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<br />002'7~8 <br /> <br />CURRENTS <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br />ARKANSAS RIVER TRANSFER SETTLED <br /> <br />We thank Steve Malott and Wayne Whittaker of <br />the Catlin Canal Company of Rocky Ford for <br />the two-year-Iong opportunity to assist them <br />regarding Aurora's transfer of water out of the <br />Arkansas River. Chuck Haines of WWE <br />handled the assignment, which included <br />analyzing long-distance exchanges, <br />understanding the needs of Arkansas River <br />irrigators and protecting the future interests of <br />the Catlin Canal. <br /> <br />Chuck worked closely with Aurora's engineer <br />Ross Bethel, former United States Geological <br />Survey hydrologist Russ Livingston, Division <br />Engineer Steve Witte, and Assistant Division <br />Engineer Steve Kastner on technical aspects of <br />the exchanges. Attorneys Kevin Kinnear for <br />Catlin and Austin Hamre for Aurora facilitated <br />the extended negotiations, with key participation <br />by Tom Simpson. The March settlement with <br />Aurora was good for all parties involved. <br /> <br />THORNTON CONSTRUCTION CLAIM <br /> <br />Thanks to Robert Carlson of White and Steele, <br />WWE had the opportunity to analyze the facts <br />related to a Thornton city water pipeline that <br />was laid too shallow. Our detailed <br />investigation, study, and report showed that the <br />consulting engineer named as the defendant <br />performed his work in a reasonable and prudent <br />manner and that the engineering firm was <br />improperly blamed for the pipeline problem. <br /> <br />Ken Wright and Patricia Flood analyzed all <br />aspects of the project and concluded that the <br />problem related to work done by several other <br />parties as far back as 10 years ago. <br /> <br />ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRESENTATION <br /> <br />The West Woods Elementary School invited <br />Jennifer Jones and Rachel Pittinger of WWE to <br />give a presentation on the water cycle, water <br />quality, water supply, and water conservation. <br />Representatives of WWE have made <br />presentations at the school for four years. <br /> <br />TAYLOR AUTO & RV CENTER <br /> <br />Waste Engineering, Inc. is completing a Phase I <br />Environmental Site Assessment and <br />underground storage tank evaluation for the <br />Taylor Auto & RV Center In Glenwood Springs. <br />Craig Heydenberk of our Glenwood Springs <br />office performed the work. We would- like to <br />thank Bob Hinkey of Aspen Land and Homes <br />and Paul GruJ'>er for the assignment. <br /> <br />ETHICS IN BUSINESS AWARDS <br /> <br />Several WWE staff members attended an Ethics <br />in Business Awards luncheon on March 24. The <br />650 attendees heard a terrific lecture by Rhodes <br />scholar James O'Toole, who explained how <br />ethics and profits are compatible. Besides being <br />a Gold Sponsor of the event, WWE was an award <br />recipient in 1996! <br /> <br />BASALT MIDLAND ADDITION <br /> <br />Craig Heydenberk of our Glenwood Springs <br />office completed a Phase I Environmental Site <br />Assessment for the Town of Basalt. <br /> <br />Waste Engineering, Inc. would like to thank <br />Jody Edwards of Klein, Cote, and Edwards in <br />Aspen and Basalt Community Development <br />Director Glenn Hartman for this assignment. <br /> <br />WWE/WEI <br />