Jupiter Inlet Tides and Weather

JUPITER —
The Loxahatchee River Historical Society, which operates the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum, held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 31st at the Admiral’s Cove Country Club.

Floral laden table settings warmed and charmed the elegant luncheon. Volunteers at were welcomed by President CEO Jamie Stuve, who thanked them for outstanding service during the past year. “Volunteers have been the foundation of the Society for the past 40 years. I am so proud that their dedication to our heritage and our community has been recognized at the national level,” Stuve said.

Special guest speaker Carl Rountree, Assistant Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Washington, D.C., congratulated the Society for recently winning BLM’s national Partnership Excellence Award for their significant accomplishments at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.

As head of the BLM’s National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS), Mr. Rountree thanked the volunteers and explained their important role at the Outstanding Natural Area, which is the only unit of the NLCS east of the Mississippi River. Volunteers were inspired by the Assistant Director’s explanation of the importance of protecting and interpreting these great lands which belong to all Americans. Other special out-of-town guests included Steve Cohn, Deputy Director of the National Landscape Conservation System, and Bruce Dawson, BLM Southeastern States Field Manager.

Jupiter resident and LRHS volunteer docent Janet Branigan was honored with the 2012 Bessie DuBois Award. The honor is given to individuals who are dedicated to preserving our past for future generations and who have made significant contributions to the Loxahatchee River Historical Society and community. Janet’s service to the Society is a tremendous witness to the spirit of volunteerism in our community and an inspiration to all who work with her or who have had the good fortune to be on an educational tour with her.

The LRHS also honored a Decade of Excellence in Historic Preservation by presenting newly designed awards to the present and past recipients of the prestigious “Bessie” Award: Joan Hudiburg, 2003; Ethel Gravett, 2004; Richard Procyk, 2005; Chuck Milhauser, 2006; Evelyne Bates, 2007; Red Marylou Shirar, 2008; Scott Jane Clinton, 2009; James Snyder, 2010; John Walker, 2011.

Staff members also recognized volunteers in the following special categories: Most Hours Volunteered in the Past year: Chuck Milhauser, docent and historian; Best Visitor Service: Sylvia Reinhardt; Most Bail Outs (helps in a pinch): Mike Mineo; Rookie of the Year: Anne Owens; Mr. Congeniality: Chuck Kraft; Ms. Congeniality: Doris Ann George; Ultimate Gate Keeper: Betty Prior.

As they do each year for the Society, Admiral’s Cove staff prepared a sumptuous buffet draped with the colors of the inlet and offered an abundance of seafood, salads and fruit, chicken salad in orange cups and shrimp filled avocados. Volunteers enjoyed anti-pasta spread, hand-carved turkey, salmon, roasted vegetables and baked ziti and gourmet dessert bar including the very popular bread pudding, chocolate delights and cheesecakes.

The program concluded with Docent Organization President Marylou Shirar presenting a dozen red roses to Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hostess and sponsor, Joan Hudiburg, on behalf of the volunteers. Mrs. Shirar also offered parting gifts and advice to the special guests in the hopes they would soon return to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.

The Docent Organization of the Society has 100 members who volunteer more than 13,000 hours annually. Volunteers provide visitor services to over 70,000 guests each year and offer 3,500 guided tours yearly. Volunteers also work in the Tindall Pioneer Homestead, Lighthouse gardens, Museum Gift Shop and Snack Shop, and at special events. For information about volunteering at the Lighthouse Museum follow the Get Involved tab on our website at www.jupiterlighthouse.org or email visit@jupiterlighthouse.org to request an application.

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Elizabeth Fago, E. Llwyd Ecclestone, Steven Tendrich and Paul Walczak from NuVista Living hosted a private dinner party March 24 at the elegant home of socialite/philanthropist Fago in Jupiter.

It was a party to introduce the new CEO of Scripps Florida, Dr. Michael Marletta, to the local community.

Notables in attendance were Palm Beach Gardens Mayor David Levy, Jupiter Mayor Karen Golonka, Lynn University President Kevin Ross, Florida Atlantic University President MJ Saunders, Palm Beach County Commissioner Karen Marcus, Jupiter Medical Center CEO John Couris, Joe Taddeo chairman of the board of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center CEO Mike Cowling.

Speakers included Fago, Doug Bingham from Scripps Florida, Saunders and Marletta, the guest of honor.

“PHD Marletta’s primary research interests lie at the interface of chemistry and biology with emphasis on the study of protein function and enzyme reaction mechanisms,” according to the Faculty Page at Scripps Florida.

More than 100 guests were in attendance and enjoyed entertainment, in between dinner courses, from Martin Nusspaumer and Maria Antunez, who currently perform at the Washington National Opera, accompanied by Sergio Puig.

Guests started with antipasto and five-tomato salad with Buffalo mozzarella over baby greens with a balsamic reduction by Mason’s Fine Catering’s. The entrees followed, of Florida grouper over a mosaic of white and green asparagus, and filet of beef over parsnip puree with shallot compound butter.

The event was coordinated by Beth Beattie, Branding, PR and Events, with photography by LILA PHOTO. Flowers were by Flower Kingdom and the tent was provided by TentLogix.

Tequesta Police, Connor Moran offer educational safety programs

Tequesta Police Department and Connor Moran Wellness Center invites the community to participate in two upcoming educational safety programs they are presenting in May and June.

Thursday, May 24, beginning at 11 a.m., Lt. Jason Turner will be conducting an hour- long presentation to raise awareness and teach residents the best way to “Protect Your Homes and Yourselves.” This presentation will take place at the Connor Moran Wellness Center, located at One Main Street in Suite 205, and will immediately be followed with light refreshments.

Saturday, June 2, Turner will present a “Women’s Self Defense Program” running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tequesta’s Constitution Park. Two 45-minute basic self-defense classes will be held during that time, and women of all ages are encouraged to participate, age appropriate. Other vendors and exhibitions will be on hand as well.

“As many of our seasonal residents leave for the summer, homes in our neighborhoods are left more vulnerable to theft. Learning ways to protect our property and ourselves is the first step to reducing and perhaps preventing an occurrence,” said Teri Moran, director, Connor Moran Wellness Center.

“As the mission of the Connor Moran Wellness Center is to provide a supportive environment for improving and sustaining the total health and well-being of people in our community, we are pleased to partner with the Tequesta Police Department and support this educational opportunity.”

Both presentations are free and open to the public. For more information and/or to register, contact Tequesta Police Department at 561-768-0522 or Connor Moran Wellness Center at 561-427-0122.

Maltz teen students working on compelling drama

A cast and creative team made up of area teen students at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, has begun working on the production of “The Laramie Project,” a significant, compelling drama about the aftermath of a well-known hate crime, the murder of Matthew Shephard.

Under guidance of industry professionals, local high school students are taking part in a free summer mentorship program to produce the daring drama, “The Laramie Project,” on the Maltz’s professional stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.

“This project is a unique opportunity for students to receive graduate school-level training ground as teenagers, and also an opportunity for the theatre professionals to pass on their knowledge in a meaningful way,” said Julie Rowe, director of education. “This enables our theater not only to be educational, but to secure the arts for future generations.”

After passing through an extensive interview and selection process, the student creative team consists of: Chloe Rojas, 17, producer; Corinne Thomas, 17, director; Jessica Woodard, 17, costume designer; Jennifer Vasbinder, 13, props and scenic designer; Charly Hamann, 15, sound designer; Rozee Rossi, 14, production stage manager; Lauren O’ Keefe, 15, assistant stage manager; and Victoria Pavlock, 14, director of marketing.

The show’s director and producer also cast the show’s young performers. They are: Rachel Greenfeld, 15, Frances Weissler, 14, Caiti Marlowe, 15, Michelle Shannon, 13, Antonio Chico, 16, Thomas Spencer, 15, Matthew Paszkiet, 14, and Calvin Bankert, 18.

“The Laramie Project” is about the brutal murder in 1998, of gay college student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. As interviews with local citizens and officials unveil the hate crime and its aftermath, the play explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion in which we are capable.

Known as the Youth Artists’ Chair and part of the Maltz’s Emerging Artist Series, the project aligns high school students with individual staff members for one-on-one mentoring and guidance during the creation process of the show. Through the project, students produced the drama “The Good Times are Killing Me” in 2011.

Rowe, who will be mentoring the show’s young director, Corrine Thomas, said the life skills learned through this project will be invaluable.

Corrine, a junior at Suncoast Community High School who is dual enrolled at Palm Beach State College, said she aims to direct a compelling production that urges the audience to learn from the show’s lessons.

Tickets are on sale now for “The Laramie Project.” Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. For information about the show and to purchase tickets, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call 561- 575-2223.

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JUPITER — Jupiter is one happy town, so says Coastal Living Magazine, which ranked it ninth in the nation for happy coastal living.

“It was not an easy spot to nab,” said the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Antonia van der Meer.

This, the first year the magazine has rated the quality of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns,” saw many entries submitted by readers.

Using a board of editors who rated entries with a list of criteria that included the number of sunny days, walkability, education, financial stability and friendliness — and Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Jupiter rated in the top 10, along with second-place Naples.

“I love the fact you still have the sense of nature there with the loggerhead turtles coming up onto the beach,” van der Meer said.

Town Councilwoman Wendy Harrison said she knows a couple who chose Jupiter over other Florida coastal towns because of its small-town, fresh feeling.

“I think what draws people here is the physical beauty: The ocean, a lot of other things of beauty such as the parks and improved properties, but I think what keeps them here are things like the people,” Harrison said.

And although there are 55,000 people living in Jupiter, she said, ” … it feels smaller than it is. I think folks are friendlier.”

The 17-window slide show illustrating each coastal town chosen illustrates the beauty of the nation’s seaside towns. The one for Jupiter mentions Jupiter Beach Resort as the place to be when visiting.

“We looked through that list and saw Jupiter and that they had named the hotel,” said resort general manager Jeff Castner. “The community that we’re in has a nice feeling, it has people getting involved and being involved in a close knit town.”

Castner said it is common for residents to visit the resort just to relax and to enjoy for lunch.

“We are like a casual, or luxury casual where you can feel comfortable in flip flops,” he said.

While Castner said he thinks the magazine’s mentioning Jupiter will put it on the map for tourism, Harrison said Jupiter already is doing well.

“I think we are already in very good shape, but it’s probably good news for the builders and folks trying to sell houses,” she said. “I don’t think it will be a surprise to people who are already here, but it also helps build local pride, and a lot of Florida communities don’t have a separate identity like we do.”

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May 18, 2012 – Florida State League (FSL) Jupiter Hammerheads

JUPITER, FL – The Miami Marlins have announced today that RHP Matthew Neil has been promoted to
Double-A Jacksonville. In a corresponding move, RHP Robert Morey has been added to the Jupiter
Hammerheads roster.

Neil, a 29th round draft pick by the Marlins in 2011 was a league-leading 6-0 to start the season with the
Hammerheads. His 2.06 ERA was among the top ten in the Florida State League. The 25-year old has a
career 10-3 record with a 2.84 ERA in 23 games over the past two seasons between Jupiter and Jamestown.
This will be his first career stint in double-A.

Morey, who began the 2012 season on the disabled list with Greensboro, will replace Neil in the
Hammerheads’ starting rotation. Morey was selected in the fifth round by the Marlins in the 2010 draft. In
38 games (37 starts) over the past two years in Greensboro, he was 8-10 with a 4.78 ERA.

Morey will wear #22 and start on the mound tonight for the Hammerheads as they play game two of a four-
game series against the Clearwater Threshers. First pitch is schedule for 7:00 p.m. tonight in Clearwater.

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Parker Greenwood of Jupiter won the Eastern Surfing Association Southeast
Regional Open which was held in New Smyrna April 20-22. Greenwood, 16,
defeated 36 surfers from 11 districts in Florida and Alabama to claim the
title. The win qualifies him to compete in ‘The Easterns’ in September in
North Carolina for the East Coast title. Several other Palm Beach County
surfers excelled at the event including: Giorgio Gomez, fourth-place, junior
mens; Izzy Gomez, third place, girls; Casey Kernan, sixth-place junior
women, Brandon Valverde, fifth-place Menehune longboard; Jon Jones,
first-place Legends; and Chum McCranels, second-place Grand Legends.

The West Palm Beach Fishing Club presented Volunteer of the Year Awards to
club members Terry Jones of Palm Beach Gardens, Rick Ross of West Palm
Beach, Henry Inserra of North Palm Beach and George Patane of Lake Clarke
Shores at the volunteer appreciation party held May 4 at the club’s
headquarters in West Palm Beach. The four were recognized for their
contributions of time and energy in the angling programs,
marine-conservation projects and youth-education initiatives of the
78-year-old organization.

The Jupiter United Soccer Club is hosting tryouts for its boys and girls
travel teams beginning May 29 at Jupiter Community Park on Church Street.
Tryout dates are: 6-7:30 p.m. May 29 for boys ages U9-U12 and 7:30-9 p.m.
for boys ages U13 and older; 6-7:30 p.m. June 1 for girls ages U9-12 and
7:30-9 p.m. for girls ages U13 and older; 1-2:30 p.m. June 2 for boys ages
U9-U12, 2:30-4 p.m. for boys ages U13 and older, 9-10:30 a.m. for girls ages
U9-12 and 10:30 a.m. to noon for girls ages U13 and older; June 5 from
6-7:30 p.m. for boys ages U9-U12, 7:30-9 p.m. for boys ages U13 and older,
6-7:30 p.m. for girls ages U9-12 and 7:30-9 p.m. for girls ages U13 and
older. Registration is available online at www.jupiterunited.com.

The North Palm Beach Community Center is hosting a free basketball clinic for
ages 7 to 21 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The clinic includes
instruction, games and information on college basketball programs and rules.
For information, call (561) 951-3606.

North Palm Beach Parks and Recreation will offer a coed sand volleyball camp
at Anchorage Park. Two sessions will be offered, each with two age groups.
The first session is June 4-27 on Mondays and Wednesdays. The second session
is July 2-15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Ages 10 and younger meet from 3:4:30
p.m. and ages 11-15 meet from 5-6:30 p.m. For information, call (561)
841-3386 or (561) 339-5918.

North Palm Beach Parks and Recreation will offer a summer coed youth
basketball league beginning in June. The league is for experienced players
and is split into age groups of 11-14 and 15-17. There will be minimum of
one practice and one game per week. For information, call (561) 841-3386.

North Palm Beach Parks and Recreation athletic supervisor Mary Romero is
organizing a “blast from the past” soccer game for June 30. The
event is open to anyone 18 and older who has participated in North Palm
Beach leagues in previous years. Registration fee is $10 and includes a
picnic lunch. For information, call (561) 841-3386.

Palm Beach Gardens High School is hosting its 27th annual summer basketball
camp. Sessions are June 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the
school’s gymnasium. The camp is open to grades kindergarten through eighth .
Cost is $65 per session. For information, call (561) 775-7280 or email
charlie.reppel@palmbeachschools.org.

The Palm Beach Soccer Academy will offer Nippers Soccer Program for ages 6-9
at Mirasol Park. The sessions will provide free soccer training on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. through May 24. For information, call (607)
240-8633 or email rwark01@yahoo.com.

The Tea Time Golf Classic will be held Friday at Frenchman’s Reserve and will
benefit the South Florida Coalition Against Substance Abuse. The event will
also include dinner and a silent auction. For information on tickets or
sponsorship packages, visit www.teatimegolfclassic.com,
email GolferVictor@aol.com or call (561) 841-3844.

The 13th Annual Horizons Fishing Tournament benefiting Hospice of Palm Beach
County Foundation will be held July 21 at the Riviera Beach Marina. The
tournament begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. at one of the Wells Fargo
Weigh-In locations at the Riviera Beach Marina and the Square Grouper in
Jupiter. An awards ceremony dinner will follow with cash and prizes for the
heaviest kingfish, dolphin and wahoo. The registration fee through June 15
is $200, and from June 16-July 20 is $250. Registration the day of the
tournament is $300. To register, call (561) 494-6884 or visit www.hpbcf.org.

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