"Big fish" Returns to Capture Tortoise

Back to being a "big fish in a little pond," Adam Schiff returned to
Brevard Saturday to nab first place in the second annual Tortoise Island
5K Run/Walk in Satellite Beach, benefiting victims of elder abuse.  The
University of Florida freshman earned walk-on status to the school's
track and field team, now up against seniors who have years of experience
competing at top level.

"It's neat to have him back and see him win again," said a proud Brad
Schiff, Adam's father and the director of the Tortoise Island race.
Schiff's voice cracked as he handed Adam the award in an otherwise
seamless awards presentation.  "Now he's off to UF and up against all
these bigger fish, so it's a challenge for him.  We miss him, and the
local sports scene misses him."

Despite fatigue from grueling college-level workouts, Adam said he was
happy with his time: 16.37 minutes for the 3.1 mile distance.  "I decided
to run because it was for a good cause," Adam said. "The cool weather and
the great course made it a fast race."

Adam ought to know the course.  Tortoise Island is his boyhood home and
the place of many a pre-dawn run prepping for Satellite High meets,
winning two conference titles in three years and breaking the distance
medley relay for the school.

This year the race changed from point-to-point to start-finish, all
entirely on the Island. Tortoise Island residents opened the exclusive,
private island to the public for the run the first time ever.

"It was one of the prettiest runs I've ever been on," said Tom Ladd of
Palm Bay, who ran in the race. "I've never had the chance to go on
Tortoise Island so it was really a treat to see first-hand all those
breath-taking homes. I think if we went out of our way to make runs more
scenic, we'd end up attracting more people." 

A walk category added this year to cater to injured runners also won
fans.  "I'd do it again tomorrow in a heartbeat," said Kathy Ferdinando
of Melbourne, a walker in the event. "It was very impressive."

Sponsors of the event and awards brunch include Private Case Management,
Florida Today, West Melbourne Health Care & Rehab Center, Blueberry
Muffin Restaurants, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Carpet Fashions, which
carpeted the 70-foot drawbridge spanning the Grand Canal for the comfort
and safety of runners.

Proceeds will go to help the nonprofit Brevard Guardianship Services move
victims of financial exploitation, abuse and neglect from crisis to
stability. For more information on the race or the charity, call Linda
Wiggins at 768-0092

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 Tortoise Island 5K      Note: Walker placing may be available later
 Satellite Beach, FL
 October 23, 1999

 Compiled by Brad Schiff
 Submitted by Harold J. Tucker

Overall Males
 1. Adam Schiff         16:37
 2. Kevin Caster        17:30
 3. Sean Black          17:34

Male Masters
 1. Bruce Gettlemen     19:48

Male 0-9
 1. Steven Schiff       26:16
 2. Mikey Ross          27:52
 3. Austin Miller       33:27

Male 10-14
 1. Ryan Abbott         20:59
 2. Sam Rykaczewski     21:09
 3. Rory Rowan          24:59
 4. Jon Ward            41:35

Male 15-19
 1. John Rodgers        17:37
 2. Joe Closson         18:42
 3. Dusty Price         18:49
 4. Chris Ridgard       20:23
 5. Billy Feldmeier     22:29
 6. Clint Tremper       23:16
 7. Kyle Rykaczewski    23:30
 8. Doug Drummond       24:18

Male 20-24
 1. Jeff Butler         18:16
 2. Rob Williams        18:20
 3. Jeremiah Johnson    18:54
 4. H. Helfeldt         20:31
 5. Peter Zimmerman     20:54
 6. Stephen Medeiros    21:00
 7. Chris Stanton       21:20
 8. Eric Rollman        21:43
 9. Aaron Wilt          25:49
10. Matt Arion          30:44

Male 25-29
 1. Max Bosso           21:20
 2. Chip Weber          29:39

Male 30-34
 1. Shawn Wilson        21:15
 2. Daurin Roberts      23:31
 3. Kevin Loiselle      26:39

Male 35-39
 1. Fernando Morelos    18:18
 2. Jeff Thomas         19:43
 3. J. Abreu            19:59
 4. Dave Hernandez      20:10
 5. Gary White          23:17
 6. Mitch Varnes        23:41

Male 40-44
 1. Guy Thibodeau       20:00
 2. Bryan Myers         20:49
 3. David Bruder        21:45
 4. Nick Smith          22:20
 5. Steve Wilson        22:30
 6. Jeff Kimple         23:12
 7. Grover Brower       23:30
 8. Gary Lemmon         24:10
 9. Joe Deen            26:53
10. Mark Jafrate        28:16
11. David Merker        28:21
12. Peter Classon       33:22

Male 45-49
 1. Alan LaMotte        20:33
 2. M. Flowers          21:38
 3. Steve Livermore     22:32
 4. Gary Stanton        22:37
 5. Steve Gaines        22:55
 6. John Duncan         25:01
 7. Jeff Closson        28:24
 8. J.A. Miller         29:12
 9. Jesus Martinez      31:02
10. Jim Kirkland        32:15
11. Chris Gaston        33:29

Male 50-54
 1. Gary Castner        21:18
 2. Ray Brown           21:52
 3. Frank Webbe         24:09
 4. Peter Carabetta     24:30
 5. Jim Sciarrino       26:42
 6. Bruce Rand          26:57
 7. Wayne Wilkerson     27:58
 8. John Rothamel       28:07
 9. Art Durham          29:00
10. Ken Jacoby          32:55

Male 55-59
 1. Art Fabriti-s       20:32
 2. Michael Zeitfuss    21:41
 3. Elwyn Brown         23:44
 4. Tom Ladd            29:47
 5. Tom Clark           33:39

Male 60-64
 1. Norman Smith        26:22
 2. Jack Sayles         26:32
 3. Bill Catambay       33:10

Male 65-69
 1. Don Hawkinson       23:42
 2. Alan Smith          24-21
 3. Jack Lightle        25:50
 4. Jack Smith          30:48

Male 70+
 1. Jack Spinks         26:18

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Female Masters
 1. Nancy Luedeke       23:28

Female 0-9
 1. Jade Miller         26:15

Female 10-14            None
Female 15-19            None

Female 20-24            None

Female 25-29
 1. Annette Armstrong   23:52
 2. Cindy Flieder       26:46

Female 30-34
 1. Noelle Bauer        23:56 
 2. Suzanne Heatwole    26:54
 3. Martha Hopkins      28:50
 4. Aileen Kennedy      29:06
 5. Lisa Loiselle       35:01
 6. Marla Gordon        37:17

Female 35-39
 1. Sandy Shafer        24:34
 2. Joanie Arseneault   25:06
 3. Lori Sullivan       27:09
 4. Lynne ??            30:01
 5. Lisa Ranki-ns       31:45
 6. Lisa Kester         32:31
 7. Sharon Hubbard      36:56
 8. Josee Moore         36:18
 9. Cecelia McCoy       38:36

Female 40-44
 1. Nancy  Rowan        25:00
 2. LuAnn  Haren        26:26
 3. Mauri  Wilson       28:16
 4. Mitzi  Pecorella    28:56
 5. Nancy  Sharp        31:54
 6. Karen  Pardy        32:48
 7. Karen  Wuisman      33:28

Female 45-49
 1. Maureen Morley      25:16
 2. Rhonda Schiff       27:49
 3. Vicky Goff          28:02
 4. Lisa Miller         28:20
 5. Mary Hartwell       30:09
 6. Yoko Martinez       31:02
 7. Ellyn Jack          31:35
 8. Eleanor Sheldon     33:01
 9. Martha Andes        34:27

Female 50-54
 1. Donna Brown         25:58
 2. Susan Gifford       29:08
 3. Rochelle Sciarrino  40:40

Female 55-59
 1. Angel Staab         37:27

Female 60-64
 1. Pat Dixon           26:11
 2. Baerbel Bartyczak   31:13
 3. Joyce Wharton       33:42

Female 70+
 1. Angela Saldana      30:16

Walkers

Male - none

Females
1-Mary Lou Powell 33:47
2-Sonja Hackenberg 41:45
3-Barb Dobrynski 41:54
4-Katherine Herbert 41:55
5-Kathy Lannon 43:18
6-Jeanne Keiler 44:39
7-Marilyn Awkerma 44:40
8-Annette O'Brien 45:15
9-Marilyn Weiss 47:57
10-Andrea Smith 49:17
11-Ashley Francis 49:17
12-Julie Illsley 49:28
13-Jean McDaniel 49:29
14-Rebecca Innell 49:30
15-Mary Ann Sullins 49:31
16-Shirley Osborne 49:32
17-Donna Crafton 49:33
18-Georgine Roach 50:32
19-Helen Kuennelt 50:33
20-Susan O'Donnell