2013 Election Results (Unofficial)

Mayor - Calvin Balch - 378 Votes

City Council

* Robert Ogle - 263

* Taylor Harrison - 248

Charles Taylor 163

Keele Johnson 126

Blanding City - Water Conservation

April 11, 2013

RE: WATER SITUATION

As everyone is aware, we are in the midst of a serious drought, and are in desperate need of more moisture. If no significant rains come, the City has just 2 years of water stored for the culinary use of our residents.

The City is asking that all residents do everything they can to conserve water and avoid wasting our precious water resource. At this time it is our intention not to impose mandatory water restrictions, but if the situation worsens or water is being wasted, restricting water may be necessary.

In particular, we ask that you do not use water to wash driveways and sidewalks, or water during the heat of the day. Sprinkler systems should be adjusted so water is not flowing over into the gutters, and should be turned off after rain storms.

If the drought conditions continue the City does have access to three deep wells that were drilled for the purpose of providing emergency water during severe droughts. Pumping the wells for daily water needs will result in increased costs and higher water rates for everyone.

Again, please voluntarily conserve water as much as possible this summer to avoid possible financial penalties, added costs and mandatory watering restrictions. If we are careful as a community, we can keep a tough situation from getting much worse.

If you have any questions, please call the City Office at 435-678-2791.

Sincerely,

Mayor Toni Turk

Blanding City Council

VETERANS MEMORIAL DONATIONS

The following donations have been made to the Veterans Memorial Project.  

If you would like to make a donation you can do so at the City Office.

Ray Palmer - $5000.00

Blanding City Council - $5000.00

Blanding Legacy Trust - $4000.00

Lynn & Lynnette Stevens - $4000.00

Toni & Barbara Turk - $4000.00

White Mesa Ute Council - $4000.00

Carolyn Black - $1000.00

Clark's Market - $1000.00

Keith & DeAnn Ivins - $1000.00

Tom & Terri Winder - $1000.00

Ryan Turk - $513.00

Randee & Lillian Bayles - $500.00

Andrew & Jewel Mikesell - $500.00

Nedra, Ellis & Philip Palmer - $500.00

Shelby & Adele Seely - $300.00

Denison Mines - $200.00

Wilkie Dee Galbraith Family - $200.00

San Juan Credit Union Fundraisor - $110.00

Elaine Borgen - $100.00

Richard Guymon - $100.00

Lisa Carr - $100.00

Jim & Beverly Harris - $100.00

Winston & Kathy Hurst - $100.00

Kelly & Terri Laws - $100.00

Eugene & Katherine Shumway - $100.00

Out West Fuel/Taco Time - $100.00

Leonard Hurst - $50.00

Veterans Memorial

CLICK HERE to Visit the Memorial

The Blanding Memorial is a public, virtual memorial containing detailed “Remembrance Profiles” of more than 800 residents of San Juan County, Utah, who served as soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen and coastguardsmen defending our country in past wars and peacetime.

The site includes memorials created for veterans from the Mormon Battalion through those currently serving in our Nation’s conflicts. It is calculated that the Memorial is about 95% complete for veterans of the First and Second World Wars. While launched by the City, these memorials may be managed by the individual veteran, by families of veterans, or by designated historians. The public may also contribute details about individual veterans – including pictures.

The second phase of the Veterans Memorial project will be a more traditional memorial, physically located adjacent to the City’s Visitor Center and scheduled for dedication by Memorial Day 2013. The physical memorial will honor individual combat deaths, others who have died while in service, those who have been POW’s and those wounded in service.  The memorial will not be static and will be able to be added to. 

Blanding is proud of all those that have served our country, both from within our community boundaries and those from outside our area.  We are grateful for the sacrifices made by each and are honored to acknowledge each of them through these memorials.   For further information or how you can donate to the memorial, please contact the City of Blanding at 435-678-2791.

Level Monthy Utility Bill Option

At your request City Council has approved a level payment plan for your city utility costs for qualifying customers. Under this program the City will calculate your average monthly bill for the year and set level payments for you. To qualify you must own your own residence, have maintained an active account for 12 months prior to sign up and have had no missed or late payments in the last 12 months. To begin the program you must sign up in April, May, or June of each year. Please contact the City Office if you are interested.

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