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Our Village Voice

VOL. 30 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2019

Jupiter Senior Softball League Bill’s Box

By Mike Richmond
Jupiter Senior Softball League By Bill Thompson
players were reminded that “freedom Roofs, Driveways And
is not free” during a Veterans Day Sidewalks
ceremony on Nov. 11 to honor the men I have been reminded that
and women who have served in our now that the rainy season has
nation’s Armed Forces. ended, one can easily see many
About 80 players attended the of our roofs, driveways, and
ceremony that included a prayer for sidewalks are in need of a good
veterans by Everett Barber who also led cleaning. If our properties fall
a sing-along of the national anthem. into this category, we can expect to receive written notices
Players stood with heads bowed of noncompliance. I am one of those homeowners and I
during the prayer as Barber said, don’t want to be subject to fines. I also don’t want to be one
“Freedom is not free. We thank the who helps lower Shores’ standards. So I’ll have to engage a
veterans of our Armed Forces who have pressure cleaning service post haste.
given of themselves – and some gave Clint Eastwood
of their lives – so that we may live free During an interview in 2018 when Eastwood was 88
in this wonderful land.” Senior softball players listen as Everett Barber, at right, recites a prayer years old, he was asked how he maintained his vitality,
Retired dentist and Army Veteran for veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony by the Jupiter Senior Softball professionally and physically. With a grin, he said, “There’s
Ricky Stickler spoke in honor of his Association to honor all those who served in the Armed Forces. an old saying I heard from a friend of mine … He’ll say,
neighbor, a former Special Forces ‘Because I never let the old man in.’ ”
commander, and in honor of all here and all who have Shores residents John Cariero, Ted Battistone, George I like that and plan to keep my door locked too.
served to make our country a better place and our world Farnworth, Bennett Doliner and Larry Wickerham are, or On the subject of age, “You are never too old to set another
a better place. have been, active in the slow-pitch softball program. goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis.
Veterans among the crowd were recognized with The men’s Jupiter Senior Softball Association is open Kwanza
applause and cheers when the name of their military to persons 55 and older and new players are always Begins Dec. 26 and ends Jan. 1, 2020. In the United States
branch was called out. They included veterans of all welcome. Games are every Monday, Wednesday, and and other countries, it is a week-long celebration of African-
branches of the Armed Forces. Also applauded for Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter Community Park, American roots, their ethnicity and culture. It celebrates unity,
his service was Ben Walker, a seasonal resident from 3377 Church St. Registration can be made online at www. creativity, faith and is accentuated by the giving of gifts.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, who served in the Canadian leaguelineup.com/jssa or for more information contact The core purpose is to celebrate African heritage, unity, and
Air Force. Dave Summers at (561) 800-8230. culture. It was first celebrated in 1966/67.
About December
We also celebrate Hanukah, which begins on Dec. 22
Chief’s Corner and ends on Dec. 30, and Christmas during December each
year. That is probably not coincidental. I’ll ask Mr. and Mrs.
Google.
Dear Resident, • Avoid flashing large amounts of cash when going to pay Pearl Harbor
The hustle and bustle of for something. The month of December commemorates a number of
the holidays has arrived. • Always walk in well lighted areas; especially at shopping positive memories, but it is also a time to remember one of
It is important to protect centers. the saddest events in the history of our country.
yourself and your home • Stay off your cell phone as you walk through parking
from becoming a victim lots or streets when you are alone. Bill’s Box on page 3
of a crime during this time • Remember to set your home alarm before leaving.
of year. I would like to take • If you plan on traveling out of town for an extended
this opportunity to share vacation, have a neighbor you know and trust, collect your
with you some safety tips mail or have the post office stop mail delivery until you are
to ensure that you have a back at home. An over-stuffed mailbox is a sign that you are
safe holiday season. out of town.
• The malls are very crowded this time of year and • Leave a light on inside your home, or set an automatic
women who carry a purse are an easy target for a purse timer for your lights if you go out at night, or if you are out
snatcher. Instead of carrying a purse over your shoulder, of town.
carry a purse that has straps and can cross over your body. Our goal is for you and your family to have a safe holiday
• Don’t fumble with your car keys while walking to your season. Please continue to visit us on our website at www.
car or up to your house; have the keys out and ready to use. jupiter.fl.us/jpd, and on Facebook @JupiterPolice to learn
• Do not leave valuable items in your car. about new and happening events within the Town of Jupiter.
• When using an ATM, have your card out and ready Sincerely,
to use so you are not searching through your wallet or bag Daniel J. Kerr,
and not paying attention to your surroundings. Chief of Police

Call Jupiter
Police
Department
immediately

to report suspicious activity.
(561) 799-4445.
The sooner called
the sooner they can help.
911 is for emergencies only.
Keep cars and house locked.