| August, 2012

HAPPENINGS

Posted on 08 August 2012 by LeslieM

Nature Tots

Thursday, August 9 – 10 to 11 a.m.

Fern Forest, 201 Lyons Rd. S., Coconut Creek, FL 33063

One-hour program, for ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult, focusing on stories, songs, or arts and crafts and ending with a short nature walk typically. This month’s theme is “Water.” Programs on the second Thursday of each month. $5 per child. Pre-registration required 954-357-8884.

 

Health and Financial Wellness Fair

Thursday, August 9 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

FREE. Conducting free blood pressure checks, cholesterol and diabetes tests, stress reduction techniques, chair massages, checking strength and testing memory. Please note: fasting required for cholesterol and diabetes testing. Holy Cross Hospital will provide free on-site confidential rapid HIV testing with immediate results. Mammogram van tests offered at reduced cost. Free glaucoma/vision screenings by Rand Eye Foundation. 954-786-4626.

 

Splash Ahoy

Friday, August 10 – 6 to 10 p.m.

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

Final Splash Ahoy of the season! The family-oriented event, for all ages, includes a movie, pirate games, a bounce house and other activities, along with splash time in the park’s Splash Adventure water park. $6-per-person admission fee does not include refreshments. Space is limited. Advance ticket sales are required and available by phone through the park office and at Splash Adventure during normal operating hours. 954-357-5100.

 

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Saturday, August 11 – 6 to 9 p.m. (5:30 p.m. registration)

Strikes @ Boca, 21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486

$25-$30 per person, includes 3 hours bowling, shoes, pizza, soda, music, raffles and fun! All net proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Tickets/ Info: 561-451-7858.

 

Back To School event

Saturday August 11 – noon to 6 p.m.

Rocketown, 371 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Teens can pick-up school supplies and receive a haircut or nail services. LIVE music. Hosted by FOCUS. For details, call 954-247-1915 or visit www.teenfocused.org.

 

Get Out the Vote Rally

Sunday, August 12 – 1 p.m.

LeClub in Century Village, 3501 West Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Hosted by Deerfield Beach Democratic Club. Greet Congressman Ted Deutch, Senator Nan Rich, Representative Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed, Howard Finklestein and others. Entertainment by Bobby Kent. FREE lunch included.

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CLERGY CORNER: Reflect – the high holy days are coming

Posted on 08 August 2012 by LeslieM

David Maymon is the owner of Advocate Home Care Services. As one of the team chaplains, along with Father Linus, I am usually with David and the Advocate Team every Monday morning.

It is a wonderful group of people from very diverse backgrounds who busy themselves all week long trying to make sure that the people they care for have the right aide and we try to insure that by asking one very important question that David insists on – “If that was my mother or father, would I be comfortable with that aide?” If we can answer “Yes” to that question, then, the vast majority of the time, we are going to be right on target and make a wonderful match.

Most of you are familiar with the story of Fiddler On the Roof. And you know all about Yenta the Matchmaker; well, in a way, that is exactly what we do at Advocate, only we do not try to arrange marriages; we try to arrange caring and loving partnerships.

David knows how effective famous quotes can be and he has a knack for coming up with just the right phrase for every situation. He also happens to have two particular quotes nicely framed and hanging on the wall where we hold our meetings, and, before our meetings are over, those quotes are read aloud, each teaching a very important lesson to carry with us through our work week and back to our homes.

The first quote comes from Ettiene De Grellet, a Quaker missionary, who said [paraphrased], “I shall pass this way but once; therefore, let any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to anyone … let me do it now for I shall not pass this way again.”

And then there is the other quote on the wall … this one by one of the most well-known athletes of all time, Muhammad Ali, a convert to the Muslim faith, who said, “The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road long before I dance under those lights.” To Ali’s quote, if you want to win a battle, you had better be prepared and have the strength and skill that only intense training can give you.

David is a good soul, and he is also wise enough to know that wisdom comes from many places and that everyone has much they can teach us … and those two quotes he has hanging in the office are so true.

How often do we hold off on doing something special and loving? Perhaps, at this very moment, while you are reading these words, there is someone next to you who could really use your attention – a tender smile, a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on.

Ali was right. The battle is won or lost long before we enter into it and De Grellet was right, we need to live in the moment and do whatever we are able to help others in need. And, David is right as well, and as he would so eloquently put it; “Reflect” and may you not only carry these words in your heart, but may you put them into action and may the actions you take be for a blessing.

The High Holy Days are soon approaching. Let us prepare for them by doing whatever we can to be of service.

Shalom my friends,

Rabbi Craig H. Ezring

Rabbi Ezring is the rabbi at Temple Beth Israel in Century Village of Deerfield Beach. During the week, he continues his work as a Hospice and Health Care Chaplain. He is a member of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains and of the Association of Professional Chaplains.

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1st Annual Country Music Festival in Deerfield Beach

Posted on 04 August 2012 by JLusk

Andrew Morris

By Rachel Galvin
On August 4, Deerfield residents and other country music lovers from all over flocked to the beach to do a little dancing in front of the stage while Country crooners sung their hearts out at the 1st annual Deerfield Beach Country Music Festival. Others browsed the vendor booths or bought some food while listening to the Country tunes. Performances were by Emily Brooke, Shane Duncan, Andrew Morris, David Ray Band and Tom Jackson Band. Event was presented by the City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Dept. Video coming soon on ObserverTV.

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2012 St. Coleman Men’s Club: Walk on Water Salt Water Fishing Tournament

Posted on 02 August 2012 by LeslieM

RESULTS

  • 40 Boats registered.
  • 25 Boats weighed fish.
  • 1st Place Boat: REEL MUSIC. Total weight 106 lbs. also had the largest Cobia at 43 lbs. Total winnings $1,500.
  • 2nd Place Boat: SEA OTTER. Total weight 98.2 lbs. also had the largest King Fish at 43.4 lbs. Total winnings $1,000.
  • 3rd Place Boat: BIG WAVE. Total weight 77 lbs. also had the largest Wahoo at 42.2 lbs. Total winnings $750..
  • 4th Place Boat: REEL BAIT. Total weight 64 lbs. Total winnings $ 500.
  • 5th Place Boat: BOAT OF HOURS Total weight 59.6 lbs. Total winnings $ 250.
  • 1st Place Jr. Angler: Brian aboard REEL LINE. Two King Fish. Total weight 37.8 lbs.
  • 2nd Place Jr. Angler: Coral aboard KELLY ANN. One King Fish. Weight 18.2 lbs.
  • Tied for 3rd Place:
  • Dillon aboard REEL BAIT. One King Fish. Weight 16.8 lbs.
  • Joe aboard CREW ZING. One King Fish. Weight 16.8 lbs.
  • The Pompano Beach Offshore Anglers held a raffle and donated $ 200.
  • The fishing participants donated $ 200from a Heavy Weight Calcutta.
  • Total donation to the Special Olympics Broward $ 3,400.00

St. Coleman Men’s Club would like to thank all the sponsors, participants and volunteers who make this event a great success.

 

 

 

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Arnold gets first ace

Posted on 02 August 2012 by LeslieM

By Gary Curreri

Deerfield Beach’s Chris Arnold has been playing golf for nearly eight years, but never had a hole-in-one until he aced the Par-3, 190-yard fifth hole at Crystal Lake Country Club recently.

“I just hit an easy 5-wood on a windy day and flew the ball into the hole landing on the lip making a keyhole,” said the 45-year-old Arnold, who plays to a 15-handicap. “I was pretty excited. I’ve had some birdie chip-ins and hit balls in out of the bunker, but this is tops for me.”

Arnold said he saw the ball hit close to the middle of the green near the hole and thought it went long. His two playing partners, Steve Mowry and Will Jorge, were both searching long and short of the green trying to locate the ball.

“I had landed right on the edge of the hole and it blew the side of the hole up,” said Arnold, a cabinetmaker, who said he got as close as 1-ft., 9 in. about a year ago. “It looked like a keyhole, so it went straight in the hole, no bounce, no nothing and, on the bottom of the cup, there was some turf. The whole cup was filled with turf. Will spotted it in the bottom of the cup and I screamed, ‘don’t touch it.’ I ran over and pulled it out. I couldn’t play the next few holes (at all), I was so excited.”

Arnold, who tries to play once or twice a week, said what made it so exciting was the way the ball entered the hole.

“It basically flew into the hole,” Arnold said. “It never bounced and rolled. It literally just flew into the cup. I never realized it went in like that.”

Simply soccer camp slated

Simply Soccer has its final summer soccer camp in Pompano August 13-17. Registration is being held at the Pompano Beach Civic Center. The soccer camp is for boys and girls, ages 5-14, of all skill levels, who are taught a variety of soccer skills from dribbling to shooting.

There are three sessions each day ranging from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Cost is $100 weekly); extended hours camp is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $125 each week, and a Tiny Tot program is offered for kids ages 5 and 6 from 9 a.m.to noon for $55 weekly.

Campers must bring a soccer ball, swimsuit, shin guards, water bottle and lunch. For more information, call Pompano’s Parks and Recreation Department at 954-786- 4119 or 954-786-4111.

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FLICKS: Farewell My Queen & The Queen of Versailles

Posted on 02 August 2012 by LeslieM

By Dave Montalbano

AdventuresOfCinemaDave.com

Madoff and Scott Rothstein … three mega millionaires whose fall from power became a public spectacle. As history often reminds us, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Two films, Farewell My Queen and Queen of Versailles, open tomorrow that explore that famous George Santa-yana’s historical quotation, but with a humane perspective.

Farewell My Queen is taken from the perspective of Sidonie Laborde (Léa Seydoux), the Lady-in- Waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette (Diane Kruger). The Queen and the maiden share a love of reading saucy books from the royal library. With an emphasis upon fantasy, these two overlook neighborhood poverty and that dead rats are floating up the river. After the storming of the Bastille, the Queen’s decadent reign starts to crumble.

A French movie with English subtitles, Farewell My Queen has a touch of Upstairs/Downstairs and Downtown Abbey. For history junkies, this film presents Castle Versailles with glorious cinematography. As the queen who suffers from attention deficit disorder, Diane Kruger provides a grand performance, mixing public generosity with acute selfishness. Farewell My Queen is a beautiful downer.

The Queen of Versailles is closer to home, Orlando actually. The film opens with construction of 90,000 sq. ft. home, modeled after Castle Versailles. Westgate timeshare mogul David Siegel is building this palace for his trophy wife Jackie because he can afford to do so.

However, when the stock market collapses in 2008, Siegel can no longer do the things he wants to do. As David struggles to keep his empire afloat, Jackie is clueless about her financial peril.

As the modern Queen of Versailles, Jackie is presented as a loving mother with one adoptive child, many dogs and exotic pets. As David becomes more stressed over his financial woes, Jackie cannot grasp the concept of potential poverty.

Unlike the devious qualities of Helmsley, Madoff and Rothstein, the most scary aspect about The Queen of Versailles is how one can relate to the Siegels; they can be a family member or a neighbor. As Farewell My Queen and The Queen of Versailles remind us, pride before a fall is a human characteristic.

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Everything’s Coming Up Rosen: Florida traffic lights and then some

Posted on 02 August 2012 by LeslieM

By Emily Rosen

ERosen424@aol.com

www.emilyrosen424.com

I’ve been to almost every state in this country … drove a car in most of them, stopped at red lights as required. But in the past almost 20 years, since living full-time in Florida, I have whiled away what seems like the equivalent of my entire adolescence waiting for lights to turn green.

What? You too?

You can’t win with Florida traffic lights. You just have to plan your day to include so much extra time, depending on how far you’re going, for waiting until the left lane, the right lane and all the turning lanes have had it. And then, when it finally turns green, have you noticed, that you can barely make the street crossover before – whoops – RED again. And of course, if you are the fifth car behind the front-runner, you’re stuck for another three minutes. (Yes, I’ve timed it – and go add up all those three “minuteses” over 20 years and counting.)

I’ve learned that when you can’t change a bad situation, you have two choices: get out of the situation or make it userfriendly. Okay, since I’m not about to stop driving, how to find the user-friendly approach?

First – what not to do: Definitely, no texting. Three minutes may seem like an eternity at a traffic stop, but it’s a snippet when you’re engaged in serious text-talk. (Actually, I don’t text, but I feel obligated to address those of you who do.) And that goes for voice talk too, unless you have bluetooth, which is like having a talking passenger in the car. And that often leads to real distraction and missed turns or exits and, in my experience, has taken me far, far out of my way. And then, I have to deal with the cost of gas.

You do, however, have time to redo your lipstick at long traffic lights, or, if you are a male, you could get in a quick shave of your left check with your portable shaver that you have placed handily in the arm rest compartment. And needless to say, you will save the right cheek for the next red light.

You could count the Lamborghinis parked next to you. Really? Or you might be an avid listener to books on tape. This is my solution, and I often pray for red lights so that I can hear more of my book. User-friendly, right? Talk radio, or music, are obvious options.

Think about just thinking. This is my latest favorite activity, and many of us do not even know all the possibilities that exist in that area. Forget that you’re late for your doctor appointment. He won’t take you on time anyway. Think positive thoughts – you’re at the beach, on a mountain top, strolling on the Champs Elysee, window shopping on the Ponte Vecchio, staring deep into the Grand Canyon or riding the donkey on the Angel trail, straddling the crevices in Cappadocia, undulating on a camel in the Sahara, eating a hot dog at Coney Island. That’s the kind of “tripping” that’ll get you to your destination without a frazzle and all finetuned and stress free.

Leave the road rage to the guy with the finger. Learn to treat heavy traffic and red lights as your friendly dispenser of peace and calm. And, let me know if this works for you. If it does, I’ll try it too.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 02 August 2012 by LeslieM

DEERFIELD BEACH

July 27 A man reported his car parked at 4338 NW 4 Ave. entered and a backpack with a laptop stolen.

July 27 A man reported that someone entered his home at 301 NW 43 Place and stole two flat-screen televisions.

July 27 A man was arrested and charged with felony narcotics at 175 SW 3 St. The man was found to be in possession of marijuana.

July 27 A woman reported her car parked at 200 SE 21 Ave. broken into. She reported her purse with a wallet and cash stolen.

 

DEERFIELD – District 4

July 22 Residential burglary was reported on NW 4 Terr. at 5:27 p.m. Unknown suspects stole victim’s A/C (LG 6000 BTU) off the living room window, valued at $168.54. Victim’s central A/C unit was recently stolen under case DR12-6-4018. No video available. Scene was processed, area canvassed.

July 24 Conveyance burglary occurred on SW 15 Street at about 10:55 a.m. Unknown suspect entered into victim’s unlocked Toyota Tundra. Suspect took wallet containing credit cards, driver’s license, concealed weapons permit, cash and work badge. Suspect also took Sun Pass and iPod.

July 27 Residential burglary was reported on SW 13 Drive at 12:18 a.m. Deputies responded to an audible alarm at this location. Upon arrival, residence was found to be ransacked, entry was made by smashing a rear slider. Electronics and jewelry taken. Time of occurrence is between 7:55 and 9:19 p.m.

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

 

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

July 17 It was reported that a car parked at 4740 NE 22 Ave. was broken into. The driver’s side window was broken and the cost to replace the window was estimated at $100. Nothing was taken from the car.

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HAPPENINGS

Posted on 02 August 2012 by LeslieM

Zumba Gold

Thursday, August 2 – 1 to 2 p.m.

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

ONGOING-TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. $3 per class. No partner needed. Low impact. Chair-based support is available. 954-480-4460.

 

Deerfield Beach Country Music Fest

Saturday, August 4 – 12 to 9 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot 149 SE 21 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Country music singers will take the stage:

12-1 p.m. – Emily Brooke

1:30- 3 p.m. – Shane Duncan

3:30- 5 p.m. – Andrew Morris

5:30-7 p.m. – The David Ray Band

7:30-9 p.m. – Tom Jackson Band

For more information, call 954-480-4429 or visit www.deerfield-beach.com.

 

Hillsboro Lighthouse tour

Saturday, August 4 – 8:45 a.m.

Sands Harbor Hotel 125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Park in Pompano Beach City parking lot and catch boat to lighthouse. First boat leaves at 9 a.m., last boat at 2:30 p.m. Last boat returns at 4 p.m. Visitors must have flat shoes with rubber soles and closed toes. No sandals, flip-flops or heels. Children must be accompanied by adult and must be a minimum of 4 ft. tall to climb tower. No pets. For info: 954-782-3313.

 

4th Annual Community Health Festival

Saturday, August 4 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pompano Citi Centre 1955 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Held by the Crockett Foundation. Physicals for youth, immunizations, health screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, HIV, cancer, etc., vendor booths. Kids will enjoy face-painting, bounce houses and LIVE entertainment. Book bags with schools supplies and survival items will be distributed. www.crockettfoundation.org.

 

Beach Cleanup Hands Across the Sand

Saturday, August 4 – noon

Lifeguard stand #1, N. Pavilion 314 NE 21 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Clean up will be part of Hands Across the Sand. #Join HANDS at your local beach or park and say “NO” to offshore oil drilling and “YES” to clean energy and renewables. Info www.handsacrossthesand.org.

 

Open House and FREE Aviation Seminar

Saturday, August 4 – noon

Pompano Beach Airpark (south side) 801 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE event hosted by American Flyers Flight School. BBQ, facility and classroom tours, flight line and flight simulators, training aircraft on display. Lunch served promptly at noon. 954-785-1450.

 

Car Wash

Sunday, August 5 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Cars $5 Trucks/SUVs $10. Benefits Deerfield Beach High Key Club.

 

D.B. Chamber: Women’s Business Ctr. Roundtable Luncheon

Wednesday, August 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Deerfield Bch. Chamber of Commerce 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Topic: “Strategic Partnerships & Building Relationships that Last” (and help grow your business). Lunch provided by Gimme A Burger – $15. 561-504-1078.

 

Save the date: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Party

Saturday, August 11 – 6 to 9 p.m. (5:30 registration)

Strikes @ Boca 21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486

Party includes 3 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza, soda, music, raffles and fun. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. $25-$30 per person. For details, call 561-451- 7858. www.StrikesBocaRaton.com.

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CLERGY CORNER: See it to believe it

Posted on 02 August 2012 by LeslieM

 

I was talking to a Broward Sheriff Officer I know who works in Deerfield Beach. I told him that he almost caught me speeding a few days before that. I told him where he was, and that he had just pulled the person a few cars in front of me over. Of course, I was bragging because I got away with it and the other person did not. However, he said something to me that stuck with me and I will never forget what he said. He said very plainly, “You speed because you don’t see the results of it every day.” I kind of blew it off with that whatever attitude, but then I began to think. Why do I have to see the results of speeding to make me drive the speed limit? I know what kind of things can happen, and I don’t have to see it to believe it. Then, I began to think about God’s word and what the Bible has to say about so many different things that are relevant to my life. I began to think about all the things I have learned from the Bible. Doubting Thomas got his nickname because he was the doubter and he had to see it to believe it.

JOHN 20:26-29

26 Eight days later, the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said.

27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!”

28 “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed.

29 Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”

NLT

The emphasis throughout the Gospel of John is on believing. There are nearly 100 references in this Gospel to believing in Jesus Christ. The Bible says that “faith comes from hearing the word of God,” not from seeing with your eyes. We do not only believe what we see, but, we believe what we cannot see. We have faith in our God. The Bible also says that “without faith, it is impossible to please God.” We must have faith to please God, yes, but we must believe. If we have to see in order to believe, then we are looking for a sign that requires no faith at all, on our part, only sight. If we are looking for something we need to see in order to believe, then what will happen when we see something that is the opposite of what we want or what we are praying for? We not only believe and have faith in things that we cannot see, but we also need to have faith when things actually look bad and when we are praying for one thing, but the exact opposite is happening. We need to have faith in God’s word and trust Him. Do not quit, do not give up, and never give in. Keep Praying!

Tony Guadagnino is the pastor at Christian Love Fellowship Church.

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