Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - November '20

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Interfaith Thanksgiving The Interfaith Alliance of the Treasure Coast, which Banner Lake Community Center
Service To Focus On includes humanists and nontheists, was formed in The Banner Lake Community Center serves the
children and families of Banner Lake and nearby
September 2016. Its mission is to create a more peaceful,
Gratitude In Challenging harmonious community by encouraging and facilitating a neighborhoods. The CARES Act funding will enable the
Banner Lake Community Center to provide immediate,
greater interest, understanding, respect and cooperation
Times among the county’s many faith traditions. By focusing on one-on-one therapeutic interventions and trauma support
shared core values, the organization’s members believe for children who experience an abrupt change in familial
At least 10 spiritual leaders representing different they can work together for the betterment of all. or living circumstances, acute trauma, or are displaying
faiths will be coming together for the fourth annual behavioral indicators consistent with developmental
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Martin County Board Of trauma. http://www.bannerlake.org
Nov. 22. Due to COVID-19, they will be conducting the Project LIFT
service virtually via Facebook and YouTube Live. The County Commissioners Project LIFT is dedicated to improving the lives of
Facebook link for viewers is https://www.facebook.com/ at-risk teens and their families through substance abuse
InterfaithAllianceoftheTreasureCoast and the YouTube And United Way Of Martin treatment, mental health counseling, mentoring and
link is http://bit.ly/interfaithtc. This year’s theme is County Partner To Expand vocational skills training. The CARES Act funding will
“Gratitude in Challenging Times.” enable Project LIFT to provide services to the waitlist of
Those participating this year include the Rev. Jude Mental Health Services For 60 youth who have been referred to the program. https://
Denning, Unity of Stuart; Imam Derrick Peat, Muslim www.projectliftmc.com/
Friends of Florida Mosque; Rev. Charmayne Davis, Children And Families Suncoast Mental Health Center
St. Paul AME; Rabbi Matthew Durbin, Temple Beit Suncoast Mental Health Center provides assessment,
HaYam; Kevin Mc Laughlin, Buddhist group; Rev. Martin County children and families will have counseling, case management and psychiatric services to
Bob MacDonald, Treasure Coast Unitarian Universalist expanded access to mental health services thanks to an children, their families and adults on the Treasure Coast.
Congregation; Rev. Cher Trenholme, interfaith minister; investment of $500,000 in federal funding allocated amid The funding will enable Suncoast Mental Health Center
Deacon Larry Condon, St. Joseph Catholic Church; Rev. the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding, made available by to offer 330 individual and group therapy sessions at no
Anil Singh, Trinity Methodist Church; Rev. Jeff Bennett, Martin County Board of County Commissioners through cost to Martin County residents. In addition, targeted
United Methodist Church; and Roberta Scott, co-founder the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security therapy will be offered to teachers and administrative
and organizer of the Interfaith Alliance of Treasure Coast. (CARES) Act will be administered by United Way of staff and short-term services will be provided to frontline
Music will be provided by Unity of Stuart’s Joyful Martin County in collaboration with four local mental healthcare workers. https://suncoastmentalhealth.org/
Noise Band. health providers who serve children and families: Banner Tykes & Teens
There will be a donation link that viewers can donate Lake Community Center, Project LIFT, Suncoast Mental Tykes & Teens prioritizes children’s mental health
through. Last year’s event raised more than $1,200 to Health and Tykes & Teens. through prevention, education and treatment. The
benefit the House of Hope. Mental health is of utmost concern as people’s lives CARES Act funding will enable Tykes & Teens to
For more information, email Roberta Scott at remain upended by the pandemic and students struggle provide counseling services to children whose parents
scottberta623@gmail.com or call (772) 631-1233. to cope with an unconventional school year. Funds will demonstrate an inability to pay as well as clients who
allow mental health providers to meet the increased are 18 years or older who are not covered under their
demand for services caused by the pandemic and help parent’s insurance. Tykes & Teens will also provide
address the behavioral health needs of children and case management and wraparound services to provide a
families regardless of their ability to pay for services. systematic approach to overcome mental-health related
“Too many families suffered from mental health crises difficulties. http://www.tykesandteens.org
without knowing where to turn even before COVID-19,” For more information about United Way of Martin
United Way of Martin County President/CEO Carol G. County, visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org or call (772)
Houwaart-Diez said. “More than ever, it’s critical that 283-4800.
essential mental health services be readily available at About United Way Of Martin County
no cost to those who can’t afford them.” United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift
Individuals and families who need mental health the community and change lives together through the
services are encouraged to reach out to the organizations collective power of advancing the common good. Since
listed at right. People in crisis can also get immediate help 1972, the United Way has been working to create long-
by calling 211 – a community helpline and crisis hotline term social change and provide support to Martin County
that provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention, residents by investing in programs that strive to: enhance
information, assessment, and referral to community healthy living, improve education, and support financial
services for people of all ages. stability.
Spiritual leaders representing different faiths will be coming
together for the fourth annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Treasure Coast Outdoors
Service on Nov. 22. (Photo by Mary Delaney)

Palm City Auto Regulations, Regulations, Why? Because you might be randomly selected to
receive a survey in the mail about your fishing activity.
Regulations Everywhere
You might also be approached by a FWC biologist at
Lube & Services By Jim Weix the dock after returning from fishing and be asked to
participate in an in-person interview. However, apparently
Is it just me, or do other there is no requirement to actually have participated in an
anglers feel like they need in-person interview. The FWC site asks you to participate
The DiTerlizzi Family of Companies to hire an attorney to fish? “If you have a few minutes.” So, if I’m hot, sweaty, have
a bunch of fish to filet, and a boat to wash, I can just
Starting July 15, 2020
decline to participate?
anglers are required to
Celebrating Our 30th Year have a working descending Since most saltwater anglers will reef fish sometime
device on-board and readily
during the year, wouldn’t it make more sense to simply
available when fishing for email or mail a survey to randomly chosen anglers? That
any of the snapper-grouper would seem better than making everyone carry around
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$10 off species in federal waters of another goofy piece of paper in their wallet.
the Atlantic Ocean.
Then we have the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
our “full Service oil Change” OK, I get that. When fish caught from depth are rapidly (HMS) Permit. It is required if you catch a tuna, billfish,
Enjoy by 11/30/20. brought to the surface, they can suffer from barotrauma. swordfish, or shark. Unfortunately, you can’t get one.
Barotrauma causes a gas buildup in their bodies which Only a vessel can.
Complete Auto Repair can make it impossible for deep-water fish to swim back This can create quite a dilemma if you belong to a
boat club, rent a boat, or are fishing with a buddy on their
to where they came from. The descending devices, in the
• Brakes • Diagnostics form of a weighted hook, lip clamp, or box that holds the boat. Imagine getting lucky and catching a bluefin tuna,
• Tune-ups • Oil/Lube fish as it is lowered to a sufficient depth where pressure of or even a swordfish, while fishing for dolphin or deep
the surrounding water returns internal gas to equilibrium,
dropping for tilefish. So if you happen to catch one of
• Air • Tires allow the fish to be released with a much higher likelihood the species covered, you better hope the vessel you are
Conditioning • Tire Repairs of survival. on has a permit.
Not only do you need a descending device, you also Why can’t you just get a permit as an individual? I have
DiTerlizzi family need a dedicated pole or line with a minimum 16-ounce no idea. Another question might be would you release a
weight. There will be no simply having the device in a
once in a lifetime fish?
owned since 1990 tackle box or drawer. Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
Interestingly enough, there doesn’t seem to be a rule conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
772-223-LUBE (5823) that you actually have to use it. included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall
of Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands of
Then we have a thing called the State Reef Angler
Permit. As of July 1, it is required for all anglers that acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The
3584 SW Armellini Ave., Palm City
Located in the “Pure” gas station intend to reef fish. It is free, but you must have it and Keyes Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941
carry it with you when reef fishing. or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.