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Show HARVEST TIMES - OCTOBER 1994 - 9 —-—— Letter—— to the Times CV Weather, or Hall the Hall FINALLY! Moisture, lots of Agrees with Writer I believe Maria Loe has stated the case for limiting the size of houses in Castle Valley very clearly (CV Times, July ’94), and I want to add my voice to hers on this particular issue. I do not like the idea of unnecessary regulations, but this effort does seem to me to be the only way of ensuring that Castle Valley does not become another Aspen or Santa Fe. I would encourage people who have not been to these places to visit and ask themselves if they could really stand to live in places like these with the kinds of folks they generally attract. Also, sincere thanks to all those on the [Planning] Commission. It must be a tough (and usually thankless) job. I know the day will come when I can serve in some capacity to help you continue to build the wonderful town of Castle Valley. I just do not yet know when I will be lucky enough to be there full time. —Diane Bradford FAX Service in Castle Valley. 259-5057 for Details. moisture. Just as we went to print in September, a gentle penetrating rain started to fall. For two days we had some precipitation, including this season’s first snow dusting the La Sals. Many of us breathed a sigh of relief as the severe fire danger was finally over. This rain was followed by days of clear bright skies until finally, on the eve of September 30th we were hit with “the big one.” Hailstones, some the size of golf balls, pelted us at an almost horizontal slant. Horses cowered, their tALLQWEEN -DS Church tails between their legs, bracing themselves against the assault. In moments the ground was covered with white frosty hail that piled up so fast mounds of it remained for days. In the lower end of the valley the hail melted quickly, causing a torrent of water to race across and through ditches, :riday, October 28, culverts and, in a few inevitable cases, through gardens, fields, and barns. The water was icy cold, numbing those of us caught in our summer sandals as we quickly dug berms to rechannel the rushing waters. A good deep soaking is healthy for all but man’s creations. In just a few days a carpet of soft green has emerged, next year’s cheat grass. As my daughter says, any grass is welcome after the harsh dry summer months. October’s days have been primarily clear and sunny, temperatures reaching into the 70s. The nights have been consistently dropping into the high 305 and low 403. Fall colors have been breathtaking in the La Sals and starting in the valley, as the cottonwoods don their golden cloaks. October may be the most beautiful month of the year. —Joan Sangree a s: 5:30 -8 pm. EVERYONE INVITED w Chili Supper Games for All Trick or Treat Costume WContest Thanks to this month's CASH DONORS, John Flohie, Bill Viovont, Lois Oliver. We couldn't do it without you% (no masks, please) SpookAlley , l |