Page 4 - Stuart Exposure - January '21

Page 4, Stuart Exposure
Treasure Coast Outdoors

Doubleheader Spearfish Catch Then, to add
Make For Rare Day. Then It more uniqueness,
what type of
Gets More Interesting! spearfish did the
anglers on Mental
By Jim Weix Ward catch? This
It is uncommon that gets even more
Treasure Coast anglers interesting.
catch what is known as a The longbill
spearfish. It is even more spearfish, although
uncommon that anglers uncommon, lives
get a doubleheader. Yet in the Atlantic Is this a longbill or shortbill spearfish?
that is exactly what John bet wee n Ne w
Burke, of Stuart, and Jack J ers ey and spearfish live in the Indian and Pacific oceans, and prefer
Glanville, of Jensen Beach, Venezuela. The tropical temperatures. They are rarely, but occasionally
did aboard Burke’s vessel upper bill of this John Burke and Jack Glanville caught found in the Atlantic Ocean.
Mental Ward. fish is short, but a rare spearfish doubleheader. I’ll let you readers try to figure it out, but suffice it to say
Spearfish are highly sought by anglers trying to still about twice as that Burke and Glanville had one of those exceptional days.
accomplish The International Game Fish Association’s long as the lower bill. They can grow to about 91 inches. Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
Royal Grand Slam. Anglers must catch an Atlantic Burke and Glanville assumed that these were the fish conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer.
blue marlin, Pacific blue marlin, black marlin, white caught, until they looked at the pictures that they had Jim is included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s
marlin, striped marlin, Atlantic sailfish, Pacific sailfish, taken. Hall of Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands
swordfish, and any species of spearfish. Often it is These show fish that have a much shorter upper bill of acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The
the spearfish that creates the biggest hurdle, so a than pictures of a longbill spearfish found on the Internet. Keyes Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941
doubleheader is special. This could make them shortbill spearfish. But shortbill or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.
fundraising news

Volunteers In Medicine embrace change and focus on the positive and they created $100,000 for the clinic, about 50 percent of the goal.
Clinic Embraces The Spirit a fresh, new approach to their fundraising. Donations received before Jan. 10, will ensure inclusion
on the wall in time for the reveal. The Friends of VIM
The gala committee was inspired by the famous Audrey

Of Change Hepburn quote “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Clinic Board President, Patsy Conrades, said, “We are
With spring and renewal in mind, butterflies became the delighted to turn this negative situation into a positive.
VIM Clinic is taking a new approach to traditional symbol of that sentiment. The committee proposed filling the The clinic has been there for thousands of our Martin
fundraising events and creating a butterfly art walls of the clinic with butterflies to epitomize the idea that County neighbors for over 25 years and we will not let
installation on the walls of the clinic to recognize donors something beautiful can come from change. Donors loved the them down now when the need has never been greater.”
and inspire patients. idea and it became the Spirit of Change Celebration. Donors For more information visit vimclinic.net/spiritofchange.
For the first time in 21 years, The Friends of Volunteers can sponsor a butterfly and have their name intricately woven About VIM Clinic
in Medicine Clinic will not be hosting their annual into the wings of a butterfly image to be mounted on the wall. Over 25 years ago, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Clinic
gala in January. The event typically generates 35 to 40 The butterfly walls will be revealed on Friday, Jan. 29, at an took a new approach to community healthcare. VIM Clinic
percent of their fundraising revenue each year and, like open house event. places its focus on practicing the art of medicine instead
other nonprofits hit hard by the pandemic with increased Mary Fields, executive director, said, “We had to find of the business of healthcare. The clinic provides free,
demand, a loss that large would be devastating for the a way to excite our donors. Everyone loves attending our comprehensive medical care to low-income, uninsured,
clinic and its patients. VIM Clinic is the only free clinic gala and they were not interested in a virtual version or un- Martin County residents. Utilizing the expertise of staff
in Martin County serving low-income residents without gala. The Spirit of Change Celebration allows us to offer and volunteer medical professionals, patients are treated
health insurance. The staff and volunteers with The something special to our donors and we can still support like friends and neighbors with the goal of improving
Friends of VIM clinic looked at this as an opportunity to local businesses that usually help out with our gala.” their overall health and wellness. Thanks to the support
Donors can come to the open house which will include of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and hundreds of other
socially-distant protocols with limited guests or they can private medical practices on the Treasure Coast, VIM Clinic
arrange a private showing at a later date. The reveal will has become one of the premier free and charitable clinics
also be videotaped so that donors who are not able to visit in the country serving thousands of patients each year. Visit
in person can still see the artwork they helped to create. vimclinic.net to learn about giving the gift of health and
The Spirit of Change Celebration has already raised how it changes, and often saves, lives in Martin County.

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