We are
now officially are in the Fall Season with Apple Day scheduled for October 2nd. Apple Day is a Penrose tradition that has
been celebrated for over 86 years. The celebration includes a children’s
parade, followed by a community parade, music, apple pie contest, games, a
variety of vendors and plenty of choices of food.
The good
news for shareholders, second irrigations were completed and third irrigations
have been started or completed and are continuing throughout the system.
Unfortunately, we are approaching the discontinued use of water in Brush Hollow
that supplies irrigation water through the lower ditch. The Ditch Riders will
continue delivering water based upon availability of volume in the creek. After
the lower ditch is no longer available, all irrigation water will be
transferred down from the upper canal.
Much like
August; the Penrose area has experienced hot and dry conditions over the past
several weeks. According to the AG met sensor located in Penrose, we have
received .49 of precipitation. This occurred in the first few days of
September. Day time temperatures have been in the 80 and 90’s with night time
temperatures steadily dropping down to the 40-50’s. Additionally, the Sun is
setting earlier in the evening.
Beaver
Park Water, Inc. welcomes our newest ditch rider, David Leeson. David currently is learning the East Lines
with Andy. Next water season, David will be the designated ditch rider for this
area, as Andy has asked to be transferred to the West Lines. David has an advantage as he was born and
raised in Penrose and familiar with our complex system. With the delivery
training and introductions this year, we are hopeful that next season our
shareholders should experience a smooth transition.
Mark your
calendars – Colorado Parks and Wildlife are sponsoring a Clean-up Day at Brush
Hollow Reservoir on 10/23/21 (weather permitting). Those wishing to volunteer
your time, meeting place is at the Boat Ramp at 9:00 am. C.P.W. is furnishing
all supplies. You do not need to possess a Colorado Fishing License to
participate. Any and all assistance will greatly be appreciated. Thank you.
With Fall
season upon us, pray for rain or snow!
