August update

August started out quiet but not for long, over the first two weeks Penrose received a glorious gift of rain that totaled 2.46 inches (according to the COAG monitor located in Penrose). We were fortunate that the flooding that occurred in Penrose was manageable with the exception of a culvert that was damaged and needed immediate repair. Other issues that needed attention were clearing out the debris that fell into the canals and plugged the screens and some lines. With assistance from some concerned shareholders, Tom Lilze and Tom Sanders, the lines and canals were cleaned up and debris hauled off.

 Not only did the rains in Penrose provide for much appreciated water, the rains received in the Pikes Peak areas provided for more water to come down Beaver Creek, allowing continuation of irrigations throughout the system. With the volume of water available it became necessary to bring back our two ditch riders that were laid off in July. With their experience of the delivery systems, the transition of opening up more lines and providing shareholders with irrigations only took a day to complete. Tom Lilze, who was the only ditch rider on staff, was grateful for the return of Don and Larry.

 

It is unknown at this time how long we will be able to continue irrigations; however some shareholders will be receiving a 2^nd irrigation this year. A reminder for those shareholders who have not paid their 2^nd half of the assessments due 8/1/13, you will not be eligible for a 2^nd irrigation until assessments are paid in full.

Additionally those shareholders that have open balances at the end of August will be assessed a surcharge of 18% on the amount owed. Those shareholders that have assessments that are 2 years delinquent are in jeopardy of losing their shares. Shareholders are encouraged to bring their accounts current prior to the end of the year. Beaver Park Water, Inc. will accept payments if total amounts cannot be met. It is not our desire to process share auctions due to delinquent assessments at the annual shareholders meeting. We would prefer our shareholders continue to keep them. Any reasonable payment solution will be considered. Please put your payment plan in writing and submit to the Board of Directors at a monthly meeting. Meetings are held in the office every 2^nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.