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VOL. 35 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2024

Commissioner’s Update Bill’s Box

Declaring September 2024 By Bill Thompson
As National Hunger Action

Month Rainy Season
You think it rained
in June? There will be
By Vice Mayor G. Marino much more this month.
In recognition of the Right on schedule. In
ongoing battle against hunger case weather is your
and food insecurity, the Palm thing, December will be
Beach County Board of dry to accommodate our
County Commissioners will winter visitors. The universe has a circadian rhythm. No
proclaim September 2024 argument will be acknowledged.
as National Hunger Action Children
Month. This declaration is They went back to school earlier this month. We have
part of a larger, nationwide hordes of school-aged children on the upper end of Lake
campaign designed to inspire Bend Drive who are well behaved, but noisy. Now they must
action and raise awareness postpone their fun activities until later in the day. That makes
about hunger in the United States, a problem that persists Beach County struggle with hunger, including 50,890 a difference if a tired mom is taking a late afternoon nap.
even in affluent areas like Palm Beach County. children who do not have enough to eat on a daily basis. This Nevertheless, our children are orderly and well mannered,
Despite the county’s overall wealth, the reality is stark statistic underscores the critical importance of initiatives due no doubt to great parents. I like them and all the beloved
for many residents. According to Feeding America’s “Map dogs. For that manner, one of my parent friends has a dog, a
the Meal Gap” report, more than 173,000 residents of Palm Commissioner’s Update on page 2 cat and a rabbit living together in harmony. Thirty-five years
ago, Dawn made a grand choice in locating in The Shores.
Northern Notes Even the lot selection was choice.
Stories
Most everyone likes stories. Suppose I wrote a true
By Katie Roundtree, confession about my bad boy days. Nah, I think not. I was
Director of Finance and not that bad, and you certainly would never think that of
Administration, Northern me anyway. I am always curious about people and their
Palm Beach County lives now and back when. Where did they come from?
Improvement District Did they have family who fought in the Civil War? Am I
The following of Scottish heritage? Some might guess when the waiter
information is from brings the dinner check.
a publication by the My father was born in 1904, into a sharecropper family in
Florida Fish and Wildlife Onslow County, N.C. He was the youngest of five siblings,
Conservation Commission three girls and two boys. Somehow, his older brother was
(FWC) and the University admitted to North Carolina State and earned a degree
of Florida/Institute of Food Coyote male (left) female (right).
and Agricultural Sciences. It provides information on Bill’s Box on page 3
coyotes and their interaction with people. group activities. It begins as a
Living With Coyotes simple howl but quickly increases
Coyotes are found throughout Florida. This adaptable into a series of group howls and
animal belongs to the dog family and resembles a small high-pitched barks.
German shepherd. In Florida, coyotes typically weigh Keep Your Pets Safe
between 15 and 30 pounds. They have pointed ears, a narrow Coyotes can prey on domestic
muzzle, and a bushy tail. Males tend to be larger than females. cats and small dogs. To protect
Coyote fur is usually grayish-brown but occasionally black. your pets, don’t allow them to
When running, the coyote usually holds its tail at “half-mast” roam freely. Most coyote attacks
or straight out behind it, unlike most domestic dogs. on pets occur at night, dusk, or dawn. During these times
Coyotes, typically shy and elusive, play an essential role especially, be careful if you’re walking your pet in wooded
in the ecosystem by helping control rodent populations. Their or heavily foliaged areas where coyotes could hide. Keep
presence is a testament to the balance of nature, and we should your dog close on a short leash. Keep cats indoors. When cats
appreciate their contribution. wander freely, they are more likely to be attacked by coyotes.
The scientific name of the coyote, Canis latrans, literally Coyotes are also attracted by garbage, as it provides an easy
means “barking dog.” Coyotes use a variety of vocalizations, and reliable food source. Residents can significantly reduce
such as barking like dogs, but they are most often heard making problems by moving attractants and securing trash.
shrill yips and howls. Howling is often a group effort, a form of
communication that helps them establish territory and coordinate Northern Notes on page 3

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY

TO THE JUPITER POLICE DEPARTMENT
(561) 799-4445

Use 911 for emergencies only. Lock car doors.
Do not leave valuables in the car.