Shores of Jupiter Newsletter
Jupiter Medical CenterComplimentary Lecture SeriesGood News For Bad Knees A comprehensive discussion on the Repicci technique, an option to total knee replacement, as performed by Robert Diaz, M.D., board certified orthopedic surgeon. Presented by Jill Pfendler, medical assistant to Dr. Diaz. Light refreshments will be served.
T'ai Chi/Qi-Gong For Lymphatic/Immune System Health And Well Being An introductory class* teaching simple T'ai Chi/Qi-Gong movements that can help engage the mind and body's natural healing potentials. Facilitated by John Fritz, The Mind/Body Institute Executive Director, Ninth Degree Black Belt and Spiritual Counselor.
AWAKE Sleep Apnea Support Group A presentation about the use of oral appliances for treating snoring and sleep apnea. Featuring Roy King, DDS. Light refreshments will be served.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month A panel discussion about colorectal cancer disease, prevention and treatment options. Panel: Harry J. Shapiro, M.D., hematologist/oncologist; Roger Koerner, M.D., gastroenterologist; Ronald Zelnick, M.D., general surgeon. Lunch will be provided.
Hypnotic Imagery To Reduce Anxiety And Stress Overload Learn how anxiety works and what can be done about it. Featuring Jon Connelly, LCSW, BCD.
Women Talk Hormone Replacement Therapy: Part I. A Review of Traditional Hormone Therapy. Featuring Debbie Ranes, ARNP and Conni Murphy, ARNP. Light refreshments will be served.
The Real Truth About Nutrition And Disease Prevention An overview of nutrition principles to help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Featuring Kathleen Kelly, R.D., LD/N, CNSD and Lisa Beck, DTR, Pavilion Nutritionalists. Continental breakfast will be served at 9 a.m.
Surgical Weight Loss - A Decision Of A Lifetime A comprehensive lecture on treatment options for morbid obesity. Featuring Jefferson Vaughan, M.D., board certified general surgeon.
Yoga For A Better Back An introductory session* where you will learn to improve strength, flexibility and proper balance through simple yoga exercises to aid in prevention and recovery of lower back pain. Featuring Lynn Einloth, R.N., The Mind/Body Institute clinical coordinator and certified yoga instructor.
Jupiter Medical Center, a not-for-profit community-based medical center, is proud to sponsor these complimentary lectures. Reservations are required for all lectures. Please call 745-5737 to make your reservation. The Management Processby Steve Inglis, PCAM It often appears to me that association board members sell their units and move out of the community more quickly than homeowners who haven't become involved in the association. When asked if they plan to get involved in their new communities, the most frequent answer is "No." They have had enough for a while. Often, they are suffering from a very advanced case of "meetingitis." It is my firm belief that except in emergency situations, the board of directors of an association, with a normal number of crises, can accomplish its business in one, two to three-hour meeting per month. Many boards of directors, however, get together far more often than that, and meetings are lasting until the wee hours of the morning. For a managing agent, this can be sheer torture, and for board members who believe in running an association efficiently, the result is often that they resign in disgust. Many times the same topics come up over and over again, with no decision ever being made. One or two members of the board may insist on arguing about insignificant items to the point of tedium. If cross discussion with homeowners not on the board is allowed throughout the meeting, rather than limiting it to specific times, it can lengthen a meeting considerably. When discussion of one subject is allowed to become a discussion of another subject, neither subject is resolved. Questions which should be answered either by the managing agent or another professional working with the association are either never asked, or, if asked, the advice is ignored and the board may proceed to attack the problem as if they are the first ones who have ever had it. Associations should be run like a business. Every association has basically the same types of responsibilities. Assessments need to be collected, books need to be kept, delinquencies need to be pursued. Also, budgets need to be prepared, property needs to be maintained, contractors and employees need to be hired and supervised, and problems between owners need to be resolved. Very little comes up that is really new, but an item may well be new to a particular board of directors. Following the simple guidelines listed below ensures that the board will avoid a common disease of "meetingitis" and meetings will be efficient and productive.
Steve Inglis, PCAM, is president of Bristol Management Services Inc. in Jupiter, past president of the Community Association Institute and has earned the PCAM designation through extensive association management training. Dr. Paula Nessmith, Principal Limestone Creek Elementary Schoolby Mary Frances Holleran When Paula Nessmith became principal of Limestone Creek Elementary School in Jupiter, she followed in the footsteps of Limestone's first principal, Ed Bohne, and she knew they were big shoes to fill. She said, "I was a little bit nervous, because Ed was an icon." She knew what the parents expected and what she had to deliver, as Limestone is a school with a very devoted parent group. Parents work inside and outside of the classroom and do whatever it takes to support the teachers and the administration. By the same token, they have high expectations of the teachers and the entire staff. They want their children to learn, and they make the extra effort to see that they do. Now, four years later, Paula has been named principal of the new middle school that will open in Abacoa, and she will be leaving Limestone Creek Elementary. Paula was a nurse with one small child when she moved to Jupiter in 1962, and was very interested in what her child's education would be like. Most of her friends had chosen to send their children to private schools, but she didn't want to do that. So she volunteered at Jupiter Elementary to "just watch" and in turn, became a very active parent. This led her to run for the school board, and in 1980 she was elected. Her school board service brought her back to the schools and classrooms time after time, and she thought watching the teachers in the classrooms that, "I could do that." Soon Paula realized, "That if you want to make a difference, you don't do it at the Board table, you do it in a school center" and she decided that was what she really wanted to do. She went back to school and started from scratch, earning her degrees and teaching certificate and taught at Jupiter Elementary. From there she went into the district office for a few years while earning her advanced degree. Then she became assistant principal at Timber Trace and Washington Elementary in Riviera Beach, and was named principal at Washington Elementary. Her dream was always to get back to Jupiter because she loved the area and total family focus. When Ed Bohne left Limestone Elementary, Paula applied. Limestone Elementary educates children kindergarten through fifth grade, with a student body of 1,000 children coming from the immediate surrounding area and Tequesta. Paula said, "This has been a hard decision for me because this job has probably been the best job I ever had. However, each school I've been in, I have felt the same way. But I never had such a strong team effort, with everyone working for the good of the child, that I found here at Limestone Creek." As an example, Paula cited the recent incident of the playground being burned down, noting that, "It wasn't just the parents that worked to make sure that they got the playground rebuilt, it was the entire community. Strangers from all over the area volunteered to help with reconstruction and donated funds for new equipment." Nessmith's going to her new position at the Abacoa Middle School with high expectations, knowing that this too, will be a community that will demand a lot, wanting their children to learn and to succeed, and it will be up to her and the staff to see that it happens. It's important to her that the school begins with a unified culture, one of peace and calm, and that students have respect for themselves, each other and the staff. She believes that the main focus is learning, but at the same time an understanding and appreciation of each other. In Abacoa, the student body is expected to be around 970 and will probably increase the second year, because sixth graders now at Beacon Cove will be allowed to stay for one more year. The transition from an elementary school to a middle school poses no problem for Paula. Actually she looks forward to it, saying, "Children at that age are kind of in a place where they don't fit. They are not children, and they are not yet adults. They are at a very hard, awkward age in their life, and I happen to like that age." She sees the importance of helping that age group "figure out who they are. Sixth grade needs to remain together so they can grow socially, develop and learn, without the pressure of being with seventh and eighth graders. Seventh grade will also be fairly separate, with a little more opportunity to intermingle, still keeping them within their age group." Again, she sees this as an effort for the students to grow socially, emotionally and academically, and become prepared, a little bit, for high school. Eighth grade will have more independence and become prepared for high school, and the music program and technology program will allow all the students to intermingle. She wishes she had more time to enjoy reading, walking on the beach and spending time with her family and friends. Nessmith has three children, two married daughters who each have three children, and a married son. She's in demand for speaking events and educational programs and is relatively active in her church. Her solid transition from the school board to active teacher and principal has been a remarkable one. She believes that her "second career" shows that she knew what she was getting into, from both the parent point of view and as an educator. She's been PTO president, SAC chairman, den mother, school board member, teacher, assistant principal and principal and has a good understanding of what it takes to run a school. She was also the founding president of the Jupiter-Tequesta Jr. Women's Club, and there is an annual service award given in her name. Paula mentioned the need for an additional middle school, citing the overcrowding at Jupiter Middle School and Duncan, because of the growth in the area. She doesn't believe the schools will be in competition, instead sees the continuing of good programs, and providing more educational opportunities for students, to make both middle schools stronger. While "parting is such sweet sorrow" for Paula, it will be a time of challenge and growth as she begins her new position as principal of Abacoa Middle School, which will begin after the third grading period, at the end of March. She knows she will have to say good-bye to many friends, faculty and students and to her, that is the hardest thing. For a unique individual such as Paula Nessmith, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead can only benefit the students under her care, and they will indeed be in good hands. Limestone Creek Elementary School Principal Dr. Paula Nesssmith, student-left: Sadie Testr, student-right: Grace Huey Nautical Notebookby Harvey Rosenfeld March 12. Author Marianne Berkes reads Seashells by the Seashore, her picture book about a little girl who collects shells, in a program for children ages 3 and up. The free event is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Jupiter Branch Library, 705 Military Trail. Reservations required. Call 744-2301. March 13. Captain Gary Bell discusses Intracoastal Waterway rules for navigation and bridge transit at 6:30 p.m. at Boat/U.S. Marine Center, 1900 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Free. Call 684-4900. March 15, 16 and 17. Palm Beach Sailing Club presents the sixth annual Volvo-Leukemia Cup Regatta. It opens Friday night with a dinner party, dancing and Chinese raffle at the Waterford Hotel on U.S. 1 and North Palm Beach. Cost is $35. Offshore races are Saturday and small boats compete on the Intracoastal Waterway on Sunday. There will be awards parties both days at the sailing club, 4600 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. The fish fry at 6:30 p.m. Saturday costs $20 and barbecue at 4 p.m. Sunday is $15. Reservations are required for all parties. The event benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Call 775-9954 or 881-0809. March 16. Sailing expert Pam Wall shows slides of her cruises around the world at meeting of Women Aboard, an organization of women boaters. The free program is at 10 a.m. at Stadium Grill, 1203 Town Center Drive, Abacoa. Reservations suggested. Call 775-4688. March 18 through 22. American Red Cross lifeguard training is offered high school students ages 15 and up with advanced swimming ability. Instruction is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North County Aquatic Complex, 861 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter. The weeklong course costs $55. Preregistration required. Call 745-0241. March 19. Hobe Sound Nature Center leads a free boardwalk tour of Wakodahatchee Wetlands, a 50-acre constructed wetlands in Delray Beach. Carpools available at 9 a.m. at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge on U.S. 1. Reservations required. Call 546-2067. March 20. Dr. Jon Moore, biology professor at Florida Atlantic University Honors College, presents an illustrated program on unusual sea life of deep-ocean mountains. The free show is at 7:30 p.m. at Juno Beach Town Center, 340 Ocean Drive. Presented by the Marinelife Center of Juno Beach. Call 627-8280. March 20. Skipper Ashley Allen discusses the basics of GPS navigation at 6 p.m. at West Marine, 1401 Old Dixie Highway, Lake Park. Free. Call 863-1440. March 21 through 24. 17th annual Palm Beach Boat Show features more than $100 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from major manufacturers. It offers some 700 boats in water and on land, free fishing clinics, fashion shows, a Guy Harvey Underwater Realm video and more. The show extends along Flagler Drive at the Intracoastal Waterway in downtown West Palm Beach. It opens at noon Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County. Admission is $8 for adults and $2 for children 6 to 12. Call 800-940-7642. March 24. Naturalist Courtney Achord leads beach walk to look for shells, sea beans and other beach treasures at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Meet at 2 p.m. at nature center, A1A at north end of Singer Island. Cost is $3.25 per car. Reservations suggested. Call 624-6952. March 26. Okeeheelee Nature Center manager Clive Pinnock presents tropical reefs slide show and marine touch tank in program for adults ages 50 and up. It begins at 9:30 a.m. at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach. Admission is $3 and reservations are required. Call 233-1400. March 27. Glenn Gross shares tips on catching snapper off South Florida at 7 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, North Flagler Drive at Fifth Street. Free. Call 832-6780. March 27. Maria Russell, founder of the organization Women Aboard, shares tips on boat provisioning at 6:30 p.m. at West Marine at North Beach Plaza, 12189 U.S. 1, North Palm Beach. Free. Call 775-1434. March 27. Captain Gary Bell discusses the selection and use of inflatables at 6:30 p.m. at Boat/U.S. Marine Center, 1900 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Free. Call 684-4900. March 28 and April 1. Hobe Sound Nature Center naturalist Desta Hansen presents free slide show on Florida's sea turtles and displays live animals at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge on U.S. 1. On Monday, the center begins accepting reservations for its sea turtle walks in June and July. Call 546-2067. March 30. Volunteers are needed for a beach cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Nature Conservancy's Blowing Rocks Preserve, 574 South Beach Road, Hobe Sound. Reservations required. Call 744-6668. April 3. Jack Montague of the Rogue Rods company discusses basic and advanced techniques for fly casting 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. April 5. Renowned scuba pioneer Norine Rouse shows slides of diving with a loggerhead sea turtle over a 17-year period off Palm Beach County. The free show before CUDA Dive Club is at 7:30 p.m. at Saunders Hall at St. Mary's Medical Center, 901 45th St., West Palm Beach. Call 776-7142. Put your maritime organization and events aboard the Nautical Notebook. Activities must be open to the public. Call Harvey Rosenfeld at 640-4810.
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Art Exhibition And Opening Reception In JupiterThe Everglades will be the focus of the upcoming art exhibit at the town of Jupiter Gallery of Art, 210 Military Trail, through April 12. Main sponsor of the exhibit is Terrabrook, with cosponsors of Jupiter Fitness Center/Daniel J. Amero; Bonnie and Jim Bowman, Robert and Anna Lee Culpepper; Cutcher and Associates Inc./coastal engineers; Thomas L. Loward, attorney; Jim and Judy Hudgens, CZR, Inc.; Patricia Magrogan, Jupiter Inlet Commission and president of the Friends of the Loxahatchee River; Tom McCarthy, consulting engineer; and Timothy Nichols, auto sleuth. Featured artists and their work include Clyde Butcher, photography; Niki Butcher, photography; Jackie Brice, oil paintings; Edward Brickle, wood sculpture; Diane Capella, photography; Norma Conway, acrylic paintings; Kurt Kettlehut, photography; Barbara Keubler, photography; John Ciliento and the Jupiter High School environmental agriculture students. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone 561-746-5134, Ext. 397 for information. 'Bigger Is Not Always Better'Parents have always known what statistics prove: children perform better in smaller class sizes and smaller schools. Yet in the last half of the 20th century with all the population growth in this country, the amount of elementary and secondary schools have decreased by almost half. In conjunction with this fact school enrollment within one facility has increased by about 500 percent and about 25 percent of the secondary schools in this country have more than 1,000 students enrolled. It is a national practice to build larger and larger facilities even though experience and research - not to mention common sense - has taught us that "bigger is not always better." Research has shown that students in small schools earn better grades, fail classes less often, are absent less, and do not drop out at the rate that students in larger schools do. Not only are the students more productive but so are the teachers. Teaching styles are more adaptable in smaller settings and enthusiasm tends to be higher. Relationships are better between teachers and students because they know each other. Violence and serious discipline problems are also minimized. Unfortunately, it is also a given statistic that students who would benefit the most from smaller class sizes end up in the larger schools and become a part of the dropout rate. Supporters of larger schools cite that they offer students more variety and diversity of curriculum. This is obviously true. But also true is the fact that if students don't take advantage of what is available by showing up, participating and passing, of what use are all the extra amenities and electives? Smaller schools have the opportunity to take advantage of what is available in their communities: libraries, art galleries, museums, athletic leagues and public parks and playgrounds to name but a few. The incredible opportunities available through local organizations such as community theaters, Y's and cultural centers offer enrichment that most facilities happily make available to students. Creative networking can put all parties together for mutual benefits and can provide the answers for extracurricular activities. Parental involvement can play a big role in making school boards and others involved in educational decisions more accountable for school and class sizes. Smaller schools may not be the total answer to all the problems attacking our educational system. But it is a known fact that small schools function more successfully than big schools. Encourage this plan in your community as our area grows and the need for building more schools remains a priority. Sandra MacManus is owner and administrator of Driftwood Academy, a private accredited high school in Lake Park. Inauguration Of Café Cinémathèque At Crown TheaterThe Children of the French Cinema in partnership with the Crown Abacoa Theater in Jupiter proudly announce the creation of the Café Cinémathèque. One Sunday morning a month the Café Cinémathèque will host a breakfast/movie/lecture series at the Crown Abacoa theater in Jupiter The inaugural event took place on Sunday, Feb. 24. Coffee and pastries prepared by the French Bakery were served at 10 a.m.. At 10:20 a.m. the French feature Lautrec by Roger Planchon began, followed by a lecture in English of the film by FAU Professor Mary Wiles, M.A. in film studies from the Nouvelle Sorbonne University in France and Mr. Shelly Isaacs, writer and film lecturer and founder of the Boca Raton Classic Film Forum. The film was in French with English subtitles. Admission was $12 per person inclusive. The Crown Abacoa Theater is located at 4688 Main St., Jupiter, FL 33458, 561-799-9808. The next Café Cinémathèque will meet at 10 a.m. on the Sundays mentioned below and will have a special guest speaker each time and a French film with English subtitles: Sunday, March 24, April 28 and May 26. Roger Planchon's energetic and wonderfully spirited film brings the substance and detail of this remarkable man to the screen with exuberance, humor and a wildy colorful sense of life rarely seen in filmed biographies. The film journeys back to the 19th century Paris of painter Toulouse-Lautrec. It is a place as bawdy and bohemian as the painter and his work, and it is as attractive as his great love, Suzanne Valadon. This movie opens up to the sound of joyous music and the sight of a euphoric man whose wife has just given birth in a French chateau. It's the lively story of a boy who became a giant of French painting. CrossTalkby Jodi Cross Cheers! Here's To Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick is credited with planting the seeds of learning and transforming an illiterate nation into scholars. He brought the people not only religion, but writings and narratives of Irish culture in the form of poetry and ballads. Over the years, a kind of folklore surrounded the works of Saint Patrick, including the stories of banishment of mythical creatures from Ireland. The shamrock is one symbol of the good deeds of Saint Patrick. The three leaves signify the trinity, encompassing the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in a different manner than in the States. The Irish traditions are observed as a holy day. The Irish people typically celebrated with family and friends after religious observance. Local music, food and dance are all a part of their heritage. The celebration of St. Patrick's Day in America is almost entirely based on modern customs, including the wearing of green, parades and green beer. The first American celebration dates back to 1737 in Boston. This was a day where new immigrants could remember their homeland. The movement grew into the 19th century as the numbers of Irish immigrants increased and developed their American customs. Now everyone no matter what his or her nationality seems to be Irish for at least one day. Here's wishing you a bright and happy St. Patrick's Day. Itch, Scratch . . . Oh! We Can't Take It AnymoreDoes your pet itch, scratch, chew, roll and writhe? When you bring your pet to the veterinarian for treatment, you will no doubt discover that the root cause of common itchiness is hard to pinpoint. Itchy skin can be traced to allergies, parasites, bacterial and fungal infections and hereditary skin defects, among other causes. And because many of these itchy disorders interact with or resemble one another, ferreting out the source of the problem and treating it can prove difficult. All pets scratch periodically to clean themselves and stimulate their skin glands. But they also scratch in response to an itch - an irritating, localized skin sensation transmitted to the brain. Excessive scratching or licking is a sign that the itch has pathological (disease related) origins. Itchiness often increases at night as stimulation of the other physical senses wanes. Experts also suspect that boredom and anxiety can amplify an itch. And the simple truth is that some pets itch more than others. Common Causes Of Itching Allergies - the immune systems overreaction to inhaled, contacted or ingested substances (called allergens) - are the leading cause of itching in our pets. Allergens (including foods, pollens, chemicals and parasite by-products) abound in our pet's environment. In most pets, these substances produce no reaction; but some pets do react. Such pets are genetically predisposed to becoming hypersensitive to certain allergens after repeated exposure. A leading cause of itchy allergies is the pesky flea. The allergen is not the flea itself, however, but proteins in the flea's saliva. When a flea bites a hypersensitive pet, the allergens enter the skin, producing a reddish, pimple-like welt. Soon thereafter, the pet develops a persistent, localized itch at the bite site. If fleas remain on the pet, the allergic reaction intensifies, sometimes leading to hair loss, generalized itch, and secondary bacterial infections. There are many products on the market that can control the flea cycle; ask your veterinarian for their recommendation. Numerous other parasites - including ticks, mites, lice and worms - can trigger allergic reactions in pets. Most irritating among these is the tiny Sarcoptes mite, whose burrowing in the outer skin produces what is probably the itchiest skin disorder, sarcoptic mange. Symptoms are similar to the flea allergy but much more intense and this disease is transmittable to humans. Atopy, the animal analogy to hay fever, is an allergic reaction to either inhaled or absorbed environmental particles such as pollen or dust. Rather than the sneezing, sniffling and watery eyes humans suffer from, pets are overcome with itchy skin - often on the feet, face or belly. Although atopic itching is usually not accompanied by rashes, it often leads to complications such as thickened or scaly skin and secondary bacterial or yeast infections. Some pets also exhibit allergic reactions to certain foods and to fungal and bacterial by-products. As with atopy, these allergies often cause rashless itching that can lead to secondary complications. Your pet does not need to suffer any more. Most veterinarians can offer advanced testing to determine the cause of most allergies. If you have any questions regarding skin allergies, contact Village Animal Clinic at 561-848-4349. The Stadium GrillHey sports fans, have you tried the new Stadium Grill? It's located in the Abacoa Town Center, in the space formerly occupied by Damon's. Dennis Witkowski, the proud owner, is enthused about the future of the Stadium Grill and he has reason to be with the Abacoa community growing by leaps and bounds. His new venture is a prime location within walking distance of Roger Dean Stadium and the shops and theatre at the Town Center. Although the Stadium Grill has a sport theme, it's not your usual television-blaring, high-voltage jock spot that overpowers the Grill's ambiance and detracts from dining. Most of the tables offer individual control sticks that allow diners to select a television screen from the downstairs dining area, and mercifully, adjust the volume at their table. What a great idea! Witkowski is proud of the Stadium Grill's black angus burgers, including the massive "home run" burger which contains a full pound of ground angus beef with your choice of toppings. He said he put this on the menu "almost as a joke" but it's been well-received, in spite of its price. A three-cheese, 8-inch pizza features a tasty combination of Monterey Jack, fontina and smoked mozzarella cheese, with a delicious crust. Other pizza selections include roasted tomato and vegetarian pizzas, all reasonably priced. A lunch selection of Cobb salad contains a generous portion of romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg, black olives, sliced tomato and avocado, with a tangy, buttermilk herb dressing. Wings, sandwiches and other selections are plentiful. We were tempted by a turkey wrap with cheddar, bacon, lettuce and tomato, wrapped in a tomato-basil tortilla. Seafood is available - there's great dolphin sandwich on a kaiser roll, which can be ordered blackened or grilled. And don't overlook the appetizers - there's a lightly coated, spiced rock shrimp served with blue cheese dressing, and a rich seafood chowder served with just a touch of sherry. Or perhaps the fried calamari, served with a marinara sauce is your choice or the Thai steak skewers, served with a peanut dipping sauce. For lunch or dinner you'll enjoy the fun, food and atmosphere at the Stadium Grill. We'll be going back for a return trip.
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