| November, 2012

CRIME WATCH

Posted on 08 November 2012 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Nov. 4 The garage of a home at 2060 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd. was entered, and gutters and scrap windows were stolen.

Nov. 4 The operator of Texaco Gas Station at 4517 Dixie Hwy. reported that someone stole $125 worth of fuel from pumps.

Nov. 4 A man was arrested and charged with a narcotics felony at 3770 NE 3 Ave. He was found to be in possession of cocaine.

Nov. 4 A woman reported her car stolen from Deerfield Beach Apartments at 5380 NE 5 Terr.

Nov. 4 Three armed men entered Popeye’s Chicken at 233 W. Hillsboro Blvd. through an open door at the rear of the restaurant. One man struck the manager in the head with a gun and then stole $875 in cash from the restaurant.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

Oct. 25 Two residential burglaries were reported in Country Knolls Mobile Home Park. In the first, complainant on NW 48 Court reported that between 04-22-12 and 10-24-12 unknown person(s) broke into their mobile home. Point of entry (POE)was by prying open the west slider. Taken from the home was a 26” flat screen TV. Scene was processed for latent prints and the area was canvassed.

In the second residential burglary on NW 3 Avenue, complainant reported that between 04-22-12 and 10-24-12 unknown person(s) had broken into their mobile home. POE was the south door. Inspection revealed that nothing was taken from the location. Scene was processed for latent prints and the area was canvassed.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious, call 911 immediately.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Oct. 24. A man reported two metal planters stolen from his home at 5420 Point Villa Dr.

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Letters to the Editor

Posted on 08 November 2012 by LeslieM

Congrats on 50th Anniversary!

Dear Editor:

On behalf of the staff, participants and Board of the NE Focal Point, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and the Observer Team on your 50th Anniversary.

Thank you for being a wonderful community partner! We enjoy reading the Observer newspaper each week to find out about our community, friends and neighbors. Our very best wishes for continued success!

Donna DeFronzo

Director of Senior Services

NE Focal Point

 

“Many homes do not even have a newspaper…”

Dear Editor:

When students don’t learn, many say ‘fire the teachers.’ It is never the students who don’t do their work, nor the parents.

There are many studies completed by top colleges like Yale, etc., that say it is not the teachers, it is the parents. Their academic success is [due to] “parental involvement.” (Really?) It doesn’t matter whether private or public school? It has been proven that just having books in the house makes a huge difference in a child’s development, [compared to] if your home just has video games, TV or, like Sarah Palin, who wrote on her hand because her father used to do it.

Yes, there are crappy teachers but so are there crappy parents, cops, soldiers, politicians, sanitation men, business executives, union leaders.

Do we say ‘let’s fire cops’ because crime in their area has increased or [question] did they fix the stats?

Many homes do not even have a newspaper (like The New York Times, Washington Post or The Wall Street Journal) and sports and partying is [considered] more important than studying.

Because the truth is that:

a) Improving education is a very long process that can take many years, but can be done.

b) Improving education means improving the area where students live and who their role models are.

We need to:

c) Change values in America, where football is considered more important than science

d) Create more jobs in the economy – and we know government can only do so much.

e) Spend more and wiser in inner cities, which are still racially and economically segregated.

f) Give minorities a chance, along with our fastestgrowing group of immigrants.

g) Reduce crime by police in “bad” areas.

Marty Weisberg

Coral Springs

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HAPPENINGS

Posted on 08 November 2012 by LeslieM

Real Deal III

Thursday, Nov. 8 – 6 to 8 p.m.

E. Pat Larkins Center 520 MLK Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Third annual networking event for the development and construction industries. Contractors who have won bids in the city will attend, as well as city and CRA personnel to provide information. Discover the Changing Face of Pompano Beach! Light Refreshments provided. 954-586-1111.

The Christmas Emporium

Friday, Nov. 9 – noon to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33429

Over 150 gift baskets, Christmas decor, attic treasures sale, delectable baked goodies and more. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 561-395-8285.

Pineapple Jamboree

Friday, Nov. 9 – 6 to 10 p.m.

Sample McDougald House 450 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Historic bash for Greater Pompano Chamber’s 65th Birthday. Includes bounce house derby, BBQ, complimentary wine and beer, pineapple cocktails, LIVE entertainment and more, as well as exploring the history at the Sample McDougald House. $50/person. Casual attire. 954-941-2940 www.pompanobeachchamber.com.

1st annual Zumbathon Charity Event

Friday, Nov. 9 – 7 to 9 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 3901 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Presented by LHP Curves (1847 NE 25 St.). Supports American Cancer Society Relay For Life. : $15 pre-sale /$20 at the door. Raffles and fun. Ask about group discounts. Info: FitChikTv@gmail.com.

3rd Annual Ranse Classic

Player Grab Bag and Kick Off Party

Friday, Nov. 9 – 7:30 p.m.

JB’s On The Beach 300 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Ranse Classic Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, Nov. 10 – from 8 a.m.

Volleyball tourney on Deerfield beach north of pier.

Player’s After-Party and Auction/Raffle

Saturday, Nov. 10 – 7:30 p.m.

Oceans 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

To Benefit Ranse Jones Stroke Awareness Fund. Register at www.flbeachvolleyball.com.

 

Yard Sale

Saturday, Nov. 10 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Florida Humane Society 3870 N. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach, Fl 33073

Huge yard sale to benefit “no kill” Florida Humane Society. Donations accepted Thursday – Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 754-235-2959 or 954-785-2165.

Christmas Boutique

Saturday, Nov. 10 – 9 a.m. to 4pm

Sunday Nov. 11 – 9 a.m. to l p.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Church 2700 NE 36 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Handmade decorations & gifts, special raffles, baked goods. Refreshments available for purchase. 954-943-9154.

 

Orchid Show & Sale

Saturday, Nov. 10 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, Nov.11 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach FL 33060

Hosted by Deerfield Beach Orchid Society. $5, kids under 12-FREE. 954-786-4111. dbosorchids@gmail.com.

 

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Saturday, Nov. 10 – noon to 2 p.m.

St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 SE 2 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

FREE Thanksgiving Dinner on church grounds. 954-427-9407.

Night Hike

Saturday, Nov. 10 – 7 to 8 p.m.

Deerfield Island Park 1720 Deerfield Island Park Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

All ages, $5 per person. Must be at Sullivan Park Dock 6:30 p.m. to catch boat shuttle to Park. Pre-registration required, and must wear sturdy shoes. 954-357-5100.

 

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, Nov. 11 – 9 a.m. to noon

Elks Lodge 700 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Hosted by Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES, Drove 142. Adults $5/Children $2.50. 954-587-1121. Open to the public.

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week

Monday, Nov. 12 thru Monday, Nov. 19

Fill shoe box with school supplies, toys, necessity items and a note of encouragement for a child overseas suffering due to disaster, disease, war, terrorism, famine or poverty. To find drop off location near you, visit: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Pompano Beach Garden Club Meeting

Monday, Nov. 12 – 12:30 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Presentation by Master Gardner, Donna Parker, on “Creating a Succulent Garden”. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 954-943-2699.

DB Woman’s Club Annual Membership Tea

Tuesday Nov. 13 – 1 p.m.

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Held by General Federated Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach. Guest Speakers: Friends of the Greyhounds. Light refreshments. Public welcome. R.S.V.P: 954-421-4700. (Can’t make day meetings? Come to our evening meeting: Thurs., Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.

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CLERGY CORNER: Psalm 127 “God Bless America”

Posted on 08 November 2012 by LeslieM

We may not hear “God Bless America” quite so often now that Election Day is behind us, but we should hear it as we pray it every day!

These three words have become such a common tagline at the end of political speeches that I worry the meaning and import of “God Bless America” may sometimes be unintentionally diminished.

Most people of faith, hopefully including speechwriters and political orators who make frequent use of the phrase, believe God’s blessing upon our great nation is essential for survival, let alone peace and prosperity.

Most of us in the church believe we are shown God’s favor when we receive God’s gifts and resources in the first place. We obtain God’s blessing as the second gift when we do what God intended with what God provided! This sounds way too simple, I know!

We don’t expect God to bless wrongful use of God’s gifts and this, by the way, renders the election of wise leaders who will make right use of America’s abundant resources all the more important…

One reason I believe our nation has been so blessed is because our aims have so consistently been honorable. We are an imperfect nation but one, nonetheless, bound by principles of freedom and justice. We are liberators, not captors; freedom fighters, not tyrants.

And by God’s grace, the blessing of a nation avails itself to its people. This means if you have seen God’s favor and, if you have the gift of faith to discern and undertake God’s purpose for your life, then you have every reason to hope for God’s blessing.

But know this; both nation and people require God’s favor and God’s blessing to achieve God’s purpose. It is God who is the author of every good and virtuous thing. The Psalmist says, “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved.” (Psalm 127:1-2)

The bread of anxious toil makes me think of my son, who is a veteran of the Iraq war. He and his comrades in the infantry consumed the bread of anxious toil in and around Baghdad. They went days without sleep. They guarded a foreign city and, thousands of miles from home, they prayed, “God Bless America.”

God Bless America is a prayer. We know God has already shown America great favor. Our prayer is that we, the people, and the leaders we elect make wise use of God’s gifts and resources for God’s purposes.

Sunday is Veteran’s Day and there are no people in the world more acutely aware of God’s favor, God’s blessings and God’s call on America than our veterans and their families.

Veterans and current members of our nation’s armed and diplomatic services have answered the call with love of God and country. We thank God for their service and sacrifice.

This Sunday, we will thank them. We will pray God Bless America. We will sing God Bless America and we will prayerfully give full meaning to phrase!

Join us this weekend Saturday @ Six or Sunday morning at 8:30 or 11:00. The Message is “God Bless America” based on Psalm 127.

Dennis Andrews Ed.D.

Reverend Andrews is Minister at Community Presbyterian Church of Deerfield Beach (Steeple on the Beach) located five blocks south of Hillsboro on AIA. See more @ www.communitych.org or on Facebook.

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Observer TV – LIVE at Marriot Delray for Election Results with Adam Hasner

Posted on 06 November 2012 by JLusk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIVE results streamed staring at 730 PM Eastern for state and federal races.

Interviews from candidates and LOCAL voters.

Click on OBSERVERTV

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Bank robber shot and killed in Pompano Beach

Posted on 02 November 2012 by JLusk

Update: He was Michael J. Webb, 56, of Deerfield Beach.

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A serial bank robber was shot and killed by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies after being forced to stop his getaway vehicle on I-95 in Pompano Beach.

At 11:21 a.m. the suspect entered the Chase Bank at 2285 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, armed with a handgun and wearing a ski mask. Because glass was recently installed at the teller windows the robber was not able to jump the counters, as he has in past robberies. He fled from the bank empty handed. A description of his blue Dodge Ram pickup truck and his license plate number were immediately relayed to BSO deputies.

Deputies spotted the getaway truck on Atlantic Blvd and attempted to make a traffic stop but the driver refused to pull over and headed north on I-95. Just north of the Copans Road on-ramp Deputy German Bickbau performed a PIT maneuver, successfully sending the suspect’s truck onto the large grassy space east of the interstate. Dep. Bickbau’s marked cruiser struck a light pole and he was injured. Other deputies approached the suspect’s truck after it rolled and came to rest. Two deputies fired their weapons, striking the suspect and killing him.

Deputy Bickbau was flown to Broward Health Medical Center, complaining of back and abdominal pain. He is being treated at this time and is expected to recover.

According to FBI agents who responded to the scene, the suspect has an extensive criminal history and is suspected of committing six recent bank robberies at two Broward County banks:
Chase Bank at 2285 N. Federal Highway on 5/10/12, 6/15/12, & 11/2/12 and the Bank Atlantic (now BB&T) at 1299 S. Military Trail on 8/8/12, 8/29/12 and 9/29/12. For more details on the robberies, contact the FBI.

 

 

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LHP Bank Robbery leads to car chase and deputy-involved shooting

Posted on 02 November 2012 by JLusk

At 11:21 a.m. the suspect entered the Chase Bank at 2285 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, armed with a handgun and wearing a ski mask. Because glass was recently installed at the teller windows the robber was not able to jump the counters, as he has in past robberies. He fled from the bank empty handed. A description of his blue Dodge Ram pickup truck and his license plate number were immediately relayed to BSO deputies.

Deputies spotted the getaway truck on Atlantic Blvd and attempted to make a traffic stop but the driver refused to pull over and headed north on I-95. Just north of the Copans Road on-ramp Deputy German Bickbau performed a PIT maneuver, successfully sending the suspect’s truck onto the large grassy space east of the interstate. Dep. Bickbau’s marked cruiser struck a light pole and he was injured. Other deputies approached the suspect’s truck after it rolled and came to rest. Two deputies fired their weapons, striking the suspect and killing him.

Deputy Bickbau was flown to Broward Health Medical Center, complaining of back and abdominal pain. He is being treated at this time and is expected to recover.

According to FBI agents who responded to the scene, the suspect has an extensive criminal history and is suspected of committing six recent bank robberies at two Broward County banks:
Chase Bank at 2285 N. Federal Highway on 5/10/12, 6/15/12, & 11/2/12 and the Bank Atlantic (now BB&T) at 1299 S. Military Trail on 8/8/12, 8/29/12 and 9/29/12. For more details on the robberies, contact the FBI.

The suspect’s name is being withheld until he is positively identified and his family is notified.

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