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Coral Springs City Centre’s 2000-2001 Season Sure To DazzleAudience Members Of All AgesCindy Williams and Eddie Mekka, from“Laverne & Shirley” star in Grease.The Coral Springs CityCentre continues its traditionof superb entertainment witha 2000-2001 season that issure to delight audiencemembers of all ages.From such famousBroward shows asGrease, Jekyll & Hydeto presentations by suchHollywood legends as BobNewhart and Debbie Reynolds, the CityCentre’s upcoming 2000-2001 season is something youwon’t want to miss.Various ticket packages are currently available through theCity Centre’s box office. The packages available for the variousfamily/children series offer parents a variety of shows atinexpensive prices.Broadway SeriesOctober 6 - GreaseDecember 8 - Jekyll & HydeDecember 28-29 - ChicagoFebruary 18 - Man ofLa ManchaMarch 6-8 - Fame“Legends” Concert SeriesNovember 18 - DianeReeves w/Count BasieOrchestraJanuary 26 - ItalianAmerican Festival StarringJerry Vale and Al MartinoFebruary 7 - The Coastersand The DriftersFebruary 26 - Anne MurrayFebruary 28 - MaureenMcGovern and JohnPizzarelliMarch 1 - Keely SmithMarch 23 - Bob Newhart“Young and Fun” Series(Ages 5 and under)December 2 - FranklinFebruary 10 - Come BackAmelia BedeliaApril 22 - Luma Theater ofLightCITY CENTRE2000-2001SEASON“Off Broadway” SeriesJanuary 19 - “Unforgettable” TheStory of Nat King ColeMarch 2 - John Amos in “Halley’sComet”March 25-26 - Late NightCatechismApril 26 - The ReducedShakespeare Company“Nite Life” Concert SeriesOctober 22 - Peter, Paul& MaryJanuary 13 - Arlo GuthrieJanuary 27 - Preservation HallJazzMarch 15 - Gordon Lightfoot“On Your Feet”February 24 - Florida Ballet “Diaryof Anne Frank”March 17 - Eileen Ivers “Star ofReverence”March 30 - Trinity Irish DanceCompanyFamily Classics Series(Ages 5 and up)December 17 - A ChristmasCarolJanuary 20 - HeidiFamily Adventure Series (Ages 5 and Up)November 11 - The Spencers: Theater of IllusionJanuary 5 - The Amazing KreskinApril 22 - Luma Theater of LightAll dates, times and programs subject to change.One child subscription for either the “Young and Fun” or“Family Classics” series starts at just $15 and good for all threeshows in that particular series. For the “Family Adventure”series, a one adult, one child ticket allows both parent and childto see all three shows in the series starting at just $35.Season Subscriptions are also available.Tickets can be purchased at the City CentreBox Office, (954) 344-5990, or anyTicketmaster location. The Coral Springs CityCentre is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive.Visit their website atwww.coralspringscitycentre.com.Get the Star Treatment!Join the City Centre’sExclusive Patron’s CircleBecome a member of the exclusive Patron’s Circle andexperience the VIP treatment.Members of the Patron’s Circle receive such great benefitsas choice of prime seats, complimentary show tickets,admission to the Patron’s Circle private lounge, regular andvalet parking privledges, meetings with the stars, and muchmore!Two memberships are currently available: GoldMembership ($250 a couple) and Platimum Membership($1,000 per couple.)For more information, contact the Patron’s CircleCoordinator Mandy Wilson at (954) 344-5999 or by e-mail,ctagw@ci.coral-springs.fl.us.Coral Springs Community ChestHosts 50s Gala With GreaseGrease is the word – and for the Coral SpringsCommunity Chest that means a fun-filled 50s party toraise money for organizations serving the City of CoralSprings.This year’s 50s extravangaza will kick off with a dinnerbeginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 6 at theCoral Springs City Centre. The Party then moves to thetheater at 8 p.m. for Grease. Following the performance,guests will enjoy rocking and rolling, and jitterbuggingto the 50s and 60s tunes, while enjoying coffeeand desert all night long.Founded in 1988, the Coral Springs CommunityChest is a non-profit, volunteer organization that raisesfunds for organizations that provide services to theCoral Springs residents to better provide for communityneeds.Examples of past organizations funded by the CoralSprings Community Chest include: Area Agency onAging, Family Central and the City of Coral Springs’Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarships.Gala tickets cost $150 and are available by calling344-1144. Ticket price includes prime seats to Grease.

ON THECOVERinside this issueThe Coral SpringsCentre opens its2000-2001 seasonwith Grease.Volunteer FirefighterRecruitmentThe City is actively recruitingindividuals to join the Coral SpringsFire Rescue Department – a 30-yeartradition of professionalism,excellent training, and committed,dedicated teamwork.Page 5CITY COMMISSIONMayor John SommererVice Mayor Maureen BerkCommissioner Rhonda CalhounCommissioner Alan PolinCommissioner William StradlingThe Coral Springs Citizen is producedsix times a year by theCommunications & MarketingDivision of the City of CoralSprings for the benefit ofresidents and businesses. Thispublication is made possible bythe Coral Springs CityCommission. If you havequestions or comments, pleasecall (954) 344-1021; or write to usat City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Rd.,Coral Springs, FL 33065. Sendyour e-mail to cmsec@ci.coralsprings.fl.us.The TTY numberfor the hearing-impaired is (954)344-1022.City ManagerMichael S. LevinsonCommunications ManagerSheri ChadwickCommunications CoordinatorLiz KolodneyPublications CoordinatorNicki SchaefferMultimedia CoordinatorMatt HoffmanThe City’s Parks and RecreationDepartment offers a variety of sportscamps for residents of all agesand skill levels.Plus...Sports CampsPages 14-15New Assistant City Manager . . 2Charter School . . . . . . . . . . . . .3New Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Go-peds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Youth Mentoring Program . . .10New NorthwestRegional LibraryThe New Northwest RegionalLibrary, tentatively set to openduring October of this year, willprovide residents with a wide arrayof resources and amenities.Page 3Special Events Funding . . . . .11Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . .13Swimming Lessons . . . . . . . .15Historical Board . . . . . . . . . . .16And Much More, INSIDEAugust/September 2000 CITIZEN • 1

City Welcomes New Assistant City Manager Erdal DonmezErdal Donmez, former Director of RealEstate and Economic Development for theCity of Miami, has accepted the position ofnew Assistant City Manager for the City ofCoral Springs.“Being able to work for Coral Springs issuch a rare opportunity because it enablesme to be part of a team that has receivedsuch a high honor as the Florida Governer’sSterling Award for Quality and Organizational Excellence,” saidDonmez. “Plus, the City has a strong financial background andis a successful and recognized organization, along with beingsuch a nice place to live. I’m looking forward to becoming partof a well-managed organization that has a team of such greattalent.”Donmez comes to the City with 17 years of progressiveresponsibility and achievement in both the public and privatesectors. During his 15-year tenure with the City of Miami,Donmez held various positions of increased responsibility in theareas of economic development, real estate development, taxincrement financing, and public finance. Donmez also hasextensive experience in private/public joint venture developmentprojects.Donmez’s past private sector experience includes serving asSenior Consultant for Real Estate Advisory Services Group ofArthur Andersen & Co. He has also worked for LLP and theGreater Development Cooperation of Miami.He received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Mathat Florida State University and completed his graduate studiesin economics at Auburn University, in Auburn, AL.Donmez is expected to start on September 1, 2000. As atrained economist, Donmez will bring a valuable package ofskills and perspective to the City. His demonstrated abilities inthe areas of financial and statistical modeling, project feasibilityanalysis, international trade, public finance and project managementare expected to augment the skill sets of the City’ssenior management team.City Manager Mike Levinson said, “Erdal is an impactplayer. He leads by example and plots his course of actionstrategically. He will be a welcome and valuable edition to ourcorporate team.”School CrossingGuards NeededSchool crossing guards areneeded for all Coral Springselementary and middleschools. The City of CoralSprings is looking for caring,responsible people to workmorning and afternoon shifts.Substitute crossing guards arealso needed. The salary is$10.59 per hour, with greatincentive programs.Positions are immediatelyavailable. Training and certificationare provided by theCoral Springs PoliceDepartment.For more information, callRuth Rutstein, 346-1320 orstop by the Coral SpringsPolice Department’s HumanResources Department at2801 Coral Springs Drive.Safety Tips forParents ToKeep In MindThis ComingSchool YearAs the first day of schoolapproaches, parents need to beaware that they too can be asafety hazard to their child whiletransporting the child to andfrom school.Avoid being a hazard foryour child by following theseguidelines:- Observe the 15 mile per hour speed limit inall school zones.- Do not double park or stop in crosswalks toavoid blocking the visibility of crossing guards,passing children and other motorists.- Always load and unload your child on theside of the car opposite the street. Childrenexiting on the side facing the street can be hitfrom behind and pulled underneath the vehicle.- Car pool or walk your child to school ifpossible. Walking is beneficial for children andincreases their self-reliance and sense of responsibility.Furthermore, you also allow traffic toflow smoothly around your child’s school.Hats off to all Coral Springs Studentsfor helping end the 1999-2000 Schoolyear on a clean note!In past years, the City has always had problems withmesses left over from childrenthrowing books and papers on the groundon the last day of school.In response to the problem, the City asked principals in1999 to inform students and parents about properbehavior and clean habits through school newsletters andother information materials. This outreach effort provedsuccessful, with only a few minor incidents reported.However, the City’s Streets and Fleet Division is happy toreport that they received no complaints during the firstdays of summer vacation, nor didCity Staff report any dumpings.The City would like to thank and commend the principals,parents and students for their hard workand effort to keep Coral Springs beautiful!- If your child rides a bicycle, make sure he/shewears a bike helmet at all times while riding.All children under 16 are required by FloridaLaw to wear bicycle helmets. The helmetshould fit snugly on the head, and not movewhen buckled. Cracked helmets and helmetsinvolved in accidents need to be replaced assoon as possible.For more information, contact CrossingGuard Supervisor Kimber-Leigh Jachles at346-1747.This information taken from the AmericanAutomobile Association Brochure, “ParentsCan Be Traffic Hazards Too.”2 • CITIZEN August/September 2000

New Northwest Regional Library to Offer Many Resources to ResidentsThe New Northwest Regional Library, located adjacent to theCoral Springs Charter School, is tentatively set to open duringOctober of this year, providing residents with a facility that willoffer a wide array of resources and amenities.Director of Broward County Library Sam Morrison said, “Weare very pleased to be opening the Northwest Regional Library.It is going to provide additional services and I’m sure citizenswill enjoy the building and its resources. I’m looking forward tothe opening of the building.”Currently being constructed through City contract, the Citywill transfer ownership of the library to Broward County oncethe building is completed. After ownership is transferred, theCity will prepare all parking areas and maintain landscaping.The Library will have the most varied selection of meetingrooms in Broward County, including a large, main meetingroom, multi-purpose rooms, and group study rooms.In addition, the Library and Southwest Regional Library(located in PembrokePines) will be the onlylibraries in BrowardCounty to feature ayoung adult area whichwill function as a teenactivity room.Along with tutoringrooms and a room designated for Friends of Coral SpringsLibrary, the Library will provide a lab with 40 computers forpublic use and instructional programs.The design and construction of the regional library is a collaborativeeffort between Broward County and the City of CoralSprings with funding provided by the Broward County Board ofCounty Commissioners through funds received or to be receivedby the issuance of Library Bonds approved by the Electorate ofBroward County on March 9, 1999.Charter School Looking Forward To New Library and Gymnasium, andImplementation of Major-Based Curriculum ProgramThe Coral Springs Charter School is looking forward to theopening of the new Northwest Regional Library, located adjacentto the Charter School, because it will provide staff and studentsConstruction Projects Continueto Take ShapeWork continues on theconstruction of the newgymnasium, located justsouth of the PublicSafety Complex nearthe City Centre.Construction isexpected to be completedbetween the end of theNovember and beginning of December this year.ParksideElementary,formerly knownas M-91Elementary, willopen its doorsthis fall. Builton landdonated by theCity, the school is partof a partnership between the Cityand the School Board to reduce overcrowdingproblems within Country Hills Elementary,Westchester Elementary, Eagle Ridge Elementary,and Riverglades Elementary.with a wealth of resources and opportunities in a safe and easilyaccessible location.“Perhaps no other school in Florida is blessed with theresource available to our students via the beautiful library newregional library next door. We are constantly talking about theopportunities our students will enjoy,” said new Coral SpringsCharter School Principal Estelle Strader.Seventh and Eight Grade House Principal Matt Whaley said,“The Library is a fantastic resource for us. The potential foractivities before, during and after school are limitless, and it willprovide excellent research opportunities for both teachers andstudents.”As an additional resource to the Charter School, a new gymnasiumis being built adjacent to the school which will offer anindoor facility to be used for a variety of positive activities suchas sports and special events.Strader said, “We are all looking forward to the new gymopening this fall. It is important that our students involve themselvesin the many different sports programs.”“The gym expands the possiblity of a centralized sportsprogram like organized volleyball and basketball, and we caninvite teams from other schools to compete,” said Whaley.For the coming school year, the Charter School has alsoimplemented a new major-based curriculum to provide practicalexperience and help students evaluate potential career paths.This curriculum will enable students to focus on one of threeareas of study (business and finance, law, or technology.) Classesinclude: Introduction to Business; Principles ofEntrepreneurship; Marketing Essentials; Business Ownership;Criminal Justice; Legal Studies; Court Room Procedures; SportsLaw; Constitutional Law and Business Law; Introduction toProgramming; Advanced Programming; HTML/Website Design;and Technology Applications I and II.For more information, visit the Coral Springs Charter Schoolwebsite at www.coralspringscharter.org, or call 340-4100.February/March 2000 CITIZEN • 3August/September 2000 CITIZEN • 3

Coral Springs Selects New Fire Chief Donald Haupt, Jr.City Congratulates Recent GraduateClass of Volunteer FirefightersThe City congratulates the 22 Volunteer Firefighters that haverecently graduated from the City’s Florida State MinimumStandards training facility.By obtaining this certification, the Volunteer Firefighters havegained a high level of expertise in various topics that will complementtheir skills, enabling them to use an extensive body ofknowledge when responding to calls and emergency situations.The City trains all its Firefighters to this level of expertise andskill to provide high-quality service to residents at all times.Lieutenant Bob Bertone, a Volunteer Firefighter with the Cityfor over nine years, said, “When the Department responds to acall, the people being served don’t realize who is a volunteer andwho is paid, because the professionalism of the service and theteam’s skills are what show.”The City’s training facility is the only municipal training facilityfor Florida State Minimum Standards in Broward County, and oneof the few in the state to offer training in flashover prevention,trench rescue, and confined space rescues.The Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) Program, whichis taught by Coral Springs Firefighter/Paramedics, recentlyreceived General Colin Powell’s “America’s Promise Award”for their contribution towards making the world a safer placefor children.The Firefighter/Paramedics teaching the program were alsorecognized by the Florida Department of Transportation for theiroutstanding contributions to highway safety through public education.Furthermore, they received a $44,000 Broward CountyEMS Awards Grant, which will assist in program funding.The City is pleased to announce itsselection of a new fire chief, DonaldHaupt, Jr., an accomplished senioradministrator with 27 years of experiencein firefighting and paramedicservices.“I’m extremely excited to be comingto Coral Springs and to join a City thatoperates at such a high level of efficiency.While in Coral Springs, I metmany of the Fire Rescue teammembers, and I look forward toworking with such a highly-skilledteam,” said Haupt.Haupt previously served as Fire Chief of Norfolk, Virginia. Hiscredentials include a multitude of certifications in the areas offirefighting, emergency medicine, hazardous materials, and technicalrescue training.City Manager Mike Levinson said, “Don was selected becauseof his outstanding competencies in the areas of leadership, continuousquality improvement, customer service, and results. Donshares the same corporate culture as we do, with a strongemphasis on team building and data-based decision making. Weare fortunate to have Don Haupt as our new Fire Chief.”Some of his recent accomplishments in Norfolk include:-The development of Safety Officer Program, through which overallinjuries to firefighters and paramedics were reduced by 57 percent, acost savings of approximately $500,000 in compensation claims.- Development of a new 911 computer assisted dispatch systemthat incorporates geographical information, auto routing, photographsof all buildings, floor plans, fire preplans, fire inspectioninformation and call data on each location.- Cross-training between firefighters and fire inspectors; and anew paramedic billing system that increased collectible revenuesfrom $700,000 to $3 million a year.As Coral Springs Fire Chief, Haupt will oversee fire suppressionand emergency medical services teams, as well as fireinspections and code enforcement. He is expected to be on boardby the end of August.First Row (left to right): Field Training Officer Dan Gheorge,Firefighter Bill Partlan and Firefighter Damon France. Second Row(left to right): Firefighter Ed Porinksy, Firefighter Justin Smith,Battalion Chief Anthony Gonzalez, Lieutenant John Wickham,Lieutenant Peter King, Battalion Chief John Ramos, Lieutenant BobBertone, Firefighter Adolfo Ramirez, and Chief Engineer DaveEickwort. Not pictured: Firefighter Vincent Bini, Firefighter CraigCoote, Firefighter Anthony DuBois, Firefighter Joseph Habib,Firefighter James Harris, Firefighter Jason King,Firefighter Julian Martin, Firefighter Brandon Mathis,Firefighter Ihosvanny Montero-Gil, and Firefighter Robert Rademan.S.A.F.E. Program Receives Top Honors and a $44,000 Grant From StateLast year, the S.A.F.E. program reached over 8,000 studentsin Broward County. Currently, the program is taught inschools, but Firefighter/Paramedics will begin teaching theprogram in universities later this year.The S.A.F.E. Program is an intense visual and interactive presentationemphasizing the consequences of not wearing seatbelts, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Theprogram is conducted throughout the state by Fire Rescue groups.For more information, contact Coral Springs Firefighter/Paramedic Jon S’Dao at 346-1386.4 • CITIZEN August/September 2000

City Actively Recruiting Volunteer FirefightersProfessionalismThe City is activelyrecruiting individuals,who are interested infirefighting and want togive back to their community,to join theCity’s Fire RescueDepartment.The Department has a30-year tradition ofserving residents’ firerescue needs with professionalism,excellenttraining, and committed,dedicated teamwork.Lieutenant BobBertone, a VolunteerFirefighter with the Cityfor over nine years, said,“When you join theCoral Springs FireTeamworkRescue Department, you are becoming a part of a team thatworks very effectively together because everyone knows eachother’s skills, and how we best compliment each other.”Developed through strong teamwork, Coral Springs VolunteerFirefighters have a deep sense of camaraderie that, as VolunteerDave Eickwort explains, “is very much like a family.”For interested applicants with established, full-time careers,volunteering with the Coral Springs Fire Rescue Departmentgives them the opportunity to pursue their love of firefighting andgive back totheir community,while stillkeeping theirfull-timecareer.VolunteerCoordinatorJeff Maslansaid, “Beinga volunteerfirefighterreally buildsa sense ofcommunity spirit, and, for many, the ability to fulfill a dream.Plus, it builds a great feeling of teamwork.”Accepted volunteers will work night and weekend shifts.Additional coverage is provided by a daytime response system ofFire Inspectors and Firefighters, supplemented by Volunteers andadditional engines as needed.The combination of paid and volunteer staff is part of theCity’s new fire suppression system which provides the coveragebest suited for Coral Springs. This new system was developedafter a four-month assessment of the City’s Fire Rescue Services toaddress concerns raised by the growing needs of our community.New staffingand improvedcoordination inthe Fire RescueDepartment arealready reducingresponse times,and will reducethem further nextyear.“We havealready finishedthe first round ofinterviews for FireInspectors andCommitmentexpect to have four Fire Inspectors and ten Firefighters on boardby the middle of August. The Training Coordinator position iscurrently being advertised,”said City Manager MikeLevinson. “Master standbyschedules have been establishedand Volunteer Trainingfor recruits began on July 18,with 19 currently enrolled.”No prior firefighting experienceor training is necessaryto apply for the Fire RescueDepartment. Accepted applicantswill be trained and certifiedto the Florida StateMinimum Standards requirements.Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years ofage and have graduated from a high school or have recognizedequivalent certification.The City’s training facility is the only municipaltraining facility for Florida State Minimum Standards inBroward County, and one of the few in the state to offertraining inflashover prevention,trenchrescue and confinedspace rescues.Applications tobecome a VolunteerFirefighter areavailable at City Hall,9551 W. Sample Rd. andat City Hall in the Mall,located in the southsection of Coral SquareMall, directly across fromCamelot Music Store.TrainingDedicationFor more information, contact Fire Administration at 344-5934 or visit any fire station on Tuesday or Thursday nightbetween 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.February/March 2000 CITIZEN • 5August/September 2000 CITIZEN • 5

Sergeant Bob Behan and Officer Steve Bilous Voted 2000Officers of the Year for Outreach Programs and Crime ReductionSergeant Bob Behan andOfficer Steve Bilous havebeen named the PoliceDepartment’s 2000 Officersof the Year for coordinatingvarious successfulprograms and reducingcrime in their patrol area.Bilous and Officer DaveYoung work out of thePolice Department’sNortheast DistrictSubstation, located at NW44th Court.During 1999, Behan andBilous coordinated variousprograms for residents living near the Substation. In partnershipwith a local hospital, a health fair was held for residents livingin the Substation’s vicinity which brought various health careprograms and opportunities to residents, many of whom werefinancially unable to receive health care.Chief Roy Arigo said, “The teamwork demonstrated bySergeant Behan and Officer Bilous has greatly contributed to thesuccess of their community partnership efforts in the northeastarea of our City. Sergeant Behan’s outgoing personality andwell-rounded knowledge enhance his abilities to relate to ourdiverse community. This is complimented by Officer Bilous’excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities.”Behan and Bilous were also involved in an investigation ofsuspects in a major fraud case involving mortgage fraud in thepurchasing of apartment complexes. Their research uncoveredthat an excess of $900,000 worth of property was obtained in thescheme. Their findings were prepared as a presentation for theFBI, FDLE, and the IRS.Among other accomplishments, their patrol area has had asignificant reduction of residential burglaries.Both officers have been with the Coral Springs PoliceDepartment for over 15 years and have worked in various differentunits during that time, such as Special Response, Vice andNarcotics, and the Tactical Unit. They continue to enjoy workingfor the City because of City staff and the staff’s attention toemployees’ needs.Behan says, “The Coral Springs Police Department is a wonderfulplace to work. Over the time I’ve been here, thisDepartment has hired some really fantastic people and CoralSprings is a great place to live.”Bilous adds, “The City staff, in all the departments, not justthe Police Department, really help us meet our goals with theSubstation and other projects. I share this recognition with allthe City’s departments because of all their help. It’s all aboutteamwork, that’s what it really comes down to.”Sergeant Behan supervises Officer Bilous and other roadpatrol officers in the northeast area, located between SampleRoad and Wiles Road and, running east to west, from RiversideDrive to Rock Island Road.City Offers Help ForDomestic Violence VictimsNo one, not even someone one you live with, has theright to beat you or threaten you with violence.The City’s Police Department has two full-time Victim/Family Advocates available to help.Diane Vollman - Ph: 346-1239Lori Gerber - Ph: 346-13032000 Police Department Civilian of the Year Phil Tinsky Commendedfor Tenacious Detective Research and Strong Communications SkillsFor 2000 Police Department Civilian of the Year Phil Tinsky, atypical day’s work is similar to thesleuthing practices of Sir Arthur ConanDoyle’s famous, fictional detective,Sherlock Holmes.Like Holmes, Tinsky’s work dayconsists of gathering information andeliminating suspects. But, Tinsky uses thehelp of modern-day technology tocomplete phone calls, internet research,and analyses of snapshot line-ups andsubpoena records.Once in contact with the suspect,Tinsky establishes strong communication with the criminal, oftengetting him/her to admit to their crime.Chief Roy Arigo said, “Phil always does a terrific job. He is anextremely tenacious and perceptive individual. He quickly identifiesany criminal intent, and has the uncanny ability to conveyresponsibility for one’s actions and secure compliance.”Tinsky said he enjoys his position with the PoliceDepartment because of the satisfaction he feels after solvinga case. He said, “When I catch someone within a case, it feelslike I’ve completed a mission, and I’ve helped make thistown a little safer.”In 1999, Tinsky’s strong investigation and research skillshelped bring forth an extensive fraud investigation to theFlorida State Attorney’s Office. The investigation involvedseveral cases of theft committed by a member of a managementcompany overseeing various apartment complexes,two of which are in Coral Springs. Tinsky’s investigationuncovered that the member had written $150,000 in bad checksto the management company and Tinsky was instrumental inbringing the case to justice.As Holmes would say, “Elementary, my dear Watson.”August/September 2000 CITIZEN • 7

Go-Peds Are Classified by Florida Law as Illegal for Anyone to DriveThe following situation has probably happened to you orsomeone you know at some point:You’re enjoying a quiet moment at home when suddenly youhear a loud engine on your street. Surprised, you rush to thewindow to identify the sound’s source. As you look out thewindow expecting to see a large vehicle, you instead see aperson riding on a motorized scooter complete with tiny motorand brake handles.These motorized scooters,commonly referred to as “go-peds”,have been become an increasingproblem in Coral Springs because ofdriver misuse and noise disturbancescaused by the go-ped’s loud motor.In response to this problem, thePolice Department urges residents to beaware that “go-peds” are, in fact, illegalto drive on all public property, exceptthe go-ped owner’s private property.Classified as motor vehicles byFlorida State Statutes, go-peds are illegal because they do notmeet Florida Motor Vehicle Law requirements.According to Florida Law, all motorized vehicles must haveitems such as head and tail lights, mirrors on both sides of thevehicle’s front, and a license place displayed at all times.All drivers of motor vehicles must possess a valid driver’slicense. Vehicles must be registered in the owner’s name at alltimes (including while driven, stopped, or parked upon Floridahighways, roads or streets). Motorized vehicles may not bedriven on bike paths, sidewalks or other sidewalk areas.City Congratulates 12th Citizens’Police Academy Graduating ClassSince go-peds do not satisfy these requirements, they are classifiedas illegal by Florida law. Unlike legal motor vehicles, gopedsdo not include such required vehicle items as head and taillights. Plus, go-peds cannot be driven on regular streets, due topossible endangerment of the driver, and are normally driven onsidewalks or other areas - all prohibited areas for legal motorvehicles.The Police Department recognizes that these laws are not wellknown by most residents. In an effort to educate go-pedowner/drivers and their parents (most go-ped drivers in Coralsprings are young people), Officers are currently issuingwarnings to first-time violators.If the driver is a juvenile, the parent will be notified andthe juvenile’s name documented to ensure that the juvenilewill be cited if stopped for a second violation. The officermay decide to cite the juvenile’s parent depending on thesituation.Violators can be cited with a moving violation ($78) or anon-moving violation ($44) depending on the Officer’sassessment of the situation. All cited violators must appear incourt. Failure to do so will result in a second-degree arrest.For more information about go-peds, contact InvestigatorJoseph Barbuto in the Coral Springs Police Department at346-1276.Guard Yourself Against AutoTheft – Know If Your Car is anAuto Thief’s Favorite TargetIf your vehicle type is listedbelow, you may want to takeextra security measures to protectagainst auto theft, as these carsare among the top ten most frequentlystolen:• Honda Civic• Honda Accord• Nissan Sentra• Dodge Caravan• Nissan Maxima• Toyota Corolla• Acura Integra• Ford F150 Truck• Ford Mustang• Nissan AltimaStarted in 1994, the Citizens’ Police Academy offers residents an inside look at lawenforcement and hands-on experience in various areas of police work.First Row (left to right): Eric Afromoqitz, Jaime Carrera, Rosemarie Cristiano, BarbaraPop and Penny Walters. 2nd Row (Left to right): Mary J. Murray, Susan Portnoy CaraRodgers, Susan Henry, Elliott Bertman, Margaret Mandato, Vicki Cupp, and John ArcherII. Third Row (left to right): Angel Umile, Ron Wildenthaler, Joyce Wildenthaler andMioguel Nunez. Fourth Row (left to right): Nereida Rodriguez - Assistant Coordinator,Major Duncan Foster - CPA Coordinator, and Willard Dover.The Police Department recommends the followingsecurity devices to provide additional protectionfor your vehicle: alarm with ignition cut off,steering wheel locking device, Lojack trackingsystem, or any other security system. Residentsshould also double check that all car doors arelocked and that they have their keys before leavingtheir vehicle.For more information, contact Detective JamesEveker at 346-1245 or Detective Todd Malone at346-1219 in the Coral Springs Police Department.8 • CITIZEN August/September 2000

FREErecycling containersto multi-familyresidents!Pick up yourstoday!Anyone who livesin an apartmentknows that recyclingis not an easyactivity. Multi-familyresidents often havelittle space to storeand organize their recyclables,and must walk to the apartmentcomplex’s main recycling bin to recycle them.To make recycling easier and more convenient for multi-familyresidents, the City provides free, mini multi-family recycling containers.These blue, plastic containers each have a flexible plastichandle which makes for easy carrying and transporting. The sixgallonbins can save time for residents because residents cancarry more recyclables per trip. These containers also provide aplace for residents to store and organize their recyclables, andare small enough to fit in a confined space.The City urges residents to take advantage of this free opportunity,especially if the resident is using a plastic bag totransport their recyclables.Beautify Your Neighborhood ByApplying for the NeighborhoodMatching Grant ProgramThe City is currently accepting applications from neighborhoodorganizations interested in receivingmatching grants for neighborhoodimprovement projects such as signs,trees, landscaping, lighting, pavers,removal of nuisance species, orother special projects (Routinemaintenance projects excluded.)The City will provide matchingfunds of up to $5,000 for singlefamily neighborhoods that utilize Citystreets within their development, and up to$2,000 for condominium/townhouse neighborhoods borderinga City collector or arterial roadway (most City streets).To be eligible, neighborhoods must have either aHomeowners Association or Neighborhood Association and beestablished as a not-for-profit corporation pursuant to FloridaStatue Chapter 617.301-312.The deadline for filing is 5 p.m., September 1, 2000.Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 9551 W. SampleRd., and at City Hall in the Mall, located in the south sectionof Coral Square Mall. Applications are also available via faxon-demandthrough the City’s information line at 755-4636,option #256.For more information, contact the Community DevelopmentDepartment at 344-1114.City Provides Free Recycling Containers for Multi-FamilyResidents to Make Recycling Easier and More ConvenientPlastic bags are classified as “contaminants”by both the City and the BrowardCounty Office of Integrated WasteManagement because the bags ruin thequality of the recyclables.Containers are provided to multi-familyresidents at no charge and can be pickedup at the City’s Public Works Department,located in the east wing of City Hall, 9551W. Sample Rd. Supplies are limited, andwill be distributed on a first come, firstserve basis. For more information, contactthe Public Works Department at 344-1165.Why shouldn’t I put myrecyclables in plastic bags?As recyclables confined in plastic bags are transported tothe Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Davie, theyremain trapped in the bags.As the bagged recyclables enter the processing line, MRFemployees must throw them in the garbage because there isnot enough time to remove the bagged items.Thus, plastic bags are classified as “contaminants”because they are items that mix with and reduce the qualityof recyclables.You can properly dispose of your plastic bags at mostlocal grocery stores by placing them in the store’s recyclingcontainer designated for plastic bags next time you shop.Contact your local grocery story to ensure that you canrecycle your plastic bags at their facility.SHIP Program Provides PurchaseAssistance Grants to ResidentsThe City of Coral Springs has partnered with BrowardCounty to provide safe and affordable housing as part of theState Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP).As part of this program, the City is offering purchase assistanceto income eligible households wishing to purchase ahome in Coral Springs.The City offers up to $10,000 for down payment and closingcosts. Applicants are also eligible to receive their mortgagethrough the Broward County Finance Authority Lender’sProgram. The Lender’s Program consists of a group of banksthat offer competitive rate mortgages and other mortgagesavings to applicants.To apply for the grant or for more information, contact theCommunity Development Department at 344-1114 or 344-1040and a full application package will be mailed to you. There is a$25 processing fee, which will be credited back to the applicantat the time of closing. Applications will not be processed andcertified if the applicant does not complete the entire applicationand supply the required paperwork.February/March August/September 2000 2000 CITIZEN • 9

City’s Youth Mentoring Program HelpsCoral Springs Student Make PositiveChanges in His LifeFour years ago, Coral Springs resident TimRegan went to school about three times amonth.Coming from a troubled home life, Regandidn’t have much incentive to go to CoralSprings Middle School, often working fulltimeto support his family.A concerned guidance counselor suggestedRegan might benefit from the City’s YouthMentoring Program which pairs middleschoolchildren with business partners.Through the Program, Regan receivedpositive reinforcement, guidance and friendship - tools that havehelped him change his life.For approximately one year, Regan rode with Officer KarlaHines once a week because he was interested in law enforcement.Regan easily established a trust and rapport with Hines, andenthusiastically observed her daily duties as a Police Officer.Plus, participating in the Program motivated him to go toschool daily because it was required by Program guidelines.“Karla became a real friend to me. I soon found myselflearning and watching her daily work schedule, going on callswith her, and learning what Police Officers really do,” saysRegan.Hines says,“Tim is a very intelligent youth. When he rode withme, he was so motivated to learn, he just needed guidance. Wetalked about such things as building responsibility, saving moneyand setting goals.”As the year came to an end, Hines suggested to Officer JohnWilkinson, Coordinator of the City’s Police Explorers Program,that Regan might be a good Explorer. The Police ExplorersProgram educates and involves young people in police operationsthrough various law-enforcement areas and participation in onsiteactivities.Regan went on to excel in the Explorers program and completedhis Graduate Education Diploma (GED). He was unable tofinish high school because he had to work full-time to support hisfamily when his mother was seriously injured in a car accident.Regan is currently enrolled in Broward Community Collegeand aspires to join the Marine Corps. He has already completednine of the 16 general education credits required by the MarinesCorps.Regan continuously cites the Youth Mentoring Program as thesource of support and encouragement he needed to change his lifeand work towards his goals.“I think its great that the City offers a program that giveschildren guidance and focuses on helping them make positive lifechoices,” says Regan “The program was just what I needed. Itdefinitely saved my life.”The Youth Mentoring Program pairs middle-school childrenwith business partners, to offer support, counsel, friendship,positive reinforcement, and constructive examples throughprograms such as Business Mentors, TAG Mentoring Team, andthe Mentors Speaker Bureau. For more information, contactProgram Coordinator Jenny Rebour at 346-1289.Know The CodeHome Exterior Paint ColorsBefore you paint your house, make sure you use anapproved color. All homes must be painted with a colorlisted on the City’s list of approved paint colors. TheCity’s paint palette was put into place in 1996 to maintainproperty values and aesthetic quality.The list of acceptable paint colors is availablein the City’s Community Development Department.The City encourages residents to bring the swatch of theintended home exterior paint color to the CommunityDevelopment Department to matchthe color with the City’s paint palette.The Community Development Department is located inthe City Hall South Building, 9530 W. Sample Road(located directly across the street from City Hall).For more information, contact 344-1114.Southwest Community MeetingTentatively Set for Thursday, October 19This meeting is for residents living in the southwest communityof the City, located south of Royal Palm Blvd. and westof Coral Springs Drive. The meeting will be held on October19 at 7 p.m. The tentative location is Riverside Elementary,11450 Riverside Drive. For more information, contact theCommunity Development Department at 344-1114.Neighborhood Partnership Program andCommunity Meetings Honored by StateThe Community Development Department’s NeighborhoodPartnership Program and Community Meetings recently wereawarded “Best Practice” by the Florida State Office of the USDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for thestaff’s use of creative problem solving and innovative practicesin community development.“Drive Carefully, We Love Our Children” SignsAvailable to NeighborhoodsIn response to neighborhood requests raised at manyCommunity meetings, the City has begun to install “DriveCarefully, We Love Our Children” road signs in various areas.The West Glen subdivision was the first area to receive thesesigns.To apply for a sign, a Neighborhood Association orHomeowners Association must submit a formal request, or aneighborhood must have a petition signed by two-thirds of theneighborhood’s residential property owners.Neighborhoods are required to reimburse the City for halfthe cost of each sign ($30) and work with staff to install thenew signs in appropriate locations.For more information, contact the Community DevelopmentDepartment at 344-1114 or visit the City’s website atwww.coralsprings.org.10 • CITIZEN August/September 2000

CERT Program Trains Residents toMake Their Neighborhood Safer inthe Event of a DisasterWhen disaster strikes, the hoursbetween when the incident occursand when emergency help arrivesis a frightening and chaotic timefor victims.In an effort to give residentsdisaster preparedness skills to helpmanage and cope during this timeperiod, the City has partnered withthe City of Tamarac to enable residents to become part of theCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.Administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA), CERT is a nationwide program that teaches residentsdisaster-mitigation and emergency perparedness skills that areneeded to respond to a disaster, helping to make their neighborhoodsafer.To make the program better for residents living in CoralSprings and Tamarac, Instructor Van Scheon focuses mainly ondisasters that frequently effect South Florida, such as tornadoesand hurricanes. The CERT program is a 20-hour trainingprogram that consists of a seven-week course, with a three-hoursession once a week.The current program focuses on the 72 hours preceding andfollowing a disaster. Specifically, CERT members are taught todevise action plans to execute resources after a disaster, andprovide emotional first aid and basic medical care to victims intheir neighborhood.CERT member and Coral Springs resident Bill Fritz said,“For me, participating in the program is part of giving back tothe community. This class provides a way that anyone can reactto a disaster that happens to their neighborhood, and its taught ina very rational, logical and organized manner.”The City encourages residents to get involved with thisprogram to know they can make a difference in their communityV olunteerSpotlightMary BoastHaving two children whoparticipated in the Safety TownProgram, Mary Boast decidedto get involved in the Programto help educate other childrenon important safety skills.A Norweigen native, Boastmoved to Coral Springs 15years ago and has spent 13 of those years volunteeringfor the City’s Safety Town Program. The program is ahands-on comprehensive safety education program forchildren 4-6 years of age that teaches safety skills.She is currently the Program Coordinator for theSafety Town Program in Coral Springs.“Volunteering with the City of Coral Springs hasalways been a very pleasant experience for me. I enjoybeing a part of the Safety Town program beause itfocuses on taking care of youngsters and keeping themsafe,” said Boast.The City offers many volunteer opportunities for residentsof all ages and backgrounds. For more information,contact Volunteer Services at 346-4430.munity, and they are not helpless.All CERT classes are free to residents. The City has arrangedto have a CERT program conducted within Coral Springs. Thedate and time of the class will be released at a later date.For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator KimSanecki at 346-4430.Special Events Funding Applications Available for Non-Profit Groups AvailableThe Peru-Inka CulturalAssociation hostedtheir Fifth Annual InkaFestival at the Coral SpringsCity Centre with the help ofSpecial Events Funding.The City will begin acceptingapplications in August from nonprofitgroups requesting SpecialEvents Funding.Groups must host events in CoralSprings between October 1, 2000 andApril 30, 2001 that appeal to allaudiences and are of general interestto the community. Event themesshould focus on cultural, educational,environmental/health-relatedtopics or issues.The City will make group fundingrecommendations to the CityCommission in September. Withinapproximately a month, staff will notify groups approvedfor funding.The Special Events Funding Program provides financialassistance to community, non-profit groups as seed moneyfor new and expanded special events. Through this assistance,the City hopes to develop a variety of special eventsin the City which might not have otherwise been hosted inCoral Springs. This Program has helped bring events to ourcommunity for the past ten years.Past recipients have included such groups as Girl Scoutsof Broward County, Grupo Folklorico Esmeralda, EarthRangers, Inc., Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.),and the Coral Springs Chinese Culture Association.For more information, please contact CommunityRelations Manager Joyce Campos at (954) 344-1005.February/March August/September 2000 2000 CITIZEN • 11

HomesteadExemption Sign-UpAvailable at CoralSquare MallStarting in September, the Broward CountyProperty Appraiser s Office will have an informationbooth set up near Dillards DepartmentStore to assist people with 2001 HomesteadExemption.Note: This location replaces the City Hall inthe Mall location reported in the June/July2000 issue of the Citizen.The Exemption lowers the taxable value ofyour home by $25,000, which can save youmore than $600 on your annual property taxes.The booth will be open every Thursdaythrough February 2001 (excluding holidays)from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.To be eligible for your Exemption, youmust have purchased a new home beforeDecember 31, 2000.When you file for your Exemption, theBroward County Property Appraiser s officerequires you to show the following information:-Recorded warranty deed or tax bill inyour name-Florida Driver s License (for both husbandand wife) and Vehicle Registration-Florida Voter s Registration or Declarationof Domicile (This information is mandatory.No exceptions will be made.)-Social Security NumberAdditional information is required for thefollowing special situations:- Non U.S. citizens must bring a permanentVisa, Green or Pink Card, and a recordedDeclaration of Domicile.-Widows or widowers are required to showone of the following three items showingproof of their spouse s death: death certificate,newspaper clipping or memorial card.- Disabled people must show a letter fromVeterans of America or two professionallyunrelated Florida doctors.Husbands and wives may file for themselvesand their spouse if he/she brings allrequired information for both spouses. (Copiesand originals are accepted.)For more information, call (954) 831-1270.This service is made possible through acooperative effort involving the City of CoralSprings, Coral Square Mall and the BrowardCounty Property Appraiser s Office.!M AG NI FI CO !CITYINFO Now Availablein Spanish (En Espanol)A new, condensed version of CITYINFO, the City’s 24-hourautomated service line is now available in Spanish.CITYINFO provides information about City programs andservices. With just the push of a few buttons on yourphone, CITYINFO tells you the registrationdates of your favorite sports league, how to havea broken street light repaired, or information onjust about any other topic you need!CITYINFO, la Cuidad de Coral Springslinia automatica de informacion 24 horas aldia ofrece informacion sobrenuestro servicios:✦ Cuidad, Estado-Govierno(City, state and government)✦ Policia (Police)✦ Locales Recreativos YMatricula Para La Liga(Parks and Recreation)✦ City Hall En El Mall(City Hall in the Mall)✦ Ejecucion De Codigo(Code Enforcement)✦ Miscelaneo (Miscellaneous)755-INFO(755-4636)City’s Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee to HostSecond Annual International DinnerDance on Saturday, October 14The City of Coral Springs’ Multi-Cultural AdvisoryCommittee will host its second annual InternationalDinner Dance on Saturday, October 14 at the RadissonResort and Conference Center Heron Bay, 12775 HeronBay Blvd. Tickets will be available starting September1, 2000. Ticket prices and event time will beannounced at a later date.In response to the huge success of last year’sevent, the Committee is once again planning a nightof dancing, dining and entertainment with an internationalflair that focuses on increasing culturalawareness and appreciation.Funds raised from the event will go towards the current middle and highschool diversity programs conducted by the Committee. The Committee alsoplans to use the funds to create new youth and adult programs that celebratecultural diversity.Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Rd. or City Hall inthe Mall, located in the south section of Coral Square Mall. For more informationor to get involved in the event, contact Judy Metz at (954) 344-1063.12 • CITIZEN August/September 2000

Museum Of Art Features Works ByVarious Florida ArtistsThe Coral Springs Museum of Artcontinues its exhibition schedule withworks by talented Florida artists MimiShapiro, Ray Larsen, Jaime Ferrer, andthe Museum Faculty.Ray Larsen – Larsen is wellknown for his paintings, sculptures,woodworking, and the uniquely sculpturedframes bordering his work.Through his use of brilliant, vivacious colors, his work oftenconveys whimsical, gently satirical, tongue-in-cheek social commentaryon various topics. Many of his pieces show lively peopleinvolved in activities that purposely draw theviewer into the depicted situation.He has done private commissions in theUnited States, England and Denmark. Hisworks have been featured in the Scali Galleryin New Orleans, LA, as well as various galleriesthroughout Broward and Palm BeachCounty.Mimi Shapiro, “New Work andWords” – This exhibit features a 100-pieceseries of collage paintings entitled Love, Liesand Lust, which tells a story of relationships,focusing on the complexity in relationships.Shapiro has studied at the FashionInsititute of Technology, Parson School of Design-New School forSocial Research, and the School of Visual Arts in New York, aswell as the Museum School of Fine Arts in Houston. A native ofNew Jersey, Shapiro currently lives andworks in Ft. Lauderdale.Jaime Ferrer, “Passage” – AChilean native, Ferrer studied at theSchool of Fine Arts (Escuela de BellasArtes) in his hometown of Santiago.Ferrer’s work currently exploreswhat he refers to as “the magnetismfound in an apparent epicenter in themiddle of this continent.” Hisworks depict this magnetism byshowing its effect on people andthe product of the social journey.Ferrer currently lives in Miami,where he creates and teaches.The Coral Springs Museum ofArt is located in the Coral SpringsCity Centre, 2855 Coral SpringsDrive. Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. andSunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $3, members andchildren under 18 are free, and free to all on Wednesdays.For more information, please call 340-5000.Look What’s Happening at the Coral SpringsMuseum of ARt! Fun for all ages!Art Classes in an Art Museum - Programs areheld Mondays thru Saturdays in eight-week sessions,beginning September 5 (thru October 28), andbeginning October 31 (thru December 23).The classes are open to everyone, andallow children, teens and adultsto explore their creativity through avariety of art classes tailored totheir particular age group and experience.Examples of topics coveredare: papier mache, watercolor, hand-built ceramics,collage, oil and acrylic painting, drawing, sketching,and “Art Through Literature.” Contact the Museum at340-5000 for specific dates and times.Summer Art Camp Workshops - Registration isstill ongoing for “Summer Art Camp Workshops.” Opento children ages 5-15. The Workshops run Monday - Friday thru theweek of August 14.Family Fundays - Drop in anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. onSaturday, August 12 and Sunday, September 10 with your family toenjoy “Family Funday” art activities. $3 per person, or $10 forfamilies of 4 or more, and free to Museum members. Price alsoincludes Museum admission.Yoga for Art Lovers - Enjoy the health and spiritual benefits ofHatha Yoga while surrounded by the works of contemporary Floridaartists. Open to all skill levels. Classes are held on Saturday andTuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost is $7 per class,or $60 for a ten-class pass. Students must bring their own mat ortowel.Art Class Scholarships - Scholarships for “Art Classes in an ArtMuseum” sessions are available to artistic children, ages 7-18, living inCoral Springs who come from financially disadvantaged families.The Museum has received a $5,000 donation from the Coral SpringsCultural Foundation designated for art class scholarships for residentchildren. The scholarships will be given thru 2001. Applications areavailable at the Museum.Docent Tours - Tours are given Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m.Reservations are required for large groups.For more information about these programsor to register, contact theCoral Springs Museum of Art at 340-5000.August/SeptemberFebruary/March 2000 2000 CITIZENCITIZEN • 1313

Playball Program Offers Fun forChildren of All Skills and AbilitiesOpen to children ages 3 to 10 years of age, the Playballprogram focuses on developing essential coordination skillswhich enhance every aspect of a child’s life. No special talentsor skills are required. Playball is not only for talented ministars,but children wishing to improve coordination skills.Playball is a new Parks and Recreation program thatprovides activities for both toddlers, and elementary and preschool-agedchildren.Through positive and creative techniques, instructors teachchildren movement tasks and competitive challenges. Childrenwill be assigned to activities based on age, readiness and experience.All activities are taught in a warm, unintimidating andcaring environment. Children are taught in groups of eight foran hour, once a week.The Parks and Recreation Department is currently takingregistrations for the free, introductory lessons being heldSeptember 5 thru September 8. Two different class sessionswill be available: 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. Regularclasses will begin the week of September 11.Following the introductory lesson, parents may sign up theirchildren monthly. A one month session costs $58.30 plus aone-time $12 fee to cover insurance and equipment costs.Classes will be held at Mullins Park. Registration isavailable at the Mullins Park and Cypress Parks and RecreationOffices and City Hall in the Mall.For more information, contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 345-2107.Lions Park After-School Drop-In ProgramParticipants Enjoy End-Of-The-Year PartyRecently, children enjoyed an End-Of-The-Year Party for theParks and Recreation Department’s After School Drop-In Program.The party featured such fun activites as a climbing wall and hamburgersfor lunch.The Parks and Recreation Department offers two free AfterSchool Drop-In Programs during the school year (excludingvacation and early-release days.) for all residents.The two camps are held at Castlewood Park, 3800 NW 115Avenue, and Lions Park, 3555 Riverside Drive. For more information,contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 345-2200.ONE WEEKSPORTS CAMPSBaseballCome out and learn to be as good asthe “Babe” himself with new instructor,Jerry Albert, Athletic Director and HeadBaseball Coach at the Coral SpringsCharter School. The last camp of theseason is open to ages 7-15 and will beheld from August 14 - August 18 atMullins Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $110 per participant.For more information, contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 345-2107.BasketballThe City is hosting the 11th season of Mike Noblet’s“Nothing But Net Sports” basketball camp for ages 8-14.All participants will receive a camp t-shirt.Instructor Mike Noblet, a former player and assistantcoach for the Miami Hurricanes and professional basketballplayer in Europe, will train participants, within gamesettings, on dribbling, shooting, rebounding and defensiveskills.August 7 - August 11August 14 - August 18All Camps will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. inRamblewood Middle School’s air-conditioned gymnasium,located at 8505 W. Atlantic Blvd. Cost: $130 per camp.For more information, contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 345-2107 or Mike Noblet at 263-4129.SoccerSimply Soccer Summer camps will be held at the Track23 Fields in Mullins Park. Open to ages 6-14, and Tiny Totsages 5-7. This year’s Head Instructor is Gary Curreri, USSFNational License and USSF National YouthLicense, Florida Youth Soccer AssociationState Staff Coach, as well as long time coachfor the Coral Springs Storm.Through educational and fun exercises,Curreri will have participants practice trainingand skills in mini-game settings.August 14 - August 18August 21 - August 25Tiny Tot Program 9 a.m. - noon Cost:$60/participantRegular Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $110/ participantExtended hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $125 per participantFor more information, contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 345-2107.14 • CITIZEN August/September 2000

Sign Up for One of Our JuniorCamps and Have Tons of Fun!Junior Tennis CampThe Parks and Recreation Department is offering theYear 2000 Junior Tennis Camp thru August 25 at theTennis Center of Coral Springs for children ages 6 -16.The Camp is a complete tennis program that includestournament play, video taping of students, half and fullcourt play, round robins, team matches against othercamps, and much more in a fun and friendly atmosphere.The Camp is conducted by USPTA City TennisProfessional Kevin McCarthy and his staff and is sponsoredby the City of Coral Springs’ Parks andRecreation Department.Camp is held Monday thru Friday on two differentsessions. Full day sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cost for one week is $140, $120 for each additionalweek, and $35 for one day. Full day campers will beable to swim at the Aquatics Complex during lunch.Half day sessions are 9 a.m to 12 p.m. Cost for oneweek is $95, $85 for each additional week, and $25 forone day.For more information, contact the Parks andRecreation Department at 344-1840 or 345-2100.Junior Golf and Tennis CampFrom August 21 - August 25, the Parks and RecreationDepartment will hold its Summer 2000 Junior Golf andTennis Camp at Sportsplex.Cost is $175 per week, or $40 per day. All instructorsconducting the camp are PGA and USPTA certified.The camp will consist of golf and tennis instruction,free swim time, and a halfhour for lunch.For more information, contact the Tennis Center at344-1840.MastersNational DivingChampionshipsTo Be Held AtAquatic ComplexThe Masters NationalDiving Championshipswill be held at the AquaticComplex, from August 23thru August 27. For aschedule of events,contact the AquaticComplex at 345-2121.Red Cross Community AwarenessClasses Teach Safety SkillsBeneficial to Any HouseholdAmerican Red Cross CommunityAwareness Classes are now availableat the Aquatic Complex.The Staff is currently acceptingenrollment for the followingclasses: CPR, First Aid, BabySitting and Lifeguard Training. Forclass times and dates and registrationinformation, please call the AquaticComplex at 345-2121.Swimming Lessons Offered at City PoolsSwimming lessons are available for all ability levels at allCity pools.Fall swimming lesson sessions will begin between the endof August and beginning of September.For more information, please call the CITYINFO Lineat 755-INFO, ext. 377. Cypress Park Pool at 345-2109,Mullins Park Pool at 345-2170, or the Aquatic Complex at345-2121.Ladies One-Week Tennis Mini-Camp AvailableThe Parks and Recreation Department will offer a LadiesTennis Mini-Camp from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., threedays a week. Classes are open to all skilllevels. Cost is $85 for threedays, $60 for two days, and $35for one day.Participants will learn new skills,participate in practice drills and developplaying strategies. Players will also be videotapedto further develop skills and playingtechniques.Lunch will be available on the last day of camp at noon.Cost: $9 per person. For more information, contact theTennis Center at 344-1840.Tennis Lessons Being Taught at Cypress Parkand the Tennis CenterTennis lessons are available for Tiny Tot thru AdultIntermediate Levels until August 19 at Cypress Park TennisCenter. Staff will also conduct drills on Mondays from 9:30a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 345-2100 for prices and registrationinformation.The Tennis Center will also be offering adult beginner andadult advanced beginner level classes thru August 19. Adultbeginner classes are held on Wednesdays and adult advancedbeginner classes on Thursdays. Both classes are held from9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and cost $46 per class.Drills are also held on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30p.m. and cost $11. For more information, contact the TennisCenter at 344-1840.February/March August/September 2000 2000 CITIZEN • 15

Business Mentorsand TAG TeamMembers NeededPlease call Jenny Rebour,Youth Mentoring ProgramCoordinator at 346-1289 if youare interested in becoming aBusiness Mentor and/or TAG(Together Achieving Goals)Mentoring Team Member in theCity’s Youth Mentoring Program.Business Mentors work withyouth at the Mentor’s work placeonce a week for two hours, forsix weeks.TAG Mentoring TeamMembers establish a relationshipwith a youth afterschool or on weekends for atleast two hours a month, fromsix to twelve months.The City’s TAG MentoringTeam is not affiliated with BigBrothers, Big Sisters ofBroward County.News BriefsMayor of Entebbe, Uganda Visits CityThe Coral Springs Sister Cities Association recentlyhosted the three-day visit of Mayor Stephen Kabuye(fifth from right) of Entebbe, Uganda. Kabuye’s visit toCoral Springs was part of a U.S. tour sponsored by theU.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational andCultural Affairs. During his visit, Kabuye spoke withmany students and community leaders.Sartory Senior Center Grand Openingto Be Held Wednesday, October 4Details about the event will be announced after theyare finalized. For more information, contact Parks andRecreation Assistant Nedra Lyons at 345-2209.Sports IlustratedPhoto Shoot ofStar Diver Held atAquatics ComplexRecently, Sport IllustratedMagazine held a photo shoot atthe Aquatic Complex to photographinternational Chinesediving champion and Olympichopeful, Li Na.The pictures will be featuredin the September 11, 2000Olympic Preview Issue ofSports Illustrated.Census Bureau HasNew Phone NumberThe US Census Bureau has anew phone number to call if youdid not receive a Census form orwere not contacted by a CensusTaker. The new phone number is(800) 471-9424.It’s Time For A Change. . .Nominal Parking FeeWhen finding a website address is like searching for aneedle in a haystack, it’s time for a much needed change!Since 1994, the City’s website address has followed thedomain name protocol for government agencies:(city).(name-of-city).(state).(country)orci.coral-springs.fl.usSure, it makes sense, but it’s not easy to repeat andit’s definitely not easy to remember.So we’re changing the name.www.coralsprings.orgcoralsprings.org is now the official domain name for theCity of Coral Springs, however, you’ll still be able to getto our site with the old web address.Check out all the great new features we’veadded to our website!• Animated EconomicDevelopment Foundationpresentation• Interactive location map• Online Youth and FamilyResource Guide•Virtual tours of variousCity facilitiesCity’s Historical Board Seeks Long-Time Residents to Share Experiencesof Early Years in Coral SpringsThe City’s Historical Board is seeking residents,living in Coral Springs for 15 years or more, to sharetheir stories, pictures and memorabilia of earlymemories in Coral Springs. The Board plans to usethe memorabilia and memories to make a video documentaryof the City’s history which will be used asan educational tool in schools.Residents who participate will have their family’sname engraved on a plaque to be hung in City Hallrecognizing them and their family as pioneer residents.All memorabilia given to the Board is on adonation-basis only, and will not be returned.Interested residents are encouraged to contact GinaSalinsky, Project Coordinator at 344-1147.Sponsorships Available forDecember Holiday ParadeVarious sponsorship packages are available forthose interested in participating in the City’sDecember Holiday Parade.For more information, to receive a sponsorshippackage, or to volunteer on the Holiday ParadeCommittee, please contact the Parks and RecreationDepartment at 345-2200.16 • CITIZEN August/September 2000

What’s going up?At press time, there were 61 projects under construction or going through the approval process. Take a look at what’s coming to yourarea of the City! If you have any questions about this list, please call Community Development at 344-1114.Legend: P=Proposed Development APP=Approved by DRCLC=Land Clearing UC=Under Construction C=Complete1 GREEN HILLS GOLF VILLAS (21 townhomes)(Phase II) UCNW 38 Dr., S of Continental Golf Course2 THE BREEZES (18 townhomes)(1.84 acres)SE corner of NW 111 Ave and Sample Road3 WALMART SUPERSTORE (218,729 sq. ft.) PSE corner of Sample Road and Turtle Creek Drive4 STORAGE USA (90,050 sq. ft.) UCNW Corner of Sample Rd and NW 124th Ave. (Corporate Park)5 MAINSTREET USA 65 townhomes UCNW corner of Westview Drive and Coral Springs Drive6 SYLVIA INDUSTRIAL PHASE II (6,000 sq. ft.) APPSW corner of Wiles Road and NW 120th Ave.7 PELICAN POINTE (125 townhomes) UCW of Coral Ridge Dr., N of Wiles Rd., off Wyndham Lakes Blvd. South8 ALDEN THE CLEANERS (3,000 sq. ft.) PNE corner of Sample Rd. and Coral Springs Dr.9 SOUTHERN SELF STORAGE (101,353 sq. ft.) UCCoral Ridge Drive between Sample Rd. and NW 39th Street10 THE HAMPTONS AT CORAL SPRINGS (296 apartment units) UCE side of Coral Ridge Drive across from Heron Bay Blvd11 EAGLE CREEK / MORRISON HOMES (83 zero lot line homes) UCWyndham Lakes Blvd N and W of Coral Ridge Dr.12 TALL CYPRESS NATURAL AREA (Land area 68.38 acres) PNE corner of Sample Road and Turtle Run Blvd.13 THE FAIRWAYS AT HERON BAY (148 townhomes) UCN of Sawgrass Expwy, S of 58th Manor, W of NW 123rd Ave.14 Z-PLAT - PHASE III (28,174 sq. ft. add’l retail space) UCN Sample Rd between Woodside Dr and Rock Island Rd.15 ROYAL RIVER CONDO (32 Units)W on Riverside Dr between Sample Rd and Royal Palm Blvd (P)16 HERON BAY FOUR (115 zero lot line homes) UCN of Sawgrass Expwy., W of Coral Ridge Dr.17 CLATSOFF OFFICE BUILDING (6,826 sq. ft.) PNW 29th St. and NW 101st Lane18 MULLINS PARK GYMNASIUM (36,625 sq. ft.) UC2501 Coral Springs Dr.19 CORAL SHORES (84 zero-lot line homes) UCS side of Wyndham Lakes Blvd. N., W of Coral Ridge Dr.20 THE TIDES (36 Units) (P)NE corner NW 118 Avenue and N 8 Dr21 HESS GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE (3,197 sq. ft.) PWest of 441 South of Turtle Creek Dr.22 JM GLAD BUILDING (27,998 sq. ft.) APPE of NW 124th Ave. and S of NW 44th St./Greater Coral Springs R&D Park23 CENTER WEST (2 large office bldgs., 86,830 sq. ft.) UCW side of University Dr., between Royal Palm Blvd. & Sample Rd.24 ADDISON COURT VILLAS (83 townhouses) Phase II UCN Wyndham Lakes Blvd., W of Coral Ridge Dr25 THE HAMLET (29 townhomes) UCNE corner of NW 28 St. and Coral Hills Dr.26 SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL(Building: 12,815 sq. ft., Land Area: 1.8 acres) PSportsplex Dr. between Sample Rd. and Royal Palm Blvd27 MOBIL MART / CAR WASH (6,080 sq. ft.) APPNW corner of Coral Ridge Drive and Wiles Rd.28 CORAL SPRINGS COVE (108 zero lot-line homes) UCE of Wyndham Lakes Blvd, N of NW 49 Dr.29 THE POINTE AT HERON BAY (68 zero lot-line homes) UCN of Sawgrass Expwy., S of Heron Bay Blvd.30 PELICAN TRAILS EAST (77 zero lot line homes) UCW of Coral Ridge Dr., N of Wyndham Lakes Blvd. S.31 GOLDEN BAY (90 zero lot line homes) UCWyndham Lakes Blvd. S., N of Wiles Rd., W of Coral Ridge Dr.32 CHEVRON GAS STATION (3,300 sq. ft.) UCNW corner of University Dr. and Westview Dr.33 HERON BAY SOUTH (168 zero lot line homes) PS side of Heron Bay Blvd across from TPC Golf Course34 CORAL SPRINGS NW REGIONAL LIBRARY (71,684 sq. ft.) UCSE corner of University Dr. and W Sample Rd.35 CHABAD OF CORAL SPRINGS (SYNAGOGUE) (8,516 sq. ft.) PSE portion of University Dr. and Cardinal Rd.36 STEAK N SHAKE (Building: 3,690 sq. ft., Land Area: 1.5 acres) PWest of 441 South of Turtle Creek Dr.37 ALBERTSON’S (Facade & Landscaping Update, 51,951 sq. ft.) PSE corner of University Drive and Royal Palm Boulevard38 LUTHERAN MINISTRY IN CHRIST CHURCH ADDITION (3,976 sq. ft.) PNE corner of Sample Rd and NW 101 Ave39 COMMERCE CENTER OF CORAL SPRINGS (46,752 sq.ft.) UCCorporate Park of Coral SpringsProposed and Current DevelopmentJuly 200040 CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GYM (14,700 sf) UCNE corner of Riverside Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd.41 LAKEVIEW WEST VIZCAYA (267 zero lot line homes) UCW side of Lakeview Dr., N of Atlantic Blvd.42 SAWGRASS CENTER (81,398 sq. ft.) UCE of NW 124th Ave. and S of 44th St./Greater Coral Springs R&D Park43 POINTEBANK (3,000 sq. ft.) APPNW corner of Wiles Rd. and 44144 HAMPSHIRE HOMES (12 Units) LCE of University Dr and N of Sample Rd on Hampshire Dr45 PROF. ENTERPRISES COMMERCIAL BLDG (19,730 sq. ft.) UCS side of Wiles Rd, just E of Woodside Dr.46 G & E ENTERPRISES (6,449 sq. ft.) PS of Wiles and W of 124 Ave47 SEVEN ELEVEN (2,940 sq. ft.) PSE corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Coral Springs Dr.48 CYPRESS POINT AT CORAL SPRINGS (330 Units) PS of Sample Rd nd W of Turtle Run Blvd49 LAKE POINT APARTMENTS (360 units) PN corner of Riverside Dr and W. Atlantic Blvd50 SAWGRASS EXECUTIVE GOLF @ SPORTSPLEX (25.3 acres) PSportsplex Dr between Sample Rd and Royal Palm Blvd51 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON CATH. CHURCH (24,278 s.f.) UCSE corner of Coral Ridge Dr. and Lakeview Dr.52 PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UCNW corner of NW 29th St. and NW 101st Lane53 DESMAR CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOMES (10 Units) APPNW corner of Coral Springs Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd.54 ARCHSTONE AT CORAL SPRINGS (251 apartment units) APPSE corner of Wiles Rd. and Turtle Run Blvd.55 CAMBRIDGE ACADEMIES (59,563 sq. ft.) UCNE corner of Westview Dr and University Dr56 WALMART SUPERSTORE (223,235 sq. ft.) PNE corner of Coral Ridge Dr. and the Sawgrass Expressway57 FOUR EYES OPTICAL, INC. (12,100 sq. ft.) PN of Atlantic Blvd. on University Dr./NW 14th St.58 M. ECKER & COMPANY (Building: 48,910 sq ft, Land Area: 3.13 acres) APPWest of Coral Ridge Drive and south of Wiles Road59 ALE HOUSE AT CORAL SQUARE MALL (Building: 8,100 sq ft, Land: 2.1 acres) PWest of Riverside Drive on West Atlantic Boulevard at Coral Square Mall60 PESTANA PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PLAZA (Building: 5,082 sf, Land: 7.3 acres) PNorthwest of the Corner of NW 29th St and NW 99th Ave.61 D & M CORAL SPRINGS (Warehouse: 158,881 sq. ft., Land Area: 3.64 acres)West of Coral Ridge Drive on NW 124 Avenue.62 LA PLACIDE VILLAS (40 Units) PN of NW corner of Sample Rd and Coral Springs Dr

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