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Common Causes Of Reading We offer reading testing for dyslexia, learning disabilities, in working for the common good; or perseverance and inner
strength to overcome physical, financial or other difficulties.
and processing problems. Learn more at JimForgan.com or call
Problems (561) 625-4125. Nominations for this year’s Joe Kordick Youth Character
Awards, Friday, Nov. 14, can be submitted either by the
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Nominate A Student For An student’s school, or any community member who has seen
School Psychologist the student continually display good character.
Reading is a critical life Annual Youth Character Award Nominees must be Martin County public school
skill but up to 25 percent of students in eighth or 12th grades. Once nominated,
kids struggle with learning Instilling good character in children as they prepare for students will receive application information. Middle
to read. Common causes of the real world is a big deal in Martin County. school award recipients will be presented with a plaque,
reading problems include United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER COUNTS! and high school award recipients will receive a $1,000
having a breakdown in one of program sits at the forefront of this effort. It recognizes local cash award. Nomination forms and guidelines are
the five main areas of reading. students for exemplifying good character during the annual available at www.unitedwaymartin.org/JKYCA or by
These areas are phonemic Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards. contacting Tara Zweben at (772) 283-4800, Ext. 234 or
awareness, phonics, fluency, Each year, United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER tzweben@unitedwaymartin.org.
vocabulary, or comprehension. COUNTS! presents the Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards About United Way Of Martin County
Testing your child can identify the problem so you can provide to honor students whose lives and achievements demonstrate United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift the
specific support. Then your child will gain reading confidence. an enduring commitment to any or all of the Six Pillars community and change lives together through the collective
Phonemic awareness is the awareness of sounds and how of Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, power of advancing the common good. Since 1972, United
they work in words. This is a foundational reading skill and a Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. Way has been working to create long-term social change
breakdown can interfere with reading and spelling. Phonics is Examples of qualities associated with good character and provide support to Martin County residents by investing
understanding the relationship between letters and their sounds. include uncompromising integrity and courage shown by a in programs that strive to enhance healthy living, improve
A breakdown here interferes with your child’s ability to quickly willingness to do the right thing despite social pressures or education and support financial stability.
and automatically sound out unfamiliar words. personal risk; generosity of spirit and a willingness for self- For more information about United Way of Martin County,
Your child’s reading fluency is important because fluent sacrifice in devotion to helping others; community service visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org or call (772) 283-4800.
reading frees up your child’s thinking power to focus on
understanding what is being read. If your child lacks fluency
they spend so much mental energy on pronouncing the words
that they often don’t understand what they read.
Some children read words but don’t understand their meaning.
For example, “The pig did a jig.” Your child might not know a
jig is a type of dance so a vocabulary weakness interferes with
comprehension. Reading comprehension is the ultimate goal of
reading and in kindergarten through second grade kids learn to
read but from third grade on kids read to learn. Your child will
struggle in most academic areas if he or she struggles in reading
comprehension.
Additional causes of reading problems include weakness in
memory, attention, language, or processing speed. Let’s figure
out your child so you can provide support where it’s needed and Johanna Cruz-Deleon, Martin County Javaris Hampton, Indiantown Middle Christian Molina, Martin County High
build areas of strength. With the right help your child can become High School, was a 2019/20 Joe Kordick School, was a 2019/20 Joe Kordick Youth School, was a 2019/20 Joe Kordick Youth
a strong reader and even love to read. Youth Character award winner. Character award winner. Character award winner.
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends and not the 45 to 50 they should. We gave them soft beds
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, November 2020 to rest on as their entire body looked skeletal with a thin
layer of fur covering their protruding bones. We offered
“ For the Love of them their first meal in weeks to months.
Animals” features real Their new names are Hope and Truman. Truman means
stories happening at Furry “loyal and faithful man” and he certainly was that, never
Friends in Jupiter. We are leaving his sister’s side. Pat Deshong commented that, “The
The Humane Society of good news is that we got them in time, I can’t imagine, in
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta another week or two they would have probably been dead.
and the only no-kill shelter They’re with Furry Friends, they’re getting the medical help
open to the public in northern they need, they’re safe, they’re getting fed and they will be Nizza came to us after a nice couple Bubba is one of our most handsome dogs
Palm Beach County. We’ve up for adoption in the near future.” Hope and Truman have found her in a car engine. She was and will make a wonderful companion
been rescuing, rehabilitating, a long road ahead of them, but they will receive the love just filthy. Once we examined for the right person. Bubba must be the
and re-homing the homeless and care they crave and deserve. her, we learned that her paw was only animal in the home as he has a
animals in our community When considering adding a furry family member to injured and she had a broken toe. strong prey drive. He can be strong on
Her injuries are healed and is now the leash when his instincts kick in so he
for more than 30 years. your family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 SW looking for her forever family. She is not suited for neighborhood walks in
Our not for profit 501c3 Zarrella Street or our new Jupiter Adoption Center at 100 is a petite girl that has a fun and a busy community with other pets going
organization consists of our Jupiter based adoption center, Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park. PLEASE sassy personality. by. Therefore, this big fella would love
veterinary clinic (open to the public), thrift store, and Palm CALL 561-747-5311 PRIOR TO VISITING EITHER a home with a fenced yard with lots of
space to run and enjoy. Then after a
City Ranch. LOCATION DUE TO COVID19. good stretch outside he is happy to assist
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all you in watching your favorite show or
for the LOVE of animals! reading your new book.

Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
Patricia Deshong, President 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
Proud Nonprofits First 2020 Hats Off 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311
“Nonprofit Executive Of The Year” and ext. 3
“Nonprofit of the Year” Nominee “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
At Furry Friends, they never know what the day will happen for our Furry Friends”
bring, or what will come through the doors, but they are
always ready to help. One day in mid-October, President
Pat Deshong received a text she would not soon forget. As
she opened her messages, she was horrified at the images
of two emaciated dogs and immediately agreed to help. She
learned that an employee at a WalMart in St. Lucie County
had witnessed two sweet and incredibly neglected puppies
being abandoned near the dumpster. They immediately
called the local Animal Control, who in turn reached out
to one of our amazing rescue partners. After seeing the
extensive medical care the pair would need, she called Furry
Friends who transported them to our Jupiter facility. They
were too weak to stand and walk on their own, so we carried
them inside. The dark, brindled male laid his head on the
shoulder of one of our animal caretakers as if to show his
gratitude for being saved. They weighed 20 and 21 pounds Paid Advertisement