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Loxahatchee River Historical Society from page 8 River Historical Society is committed to the ongoing
preservation of our lighthouse and collecting and sharing our
The ceremony was followed by a buffet of mini-Bundt area’s unique history with students, residents, and visitors,
cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes and Oceana coffee served providing a meaningful anchor for our community and a gift
in LRHS 50th Anniversary café mugs, a take-home token we give to the next generation.
of appreciation to the attendees for their commitment in About The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
furthering the historical society’s mission and its support. More Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; gift shop
programs and events will take place throughout the year to open until 5 p.m. Visit our website for more information:
celebrate the 50-year milestone. For more information visit www.jupiterlighthouse.org. Operated by the Loxahatchee
www.jupiterlighthouse.org. River Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
About The Loxahatchee River Historical Society and managing partner in the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
In June of 1973, the newly formed Loxahatchee River Outstanding Natural Area, National Conservation Lands.
Historical Society opened the first Lighthouse Museum in the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s
1860 Oil House adjacent to the lighthouse. For nearly 20 years Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Marino, District Way, Jupiter, FL 33469.
the society conducted infrequent public tours by permission of the 1; Jamie Stuve, president and CEO, and Dr. Robin Sykes, This activity is conducted under permit from the Bureau
Coast Guard. In 1994, the society signed a long-term lease with both with the Loxahatchee River Historical Society of Land Management (BLM) and occurs all or in part on
the Coast Guard to restore the lighthouse and to conduct tours public lands administered by the BLM within the Jupiter Inlet
on a regular basis. The lighthouse and oil house were restored society was named as a managing partner, an unusual honor Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.
in 2000 and the society continues as the civilian “keepers” of for a nonprofit in public lands legislation. Photos by Jen Scott/Flashy Mama Photography
the light and our local history through the present day. Since 1994, the society has worked diligently with
federal and local partners at the ONA on behalf of the
On Pearl Harbor Day, 2006, the society opened the public, transforming the lighthouse property into a national Northern Notes
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum in the restored WWII
Navy Married Men’s Housing building. The society then heritage site that generates a $12 million annual economic
spearheaded efforts to obtain permanent protection of the impact in our community. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Maintenance Is The Key
lighthouse and surrounding 120 acres of sensitive habitat Museum has restored additional historic buildings and
as an Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) in the National native plant communities that showcase indoor and exterior By Katie Roundtree,
Conservation Lands. Unfamiliar in the eastern United exhibits connected by interpreted pathways. Local residents Director of Finance and
States, these special conservation lands are a vital part of and visitors from around the world can enjoy authentic Administration, Northern
the U.S. Department of Interior and managed by the Bureau experiences, educational events and programs, docent-led Palm Beach County
of Land Management. The congressional bill was signed by tours, and self-guiding tours in English, French, and Spanish, Improvement District
President George W. Bush on May 8, 2008, and gave the as well as the best “selfie” spot in Palm Beach County. We all know that the best
Jupiter Light the national recognition it deserves, as one The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has become a symbol of home way to keep our car, our air
of only three Outstanding Natural Areas in the nation. The and the heart of history in our community. The Loxahatchee conditioning and even our
lawnmowers running at peak
efficiency is to have them
Experience Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch serviced regularly. This is a
principle that people try to live
by because, in the long run, it saves us time and money. It is also
Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry one of the principles on which Northern operates every day.
Northern’s staff perform
regular inspections and
State of the Art & Same Day Restorations servicing of the various
improvements we own and
Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available operate. They are part of a
planned program and each staff
Joanne Green, D.D.S. person knows the schedule
for the improvements under their care. These inspections and
services are conducted by a combination of staff and contractors.
10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6 An example is the inspection of pipes/culverts. Staff can perform
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 a visual inspection of the visible sections of a pipe but only a
diver can conduct an inspection of the pipe’s interior. Another
(561) 622-2815 • www.joannegreendds.com example is the inspection of the pumps at each of the pump
stations. Staff can perform the general servicing that keeps the
Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude pumps operational but only a specialist can hoist a pump out of
Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training the water and perform the full mechanical service that maintains
Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor the working life of the pump. On their own, or in conjunction
Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist with a contractor, Northern’s staff works every day to keep the
inspections schedule on track.
Regular inspection and servicing enables Northern to get the
best possible working life from each of its improvements and to
have excellent long-term planning for the replacement/upgrade
of systems. Northern’s staff prepares a Five-Year Maintenance
and Capital Projects Plan that documents the future needs of
each area that we serve. The plan is used to forecast future
projects based on priority and budgetary considerations. The
plan specifically identifies projects in excess of $10,000 and
categorizes them into maintenance or capital depending on
the funding source. Maintenance projects are typically funded
through the annual budget where capital projects are typically
funded through the issuance of debt. This document is updated
annually during the budget process and is used as a tool for
scheduling and budgeting projects. The plan is intended to be
a working document and is revised periodically to reflect the
changing dynamics of the district.
Northern’s staff works hard every day to ensure that the
improvements that they maintain are in top condition and
working order. We strive to provide the highest quality service
to the landowners that we serve.
NPDES tip: Safely use and dispose pesticide. If all of the
pesticide cannot be properly used, check with your solid waste
management authority to find out when and where to properly
dispose of this type of hazardous waste.