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Plantation
AN OFFICIAL CITY OF PLANTATION PUBLICATION
Fall 2011
Quarterly
THEY’RE BACK!
Plantation
Summer Day
Camp
Art in the
Park
Nov. 13 & 14
A new learning environment
NATURE IN THE WOODS

It’s a wonderful life in Plantation
Holiday Parade
Saturday l November 19 l 9:00 a.m.
The parade begins at the intersection of Broward
Boulevard and N.W. 46th Avenue, turns north on
69th Avenue and then west on 4th Street to City
Hall. Join us for the float awards and festivities
at City Hall following the parade.
The “It’s a Wonderful Life in Plantation” Holiday Parade is sponsored by the Plantation Chamber of
Commerce. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 954-587-1410 or visit them on the
web, Plantationchamber.org
COME HONOR OUR VETERANS
VETERAN’S DAY
SERVICE
FRIDAY H NOVEMBER 11 H 9:30 a.m.
PLANTATION VETERANS PARK
1776 LAUDERDALE WEST DRIVE
Elected state and local officials and
local veteran organizations will be present
to honor our American veterans.
Sponsored by the City of Plantation and
The Plantation/Sunrise Chapter 138
Disabled American Veterans.
H FREE REFRESHMENTS H
For more information call 954-452-2510
45 TH ANNUAL
ART IN THE
PARK
0 LIBERTY TREE PARK 0
0 7421 N.W. 5TH STREET 0
Saturday & Sunday
November 12 &
November 13
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Plantation Junior Woman’s Club
invites you and your family to
two fun-filled days of fine artists,
entertaining musicians, special
events and hands-on art projects
especially for children. For more
information call 954-797-9762
or 954-452-2510.
FREE ADMISSION

Sponsored by the City of Plantation Parks and
Recreation Department and the Plantation Police
Department. For more information,
please call the Police Department at 954-797-2602 or
the Parks and Recreation Department at 954-797-2180.
A FAMILY HALLOWEEN
AND SAFETY FESTIVAL
GAMES & ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
VERY SPOOKY HAUNTED HOUSE (not recommended for children under 6)
Saturday, October 22 l 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
PLANTATION COMMUNITY CENTER, 5555 PALM TREE ROAD
l Children's carnival l Costume contests for children and adults
l Police and Fire safety exhibits l Inflatables & Face Painting
l Games & Activities l Raffles and door prizes l Haunted House
l Food and safety products l Free candy and Halloween bags for kids
$ 3 per person
Ages 7 – 12
Youth Hot Shot
Basketball
Tournament
Friday v September 9
7:00 p.m.
CENTRAL PARK GYMNASIUM, 9151 N.W. 2nd Street
$10 per person (non-refundable)
AGE DIVISIONS:
Ages 7 – 8
Ages 9 – 10
Ages 11 – 12
Register at Central
Park. Sign up early,
space is limited. For
more information
call 954-452-2510.
SEPTEMBER 6 to OCTOBER 14
ART SEARCH
Grades K to 12
“Enriching the Community”
A visual arts competition for students in grades K-12, sponsored by the City of
Plantation Parks & Recreation Department, The Plantation Junior Woman’s Club.
Awards in each grade level. First place winners will receive a $50 gift card, second
place winners will receive a $25 gift card and third place winners will receive a $15
gift card. All winners will also receive ribbons. All winning pieces of art from each
grade will be displayed November 12 & 13 at Art in the Park, held at Liberty Tree
Park. Afterwards, the winning pieces of art will be displayed in Plantation Central Park
for one year. There will be a formal awards ceremony. All other entries will be
returned to each school. (The City of Plantation is not responsible for lost or damaged
artwork).
Any medium may be used with the exception of sculptures. All entries should relate
to the 2011 theme, “Enriching the Community.”
Art work must be 12” X 18” (mounted size), must be labeled on the back side with
the entrant’s name and phone number and must be submitted with an entry form.
Only one entry per person.
Entry forms will be available Tuesday, September 6 thru Friday, October 14 at
Plantation Central Park, Community Center and Plantation schools. All entries must be
received at Plantation Central Park by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 14. For more
information, call 954-452-2510 or 954-797-2180.

MAYOR
Diane Veltri Bendekovic
CITY COUNCIL
Sharon Moody Uria, President
Peter S. Tingom, President Pro Tem
Ron Jacobs
Dr. Robert A. Levy
Lynn Stoner
Table
City of Plantation
400 NW 73rd Avenue Plantation, FL 33317
954-797-2200
www.Plantation.org
AskCityHall@Plantation.org
OF CONTENTS
Plantation Summer Camps 4
Nature in the Woods Educational Park 5
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Daniel Keefe, Chief Administrative Officer
Hank Breitenkam, Utilities Director
Brett Butler, City Engineer
Robert Castro, Information Technology Director
Frank DeCelles, Public Works Director
Danny Ezzeddine, Design, Landscape &
Construction Management Director
Joe Harris, Fire Chief
Howard Harrison, Police Chief
Herbert Herriman, Financial Serv. Director
Monika Knapp, Library Director
Laurence Leeds, Planning, Zoning & Econ. Dev. Director
Margie Moale, Human Resources Director
James Romano, Parks & Recreation Director
Jeff Sabouri, Building Director
Susan Slattery, City Clerk
Library Race to Read 6
Message from Mayor Bendekovic 7
Adopt-A-Shelf
Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library 7
Fire – Safety 8
Police – Safety 9
Parks & Recreation Director’s Corner 9
Protecting yourself from ID Theft 10
Grants Corner 11
What’s happening in Plantation Schools 12-13
Plantation Business 14
Landscape: Native vs Exotics 15
Firemans BBQ & City Events 16
Recycle 17
Bulk Pickup Schedule 17
PLANTATION QUARTERLY
and RECREATION QUARTERLY STAFF
Susan DiLaura, Editor
Ginette Fogel, Graphic Designer
Ken Boyce, Recreation Editor
Cheryl Greenberg, Assistant Recreation Editor
Plantation Quarterly is printed on recycled paper.
PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE.
ON THE COVER: NATURE IN THE WOODS
“Nature in the Woods” is the educational component of Plantation Woods,
located at Plantation Community Center at Kennedy Park, 5555 Palm Tree
Road. This summer, City of Plantation staff members and volunteers
developed curriculum for creative summer camp programs. Children learned
through play that was rich in art and science, and were given an opportunity
to connect with the wonders of the natural world. On the cover, camp
participants are learning about dinosaurs. For more information on “Nature
in the Woods,” see page 5.
For City of Plantation publications in alternative format, please contact the Purchasing
Division at 954-797-2648. The City of Plantation will provide reasonable accommodations
for disabled individuals requesting special assistance in order to attend or participate
in City functions. Request for assistance must be made to the Office of the City Clerk at
954-797-2236 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting (three calendar days
prior to a City Council meeting).

Tennis and Pool Camp for ages 6 to 16.
City of Plantation Summer Camps
Plantation Equestrian Center for horse and animal
lovers, ages 4 to 12.
Plantation Aquatics Center dive class.
PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Field trips are always a big hit with the kids!
Veltri Tennis Center.
Nearly 400 children participated in the City of Plantation
2011 Summer Day Camp at Central Park, Volunteer Park,
Kennedy Community Center, and Adventure Camp. After
outsourcing last year, Plantation Parks & Recreation
department staff members were excited to once again be able
to plan and implement the program this year, and the
campers enjoyed seeing the familiar faces of some of their
favorite counselors from past years.
Each week, participants enjoyed a field trip. Activities
included trips to see the latest movies, ice-skating, bowling,
swimming, Young at Art, Kabooms and air boat rides. Weekly
visitors to camp included demonstrations by the Plantation
Fire department and Plantation Police K-9 dogs, Wacky
Science, Ceramics on Wheels, Geddy the Gecko, Animal Tales
and more. Arts and crafts, swimming, and structured and
free-play activities rounded out the week.
Kennedy Community Center campers participated in the
new Nature in the Woods outdoor classroom program, on site
at the Community Center. Some of the themes were birds and
butterflies; flowers, seeds and pods; and bugs, lizards and
other crawly things. The kids really enjoyed this new program,
which will be available to residents in the fall. They also were
able to regularly enjoy Plantation Woods, Plantation’s woodstheme
water park and playground.
In addition to traditional day camps, Plantation offers
several specialty camps: Tennis & Pool Camp at the Veltri
Tennis Center and Aquatics Center; Share-A-Pony Summer
Camp at the Plantation Equestrian Center; and Drama and
Musical camp at Deicke Auditorium. All day camps had
successful and fun summers.
Parents seem very happy with their child’s summer camp
experience. A survey will be sent home with parents toward
the end of the summer. Staff members are anxious to see the
results, and will use the information to make next year’s camp
experience even better.
For more information on any of Plantation Parks &
Recreation offerings, please call 954-452-2510.
Nature in the Woods learning activity.
Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
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NATURE IN THE WOODS
A NEW LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Two years ago the
City of Plantation was
inspired to develop a
nature based public
space that would serve
to enrich the lives of
children by providing
them with a
connection to nature.
Today, the City of
“Research continues to show that
these connections have a lasting
impact, especially when positive,
wonder-filled experiences with
nature are supported by caring
adults…”
– Nancy Rosenow, Executive Director,
Nature Explore/Dimensions Educational
Research Foundation
Plantation is proud to announce the opening of “Nature in the
Woods.”
“Nature in the Woods” is the educational component of Plantation
Woods located at Plantation Community Center and Kennedy Park, 5555 Palm Tree Road.
Based on principles provided by Dimensions
Educational Research Foundation in collaboration
with the Arbor Foundation, “Nature in
the Woods” is designed as a kid’s discovery
zone with natural colors and textures that
serves as an outstanding example of an
environmental-theme outdoor classroom for
youngsters. Parents, school groups, scouts,
and gardening groups will be able to set up an
educational experience for children including
fun, hands-on activities. Children learn through
proactive play rich with art and science,
providing them an opportunity to connect with
the wonders of the natural world.
This summer the City of Plantation, the
Plantation Historical Museum and the
Landscape Architecture department, together
with Parks & Recreation, held nature related
activities during summer camp. During these sessions, small groups of children, along
with a group leader, moved between designated nature theme areas. At each “station”
they enjoyed an activity related to art, gardening, building, discovery or music.
The summer camp programs included theme activities for children in a variety of
special areas:
_ Birds & butterflies
_ Flowers, seeds & pods
_ Dinosaurs, bones & fossils
_ Seashore plants, shells & aquatic life
_ Bugs, lizards, & other crawly, hoppy things
_ Critters - raccoons, rabbits, opossums
_ Indians and their culture
_ Hammocks, wetlands & water gardens
Volunteers and City employees gave presentations, set up activities and
encouraged the children in project making. The focus was on the enrichment
of the life of a child and encouraged them to develop a comfort and a love for
nature. Together we can help our children grow up with a renewed sense of
wonder for the earth.
Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011
5

“Race to Read”@ the Library
with Miki Ostendorf
“IT IS ESTIMATED THAT DURING THE SUMMER BREAK, A CHILD CAN LOSE UP TO
A MONTH OF INSTRUCTION AND START THE SCHOOL YEAR BEHIND.”
The Summer reading program kicked-off with two amazing race cars
brought to us by our friends at the Plantation Police Department!
The Summer Reading Program and Kick-off at the Library are always popular and
exciting events for both children and parents.
This is one of my favorite articles to write
each year. Thank you to all the people who
make our summer reading program so
awesome!
Our theme was “Race to Read” and we got
off to a great start at the Kick-off with two
amazing race cars brought to us by the
Plantation Police Department. Talk about
exciting – NASCAR has nothing on us!
Everyone had a great time with the DJ, music,
fun and games. Weekly prizes and activities
from arts and crafts, story times, a science
lesson, and a show performed by The Plantation Puppeteers kept the summer racing along.
For their kindness and generosity a special thank you to:
k Office Depot, an official NASCAR sponsor, provided two wall displays featuring Tony Stewart.
k General Mills sent a life-size Clint Bowyer cut out (driver of the #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet
Impala SS) and a enough pull-back toy racers for each child in the program.
k Burger King Corporation sent race car crowns for the puppet show.
k The Sun Sentinel, NIE provided note pads and pencils.
k Tate’s Comics donated a comic book for each reader.
General Mills sent life-size race car
driver cut outs.
k International Speedway Corp. donated t-shirts for the library staff and collectible NASCAR cars for the Plantation 500 Reading Contest.
k Mr. Rocco Caggiano and the American Legion sent over American flags for each child for July 4th.
k The Friends of the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library sponsored the events and underwrote the program.
The Library’s Summer Reading Program is a fun and exciting way for the children and families of our community to support education and share
the love of reading. See you @ the Library.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED
BOOK SALES are usually the first &
third Friday & Saturday of each month.
Dates may change due to holidays.
Please call call to verify.
FRIDAYS ..............9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAYS........9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BOOK SALES:
2011
AUGUST 5, 6 & 19, 20
SEPTEMBER 9, 10 & 23, 24
OCTOBER 8 (Sat. only) & 21, 22
NOVEMBER 4, 5 & 18, 19
DECEMBER 2, 3 & 16, 17
2012
JANUARY 6, 7 & 20, 21
FEBRUARY 3, 4 & 17, 18
MARCH 2, 3 & 23, 24
APRIL 6, 7 & 20, 21
MAY 4, 5 & 18, 19
JUNE 1, 2 &15, 16
JULY 6, 7 & 20, 21
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A message from Mayor Bendekovic
Dear Neighbors,
Plantation, as do most cities, continues to struggle
under financial pressures created by the state-mandated
tax revenue rollback in 2007 and the dramatic decrease
in taxable property values. The state’s “one size fits all”
mandate penalized cities like Plantation who have historically
had low millage rates.
As with many households who have had to tighten
their “purse strings,” Plantation is no different. As we
navigate through the budget process when creating a
balanced budget, the decisions made are not always easy
ones, but they are absolutely necessary.
So, it is with regret that I notify residents that due to
budgetary constraints, this will be the last edition of the
Plantation Quarterly. However, information on recreational
activities and events will be available for our
residents on the City’s website at Plantation.org, and
in the Plantation Sports & Activities Directory.
There are some positive signs of recovery during these
difficult economic times. Plantation is one of the few
cities in Broward County that has had a slight increase in
our property values and is currently experiencing an
increase in the issuance of building permits. As one
travels through the Midtown corridor, there is a buzz of
redevelopment activity in The Fountains, and even more
to come with two recently approved major developments:
One Plantation Place, and Midtown 24, Phase 2.
Westside Regional Hospital recently broke ground on
their 40,000 square foot medical office building, and
84th Avenue will soon be receiving a facelift.
In the months to come “Team Plantation” will
continue to work on defining expense reductions, generating
revenues, absorbing the cuts, and creating minimal
impact on our residents, all without altering dramatically
the delivered services.
The following quote reflects our outlook: “There is no
medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic
so powerful as the expectation of something better
tomorrow.” Orison Swett Marden, American author.
Mayor Bendekovic
Adopt-a-Shelf Program
HELEN B. HOFFMAN PLANTATION LIBRARY
An opportunity for Volunteerism and for Student Community Service
TO MAINTAIN THE ORDER and
appearance of the Library so patrons
can locate materials easily.
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES for
volunteerism and student community
service.
Volunteers choose an area of the library to be responsible for. This area may be
a range of shelves in fiction, non-fiction or the children’s room. You are asked to
come in once a week at your convenience to straighten that area. The books must
be kept in proper Dewey and/or alphabetical order. The shelves must be kept
neat by aligning books with the front edge of shelf whenever possible and shifting
when necessary. Shelves need to be dusted when necessary. Any books that need
new covers, cleaning or repair should be brought to the Reference Librarian.
Volunteers sign in and out in a log. Staff then fills out any necessary forms for
student community service hours based on logged hours.
NECESSARY VOLUNTEER SKILLS
3 Spend al least 1 hour, one day a week on a consistent basis
3 Stooping, stretching, standing and use of footstool are required
3 Ability to reach top and bottom shelves
3 Ability to work with the Dewey Decimal system and alphabetical filing systems
3 Ability to follow oral and written instructions
3 Attention to detail
3 Proper library behavior at all times
TRAINING: The program supervisor will provide group or one-to-one training
and orientation at the time of placement.
**Volunteers need to meet the minimum required time commitment,
behavior, and accuracy standards.
For more information about our Adopt-a-Shelf
Program, call Tanya Field at 954-797-2144.
REVERSE 911
WATER BILL INSERT CORRECTION
A recent message in the City of Plantation’s
water bills mistakenly offered residents the
opportunity to contact the Fire Department to
register cell phone numbers, or other means of
contact, with the City’s Communicator NXT or
“Reverse 9-1-1” system. Residents are asked to
please refrain from this. The Reverse 9 -1-1
system is designed to alert residents via land line
phones of specific hazards within an area or
areas of the City. The contact list is generated
from the phone company and cannot be added to.
We apologize for the error.
Get the Fax!
The Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library has a
self-service FAX kiosk available for public use
(outgoing faxes only).
$1.50 first page and $1 each additional page
The fax machine accepts:
VISA, MasterCard, AMEX & Discover credit and debit cards.
Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011
7

City Prepares FOR THE BIG ONE!
FIRE I
BUCKET BRIGADE IS HOT!
City leaders and department heads meet each year to review
preparations and procedures for the upcoming hurricane season.
On June 6, City officials once again met to review
emergency operation plans for the upcoming hurricane
season.
Fire Chief Joe Harris reviewed the City’s process when a
storm or other major emergency is pending.
Department officials were asked to review their current
plans and discuss future needs.
“The greatest issue,” said Harris, “ is communications.
Keeping the public and our own employees informed is a
tremendous task.”
Harris expressed some concern about complacency.
“We have not had a storm in several years. People forget
easily. And, many of the current residents have never
experienced a hurricane.”
Just prior to Hurricane Wilma, the City of Plantation
formed the Plantation Joint Information Team. The team
is responsible for mass communications during a major
emergency.
“The Joint information Team has an extensive plan to
keep the community informed,” stated Harris. “We have
several layers of technology and tools which will be
available regardless of the intensity of the event.
An electronic version of the Recreation
Quarterly will be available at
Plantation.org
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For a printed copy of recreation activities, other
events and information about Plantation, the
Sports & Activities Directory is available at all of
the City of Plantation recreational
facilities, City Hall, schools, libraries, hospitals,
Publix, CVS and many local business. If you
would like more information about the Sports &
Activities Directory please call 954-649-4441.
Members of the Plantation Firematics Team dump the last few pails of water into the barrel to
complete the Bucket Brigade portion of the competition. Team members compete against the
clock to fill a 55 gallon drum with water from a trough, located several feet away.
FIREFIGHTERS CLAIM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
It is said when you win once you’re a champion, twice is a streak. Three times and
you’re a dynasty!
On June 11, Plantation’s Firematics Team declared its dynasty when they traveled
to the Gulf Coast to compete against eight other teams, statewide, in the Florida State
Firefighter’s Association, State Firematics Tournament held at the Bass Pro Shops in
Fort Myers.
Teams compete in six different events involving a variety of firefighting skills
including a crowd favorite, an old fashioned Bucket Brigade.
Plantation earned first place honors in three events, including the Bucket Brigade,
and second in a fourth event.
For the third consecutive year Plantation qualified for first place, and to bring
home the revolving State Championship Trophy. This is the eighth time, since 1987,
Plantation has finished first.
Plantation’s Firematics Team claimed the State Championship for the third year in
a row. Plantation has won the title a total of eight times!
ARE YOU LISTENING?
PLANTATION INFORMATION RADIO
WQFL 1620 AM
u Weather u Traffic u Emergencies u Events u Information
GIVE US FIVE MINUTES
WE’LL GIVE YOU THE KEYS TO THE CITY
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8 Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011

Adult Citizen’s
Police Academy
The Plantation Police
Department Citizens Police
Academy is offering its free
eight week course starting
Tuesday, September 13. The
class is every Tuesday from
6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Refreshments are served.
This ongoing course is
free of charge and open to
adults over 18, who live,
work or attend school in
Plantation. It is specially
designed to improve
relationships and understanding
between the police
and the community they
serve. The hands-on
instruction is comprehensive,
covering different
areas of the Police
Department such as K-9,
FREE 8 WEEK CLASS
TUESDAYS
STARTS SEPTEMBER 13
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Plantation Police Department
In prior years, classes have been very popular
and fill up fast.
The training staff and students.
Crime Scene Processing, S.W.A.T., Honor Guard, and Firearms Safety,
among a host of other topics.
If you or someone you know is interested in attending the Citizens
Police Academy, or for more information, please call Lynn Braden or Katy
Andrews at 954-916-5601. Space is limited. To avoid disappointment,
early registration is recommended.
The Heat is On! SUMMER HEALTH
Yes, it’s hot out there. And the hottest months are still in front of
us. The Fire Department is offering a few tips to help everyone stay
healthy and safe through the remainder of the summer.
DRINK UP
First and foremost, drink plenty of water. Even if you are outside
for only a short time, the intense heat and humidity causes us to
lose water rapidly. The young and elderly are particularly prone to
dehydration. If you plan on being outside for any length of time
bring water with you.
COVER UP
Wearing a hat helps keep the sun from beating on your head and
ensures you will always have shade. Large brimmed hats will also
help keep the sun out of your eyes and keep you a bit cooler.
LOOSEN UP
Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing to help reflect the sun’s
rays and keep air flowing between you and your body, allowing heat
to be pulled away from you.
EAT UP
Yes, eat well. After a day in the sun, your body loses more than
water. Nutrients and essential electrolytes get burned off as well.
Eating a healthy, well balanced meal will help restore those lost
nutrients and rebuild your energy so you can go out tomorrow and
do it all over again.
A JURIED FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
45th Annual
Art in the Park
ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY
November 12 & 13
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LIBERTY TREE PARK • 7421 NW 5TH STREET
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Plantation Junior Woman’s club invites you
and your family to join us for two fun-filled days!
• FINE ARTISTS, PAINTING & SCULPTURE • POTTERY & JEWELRY
• CRAFTS • MUSIC & SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
• HANDS-ON ART PROJECTS • FOOD & BEVERAGE BOOTHS
• KIDS ACTIVITIES & FACE PAINTING
For more information go to: PJWCFL.ORG or call Plantation Junior
Woman’s Club at 954-797-9762.
Parks & Recreation
DIRECTOR’S CORNER James S. Romano, CPRP
As the contraction of City
services continues due to the
country’s economy not
rebounding, the City of
Plantation has decided to
eliminate the printing and
mailing of the Plantation
Quarterly resident
newsletter.
The Parks & Recreation
section that included
important information
regarding special classes, PAL
registration dates, special
events in the spring and fall, and summer and winter camps will now
be available on the City’s website Plantation.org. We will also
continue to utilize the Sports & Activities Directory to promote our
programs. The Sports & Activities Directory is available at all of our
recreational facilities.
If you are interested in receiving the City’s information via e-mail,
you can sign up to receive the City’s monthly e-newsletter,
Plantation Now! E-mail your first and last name and your e-mail
address to plantationparks@gmail.com or call our office at
954-452-2506 with your e-mail address and we will add it to our
growing list.
Although the Plantation Quarterly will be discontinued, our
professional staff within the Parks & Recreation Department will
continue to assist you with all of your recreational needs, classes,
programs and special events.
The greatest resource to this community is our Parks & Recreation
system. Please take advantage of our superior facilities that are accessible
to our residents. Make the healthy choice, visit a park near you!
Plantation Quarterly Fall 2011 9

Identity Theft HOW TO PROTECT YOUR GOOD NAME
Identity theft is a serious crime. People
whose identities have been stolen can spend
months or years – and their hard earned
money – cleaning up the mess the thieves have
made in their good name and credit record.
Some victims have lost job opportunities, been
refused loans for education, housing or cars,
or even been arrested for crimes they did not
commit.
CAN YOU PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT
FROM OCCURRING?
As with any crime, you cannot completely
control whether or not you will become a
victim. But, according to the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC), you can minimize your risk
by managing your personal information
cautiously and with heightened sensitivity.
HOW IDENTITY THEFT OCCURS
Skilled thieves use a variety of methods to
gain access to your personal information. They
get information from businesses or other institutions
by:
u Stealing records from their employer.
u Bribing an employee who has access to
these records.
u Hacking into the organizations computers.
u They rummage through your trash, or the
trash of businesses or dumps in a practice
known as “dumpster diving.”
u They obtain credit reports by abusing their
employer’s authorized access to credit
reports or by posing as a landlord,
employer, or someone else who may have a
legal right to the information.
u They steal credit card information using a
special storage device in a practice known
as “skimming,” which processes debit card
numbers the same as your card.
u They steal wallets and purses containing
identification and bank and credit cards.
u They steal mail, including bank and credit
card statements, pre-approved credit offers,
new checks or tax information.
u The scam information from you by posing
as a legitimate business person or
government official.
ONCE IDENTITY THIEVES HAVE YOUR
PERSONAL INFORMATION, THEY MAY:
u Go on spending sprees using your credit
and debit account numbers to buy “bigticket”
items like computers that can easily
sell.
u Open a new credit card account, using your
name, date of birth, and SSN. When they
don’t pay the bills, the delinquent account
is reported on your credit report.
u Change the mailing address on your credit
card account. The imposter then runs up a
charge on the account. Because the bills
are being sent to the new address, it may
take some time before you realize there is a
problem.
u Take out auto loans in your name.
u Establish phone or wireless service in your
name.
u Counterfeit checks or debit cards and drain
your bank account.
u Open a bank account in your name and
write bad checks on that account.
u File for bankruptcy under your name to
avoid paying debts they’ve incurred or
avoids eviction.
u Give your name to the police during an
arrest. If they are released and don’t show
up for their court date, an arrest warrant
could be issued in your name.
HOW CAN I TELL IF I’M A VICTIM
OF IDENTITY THEFT?
Monitor the balances of your financial
accounts. Look for unexplained charges or
withdrawals. Other indications of identity theft
could be:
u Failing to receive bills or other mail
signaling an address change by the identity
thief.
u Receiving credit cards for which you did not
apply.
u Denial of credit for no apparent reason.
u Receiving calls from debt collectors or
companies about merchandise or services
you didn’t buy.
ARE THERE OTHER STEPS I CAN TAKE?
If an identity thief is opening new credit
accounts in your name, these accounts are
likely to show up on your credit report. You
can find out by ordering a copy of your credit
report from any of the three major credit
bureaus. (TransUnion, Experian, Equifax.) If
you find inaccurate information, check your
reports from the other two credit bureaus. Of
course, some in accuracies on your credit
report may be because of computer, clerical,
or other errors and may not at all be the result
of identity theft. Note: If your personal information
has been lost or stolen, you may want
to check all of your reports more frequently
for the first year. Federal law allows credit
bureaus to charge you up to $9 for a copy of
your credit report. Some states may allow a
free report or reduced rates.
MANAGING YOUR
PERSONAL INFORMATION
So, how can a responsible consumer
minimize the risk of identity theft, as well as
the potential for damage? When it involves your
personal information, exercise caution and
prudence.
DO IT NOW
u Place passwords on your credit card, bank
and phone accounts. Avoid using easily
available information like you mother’s
maiden name, your date of birth, the last
four numbers of your SSN, or a series of
consecutive numbers. When you’re asked
for your mothers maiden name on an
application on a anew account, try using a
password instead.
u Secure personal information on in your
home, especially if you have roommates,
employ outside help, or are having service
work done in your home.
u Ask about information security procedures
in your workplace. Find out who has access
to your personal information and verify that
your records are kept in a secure location.
Ask about the disposal procedures for
those records as well.
EVERYDAY DILIGENCE
u Don’t give out personal information on the
phone, through the mail, or over the
Internet unless you’ve initiated the contact
or are sure you know whom you’re dealing
with. Identity thieves can be skilled liars,
and may pose as representatives from
banks, Internet service Providers (ISPs), or
even government agencies to get you to
reveal identifying information. Before you
divulge any information, confirm that
you’re dealing with a legitimate representative
of a legitimate organization. Always
double check by calling customer service
using the account number on your account
statement or the number in the telephone
book, they may be using a fictitious
number.
u Guard your mail and trash from theft.
Identy Theft (Continued)
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Identy Theft (continued)
Deposit outgoing mail in a post office collection box or at
your local post office instead an unsecured mailbox.
u Remove mail from your mailbox promptly. If you’re planning
to be away from home and can’t pick up your mail, call the
US postal service at 1-800-275-8777 to ask for a vacation
hold. To thwart a thief who may pick through your trash or
recycling bins, tear or shred your charge receipts, copies of
credit applications or offers, insurance forms, physician statements,
checks and bank statements, and expired charge
cards.
u Before revealing any identifying information (for example, on
an application,) ask how it is used and secured, and whether
it will be shared with others. Find out if you have a say about
the use of your information. For example, can you choose to
keep it confidential?
u Keep your social security card in a secure place and give your
SSN only when absolutely necessary. Ask to use other types of
identifiers when possible. Limit the identification information
and the number of credit and debit cards that you carry to
what you actually need. Keep your purse or wallet in a safe
place at work.
I will be glad to any questions on crime prevention or your
Plantation Police Department. Just e-mail me at
bw9630@yahoo.com
To save tax dollars this is the last printed issue of the
Plantation Quarterly. An electronic version of the
Recreation Quarterly will be available at
Plantation.org.
_______________
To stay current on what’s happening in Plantation,
you can sign up to receive the City’s
monthly e-newsletter Plantation Now! E-mail your first
and last name and your e-mail address to
plantationparks@gmail.com.
Grants AND SPONSORSHIPS
To find out how you can sponsor a program or a park
contact Priscilla Richards, Resource Development and Grant
Manager at 954-797-2723 or via e-mail at
prichards@Plantation.org.
GRANTS:
u The Plantation Police Department applied for Community
Policing grant dollars for the salaries and benefits for six
police officers.
u The Landscape Architecture and Engineering Departments
worked together to obtain $100,000 in County grant funding
towards landscaping on Broward Boulevard from Pine Island
Road, east to State Road 7.
SPONSORSHIPS:
u Independence Day Celebration
Title Sponsor: Rick Case Automotive
Silver Sponsor: Waste Management
Bronze Sponsor: Plantation Woman’s Club
Sports and Activities Directory
u 2012 Calendar
Florida Power & Light
Limousines of South Florida, Inc. (Techtrans Inc.)
Markson Chiropractic, Inc.
Plantation Woman’s Club
Waste Management
Friends of the Library
Southern Waste Systems
Interstate Towing
SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Knights of Pythias of Florida
William Kretchman Ladies Aux 730 / Jewish War Veterans
Plantation Acres Women’s Club, Inc.
Plantation Art Guild
Plantation Chapter #3173 of AARP, Inc.
Park East Homeowners’ Assocation
Plantation Woman’s Club
Lynn Stoner
Plantation Farmers Market
8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. O EVERY SATURDAY
VOLUNTEER PARK O 12050 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD O PLANTATION, FL 33323
w Fresh organic & non-organic produce
w Homemade hummus
w Plants, orchids & fresh flowers
w Breads & pastries
w Gourmet jams & jellies
w Breads & pastries
w Fish dips & spreads
w Seasonings
w Home made dog treats
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN Plantation Schools
PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Principal Erik
Anderson, Tropical Elementary School,
who was named Principal of the Year at the
Broward County Public Schools 2011
ACCLAIM Awards ceremony held May 25.
The ACCLAIM Awards were created to honor
outstanding principals and assistant
principals each year for their hard work
and dedication. ACCLAIM is an acronym for
Achievement, Communication, Compassion,
Leadership, Accountability, Innovation and
Motivation.
The honor is especially significant, as Erik
was raised in the City of Plantation, and
attended school at Tropical Elementary. His
roots are in Plantation, and he has a true
sense of its history.
Under Principal Anderson’s leadership,
Tropical Elementary received an “A” grade
for eight consecutive years. He believes in a
hands-on, team approach to managing the
school. He provides dynamic leadership that
energizes his staff and students to do their
jobs of teaching and learning.
TROPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Tropical Elementary School celebrated
its 40th anniversary with a series of festivities.
Students and staff members wore tiedye
t-shirts and other 70s style clothing. The
school’s chorus sang both the original and
updated version of the school song and
students took part in a “Pinwheels for Peace
Parade” as they display their homemade
pinwheels. Over 200 alumni, past staff
members, School District and City of
Plantation officials and families of students
attended “Refreshments and Reminiscing,”
during which tours of the school were
conducted and Tropical pioneers were
recognized. The school also held a
“Birthday Bash” on Saturday that included a
family fun day carnival and a display of
student artwork.
PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL
ROCKET TEAM
The Plantation High Rocket Team
placed ninth in the nation at the Team
America Rocketry Competition (TARC)
recently held in Manassas, Virginia. Over
500 teams from around the United States
qualified for the competition. This accomplishment
qualifies the team for two NASA
grants. Plantation has won more NASA
grants than any other team in the nation.
Joe Vallone, Plantation High
aerospace engineering teacher, has
accepted a fellowship to participate in the
inaugural Wallops Rocket Academy for
Teachers and Students (WRATS). The
WRATS staff at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility
in Virginia is excited about the new NASA
program and hope it will provide schools
with resources and a valuable experience
that will translate into inspiration and
excitement for high school students. Vallone
will also instruct other teachers about
rocketry this summer at the Marshall Space
Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and at
the NASA facility at the Bonneville Salt Flats
in Utah.
PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR AWARD
South Plantation High School and the
City of Plantation received the
Partnership of the Year Award.
The City of Plantation has partnered with
the Environmental Science and Everglades
Restoration magnet at South Plantation High
for nine years and continues to grow every
year.
The City works with SPHS by providing
landscaping mentors, planting opportunities
and funds for an environmental scholarship.
City staff and members of the City-sponsored
organization Shade Brigade work with
students weekly after school to design LEED
structures for the Fairchild Challenge, a
regional competition that SPHS has won for
the last three years. SPHS is the only school
to have won as many times.
In Jack Carter Harmony Park, students
have added 1,200 square feet of tree canopy
while learning about the hardwood
PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR AWARD
L to R - Councilman Peter Tingom, Patrice Sonnelitter
(Landscape), Alyce Culpepper (Magnet Co-ordinator), Pam
Krauss (Fairchild Challenge Coach), Diana Berchielli
(Landscape) and Dr. David Basile (SPHS Principal).
The Solar Knights from South Plantation High School
exhibited at the City of Plantation Green Day 2011. SPHS
had five booths representing student-run environmental
clubs.
hammock habitat and the importance of native
planting. A specialist taught students how the City
uses current GIS technology in their jobs, and others
helped judge the Senior Symposium projects. Magnet
students teamed with the City to replace a neighborhood
tree buffer of native vegetation lost from
hurricanes and actively participate in city events for
environmental issues. At Green Day 2011, SPHS had
five booths representing student-run environmental
clubs. Students planted the wetlands at Volunteer
Park, and participated in several grants with the City
including Camp Everglades. Others make presentations
at Shade Brigade meetings and are involved in
the adopt-a-street project to clean up Paladin Way
several times a year.
SCHOOLS (continued)
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SCHOOLS (continued)
The partnership continues to grow every year.
“Working with the professionals brings real-world
significance to students,” said teacher Pam Krauss.
“Working side-by-side with professionals over a
sustained period of time creates a positive experience
with adults who appreciate the student’s efforts. The
students say that this interaction brings learning to a
whole new level.”
BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RECEIVE TOP NATIONAL RANKING
The Washington Post named 11 Broward County high
schools in its “High School Challenge” list of top 1,900
public high schools in the nation, among them,
Plantation High School, joining an elite group of
public high schools nationwide. According to the
Washington Post, schools on the list represent only
seven percent of schools across the country.
Since 2003, Newsweek Magazine and the Washington
Post combined forces to identify “America’s Best High
Schools.” Because of the sale of Newsweek, the
Washington Post published the 2011 list independently
under the new name of “The High School Challenge.”
Of the 30,000 high schools in America, 1,900 made The
Washington Post’s list.
Broward County Public Schools is committed to
giving all students access to a college-ready, job-ready
curriculum that meets rigorous expectations, prepares
students for post-secondary options, and ensures that
students are able to be successful and complete postsecondary
schooling once they begin.
Generator safety
Emergency backup generators have become a standard in South Florida
homes and businesses. When the power goes out, during or after a storm,
generators provide us a means to maintain a comfortable lifestyle while coping
with the crisis.
When used improperly, however, generators can be dangerous and
sometimes fatal. Here are some safety tips to help you weather the storm and
use your generator safely.
l PROPER POWER USAGE
In the midst of a storm when you are trying to keep your family comfortable,
or keep the refrigerator cold, you may not be focused on how to properly
connect your generator to your appliances. Unfortunately, many accidents occur
because users will attempt to plug a generator into a power panel instead of
connecting it directly to the appliance.
Never plug a generator directly into a home service panel. This can be
dangerous for the operator, the home, and the power grid in the area. A
transfer switch, installed by a qualified electrician is the only safe way to achieve
this. All appliances should be plugged directly into the generator’s outlets per
the generator manufacturer’s recommendations.
l GOOD VENTILATION
Build-up of carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous aspects of using a
generators. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless. You cannot see it or
smell it. And, you will not recognize the effects of CO poisoning until it is too
late. It is important to run generators outside, away from windows and doors.
Ensure plenty of fresh air is circulating. Also, do not run it in the garage. And
always keep the generator on a flat surface.
l STORAGE
Fuels to operate generators give off toxic fumes. Fuels should only be stored
in approved fuel containers, in well ventilated areas. Inside the home, basement
or garage is not safe as fumes can build up and reach an explosive level. Also,
do not store near other chemicals.
MEMORIES
OF A
LIFETIME!
A SPECIAL EVENT!
THE PLANTATION SWIM TEAM HAS TWO OLYMPIANS
COMING TO THE PLANTATION AQUATIC CENTER AT CENTRAL PARK!
FITTER FASTER TOUR WITH TWO OLYMPIANS
Peter Vanderkaay, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist & Lacey Nymeyer, Olympic Silver Medalist
September17 . 10:00 am & 3:00 pm
Plantation Aquatic Center at Central Park
JOIN PETER & LACEY for:
u Two Swim sessions with the pros!
Ages 12 and under: 10:00 a.m.
Ages 13 & up: 3:00 p.m.
u A fun presentation
u Questions & answer sessions
u Photo opportunities
(Parents are welcome to watch swim sessions)
To register go to www.swimpst.com
or for more information call 954-452-2526
SAVE $5 with Promo Code “PST”
$55
SPACE IS LIMITED.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY!
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Plantation Business ACCESS TO CAPITAL
Small Business Saturday
MARK THE DATE:
NOVEMBER 26, 2011
As you plan your calendar for 2011 make sure you
mark a day for shopping and celebrating “Small Business
Saturday.” This year, Small Business Saturday is
November 26, 2011. The Saturday following black Friday
is nationally recognized as a day to shop locally, putting
your hard earned money back into the community by
shopping at local stores and restaurants.
HERE ARE A FEW FACTS ABOUT OUR LOCAL
BUSINESS ECONOMY:
The City of Plantation, in conjunction with the Greater Plantation Chamber of
Commerce, Government Affairs and Economic Development Committee,
conducted a banking consortium for all local businesses, entitled “Access to
Capital.” The meeting, held on April 28 featured presentations from eight lending
banks or agencies: AmTrust Bank, Citibank, Community Bank of Broward,
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Regions Bank, Broward County Office of Economic
Development and Small Business, Metro Broward Economic Development
Corporation, and South Florida Regional Planning Council. The presenters
explained to the audience in detail the methods of getting loans and financing for
business ventures, capital and operations. Approximately 50 different businesses
were in attendance and all walked away with information about doing business.
More events like this will be offered by the City. Check the City’s website site for
upcoming events. We hope to see you there. If you would like to be notified about
future events, contact Charity Good, Economic Development Coordinator, at 954-
797-2768 or cgood@Plantation.org.
v For every $100 spent at a local business, $68
is re-spent back into the community.
v Employees of small businesses make up
one-half of the private sector employees.
v Small businesses represent 99.7% of all
employer firms.
CHANGE THE TIME
CHANGE THE BATTERIES
When you change your clocks, remember
it’s time to change the batteries
in your fire detectors.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP I
According to Dun & Bradstreet (The State of Small Businesses Post
Great Recession, May 2011), “Small businesses and entrepreneurs are
driving innovation and job creation in today’s recovering economy.”
In the City of Plantation, we have slightly over 5,000 businesses, of
which 98 percent are small to medium size businesses. The State of
Florida has over 23 million small businesses that employ almost 81
million people. Needless to say, it is the small to medium size businesses
within Plantation, as well as throughout the State, that are stimulating the
economy by offering products and services to enable us to enjoy a
quality lifestyle. Since these businesses play such an important role in
Plantation’s economy, the City has been offering a series of workshops
which provide education and technical assistance to businesses.
In June, the City of Plantation in conjunction with the Greater
Plantation Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs and Economic
Development Committee, conducted a “Small Business Workshop.” The
meeting involved presentations from eight businesses or agencies: Action
Promotional Specialists, Broward College, City of Plantation, Broward
County Office of Economic Development and Small Business, Evan J.
Gonshak and Michael Wild Esquires, Memorial Healthcare System,
Metro Broward Economic Development Corporation, and Work Force
One.
A BIG SUCCESS
The presenters
explained to the
audience about
various programs
and assistance
available for
businesses, as well
as how to do business with their
company or agency. Opportunities were
provided to businesses to become
vendors for the City of Plantation,
Broward County and Memorial
Hospitals, learn about marketing their
businesses by Action Promotional
Specialists, and much more. Nearly 100
business representatives were in attendance
and all walked away with more
knowledge and information about doing
business in Plantation.
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Native Plants vs Exotics
OPERATION HABITAT HOSTS “PLANTATION TOUR OF GARDENS”
WHAT DO YOU DO ON A
BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY? How about
going on a garden tour! As it happens, the
very first Plantation Tour of Gardens was
held in March of this year, under blue skies
and warm breezes. Visitors were treated to
a special view of four Plantation residential
gardens – all were past Broward County
Emerald Award winners, as well as certified
NWF backyard wildlife habitats.
Operation Habitat team members and
other volunteers, along with Plantation and
Broward County staff served together to
help others understand the connection
between using native, exotic, and droughtresistant
plants to curb the need for
irrigation; as well as the benefits of eco-
friendly landscaping principles utilizing rain
barrels, compost, and leaf litter – all the while
showcasing appealing gardens that are attractive
to both people and wildlife.
WHY NATIVES? Florida native plants are
generally described as those species that existed
here naturally before human impact. Over the
millennia plants, trees, and insects have lived
together in a symbiotic relationship. For example,
native plants support insects that are essential to
feed baby birds, and provide nectar for butterflies
– native plants come into bloom at precisely the
right season to nurture our little critters.
Non-native exotic plants on the other hand
were bred and selected specifically for their
ornamental beauty as well as to discourage
insects. It is no surprise then that when selecting
plants and trees for our suburban gardens if we
only focus on beauty and ignore the real reason
that plants, trees and wildlife co-exist, we may
inadvertently be unraveling that delicate web of
the food-chain between wildlife and plants and
humans. The alarming decline in the honey bee
population for instance (reports are above 40
percent) has fingers pointing blame at herbicide
and pesticide use as well as genetically modified
plants. Biologists are very concerned – after all,
bees are
responsible for
pollinating
many of the
plants we as
humans rely
on for food.
We simply do
not know
where the
tipping point is. Best to err on the side of mostly
native plants, with a complimentary dose of
ornamentals and drought resistant landscape
materials to add spice.
DID YOU KNOW? It has been reported that
some 40 million acres of forest have been
converted to non-native turf-grass lawns which
require an exorbitant amount of water, dangerous
pesticides, and fertilizers to keep up appearances.
WHAT’S A PERSON TO DO? Vow to
gradually reduce the amount of yard devoted to
turf-grass and convert it to a pleasing mix of
pretty native and drought resistant landscape
material.
And just for fun, you can take the opportunity
to enjoy a Tour of Gardens next spring!
The Grass is Greener ...IF YOU WATER CORRECTLY ____________________________________
Information provided by the Broward County Environmental
Protection & Growth Management Department, Natural Resources
Planning & Management Division
While Bermuda, St. Augustine, Bahia, Centipede, Paspalum, and Zoysia
for the most part sound like exotic getaways, chances are that if you live in
South Florida you won’t need to travel far to visit any of them because one
or more are probably growing right outside your front door. These grass
species are commonly found on athletic fields, golf courses, parks and
playgrounds, and of course, on the lawns around our homes. Like all
plants, they need water to survive, but finding a balance between over- and
under-watering has proven to be challenging for most residents.
What do you envision the “perfect lawn” to look like? Many people
would say a thick, green, lush, level, and weed-free mat, like that which is
typically found on a golf course. In actuality however, this look is often
achieved by mowing the grass too short and by the excess application of
pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides and most importantly water. Did you
know that 25-50 percent of a household’s water consumption is used for
irrigation? And even if you draw your irrigation water from a canal or well,
you are still using water that can help meet our potable water needs. Overirrigating
your lawn, no matter what the source, favors the growth of
water-loving weeds and pests and also creates runoff, which may carry
fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides into nearby waterways and onto the
ocean or Everglades.
So, what is the trick to maintaining a healthy lawn that can meet
current water restrictions, withstand droughts, and look great? The
answer is to “listen to your lawn” and water your grass only when it is
absolutely needed. Signs that indicate that it’s time to irrigate include
grass has a dull bluish-gray color, footprints remain visible in the grass,
leaf blades are folded in half on at least a third of the lawn and the soil
from the root zone is dry and crumbly. Using these indicators to tell you
when to irrigate will result in making your lawn more drought resistant
and heartier by forcing the roots to dig deeper in search of water.
Other benefits of irrigating more efficiently are the dollars you’ll save
on your water bill and the energy you’ll save from not needing to run
irrigation pumps as frequently. The cost of water will likely increase in
the future, and increased irrigation efficiency will keep your monthly
household bills lower and may delay the need to construct expensive
new water infrastructure.
As always, irrigate in accordance with applicable water restrictions,
which require residences and businesses with odd-number street
addresses to water lawns and landscapes on Wednesdays and/or
Saturdays, only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Residences and
businesses with an even-numbered street address may water on
Thursdays and/or Sundays only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Additional
watering days are allowed for new landscaping. For more information,
visit the City’s website at Plantation.org.
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BIGGER AND
BETTER THAN
EVER!
Plantation
Volunteer Fire Association’s
55 th Annual
Barbecue
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
12:00 noon to 5:00 PM
at Pine Island Park
Q CHICKEN & RIBS with Former Mayor Veltri’s Secret Sauce!
Q BOUNCE HOUSES Q CARNIVAL GAMES Q DEMONSTRATIONS
Q LIVE MUSIC Q RAFFLES & PRIZES
AND JUST PLAIN FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Watch for your ticket purchase letter in the mail... or buy tickets from the Fire
Department in October. Call 954-797-2150.
PLANT AFFAIR
Saturday & Sunday
Oct. 22 & 23
SATURDAY: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PLANTATION HERITAGE PARK
1100 SOUTH FIG TREE LANE
South Florida grown plants:
ferns, bromeliads, bougainvillaea,
flowering trees, palms, bonsai, orchids.
A large variety of vendors.
Garden & orchid supplies, patio items &
more! Master Gardeners available
to answer questions.
Sponsored by: GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club,
TM Ralph Funeral Homes, American Heritage
School, Waste Management
and the Plantation Historical Society.
Adult park admission: $ 1 50
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
THE PLANTATION HISTORICAL MUSEUM
A Family Halloween &
Safety Festival
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 22
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Plantation Community Center at Kennedy Park
5555 Palm Tree Road
u Costume contest for all ages
u Children’s carnival
u Police & safety exhibits
u Inflatables & face painting
u Raffles & door prizes
u A very spooky Haunted House
(not recommended for children under 6 yrs.)
u Food & drink
u Free candy & Halloween bags for children
$3 per person
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BULK PICK-UP GUIDELINES
The City of Plantation provides residents with monthly bulk trash pick-up service. Most multifamily
and condominiums are also provided with bulk pick-up service two times per year.
Bulk pick-up dates vary by neighborhood. Your actual bulk pick-up day is only on your assigned
day. Consult the Solid Waste & Recycling brochure for your assigned day. If you need a copy of the
brochure, download it from Plantation.org, call Waste Management (954-974-7500) to have
one mailed to you, or pick one up at a City facility. Bulk pick-up items should be placed in the
swale no earlier than the Saturday prior to scheduled pick-up.
Please keep solid waste blue bags or toter carts separate from the bulk pick-up waste, and please
do not place any waste too close to your mailbox, street signs, trees or other solid fixtures. Place
items no more than five feet away from curb or roadway in front of residence.
Bulk waste collection is for normal residential activities. Waste generated by commercial
businesses or nurseries is not permitted. Bulk waste is defined as furniture, appliances and
household items that are too large to fit into a blue solid waste bag or toter cart. Items that can fit
inside a bag are not considered “bulk” and should be placed in a regular blue garbage bag, or in a
toter cart. Electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, etc.) are not allowed. For disposal of electronics
go to Broward.org/wasteandrecycling. Black bags will not be picked up.
Each bulk waste item, with the exception of furniture and appliances, shall not exceed an
accumulation of two cubic yards (about the size of a kitchen table, 3’x 3’x 6'), not exceed 4 feet
and/or 40 pounds, and have a secure bottom. Refrigerators, air conditioners and appliances
containing Freon must have the Freon safely removed and an approved sticker put on the item
before it is placed curbside.
To ensure the safety of Waste Management drivers, mirrors, glass table tops, window panes, plate
glass, etc. will only be picked up if they are properly and safely placed in a rigid container. Broken
glass must be placed into a secure container and marked as glass.
Small yard waste that will fit inside a bag, such as leaves, shrubbery, small branches, weeds and
grass, must be placed into clear yard bags. These items will only be removed on your scheduled
bulk removal dates, and only when placed in clear bags. Black trash bags are not permitted,
and will not be picked up. Black bags that are left out on the swale will be issued a notice by
Code Enforcement. Palm fronds and large branches must be tied into bundles (not to exceed four
feet and/or 40 pounds), and placed alongside bulk pick-up items. No tree stumps or logs allowed.
For a nominal fee, yard waste may be brought to the City’s Horticultural Recycling Center, located
at 750 NW 91st Avenue, off Cleary Boulevard. For a list of acceptable yard waste and applicable
fees, please visit the Horticultural Recycling Center page on the City’s website, Plantation.org.
RECYCLING GUIDELINES
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY
BE MIXED TOGETHER IN THE
SAME CLEAR PLANTATION
RECYCLING BAG:
w #1- #7 plastic bottles (narrow
neck only), aseptic containers
(OJ containers and juice
boxes), glass bottles (except
blue) and tin, metal and
aluminum cans. Please remove
all caps and rinse containers.
w Newspapers, inserts, junk
mail, chip board
(cereal/Kleenex boxes),
catalogs, phone books,
office paper and magazines.
As an alternative, you may
continue to place them in a
separate clear recycling bag, if
you wish.
w #5 PLASTIC RECYCLING
OPTION: Residents can drop
their clean #5 plastics in a
"Preserve Gimme 5" bin at the
Plantation Whole Foods market,
located at 7720 Peters Road.
Common #5 plastics include
packaging for yogurt, ketchup,
butter and hummus; medicine
bottles; and food storage
containers. The plastics can be
verified by a recycling symbol
with the number 5 on the
bottom of the container.
BULK PICKUP SCHEDULE: AUGUST – DECEMBER 2011
WEST OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE
Single Family Residences: Multifamily,
August 8, 9, 10 & 13 Apartments & Condos:
September 5, 6, 7, 10 Wed. September 14
October 10, 11, 12, 15
November 7, 8, 9, 12
December 5, 6, 7, 10
WEST
EAST OF UNIVERSITY DRIVE
Single Family Residences: Multifamily,
August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Apartments & Condos:
September 1, 2, 3 Wed. September 7
October 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 31
November 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 28, 29, 30
December 1, 2, 3
EAST
Single family residents: Locate where you live on
the map – either WEST of University Drive or
EAST of University Drive – and find the
corresponding pick-up day for your specific area.
For more information call 954-974-7500.
PLEASE NOTE: Bulk items should not be placed
curbside any sooner than the Saturday prior to
your scheduled pick-up day.
WASTE MANAGEMENT DOES NOT PICK UP
BLACK BAGS. PLEASE FOLLOW PLANTATION
BAG REQUIREMENTS.
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