September 2025 Update

 

The month of September was definitely a mix of summer and fall with highs in the 90’s and lows in the 40’s. Precipitation only provided us with .22 of an-inch so far.  Water in the creek from the rain showers up north remained high throughout the month. Ditch riders were able to provide irrigation water for the 3^rd irrigation and some lines on the west and middle provided 4^th irrigations. Irrigations should continue into November as long as we have water to distribute.

We had unfortunate news with the passing of Board Member Steve Smith who was elected at our last Annual Shareholders Meeting. This leaves only four Board Members at this time. The Board will select a replacement to complete the balance of the 3 -year term Steve was elected to. The person chosen will need to run for the position at the next Annual shareholder meeting for the balance of 2 years if they choose to.

In addition to our Board member passing away, we also lost a previous ditch rider this month. Larry Degenhart who worked for Beaver Park Water as a ditch rider on the west side for 10 years. He also worked part time to train a new ditch rider for six weeks after he retired. He will be missed!

Reminder that Penrose Apple Day is next weekend – October 4^th!  Enjoy the kids parade with the floats they made, followed by the main parade. This is all happening on Broadway, be aware they block off the street including closing the street west to east from Hwy 115.

Forecast is showing that 10/19 it is possible we will get snow, so…now along with a jacket and umbrella pack your snow boots, ice scraper and a winter coat. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the 40’s for the high.

August 2025 Update

 August was very hot and dry most of the month. However, the weather reports indicate that last week of August is going to be cooler with chance of rain for several days. We did have a one late afternoon thunder storm that came through Penrose the third week of August and depending on where you were at, it delivered heavy rain for approximately 45 minutes. Some areas did not receive anything. The AG met sensor only reported they received .15 of an inch that afternoon. The rain was primarily North West of Penrose and Bear Creek’s water rushed down our lower canal and overflowed in several places. The Superintendent and the ditch riders were out until 7:00 p.m. working on cleaning screens and shutting off transfers until the water in the canal receded.

Water delivered down the creek went from 50 c.f.s. at the first of August down to 20 c.f.s. on August 21^st.  The ditch riders are delivering 3^rd irrigations at this time and with few exceptions on certain lines, they are almost completed. If the water maintains, we can foresee 4^th irrigations this year!

Reminder that all assessments were due by 8/1/25. Any outstanding balances are considered delinquent. Those individuals that are two years in arrears were sent letters reminding them that if not paid they are in jeopardy of losing their water shares at the 2026 annual meeting. Post cards were sent out to all shareholders with assessment balances this week. Any shareholder that is not in good standing will not receive irrigation water. It is not the responsibility of the ditch riders to remind you of your delinquency.

Reminder – Labor Day is Monday September 1^st. Beaver Park Water office will not be open. All irrigations will continue as scheduled.