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This time of year, typically
brings weather with less
humidity, less rainfall and more
winds. These conditions can
combine to create a higher fire
danger in our preserves, both
in Abacoa and in neighboring
wildland areas.
Jupiter Senior Softball News
Veteran softball player, Mike Manasia, 92,
has been enshrined as the Jupiter Senior Softball
Association’s 2024 Hall of Fame inductee.
A large crowd of softball players and
members of Mike’s family attended the
February 28 enshrinement ceremony
at Jupiter Community Park.
The Hall of Fame (HOF)
was established 2020 to honor
JSSA members who have
made an extraordinary
impact on the softball
organization. And Manasia’s
selection is a testament to his impact he has had on the
senior softball program and his teammates.
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W ith these drier
conditions, brush, grass and
trees can become very dry,
very quickly which means
that it takes only a small
source of ignition to start
a fire. If left unchecked, a
wildland fire can spread
rapidly and encroach on
residential and commercial
properties. Ignition sources
include discarded cigarettes,
sparks from off-road
recreational vehicles used in
natural areas, and unfortunately, the intentional actions to If you see or smell smoke but are not sure where it is
start a fire. coming from, and even if you think it “may be nothing” call
Reporting a fire immediately can help to prevent its anyway. We would much rather have it turn out to be minor,
spread, which in turn will help to reduce the loss of natural than for there to be a delay, giving the fire time to spread.
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Mike Manasia, right, with the Family and friends who attended Mike Manasia’s Hall of Fame enshrinement included, left to
framed Hall of Fame citation
right, Frank Truskaloski, Annette Fongione, Trissie Sloan, Jane Memmelo, Michael Manasia,
presented by Vic Troiano
Marianne Manasia, Lauren Manasia and Dianne Maher.
At his enshrinement, Vic Troiano presented Manasia Mike’s son Michael, and daughters Diane Maher and
his framed Hall of Fame citation which lauds his many Annette Fongione were among family members and
accomplishments, including the following: friends present for his HOF induction. Others were son-
“For 25 years Mike has been a fierce on-field competitor, in-law Frank Truskaloski, daughter-in-law Marianne
and his famous phrase, ‘I can’t do it alone guys’ has become Manasia, mother-in-law Jane Memmelo, grand-daughter
legendary throughout the organization. His remarkable Lauren Manasia and Mike’s friend Trissie Sloan.
longevity and sense of principle remain a model to be admired
The Jupiter Senior Softball Association has been a staple
by everyone.” in the community since it began playing games at Jupiter
In expressing his gratitude Manasia, who was a pitcher, Community Park in 1999.The slow-pitch softball program is
said it was a great honor to be recognized by his friends and open to persons 55 and older and there is no upper age limit.
teammates and was not something he expected. “It was ‘a Games are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings,
great gift.’” His brass nameplate as the 2024 inductee was beginning with batting practice at 8:30 a.m.
added to the Hall of Fame plaque on display at the park. Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineu.
When he retired from playing in December 2023, Manasia com/jssa or for more information contact Gary Newman
at (917) 623-0791.
Softball program. A native of New York, and Army veteran
of the Korean War, Manasia said he knew it was time to hang
up his cleats when his eyes began to deteriorate.
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