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Jupiter Senior Softball News

Members of the Jupiter Senior Softball Association paid at Maplewood Community
tribute this past Memorial Day to those in the military who Park. Gary Vitaletti
made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The pregame explained the difference
ceremony included several persons who called out the between Veterans Day that
names of relatives and friends who died in World War II, honors all who served in the
Korea or Vietnam. military and Memorial Day,
Players from four teams, many of them veterans, which is reserved for “those
gathered before a large American flag for the observance who made the ultimate
sacrifice while defending
the ideals that make us the
greatest country on earth.” Gary Vitaletti, foreground, led Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by Mike Richmond
Memorial Day originated
during and after the Civil War when deceased soldiers were recording of the solemn music of Taps ended the ceremony
honored by placement of flags and flowers on their graves, as players listened with their caps over their hearts.
Vitaletti said. And, it was Union General John Logan who The senior softball program is sponsored by the nonprofit
designated May 30 as “Decoration Day,” a day on which Jupiter Senior Softball Association in cooperation with
no named war battles had occurred so it would become a the Town of Jupiter and is open to persons 55 and older.
universal day of remembrance and not coincide with other Games are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning
celebrations. at Jupiter Community Park, and new players of all skill
Vitaletti also said Waterloo, N.Y., was among the levels are welcome.
Participants in the Memorial Day tribute included, from left, first towns to make the holiday an annual community- Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineup.
Bob Davis, Gene Holmes, Tom Guarino and Ron Seely. Photo wide event which in 1966 led the federal government to com/jssa. For more information contact Gary Newman at
by Mike McClanahan designate the town as the birthplace of Memorial Day. A (917) 623-0791.

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Will Your Child Need A Guardian Advocate?

Submitted by Anné Desormier-Cartwright, J.D.

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steps you would not take to guardian advocacy of your child without the guidance of competent legal counsel. Reliance on the information herein
protect him or her. If your an attorney, there is no substitute to discussing your unique is at your own risk, as it expresses no opinion by the firm
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disability, however, it can be help ensure your child remains legally protected once he or client relationship is not created through the information
challenging to determine the she turns 18 years old. provided herein.
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