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Jupiter Senior Softball

A plaque honoring Ted Battistone as the first inductee softball was Ted’s first love and “was such a joy in all of
into the Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) Hall our lives.”
of Fame was unveiled at a dedication ceremony Jan. 11 The JSSA Hall of Fame was established just five
at the Jupiter Community Park. days before Ted’s passing last year and he learned of his
Ted’s wife Juanita and sons, Greg and Chip, and selection before he died. Ted played in the Jupiter Senior
grandsons, Nick and Dan, and family friend Janet Hope Softball League for more than 20 years and was also a
attended the event. Ted, a longtime softball player and player and general manager for 22 years for the Florida
Association member, died April 19, 2020 after battling Investment Properties Team. He was inducted into the
cancer. After the unveiling of the plaque mounted in the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2005.
JSSA display case League Commissioner Tom Cosentino The Jupiter Senior Softball program is open to persons
said: 55 and over and is sponsored by the JSSA in cooperation
with the Town of Jupiter. Games are every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m.
at Jupiter Community Park. For information contact Tom
Cosentino at (412) 721-0173 or go to www.leaguelinep.
com/jssa.
Juanita Battistone with Tom Cosentino and framed obituary
published by Senior Softball USA to honor Ted Battistone
Bill’s Box from page 1
“Ted set the standard when it came to competition,
sportsmanship, and friendship,” and added, “This plaque into either the blue or yellow box: Plastic bags, foam
will hang in his honor and keep his memory alive with products, aluminum foil or pans, shredded paper, plastic
all of us. We miss him and we will never forget him.” eating utensils or straws, paper plates, paper towels or
The plaque’s first brass nameplate has the inscription napkins, coat hangers, light bulbs or needles.
“Ted Battistone, 2020,” the year the Hall of Fame was Bits And Pieces
established. Valentine’s Day is Feb, 14. Love will be in the air.
After the dedication, Cosentino presented Juanita with Restaurant reservations are harder to get than any other
Juanita Battistone and son Greg admire the brass Hall of a framed copy of Ted’s obituary that was published in day. If you want to have a special dinner with your loved
Fame plaque with Ted Battistone’s name inscribed as the the Senior Softball USA Newsletter to honor Ted. Juanita one, make that reservation now.
first inductee. thanked the Softball Association saying that playing Ash Wednesday is Feb, 17. Don’t forget the smudge.
During Mass, a priest places the ashes on a worshiper’s
forehead in the shape of a cross. The ceremony, which
Commissioner’s Update from page 1 port facilities, and public transportation systems also can be performed by a minister or pastor, is meant
• Provide and regulate arterial, toll, and other roads, to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ, and it also
• Provide fire protection, hospitals, ambulance service, bridges, tunnels, eliminate grade crossings, regulate the represents a person’s grief and mourning for their sins – the
and health and welfare programs placement of signs, lights and other structures within the same sins that Christians believe Jesus Christ gave his life
• Provide parks, preserves, playgrounds, recreation areas, right-of-way limits of the county road system for when he died on the cross.
libraries, museums, historical commissions, and recreational • License and regulate vehicles for hire “Greatness is not found in possessions or prestige. It
and cultural facilities and programs • Establish and enforce regulations for the sale of alcoholic is found in goodness, humility, service and humility.” –
• Prepare and enforce comprehensive plans for the beverages in the unincorporated areas Unknown
development of the county • Use ad valorem tax revenues to purchase any or all Rapscallion: rascal; rogue. A great word first noticed
• Enforce zoning and business regulations as necessary interests in land for the protection of natural floodplains, in Mark Twain’s writings.
for the protection of the public marshes or estuaries for use as wildlife management What Else…
• Enforce housing and related technical codes and areas, to restore altered ecosystems, or preserve significant I stopped watching The Doctor Oz Show when it became
regulations archaeological or historic sites frivolous, which is probably what it takes to get across his
• Establish and administer programs for housing, slum • Place questions on the ballot at any primary, general or serious health messages. I do, however, occasional read his
clearance, community redevelopment, conservation, flood special election column in the Palm Beach Post. Recently, he focused on
and beach erosion control, air pollution control, navigation Again, this is just a brief overview of some of the primary ways to make 2021 a happier new year. Readers already
and drainage programs in cooperation with governmental responsibilities of your county commissioners, in addition know these things, but reminders don’t hurt.
agencies and private enterprises to looking into individual matters within our purview that For tension and feeling out of control, concentrate
• Provide and regulate waste and sewage collection and personally affect our residents. on a breathing technique that originated many years ago
disposal, water and alternate water supplies, and reclaimed It is an honor to serve you and please contact me with your among yogi practioners and is used today by those who
water programs ideas and let me know how I can assist you. You can reach practice meditation and mindfulness. I know it helps
• Provide and operate air, water, rail and bus terminals, me at (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org. because I do it. It is simple and can be done at anytime
in a couple minutes without notice. For me, I just stop
and focus on the present moment and my breath. Breathe
in deeply and slowly for a count of four until your lungs,
and even the belly, is full. Then hold until you need to
CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A. exhale for long slow count of eight. Counts can vary
with your comfort level, repeat.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW I repeat three times though that need not be exact. More
may be better. You will feel a calm in mind and body if you
remember to intentionally relax your muscles, especially
the shoulders.
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