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Show DECISIVE TIMES - SEPTEMBER1993 - 3 Fire Department Notes I was beginning to think we might get through the summer without a brush or grass fire. Our town’s diligence in preventing this type of fire developed a small leak the afternoon of September 7th. A fire began near Castle Valley drive, just southeast of Pace Lane. There was no apparent cause of the fire, but it was close enough to CV Drive to have been started by a cigarette butt. However, that is only a guess brought about by the absence of any other evidence. This one could have been very serious, because phone service in that area was out, and the 911 operator could not be reached. Providence smiled on us in the person of Terry Leach, a Grand County equipment operator. Terry was passing that section of CV Drive when he saw the fire. He quickly placed his grader into service and encircled the flames with a wide firebreak. His action controlled the fire and probably saved the camper parked Steele and Mark Siebert saw the smoke from the Academy and responded with Castle Valley Scholarship Awards: Kiri Wagstaff and Rhondelle the departrnent’s tank truck. John Flahie saw the smoke and responded. He radioed the Sheriff’s Dept. and they paged the rest of us, allowing us to put Drake will split the $1000 award this year. Congratulations! out the remaining hot spots. During the course of the fire we also had the able assistance of several citizens who aren’t department members, and we appreciate their help. This is another case of an alert group of citizens willing to get involved, turning a potentially nasty situation into a routine On the Road matter. National Fire Prevention Week will be held the second week of October. The theme this year is “Get Out and Stay Out,” referring of course to prudent action you should take if one of your structures catches fire. In the next issue of the Times, I’ll write a little about fire behavior and why you need to be properly clothed and equipped before you try to do battle with a hot structural fire. —Andrea Wheeling, Secretary August’s Road Committee meeting focused on developing a pay scale for the various kinds of road work needed in the Valley. We decided to advertise for persons interested in paid road work. (SEE AD BELOW) The issue of side road maintenance was discussed. Our road supervi— sor, John Blake, stated that each side acre block of land, some of it in Castle road would be graded a minimum of twice a year. He will personally see to the very hilly rim-side roads, some of which have not been maintained for some time. Our current road grading policy is to work the roads after a soaking rain. By doing so we can use the natural moisture which provides a superior work surface, compared to surface watering with our old water truck. Residents can expect to see roads graded during the fall in preparation for winter, and in the spring in preparation for summer. For those of you not yet in the Valley. The land lies between the Valley, the chip—sealing of Castle Castle Valley Drive Ballots: The final count is in on the dedication of CV Drive. Yes, 331; No, 12. POA Annual Meeting: The POA Annual Meeting will be held on the Seventh Adventist School and Round Mountain. It doesn’t appear that the purchaser would have any water rights, which may be a deterrent to the purchase. State Lands may not even be interested in selling this parcel at the Valley Drive has been completed for this year. The county is continuing to haul road base for the stretch not yet chip-sealed. Many of us have noticed morning of October 23rd. present time. In any event, letters Ballots: September 20th is the final date to request having your name printed on the ballots. Call Ann at 259- should be written to the state voicing individuals’ concerns (See article, Page 2). New zones are also being considered to better regulate possible development in the future. Recreation fund: Janie Tuft announced that anyone interested in on Lot 119. Thank you Terry, from all —F10yd Stoughton, CV Fire Chief of us. While this was going on, Ron POA and Town Council Notes Meetings of September 1 5739 or 259-6938. Castle Valley Drive: John Blake reported that the work on CV Drive is finished for the time being but will resume in spring. Grand View Glass has offered to fix small chips in Valley Windshields (from flying gravel) for free, with appointment. New speeds on CV Drive: The new speed limits on Castle Valley Lands requesting to purchase a 640 helping file the State Conservation Recreation Fund application should give her a call. The application is due October 1. that the red dust has been replaced with white dust. This problem will be alleviated when the gravel put on the oil is worn off. Please remember that speed is still an issue, even though your car may be happier with a smoother road. At the last Town Council meeting a speed of 30 mph was selected for the straightaway; 25 mph is the speed limit for CV Drive between the entrance and the Town Lot. Please slow to 15 mph as you cross the creek as that is a nasty turn. —Joan Sangree, Roads Chair Drive are as follows: 25 mph from the front gate to the town lot, with 15 mph around the left turn over the culvert crossing the creek. From the town lot the enforced speed will be 30 mph. State Land proposed purchase: A letter was received by John Groo from the State of Utah stating that someone had approached Utah State "ii-AID "ill'éLl'Dmvvit’rxiTED ' . The Town of Castle Valley is looking for local people who would be interested in working for the Town as casual laborers doing such projects as weed burning, culvert installation, placing and/or making signs, clearing ditches, etc. We are also looking for people to train on the road grader. We are planning to use the seasonal rains as times to grade the roads, so need the flexibility of having more than one person to operate the grader. It interested, please contact John Blake, our road supervisor, at 259-2341. |
