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10 Make Your Vote Count

COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Community Kitchen Feeds Over 1 Million People with State-of-the-Art Kitchen

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

14 Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Get State of the Art Air Purification Systems

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26 Broward Middle & High School Students Honored in Annual Holocaust Reflection Contest

ASK THE SHERIFF 27 LISTENING. EVOLVING. CHANGING.

POSITIVE PARENTING 28 A Parent’s Guide to Successful Online Learning

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20 World Class Auto Repairs Offers Dealership Alternative in West Boca

LEGALLY SPEAKING 24 Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Parenting Plans/Time-Sharing Agreements: What You Need to Know

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 30 August Parkland Update

MESSAGE FROM THE CORAL SPRINGS COMMISSION 31 August Commission Message

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eeding South Florida recently unveiled its new, state-of-the-art, 5,000-square-foot community kitchen.

Although the kitchen is located in Palm Beach County, it will provide meals to nearly 1.3 million people in the four counties that Feeding South Florida serves (Palm Beach, Broward, MiamiDade, and Monroe Counties). The one-of-a-kind community kitchen is a highly anticipated community resource, with years in the making.

On Sunday, July 12th, a virtual grand opening celebration took place via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Viewers tuned in to view some of South Florida’s favorite chefs using their talents to showcase the kitchen’s full capacity. They prepared the very first meals in the kitchen using nutritious items regularly distributed by Feeding South Florida, converted into unique, savory, and creative dishes that appeal to the whole family.

Chef Ralph Pagano of Naked Taco in Coconut Creek, and Chef Randy Fisher of CREaM in Miami hosted the event. The featured chefs were Chef Lindsay Autry of The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West Palm Beach, Chef Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s Consulting in Hollywood, and Chef Timon Balloo of Balloo Restaurant in downtown Miami.

“This multi-purpose community kitchen is a vision that Feeding South Florida has had for quite some time, and we are so excited to finally present it to the community,” said Vélez. “This is just the beginning because the kitchen will serve the community by providing meals, workforce training, catering as social innovation, an incubator for community support, and family cooking classes.”

The kitchen will advance Feeding South Florida’s mission of ending hunger in South Florida by serving up to 10,000 meals per day for children’s after-school and summer programs, meals for older adults, and medically tailored meals. The kitchen will also provide critical meals during disaster response.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Feeding South Florida has distributed over 40 million pounds of food (33.3 million meals) in the four counties it serves (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties) in 14 weeks a pace that translates to nearly 150 million pounds over a 12-month period. To put that in perspective, for the entire last fiscal year, Feeding South Florida distributed 62 million pounds (51.6 million meals).

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ext time there is a competitive game of four-square at the local Boys and Girls Club, the kids might breathe a little bit easier. They won’t breath easier because the game will be less intense. They will breathe easier because the air they are breathing will be much cleaner.

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donated and installed 150 Fresh-Aire UV light systems at 11 Boys and Girls Clubs across Broward County. The systems were installed directly into the central air systems by Air Pros USA technicians.

UV light technology compliments air conditioning systems to improve indoor air quality by neutralizing viruses and other microbes as the air circulates through the ventilation system. UV light systems are tested and validated against surface bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus, and have been shown to achieve up to 99.999996% reduction on microorganisms.

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We are hopeful that our efforts to improve the air in these safe environments will help more families have the confidence to let children return to the clubs and take advantage of their amazing programs,” said Anthony

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hose within our governing bodies consider dance schools to be non-essential businesses. Had any of them been students at Dance Theatre, they might feel differently.

Dance Theatre’s 28th season serving South Florida began in typical fashion. All four Broward County locations were teeming with eager young dancers, poised to continue their training under the guidance of it’s amazing staff. The students embarked on their journey and leapt into their training with hopeful vigor.

The first several months were funfilled and fantastic. New Years came and went, songs were chosen, and the early stages of preparation for the Annual Recital were underway. Then, in what now seems like the blink of an eye, everyone’s lives changed dramatically.

Pursuant to Executive Orders designed to combat Covid-19, like most local businesses, Dance Theatre was forced to close. Classes could no longer be conducted at any of the studios, and the training of it’s thousands of students was suddenly interrupted.

What now? What could be done to salvage the season, to keep these kids occupied and exercising, and to restore some measure of normalcy to the lives of it’s students? Dance Theatre’s owner, Michelle Gerlick, knew immediately that something had to be done. “When you’re a dancer, you understand. Dancing is absolutely essential, for both your body and your mind. It keeps you physically fit, it brings you essential moments of peace and tranquility, and it provides a necessary release from the stresses that surround us, especially during times like these. Adults don’t bear the brunt of this pandemic alone.

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way over and above recommended safety measures. Yes...we have no-touch thermometers, gallons of sanitizer, and divided dance floors...but we’ve done numerous other things to keep our kids safe.

No expense, and no amount of time or effort is too great when it comes to safeguarding the health of our Dance Theatre families. They take care of us. We take care of them. That’s how it’s always been, and that’s how it will continue to be.”

On June 8th, after nearly three months of conducting classes exclusively online, Dance Theatre was allowed to resume studio classes. “We began with a substantially reduced schedule, primarily for older students who understand the importance of following the rules of this “new normal”, Michelle points out. “When conditions improve, hopefully by the start of our Fall season in late August or early September, we will welcome back all of our students, of every age, even if class sizes must be reduced in order to maintain safety. We will also continue to offer all classes via

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5 Easy Things Families Can Do to Save the Ocean ALISHA OBER, FOUNDER OF SEVEN SEAS ILLUSTRATION

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he ocean is a wonderful place to explore! Not only is it fun and fascinating, but learning about the ocean helps us to develop care and concern for it as well.

Did you know: The ocean covers 71 percent of our planet and amazing new creatures are being discovered every day. It is thought that an estimated 50-80 percent of all life that is found on earth is under the ocean’s surface and it contains 99 percent of the living space on the planet. And yet less than 10 percent of that space has been explored by humans.

Isn’t that amazing?

Whether you live by the coast or you’re miles from the nearest ocean, there are still things families can do to protect a favorite beach and the animals that call it home.

Volunteer for a Beach Cleanup Recruit volunteers- even if it’s just your friends and family- and clean up a local beach, lake, river, stream, or wetland. By spending part of a day picking up litter, we realize the trash in our local water sources will eventually make its way to the ocean.

Reduce Your Use of Plastic This is the most threatening issue in our oceans: Most of the trash picked up on shores is plastic, which harms sea animals. Turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, birds get entangled in fishing line, and animals get stuck in plastic wrappings. Trade in those plastic water bottles in favor of reusable tumblers with lids.

Reduce Your Energy Use Climate change is linked to sea level rise and ocean acidification, both of which could drastically affect marine ecosystems. By energy-proofing your home, making sure to insulate properly, keeping your heating and cooling system maintained, and switching to energy efficient light bulbs you’ll help reduce the effects of climate change, and save some money in the process!

Eat Sustainable seafood Another way to help the ocean is by paying attention to where your seafood comes from. Overfishing is a global problem, and many common fishing and farming methods result in major habitat damage.

One of the simplest things you can do is ask your local grocery stores and restaurants if they sell sustainable seafood. If consumers make it known

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that sustainable food is what they are going to buy, eventually that is what stores will sell!

Share with friends One person can make a difference, but think how much greater an impact you’ll have if you recruit your friends to the cause! Tell your friends about the issues and use your social media platforms to raise awareness.

About The goal of Seven Seas Illustration is to create beautiful and whimsical illustrations of creatures from the seven seas for children and adults with a conservation twist. Learning about the many species, such as where they live and what they eat, is a great way to understand their place in the chain of life and how we can help them thrive. Sign up online to receive a free set of printable stickers!

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

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BY NANCY K. BRODZKI, ESQ. he COVID-19 virus took the world by storm and has unexpectedly worked its way into our everyday lives, creating new challenges for co-parenting families. This article will discuss some hurdles many families are facing and how to overcome them. With schools being closed for the foreseeable future, public gatherings being restricted, and many people losing employment, parents must co-parent effectively in times of disruption without violating Court orders. The rapid onset of restrictions and recommendations regarding the pandemic is especially troubling for parents whose children travel between two households. This crisis is affecting everything, from daily decision-making for the children, to time sharing schedules, to ability to pay child support. Now more than ever, it is important for parents to communicate effectively and cooperate with each other in order to maximize the best interests of the children.

So what should you do if disagreements regarding the children arise?

Parents should always adhere to the current Court order set in place, but also be flexible and reasonable when working out time-sharing and exchange changes with the other parent. Parents must also use common sense and must not endanger the health and safety of their children. Parents who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with the virus are in no position to demand the time-sharing schedule be followed. Judges have made it clear that they will put the health of children first. Many jurisdictions, including the tri-county area of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, are under a shelter-in-place order with few exceptions. This does not mean that your children should not be exchanged between local households.

But it does mean that children are not going to be put on airplanes or trains to travel to a distant parent. Make-up time-sharing should be offered to any parent missing out on time with their children because of this pandemic.

If the children are out of school and it is “your day” per the parenting plan, it is your responsibility to arrange for childcare or e-schooling. Until there is a Final Judgment of Modification entered by the Court, the regular parenting plan schedule applies, and you should always default to that schedule if you cannot agree to alternate arrangements. While all parents should follow the CDC, local and state guidelines regarding protecting your health and the health of your children, it is important to note and accept that you cannot control the other parent and force them to abide by the rules being followed in your household. It is important to have open, reasonable and respectful discussions with the other parent, always remembering that any action taken today will likely have consequences tomorrow. Communicating with the other parent, coordinating your schedules, adjusting pick up times or places, and working together to adjust to the changes in your routine is the best way to do the right thing for your child and stay out of Court. Communication, flexibility, compromise, and a united motive to act in the best interest of your child is the key to avoiding unnecessary conflict.

If all attempts at respectful communication and amicable agreements fail, there are still legal routes to pursue. Motions to enforce or modify the parenting plan can be filed. Substantial changes in circumstances, such as loss of employment, can trigger the need to modify your parenting plan and/or child support.

This is all uncharted legal territory and only time will tell how Courts will decide these issues moving forward, but Brodzki Jacobs is here to give expert advice and guide you through these challenging times. Uncertainty around COVID-19 is unsettling but our team is up and running with our extensive use of technology and 100% ready to serve you and your legal needs.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Broward Middle & High School Students Honored in Annual Holocaust Reflection Contest the oppression.”

This year, students faced the added ocal students were celebrated by The Holocaust obstacle of COVID-19 and, despite the Documentation & Education Center (HDEC) in fact that their schools shut down, all this year’s Olga & Eugene Guttman Visual Arts the students and teachers still made & Writing Contest. The contest was open to fourth the deadline and did everything they through twelfth graders and included submissions could to participate in the contests. from students at schools across South Florida.

“With everything taking place In addition to its annual contest, the HDEC in the world right now, it was truly offers educational and outreach programs through inspiring to see this generation have its Student Awareness Days and Teacher Institutes. a real understanding of compassion, These programs focus on the history and lessons of the Holocaust as well as the dangers that hatred, rac- empathy and kindness.” said HDEC President Rositta E. Kenigsberg. ism, and bullying pose today.

“Thank you to all the devoted teachers The HDEC contains a collection of photographs, who continued to encourage your studocuments, and artifacts organized in a manner dents to stand up and speak out.” that documents and educates to convey the mesWinners were awarded in various sage of NEVER AGAIN. It also contains the world’s 1st Place High School Division categories, including: largest self-produced collection of oral histories from Ashley Dawkins Olga & Eugene Guttman Art Holocaust survivors. There are more than 2,500 Contest Winners interviews with survivors, liberators, and eyewitThe Holocaust Documentation & Education Center (HDEC) was ▸ Overall Art Winner - Ashley Philips, Grade 11, nesses. Its recently built museum in Dania Beach founded in 1980 as a nonsectarian, nonprofit, multifaceted orgaCharles W. Flanagan High School is slowly beginning open following the COVIDnization, to document, preserve and protect the authentic memory ▸ 1st Place High School Division - Ashley Dawkins, 19 shutdown. of the Holocaust through eye-witness accounts from Survivors Grade 12 Charles W. Flanagan High School The annual contest asks students to submit artand Liberators; and to provide educational outreach programming ▸ 1st Place Elementary School Division - Beau Belle, for teachers and students. Its vision has expanded to utilizing the work and writing pieces based on a particular theme.

Grade 4, Everglades Elementary School This year’s theme was “Why Holocaust Survivors Are Holocaust through thought-provoking multi-lingual exhibitions and Olga & Eugene Guttman Writing Contest Winners Our Heroes.” insightful programming to educate people in all walks of life of the ▸ Overall Winner, Writing - “Reflections of the The overall winner of the Art contest was catastrophic ramifications of prejudice, racism, stereotyping and Past” by, Rosabel Cepero, Grade 10, TERRA Flanagan High School junior Ashley Philips’ captivatbullying, which tragically still occur today. Using cutting-edge techEnvironmental Research Institute ing drawing of two prisoner’s hands. nology such as interactive media and 3-D holograms, the Museum ▸ 1st Place Winner, High School Division - “Our “I drew two concentration camp prisoners grabwill put names and faces to the victims, raising the sound of their Heroes” by Jeshua Osorio, Grade 9, Barbara bing each other’s arms to show the importance of moral voices of conscience to mute the noise of prejudice and Goleman Senior High School unity in their survival,” remarked Philips of her hatred. The Museum’s artifacts include an authenticated Holocaust ▸ 1st Place Winner, Elementary School Division work, “I intended to show that Holocaust survivors Railcar and a U.S. Army M-4A3E8 Sherman Tank, as well as oral - “Holocaust Essay” by Collin Theberge, Grade 5, are heroes because, despite the terrible situation they history interviews, photographs, documents, journals, books, videos, were put in, they stuck together and fought against Sandpiper Elementary School and other priceless items from the HDEC Collection.

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LISTENING. EVOLVING. CHANGING.

BY SHERIFF GREGORY TONY his year, our nation – our world – has been faced with unprecedented challenges. From a global health crisis to civil unrest and the reminder of inequalities for people of color, our strength, our faith, and our will have all been tested.

As we enter the eighth month of 2020, I gain strength from the opportunities before us. The opportunity to listen. To grow. To mend. And to change.

In the last 18 months, I have made significant changes that focus on building stronger community relationships and restoring trust by bringing accountability and transparency to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. I have revised policy to establish a Use of Force Review Board, appointed new members to the Professional Standards Committee, established progressive training protocols and improved recruitment practices to ensure we are hiring the most qualified applicants. Despite these advancements, we must do more.

Recently, I’ve had several opportunities to sit down with community leaders and advocates for change to listen to their concerns and discuss areas of strength and opportunities for growth. Our dialogues were progressive, and the BSO command staff and I welcomed their input.

The focus of our discussions was on policing practices. Today, law enforcement remains the only branch of government that is required to respond to every situation where there is an immediate need or threat. Often, these needs are met by people in crisis, who are hurting, who have been wronged, are suffering or have been defrauded. Our deputies are trained in conflict resolution and de-escalation; the majority (soon to be all) are trained in crisis intervention. Yet, as a profession, our policing approaches must continue to evolve.

Since becoming sheriff, I have made a commitment to investing resources in areas where they are needed most. Aside from the aforementioned changes, I have restructured the Law Enforcement Trust Fund process to ensure it is more fair and equitable to serve nonprofit organizations that focus on issues vital to our community. We have established the BSO Legacy Program offering scholarships and internships to minority individuals interested in a career in public safety. We have established a Youth Mentorship Program focused on mentoring youth and developing them into strong, responsible civically-engaged adults.

Change will not come overnight. However, these changes are just the beginning of establishing systemic solutions toward a more unified Broward.

I will continue to make progressive changes for the benefit of this community.

At BSO, we are listening. We are evolving. We are prioritizing the needs of the people we serve. And we are committed to working together with you to maintain trust and strengthen our community.

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POSITIVE PARENTING

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n July 20th, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Rucie recommended that all Broward students begin the year with online learning only.

“If conditions do not improve and continue to worsen, that is the only way we can educate our students while keeping them and our teachers healthy and safe,” Rucie commented, during the 8-minute address.

It is almost certain that part or all of every student’s course work at the beginning of the school year will consist of at-home, online studies. We surveyed experts to find best practices to ensure your student will be as successful as possible. Here is what they recommend.

1. Location, Location, Location It is important to establish a consistent routine for your child’s work. Roaming around the house with a laptop or taking ZOOM classroom instruction at the park may seem like fun, but a lack of consistency can lead to distraction. Have your student use the same, quiet place for his/her work each day.

2. Schedule Priorities Maintaining a regular schedule is critical in establishing a healthy learning routine. Like, having a consistent location, “going to school” at the same time each day reinforces the importance of learning.

3. Say No to Phones Perhaps the biggest challenge parents face with online learning is the fact that the primary tool kids use to learn can also be their biggest distraction.

Anything connected to the web can be a source of constant distraction. The dopamine feedback mechanisms students get from social media fuel their yearning for more, just like an addiction. Unless your student needs his phone for the coursework at hand, it is best to take it into a different room 4. Inspect, Don’t Expect Unless your child is incredibly organized, mature, and goal-oriented, it will be extremely difficult for her to stay on track remotely. The ever-present guidance of an involved-teacher simply won’t be there. Parents must be more engaged with their children’s coursework today than ever before. The good news is, most schools online tools available for parents to track their kids’ progress in real-time. It’s a good idea to review your student’s work on a weekly basis, or more often.

5. Open Lines of Communication Our “new normal” of education is new to teachers too. More than ever they will need candid, frequent feedback from parents. Make it your mission to have two-way communication on how things are going, and how your child is performing.

During these times of great uncertainty it’s our duty as parents to make sure our children don’t lose this precious learning time. Hopefully, by the end of the year, our kids will be back in school full-time.

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August Parkland Update MAYOR CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY his month in Broward we have elections. Many people have reached out to me to try and understand which elections they are able to vote in and what seats are up and when, so here is some information that I hope will help.

The August 18 election is considered a primary election, but several seats will be decided on this date.

For non-partisan races such as judges and school board, whichever candidate receives more than 50% of total votes cast will be the winner of the race. If no one receives more than 50% of the total votes cast, the two candidates with the most votes will have a runoff in November.

In partisan races, the primary is in August and the general is in November. If no opposing party candidate or write in candidate enters the race, the primary is an open primary and all voters, regardless of party affiliation, can vote in the race.

If there is an opposing party candidate or a write in candidate in the race, the primary is closed and only voters with the same party affiliation as the primary candidates can vote in that race. All voters, regardless of party affiliation, can vote in all races in November.

What does all this mean? It means you should register to vote, verify your voting information is accurate, and do your homework on candidates and races. Since some races are determined in August and others are determined in November, it is important to vote in every election. Additionally, some municipalities (not Parkland) also have March elections that determine mayor and commission races. Also, you can view a sample ballot online or request a vote by mail ballot by visiting the Supervisor of Elections website at www.browardsoe.org . The website also has a list of all early voting sites and general election sites. Early voting takes place from August 8-16. Early voting hours are from 11am-7pm Monday through Friday and from 9am-5pm Saturdays and Sunday.

Primary Election Day is August 18 and the polls are open from 7am-7pm.

On a separate note, the city manager’s proposed city budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year is now online at ww.cityofparkland.org/budget. Please take time to review the budget and submit your comments online. Currently a resident budget workshop is planned for August 12 at 6:00pm and a commission (open to the public) budget workshop is planned for August 19 at 5:00pm. The budget is not final until our two budget hearings in September are completed. The budget hearings are all open to the public. Please always feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.

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uring the last several months, so much has taken place in our nation, state and here locally in Coral Springs. We never imagined we would approach our “Back to School” season and still face COVID-19 as a global health issue; yet, here we are.

We are stepping into August with an unfortunate rise in positive cases in the State of Florida; these numbers showcase how critical it is for residents and businesses to comply with Emergency Orders in order to mitigate the spread of this virus. We remind the community to follow CDC guidelines, stay informed with all Broward County Emergency Orders, and be vigilant when leaving your homes.

Mark your calendars because the primary election in Florida is on August 18th! As citizens of the land of the free, it is our duty to safeguard our democracy and express our right to vote. If you are not a registered voter, you may still register to vote for the general election and can do so online at www.

RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. For more information visit www.browardsoe.org.

The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season is expected to be busier than in previous years. It is important for our community to be prepared beforehand to stay safe. Here are tips to ensure you and your family are prepared for this year’s hurricane season: ▸ Make an emergency plan that includes your evacuation zone and make sure all members of your household know and understand the hurricane plan. ▸ Gather supplies ahead of time including medication, disinfectant supplies, cloth face coverings, pet supplies, and anything else you consider to be essential. ▸ Strengthen your home by decluttering drains and gutters, bring the outside furniture inside, and consider investing in hurricane shutters.

For more details on how to properly prepare for hurricanes, please visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

Stay tuned and up to date by visiting www.coralsprings.org, following our social media accounts and make sure to text the keyword CORALSPRINGS to 888-777 for important updates.

Our August Commission Meeting will take place virtually on the 5th at 9:00 a.m., and the 19th at 6:30 p.m.; residents are invited to watch and offer public comment. Meetings are aired on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.2, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99. Meetings are also live streamed.

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Brookside Plaza • 10637 Wiles Rd •Coral Springs

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400 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 200C Sunrise, FL 33325

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954.306.1007 400 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Suite 200C • Sunrise, FL 33325

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