tam-a-gram | october-december 2008

T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E C I T Y O F T A M A R A C , F L O R I D A

CONTINUING SERIES: GREEN INITIATIVES — Driving smarter. Tips to conserve fuel... and money.

October / November / December 2008

CELEBRATINGTHE HOLIDAYS

IN TAMARACThere is always a

lot to do — your guideto the City's annualactivities and more

FAREWELLFRIENDS

Vice-Mayor SultanofCommissioner Portner

GET TO KNOWYOUR CITY

New Series Premiere:Human Resources

READY.SET.VOTE.Election Day 2008 isfast approaching

The Tam-A-Gram is the official publication of the City of Tamarac, Florida. The magazine is published quarterly and mailed to residents and businesses within the City, under the direction of the Public Information Committee and the Pub-lic Information Office.

Reader’s questions and comments are welcome. Please send your comments to:

Public Information OfficeAttn.: Tam-A-Gram

7525 N.W. 88th AvenueTamarac, Florida 33321

You may also email your comments, or ques-tions, to Chad Quinn, Public Information Spe-cialist, at: [email protected]. Please include “Tam-A-Gram” in the subject line of your email.

CITY COMMISSION: Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Vice-Mayor, District 3 Edward C. Portner, Commissioner, District 1 Patricia Atkins-Grad, Commissioner, District 2 Harry Dressler, Commissioner, District 4

CITY MANAGER: Jeffrey L. Miller

PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Ben Chicofsky, Chair Paul Dick Max Marcus Carole Anne Paladino Maryann Zicchinolfi Jon Breslav, Alternate Claudia Krysiak, Alternate Miriam Marin, Alternate Maurice Weinreb, Alternate

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE: Managing Editor: Andy Berns, Public and Economic Affairs Officer

Editor/Creative Director: Chad J. Quinn, Public Information Specialist

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Financial Services (954) 597-3550 Customer Service (954) 597-3590 Purchasing (954) 597-3570Fire Rescue (Non-Emergency) (954) 597-3800Human Resources (954) 597-3600 Job Line (954) 597-3615 Risk Management (954) 597-3613Mayor and Commission (954) 597-3460Parks & Recreation (954) 597-3620 Community Center (954) 597-3620 Caporella Aquatic Center (954) 597-3660 Caporella Fitness Center (954) 597-3661 Social Services (954) 597-3642 Transit/Shuttle Bus (954) 597-3649

Police/BSO Tamarac District (Non-Emergency) (954) 720-2225Public Works (954) 597-3700 Engineering (954) 597-3712 Recycling & Trash Hotline (954) 597-3740Utilities (954) 597-3750 Customer Service (954) 597-3590 Utilities (leaks, breaks, etc.) (954) 597-3750 Water Treatment Plant (954) 597-3775 (Also used for 24-hour Utilities emergencies.)Service Providers:All Service Refuse (954) 583-1830Comcast Cable (954) 252-1937Library (Tamarac Branch) (954) 720-2282Post Office (Tamarac Branch) (954) 722-3152Tamarac Theater (954) 724-1110Waste Management (954) 974-7500

MAIN NUMBER (954) 597-3500Citizen Hotline (954) 718-1800 (Activated During Emergencies)Building Services (954) 597-3420 Building Inspections (954) 597-3430 Building Permitting and Inspection Results (954) 597-3435City Clerk’s Office (954) 597-3505City Commission (954) 597-3460City Manager’s Office (954) 597-3510 PIO (Media) (954) 597-3523Community Development (954) 597-3530 Code Compliance (954) 597-3425 Business Revenue (954) 597-3536

I M P O R T A N T N U M B E R S

Water Safety TipsInformation you need to know.

Time to VoteWhat to know: New voting procedures.

Farewell FriendsTwo long time friends say goodbye.

Getting to Know UsA new series about your city.

1 .....First Things Tamarac celebrates July 4th (twice), wins another award (or two),

Henry reads us, the Chamber gets ready for the Taste of Tamarac, and Fire Rescue offers up some timely holiday safety tips.

5 .....Tune In You've seen the commercials... digital TV is coming. Be prepared.

5 .....Nice Windows New windows and doors are great, except if they're illegal.

10 .....What to do Tamarac offers a lot to do this holiday season, here's your guide.

10 .....Green Initiatives Drive smarter, smart cities, and tips/reminders about recycling.

11 .....And Last Relocation assistance is available and so are toilet rebates —

important programs you [or someone you know] can benefit from.

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Tamarac Fire Rescue's Advance Life Support (ALS) Competition Team added to their accomplishments by winning Sec-ond Place at the Florida Medical Train-ing Institute (FMTI) competition on June 13, 2008. The team had to manage a com-plex medical and trauma situation that in-volved five patients that were introduced at varying times throughout the 12 minute sce-nario. Team members included: Lieutenant Derek Cerny, Lieutenant Rex Van Mehren, and Lieutenant Alex Arias with video cover-age by Paramedic Firefighter Jorge Perez.

The City celebrated its annual July 4th All American Celebration... twice this year. On Friday, July 4, 2008, the festivities were called off right before it was time to begin shoot-ing off the fireworks display due to inclem-ent weather; however, a rain date was set for the next evening — July 5. The postponed event was very successful, drawing thou-sands of residents, not just from Tamarac, but from other communities where fireworks had been cancelled.

The Mayor and Commission, along with Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti, hun-dreds of children, residents, Sheriff's dep-uties, and staff, officially opened Tephford Park at a ribbon-cutting event on July 8, 2008. The park, named after fallen BSO Dep-uty Brian Tephford, is located on the corner of Nob Hill Road and Southgate Boulevard. Deputy Tephford's wife, mother, and aunt were also in attendance.

At the July 9, 2008 City Commission Meet-ing, Parks and Recreation’s Social Services Supervisor Rose Cure-Persad was officially nominated as City Employee of the Year for the Florida League of Cities 2008 Cities of Excellence Awards. Rose has provided su-perior service to our community over her al-most 10 years with the City; however, in the past year she has outdone herself by super-vising the Transportation Division during a difficult budgetary period, while maintaining a high level of service.

On July 16, 2008 the Mayor, along with members of the City Commission, the City

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HONORING FRIENDS TAKEN TOO SOON: Gary B Jones: #6: (from l to r) Commissioner Edward C. Portner; Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commis-sioner Patte Atkins-Grad; Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco; City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller; Ada Jones; and Com-missioner Harry Dressler attend the dedication of a plaque honoring Gary B Jones. Officer Brian Tephford #7: (from l to r) Parks and Recreation Director Greg Warner; Commissioner Edward C. Portner; Officer Tephford's Aunt, Evelyn Wooley, and Mother, Car-ole Aponte; City Manager Jeffrey L. Mill-er; Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti; Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco; Com-missioner Harry Dressler; Commission-er Patte Atkins-Grad, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof; Officer Tephford's wife, Ste-fanie; and Officer Corey Carbocci; #8: Children enjoy the view from the rock climbing wall; #9: An honor guard and bag pipes pay tribute.

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Perhaps, like Henry above, you read it while relaxing at your kitchen table. Or maybe between rounds of golf? Do you take it with you on vacation to ex-otic locations? We want to know... and better still we would love for you to send us a pic-ture of you reading the Tam-A-Gram. If you do, we may publish your pho-to in an upcoming issue of the maga-zine — and if we choose your photo, we will send you a free t-shirt with the new City logo on the front! Send your photos to: Tam-A-Gram Photos, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321; or via email: [email protected]. (Please note: Pho-tos must be high-resolution to be eligi-ble for printing.) Include your full name, address, telephone number and a brief description of the photo as well as your shirt size preference (L or XL).

Where do you read theF R E E T - S H I R T !

Henry enjoys reading the rede-signed Tam-A-Gram while relaxing at his kitchen table. For sending in his photo, Henry will receive a free t-shirt with the City's new logo. Thank you to everyone who sent in their photos. Photos received may be used in future issues.

HENRY GRUENBERG

Manager, and staff, dedicated a plaque to the City's late Chief Building Official and Di-rector of the Building Department, Gary B Jones. Gary was a beloved member of the City's staff who suffered a fatal heart attack earlier this year while on the job. Members of Gary's family, including his wife Ada, were in attendance to share in the commemora-tion. The City's new dog park is named after Gary, who was a dog lover and a breeder of championship Samoyeds.

The City of Tamarac's Chamber of Com-merce will hold its 5th Annual Taste of Tamarac on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Commercial Boulevard). This is a great opportunity for you and your family to discover restaurants, and other businesses, that serve our community. There will also be trick-or-treating and a cos-

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LIFESAVERS: (pictured above left to right) Kings Point employees Bob Drews, Carolyn Thomas, Mike Comstock, Pamela Falco, and Sidney Hunter along with Commissioner Ed-ward C. Portner, Vice-Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commis-sioner Harry Dressler, Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad, and Fire Chief Jim Budzinski.

At the July 9, 2008 City Commission Meet-ing, Kings Point employees Amy Bern-stein, Mike Comstock, Bob Drews, Pamela Falco, Sidney Hunter, Rosa Ibarra, Anthony Kessler, Frank Maresco, Rajkumarie Mon-gru, and Lucienne Trichett were celebrated with a Proclamation for their swift actions when they witnessed a man go into sudden cardiac arrest at the Kings Point Theater. Using the training which was made available to them when the Automat-ed External Defibrillators (AED) were in-stalled in strategic places throughout the City, they quickly responded and applied their knowledge of the Heart Saver AED. By their combined efforts and knowledge of using the AED device, they performed CPR until Tamarac Fire Rescue Paramed-ics arrived and were able to continue the effective initial resuscitation efforts, which

resulted in a return of spontaneous circu-lation for the patient and added six days to his life. Through their demonstrated act of selfless concern for a fellow human be-ing, they have set themselves apart from the general masses. After the life-saving incident, the Kings Point employees went back to work and continued on with their normal daily responsibilities. We congrat-ulate them all!

tume contest for the kids. For more informa-tion contact the Chamber at: (954) 722-1520.

The City of Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department won the Florida Recreation and Park Association Award for Agency Excellence serving populations between 35,000 to 74,999! The Department was rec-ognized at the FRPA Annual Awards and In-stallation Banquet on August 28, 2008. This prestigious award recognizes and honors the state’s most outstanding Parks and Recre-ation Agencies for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management.

CORRECTION: Our 45th Anniversary arti-cle in the July/August/September issue of the Tam-A-Gram incorrectly named the Mainlands as Tamarac's first development. Tamarac's first development was actually Tamarac Lakes Section One. Thank you to resident Jim Guarino who e-mailed the correction.


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DROWNING is the primary cause of death for children ages one to four in Broward County. If you could pre-

vent your child's death, wouldn't you?• NEVER leave children unsupervised in or around a body of water — even

for a moment. Children can drown in as little as two inches of water in less than one minute.

• Install a self-closing gate around the pool. • Alarm every door leading to water to alert you if a child has gone outside. • Teach children water and swimming skills. • During pool parties or family beach gatherings, designate an adult to watch

the children. • Remove any toys that may attract children to the pool area. • Install a pool cover to securely cover the water area. • Install a poolside, cordless phone. • Keep lifesaving equipment close by — a pole, life preserver and rope. • Children with long hair should clip it back or wear a cap in the pool. • Do not keep water in buckets or large containers when toddlers are home. • Don't rely on flotation devices to protect your children in the water.

Drowning Prevention Checklist:• CONSTANT adult supervision by an adult who knows how to swim • Childproof locks on all doors leading to water • Gate or fence surrounding water • Gate or fence is self-closing with a lock • Pool cover is in use • Alarms for doors and windows leading to pool are activated • Child has completed swim lessons • Above-ground pool stairs removed when pool not in use • Lifesaving equipment in pool area • Pool chemicals and supplies are locked in a secure area • Child is watched in bathtub at all times • Parent and/or caregiver know CPR

For more information on drowning prevention, call the BSO Tamarac District at (954) 720-2225.

Save a child's lifeImportant water safety tips from the Broward Sheriff's Office.

EVERY year, fires occurring dur-ing the holiday season

claim the lives of over 400 Americans, injure 1650 more, and cause over $900 million in damage. Follow the precautionary tips be-low and you can greatly reduce your chanc-es of having a holiday fire.

CHRISTMAS TREES 1. Needles should be green and flexible 2. Trunk should be sticky to the touch 3. Needles should not fall off when the tree

is tapped on the ground 4. Never place your tree near a heat source

such as a fireplace 5. Do not pick up your tree too early or

leave it up too long 6. Keep your tree stand filled with water

at all times 7. Secure your tree to keep from tipping 8. When your tree becomes dry, dispose

of it promptly 9. If you don’t have bulk trash pick-up at

your residence, take your tree to a re-cycling center

10. Consider an artificial tree; they are saf-er, cleaner, and better environmentally

HOLIDAY LIGHTS 1. Inspect your holiday lights each year

before putting them up 2. Use only UL-listed lights, with no more

than three strands linked together 3. Connect strings of lights to an exten-

sion cord before plugging the cord into the outlet

4. Periodically check the wires, they should never be warm to the touch

5. Do not leave holiday lights unattended CANDLE CARE 1. Avoid using lit candles 2. If you use candles, place them where

they cannot be easily tipped over 3. Never leave your house with candles

burning 4. Never put lit candles on a tree


Dear friends, As I reach the end of my term in office, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the resi-dents of Tamarac for allowing me to serve you and the City of Tamarac for the past 11 ½ years. It has been my privilege and honor to help bring Tamarac into the 21st century, we have truly arrived! I’d like to specifically thank my colleague, Commissioner Ed-ward C. Portner, for his full support and courage in the years we have served together on the Commission. We’ve worked side-by-side for a long time, and have seen many changes; together we have seen true growth. It has been an honor to serve with the current Mayor and Commission; together they truly comprise the spirit of “Team Tamarac”. We have accomplished a great deal. The awards won by the City are too numerous to men-tion them all here, but I would like to point out a few. Earlier this year, Tamarac was recognized for our envi-ronmental efforts by the Florida Green Building Coali-tion, becoming the first City in South Florida to be so recognized. We’ve received another award for our wa-ter conservation efforts, and our Parks and Recreation department continues to be nationally recognized for its excellence. I have no doubt the Commission will con-tinue their good work in the future, as they continue to guide the City. The staff of the City is the best in Broward County. I am proud to have served with them. In closing, I wish to personally thank Jeff Miller, for the fine leadership he has provided as City Manager over the years — a job well done!

Sincerely,

Marc L. Sultanof Vice Mayor

Dear fellow residents, WOW! How is it possible to thank all who placed me in office, offered me advice as to what they thought was best for Tamarac, and also to those who opposed me and made me re-think some of my decisions. When I first moved into Tamarac in 1974 we were a City of ap-proximately 22,000. Now we are on the verge of 60,000 and what a City it has become: new parks, swimming complex, new city buildings, and new fire station services for all of our citizens — more often than not, the crown jewel of Broward County. Many of the happenings in Tamarac I owe to the sup-port given me by Vice Mayor Marc Sultanof, for with-out his guidance in my earlier term I would not have known where to start. My thanks to our City Manager Jeffrey Miller and every single department director and their entire staff that have most graciously filled almost every request I have made of them. Also, a very special thanks to Marie Abbandando and Debbie DeCrane for their outstanding personal service to me. I leave not having completed some of my work, agree or disagree. I would like to see accomplished Main Street, redevelopment of State Road 7 and development of light rail on State Road 7. I have been an advocate of these important projects for many, many years and I hope to continue being an advocate of what my beliefs are for a better, stronger and more fulfilling Tamarac. To my wife who spent many lonely dinners because I was away at a conference or at a homeowner’s meeting, I say thank you for understanding my public life. To our daughter Tina, Director of National Accounts for Loews Miami Beach Hotel, continued success in her chosen field and our daughter Stacy, at present Vice Mayor of Broward County, hopefully to soon become Mayor, continued strength of mind and a vision for a better Broward Coun-ty. So in closing, thanks to all for my terms in office and hopefully I have added some good to our City.

Very truly yours,

Edward C. Portner Commissioner

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According to industry experts, Digital television (DTV) transition represents the most significant advancement of television technology since the in-

troduction of color television in 1950. Consumers have much to gain from this transition — more free channels, clearer pictures and sound. The DTV transition will not directly affect everyone — those who have a digital tuner in their television, or subscribe to a cable or sat-ellite service provider need not worry. Yet, 34 million households have at least one television that will be affected. If these televisions are not upgraded, consumers risk losing reception.

You have three options to keep getting television reception: 1. Purchase a TV with a built-in digital tuner 2. Subscribe to cable or satellite service, if that service carrier offers the local broadcast-

ing stations you want 3. Purchase a DTV converter box for your existing TV

Consumers interested in purchasing a DTV converter box can receive up to two $40 coupons toward their purchase. The US Department of Commerce is issuing these cou-pons to help defray the cost of the converter boxes, which typically cost between $40 and $70 (before the coupons). To apply for a coupon, visit www.dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-388-2009. For more information on the DTV transition, please visit www.dtvanswers.com.

The Digital Television Transition andPublic Safety Act of 2005 requires

television stations to stop analogbroadcasts and switch to digital

broadcasts after February 17, 2009.

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ave you noticed all the nice new doors and

windows in the neighborhood? There are some handsome glazed or translucent entry doors go-ing in lately, not to mention the increasingly popular horizontal roller windows. Such improvements general-ly provide increased security and weather protection as well as en-hancing the appearance and val-ue of your property. But there’s more to it than just good looks! Broward County is located in the High Wind Velocity Zone. In other words, we live in a hur-ricane-prone area. ALL exteri-or doors, windows sliding glass and garage doors must be ap-proved by specific testing agen-cies recognized by the Florida Building Code. Not all products

sold by distributors or retail out-lets are approved, and just be-cause the salesperson or the label says “tested” does not mean the item has been “approved” by the proper agency. The failure of a defective door or window can cause significant damage, and the use of unapproved prod-ucts might void some insurance coverages. Improper installa-tion may result in similar prob-lems. The simplest way to avoid such a costly mistake is to make sure you employ a qualified con-tractor who obtains the required building permit and inspections. If you have any questions about whether a contractor is li-censed, or whether a permit is required, contact the Building Department at (954) 597-3420.

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Halloween HooplaBring your family out for a terrific Halloween night that promises to be safe and full of tricks and treats! Tamarac’s annual Halloween Hoop-

la will be held on Friday, October 31, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Tamarac Park Multi-Purpose Cen-ter (7501 North University Drive) and is free to the public. Kids will enjoy face painting, free Halloween refreshments, games and music! The best costume wins a fabulous prize, so start sewing now!

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Veterans Day Parade & CeremonyIt's always a good time for a parade, and what better occasion than to celebrate your patrio-tism and say “thank you” to our veterans? Tam-

arac’s annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 9:00 am. Plan to get there early to ensure the best viewing spots. Information on the parade route, and how to enter a float in the parade, is available in Discovery.

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Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K RaceThis Thanksgiving Day tradition is in its 28th year! It's not too late to begin training... The race begins at 7:30 am on Thursday, Novem-

ber 27, 2008. A variety of refreshments and entertain-ment will help get the morning started. Awards will be given to the top three runners in each age group for male and female and the top three runners over-all. For more information on the race, and how to register, flip to Discovery.

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Light Up Tamarac!Tamarac’s annual Holiday Lighting event will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W Com-

mercial Boulevard). Starting at 6:00 pm, get your holi-days started with the sights and sounds of the season. This wonderful event includes a concert, a visit by Santa, and the lighting of the Christmas tree, Meno-rah and Nativity Scene!

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For more information on the City’s Special Events, please contact (954) 597-3635. As always, a complete list-ing of the events, programs, and services offered by the City can be found in Discovery – just flip for it!

There is always lots to do in Tamarac and the holiday season is no exception. Several of the City’s most popular pastimes occur during the months of October, November and December. Be sure to enjoy these events with your neighbors, friends, and family.

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It is the mission of the Human Re-sources Department to attract, devel-op, and retain a diverse, skilled, and customer-oriented workforce that is capable of providing quality pro-grams and services to the residents of Tamarac. The Human Resources Department takes this mission very seriously. To find the best qualified candidate for each position, the City engages in an open competitive re-cruitment process for all vacant positions. To ensure a fair and thor-ough process, Tamarac has strict hiring guidelines and conducts ex-tensive background checks. Our ultimate goal is a professional workforce committed to public service. Like other South Florida em-ployers, Tamarac is faced with a shortage of skilled workers. Most municipal positions re-quire extensive training, pro-fessional certifications and experience. In Tamarac, there are over 150 different posi-tions, each with a different set of skills and requirements,

ranging from Aquatic Spray Techni-cian to Code Officer; Chemist to Re-cords Clerk; and Systems Analyst to Firefighter/Paramedic. According to Maria Swanson, HR Director, “Even in today’s economic climate, cities of-ten find it difficult to fill positions that require technical expertise and high levels of skills, such as Engineers and Water Plant Operators.” Tamarac is actively working with staff and the community to meet the challenge. For its outstanding service, con-tribution, and accomplishments in the public sector human resources field, the City of Tamarac received the Inter-national Public Management Associa-tion for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) Agency Award for Excellence – Small Agency in 2006. Tamarac was the only municipality recognized that year in a category that included agencies with up to 2000 employees. In addition, Tamarac, for the third consecutive year, was recognized by the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development as being a Champion of Workplace Learning.

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In the upcoming election, you will be asked to vote on the following:City of Tamarac: Voters in District 1 and District 3 will each elect a

new Commissioner. Broward County: The County portion of the ballot will take some

time as races are being contested for: Sheriff; Property Apprais-er; Supervisor of Elections; Public Defender; School Board; and both Circuit and County Judges. In addition, there are 10 Char-ter Amendments and Revisions to consider. These include the creation of a Transit Authority; conflict of interest rules; the cre-ation of a Broward County Ethics Commission; the creation of a Broward County Housing Council; Park Preservation; and other equally important issues.

State of Florida: State Representative District 92 (east Tamarac only), also, several Amendments are on the ballot, issues include: school taxes (currently before the Supreme Court, may not be placed on the ballot); school vouchers; school spending requirements; com-munity college funding; allowing state tax money to go to reli-gious institutions; and the Florida Marriage Amendment.

United States: House of Representatives and President.


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508 B.C. First recorded elections take place in Ancient Greece; however, these elections were a little different. In what is known as a negative election — voters were asked to vote for the leader they wanted exiled for ten years.

13th Century Approval voting is introduced in Medieval Venice. Voters cast multiple votes and the winner was the person deemed “acceptable” by the largest number of voters.

1776 Constitution of the United States of America ratified by the States.

1920 A nearly 70 year movement culminates in passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution – granting women the right to vote.

BRIEF VOTING TIME LINE

ELECTION DAY, November 4, 2008 is fast approach-ing. The ballot this year will be packed with races for various of-fices, as well as many other ques-tions for voters to decide. Due to the sheer amount of information, the Tam-A-Gram recommends you become familiar with your sample ballot prior to voting. The sooner you are able to cast your vote, the faster your neighbors will be able to place their vote as well.

vote \'vōt\ n: a formal expression of will in response to a proposed decision; esp: one given as an indication of approval or disapproval of a proposal, motion or candidate for office.


Due to the overwhelming amount of choices to be made, you need to be prepared before you vote. For more information, please refer to the Supervisor of Elections Office at (954) 357-7050 or on the web at www.browardsoe.org. The best voter is an educated voter. While the Tam-A-Gram can-not suggest how a voter should cast his or her ballot, we strongly urge you to become as informed as possible. Take the time necessary to re-search the issues and races on this year’s slate, so that you may cast an educated vote when you go to the polls. Since we will be using the new optical scanning voting equipment this year, the process may take more time. If you are able to do so, ear-ly voting will be available at the Tamarac Branch Library from Octo-ber 20 through November 2. The polls will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Satur-day, and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This will be an excellent way to avoid the crowds on Election Day. Please be sure to bring a picture ID with you. Whether by absentee ballot, early voting, or voting on Election Day, be sure to exercise your constitutional right to vote.

1970 Democracy is further expanded with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1970, which provided language assistance to voters who did not speak English fluently.

1990 The Americans with Disabilities Act ensured that anyone with a disability is afforded equal access and ease of use when voting.

1965 Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King and a powerful Civil Rights movement, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is passed — ensuring African Americans the right to vote.

1971 During an era of civil unrest, the 26th Amendment to the Constitution lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

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Voting Made Simple: 1, 2, 3, Vote!Three simple steps will have you on your way quick-ly this election... here is what you need to remember: 1. Present ID: Present a PICTURE ID with SIGNA-

TURE at the check-in station (EVID) of your polling station. Sign the signature pad to verify your signa-ture and wait to receive a voting pass.

2. Confirmation: Receive voting pass from the EVID operator. Also, receive your ballot from the pollwork-er and proceed to a privacy booth.

3. Select: To vote, completely fill in the oval next to your choice. Use only a black pen to mark your ballot.

4. Scan/Vote! Follow the instructions given by the scanner operator. Insert your completed ballot into the scanning machine and wait for the confirmation screen to appear... that's it!

Voters Rights and ResponsibilitiesEvery registered voter Florida has the right to: 1. Vote, and have his or her vote accurately counted. 2. Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official clos-

ing of the polls in that county. 3. Ask for and receive assistance in voting. 4. Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she

makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast. 5. An explanation of his or her registration if identity

is in question. 6. If his or her identity is in question, cast a provision-

al ballot. 7. Written instructions to use when voting, and upon

request, oral instructions in voting from elections officials.

8. Vote free from coercion or intimidation by election officials or any other person.

9. Vote on a voting system that is in working condi-tion and that will allow votes to be accurately cast.

Each registered voter in this State should: 1. Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates

and issues. 2. Maintain with the office of the Supervisor of Elec-

tions a current address. 3. Know the location of his or her polling place and its

hours of operation. 4. Bring proper identification to the polling place. 5. Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of

the voting equipment in his or her precinct. 6. Treat precinct workers with courtesy. 7. Respect the privacy of other voters. 8. Report any problems or violations of election laws

to the Supervisor of Elections. 9. Ask questions, if needed. 10. Make sure that his or her completed ballot is cor-

rect before leaving the polling station.

Below is your guide to the new voting procedure in Broward County as well as your rights and responsibilities as a voter.

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You can save gas, money, and help our envi-ronment by adjusting some driving habits. By keeping your tires properly inflated, you can add miles to each gallon of gas used. Americans waste 4 million gallons of gas ev-ery day by driving on underinflated tires. You can improve your car’s fuel efficiency by 5 % if you remove the roof rack – take it off if you don’t need it. Plan your trips us-ing mapquest.com or invest in a navigation device, so you’re not driving around aim-lessly. Try to consolidate your shopping and other car driven chores so that you’re not having do go back out for an item you may have missed or put the item on your “next time” list. Hit the gym, library or

other destination on your way to the grocery store rather than making several trips a day. Clean or re-place your car’s air filter often to improve fuel effi-ciency. Consider other transportation alternatives: walk or bike ride to work if you live close; or try carpooling or take the bus if possible – you might like not having to battle the traffic. Like Tamarac’s green initiatives, other cities making the right moves include: San Francisco, CA outlawed plastic bags, potentially saving 181 million bags, 1400 tons of debris, and 450,000 gallons of oil annually. If the average American family used cloth sacks, the savings would be 500 million pounds of CO2 per year, the equiv-alent of taking 50,000 cars off the road. Albu-querque, NM, changed 75% of its traffic lights to LEDs, which use one-tenth the power of traditional lights. When they are finished with this conversion, they expect to save 26.4 million pounds of CO2 and $900,000 annually. Fargo, ND spent 1.4 million dol-lars to install a methane capturing system in its landfill and is getting a big payoff. The system uses the methane to produce electricity and is bringing in $390,000 per year, as well as extending the life of the landfill by eight more years.

driving smart[and smart cities]

C O N T I N U I N G S E R I E S : G R E E N I N I T I A T I V E S

of recycling in Broward County. Last year, the City collected more than 115 pounds of recycling per person — the 5th highest per capita recycling rate in the County. The only way we can remain a leader in the County, is with your cooperation.

Tamarac is a leader

GREEN INITIATIVES is a recurring series within the Tam-A-Gram. Be sure to check future issues for more about how Tamarac continues to go "green."

SOME GENERAL RECYCLING REMINDERS AND TYPES: • Newspapers and mixed paper (magazines, catalogs, phonebooks, office paper, junk

mail, etc.) should be in a brown paper bag or tied and placed in a recycling bin.• All cans, glass, and plastic containers can be placed loose in a recycling bin.• Multi-family recycling (95 gallon carts) should be separated into bins for paper

(newspaper and mixed paper) and all other commingled (glass, plastic, and met-al). The Public Works Department can provide stickers to help tell the bins apart.

• Garbage in recycling bins (single family and multi-family) can cause problems when the material is processed. Avoid placing household garbage — non-recy-clable materials and any other plastic not labeled into your recycling bins.

• Corrugated cardboard must be broken down, folded, or cut to newspaper size. To encourage recycling, the City will provide a second 18 gallon bin to help sort and increase the overall volume of recycling. If you are interested in obtaining a second 18 gallon bin or need a replacement call Public Works at (954) 597-3700. If you live in a condominium or apartment and need additional recycling carts or need to replace a damaged one, have your property manager call Public Works.

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With the recent redesignof the Tam-A-Gram,

we introduced the new "flip for it" format...

so go ahead, flip over the magazine to DISCOVER our Discovery section.

Discovery includes the information you need to

know about the activities, programs and services

offered by TamaracParks and Recreation.

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THE City of Tamarac, through Broward County and the Florida Depart-

ment of Community Affairs (DCA) has coordi-nated funding to assist those affected by the 2005 Hurricane Season devastation. Funds are available to red-tagged prop-erty owners who had to relocate as a result of their home being damaged by the 2005 hurri-canes. Income and other restrictions apply. If your home was red-tagged or declared an unsafe structure by the City’s Building De-partment and your family was forced to relo-cate, you may be eligible to receive a lump sum grant in the amount of $20,000. These funds are to assist you with the bur-den of the additional expenses you incurred

due to relocation. If you paid rent, a lease, or other forms of living expenses in the past or currently since the 2005 hurricanes, and are income eligible you may qualify for this grant. No lien will be placed on your property, and you will not have to pay back these funds at any time. This grant will not affect your eligibility to receive Rehabilitation Assistance. In fact, once certified eligible under the Relocation Assis-tance Program, your eligibility will be good for up to six months to receive Rehabilitation As-sistance once you return to your property. To apply for these funds, visit the Hous-ing Department in City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Av-enue, Room 206, or call (954) 597-3560.

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AS of October 1st, 2008, the City will again offer rebates on ultra low flow (ULF) —

1.6 gallon /flush or lower — toilets as a way to encourage a reduction in water use. To qualify you must live in a single-family home, and be a customer of the City’s water system. Rebates up to $100 towards the price of one ULF toilet, and up to $75 for a second toi-let, (limit two toilets per household) are avail-able. Rebates can not exceed the cost of the fixture and/or installation and are not retroac-tive (the rebate application must be submitted prior to purchase/installation) and are not avail-able for new construction. Incomplete applica-tions will be rejected.

As part of the program participants agree to use only low flow showerheads which will be provided by the Utilities Department. Installa-tion of toilets, fixtures, and showerheads is the responsibility of the homeowner The City re-serves the right to perform random inspections to assure installation. Funds are limited and of-fered on a first-come-first-served basis. Please allow 1-2 months for approval of your applica-tion and for your rebate check to arrive. Applications are available online (www.tamarac.org) on the Utilities Department’s web page or call (954) 597-3792 for more in-formation and restrictions. Other restrictions may apply.

TAMARAC THEATEROF PERFORMING ARTS

New show..."Musical of Musicals"

October 18 - November 9, 2008SHOW TIMES:

Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 pmand Sundays at 2:00 pmTICKETS: $20 per show

INFO: (954) 726-7898 / www.ttopa.org

Back by popular demand...Intellectual Smorgasbord

(Food for the Mind Lectures)LECTURE TIMES:

Every Thursday at 1:30 pm - 3:30 pmTICKETS: $10; 2 tickets are $9 each;

3 or more tickets are $8 each

INFO: (954) 724-1110

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Discover the Benefits of Tamarac Parks and Recreation

October / November / December 2008

Join the City of Tamarac for the 10th annual Veterans Day Pa-rade. Bring your lawn chair, family and friends to watch the pa-rade. To enter a float in the parade, pick up a parade entry form at the Tamarac Community Center. Be a winner by showing your “American Pride” and community spirit. Prizes will be awarded to the top three judged floats. A traditional Veterans Day Ceremo-ny will be held immediately after the parade at Veterans’ Park. Light refreshments will be served. (See Tam-A-Gram Page 6.)Where: Route begins at City Hall and heads north on Pine Is-

land Road, then east on Southgate Boulevard ending at University Drive

When: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 9:00 amFee: Free

Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K RaceWake up early on Thanksgiving morning, put your turkey in the oven, then grab your running shoes and head out to the 28th an-nual Tamarac Turkey Trot. Awards will be given to the top three runners in each age group for male and female and the top three runners overall. Contact the Tamarac Community Center at (954) 597-3620 for more information. First 800 runners to register will receive a free T-shirt. (See Tam-A-Gram Page 6.)Where: Race begins at City HallWhen: Thursday, November 27, 2008, 7:30 amFee: Before November 16th $20.00 November 17th - 26th $25.00 November 27th (Race day) $35.00

Dive-In MovieEnd the summer with swimming and movies. The Caporella Aquat-ic Complex is combining the two with a Dive-In Movie. Families will enjoy watching “The Bee Movie” on a large screen visible from the deep end and the zero depth entrance of the water. Viewers can also stay dry by watching the movie from the pool deck. The movie begins at dusk — play features and slide will be turned off. The pool’s concession stand will be open and will offer piz-za, candy, and other refreshments for purchase.Where: Caporella Aquatic ComplexWhen: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 8:00 pmFee: Residents: $3/Adults, $1.75/Children (12 years & un-

der); Non-residents: $3.50/Adults, $2/Children (12 years & under)

Spook-A-Lot for TotsFor the little ones (ages 2 - 5 years)... There will be a costume con-test, entertainment, candy, refreshments, prizes, and much more.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10:00 amFee: $7/per person

Halloween HooplaJoin us for a spooktacular time! Enjoy this free event for all ages which will include music, dancing, arts & crafts, costume contest, games, prizes, candy, and much more. (See Tam-A-Gram Page 6.)Where: Tamarac Park Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Friday, October 31, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00 pmFee: FreeVeterans Day Parade & Ceremony Continued: Discovery Section Page 2

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ADULT TRIPSRegister for all trips at the Tamarac Community Center located at 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. All bus trips will leave from this location. For information, call (954) 597-3620. Trips are subject to cancellation. No refunds one month prior to trip date (no exceptions).

Sea Escape CruiseCruise with us on a fun-filled trip starting with a continental break-fast and a lavish buffet brunch. Try your luck in a Las Vegas style casino. Enjoy playing bingo, horse racing, live entertainment and more! Need a minimum of 40 people to sign up for cruise for the incentive to buy $10.00 in tokens and receive an additional $20.00 in tokens. Buffet brunch gratuity is not included. Bus leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 5:30 pm.When: Tuesday, October 7, 2008Fee: Residents: $30.00, Non-residents: $40.00

Broward Center: "Hairspray"Don’t miss this Broadway musical-comedy phenomenon that in-spired a major motion picture. It’s 1962, and a pleasantly plump Baltimore teen has only one desire — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. See her transformation as her dreams come true! Bus leaves at 6:45 pm and returns at 11:45 pm.When: Friday, October 17, 2008Fee: Residents: $75.00, Non-residents: $85.00

Stage Door Theater: "Smokey Joe's Café"Smokey Joe’s Café is a musical revue showcasing 39 pop stan-dards written by songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. In an idealized 50’s setting, the classic themes of love, won, lost, and imagined blend with hilarious set-pieces and the slice-of-life emo-tions. Bus leaves at 7:15 pm and returns at 10:30 pm.When: Thursday, October 6, 2008Fee: Residents: $38.00, Non-residents: $48.00

Isle of CapriCome join your neighbors who have gone to the newest casino around. Sign up for your Isle One Card and enjoy the benefits. Dine at the Isle Buffet from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm daily and show your Isle One card for a $2.00 savings for lunch. Bus leaves at 10:30 am and returns at 4:00 pm.When: Thursday, November 20, 2008Fee: Residents: $5.00, Non-residents: $10.00

Live Christmas Pageant: 1st Baptist Church of Ft. LauderdaleThe Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant features a festive open-ing scene in a turn-of-the-century setting, a concert of inspirational songs, and a musical drama of the nativity and life of Christ. This year, watch for the falling snowflakes and an elegant cityscape. Bus leaves at 6:15 pm and returns at 11:00 pm.When: Thursday, December 11, 2008Fee: Residents: $52.00, Non-residents: $62.00

Hard Rock CasinoHow about a fun night at the Hollywood Hard Rock with free play and a food voucher? Come along and receive your $10.00 free play and a $5.00 food voucher to use at Hard Rock Cafe, Blue Plate, Food Court, Beach Club or the Renegade. Try your luck in the casino, stroll through the shops, or dance to the live music play-ing in the atrium. Bus leaves at 3:45 pm and returns at 10:00 pm. When: Wednesday, December 17, 2008Fee: Residents: $15.00, Non-residents: $25.00

Light Up Tamarac!Mark your calendars now for Tamarac’s annual Holiday Lighting event on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Tamarac Community Center starting at 6:00 pm. The Mayor and Commission will light the Christmas tree and Menorah. There will be a special holiday concert featuring Tamarac’s best school choirs, a visit by Santa, refreshments, give-a-ways, entertainment, arts and crafts, and more! (See Tam-A-Gram Page 6.)Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6:00 pmFee: Free

Sponsor and Angel ProjectWe invite you to sponsor an "angel" — very special children and young adults who have developmental disabilities such as Learn-ing Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Autism, and ADD, just to name a few. Choose your "angel" from our "Angel Tree" and purchase a holiday gift for them — they will have the opportunity to return the generosity by presenting you with a holiday gift at our Holi-day Social. The Social takes place on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Tamarac Community Center.Stop by to sponsor an Angel at the following locations:Where: Taste of Tamarac Event 8601 West Commercial BoulevardWhen: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 11:30 am - 3:30 pmWhere: Light Up Tamarac EventWhen: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 pmWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: November 1, 2008 thru December 8, 2008

Santa’s WorkshopJoin Santa for a morning of storytelling and decorating cook-ies! You’ll get your picture taken with Santa and have your face painted. Please bring your wish list to drop in Santa’s mailbox. Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmFee: $7/per person, Ages 5 -11 year old

Senior Holiday SocialJoin us for a special senior social to celebrate the holiday sea-son. Bagels and coffee will be served along with entertainment! Please call (954) 597-3642 to register.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 10:00 amFee: Free / Pre-registration required

Artist of the Month ExhibitVisit the Tamarac Community Center to view:Oct: Anel Katherine Gonzales “Tales of an Unknown Jour-

ney” (Pastels, Acrylic & Charcoal)Nov: Larry Torn “Photo Derivations” (Photography)Dec: Gerald Lerner “Colorama” (Pastels)

Show Your Talent!Calling all local artists! Show off your creativity and share your love of art with the residents of Tamarac. If you are interested in displaying your artwork, applications are available at the Tamarac Community Center or call (954) 597-3635.

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adultAll classes held at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard. (954) 597-3620.

DANCE CLASSESLine Dancing (Intermediate)Stella Cabeca "Dance Guru" will teach students of all ages pop, cha-cha, waltz, and more...When: Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:45 pm Fee: Residents: $5, Non-residents: $6

Line Dancing (Beginner/Intermediate)See description above.When: Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (Beginner) / 8:00 – 9:30 pm (Intermediate)Fee: Residents: $7, Non-residents: $8

Middle Eastern DanceCombines costuming and movement from mid-dle eastern cultures.When: Tuesday, 7:10 – 8:40 pmFee: Residents: $45, Non-residents: $55

Afro-Caribbean DanceLearn African and Carribean dance moves such as folk dance, soca, calypso, and more...When: Thursday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm(6-week sessions)Fee: Residents: $42, Non-residents: $52

SPECIALTY CLASSESClay WorkshopLearn to create, mold, and shape you own pieces of art. Price includes some clay and use of kiln.When: Monday and Wednesday,5:30 – 8:30 pm (8-week sessions)Fee: Residents: $55, Non-residents: $65

COMPUTER CLASSESLearn the basics of computer word processing or navigating the Internet.

Windows ComputerWhen: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (four classes)Fee: Residents: $35, Non-residents: $45

Beginner InternetWhen: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (four classes)Fee: Residents: $35, Non-residents: $45

Senior ComputersWhen: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 amFee: Senior Members: $5 (4 sessions)

HEALTH &FITNESS

JazzerciseWhen: Monday at 9:00 am / Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00 am

Senior Zumba When: Monday at 11:15 am

MeditationWhen: Monday at 12:30 pm

Tai ChiWhen: Monday at 1:00 pm

BadmintonWhen: Tuesday at 11:30 am

Line Dancing When: Wednesday at 12:00 pm

Co-ed Basketball When: Tuesday and Friday at 11:30 am

VolleyballWhen: Monday at 11:45 am / Wednes-day at 10:30 am / Thursday at 11:30 am

YogalitesWhen: Wednesday and Friday at 12:15 pm

Stretch & ToneWhen: Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 am

YogaWhen: Monday at 10:30 am

Chair YogaWhen: Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 am

Arthritis Water Fitness ClassWhen: Wednesday at 1:30 pm

Secure & Fit Exercise ClassWhen: Tuesday at 1:00 pm / Wednes-day at 10:00 am

CLUBS &ACTIVITIES

Scrabble Club and Rummikub When: Monday at 10:00 am / Tuesday at 9:00 am

Chicken Soup for the Senior Soul™When: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 am

Movie MatineeWhen: Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 pm

BingoWhen: Monday at 12:30 pm

Happy Hookers Knitting ClubWhen: Monday at 2:00 pm

Wii™When: Tuesday at 1:00 pm

Creative Writing Group When: Tuesday at 10:00 am

Painting ClassWhen: Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00 pm

What’s Your Opinion?When: Wednesday at 10:00 am

Cranium Quiz GameWhen: Thursday at 10:30 am

Walking ClubWhen: Thursday at 9:00 am

Meet and Greet DanceWhen: Thursday at 1:00 pm

Arts & CraftsWhen: Thursday at 1:00 pm

Mah Jong LessonsWhen: Thursday at 10:00 am

Computer ClubWhen: 1st Friday of each month at 9:30 am

Battle of the Sexes TriviaWhen: Friday at 2:00 pm

Daily Card PlayingWhen: Monday through Friday at 12:30 pm

Duplicate BridgeWhen: Wednesday and Friday at 12:45 pmFee: Residents: $4.00, Non-residents: $5.00

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Jumpstart After-SchoolThis fitness program is designed to help children get active and healthy. Where: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Wednesdays (4-week sessions), 4:30 – 5:30 pm / 7 – 11 years old Fee: Residents: $10, Non-residents: $20

Youth Tennis LessonsLearn tennis fundamentals. Where: Tamarac Sports Complex When: Tuesdays (4-weeks sessions), 5:30 – 6:30 pm / 6 - 12 years oldFee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50

SoccertotsLearn soccer fundamentals.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesdays or Thursdays (9-week sessions), 2:30 pm – 18 months to

35 months, 3:30 pm – Ages 3 - 4, 4:30 pm - Ages 4 - 5 Fee: Residents: $112, Non-residents: $122

Lil' SluggersLearn baseball fundamentals.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesdays or Thursdays (8-week sessions), 2:30 pm – 18 months to

35 months, 3:30 pm – Ages 3 - 4, 4:30 pm - Ages 4 - 5 Fee: Residents: $130, Non-residents: $140

Basketball Training ClinicLearn basketball fundamentals. Where: Multi-Purpose Center GymnasiumWhen: Saturdays (4-week sessions), 10:00 am – 12:00 pm / 7-17 years oldFee: Residents: $200, Non-residents: $210

SPECIALTY CLASSESTeen CouncilThis program is designed to assist teens in developing and maintaining high standards of health, education, character, and citizenship necessary to grow into responsible, produc-tive adults. Teens will enjoy interactive meet-ings, field trips, volunteer work, and much more.Where: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pmAges: 12 – 17 years oldFee: Residents: $15, Non-residents: $25/year

Music LessonsThis music class will teach children ages 6 -11 how to identify notes, read music, the location of keys on a piano and more. Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Tuesdays (4-week sessions)Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pmFee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50

Tutorial ProgramTamarac will be offering an after-school tu-torial program in reading and math. This is a computer based program that directly relates to the FCAT test.Where: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Wednesdays (4-week sessions)Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pmAges: 7-14 years oldFee: Resident: $69, Non-resident: $79

Art Around the WorldStudents are inspired to create an art master-piece by learning Monet, Picasso and more. Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday (4-week sessions)Time: 12:00 – 12:45 pmAges: 4 – 11 years oldFee: Residents: $49, Non-residents: $59

Princess Tea TimeChildren will learn manners, greetings, hair-styles, the art of posing, how to set a table, use of utensils, and much more.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesday (4-week sessions)Time: 11:20 am – 12:00 pmAges: 4 – 11 years oldFee: Residents: $35, Non-residents: $45

Ballet, Tap, & Jazz Beginner and AdvancedWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 10:00 - 10:45 amAges: 3 - 5 years old Fee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)

CheerleadingWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 11:00 - 11:45 am Ages: 5 -10 years oldFee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)

Hip Hop DanceWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 12:00 - 12:45 pm Ages: 6 -11 years oldFee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions) GymnasticsWhere: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Mondays, 6:00 – 6:50 pmAges: 4 – 9 years oldFee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)

BabyDanceBabyDance is a new and innovative creative movement program that encourages physical activity in toddlers & preschoolers. Where: Tamarac Community CenterAges: 16 months - 4 years oldWhen: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:45 amFee: Residents: $48, Non-residents: $58; per monthly sessions

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SOCIAL SERVICESThe Social Services Division is pleased to offer these services to our residents. All services are provided at the Tamarac Community Cen-ter (TCC) unless noted otherwise. Call the Information and Referral line at (954) 597-3642 any time you need information on social service programs that may be available in Broward County. For any transpor-tation issues, to register for our Transportation Program or to inquire about transit, please call the Transportation Office direct line at (954) 597-3649. Schedules for the Red and Yellow Transit Routes are available at www.tamarac.org and at City facilities.

Free FLU Shots for Tamarac ResidentsDate and times to be announced. Please call (954) 597-3642 for information. Must be a Tamarac resident. First-come-first-served.

Women’s Individual Empowerment SessionsWomen of all ages will receive eight free individual counseling sessions. Topics include empowerment, self-improvement, rela-tionships, legal issues, domestic violence, and parenting. Ses-sions are facilitated by Lakshmi Subrahmanian, a licensed mental health counselor. Call (954) 655-7040 to register.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: By appointment only.

FISH (Families Invested Support Health)FISH is a free support group for families of children whose be-havior challenges family relationships, social development, and school performance. Sponsored by the Mental Health Associa-tion and funded by the Broward County Human Services Depart-ment. Call (954) 746-2055 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Free Eyeglass Repair ProgramGet free help repairing your eyeglasses; screw and nose pad replacements, minor frame and nose pad adjustments. No ap-pointment necessary.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Tuesday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Guiding Good ChoicesGuiding Good Choices is a five session curriculum to educate adults about the challenges and difficulties faced by youths. Sponsored by the Broward County Substance Abuse Commis-sion and facilitated by Tamarac Broward Sheriff's Office. Please call Dwight at (954) 661-9365 for more information.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

League for the Hard of HearingProvides amplified phones and TDDs free of charge to residents of the State of Florida who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Please call Social Services at (954) 597-3642 for any questions.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Transportation: Holiday ScheduleSpecial holiday shuttles departing from the Tamarac Communi-ty Center and travelling to Coral Square Mall, Super Walmart, Ross and Marshals. Call (954) 597-3649 for more information.

SERVICES/ GROUPSAll services and groups held at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard / (954) 597-3620.

Alzheimer’s Support GroupWhen: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 10:30 am

Bereavement Support GroupWhen: Every Monday, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Blood Pressure ScreeningsWhen: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Consumer Affairs AdvisorDo you have a consumer related problem? To participate, you must be a Tamarac Resident with no legal representation. Call (954) 597-3626 to schedule an appointment.When: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Eye ScreeningsPlease call (954) 597-3642 to schedule an appointment.

Hearing ScreeningsWhen: 1st Wednesday of each month, 9:00 - 10:30 am

LUNCH: Meals on WheelsServed at 11:30 am for seniors 60 and older. Suggested dona-tion is $2. Provided by Broward Meals on Wheels. Must reserve a meal no later than noon the day prior by calling Patrick Massa-quoi at (954) 724-2544 between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.

MammovanMobile Mammography Screening provided by North Broward Hospital District. Most insurance is accepted. If insurance is un-available, there will be a $58 fee to cover the cost. A referral is recommended. No HMO taken. Call (954) 597-3642 to sched-ule your appointment.

Osteoporosis ScreeningsCall 1-800-257-0944 to schedule an appointment.When: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free 911 Cell Phones for SeniorsFree cell phones that dial 911 for seniors 60 and older who qual-ify. Project S.A.F.E. meets every 2nd Monday of each month at 9:30 am. Call (954) 597-3642 for information, no appointment necessary. Donations of cell phones are accepted.

Senior Coping Skills GroupWhen: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Senior Social Join us for bagels and coffee and an educational lecture spon-sored by the Coral Springs Medical Center. When: Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:00 am

SHINE CounselorServing Health Insurance needs for the elderly. Call (954) 597-3642 to schedule an appointment.When: 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Veterans AdvisorWhen: Every Friday, 8:00 – 11:00 am, no appointment necessary

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HEALTH & FITNESSZUMBA!Zumba is a dynamic and exciting class full of Latin and exotic mu-sic flavors. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a com-bination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesday and Friday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.Fee: 4-week sessions: Resident: $25, Non-resident: $35; 6-week sessions: Resident: $32, Non-resident: $42; 8-week sessions: Resident: $35, Non-resident: $45

BadmintonNot your average backyard game. Come play with the best in Florida. Four courts available for competitive singles and doubles games. You must bring your own racquets and shuttle cocks to play.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturdays at 5:00 – 8:00 pmFee: Residents: $2/person, Non-residents: $4/person

Table TennisWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Sunday at 12:00 – 4:00 pmFee: Residents: $1, Non-residents: $2

Adult Cardio TennisLearn instruction in serve, forehand, backhand and volley, for be-ginner or intermediate level.Where: Tamarac Sports ComplexWhen: Saturday at 9:30 – 10:30 am (ages 16 & over)Fee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)

Open GymWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Adults: Sundays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Youth: Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 5:30 pm, Sundays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmFee: Adults: $3/per visit; Non-resident: $5/per visit;Youth Resident: $5; Youth Non-resident: $10

Open GymWhere: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Youth: Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pmFee: Adults: $3/per visit; Non-resident: $5/per visit;Youth Resident: $5; Youth Non-resident: $10

Youth & Adult TaekwondoThis martial arts program combines self defense, exercise, med-itation, and philosophy.Where: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 – 4:45 pm (ages 3 - 6); 5:00 – 6:00 pm (advanced ages 7 & older); 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (be-ginners ages 7 & older)Fee: Residents: $70, Non-residents: $80.00 (4-week sessions)

FITNESS SCHEDULEWhere: Tamarac Community Center.Fees: Resident: $4, Non-resident: $5 (per class); or Resident: $36, Non-resident: $46 (10 classes); or Resident: $106, Non-res-ident: $159 (annual membership)

Step Aerobics/Kickboxing When: Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

PilatesWhen: Monday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Boot CampWhen: Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Hi/Low Impact AerobicsWhen: Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

YogaWhen: Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00 am / Monday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Body Sculpting/KickboxingWhen: Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Friday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Sun-day, 10:00 – 11:00 am

TAMARAC ATHLETICSThe following sports leagues are offered in the City of Tamarac. Please contact the sports league at the phone number provided for more information.

Youth Sports Leagues .....................................Phone Number Little League .................................................. (954) 720-0301 T-Ball/Coach Pitch ......................................... (954) 720-0301 Youth Soccer .................................................. (954) 804-5022 Youth Basketball ............................................ (954) 722-1166 Girl’s Softball .................................................. (954) 720-7080 Youth Football/Cheerleading .......................... (954) 721-5131

Adult Leagues ..................................................Phone Number Men’s Basketball ............................................ (954) 533-5538 Men’s Softball ................................................ (954) 726-2013 Men’s Soccer ................................................. (954) 553-0272 Coed Softball ................................................. (954) 720-7103

FACILITY LOCATIONSCaporella Aquatic Complex

9300 N.W. 58 Street

Tamarac Community Center8601 W. Commercial Boulevard

Tamarac Park7501 N. University Drive

Tamarac Sports Complex9901 N.W. 77 Street

For more information on any of the programs or activities listed in the Discovery section of the Tam-A-Gram, please contact Tamarac Parks and Recreation at: (954) 597-3620. Times and locations may be subject to change without notice.


CAPORELLAAQUATIC CENTER

Visit the Caporella Aquatic Center located at 9300 NW 58 Street. Enjoy its many amenities including a 25 meter swimming pool with zero depth entry and slide, children’s water playground, 3,000 sq.ft. fitness room, locker rooms, picnic tables, chairs, large pavilion, and concession stand.

Early Lap Swimming:Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 – 10:00 am

Pool Hours:(Pool closed December, January, and February)Weekdays: Pool: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Slide and Sprayground: 2:30 – 6:00 pmWeekends: Pool: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Slide and Sprayground: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Pool Fees:Daily Fees Resident Non-residentAdult $3.00 $3.50 Senior/Student/Military $2.00 $2.25(All must show ID)Child (12 and under) $1.75 $2.00

(Groups of 15 or more people receive a 10% discount — must book in advance)

Splash Card: (10 Visits) Resident Non-residentAdult $27.00 $31.50Senior/Student/Military $18.00 $20.25(All must show ID)Child (12 and under) $15.75 $18.00

*For rental information and fees, please call (954) 597-3660.

Swim LessonsSwim Lessons are offered for beginner level swimmers. Swim-mers will learn front float, back float, and general arm and leg motions for swimming freestyle and backstroke. Parent—Tot: Ages 3 - 5; Level 1: Ages 6 - 16; Level 2: Intermediate: Ages 6 - 16; Adult: Level 1: Ages 17 & OverWhen: Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00 am / Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00 – 6:50 pmFee: Residents: $40.00, Non-residents: $50.00

Water AerobicsGet a total body workout to improve motor skills, balance, strength, and posture. Moderate to high level of cardio will be achieved.When: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 6:45 pmFee: Residents: $45, Non-residents: $55

Pro-active Arthritis Water Exercise ClassWork on balance and coordination while increasing range of mo-tion, joint flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness without causing strain.When: Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:00 pmFee: Senior Program Members: Free, Non-Senior Program Mem-bers: $2.00

TAMARAC WELLNESSCENTER

Get in shape by joining the Tamarac Wellness Center located at the Caporella Aquatic Center located at 9300 NW 58 Street. The wellness center offers free weights, machines, treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, recumbent lifecycles, and more. Visit the Tamarac Wellness Center for information on membership fees and packages or call (954) 597-3661.

Individual Membership (Fees are pro-rated and membership ex-pires September 30th) Residents Non-residentsOctober 1st: $159.00 $265.00Janaury 1st: $119.25 $198.75April 1st: $79.50 $132.50July 1st: $39.75 $66.25One time visit: $7.95 $9.01

YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUESLittle League BaseballRegistration Location: Tamarac Sports ComplexAges: 5 - 17 years oldFee: $110.00 plus fundraiserRegistration: Online registration starts Wednesday,

October 1, 2008. In person registration dates: 10/3/08 - 6:30 – 8:30 pm 10/5/08 - 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 10/22/08 - 6:30 – 8:30 pm 10/24/08 - 6:30 – 8:30 pm 11/21/08 - 6:30 – 8:30 pm 11/22/08 - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Youth BasketballRegistration Location: Tamarac Community CenterAges: 6 - 17 years oldFee: $110.00 plus fundraiserRegistration: October: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 -

8:30 pm; Saturdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm; November: Saturdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on November 1st, 4th, & 6th.

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