Show Ask A Specialist by Utah State University Extension MY LAWN IS REALLY STRUGGLING WITH THE HEAT AND DROUGHT IS THERE A POINT WHEN IT JUST WONT RECOVER? You may find that as your grass becomes more stressed from heat and drought weeds and insects Answer by: Kelly Kopp VSU Extension Turfgrass weeds until the grass has begun to recover Pulling weeds by hand Specialist With high temperatures drying and drought conditions winds many lawns once lush and green' are looking more like hay fields It is normal traditional for Utah grasses to struggle with the current heat and drought Brown or golden patches may be forming and growing in lawns The good news though is that these grasses possess the capability to recover from extreme Consider this weather conditions before giving up on information your turf Dormancy is the physiological process grass uses to protect self from heat and drought Usually when grass appears to be dead this time of year it is actually dormant Dormancy is charactera complete cessation of growth along with brown or dead grass blades Grass blades are less can become a problem This will be less of an issue if your lawn the hot was healthy before weather took over Wait to control works well injury caused by sects However it is often difficult to diagnose insect problems when grass is dormant Be certain you are dealing with an insect problem before using insecticides and ways read and follow label directions Though it may be tempting completely giving up on grass irrigation is not recommended You may want to cut back to a very small amount of irrigation — just enough to keep the crowns of the This low grass plants alive amount of irrigation is known as survival ized by of a concern than the crown of the grass plant which is at the soil is the point from which the grass blades grow up and the roots grow down As long as the crown remains alive grass has the surface and capability to recover when tem- perature and moisture conditions improve By entering dormancy grasses are protecting their crowns for future recovery When heal and drought reach a certain level be aware that no amount of irrigation water will coax your grass out of dormancy How as temperatures drop and moisture conditions improve the ever grass will recover naturally but using herbicides damage already stressed grass The reduced root growth that occurs when grasses are in dormancy can also increase the can watering For the grasses traditionally grow n in Utah this can be as little as one inch of irrigation water pec month It can be disbursed in one application or split into two or three applications It will not keep the grass from entering dormancy but it will help the grass crowns survive and recover Dormancy is a helpful protective piocess that should not be feared Instead be patient and recognize that it will help your grass recover in the fall For more information on visit wwwextcnsionusuedudrought issues The site has information on land- scape irrigation agricultural water issues indoor conservation frequently asked questions and upcoming events It is time to spray those fruit trees again The second generation of Codling moth eggs are hatching and the worms will be burrowing into apples pears and plums Clean- common sprays with active ingredients of Carbaryl (brand name ing up debris and fallen fruit from around trees w ill reduce pest numbers significantly Fruit and debris able should be buried but can longer be manufactured be used according to label direc- off in trunks the trash and lower burned or sent Spraying the branches of peaches and cherries to prevent borers can also be done at this time Protection from this generation of codling moth should cover 20 days or go until the 15th of Au- gust Therefore one to three spray applications depending on product used will be necessary Several for this pest generation Sevin) Imidan Diainon Malalhion and Pcrmethrin are avail- lawn and garden hardware or farm supply stores will no Note that Diazinon in hen using tions until it is gone pesticides ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS Remember pesticides prov ide risks and benefits and when used correctly benefits are maximized and risks minimized More information can be found or the at wwvvextensionusucdu USU Extension Office at 250 N Main Richfield Phone J Mormon Handcart Pageant returns for third year ub2 8 tinN es? s J Redmond News AT77— It is time for the 3rd an- - cial opportunity on Friday the 30th and Saturday the 31st Brother nual Mormon Handcart Pageant Price will be coming in from out-at the Juab County Fairgrounds to meet with those 915 PM July 28 through July activi- - ested in his work He will sign the 2004 with ties set to begin at 6:30 PM prints that are purchased as well A few of those activities have as those people may already have collected been redesigned for this season “This is a wonderful opportuFor example prior to the free pageant it will be simpler to get somenity for you to be able to physically take something home from thing to eat at the county fairgrounds prior to the opening each the pageant to remind you of the night Options have been added way you felt while you were here with us" Boswell said “Our goal and one of those is the Chuck Wagon Food Court" You will not is to one day have a pageant craft to get the meal” show that will totally feature spirineed to tual art work and pioneer said Brent Boswell author and items therefore we enft-type rector of the pageant “The food will be served on a courage you to come and support basis but we us in this effort” The Craft Show will be held in will have plenty There will be a The the same building as the meal and full BBQ Supper available the w of and will begin all three entertainment ith will live come plate meats and each of the following nightly at 6:30 “Under spotlight side dishes plus a drink You won't this outdoor nighttime event feabelieve how much food you'll tured moments of human greatget" said Boswell There will be ness exemplified by those tremenSaints who were BBQ beef Teriyaki beef BBQ dous chicken beans bread roll sauteed in these handcart companies and potatoes and onions macaroni or by those who came to their respotato salad and com on the cob cue" said Boswell of the “The sesquicentennial The price will be $750 for adults and $475 for children Those who handcart rescue will be in 2006 are coming with a large group of and we plan to still be producing 20 or more people can call the cook the pageant at that time” Boswell in advance to let them know Ask said the rescue had special mean8 8 This for Julie Buhler 80 ing for residents of the area bewill not reserve the meals but it cause after their arrival in the Salt will help the cooks predict nights lake Valley some of those handcart that might be extra big In addipioneers were sent by Brigham tion specialty sandwiches will be Young to help settle Ncphi and the available for purchase surrounding communities Those attending may choose a slow roasted BBQ Brisket sandwich for $450 or a giant home smoked Bratwurst or Sausage dog for $400 Hungry for a good old 64 East fashioned hamburger of a big ol’ hot dog? Those will be for sale as the concession well through stand Craver’s brand cookies with the chocolate layer on the bottom may also be purchased that most of the “Remember proceeds from the Chuck Wagon Food Court go directly towards the pageant” said Boswell “So please help support the pageant Barbara Christensen A special thanks to everyone who helped the 24 of July celebration be such aa great success Birthday Wishes go out to Hatch Brenna Fay Hampton Laura Ekker June Linda Kiesel Bosshardt Linda Lewis Betty Grand Kathy Hellen Anderson Gale Raelyn Willardson Lewis and Brenda Ramona Tan- ner from the First Ward Relief So- Natalie McCatchcnn of daughter Peterson daughter Julieann and James McCatthcon of all and Ann Peterson Bonnie and Carlos of Redmond baptized Saturday July Stake Center in Salina 17 were at the Speaking in the First Ward Sunday July 18 were Lowell Sampson and Jolene Scott Story Willardson provided a musical ciety Jana Jcppson of Taylorsville with spent the weekend July his parents Shcrm and Barbara number The Salina Stake will hold their annual Blood Drive July 29 at 3 pm to 8 pm at the Salina Stake Christensen Center Speaking in the Redmond Second Ward Sunday July 18 were Scott Story and Darren Bosshardt Salina Stake Ilocdown will be August 7 in the Stake Center parkbeing lot Roast Beef Dinner will gin at 6 to 8 pm Lntcrtainmcnt Mjtt and Lisa Lyaman provided the musical number Kayla McDonald and her infant have HadRce daughter moved back to Redmond while Brady McDonald is in the National Guard stationed Texas He will be in ing to Iraq Alex Coville go- was ordained teacher Sunday July ond Ward 8 in the a Sec- starts at 7 pm Please bring coats and blankets you would like to donate to Kosovo’s humanitarian effort Any other clothing will be donated to the Deseret Industries Jaircd Lyinon received his Duty to God Award and was ordained office of a priest in the le is the son to the Aarronic Priesthood of Matt and Kay Icon Lyman of the Second Ward GUNNISON VALLEY HOSPITAL 100 North Gunnison (435) 528-724- 6 Providing for all your Healthcare Needs! Gunnison Provider Clinics by coming hungry” The free pageant tells of the struggles of the Martin and Willie handcart companies of 1856 who were caught without proper supplies on the cold plains in early snow activities While start at 6:30 pm the actual pageant starts at “dusk” For further visit information w w Here it is possible to find the latest pageant updates as well as to view the three new TV commercials (Once at the site click the button that says “promotion" then scroll down and download the commer- Monday through Friday Kimberly Beck MD Jan Christensen MD Dwight Inouye MD Christine Jackson MD John Jackson MD Monroe Clinic Jan Jonson PA-- Cary Judy DO Richard Nay MD cials) As a part of the pageant craft fair a special gallery featuring the art of Clark Kelley Price has been planned Price is the artist who painted the picture of the angels the to help push coming handcarts when the pioneers could no longer do it on their ow n “All of his prints w ill be made for to available you even those that have purchase traditionally been hard to find" said Boswell As part of this spe- - Visiting Specialists Marvin Allen MD Scott Bingham MD j Cordell Bott MD Dean Bristow MD William Collins MD Ronald Duerkson MD Trenton Jones MD Patrick Kronmiller MD Matthew Parsons MD Robert Pearson MD Warren Peterson DO Brian Tudor MD Jeffrey VTallentine MD Mobile MRI Serice 801 429 8128 Cardiology 801 429 8128 Cardiology 866 374 2367 Oncology 801 465 2511 Urology 801 465 2511 Urology Electrodiagnosis 801 357 7770 Plastic Surgery 801 418 8172 801 465 2511 Urology Ophthalmology 800 854 6201 ENT 435 867 8719 801 794 1490 Dermatology 866 374 2367 Oncology 800 475 5373 Orthopedics 435 528 2125 r ' rvr wcnhm fS unoeh Central Utah Public Health Department Immunizations 1st Tues of each month - No Appt Necessary X Richard Anderson MD T Randy Hansen MD General Surgery General Surgery 435 528 2125 435 283 4076 Healths Hospice Diabetic Education Home & 67 East Center Street Y'e serve the counties of: Sew Sanpete services Available VA LLEY OPTIC VISION CLINIC zL & IV Nursing Physical Therapy Specialists Gunnison Wayne include: Therapy Valley Occupational Therapy Referral Aid for Other Services 24 hours a day seven days a week have any questions please feel free to can ‘The cat ent is first in all we do!' is on cal! 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