Shortly after the last municipal election (March of 2009) I left a message for Chief Stravino alerting him to the peril of attempting to cross the parking lot to get to Office Depot. What I told him was, “I know you do not favor speed bumps, but crossing is like taking your life in your hands.” I guess he figured since I lost the election and was never one to favor any of the financial demands made by the fire union, he did not have to respond to anything I had to say. Subsequently, a woman was killed at that crossing. I now see that the speed bumps have finally been placed in that parking lot.

Jean M. Robb

Deerfield Beach

Aquatics facility naming

Dear Editor:

It was mentioned at one of the last one or two commission meetings that the Middle School Athletic Complex should name the Aquatics facility after someone special. Well, I cannot think of another individual more worthy of such an honor as our very own Beach Patrol Captain Lee Magnuson Jr. He has served the city for over 30 years with dedication and professionalism as our Beach Patrol Captain. Lee has an impeccable reputation as a leader in Aquatics throughout the state, has taught hundreds of Red Cross training classes and supervises one of the best Ocean Rescue Departments in Florida. No one else in our city even comes close to his achievements in aquatics. What better way to honor his devoted service to the citizens and visitors of Deerfield Beach!

Michael Weiss

Deerfield Beach