November - 2011
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Coral Springs Commissioner Vincent Boccard announced his candidacy for Mayor of Coral Springs. He has served 6 years as commissioner, of which two years were as vice-mayor. Vince & his wife Terry have three children & a grand-daughter, and have lived in Coral Springs since 1997.
Coral Springs residents Ryan & Marisa Courson celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary on a fall foliage hiking trip in Stowe, Vermont.
The Parkland City Commission presented Westglades Middle School students Kendy Claixte, Malachi Webb & James McLaughlin with a proclamation on their first place win at the SECME National Engineering Design Competition held at the University of Alabama in June. Kendy, Malachi & James won with a high speed race car that had no fixed gears, rapid acceleration & low friction.
During Fire Prevention Week in October, the Parkland/CS Fire Dept. received a proclamation from the Parkland City Commission showing the city’s commitment to ensuring safety & security of all those living in the city. Sparky the Dog was present as well as numerous fire vehicles & employees. This year’s theme is “Protect Your Family from Fire” which should remind us all of the simple actions we can take to stay safe from fire.
Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Center lit the hospital pink as part of the first annual Paint the Town Pink campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lisa & Vince Boccard are pictured in front of the hospital.
Robert Mayersohn (R) was named Volunteer of the Year at the 32nd Annual Disabilities Expo “See the World through our Eyes” Art Showcase 2011 Gallery Gala & Awards Ceremony for his commitment to advocacy & support for individuals with disabilities. President of the Parkland Buddies Sports Program, Mayersohn is pictured with Tom Ryan (L), of the Greater Broward Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind & Billie Morgan, Special Needs Project Manager 2011 Broward, Chair of the Disability Expo.
Out of more than 70 entries, the Council of Catholic Women selected the winners of its annual Craft Fair Art Show at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Coral Springs. (Front, seated): Collin McCollough (3rd place; 7th grade); (Middle Row): Vincent D’Auria (1st place; 8th grade), Gianmarco Roggero (1st place; 6th grade) & Tzana Berkel (3rd place; 6th grade); (Back): Danny Bowman (2nd place; 8th grade), Danielle Locke (1st place; 7th grade) & Nathan Vogel (2nd place; 7th grade).
Marie & Dr. Leo Gosser of Pinetree Estates are pictured with their tour guide on Machu Picchu during their recent trip to Peru. Yes, Marie climbed to the top!
Janice & Bandit Richman.
Sabrina Lunde, Amanda Lunde & Shannon Michelson with DJ the dog.
Jake Goodstat and Evan Steinberg of Parkland had a senior moment.
Girls just wanna have fun: Samantha Paradela and Anna Kendricks of Coral Springs, Kallie Marano and Emma Rodriguez of Parkland and Shyanne Bitar of Coconut Creek.
Alexa Nelson of Parkland & Sara Gianino of Coral Springs had some nerdy fun.
Maria Jose Alvarez, Maria Victoria Alvarez, Ana Baglieri & Lexi Angel of Coral Springs.
Families of the Coral Springs Mothers of Multiples Club, a support organization for mothers of twins, triplets and higher order multiples, gathered for their annual Halloween Bash.
More than 1,000 people attended the Trunk ‘N Treat at St. Andrew Catholic School in Coral Springs which featured a bounce house, slides, haunted houses, music & prizes, & raised more than $3,000 for the school. (L-R): Sharlene Shilleh, Burrell Wiggins, kindergartner Bruce Wiggins & Consuelo Wiggins.
Parkland residents Isabella Ferraris as a candy corn witch & Julia Nelson as Hello Kitty.
Brannon and Alex Willis of Parkland were looking super!
Pam & Dave Ofstein with their adorable children, Blake, Lauren & Allison made a great family of Smurfs this Halloween.
The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida – Parkland Troop 10458 led by Troop Leader Barbara Noble participated in the Girl Scouts Halloween Bowling event, Oct. 30.
Graduating preschoolers enjoyed a festive Pee Wee Prom. Pictured are Daniel Cotler & Katie Weinstock.
Riley Tromer & Daniel Cotler were recent Pre-K graduates.
Claudia Manick (Back Row, Center) with the “Camp Wild “ campers.
Dr. Ernesto Blanco, Camp KoralKids Medical Director; Kris Freeman; & Kathy Byrne, RN & Camp CoralKids Director.
Claudia with campers Delaney Biro (L) & Hannah Virgin (R).
Josh Salter (CC Cultural Activities Programmer), Bridja Golde, Kiyah Hyatt & Jay Fierce smiled for our cameras!
On June 24 members of the Parkland Woman’s Club met at Jamie’s Country Stitches in CS to participate in the ONE MILLION Pillowcase Challenge—“Make a pillowcase-Make a difference.” They made 10+ pillowcases (and plan to make more) which they’ll donate to 18-year-old teens who are leaving foster care & going out on their own. Participants included: Christina B.; Cindy Grabelsky, Pres; Adrienne Monas, Art Program Chair; Pamela Whitmore, Communications/Publications; Charlotte DeLeu, Membership; Candy Hickman, Treasurer & Debby Beck, Membership Co-chair.
Parkland resident Hardy Johnson, President of Tarmac America in Florida was recognized with the Hicklin Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Florida Concrete & Products Assoc. He’s pictured with Outgoing Chairman Bernardo Dias.
The recent “Scouts for Troops” Walk was a service project organized by Parkland Troop #10417 to earn the prestigious Bronze Award. Over 100 people attended along with 15 Girl Scout troops & raised $800 to send supplies to US Military troops stationed in Iraq. (Back, L-R): Shana Clark, Troop Leader; Katie Brooks, Liddy Clark, Parkland Mayor Michael Udine, Ava Ehlers, Olivia Szpunar, Mikayla Ruiz, Deborah Ehlers, Co-Leader; (Front): Julia Salomone, Monique Leinen, Christina Granberry, Nicole Catania & Sophia Szpunar.
Archbishop John Clement Favalora recently met with St. Andrew Catholic School’s 5th grade class at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Miami following the Mass of Chrism. St. Andrew student Mariana Nava of Coral Springs (pictured behind the Archbishop on the left) was among the Catholic school students who encouraged the priests with their essays about the importance of their vocations.
