In the know
By Times Staff Writer
Published October 23, 2007
COUNTYWIDE
Reclaimed water won't run so freely
Faced with dry weather and growing demand, Pinellas County utilities officials will limit reclaimed water for more than 2,600 North Pinellas customers to three days a week starting Wednesday. Customers south of Alderman Road and west of U.S. 19 N will have reclaimed water available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Customers elsewhere in North Pinellas will have reclaimed water available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The county last week urged reclaimed water users to curtail their use. To receive a package of tips on maintaining a healthy lawn while using water wisely, call (727) 464-4000 and tell the representative "I want a healthy lawn."
DUNEDIN
Car burns in garage fire
Firefighters responded to a fire that officials believe started in a garage at 2668 Cedarglen Drive shortly after 5 p.m. Monday. A car in the garage was engulfed in flames and at least half the house was damaged, but three people inside escaped unhurt, said division Chief Bill McElligott. Damage was estimated at $110,000. The cause of the fire was under investigation late Monday.
Diabetes program will be Wednesday
If you have Type 1 diabetes, pharmacist Dave Joffe will explain the importance of self-monitoring blood glucose and basal evaluations. The program is planned for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Road. It is sponsored by the North Pinellas Diabetes Association. To reserve a seat, call (727) 734-3374.
CLEARWATER
Opera baritone will discuss his career
Metropolitan Opera baritone Sherrill Milnes will appear in a free program at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave., at 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss his career, which includes performances with the late soprano Beverly Sills and tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Copies of his newly released and revised autobiography, American Aria: Encore, will be available for sale and signing. A three-time Grammy winner, Milnes is a Verdi baritone. No reservations necessary. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5284.
Program tells how to start business
Aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners can learn how to start or maintain a healthy business from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. The free program will be presented by the small-business counselors of SCORE. Call (727) 562-4970, ext. 5045.