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Treasure Coast Hospice’s “Achieving the level five distinction demonstrates connect with one another and create an environment

We Honor Veterans Program Treasure Coast Hospice’s deep commitment to where life reflection and healing may occur. Veteran
understanding and addressing the unique needs of
volunteers provide companionship and support, grateful
Earns Highest Distinction veterans as they age and providing them with the recognition, and a comforting presence to fellow veterans
compassionate care and support that they deserve,” said and their families at the end of life.
Level Five Recognition Places Local Program CEO Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. “We are proud to be “Veteran volunteers are helping us reach more
Among Top 5 Percent Nationally recognized at this elite level and honored that our team veterans, especially those who live in assisted living
will now share their expertise as a regional mentor to residences or senior communities,” said Volunteer
Treasure Coast Hospice announced today that it has earned others in order to further increase access and services to Manager Tolliver Darville. “Thanks to the support of our
the highest distinction as a Level Five We Honor Veterans veterans in our community.” veteran volunteers, Treasure Coast Hospice has been able
partner, placing the local program among the top 5 percent To earn the Level Five We Honor Veterans distinction, to expand important level five initiatives such as pinning
of more than 3,300 We Honor Veterans programs across the Treasure Coast Hospice expanded its outreach to veterans ceremonies and Veteran Cafés or Coffee with a Veteran
nation. In Florida, Treasure Coast Hospice is one of only 13 by fostering a high level of collaboration among veteran gatherings.”
hospices to achieve level five status. organizations, healthcare partners and other community Treasure Coast Hospice is a nonprofit community
We Honor Veterans is a collaborative program between groups in order to provide veterans with increased services organization of skilled professionals and dedicated
the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and improved access to care. Level five also places greater volunteers whose mission is to provide access to
(NHPCO) and the United States Department of Veterans emphasis on staff education, specifically how to support compassionate, caring, expert and professional hospice
Affairs (VA). The goal of the program is to ensure Vietnam-era veterans and those dealing with isolation or and grief support services to patients and families at the
veterans receive the compassionate care they need at symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice
the end of life and that support is available for their A vital component to the We Honor Veterans program has grown to serve 3,000 patients annually in Martin, St.
families. During the past year, Treasure Coast Hospice is the role of veteran volunteers. Treasure Coast Hospice Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Thanks to the generous
cared for 550 veterans residing in Martin, St. Lucie and veteran volunteers are paired with patients who have support of our community, the Treasure Coast Hospice
Okeechobee counties. served in the military, giving them an opportunity to Foundation is able to fund comprehensive hospice and
grief support programs for Treasure Coast Hospice,
including three inpatient units for those who need a
Treasure Coast Outdoors higher level of care, music therapy, a pediatric program,
individual and group bereavement services and Camp
Good Grief for children who have experienced the loss
Goliath Grouper Season Commission to of a loved one.
consider allowing
Another FloriDUH Idea t he m to aga in Answer for
be harvested.
By Jim Weix Unfortunately, the Crossword Puzzle
Florida is famous for season approved
many things and not all of made no sense and
them are complimentary. promises to be another example of how not to do things.
One is our “Florida man” The first goofy part is the size limit allowed. With a
stories, which depict fish that is commonly 200 to 400 pounds and 50 to 72
some Floridians doing inches, the size limit will be between 20 and 36 inches.
some really stupid things. These smaller fish need to be released and allowed to
Why does the grow, not caught.
Sunshine State generate The next issue is the cost and allowed harvest. Only
so many nutty stories? 200 fish can be harvested on the Atlantic side south to
One tongue in cheek Palm Beach County. There will be a lottery with a $10
explanation is that nuts roll downhill and Florida is application fee. If you “win,” you have to pay a permit
the lowest spot east of the Mississippi River. fee of $500 for a chance to catch a 20- to 36-inch fish.
So many of us were not surprised when the Florida This reminds me of those carnival games.
Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to approve a To add to the hilarity of the situation, Gary
whacky fishing season on goliath grouper. This new Nicklaus, one of the commissioners of the Florida Fish
season may just top Florida’s poorly planned and failed and Wildlife Commission that voted for the season,
attempt to have a bear season. suggested that people opposed to a goliath grouper
As most anglers know, the goliath grouper was season, should apply for permits and then not use
once an abundant apex reef predator, which can grow them. Welcome to the FloriDUH Fish and Wildlife
to 400 pounds. They feared nothing, which made Commission.
them easy targets for divers using spear guns. Anglers Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
also found them easy to catch. As a result, they were conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. L L
overharvested and became protected in 1990. Jim is included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl AVARGNA AW PLLC
Fortunately their population rebounded. Some Association’s Hall of Fame, for his work in helping
people now say that there are too many, which is restore thousands of acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker
negatively affecting other reef species. associate with The Keyes Company. He can be reached .
So it made sense for the Florida Fish and Wildlife at (772) 341-2941 or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com. Wills and Trusts
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