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funDraising event
Martin County High School The Martin County High
Band Boosters Inc. First School Band Boosters
Inc. raised over $10,000
Annual Duck Race during this event which will
help support local young
musicians by fundraising
By Ellen Earle for music, materials,
The Martin County High School Band Boosters Inc. registration fees to attend
recently held its First Annual Duck Race at Sailfish Splash marching competitions and
Water Park in Stuart. sporting events, and more.
There were 1,500 ducks that started their race at the top
of the giant slide, continued through the lazy river at the park
and finally crossed the finish line. Prizes were awarded for
the top finishers.
Treasure Coast Outdoors Answer for
What Happened To The past this would result in a dolphin or two bonus, to my snapper Crossword Puzzle
Dolphin Fishing? or grouper. Not so much this year.
Everyone seems to agree that overfishing is a big issue. The
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council held hearings
By Jim Weix to get public comments on new harvest regulations. They are
Summer is when we stock proposing limits on commercial longlining.
up on dolphin. It just seems Like all renewable resources, there is a point where the
that someone forgot to tell the resource can be harvested. Once that is exceeded, the resource
dolphin. begins to decline. My money is on this situation, rather than
Scattered catches seem to simply saying the fish are migrating further east.
be the most common and even Dolphin is the top-ranked social and economic recreational
those are often undersized and fishery resource in the South Atlantic, worth nearly $300 million
have to be released. Opinions annually. That is wonderful, but I just want to be able to put a
are varied, ranging from few decent fish in the box when I go out.
overfishing to the fish decided Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
to bypass us. conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
According to Danny, at Fish Heads of Stuart, some of their included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall of
customers thought that the fish were migrating further east. Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands of acres
These anglers would travel 20 miles or more out, but the fishing of wetlands. Jim is a Broker Associate with The Keyes
didn’t really improve. Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by
When bottom fishing, I normally put out two flat lines. In the email: jimweix@jimweix.com.
Pet Matters
For The Love Of Animals
by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch
“For the Love of Animals” features
real stories happening at Furry Friends in
Jupiter. We are The Humane Society of
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the only no-
kill shelter open to the public in northern Animals like Cookie and Piper (with volunteers Cayden and
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, Caleigh) are waiting for you to take them home. Please come visit
rehabilitating, and re-homing the homeless them and the many others at our Palm City Ranch and Jupiter
animals in our community for more than 30 Adoption Center!
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic Rebecca with Kiki and Sophie Reese waited for her new daddy for
(open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch. a long time!
Thirty-three adoptions! Monroe, Sunny, & Luce are just a few
to name. What a tremendous “Clear the Shelter” adoption day we Blue, now
had at our Jupiter Adoption Center & Palm City Ranch on Saturday, Graysea Blu,
August 17. This was a record breaking one-day adoption number is pretty in
for our organization. We are thrilled that so many deserving dogs, pink in her
cats, puppies & kittens found their forever families! new home!!!
One lucky dynamic duo trotting out the door was Sophie and
Kiki, an older, bonded sibling pair surrendered to us in April after
their owner passed away. They sat in our shelter for more than four
months, hopeful that someone kind would pick up on their own kind, Furry Friends’ new Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic,
loving ways. These two are so special, never barking or behaving located at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park, will
poorly in the midst of what can often be a chaotic life… shelter life. be completed in October 2019. If you would like to be a part of
Patiently they waited. You would pass them by in their pen, our new beginning, please contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile,
meeting their soulful, hopeful eyes or watching them snooze away every donation, no matter how small, will help make our dream
the day together. August 17 was the answer to their prayerful paws come true… All for the Love of Animals.
when Rebecca walked in, having followed the status of the two on Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call
our website for several weeks. Rebecca lives in an apartment so 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong,
she was looking for an older quiet dog who would lounge on the President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
couch. When she saw Kiki and Sophie, she thought, “Why not two? This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
They’ll keep each other company when I’m away from home.” and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
We are thankful to Rebecca and all of the adopters who decided matter how long it takes to find it. We have many wonderful
to rescue a life on August 17. We are thankful to all adopters for dogs and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm City
opening their hearts and homes, giving the voiceless their new Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our website is www.
beginnings. At Furry Friends, we cannot rescue, rehabilitate and furryfriendsadoption.org.
re-home needy dogs and cats if there is no one willing to help us Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
complete the circle of our mission. like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
When considering adding a furry family member to your family, we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
please come see us. There is no better feeling than when you save us continue our animal saving mission.
a life! Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
LOVE of animals! Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
“Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Patricia Deshong, President happen for our Furry Friends”
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