THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - March 27,2013
District Increases Water Restrictions con-
Due to below normal rainfall, reduced river levels and increasing water supply
cerns, the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted today
to increase water restrictions in the Tampa Bay area. Even though December rainfall was
near normal for our region, rainfall in January and February was 3.5 inches below normal.
The Governing Board enacted Phase III restrictions for lawn watering, car washing and
fountain use in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The tighter restrictions begin
March 13th and take into account that Tampa Bay Water’s C.W. Bill Young Regional Res-
ervoir is currently under renovation, meaning the utility is relying on its desalination plant
and regional wellfields to meet public demand in the coming months. Tampa Bay Water is
the wholesale water supplier for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas county water utilities as
well as the cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey.
Under the Phase III restrictions, the allowable lawn and landscape watering schedule
is reduced to once-per-week on a specified day based on address. Micro-irrigation and hand
watering of non-lawn areas still are allowed any day; but like all irrigation, such activity
must now occur only during designated hours (before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. unless other-
wise specified by a stricter local ordinance). Car washing is limited to once per week, and
fountain operation will be limited to four hours per day. These restrictions apply to well,
pond and canal water sources in addition to city or county water supplies. See fact sheet for
more details on these restrictions.
There was standing room only at the annual Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club Education Salad
There are no changes to the Phase I restrictions currently in place for other water uses,
Luncheon. Dozens of assorted salads of all kinds were available for the sampling, with plenty
including agricultural irrigation, golf course operations, industrial processes, or pressure
for seconds and thirds. The proceeds for this event go to Yankeetown School for teachers and
washing activities.
students use. With the luncheon is a drawing for numerous wonderful gifts and certificates
donated by our local businesses. The bingo crowd was out in full force who also support
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club events and the Second to None Thrift Shop. This support makes the club’s service to
the community and the library such a great success for over 50 years now including giving
Herr 643.
League and tournament scores for
over $80,000 scholarships over the years to students who attendedYankeetown School. More
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN: Handicap:
the week ending March 24, 2013:
Overall Health of
scholarship information on page 10. Newscaster/Sally Price.
Brian Carney 317,886; John Schott 297;
CITRUS KIA GOLFBOWL RESULTS:
John Saltmarsh 801.
The March Citrus Kia GolfBowl was won
Levy County Improving
WOMEN’S TRIO: Handicap: Rose
by Chris Clemmons and Rob Chilton, who
Damico 241; Carol George 235,676; Carol
finished 1st in bowling and 3rd in golf, giv-
McHale 669.
ing them a two point margin over Marvin
The health of Levy County has begun to improve, according to the fourth annual
GOOD TIME BOWLERS: Handicap:
Brigner and Jim Randle (4th in golf; 2nd in
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, which was released March 20 by the University of
Jim Harvey 347; Dave Messenger 341,625;
bowling) and Bobby Craft and Matt Briggs
Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. These
Mike Bonadonna 660; Pat Stoner 267,721;
(third in both golf and bowling). The next
community rankings provide a snapshot of the health of nearly every county in all 50 states,
Diane Collier 223,615; Fran Montross 223.
Citrus KIA GolfBowl will be Saturday,
pinpoint areas to improve and foster conversation around health topics.
HOLDER HOTSHOTS: Handicap: Lyle
April 27, with registrations required by
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps uses a standardize measures to iden-
Ternes 292; Andre Boetius 283,726; Ted
Wednesday, April 24.
tify specific factors such as the quality of the outdoor environment, interactions in schools,
Apple 746; Phyllis Ternes 272; Lynda Mor-
MIXED DOUBLES NOTAP RESULTS:
workplaces, and surrounding neighborhoods to determine the health of individual counties
gan 256,708; Judy Hindbaugh 702.
Stephanie Flory and Matt O’Brien won
and compare them among the state. It focuses on these contributing factors because where
SANDY OAKS: Handicap: Larry Benefiel
the Mixed Doubles NoTap with 1607 pins,
we work, live and play has the most impact on our health, not the interaction at the doctor’s
237,671; Jeff Hyde 232,663; Karen Benefiel
only four ahead ofMyla Wexler and John
office.
237; Darlene Vander Eyk 236; Ruth Frazier
Saltmarsh. Michelle Shirley and Arta Nor-
Since its inception in 2010 Levy County has moved up in the health outcomes
667; Lynn Brownlow 666.
riswere third (1567), followed by Bridget
rankings from the 67th to the 57th position. This current spot identifies where the county
PARKVIEW OWLS: Handicap: Wes
and Wes Foley (1563) and Lisa White and
stands in 2013. This category measures ‘how healthy the residents are today’ and takes into
Foley 263,711; Lou Hiller 257; Arta Nor-
John Charette (1502). Michelle Shirley had
account the morbidity and mortality of the residents in the county and identifies issues such
ris 702; Rosemary Burdick 258,742; Toni
the high series for the women (825) and
as mental health, low birth weight, premature death and levels of physical activity.
Mills-Smith 255; Arlene Heaton 728.
Dwayne Harrell for the men (856), and Arta
The county has also seen a slight improvement in the health factors category,
BOWLERS OF THE WEEK: Pat Stoner,
Norris defeated six bowlers to take the Kra-
moving from the 55th rank to the 54th rank since 2010.
135 pins over her average, andBrian Car-
zy Eights. The next Mixed Doubles NoTap
One of the most alarming health factors identified in the rankings is that the num-
ney, 202 pins over his average.
will be Sunday, April 28, with registrations
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ber of primary care physicians across Florida is decreasing. This is especially prevalent in
required by Friday, April 26.
Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties
Levy County, where for every 5,000 people there is one physician.
Job Growth Rate
MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL: Handicap:
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
Dennis Flanagan 281; Larry Fritz 270; Ron
Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727)page 1
- Continued from 362-4788
Mesick 725; Dalton Grudzas 710; Pam Le-
Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com
percentage points to 9.3 percent; and Levy County rose 0.3 percentage points to 9.0 per-
vert 280,704; Stephanie Flory 261,704; Su-
Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
cent. Local rates are not seasonally adjusted. Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment
sann Brosius 676.
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rate in January fell to 7.8 percent, the lowest since November 2008 when it was also 7.8
PRESERVE PINBUSTERS: Handicap:
percent. The national rate was 7.9 percent in January and has since dropped to 7.7 percent.
Frank Turner 271; Frank Thomas 262;
Dave Clem 695; Jeff Koch 694; Jan Miller
246,662; Joyce Swarm 242; Dianna Kirk
652.
SUNCOAST SENIORS: Handicap: Jack
CONGRATULATIONS: Brian Carney set
Connell 262,664; Allan Gobbi 261,701;
a new high series at Parkview Lanes by
Don Gonczi 701; Mary Skourn 219,618;
rolling an 835 series during The Wednesday
Marylou Halovich 216,623.
Night Men’s league March 20. His game
LATE STARTERS: Handicap: Frank Re-
scores were 299, 300 and 236. The 300
esby 267,658; Bob Biggs 240,689; Kathy
game was his second at Parkview Lanes,
Hession 230; Millie George 225,654; Helen
and he also has recorded an 813 series.
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Activities at Inglis AmVets
THURSDAY, March 28, the Riders Executive Committee will meet at 6 :00 pm. FRIDAY,
March 22 and 29, 6:00-10:00 pm, "Classic Country Music by Bill J." SATURDAY, March
23, Ladies Auxiliary Italian Dinner, 5:00-7:00 pm, and Music by Katie Lynn, 6:00-10:00
pm. SUNDAYS: Breakfast served 9:00-11:00am, lunch served 1:00-5:00 pm, and live en-
tertainment 2:00-6:00 pm - Russ & Crew on Sunday, March 24, and Cowboy AL on Easter
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Sunday, March 31.
ood Morning Debbie,