed Long Canyon, east of the Burr Trail, I was jailed with a $250,000 bail for allegedly vandalizing four bulldozers (a county commissioner plot). : ae Later, Clive then in Salt Lake running SUWA tore up my $50 donation check (note from: Sue: I made him cross my name off the check) and kicked me off the board. As SUWA became an urban environmental group its membership swelled. When SUWA |KEN SLEIGHT was "Grass SUWA evolved to incorporate lawyers and infiltrate Washington and became the most effective environmental group for the Canyon Country. They have uncovered and defeated many threats that would have gone unnoticed. Sure, there are many ways to help the environment: The Grand Canyon Trust has done more than any group to help the Escalante River by buying out many of the grazing allotments. The development and valuation of the west is as inevitable as the tide. As Jim Stiles the ranger looked with scorn on the crowds of bikers scurrying like hot ants across the slickrock, the conquering Park rangers were glared at by the miners who populated Moab filling the bars, who ignored the stockmen that shook their heads at those who swarmed over their land that had been cut by arroyos from thousands of sheep and cattle brought in by their Grandfathers who hunted down Chief Posey, living on Elk Ridge, for eating ‘Slow Elk' that had replaced the wild game. : One can't help but be filled with melancholy or worse at seeing 30 years of change in the canyon country. The only thing that doesn't change is change itself. And as the ranches turn to ranchettes, the highways become lined with businesses, and the back-country gets invaded by ATV's and crowded with hikers, I only hope that people will slow down enough to love the beauty of this living land and by loving it will learn to love more. The human scene is only a temporary blight upon the geologic life that remains unfazed like the walls of Glen Canyon that emerged above canyon bottoms newly choked with fresh lush life. TRAIL RIDES Pack Creek Ranch | 2005 Season Roots", we would hold a meeting in Torrey and be ret Bp angry loggers, then when SUWA went urban they would have a rally in Salt Lake with a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. For Family Fun, ONE HOUR Trail rides at Pack Creek Ranch. Morning 6 Evening Sunset Rides: Each ride limited to SIX persons Western-style rides on mountain trails that follow the the cascading Pack Creek, through the shade of oaks and cottonwoods, to grand views of the red rock country. The historic Pack Creek Ranch, the home of wild turkeys and mule deer, lies at an elevation of 6000 feet, in the foothills of the La Sal Mountains---delightfully much cooler than in nearby Moab, Utah. Most rides led by KEN SLEIGHT, veteran guide of 52 years. Sincerely, Grant Johnson Boulder, Utah Call or email Ken: “IF INDEED IT WAS WRITTEN...” SIERRA CLUB IMPLIES LETTER FABRICATION Hi Jim, I'd appreciate it if you could send me a copy of the Feb 2001 letter noted in this article and sent to Michael Liss regarding Cloudrock, as well as his response. Ihave read through Minutes and Notes from the Glen Canyon Group's Local & Political 435.259.8575 kensleight@frontiernet.net or check our web sites www.packcreekranch.com PO Box 1270 www.kensleight.com Moab, UT 84532 Issues Committee from September 2000 through mid-year 2001, and could not find a copy of this correspondence. I did find copies of Feb 2001 cover letters I sent to Joette Langianese and Jerry McNeeley, with enclosures of State Clearinghouse notices regarding SITLA's plans for Castle Valley & Johnsons Up On Top, as well as HB121 (Michael Styler) on SITLA's management role. Lalso had copies of many letters sent by Committee member Bill Love, on his own behalf but reflecting Committee discussion regarding water, sewer, open space, downzoning and related issues. Our January 18th, 2001, Minutes state: "Since the MCA (Moab Citizens Alliance) is doing such a good job of rallying outright opposition to Cloudrock, the L&PI committee will draft a letter to Liss outlining issues which we believe are not being addressed adequately." (Two other members were asked to draft this letter.) For some reason, I don't have a copy of this letter, if it was indeed written and sent. In fact, the February 15 Minutes don't mention or include the letter. Many of our members were active with MCA, and one of them was among the three who signed onto the MCA suit which was recently heard by the Appeals Court in Moab. Taking a public stance and waging a media campaign are rarely the most effective approaches. It is often more productive to work behind the scenes, attending meetings and hearings, providing information to decision-makers such as commissioners, council and board members, and acting as individuals to carry out a joint strategy. Please e-mail me these letters or snail mail to us. Mike & Jean Binyon books, documents, and ephemera relating to Grand Canyon, olorado River, and Colorado Plateau, including: e Grand Canyon National Park history, hiking, etc. © Colorado River exploration, river running, etc. Moab, Utah EDITOR'S NOTE: Copies of the letters were sent to the Binyons on the same day their email arrived. I can’t recall a time in 16 years when any reader suggested thatI fabricated a letter to substantiate a point of view. For that reason, despite objections from the Binyons, I have printed their Jetter in its entirety... 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