West Deerfield is experiencing vehicle burglaries to victims who are dropping off their children at Quiet Waters Elementary in the morning. Two burglaries were reported this morning. The first victim was parked in the rear parking lot of the Dollar Tree store while dropping off her child at the school. The second victim was parked behind Publix at approximately the same time.  In both cases windows were smashed and property removed.  Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle.  If you see suspicious activity call 911 immediately.

DEERFIELD BEACH

Sept. 27 A home at 417 NE 1 Ave. was reported being broken into. A tote bag with nail tech supplies was stolen. The home was ransacked.

Sept. 28 An unknown individual or individuals stole 10 rolls of copper wire worth about $3,900 from an underground line. Theft was reported at 71 SE 21 Ave.

Sept. 29 A man reported his home at 3841 NE 4 Terr. broken into and a flat-panel television and desktop computer stolen.

Sept. 29 A home at 4040 NE 6 Ave. was reported as having been broken into and about $25,000 worth of jewelry stolen from a box in the master bedroom.

Sept.30 A woman reported her car stolen from her home at 1295 SE 7 Court. She also reported $6,400 worth of scuba diving equipment taken from her garage. An individual suspected of taking the equipment attended a social event at the woman’s home. Detectives went to the suspect’s home and saw the scuba equipment. Suspect was transported to the district office and questioned.

Sept. 30 A complaint was received from US Auto LTD at 4371 N. Dixie Hwy. The person making the complaint said that a BMW M-5 for sale was stolen.

Sept. 30 A man reported that an attempt was made to break into his home at 1487 SW 27 Terr.

Oct. 1 The property manager of a warehouse at 661 NE 42 St. reported that a bay at the warehouse was broken into.

Oct. 1 A woman reported that her home at 1421 SE 14 Court was broken into and two televisions, a play station and video games were stolen.

Oct. 2 A woman reported her home at 215 NW 2 Way was broken into and jewelry valued at more than $5,000 stolen.

Oct. 2 A woman reported that her wallet was stolen from her bag while she was at the Royal Fiesta Event Center at 1680 SE 3 Court.

DEERFIELD —District 4

Sept. 29 Auto theft was reported at La Quinta, 100 SW 12 Ave., between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Victim parked his 2007 Ford F-350 in the parking lot at this location, and when he returned to the vehicle, he found it missing. Victim had miscellaneous tools and electronic equipment inside the vehicle.

Sept. 30 Residential burglary took place in Waterford Homes at 1487 SW 28 Terr., at 12:17 p.m. Victim reported that unknown person(s) attempted to gain access to the residence by breaking out the rear sliding glass door. Suspect(s) did not gain entry and fled after the residence’s alarm sounded. No latent prints recovered/no video/negative canvass.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Sept. 21 A man reported that he and his girlfriend were punched in the face by a man known to them. The woman who was struck reported that the girlfriend of the man who threw the punch stole her pocketbook. When the woman contacted the woman who had taken the pocketbook, she was told the pocketbook would not be returned. Report was filed at 3870 NE 22 Terr.

Sept. 22 In an incident involving the people in the previous report, a man said he allowed a man, his girlfriend and their baby to stay in his apartment at 3870 NE 22 Terr. Later, the man noticed three gold charms missing from his bedroom. The man later heard that man’s girlfriend pawned the charms.

Blood pressure & depression screenings

Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

No cost. Age 60 years and older. 954-480-4449

Deerfield Chamber breakfast

Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:30 a.m.

The Horizon Club, 1208 S. Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Michael Galvin, VP Marketing – Better Business Bureau. Topic: “10 Most Successful Scams.”

Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.

Temple Beth Israel, 201 South Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Guest speaker: Robert Kunst, of Shalom International. Donation – $2.50.  Mini-lunch served. Guests welcome.
954-421-7060.

East Village Uncorked

Friday, Oct.7, 6 to 9 p.m.

2600-2700 block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Oktoberfest, features German music, wine and beer. Free art, wine, strolling, featured specialty merchants, restaurants and planned improvements. Free parking available.  954-786-7824.

Yom Kippur Services

Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. (Kol Nidrei Prayer Service)

Chabad Jewish Center, 4081 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Saturday, Oct. 8:

10 a.m. (Morning Prayer Services)

11:30a.m. (Yizkor Memorial Service)

5:30 p.m. (Closing Prayers followed by a delicious break-fast spread)

To RSVP, ask questions, call 347-410-1106. www.JewishLHP.com

K9 Water Fest

Saturday, Oct. 8 & Sunday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Water playgrounds open only to dogs (and lifeguards). Dogs must be off-leash when inside and will be free to play in water park, must be well-behaved, have proof of current rabies vaccination, county license tag. Donations of dog and cat food, treats, blankets, toys accepted for homeless animals. $5/dog/ 50-minute session, plus $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) park entrance fee. Both days from 4 to 4:50 p.m. will be for small dogs only (under 25 lbs.). 954-357-5100.

Benefit for the Observer’s Karen Rice

Sunday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.

Boca Raton Plaza, 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

DJ, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, jello shots and raffle. $20-adults/$5-kids. Karen is currently battling Cancer. Please support her and her family! Contact Ariel Rice: 954-324-6994 or Denise Jann: 561-702-5294. To donate: www.wepay.com/donate/181410.

Pink Heals Tour

Sunday, Oct. 9

• ONLY 9 to 11 a.m. – Register for Classic Car & Truck Show

Duffy’s Sports Grille, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

(Cars caravan down to beach. $20 tax deductible donation.)

• 11:30 a.m. – Parade (starts at Quiet Waters Park; Powerline Rd. to Hillsboro Blvd.; east on Hillsboro Blvd. to the beach).

• Following on beach (Main Beach Parking Lot, S. Ocean Way & SE 1 St., Deerfield Beach, 33441)

(Approximate times:)

12:30 to 1 p.m. – Opening ceremonies

1 to 3 p.m. – Broward Sheriff’s Office PAL Boxing Event

2 to 5 p.m. – Live music by Amber Leigh

7 p.m. – Luminaries on the beach

Support women in the fight against Breast cancer. Mammography Van – provided by Boca Raton Regional Hospital (pre-registration required – 561-955-4700), pink fire trucks, skin cancer screenings, bounce houses, food from local vendors, kids play area, etc. Parking at The Cove, shuttles available. www.pinkhealsdb.com.

PINK Paragon Monday

Monday, Oct. 10

Paragon Theaters – Deerfield 8, 3984 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL  33442

Watch 50/50 at any time this day and Paragon will donate 50 percent of proceeds to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (Walk Oct. 22). Wear PINK, receive free glass of wine at Wine Bar. 5:30 to 7 p.m., bring a bra and decorate it PINK – supplies, provided. 954-571-2445. www.paragontheaters.com.

Mammo-palooza

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

North Broward Medical Center, 201 E. Sample Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

Part of week-long event countywide. Includes walk-through tour of AmeriBreasts exhibit (3-D representation of breast and pathology, info. on self-exams, etc.). Mammograms offered for $99. Insurance accepted. Schedule appointment: 954-759-7500 or visit www.BrowardHealth.org/mammo.

Save the Date: Flu and Pneumonia vaccines

Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30 until 6 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall (across from City Hall), 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

City of LHP Employees only. $25 per person (cash only) for Flu/H1N1 vaccine (walk-ins are welcome). Pneumonia vaccine (effective for 10 yrs) available for $70. Medicare recipients inoculated free with copy of Medicare docs., photo ID. For Pneumonia vaccine, advance notice must be given by Oct. 10 by contacting 954-784-3425.

LHP 2011 Fall Sports registration

• Pee Wee Flag Football

Registration Ages 7-9

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.

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

• Youth Soccer Registration

Ages 10-13 (cannot be 14 before December 1)

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

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

For info., call 954-943-6500.

Photo by David Volz

–By Rachel Galvin —

On Oct. 2, Dunn’s Run15th Annual Race kicked off from Deerfield Beach and back with thousands of participants, running or walking toward the finish line. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The race has raised about $3 million for the organization through the years. Not only was this early morning (7:30 a.m.) race an opportunity for people to show their competitive spirit and beat their personal best, but also was a way to show support for the community. Many arrived to walk or run with their teams or individually. Some walked with their children or pushed them in strollers while enjoying the sunrise and the beautiful beach view. Congressman Allen West came all the way from Washington D.C. to partake in his tradition of running with the American flag through the streets of Deerfield. Even CRA director Keven Klopp came out to run for the first time this year.

Then there were the competitors, like Brian Dillard, who won the 5k in the men’s division, and Rachel Ginsberg, who won in the female division. The Deerfield Beach High Cross Country team had many runners compete this year and place. Awards were given for various age categories. For more results, visit www.splitsecondtiming.com.

In addition to all the running and walking, there was also much mingling and browsing through vendor booths. Panera bread came out to serve up some good eats and the band Atlas Shrugged performed.

Check ObserverTV to view race start

Click here for results from the 5k race

Click here for results from the 5 mile race

DEERFIELD BEACH

Sept. 19. A man was arrested and charged with burglary of a home. He attempted to pawn a television, laptop and DVD. The arrest was made at 4464 Crystal Lake Dr.

Sept. 19. A man reported that a mobile home owned by his parents was broken into and ransacked. A neighbor reported that he saw a man taking property from the mobile home at 5211 NW 3 Ave.

Sept. 19. A man was arrested and charged with breaking into a home at 1491 SW 7 Terr. Owner of the home reported that a laptop, Nintendo Wii game system and jewelry were stolen.

Sept. 19. A woman reported that her Honda Accord was burglarized and a pocketbook, shoulder bag, cell phone, $20 and checkbook were stolen. Incident was reported at the Chevron Gas Station at 998 S. Federal Hwy.

Sept. 19. A woman reported that her car, parked at 1041 E. Hillsboro Blvd., was entered, and a purse, two credit cards, Florida driver’s license and checkbooks were stolen. Car was unlocked.

Sept. 20. A man reported that his home at 1456 SE 7 Court was broken into and two flat screen televisions, a Fender guitar and laptop were stolen. House was ransacked.

Sept. 20. A woman hired Nina’s Cleaning Service to clean her home at 917 SE 11 St. Woman reported that the individual who cleaned her home stole a 2.02 carat platinum diamond ring valued at $16,325.

Sept.  20. A victim reported an air-conditioning unit stolen from a rental property at 1200 SW 6 Terr.

DEERFIELD — District 4

Sept. 26  Auto theft was reported at Tecta America, 1431 SW 30 Ave.,  between 3 p.m. on Sept. 24 and 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 26. Unknown perpetrator stole the business’ 2005 dump truck (white cab and black bed.)

Sept. 24 Residential burglary occurred in Deer Creek, at 2286 Country Club Blvd. Victim reported observing an unknown male in front of residence, who questioned about the lake behind the residence. Victim and subject walked through the residence to the lake. Upon returning to the residence, victim observed jewelry on the floor and, upon checking further, noticed more jewelry missing. Victim reported the garage door was left open during this time. Reported loss: $6,000. Scene was processed.

Sept. 21 Residential burglary took place in Crystal Key Pointe, 1243 NW 51 St. Victim reported that unknown suspect(s) entered residence via the front door (unlocked door via broken side window) and ransacked the den and family room. Scene processed for latent prints with positive results. Total loss of TV, electronics and jewelry: $3,600.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Sept. 15. A man was reported as being observed trespassing in an apartment complex at 4103 NE 22 Ave.

Sept. 18. A man reported his Toyota Tundra stolen from his driveway at 3021 NE 36 St.

Sept. 19. A woman reported that her car was broken into at 3100 N. Federal Hwy. She said her briefcase and pocketbook were stolen.

RE: Taxes

Dear Editor:

With times being so hard financially, everybody is cutting back where they can. Recently, looking at my cell phone bill, I noticed a $4.59 charge that says “Deerfield Beach City – Comm Service Tax. In last week’s Observer, the mayor said we should know our facts. I would like to know where that money goes. Let’s stop the taxing. We just can’t afford it. Period!

Steven J. Fabrizio

Deerfield Beach

RE: Utility Tax

Dear Editor:

“I find it ironic … The people who are paying the least are the ones screaming the loudest.”

Have you thought, commissioner, that these people paying the least because they are using the least is because they cannot afford to use more? And now, more $$ on their bills that they probably cannot pay?

I don’t see how that is hard to understand. My A/C is set at 82. I guess now I will have to set it at 84? And water? It costs over $80 a month to water correctly. I haven’t done that since Deerfield Beach raised the water rates. Talk about flushing money down the drain!

Donna Lavoie

Deerfield Beach

Rosh Hashanah Services

• Thursday, Sept. 29

10 a.m. – Morning Prayer Services, 11 a.m. – Shofar Blowing, 7:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer Services

• Friday, Sept. 30

10 a.m. – Morning Prayer Services, 7:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer Services

Chabad Jewish Center, 4081 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

No membership required. RSVP: 347-410-1106. www.JewishLHP.com.

Bird Walk / Intracoastal History Tour

Saturday, Oct. 1, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Sullivan Park , 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Ages 6 and up. $3 per person. Limited space, pre-registration required. 954-357-5100. Be at Sullivan dock by 8 a.m. to catch shuttle.

Semi-Annual Garage Sale

Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2500 NE 22 Court (behind bowling alley), Pompano Beach, FL 33073

Proceeds benefit The Florida Humane Society (Rain date Oct. 8). Donations also accepted. 954-785-2165.

Volunteer Day

Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.

Deerfield Beach Arboretum, Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Held by Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum. Bring work gloves. Water and lunch provided. Jerry@treezoo.com or 954-480-4494.

Broward Water Partnership

Starting Oct. 1, Deerfield residents can begin applying for rebates for WaterSense®-approved High-Efficiency Toilets. Must be pre-approved before buying toilet. Rebates up to $100, or the cost of the toilet, whichever is less. Must replace toilet that currently uses more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, visit (starting 9/30) www.ConservationPays.com for info and eligibility.

Calling All Concerned Residents of Deerfield Beach

Monday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m.

All My Children Daycare IV, 355/377 NW 3 Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Come with all issues, problems and concerns. Sponsored by Community Action Team of Deerfield Beach. 954-871-2280 or www.myperspectives.blogspot.com.

Pompano Beach Chamber meets

Monday, Oct. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Zuckerello’s, 3017 E Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

$10-Chamber members/guests (RSVP by 10/3), $15 at the door (members), $20 (visitors).  Must  RSVP by Monday, Oct. 3 to info@pompanobeachchamber.com or call 954-941-2940.

Fall Fashion Luncheon

Monday, Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m.

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

Held by Boca/Deerfield Christian Women’s Connection. Speaker Linda Moore. Topic: “When the Going Gets Rough is Shopping Enough?” and Fashion Show by Black/White. $21. Reservations required. 954-427-8434.

Highlands Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Highlands Park, 650 NE 50 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Pompano Beach Highlands Civic Improvement Assn. welcomes Tiffany Holloway, Broward County liaison for the street improvement project, currently underway.  Residents can ask questions and relay concerns about street reconstruction, water and sewer utilities replacement, and other issues related to the County’s work extending through 2013. The PBHCIA meets the first Tuesday of each month. 954-933-6393, www.pbhighlands.org.

Save the Date: Benefit for the Observer’s Karen Rice

Sunday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.

Boca Raton Plaza , 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

DJ, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, jello shots and a raffle. $20-adults/$5-kids. Karen is currently battling Cancer. Please come support her and her family! Contact Ariel Rice: 954-324-6994 or Denise Jann: 561-702-5294. To donate: www.wepay.com/donate/181410.

Save the Date: Pink Heals Truck & Car Show

Sunday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Duffy’s Sports Grill, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL  33441

Sponsored by Olympia Flame Diner and BSO Fire Dept. Awards, dash plaques, live music and fire truck parade. Register at Duffy’s and caravan down to beach. 954-410-5536.

Plans by the owner of Florida House in Deerfield after purchasing the property at 504 S Federal of opening a 24 bed detox facility are apparently dead after city manager Burgess Hanson uncovered a technicality in zoning regulations. The neighborhood was totally against the idea and did not want it that close to residential homes. Read full story in the Observer Oct 6.

DEERFIELD BEACH – Opponents of the city’s recently enacted utility tax thought they had more than enough petition signatures to force a referendum on the tax, but not enough were certified

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office said more than half of the signatures are  invalid.

Monday that only 2,894 of the 6,200 signatures submitted met the city’s requirements. The petitioners needed roughly 4,200 valid signatures to force the referendum, based on city charter rules.

“This petition was unique in that the city code required that it be the signature, the address and the precinct number,” Cooney said. “A lot of precinct numbers were either missing or incorrect.”

Rescind Unfair Taxes, the opposition group led by former Mayor Jean Robb and businessman Steve Krevoy, only have until Thursday to submit a valid petition.

DEERFIELD BEACH

Sept. 18 An employee at Freedom Marine Center, 790 NW 1 Terr., saw a man jump a fence on the company’s property and break into a vessel. The man was arrested and charged with burglary to a business.

Sept. 18 A man was stopped for a traffic violation at 100 SW 4 St. The man was observed throwing cocaine out the window. Man admitted to having purchased the cocaine. He was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics.

Sept. 18 A neighbor of the victim of a home burglary observed four men behind the home at 1190 SW 5 Ave. The home was broken into. A flat-screen television and $400 were stolen.

Sept. 18 A woman reported that her home at 5031 NE 7 Ave. was broken into and electronic equipment was stolen.

Sept.18 A man reported that his neighbor told him his Jet Ski was stolen from his dock at 960 Crystal Lake Dr.

Sept.18 A man reported his car and 10-speed bicycle stolen from his home at 27 Centennial Court, the Waterways.

Sept.17 A man and woman were arrested and charged with breaking into a home at 57 SE 6 Ave. and stealing $300 worth of property. Some of the property was reported to have been sold.

Sept. 17 A home at 770 SE 2 Ave. was broken into and two bicycles were stolen.

Sept.16  A man reported his truck stolen from 1633 SE 5 Court.

Sept. 16 A man reported his home at 824 NE 4 Court broken into and a laptop, jewelry and DVD player stolen.

DEERFIELD — District 4

Sept. 17 Grand theft, 3650 SW 10 St., between 6 and 8 a.m.Complainant reported that unknown person(s) had stolen three storm drains covers valued at $600. Area was canvassed with negative results.

NOTE: Over the weekend, Independence Bay experienced several overnight vehicle burglaries. Most of the vehicles were left unlocked with items of value inside. Please remember to lock your doors and remove property from your vehicles.

Sept. 16 Residential burglary arrest, 5391 NW 2 Ave., Highland Meadows Estates. During an ongoing investigation, suspect was identified by witnesses in this case. An alert was disseminated and suspect was arrested for an active warrant. Information was received about location of possible stolen property. Contact was made and five large flat- screen televisions were recovered. Analysis showed several residential burglaries have occurred in the Highland Meadows development in which flat-screen televisions were targeted. Post Miranda, arrestee provided several different stories as to where  the televisions came from and became uncooperative. He was charged with burglary residence and grand theft. Investigation is ongoing.

Sept. 10-16 Residential burglary, 5330 NW 4 Ave., Highland Meadows Estates.  Complainant who is responsible for the residence while the owners are away reported that unknown person(s) had broken into the above-listed residence. Point of entry was by a rear window that was forced open. Suspect(s) then made a spaghetti dinner and possibly took a 50″ TV and a computer. Owners of the residence could not be contacted at time of report to verify the items taken. Scene was processed and the area was canvassed.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Sept. 14 A woman reported a wallet, two prescription medications and $10 missing from her purse. She said the items may have dropped from her purse or been stolen while she was pumping gas at Lighthouse Point Sunoco, 3900 N. Federal Hwy.

Sept.14 A man reported that a woman approached him in the parking lot of Dollar Tree at 3780 N. Federal Hwy. and asked to use his cell phone. He handed her the cell phone and she ran away with it.

Sept.11 Two women became involved in a physical fight at Wahoo’s Sports Bar ‘N Grill at 3128 N. Federal Hwy. Neither woman wanted to press charges. The incident was reported as mutual combat.

Sept. 10 A man who suffers from dementia reported that his daughter-in-law stole $200 worth of prescription drugs from his home. Report was made at 4500 N. Federal Hwy. Because of his dementia, police are not sure if the incident he reported really happened.