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Windsor Park Resident Saves Local Wildlife

Recently, Abacoa learned that one of its residents, Ira Upon reviewing my report, they essentially conceded the
Kischer of Windsor Park, was spearheading an effort to put point that wildlife crossing signs are, indeed, effective. However,
up signs on Central Boulevard which would alert commuters they requested documentation that animals suffered fatalities on
to “Watch for Wildlife.” The mission was a success. Below the subject road, before they would consider installing signs.
is his story. A few days later, as I was driving on the stretch, I noticed
Dear Neighbors, something unusual in the middle of the road. I slowly approached
On my way to and fro from my home in Windsor Park and saw that it was an animal. I stopped my car and walked to
all too often I would see the remains of animals (mostly the site and saw a possum had succumbed to his injuries. I sent
squirrels, possums, and other pint-sized critters) on the photos of the gruesome sight to the Traffic Division. Shortly
stretch of Central Boulevard between Indian Creek Parkway thereafter, they responded with the advice that “Watch For
and Donald Ross Road. As you may be aware, that stretch Wildlife” signs would be installed along the road. This was a win
that cuts-through a wildlife habitat and these animals are for all pint-sized critters that must cross roads for their survival.
victims of roadkill. Post Script
The posted speed limit (45 mph) was clearly too high for Watch For Wildlife sign being installed. Some of you may have noticed “Watch For Wildlife” signs
the stretch that is no more than two miles and intersected by Photo by Vanessa Meijia. about a ¼-mile south of Donald Ross. Subsequent to the sign
several slow-down zones, which can result in dangerously installations noted above, I found a turtle crushed next to Central
quick accelerations. To make matters worse, there were no situation. I suggested that the speed limit be lowered and that Boulevard where a pond is near the road. About a week later,
wildlife crossing signs to alert drivers of the danger posed wildlife crossing signs be placed alongside the road to make at the same location where the crushed turtle was found, I saw
to these creatures. Consequently, the animals that call this drivers aware that they should moderate their driving habits a turtle heading towards Central Boulevard. Fortunately, it was
area “home” were left in a crossfire that put them at great accordingly. After these requests were met with skepticism intercepted before it reached the road and was returned to the
risk of serious harm when they are forced to cross the road (e.g., they claimed that data showed that the effectiveness of pond. Photos of these incidents were submitted to the Traffic
for food, shelter and to be with their families. wildlife crossing was inconclusive), I submitted an argument Division and, without any hesitation, they agreed to install signs.
Disturbed by what I witnessed I contacted the Palm setting forth the details why it was necessary to adopt these It’s nice to know that our PBC Traffic Division has a place in
Beach County Traffic Division and advised them of the measures in order to mitigate the threat to wildlife. their heart for wildlife.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces Changes

To Grand Reopening Season

Recent Surge Of Omicron its challenges including supply through March 9, unfortunately will be cancelled. The limited

Variant Leads To Building chain and labor shortages. While engagement shows, The McCartney Years (Feb. 11) and the 5
the construction teams have
p.m. performance of Destination Motown (Feb. 13), will also be
Delays Affecting The been working tirelessly to make cancelled; while three other limited engagement performances,
significant progress to hand over
Live at the Garden: The Music of Billy Joel (Feb. 10), Top of the
Scheduled Shows the building, the latest variant World: A Carpenters Tribute (Feb. 12), and Destination Motown
outbreak has officially pushed (7:30 p.m. performance on Feb. 13), will be rescheduled for a
With immense disappointment, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre has back their ability to complete the later date. Refunds will be available to patrons and ticketholders
been forced to make significant changes to the grand reopening project on time. This will impact but donating the value of the ticket to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
season due to the recent surge of Omicron, resulting in the delay of the first few weeks of performances scheduled in the building. is also an option.
the completion of the $36 million building renovation. Finalizing Sweet Charity, the first season production scheduled
such an expansive construction site during a pandemic has had to be performed in the newly renovated facility Feb. 19 Maltz Jupiter Theatre on page 14

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