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Jupiter Senior Softball Memorial Day Ceremony

A Memorial Day ceremony by the Jupiter Senior soldiers who died in the Civil
Softball Association (JSSA) paid tribute to the men and War. The name was changed
women of the military who died in service of their country. to Memorial Day in 1971, said
A crowd of about 50 players attended the event prior to JSSA President Tom Cosentino
games at Maplewood Community Park. who conducted a quiz of players
Ron Nolan, an Army combat veteran of the Vietnam about the origin and meaning of
War, gave remarks honoring the fallen heroes whose Memorial Day. More than 1.3
sacrifices made it possible for us to enjoy the many million members of our military
freedoms we have. have died in wars since 1776, he
“We should be mindful that those who while living, said.
were willing to risk making the ultimate sacrifice. Our The Jupiter Senior Softball
very way of life and the freedoms we enjoy today are the program features games every
fruits of those sacrifices,” Nolan said. Players removed Monday, Wednesday and Friday
their caps and held a moment of silence, followed by the morning beginning at 8:30 a.m.
mournful recorded sound of taps. at Jupiter Community Park and
Nolan and Bob Lascher, a Marine veteran who also is open to persons 55 and older.
served in Vietnam, said in a YouTube video of the New players of all skill levels Senior softball players honor members of the military who died for their country.
observance that they lost friends whose names are on the are welcome and registration
Vietnam Wall. Memorial Day was originally known as can be made online at www.leaguelineup.com/jssa. For
Decoration Day and was created to memorialize American information contact Tom Cosentino at (412) 721-0173.

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Hurricane Tips And Reminders

By Katie Roundtree, Finance Director, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
June 1 began the official Another priority for hurricane prep is to check your
Atlantic hurricane season. “window plan.” Some options are to board up your
The National Oceanic and house with plywood, install shutters or hurricane impact
Atmospheric Administration windows. These precautions prevent flying debris
(NOAA) is predicting from damaging the windows in your house. Having a
another busy year. Now is window plan before an impending hurricane means that
the time to prepare and make the supplies will be more plentiful. Metal shutters and
sure you and your family plywood are just as difficult to find as water before a
are ready, just in case our storm hits. Purchasing these materials and cutting them
area is affected this year. to fit your windows beforehand will only ease hurricane
When a hurricane threatens, season anxiety and protect yourself as best as possible.
there is one thing that can be Other hurricane necessities according to the Red Cross:
predicted year after year and hurricane after hurricane: • Battery powered radio to access the NOAA Weather
panic and chaos. Gasoline stations, hardware stores Channel
and grocery stores become inundated with people panic • Flashlights
buying since they waited until the last minute to prepare. Source: express.co.uk • Extra batteries
The first step to prepare for hurricane season and avoid the • First-aid kit
chaotic shopping spree is to build your “hurricane stock” filled up during hurricane season is also helpful in case • Maps of the area (in case you can’t access your cell
now. A “hurricane stock” is essential for post landfall, a hurricane causes a large-scale evacuation, as with phone or GPS)
because flooding and debris may prevent you from leaving Hurricane Irma. These spare gas containers may be While hurricane season can be a stressful and uncertain
your house for a while. A stock of nonperishable goods your only source of gas while evacuating the area. Store time, being prepared is the best thing you can do to ease
such as water, cereal, dry milk and canned foods is also gasoline in a well-ventilated detached shed or garage, that stress. Being prepared allows you to be in control,
useful in case of electric outages. A good method is to at least 50 feet away from ignition sources such as pilot not the storm. Happy hurricane season Floridians, be safe,
create an assigned bin to be used during a hurricane to lights or a furnace. Store gasoline at room temperature aware and prepared!
store your “hurricane stock.” This hurricane stock should and keep it away from potential heat sources such as the NPDES tip: Planting a rain garden with native plants
be replenished after each storm and maintained throughout sun, or the trunk of a car that’s in direct sun. Heating the around your home helps lock rainwater in the ground,
the year, checking for expiration dates each time. A stock gasoline will build pressure in the container. Gas can be reducing the flow of pollutants and poisons into the drains.
of water to last at least three days per person is essential, stored up to three to six months, so be sure to use and Using organic fertilizers and pesticides in your garden
but one lasting up to two weeks is ideal. replace the gas in your containers with fresh gasoline further protects and brings health to your yard and all the
Investing in gasoline containers and keeping them every few months. species living there.

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