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Ann Storck Center’s
accolades McGuire Honored by

accolades Florida Association of

Rehabilitation Facilities

Ann Storck Center Executive Director Jim
McGuire recently received the “Honorable
Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Lifetime
Achievement Award” from the past chairs of
the Florida Association of Rehabilitation
Facilities (ARF).
Given at the discretion of the Past Chairs
Council, the award recognizes a colleague’s
life’s work and accomplishments in the field.
(l to r) Les Leech presents Lifetime McGuire was selected because of his career
Achievement Award to ASC Executive serving individuals who present developmen-
tal disabilities, achievements that enabled
Director Jim McGuire.
those served, exceptional leadership in the
field, innovations that have enriched the lives of those served, and his overall advocacy,
2007 Lee Mental Health Award Recipients pictured (l to r): Frank Duval, Jr., Joan ability to create opportunities and improvements in support to individuals with disabili-
Patterson, Ellen Sheppard, John Sheppard, Corp. Pete Woodhouse, Judge Hugh E. ties.
Starnes, and Marshall Bower, Chair Lee Mental Health Board of Directors. McGuire has served the Ann Storck Center for more than 25 years and has built a
statewide reputation for providing quality care and innovative programming for children
Lee Mental Health Board of Directors and adults with severe and multiple developmental disabilities.
Honors Five with Awards Therese Havel

At its 7th Annual Community Luncheon, The Board of Directors of Lee Mental Health, Named Mariners
Inc. presented five awards to individuals who have dedicated their time and talent to the
agency and individuals dealing with mental illnesses and substance abuse. Employee of Quarter
Joan Patterson was named Lee Mental Health’s 2007 Volunteer of the Year for her self-
less dedication and commitment of time to the agency and its mission. Therese Havel, R.N., was named
Corporal Pete Woodhouse of the Fort Myers Police Department was named Lee Mental the Mariners Hospital Employee of
Health’s CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) Officer of the Year for 2007. the Quarter. Havel, a 27-year
Judge Hugh E. Starnes was awarded the Lee Mental Health 2007 Advocate of the Year employee of Mariners, was nominat-
Award for his “person-centered” approach. ed for the award by her co-workers
John and Ellen Sheppard received the Lee Mental Health 2007 Spirit of Philanthropy in acknowledgement of her extraor-
Award. dinary teamwork.
Frank Duval, Jr. was the recipient of Lee Mental Health’s 2007 Founders’ Award. His
tireless efforts on behalf of Lee Mental Health span nearly 30 years. Nelson Lazo, Mariners CEO
with Therese Havel

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