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      Northern Notes from page 1                         obstructions including leaves, grass and debris. Debris at storm   ponded water will either evaporate or infiltrate into the soil.
                                                         sewer inlets also build up after a storm event, which is a good   Maintain Proper Swales
        Did you know that in very heavy rains, some water standing   time to check the inlet to make sure that the system will work     • Let water pond. Runoff should temporarily pond in the swale
      in streets or swales is part of the flood control design plan and   well in the next storm.          for 24 to 36 hours, sometimes even up to 72 hours.
      is expected? Your neighborhood lake’s water level may seem to   Too Deep To Drive?                     • Mow the swale but keep it at a good grass growth. Tall grass
      rise alarmingly, but that’s not likely to last. If the system in your     If during or after a rain event you arrive upon a roadway where   slows water movement.
      neighborhood is working properly, levels will return to normal   you cannot determine the depth of the water in the street – for     • Remove and compost leaves and grass clippings from
      soon after the rain has stopped. A heavier, more widespread and   your own safety – do not drive down the street. Find an alternate   swales.
      longer-lasting storm will require more time for local, secondary   route.                              • Minimize use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides within
      and regional systems to absorb the excess water. Because these   Swales                              50 feet of a swale.
      flood control systems are connected, what’s happening upstream     Chances are if you’ve lived in South Florida long enough,     • Do not pile garbage, trash, leaves, limbs or garden debris in
      or downstream from your neighborhood also has an impact.  you’ve heard at least one person refer to a “swale.” A swale   swales— this adds pollutants which can wash into downstream
      Keep It Clear                                      is a graded and engineered grassy area of land appearing as a   waters.
        Many stormwater blockages in streets occur due to clogged   linear, shallow, open channel, that stretches from the edge of the     • Do not pave the swale — this reduces the filtration and
      storm sewer inlets. If there is an inlet in the street adjacent to   sidewalk in front of homes (or the property line if there is no   infiltration of runoff.
      your home, residents are asked to keep this drain clear of all   sidewalk) to the edge of the street. Swales are typically vegetated     • Do not park vehicles in the swale— this compacts the soil so
                                                         with flood tolerant, erosion resistant plants. Swales are one of   less runoff soaks in. It also destroys the vegetation in the swale
           Deadline for the October                      the most commonly used stormwater practices. For many years,   that is needed to filter the pollutants out of the water.
                                                         swales have been used to direct runoff from rural highways and
                                                                                                             • Do not alter the design of the swale. Any changes will require
             Issue is September 18                       residential streets. Today, swales not only direct stormwater but   a permit as they may affect drainage.
                                                         also help filter runoff and reduce pollutants.
                                                                                                             Please keep in mind that there is a direct link between what
                      Mail or e-mail to:                   A swale slows down the rapid flow of stormwater runoff by   we do around our home and the water quality of our canals,
          Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive           ponding water between its sloping sides, often called berms. The   ponds, lakes and wetlands.
                                                                                                             NPDES tip: It is important to never dump any debris,
                                                         ponding not only slows the rate of flow but allows pollutants
                ws.thompson@comcast.net                  to settle out of the water. Ponding facilitates water quality   including but not limited to landscape waste, garbage or
                                                         improvements through infiltration, filtration and sedimentary   chemicals into a storm sewer inlet. While bulky materials can
                                                         deposition. Collected stormwater is expected to drain away   cause flooding, chemicals and other wastes that are dumped
                                                         through the soil within several hours or days. When the swale   into a storm sewer eventually drain into lakes and canals, which
        Disclaimer
           Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint of   becomes full, the cleaner surface water will spill over the berm   threaten fish and wildlife and pollute the water. Please check our
        The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter editor. Nor   and slowly run into a local water body. Eventually, the remaining   website for information regarding illegal dumping.
        should responsibility be assigned for accuracy or validity or
        articles contributed by residents or other articles chosen by the   Jupiter Senior Softball Program
        publisher or the editor.
                                                         Seeks More Players

               Realtime Property Management
                    of South Florida LLC
          Beth White, RPA, LCAM, President/CEO             Summer may be over but the fun doesn’t end for the many   are retirees plus others with flexible hours that allow them time to
                  bwhite@realtimepm.com                  Jupiter Senior Softball enthusiasts whose love of the game has   participate. A promotional flyer urges those interested to “Come
               140 Intracoastal Drive, Ste. 306          them turning out for games every Monday, Wednesday and   Play in Paradise,” a reference to the state’s sunny climate that is
                      Jupiter, FL 33477                  Friday morning, year-round.                       conducive to games throughout the year.
                                                           Games follow batting practice at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter     The league features several divisions that allow games for
                                                         Community Park, 3373 Church St.                   more competitive players as well as for those desiring a more
                                                           New players are always needed and urged to register now to   relaxed style of play with an emphasis on enjoyment of the
             The Shores Of Jupiter Homeowners            help fill teams for a Fall League and the 2020 Winter League that   games. Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup.
                       Association Inc.                  runs from January 2020 through March. The softball program   com/jssa. For more information contact Dave Summers at (561)
               Board Of Directors, Committee             is open to men 55 and older and players of all skill levels are   800-8230.
                                                         welcome.
        Board Of Directors:                                There is no upper age limit but most participants are in their
        David Lindley, President ................................. 743-5522  60s and 70s, and some in their 80s.
        Emily O’Mahoney, Vice President .................. 747-9048    The slow-pitch softball program began in 1988 and is
        Bill Thompson, Secretary ............................... 762-1832
        Mike Stevens, Treasurer .................................. 575-0393  sponsored by the Jupiter Senior Softball Association in
        Steve Jackson, Director ................................... 743-1608  cooperation with the Town of Jupiter. A majority of the players
        Art Cummings, Director ................................. 743-0047
        Andrea Peralta, Director ................................. 748-3463
        Architectural Control And Documents Committee:
        Art Cummings, Chair ...................................... 743-0047
        Emily O’Mahoney, Vice Chair ........................ 747-9048
        Lakes And Parks Committee:
        Dave Lindley, Chair ........................................ 743-5522
        Landscaping and Irrigation Committee:
        Emily O’Mahoney, Chair ................................ 747-9048
        Crime And Safety Committee:
        Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832
        Welcoming Committee:
        Andrea Peralta ................................................. 748-3463                          Their faces say it best, that any day at the ballpark is a
        Infrastructure                                                                                     good one. They are, front row, left to right: Gene Holmes,
        Steve Jackson, Chair ....................................... 748-1608                              Pete Furio, Mike Manasia, Sid Dinerstein, Gary Brann and
        Communications Newsletter Editor:                Paul Straubinger makes contact.                   Glenn Spacht. Back row, Pete Forgatch.
        Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832
        Realtime Property Management of South Florida                                             “Service is our number one priority”
        LLC:
        Beth White ...................................................... 763-0086                              561-743-0070
          bwhite@realtimepm.com
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