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Show CASTLE VALLEY TIMES IR ONIC TIMES Castle Valley, Utah -- Volume 4, Number 4 - APRIL 15, 1995 -- TOWN MEETING HELD TO DISCUSS DISINCORPORATION ISSUES An open community meeting was held last Saturday to discuss issues for the disincorporation election Tues, April 18. The meeting was informative, and discussion was considerate and civil. (If anyone has been enviously unaware of recent events, there will be a special election Tues, April 18, to determine whether or not the Town of Castle Valley should bve dissolved. Castle Valley would then be governed by the Grand County Council and Grand County ordinances.) Castle Valley residents have once again shown that they can talk about issues for which there are strong and differing views without the yelling matches that occurred during “the good old days.” Information from the meeting will be presented later in this issue. WARM, HEARTFELT THAN KS — to the magnificent survey tallying committee...Warren and Jean Wilson, Theresa and Cliff Eggling, Annie Goodenough, Cris Coffey, Paulette Grace, Jil and Charlie Kulander, Bill and Kathy Gasaway, Ruth and Ken Johnson, Wilma Welch, Sally Rains, Karen Nelson, Jennifer Redding, Lucile Out of the frying pan, into the fire AUSTRIAN PINE TREE BROWNING Fourth Annual Easter on the Lot Party Sunday, April 16—2 pm Easter Egg Hunt, Famous CV Potluck, CAKE WALK, \blleyball, Horseshoes, Croquet. Bring your quarters for the cakewalk (Proceeds go toward play equipment). Bring a potluck dish to serve 6 - 8, dishes, silverware, beverage, your chairs or blanket for sitting. Kids, bring a basket for egghunting. Eggs for the hunt should be hidden anywhere on the Lot by 11am, or leave them by the Lot mail boxes for hiding. The area along the old irrigation ditch will be reserved for younger children. If you can help set up, please call Cris at 2245. Hoping to see you there! Last summer I noticed that the tops of many of the valley’s Austrian Pines were turning brown and apparently dying. The problem is widespread and can also be observed in Moab and Spanish Valley. I consulted with several experts who offered the following theories: not enough water, too much water, not enough fertilizer, too much fertilizer, soil problems. These theories did not seem likely because the phenomenon is so widespread. Thanks to the county extension office for coming through with a better explanation: The Austrian Pine is not as drought tolerant as the Ponderosa and Pinyon. When winter days are unseasonably warm the tree top being furthest from the root is prone to dessication. The soil may be too dry or the days too short to get water to the top. The root could also be ice bound. Before cutting off the “dead” top it was advised that a careful inspection of the brown zone be done because it may still be alive. Open a bud and look for tiny needlles showing signs of life. If this is the case, don’t cut. This theory seems the most plausible to me, however, if someone has another explanation or any ideas for dealing with this, please share. Robert Soldat stevens. I can’t imagine a more entertaining way to spend the evening... Gratefully, Jayne Smythe POA BOARD OPENING IRONIC QUESTION: In order to gain more control over their lives, will Castle Valley residents vote to place themselves in the hands of the Grand County Council, where they have virtually GOOD NEWS: Missle testing range no influence at all? over Grand County has been cancelled Board position open due to Maria Loe’s resignation. POA members who are interested in filling her position please contact the POA Board in writing (POA, CVSR Box 2612, Moab, UT 84532 or give it to a board member). |