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Show Page 2 Ben Lomond Beacon It's raining, it's pouring . . Most Utah communities have either restricted the amount of water a residence can use or have asked for a In either voluntary case, we want to make the best possible use of the water we do have for our lawns and gardens. . by Melinda Sowerby .... so the rhyme raining, its pouring goes. All this rain weve been having over the past week or so is a real welcome relief to the dryness of the past year. Although the amount of rain that has fallen so far is just a drop in a bucket, so to speak as to the total amount we need, it has helped. Why, you can see the yellow lawns spring back to life. Gardens have been drinking in the moisture and there appears to be hope yet for an easing of the tight water situation. That is not to say, however, that anyone should stop conserving water. If some predictions are right, we may be in for a wetter than average summer which could ease the water problem, hopefully, but until that is proven true everyone should continue to conserve water as much as possible. In the meantime, enjoy the rain while its here. Take a walk in the rain, put out buckets to save some of the precious rain water, after all, rain water is good to wash hair with and let nature water your lawn. Save the sprinkling system cut-bac- The general tendency is to over irrigate lawns and gardens. The practice of sprinkling every day or every other day is wasteful because of more evaporation and the tendency to over irrigate. It also encourages shallow root depth, limiting the depth that a plant can extract moisture from the soil. It is better to water less often and apply the amount your root zone soil can hold. The interval between watering depends on your soil and whether it is the cooler or warmer part of the growing season. The amount of water you can put in your soil depends on the kind of soil you have. A rule of thumb says, 1 inch of water will penetrate 12 inches deep in sandy soil, 7 inches in loam and 4 to 5 inches in clay soils. smell will beckon him to an Blue grass, commonly used everlasting love of learning. for lawns, has a root depth of 6. The child is not a good about 18 inches. It would take sitter. He has endless energy about 3 inches to penetrate and is always active. He the 18 inches in soil, clay should seldom be confined to an extended for period sitting of time. Introduce him to blocks, playhouses, climbing bars, manipulative toys anything that allows him to Understand your child An understanding of children for what they are and what they can be is the best tool for preparing todays youth to live a happy and successful life during the 21st century. Its impossible to define curriculum for the home and classroom that will be applicable 20 years from now, says Dr. Ruth Lundgren, of assistant professor education at the University of Utah. But we can teach the basics a love of himself and a love of life. These fundamental skills will prepare the child to handle the un- predictable problems and challenges of the next century. To help parents better understand the emotional needs of their children preschool through of third-grad- e age, Lundgren has outlined seven basic behavior This child needs many of choices activities, challenges and tasks. A good rule for teachers is to send every child home happy each day. Parents can reinforce he childs self-imae- e by expressing approval and pride whenever possible. - The child is a beginner an amateur. He makes mistakes. He spills the juice. He forgets instructions. Hes noisy. He doesnt know how to 3- pick up the baby. He pulls the dogs tail. But dont worry, he still has plenty of time to learn. Its a fact that 75 percent of all children will graduate from high school, and 50 percent will go on to college. Give him enough time and room at this stage to make mistakes; he will learn by his mistakes for years to come. A young child needs a classroom and home that is not based on split-secon- d explore and learn. 7. The young child is not good at keeping quiet. At this early age, silence is not golden. The child is a noisy learner. Talking is a vital asset which he needs to practice, so listen carefully and be prepared to let him question himself and those around him into a stupor. Somewhere in the midst of the endless questions and Generally you should apply about more than is needed to replace soil moisture to allow for losses. one-thir- d A good method to check how much you are applying with a sprinkler is set out a few cans to catch the mater and measure it. Lawns usually can survive a long time without water, they will turn brown or yellow and green up The North View Volunteer nonrelated confusion, un- derstanding will occur. Reading is another vital Drought will have a definite effect on Utahs wildlife -- Whether the or bad depends largely upon the amount of water received in the state between now and the first part of the summer. In general, all species of wildlife have benefited from the mild winter weather, suffering less from the typical adverse winter effects than usual..', populations. effect is good it. In addition to applying the proper amount of water at the proper time, other water conservation tips include: get water run off on to the driveway or street. Water during the cool part of the day to reduce evaporation loss. Dont apply water faster than your soil can absorb it. Mulch around trees and shrubs and between garden rows. This holds in moisture and discourages weed which compete for moisture. Set your Iwan mower blade to leave 2 or more inches of grass after mowing. slated n President Cal Heiner and his wife sold their home to a young couple from St. George. The Heiners are building a new house near his plan for your lawn and garden based on the water holding capacity of your soil and water use of your plants, you will be able to stretch this years short water supply. You may be able to get along on your restricted water supply and have a healthier looking lawn and garden then and 1972-d- fawn eer was observed to drop by about 15 percent. Sharp declines in antelope production have also been noted during abnormally dry years. If dry weather persists into the summer, range damage could result. Research has shown that 60 to 75 percent of a current years growth on a single browse plant can be used by animals without permanent damage to the plants vigor. With drought, little growth will result on browse on winter ranges. It is possible that animals could eat all of the plants current growth and even a portion of the previous years growth. Plant condition and the subsequent availability of food could be damaged for several years, affecting herd conditions adversely. As big game animals are quite mobile and use relatively little drinking water, that aspect of the drought appears to be of little effect on big game herds. However, the condition could contribute to the animals you thought possible. At the Third Annual Golden Awards Key Banquet, Thursday, May 12, 1977, 7:30 p.m., Hotel Utah, fourteen individuals were recognized for their efforts in opening doors of opportunity and hope to the handicapped. Awards were given in three concentrating on summer ranges which would possible have effects on local food sources. Again, desert herds would be more subject to this condition. Upland Game Substantial winter mortality of upland game animals is normally expected. The mild winter weather to date has enabled increased survival, and thus, larger parent populations of most species than would have occurred given normal winter weather. Whether or not this will result in larger populations this fall depends on weather conditions between now and the end of the breeding season and their impact on primarily reproduction. Not all species are affected in the same way by various weather conditions. For example, relatively cool, wet weather that spring stimulates maximum growth of annual grasses and forbs HANDICAPPED CITIZENS were represented by: will usually stimulate production chukars or Gambel quail those same Contrarily, conditions may curtai production pheasant Extreme weather conditions whether cold and wet or ho and dry, are generally no beneficial to any species. Fair weather, such as is currently prevailing over the state, often initiates earlier in o creased Foi breeding. example, Division fieldmer have already observec strutting sage grouse in some areas. This is about twc weeks earlier than has beer recorded in any recent year Early breeding can be hazardous for game birds i late spring snow storms occur. This has frequently been the case in the past Nongame Nongame animals wil react to the drought as wil the game animals mentionee above. Mild weather has bee favorable to this point Continued dry weather wil have adverse effects ultimately affectinji reproduction negatively moisture is no received in late winter anc early spring. Raptors have found higher than-usunumbers of prey species available due to the sufficient lack of snow and high wintei survivla. Terrestrial species have not been faced with extended dormant periods food. Lack of moisture will about probably bring depressed numbers of all herbivores (mice, prairie dogs and squirrels, etc.) will adversely affect birds and squirrels. The effect of a drought on most nongame one-ye- will not be as ap- parent as with larger animals. Most of these have a large species reproductive potential and are capable of recuperating much more rapidly than other categories of animals. They are at a disadvantage, however, in that they are less mobile than the larger animals and are not capable of making major in geographical shifts copying with environmental cohditions. Spring concert honors outstanding students Ben Lomond Highs annual spring concert will honor the outstanding students and musicians with young superior ratings in region and state music festivals The program will be held Friday May 20 and will feature the high school band, orchestra, a cappella, tenor in which they could not obtain species bass, soprano, alto Danny Mark (Logan) a blind Beaver, computer science student at Utah State University; Richard W. Hammond, (Ogden) a triple amputee accountant working for the Internal Revenue Service in Ogden; Kathy Garcia, (Murray) a victim of polio who is an efficient secretary at the Work Activity Center for Handicapped Adults; Brink-maRaymond Curt (Provo) a wheelchair amputee active in athletics and a BYU student; Eugene C. Hafen, (SLC) disabled muscular by dystrophy and confined to a wheelchair, an active advocate in representing the needs of the handicapped; Norma J. Hoppe, (Clearfield) a blind tax examiner at the Ogden Service Center; and and Larry Merilyn Williams, a handicapped husband and wife team. Larry is a maintenance man for Zions Security Corporation and Merilyn teaches handicapped people at Columbus Community Center in Salt Lake City. In addition to receiving a Golden Key Award, Larry and Merilyn Williams have been designated as the Handicapped Utahns of 1977. of They are examples courage, faith and determination in overcoming handicaps. EMPLOYERS recognized were: Fred Schmidt, (Ogden) a blind proprietor of a cafeteria in Salt Lake Citys Federal Building, whose 782-8- 1 fathers 1 6 home (Heber Jay Heiner). Darrel and Alma Garfield and Walt and Janice Sutherland recently returned from an 11 day trip to Hawaii. They toured four islands, visited Sea Life Park, the LDS temple and the LDS Polynesian Center. Alma Hawaii is just says, beautiful. You have to see it to appreciate it. She was amused by the friendly tour bus drivers. She said they all call each other Cousin. Dale Grow, a 4th grade teacher at North Ogden Elementary School, is at home recuperating following back surgey. He says he is coming along fine and hopes to be back at school for the last two days. The kids hope so too. The miss his warm smile. i ' Hit music as well standards and inspiratio music will be featured at concert. people. Howard R. Sorenson (SLC) of Guild Incorporated, a furniture manufacturer, has provided job opportunities for the disabled and disadvantaged. Mountain Bell Telephone Mrs. Company through Myrna Averett (SLC) has made extra efforts to . accommodate employment opportunities for disabled people. SERVICE included: PROVIDERS The Center for Handicapped Students at the University of Utah, through the efforts of Sherry Rep-sch(SLC) and Derrell Johnson (SLC) has been a great help to severely physically handicapped students in obtaining services and in removing architectural and procdural barriers to the handicapped on campus. R. Stephen Peterson (Roy) organized the Utah Handicapped Skiers Assoication and developed and secured equipment and instruction for the handicapped in skiing and in other sports. Elaine Sharp (SLC)) has devoted her life to improving opportunities for Utahs retarded citizens. Through her leadership in the Mental Retardation Assocation of Utah, Inc., greater public awareness and legislative support have come to Utahs retareded citizens. This is the third successive year in which the Utah State Board of Education's Division of Rehabilitaation Services has worked with the Governors Committee on Employment of the Handicapped in recognizing progress and success in helping Utahs disabled to become independent and productive. bond sales show $2,359,464 Treasury figures released today by the Department of the Treasury credited Utahns with an April investment of Series E-Savings Bonds in the amount e of $2,359,464 bringing sales to $9,259,457, 29 percent of the 1977 quota of $32,200,000. It was announced by State Volunteer Chairman W. E. Gile and Utahs 1977 Take Stock In America G. Chairman John McMillian. will direct choirs. efficient business is represented by a faithful staff, 75 percent of which are or have been severely disable U.S. year-to-dat- Bonnie Aires choirs. Wayne Miller will dii the band, Janice Miller direct the orchestra and I Moulton 977 recognized Handicapped Citizens, Employers, and Service Providers. production 1 Hkandicopped categories: inhibits forb production. This is particularly true of herds in desert areas. During two consecutive dry years--197- 1 9, A Fertilize adequately. sick looking lawn or garden may need more fertilizer, not more water. Apply fertilizer before regular watering. If you develop a watering than-norm- skill, but dont push this too early. Let the child learn skills gradually at his own spaed, without pressure. Let him dictate the rules of the game. His natural instincts may be the best judge of what is right for him. After 22 years of experience with young children and Pleasant View Policeman and ther wives had a party recently. Wayne Whiting charcoal broiled delicious steaks, using his own top secret recipe. They were served with baked potatoes, rolls and a variety of salads. They had an exciting volley-bal- l game going after dinner until the ball rolled into the street. A passerby, who shall remain anonymous, ran over the ball, suddenly ending the activity. He hopes he wont require the services of eithe department for a while. Ogden again when moisture is available. You may want to save your water for plants that cannot survive without - Carol Shaw, Fireman with the North Drought affects wildlife Women's meeting Editor-in-chie- accordingly. By Utah's populations Normal amounts of spring and early summer moisture could normal jield appropriate parental timing. Teachers, parents production and survival. must be and schedules responses: 1. The young child is very Breeding populations of flexible to encourage the various inis most upland game species He is he child. Remember, egocentric. just should be somewhat larger terested in himself. Later he beginning to practice life. than normal, due to the mild will think in terms of a family 4. The child is very tender. winter, thus, creating a and understand the meaning He has very few resources to of love thy neighbor. potentially higher than call on within himself. Hes Right sucstill feeling his way through now, he thinks in terms of as teacher and parent, average reproduction cess in the spring. me as he and mine life with an incomplete Lundgren has found that, browse and Forage-bo- th establishes himself as a collection of tools, and he adults will be better parents grasses-respon- ds rapidly to to fit and on love. He if and teachers person begins depends heavily they realize moisture. Typically, spring needs affection and wants to the childs world is a very together the pieces of his fat supplies and stored food be to affectionate others. unique identity puzzle. special place mysterious Parents and teachers must be Dont offer him a harsh and exciting, confusing yet are used up by early spring, and new sources of energy If parents and ready to encourage him by classroom or home setting, complete. needed badly. The rich, are and dont to him teachers will observe the listening carefully, praising expose forbs and newly succulent the child whenever possible outside world from time to rejection. In later years, his of March, and avoiding suppression of successes will be built on the time through a childs eye, grown grasses and that April provide May foundation of love and unand understanding and instinct nutrition. individuality creativeness. At this stage, derstanding you provide at will insure success. Without sufficient water any curriculum is fine as this early age. Schools and seeds fail to germinate, many long as the child is in the homes should be warm, resulting in a decrease of tender, affectionate and very picture and it is something annual grasses and forbs and him. that involves accepting. established perennials. The 5. The young child needs 2. The child wants to feel net result is a decreased big, proud and important. He stimulation. Children are by amount of food for wildlife. It wants success very much nature very curious. Its is this process of forage almost impossible to hold because he experiences that holds the production He has back a often. child because hes so failure so to how answer Utahs wildlife trouble tieing his shoe, and he eager to learn. Give him will come through the won't write his name latitude so his natural drought. If dry weather correctly. He may be curiosity will be the key to continues through the spring frustrated by his lack of learning. Let him walk to into the summer months, and if coordination, communication class alone he asks. Let him The Governor's Com- the recruitment of young skills and understanding of plunk on the piano even mission on the Status of animals into wildlife his role within the family and though it sounds horrible. Women will hold its annual could be populations community. But the only way Unlike those around him, the state-wid- e public meeting on reduced. seriously he will learn is through child hears and feels the Wednesday, May 25, 3:30 Big Game patience and support while he harmony of challenge, acp.m., in the Governors Board Thus far, the dry winter continues to try. complishment and progress. Room at the Capitol. months have been beneficial He needs a classroom and At this stage a child needs Representatives of womens to Utahs game big to have a classroom and home situation that provide a and citizens populations. The lack of snow organizations home environment where he variety of experiences and throughout the state are has allowed elk and deer to knows glory. Small successes offerings. Give him sufficient invited to attend to comment remain scattered throughout deserve large rewards of love wandering space filled with a upon the Commissions their ranges, utilizing the and attention. Flexibility is variety of choices that inand offer additional acres of forage and programs necessary since there should volve as many of the five for future suggestions eliminating the over usage be no single correct answers senses as possible. Sight, priorities. sometimes associated with in the world of a young child. hearing, touch, taste and The Commission was winter habitat. established the With soil moisture at its by Legislature to advise and present low level, it appears confer with the Governor and that more than a normal state agencies concerning amount of rainfall in the The Ben Lomond Beacon is published each issues of importance to spring may be necessary to women and families in Utah. sustain this years deer-fawThursday. Deadlines for each week's issue is Beth Gurrister, Commission crop. Deer are dependent on Monday at 5 p.m. We welcome all articles notes that grasses and forbs to provide a Chairwoman, from those who wish to contribute. Business citizen input is necessary to high percentage of their diet carry out this mandate. during the spring and early office is 2009 N. 400 E., Phone 782-390Previous public meetings summer months, much more have resulted in increased so than during the rest of the J. Howard Stahle Publisher emphaiss on employment, year. In addition, forbs are education, and family life by utilized heavily during the Mrs. Bonnie Stahle Advertising Manager the Commission. time when does are nursing Melinda Sowerby f M. fawns. Succulent forbs are Governor Scott Carol Shaw Matheson is expected to also used in the weaning Correspondent address the participants and process of fawns, and this detail his commitment to transition to herbaceous food improving the status of is difficult if dry weather women in Utah. reduces succulence and characteristics and suggests while 1.5 inches will penetrate 18 inches in sandy soils. Water use by lawns in most of Utah varies from about 0.1 inch per day in spring and fall to more than 0.2 inch in the summer. During the hot part of summer usage will be about 0.25 inches per day. Gardens and shrubs take about 10 per cent more water than lawns. You should irrigate after about one half of the water has been used. It becomes more difficult for the plant to extract water as the moisture level goes down. On clay soils this means that the interval between irrigation should vary from about every 8 days in spring and fall to every 5 or 6 days in summer. The interval on sandy soils varies from 6 days in spring and fall to every 3 or 4 days in summer. If it rains, measure how much has fallen and adjust your watering schedule 1 Tid Bits E Careful lawn watering can save much water dDWp Its Thursday, May County-wis- Davis County reports April Bond sales of $208,228 as reported by Volunteer Chairman Harold C. Steed bringing January- - April sales to $884,975. Nationally, since 1941, Americans have purchased more than four billion actual Bonds, worth nearly $241 billion dollars in value. The cash value of Series E and H Bonds currently outstanding totals $73 billion. This is an average of $2,900 for each of the 25 million families owning Savings Bonds. State, District and County Volunteers remind residents Bonds make ideal gifts for that special graduate. What better way to say Heres to your future. Bonds are also welcome gifts for the newly marrieds and other special gift events. |