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      Professional Firefighters And Paramedics



      Of Palm Beach County



        This time of year, typically                      W ith these drier
      brings weather with less                          conditions, brush, grass and
      humidity, less rainfall and more                  trees can become very dry,
      winds. These conditions can                       very quickly which means
      combine to create a higher fire                   that it takes only a small
      danger in our preserves, both                     source  of ignition  to  start
      in Abacoa and in neighboring                      a  fire.  If  left  unchecked,  a
      wildland areas.                                   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.
                                                        areas, wildlife habitat, wildlife, and most importantly, will     Please help to protect our natural resources by being
                                                        help to reduce the risk of loss of personal property and life.  fire safety aware. Thank you.
                                                          Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has all the resources              Steen Eriksson
                                                        available to mitigate any wildland fire and protect                Legislative Aid North
                                                        the  adjoining  residential  and  business  properties,  but       Professional Firefighters and Paramedics
                                                        notification must be made before action can be taken, so it        of Palm Beach County
                                                        is vitally important, especially in the dry weather season,        IAFF Local 2928
                                                        to dial 9-1-1 to report any suspected or actual fire.              HOAN@iaff2928.com
      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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        NEW!                                            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
                                       On sale          and his famous phrase, ‘I can’t do it alone guys’ has become   Manasia, mother-in-law Jane Memmelo, grand-daughter
                                      $ 79    95        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
                                         Tax Inc.       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
                 Recycling Bin Caddy                    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,
                  Made in the USA                       great gift.’” His brass nameplate as the 2024 inductee was   beginning with batting practice at 8:30 a.m.

          Using Heavy Duty PVC and All Terrain Wheels.   added to the Hall of Fame plaque on display at the park.    Registration can be made online at www.leaguelineu.
        Easy To Use Design. Arrives Fully Assembled With     When he retired from playing in December 2023, Manasia   com/jssa or for more information contact Gary Newman
               Free Local Delivery. (Bins not included.)  was 91 and the oldest active player in the Jupiter Senior   at (917) 623-0791.
                    Call 561.354.8169                   Softball program. A native of New York, and Army veteran
                                                        of the Korean War, Manasia said he knew it was time to hang
                       To Order Today                   up his cleats when his eyes began to deteriorate.


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