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Show some thought it might be better to urge a delay. But finally, we decided it was ‘sink or swim’ time. We made it clear to the Binyons, who planned to attend the ExCom meeting, that we would not accept the Chapter’s gag order resolution, nor would we allow them to change our name. Up or Down, we said. Support us or reject us--it was that simple. And so on the evening of September 13, the ExCom voted unanimously to approve a new Moab group... BUT ... incredibly, it also unanimously approved Schroeder's restrictive resolution. In addition the Chapter approved two possible names for the group, Glen Canyon and Colorado Plateau, to be voted upon later. We're not even allowed to name ourselves. Finally, in the last issue of The Zephyr, 1 pointed out that once the Glen Canyon Group was established, according to the club’s bylaws, citizens from outside its geographical boundaries could join the group. Yet another Schroeder-composed resolution knocked that idea down as well. This resolution says, in part: ..although Sierra Club bylaws allow individual members, upon request, to join a Chapter and Group outside their place of residence, the apparent intent of this policy is to accommodate isolated cases in unusual circumstances, Now therefore, it shall be the policy of the Utah Chapter not to And there is one other fact to consider. Certainly, if Glen is ever decommissioned, economic and scientific data will play a pivotal role in that decision. But...there are other considerations as well, and one in particular. Glen Canyon Dam is morally reprehensible. It is a black mark on human civilization and we should never hesitate to support any effort to right such a terrible wrong. I can never feel ashamed of myself for trying to help resurrect Glen Canyon. I urge the Utah Chapter to rescind its restrictive resolutions and let the Glen Canyon Group get on with the important work that lies ahead. For more on the Glen Canyon Group/Utah Chapter debate, see page 27. recruit Chapter members from outside the State of Utah, and not to MISSING BUT SOON TO RETURN... For the first time in years, Dan O’Connor’s Twisted Tabloid is missing from these pages, but he'll return to The Zephyr in the next issue. And to both Dan and Sandy, I’m thinking of you apparently Schroeder’s as well. At their meeting the ExCom referred to this as the "Anti-Stiles Resolution." Incredibly they even took issue with an independent effort to generate more interest in Utah issues. I think this is called "biting off your nose to spite your face." So we all find ourselves asking one question. Why? Why is the Utah Chapter doing this? Why would they want to censor an enthusiastic group of southern Utah citizens and activists who merely want to publicly support an important policy of the Sierra Club’s national board? We don’t want to restrict their freedoms in any way. If the people in Salt Lake City and Ogden want to publicly disagree with our position—we can live with that. We welcome healthy and constructive and OPEN debate. : As for the name, we don’t care what they call their groups. They can name themselves anything they choose and it wouldn’t ruffle our feathers. They can name it "Stiles isa Horse’s Ass Six issues a year for only $15.00 Twelve issues (2 years)...$28.00 Eighteen issues (3 years)...$40.00 existence until all scientific studies were complete. Canyon Dam recruit members of any Group from outside the official territory of that Group. The interpretation of the national bylaw’s "apparent intent" is SUBSCRIBE TO THE ZEPHYR Group," and I’d be honored-just as long as they get off our ass. I believe that there is already a plethora of facts and information to support Glen Canyon Restoration. There is now a starting point to work from. In fact, the work of the Glen Canyon Institute and the data that it has already produced is one of the most compelling reasons we are here now trying to form the Glen Canyon Group. Had Rich Ingebretsen, the president of G.CL, followed the timid and impotent philosophy of the Utah Chapter, he would not have even announced the Glen Canyon Institute’s guys. Take care. And returning next issue will also be Herb Ringer's pictures. His photgraphs have been missing from the last two issues, but Herb’s work will continue to be a permanent part of this publication. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS If your mailing label indicates a: 10/99 or 11/99 your subscription is ABOUT TO EXPIRE! You should have received or you should soon receive a renewal notice. In order to avoid an interruption in your subscription we must receive your renewal before November 15, 1999 We cannot include back issues with a bulk mailing. Na me. Address Cc ity State Lipiscsss-cosasnstoreeteicrtarcomrtoaes 5 (INCLUDE 9 DIGIT ZIP) PLEASE READ THIS: The P.O. will not forward 3rd Class mail. If you do not send us a change of address, we cannot be responsible for issues you did not receive. Subscriptions must begin with the next issuc...1996 & "97 back issues are available for $2.50 each. For earlier back issues call the Zephyr for a price list. Those readers who choose to take advantage of the multi-year discounts do so at their own risk. There is no guarantee that the world will be here in three years, much less this publication. The Zephyr may still make you ill, but it's still not the ink. WE USE NON-TOXIC SOY INK Send Subscriptions to: P.O. BOX 327, MOAB, UT 84532 PAGE 4 THE NUTSHELL By Jim Stiles The Election: does it matter anymore? Candidates..Say SOMETHING! The Mill Creck Parkway...Open it up! And a lack of charity at a charitable event or Bad blood along the Colorado River PAGE 6: GUEST ESSAY: “Coming in to Set it Down” By Matthew Gross 6 a NEW COMIC STRIP: "New West Blues.” PAGE 9: NUTSHELL: THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE Visualize THIS--Moab’s next tram...Pony...cr...DOG OF THE MONTH...And a correction... That's ZAXXR, not Zarrx PAGE 10: THE CANYON COUNTRY WATCHDOG McHarg & Thomas: SUWA protests EIS of GSENM. Huh? More ORV Madness. CONOCO: The "Thing’ that won't leave. PAGE 12: KENT FROST: Celebrating the Freedom of the Canyonlands By Barry Scholl PAGE 14:STREAMOFCONSCIOUSNESS By Anne Wilson One World to Another or "The Asmats are Coming!" PAGE 18: THE RISE 6 FALL OF THE ‘LAKE’ POWELL MUDFLAT By Bill Wolverton If you think Lake Foul is buried forever in a sea of silt, think again... Wolverton’s photos are compelling PAGE 20: WOLVERTON’S PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION: Spanning almost two decades, the evidence is clear: Glen Canyon CAN recover, and fasrer than anyone dreamed. PAGE 22: WHEN RIVERS SING By Katie Lee The Queen of the Colorado shows us how to Iearn the rhythms of the river. PAGE 24: AROUND THE BEND AGAIN By Ken Sleight Seldom Seen remembers Escalante before the reservoir. PAGE 26: PASS THE SALTON PEPPER PLEASE By David Brower The Great Environmental activist explains the “link” between the increasingly polluted Salton Sea and efforts to restore Glen Canyon PAGE 28: FROM FLAGSTAFF TO MALLSTAFF By Mary Sojurner From ‘positively pastoral’ to "Wal-Marts & Slash-and-burn condos...Flag has changed. PAGE 32 WHAT PRICE GREEN? By Alexandra L. Woodruff Utah's golf courses consume billions of gallons of water and could spell ‘bogie’ for the birdies. PAGE 38: FEEDBACK...THE READERS RESPOND Good News from Bluff....In Defense of "Fun Pigs’ & criticism for Owen...More complaints about Moab City...And your name is Mudd, not mud. |