| July, 2014

Man drowns behind Embassy Suites– In Deerfield

Posted on 13 July 2014 by JLusk

Last Friday afternoon, a man visiting was found floating
face down by the rocks in the 900 Blk. off Ocean way.
Several beach goers joined in to help after they saw a man being carried
to shore. Two woman and a man started CPR until the medics arrived. He
was pronounced dead at North Broward Health

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7-11 keeps freebes going all week

Posted on 13 July 2014 by JLusk

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FLICKS: Transformers Ultracon & Life Itself

Posted on 09 July 2014 by LeslieM

By Dave Montalbano

http://cinemadave.livejournal.

In the past seven years, when I have reviewed the four Transformers movies, I have always begun each film with a sense of dread; the films are made for people 40 years younger than me, the action scenes are best suited for people with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and the plots will be inane. After acknowledging this prejudice, I ended up enjoying the Transformers franchise each time. Transformers: Age of Extinction is no exception.

The new flick opens with the mass extinction of a species, the dinosaur. The film flash forwards billions of years and evidence of a unique dinosaur is found in the Arctic circle. DNA is taken from dinosaur bones and is used for nefarious means by a government agent Harold Attinger (Kelsey Grammer, in a chilling performance) and corporate entrepreneur Joshua Joyce (Stanley Tucci, in a goofy performance).

Meet entrepreneur Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg), a widowed father of high school senior Tessa (Nicola Peltz) who lives on a farm facing foreclosure in Texas. Cade converts trash into working Rube Goldberg machines. After tinkering with a beaten up old truck, Cade learns that the truck is really a Transformer. In fact, the beaten down truck is the alpha male Transformer Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen).

Since the last movie (Revenge of the Fallen), many heroic Transformers have become outlaws. Despite defeating the evil Decepticons, the heroic Autobots are treated with extreme prejudice for turning Chicago into a battlefield. Harold Attinger takes advantage of this situation by making a deal with the devil.

Transformers: Age of Extinction has many likeable moments and Easter Eggs for cinema academics. The Optimus Prime truck is found in an abandoned movie theater, which features posters of John Wayne classics. The Science Fiction elements acknowledge Michael Crichton, Arthur C. Clarke and H.P. Lovecraft. This film deserves its success for providing detail beyond the surface of battling giant robots on the big screen.

For those who want to continue the alternative universe experience, Irving Santiago will present UltraCon of South Florida next weekend (July 19-20) at the Broward Convention Center. Fans of Transformers, Star Wars and comic books will want to attend this fan-friendly convention.

For those of more highbrow tastes, Life Itself, the documentary about the late film critic Roger Ebert, plays this weekend at Cinema Paradiso. The most respected of modern film critics, Ebert and I butted heads with each other on his blog regarding politics. With executive producers Steve Zallian and Martin Scorsese, Life Itself acknowledges this Chicago critic’s contribution to the history of cinema and his battle with throat cancer. Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary? You be the critic. For information , visit www.fliff.com

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Posted on 09 July 2014 by LeslieM

Local Toastmasters celebrates 4th birthday!

Dear Editor:

Toastmasters Club Paradise is celebrating its 4th year. Thanks to the Deerfield Beach community for its support. We meet on Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Old Schoolhouse [next to City Hall].

We always welcome new members.

Our mission is to improve speaking and leadership skills.

Pat Chamoni

Deerfield Beach

Resident questions tree removal

Dear Editor:

Someone removed the newly planted, beautiful, Royal Palms and a rare Arikury Palm from the entrance median on 13 Court.

Instead of looking at beautiful Royal Palms when returning home from work to pay our property taxes, we now look at dirt holes – dirt holes!

Shame on the person or people who did this. There is no logic except stupid people or government to do this.

Royal Palms in the median to The Cove entrance or dirt holes?

Jay Repo

Deerfield Beach

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 09 July 2014 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

June 23 It was reported that the rear windows and passenger side window of a car parked at 4737 NW 3 St. were smashed out. Two men were seen running away.

June 23 A company van was stolen from 264 S. Military Trail. Video surveillance showed a man stealing the van.

June 23 A woman was arrested and charged with attempting to cash a fake and altered check for $1,620 at Bank of America at 1000 S. Federal Hwy.

June 24 A semi-truck was stolen from 1501 Green Rd.

June 24 A man was arrested and charged with petit theft. He stole headphones from Target at 3599 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

June 24 A woman reported that a man entered her home while she was in her bedroom at 2440 Deer Creek Blvd. Upon being confronted by the woman, the man left.

DEERFIELD – District 4

June 28 Retail theft – Shoplifting occurred at Aldi, 3825 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Two subjects entered the Aldi Supermarket and took items without paying. Amount of the theft is unknown.

June 28 Residential burglary took place at Pine Tree, 113 Lock Rd. The subject forcefully entered his baby’s mother’s residence with physical violence. He forced her into a car and drove her away from the residence. She was not allowed to use her phone. The subject was arrested on multiple felonies.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

June 10 Someone broke into a vehicle parked at 2333 NE 30 Court and stole $45 in cash, and a cell phone. Total loss was $446.

June 11 A person failed to return a rental car to the agency located at 3400 N. Federal Hwy. by the due date. The subject rented a 2013 Chrysler 200 and was supposed to return it, but never did. The vehicle is valued at $13,000.

June 12 Victim was at a gas station at 3900 N. Federal Hwy. talking on a cell phone when a subject got into an argument with the victim. The subject bumped the victim and got into an altercation with him. The subject was described as a drunk, older man.

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HAPPENINGS

Posted on 09 July 2014 by LeslieM

Yard Sale

Friday, July 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1860 NE 39 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Toys, clothes, furniture, household items, plants, many misc. items. Fundraiser for First Christian Church Day School.Early Care and Educational Pre-School Vintage School. 954-942-2549.

Music Under The Stars

Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.

Pompano Beach Great Lawn Intersection of Atlantic Blvd. and Pompano Beach Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Music and outdoor entertainment featuring Jack Flash. www.pompanobeachfl.gov or 954-786-4111.

Rock the Night” Event

Friday, July 11, 6 to 9 p.m.

Pompano Citi Centre Corner of Federal Hwy. and Copans Rd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Stylists will be on-hand to make-up kids with temporary tattoos and rock star hair colors. Create own VIP passes to access Karaoke stage to perform. Also, Paparazzi photo booth, free rides on Rock ‘N Roll carousel, Just Dance video game station at GameStop. Cash bar for 21 yrs. +. Attendees encouraged to dress up as favorite rock star. First 300 kids get free inflatable guitar or microphone. Visit www.pompanociticentre.com.

Splash Ahoy

Friday, July 11, 6-10 p.m.

Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

All ages. $6 + tax per person/1 yr. and under free. Advanced registration required. 954-357-5100.

About Boating Safely

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HQ Building, Spanish River Park 3939 N. Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33431

Everyone who completes the class is given a certificate and will be sent a Florida Boating ID card, which is required for boaters under 26 years. Many insurance companies give annual discounts for completing this course. The topics include boating terminology, boat handling, navigation rules, aids to navigation, federal and Florida regulations, safety equipment and other boating techniques. Materials fee is $35. For questions or RSVP, call 561-391-3600 and leave a message.

3rd Annual Boca Burger Bash

Saturday, July 12, 6 to 10 p.m.

Sanborn Square Park 72 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, FL 33432

Firing up their grills this year are 19 battle contenders from all over South Florida. Here, guests will find everything from traditional juicy burgers to burgers of the gourmet variety. And don’t forget the sides … French fries, onion rings, truffle mac and cheese … oh, my! There is so much to choose from and it all can be washed down with a craft beer, Sangria, wine or other selections. The new cruiser motorcycle from Star Motorcycles will be available to check out in their interactive display. There is even a burger eating competi tion. A portion of proceeds benefit PROPEL. Tickets are $50, $120 VIP. For more info. on the special benefits avail able for VIP and the event overall, call 561-338-7594 or visit www.bocaraton.com.

Festival of Nations

Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13, beginning at 10 a.m.

Pompano Beach fishing pier 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Guests will be able to watch the final two days of the world’s biggest soccer tournament on a giant LED screen while enjoying “Footvolley Cup” competition as well as entertainment and food.

Toastmasters meet

Monday, July 14, 7 p.m.

The Old Schoolhouse 232 NE 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Toastmasters Club Paradise celebrates fourth year. New members welcome. Mission is to improve speaking, leader ship skills. Toastmasters meet every Monday. 954-427-8171.

The GFWC Deerfield Woman’s Club meets

Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.

Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach 910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

New evening meeting. Be a part of friendly, goodwill among women carrying on the spirit of charitable, educational and civic improvement in our community. 954-421-4700.

ArtHall

Wednesday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

CRA Business Resource Center 41 NE 1 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE. Features the work of Andrea Huffman and Simone Spade, art educators and artists. Food trucks and compli mentary wine available. Live music provided by the Tommy Nehls Band. For more information, call 954-586-1111.

Save the date: “July Jubilee Backyard ‘Garage’ Sale”

Sunday, July 27, 1 to 5 p.m.

Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Be a seller or a buyer for community garage sale. Anyone interested in being a seller call 561-299-8684 or email elilly707@aol.com. Fees for renting seller space –$10 if you bring your own table/$20 to rent a table. Fees to benefit the Deerfield Beach Historical Society. Each individual garage sale vendor will be responsible for its own sales. Also, free concert featuring DYMiN & Lancelot (islandthemed music.) Entrance to the event is free, with optional purchases for food, gifts and other mementos. Parking is available at the Deerfield Beach Post Office, with limited parking adjacent to the Butler House.

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CLERGY CORNER: What a country

Posted on 09 July 2014 by LeslieM

I believe that we live in the greatest country in the world. I just spent a week in Ecuador on a mission trip. I was with a team of medical doctors, dentists and eye doctors. They were providing medical services for some of the tribes of the Quechua Indians in the mountains around Riobamba. It made me really appreciate the opportunities that we have here in America. Some lived in homes made with concrete block or bricks and some even lived in mud huts with grass roofs. They had no heat other than the fire they would use to cook and warm the house with. Most houses were one room houses where everything was all in one room and the bathrooms were all outside. There were some who needed medicine for medical issues, and some who were not able to see that received glasses. There were many who needed dental care and received fillings and there were a lot of extractions of teeth that were not able to be saved. Most of the Quechua Indians’ only mode of transportation was to walk wherever they needed to go.

The most amazing thing I learned is that the people in these villages we visited were all happy and not one had their head down about how they had to live or how cold it was in the mountains of Ecuador.

Most of the people in the villages have a good relationship with God and their contentment was in the fact that they trusted God, and they were very happy with God and God alone.

We are very spoiled here with all the stuff that we have. Last year, I wrote about the fireworks display at Deerfield Beach and how many people show up to watch the show. I was not able to go this year because I was in Ecuador, but my wife and two children told me that there were just as many people this year as last year.

When the fireworks are over, then it is over, but, if we could find a way to get all those people into a church, they would be given something that would last for more than 30 minutes worth of entertainment. More people need to have a relationship with God and learn how to be content with God and God alone.

Our country was founded on God and on His holy word – the Bible. We say we are the land of the free. How, then, have we gotten to the point that everything we have done for 235 years in this country is now suddenly wrong and unconstitutional? We are “One nation under God.” Why don’t we just tell those who do not believe in God to sit down and be quiet? Oh, that’s right, if I tell someone who does not agree with me to be quiet, they will say that I have no tolerance. Yet, that same person will tell me that I need to remain silent. It seems a bit confusing and very hypocritical if you ask me, but that is just my opinion. Everyone is entitled to have their opinion on any matter, but, facts are facts. The facts are that our wonderful country was founded on God and godly principles and that will always be true. Please don’t forget to pray for our soldiers who are still fighting for our freedom to come home safe and soon.

Tony Guadagnino is a pastor at Christian Love Fellowship Church. 801 SE 10 St., Suite 4, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

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Beach tennis destined for Olympics

Posted on 03 July 2014 by LeslieM

sports070314By Gary Curreri

Adrienne Cerra believes Pompano Beach can become the mecca of beach tennis and a springboard for an Olympic sport.

Cerra, the International Federation of Beach Tennis- U.S.A. president, said players from all over the U.S.A., as well as Brazil, Italy, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Aruba, Peru, Columbia and Germany, represented their countries at the recent 6th annual IFBTUSA Beach Tennis World Cup event on Pompano beach.

We are growing every year and we are really happy,” Cerra said. “We are getting more sponsors and the local business people are very positive. The hotels, restaurants and transportation … it also creates an awareness about the community. We also had food trucks this year, which was new and exciting. People loved it. It added a nice touch to the event.”

The categories included Men’s and Women’s Open Doubles, Men’s and Women’s Open Singles, Women’s and Men’s “A” (advanced) Singles, Women’s and Men’s “A” Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Juniors. Singles matches were held on Friday, Doubles on Saturday and Mixed Doubles on Sunday.

We had more than 100 players in Deerfield and more than 250 players in Pompano from all over the world,” Cerra said. “We had another 200 in Clearwater. There were a lot of international players. The prize money was $5,000 for Pompano, $1,000 in Deerfield Beach and $2,500 in Clearwater. “This was the first time we had the Triple Cup tour and it was a great success.”

Cerra said it was nice to have Pompano Beach as a host. The 10 permanent courts make it the largest beach tennis training center in the United States.

This is what we have been shooting for since we started,” Cerra said. “Finally, we are established. We have courts all over the United States, but not this many.”

They will hold a tournament nearly every month all along Florida, in addition to tournaments throughout the United States in California, St. Louis, New York and internationally in Barcelona, Cancun and Puerto Rico. Cerra said the sport is continuing to grow and that more and more children are starting to play.

There were a total of 25 juniors from the tri-county area who played in the tournament. Among them were Pompano Beach brothers Ryan and Christopher Mays. They have been playing beach tennis for the past two years after their father Jay introduced them to the sport. They finished second in the tournament after dropping the championship match 5-3 to Gaspar Cecchi and Florencia Labellia.

This is so much fun,” said Christopher Mays, 12, who also plays basketball, baseball and soccer. “I like hanging out with your friends and playing around. I don’t mind getting dirty. I just go wash off in the water. It is hard when it accumulates.”

Ryan Mays, 10, said he rides his bike to the beach to practice. He plays soccer, baseball, beach tennis and also swims. He and his brother have played in six tournaments and placed second in the past two tourneys.

I like beach tennis the most,” Ryan Mays said. “It is like tennis, but, in my opinion, it is easier and more enjoyable. I learned that you can’t do everything. Your partner has to do some stuff.”

A lot of these young kids are the ones who could be playing in the Olympics,” Cerra said. “We are hoping it will be an Olympic sport in 2022. How cool would it be if people came from Pompano to represent their country? Good things are coming for sure.”

We are growing every year and we are really happy,” Cerra added. “We are getting more sponsors and the local business people are very positive. The hotels, restaurants and transportation…it also creates an awareness about the community. We also had food trucks this year, which was new and exciting. People loved it. It added a nice touch to the event.”

The next tournament is slated for Pompano Beach on July 20.

For more information, send an e-mail to MyBeachTennis@aol.com.

Ryan Mays looks to return a shot during the 6th annual IFBT-USA Beach Tennis World Cup event on Pompano beach recently. Photo by Gary Curreri

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FLICKS: Jersey Boys

Posted on 03 July 2014 by LeslieM

By Dave Montalbano

http://cinemadave.livejournal.com

Twenty-five summers ago, 105.9 WAXY FM sponsored a blockbuster concert at the Sunrise Musical Theater, starring The Four Tops and Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. The show was magnificent and the people were dancing in the aisles. Minus The Four Tops, the same concert experience can be shared at your local movie theater with the screening of Jersey Boys this 4th of July weekend.

Based on a Tony Award winning show, Jersey Boys opens in Belleville, New Jersey in 1951. Tommy DeVito (Vincent Piazza) breaks the 4th wall and talks directly to the audience about the birth of the band that would eventually become known as The Four Seasons. Tommy tells us about young Francesco Stephen Castelluccio (John Lloyd Young), who would grow up to become the legendary Frankie Valli.

Growing up in the streets of Jersey, Frankie, Tommy and two other Jersey Boys sing “Doo Wop” songs on the street corner, which is used as a distraction for their petty criminal activities. While Tommy and the other Jersey boys rotate in and out of the penitentiary, Frankie continues his career as a singer with a unique falsetto voice.

Enter Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen), the lyricist who penned “The Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Polka Dot Bikini.” Gaudio joins the band and forms a tight friendship with Frankie. As Bob and Frankie become more successful, the egos of the other Two Seasons destroy the group.

With Director Clint Eastwood’s unfussy direction, this is the best musical on the big screen since Mama Mia. While his directorial representation rests on violent movies, Eastwood has always been a jazz and musical enthusiast. With Jersey Boys, Eastwood is able to direct a project that satisfies his own desires and that pays benefits for ticket buyers.

Having originated the role in the Broadway play, John Lloyd Young is able to capture the charisma of Frankie Valli in a subdued medium. With three pivitol scenes, Christopher Walken steals scenes as Gyp DeCarlo, a gangster with a soft spot for Frankie Valli’s singing.

A talented dancer in his own right, Walken performs in the final “curtain call” as the closing credits roll. Closing the show on an upnote, Jersey Boys is a nice air-conditioned distraction this 4th of July weekend.

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Everything’s Coming Up Rosen: TRAVELIN’ THE OPEN ROAD – WITH ‘THE VOICE’

Posted on 03 July 2014 by LeslieM

By Emily Rosen

ERosen424@aol.com

www.emilyrosen424.com

I can still recall those fanciful BSP days — Before Smart Phones – when the fun of taking a road trip – for me – was keeping the map on my lap and following it as the car wheels rotated. I’d “X” our departing point — and circle our destination – and study the names of all the towns and route numbers along the way. Blessings on AAA – and their tour books.

Excellent “navigator” that I was, I also became a historian and thespian, as I read aloud to my trusty driver from the great literary texts that related all the salient historical and recreational information about even the most obscure underpopulated hamlets along the byways.

That was “then.” But it is now 2014 –the age of “Siri” and any number of voices projected by the invisible ones. Thus, on a trip this past weekend through Central Florida with my very grown-up, No. 1 son, I had to endure his constant assurance that “The Droit will get us there.”

I hand-held his old, hidden-under-the-seat, humongous 2005 Walmart Road Map Book of the USA, flipping immediately to Florida. (MY handy accessible fold-up AAA map having been disposed of when I moved, assured by my progeny that maps were passé) I easily spotted the “Winter” town of our destination, (there’s Winter Park, Winter Haven, Winter Springs, Winter Garden) while HE was busy trying to get the Droit Talking Lady to direct us to our “spot.” Relying completely on his mantra: “The Droit will get us there,” I closed the map book and my eyes, and relaxed.

Alas, we went 25 miles out of our way before I woke up, looked around at the signs and realized that he had confused his “Winters.” (How would the Droit lady know THAT? – and I was asleep!) And so, with dogged persistence and time a-wastin,’ he managed to convey a new message to “The Voice,” as we turned back from Winter Haven towards Winter Garden, our Winter of choice. (More on that nice choice at another time.)

Some of you may love Siri and the Droit Lady. I, for one, harbor great antipathy for both. Siri doesn’t understand a word I say, despite my “elocution”– trained speech. I am sick to death with having to repeat myself to her – and then getting no response anyway. And the Droit Lady (this goes for all navigation voices, of course!) is one big nag, interrupting conversation as she engages in redundant directions and shutting up only when we need to know immediately — if we turn left or right. That’s when she takes her break!

Don’t get me wrong. I love living in the Internet age. I love what my computer can do – and even what my smartphone can do. But golly gee-whiz — I really miss my maps.

Have a happy July 4th — at home—or travelin’ SAFE.

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