| October, 2011

Happenings

Posted on 20 October 2011 by LeslieM

DB Island Community Association Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

Community Presbyterian Church, 1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

954-224-8438.

 

Recognizing the Stars in our Community 2011

Thursday, Oct. 20, noon to 2 p.m.

Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club, 2701 NE 42 St., Lighthouse point, FL 33564

Presented by Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce. Awards given to Shining Stars. $45. 954-941-2940.

 

It’s Not Midnight Madness – It’s “Daytime Radness”

Friday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Island Water Sports, 1985 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

“Daytime Radness” will be the largest surf & skate event in South Florida benefiting local and national charities. Highlights include: All-day surf & skate giveaways, Van’s goat skate ramp open to skate. Entire store merchandise on sale, denim donations for the homeless, benefit for Karen Rice & Grind for Life:  Helping people with cancer. www.islandwatersports.com/davtimeradness. 954-427-4929.

 

Senior Prom

Friday, Oct. 21 (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)

Royal Fiesta Event Center, 1680 SE 3 Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

$50 per person. Dinner, dancing, LIVE entertainment. Formal attire required. Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s Episcopal Church – Parish and Building Fund. 954-428-0111, 954-695-5479 or 954-675-9483

 

“Denim & Diamonds” Casino Night

Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 to 11 p.m.

Pompano Beach Elks Lodge 1898, 700 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Pompano Beach & Pompano Beach Elks Lodge 1898. Dinner, dancing, $100 in gambling chips. Music & entertainment by ”My Favorite DJ” (Joe Balistreri).  Black Jack, Craps, Roulette. Win tickets for  Chinese Auction prizes, bid on silent auction prizes. $55 per person. 954-942-8309.

 

Making Strides

Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 a.m.- Registration/8:30 a.m.-Walk

Count de Hoernle Amphitheatre, Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

2.5-mile walk benefis the American Cancer Society. www.makingstrides.acsevents.org.

 

Green Market Pompano Beach OPENING

Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Corner of Dixie Hwy. & Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

“Pepper ribbon” cutting, fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, seafood, gourmet teas, coffees and other food items, as well as orchids, plants and health-related products and services. Outdoor art gallery and LIVE music by Fire and Ice. Held Saturdays through April 28. www.GreenMarketPompano.com or 954-260-3136.

 

Halloween Horse Show &  Fair

Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sands and Spurs Equestrian Park, 1600 NE 5 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Kids show off riding skills, costumed horsey half-time show, pony rides, mini horses, hayrides, bounce house, ghoulish games, pumpkin patch, food. Wear costume. Proceeds benefit BitBYBit Therapeutic Riding Center & Horses for Heroes Veteran Rehabilitation Program.  www.BitByBitTherapy.org  or 954-786-4507.

 

11th Annual Health & Wellness Expo “Fit through the Ages”

Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NE Focal Point, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Health screenings, door prizes, entertainment and refreshments.  Mammography screenings available, call 954-276-5595.  Complimentary flu shots for individuals over 65. Reservations suggested, call 954-480-4449,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for appointment.

 

Halloween/Harvest library events:

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

“Halloween Crafts to Make and Take.” Ages 4-12. Free. 954-360-1380.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 3:30 p.m.

Century Plaza Library, 1856A W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

“A Visit from Professor McGonagall” Wizard magic, potions, prizes and Harry Potter stories. All ages. Free. 954-360-1330.

 

S. FL Orphan’s Classic

Monday, Oct. 24, Registration-9 a.m./Tee Time-11 a.m.

Inverrary Golf Club, 3840 Inverrary Blvd. , Lauderhill, FL 33319

Benefits 4KIDs Awards /dinner immediately following tournament. 954-733-7550.

 

Relay for Life Kickoff Party

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7 to 9p.m.

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

Learn how to get involved with local American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.  For information or to  RSVP, call 954-304-4248.

 

Save the Date: Wild Card Wine Night

Saturday, Nov. 5, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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

Classic casino games, food, wine, raffles, prizes for best dressed high rollers. $65 (includes $25 chips in free play). Games for entertainment only. Supports Deer-field Rotary’s scholarships for local students. 954-926-4219.

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CLERGY CORNER: Clergy Appreciation

Posted on 20 October 2011 by LeslieM

Since 1992, the month of October has been Clergy Appreciation Month. It is designed for us to encourage and thank the religious leaders in our lives. We should let our Pastors know that we love and support them. Also, let them know why we appreciate their hard work and labor of love. We tend to always hear about all the Ministers that mess up or make a mistake, but we don’t hear much at all about all the good things that are happening in churches across the country. Pastors are saving lives, helping families, feeding the poor, and helping hurting people with God’s help. The scriptures I have here are ones that we really need to take to heart. We need to listen to all of God’s Word.

HEBREWS 13:7

7 Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.

NLT

The Ministry provided by Pastors and their families is very unique. God has chosen them to watch over His children and take care of the spiritual well-being of their congregation.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:12-13

12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.

13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.

NLT

When a Pastor becomes worn down and worn out, the very souls of his flock are at risk.  Pastors and their families live under unbelievable stress and strain. Their lives are played out in a glass house, with the whole congregation and the public scrutinizing their every move. They are expected to have model families, to be wonderful people, to always be on hand, to never have problems, and to have all the answers we need to keep our own lives on track. These are impractical expectations to place on anyone; yet most of us are let down when a pastor becomes overwhelmed, seems sad, lets us down, or totally burns out.  That is why God teaches us to recognize His servants.

1 TIMOTHY 5:17

17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.

NLT

The good news is that we can make a difference! Clergy Appreciation Month is one way we can return the favor and encourage our spiritual leaders and let them know that we care about them. There are four easy ways to help your pastors and their families feel appreciated: (1) Buy them a card. (2) Bless them with a gift card to a restaurant, movie theatre or department store. (3) Share with them, in writing, how much they have blessed you and your family. (4) Encourage others to do the same.

Show appreciation and honor your Pastor and his family this year. It will encourage them more than you ever may realize.

 

Pastor Tony Guadagnino

Christian Love Fellowship Church

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Rent-A-Center manager ripped-off on way to bank

Posted on 17 October 2011 by LeslieM

 

BSO units were dispatched to the Rent-A-Center at 1702 W. Hillsboro for an armed robbery call.

Monday morning at 11:15 a.m. the store manager of Rent-A-Center exited the store on his way to make a bank deposit when he was robbed. BSO has a person of interest in custody.

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Santa Looking Dude Busted for Car Burglaries

Posted on 14 October 2011 by JLusk

         East Deerfield continues to get hammered by car thieves

 

BSO detectives arrested a suspect who committed four vehicle burglaries this week in the area of 191 SE 20 Avenue.  The suspect, who bears a strong resemblance to Santa Claus, was captured on video while committing the crimes.  Photos were shown to several residents along the beach area and an alert resident called 911 when spotting him.  Please lock your doors and do not leave valuables in your vehicle.  Call 911 if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

UPDATE – Video of Santa in Action on ObserverTV or below.

The continuing moral of the story is LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS!

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Car Burglaries continue; Little Harbor Hit

Posted on 13 October 2011 by JLusk

Deputies responded to a burglary that just occurred in Deerfield along NE 11 Way in Little Harbor just before noon. Investigation revealed the suspect entered two unlocked vehicles and removed property.  Deputies apprehended the suspect nearby and charged her with two counts of burglary.  Please lock your doors and do not leave valuables in your vehicle.  Call 911 if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

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It’s Not Midnight Madness – It’s Daytime Radness

Posted on 13 October 2011 by LeslieM

Island Water Sports of Deerfield Beach was forced to cancel our 30 year running event, Midnight Madness, due to issues within the city. We were touched by all the support and feedback from the community, our friends, and fans. In response, we’re able to announce a new event – Daytime Radness.

Daytime Radness will be the largest surf & skate event in South Florida benefiting local and national charities.

Some of the highlights of this event include:

• Surf & Skate Giveaways All Day

• Van’s Goat Skate Ramp Open to Skate All Day

• Entire Store on Sale

• Denim Donations for the Homeless

• Benefit for Karen Rice & Grind for Life – Helping People with Cancer

 

When: October 21, 2011; 9:00am – 9:00pm

Where: Island Water Sports, 1985 NE 2lld Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

 

For more information, visit: Daytime Radness www.islandwatersports.com/daytimeradness

Give Jeans a Chance www.volcom.com/givejeansachance

Benefit for Karen Rice www.facebook.com/event.php?eid= 144962048935067

Grind for Life www.grindforlife.org

 

Founded in 1978, at Island Water Sports surfing is not just our business, it’s our blood. We are owned and operated by second and third generation surfers and skateboarders. Kirk Cottrell opened the shop in 1978. His kids, Cheyne, Karly and Linsey took their first steps inside the store. They now oversee the operations of the business and continue to uphold the commitment to serving the South Florida community.

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Highlands wins again

Posted on 13 October 2011 by LeslieM

Arelious Burns had 20 carries for 100 yards to lead the Knights in a 14-7 victory over visiting Coral Shores on Friday night. Photo by Gary Curreri

By Gary Curreri

Highlands Christian Academy’s Gabe Hantsbarger hauled in a 27-yard scoring pass from Jay Mentecky with 18 seconds left to give the host Knights a 14-7 victory over Coral Shores on Friday night. Hantsbarger, who finished the night with three catches for 65 yards on the night, had his winning TD setup via a fourth down personal foul committed by Coral Shores.

“The downpour and wind made it very difficult to throw the ball,” said Highlands Christian Academy coach Jordan Adair. “Our O-Line and running game carried us for most of the game with Arelious Burns carrying the majority of the load.”

Burns had 20 carries for 100 yards to lead the Knights, who finished the game with 186 yards on 37 carries by its runners. Tyson Graham came in at running back on the Knights’ last drive and had two crucial runs, leading host Highlands (2-3) to its winning score.

“This was a big win for us,” said Adair, whose team won for the second consecutive week. “We keep some momentum heading into our game this week against Jupiter Christian.”

The Knights will tackle Jupiter Christian (5-1) on Friday at John I. Leonard.

 

Photo by Gary Curreri

Lions still winless

Zion Lutheran’s P.J. Boll-ing caught a 10-yard scoring pass from Austin Peaslee to avert the shutout in a 55-6 loss to Jupiter Christian. Zion fell to 0-3 for the year.

 

Bucks, Tigers to square off

Deerfield Beach (1-4), coming off their first victory of the season, will travel cross town to face Blanche Ely (4-1) on Friday night.

Pompano Beach will host winless Coral Glades on Thursday night.

 

Local Golf Association results

The team of Kathy Hart-mann, Betty Cullinan, Pat Zuckerman, Anna Vaccaro shot a 69 to win the Palm Aire Ladies Golf Association’s weekly scramble tournament on Oct. 4.

In the Pompano Beach Men’s Golf Association, Bill Auxier shot a 67 to win the Class A Division in the Individual Low Net in Classes tourney on Oct. 5. Harry Jung shot a 68 to win the Class B Division, while John Kapoukakis shot a 68 (Class C) and Paul Dauzickas shot a 67 (Class D) to win their respective Divisions.

Janet Stuart, Lu Rispoli, Elaine Schoengood teamed for a 62 to win the One Best Ball of Threesome tournament on Oct. 4 in the Pompano Beach Women’s Golf Association.

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FLICKS: Living Room Theaters turns 1, Saviors in the Night

Posted on 13 October 2011 by LeslieM

By Dave Montalbano

AdventuresOfCinemaDave.com

Located on the Florida Atlantic University campus on 777 Glades Rd. in Boca Raton, Living Room Theater celebrates their one-year university next month. Given these rough economic times, The Living Room has managed to negotiate a unique partnership between the bureaucracy of education and the demands of private industry. It has triumphed by supplying culturally-diverse motion pictures to our community.

Based on the Best-selling memoir Retter in der nacht, by Marga Spiegel,  Saviors in the Night is a film that will find an audience within our community.  Directed by Ludi Boeken, Saviors in the Night is a 100-minute film about German farmers who hid Jews targeted for extinction by Adolph Hitler from 1943 thru 1945.

It opens in the trenches of World War I, in which young Jewish soldier Menne Spiegel earns the German Cross of Iron for his heroics in the trenches of battle. The film flash forwards and Menne is hunted by the German government that honored him 25 years prio.

Now with a wife Marga (Veronica Ferres) and child, Menne (Armin Rohde) has knowledge of family members being sent to concentration camps. For safety’s sake, the mother and child split from the father. After making a simple request for sanctuary, Menne leaves his wife and child with Herr Aschoff (Martin Horn), a German patriot whose son is fighting for the Nazis.

Up to this point, Saviors in the Night is a gritty war film with echoes of Schindler’s List, The Pianist and The Diary of Anne Frank. Yet it provides a different perspective of German individuals who are not Nazis.  Despite their political leanings, the Aschoff family has the humanity treat Menne’s family with dignity and respect. While the Nazi threat never dissipates, Saviors in the Night celebrates the domestic joys that enrich our lives.

One particular scene stands out for its cultural symbolism. As Frau Aschoff bathes in a bathtub, she invites Marga to join her. While modern audiences might interpret it as lesbianism, the scene represents the subtle baptism of two women washing away the ghosts of the cultural past.

This film is a triumph of individual actions over entrenched ideology. Given political current events and news, boy, do we need more stories about Aschoff, Pentrop, Sudfield, Silkenbohmer and Sickmann families to remind us how to be Saviors in our community.

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Crime Watch

Posted on 13 October 2011 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

Oct. 5 A woman reported that her home at 1511 SE 15 Court was entered and two rings were stolen. Total value of the rings was estimated at $7,000.

Oct. 7 A man reported his home at 201 NW 38 Court was broken into. His bedroom was entered and a Dell laptop computer and two Blackberry phones were stolen.

Oct. 7 A man was arrested and charged with breaking into an apartment at 5340 NE 5 Terr.

Oct. 7 A storage facility at 1490 SW 1 Way was broken into. Items stolen included copper tubing, copper fittings, an iPod and a saw. A computer hard drive was tampered with.

Oct. 7 A man reported his car parked at 2000 SE 7 St. was broken into. He reported his wallet stolen.

Oct. 8  A man reported that his car parked at 191 SE 20 Ave. was broken into. The thief cut the car’s convertible top, causing $3,500 worth of damage. The man reported $5 and a pair of sunglasses stolen.

Oct. 8 A woman reported that she arrived at her home at 3071 Lakeshore Dr. and noticed a burglary underway. She said a person left through a living room window with $27,000 worth of jewelry.

Oct. 8 A woman was arrested and charged with stealing $300 worth of towels and a bottle of prescription Xanex pills while moving from the victim’s residence at 316 Farnham P, Century Village.

 

DEERFIELD — District 4

Oct. 3  Burglary to a business at Foundation Flooring, 4100 N. Powerline Rd.,  between 12:45-1:15 p.m. The owner of Foundation Flooring reported unknown person(s) entered through a large open bay at the rear of the business and took a work laptop computer, valued at approximately $1,500.

Oct. 3  Grand theft in Deer Creek, 2219 Deer Creek Way.Victim states during the last two months he hired a BBQ cleaning company for his outdoor grill. Victim advises he has video surveillance of the company removing items from his BBQ grill. Total loss: approximately $1,000.

Oct. 6  Conveyance burglary, 4008 W. Hillsboro (Rear parking area of Deerfield Mall stores), between 7:50 – 8 a.m. District 4 is experiencing vehicle burglaries to victims dropping off their children at Quiet Waters Elementary in the morning. Two burglaries were reported this morning. First victim was parked in the rear parking lot of the Dollar Tree store while dropping off her child at Quiet Waters Elementary. When she returned, she found the driver’s side front window to her vehicle had been smashed and her purse was taken from under the driver’s side front seat. Items included FL ID card, paycheck for $260, $100 cash and a debit card.

The second victim was parked behind Publix at approximately the same time. When she returned she found the driver’s side front window to her vehicle had been smashed and her purse valued at $500 was taken from the driver’s side front seat. Also taken were her FL D/L, credit cards and personal paperwork. These crimes occurred within a very short time frame.

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Oct. 2  A man reported that a woman he was visiting at her home at 2100 NE 38 St. became angry with him and snatched his necklace from his neck. After some discussion, the woman returned the necklace to the man.

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Letters to the Editor

Posted on 13 October 2011 by LeslieM

New laws threaten coast, fish

Dear Editor:

Are you aware that the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission [FWCC] is proposing to change the rules on the harvest of Spotted Sea Trout?  [New rules would expand the season and double the catch limit]. If passed, the new “law” could possibly be the demise of the Spotted Sea Trout here in Florida.

Commercial saltwater fishing impacts Florida’s economy with over $1 billion annually and over 10,000 jobs. The numbers, both recreational and commercial, add up to one huge chunk of change for Florida annually and that, my friend, is a wonderful thing. But ask yourself, “Am I willing to put at risk the extermination of such a wonder fishery so that a chosen few can gain some quick cash in place of an industry that supports Florida with $5 billion in revenue every year? Am I willing to jeopardize one of the state’s largest tourism magnets and chance the destruction of some of the world’s most wonderful marine nurseries and estuaries so that a chosen few can make some quick cash? Is changing the rules worth the risk?”

Remember what happened to the Redfish stock in the 1980s due to commercial fishing over-harvesting? Redfish in the state of Florida were all but wiped out, and it took many years to bring the Redfish population back to healthy stock levels. Billions of dollars were lost and the fishing tackle industry took a monstrous hit. Not to mention the unknown amount of money spent on getting the stock back to present-day levels.

As recreational anglers, it is in our best interest to do everything we can to see that the rules are not changed in order to ensure the future of the Spotted Sea Trout Fishery. I strongly urge you to write the FWCC today and voice your opinion regarding this matter of great importance.

www. myfwc.com/contact/staff-contacts/senior-staff/commissioners

Capt. Danny Barrow

Director, Snook & Gamefish Foundation

 

Thank you – Pink Heals Tour

Dear Editor:

All of us at American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life for Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point & Hillsboro Beach, and Making Strides of Boca Raton want to thank the Greater Broward Firefighter Charities, Broward Fire-Rescue and BSO for bringing the Pink Heals Tour to our wonderful city. This tour brings us HOPE for the CURE.

We especially want to thank: BSO Fire Chief Neal De Jesus, Deerfield Fire Chief Chad Brocato and Sheriff Al Lamberti; their outstanding support staff including Doug Watler, Marisol Tambling, Debbie Rittinghouse, Courtney Palmer, Sebastien Locurto; as well as Carol Sjursen, Al Santana of CERT and the Explorers of the Fire Dept. & Police Dept. We also want to thank the Black Pearl Pipe & Drums Bagpiper for returning for our Luminaria Ceremony, along with Broward Fire & Rescue Ladder Truck to take that fabulous photo with all of us encircling HOPE.

Nona Breitenstein, Gordon Vatch, TJ Eagen, Karen Hardy, Lorraine Sylvia, Carlos Sanchez, & Patty Miranda

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