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Dune News - John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

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ShorelinesMac<strong>Beach</strong> Volunteers... Priceless!On February 28,more than 100volunteers,their spouses,and <strong>Park</strong> staffcelebrated atthe <strong>MacArthur</strong><strong>Beach</strong> <strong>State</strong><strong>Park</strong> Annual Vol- unteer AwardsDinner, held at the North Palm <strong>Beach</strong> CountryClub. Thirty-two volunteers were honored, whohave given a total of 10,350 hours of serviceto the <strong>Park</strong>, whether driving the tram, leadingnature walks, teaching children, serving on the FriendsBoard of Directors, or assisting in the Nature Center.Board member, Larry Harjehausen, who began hisvolunteer career at the <strong>Park</strong> as a Friday morning tram driverin 1991, received his 3000 hour pin. Running a close secondwas nature walk leader, Florida historian, and wonderfulstory teller, Dan West, with 2500 hours. Sunday morningtram driver Dick Weiser has given 2000 hours sincehe joined the <strong>Park</strong> in 1990. Joan Edelman has spent 1500hours assisting Wednesday morning visitors at the NatureCenter. <strong>John</strong> Murray has driven the tram for 1000 hourson Thursday mornings. In addition, 14 people receivedt h e i r100 hourpins, seven receivedtheir 250 hour pins, and sixvolunteers received 500 hourpins.Congratulations andThank You to our volunteers.You are the heart and soul of<strong>MacArthur</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Park</strong>!We look forward to many morepriceless moments with you.To Live Deliberatelywith Monk LarsonWhy should we live in such ahurry and waste of life?We are determined to bestarved before we are hungry.I wish to live deliberately, to frontonly the essential facts of life.Happy Birthday,Mr. <strong>MacArthur</strong>!Nancy Silvio Lodise,a friend of the late<strong>John</strong> D. <strong>MacArthur</strong>,brought balloons anda cake to the <strong>Park</strong> onMarch 6 to commemorateMr. <strong>MacArthur</strong>’s107th birthday.I wish to learn what life has to teach,and not, when I come to die,discover that I have not lived.I do not wish to live what is not life,living is so dear.Nor do I wish to practice resignation,unless it is quite necessary.I wish to live deep andsuck out all the marrow of life,I want to cut a broad swath,to drive life into a corner, andreduce it to its lowest terms.If it proves to be mean, then to getthe whole and genuine meanness of it,and publish its meanness to the world;Or if it is sublime, to know it byexperience, and to be able to givea true account of it.Henry David Thoreau4


ShorelinesTouch the Earth: Summer Day Camps at Mac<strong>Beach</strong>Marine Biology Summer Day Camp offers rising 6th,7th and 8th graders a rare opportunity to learn about marineenvironment of our <strong>Park</strong> through snorkeling, kayakingand mudflat walking. Campers must come with anenthusiasm for learning, willingness to explore, and beconfident swimmers, who are comfortable swimming inthe ocean. Snorkel equipment will NOT be provided.A lifeguard will be present for all snorkeling activities.Snacks will be provided daily. Cost: $95 per session,one session per child.Session I: July 12-16, 8:00-NoonSession II: July 19-23, 8:00-NoonSession III: July 26–30, 8:00-NoonJunior Ranger Summer Day Camp offers rising4th and 5th graders the opportunity to learn aboutthe biological communities in coastal southeastFlorida. Campers will explore the beach, hike, andsnorkel the reef in search of tropical fish. Snackswill be provided daily. Cost: $80 per session.June 21-25, 8:00-NoonThe Little Turtle Art Summer Day Campis designed for rising 2nd and 3rd graders.The camp offers a variety of crafts,games and stories based on a NativeAmerican theme. Snacks will be provided.Cost: $80 per session.July 5-9, 8:00-NoonSpace is limited, please register now!Registration Deadline is Friday, May 21.Call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952to ask for a registration form.5


Volunteerby Junko Nomura<strong>Park</strong> Services SpecialistBob Frasier (with an “s”)is sometimes mistaken for oneof our tram drivers, Bob Frazier(with a “z”). But Bob Frasier hasbeen a school tour-guide for K-2since September, 2002. He interpretsour <strong>Park</strong>’s natural habitatsto small children with a calm delivery,yet loud enough to draw theirattention. He also has a gentleA Busload of Fun!Sp OtlightBob Frasiersmile and a patient manner. Childrenseem to be put at ease when listeningto his voice.Bob and his wife, Joan, movedto Florida in 2002. Bob’s entire careerwas at Bayer Corporation, andhis last position was Vice President,responsible for North American marketingof the plastics business. Theyhave 6 grandchildren, the oldest beingonly 5 years old.Bob tells me, “I likesmall children. I want to knowwhat they are interested in.That helps me to understandour own grandchildren.” Heloves his work, the <strong>Park</strong>, andpeople as well.Thank you, Bob, for allyou do for the <strong>Park</strong>!January’srainy, coldweatherd i d n ’ tpreventtwentyfiveintrepidvolunteers from enjoyingtheir bus trip north to the SavannasPreserve <strong>State</strong> <strong>Park</strong> in Jensen<strong>Beach</strong>, Fort Pierce Inlet <strong>State</strong> <strong>Park</strong>,the SEAL museum and the ManateeObservation and Education Center.It was a full day complete with aluncheon picnic, marsh views, sandhillcrane and manatee sightings, fascinatinginformation about the Navy SEALsand lots of camaraderie. The trip waspunctuated by good jokes told by theirSwedish bus driver.Long standing volunteer, MarvinGreenburg, said of the trip,“This has been a pleasant reunion—achance to reacquaintmyself with ‘old’ volunteers andmeet the new ones. We are reallylike a family. I feel good about<strong>MacArthur</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> and the progressit is making. I enjoy beingpart of it.”6Friends of <strong>MacArthur</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Park</strong>, Inc.Membership ApplicationA not-for-profit Citizens’ Support Organization❑ Benefactor... $500+ ❑ Patron... $100-$499 ❑ Family... $75 ❑ Individual...$40 ❑ Student... $20Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________Address: __________________________________________________________________________________City: _______________________________________________ <strong>State</strong>: ___________ ZIP: _________________Email: ______________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________Please send this application along with your donation to:The Friends of <strong>MacArthur</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Park</strong>, Inc.PO Box 32395Palm <strong>Beach</strong> Gardens, FL 33420For more information on the “Friends” please call (561) 776-7449A copy of the official registration and financial information of the “Friends” may be obtained from The Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-435-7352


<strong>John</strong> D. <strong>MacArthur</strong><strong>Beach</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Park</strong>10900 <strong>State</strong> Rd. 703 (A1A)North Palm <strong>Beach</strong>, FL 33408Office Phone:(561) 624-6950Nature Center:(561) 624-6952Fax:(561) 624-6954Friends Office:(561) 776-7449Websites:www.macarthurbeach.orgwww.floridastateparks.orgMore than just a beach!<strong>News</strong>letter created byAaron Welch • (772) 463-8216Did You Know...NolanDid you know …… that <strong>MacArthur</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> is still known to many local residents as Air Force <strong>Beach</strong>?During WWII, what is now Palm <strong>Beach</strong> International Airport was called MorrisonField. The Army Air Corps ferried thousands of planes from there to the Azores andon into Europe and North Africa. All of this was done without air conditioning, so thetroops were regularly trucked to our beach to swim and cool off.…that the south end of our beach is still known to many as Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong>?Prior to America’s entry into WWII, German submarines routinely operated closeto the Florida coast, and on at least one occasion, shelled and sank a Britishvessel near our beach. Because we were still a neutral country, American shipsturned on all their lights and stayed close to shore. The liner Manhattan, sailingfrom New York to Havana, got a little too close to shore and ran aground, henceManhattan <strong>Beach</strong>.…that the north end of our beach was a popular sunning and bathing beach fornudists and was widely known as Bare “Ankle” <strong>Beach</strong>?<strong>John</strong> D. <strong>MacArthur</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>Park</strong>10900 <strong>State</strong> Road 703 (A1A)North Palm <strong>Beach</strong>, Florida 33408More than just a beach!Look inside and see howMac<strong>Beach</strong> can enrich your life!NONPROFITU.S. POSTAGEPAIDWEST PALM BCHFLPERMIT NO. 4941

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