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Tuesday August 9, 2022

Welcome To The 6th Issue of Volume 2!

Lake DeWeese Closed for All Water Activity Except Fishing for at Least Two More Weeks ​

Our Wildlife and Parks manager, Justin Krall just reported that the algae bloom has increased from 9.8  to 28. 
 
Very simply, the reservoir will remain closed for at least two more weeks due to the toxic levels. 
 
Fish can still be eaten if the gutting is complete and then the fish and hands are washed with clean water. 
 
Pets and children should be kept out of the water and any skin of an adult that is allowed to come into contact with the water should be washed with fresh, clean water as soon as possible. ​

Back to School BBQ and Games ​

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     Custer County Middle School and High School students are invited to a "Back to School" BBQ on Friday, August 12 at 6 p.m. in Hermit Park.   
     Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served with numerous games available for students to play.  The Bobcat Strong event is sponsored by the high school Sources of Strength team.  Middle school students are welcome from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  
(parents should plan to pick up MS students at 7:30pm) and high school students will end the evening with a DJ and dance.  All students are welcome to the event.   
 
- Press Release by Custer County School District ​

NEW RATES FOR LANDFILL ​

Custer County Landfill/Recycling 2250 CR 328 
Westcliffe, CO 81252 
Phone: 719-783-2726 
Email: landfill@custercountygov.com 
 
Westcliffe, CO 8/4/22 Custer County announces increases of landfill rates on some of their fees effective on August 16, 2022. Custer County Residents will pay: Bags (33 gallon / 3 bag limit) - $3.00 per bag; Household Trash - $12.00 per cubic yard; Passenger Car & Truck $5.00 per tire; Car & Truck Batteries $4.00 per battery. Other fees have not changed. 
 
As a reminder, the landfill is closed Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, for Labor Day. Normal hours for the landfill are Tuesday thru Friday from 8AM to 4PM, and Saturday from 8am to Noon. Landfill pit closes ½ hour before closing to allow time to compact and cover. 
 
For additional information go to: https://www.custercounty-co.gov/landfill. 
 
- Media Contact: 
Jennifer Kriegh 
Custer County Information Officer 719-783-2252 
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