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September 30, 2008

Local mom takes on school board, is successful

Life is easier these days for Lori Danielson.

After countless phone calls, meetings with representatives of the school board, hours of worrying and finally, getting a lawyer to fight for her, the Coral Springs resident can sit back and relax when her daughter, a Type 1 diabetic, is in school.

With a nurse around for four hours a day at the school to monitor her blood sugar and give her insulin shots, she knows Ali, a fifth-grader at Eagle Ridge Elementary, is safe.

For more than a month, that wasn’t the case.

“There was a full-time nurse last year, but on Aug. 6, the school principal told me that the nurse would be in school only for two hours due to Broward County school district budget cuts,” Danielson said. “There are other students with health issues in the school, but no one needs constant monitoring as Ali does. I feared for her life; without a nurse, there wouldn’t be anyone qualified to help her if her blood sugar level was to drop to a major low.”

Calls to at least three school board members did not bear any result, Danielson said. “The school authorities tried to help but their hands were tied. I had a meeting with health services. There wasn’t any help coming my way. That’s when I decided to seek legal help. On Sept. 3, we filed an emergency injunction against the School Board of Broward County. That was the only option I had.”

When the case came up before Broward County Judge Cheryl Aleman, the school district of Broward County was initially in a mood to fight. It took the position that the Circuit Court did not have jurisdiction to hear the case. But with the two parties having arrived at a compromise, Danielson can breathe again.

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September 29, 2008

Take a chance with the dog park in Coral Springs

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I was recently at the Dr. Paul's Memorial Dog Park in Coral Springs and came back impressed. Mightily impressed.


It is not just the facilities, the ambiance or the manner in which most of the dogs were on their best behavior; there is more to the place. There is plenty of quality in the humans out there too. People smile at each other quite a lot and seem to take genuine interest in others' pets.


Bill Garrett, a retired pilot who comes to the park almost every day with Pilot, a Doberman Pinscher, and two Standard Poodles - Pika and Shadow, likes the time he spends at the park. "This is perhaps the only place in Coral Springs where people smile and say 'hi' as they walk past. The dogs love being here too; there is plenty of place for them to run about."


Rob Lacey, another man I met at the park, knows more about dogs than many. His dog, Alex, is a rat terrier. Smaller than most of the dogs at the park, he moves around like a king. The other dogs seem to treat him that way too. He throws his weight around sometimes, but his companions don't seem to complain too much.


Rottweilers, said Lacey, were used by the Roman army. "They accompanied the troops to battle. They are really good at guarding things. I once had one, and if I had him in my car, I was never worried if I left stuff behind. He wouldn't let anyone else even come near."


Lacey also corrected a misconception I had. "The Great Dane is not the biggest dog; Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest dog breed. Some of them are as big as a pony. They are nice; sweet-tempered, and patient."


I also bumped into Mark Schult, who was at the park with Baby, his 18-month-old Pitbull. "They say Pitbulls are nasty, but Baby plays with the two kittens that I have. She treats them like they are her children."


I don't have a dog, but I've a feeling I will go back.


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PHOTO: Pilot, a Doberman Pinscher, spends a quiet moment at Dr. Paul's Memorial Dog Park in Coral Springs.
Photo/Arun Sivasankaran

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September 25, 2008

Cities discuss organizing events jointly

What do you think about Coral Springs and Parkland coming together to observe national day of prayer? How about the two cities joining Tamarac, Parkland, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek and North Lauderdale in one big July 4 celebration?

It just might happen.

Coral Springs and neighboring cities have started discussions on the possibility of coming together to organize events jointly, sharing financial resources, staff and volunteers.

Officials and staff from Tamarac, Parkland, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek and North Lauderdale attended a meeting held in Coral Springs last week to discuss the idea that was mooted by the city’s multi-cultural advisory committee. The idea is to save money in the current difficult economic climate.

Staff from each city who are in charge of organizing special events are likely to get together soon to discuss the feasibility of the proposal and work out the logistics.

Following that meeting, the idea will be discussed by the city officials of each city before a decision is taken.

Coral Springs Commissioner Ted Mena, who heads the committee, said everyone who attended the meeting was “very receptive” of the idea. “They all agreed the idea has some merit and were willing to look at it. Unfortunately, we did not have anyone representing Margate, but we want them to be a part of this too.”

Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook said he favored the idea of cities working together and combining events to save some money. “We observe national day of prayer; Parkland don’t have something like that now. We can ask it to join us in organizing the event. By joining Tamarac for Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day Celebrations, we can be a part of a larger community gathering.”

“It was just an introductory meeting,” Udine said. “I want to discuss the idea with the City Commission and staff.

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Residents want Springs postal issue resolved

Coral Springs resident Bob Gillan hates it every time the postman comes to drop certified mail and he is not home.

For most city residents, it would mean a trip to the nearest post office. For Gillan and others in the city who live in areas falling under the 33076 zip code, it involves going to a post office in Coconut Creek Parkway, east of 441.

“For me, it is a 22-mile round trip,” said Gillan. “It has happened to me three times in the last 60 days. It is really annoying, and it is not happening to me alone. I estimate that there are about 2,000 families who are affected.”

Gillan, who was a member of the city’s planning and zoning board, appeared before the commission recently to take up the issue. “I speak for a number of my neighbors,” he said. “I know it is not a city issue, but it needs to be addressed again. The city has addressed the issue and tried to solve the problem but it has slipped off the radar now.” The postmaster general has “significant powers” that are difficult to touch, City Attorney Sam Goran said. “He is answerable only to the Congress.”

The city has been trying to get the issue resolved for at least 12 years, Commissioner Roy Gold said. “There have been group efforts and individual efforts as well. When I joined the commission, I sent letters to three Congress people. I was told there is nothing we can do."

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Parkland pumpkin patch will stay, thanks to a resident

The Parkland pumpkin patch, which was in danger of fading into history, will stay at least one more year, thanks to the efforts of a resident and a few of her friends.

Debra Rowars took it upon herself to organize the community event after the Parkland Woman’s Club decided it no longer had the resources to make a success of it. Budgetary constraints have forced the city, which had in earlier years lent a helping hand, to stay away this time.

Rowars said she couldn’t bear to see one of the city’s true community events disappear. “I’ve been involved with the event for 12 years now. Over the years, it has taken on a life of its own. We have people coming in from other cities, sometimes even from places as far off as Jenson Beach. I must be crazy to take this on, but I want to try.”

The success of the 16-day event will depend on the number of volunteers, Rowars said. “We will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. We will need many volunteers to get the pumpkins off the truck on Oct. 11 and 18. We are looking for vendors to rent booth space during the weekend and for sponsors to underwrite the cost of the event.”

The Parkland Pumpkin Patch will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Oct. 11 to 26 at 8500 Holmberg Rd, the field next to the city’s Equestrian Center. E-mail bewitched96@mac.com.

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September 19, 2008

Boccard wants baby changing stations in restaurants

If you come across baby changing stations in Coral Springs restaurants some time in the future, thank Vice Mayor Vince Boccard.

Boccard, whose daughter Sophia was born in April, recently spoke of his travails as he went to a restaurant in the city with his wife and child. "You know what babies do; they eat, sleep and do something else. We wanted to change her diaper but there wasn't any baby changing station in the restroom, " he told the City Commission.

Boccard also suggested the city look into the possibility of an ordinance that makes baby changing stations mandatory in new and remodeled restaurants. Staff took a look around and came back with good news.

"There is an ordinance in Miami-Dade that we have looked at," City Attorney Sam Goran said.

The Baby Diaper-Changing Accommodations Ordinance (Section 8A - 114 of Miami Dade County Code) requires certain new and remodeled business establishments to have baby changing stations accessible to men and women.

Apart from restaurants in the county with a seating capacity of at least 50, theaters and movie houses, stadiums, sports arenas, libraries, passenger terminals, and shopping centers of more than 25,000 square feet are also required to have baby changing stations.

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September 18, 2008

The best is yet to come, says Gold

Roy Gold, who was re-elected unopposed to the Coral Springs City Commission, wants to focus on green initiatives and improving the quality of life in the city.

“The city’s new public safety building at Mullins Park will be green," Gold said. "We have a number of issues with downtown. I want to work with schools and for increasing public safety. I am satisfied with the support I got from the commission on environmental initiatives and sustainability issues.”

Gold said he felt pretty relaxed while on the campaign trail. “You never know until the end. I assembled a nice group of people and had [more than] 100 signs all over the city," he said.

Residents are concerned about increasing foreclosures in the city and about foreclosed homes not being cared for, Gold said.

“That’s one thing I heard from many people," he said. "They really value the appearance of the city and property values. The city is coming out with a new plan to tackle the problem. We want residents to inform us when they see a home in a bad state. We want them to help us do a better job.”

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New commissioner wants to knock on people's doors

Tom Powers, who will replace Ted Mena on the Coral Springs City Commission in November, does not intend to wait for residents to come to him with complaints.

"There is nothing better than meeting residents and talking to them about issues that are close to their heart," Powers said. "I intend to continue walking neighborhoods and talking to people even after becoming a commissioner. I will randomly knock on people’s doors and ask them if there is something I can do to help them.”

Powers said he was happy to get the chance to make a difference in the lives of people in the city. “I know this position requires you to put in many hours and the pay is nothing compared to the effort you put in, but this is a great time to help people," he said. "I want to help stimulate the economy, attract businesses to the city and help existing businesses stay afloat.”

Powers, who lost a close election last time, was not taking any chances this time. "We got a lot of endorsements," Powers said. "After a while, we knew there wasn't anyone else in the race, but you still have to go through the motions. This one surely felt a lot different from last year."

Powers said Mena has done a wonderful job. “He played a significant role in the improvements the city has been in recent years. I look forward to working with the other commissioners and our staff. There is incredible dedication here.”

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Brook: 'My focus will be on economic development'

Candidates in most local elections within Broward County are pulling out all stops to ensure they end up winners, but their counterparts in Coral Springs and Parkland have made it without even facing the voters.

All three candidates in Coral Springs, Mayor Scott Brook, Commissioner Roy Gold (seat 3), and Tom Powers (seat 5), won’t be on the ballot in November. The same goes for Parkland commissioners Dave Rosenof (district 3), and Mark Weissman (district 4). Since no one qualified to run against them, all five automatically won seats.

Brook said he was elated at having another chance to serve the city. “I am happy the residents have confidence in me, and I will work hard to see the city progress," he said. "My primary focus will be economic development and phase two of the downtown area."

Brook said next year's budget will be a challenge because of the economy and the legislature. “We will meet the challenge head on," he said. "Over the course of this year, we will work creatively so that we will be able to reduce the amount of cutbacks in future.”

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September 16, 2008

Whole Foods in Coral Springs turns 10

Whole Foods Market in Coral Springs will turn 10 this Saturday, and it wants the community to be a part of its celebrations.

Among the events planned as part of a free arts and music festival that day are natural and organic food sampling, cubism and cartooning workshops for kids, and champagne tasting and toasting. The Coral Springs Craft Guild will organize craft workshops, with lessons on weaving, decorative painting, wire-wrapping jewelry, stamping and decorative plant pots. The Coral Springs Museum of Art, and the Coral Springs Artist Guild will also be part of the celebrations.

Coral Springs residents and other customers can expect a fun, interactive afternoon, said Jonny Rose, Whole Foods marketing & community relations specialist. “We have been planning this for several months now," he said. "We thought entertaining our customers with music and arts would be a good way to mark the day. We expect a large turnout.”

The activities and performances will begin at 3 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. The Drum Circle, led by the Broward Drum Circle, will begin at 5:30 p.m. The store will allow customers who bring a musical instrument to join in. The celebrations will end with customers sampling varieties of champagne between 8 and 9 p.m.

Whole Foods Market is located at 810 University Drive in Coral Springs. Call 954-753-8000.

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September 15, 2008

Springs student council to include college students

College students in Coral Springs now have an official platform to air their views on the improvements they would like to see in the city.

The City Commission recently decided in favor of including college students in the city’s student advisory council. The committee, which now includes 20 members representing the five high schools in the community, encourages young citizens to become involved in community affairs.

It was Mayor Scott Brook who broached the idea. “Many college students live in the community," he said. "They don’t get an opportunity to speak out on issues close to their heart. I want to invite them to be a part of our council. Let’s see what happens at the next meeting of the council,” he said.

Not everyone on the commission thought it was a good idea. Commissioner Roy Gold said he was not in favor of having 14 year olds mix with those who are 22.”

“The city can think of having a separate college advisory council," Gold said. "If we include college students in the existing council, they may not like it at all.”

Commissioner Claudette Bruck said she preferred college students in the city joining the customer involved government committee. “I don’t know if college students will like to be part of a council comprising teens. I like them going with an older group,” she said.

Commissioner Ted Mena voted in favor of including college students to the council but said he believed Gold had a point. “When you are 20, you don’t want to be called a teen. The issues of teens in high school and college students are entirely different. There is a big difference in maturity levels.”

The student advisory council will be working on a teen survey this year and will expand the city’s "What to Do Guide." The next meeting of the council, which is open to college students as well, will be at 4 p.m. on Sept. 23 at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive.

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Springs golf teen just keeps getting better

Just how good can you be in golf at 13? Incredibly good, as Coral Springs resident Carly Ray Goldstein keeps proving.

The 13-year old won her 55th, 56th and 57th championship golf titles respectively at the nationally recognized Pompano Beach Junior Golf Classic, the South Florida Professional Golf Association Season-Opening Championship, and the Palm Beach Gardens Tournament. At the rate she has been winning tournaments, she might run out of shelf space for her trophies.

Carly was swinging a cut-down club when she was 2 and hasn't looked back since. Inspiration, as she readily admits, came from her father. “My dad is a big part of my success,” Carly said. “I just work hard, and I love the game. That always leads to good things.”

Carly recently reached a small milestone in what promises to be a great career with the Coral Springs City Commission recognizing her recent achievements.

“We're always looking to recognize young people who are doing something incredible in our community, and so we take this opportunity to congratulate you,” Mayor Scott Brook said.

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September 13, 2008

Springs city commission honors centurions

Vera Sacken, 101, has a simple piece of advice for anyone wanting to reach the three-figure mark in life.

"When you want to live long, you live long. Remember that. I also don't smoke or drink," the Coral Springs resident told city residents at a recent City Commission where she, along with other centurions in the city, were honored.

Catherine Goldsmith, 101, was born in Cincinnati and got married 56 years ago to Ferdinand Goldsmith. She was always active in sports and credits her long life to "no stress and healthy genes."

Jeanette Natt, 103, was born in Brooklyn. Her marriage to Jules Natt produced two children, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Age has played havoc with her sight and hearing, but she said she is grateful to God for leaving her mind.

Grace DuBois, born in Rolla, North Carolina, got married in 1927 to Lester DuBois. The couple has a son. She said she credits her longevity to "the good Lord who continues to be kind," while Leah Forman, 101, "just cannot figure out why I've lived so long."

Commissioner Claudette Bruck said she hoped honoring centurions would become an annual tradition in the city. “On behalf of the commission and our residents, I want to thank our senior citizens for all they have contributed and for all of the wisdom that they bring to our community.”

Frieda Mark and Sarah Panella were the other residents who were honored.

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September 12, 2008

Taravella’s tribute to fallen heroes

Esther Wolfer, mother of Major Stuart Wolfer who was killed in Iraq this April, often thinks she and her family members are part of a movie and that someone will soon say, “cut.”

“Stuart was in the green zone; we believed he was safe,” Esther said. “We try not to be sad, but our lives have changed. We now fly the American flag with greater pride.”

Esther was speaking at an event organized by J.P. Taravella High School Thursday to pay tribute to its fallen heroes, as well as the police and fire personnel serving the community, on the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 twin attacks. Stuart died April 6, leaving behind his wife Lee, three daughters Lillian, Melissa, and Isadora, parents, and sister.

The school has lost four of its graduates -- two in the attacks and two in the war against terror that followed. The high point of the ceremony came when their parents set butterflies free in memory of their children.

School principal Shawn Cerra said he was proud of the planning committee and the students who had put the event together. “We felt it was important for the parents of our fallen heroes to understand that they play an important role in our lives and the community. We will make this an annual affair; however I hope and pray we won’t have to pay special tributes to anyone else. We don’t want to lose any of our children.”

Later during the day, both Coral Springs and Parkland organized their own events to mark the day and to remember those who had lost their lives.

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September 10, 2008

Mandatory background checks for volunteers in Parkland

Parkland wants to make its playgrounds and fields a safer place for children.

Next month, the city will soon join the growing list of cities that have instituted mandatory criminal background checks for all volunteers involved in city-recognized sports leagues. The city’s decision comes in the wake of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and the National Alliance for Youth Sports recommending a comprehensive screening process for all volunteers.

The mandatory background check will apply to all adult managers, coaches, and other person 16 years or older who have supervisory or coaching responsibilities. League board members will also have to go through the process that will cover the whole gamut from sex offenses, felonies and misdemeanors. Volunteers will be screened on an annual basis.

Once the City Commission adopts the ordinance at its next meeting, sports organizations utilizing city space will have to provide the names of all volunteers to the city and pay $20 for each volunteer for the background checks. Southeastern Security Consultants Inc. (SSCI) will be in charge of the comprehensive screening process. SSCI has an impressive track record, performing background checks for the U.S. Army, national governing bodies, law enforcement agencies and churches.

“This is exactly what we were looking for,’ said Commissioner Dave Rosenof. “I would like the city to see of volunteers can be given ID cards. Parents need some affirmation that the person coaching their children has passed a background check. In Fort Lauderdale, they have ID cards for volunteers.”

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September 9, 2008

Run or walk to help Brookwood girls’ home in Coral Springs

Brookwood Florida-East, a home for teen girls that have been abused, neglected and abandoned in Coral Springs, is offering people in the community an opportunity to sweat for a worthy cause.

The non-profit will organize its 4th annual 5K "Steps to Independence" walk/run on Oct. 18 at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. For the group home, much hinges on the success of the event as state funding has come down substantially following budget cuts.

Brookwood site director Stacy Constantine is hoping for a good turnout at the event. “Last year, we raised about $13,000. This year, we are hoping to raise at least $20,000. We hope to get sponsors as well. All the money raised from the event goes directly to the 14 girls that we have here.”

“The deficit per day per child is between $30 to $40 after the money that we get from the State was reduced,” Constantine said. “We give the girls everything they need; it takes a lot of money. Any help that we can get from the community is great."

The girls in the group home have been abused mentally or physically, neglected or abandoned. “They are all in the 13-18 age group; some of them stay here for years,” Constantine said. “This becomes home for them; you can see their behavior changing with time. We teach them social skills, job skills, education sills; the idea is to get them ready for independent living.”

Register for the 5K "Steps to Independence" walk/run by calling (954) 757-3833, visiting www.nwbrr.com or by turning up at Quiet Waters Park at 7 a.m. on Oct. 18.

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Exhibition of Yuroz's art at Springs Museum

If being a successful artist means being a part of every worthwhile art lover’s collection, Yuri Gevorgian is in an enviably comfortable position.

Gevorgian, or Yuroz to lovers of art, is a much sought after artist, with his paintings, charcoals, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry a part of private and corporate collections in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Some of his murals, including “Respect for Refugees” have been reproduced by the United Nations as commemorative stamps. Some have even seen traces of Picasso in Yuroz’s neo-cubist style.

Fame has wrecked many artists before him, but Yuroz has a foolproof way of preventing it from standing in the way of creativity. “Fame is a jacket. Put it in a closet and go to work. That’s what I do,” he said at a recent trip to the Coral Springs Museum of Art where an exhibition of his works will be on till Nov. 15.

Yuroz’s works have been exhibited at the museum earlier, museum executive director Barbara O’Keefe said. “His works deal with people and life. He is a tireless worker for peace as well. We thought it would be a good idea to celebrate peace month by holding a retrospective of his works.”

The museum is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Call 954-340-5000.

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September 8, 2008

New twist to University Drive extension issue

Reported discussions between Palm Beach County officials and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on the University Drive extension issue have made Coral Springs officials and staff sit up and take notice.

While the city is confident that all the data available vindicates the stand, the city has taken in support of extending University Drive to link Broward and Palm Beach counties, it remains wary of political considerations swaying the decision on the matter. Officials and staff, however, believe the department of community affairs will not endorse any proposal that is not good for the entire region.

The issue came up for discussion at a City Commission meeting last week, with City Attorney Sam Goran informing officials about the parleys between FDOT and Palm Beach officials. “If Palm Beach strikes a deal with FDOT, DCA (department of community affairs) will have to subscribe to it,” Goran said. “We have a problem then. But there are other strategies we will seek to employ.”

Opening University Drive is the only feasible solution,City Manager Mike Levinson said. “Whatever compromise they reach will have to be better or at least as good as the University Drive extension option. If they come up with something that is good for the entire region, we won’t oppose it. But the reality is that there is no alternative that is as viable as the one we are backing.”

Mayor Scott Brook wanted the city’s stand to be heard on the issue. “Let’s play a part, be active. Let’s be vocal. It’s important that the Broward MPO weighs in,” he said.

Coral Springs and Coconut Creek are in favor of extending the road, Parkland and Palm Beach oppose the plan vehemently. Parkland officials say extending University Drive will cause destruction of existing neighborhoods.

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September 3, 2008

Parkland gets ready for its 45th birthday

The burial of a time capsule containing a slice of the city’s past and present, a birthday cake big enough to feed 2,000 people, and old fashioned family-oriented games will be the main attractions when Parkland celebrates its 45 birthday this Saturday.

While the city will ring in the day with a renewal of Parkland Days at the Equestrian Center, the Parkland Historical Society will give a time capsule to the city.

The time capsule is to be opened in 2063, when the city turns 100. Although most of the items inside it will remain a secret, it will contain the city seal, a printed copy of the city's Web page, a message from the mayor, and photos of various historical landmarks.

The 45th birthday bash will be at the Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Road in Parkland. The event is free and open to all city residents.

Read the full article in the Sept. 4 issue of the Coral Springs Forum. Arun can be reached at 954-574-5339.

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September 2, 2008

Springs resident is karate US Open champ

Eight years after he started learning karate and two years after he started competing, Coral Springs resident Kyle Montagna knows how it feels to be a champion.

Kyle, a ninth-grader at J.P. Taravella High School, recently won the 14 to 15 year old boy’s creative weapons division in the US Open Karate Championship. Competing against him were black belts from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South Africa.

“I just wanted to do well. Winning was not on my mind at all,” said Kyle, a black belt since 2005. “I’ll never be able to explain what I felt when I won. Now that I know how great it feels to win, I want more.

Read the full article in the Sept. 4 issue of the Coral Springs Forum. Arun can be reached at 954-574-5339.


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September 1, 2008

Parkland officials shoot down four-day workweek

Some cities in Florida have voted in favor of a four-day workweek, primarily as a cost-savings measure, but Parkland officials do not think the idea suits the city.

“Switching over to a four-day week will have a positive effect on the environment,” said Barbara Hastings, city finance and administrative services director. “It will decrease the city’s electric bill by $12,000. It will also increase employee productivity. There will be less absenteeism.”

Vice Mayor Jared Moskowitz said a savings of $12,000 was not sufficient to justify changing over to a four-day week. “I was willing to let economics dictate my decision, but we are not saving much. I don’t see it as a good policy.”

Mayor Michael Udine said Parkland did not have the employee base to warrant a change. “It’s a good concept," he said. "I can understand bigger cities doing it. Coconut Creek has a significant number of employees. I don’t think we should be doing it.”

Margate city administrative offices will work only four days a week starting Sept. 29 while Coconut Creek switched over about a year ago.

Read the full article in the Sept. 4 issue of the Coral Springs Forum. Arun can be reached at 954-574-5339.

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Arun Sivasankaran has covered Coral Springs and Parkland for the Coral Springs Forum since February 2007. Before...

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