Page 7 - Jupiter Spotlight - August '21

Jupiter Spotlight, Page 7
Jupiter Senior Softball News Loggerhead Marinelife from page 1

Members of the Jupiter Senior Softball playing ball the next alleviated with
Association (JSSA) paid tribute in an week. It’s a fantastic a lead weight
Independence Day holiday observance to sport.” And he said he’s attached to its
the men and women of the armed forces who lost 13 pounds since he carapace, which
died in defense of their country. started. was regularly
More than 50 senior softball Okolichany, a lifelong assessed and
players gathered around the sports enthusiast, said refined. After
American flag for the playing senior softball over two years
pregame ceremony at Jupiter keeps him active and of time, the turtle
Community Park to hear in shape, and added: was finally able to swim without additional weight. In
remarks by Everett Barber “Playing with guys older that same time frame, the patient’s other conditions were
who praised the flag as “a than me really inspires successfully treated and the turtle was medically cleared
symbol of freedom that men and women of the armed me.” As an example, for release.
forces have fought for, and many have died for, to keep he cited a 75-year-old Topsy has been released behind the center on Juno
us a free nation.” Barber called out for recognition all teammate whose play Beach, Fla. The hospital staff and its partners are keeping
veterans and first responders in the audience who were “is awesome to see.” a watchful eye to ensure that the sea turtle continues to
applauded by the crowd. The senior softball successfully assimilate into its ocean home.
The ceremony concluded with a sing-along of the games are every Wish Topsy well! For more information on current or
National Anthem. Then it was “play ball” as players took Monday, Wednesday previous patients, please visit marinelife.org.
to the fields for pickup games. The year-round slow-pitch and Friday morning at About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
softball program, which is open to persons 55 and older, Jupiter Community Park New Jupiter Senior Softball Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is a nonprofit sea
gained 51 new players last year despite a six-month beginning at 8:30 a.m. players Tim Brown 63, left, and turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution
suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic. Total However, because of Chris Okolichany, 60 that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with
membership as of mid-July was 221. renovation of Jupiter’s a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The
More players are needed however, to fill pickup teams softball fields games were shifted to PGA National Park center features an on-site hospital, research laboratory,
the remainder of the year and team rosters in the 2022 July 19. Games are anticipated to return to Jupiter Aug. 23. educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates
Winter League that opens next January and runs through To register online or for more information go to www. the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and
March, said JSSA President Tom Cosentino. And players leaguelineup.com/jssa or call Tom Cosentino at (412) sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important
of all skill levels are welcome. 721-0173. sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
New players recently is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free of charge
include Tim Brown, 63, who each year. The center’s conservation team works with
retired after a 42-year career 90 local and international organizations across six
as a lineman/cable splicer continents to form partnerships and share conservation
for Florida Power and Light initiatives and best practices that are core to its mission
Co., and firefighter Chris of ocean conservation. The center is expanding and
Okolichany, 60, who retired has launched its Waves of Progress capital expansion
in May after 28½ years campaign, designed to accelerate and amplify LMC’s
with Palm Beach County conservation and education impact. When complete, the
Fire Rescue Department facility will offer one of the world’s most advanced and
as a driver operator. Both unique experiences for guests and scientific partners.
men are neighbors in Palm For more information, visit www.marinelife.org or call
Beach Country Estates. (561) 627-8280.
Brown, who has played Photos by Loggerhead Marinelife Center
ball many years in adult
leagues and on FPL teams,
said he couldn’t wait to join
the senior softball program.
“I retired April 30 and was Everett Barber, left, leads senior softball players in singing the National Anthem.

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