April 2013 Updates

April’s rain and snow provided the Penrose area with .36 inches of recordable moisture and we are in line for more spring rain/snow towards the end of the month. Recorded temperatures varied from 10.3 to 73.9 which has delayed many of the trees from budding out. We are ready for spring but the April weather patterns are imitating winter.

The first week of April was a very busy time in the office with many of the Shareholders paying assessments. There were occasions that our parking area was full. It was a pleasure meeting some of the shareholders I had not met before and a joy to see those that I don’t see very often.

The staff is watching the creek flow very carefully with hopeful anticipation that we just might be able to begin irrigation. This is totally based on the water flow remaining consistent long enough to begin without shutting it down in a matter of a few days. Should it be determined that the water flow will support the start of the irrigation season, irrigations will begin where we stopped last year.  Ditch riders will contact those shareholders to prepare for receiving the water. Shareholders must have assessments paid in good standing prior to receiving water. If your account is not current, you will not be considered for receiving water.

Should you have questions or concerns about how and when irrigations may begin, please contact Tom Sanders at 371-4313.