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Show MAR 1992 - SPRING TIMES - 5 Here’s a Helping Hand One of the major pleasures that seems to have been lost in the busyness of modern life is the enjoyment of helping each other out. Where we used to have bam-raisings, we now hire a company or struggle alone. Where we used to get together for quilting bees, we now sit glassy-eyed in front of our videos. we’re trying. And to Linda Witkopf, thanks for her fresh ideas and the names of people who’ve been in CV for a while and might have stories to tell. (Linda has been here for 20 years herself) And to Mykie Stanford for telling us to keep the change from her ad. Donations to the newsletter kitty are put to very good use. And a special thanks to our advertisers— we appreciate your business and Bliss (Heddon). new on Planning Commission, replacing Valli Smoose. Permits: Karen Nelson, Premise Occupation permit for wood working shop. Resolutions: Resolution supporting Grand County’s upgrade of 911 emergency dialing system—computer display of caller’s phone number and address as call is received. Important when child Some of us wondered whether a column in our community newsletter would be a good place for people to list projects they need a hand with. Pouring concrete? Raising a couple of walls yourself? Need a hand with a big beam? Lifting an engine block? Laying Fire Department Notes Resolution asks Forest Service to give protective status to save ponderosa The Castle Valley Fire District is served by a volunteer fire department. grove (Andy’s Mesa) in LaSals, as this an irrigation system? Planting an Access to their services (and all other area is used by so many Castle Valley Residents, especially in summer. orchard? emergency services) is gained by calling 911. The 911 operator will notify local firefighters of your location Resolution approving 60-day moratorium on above-ground installa- By listing your project, you might be giving new or old friends the chance to learn something about a job that might be coming up on their properties. Or a chance to get acquainted with some other CV folks not in their usual circles. Couldn't hurt. Listings should be called in or stuffed into the suggestion box (under the Newsletter pick-up box) by the 10th of each month to be included in the next issue (out around the 15th.) Please be sure to include your name, your number, a description of your project, and the date you want the help. If your project is a success, and you want to express appreciation publicly, we’ll make room for it, as below: Thank you, Boy Scouts! I would like to thank the Boy Scouts and their Scout leader, Terry Williams, for helping me build my barn. With enthusiasm and expertise they put up my roof trusses in one day. I was grateful and relieved to watch from the ground as these 38-foot trusses were raised, the boys scrambling under Terry’s direction way above ground. That was a great introduction to community spirit of helping each other. —Joan Sangree And Speaking of Help . . . encourage our readers to come to you first. Thanks, friends. or adult dials 911 but is unable to complete the call. Fifty cents per month per telephone customer. through a voice paging system. Since no one is on duty at the fire station, it is important that you call 911 as soon as you think a serious situation may be developing. A budget hearing will be held at the fire station on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:30 pm. Its purpose is to authorize the transfer of approximately $3,500 from the capital improvements fund to the 1992 operating budget. These funds will be used to equip the recently obtained fire truck with hoses, nozzles, and other necessities. The first issue of Muddy Times tion of electrical service in certain situations. This does not affect existing power lines or lines from existing power poles to the individual’s dwelling (unless it crosses in front of or over another person’s property.) Underground power in Castle Valley is recommended by our Master Plan, and by the majority of residents participating in thel987 survey. Any ideas— either pro or con—would be appreci- ated. Call Jack at 5115. Also discussed: Town Lot, water rights (updates, page 3), and possibility of installing pay phone at Castle Valley front gate. —Joan Sangree stated the pumping capacity of our “newer" truck was 800 gallons per minute. Actually it is rated at 500 gallons per minute. That is not an important difference, since recent innovations in structural fire fighting (which we are adapting) will more than compensate for that variation. As a volunteer fire department, we need two or three trained members to assure there will be one available to ' fishions respond to a fire at any given time. We meet at the fire station at 7:30 p.m., 2nd enise and 4th Tuesdays. Your active interest in helping us serve the community will be appreciated by all. —Floyd Stoughton, Fire Chief Custom — windows —— panels — lamps Those of us working on this newsletter appreciate your encouragement, help, and suggestions. Any financial contributions would be very welcome and gratefully accepted. A special thanks to David Dennison for his suggestions, check, and the title, Town Game" Notes ._. ' — repalrs — 3-D Meeting of 4 March 1992, 7 pm. — free estimates Appointments: Kiri Wagstaff, secretary for Town Council and POA; Cris Coffey, secretary for Planning Commission; Lois Wagstaff, book- “Breath of Fresh Air.” We’re not sure keeper for POA and Town Concil. we’ve earned that designation yet, but These are all paid positions. 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