Author: Carma Henry

Carma Lynn Henry Westside Gazette Newspaper 545 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Office: (954) 525-1489 Fax: (954) 525-1861

    South Korean’s President Lee Jae Myung used the occasion of the country’s Liberation Day, which marks the end of Japan’s colonial rule, to propose to North Korea that the two Koreas officially end the state of war between them that has existed since 1950. In its place, he suggested a “multi-layered security system” that would halt ongoing threats and occasional armed incidents along their border.

       August 26 marks Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day. In rain, heat and other unique conditions, about 1,000 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) lineworkers help power the everyday lives of families and businesses throughout the Sunshine State.

One of the most significant opportunities to shape education today is artificial intelligence (AI). As AI continues to transform how we live, work and learn, BCPS is taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to understanding and implementing this rapidly evolving technology.

       MJ is a 2019 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, New Jersey. He excelled on the gridiron as a three-year starter at wide receiver and defensive back, helping lead the 2018 team to a state championship, the school’s first undefeated team at 11-0 in 58 years. Not only did MJ earn All-Conference and All-State honors, but his innate leadership qualities also led to his being named team captain. In addition, he was selected to the Jersey Shore All-Academic Team, attesting to his academic acumen and accomplishments.

          A fortuitous meeting between Kirk Patrick, former Hollywood Hills football player, and me led to a nostalgic walk down memory lane, allowing us to revisit the glory days of football in Broward County, particularly the state champion Hollywood Hills Spartans led by Dick Saitrick and the Big 5 Conference, schools competing athletically for the first time: Cooper City, Boyd Anderson, Piper, Coconut Creek and South Plantation. I trust it brings back some fond memories as we prepare for another football season in some unique and strange times in America.

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) to the Miami Children’s Museum, recognizing its efforts to create an accessible play environment for all children, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. To earn the certification, museum staff completed autism and sensory training to equip them with a deeper understanding of autism and provide knowledge of best practices to welcome, support, and include autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.