Water Management
System In The Shores

Northern Palm Beach County
Improvement District

During the rainy season, our office and the town of Jupiter often receive telephone calls from homeowners in The Shores with questions about the design of the water management system and operation of the emergency gate. In order to clarify expectations during a heavy rainfall, we have prepared this article which we hope will be of value to you.

The South Florida Water Management District establishes the design criteria and issues permits for water management systems. Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District (a special taxing district) owns and maintains these types of systems for many developments throughout the northern portion of Palm Beach County, including The Shores.

In most residential communities with water management systems, storm water runoff from the lots and roadways is directed into the lakes. Discharge from the lakes occurs through a control structure, which has a small opening, or a "bleeder," and an overflow structure. The bleeder limits the discharge from the site during minor storm events and allows the lakes to slowly return to the normal lake level, or "control elevation," after the rain stops. The overflow structure is set at a higher elevation and allows for discharge of a greater volume of water during a larger rain event.

As the rain begins to fall, the elevations in the lakes rise. Discharge through the bleeder increases and if the rain continues, the lakes become nearly full. Low-lying areas, including the roads and swales, will begin to flood. This is expected since the roads are considered part of the storage area for the water management system. Discharge from the site is still limited to the bleeder.

If the rain continues, water levels will eventually reach the top of the overflow structure. Once this elevation is reached, storm water will begin to discharge from the site at a much greater rate. By this time the site will be virtually flooded with the water in the lakes encroaching onto properties. Roads may be impassable in some locations. Depending on the rainfall event, the discharge rate from the site by this time would be significant. The ultimate goal is to have no flooding of homes that have been constructed at or above the minimum finished floor elevation established for the project. Roads, yards, patios and driveways, including parked vehicles, are subject to flooding during a severe rain event.

In The Shores, the water management system is divided into two separate basins. The North Basin, also known as Plat 6, is located in the northeastern section of this project. This basin discharges storm water through a fixed control structure into the Loxahatchee River slough in the Eagle's Nest project. The control elevation is 6.5 feet with the top of the overflow structure at 8.5 and a minimum finished floor elevation of 10.5.

The South Basin system serves the majority of the subdivision with a series of interconnected lakes. A fixed control structure discharges storm water to the C-18 Canal via a spreader swale. The control elevation and the top of the overflow structure for this basin is 6.0 feet, with a minimum finished floor elevation of 10.0. In addition, structures with higher control elevations are located within each of the individual wetland preserves for re-hydration. Therefore, the water level in the wetlands is often much higher than the lakes after a rainfall event and will take much longer to return to normal.

After the house flooding in October 1995, an emergency control structure with an operable gate was installed in the South Basin to improve flood protection specifically for The Shores community. A telemetry system at the structure allows Northern staff to review the lake levels and operate the gate from remote locations. When South Florida Water Management District permitted the gate, an emergency protocol was established for pre-storm and post-storm operation. The benefits of this gate are often not obvious during smaller storms; however, during larger rainfall events, the increase in discharge from the site compared to the original permit will be much greater.

We hope this information provides a better understanding of the water management system in your community. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 561-624-7830.

Inside Jupiter Government

If you work or reside in the town of Jupiter and would like to learn more about municipal government, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The town of Jupiter will be offering "Inside Jupiter Government," a nine-week program designed to improve communication and understanding between citizens and government, and provide opportunities for citizens to participate in government. The course is a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that allows participants to interact with town staff and learn about the challenges facing municipal government. The town will conduct a series of classes that will focus on how government works, what services it provides and how to best access these services. Each department will be featured so that the participants will have a complete understanding of town government operations and be able to work with government more effectively.

Inside Jupiter Government begins on Wednesday, March 20 and will run through Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The program, led by town staff, will include a tour of the town, the water plant and other town facilities. The course is free and available to anyone who works or resides in the town of Jupiter. Class size is limited to 30 participants.

For more information or to obtain an application, please contact Jody Rivers at 741-2511 or Carol Pfefferkorn at 746-5134.

Relay For Life - An Overnight Party To Fight Cancer

submitted by Jean Brown, Publicity Chairman

How about a party? A party that lasts all night, is family oriented, involves pitching a tent and decorating it, food, music, entertainment, making new friends and participating in the largest nonprofit event in the world to fight cancer. Welcome to Relay For Life. The Jupiter unit of the American Cancer Society invites you to join us at Roger Dean Stadium April 12 and 13 for this fun-filled activity. Relay is an overnight event where families, clubs, schools, businesses, churches, service groups, public employee groups and health care professionals join together to fight cancer. Relay reminds us that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and everyone who participates is making a difference.

Participants form teams of 10 to 15 people, taking turns on the track walking or running in shifts. Teams are organized and each team is asked to keep one member on the track at all times. On Relay night, participants pitch tents and decorate in the theme chosen (Music, Music, Music is the theme for 2002) and everybody is "ready to Relay." Relay starts Friday evening and ends at noon the next day.

Relay begins by having cancer survivors, young and old, walk the "Survivors' Victory Lap" around the track. Cancer survivors from all over the community are encouraged to join us in a celebration of their victory. This is an emotional time and sets the stage for the importance of each participant's contribution. The Luminaria Ceremony is another highlight of the event. The ceremony is held after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost their battle against cancer. These luminaries line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of their contribution. Last year the Jupiter Relay For Life had a bagpiper play Amazing Grace as he walked the track and each candle was lit as he passed.

One in three Americans will get cancer in their lifetime. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Everyone is personally affected by cancer sooner or later. Today, slightly more than half of cancer patients survive. This survival rate can be increased through more research and greater community awareness of health issues. Relay For Life gives everyone an opportunity to fight back - to make a difference in the battle against cancer!

The first year Relay For Life was held in Jupiter, there were seven teams that raised about $5,000, the second year grew to 30 teams and $55,000 and last year blossomed to 60 teams raising over $120,000. If you would like more information about Relay For Life, are interested in joining or putting together a team, underwriting or sponsorship opportunities, and Relays in your area, please call the local ACS office at 561-744-2275 or come by the office at 169 Tequesta Drive.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center's Cardiac Interventional Program

by Mary Frances Holleran

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States, and heart attacks can occur in men and women, young and old alike, without warning. While heart attacks are not as common in individuals under 35 years of age, the death rate is on the rise - with smoking, obesity, family history, high blood pressure and diabetes combining to increase the risk factor of cardiovascular disease. The Heart Institute at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Heart Institute is one South Florida's premier facilities for cardiac care. They offer cardiac rehabilitation and education, and have established a unique "Cardiac Interventional Program."

"This unique cardiovascular interventional program really looks at all aspects of the heart condition," said Edward Mostel, M.D., a cardiologist at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. "We are trying to save individuals from having a severe heart attack and prevent further heart damage and cardiovascular problems."

"To have the greatest impact on preventing a heart attack," Mostel stated, "it is necessary to explore what causes the body to build up blockages to the heart, what causes a blood clot to form in the blood vessels that obstruct the blood flow, causing a heart attack. If you can get to the base causes and treat them, you can help save a lot of people. At this hospital, we see many patients who are sent here from other hospitals and as a Tertiary Center, we have numerous referrals from other hospitals that aren't equipped to handle critical heart conditions. The Cardiac Interventional Program will attempt to underscore the primary causes of a cardiovascular problem, identify it and treat it, before the patient goes home. The program is not just about finding an obstruction to the heart and unblocking it - it's a total view of a patient's atherosclerosis and vascular disease. There are many issues we can address for preventive measures. It's exciting to be an interventional cardiologist because in most cases, we can stop a heart attack and prevent the disease process in its tracks. That's why I'm proud to be part of this program here at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center."

The heart must receive oxygen to pump blood throughout the body. Oxygen is supplied to the heart by coronary arteries that wrap around the surface of the heart. When coronary artery disease is present, blood flow through the arteries is reduced. When this happens, the heart muscle may not receive enough oxygen and chest pain (called angina) may be felt.

The buildup of fatty substances such as cholesterol that collect along the lining of the coronary arteries is called atherosclerosis - also referred to as "plaque" - "lesion" - "blockage" or "stenosis." This narrowing in the artery, caused by a buildup of substances, may eventually block the flow of oxygen rich blood to the heart. Untreated blockages can be very serious and can lead to a heart attack, or even death.

Causes:
Among the primary causes of coronary artery disease are 1) smoking; 2) abnormal cholesterol levels; 3) high blood pressure; 4) diabetes; 5) obesity; 6) family history of coronary artery disease. While you can't change your genealogy, you can be made aware of risk factors and what steps to take to identify them early. Some risk factors can be modified - if you smoke you are encouraged to stop. Smoking is a difficult issue because it is an addiction, but often having a heart attack is the most severe form of motivation that one needs to stop. High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity can all be identified as risk factors and treated aggressively.

Symptoms:
Most people do not realize they have heart disease since it can progress very slowly over a period of years, without symptoms. The first sign that something can be wrong may be an episode of angina, or a heart attack. Typical angina symptoms are feelings of uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, tightness, or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes; pain spreading to the shoulders, arm, back, neck or jaw. Symptoms also include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, fainting, lightheadedness, excessive sweating, fatigue or shortness of breath, and angina may occur as only one or many of these symptoms.

How Is Heart Disease Diagnosed?
When symptoms are experienced or there is an increased risk of heart disease, your physician may recommend an exercise stress test, an electrocardiogram (EKG), chest X ray and blood tests. If the results indicate a need for further testing, a cardiac catheterization or coronary angiogram may be recommended. It is one of the most useful methods to diagnose coronary artery disease, allowing the physician to see through an X ray exactly where the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.

Augusto E. Villa, M.D., a cardiologist at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, was emphatic about prevention. "Patients wouldn't need open heart surgery, angioplasty or stents if we could prevent coronary artery disease. Prevention is the most important thing. Therefore, it is imperative to identify any significant risk factors for heart attack or stroke and to follow up very closely. There are some new procedures that help us identify these factors and they include lipoprotein profile that can determine whether an individual can inherit the disorder, or is at a high risk of developing blockages. There is also a blood test, which is the strongest predictor of heart attack and strokes. In treating and modifying these risk factors to lessen the risk of heart attacks, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center's Cardiac Interventional Program is proving to be an excellent way to take these initial steps."

Chauncey Crandall, M.D., cardiologist, stressed the effectiveness of the program and how it sets Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center apart as a heart institute. "The Cardiac Interventional Program is a very aggressive cardiology program. We are a hospital that specializes in the care of cardiac patients as its main, driving function. With numerous interventional cardiologists on board, we are all specially-trained in that field. We handle a large volume of cardiac care patients in an open lab, and many individuals work at this site, from many different backgrounds - heart surgeons and cardiologists bringing an excellent cross-fertilization of talents. The medical staff is very qualified and knowledgeable when it comes to the care of cardiac patients."

Dr. Crandall continued, "What we have found is, that if we can get a patient into this program, where we reduce their risk factors, we can prevent patients from going through bypass surgery, and can extend the window of time needed for surgery with stents and balloons (angioplasty). The Interventional Cardiac Program provides a bridge of time and in some instances, bypass surgery may not be necessary. We are seeing the need for bypass surgery dropping dramatically because the interventional cardiologists are providing better care and better treatment with new devices for high volume cardiac care institutions such as Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. We are part of a research team that initiates studies with new devices that we use at the hospital, with the interventional program, which aren't available at any other hospital in Florida."

As the cardiac physicians noted above, education, diagnosis, prevention and changing your lifestyle can help you reverse and maybe avoid heart damage. But if you need expert medical care, come to a facility that specializes in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Perhaps Chauncey Crandall, M.D., says it best. "Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is a heart hospital. If you have a heart problem, it is to your advantage to be sent directly where the medical staff can intervene. By being in a heart hospital you are at a site where the doctors, nurses, aides and technicians are repeatedly exposed to the same heart problems day in and day out, and they become quite good at what they are doing. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is run by hearts."

For further information on Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center's Cardiac Interventional Program, call 888-TENET-4U (888-836-3844). Located at 3360 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, their Web site is www.pbgmc.com.

Dr. Edward Mostel
Dr. Chauncey Crandall
Dr. Augusto Villa

Jupiter Theater Encore!

by Denise Wolf

As they say in the business, "The show must go on," and that's precisely what happened when nearly 500 community volunteers came together during a community workday at the newly christened Palm Beach Playhouse at the Jupiter Theater in early January. The event, called "Set the Stage," was part of an intense, grassroots effort to revive the former Burt Reynold's Dinner Theater, located at Indiantown Road and A1A in Jupiter.

Volunteers, armed with paint brushes, brooms and dust pans, came from as far away as Port St. Lucie, Stuart and Boca Raton. Vice Mayor Kathleen Kozinski, a stanch supporter of the effort, arrived early on the morning of the event, "Isn't it exciting?" said Kozinski, "It's testament to our community that so many people are willing to volunteer to make a difference." In addition to individual volunteers, area organizations such as Rood Landscaping, Nichols Sanitation, The Jupiter Island Women's Club and Home Depot contributed to the event - in all over 18 food suppliers contributed breakfast and lunch for the 500 volunteers - and major sponsors included The Jupiter Courier, Home Depot, WPTV-News Channel 5 and Jupiter Vice Mayor Kathleen Kozinski.

"This is a hometown theater but we're going to have a national stage," agreed executive director, Todd Alan Price. Working through their 501c3 not-for-profit organization, Price, who has worked as an entertainment attorney in New York and Florida, and was previously the associate producer of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, purchased the building back in October, just in the nick of time. "They were going to tear the building down and put a high-rise up," said Price, "We've got a lot of high-rises but only one theater."

The theater, on this particular morning, resembled a triage scene from M*A*S*H - minus the injuries - as volunteers scurried throughout the two story building armed with cleaning implements. "Thousands of dollars of work have been done here today, completely by volunteers," said Price as workers of all ages scrubbed, painted and swept their way through both the interior and exterior of the building. The level of activity was already high and music blared from the stage, to ensure the energy didn't wane.

With a target opening date of November 2003, Price says there is still much work to be done including raising roughly $8 million to cover extensive renovations. "The theater must open debt free, that's the formula for success here," said Price. Targeted renovations include expansion of the lobby area, installing a new "raked" floor in the theater to accommodate new seating for 600, and the addition of new balcony boxes -- just to name a few. Although the theater will no longer serve as a dinner theater, there will be a catering room where foods can be prepped and served during special events. Long-term plans include the creation of an educational institute that will offer acting and dance classes as well as a summer arts camp.

Vice Mayor Kathleen Kozinski and Executive Director Todd Alan Price take the stage at the Jupiter Theater Community Work Day.

CATS' Gymnasts Shine At First Meet Of Season

On Jan. 12 and 13, members of the CATS of Jupiter girls' gymnastics team traveled to the Treasure Coast YMCA in Stuart to compete in their first 2002 meet of the season.

In the level 3 competition, 13 Jupiter girls participated. These girls had an outstanding first competition, bringing home the third place team trophy, along with many medals on all events. Below is a list of the girls who helped win this trophy along with the individual places they achieved:

Danielle Geoghegan: vault, fifth; bars, first; beam, sixth; floor, eighth, all-around, fifth.
Vanessa Hawthorne: vault, eighth; beam, third; floor, sixth; all-around, seventh.
Chelsea Bush: vault, fourth; beam, eighth; all-around, ninth.
Alycia Kraft: bar, eighth; all-around, 13th.
Brittany McDowell: beam, 10th; all-around, 12th.
Anna Libby: bar, eighth; all-around, 15th.
Stephanie Lavold: vault, fifth; bars, ninth; beam, seventh; floor, seventh; all-around, sixth.
Heather Hart: all-around, 17th.
Meg Downey: vault, seventh; bars, eighth; all-around, 16th.
Taylor Morris: beam, eighth; floor, ninth; all-around, 15th.
Kristy Colella: all-around, 17th.
Lauren Heatwole: vault, first; floor, 10th; all-around, 11th. Pili Perez: vault, ninth; bars, sixth; beam, fourth; floor, third; all-around, fourth.

Also competing in this meet were the level 8 and 9 gymnasts from Jupiter. Amanda Kelly led the way for the optional level 8 girls, winning first place on vault, sixth all-around and three other medals on beam, bars and floor exercise. Keeping pace with five medals were Ashley Howser and Renee Gackenheimer. Competing level 8 for the first time were Kristen Geist, Brianna Coakley and Crystal Degnen. The level 8 team was awarded the seventh place team trophy.

In the level 9 competition Kim Howenstine, coming back from an arm injury last season, won three medals. Also competing level 9 for the first time was Toni Esposito.

For more information on CATS Gymnastics, please call 561-744-2111.

Jupiter Christian School Establishes Tackle Football Program

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jupiter Christian School plans to begin a tackle football program, commencing with the fall 2002 season. At its Dec. 18 meeting, the Board voted to proceed with the development of the program contingent upon securing financial support from sources outside the regular operating budget of the school.

"We are excited about the prospect of adding tackle football to the JCS athletic program," declared Terry Eve, chairman of the Board. "Under the leadership of our new president, Mr. Rich Grimm, and our athletic director, Mr. Rick Corley, we believe that the development of the program is in good hands."

"We are proceeding slowly and deliberately," said Grimm. "After 10 months of study and discussion, we determined that we have a wonderful opportunity in this area and are looking forward to that first kickoff in September. A core group of JCS-related people are supporting the idea and are working diligently behind the scenes to make it happen."

The Steering Committee that is overseeing the development of the program includes a number of community leaders, most of whom have children at Jupiter Christian School. The committee includes Rick Bauroth, Dr. David Campbell, Richard Cullifer, Traci DeGeorge-Stockstill, John Downs, Bud Eiskant, Robert Erneston, Scott Loud, Dr. Jimmy McDowell, Mike Miller, Sue Miller, Bill Reed, Russ Ruskay, Kieron Sharpe, Tim Teufel and Wayne Herrmann.

Represented in the Steering Committee are individuals with a wealth of football-related experience, including those who played for schools such as Florida State, University of Miami, Harding University, Ole Miss, Wayne State, University of Tampa and Maryville College. Several members of the committee played professional football and baseball.

In addition there are representatives on the committee that have significant experience with JTAA programs, including the JTAA Mustang football program. "We could never begin to think about implementing a tackle football program were it not for the support of these and other individuals," noted President Grimm. "They are rolling up their sleeves and going to work."

And there is a lot of work to do, from raising funds, to hiring coaches, to securing practice and playing fields, to purchasing equipment, etc. "Our first step to putting together a team is to identify the players," observed JCS Athletic Director Rick Corley. "To that end, a survey is going home to all JCS parents this week to confirm the level of interest." School officials believe that new students who learn that the school is starting a tackle football program will also enroll to add to those who are already at the school. The plan is to begin with a JV program that focuses on student athletes in eighth to 11th grades.

"We believe football will enhance the school's unity," said JCS parent Dr. David Campbell, an orthopaedic surgeon with Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute. "Also, by expanding the school's breadth of athletic programming, we will improve our college preparatory program, stressing academic excellence for our student body." Dr. Campbell will be volunteering his services as a team doctor.

When he learned of JCS's plans, Russ Ruskay, director of parks and recreation for the town of Jupiter, expressed interest in helping the school with the development of the program. "More and more Jupiter Christian School is opening its doors and fields to our recreation program," noted Ruskay. "They have been very helpful to us as we find ourselves without adequate resources for our growing city recreation programs. I hope we can be a helpful resource to them as they begin tackle football."

Jupiter Christian School is a pre-K to 12th grade private school serving northern Palm Beach County since 1963. The mission of Jupiter Christian School is to provide quality education, to practice academic excellence, and to promote Biblical leadership skills by teaching the mind and reaching the heart of each student for Jesus Christ. For more information about the initiation of the tackle football program at Jupiter Christian School, or other matters, contact the school president, Rich Grimm, at 561-746-7800, ext. 17.

Grassy Waters Preserve

Pig Frog Café Environmental Coffee Hours Series
Social hour on the deck with live music and light refreshments followed by environmental programs. First Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m. Adults only. Reservations required. Florida Our Home Instructional conversation programs show how each of us can make a difference in respecting, protecting and celebrating our wonderful Florida home.

Picnic In The Preserve
Environmental program for families followed by a picnic on the deck. Box lunch available or bring your own. Third weekend of the month. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reservations required.

Guided Outings Guided Nature Walks
Learn about wetland plants and wildlife along the boardwalk. Educational for all ages. No reservation needed. Free! Go for a wild walk out into the marsh and learn endangered species and habitats.

Wetland's Discovery And Explorations Canoe Outings
These three- and four-hour programs include indoor introduction to our wetlands, technique and safety review and paddling into the marsh. (Explorations include a trek onto tree islands!) Moonlight canoe outings, hear night creatures and see the moonlit marsh! Reservations required.

Wetland Wonders
Essential to all life, the wetlands provide us with our limiting resource: water. Find out more about the sciences, realities and mysteries in relationships to these priceless ecosystems on our "Water Planet." Find out about the Everglades restoration projects, or learn ways to enhance the wetlands for wildlife in your own backyard!

Volunteer Interpretive Guide Training
Offers class and field training, materials provided. Materials cover ecosystems overview, wetlands function, the importance of prescribed fire, interpretation and interesting facts, flora and fauna. We have a new building, but the same number of staff - please volunteer at the preserve!

Aquatic Connections, Watershed Awareness Programs (ACWA)
This intergenerational series of creative wetlands programs includes: Walking on Water, a low-impact, boardwalk eco-exercise; Creativity in the Slough, explore art mediums in the wild: photography, writing and visual art; Gator Tales, hear children's stories of Florida legends, swamp music, nature songs and wetland adventure topics (turtle crafts, dip netting and nature mystery games); My Florida, a series of stories and swamp-dwellers activities. Listen to or contribute stories about Florida's history. Refreshments. (A different program each week!)

Florida Master Naturalist Program "Freshwater Wetlands"
Curriculum, designed by the University of Florida, includes classroom instruction, fields trips and practical interpretive experience related to the ecology, habitats, wildlife and conservation issues of freshwater wetlands in Florida. Classes held each Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, April 4 (graduation). Sign up online at www.masternaturalist.org.

Important information: We welcome your participation and look forward to your visit. All programs have a maximum seating capacity. Please make reservations to ensure a spot. For more information, call 561-627-8831.

Grassy Waters Preserve Southside Pavilion is located at 8264 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33412. 561-627-8831; Northside Pavilion, 8535 Northlake Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33412, fax: 561-622-7628.

CrossTalK

by Jodi Cross

Healing Your Heart And Soul

If romance is nowhere to be found this Valentine's Day, don't despair. Focus on your own heart and soul. Make February special, by nurturing yourself.

Start with a physical modification. Arrange a pampered evening for yourself: light a candle, put on your favorite CD and draw a bath. Water is a natural healer, a giver of life. Use calming fragrances like lavender oil and bath salts. They humidify your body and allow toxins to escape. Book a massage therapist for an in-home Swedish massage. Set out a nice glass of wine and let your evening be defined exactly how you want it, not by someone else's schedule.

Once you have worked on your physical being, move onto nurturing your soul. Take a look in the mirror. Who do you see? A mother, a husband, a wife, a sister, a friend. Pull away from all those roles and look deeper for the "real" you. What have you been going through lately? How have you felt about the direction of your life? Inventory your relationships and career or family path. Where is it taking you?

Instead of measuring yourself by what others think, do some real independent thinking. Initiate a relationship with your authentic self. Sometimes it is hard to find that person inside you because he or she is clouded over by doubt and others' opinions. Assess your life lessons such as: self-acceptance, self-determination, self-discipline, self-esteem, self-forgiveness, self-interest, self-knowledge, self-respect, self-sufficiency and self-worth. Rate yourself in each of these categories. How are you doing? How can you improve? Use this month to kick off an evaluation of your life. Don't hibernate and hide from Valentine's Day - use it to excavate yourself. Our relationships are only as healthy and happy as we are. We learn lessons about ourselves through our relationships with others.

We may divorce, change careers, lose family and friends, but we always live with ourselves. Remember your life lessons and constantly evaluate them, they will become rites of passage. If you don't deal with them they will only repeat themselves in your next relationship.

Here's to a year of loving yourself first!

Keystrokes

As Easy As XP!

by Anthony D. Nolletti, Computer Consultant

Microsoft's new OS (operating system) Windows XP was released for retail sale last Oct. 25. Since then it has earned many kudos and yes, some complaints, too. Users who have purchased XP already installed on a new computer or folks who had a positive upgrade experience almost always praise the new OS. Those who don't praise it are either folks who did not do their homework in preparation for the upgrade or are experienced Windows users that simply prefer not to have to learn yet another operating system.

In the first category, the upgrade process wasn't really as easy as it could have been. Cranky PCs, crying in the night, are just not a desirable outcome. In the second category, some folks have gone through numerous operating system changes and fail to see the value in changing the user interface again.

My opinion is that Windows XP is possibly the best Windows ever. We finally have a consumer-oriented OS that is as stable and robust as business-oriented operating systems, was designed for ease of use by both the novice and experienced users, with broad compatibility built-in from the beginning, and is very fast. I have set up many new systems with it, and upgraded several more, my own Windows ME PC included. Since the upgrade, my PC's operating system has not crashed once. That is not to say that it won't ever or that some of the older applications that I run have not had their cranky periods and required an unceremonious shutdown, but not the system itself. The system also boots and shuts down much faster than with Windows ME. Applications are snappier, too. I am able to directly compare performance as my system is set up as a tri-boot system (it can boot to Windows 98 SE, Windows ME or Windows XP). Beyond the performance improvements, Microsoft has also added a lot of new features. Key features in Windows XP are:

• Windows XP upgrade advisor - The advisor will survey your complete system and present you with a list of action items that it recommends to ensure a trouble-free upgrade. The advisor is on the installation disk or can be downloaded from Microsoft . Since the file is 50MB, a broadband Internet connection would be advisable.
• Microsoft's logo program - So that you will know before you buy if it will work or not, Microsoft has an online listing of vetted compatible hardware devices and applications.
• Remote assistance - A convenient way for a friend or support provider to remotely connect to your system from another PC running a compatible operating system, to provide tutoring or system setup. Note that both you and your assistant must be using either Windows Messenger or Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express and be connected to the Internet. Some firewalls may stop you from using remote assistance.
• Program compatibility mode - Although most programs will run properly on Windows XP, this mode enables the running of programs that won't because they were written specifically for older versions of Windows, i.e., written poorly.
• Enhanced digital image and music handling capabilities.
• A plethora of new setup and troubleshooting Wizards.

There is something here for just about everyone!

With all of the above having been said, is Windows XP in your future? If you intend to go out and buy a new computer in the near future, do not pass on the opportunity to get Windows XP pre-installed. If you intend to upgrade, then it depends on your existing PC. As a minimum, the PC should have:

• 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required: Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended.
• 128 megabytes of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features).
• 1.5 gigabytes or more of available hard disk space.
• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution video adapter with on-board memory, monitor and CD-ROM or DVD drive.
• Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device.
• You can upgrade from Windows 98 and later, but not Windows NT 4.0.

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I will add that in my personal opinion, if your computer was made more than two years ago, or if it doesn't have a Pentium III-class processor, just "drive it until the wheels fall off." The effort, expense and aggravation of having to replace non-compatible components or trying to find updated drivers may not be worth it.

Now, if you do decide to proceed, start your preparation by running the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor. When the CD starts, don't begin the installation, but select Check System Compatibility and then Check My System Automatically. The advisor will ask your permission to download an updated set of files from Microsoft, respond positively so that it will do so. Allow the advisor to complete would could be a very lengthy assessment. It could be so lengthy that the progress bar will seem to stop moving for prolonged periods. Have patience and wait it out. It will then present you with a list of issues broken out in three categories:

1. Blocking issues - Windows XP cannot be installed until all of these issues are cleared. An example would be a simple lack of available disk space on your hard drive.
2. Warnings - Serious issues that should be attended to prior to installation. Examples would be downloading all necessary Windows XP device drivers not included on the Windows XP installation disk and application patches or upgrades necessary for Windows XP compatibility.
3. Helpful information - Issues that can be dealt with prior to or possibly after Windows XP installation. Examples would be uninstalling incompatible software components or replacing incompatible hardware components that are not necessary for the PC to run, but won't run under XP and would be disabled anyhow.

Whatever the report contains, print it out and use it as your checklist. Don't install Windows XP until you know all the issues and are totally prepared to deal with them.

As an aside, note the following Microsoft desktop operating systems that have entered, or will be entering, Microsoft's non-supported phase (effective date):

• MS DOS x.xx (Dec. 31, 2001)
• Windows 3.xx (Dec. 31, 2001)
• Windows 95 (Nov. 30, 2001)
• Windows NT 3.5x (Dec. 31, 2001)
• Windows 98/98 SE (June 30, 2003)
• Windows NT 4.xx (June 30, 2003)

For more information on this topic, or other PC service issues, visit our Web site at www.crankypc.com, or contact me by phone at 561-622-0462 or by e-mail at Fixit@CrankyPC.com. Your comments on this article or suggestions for future articles that would be of interest to you are always welcome.

Legacy Planning: Leaving A Gift To Your Favorite Charity

by Rene A. Espinal, Vice President-Investments, Salomon Smith Barney

An often overlooked opportunity for supporting your favorite charity is to remember the organization in your will. Your forethought and generosity will enable the charity to carry out its mission for generations to come. Following are the answers to some commonly asked questions.

Do I need a will in order to leave a gift to charity? Yes. If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed based on current applicable laws of the state in which you reside. With a will, you can identify your beneficiaries and the terms of your bequests.

Is it really necessary to have a will when I don't have an estate? Everyone has an estate. An "estate" is just another term for the property, money and personal belongings that each of us owns at the time of death. Moreover, drawing up a will offers other advantages. For example, a will enables you to name the guardian for your minor children and the opportunity to specify the personal representative who will administer and settle your estate.

Although I'd like to leave a gift to charity, I don't know how much money I'll have at the end of my life. Does the bequest need to specify a cash amount? No. As an alternative to specifying a dollar amount, you can structure the bequest in terms of a percentage of your total assets, e.g., "10 percent of my estate." Another option is to structure the bequest in terms of a specific asset, e.g., "all of my IBM stock."

Are there ways of making a charitable gift at death that do not involve a will? Yes. At the time of death, certain assets pass directly to those you named as beneficiary. Some of these assets include life insurance policies, individual retirement accounts and 401(k) plans. You can name a charity as the beneficiary of any one or more of these assets.

Although I'd like to make a gift to charity now, not knowing my future financial needs is holding me back. Any suggestions? Yes. You may wish to consider establishing a charitable remainder trust an irrevocable trust designed to convert your highly appreciated assets into a lifetime income stream - or purchasing a charitable gift annuity. Both of these vehicles generate income and may offer a charitable income tax deduction. Knowing that you have this financial cushion, you might feel more inclined to make a charitable gift during your lifetime.

When planning your legacy, the best way to help ensure that your wishes will be carried out - living or at death - is to put it in writing.

Salomon Smith Barney does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax and/or legal advisor for such guidance.

My Special Star: A Journey With Lucy Is An Inspiration To Pet Lovers

Palm Beach resident Susan Furman has captured the essence of the companionship between a human and a dog in her new book My Special Star: A Journey with Lucy.

Susan first saw Lucy in a dream over 12 years ago while still living in New York. She didn't have a dog at the time and was going through some major changes in both her career and her personal life. A few weeks after the little beige and white cocker spaniel with freckles on her nose appeared to her in a dream, Susan moved to California. While passing by a pet store she glanced in the window and there was Lucy, right down to the freckles on her nose. It was as if Lucy beckoned to Susan to come inside and take her home. Susan immediately bought the little dog and that was the beginning of an 111/2 year romp through life.

From riding in Susan's convertible with the top down, wind blowing through their hair, to lounging on the deck to their home on the ocean watching the waves lap against the shore, to playing in the sand on the beach in Malibu an later Palm Beach, Susan and Lucy enjoyed their life together.

Then, tragedy struck, Lucy was diagnosed with cancer.

Susan tells a poignant tale of how she cared for Lucy in her time of need, the love they shared, and the special bond that exists between human and canine.

Published by Associated Publishers, based in West Palm Beach, My Special Star: A Journey with Lucy is available in paperback for $10 plus tax. Author Susan Furman is available for interviews. Call StarGroup International at 561-547-0667.

Nautical Notebook

by Harvey Rosenfeld

Feb. 7 through May 12. Sixty-seventh annual Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament features competition for 37 species of saltwater and freshwater fish throughout Florida and the western Bahamas. Local registration sites include Lott Bros. in North Palm Beach, Sailfish Marina on Singer Island and Inlet Bait & Tackle in Tequesta. Organized by the Fishing and Conservation Trust. Free entry. Call 305-569-0066.

Feb. 7 through May 24. The Nature Conservancy's Blowing Rocks Preserve presents Birds of the Blueway, a multimedia exhibit of birds of Indian River Lagoon, by six Florida artists. The free show is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at 574 South Beach Road, Hobe Sound. Call 744-6668.

Feb. 9. Ocean Impact Foundation Valentine's open house features free guided tours of its hospital for native Florida wildlife. Children welcome. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. Call 471-3403.

Feb 12. Ocean Watch Foundation executive director, Lisa Wertherington, shows slides of coral reef monitoring off Florida and discusses diver training to assess reef health. The free presentation before the Palm Beach County Reef Research Team is at 7 p.m. at building 509, Fifth Street, a quarter-mile north of Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. Call 842-8624 or 640-4810.

Feb. 14 through 20. Marinelife Center of Juno Beach offers free tours to view live turtles, saltwater aquariums and shell exhibits. Houts are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Loggerhead Park, 14200 U.S. 1. Group reservations required. Call 627-8280.

Feb. 17. Kayaks Etc. leads a trip on the Loxahatchee River, Florida's first national Wild and Scenic River. The eight-mile outing is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginners welcome. The $40 cost includes kayak and lunch. Reservations required. Call 888-652-9257.

Feb. 19 and March 5. Naturalist Clive Pinnock presents programs on marine science for adults ages 50 and up at 9:30 a.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center. The first addresses symbiotic relationships among sealife and the second focuses on marine mammals. Admission is $3 per program and reservations are required. Okeeheelee is at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 233-1400

Feb. 20. Skipper Roger Mummah discusses anchoring and docking techniques at 6:30 p.m. at Boat/U.S. Marine Center, 1900 Okeeheelee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Free. Call 684-4900.

Feb. 21 and 28. Palm Beach Sail and Power Squadron meets for lunch at 11 a.m. at Roadhouse Grill, U.S. 1 at Yacht Club Drive, North Palm Beach. Call 863-1461 or 746-9622.

Feb. 23. West Marine sponsors a flea market of nautical gear and equipment between 8 a.m. and noon at 1401 Old Dixie Highway, Lake Park. Free admission for buyers and $10 for sellers. Call 863-1440.

Feb. 23. Palm Beach Sailing Club presents the Washington's Birthday Regatta, featuring competition on Lake Worth Lagoon for small boats up to 20 feet. Racing is from 11: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free for spectators. Entry fee is $35 by Feb. 16, $45 after. The cost includes awards barbecue and T-shirt. Call 627-5447 or 881-0809.

Feb. 25. The ARC company presents a free clinic on EPIRBs (emergency position indicating radio beacons) at 6 p.m. at West Marine at North Beach Plaza, 12189 U.S. 1, North Palm Beach. Call 775-1434.

Feb. 27. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 52 begins a four-week safe boating course. Classes are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondaysand Wednesday at Jupiter Lighthouse Park, U.S. 1 at Alternate A1A. Register at door before first session. Cost is $30 for materials. Call 845-8927 or 744-3876.

Feb. 27. Captain Willie McDow of Willie's Custom Trolling Baits discusses rigging and fishing with natural and artificial teasers. The free presentation is at 7 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, North Flagler Drive at Fifth Street. Call 832-6780.

March 5. Ginny Powell of Palm Beach County's Department of Environmental Resources Management shows slides on the restoration of the 20-mile Lake Worth Lagoon and discusses future efforts at the meeting of the Audubon Society. The free show is at 7:30 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Garden Club, 4800 Dreher Trail North. Call 585-7714.

March 6. Skipper Pete Schweers shares tips on cruising from Palm Beach County to the Florida Keys at 6 p.m. at West Marine, 1401 Old Dixie Highway, Lake Park. Free. Call 863-1440.

March 6. Captain Ray Culver shares tips on fly and plug casting for snook in the Everglades at 7 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, North Flagler Drive at Fifth Street. A fly-tying workshop precedes the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free. Call 832-6780.

March 7. Palm Beach County Artificial Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Committee reports on projects offshore and in Lake Worth Lagoon at 9 a.m. at the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, North Flagler Drive at Fifth Street. Public input welcome. Reservations suggested. Call 233-2426.

March 9. The Nature Conservancy's Blowing Rocks Preserve conducts a slide show and eco-tour of Indian River Lagoon from 9 to 11 a.m. aboard the Manatee Queen. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 13. Meet at the preserve, 574 South Beach Road, Hobe Sound. Reservations required. Call 744-6668.

March 9 and 10. Kayak Expo 2002 offers basic instruction classes, test paddling of several models and demonstrations by manufacturer representatives. Presented by Adventure Times between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Daily donation is $7 for adults and $5 for youths under 18; the two-day price is $10 and $7. Benefits the Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center. Call 881-7218 or 233-1400.

Put your maritime organization and events aboard the Nautical Notebook. Activities must be open to the public. Call Harvey Rosenfeld at 640-4810.

Notices

Parking
The streets throughout The Shores of Jupiter were not designed for parking on both sides of the street. Street parking is discouraged because it is a security and safety issue for our neighborhood.

Speeding
Slow down. We would like to think that the cars that are speeding through our neighborhood belong to visitors. This is not the case. Our neighbors are driving too fast through the community. So the next time you are running 10 minutes behind schedule, remember that the extra minute you gained by speeding through the neighborhood could have endangered someone and you are still nine minutes behind schedule.

Semiannual Assessments
If you have any questions in regards to your semiannual assessments, please call On Line Service Inc., 561-286-8522.

Pets
The number one complaint that the Association receives is in regard to owners that do not pick up after their pets and do not leash their animals. This is a violation of the Association's documents and the Palm Beach County Public Safety Department Animal Care and Control Division.

Bristol Management Services Inc. Customer Service Department
If you are experiencing problems or need to apply to sell or lease your home, please call 575-3551 and ask for Customer Service. All work orders are processed through a computerized system for tracking and follow-up.

FPL Light Poles
To report a light pole that is not functioning properly, please write down the seven-digit number that appears on the brass tag on the pole and call Bristol Management Services Inc. Customer Service.

Plastic Surgery For The New Year

by Dr. David Shuter

The new year has arrived and 2002 carries the hope of better things to come. The last year has been difficult for many of us and frightening in a way few would have imagined. The world of plastic surgery has faced its own challenges and has emerged prepared for the future. Our specialty has consistently been at the forefront of medical innovation and creativity; this trend continues, as we will discuss below.

The overriding theme over the last few years has been a reduction in scarring, so-called small incision surgery. Improvements in technology and equipment, and even more importantly, increased understanding of anatomy and healing, have allowed plastic surgeons to accomplish the same results with less scarring. Small incision techniques have been used in facial rejuvenation (omega facelift, temple lift), breast lifting (donut mastopexy) and body contouring (liposuction) with increasingly impressive outcomes.

Technology has changed the face of many surgical specialties, plastic surgery included. Whereas plastic surgeons have always relied on meticulous surgical technique and an artistic eye, technological progress has also contributed. Improvements in surgical instruments, anesthesia techniques and medication, and medical grade implantables have allowed for safer, faster procedures and often superior results.

The overall surgical environment has also undergone some transformations. The operating room itself has certainly become safer, with superior safeguards and better-trained staff. In addition, the worrisome trend towards unlicensed in-office surgery is reversing slightly, as more procedures are performed in fully licensed facilities and hospitals.

It should be recognized that not all change is for the good. Fifteen years in plastic surgery have revealed to me numerous fads and ideas that have come and gone, some surprisingly quickly. Tried and true techniques are usually superior and should be utilized preferentially until a new procedure is proven to be better. We should be flexible and open to innovation, however, and allow the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery to continually evolve and grow to its fullest potential.

This article was written by Dr. David Shuter, board certified plastic surgeon, of Jupiter, FL. For more information on plastic and cosmetic surgery, please call 561-743-0244. Please visit Dr. Shuter on the Internet at www.DrDavidShuter.com.

12th Citizens Police Academy

Where:

Jupiter Police Department
210 Military Trail, Jupiter

When:

Every Thursday, Feb. 21 through March 28, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Why:

To provide the citizens of Jupiter a better understanding of the inner workings of their police department and the chance to meet and get to know the people behind the badge.

Cost:

Free

During the six-week program, you will receive training and information in the following areas of law enforcement:

• History of the department
• Road patrol officers' function
• Traffic/DUI enforcement
• K-9 behavior/demonstration
• Deadly force/scenarios
• Crime prevention
• Officer selection and training
• Crime scene/evidence collection
• Radar/laser demonstration
• Narcotics/prevalent drugs
• Community policing
• Tour of police facility

For further information or to register, contact Officer Bradley Vince at 561-741-2425 or register online at www.jupiter.fl.us/jpd.

Free Seminars And Workshops

These workshops and seminars are offered at Jupiter Medical Center's Mind/Body Institute. Reservations are required. Please call 745-5665 for further information.

"Solutions" - Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
If you have been dealing with stress overload, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, jealousy, insecurity, resentment or rage, you can take a positive step toward a better tomorrow by attending this workshop. You can listen and observe and if you choose, you can actively participate.

Dealing With Anger - Friday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
Anger, resentment, rage or frustration can damage relationships, destroy emotional well-being and lead to medical problems. This seminar provides valuable information on dealing with your own anger as well as methods of dealing with angry people.

Dynamic Hypnotic Imagery - Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.
Learn to use the power of your subconscious mind to reduce pain, accelerate healing and promote desired emotional or behavioral change.

Hypnosis For Weight Loss - Friday, March 1, 7 p.m.
Improve your health, your appearance and your self-esteem by losing the weight you want to lose. Hypnosis can enable you to succeed by utilizing the power of your subconscious mind.

Anxiety And Stress Overload - Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.
Symptoms of stress overload and anxiety may include tension, worry, insomnia, fatigue and rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, headaches, muscle pain, sexual difficulties and digestive problems. Some people experience anxiety in particular situations while others live with an almost constant state of tension. Attend this presentation and learn how anxiety works and what can be done about it.

It's Time For Tax Reform

by Commissioner Karen T. Marcus, District 1, Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners

Many of those in the legislature believe that Florida's tax structure is antiquated and that it needs to be brought into the 21st century. Leaders in the Florida Senate believe the time to do it is now and plan to bring it up during the upcoming 2002 legislative session.

Senate President John McKay has led this tax reform effort, believing that the tax base we have now, structured in 1949, does not adequately reflect the Florida of today and will not meet our long-term needs in education, criminal justice, transportation and social services. As you know, we are sorely underfunded in education and other needs.

The state currently relies on sales tax for a large percentage of its revenue. The average Floridian household now pays 6 percent state sales tax on most basic household purchases. However, over time, special interest groups have been granted sales tax exemptions, which has led to the creation of a very inconsistent tax structure. For example, hair care products are taxed but haircuts are not; laundry detergent is taxed but drycleaning is not; and lawn mowers are taxed but lawn care is not.

In terms of dollars, this year the state is slated to collect approximately $17 billion in sales tax, but will not collect approximately $23 billion in taxes which have been previously exempted. Under the senate's proposal, all exemptions except for those on groceries, residential rent, health care services, prescription drugs, or basic residential telephone service will be "on the table" for review and appeal. While the proposal broadens the areas subject to taxes, the tax rate will be lowered from 6 percent to 4 percent.

For businesses, the proposal would eliminate the "hospital bed tax." The sales tax on utilities paid by business would be lowered from 7 percent to 4 percent. Supporters of the proposal believe that this process will create a fairer and more equitable system and more closely mirror Florida's present economy.

Should this proposal pass the Florida legislature, it would be a constitutional amendment to be placed on the 2002 ballot for voters to decide. To summarize, this proposal would:

• Reduce the state sales tax rate from 6 percent to 4 percent;
• Broaden the sales tax base by eliminating most sales tax exemptions;
• Eliminate inefficient and outdated taxes; and
• Implement tax reform without tax increases.

I support tax reform and so does Florida's Association of Counties. You will be hearing more about this very important subject. There will be many negative ads and articles about it from its opponents but please consider it is a very complex issue worthy of your scrutiny.

You may find more about it by going to the county's Web site: www.pbcgov.com, then click on Legislative Links, then click on Tax Reform Proposal. As always, feel free to call my office at 355-2201 if you need any assistance.

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Opens Jupiter Super Store

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries opened its newest thrift store at 1280 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, in December. The store is the first to be built from the ground up and is one of 1,776 Goodwill thrift stores in North America, including 15 operated locally by Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Inc. within Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.

Joan Theodore is manager of the new store. She has been in retail for 20 years, working her way up the ladder in various stores, the most recent at Crafts and Stuff. She learned of Goodwill from an employee. She applied for a job and began as an assistant manager with a goal of becoming a store manager.

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, which will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year, offers evaluations, rehabilitation services and employment training for people with disabilities and other barriers preventing them from a traditional transition into the workforce or from becoming self-sufficient. Programs are developed based on the needs of those they serve and are integrated so an individual may benefit from several different programs. Some of the programs offered are: vocational evaluation, case management, job placement, employment training, developmental disabilities services, social security benefits planning, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, homeless residential program, school to work transition, life skills training, deaf services, job coaching, assistive technology consultation, equipment loan closet, job connection, supported employment, youth services and work experience.

Goodwill Industries is North America's largest nonprofit provider of employment training services for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment and employs more people with disabilities than any other private sector business in the world. Revenue generated from the sales of donated items and other sources support Goodwill's job preparation and training programs, including free use of equipment from the loan closet and Americans with Disabilities Act surveys.

For information about programs and services call Gulfstream Goodwill Industries human services at 561-848-7200. To schedule a free home pickup, or for drop-off locations call 561-833-1693. For business pickups or employee donation drives, call 561-315-6629.

Photos by Jay Kravetz Photography.

Gulfstream Goodwill Jupiter store opening Dec. 28. Gulfstream Goodwill President and CEO Marvin Tanck, Jupiter store manager Joan Theodore

Gulfstream Goodwill Jupiter store ribbon cutting for the store, located at 1280 W. Indiantown Road. Holding scissors is store manager Joan Theodore

Gulfstream Goodwill Vice President of Operations Alyn Reeves with Jupiter Chamber of Commerce President Louise Murtaugh, Board Chairman David Nickerson and publicist Colleen Cantareira