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Our Village Voice

VOL. 31 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2020

Welcome Committee Bill’s Box

Fellow neighbors, Barry
and Kristi here! We wanted By Bill Thompson
to give you a quick update on Seasons
what’s new in the Welcome The sun’s arc across the
Committee world. sky is further to the south.
The new Shores website We are on natural universal
is up and running! Please feel time. Winter begins on Dec.
free to check it out at www. 21 and the dry season will
theshoresofjupiter.org. or scan arrive. Will it? The wet
the QR code (located at the season extended itself way
bottom of this article) with your too long bringing lots of mold and mildew. And the
cell phone camera to directly deadly COVID-19 virus has regained its strength to
connect you. The first event its worst state yet.
for all Shores residents has As I write on Nov. 23, the reported statistics show
already been scheduled and an astounding rate of escalation of cases, exceeding
organized via Zoom on Dec. 5. that of any period during this whole year of pandemic.
The meeting ID is 617 868 9396. You are now reading old news, but by then you will see
Check out the “Virtual Meet and Greet” which is posted Christmas display one of a kind? Is it the 150 meticulous a worsening trend upward. On this day, the runaway
on the website event calendar in “The Shores Events” setup hours with inviting carols playing in the background? rates have reached 61,776 cases in Palm Beach County,
tab for the passcode. Come have a good time with good Could it be the craftsmanship of the hand-carved décor and 1,672 have died. Science advises us not to travel or
friends and maybe even make some new ones. Two things passed down through multiple generations? Or simply the congregate in groups, including family gatherings, that
to remember: Don’t forget to bring your favorite drink feeling of being transported to a place of angelic noel … it wearing masks and social distancing is effective, but
and check the website weekly for other upcoming social/ has been a trying year for many. We know for us; it is the staying at home has become the recommended order for
family events! (i.e. Santa will be coming to town shortly.) look of excitement on our son’s Starks face when he asks our holiday season. Will our restless and reckless sector
In the spirit of this Christmas season, we must highlight to see Mickey or Pinocchio at least heed this critical advice? This has been a hell of a year,
a resident that takes the yuletide in the Shores community to two times a day. Lol! Jim goes live the and trends indicate the plague will be with us well into
a Disney World-level atmosphere. Jim Kuretski’s Christmas day after Thanksgiving, so this holiday 2021, along with social ills and economic declines. The
display is nothing short of visually stunning. Hundreds of season make sure to stop by and create stock market is not a useable indicator. Well, you know
Shores residents each year tour Breezewood Court with your own reason why. the drill. I have decided to live until I am 105 years old.
their families so that they catch a glimpse of what the North Scan me for direct access to the Let’s help each other achieve a long and fruitful life.
Pole would look like on earth. So … what really makes this Shores new website! Christmas And More
’Tis the season to be jolly. Our magnificent entrance
Commissioner’s Update lights are on full display. Harley took me for a walk last
night and I was surprised and pleased to see so many
homes had the front windows uncovered and Christmas
By County Commissioner more cost-effective and convenient options to move trees lighted. I love lights and color. The sight is cheering
Maria Marino people from place to place. Whether that be from home and draws attention to good times. There are other days
Greetings! As the newly to work, school, entertainment or recreational venues, in December: Hanukkah, Dec. 10 through 18; Kwanzaa
elected District 1 County autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, light rail or walking celebration, Dec. 26 through Jan. 1; Pearl Harbor Day,
Commissioner, I am thrilled will be the future. I look forward to the day when moving Dec. 7; Bill Thompson’s birthday, Dec. 27.
to be serving our residents in people means more than just getting in your car and when
Northern Palm Beach County. development is centered near a mobility hub to make that Bill’s Box on page 3
I look forward to working with easy. With the advent of Brightline, the county and the
all of you to enhance the high municipalities will continue to ensure quiet zones are
quality of life we enjoy as well as being a watchdog on our installed at rail crossings, security measures are in place
budget to make sure your tax dollars are being spent wisely. and train horns will be used just for emergencies.
During my tenure on the Palm Beach Gardens City As a lifelong small business owner, I appreciate the
Council, as mayor, vice mayor and council member, I challenges that face our local businesses when adapting
focused on keeping our tax rates low and investing public to crises and changing market conditions. The lifeblood of
dollars wisely. This included encouraging economic our local economy is our small business owner, 80 percent
development, bringing jobs and new businesses to the of which employ 10 people or less. Also, we are blessed to
community all while balancing the creation of quality live in an area where our climate and lifestyle are attracting
housing, recreational venues and preserving conservation larger companies, thus diversifying our industries and
lands and water storage for future generations. job opportunities. Palm Beach County, along with our
Collaborating with national, state, and local officials Business Development Board, has been actively pursuing
on regional transit issues has also been a focus of high technology and financial services companies, many
mine. Looking for alternate modes of transportation of which have landed in the north end of the county like
is a priority as mobility is on the rise all around us. A
goal would be to take more cars off the roads but have Commissioner’s Update on page 4

REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IMMEDIATELY

TO THE JUPITER POLICE DEPARTMENT
(561) 799-4445

Use 911 for emergencies only. Lock car doors.
Do not leave valuables in the car.