Slade is (NOT) closed to public use

BIGRAM · 04-01-2010, 06:54 PM

The mayor of Powell County which consists of Slade, Ky announced Tuesday that the area will be closed for public use due to destruction of natural resources.
I'll let you know more when today's paper comes out.

pfreer3 · 04-01-2010, 08:54 PM

This better be April fools joke.... not funny by the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGRAM

The mayor of Powell County which consists of Slade, Ky announced Tuesday that the area will be closed for public use due to destruction of natural resources.
I'll let you know more when today's paper comes out.

carwash · 04-01-2010, 09:43 PM

Hoping for april fools relief here...

BIGRAM · 04-01-2010, 10:16 PM

I can't get the paper 'til tomorrow but it's not sounding good. Apparently a fellow from the Cumberland Ranger District was down for a city council meeting Tuesday to meet with the city council. They have found traces of petroleum located 3 miles downstream of the Sand Lick creeks. They think it is from excessive use of ATV/ OHV use and want to stop use immediately before it gets into the Red Riiver.

They are giving the area a three weeks notice to inform the local community by newspaper. It will be gated and trespassers will be prosecuted and largely fined. No other information about re-opening the area has been planned.

BIGRAM · 04-01-2010, 10:49 PM

GOOD NEWS!! They are allowing electric power wheels in the area, big wheels are limited to paved roads, and sky diving is now permitted in all creeks!!

At least there was some compromise on April 1rst.

Sorry for the confusion.

pfreer3 · 04-02-2010, 09:40 PM

so WTF? You serious about it closing, or just a joke?

BIGRAM · 04-03-2010, 05:47 PM

It was just a bad joke. Hopefully this will never happen, but I know there are eyes on the area. They outta just stay behind their desks and let it be.

I apologize for the scare.

KennyTJ · 04-04-2010, 11:43 AM

It's not a bad joke... hey it's April fools and if they can't take a joke then they need to get that big old pole removed from thier @$$....

BTW... the jokes that get everyone all up in arms are the best... LOL!

boomhauer · 04-04-2010, 07:18 PM

They have found traces of petroleum located 3 miles downstream of the Sand Lick creeks. They think it is from excessive use of ATV/ OHV use and want to stop use immediately before it gets into the Red Riiver.

you don't think any of that would come from the oil they are drilling all around there would you !!!

pfreer3 · 04-04-2010, 07:19 PM

I can take a joke, just not one where you take away already endangered public land D-bag...

Its no joke, our club is working hard to keep it open.

gothodgie · 04-04-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGRAM

I can't get the paper 'til tomorrow but it's not sounding good. Apparently a fellow from the Cumberland Ranger District was down for a city council meeting Tuesday to meet with the city council. They have found traces of petroleum located 3 miles downstream of the Sand Lick creeks. They think it is from excessive use of ATV/ OHV use and want to stop use immediately before it gets into the Red Riiver.

They are giving the area a three weeks notice to inform the local community by newspaper. It will be gated and trespassers will be prosecuted and largely fined. No other information about re-opening the area has been planned.

It might be a joke now, but it sounds awfully familar. The same way it started in Tenn/N Carolina with the area everyone calls Tellico. Except there it is about the "trout habitat".

If anyone is interested, here is a link to a forum that has a ton of info about what is going on with the Tellico, and what has happened to the trails there.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/tn-stlca/269...o-up-date.html

BIGRAM · 04-04-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

It's not a bad joke... hey it's April fools and if they can't take a joke then they need to get that big old pole removed from thier @$$....

BTW... the jokes that get everyone all up in arms are the best... LOL!

Thanks, I thought I was going to get black-balled. I'll have one of those beers.

The history I know of is that the creeks are the concern. Not the petro but endangering the fish swimming in the dried creekbeds. If you notice, the creeks run underground in many areas and you hardly ever see any fish. I'm actually doing research on this subject. If anyone has any factual material, please forward it to me.

04-01-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	Slade is (NOT) closed to public use The mayor of Powell County which consists of Slade, Ky announced Tuesday that the area will be closed for public use due to destruction of natural resources. I'll let you know more when today's paper comes out. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist Last edited by BIGRAM; 04-04-2010 at 12:15 AM.

04-01-2010, 09:43 PM	#3
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Hoping for april fools relief here... __________________

04-01-2010, 10:16 PM	#4
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	I can't get the paper 'til tomorrow but it's not sounding good. Apparently a fellow from the Cumberland Ranger District was down for a city council meeting Tuesday to meet with the city council. They have found traces of petroleum located 3 miles downstream of the Sand Lick creeks. They think it is from excessive use of ATV/ OHV use and want to stop use immediately before it gets into the Red Riiver. They are giving the area a three weeks notice to inform the local community by newspaper. It will be gated and trespassers will be prosecuted and largely fined. No other information about re-opening the area has been planned. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

04-01-2010, 10:49 PM	#5
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	GOOD NEWS!! They are allowing electric power wheels in the area, big wheels are limited to paved roads, and sky diving is now permitted in all creeks!! At least there was some compromise on April 1rst. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

04-03-2010, 05:47 PM	#7
BIGRAM Ready to Wheel!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stanton, KY Posts: 263	Slade (NOT) closed It was just a bad joke. Hopefully this will never happen, but I know there are eyes on the area. They outta just stay behind their desks and let it be. I apologize for the scare. __________________ 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L SWB 3/4 axles, 39.5 IROKS, HYDRO assist

04-02-2010, 09:40 PM	#6
pfreer3 Old Newb Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Independence Posts: 49	so WTF? You serious about it closing, or just a joke?

04-04-2010, 11:43 AM	#8
KennyTJ The Pirate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lebanon, Oh. Posts: 297	It's not a bad joke... hey it's April fools and if they can't take a joke then they need to get that big old pole removed from thier @$$.... BTW... the jokes that get everyone all up in arms are the best... LOL!

04-04-2010, 07:18 PM	#9
boomhauer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 188	They have found traces of petroleum located 3 miles downstream of the Sand Lick creeks. They think it is from excessive use of ATV/ OHV use and want to stop use immediately before it gets into the Red Riiver. you don't think any of that would come from the oil they are drilling all around there would you !!! __________________ 95 yj, fresh fuel injected 302, c-6, twin sticked 205, 3 linked high pinion d60 front, double trianulated 4 linked 14 bolt rear (all aluminum links) locked both ends, 4:56 gears, full hydro steering, high steer, 4 wheel discs, 16" 2.5 fox air shocks, 39.5" irok's. just finishing a full frame-up redo thanks to a great friend and one knowledgable(sp?) s.o.b casey cravens for without him this could not have been done in such a short time and done right! LOOK OUT "WHITEY" HERE I COME!!!

04-04-2010, 07:19 PM	#10
pfreer3 Old Newb Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Independence Posts: 49	I can take a joke, just not one where you take away already endangered public land D-bag... Its no joke, our club is working hard to keep it open.