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  Police Open Negotiations in Campground Standoff

Posted by FoM on September 02, 2001 at 17:17:19 PT
By James Prichard, Associated Press Writer 
Source: Associated Press 

Police have opened negotiations through a third party with a campground owner involved in a three-day standoff during which shots were fired at a news helicopter and a police plane. Authorities did not identify their go-between and on Sunday had not established direct contact with Grover T. Crosslin, 47, who is facing drug and weapons charges. Cass County Sheriff Joseph Underwood Jr. said Crosslin has made no demands. 
Sheriff's deputies on Friday went to the Rainbow Farm complex, described on its Web site as an alternative campground & concert arena that supports marijuana use "for a more sane and compassionate America." Neighbors had said Crosslin was burning buildings on his property, which is the target of civil forfeiture proceedings. It appeared other people were also at the campground. Police did not know who fired the shots that whizzed by an unmarked state police plane Saturday and struck the tail of an Indiana television station news helicopter Friday. Both landed safely. Sheriff's Lt. Lyndon Parrish believed Crosslin was upset over a $150,000 bond revocation hearing he skipped Friday. The hearing was set because authorities believed he was violating terms of his release on charges of felony firearm possession and drug charges. Dori Leo, who identified herself to the South Bend Tribune as Crosslin's attorney, said her client was upset because a child he helped raise was placed in foster care following the charges. Crosslin and five others were arrested in May after a two-year investigation into allegations of marijuana use at the campground, just before it was to host a weekend event promoting marijuana legalization. About a mile away from the campground, about a half-dozen people displayed placards in support of Crosslin and Rainbow Farm. Complete Title: Police Open Negotiations With Man Involved in Michigan Campground Standoff On the Net: http://www.rainbowfarmcampground.com Source: Associated PressAuthor: James Prichard, Associated Press WriterPublished: Sunday, September 2, 2001Copyright: 2001 Associated PressRelated Articles & Web Site:Rainbow Farm Campgroundhttp://www.rainbowfarmcamp.com/Rainbow Farm Standoff Continues http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread10791.shtmlVandalia Campground Owner Continues Standoff http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread10790.shtml

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Comment #15 posted by Paul on September 03, 2001 at 15:20:54 PT

This is posted at RB Farm web site
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------September 2, 2001 Rainbow Farm Campground is under siege. We are gathering on private property on the corner of M-60 and White Temple. Please come and show your support for Rainbow Farm.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rainbow Farm Campgrounds 1-877-443-6724 hempme2 aol.comhttp://www.rainbowfarmcampground.com 13 miles west of Three Rivers, Michigan on M-60, follow signs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Rainbow Farm Thanks High Times" Rainbow Farm sends a big thanks out to Steve Hager and High Times Magazine for their generous contribution to the Rainbow Farm legal fund. We also would like to thank you for all of the anonymous donations and everyone that has kept us in their thoughts and prayers through these terrible times. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you Toyes All of us at Rainbow Farm love and appreciate you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------**The Joint Coffeeshop**THE JOINT COFFEESHOP at Rainbow Farm is nowfeaturing entertainment on weekends.Check out this weekends schedule.Click here for DetailsBring your friends on down to hang out at the Joint.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------**MERLE HAGGARD**MERLE HAGGARD was Incredible!!!The Stevens Sisters opened the show (and boy did they)then MERLE HAGGARD and The Strangers kicked it to the next level only like legends can.Show Info.click here.
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Comment #14 posted by Toker00 on September 03, 2001 at 14:17:32 PT

Thanks, dddd :) PEACE
Man, this is incredible. What actions take place at THIS Nazi standoff, will direct the war. Pray for sanity on both sides. Imagine all Cannabis supporters holding hands and lifting their faces to the heavens, with their eyes closed, emitting the sound of the universe. Give thanks to the creator for this opportunity to defend his creation.Peace. Realize, then Legalize.
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Comment #13 posted by mr.greengenes on September 03, 2001 at 07:49:03 PT

Monday update at Tribune
 The South Bend Tribune has a new story and picture at http://www.southbendtribune.com. Some encouraging comments from supporters about Tom and the farm. I can't remember where, possibly a posting here, maybe AP, that the feds were coming in.
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Comment #12 posted by Lou Vee on September 03, 2001 at 07:13:38 PT:

Do it for Tom
Like everyone else who has ever been there (except a few narcs) I think of Rainbow Farm as a paradise, and I am very troubled that it has become the site of an armed standoff.I wish I could be at the site of the standoff to show my support.Instead, I am doing something just as good - maybe better - I am doubling the number of hours I spend each week petitioning for PRA.There could be no more fitting tribute to Tom Crosslin (and the paradise he created) than to see PRA on the ballot.I urge all others in Michigan to join me. If you are very troubled by the closing of Rainbow Farm and the subsequent standoff then show it by doing extra petitioning.One last thing. If you plan to spend lots of time petitioning in this final month, you can get from George of Wayne County NORML a hands-free sign that is eight feet tall at the top and makes petitioning much easier and more effective. The sign has a large green pot leaf in the middle, and the words "Sign the Petition - Repeal Prohibition" It is a real attention getter in a crowd. It attracts pros and (mostly) repells antis. (Please pardon a father's pride.)
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Comment #11 posted by ekim on September 03, 2001 at 06:42:57 PT:

We need 100,000 more signers for PRA
We have 200,000 now and need 100,000 more buy Oct.3 if everyone who ever went to Rainbow Farm got 50 other people to sign the petition we would be on the Ballot. If you are looking to do something for the good of everyone go to www.prayes.com and help the petition.
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Comment #10 posted by Lehder on September 03, 2001 at 06:15:39 PT

offense
Shooting at an aircraft is a federal offense, said FBI Special Agent Dawn Clenney.You might be surprised, and a little nervous, to find out how very few people, though, are really offended by it. A lot more people are offended by your ignorance and your violence against peaceful people. Over a plant that has never hurt anyone.
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Comment #9 posted by zenfever on September 03, 2001 at 06:02:40 PT

Peacelove war
Not a finger has to be lifted. Their demise will come by their own hand. The wheels of justice grind slowly, but grind a very fine grist.
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Comment #8 posted by The Offspring on September 03, 2001 at 05:56:56 PT

Tell the pigs to open their eyes
Can't the police see that this standoff is all their fault. If they would leave peaceful people alone none of this would happen. By stealing peoples personal Cannabis plants, they are forcing people to go to dealers to get their stuff. Don't they see that they are the problem. We should declare War on Narcs.
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Comment #7 posted by dddd on September 03, 2001 at 02:57:38 PT

Right On i_rule
Good to see you...dddd
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Comment #6 posted by Toker00 on September 03, 2001 at 02:52:37 PT

Unite, America!
Should we all go to Michigan? Massive gathering of cannabis liberalizers? What the heck can we do? I've recommited myself to peaceful actions. WHAT CAN WE DO?Will this be the standoff that sparks the end of the drug war? Or explodes into total chaos? God protect us from these tyrants!Peace. Realize, then legalize.
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Comment #5 posted by FoM on September 02, 2001 at 23:47:30 PT

News Brief from The Associated Press
Direct Contact Sought in Standoff Source: Associated PressPublished: September 3, 2001Copyright: 2001 Associated PressFederal agents said they would relieve state and local police Sunday, the third day of an armed standoff with the owner of a southwest Michigan campground known for its advocacy of marijuana use. The owner, Grover T. Crosslin, is facing drug and weapons charges stemming from a raid earlier this year.Officers have been negotiating with Crosslin through a third party but hope to establish direct contact with him, said Cass County Sheriff Joseph Underwood Jr.Shots were fired from the campground at an unmarked state police plane Saturday, but missed, police said. On Friday, a news helicopter was struck by a bullet as it flew over the Rainbow Farm complex, police also said. Shooting at an aircraft is a federal offense, said FBI Special Agent Dawn Clenney.Crosslin has made no demands, police said.It's unknown how many people were at the Rainbow Farm campground. Its Web site says it's "one of High Times' favorite Stoner Travel Spots in the world," referring to High Times magazine.Deputies went to the farm Friday after neighbors said Crosslin, 47, was burning buildings on his property. Police said they were unsure about Crosslin's involvement in the fires or the gunfire because other people were on the property.A mile away from the campground, about a half-dozen supporters of Crosslin were displaying placards with such slogans as, "We proudly support Rainbow Farm." "We were hoping for a peaceful resolution and they're bringing in choppers and artillery," said Crosslin's sister, Shirley DeWeese of Elkhart, Ind.Authorities arrested Crosslin and five others on drug charges in May after a two-year investigation into allegations of marijuana use at the 34-acre campground, Underwood said.Crosslin was charged with felony possession of a firearm, growing marijuana and maintaining a drug house.On Friday, he was facing a $150,000 bond revocation hearing because police believed he was violating the terms of his release. Crosslin's property is also the target of civil forfeiture proceedings.Dori Leo, Crosslin's attorney, said her client was upset because a child he helped raise has been taken from the home he shares with a friend.The boy was placed in foster care about a month or two ago, Leo said.
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on September 02, 2001 at 21:44:11 PT

CNN Headine News
They just did a news spot on the standoff. It was on the 30 minute update channel. Thought I'd mention it.
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Comment #3 posted by ekim on September 02, 2001 at 20:16:21 PT:

Send pictures of Rainbow Farm Events
Thank you FOM for posting the great picture. I just read what is left of the Rainbow's web site. Let me tell you that before, it showed thousands of people having a great time. Where are the pictures of all those 10's of thousands of fans. Not to mention all of the countless hundreds of name star attractions from all over the country that have played there. People send your favorate pics of the Farm and maybe we will show what Rainbow was really like.
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Comment #2 posted by The GCW on September 02, 2001 at 20:01:15 PT

SWATSTIKA
WILL RESORT TO GAS.
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Comment #1 posted by jAHn on September 02, 2001 at 19:57:16 PT

BREAK.....
....ALL GUNS!!!   FIGHT WITH MASS OF MIND!!!
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