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Jupiter Resident And Dedicated Community Member

Named Bank Of America Student Leader

Age is just a number for Carissa Allen, a high school junior pollution as another challenge Jupiter faces and participates her financial management skills, such as building a budget
who has already dedicated her life to making this community in monthly beach cleanups with Friends of Jupiter Beach and and creating a savings plan.
a better place. That commitment to helping others is being Loggerhead Marine Life Center to combat littering and keep “Building workforce and leadership skills early can
recognized by Bank of America, which selected Carissa as a local waters clean. help prepare a young person for long-term success,” said
local representative in its prestigious Student Leaders program. Carissa has a strong commitment to justice as well, and Fabiola Brumley, vice chairman of Business Banking at
Each year, the bank identifies students across the United serves as a clerk and lawyer for Jupiter’s youth court, where Bank of America. “Connecting individuals to the training
States who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment juveniles are sentenced by a jury of their peers in an effort and jobs needed to accomplish their career goals ultimately
to their community and connects them to employment via a to provide them with fairer punishments. strengthens this community, and we’re thrilled to welcome
paid internship at a local nonprofit, skills development and As a Bank of America Student Leader, she is working with these incredible students into our program.”
service opportunities. Communities in Schools (CIS) this summer as a mentor and For the last phase of her internship, Carissa is traveling
Carissa is a student at William T. Dwyer High School educator to underprivileged children in Palm Beach County. to Washington, D.C. in July to engage with nearly 300 like-
and the founder of Kits of Compassion, an organization The organization seeks to build a stronger, healthier and minded peers as well as members of Congress as part of Bank
that provides food and health items to the homeless in her more economically-stable community by helping vulnerable of America’s annual leadership summit. While there, the
community. She is passionate about helping others in need and students stay in school and pursue their education. students participate in discussions about civil rights and the
created the organization out of the belief that everyone has a In addition to her time with CIS, Carissa will work with value of cross-sector partnerships while building advocacy
role to play in bringing poverty to an end. Likewise, she sees bank volunteers to develop better money habits and increase and inclusive leadership skills.
Jupiter Senior Softball

Jupiter Senior Softball players paid tribute on Memorial American flag to honor all men and women of the military every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8:30
Day to our nation’s fallen military heroes. Participants who died in past wars to preserve our nation’s freedom. a.m. at Jupiter Community Park. A winter league runs from
removed their caps and held a minute of silent reflection Army veteran Ron Nolan, who saw combat in Vietnam, January through March 2020.
and prayer as a rendition of the solemn Taps bugle melody provided the Taps musical recording for the ceremony. Players of all skill levels are welcome. For information,
played. The Jupiter Senior Softball program is open to men 55 call Dave Summers at (561) 800-8230. Persons also can
Thirty-six players, many of them veterans of various and older. New players are invited to register for the 2019/20 register at www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.
branches of the Armed Forces, gathered in front of a large season that began this past April 1. Games are year-round,

Enjoying a rest in the shade between innings are, left to right: Arthur Sturm, Bill Burns,
Memorial Day tribute for all servicemen and women who died for our country Ron Seely, Dave Summers, Duke Barwick, Larry Kruh, Mike Igneri and Scott Rosenstock.

Pet Matters

For The Love Of Animals our new home under Hi! I’m Allie!
construction! Please
Allie is a gentle soul at just 1.5 years old. She

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption, help us so we can came to us pregnant with five babies. She raised
Clinic & Ranch continue our mission her little family and was incredibly devoted. Now
“For the Love of Animals” to help them. all her babies are gone and she longs for a family
features real stories happening We never say no of her own again. Every kitten who comes in, Allie
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We to them; we hope you greets as if it was hers. It is adorable to see. She is
are The Humane Society of won’t say no to us. affectionate with all who meet her. She did have
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and We’re counting on your a traumatic experience with a dog so would prefer
the only no-kill shelter open support. Puffy, rolling on to her new life with no dogs in her new family. Photo courtesy of
to the public in northern Palm Patricia Deshong, Christine! Samantha Farmer
Beach County. We’ve been President
rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-
homing the homeless animals in This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing,
our community for more than rehabilitating, and giving homeless companion
30 years. Our not for profit animals their best future… no matter how long it
501c3 organization consists takes to find it. We have many wonderful dogs
of our Jupiter based Adoption and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm
Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and City Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our
Palm City Ranch. website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
Hungry, alone and scared…that was Puffy, walking the streets like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
as a stray with an uncertain future. At 10 years old, she was visually we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
impaired and had given up. us continue our animal saving mission.
We took her in…we didn’t say no…we never do. Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
After receiving the love and care that she desperately needed from 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
our veterinarians and staff, Puffy was ready for adoption and a new Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
life. Her special day came at a recent adoption event when Christine 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
saw Puffy and knew she was the one to complete her family. Puffy 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
knew too. In fact, Puffy walked over to the bed on Christine's scooter, Furry Friends’ new Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic, located “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
made herself comfortable, and the two rolled out the door to begin at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park, will be completed happen for our Furry Friends”
their happy trails together. Furry Friends changed two lives that day! in September 2019. We have work to do and money to raise, but
That’s what Furry Friends does and that’s why we need you. with your help, we can realize the dream that’s been the hope of
Furry Friends is the only no-kill animal shelter in northern Palm our organization for decades.
Beach County. In 2018 alone, we rescued 1,300 abandoned animals If you would like to be a part of our new beginning, please contact
who were brought to our shelter - cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. us. Like each nail, block, and tile, every donation, no matter how small,
These are animals that, without us, would have been sent to a kill will help make our dream come true… All for the Love of Animals.
facility or would simply have had nowhere to go. Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call 561.747.5311
Right now, our shelter is overcrowded and inadequate for the ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong, President, or
growing number of animals coming in our doors. Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
We need a new, state-of-the-art shelter and veterinary clinic/
hospital. Our low-cost veterinary clinic treated an astounding 22,650 Hi! I'm Ziggy!
animals last year. Think of what we could do with a new, more Ziggy is a 3-year-old boy who has a lot of
efficient, and clean facility. personality!!! He's an awesome guy... big and
Our new home is already underway! We’ve found a central strong and looking for an owner who will give him
location that everyone in Jupiter and North County can be proud of leadership and consistency. He's very receptive
and the foundation is already set. We’ve raised just over one million to training and will sit on command. Our staff &
dollars, but it’s going to cost much more. trainer are teaching Zig and they LOVE him! The
Every dollar counts and no gift is too small. Time is of the essence kennel environment is chaotic... we know Ziggy
as our current lease ends in September. will thrive in a stable home filled with love.
I invite you to take a tour of our existing facility to see why our If you love the big boys... come to our Jupiter location and meet
animals and community deserve better. I’ll also take you to see Ziggy.
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