DEERFIELD BEACH

Aug. 13. A woman reported her Mazda Protégé stolen from the parking lot of her home at 618 Anderson Cir.

Aug. 13. A man reported his Dodge Ram stolen from his home at 660 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Aug. 13. A man was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine at 200 NW 3 Ave.

Aug.13. The manager of Ace Hardware at 365 S. Federal Hwy. reported that a Stihl chop saw was stolen from the store. The manager said it was valued at $1,029.

Aug. 14. A woman reported her home at 730 NE 50 Court was broken into. She reported two flat-screen televisions, a PlayStation 3, HP flat-screen monitor and blank checks  stolen. The Total value of the items stolen was reported at $1,500.

Aug.14. A man reported that a large yellow compressor valued at $700 was stolen from his work truck at 402 SW 2 St. The man believes his nephew stole the compressor.

Aug. 14. A man reported that someone attempted to break into his Infiniti parked at 402 SW 2 St. The man found a broken knife blade in the side door lock.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Aug. 7. A woman was cutting a palm tree when a man came to her and grabbed her saw. The man told her to stop cutting on the tree. The woman reported that he pushed her to the ground, but a witness said she slipped during the incident. The man reported that he was hit with the saw. Both individuals were issued case cards. Incident took place at 2101 NE 29 St.

Aug. 7. A woman reported that water was coming from the garage and the door of a residence at 2940 NE 39 Court. The matter was reported to police and the water main was shut off, stopping the flow of water from the residence.

Aug. 8. A man reported that his car was burglarized. The car was unlocked. The man reported that his wallet with his Florida driver’s license and $175 were stolen.

Tea Party and the debt deal

Dear Editor:­ 

Now is not the time for recriminations against Tea Party-backed members of Congress who voted in the end for the debt deal.  This is not the time to start fighting amongst ourselves.  Nothing could make the Left happier than to see a splintering of the Tea Party movement. ­ ­We have to agree that, no matter how disappointed we are with the final deal — and I am — that final vote was something on which honest conservatives could disagree.  ­The President used his bully pulpit to argue that the Tea Party was leading the nation to Armageddon, and the compliant media acted as a thousand megaphones for that line.  It is understandable that some Tea Party conservatives thought this would not help the Tea Party’s standing with the public. There have been good and bad actors on both sides of the debt ceiling debate.  ­Let’s leave the recriminations to the liberals and stay united and focused on achieving the real spending cuts that Congress promised and electing a President and Congress to support, rather than fight, a balanced budget amendment and other limited government principles.­ ­That is what we should be concentrating on, starting today.­

Richard A. Viguerie­

Chairman, ConservativeHQ.com­Manassas, VA­­­­­­

Road improvements create jobs

Dear Editor:

Congestion on our roads costs the U.S. an estimated $145 billion annually in wasted time, repairs and operating expenses. That’s an unnecessary burden that our economy is in no shape to carry.

Yet, Washington seems to be toying with short-term transportation plans and cuts to transportation funding. That’s no way to remedy America’s gridlock. Instead, Congress should pass a long-term (at least six years), well-funded surface transportation bill that allows for real road, bridge, rail and transit improvements.

New transportation projects will create thousands of new jobs in and of themselves, but that’s small potatoes compared to how improved transportation and logistics efficiency will boost our overall economic picture.

Our economy can’t grow if cars and trucks can’t go. Tell your Congressman it’s time to get Florida and the nation rolling again!

William A. DiRico, Jr.  

President – Southeast Division Martin Marietta Materials

Duluth, GA

Deerfield Chamber After Hours meeting

Thursday, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m.

Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort , 2096 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For info., call 954-428-2850.

Blanche Ely High new stadium ribbon cutting ceremony

Friday, Aug. 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

1201 NW 6 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

For more info., call 754-322-5450.

Deerfield Beach High REUNION

(All classes)

• Friday, Aug. 19., 7 to 9 p.m.

Bru’s Room, 5460 W. Hillsboro Blvd.,  Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Featuring local bands Jeff Fisk and Search, also Baker Act from Big 105.9’s Paul and Ron Morning Show, and Luminotti. Singer/songwriter Steve Minotti will play solo between bands. Open mic jam session. 954-571-6999.

(Class of ‘81)

• Saturday, Aug. 20, 7-11 p.m.

Deer Creek Country Club, 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Ticket prices: $125, includes open bar, buffet, prizes and music. 561-445-6854.

Backpack giveaway

Saturday, Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm.

Westside Regional Park, 445 SW 2 St. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

School age students receive free backpack filled with school supplies. Meet stars of “Police Women of Broward County.” See BSO equipment, meet staff. Free food and refreshments. 954-422-5818.

Lighthouse Point Pee Wee Soccer Registration

Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m.

Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Ages: 7 to 9 years. 954-784-3439.

The Biggest in Broward County

Saturday, Aug. 20, 3-9:30 p.m.

Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW 6 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Cost: $5 (children under 5 free). Clash of the school bands, mini track meet, dominoes tournament, bidwhiz tournament, soccer games, school supply giveaway. Food & drinks on sale. Contributions assist in providing scoreboard for new stadium. 754-322-5450.

DB Chamber of Commerce  2011 Annual Gala nominations

Hilton Deerfield Beach Hotel, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Aug. 20 is the deadline for nominations for the “Voice of the World” recipients, which will be recognized at the Sept. 10 gala, to be held at the Hilton DB Hotel. Submit in 50 words or less the contact info and why your business should be chosen. Also seeking vendors for gala. Details: www.deerfieldchamber.com, 954-427-1050.

Kids in Need Resource Center Open House

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

2300 W. Copans Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Cost: donation of school supplies, financial donations. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP: 754-321-2030, Ext. 4.

LHP Youth Flag Football registration

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7p.m.

Dan Witt Park, 4521 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Ages: 10 to 13 (cannot be 14 before Oct. 1). 954-784-3439.

There might be a path you are traveling down in life that seems good, but the reality is that we may be headed for destruction because we are following ourselves (a man) instead of The Man.

I heard a sermon illustration once about a battleship that appeared to be on a collision course with another ship one foggy evening.

The battleship’s captain radioed to the unknown ship, “Advise you change course 20 degrees to avoid collision.”

Someone on a radio replied, “Advise you change course 20 degrees to avoid collision.”

The battleship’s captain was not amused. He radioed, “I am a ship’s captain. Change course 20 degrees now!”

Then came another reply, “I’m a seaman second-class and I advise you to change course 20 degrees now!”

The captain was furious, “This is a battleship! I order you to change course 20 degrees immediately!”

The seaman radioed back, “I am a lighthouse!”

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you just don’t want to budge on your position? Everyone is stubborn from time to time, but people who live a lifestyle of stubbornness are dangerous to their relationships with others and with God. When we are overly stubborn with others, we build walls that prevent relationships from growing – and when those walls are high enough, they actually cause relationships to die. In successful relationships, no one has their own way all of the time. Both in friendships and in family relationships, the one who is never willing to “change course” damages those relationships.

NEHEMIAH 9:29

You warned them to return to your Law, but they became proud and obstinate and disobeyed your commands. They did not follow your regulations, by which people will find life if only they obey. They stubbornly turned their backs on you and refused to listen.

NLT

God has been warning us over and over to listen to his word and not to ignore it. If we continue to ignore Him, we will be living with some things much longer than we would like to and possibly forever. When all is well, stop assuming that you had anything to do with it, you stubborn little goat. Stubbornness in our relationship with God works much the same way as stubbornness with friends and family. Being stubborn with God means that we really don’t want to please the Lord, but we want to “call our own shots” and determine our own course in life. God becomes the little pocket genie, “the magic lamp” we rub and ask for favors when we want something for ourselves. When we are stubborn with God, we push his rightful place in our life aside. Being stubborn with God is sin, plain and simple. When refusing to “change course,” we might well find ourselves, much like the battleship captain, on the verge of disaster. We may get what we want, but getting what we want can actually destroy us.

My challenge for you today, in relationships with people and with God, is that you be willing to give and be willing to “change course” if necessary, in order to build your relationships instead of tearing them down. Have you damaged relationships with people or with God by being stubborn? Will you have the courage to ask them for their forgiveness?

Pastor Tony Guadagnino

Christian Love Fellowship Church

Lighth­­ouse Point business owners are heading to city hall next week to protest a recent crackdown on the sign ordinance. Business owners have turned off their open signs rather than pay fees and permits to keep them on in protest of a sign ordinance that is now being enforced in Lighthouse Point.

“Many retail store fronts have a neon “OPEN” sign in their front windows so that customers can know that the location is open for business,” said Pac N Send owner Penni Morris who is upset about being visited by code enforcement over an open sign. “It is an invitation to stop in. We have been issued warnings and violations, and are being required to get a permit for these lighted open signs which include appearing before the community appearance board.  An open sign should not be considered advertising, but rather an essential part of letting the public know we are open for business.”

Morris isn’t the only business owner upset. Graeme Donald at Daily Grind said he turned his sign off in protest of the fees and ordinance.

“This should be changed,” Donald said. “This is a basic requirement, for a business to say you are open.”

Business owners have requested the commission put the item on their agenda at the next meeting on August 23, and Morris is asking that all business owners concerned about the sign ordinance and violations to attend the meeting.

In a 4-0 vote just after 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 15 Deerfield City Commission voted to turn it’s Fire Rescue services over to BSO in what was a full confidence  of Sheriff Al Lamberti. The contract will start Oct 1.

See story in full in 8-18 Observer newspaper. See video of the vote and Sheriff Lamberti  on Observer TV

a crane operator at the Dixie Flyover highway construction site was also injured by lightning.

“The crane operator was working a remote-control device that was attached to the crane,” Deerfield Beach Fire-Rescue Chief Chad Brocato said. “The crane was struck by lightning and current traveled down it and struck the operator.”

Brocato said the crane operator suffered burns to his abdomen and right arm.

“He is in stable condition for the most part. Other than having first-degree burns, there was no blistering,” Brocato said. The unidentified man was taken to North Broward Medical Center for treatment.

He is an employee of Cone & Graham, lead contractor at the Flyover site

Just after 9:30am this morning BSO deputies responded to the 300 block of SE 8 Avenue after a resident reported seeing three suspects climbing through a neighbor’s window.  Deputies quickly arrived on scene and set up a perimeter.  Three suspects were quickly captured.  The BSO helicopter was also on scene.  If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood call 911 immediately.

Jennifer Gottlieb (At-Large)

First, on Aug. 11, School Board member Dave Thomas of Coral Springs says he is resigning. Now, one day later, it has been confirmed by the School Board that Jennifer Gottlieb (At Large) is also resigning, effective today.

While Thomas’ resignation letter has been officially released to the press, Gottlieb’s has not at this time. Thomas said his decision to leave “is prompted by a recent family medical situation…”

Gottlieb, who went through the Broward School system herself and graduated from Nova High School, was originally elected to the board in 2006.

Any person who leaves the School Board will have to be replaced and that decision will remain in the hands of Governor Rick Scott.

Dave Thomas

At  10:00 a.m. this morning a fire was reported at Peking Tokyo Buffet Located at 1219 S. Federal hwy in Deerfield.  Flames were seen coming through the roof in the back.  Deerfield Fire responded with a full battalion.

The area was blocked off by BSO and is still an active scene.  Cause of fire unknown. Updates to come. See video of the scene on Observer TV