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CONTENTS

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PUBLISHERS’ PAGE 10 You Have the Power to Change the World

CALENDAR

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS 14 Broward & Miami Dade Schools Providing Breakfast and Lunch During Coronavirus Pandemic 18 What To Do If You Are Sick with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 22 Quarantine Binge Watch 24 Coping With Coronavirus: Managing Stress, Fear, and Anxiety

FEATURE STORY 20 The Best Way To Fight Coronavirus?

It’s In Your Hands.

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You Have the Power to Change the World

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he past few weeks have been unprecedented. An exotic sickness from a far-off place has impacted every man, woman and child on earth.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus we have seen the best and, at times, the worst of ourselves. Here, at Our City, we prefer to focus on the good.

Our community has come together in efforts to support each other in large and small ways. Things like college students shopping for senior citizens so they won’t have to leave their homes; or, restaurant owners providing meals for families in need. These are the things that make our community strong.

There is one other thing we can all do to help. Local businesses have been hurt. Many have seen their revenue drop to near zero. These are our neighbors, family and friends. If you have the means, support them. Pick up a dozen bagels for breakfast, book a one-on-one physical training session or schedule your next teeth cleaning.

Small, local businesses are what make communities unique. They are, in many ways, what defines the character of a place. Please do your part to ensure they make it through this crisis. We are all in this together.

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17th Eats ‘N’ Beats –Grab your lawn chairs and blankets, bring your family, friends, and a big appetite. This free outdoor concert at the Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park will feature two live musical acts and a wide variety of food trucks. The event will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm at Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End Parkland. For more details, call 954-757-4105.

sourced, grown, and created. Bring your whole family to enjoy activities such as a bounce house and DJ at every market. If you have questions or need information, call 954-757-4105 or email farmersmarket@cityofparkland.org.

event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature and get up close and personal with wildlife at the beautiful Sawgrass Nature Center! For more information, call 954-344-1117.

21st The Who –Legendary rock band The Who continues their “Moving On!” tour on April 21 at 8 pm at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. The acclaimed “Moving On!” tour pairs singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist/ songwriter Pete Townshend with local symphony orchestras across North America and was hailed by critics as a once-in-a-lifetime rock experience. For more details, visit www. seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

Walk In The Park – Join us for a leisurely stroll through our wonderful wildlife preserve and see some of the reasons why Parkland is such a unique place to live, work, and play. Walk In The Park will be held from 9 am to 11 am at Doris Davis Forman Wildlife Preserve, 7300 Parkside Dr. Parkland, FL 33067. For more details, call 954-757-4105.

28th Cartooning with Cory – Local cartoonist Cory Laub will teach children to draw some of their favorite superheroes and cartoon characters while entertaining them with fun facts about animation and comic book trivia. The event will take place from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive Parkland, FL 33067. Parkland Library card required to register. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/ library or call (954) 757-4207.

18th Touch a Truck –Children and young adults with special needs are invited to spend the morning with fire and police personnel, learn about the equipment and explore emergency vehicles. This event is open to all children and young adults with special needs, regardless of the city where you reside. Touch a Truck For Special Needs Community will be held from 10 am to Noon at Cypress Hammock/Orchid, 1300 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33071. If you have questions about this event, call the Community Involvement Unit at 954-344-1833.

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30th 24th Niall Horan Concert –Niall Horan’s North American tour is coming to the BB&T Center on April 24th. The singer will perform some of his hit songs such as, ‘Nice To Meet Ya’ and ‘No Judgement’. The concert will be held at 7 pm at the BB&T Center, Sunrise.

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25th EarthFest –To celebrate Earth Day, the City of Coral Springs will be hosting EarthFest on April 25 from 9 am to Noon at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs, Florida. This free

27th Arts, Books and Culture Discussion Group –Similar to a current events group, but focused on entertainment and culture, this lively discussion will cover topics like: What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big at the box office? Share your thoughts, listen to others, and get your culture fix as we chat. The group will meet from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive Parkland, FL 33067. Parkland Library card required to register. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207.

Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party – An intriguing prohibition tale, steamrolling and roaring its way across the stage, Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party was an Off-Broadway gem that garnered an array of industry accolades.

In Next Stop Broadway’s High School Edition, lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party-to-end-allparties in their Manhattan apartment.

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Broward & Miami Dade Schools Providing Breakfast and Lunch During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Breakfast is offered from 8 am – 10 am, while lunch is offered from 11 am till 1 pm. The meals will be provided on every day that classes were previously scheduled.

Students are asked to bring their valid student identification to receive a meal for themselve and family members. However, the schools appear to be quite generous in cases where students do not have their IDs. The meals are available at the following schools: ▸ Boyd Anderson High School ▸ Blanche Ely High School ▸ Dillard High School ▸ Flanagan High School ▸ Hallandale High School ▸ Miramar High School ▸ Nova High School ▸ Sunrise Middle School ▸ Taravella High School Students and family members can obtain the fresh, hot-cooked meals by walking up or driving through designated areas on the campuses.

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What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.

Stay home except to get medical care

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Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home People: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.

Animals: Do not handle pets or other animals while sick. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.

Call ahead before visiting your doctor If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

Wear a facemask You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then people who live with you should not stay in the same room with you, or they should wear a facemask if they enter your room.

Cover your coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-95% alcohol covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.

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Ask your healthcare provider to call the local or state health department. Persons who are placed under active monitoring or facilitated self-monitoring should follow instructions provided by their local health department or occupational health professionals, as appropriate.

If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive.

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The Best Way To Fight Coronavirus? It’s In Your Hands.

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he coronavirus pandemic has spread throughout Florida, bringing life to a standstill and overwhelming hospitals and emergency rooms across the state. Terms like “selfisolation” and “social distancing” have become part of our shared vocabulary.

Think you may have COVID-19? Before you can be tested, you first need to be assessed by a healthcare professional, a simple step to determine if you might have the virus. Over the past month or

important that patients are advised properly,” explains David Mishkin, M.D., medical director of Baptist Health Care On Demand. “Care On Demand is really the first ‘front door’ potentially for many patients regarding this illness and we have specific protocols when a patient does meet (COVID-19) criteria for an in-person evaluation.”

Using digital health tools such as Care On Demand as part of a front-line response to the COVID-19 virus pandemic helps ensure that

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Baptist Health South Florida has been encouraging people with symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 to stay home and see a doctor via Care On Demand. Baptist Health’s online healthcare providers can answer any questions, evaluate your risk, and provide support to relieve symptoms.

Most cases of COVID-19 involve mild symptoms, including fever and a dry cough, that can be hometreated without medical intervention. Some patients

so, thousands of South Floridians have swamped local doctors’ offices, hospitals and emergency rooms in an effort to get tested, straining already over-taxed facilities, resources and staff.

If there is a silver lining to this public health crisis, it’s that it has shined a spotlight on the critical role telemedicine plays in healthcare, particularly in battling the COVID-19 crisis. Telemedicine services such as Baptist Health Care On Demand enable you to consult with a trained healthcare professional from the comfort of your home via your smartphone, laptop or computer.

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scarce hospital resources are reserved for the sickest patients, including those who need care for conditions not related to the epidemic.

Javier Pérez-Fernández, M.D., pulmonologist and critical care director at Baptist Hospital of Miami, says keeping emergency rooms available for those who are seriously ill has been a major concern for Baptist and hospitals throughout the world.

“Unless you’re sick, hospitals and emergency rooms are not the place you want to be right now,” says Dr. Pérez-Fernández. “Also, do you really want to be exposing yourself to this virus unnecessarily?”

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Nurse Jackie - Showtime/Netflix (seven seasons) Nurse Jackie is a medical drama-comedy that tells the story of Jackie Peyton (Edie Falco), an Emergency Room nurse at a hospital in New York City. Every day is a “high wire act” for Jackie as she juggles patients, doctors, fellow nurses, and her own drug addiction.

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The Mandalorian - Disney Plus (one season) The Mandalorian is the break-out star of Disney’s streaming service. The 10 episode drama is set in the Star Wars universe after the fall of the Empire. The classic “space western” follows bounty hunter Din Djarin from one adventure to another. His discovery of “The Child,” better known in popular culture as Baby Yoda, made our family fall in love with the quick moving series.

Stranger Things - Netflix (three seasons) Set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, Stranger Things focuses on the investigation into the disappearance of a young boy amid supernatural events occurring around the town, including the appearance of a girl with psychokinetic abilities.

It follows the boy’s friends, Mike, Dustin and Lucas as they uncover mysteries surrounding their friend’s disappearance.

Breaking Bad In what many people call the greatest television series yet made, high school chemistry teacher Walter White transforms into the Southwest’s biggest drug lord after learning he has incurable cancer. The pace of the show and incredible writing make it easy to pass hours on end.

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Shameless - Showtime/Netflix (nine seasons) Set in the slums of Chicago’s South Side, Shameless follows the Gallagher family as they navigate life on the edge. The family is led by William H. Macy’s ,Frank Gallagher, a dysfunctional alcoholic who is hilariously self-destructive. What makes the show work is the cast’s ability to make you love the characters despite their sometimes reprehensible behavior.

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Coping With Coronavirus: Managing Stress, Fear, and Anxiety

BY JOSHUA A. GORDON, M.D., PH.D

These are confusing, stressful times for all of us. As the coronavirus pandemic affects numerous facets of our society, it also impacts each person in different ways. The disruptions to daily life are already being felt by many, my family included—my son has been sent home from college, my place of worship has closed, and the comforting social gatherings that usually fill my weekends are off-limits. We are all feeling uncertain about what could happen in the coming weeks, as we hope to slow the spread of this pandemic.

Feelings of anxiety and uncertainty are completely normal during times like this.

Now imagine you are facing this uncertainty and have a mental illness. How much more challenging must it be to navigate this uncertainty? While we all are concerned about the future, for those with anxiety disorders, worry may be all-consuming. For those with schizophrenia, the concern that people are infectious may contribute to paranoia. And for

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If you need support coping with the events of the last few weeks, there is advice and help available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a webpage with information on dealing with fear, anxiety, and stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. A section of this CDC page is specifically geared toward those of us with children, as they can be particularly sensitive to uncertainty. For additional shareable resources for those with children, see this NPR story, which features an interview with National Institute of Mental Health expert Dr. Krystal Lewis.

For those with mental illnesses, be sure to continue your treatment regimens. Consider developing a plan for telehealth sessions with your provider if you (or your provider) are quarantined or must avoid exposures to the public for any reason. And, reach out to friends and family for support, virtually if necessary.

This last piece of advice is really important for all of us. It is important to realize that social distancing does not have to mean social isolation, especially with modern technologies available to many of us.

Connecting with our friends and loved ones, whether by high tech means or through simple phone calls, can help us maintain ties during stressful days ahead and will give us strength to weather this difficult passage.

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BY DR. TAMY FAIERMAN, BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON e are fortunate to live in a time when nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation have come to the forefront due to the huge advancements in product composition and modernized techniques. In past years, cosmetic injectables were often associated with over plumped cheeks and the infamous “duck lips” due to overuse and overfilling. As a result of these advancements, achieving natural results and making subtle tweakments that are widely undetectable has become easier than ever before. Below is a quick and informative guide so you can best understand how these newer, more modern and innovative products and techniques are used in today’s consciously aging world.

The New Generation of Fillers The new generation of dermal fillers are designed for a more natural and seamless integration with the skin and create natural improvements in facial rejuvenation. Fillers, made from hyaluronic acid, fill in wrinkles therefore making the skin appear younger and rejuvenated. They also help maintain or restore hydration and volumize the tissues of the face. Bio-Stimulators, such as Sculptra, stimulate your skin to regrow its own natural collagen over time and work to replace volume lost and correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds resulting in a firmer, younger looking skin. All are minimally invasive and done in the office setting with virtually no downtime.

Botox and Filler Techniques Have Changed Aging doesn’t occur in isolation, therefore aesthetic experts are now taking a global and three-dimensional approach to Botox and filler procedures by looking at the entirety of the face and neck, with an appreciation of its interconnectedness. It is no longer about just filling a line, but more so sculpting the face, often by injecting smaller amounts of product in a number of different areas. One of the key advantages of injectables is that they have the ability to lift and define. For example, often times filler is used to restore volume in temples and cheeks for overall rejuvenation. At the same time, Botox and Dysport are used in the neck area to counteract sagging jowls. More viscous hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane Lyft and Voluma can be injected to lift the cheeks and nasolabial folds, while at the same time, Botox or Dysport can minimize sagging neck muscles from pulling the face down, which helps refine the jawline and also raise a downward-turned smile.

Filler and Botox Are Designed for Today’s Lifestyle Men and women today are busier than ever. Setting aside the couple of weeks that would be necessary for surgery and recovery time after a facelift is much more time intensive. Yet, nonsurgical rejuvenation procedures can be completed over a lunch break. Botox, Dysport, and dermal fillers take just a few minutes to administer, and the results that appear within just a few days are what I call “subtle-dramatic”. You look refreshed yet not overdone. Sculptra is administered over a few visits and works within a few weeks to months.

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After a legal battle, which delayed the implimentation of the rule, the government will begin to use this new rule on February 24, 2020.

Individuals who filed prior to the effective date will not be subject to the Public Charge Rule, and only certain classes of immigrants and nonimmigrants will be affected.

Previously, when a prospective immigrant was sponsored by a family member, that person’s finances would be scrutinized to ensure that the immigrant would not become a public charge or use public government benefits. Now, the onus will be on the immigrant to prove that they will not become a public burden by using a totality of the circumstances test. There are five factors that officers will look to in making this determination: ▸ Age ▸ Health ▸ Family status ▸ Assets, resources and financial status ▸ Education and skills A new Form, I-944, must be filed by a prospective immigrant along with their adjustment of status application. This form will not replace the sponsor’s Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, but will be used in connection with it. Positive factors will include if the applicant is age 18-early retirement; the applicant has no medical or health conditions; there is a small household size; the household income is over 125% of poverty guidelines or there are sufficient assets in lieu of or in addition to income; the applicant has sufficient resources to cover foreseeable medical expenses; the applicant does not have financial liabilities; the applicant has not applied for public benefits after February 24, 2020; the applicant has private health insurance; the applicant has a high school diploma or a higher degree and is proficient in English; and an I-864 has been filed.

The evidence that the new process requires is voluminous. For example, the applicants must apply for credit reports and have their educational credentials evaluated. Further, the applicants must show tax transcripts and evidence of income from all sources. The applicants will also need to provide bank statements and proof of assets for 12 months. Finally, the applicants will need to show health insurance. All in all, experts believe that it will take an attorney approximately 8 hours to fill in the new form and provide the necessary documentation.

In summary, the INA section 212(a) (4) renders an alien inadmissible if they are likely to become a public charge. The newly promulgated Public Charge Rule will make the process of proving that an alien is not inadmissible much more difficult and onerous.

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MAYOR CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY n the month of April all of our residents should have received an invitation to participate in Census 2020. The Census is a Constitutionallymandated population count for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the five U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The invitation is to respond to a short, easy questionnaire. I strongly urge every resident to participate in the Census and make sure Parkland counts by filling out the form. The 2020 Census, for the first time, allows residents to participate online, by phone, or by mail. It couldn’t be easier and it couldn’t be more important.

Census results help determine how hundreds of billions of federal funding dollars flow into communities like Parkland every year for the next 10 years. An accurate count influences highway planning and construction, helps determine how money is spent for education, to prevent child abuse, to provide housing assistance for older adults, and even to restore wildlife. The brief time it takes you to complete the questionnaire will play an important role in preparing Parkland to respond to a natural disaster and secure funding for fire prevention.

This once-per-decade population count determines the number of seats Florida has in the House of Representatives and will be used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Even corporations and private businesses will use this data to make critical decisions.

For those who might be concerned about the security of their data, the U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and ensure their confidentiality. Every Census employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life. This obligation prevents the release of any identifiable information about you, your home, or your business—even to law enforcement agencies. The law protects your answers from being used against you by any government agency or court. Your answers are used only to produce statistics.

Although Census 2020 is a national effort, the results have very significant local implications. Please participate and make sure that we have access to all resources available to our community. And, while we encourage Census 2020 participation in our community, we will continue to organize events that make our community unique. On April 4 we host our annual Egg Hunt; the Farmers’ Market is on April 5 and will feature an Environmental Expo; Eats ‘n’ Beats returns April 17; and the final Farmers’ Market of the season is April 19.

On April 25, we planned a unique event: Walk in the Park. It is a community event that celebrates Earth Day and all the great parks we have in Parkland.

The event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Doris Davis Forman Wilderness Preserve and it’s an opportunity to join your friends and neighbors for a leisurely stroll to see some of our City’s beautiful trails. I invite all of you to put on your walking shoes and join me.

We have a City Commission meeting on April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. You can view all meeting agendas at www.cityofparkland.org/cc. I encourage all of our residents to not wait for a Commission meeting to give feedback. Feel free to e-mail anytime at chunschofsky@cityofparkland.org to share your views. I look forward to hearing from you.

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On Sunday, April 5th, Coral Springs hosts April Pools Day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Cypress Pool (1300 Coral Springs Drive). The event serves as an entertaining and educational experience focused on water safety activities for families. Registration is required at browardhealth.org/aprilpools.

As we gear up for Spring season, the City invites Coral Springs residents to join the FREE Egg Hunt fun at our Hoppin’ Into Springs event on Saturday, April 11th, at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Sportsplex Athletic Complex (2800 Sportsplex Drive). Bring your own basket, enjoy music and snap a photo with our special guest, the Easter bunny! Pre-registration is required, make sure to sign up at coralsprings.org/recreation before registration closes on April 7th.

If egg hunting is not your definition of fun, then join us on April 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at our Keep Coral Springs Beautiful clean-up day!

The City is looking for volunteers to participate in the Adopt-A-Street program in partnership with Community Foundation of Broward and will provide assigned locations to those signed-up. Register at coralsprings.org/volunteer.

Our 14th Annual Teen Political Forum is open to local high school students on Thursday, April 16th, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. This forum provides students the opportunity to ask questions and get answers directly from their City and County elected officials. For more information, visit coralsprings.org/tpf.

April is the month we celebrate Earth Day, and our City is proud to host EarthFest on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital.

The free event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature and get up close and personal with wildlife. For more information, you can visit coralsprings. org/earthfest.

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Please stay in the know and check out our website to see what additional events have been postponed. Sorry for any inconvenience, the safety of our members and our community is at a top priority. Please see below the link for our online calendar: https://www.tnlcoc.org/eventscalendar/. We also have a Chamber Members Only Group on Facebook if you haven’t already joined the group, you can Join by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/598756047392211/.

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ASK THE SHERIFF

Changes Toward Internal Accountability

BY SHERIFF GREGORY TONY hen I took office, I made it a priority to restore public trust and strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and the communities we serve.

To be successful as a public safety agency, we must hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.

Over the past year, we have made great progress. We have increased training, adopted a more proactive community policing practice, instituted neighborhood support teams, diversified our command staff and improved our recruitment of new public safety professionals. These changes are the first of many in my continued efforts to enhance our service and strengthen community partnerships and public trust.

Another key to building public trust is policing ourselves in a professional and accountable manner. During my first year as sheriff, I participated in the disciplinary system and found that too often, the findings of the internal review process simply did not reflect the standards we must live up to as public safety professionals. As a result, I rejected the recommendations of the Professional Standards Committee and terminated four deputies for use of excessive force.

Building upon this experience, I have begun to make the necessary changes at the Broward Sheriff’s Office to improve our internal investigations process. The improvements include the appointment of new members to the Professional Standards Committee and the formation of a new Use of Force Review Board, which will be tasked with reviewing use of force for consistency with BSO training and policy and making recommendations as to whether further investigation or training is needed.

These changes promote a more accountable and timely review of questionable use of force that guarantees due process for deputies, while making sure that the process is clear and shows accountability to the public. The Use of Force Review Board will allow for quicker evaluation and referral of those cases deemed in need of further review by Internal Affairs.

With these changes, I am sending a clear message to my deputies that egregious use of force will not be tolerated under my leadership. Make no mistake; when my deputies do the right thing, I will always support them and have their backs. As an organization, we are committed to excellence and will demonstrate professional public safety practices the public and good policing require.

These programs I instituted and the changes I am making inside BSO’s disciplinary process are met with the intention to hold ourselves more accountable but also serve as part of my dedicated effort to bringing BSO closer to the communities we serve.

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Service Equals Reward Sheriff Gregory Tony You can stay connected by following the sheriff on Twitter @BrowardSheriff or emailing him directly at ask_the_sheriff@sheriff.org.

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We rescued our little tuxedo kitten Maggie in Lowe’s parking lot during a downpour. She is now about 7 months old. Spayed and healthy. She is just one of so many strays in need of a home. Maggie is able to jump higher than any cat I’ve ever seen, catching her favorite toy mouse in mid air! No wonder it took hours to catch HER! She was last seen putting all her toy mice in her water bowl... trying to drown them? We love her and her white heart.

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TEE TO GREEN

SPRING TRAINING ANYONE? Two Invaluable Putting Tips

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BY DEAN SKLAR, PGA PROFESSIONAL utting using a name or line on your ball can really help in setting you on the correct path line. The key is to use your dominant eye so you will not struggle in correctly lining up your ball.

First, to determine your dominant eye, hold both hands out in front of you clasped together and create a small hole to look at the flag. Close one eye at a time to determine which eye is still able to see the flag. The eye that you see the flag with is your dominant eye and you will want to use that eye in lining

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If you are left eye dominant you will want to aim your ball line with your left hand. If right eye dominant, use your right hand to aim your ball line at the target. Use the same hand to increase the odds of getting the ball directly in line between your dominant eye and the target. You should now find it much easier to aim the ball directly at the target.

Once your ball is all lined up, go set up to the ball and make sure the clubface alignment matches the balls. Now you are ready to stoke it at your target. Trust your aim, begin focusing on your speed and you will become a better putter. If you are having difficulty matching your putter to the line (so it feels like you are aiming at your target), you may want to change your set-up until they match.

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Check to see if your eye is directly over the ball. Think about why this is so important. When you line up to putt you want to see the direct line from the ball to the intended target. In this case, it’s the hole that you are putting the ball into. Set up to putt with your normal putting stance over the ball and place a ball under your eye. Now you want to release that ball to see if it lands directly on top of the ball that you are using to putt into the hole. If the ball lands before it, you are standing too far away. If the ball lands past the ball to the right, you are standing too close. Keep trying this test to make sure your eye is directly over it with the ball always landing directly on top of it. You will be surprised how you need to make the proper adjustment to get the eye directly over the ball and see the right line that you are stroking the putter head on the same path your eyes see it.

As always, see your local teaching Professional for a putting lesson. No one knows the game better than them.

PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, 954-389-6197, or online at www.WestonFloridaUSA.com.

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SNAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL DAY OF SERVICE & LOVE

In memory of the 17 lives lost two years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students, faculty and staff from schools across the county held a day filled with activities aimed at community service and spreading love. Photos courtesoy of Broward County Public Schools.

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