From: James Kotcon <jkotcon@wvu.edu>
To: glnelson1@frontier.com; Jim Sconyers <jim_scon@yahoo.com>
Cc: Frank Young <fyoung@mountain.net>; ec@osenergy.org; Jim Kotcon <jkotcon@wvu.edu>; Gwen Jones <gwenjones23@yahoo.com>; Heather Heilman <heatherheilman@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sat, March 19, 2011 4:09:02 PM
Subject: Re: PATH Celebration
While it is certainly true that the PATH application was withdrawn "without prejudice" (meaning they can and probably will re-file), it is also important that we celebrate what victories we can. We rarely get a definitive end to issues as the bad guys are famous for simply fading away in a slow, long, drawn-out silence, so even though this one is not over, this is as definitive of a decision point as we are likely to see. Feel free to attend and party down, as we need to make a big noise now. If nothing else, it helps cement our reputation as "giant killers".
Keep in mind that the Club's expert witness testimony on need, reliability, and demand side management was a critical turning point in the battle in Virginia, and established this as the key issue ion MD and WV. The more we loudly proclaim the "victory", the better it is cemented in the minds of politicians that the issue is over, and the more credibility they
will give us as new issues emerge. I favor holding PATH victory parties in every County in WV, and invite the press.
We Done Good.
JBK
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glnelson1@frontier.com> 3/19/2011 11:02 AM >>>
This is a premature celebration because path is not out of the utility companies minds. They are just regrouping for another assault for the line. One of the local conservationists here, that fought the path project, tells me they see this withdrawl only as a delaying tactic, and they will return with the same application for this line. Thanks! Gary Nelson
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Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 10:49:35 AM
Subject: PATH Celebration
Jim Sconyers
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Remember: Mother Nature bats last.
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Subject: A Celebration is Required! Join us!
All,
Many of you have already received our invitation. I am sending it to the Sierra Club disti list as some may not have received our attached invitation. Everyone is welcomed! We especially hope to see many attend from our neighboring states of Virginia and West Virginia. Spread
the word.
Please see attached invitation for details!
Doug
Douglas S. Kaplan
President
Sugarloaf Conservancy
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