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VOL. 29 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2019
2019 Jupiter Medical Center Loggerhead Triathlon
Report and Photos by triathletes in the United States. The race course consists
Penny Sheltz of a 3/8-mile ocean swim, which begins at sunrise, then a
The Jupiter Medical 13-mile bike ride and last a 3.1-mile run. More than 600
Center Loggerhead athletes participate in Loggerhead Triathlon each year. More
Triathlon is one of the than 150 volunteers help to make Loggerhead Triathlon a
longest enduring triathlons success.
in the state of Florida. Dating Top 10 The First Hour
back to 1985, triathletes 1. Steve Jackson, Jupiter 55:15
have made the trip to Jupiter 2. John Reback, North Palm Beach 58:21
year after year to enjoy 3. Cliff Drusinsky, Jupiter 58:47
the magnificent oceanside 4. Christopher Miller, Boca Raton 59:57
setting, the family-friendly 5. Bill Ketchem, Jupiter 1:00:31
atmosphere, and the 6. Jason Ramdeen, Boca Raton 1:01:56.39
competition. The event has 7. Edson Soares, Orlando 1:02:31.82
become a “must do” on the 8. Brian Schmidt, Jupiter 1:03:15.37 Chamber volunteers
southeast race circuit and 9. Linda Robb, North Palm Beach 1:03:20
has spawned some of the top Happy finishers 10. Michael Reed, Palm Beach Gardens 1:03:33 2019 Jupiter Medical Center Loggerhead on page 4
Touchdown! T.E.A.M. Elam Charity Poker Tournament
A Big Success At PBKC
It was a touchdown for the first annual T.E.A.M. Elam
Charity Poker Tournament in the Poker Room at Palm
Beach Kennel Club (PBKC). The event that included a
poker tournament, NFL star appearances, great food and
fun raised $4,500 for Teamelam.org.
Abram Elam, a Cardinal Newman High School
graduate, heads up the charity organization. Elam played
for several teams in the NFL as a safety including the
Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets,
Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs.
“This poker tournament was a resounding success and
I think we scored a touchdown,” said Elam. “We look
forward to doing this event again next year and making
Standing: longtime Dwyer Head Football Coach Jack
Touchdown! on page 2 Daniels; Jacoby Brissett, quarterback, Indianapolis Colts Far left: Vinny Sutherland, former NFL player
Sea Turtle Released Off Juno Beach
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) released Vitti the sea turtle is named in memory of Bitasta journey and final preparations to visitors, with a
Vitti the sea turtle from its facility off Juno Beach on “Vitti” Chaturvedi, a devoted and beloved LMC volunteer procession to the beach for the release following.
Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10:30 a.m. who started at the center in August 2010. Vitti generously About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Vitti is a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle patient that donated over 700 hours of her time in the seven years she Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
was found at Florida Power & Light’s St. Lucie site. spent at LMC, helping the development and marketing turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution
The patient’s bloodwork on arrival indicated anemia departments with administrative tasks, adoptions, event that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with
and hypoglycemia. Vitti was underweight, lethargic and registration and more. Vitti was passionate and offered
in poor health due to chronic debilitation. The turtle a lot of wonderful ideas to help the center grow.
received parenteral nutrition, antibiotics and iron to treat Outside of LMC, she was a highly involved volunteer
its chronic debilitation. Hospital staff monitored Vitti the in all of her daughter’s schools as the treasurer of the
sea turtle with routine blood work as it was treated. PTO for several years and was a devoted and loving
wife and mother. Vitti was
a well-traveled individual
who loved talking about her
trips and food from all over
the world. Vitti will be truly
missed by all who knew her.
Vitti the sea turtle was
prepared for release from
LMC starting at 10 a.m.
LMC docents conveyed
the history of the turtles’ Sea Turtle Released Off Juno Beach on page 3