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Draining Swimming Pools 4) Drain the pool 5) If your pool contains algae or other organic matter
slowly over a large (a black film), collect the algae and dispose of it in your
By Katie Roundtree, pervious area, such normal trash. Decaying organic matter lowers the oxygen
Finance Director, as your lawn, before content in the water and should not go into the storm drain
Northern Palm Beach letting the water or any wetland area.
County Improvement drain into a storm Please keep in mind that there is a direct link between
District drain. The water what we do around our home and the water quality of our
If you live in South will filter slowly and canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands.
Florida, odds are you have evenly through the NPDES tip: Dirt, oil, and debris that collect in parking
a swimming pool. One of soil. Control the rate lots and paved areas can be washed into the storm sewer
the reasons we live here of discharge across system and eventually enter local waterbodies. Sweep up
is the great climate where your property to avoid erosion and nuisance conditions litter and debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking
you can enjoy swimming for neighboring properties. Nuisance conditions such as lots, especially around storm drains.
year-round. If you have a the creation of odors, mosquito breeding conditions, or
pool, it is also critical that flooding can occur when water is ponded for a prolonged
you maintain the structure and treat the water to keep you period.
and your family healthy and safe. From time to time, it
may be necessary to drain your pool for repairs. Whether
the reason is cleaning, water changes, or just lowering Jupiter Senior Softball League News
water levels, pool draining is a common activity.
Disposal of pool water into a storm drain is harmful
to the environment. Pool water enters the storm drain Ted Battistone, 87, Ted played in the Jupiter Senior Softball League
system untreated and may contain chemicals that can of Jupiter, who died for more than 20 years following his retirement from
harm canals, ponds, lakes and wetlands, as well as the April 19 after a battle Ford Motor Company. He was also a player and general
wildlife living in and around them. Chlorine, bromine, with cancer, is the manager for 22 years for the Florida Investment
algaecides, biocides, water conditioners, stabilizers and inaugural inductee Properties Team and was inducted into the National
other chemicals in pool water are toxic to fish and other to the Jupiter Senior Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2005.
aquatic life. Softball Association Ted’s wife Juanita said he learned of his selection for
Here are some things to remember about draining (JSSA) Hall of Fame. the Jupiter Senior Softball Association Hall of Fame
pools: Established just five before he died and was very pleased to be honored.
1) Only drain your pool when absolutely necessary. days before Ted’s “He was a wonderful man” and a great husband and
Avoid draining/backwashing your pool during periods passing, the Hall of father to their blended family of six children, she said.
of drought and during significant rainfall events. Do not Fame honors members Tom Cosentino, commissioner of the Jupiter Senior
drain your pool when watering restrictions are in place. who represent the Softball Association, said, “Ted had many great
2) Leave the water in the pool for at least one week very best of the JSSA. accomplishments on the softball field, but he will be
without adding chlorine or other chemicals before They are players remembered for how he treated people off the field.
draining. If you can’t wait that long, use a chlorine who have set the He was everyone’s friend and mentor. We will surely
neutralizing chemical found at most pool supply stores. highest standards for Ted Battistone, 2020 Jupiter miss him.”
Please consult your pool supply company for further membership and teach Senior Softball Hall of Fame The Jupiter Senior Softball program is open
information. us that sportsmanship inductee to persons 55 and over. For information contact
3) Test the water before discharging to ensure that the and competition are Tom Cosentino at (412) 721-0173 or go to www.
chlorine levels are safe. Also ensure that the pH levels not mutually exclusive. leaguelineup.com/jssa.
are normal (6.5 to 7.8).
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends unsocialized, some to the point of being almost feral.
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, July 2020 Despite the difficult surroundings, our team searched
every room, determined to make sure all of the Schnauzers
were accounted for. It was certainly easy for them to hide.
“For the Love of Animals” The owner’s family had reached out to Furry Friends for
features real stories happening help and their relief was palpable upon learning that his
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We beloved animals would be safe in our care.
are The Humane Society of We loaded the pups up and headed to Furry Friends…
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the some destined for our Jupiter location and others for our
only no-kill shelter open to the ranch in Palm City. At both locations, they were loved,
public in northern Palm Beach fed and examined by our veterinarians. Most have made
County. We’ve been rescuing, tremendous progress in adjusting to their new environments
rehabilitating, and re-homing the while a few will take a little longer. But we are here for them
homeless animals in our community for more than 30 years. no matter how long it takes.
Our not for profit 501c3 organization consists of our Jupiter We thank each of you for your interest in this story and
based adoption center, veterinary clinic (open to the public), support of the furry family. We’ve received thousands of
thrift store, and Palm City Ranch. inquiries and over 100 adoption applications. Our mission
is to get each one of them in the wonderful home they so
richly deserve. All of our residents are deserving, no matter Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
The stench was overpowering. The amount of garbage, their age, breed or background. 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
urine and feces throughout the house was incomprehensible. When considering adding a furry family member to Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
All eyes of our six team members expressed shock upon your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
entering the home of the Miami man hoarding fifteen Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
Schnauzers. Wading through the debris, we noticed a pan Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE ext. 3
of dog food on the kitchen floor, the only feeding source CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER
for the many furry residents. The dogs were scared and LOCATION DUE TO COVID-19. “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all happen for our Furry Friends”
for the LOVE of animals!

Patricia Deshong, President

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