Page 6 - Waterways - December '19

Page 6, Waterways
Commissioner’s Update

Beaches Are Our Business Cloudy water is turbidity associated with hydraulic on easements needed for staging and access, while
pumping of sand on the beach and may persist throughout minimizing impacts to traffic on A1A.
By Commissioner Hal the duration of pumping activities. Turbidity will subside Juno Beach Segment Three
Valeche after project completion, but can periodically re-occur This re-nourishment project, anticipated to commence
As the only county in during heavy wave events. in November/December 2020, will place approximately
Florida with the word beach Palm Beach County will place signs at public access 1.3 million cubic yards of sand along 12,750 feet of beach
in its name, maintaining the locations within the project area that will include a web in Juno Beach. FEMA will provide $17.2 million toward
quality and sustainability of address for project updates. this $23 million project, with the state and local partners
this beautiful Palm Beach A significant development in connection with this splitting the remainder at $2.9 million each.
County natural resource is project is the extension of the federal authorization until This particular project will leverage additional sand
of the highest importance. 2045. This is important in that it maintains the project’s placement within the Jupiter/Carlin segment.
The Palm Beach County eligibility for future federal funds, reducing state and Palm Beach County is grateful for the partnerships
(PBC) Department of local costs. we have with Jupiter, Juno Beach and all of our coastal
Environmental Resources South Jupiter Dune Segment Two cities that help us accomplish these ongoing beach
Management works diligently with federal, state and local This FEMA funded project will restore the dune along improvements, so that all of us can enjoy our magnificent
partners to acquire the dollars needed to undertake beach re- 1,200 feet of beach immediately north of Jupiter Reef beaches that are vital to our tourism, recreation and
nourishment and dune restoration projects. Bringing these Club. Mobilization is anticipated in mid- to late-January, economy.
projects to fruition can take a long time to get through all with construction lasting up to three weeks. All sand will Your input on areas of concern is very helpful. As
the permitting agencies, but I am pleased to tell you about be placed above the mean high water line and planted always, please contact me if I can be of assistance at
three projects that are advancing toward construction. with native dune vegetation. (561) 355-2201, or by email at hvaleche@pbcgov.org.
Jupiter/Carlin Segment One The county is working with the Town of Jupiter
The United States Army Corps of Engineers is funding
and will manage this federally qualified project to pump
517,000 cubic yards of sand along 5,500 feet of beach Wine Is A Universal
from Jupiter Beach Park to the south end of Carlin Park,
which includes the shoreline in front of Ocean Trails,
Jupiter Beach Resort and the Jupiter Civic Center. The Language…
project will restore material eroded by Hurricanes Irma
and Dorian. The cost is approximately $8.4 million. The
stabilized beach and dune will provide storm protection, By Laura Berrio, and we gathered from the group that it was at least a
recreational opportunities, and sea turtle nesting habitat. Freelance Writer/ two-hour wait.
With projected construction between December and Blogger Then something unexpected happened. The owner, a
March, residents may notice changes in the sand color, When I was in my big, boisterous man, that was also the chef, came over
odor or cloudy water. Sand will be dredged from an early 30s I embarked on a to us and pointed to a table in the middle of the open-air
offshore borrow area 70 feet deep and about 1.6 miles backpacking trip through restaurant.
northeast of the Jupiter Inlet. It will appear dark during Europe with a friend. He was cooking in what looked like a huge fireplace.
and immediately after placement, but will lighten after a Although backpacking To our delight he sent a waiter over with a bottle of
few weeks of sun exposure. Odors occur from the decay only described my Cabernet Sauvignon. We noticed that every time a table
of organic fauna in the sand, which will also subside after luggage of choice (I was served wine, all the waiters and the owner would
a few weeks of exposure. stayed in hotels and ate cheer and take a drink. This was a very happy and tipsy
well!).
staff!
Solutions For One stop on our adventure was Bruges, Belgium. We We sat back with our glass of Cabernet and just
enjoyed the ambiance. The chef would cut a piece of
stayed in a quaint bed and breakfast owned by a couple
Stressed Out Kids that only spoke Flemish. In playing charades to try and everything he was cooking for various patrons, and put
it in front of us. To this day, I can’t tell you what we ate.
communicate, they pointed to two bicycles and then in
the direction of town.
The food and the wine were perfect, but the best part
It was dusk as we rode under the large arc of the city was the once in a lifetime experience shared by everyone
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., gate. It was like something out of an American Express there. All these years later, I think of this night every
School Psychologist commercial. We were entering a different time and place. time I have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. We may not
Today’s children feel the The cobblestone streets were lined with buildings and have spoken the same language, but the language of
pressure of standards-based churches from the 12th century. I realized nothing I wine was truly universal!
testing, high performance would ever see at home would seem old again! ~Cheers!
expectations, social media We found a restaurant that all the locals were heading ~Keep the conversation going and the wine flowing!
pressure, and complicated to for dinner. The line was wrapped around the square Follow the Vine @ www.VineVibeUncorked.com.
family dynamics. It’s no
wonder why doctors and
psychologists report an
uptick in stress and anxiety.
How’s your own stress CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
level? When you are stressed it often carries over to your
child’s stress. Furthermore, there’s a genetic link and ATTORNEYS AT LAW
anxiety often runs in families. This implies you might be
part of the cause of your child’s stress so taking care of
your own stress might also help your child’s stress.
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try reading children’s books, practicing mindfulness,
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bibliotherapy when you read your child a children’s
literature book about dealing with stress. Children relate
to characters in kids’ books. What To Do When You Worry
Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety is a great
book for you to read to your child because it uses some of
the same techniques as professional counselors.
Mindfulness is teaching children to be relaxed and
focused by calming their mind and becoming aware of
their body. It helps kids with focus, listening, slowing
down, and remaining calm under stress. You can practice
with your child by searching YouTube for kids mindfulness
videos. Goldie Hawn has a mindfulness curriculum to use
in schools.
Limit TV and showing your child the daily news. Kids
are observant and pay attention to more than what you
might realize. Melissa’s child stressed over the smallest of
stories like a dog that was lost and found far away so she
obsessed on her dog getting lost. Melissa stopped watching Diane L. KarLiK
TV news and now gets news from Facebook.
About 30 percent of kids with stress need professional
help. If you’ve tried the above strategies, consider
contacting our office to help your child with stress and Tel: (561) 625-5220
anxiety. Another source to find a professional counselor 3450 Northlake Boulevard Suite 210 Fax: (561) 625-5201• Mobile: (561) 797-5004
is the South Florida Association of Christian Counselors. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 EMail: dlkarlik@aol.com
www.JimForgan.com or (561) 625-4125.