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Show PAGE 3 THE ZEPHYR AUGUST 1994 Three quarters of a million dollars, (for more on the "cows vs. Condos" debate, see the interview with Scott Gnome on page 10 J Realistically, all anyone could hope for is that those people who can afford these properties have the sensitivity and a sense of history to maintain the integrity of the land they just purchased. Peter Lawson, for instance, deserves credit for making very few changes to the Professor Valley Ranch, owned previously by Bates and Robin Wilson. CoUn and Rose Fryer (my gal Rose), likewise, have made modest changes to the old Tommy White Ranch. Ultimately, 1 have to hope that people with the resources to buy expensive parcels of land consider the purchase as more than a way to increase its profitability; when they look out their window to an alfalfa field or a horse pasture, I hope that they find some pleasure in the idea of just leaving it alone. There is a sentiment expressed in a little book called On the Loose that touches upon the same dilemma. In part, Terry Russell says: I look at a redwood, and don't see hoard feet I lock at a river and don't see kilowatt hours. I look at a gorge and I don't see a dam site. I look at a meadow and don't see real estate. That is die great challenge. Once the land has a chance to soak into file hearts and souls of those who choose to live here, file vision often improves and meadows remain meadows. But not always. Imposing more regulations can stave off the worst for a while, but ultimately, without a change of heart, we can expect more condos and subdivisions. INFORMATION HERE. have done a lousy job of dealing with all the submissions that have been received since I mentioned the Zephyr was looking for new writers last Spring. To be honest, I received more than I had anticipated, and being unbelievably disorganized, I misplaced much of what found its way to this office. I also should have said that I hoped to give local writers priority. This is a local newspaper and should reflect the views of those who live here. I have added a couple of new writers, including Joel Tuhy who debuts this month. But I also added the "Other Views" column, which allows writers from anywhere in the country (or the basis. That particular feature World! or Beyond!) to submit essays on an irregular or one-tim- e doesn't pay in cash...just a complimentary subscription and my undying gratitude. Regarding future submissions, if you want your work returned to you, be sure to include a BASE, and make sure your address is located somewhere on the story. Thanks to everyone who has sent stories to the Zephyr and my apologies for not having replied sooner or at alL I am seriously considering the purchase of a Franklin Day Planner and if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to hire someone to take care of me. It was pointed out to me last month that I AVOID BEING HASSLED ON THE SAND FLATS THIS FALL STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS! THIS IS AMERICA, BY GOLLY! SPECIAL THANKS, once again to Dan O'Connor of Leavenworth, Washington, who designed cover we've ever used and I the "alien cover" for the July issue. It was file most well-receiv- ed can't imagine why. If Stiles' "relentless bashing of tourism" had any effect. I'd take out a bigger ad. AAesa Custom Painting 259-4- 9 1 2 Subscribe to the PHYR Write to: The Zephyr P.O. Box 327 Moab, UT 84532 One year (11 issues)...$15 Two years (22 issues).$28 Three years (33 issues).M$40 Name Address Renewal New Subscription, |