The Canon City Daily Record
August 24, 2010, Dan Grenard

I am writing in support of the wilderness act proposal recently explained in a public forum Aug. 6 at the Cañon City Abbey. The areas include land in the rugged parts of Grape Creek, Beaver Creek, Badger Creek, and McIntire Hills. I was born in and grew up in Colorado along the Front Range. My wife, JoAnn, and I moved to Cañon City in 1984 and have been here ever since. We plan to retire here as we appreciate the good climate, proximity to the mountains and conversely the big city activities nearby. ...

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