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Show 2 - SIROCCO TIMES . JUNE 1994 Colorado River Subdrvrsron ? A subdivision has been proposed for the Boulden Ranch in the middle of the Moab “daily" stretch of the Colorado River. Robby Levin, developer and new owner of the ranch, made his second presentation to the Grand County Planning Commission on June 7. Mr. Levin is asking permission to build a “Planned Unit Development“ (a kind of subdivision) involving up to 15 houses, five of which are to be located close to the river. Four of these may be 32 feet high and 5,000 square feet in area The overall development will have an equestrian complex theme, with a couple of large new barns (permits already issued) and many smaller buildings possibly to be used for a dude ranch operation. Mr. Levin assured the planning commission that this development would have little impact on the river unobtrusive and blended well with the western flavor of the scenery. Even the River Road had little impact there. At the moment, it is my personal opinion that Robby Levin has little idea how much damage his development could cause to the tranquility of the river in that area. In the last five years, several other river ranch purchasers started out with development plans that higher batting average, but they were Fortunately, they fell in love with their new ranches before they got their RV what’s going on with you at the time. Deathdreamsarecommonandareto park plans and dude ranch plans be welcomed, for they are almost always about growth. Your growth. underway. It is hoped that Mr. Levin will also fall in love with his new ranch before he destroys it by adding kitsch to that beautiful old western ranch. There is actually a chance that we can influence the amount of damage done to that section of river. If you love the area and would like to preserve its spirit, please contact me at 259-5115 or CVSR Box 1903, Moab UT 84532. —Jack Campbell They are, to be blunt, mule puckey (fertilizer) for the next step. The first thing to ask is, what part of you does good old Aunt Bethesda represent? And is that part “dying” in you, or does it need to die? Let’s say Aunt B is a crispy, judgmental sort with a tongue like a goathead—perhaps your dream is suggesting you take another look at those qualities in yourself, or even treat them to the demolition derby. Or maybe Auntie B. is a gentle, vulnerable, “big lap” kind of person, and maybe those qualities in you are starting to die. In that case, the dream development. might be a warning to chip away at your hard crust. Dreams often choose The Boulden Ranch is on the River beyond this house there was just river those Old Testament guys had a much prophets.) Dreams are about you and public concern expressed about the and the spectacular western panorama of Richardson Amphitheater. The old ranches along the river were Panic not. You are not dreaming about Aunt Bethesda’s demise. in all likelihood. Only about a tenth of one percent of dreams are prophetic. (Well, would have degraded that stretch. experience. He expressed a willingness to modify his plans if there was enough Road about two miles toward Dewey Bridge beyond the Castle Valley tumoff. On the river the Boulden Ranch is located between New or Red Wall rapid and Rock Garden or Ida Gulch rapid. Previously, the only other development on the river was the Johnson house below Hittie Bottom. Once I call her? Do I tell her to stay away from all cars? How will she get to the market? Help! Dear Help! dramatic ways to get our attention, and those that stick around in the memory are begging to be looked at. Ask questions. Listen for the Bing! of Fes’rus Send y0ur dreams and other queries to CVSR 2802. Dear Festus, Last month you asked for dreams. Well, a week ago I dreamt Aunt Bethesda “bought the farm" in an auto wreck, and I've been a wreck since. Do We’ve moved the nursery to Moab 275 Williams Way If you want plants or irrigation parts, call 259-8274 8t we'll bring them home to you. CASTLE CANYON NURSERY recognition. Don’t fear—dreams are always your friends, even when they are scary. And don’t call Bethesda unless you just want to tell her you love her. —Festus |