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Show Page 18 UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. July 6. 1988 property irrigated eoile will Lawn care tips reduce water use, help growth Homeowners can maintain green, healthy lawns if they follow a few simple mowing, fertilizing and watering tips. Duane Hatch, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, suggests raising the mower to cut at a height of 2 12 to 3 indies. Hatch says longer grsss means less stress and more soil shading to reduce surface water evaporation. Also, he says, apurgs and other weeds be may less severe. Another area to watch is fer- tiliser. Hatch says a fertiliser inches. pro- - to 15, use 8 pounds per 1,000 square feet; 16 to 18, use 6 pounds; and 20 to 23, use 5 pounds. This rata should fill the grass needs for four to six weeks. well-prepar- . 7.7 test Lawns on sandy soil require no more water to keep them green than do those mi heavier soils, Hatch said. The difference ia in how much and how often water ia applied. Its beat to irrigate infrequently but deeply enough to wet the entire root cone, he said. A turf with shallower roots will do nicely as long aa the sprinklers are turned on regularly. Deeply rooted Hatch recommends watering baaed on the grass's needs, not by the calendar only. The lawn will five signals when it needs water. First, the grasa leaves Dodged SINCE 1987 L MOTOR CO., INC. N. 200 E. Roosevelt - 722-223- uniform. Also, he says, disease problems are reduced because foliage, is wet for shorter periods. CHRYSLER New Car Purchase turf watered infrequently will tend to be healthier because ifa wet for shorter periods. Hatch aaya the best time to irrigate ia early morning. There1! leu wind and heat to evaporate the water, and sprinkler patterns e rE5i At Save $$$ over 191 Hateh said a clay soil will hold an inch'or slightly more water in the root layer, sandy soil about half an inch and loamy soil somewhere in between. This means watering every four to five days on clay and every two days on sandy oil when summer days are hot- ed Chrysler Executive Buybacks L sity. spring-occurrin- g water. A formula appears on fartil- iser bags. The first number in the formula shows nitrogen content Hatch saysthatifthe number is 12 straw-colore- d ch it should the lawn green Gim overfed.keep He adds that properly fertilised lawn can save on weather will result in lawn that will remain .unsightly for about two weeks, even it its watered heavily. Hatch ia often asked how long sprinklers should be run. To answer the question, homeowners will need to do some homework. First they must measure the amount of water applied using straight-side- d cans in several pots mi the lawn at various distances from the sprinklers. The can should be at least 4 inches deep to prevent splashing. Run the sprinklers for a specific time, then measure the water in each can and average the results to find how many inches of water are applied. The next step ia to determine how deep the water penetrated. Push alongrodor screwdriver into the soil. Its hard to push into soil thats dry. A shovel can also be used. The amount ofwater applied, the time required to apply it and the depth of penetration enable you to determine a water schedule for your lawn, Hatch said. "Consider this 6- - to depth as a reservoir from which roots can extract water as blades release it into the atmosphere, Hatch said. The need will vary depending on temperature, midity, wind and sunlight inten- Hatch says many homeowners mistakenly think brown spots in their lawns are caused by disease, when they actually may be from inadequate watering. He suggests deep, infrequent waterings. "Try to extend the period between waterings to three to seven days, depending on the type of soil, he says. If. the lawn ia diseased, its probably too late to treat now. Chemicals do not curs a disease problem, they only prevent Some dead patches may be caused by helminthisporium, a disease. Hatch recommends mapping areas where the lawn hss been affected this summer, than planning a fungicide program early next year. He says Daconil, Fore, Pyrene and Chipco 26019 have proved effective. Hatch said the main cause for brown, unsightly areas in home lawns is not a disease or insect but inadequate or improper watering. and He said crab-gras- s, at this stage, recovery to a normal color ia rapid. Third, lotting the lawn go another day or two in hot have grass roots that penetrate about 8 Many people are discovering a can bo easy to organize and offers quick relief from the stress of work. re- bound slowly, leaving footprints after the lawn h aa been walked on. Second, theres a bluish cast to an otherwise green turf By watering mini-vacati- yj Dinosaur Books Serendipity Book For Children of All Ages $1.25to$25 DO THESE GIVE YOU 6 Get new screens or get your old ones THE JITTERS? fixed at 170 E. Lagoon, Roosevelt & Glass Jones100 Paint Roosevelt 166 E. N. 722-39- 38th Annual Professional Looking For Slimmer Savings? Come Tb toll-fre- Robb's Family Vernal, Utah Westemaires Performing Nightly J) Nielsens Dinosaur Roundup Saddle Bronc Riding Bareback Bronc Riding Bull Riding Calf Roping Steer Wrestling Team Roping WPRA Barrel Racing toll-fre- tube, raaultingin an electric shock This hazard can occur hazard. Consumer Product Safety ' the while units are being operated mission, Black and Decker (UB.) when or are simply plugged in they Inc., Towaon, Maryland has an- ' but not in uae. ' nounced a voluntary recall of apFour consumers were reportproximately 500,000 of its Modal edly shocked in separata incidents 82209 (Type 1 and 2) and Model in 1986 and 1987, when they 82210 (Type 1 and 2) Bump-Fee- d grabbed the metal handle tube of GrassWeed String Trimmers. their string trimmers. Though Due to improper assembly, oftheae incidents were fatal, none some in units the wiring of these 4 the Com million itaffbelievea that may be cutby the end of the handle a defective trimmer would present a severe electric shock or an electrocution hazard. These Black and Decker brand string trimmers have been old since October, 1985by a variety ofretailers for about $24.00 to $29.00. The affected trimmera can be identified by a label decal located near the top of the handle, which statee No. 82209 Grass Weed Trimmer, type 1 or Type 2 or No. 82210 GraaaWeed Trimmer, Type 1 or type 2 and "Black Covered Cake Pan w k Decker (UB.) Inc., Eaaton, MD deep bottom for roast21601 UBA. ing, lid that doubles as Also, the motor housings of a cookie sheet, mono the 82209 and 82210 unita are 130 East Lagoon QUANTITIES LUTED labeled 9" cut and 10" cut, respec722-223- 9 tively. Owners, who identity their trimmera aa recalled should atop using them immediately and return them to a Black k Decker Service Center listed in the Yellow Pages under "Tools - Electric. Owners who cannot take their trimmers to a Black and Decker Service Center will be able to obtain further assistance by calling e Black k Decker on weekbetween 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 days ' p.m.. Eastern Standard Tima, at or they may write to Black k Decker (U.8.) Inc., P.O. Box 857, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030, Attention: User Services. Black k Decker will inspect all 332 S 200 E. Next To Circle K string trimmers subject to this recall, and will repair or replace; at no coat to the owner, k any trimmer which ia found to have been incorrectly assembled. The Black and Decker contacts for the news media are Barbara Lucas at and 722-362- (F 26 Fashions 8:00PM July 7, 8,9,1988 . Com- Dot-to-D- at OUT! CRITTERS months prior to 65 ifhe or ahe had excess earnings in the year of application, and these earnings can be applied to months before 65. The number of retroactive months that can bo paid depends on the months covered by the excess earnings. Retroactive benefits can also be paid to a disabled surviving pause or a disabled surviving divorced spouse who ia entitled to retroactive benefits for any month before reaching age 60. Also, a widow(er) or a surviving divorced spouse who files an application in the month after the month of the worker's death may be entitled to benefits far the month of death. Social Security ia alwaya concerned about the rights people have to retirement and survivors benefits under the program aa well aa to Medicare. There are certain rules and waiting periods that insured people have to meet before Medicare ia available to them. However, to permit a disabled widowfer) or disabled surviving divorced spouse to have Medicare aa soon aa possible (provided he or she meets all the requirement for eligibility) he or she ia deemed entitled retroactively for up to 12 months oven if monthly benefits are not payable retroactively. To get more information about retroactive payments, contact your local Social Security ofe fice, or call In cooperation with the UB. Dinosaw Keep Those Bugs Some people think that if, for any reason, they delay filing an application for Social Security benefits, they are entitled to benefits retroactively to the month of their first eligibility. Thats not the case. If they apply before reaching 65, with few exceptions, they cannot receive retroactive payments for months before age 65. If they apply after reaching 65, they might be entitled to aa many as 6 months retroactive payments. This happens if the claimant meets all the requirements for entitlement to benefits except for filing of an application. Suppose a worker reaches age 65 in Juno 1987 but he or she doesnt file an application for retirement benefits until June 1988. This person can bo entitled to retroactive payments back to December 1987. Lets suppose now that a worker reached 62 in June 1987 and doesn't file an application until Juno 1988. Retroactive benefits cannot be paid to a retired worker, a spouse, or a widow or widower if this would result in a permanent additional reduction of the benefits. Wa say "if because the retroactive payments do not always result in a permanent reduction of benefits. If the worker! spouse ia over 65, w under with a child in hia or her care, their benefits aa the workers dependents are not subject to reduction, and they can receive retroactive payments. The retired worker can receive retroactive benefits for 500,000 grass and weed trimmers recalled Gale's Office Supply 3 Clarification made on back benefit pay ADMISSION: 722-56- 57 0, John Atwood at To report an unsafe consumer 5. Adults 12 years & under .... $7.00 $3.00 product or receive safety information, consumer! may call the e CPSC hotline number at A teletypewriter for the hearing impaired ia toll-fre- ONE DAY ADVANCE SALES Adults C. $6.00 $2.50 Kids 0. Seniors can get tax relief FAMILY NIGHT ........$7.00 ... FREE Adult Under 12 years old Rodeo Headquarters - 789-135- 2 Vernal Chamber Office Get Away From High Prices! . Dancing Friday & Saturday Night Watch for local entry dates A : 1 VVianjjler 0-5OoO- FF Selected Summer Fashions Junior, Misses & Womens Sizes Tops, Blouses, Sweaters, & Lingerie Pants, Our Personal Service Makes The Difference! Mode O' Day 46 N. 200 E. Roosevelt 722-412- 1 Individuals who meet specific requirements may be eligible for a property tax credit or renters refund of $25 to $300. The Circuit Breaker Program ia available for property owners, mobile home owners, and renters. The Circuit Breaker Program ia administered by the counties and the Utah State Tax Commission. Information ia available from 530-656- 2. Information on the Circuit Breaker Program aa wall aa other types of property tax relief for the visually handicapped, veterans and indigent! ia available from each county and the Utah State Tax Commission. . |