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Water District Asks Homeowners to

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“Skip A Week” of Irrigation This Winter

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is reminding residents who ir-

rigate their lawns to “Skip a Week” or more of watering during the cooler months of January

and February.

According to research by the University of Florida, grass doesn’t need to be wa-

tered as often during the cooler months. One-half to three-quarters of an inch of water every

10–14 days is sufficient. In fact, if your lawn has received any significant rainfall, then you

can turn off your irrigation system and operate it manually as needed.

“Overwatering can encourage pests and disease in your lawn,” said Robin

Grantham, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ project manager. “Too much irrigation can also

make lawns less able to survive droughts.” Skipping a week of watering is as easy as “off”

for residents with irrigation timers. “Turn the timer to ‘off’ for the week that you want to

skip, and ‘on’ for the week that you want to water,” said Grantham.

You can determine when your grass needs water when: Grass blades are folded

in half lengthwise on at least one-third of your yard. Grass blades appear blue-gray. Grass

blades do not spring back, leaving footprints on the lawn for several minutes after walking

on it. Watering only every other week at most during the winter will help conserve drinking

water supplies that the public needs for critical uses during the dry season. In fact, if every-

one skipped one week of irrigation this season, it could save 1.9 billion gallons of water.

“Hobbit is a wonderful little 11# Miniture

New Enterprise Zone for Citrus County

Pinscher and Rat Terreir mix, that is about

8-12 mo? He is black to dark brown. Hob-

The Citrus County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that

by has a good disposition, is a very smart

“Lilly is a wonderful little blond, s.f, 4 yo

an Enterprise Zone has been created for Citrus County. The application was approved

boy that looks right into your eyes to focus

Pekinese x Chihuahua smaller version of a

by J. Thomas Beck, AICP, Director, Division of Community Development with the State

on whatever you might want of him and

Pekinese, that is so sweet and friendly, she

of Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity. The Florida Enterprise Zone Program

to be your buddy. A great dog for anyone

will charm you immediately. She seems like

provides various state tax incentives to businesses within the designated enterprise zones.

who likes to train a dog to do those spe-

a perfect companion that just wants to be

Criteria to qualify for Enterprise Zone designation are set by the State.

cial tricks, but he has had limited past ex-

your friend and enjoy life. She is about 10#

Upon receiving confirmation of the zone s acceptance John Siefert, Executive Di-

periences. Hobby really wants to please.

of adorable personality. She will make life

rector of the Citrus County EDC, said, “We appreciate the joint efforts of Rep. Jimmie T.

Good with other dogs. Pre-adoption home

complete for you. Up to date on vaccines,

Smith, the Citrus County staff of the BOCC, the State of Florida, Citrus County Chamber

visit; will be sterilized, vaccines UTD, test-

sterilized, HW negative and ID chipped.

of Commerce and the EDC to complete all of the necessary evaluations and studies that

ed, I.D. chipped. Adoption donation $150.

She has had a dental this year therefore,

resulted in the application that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has ap-

Hobbit and other dogs will be shown by A

adoption donation is $200.”

proved. We will be working to implement the Enterprise Zone Authority and advise exist-

Humane Society of Central FL. Pet Rescue,

Donations of Pet Food Needed

ing businesses of the advantages and opportunities within the new Enterprise Zones, as well

Inc. at the Saturday adoption at Pet Super-

as solicit new businesses to establish in the Zones.”

market, 10-1 PM, Inverness. Foster parents

352-746-8400 Animal Services

always desperately needed, 527.9050,

The Oscar winners at Parkview Lane's New Year’s Eve Bowling Party. The theme was Holly-

wood, with many of the 68 participants dressing as their favorite star/starlet. The winners all

dressed as the Casa Blanca stars; from the left, John and Gail Rando, Gerry and Wayne Baker.

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