RE: “The Branding of an Island”
Dear Editor:
Please inform the people trying to give Deerfield Island a name that it already has one – see this page on broward.org
Also let them know the island’s birds, protected sea turtles and other wildlife said they don’t need any bumper stickers or frisbees to identify with their home. [This is in reference to an article in last week’s Observer].
Eileen Lovre
Deerfield Beach, FL
RE: Signage
Dear Editor:
At the last City Commission meeting, I proposed a simple but important feature for all present or future signs on buildings. They should all feature in large letters the address of the establishment or residence. As you ride down the street looking for an address right now, it is almost impossible to find a location either because the address is too small to read or non-existent. This simple remedy would make finding any address a lot easier and would benefit all.
Bernie Parness
Deerfield Beach, FL
Re: Chuck Sussman
Dear Editor:
This week, we lost one of the good guys. Former Town of Hillsboro Beach Mayor Chuck Sussman passed away just weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Chuck is the stuff legends are made of. With a gruff voice and a hearty laugh, this self-made, successful businessman would be the first one to hitch up his suspenders and roll up his sleeves to get a job done. He was as down-to-earth as they come. Hillsboro Beach was fortunate to have his official guidance for a remarkable 18 years, and I was fortunate to have him as my next-door neighbor and friend for the past decade.
Chuck opted to retire from politics in 2007 when he decided his “just-git-‘er-done” style of doing business was no longer the order of the day. “Retirement” gave him the opportunity to travel and spend more time with his family, his beloved Harley-Davidson and his antique car collection, but he always carried a soft spot in his heart for our Town.
With so much controversy in our world today, I just wanted to take a moment to pay tribute to a man who made the world a better place.
Chuck Sussman was one-of-a-kind, and he will be sorely missed by many in Hillsboro Beach.
Deb Tarrant, Mayor
Town of Hillsboro Beach
