POOL SCHEDULE

       MAY 15 - MAY 24, 2013

                     MON - FRIDAY

   6:30 - 8:00 AM    LAP SWIM/WATER FITNESS

                                             4:00 - 7:00 PM    OPEN SWIM

                                             7:30 - 9:30 PM    RENTAL (FRIDAY ONLY)

                                                            SATURDAY

                                              10:00 - 11:45 AM   RENTALS

                                              12:00 - 5:00 PM     OPEN SWIM

Lawn Care Tips for Saving Water During Drought

1.     Minimize Fertilization – heavily fertilized lawns use more water and are more susceptible to drought stress.

2.     Maintain Lawns Properly – Never mow more than 1/3 of the grass at one time. Raise the mowing height of your mower at least one setting higher than normal. Kentucky Bluegrass can be mowed at 3.5 inches during the summer. Mowing higher forces grass to develop and use deeper roots.

3.     Try Mulching – Let clippings remain on the grass. Lawns tend to lose more water and nutrients through evaporation when clippings are removed.

4.     Aerate Your Lawn – Aeration creates small holes in the ground that allow water to soak deeper into the ground and promote root growth.

5.     Maintain Lawn Equipment – Sharpen mower blades at least twice this summer. Dull blades tear grass, forcing grass to use 40-60% more water to recover from stress.

6.     Water Lightly – Watering from 4am to 9am is ideal. Irrigating during the day wastes water, because much of the water evaporates in the heat. Grass will not maintain its color without watering, but it can survive about a month without water.

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

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

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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