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Show 10 - MARCH TIMES - MARCH 1993 Letters to the Times Common Denominator? Letter to the Editor: I was astounded recently to find myself addressed at a meeting in Moab by a woman who punctuated her remarks with “you people out there in Castle Valley.” It was as if she thought that we CV residents were all one big blob, thinking and acting uniformly. I had to laugh, because a more eccentric, independent bunch of individuals living together in one small place would be impossible to find. Sometimes it would be easier if we DID think alike— meetings would sure be a lot shorter (and more boring, too). It started me thinking though: Could there be ONE thing (or maybe more?) that we all agree on? Is there a common denomi- nator for folks in our community? I’m interested in hearing from anyone here who has some ideas about plant, add water. Voila—-a dust break. should be able to speak out firmly and (There are also wild raspbenies on the mountain.) Free hybrid p_oplar§’ and cotton- politely in turn. Interruptions are out. Citizens should be heard, not seen woods. All it takes is the same water line for the rose hips, and a call to our local Forest Service. Gee—a second dust break. Believe it or not, bamboo grows juices. The solution to this rudeness in public is sweetness itself, and rather light. Prior to attending a Town Council meeting, one should procure great here. Tall, thick. Comes back bigger every year. The stalks useful for two banana or coconut cream pies from City Market. One pie is for oneself, the chicken fences, shades, etc. Perhaps the town could “Show the way” by making a top priority—a dust break three layers thick—something beautiful as well as useful. Perhaps a rebate for property dues for those second for one’s less fortunate neighbor who lacked the time or forethought willing to try. It is road work for the valley. In the future—whether the road is dirt or paved, it would be a beautiful, private pleasure to drive. Sincerely, the record holder of miles and years on CV Drive. —Melody Taylor stewing quietly in their own raging to get a pie. The pies must be fresh, or at least well-preserved and fresh in appearance. Last month’s pies won’t do. The Mayor must have one pie of each flavor at his disposal, though he ought never employ the pies if everyone else is pied. With pies present, the meeting should proceed smoothly. In the unlikely event that rudeness breaks out, the following procedure is indicated: this. —Alice Drogin Upon the Econd (everyone should be forgiven one mistake) blatant interrup- Prefers Pies Asks for Tolerance tion which is perpetrated in a loud, Dear Times, Perhaps we could balance our sensitivities with a bit of tolerance and do away with the need for a Police State. A lot of us moved to Castle Valley because of the lack of regulations (in addition to the beauty of the place), and I would rather have it remain that way and put up with a few of my neighbor’s idiosyncrasies. Especially if the other The last town meeting tested my capacity to remain polite in the face of rudeness, pandemonium, and voices raised with contempt for fellow residents' opinions. In CV one expects to participate freely in the democratic process, as distinguished from mud wrestling. The challenge to fulfill the promise of democracy must be met by all responsible citizens. Regardless of the specifics of our opinions, we really option costs me my personal freedoms and liberties I value very much. Instead of more laws, how about some neighborly communication and a bit of tolerance. —Josh Lowry strident voice, all pies should gravitate toward the source of discontent. A little levity combined with proper trajectory and gravity, and the sour party will receive his or her just desserts. After that, one will be able discuss road dust, road paving, nuisances committed or nuisances forbidden, and whatever else is on the agenda. Let the pros and cons hold the floor and raise the roof politely. —Susan Ulery Good Wishes I recently mailed several back issues of CV Times to Betsy Marston, editor of High Country News, at her request. Marston said of CV Times “The newsletter looks like what an oldtime local newspaper used to be—real Dusfl local and neighborly. I wish it well.” Yes, slowing down helps, but there are other solutions. The people that live along the “paper for people who care about the road could do a lot to not only help themselves but beautify a road we are all forced to drive. Free mse hips—a gift from our La Sal mountains. They grow into a thick, fragrant hedge, dainty pink flowers in the spring, rose hip vitamin C in the fall. Trans- High Country News is a bi-weekly "tamrwaees. @tflwfieweeeés Melody Taylor west.” It’s published at Paonia, Colorado, and is enjoying its 25th year of publication. Castle Valley resident and Grand County councilman Bill Hedden is a former member of the board of directors of High Country News. —John Flahie |
