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Strengthen A Father-Son A book that really helped me become a better dad was by Dr. Jim Forgan tests for ADHD, gifted, and is a certified
Relationship Ed McGlasson and called The Difference a Father Makes: dyslexia testing specialist. www.JimForgan.com or (561)
Calling Out the Magnificent Destiny in Your Children. I
625-4125
encourage you to invest in your relationship with your son
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D. or daughter.
Life is built on
relationships and the father-
son relationship is a special BGCMC Selects Youth Of
one. Regardless of where a
father and son are in their The Year
journey, it’s a process that
is always in development. By Jackie Holfelder
With intentionality, you can From shy and self-conscious to confident and
improve a strained father- self-assured: that’s Mia D., Boys & Girls Clubs
son relationship or increase of Martin County’s (BGCMC) 2020 Youth of the
an already solid father-son Year.
relationship. The 15-year-old Martin County High School
I improved the relationship with my teenage son by sophomore has been a member of the Wayne
going on a father-son long weekend. When I did this with Huizenga Club in Palm City for nearly a decade.
my teenage son it transformed our relationship for the She prides herself on her love of helping
better. I chose the Christ in the Rockies father-son passage others, is a dually-enrolled student, member of
to manhood experience but if you search “father son camp” the National Honor Society and member of the
you’ll find many choices. Our long weekend was set in Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
the Colorado Rocky Mountains and was so authentic with Her dream is to become an astronomer.
sleeping in private tents with comfy cots, excellent food, In addition to Mia, candidates Kalista B., BGCMC Youth of the Year finalists Nereida A., Kalista B., Mia D.
amazing downhill mountain biking, and manly content. It Jomar Z., and Nereida A. shared their moving and and Jomar Z
was a small group of six dads and six sons and the Christ emotional stories with a panel of judges who had
in the Rockies volunteers led all activities. Your physical the difficult task of choosing just one winner out of the pathways to great
fitness level is not important as activities can be modified four impressive teens. futures for young
so everyone has success and fun. Judges were Angela Aulisio, Cleveland Clinic Martin people. Through
One of the pinnacle moments was when I got to publically Health System; Denise Ehrich, Bank of America; Beth an application and
bless my son and speak words of life and encouragement over Gaskin, IRSC; Jim Kaat, former MLB pitcher and interview process,
him. Sons (and daughters) need their father’s blessing. They broadcaster; Roger Tomko, South Florida Financial; candidates are
long for it. This camp gave my son and me the dialogue to Patricia Warner, BGCMC Board; and Bruce Wiltsie, selected by a local
discuss life’s challenges and develop a common language to BGCMC supporter. panel of judges
use as he develops into a young man of integrity. It was the During the Youth of the Year Dinner, which was held at based on a variety
perfect getaaway and opportunity to create a foundation for Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart, all the nominees shared of criteria.
his future. stories about their personal journeys and how BGCMC To learn more
Dads can spend quality time with their son, stepson, or helped them develop in positive and profound ways. about BGCMC
son-in-law through an exciting father-son experience. A week Youth of the Year is BGCMC’s premier leadership and Youth of the
or weekend program is a great opportunity for everyone to and recognition opportunity for teen club members. Year, visit www. BGCMC Youth of the Year winner
disconnect from technology and reconnect in person. The nationally recognized program impacts developing bgcmartin.org. Mia D.
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Each Furry Friend comes to us with his own characteristics.
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch Loving or aloof, fearful or confident, socialized or disassociated,
we take them in, assess their needs, and give them what’s
necessary to thrive with their future families. And if their stay
with us happens to be extended, we give them the best life
"For the Love of Animals" features possible while seeking their perfect furevers.
real stories happening at Furry Friends Times are especially difficult in our world today as we all try to
in Jupiter. We are The Humane Society remain physically, mentally & financially healthy. Please remember
of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the that the plight of so many needy animals only increases during such
only no-kill shelter open to the public times and that Furry Friends is a not-for-profit that relies primarily
in northern Palm Beach County. We’ve on your donations to survive. We need your help now more than
been rescuing, rehabilitating, and re- ever. If you are unable to donate financially, please volunteer,
homing the homeless animals in our foster, bring your pet to our veterinary clinic and shop at our thrift
community for more than 30 years. boutique.
Our not for profit 501c3 organization When considering adding a furry family member to your
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW Zarrella
Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to the public), Thrift Boutique, Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 Capital Street
and Palm City Ranch. in the Jupiter Commerce Park. Both locations are open 7 days a
week from 10am-4pm.
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
LOVE of animals!

Patricia Deshong, President

This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
Look at adorable Bones, appropriately named for the slender and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
physique he had upon arrival at Furry Friends in August 2016. matter how long it takes to find it. We invite you to come visit us!
He was a little fearful at first, likely due to an unsettled past. One Our website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
foster and one adopter later, Bones found himself back at Furry Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
Friends in June 2019. He had actually lived with his adopter for like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
more than two years before being returned! we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
Sandy, a Furry Friends volunteer, took a special interest in us continue our animal saving mission.
Bones, taking him to her house and on field trips to enhance his Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
socialization. Bones blossomed with her attention and learned 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
how to trust. We are so thankful to our volunteers and fosters Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
for all they do, this story being one of the many reasons why. We are now fully open at 100 Capital Street in Jupiter however 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Bones hit paydirt in September 2019 when he was adopted we still need your help! If you would like to be a part of our 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 3
by a family in Vero Beach. He is now a loving, outgoing dog new chapter, please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
who runs the family farm and practices his herding techniques 561.747.5311 ext. 3. Stay tuned for our Grand Opening details. happen for our Furry Friends”
with the chickens.
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