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Kangaroo Island from page 18 fantastic shapes. The
boulders look as if they
They used to be called “fairy” penguins; however, had been placed on top of
the name has been upgraded to “little penguins.” At a large dome of granite
dusk, these small creatures come ashore, literally by the by some super power. To
thousands, along the rocky beach to spend their evening some, the rocks appear
on dry land. A popular activity on the island is to watch castle-like and to others
the penguin parade march ashore. like decaying teeth …
The echidna and platypus (both found at Kangaroo and from a distance
Island) are the only two monotremes found on our planet. they resemble animals
The echidna, which looks like an ant-eating porcupine, walking over the hill.
lays an egg in her pouch, which is much like the pouch What I found interesting
of marsupials; however, when the egg is hatched she about the formations is
nurses the young. that many of the boulders
One of the highlights on the island is found in the were actually hollowed
Flinders Chase National Park. They are the Remarkable out and only a thin shell
Rocks. These isolated granite boulders stand between 4 of granite enclosed the
and 5 meters high and have been formed in unusual and void – empty boulders.
For those who are not keen on cathedrals, museums,
castles and other urban touring opportunities, Kangaroo
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Report Island is just the place for you to visit. It’s nature at
its best, presented in a laid-back Australian format by
friendly Aussies who wouldn’t leave the island for any
District Chief Mike Wells, who was chief of Battalion Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is proud to have other place on Earth.
One which covers the north end of the county, has retired. been partnered with agencies to assist in the county-wide Don Kiselewski writes from his personal experiences,
The new Battalion One District Chief is William Rowley. vaccination efforts through several field-operation sites. having traveled in 122 countries and cruised the oceans,
Rowley is responsible for the day-to-day operations of six The number of our personnel who have been very ill, seas and rivers of the world. Palm Beach Gardens Travel
fire stations, including Station 16 which is on Military Trail hospitalized for weeks at a time, and are still working Leaders, his family owned and operated agency, is
in Abacoa. through the recovery process, is an indication of the located at Mirasol Town Square, 11360 North Jog Road,
We have entered the spring dry season, so it is important challenges we have faced, and still face, as an organization Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens. The agency
to remind residents of the importance of being careful and and community. Working together with the people we serve, has been serving the travel needs of the South Florida
responsible when it comes to fire dangers. With brush being is the best way forward. area for over a quarter of a century. Contact him at (561)
so dry, it does not take more than an improperly discarded We are just now approaching April, but weather experts 694-9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.
cigarette, for example, to cause extensive damage to the nature have advised that hurricane forecasts will start being issued
preserves located throughout Abacoa. So please exercise in mid-May, even though the official hurricane season begins Photos by Don Kiselewski
caution when enjoying these beautiful areas. June 1. So, it is a good reminder to start thinking about what
Not only will a fire harm the preserve and its inhabitants, your hurricane planning and preparations will consist of.
but due to homes being built along their borders, it also poses Please stay well and safe. CDC COVID-19 Travel
a risk to residents’ dwellings and personal property. Steen Eriksson,
Unfortunately, as I’ve had to report for a year now, the Community Relations, Recommendations
COVID-19 pandemic still plays a large part of Palm Beach Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach
County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) operations, from enhanced County By Country
response protocols, to personnel being exposed and IAFF Local 2928
hospitalized. At no time is staffing an issue, however, and HOAN@iaff2928.com https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/
stations are always fully staffed. (561) 818-3666 map-and-travel-notices.html

Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends that we had her dog! Featured Adoptables
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, April 2021 It was a tear jerking reunion when Susan and Marley were
finally reunited. Susan said "12 out of 10!! I am so grateful that Tommi
“For the Love of Animals” you found my baby!! Just thank you, THANK YOU a million Tommi is a very loving fellow
times over!" with tears of joy watering in her eyes.
features real stories happening Always microchip your pets, and please always remember to
at Furry Friends in Jupiter. We only hire pet sitters and dog walkers from a reputable source, and and purrs loudly even while
are The Humane Society of get references! Our veterinary clinic is open to the public and getting a bath - yes a bubble
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the offers microchipping, a staff member would be happy to walk you bath. He would be happiest in
only no-kill shelter open to the through how to properly register and update your chip information. a home with at least one other
public in northern Palm Beach When considering adding a furry family member to your family, cat as he prefers not to be alone,
County. We’ve been rescuing, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW Zarrella Street or our
rehabilitating, and re-homing new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter he enjoys playing with kittens
the homeless animals in our Commerce Park. PLEASE CALL 561-747-5311 AND MAKE AN as well. He is approximately
community for more than 30 APPOINTMENT PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER LOCATION 5 years old and needs to be on
years. Our not for profit 501c3 DUE TO COVID-19. canned as he lost all of his teeth
organization consists of our due to dental disease. Tommi is
Jupiter based adoption center, Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
veterinary clinic (open to the LOVE of animals! a truly wonderful cat who will make a wonderful addition
public), thrift boutique, and to a loving home.
Palm City Ranch.
Patricia Deshong, President Suri

In a heartwarming The Extreme Makeover in the Cat Cottage at Suri is a social butterfly, she
story that went viral, Palm City is underway! is fantastic with people and other
Susan and Marley The cats in our dogs. She is house trained, great
get reunited thanks to Jupiter Adoption in the car, and very good on
the detective work of Center have the leash. Suri even knows her
Furry Friends. been enjoying an basic commands, she is an A++
Susan was going amazing, brand
to be in the hospital new facility since student. She is approximately
for a few days, and its opening in 60lbs, a 6 year old hound mix.
like many of us do, early 2020, while The very loving lady is looking
hired a dog walker to the cats up at for just the right owner to call
take care of her dog the Ranch have her own.
Marley. This "dog been occupying
walker", took the the cottage that
money up front, stole the dog's bed, leash, collar and crate and opened over a
did the unthinkable...dumped Marley on the street. decade now (with
A good Samaritan, Katrin Bruns, found Marley wandering in minimal updates).
her neighborhood. Poor Marley looked as though she had been out Please help us
on the street for days when the dog walker was hired. Thankfully spread the love
Katrin had the sense to coax Marley into her car and take her to by donating items
Furry Friends. from our Amazon
Although Marley had a microchip, the information was not up wish list. Or, if
to date. The Furry Friends team took it upon themselves to hunt you would like to
down Marley's owner. They backtraced the microchip number contribute a dollar
to a different shelter who had a different phone number and an amount to some of the larger purchases, like furniture, you can
email (but there was one problem... Susan was in the hospital and specify your donation to the "Cat Cottage Makeover" on our
therefore not able to be reached). donation page. furryfriendsadoption.org/donate/
The team at Furry Friends was so determined to get a hold of
someone, they searched deep into social media to find Susan and
locate her children, and eventually were able to get word to Susan Paid Advertisement