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DON’t miss YOUR sunday News Analysis May 27 Boca cultural arts threatened by proposed county cuts Real By John Johnston have.” Managing Editor Specifically, Weisman has pro- County Administrator Bob posed elimination of the “entire Weisman has issued his second Cultural Development Fund for proposed set of budget cuts in mid-sized and small/emerging advance of property tax cut man- organizations,” Blades said in a dates from Tallahassee. Proposed letter to affected organizations. for elimination by Weisman is The irony of the proposed fund- some cultural arts funding. Bud- ing elimination, Blades said, is that get hearings at which those and those affected are not getting the other proposed cuts will be debated most from county coffers. Rather, begin Monday, June 11. Blades told the Boca Raton News However, for Cultural Council “it’s really the grass roots groups” President Rena Blades – and be- that will lose county funding. yond the impact on Palm Beach She described those groups as County’s growing cultural identity ones with annual budgets of “less -- the numbers don’t compute. than $1.125 million in general,” (Dale King/Staff Photo) “As a matter of perspective,” i.e., the Boca Ballet Theatre (BBT) Blades said, “the 2007 Cul- according to BBT Co-Artistic Di- tural Development Fund total of rector Dan Guin. New jets arrive for DayJet $800,000 represents only .00018 “Palm Beach County is con- Katie Edwards, who works in the marketing department at DayJet in Boca Raton, and pilot percent of the $4,400,000,000 sidering revoking funding for Rick Hemphill, board one of the three new Eclipse 500 jets just received by the company. proposed county budget. Also, this the category ”C” cultural grants. DayJet is Eclipse Aviation’s largest customer, with orders for 239 Eclipse 500s and options fund has not increased since 2003, For your information “C” stands for an additional 70 aircraft over the next two years. The planes are in DayJet’s hangar at the Boca Raton Airport. although the population, demand for children,” Guin said. “BBT for funding, and cost of living continued on Page 7 www.bocanews.com  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 • www.bocanews.com Police Blotter

Singer barred from Disturbance probed home Boca Raton police were called Palm Beach County Court to investigate a disturbance about Judge Charles Burton has ordered 12:20 a.m. May 5 on Town Cen- a Boca Raton man – the former ter Circle. They found that two lead singer with the band, Creed men were fighting as the result of – to stay away from his home fol- a dispute. Officers said one man lowing his arrest on an accusa- suffered minor abrasions while tion that he threw a glass bottle at the other had a cut over his left his wife Sunday morning, accord- eye. Both parties refused to press ing to court records. charges, police said. At first, the judge said Scott Stapp, 33, could use his recording Purse stolen studio. But after Burton found the A woman told Boca Raton po- studio was inside the house, he lice May 5 that she left her purse prohibited Stapp from using it. on the boardwalk and went to The Palm Beach County Sher- the beach at 4000 N. Ocean Blvd. iff’s Office said Stapp was origi- When she returned, the purse was nally charged with felony aggra- gone, she told police. She said vated assault, but it was reduced it contained her own cell phone to misdemeanor simple battery. and the phone belonging to a He has been released on bond, friend, police said. court records said. DUI charged Car theft arrest Boca Raton police arrested a (Special to the News) Two youths aged 17 and 15 The Delray Beach Public Library has received $12,000 for its summer literacy program. Attending the presentation are, from left, Brian motorist for driving while under were arrested about 10 a.m. May 5 the influence of alcohol about Cheslack, member of the Library Board; Dan Murtaugh, Board president; Alan Kornblau, library director; Lynda Hunter, children’s librarian and and charged with grand theft auto Dave Buck, Jarden Consumer Solutions Committee Fund employee. 3:20 a.m. on May 5. He refused to from the Tri-Rail depot parking take a breath test. He was taken lot on Yamato Road. They were to the county jail. The incident Delray Library receives $12,000 for summer literacy program found inside a man’s car, which occurred on Clint Moore Road, was reported, stolen from the Mo- police said. bil Gas Station on Yamato Road FROM STAFF REPORTS Vice Mayor Brenda Montague, the Delray Beach Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for earlier in the day. They were also A check for $12,000 from the City Education Board members, expanded Children’s Department. the first time. If children simply charged with stealing another ve- Cart stolen Jarden Consumer Solutions Com- A security officer at Lynn Uni- members of Parks and Recreation The money will fund special lit- read 10 books over the summer, hicle that was found on Congress munity Fund was recently pre- Department, children from the eracy programming, games and versity told police May 5 that Commerce Bank will deposit $10 Avenue, police said. It was stolen sented to Delray Beach Library Child Care Program at Parks & crafts, storytelling, puppet shows from Extreme Motorcars in Lake someone stole a university-owned Board President Dan Murtaugh, Recreation and representatives and many new books for each into a new or existing Young Sav- Worth, which is in the jurisdic- golf cart and crashed it in the Library Board member Brian from Commerce Bank. child. ers account. tion of the Palm Beach County woods on the west side of the campus, according to police. Cheslack, Library Director Alan This $12,000 check will be There will be an opportunity to For further information on Sheriff’s Office. Kornblau and Delray Beach Chil- used to fully fund the literacy issue new library cards to all chil- programs at the Delray Beach Li- dren’s Librarian, Lynda Hunter component of the city’s summer dren attending these many free at the library, 100 West Atlantic camps programs for about 360 el- programs from June 4 through brary, visit www.delraylibrary.org OBITUARIES Avenue. ementary and 120 middle school July 30. or call the Children’s Department In attendance were Deputy children and Library patrons at Commerce Bank unveiled its at 561-266-0197. ROBERT T. MORPHY garethe. BOCA RATON A charming and fortunate Robert T. Morphy, age 101, of man, he outlived three beloved Boca Raton passed away on Fri- wives and is now survived by great day, May 18, 2007. nieces and nephews. A Mass of the Robert was born in Clifton Resurrection will be celebrated at Springs, NY on June 11, 1905. He 12:00 noon on Thursday, May lived for many years in California 24, 2007 at St. Ambrose Catholic and Reno, Nevada before moving Church, Deerfield Beach. Com- to Florida. Robert is a long time mittal prayers to follow at the member of the Deerfield Country Boca Raton Mausoleum. A Me- Club and an avid sports enthusi- morial Service will be held at 4:00 ast. He enjoyed his 100th birthday party with all his friends at Edge- pm Thursday in the chapel of water Pointe Estates. The last Edgewater Pointe Estates. years of his life were enhanced Babione Funeral Home has by the excellent care he received been entrusted with arrange- from his aides, Beverly and Mar- ments. Temple Emeth Brotherhood presents (Dale King/Staff Photo) National Safe Boating Week series of summer shows FROM STAFF REPORTS seats are $12 in advance, $14 at Boca Raton Mayor Steven Abrams has proclaimed the week of May The Brotherhood of Temple the door. 19-25 as National Safe Boating Week. He presented the proclamation Emeth will present a series of sum- Sunday, Aug. 19, 2 p.m., The to Tom Rutherfoord, commander of the local Coast Guard Auxiliary mer shows: Golden Tones of Cantor Norman Flotilla 36, during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Rutherfoord told Sunday, June 24 at 2 p.m., Brody in a program of songs from council members and the audience that accidental drowning could be Temple Emeth Talent Follies. The Broadway to Yiddish and every- cut drastically if boat riders wore life jackets. audience can see, listen to, admire thing in between. Reserved seats and applaud your brother and sis- are in advance $12, $14 at the ter Temple members. 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Dale King www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007  Boca Raton City Council gets a lesson in ‘going green’

By Dale M. King • Council got the full story about CITY EDITOR Members of the Boca Raton “green” technology at Monday’s City Council have been kick- workshop. Brian Lomel of TLC ing around the idea of “going Engineering gave council mem- green” for the past few months. Council got the full story about bers an overview of construction “green” technology at Monday’s that is environmentally friendly. workshop. Brian Lomel of TLC Engineering gave council mem- bers an overview of construction • The move toward environmen- that is environmentally friendly. tally friendly structures seemed “Generally speaking, a green to start with the new Christine building has minimal impact (Special to the News) on the environment and the Lynn College of Nursing Building The Spanish River Community High School band photos were missing in this year’s yearbook. School staff says it was a mistake and have created an insert for the band page. This photo will be in the insert. building’s occupants,” Lomel at Florida Atlantic University. explained. But he cautioned “Right now it is going through that “green” buildings have a “gray area” called “green wash- the process of being certified ing – saying that a product as ‘green,’” said Brenda Coto, Spanish River yearbook missing band or building is green when it is not.” development director for the To be considered truly College of Engineering and photos, officials will add insert “green,” he said, the United Computer Science. States Green Building Council must give it a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental By Nicol Jenkins surprise when we were left out,” However, there is a silver lin- was hurtful. But we’ve done a lot Design) designation. STAFF WRITER White said. ing. The yearbook advisor created to fix it,” she said. “We value our At least one member of the A high school yearbook is That totals over 80 students in an insert for the band. band and it’s evident with the re- council said she found the supposed to bring joy and leave the marching band, symphonic Delaney met with White and sources we put in.” “green” concept intriguing. lasting memories, however that band, jazz band, and color guard band students to come up with a She added, “With a student-run “It was a fabulous presenta- wasn’t the case for some students missing from the yearbook. solution. He has designed a new publication things can happen. tion,” said Deputy Mayor Susan at Spanish River Community White said this was especially dis- page dedicated to the band with We will be putting safeguards in Whelchel. “It informed us with High School in Boca Raton. appointing because the students color photos and a band roster next year.” information that was necessary. When band members opened worked hard all year playing at and has printed an insert for the White said he’s pleased that We need to promote LEED-certi- this year’s yearbook, they had to football games and other sport- yearbook, which will be given for the yearbook advisor has worked fied buildings.” flip through twice or maybe three ing events, retirement homes and free to all band students and any- to resolve the issue. He noted that times trying to find pictures of competitions. “The kids really one that wants them. the National Honor Society was Pending certification the group in uniforms or playing work hard to represent the school To ensure the band or any oth- left out of this yearbook as well. The move toward environ- the tuba. By the fourth time, they and it’s very disappointing to not er club does not get left out next “His students let him down. mentally friendly structures structures on Butts Road that are figured out that something was be represented in the yearbook.” year, Delaney said he has met [Delaney] trusted his kids to do seemed to start with the new to be green, said Development missing: the band pictures. School officials say they believe with next year’s yearbook editors the right thing and the editor Christine Lynn College of Nurs- Services Director Jorge Camejo. The band page was left out of it was a mistake made by students and staff. dropped the ball,” White said. ing Building at Florida Atlantic One good thing Whelchel took the 400 plus page yearbook, ac- who operate the yearbook. “I met with next year’s editors He added, “It’s a memento for University. “Right now it is go- from Monday’s meeting was the cording to some irritated Boca “There was a band page being and told them that things like the students and more important ing through the process of being fact that “green products are not band parents who called the Boca built on the computer and we had this are not acceptable and to than that they want to gain re- certified as ‘green,’” said Brenda difficult to obtain.” Raton News. a page that was supposed to go make sure that all organizations spect and recognition from the Coto, development director for The council has been toying And it wasn’t the first time, ac- in. Now the question is did it get of Spanish River are included,” school for the contribution made. the College of Engineering and with the idea of offering incen- cording to Band Director Craig deleted purposely or by mistake. he said. “While it’s a mistake we The insert will be nice for a me- Computer Science. tives to contractors who build White. For one reason or another it got don’t perceive this happening mento. As for recognition from She said the proposed new $43 environmentally efficient build- “Last year the band was poorly deleted and another page was put next year and will be more on top the student body we’ll have to million engineering building at ings. Whelchel said she would represented in the yearbook. in its space and the editors didn’t of this.” wait till next year.” FAU is to be “green.” like to “see what opportunities There was very little coverage and catch it and we didn’t see it until Principal Connie Tuman- Lynn, a Boca Raton benefac- we have to create policies.” they were not given a full page, it came out,” said yearbook advi- Rugg offered her apologies to the Nicol Jenkins can be reached at njenkins@ tor and insurance executive, is bocanews.com or 561-549-0844. only a few pictures. Promises sor Sean Delaney, who believes it band. also building a couple of new Dale M. King can be reached at 561-549- 0832 or at [email protected]. were made to make it right this was a mistake. “It’s an unfortu- “I understand why the parents year. That’s why it came as a big nate error.” would be upset and I’m sure it State probe of insurance firm Bad odors in Delray Beach includes brokers from Boca to get $420,000 redesign By Dale M. King insurance policies with a face By John Johnston pumped into the county’s re- CITY EDITOR • The Southern Region Water value of $19.4 million, case re- Managing Editor claimed water distribution system Two state agencies are inves- cords say. Of interest to suburban Delray is also sent through tertiary filters Reclamation Facility is the tigating a life insurance com- Coventry reportedly paid her Beach residents is the reduction and then highly disinfected. county’s wastewater treat- pany and its agents for possible $968,832. But it also says How- of odor involving the Southern The reclaimed water irrigates involvement in fraudulent prac- ard Kaye and Barry Kaye each Region Water Reclamation Fa- golf courses and residential ment plant. It operates 24 tices, according to documents is- received a $400,000 commission. cility (SRWRF) on Hagen Road, lawns in the surrounding subur- sued by those agencies. hours a day, seven days a The notice claims the Kayes “had Boynton Beach. Those com- ban Delray and Boynton areas, Barry Kaye and his son, Howard nothing to do” with the transac- week, utilizing extensive plaints should be reduced follow- said commissioners. Secondary Kaye, of Boca Raton, are among tion. ing a $420,000 contract to rede- treated wastewater effluent from pre-treatment and secondary five agents allegedly connected When the Boca Raton News sign the facility’s infrastructure, the plant is also pumped to the with questionable transactions, called Barry Kaye Associates, treatment for all of the water said county commissioners. nearby Wakodahatchee Wetlands according to regulators. a receptionist said, “No one is The contract has been awarded and will be sent to the future that is cleaned at the plant. Barry Kaye and his wife, Carole, available to comment.” • Barry Kaye (above) to Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc. Green Cay Wetlands. are well-known philanthropists, Kenneth Jessell, the head of pensive that drinking water. and have made many donations finance for FAU, said the univer- and his wife, Car- The firm will re-design the infra- The treatment plant has the ole, are well-known structure for covering and biofil- capacity to clean approximately • Reclaimed water helps lawns to Florida Atlantic University sity is not put off by the investi- and golf courses thrive because – including a $16 million dona- gation of a substantial donor. “At tering the most odorous portion 35 million gallons per day of philanthropists, and of the aeration basins. Prelimi- wastewater. Approximately half it leaves traces of nitrogen and tion last year. The Kaye name this point, it is only being looked phosphorous that act as fertil- appears on FAU’s college of busi- into,” he said. “It is a highly have made many nary studies have revealed that of the wastewater coming into concentrated odors are coming the plant is recycled for use in the izers. ness, an auditorium, an alumni regulated industry. This happens donations to Florida • The use of reclaimed water hall and the school of finance. all the time.” from those aeration basins, com- County’s Reclaimed Water Pro- Atlantic University missioners said. gram, commissioners said. increases the amount of fresh Their son, Howard, is president He explained that the Kayes – including a $16 drinking water available. of Barry Kaye Associates. donated $16 million to FAU last 24 Hours A Day The Benefits • Water recycling helps the en- The State Department of Fi- year. It included a payment million donation The Southern Region Water Commissioners’ point to sev- vironment. nance Services and the Office of schedule that said the money last year. The Kaye Reclamation Facility is the coun- eral benefits of the county’s re- • Reclaimed water is not sub- Insurance Regulation are inves- would be given over a five-year name appears on ty’s wastewater treatment plant. claimed water program: ject to water restrictions for irri- tigating brokers associated with term. It operates 24 hours a day, seven • Irrigation with reclaimed gation. Coventry First LLC. University spokeswoman Kris- FAU’s college of days a week, utilizing extensive water is a simple, low-cost, user- • Reclaimed water helps to re- In fact, the Florida Office of tine McGrath said Barry Kaye business, an audi- pre-treatment and secondary friendly way to help conserve our charge ground water aquifers. Insurance Regulation has issued uses the FAU auditorium for his torium, an alumni treatment for all of the water that fresh drinking water supplies. a notice and order to show cause seminars. She said it was com- is cleaned at the plant. Treated • Customers save money be- John Johnston can be reached at 561-549- to Coventry First LLC alleging mon practice. “We have a lot of hall and the school wastewater effluent that will be cause reclaimed water is less ex- 0833, or at [email protected] violations of the Florida Insur- speakers,” she said. “Dr. Andrew of finance. ance Code and for “engaging Weil, for example.” in fraudulent or dishonest prac- She said the college of busi- tices,” said agency spokesman ness also brings in “100s of ing “secret payments to suppress Dendreon Losses? Jonathon Kees. speakers.” competitive bids” for practices in If you recently suffered losses in Dendreon (DNDN) Coventry First LLC, founded in Jessell said he is not aware of New York. 1999, engages in the purchase of the state trying to contact FAU Spokeswoman Nina Banister You may have legal rights entitling you to recovery life insurance policies of elderly about the probe. said the office initiated its inves- individuals in exchange for cash The state finance office said tigation to determine if Florida Robert H. Rex, Esq. payments. Coventry First LLC has already consumers were also affected. Dickenson Murphy Rex and Sloan The notice ties Barry and How- experienced legal problems re- Kees said the parties involved 980 North Federal Highway, Suite 410 ard Kaye to a transaction involv- garding its practices. Former have 21 days to respond. As of ing a 73-year-old Massachusetts New York Attorney General Eliot Tuesday, the Kayes had not re- Boca Raton, Florida 33432 (561) 391-1900 Fax: (561) 391-1933 woman, documents say. It says Spitzer filed a lawsuit against the sponded. [email protected] • www.securitiesalert.com she wanted to sell her two life company in October 2006, alleg-  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 • www.bocanews.com County helps with event at Mizner Park; expands Delray Beach water plant By John Johnston the original agreement. Managing Editor • Executed a $4.1 million County commissioners have ap- change order with The Weitz Com- proved a $35,000 agreement with pany in connection with construc- the Jewish Federation of South tion of the Judicial Center Parking Palm Beach County, Inc. to help Garage change order No. 3 will pro- offset the cost of the Israel Inde- vide for the Phase II construction pendence Day Celebration held of two additional parking levels to at the Mizner Park amphitheater the existing parking deck. Phase I April 24. Approximately 5,000 work currently underway includes people attended the celebration, additional footings and shear walls commissioners said. to meet the current wind load re- Separately, commissioners ap- quirements of the Florida Building proved a $230,067 contract with Code, said commissioners. Brown & Caldwell, Inc. for four new • Signed a utility easement (Special to the News) production wells at Water Treat- agreement in favor of Florida Kelly Chacon, Secretary, American Heritage Pre-Med Club; Kyle Robinson, Co-President, American Heritage Pre-Med Club; Alan Levine, ment Plant No. 3 in Delray Beach. Power & Light Company (FPL) for CEO/President, North Broward Hospital District; Naureen Ahmed, Co-President, American Heritage Pre-Med Club; Paul Sallarullo, Chairman of Commissioners said the additional the Board of Commissioners, North Broward Hospital District; Jahan Sharif, Treasurer, American Heritage Pre-Med Club; Dr. Doug Laurie, Vice underground electrical services to wells are needed to improve system President, American Heritage School; Dr. Carlos Pulido, Science Department Chairman, American Heritage School; Jane Tuthill, Administrator the 1916 Courthouse in West Palm Product Line Services, Broward General Medical Center and Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. reliability and to maintain sustain- able wellfield yields. Beach. FPL requires an easement Commissioners also agreed to a for installation of underground Raising $45,000 for the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital $16,657 agreement with materials electrical services and a trans- FROM STAFF REPORTS and construction of the water end- former. The North Broward Hospital District recognized the American Heri- the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Paul Sallarullo, praised wall repair project at the Southern • Approved change order No. tage Pre-Med and Pre-Law societies at its recent board meeting for rais- American Heritage students for contributing more than $100,000 to the Region Water Reclamation Fa- 1 to the Contract with Sheltra & ing $45,000 for the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital through the school’s cility. Temron, Inc., will provide Sons, Inc. for the Northern Re- hospital over the years, and for hosting an annual children’s holiday 2nd Annual 5K For A Better Day Run and Fitness Walk. $3,122 in materials, and Murray gion Pipeline extension project, The North Broward Hospital District’s CEO/President, Alan Levine, and party at the Chris Evert Children’s Hospital. Logan Construction, Inc. will con- decreasing the contract price by struct the wall for $13,535. $105,477 and providing a 45-day Other Business time extension. In other recent business com- • Approved change order No. 4 missioners: to a contract with Ricman Inter- • Approved a $4 million agree- national, Inc. for the LaMancha ment with the South Florida Water Avenue Pipeline extension proj- Management District (SFWMD) ect, increasing the contract price providing grant funding for con- by $5,173.80 and providing a 47- struction of the Lake Region Water day time extension. Total change Treatment Plant. The SFWMD is orders to date, excluding the providing grant funding through $1,560,334 sales tax recovery pro- the State of Florida General Appro- gram change order total $396,555, priations Act for fiscal year 2006. said commissioners. The SFWMD grant will be applied • Approved a $65,000 Interlo- toward construction costs associat- cal Agreement with the East Cen- ed with the raw water and potable tral Regional Wastewater Treat- water transmission pipelines being ment Facilities (ECR) Operations constructed by GlobeTec. Matching Board for construction of the ECR funds will be applied to treatment Monitoring Wells No. 2 and No. 6 plant equipment being installed/ Replacement Project. Commis- constructed by the Poole & Kent sioners said the City of West Palm Company. Commissioners said the Beach, on behalf of the ECR Op- plant should be completed by June erations Board, has made several 30, 2008. These grant funds will attempts to solicit construction be used to reduce net cost of the bids for replacing the wellheads plant for the cities of Belle Glade, for two existing deep injection- Pahokee and South Bay, said com- monitoring wells. All bids received missioners. exceeded the budget for this work. • Signed an agreement in which The county offered to include the a 400 foot free-standing tower on ECR work as a separate line item in county-owned land at 7800 Forest its Systemwide Wellfield Improve- Hill Boulevard, and formerly owned by AT&T and Bell South, and now ments Project. The ECR Operations owned by Cingular Wireless, would Board has agreed to reimburse the be conveyed by Cingular Wireless county.

to the county within 10 years of the John Johnston can be reached at 561-549- (Special to the News) tower being built, as provided in 0833, or at [email protected] Boca resident Lorena Bromell, shown left, Jeanne Monte, and Lauren Tochner have been appointed Community Coordinators for this region by PAX, Program of Academic Exchange. Exchange program appoints local representatives FROM STAFF REPORTS pointed Community Coordina- educational organization that and a place to sleep and study. Jeanne Monte of Boca Raton, tors for this region by PAX, Pro- invites international high school Local support is provided to Lauren Tochner of West Palm gram of Academic Exchange. students to the United States for the host family and student by Beach, and Lorena Bromell in Headquartered in Port Chester, an academic home stay. Monte, the Community Coordinators. North Palm Beach have been ap- New York, PAX is a non-profit Tochner, and Bromell were se- “We’re looking for families and lected to represent PAX due to a empty nesters who are interested demonstrated enthusiasm, inter- in the world and in helping an est in foreign cultures, and desire exchange student learn more to become more active in the about America.” community. Pongsarun and Christina are They are currently interviewing just two of the students we would families in this area interested in like to place in the community. sharing their lives with a young Pongsarun from Thailand has person from another country for silver and bronze medals in Tae the coming academic year. Kwon Do and plays soccer and “All PAX students have been sings in the Choir. Christina carefully screened, speak English, from Spain would like to expose have full medical insurance, and her hosts to some aspects of her come with their own spending Spanish culture, including the money,” says Monte. “We work music, food and customs. She with students from 35 different loves animals, swimming, fitness, countries, including those in music and also speaks French. Spain, Thailand, Italy, Finland, Contact Jeanne Monte at 561- Germany, just to name a few.” 883-2783, Lauren Tochner at Host families are asked to pro- 561-797-5736, Lorena Bromel- vide the student with meals, a lor at 561-670-9418 or the PAX warm supportive environment, headquarters at 800-555-6211. www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007  Are women being short-changed in federal contracting? FROM STAFF REPORTS • The study, conducted for the A RAND Corporation study examining whether women- U.S. Small Business Adminis- owned small businesses are tration and issued today, is the underrepresented among firms contracting with the federal gov- most thorough analysis done ernment finds that the results vary depending on the way the to date of whether women- measurement is made. owned small businesses are The study, conducted for the U.S. Small Business Administra- underrepresented among tion and issued today, is the most firms awarded contracts by thorough analysis done to date of whether women-owned small federal agencies. businesses are underrepresented among firms awarded contracts by federal agencies. Researchers found that when they examined the total number of contracts awarded, women- owned businesses were under- (Special to the News) represented in more than half of Jeffrey Chang, Fred Habibi, Mary Wong, Maureen Wilt, Jessica Strazulla, and Darlene Blystone of Office Depot celebrate with new hom- in the industry studied, they are eowner Dora Shiver and her daughter, Tierra Knight, 5. Shiver received the keys to her new Delray Beach home at the Habitat for Humanity the industry categories studied dedication ceremony. Office Depot sponsored the construction of the home with both a donation of $50,000 and the volunteer effort of the for federal purchasing during deemed to be underrepresented. company’s South Florida-based workforce. At right is Darlene Blystone’s son, Charles. 2002, 2003 and 2005. RAND researchers broadened However, researchers found their analysis of women-owned that when the dollar value of the small businesses by also exam- same federal contracts was the ining the dollar value of federal measurement standard, there contracts awarded to businesses Habitat for Humanity dedicates was little evidence that women- in different types of industries. owned small businesses were Researchers wanted to see underrepresented. whether the dollar value of con- “These findings provide poli- tracts awarded to women-owned two homes in Delray Beach cymakers with new information small businesses was in propor- about how to judge whether tion to their representation in individual industries. FROM STAFF REPORTS by Office Depot. legiate Challenge. • Habitat for Humanity women-owned small businesses Habitat for Humanity South are underrepresented among Researchers used both meth- Local volunteers and Office De- Students from York College in International is an ecu- ods to analyze federal contracts Palm Beach celebrated the pot associates from South Florida York, Pa.; Hibbings Community federal contractors,” said menical Christian ministry Elaine Reardon, lead author of awarded to women-owned small completion of two new homes in participated in the construction College in Hibbings, Minn.; and the study and an economist at business across broadly defined Delray Beach Sunday. Attending throughout a six-month period. Bentley College in Waltham, that welcomes to its work RAND, a nonprofit research or- industries such as manufactur- the dedication were newly elected “This home that Office Depot ing, construction, education ser- Mass. spent their spring breaks all people dedicated to ganization. Delray Beach Mayor Rita Ellis, and Habitat for Humanity built vices and health care. in South Florida constructing the the cause of eliminating While contracting by women- Habitat for Humanity representa- for my family is a dream come owned businesses has risen over The study also addressed con- home. tives, community members, and poverty housing. Since time, it has not yet reached the cerns that large firms may be true,” said Shiver. “My children Habitat for Humanity Interna- corporate sponsors Office Depot and I are very thankful and excit- target set by Congress of 5 per- obtaining small business con- tional is an ecumenical Christian its founding in Ameri- cent of prime and subcontract tracts. Researchers used Dun and Bank of America. ed to be moving into our very own ministry that welcomes to its work cus, Georgia, in 1976, contract dollars for each in- and Bradstreet business infor- With the completion of these home. We feel very lucky to have all people dedicated to the cause dustry category. Women-owned mation to define small firms two homes, Habitat for Humanity such caring friends at Office De- Habitat has built more than as well as data on size from the of eliminating poverty housing. small businesses accounted for South Palm Beach will have built pot and Habitat for Humanity.” federal government. The effort 200,000 houses in nearly 3.3 percent of the totals in 2005, a total of 69 houses since 1992. The home at 223 NW 15th Ave Since its founding in Americus, the last year studied. did not change findings about Georgia, in 1976, Habitat has 100 countries, providing industries where women-owned The homes are located at 217 will be occupied by Arenetta Hick- Most studies examining built more than 200,000 houses whether disadvantaged busi- small businesses are underrep- and 223 NW 15th Ave in Delray man and her two teenage sons. affordable shelter for more in nearly 100 countries, providing nesses are underrepresented resented. Beach. The house at 217 NW 15th Hickman is a deli manager at than a million people. among federal contractors have The federal government en- Ave will be occupied by Dora Shiv- Publix and has worked there for affordable shelter for more than a focused on the number of con- courages small and disadvan- er and her four young children. more than nine years. The house, million people. tracts awarded. If disadvantaged taged business, including small Shiver is an employee of Un- sponsored by Bank of America, Headquartered in Delray Beach, businesses owned by women, to firms receive fewer contracts imed Health Systems in Deerfield was part of the Habitat for Hu- Office Depot has annual sales of than their total representation seek federal contracts. Beach. The house was sponsored manity South Palm Beach Col- more than $15 billion.

(Special to the News) From left: Alfredo Guerra, Lisa Tabin and Jim Nau. Boca company walks for life, raises $9,000+ for March of Dimes

FROM STAFF REPORTS MOD was instrumental in estab- NCCI Holdings, Inc. employ- lishing neonatal Intensive Care ees and friends walked to save Units at Boca Raton Community babies at the March of Dimes Hospital and West Boca Medical WalkAmerica on Saturday, April www.worldsavings.com 21. Approximately $9,300 was Center. raised for MOD by NCCI. NCCI Holdings, Inc. of Boca World Savings rates: 1-800-HOT-RATE (1-800-468-7283) For additional offices, see your yellow pages. Together with 22 other team Raton is the largest and most members, NCCI CFO Alfredo experienced provider of statistics Boca Raton Hours: Guerra and NCCI employee Jim and employee injury data for the 9162 Glades Rd. (561) 482-6290 Mon-Thurs 9-4 Nau, along with friend, Lisa workers compensation industry. 7032 W. Palmetto Pk. Rd. (561) 338-7800 Fri 9-6 Tabin, enjoyed their scenic walk It is located at 901 Peninsula 3005 Yamato Rd. at Jog Rd. (561) 241-8066 Sat 9-1 on the FAU campus in Boca Ra- Deerfield Beach (954) 421-0123 07/02 ton as they helped to stamp out Corporate Circle in Boca Raton. birth defects by raising money To learn more, visit www.ncci. for the March of Dimes (MOD). com. 5/11/07.  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 • www.bocanews.com Boca “inner” beauties crowned Miss Boca Raton Teen USA and Miss Boca Raton USA 2008

By Nicol Jenkins ness. Despite the accident, Wagner said she wants to bring aid to all animals. STAFF WRITER “I want the entire community to pro- Melissa Korman mote more animal welfare awareness. So many animals are dying. And 15 million Photos animals in the United States are going For Boca residents Gabriela Wagner to a shelter this year. It’s so sad. That’s and Linda Hill, beauty is beyond skin why we have to prevent animal cruelty,” said Wagner, who has various commu- deep. 1 Although the duo possess an outer nity service projects at her school to raise beauty, it was the inner that won over money for animals in need. Besides aiding animals, Wagner said the judges at the recent Miss Boca Ra- she also wants to focus on bringing con- ton USA and Miss Boca Raton Teen USA fidence to teen girls and all teens while 2008 pageant held at West Boca Raton giving back to the community. 0 Community High School. “Every girl has a twinkle and charm Thus the two were crowned. Wagner, inside of them that’s intrinsic, and by 17, took home the title of Miss Boca Ra- not utilizing and cultivating it, that ton Teen USA 2008. Hill, 21, was crowned goes to waste. That beauty will become Miss Boca Raton USA 2008. dull if they use it on something stupid “It was the total package,” said Pag- like drugs or drinking or feeling suc- eant Director Jeanne Brander. “Not only cumbed by boys,” she said. “It’s essen- did they have smarts but they looked tial that each of us make the best of our great and spoke great, and they are very gifts whether it’s intelligence, music, or sweet people. They’re two terrific human sports. That will benefit ourselves and beings.” then we can use our gifts to benefit the The winners competed in an interview community.” process and on stage competition which She added, “The uniqueness of every included a swimsuit, evening gown and girl makes her so special and it’s what question and answer session. makes her even better than any type of Hill will go on to compete in The Miss Miss Teen USA.” Florida USA Pageant that will be tele- Wagner’s platform is “to help animals vised this July in Hollywood, Florida. The make our community stronger and in- first runner-up was Jennifer Olkitsky and spire all teens not just girls to try their second runner up was Megan Brooks. best, and by doing their best they should Other titles that were awarded in the want to give back to the community.” Miss Category included, Miss Amity, won On the other hand, Hill, a student at by Kira Brooks, Miss Photogenic won by Palm Beach Community College and Kourtney Gallego and the Peoples Choice Florida Atlantic University, wants to Award also won by Linda Hill. devote her time to bringing comfort to Wagner will compete in the 2008 Miss soldiers overseas through her project, We Florida Teen USA Pageant in October. In Love Our Soldiers. the Teen division, the first runner up was “It’s all about showing the families Karlee Janigian and the second runner who live in our communities and have up was Rebeca Garcia. Miss Amity was sons and daughters serving our coun- won by Karlee Janigian, Miss Photoge- 2 3 try that we appreciate everything that nic was won by Brittani Robins and the they’re doing. It’s something with all the Peoples Choice Award was won by Gabri- controversy with the elections and school ela Wagner. shootings that has kind of been forgotten The two will hold the titles until next and people are still overseas being killed year’s pageant, which will be held in and traumatized,” she said. “Sometimes January 2008. they go weeks without mail and I want to “Beauty” Pageant raise money to put together baskets and Both winners went into the pageant letters.” without a superficial goal and instead Hill plans on filling that void by rais- hoped to bring awareness to those in ing funds to send care packages to the need. troops filled with goodies they like from For Wagner, it was a first. CDs to movies and letters to show that “I was so shocked that I won because the community still cares. I was the only contestant that had never In addition to helping soldiers, Hill done a pageant before,” she said. hopes to also focus on aiding other And she’s says she’s not the everyday countries since she is from Dominica. beauty queen. She’s currently pursuing a degree in in- “I don’t wear makeup, I had to learn ternational journalism. how to walk in heels, and I was the only “I’d like to travel and one day be an one eating cookies. I’m the girl at school ambassador for a country,” Hill said. who’s not wearing makeup and doing “Through the pageants I’ve learned to experiments in biology lab,” Wagner be appreciative of what I have and not said. “I’m the antithesis of a beauty pag- to be mediocre. I want to do something eant girl.” big because you only get one life and I So why did she enter? really want to stand out and contribute Wagner said this competition was to society. Even if I am not recognized more than looks. 4 for it, that’s fine as long as I have it in “I researched this a little bit and found my own heart and know that I did the that it was not just about beauty. I only best I could.” believe in promoting beauty in the envi- Both winners said they hope to con- ronment. I feel people should care about tinue to represent Boca Raton. appearance only to a degree and not be consumed by it,” she said. “This pageant Nicol Jenkins can be reached at njenkins@bocanews. takes into account the whole person. com or 561-549-0844. They’re looking for an overall person, not just a Barbie doll and not someone who is superficial.” Unlike Wagner, Hill has dreamed of 1 - Ashley Star Shannon - Miss Boca being crowned since she was little and 5 6 Raton USA 2006 has competed in various pageants. But like Wagner, Hill learned that being a 2 - Rebeca Garcia in the Evening Gown winner means more than looking good Competition (2nd Runner Up) in a bikini. “For all the other pageants I always 3 - Kourtney Gallego (Winner of Miss Photogenic ) thought it was about the looks and I al- ways focused on things like wardrobe or 4 - Boca Cheer Center & Boca Extreme smile, which turned out to be kind of su- All Stars perficial. I figured all the girls that were winning were doing something to help 5 - Miss Boca Raton USA Delegates the community and that made me want - Linda Hill, Kourtney Gallego, Megan to reach out and do something good, not Brooks, Jennifer Olkinitsky, and Kiri just to win but to help others,” Hill said. Brooks Helping Others 6 - Left Delegate Brittani Morgan Both growing up in Boca Raton and Robins claps for the announcement of involved in community service, the win- the Miss Boca Raton Teen USA winner ners say they will use the titles to help Gabriela Wagner. Gabriela is crowned by Miss Boca Raton Teen USA 2007 others. Arianna Parchment. Miss Boca Raton Wagner, a junior at Pine Crest School USA 2007 Dana Jo Alley presents in Fort Lauderdale, said her top priority Gabriela with her flower bouquet would be animal rights. This holds a spe- cial meaning since Wagner almost died 7 - Linda Hill (Left) hears her name a year ago after her horse accidentally being called as the winner of the Miss kicked her unconscious and she was left Boca Raton USA 2008 contest. Kourney Gallego and Kiri Brooks clap for the with 250 stitches, a crushed skull, mul- 7 results tiple surgeries and three weeks of blind- www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007  Gumbo Limbo awards Ian M. Berkowitz scholarships to three high school seniors Investment in employees is an

FROM STAFF REPORTS • Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Three high school seniors investment in business are the recipients of the Gordon is an environmental education J. Gilbert Scholarship awarded complex and nature preserve through Boca Raton’s Gumbo ver the course of the should I train my employees? sexual harassment, and discrimi- Limbo Nature Center by its advi- set in one of the few surviving last few weeks, I have Many business owners believe nation in the workplace. sory board, Gumbo Limbo Inc. coastal hammocks in South met with a lot of that it is much easier to hire There are numerous sources, They are: Erin Good, Jennifer my business clients someone who has all of the skills which include government and Jeske and Jayne Richter. Gumbo Florida. Oregarding issues that they have that they need and let the new private-sector companies that Limbo will honor the recipients at a reception at the nature cen- been having with their employ- hire provide the business with provide ways for you, the busi- ter on Tuesday, June 5 from 4-5 ees. Most business owners realize those skills without any addition- ness owner, to get information p.m. that their staff and employees are al training. Ultimately, research on what and how to train your Each year, graduating seniors truly important to the success of and studies have long proven that employees. For example, the ian who intend to pursue a college Berkowitz their business. an investment, via training, in U.S. Small Business Administra- degree in the natural sciences at Gumbo Limbo for the past sev- However, what many busi- your employee will pay dividends tion, Department of Labor, and apply for the $2,500 scholarship. eral years as well. Her has been Traditionally, only one is award- involved with the center’s her- ness owners may not realize or in return. the state of Florida, all provide ed. However, this year, the honor petological collection, gift store, sometimes refuse to accept is that A few of the most notable information on how to train your a few of the most used training goes to three individuals. and an assortment of volunteer their employees are only as good reasons why it is good to invest in employees, and even provide programs utilized by all shapes Good attended Olympic duties. as you, the business owner, allow your employees through training information on government and size businesses. Heights High School. In addition Excelling in honors courses them to be. What I truly mean by are: to increase job satisfaction grants (yes, free money) that are In my professional experience to volunteering at Gumbo Limbo through Spanish River Commu- and working closely with the cen- nity High School in conjunction this is that as a business owner, and morale among employees, available to you in order to offset as a business attorney, business ter’s sea turtle program, she has with home-schooled courses, she you can only expect to get out increase employee motivation, the training expenses. owner and business consultant, been active within the commu- has also been involved with work of your employees, what you put increase efficiencies in processes and based upon the experience nity through tutoring and coastal in international media and has into them. which can result in greater profit- Types of training of many of my business clients, cleanup efforts. Erin’s passion been a counselor for programs Training, educating and ability, increase your capacity Now that you see the benefits these recommendations and sug- for the environmental sciences is with the Boca Raton Police De- reflected by the vigor in which she partment. She plans to continue reinforcing your employees with to adopt new technologies and of employee training, let’s focus gestions can greatly enhance the pursues her volunteer duties and her environmental education at the critical and essential elements methods, reduce employee on the various types of training overall effectiveness and profit- high school honors science cur- Florida Atlantic University. of your business activities and the turnover and enhance your available, and worth your consid- ability of your business. Your goal riculum alike. She will continue Gumbo Limbo Nature Center tools required to execute those el- company’s image by making eration. Depending on your busi- should be to institute one or more her studies in marine biology at is an environmental education ements is a major key to any suc- your company an employer of ness, some of these may or may of these activities now in order to Duke University. complex and nature preserve set Jeske’s resume includes the in one of the few surviving coast- cessful business. I firmly believe choice. not be applicable, but most can see how it can ultimately benefit completion of Atlantic Commu- al hammocks in South Florida. that working along side of your As a business attorney, I always be used in all types of businesses. your business. nity High School’s International It is operated as a partnership employees, on a day-to-day basis, counsel my clients on the risk Training your employees on how Baccalaureate program, multiple Ian M. Berkowitz is a former attorney/advi- between the city of Boca Raton, providing initially training and management benefit that train- to communicate effectively with recognized community service sor with the United States Small Business Florida Atlantic University and then periodic follow up training ing can and will provide to their customers in addition to their Administration in Washington D.C. During achievements and numerous ac- the Palm Beach County School his tenure with the Federal Government he ademic awards. She has been an District. and also offering them construc- businesses. Training can and will co-workers, enhancing their specifically worked in the areas of disaster active volunteer at Gumbo Limbo tive feedback on a regular basis is make you compliant with many customer service techniques, relief for homeowners and businesses and The scholarship was created in government contracting. He is currently a in addition to aiding a number of honor of Gordon Gilbert, the di- the most productive way that your state and federal employment improving their computer skills, practicing business and real estate attorney other organizations. She is also rector of Gumbo Limbo from its employees can and will perform laws. In addition, it might even instituting safety training for in Boca Raton. In addition to his law degree, a member of a host of scholastic dedication in 1984 until his re- Ian also holds a Masters Degree in Govern- for you and your business. provide your company with a use of expensive or hazardous ment from The John Hopkins University. societies and social groups. This tirement in 2003. Gilbert, a for- fall, Jennifer will pursue a degree mer science teacher at Boca High shield, in order to avoid and/or equipment, time management in the field of medicine at the School, worked with the city of Training is important defend your company against a training and personal growth and University of Florida’s Honors Boca Raton to preserve the land You might ask yourself, why lawsuit, especially in the areas of improvement training are just Program. on which Gumbo Limbo Nature Richter has been a volunteer Center is located.

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lobbied more many years for the ing a variation of Rubio’s idea of cutting back local government creation of this program. It is the dramatically increased homestead revenue by 30 percent or more largest single granting source for exemptions based on a percentage while maintaining it would not our organization. Without this of the value of the home – and it impact services to city and county support from the county BBT ’s would work as follows: residents. very existence would be in jeop- • On the home's first $300,000 “Where do people think 20, 30 ardy,” said Guin. in just value, 80 percent would be or 50 percent reductions are going Blades explained that the Cul- exempt from property taxes. to come from?” Geller said. tural Development Fund was • On the next $700,000 in just established in 1999 “to provide value, 70 percent would be ex- Save Our Homes And then there’s Florida Tax- much needed support to multi- empt. Watch -- taking a populist tax fa- cultural and children’s cultural • On just value above programming. It was further en- $1,000,000, 30 percent would be vorite --- Save Our Homes – and hanced in 2004 to include mid- exempt. slamming it into the ground. sized cultural groups that are Under the numbers used in the “Florida TaxWatch has been community based.” example above, the new home- opposed to the Save Our Homes For many of these groups, stead exemption for a $300,000 Amendment since it was first in- Blades said, “these funds are the home would be $240,000. Using troduced in 1992,” the bi-partisan only county funds accessible.” the example above, 90 percent of research group said. “As our re- “This funding supports pro- all homestead property owners search pointed out to voters then, grams that are part of the solution would benefit more from this pro- and as reality confirms today, Save to a number of issues,” Blades posal than under the current Save Our Homes is not a tax limit, but continued. “This funding supports Our Homes structure. a tax shift. Since it does not con- real people and programs involved “The average beneficiary of this trol total taxation or government in after-school and out-of-school approach would see his or her tax spending, the effect has been a art education programs, positive bill cut in half,” said Rubio. shifting of the tax burden to busi- programs for youth and unique This proposal replaces Rubio’s nesses, renters, and second hom- juvenile justice initiatives, historic earlier plan that would sharply eowners.” preservations, nature and science cut or eliminate taxes on primary However, Florida TaxWatch interpretation, programs that pre- homes in exchange for increas- agrees that Save Our Homes “is serve cultural heritage and tradi- ing the statewide sales tax from 6 still popular with many Florida tions, and of course economic de- percent to as much as 8.5 percent voters and the only way to elimi- velopment and tourism. These are – making it the highest in the na- nate these unintended conse- many of the same issues confront- tion. quences is to change the state con- ing the county and elimination is The Democrats stitution (which requires a vote of not the answer,” said Blades. On the other side of the aisle, the electorate). The Republicans Florida Democrats are endlessly “Save Our Homes, with its three For Republican Speaker of the debating the details of several pro- percent (or the increase in infla- Florida House Marco Rubio, the posals, but at the end of the day tion, whichever is less) annual cap property tax cut path, which would don’t really have a comprehensive on homesteaded property value in turn result in local budget cuts, reform plan yet hammered out. assessments, disproportionately is clear: What Democrats do have are helps higher priced homes, treats “A new consensus is emerging spokespersons like Senate Demo- similarly situated homeowners in this debate: First, let’s have tax- cratic Leader Steve Geller of Hal- and property taxpayers differently, payers decide what they can afford landale Beach who says he’s and has tended to trap residents in to pay in property taxes, and then mystified by those who say local their homes longer, because they government must do the best it governments could handle a ma- wouldn’t be able to afford the tax can with what taxpayers can af- jor property tax cut without elimi- increase on the next home they ford to send them,” Rubio said nating key services. would otherwise purchase.” recently. Geller said it was “irresponsi- The special legislative session is The House is now consider- ble” for state officials to talk about set for June 12 through 22.  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 • www.bocanews.com The Pineapple Grove Arts District in Delray Beach hosted the 10th annual Bed Race, Parade and Street Dance May 8.

(Melissa Korman/Special to the News)

n honor of the 10th an- niversary, this year’s race featured the Ultimate Bed Race Challenge between Iall past champions, an attempt to regain their titles. The team from the Bru’s Room took the title. All teams were asked to decorate their beds in honor of the theme, “Wackona” which 7 means “one really crazy time” in Polynesian.

1 - The FAU team carries on.

2 - FAU Team, from left, Kris 1 Bartels #27, Josh Pinnick #97, Ashley Kent, cheerleader, right front, Taneem Acevedo #9 and right rear Rusty Smith #11.

3 - Shane, Chris, with his daughter Lacey, 14 months, Kelly and Dylan Siska accept their awards with friends. 8

4 -Tamara, age 10, of the “Dia- mond Steppers.”

5 -”Diamond Steppers” are led by Captain Brianna, age 10, as they practice their routine for the parade.

6 - Delray Beach Medical Center’s entry in the Bed Race.

7 – The team from the 505 Teen Center in Delray Beach. 2 8 - Moe's Southwest Grille 9 races on

9 - Master of ceremonies for the race, Ted Miller of Sunny 104.3, thanks race director Su- san Keleher for putting together the event.

10 - Beach Boys v. Moe’s Southwest Grille.

11 - From left, Dylan, Chris, Kelly, Shane and Rory Siska of Team Bru’s Room team up before the final race and go on to win it. 10 12 - Dania Khan, Queen for Delray Beach Marriot, gets help fixing her pineapple crown before the parade from Donna Schnell.

13.- While waiting for the Bed 3 Race to start, Ashley Kent, FAU cheerleader, grabs the football from FAU football player Rusty Smith.

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6 13 www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007  Sentries for homeowners Taking Stock Tenth in a series tered sunlight, it positively swoons One of coal miners’ earliest in direct sun if it gets too dry, let- Firm's new battery has warning systems for danger in the ting the homeowner know that mines were little yellow canaries. irrigation is necessary. Distin- Their highly sensitive metabolism guished by its beautiful evergreen strong negative charge was very attuned to methane and foliage and bright red berries, its carbon monoxide; if the canary conspicuous veins give the plant Dear Mr. Berko: However, ALTI's alternative died, the miners needed to leave a textured look. But its whole I want to invest in a small energy research seems to have the pit before it exploded. appearance shows distress well company that specializes in excited the hoi polloi who pushed There are certain plants in the before other plants in the land- nanotechnology because I the price up 65 percent from De- botanical world that act as sen- scape. think this is the wave of the cember's $2.50 a share to $4.10 tries for homeowners. In these Homeowners without sprinkler future. I'm told of a company last March. And the price has drought conditions, sentry plants systems are advised to hold off on called Altair Nanotechnologies fallen even more from $3.90 to can serve a valuable function watering until they see their sentry that is, according to research $3.30, which is a $4,000 savings – they wilt. That’s how they let plants wilt. Be sure also to follow given to me by my broker, on 10,000 shares. The big deal is us know when it’s time to water current water use restrictions. to water include Purple Showers on the cutting edge of many ALTI's rapid-charge, high-pow- before everything else wilts. “During the summer months, (Ruellia brittoniana), Allamanda Malcom new products. I would like to ered nano-battery. Supposedly Berko “Starburst (Clerodendrum the best way to water is to irrigate (Allamanda schottii), Yesterday, buy 20,000 shares of Altair at a sport utility vehicle, equipped quadriloculare) is our indica- only when the landscape needs it Today and Tomorrow (Brunfelsia $3.90 because it seems to have with this battery using nano- tor in the nursery that we need rather than on a schedule,” said grandiflora), Firespike (Odonto- excellent promise according structured materials for the nega- to turn the sprinklers on,” said Bill Schall, Palm Beach County nema callistachyum) and many • Nanotechnologies is to WR Hambrecht's research. tive electrode, recently "put on an Elise Ryan, owner of Color Gar- Extension Agent. “I’ve gone en- of the hibiscus hybrids. Hambrecht, as you know is that impressive performance." Now I den Farms wholesale grower in tire summers without turning my If you have questions about any a fancy name that big New York Stock Exchange don't know what "an impressive Loxahatchee. sprinklers on. I’ll just spot water of these GrowSmart techniques, firm which was very active performance" is but I can tell you Even though they’re native to a dry area by hand when it starts call the South Florida Water Man- excites millions of during the tech stock market that ALTI's chief executive officer, Florida, wild coffee (Psychotria to wilt.” agement District at 561-686-8800 and people made big money Alan Gotcher Ph.D., has been nervosa) droops when it’s too dry. Other sentry plants in South or the Palm Beach County Exten- gullible simpletons following their recommenda- talking up his nano-tale batteries Normally found in shell ridge Florida landscapes that act as sion Master Gardener Hotline at tions. Hambrecht's people for several years. who believe there's hammock understories with fil- bellwether indicators for the need 561-233-1750. believe that Altair's revenue But all is not as bad as it will grow tenfold this year and seems; Gotcher's battery has a Golconda behind that the company will finally produced more than $75 million make a profit. Hambrecht is in losses that can be used as a every rinky-dink, a member of the NYSE so their write-off if ALTI makes a fortune research certainly must meet on a rumored nano-patent for small company in sound standards. But I would powdered water. like your thoughts on this stock, Still there are idiots on the the nano-business. which would also give me an street who believe ALTI is the added level of comfort before I next Microsoft, Google or Wal- invest $39,000. Mart. Brokerages I've never N.W. heard of like Merriman Curhan Kankakee, Ill. Ford, Canaccord Adams and the Maxxim Group have "buy" Dear N.W.: recommendations on the stock. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. And some poor schlump (John (ALTI-$3.30) is a research and Roy) at WR Hambrecht also development firm with activities rates ALTI as a strong buy. This an underwriter for ALTI's shares. directed at high-sounding sectors fellow thinks that orders of ALTI's But I'm not surprised; Hambrecht like: advanced materials, air nano-batteries will generate $42 has skilled friends with bushels of and water treatment, alterna- million in new revenues this year. bucks who lobby the NYSE! Not tive energy, lanthanum-based So computing this new revenue long ago when my office was vis- pharmaceuticals, biocompatible factor into his kindergarten ited by the NYSE staff, one of their materials and chemical delivery computations, JR suggests that auditors lost his patience with products. Last year ALTI put $4.3 ALTI, rather than losing millions (Special to the News) my questions and blurted, "We Sharon Hall, right, director of the Capstone Program for Junior Achievement Worldwide, addresses the million in revenues on the books this year, will net 9 cents a share, don't give a blankety-blank about audience during a JA Finance Park program. To her right is Ken Cunningham, a member of the board of and lost 29 cents for each of its or $6 million. Meanwhile, ALTI the public. You break our rules, directors for JA and president of Gold Coast Financial Group, LLC. 69 million shares, or about $20 management wantonly spends and you're toast!" Some say the million. ALTI hasn't made a money like drunken sailors on NYSE and its member firms have profit since it emerged from the shore leave. So in order to meet inveigled more money from in- Junior Achievement holds first finance woodwork as a new issue four lease obligations, payroll, etc., vestors than the Mafia, but that's years ago. Gotcher has to raise cash to pay a conservative guess. Meanwhile, Nanotechnologies is a fancy the bills; so guess which broker- if that battery is so good, please park program in Palm Beach County name that excites millions of age firm is ALTI's underwriter? tell me why ALTI is still selling at gullible simpletons who believe Why Hambrecht, of course, and a low $3.30 a share? FROM STAFF REPORTS Following a series of 14 les- volunteers. there's a Golconda behind every they're telling starry-eyed inves- Junior Achievement recently sons delivered in school, students Junior Achievement is a non- rinky-dink, small company in tors like you that ALTI will soon conducted the first-ever JA Fi- Please address your visited JA Finance Park in West profit economic education or- the nano-business. Most of ALTI's be a $6 stock. financial questions to Mal- nance Park program in Palm Palm Beach. After being given a ganization serving Palm Beach, research, except for alternative One would think the buf- Beach County, with teachers and colm Berko, P.O. Box 1416, fictitious adult life situation card, Martin and Hendry counties. energy, isn't worth writing home foons who run the New York 8th grade students from St Clare’s Boca Raton, FL 33429 or they had the opportunity to put Northwood University in West about especially its lanthanum (a Stock Exchange should sense a e-mail him at malber@ Catholic School. ductile rare metal) based phar- conflict between Hambrecht's JA Finance Park is a six-week into action what they learned by Palm Beach will be the perma- adelphia.net. committing to a personally de- nent home for all Junior Achieve- maceutical research, which has published research reports on economics education program been an embarrassing bust. Altair and Hamrecht's position as that introduces personal financial veloped budget, assisted by their ment programs upon completion planning and career exploration. teachers and a staff of trained of a planned facility.

In remembrance of all military personnel who died in service to the United States of America

“All Gave Some ... Some Gave All” Monday, May 28, 2007 10:00 am ★ Boca Raton Cemetery 449 S.W. 4th Avenue Arranged by American Legion Post #277 • American Legion Auxiliary Post #277 • Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166 • Estahakee Chapter NSDAR Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC • City Of Boca Raton • Great Boca Raton Beach & Park District ★ Special Words and Memorial Day Thoughts Presentation of Ceremonial Wreath Special Music by Hurricane Harmonizers Fort Lauderdale Highlanders Boca Raton Community High School Band Evening concert as part of Memorial Day Observances Mizner Park Amphitheater• 7 p.m. “TRIBUTE TO AMERICA” Featuring New Gardens Band CALL 393-7806 - Selection #2 10 Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 • www.bocanews.com Boca Raton News Dining Guide AMERICAN – 561-395-6033. daily, Lunch and Din- ner Tuesday-Sunday. STEAKHOUSES Lunch Monday – Fri- ner Monday-Saturday, Abe & Louis Glades day, Dinner Monday Brunch Sunday. MEXICAN Plaza – Saturday. Baja Café Uno 2200 W. Glades Paradiso 201 N.W. 1st Ave. Rd. Boca Raton, FL Kee Grill 183 W. Camino Real. Boca Raton – 561- – 561-447-0024. 17940 N. Military Trail. Boca Raton – 561- 394-5449. Lunch Lunch Monday thru Boca Raton – 561- 361-3034. Lunch and Monday-Saturday, Friday, Dinner nightly, 995-5044. Dinner Dinner Tuesday-Sun- Dinner nightly. Weekend Brunch. Monday-Saturday. day. Blue Coyote Absinthe Linda B’s Peace A Pizza Wharfside Plaza Shops at Boca Center 41 E. Palmetto Park Shoppes at Blue Lake – 6861 S.W. 18th St. – 5150 Town Center Rd. Boca Raton - 561- – 1200 Yamato Rd. Boca Raton – 561- Circle. Boca Raton 367-0200. Dinner Boca Raton – 561- 362-9022. Lunch – 561-620-3754. nightly. 998-BEST (2378). daily, Dinner Thurs- Breakfast, Lunch and Lunch and Dinner day-Monday, Closed Dinner daily. Mariposa daily. Wednesday and Neiman Marcus at Sunday. The Addison Town Center – 5860 Positano 2 E. Camino Real. Boca Glades Rd. Boca Raton 4400 N. Federal Hwy. Moquila Raton – 561-395- – 561-544-2320. Boca Raton – 561- 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. 9335. Lunch Sunday Lunch daily, Dinner 391-2120. Dinner Boca Raton – 561- – Thursday, Dinner Monday-Saturday. nightly. 394-9990. Lunch nightly. Monday-Friday, Dinner Mark’s at the Park Pranzo nightly. The Banyan Bar & Mizner Park – 344 Mizner Park – 402 Grill at the Addison Plaza Real. Boca Raton Plaza Real. Boca Ra- Senor Burrito – 2 E. Camino Real. – 561-395-0770. ton – 561-994-3495. 513 N.E. 20th Street. Boca Raton – 561- Lunch and Dinner Bluefin Sushi Thai Osaka Sushi CONTINENTAL Delray Beach – 561- Lunch Monday-Friday, Boca Raton – 561- 395-9335. Dinner daily. Grill 9168 Glades Rd. Boca Bistro Provence 266-9393. Dinner Dinner nightly. 347-6600. Lunch and nightly. 861 Yamato Rd. Boca Raton – 561-451- 2399 N. Federal nightly. Dinner daily. Max’s Grille Raton – 561-981- 1707. Lunch Mon- Highway. Boca Raton Renzo’s of Boca Big City Tavern Mizner Park – 404 8986. Lunch Monday- day-Saturday, Dinner – 561-368-2340. Din- Coal Mine Pizza – 5999 N. Federal SEAFOOD Shops at Boca Center Plaza Real. Boca Raton Friday, Dinner nightly. nightly. ner nightly. – Royal Palm Place – Highway. Boca Raton Bentleys Seafood & – 5250 Town Center – 561-368-0770. 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. – 561-994-3495. Grill Circle. Boca Raton Lunch and Dinner Cay Da Vietnamese P.F. Chang’s Gigi’s Tavern Boca Raton – 561- Lunch Monday-Friday, 2700N Federal High- – 561-361-4551. daily. 7400 N. Federal 1400 Glades Rd. Mizner Park – 346 826-2625. Lunch and Dinner nightly. way, Boca Raton FL Lunch and Dinner Highway. Boca Raton - Boca Raton – 561- Plaza Real. Boca Dinner daily. 33445 (561) 703-6903 daily, Late night Mon- Maxwell’s Chop- 561-998-0278. Lunch 393-3722. Lunch and Raton -561-368-4488. Rino Vesuvio -3360 day – Saturday. house – 501 E. Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Dinner daily. Lunch and Dinner Cucina D’Angelo N. Federal Hwy. Boca Gold Coast Seafood Palmetto Park Rd. nightly. daily. Shops at Boca Center Raton – 561-368- Grill Bistro Zenith – Re- Boca Raton – 561- Phuket Thai Restau- – 5050 Town Center 5520. Dinner Tuesday- Glades Plaza – 2200 gency Court – 3011 347-7077. Lunch Daimatsu Sushi rant Johannes Circle. Boca Raton Sunday. W. Glades Rd. Boca Yamato Rd. Boca Ra- Monday-Friday, Dinner 41 Royal Palm Place, Palms Plaza – 22191 47 E. Palmetto Park – 561-750-2344. Raton – 561-955- ton. – 561-997-2570. nightly. 200 SE Mizner Blvd. Powerline Rd. Boca Rd. Boca Raton. 561- Lunch Monday-Friday, Ristorante Bova 8884. Lunch Monday- Lunch Monday – Fri- - 561-361-7557 Raton. – 561-447- 394-0007. Dinner Dinner nightly. 1450 N. Federal Friday, Dinner nightly. day, Dinner nightly. Morton’s, The 8863. Lunch Monday- Tuesday-Sunday. Highway. Boca Raton Steakhouse Fah Asian Bistro Friday, Dinner nightly. (closed July-Septem- Euro Bistro – 561-362-7407. Jakes’ Stone Crab Bogart’s Bar & Grille Shops at Boca Raton Boca Valley Shopping ber). 231 SE 1st AV, Boca Lunch Monday-Friday, 514 Via de Palmas. Muvico Palace 20 – 5050 Town Center Plaza – 7461 N. Fed- Siam Sea Raton - 561-346- Dinner nightly. Boca Raton – 561- 3200 Airport Road Circle. Boca Raton eral Hwy. Boca Raton 7860 Glades Rd. Boca Le Pescatore 6420, Lunch and 347-1055. Dinner – 561-544-3044. – 561-392-7724. Din- - 561-241-0400. Raton – 561-483- Wharfside Plaza Dinner. Ristorante Sapori nightly. Lunch and Dinner ner nightly. Lunch Monday-Satur- 3440. Lunch and Din- – 6909 S.W. 18th St. Royal Palm Place daily. day, Dinner nightly. ner Monday-Friday. Boca Raton – 561- Il Marco – 301 Via de Palmas. Legal Sea Foods New York Prime 750-8088. Lunch Royal Palm Place – 99 Boca Raton – 561- Town Center Brewzzi Glades 2350 N.W. Executive 5 Spice Asian Street Soba Sushi Monday-Friday. Dinner S.E. Mizner Blvd. Boca 367-9779. Lunch 6000 W. Glades Rd. Plaza Center Drive. Boca Ra- Market Mizner Park – 415 Monday-Saturday. Raton – 561-447- Monday-Friday, Dinner Boca Raton – 561- 2222 Glades Rd. Boca ton – 561-998-3881. Shoppes at Blue Lake Plaza Real. Boca Raton 6722. Dinner nightly. nightly. 447-2112. Lunch and Raton – 561-750- Dinner nightly. – 1200 Yamato Rd. – 561-620-0606. Le Rivage Dinner daily. 5421. Dinner nightly. Suite A1. Boca Raton Lunch Tuesday-Satur- 450 N.E. 20th St. Boca Josephine’s Rustic Cellar The N9Nz – The – 561-989-1688. day, Dinner Tuesday- Raton -561-620-0033. 5751 N. Federal Royal Palm Place – McCormick & Bucky’s Bar-B-Q Garden Shops – 7036 Lunch and Dinner Friday. Lunch Monday-Satur- Highway. Boca Raton. 409 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Schmick’s – 1198 N. Dixie Hwy. W. Palmetto Park Rd. daily. day, Dinner daily. 561-988-0668. Dinner Boca Raton – 561- University Commons Boca Raton – 561- Boca Raton – 561- Stir Crazy Café nightly. 392-5237. Lunch and – 1400 Glades Rd. 750-5421. Dinner 392-5040. Lunch Fuji Town Center – 6000 Soupcon Dinner daily. Boca Raton. 561-394- nightly. Monday-Friday, Dinner Palms Plaza – 22191 Glades Rd. Boca Raton The Polo Shoppes – La Finestra – Royal 2428. Lunch Monday- nightly. Powerline Rd. Boca – 561-338-7500. 5030 Champion Blvd. Palm Place – 507 S.E. Saporissimo Friday, Dinner nightly, Carmen’s Radisson Raton – 561-392- Lunch and Dinner Boca Raton. – 561- Mizner Blvd. Boca Ra- 366 E. Palmetto Park. Sunday brunch. Bridge Resort Opus 5 – Shops at 8778. Lunch Monday- nightly. 997-2922. Dinner ton – 561-392-6729. Boca Raton – 561- 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Center – 5050 Friday, Dinner nightly. Tuesday-Sunday. Lunch Monday-Friday, 750-2233. Lunch Nicks’ Fishmarket of Boca Raton – 561- Town Center Circle. Sushi Ray Dinner nightly. Tuesday-Sunday, Din- Hawaii 368-9500. Dinner & Boca Raton – 561- Gary Woo Asian Shops at Boca Center Spontane ner nightly. 150 E. Palmetto Park Dancing Friday Eve- 544-8000 Lunch, Bistro – 5250 Town Center 432 E. Atlantic Avenue. La Luna Bistro Rd. Boca Raton – 561- nings, Brunch Sunday, Monday-Friday 11:30 3400 N. Federal Circle. Boca Raton Delray Beach – 561- The Polo Shoppes Trattoria Romana 393-9880. Dinner 11am-3pm. am – 2:30 pm. Dinner Highway. Boca Raton – 561-394-9506. 276-8848. Lunch – 5030 Cham- 499 E. Palmetto Park nightly. nightly. – 561-368-8803. Lunch Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Sunday, pion Blvd. Boca Raton Rd. Boca Raton – 561- Chops Lobster Bar Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Dinner Wednesday- – 561-997-1165. 393-6715. Dinner SANDWICHES/DELI 101M Royal Palm Ruth’s Chris Steak Dinner nightly. Sunday. Lunch Monday-Friday, nightly. Ben’s Deli (kosher) Place, 101 Plaza Real House Sushi Thai Dinner nightly. – The Reserve – 9942 S. - 561-395-2675. 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. Ichiban 100 NE 2nd St., Boca St. Tropez Tulio's Cafe Clint Moore Rd. Boca Boca Raton – 561- Sumerset Shoppes Raton - 561-750-4448 7000 W. Camino Real. La Villetta Royal Palm Place, 309 Raton – 561-470- The Grille on Con- 392-6746. Dinner – 8841 Glades Rd. Boca Raton – 561- 4351 N. Federal Via De Palmas, 561- 9963. Breakfast, gress nightly. Boca Raton. – 561- Sushi Zen 368-8580. Lunch Highway. Boca Raton 447-4006 Lunch and Dinner 5101 Congress Ave. 451-2429. Lunch and 22191 Powerline Rd. Monday-Friday, Dinner – 561-362-8403. Din- daily. Boca Raton -561-912- Seasons 52 Dinner daily. Boca Raton. – 561- nightly. ner Tuesday-Sunday Villa Rosano 9800. Lunch Monday 2300 N.W. Executive 392-8778. Lunch (closed Sunday during The Reserve – 9858 Eilat Café (kosher) – Friday, Dinner Mon- Center Dr. Boca Raton Kansai Monday-Friday, Dinner Tiramisu summer). Clint Moore Rd. Boca Wharfside Plaza day – Saturday. – 561-998-9952. 7140 Beracasa Way. nightly. 170 W. Camino Real. Raton – 561-470- – 6853 S.W. 18th St. Lunch and Dinner Boca Raton – 561- Boca Raton – 561- La Viola 0112. Lunch Mon.- Boca Raton – 561- Grand Lux Café daily. 395-8862. Lunch Taisho 338-9692. Dinner Royal Palm Place Sat., Dinner nightly. 368-6880. Lunch Town Center Mall Monday-Friday, Dinner 20423 State Road 7. nightly (Monday-Satur- – 145 S.E. Mizner Sunday-Friday, Dinner – 6000 Glades Road. Six Tables nightly. Boca Raton – 561- day during summer). Blvd. Boca Raton LATIN/ nightly. Boca Raton – 561- 112 N.E. 2nd St. Boca 479-0041. Lunch and – 561-392-0304. Din- CARIBBEAN 392-2141. Lunch and Raton – 561-347- La Tre Dinner daily. ITALIAN ner nightly. Caribbean Grill Saquella Caffe Dinner daily. 6260. 7pm seating 249 E. Palmetto Park Arturo’s Ristorante 3350 N.W. Boca 82 Royal Palm Place, Tuesday-Saturday. Rd. Boca Raton – 561- Tempura House 6750 N. Federal Hwy. Luna Pazza Raton Blvd. Boca Raton 410 Via De Palmas, Houston’s 392-4568. Lunch The Reserve – 9858 Boca Raton. – 561- 171 E. Palmetto Park – 561-750-8860. Coffee/Bakery, 561- 1900 N.W. Executive Watercolors Cafe Wednesday-Friday, Clint Moore Rd. #C 997-7373. Lunch Rd. Boca Raton – 561- Lunch Monday-Friday, 338-8840 Center Circle. Boca Ra- – Radisson Bridge Re- Dinner nightly. 112, Boca Raton. 561- Monday-Friday, Dinner 391-1515. Lunch Dinner nightly. ton – 561-998-0550. sort – 999 E. Camino 883-6088. Lunch and nightly. Monday-Friday, Dinner Toojay’s Gourmet Lunch and Dinner Real. Boca Raton Masamune Dinner daily. nightly. Cuban Café Deli daily. 561-368-9500. Dinner Japanese Rest. Café Bellino 3350 N.W. Boca Raton Polo Shoppes – 5030 nightly. 3011 Yamato Rd. Boca Uncle Tai’ 180 S. Federal Hwy. Maggiano’s Blvd. Boca Raton – Champion Blvd. Boca J. Alexander’s Raton – 561-241- Shops at Boca Center Boca Raton – 561- 21090 St. Andrews 561-750-8860. Lunch Raton – 561-241- 1400 Glades Rd. ASIAN/SUSHI 8400. Lunch Monday- – 5250 Town Center 393-2844. Dinner Blvd.. Boca Raton – Monday-Friday, Dinner 5903 – 2200 Glades Boca Raton – 561- Bangkok in Boca Friday, Dinner nightly. Circle. Boca Raton nightly. 561-361-8244. Lunch nightly (closed Sunday Rd. Boca Raton – 561- 395-9875. Lunch and – Royal Palm Place – 561-368-8806. and Dinner daily. June-November). 392-4181 – Regency Dinner daily. – 500 Via de Palmas, Lunch Monday-Satur- Carrabba’s Italian Court – 3013 Yamato Ste. 79. Boca Raton day, Dinner nightly. Grill – 6909 S.W. 18th Mario’s of Boca Inca Grill Rd. Boca Raton – 561- Kathy’s Gazebo Café – 561-394-6912. Din- Street. Boca Raton 1901 N. Military Trail. 515 N.E. 20th St. Boca 997-9911. Breakfast, 4199 N. Federal ner nightly. – 561-544-8838 Boca Raton – 561- Raton – 561-395- Lunch and Dinner Highway. Boca Raton – 335 E. Linton Blvd. 392-5595. Breakfast 3553. Lunch and Din- daily. www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 11 BocaNews.com Crossword Get Your Local Newspaper Delivered to your Inbox Free Easy Sign Up 1 Visit BocaNews.com

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Sudoku is a number- placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers to 9 in the empty squares so that each column and each 3x3 contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Conceptis Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY home. activity, confusion and misunder- Thursday, May 24, 2007: CANCER standing. Gain a perspective through This year, communicate your energy June 21-July 22 and spirit in a manner in which oth- HHHH You might need to clarify watching. Do what you must; others ers can understand. Simplicity draws and ask more questions. What ap- might be more observant than you many more people and adds to your pears to be right-on and clear to you think. Tonight: A must show. professional and personal success. could be most confusing to a key as- Know when you have had enough, sociate or loved one. If you can't shed CAPRICORN and be willing to walk away. You light on an issue now, don't worry -- Dec. 22-Jan. 19 have an unusual opportunity to you have time. Tonight: Catch up on HHHHH Take the high road. claim your power this year. People a friend's news. Avoid getting caught up in problems surround and support you. If you LEO are single, meeting people could July 23-Aug. 22 that surround you. Investigate pos- HHH Curb a need to spend until be a snap, but relating on a deeper sibilities with a clear eye. Avoid any level could be challenging. Often you you get a better grasp on a situation; and all money dealings right now. discover that each of you is on a dif- you might not be right or on target. ferent path. If you are attached, real- Acknowledge someone for what he Wait a few days before making finan- ize the importance of a lot of quality or she has to offer. A relationship cial decisions. Tonight: Rent a movie time at home. You might consider a could go topsy-turvy out of the blue. or listen to music. purchase of a new home. VIRGO can Do nothing for now. Tonight: Treat be a downer. yourself well. AQUARIUS VIRGO Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Aug. 23-Sept. 22 The Stars Show the Kind of Day HHHHH You might be on top of HHH Know when to back off. Though You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; your game, but if you look around, you absolutely might feel you are 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult others might not be. If you can pitch on the right track, you could be off. in and make someone's day a little ARIES Give yourself time. Allow someone March 21-April 19 easier, do. Personal matters could HHH New beginnings are possible keep your mind busy. Tonight: Just else to make decisions. Would you if you don't go to extremes. Nix ex- smile, and everyone relaxes. rather make a bad decision than do aggeration, whether it comes from LIBRA nothing? Tonight: Time out with a you or someone around you. Actions Sept. 23-Oct. 22 count. Get into a project. Demon- HH For better or for worse, what- friend. strate in a discussion how to make ever decision or move you make falls PISCES apart. You might not understand an idea a reality. Tonight: Easy does Feb. 19-March 20 it. what is happening. Isolate yourself TAURUS from chaos. Observe rather than be HHHH Others clearly want to April 20-May 20 a player. You discover the power of dominate. Who are you to prevent HHHH Where others lack imagi- timing. Tonight: Get some extra R them from doing what seems natural nation, you have ideas. Let your and R. knowledge dictate your choices, and SCORPIO and important? What you might be use your ingenuity to make them Oct. 23-Nov. 21 working through in your mind might possible. Someone you see as vague HHHH Aim for more of what you be based on a false premise. Stop. Get could become even stranger or more want from a dubious situation. If you confusing. Tonight: Fun and games. act clearly, then others might have a more information. Tonight: Go out GEMINI backdrop to work with in their con- and enjoy a friend. May 21-June 20 fusion. Tension occurs within a part- HHH You mean what you say. Nev- nership, as you have different ideas. ertheless, confusion surrounds plans, Tonight: In the limelight. BORN TODAY perhaps a long-term plan. Don't try SAGITTARIUS Singer Patti LaBelle 1944, singer to reverse a situation. Rather, take Nov. 22-Dec. 21 in what is happening knowing time HHH Maintain a low profile rather Rosanne Cash 1955, basketball play- remains your ally. Tonight: Happy at than get caught up in a whirlwind of er Joe Dumars 1963 12 Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 • www.bocanews.com DELRAY 2/2, 1740 sf, re- DELRAY Just listed 2/2, scr. Boca Raton News nov’d downtown, pool w/ porch, laminate floos, BOCA E. OF FAU spa, lg fenced yd, work Greenbelt view, pet friendly, Bicycle Club Apts truck ok, $2,000 mo. F/L/S. courtyard entry. $179,500. 3/2 $1595 2 BR $1150 Lse opt poss 561-357-0554 J.A. Harrington, Coldwell Boca Sm 2 br $1095 1/1 $900 Banker 561-272-7993. News Lg rms. New kitchen cabinets & SS appl. .com Lg pool. Parking galore. CLASSIFIEDS Free cable. W/D hook- Ph.: 561-893-6401 • Fax: 561-893-6674 • e-Mail: [email protected] up. Free internet with 3 BOCA 3/2/2 Pool. New Metal BOCA Gated boating com- bedroom only. Roof! Stunning Kitchen! munity ! Magnificent point email BOCA RATON • DELRAY BEACH • PARKLAND • COCONUT CREEK • CORAL SPRINGS Under contract in 10 days. lot Courtyard Estate with [email protected] guest house. Gorgeous MOVE IN TODAY $439K! Call Kevin Brady pool & spa, fireplace. Mas- Eastern Towing & Recovery bids. 561-368-5555 Lang Rlty 561-213-0841. 417 NE 6th Ave., Boynton Bch, FL 1NXAE09E6PZ033300 ’93 TOYOTA ter bedroom Suite on first ON MAY 21, 2007 256 Personal, DELRAY 3/2.5 + large loft. HIGHLAND BCH 2/2 Totally floor. Ari Albinder, Mizner ’93 Dodge #1B4GH54R7PX634773 Publish: May 24, 2007 BOCA SE 2/2 decorator Spacious , huge lot w/end- Remodeled Corner Unit. 2 U-Gas Auto Boca Raton/Delray Beach News Beauty Svc. furn. 1/2 mi. to beach and Grande Rlty, 561-702-0413 2000 S. Fed. Hwy, Boynton Beach. less lake views. Upgrades! Balconies! Intra / Ocean NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Mizner. Community pool & views. $45K in Upgrades! ON JUNE 1, 2007 NAIL TECHS WANTED Ex- $2,400 mo. Harvey Dubov ’03 Suzuki #JSAAK47AX32111596 clubhse, hot tub. $1100 mo. $499,000. Harvey Dubov City Towing L.L.C. gives Notice of perience Preferred. Very RE/MAX 561-542-7355 ’04 Porsche #WP0CA29864S640313 Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell annual. Call 561-702-5296. RE/MAX 561-542-7355 Able Towing Co these vehicles on 06/15/2007, 09:00 Busy Salon. Great Location. 700 W. Industrial Ave., Boynton Bch. am at 506 NE 3RD ST. BOYTNON Please call Kerri at 954- 320 Rooms for ON JUNE 20, 2007 BEACH, FL 33435-3832, pursuant to 344-6334 403 Townhouse/ ’95 Ford #1FTEF14N1SLA94021 subsection 713.78 of the Florida Stat- BOCA Rent/Room Zeke’s Quick Tow utes. City Towing L.L.C. reserves the 4771 N. Powerline Rd., Ft. Laud. Villa/Duplex right to accept or reject any and/or all STUDIO, 1,2,3 & Board Publish: May 24, 2007 bids. 272 Positions/ for Sale Boca Raton News BR’S & TWNHMES BOCA 3/2/2 Upgraded like a JH4DC4459RS020236 ’94 ACURA Situations Wanted Many with washer/dryer BOCA E Small furnd room multi-million dollar home! LEGAL NOTICE JM1NA3537R0510186 ’94 MAZDA with pvt entrance & bath, 1 We will sell a 1994 Mazda pickup truck Pool, balcony, garage Incredible! $425,000! Call 101 Legal Notices Publish: May 24, 2007 BOCA- WILL ORGANIZE Min. to bch & schools. mile to beach & FAU, FT BOCA Grand 2-story Deep- #4F4CR16U8RTM90547 at 10 AM on Boca Raton/Delray Beach News Kevin Brady Lang Rlty 561- May 18, 2007. The owner may post a YOUR HOME OFFICE, worker or student, $540/mo. water Estate. Incredible de- CITY OF DELRAY BEACH Boat Dock Available. bond in order to gain possession in 213-0841 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC SALE filing - comptuter literate. Furn/unf., short/long inclds all. 561-302-7227 tail throughout. Approx. lieu of paying $3798 to Pompano Ra- The contents of the following parking Please call 561-218-1562 term. By owner No R/E 7500 sq. ft., Intracoastal The City Commission will conduct a dio Air & Tire at 2701 N. Dixie Hwy., BOCA E. Close to FAU & Public hearing On Monday, June 4, unit will be sold for cash only to satisfy or 561-251-5792. fee. Pet ok vistas galore. Fireplace, el- Pompano Beach, FL. Any surplus Mizner Park. Immac. room 2007, in the Commission Chambers at from the auction will be deposited with rental liens in accordance with Florida From $725-$2500 Statues, or will otherwise be disposed COMPANION/DRIVER Will evator, boater’s dream ! Ari City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Del- the Clerk of the Broward Circuit Court. 561-391-5000 w/private bath. $550 mo. ray Beach, Florida (or at any continu- of. The owners and their agents re- take shopping, Dr. appts. & incl. all utilities. Call 561- Albinder, Mizner Grande Publish: May 24, 2007 serve the right to bid on any unit and 561-487-0404 today for ation of such meeting which is set by Boca Raton News TLC. Experienced. Boca / 750-1915 or 732-221-8674. Realty, 561-702-0413 the City Commission). Pursuant to also to refuse any bid. Auction to be Move In Specials” BOCA 3/2 Villa Totally Re- held at West Boca Mini Storage, 9868 Delray area. References. Section 30.15 of the Code of Ordi- NOTICE OF BOCA E. Room for rent, pri- done / Upgraded! New roof nances the City Commission will con- CHANGE IN MEETING Sandalfoot Blvd. Auction will be held Call 561-278-5597 sider a waiver of Land Development on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 10:00 BOCA WEST CONDO Up- vate entrance, private bath. ’06. Priced to sell! Great loc! Regulation Sections 2.4.7(B)(1)(b)(i) The regular meeting of the Board of am. COMPANION/ DRIVER will dated, 2/2, gated, pool/spa, $175 wk. + utilities. Couples $223,900 Harvey Dubov and 4.3.3(V)(2)(a). The waiver re- Commissioners of the Greater Boca Young, P35, Automobile parts take you shopping, to Doc- new appl. Golf & lakeview. welcome. Kingsize bed. RE/MAX 561-542-7355 quest from Section 2.4.7(B)(1)(b)(i) is Raton Beach & Park District sched- 1988 Ford F250 tors appointments and help No pets. $1300 mo. Call 561-994-5308. to waive the prohibition against seek- uled for Monday, June 4, 2007 at 4:00 VIN #1FTHX25H6JKA46141 ing a waiver for use of land or struc- p.m. at the Sugar Sand Park Commu- you with your everyday 954-729-8389. tures regulations. nity Center, 300 South Military Trail, Publish: May 17 & 24, 2007 needs. Call 561-278-9257 BOCA Elegant furn. BR, gat- BOCA 3/2/2 in Escondido. Boca Raton News The waiver request from Section Boca Raton, has been rescheduled to ed comm. Pool, jac, HBO, Huge cul de sac lot with 4.3.3(V)(2)(a) is to allow a reduction in Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at the HOUSE CLEANING Experi- walk to Town Center. Very BOCA/DEERFIELD E. the required separation distance from same time and location. enced with Good referenc- close to FAU. All incl. $650 endless golf views. Custom 750 feet to 200 feet when measured Publish: May 24, 2007, 2007 WATERFRONT features - Must see ! from lot line to lot line for Last Resort Boca Raton News es. Call Valeria at 754-368- mo. Ref. Call 561-347-7571 BOCA ISLES NORTH Lg sin- Saloon, Inc. a proposed stand alone 6737. 2/2, awesome view, lg $419,900. Harvey Dubov bar to be located within the Pelican NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE balc., furn/unf. No Pets BOCA Large room w/private gle fam.5/3/3.1cg. Over- Harbor Shoppes, and an existing RE/MAX 561-542-7355 stand alone bar within the South Del- City Towing L.L.C. gives Notice of POLISH LADY Honest, or Rltrs. Good credit. bath. Cable, pool. Close to sized yard, room for pool. ray Shopping Center. Both facilities Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell dependable will take care of $1250 mo. annual. FAU & 95. Non smoker. All Gated, clbhse, “A” schools. are located within shopping centers these vehicles on 06/11/2007, 09:00 sick or elderly person. house priviledges incl. 561- BOCA Builder’s Close-out! and the separation distance between am at 506 NE 3RD ST. BOYTNON 631-885-3342 $670K. Stephanie Kaufman the stand alone bar buildings is ap- BEACH, FL 33435-3832, pursuant to Own transportation. Call 631--234-6484. 393-6873 am only. No Restrictions for Inves- / Lang Realty 561-558-9257 proximately 985 feet. subsection 713.78 of the Florida Stat- Anna 954-969-8848 tors. Only $5K Down! Hurry BOCA Room for rent. Near All interested parties are invited to at- utes. City Towing L.L.C. reserves the BOYNTON Villa Largo at 2 Left Great investment op- tend the public hearing and comment right to accept or reject any and/or all RN 20 yrs exp. avail. for pvt. FAU & I-95, non smoker. portunity. Harvey Dubov upon the proposed action or submit bids. Renaissance Commons. $400 mo. some utilties in- their comments in writing on or before care. Competent, caring, re- RE/MAX 561-542-7355 1LNHM87A71Y686203 ’01 LINCOLN Beautiful 2/2 penthouse, cluded. Call 561-416-2118 the date of the hearing to the Plan- liable. Avail. M-F, 9am-2pm. brand new, granite cout- ning and Zoning Department. For fur- Publish: May 24, 2007 Can arrange addit. times. after 6pm ther information please contact Paul Boca Raton/Delray Beach News ners, all state of the art. Dorling, AICP, Planning and Zoning Boca/Delray area. $50 hr. Lease/lease option. $1400 BOCA Room downtown Director, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 201 Professional 954-240-0524 Francene Beach, Florida 33444 (e-mail at mo. 561-654-4224 near everything, prvt ent, City Towing L.L.C. gives Notice of BOCA 4/2 Lowest Priced in [email protected]), Phone COMM. RE PROP MGR (Sr. room, bath, off street pkg, 561/243-7040, between the hours of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell VANIA HOUSE Cleaning. Boca Isles. 2,300+ A/C SF. 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on weekdays these vehicles on 06/08/2007, 09:00 level) 5 yr min. exp. 2 mil. sf Good References. Good cable & phone. All util. N/S, 303 Townhouse/ Fresh paint in/out. Lg Pvt (excluding holidays). am at 506 NE 3RD ST. BOYTNON Boca. Fax 561-392-8938 prices. Call for an appoint- $700 mo. 561-392-1228. BEACH, FL 33435-3832, pursuant to PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A ment 954-649-2130 or 954- Villa/Duplex Yard. Incredible Invest. BOCA LE RIVAGE Grand PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY subsection 713.78 of the Florida Stat- BOCA Room in private COMPTROLLER & BOOKPR $474,900. Harvey Dubov Mansion on a gated private DECISION MADE BY THE CITY utes. City Towing L.L.C. reserves the for Boca RE ofc. YARDI 691-5274 for Rent home, East of 95, $600 mo. COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO right to accept or reject any and/or all RE/MAX 561-542-7355 island surrounded by a na- ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT pref. Fax: 561-392-8938. + sec. Cable & utilities incl. bids. BOCA LAS BRISAS ture preserve and magnifi- THIS HEARING, SUCH PERSON 1FAPP2594HW280727 1987 FORD Call 561-859-6086. WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE NOTICE $289,000. Central Boca, 3/ cent lakefront setting. PROCEEDING, AND FOR THIS PUR- Publish: May 24, 2007 All real estate advertising BOCA 2.5, newer tile, pvt. location, POSE SUCH PERSON MAY NEED Boca Raton/Delray Beach News 204 Accounting 10,000 sq ft. A showpiece ! TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM herein is subject to the Fed- 2&3 BR Twnhms 322 Share Rentals/ new roof, new paint, scr. Ari Albinder, Mizner Grande RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE ACCOUNTANTS A/R & A/P eral Fair Housing Act which patio. Call now Beatriz Da- MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES w/garages. Roommates Realty, 561-702-0413 City Towing L.L.C. gives Notice of Rocha PPI 561-706-5751. THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE for comm. RE Prop. Mgmt. makes it illegal to advertise Starting at $1350. UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell Co. Boca. YARDI exp. pref. any preference, limitation, Wanted BASED. THE CITY DOES NOT PRO- these vehicles on 06/07/2007, 09:00 561-391-5000, VIDE OR PREPARE SUCH RECORD am at 506 NE 3RD ST. BOYTNON Fax res: 561-392-8938. or discrimination based on PURSUANT TO F.S. 286.0105. BEACH, FL 33435-3832, pursuant to race, color, religion, sex, 561-487-0404 BOCA E. 2/2 to share. furnd. CITY OF DELRAY BEACH subsection 713.78 of the Florida Stat- handicap, familial status or Near FAU, N/S. No pets. utes. City Towing L.L.C. reserves the 206 Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC Banking national origin, or intention Female preferred. Gated, City Clerk right to accept or reject any and/or all BOCA E. OF FAU. 2 br / 1.5 bids. to make any such prefer- pool, tennis, cable, $575/ BOCA 4/2.5+ Large Loft. Publish: Thurs. May 24, 2007 HEAD TELLER & Teller, F/T ba townhouse. Large mo. inc util. 561-394-5895 Boca Raton/Delray Beach News 1FAPP64R7NH162440 ’92 FORD positions. Boca Raton of- ences, limitations or dis- rooms. Fenced yard. ideal Completed ’07. Premium 1G2FS23T2NL221762 ’92 PONTIAC fice, growing community crimination. State laws for- to share or family. $1195, BOCA Lg furn. 3 bdrms, in Cul-de-sac lot! 1st Flr. Mas- LEGAL NOTICE 4T1VK14E3PU094272 ’93 TOYOTA bid discrimination in the We will sell the following vehicles at bank. Excel sal & benefits. 3/2 $1595. 561-368-5555 pvt home, own bath, pool, n/ ter Ste. Total Upgrades! Publish: May 24, 2007 sale, rental or advertising of 10AM on the listed dates at the listed Boca Raton/Delray Beach News Fax resume 561-999-5110 s, kit priv., cble. Close to all. $539,000. Harvey Dubov locations pursuant to Chapter 713.78 real estate based on factors BOCA NE Duplex nice area $550 mo. + 1/2 util. Short BOCA MIZNER POINTE BOCA MIZNER CC 4/3.5 w/ FL. Statutes. RE/MAX 561-542-7355 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE in addition to those protect- 2/2, porch, pool access, sm term ok. 561-809-9536 $343,000. Best location in endless golf/lake views. ON APRIL 25, 2007 City Towing L.L.C. gives Notice of 208 Clerical/Office/ ed under federal law. We pets ok. From $1,200, 561- community. 3/2.5, wood flrs, 3,700 A/C SF. Private Pool. ’00 Oldsmo #1G3NF52E6YC377713 Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell 400-9015 or 561-750-7845 BOCA OLD FLORESTA to ’03 Porsche #WP0CB29803U662007 these vehicles on 06/05/2007, 09:00 will not knowingly accept scr. patio, 1 car gar. Call Totally upgraded! Below Secretarial share house with pool. W/D. H.B. Fleet Corp. am at 506 NE 3RD ST. BOYTNON any advertising for real es- BOCA Royal Woods 3/2.5 now Beatriz DaRocha PPI Market - Bring Offers! 743 S. Deerfield Ave. Deerfield Bch BEACH, FL 33435-3832, pursuant to tate that is in violation of the $500 mo. + utilities. Call 561-706-5751 OFFICE STAFF a leading TH wood floors, designer $875,000 Harvey Dubov ON MAY 18, 2007 subsection 713.78 of the Florida Stat- law. All persons are hereby 561-368-1579. ’94 VW #3VWRA81H4RM040001 utes. City Towing L.L.C. reserves the supplier of equip to the wooden cab.,granite kitch/ RE/MAX 561-542-7355 ’03 Chevy #2G1WF52E639114389 right to accept or reject any and/or all const industry is seeking in- informed that all dwellings master ba. SS appliances. BOYNTON Male 62 wants div. for Pompano operation. advertised are available on Available 6/1 $1850 per mo. female only, share house, Pref. candidate has 3+ yrs an equal opportunity basis. 561-704-8923 owner/agent. master BR effic. Color TV, gen. ofc., A/P, A/R & cus- cable, downtown. Ideal for tomer service exp. Must be BOCA Town Villas Totally working lady. Must love detail oriented & able to renovated, furn. 2/2 villa. cats. $125 week. 561-369- BOCA 4/3 pool home. Below handle multiple tasks. Exc. Wood flrs, new appl., gar., 0711 or 577-2751. work environment, compet- 55+ active comm. Pool, ten- market ! Pavered patio, Di- itive salary & full benefits nis, clbhse activities, $1500. DELRAY E. Close to every- amond Brite pool & new available. Call Art Miller at 561-306-4288. thing. 2/2 Mature person. BOYNTON 2/2.5/2 Gorgeous heater, 3M hurricane win- 954-317-6877. $500 month includes util- Architecture ! Pool View ! dow protection. Totally up- BOCA Vistazo, brand new, ities. Call 561-330-3601. 3/3.5, custom kitchen, cher- Bonus Room ! Spacious ! graded .. A-Rated Schools. BOCA PALM BEACH FARMS RECEPTIONIST Busy Real Reduced $30k. $269K Estate office in Boca. Full rywood flrs, ss aplians, very $459,000 ! Harvey Dubov 4 bdrms/3 baths on large, close to FAU & Lynn Univ. Kevin Brady Lang Realty treed, pvt. lot (11,000SF). Time, $10/hr. Call Sheila 561-213-0841 RE/MAX 561-542-7355 561-447-7800 or fax re- $2400/mo. 561-504-0041 Spacious, well landscaped corner with heated pool and sume 561-447-7022 DELRAY Like new 3/2.5 TH, 301 Apts./Condos 1 cg, small comm. w/pool, gardens. This is a prime 218 Sales For Rent Just W. of Military. Close to residence with heated pool, shopping & golf. $1400 mo. well situated in the Addison EARN an Extra $1,000 to Call Alex 561-213-1051. Mizner School district. All $5,000 per month in the “A” rated schools. Owner says, “Make Offer”! Call Ka- Health & Wellness Industry. 3 BEDROOMS 307 Homes for Rent A company with a 50 year Ideal to Share or Family tie Stack Re/Max track record. FREE training 3/2 Oaks of Boca- Pool, BOCA 2/2, fenced yard. 561.271.8281. 954-783-3748. tennis, cbl. Scr. Patio conv. location near I-95. BOYNTON 3/3/2 w/ Loft ! $1350. 954-421-0002. Walk to Publix. 1 min to I-95 BOCA 4/3.5/3 Pool. On over SALES ASSOC. Join the $1600 mo. incl. lawn ser- 401 2/2 $1195. 394-4888 Apts./Condos Preserve! 1,707 Under Air ! 1 acre of land in Boca Boca Raton Chamber of vice. Pets ok. Avail. imme- 3/2 Bicycle Club - Pool, for Sale Reduced $289k. Kevin Bra- Raton! Loft! Hurry! $699k. Commerce Team as sales diately. Call 561-767-6711. Internet, Cbl, Stainless dy Lang Rlty 561-213-0841 Kevin Brady, Lang Rlty 561- assoc. The ideal person steel appl & micro. W/D BOCA 4/2, Furn. or unfurn. BOCA 1/1 $124K. 2/1, 213-0841. has 2-3 yrs. outside sales hook up. $1595. East of 95, 1 block from $159K. Conv. location nr DELRAY’S BEST BUY at exp. w/cold calls, presenta- 2/2 Casa Del Rio- faces Mizner Elem. $1950 mo. + downtown & Mizner Park. $258,950. 2/2 end villa, new tions & customer service. FAU/canal. Lg rooms - deposit. Call 561-859-6086. Comm. pool. Own for less kitch, A/C, W/H, Scr. porch, Responsibilities incl. at- Split bedrooms. Free than you can rent. Call 954- 1 cg, tiled plus shutters. J.A. tending Chamber func- cable - scr patio. $1150 BOCA BANK 275-8968. Harrington, Coldwell Banker tionss, knoweldge of MS of- MOVE IN TODAY FORELCOSURE 3/2, 561-272-7993. BOCA POINTE 4/2 on over- fice req. Salary + commis- $38,000. Only $302/month, sized corner lot ! Over 394-4888 5% down, 20 years at 8% sion. Fully paid employee 407 House for Sale $100K in upgrades! Resort- benefits package. Resume A.P.R. For listings Call 1- style pool/endless lake vws to: RaeLynn DeParsqual, 800-366-9783, Ext. 5676. BOCA 1/1, $925 2 BR, from your patio w/gazebo, raelynn@bocaraton $1095 up, 3/2 $1595, top blt-in BBQ & Bar. Offered @ chamber.com or fax to 561- area, new appl, free cable, 392-3780. No phone calls MOVE IN TODAY 394-4888 BOCA 5/3 w/Pool & Spa. $599,000. Harvey Dubov please. EOE DFW 2,500+ SF! Split BR Plan. RE/MAX 561-542-7355 BOCA 1/1.5 East - Remod- Accordian Shutters. Int. Pvt SALES Established Coral eled with GRANITE, W/D, Lot. Low HOA. A+ Schools Springs Co. seeking part Pool, Cable & H20 incl. No BOCA 3/2 Corner Unit at $499,000. Harvey Dubov time sales, business to pets. Price negotiable. Call Over 1,800 Under Air ! Im- business telemarketing. 727-515-7772. pact Glass ! Great Condi- RE/MAX 561-542-7355 $12.75/hr + commission + tion ! $349k Kevin Brady BOCA REDUCED - Priced health benefits. 954-340- BOCA 2/2 condo, next to Lang Rlty 561-213-0841 to sell! Exceptional Value in BOCA BANK 4599 ext. 202. FAU/PBCC. Comm. pool & BOCA CHASE $1,900/ East Boca! 4/2 pool home FORECLOSURE 3/2, tennis. 561-715-8702, email month. New, new, new ! on oversized lot. 3-year $38,000. Only $302/month, SALES EXEC. New comm. [email protected] New kitchen, new bath- in Boca. Enthusiastic, exp., new roof, new air, recent Di- 5% down, 20 years at 8% rooms, new floors, new A/C. amond Brite on pool. Lo- on-site sales person for mil- BOCA 2/2, 8th flr. Unfurn. A.P.R. For Listings Call 1- 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage. cated just behind Addison BOCA Spectacular Deep- lion dollar + homes. Strong New carpet & appliances. 800-366-9783, Ext. 5457. Call now Beatriz DaRocha Minzner school in an area of closer, team player. Models Gated community. Close to water Dreamer! Simply PPI 561-706-5751 larger homes. This one is a completed. Best loc. Res to: trnpk. $1500 mo. incl. cable beautiful, 85’ on water, gor- must see. Make an offer! [email protected] & water. 561-271-3889. BOCA E. 3/2, 411 SW 1st geous pool & spa, “Estate” St. 1526 under a/c. $1700 $399,900 Katie Stack Re/ street, priced for immediate BOCA BEACH AREA mo. Avail. 6/1. All tile, lg Max 561.271.8281. sale ! $894,000. Ari Albind- TEMPORARY HOUSING 252 Domestic Help fenced yd, big dog OK, W/D BOCAPORTABELLA On er, Mizner Grande Realty, Lovely furn, apts, avail. water/lawn maint incl. Year Intracoastal. 1/1.5 all new, Wanted BOCA 561-702-0413 daily, wkly, mthly. Extras lse. F/L/S. 561-302-9110. guard gated, $309K. Steph- incl. linens, dishes, cook- anie Kaufman, Lang Realty VICTORIA ISLE $150 Per WeeK. Mon-Fri, BOCA E. 4 br, 2 bath water- ware, cable, pool, spa, 561-558-9257. 3:30-6:30pm. English and front pool home, new appl., LEAST EXPENSIVE HBO. Reasonable rates. BOCA Stonebridge CC 3 car a must. Housekeeping deepwater access, 80’ bulk & driving. Ref/background Boca/Deerfield NO PETS WOODFIELD CC br/2.5 ba. Must sell 954-426-4672 head. Bike to beach. $2,750 BOCA Brand new Spanish check. 561-477-6227 Boca $435,000 Tuscan-Inspired Beachside make offer. mo. Call 631-948-0000. 3 bedrooms + conv. den CHILD CARE needed for BOCA Centre Hill Courts -- Mansion. 9700 sf, gener- Owner 1/1 2nd flr condo. Close to / 2.5 baths summer - to care for 9 & 12 Motivated seller. Will ator, walk to beach & fa- Desperate Boca Comm. Hosp. & FAU. Call me, visit property, yr old girls. Monday thru Fri- consider trade & / or mous Boca Hotel and Re- Immaculate. No pets. $850/ make an offer and you day, 11-4. Must have de- Owner Financing. Make sort. Ari Albinder, Mizner mo. Boca Home Rentals/ could be surprised. Ask pendable transp. Ref. req. offer. Owner Sales. 561-362-0744 Grande Rlty, 561-702-0413 4 Realty 561-441-9933 Great for HS or college stu- 561-350-5862 or cell 1-561-310-1600 dent. Call 561-716-8703. BOCA E. Oaks of Boca, BOCA THE POLO CLUB near FAU/Hosp. LARGE COMPANION NEEDED/light Catalina condo, 3/2, 1st flr, studios. Gated comm. housework, M-F 11am-1pm on lake & golf. Part furn. Pools, tennis. From $750 own transportation and ref- Membership req. $449K. UP. Jim 561-797-1590 or BOCA Gorgeous Deepwa- BOCA’S erences required. Call 561- Stephanie Kaufman, Lang 561-392-1734. ter Dream Home On 110’ BEST KEPT SECRET 715-7745 or 561-483-8979. Realty 561-558-9257. wide canal in Walker’s Cay. Are you looking for a BOCA E. OF FAU. 2 br / 1.5 Beautiful pool, hot tub, Sa- 55+ home with a huge ba townhouse. Large turnia marble floors. Owner/ master bedroom, huge HOUSEKEEPER needed, rooms. Fenced yard. ideal Agent. For Rent $3,995. An- BOCA 2nd bedroom & a huge part time, approx. 12 to share or family. $1195, WALK TO SHOPPING screened in lanai, stop nual. Ari Albinder, Mizner BOCA / BROKEN SOUND CC BOCA FALLS 4/3/2 Re- hrs. per week in the 3/2 $1595. 561-368-5555 Grande Rlty, 561-702-0413 Compl. renovated 2/2 driving around & visit REDUCED TO SELL! Up- duced $40K ! 2,700+ A/C this 2/2. Move in cond. afternoon. Parkland / BOCA E. of Fed. 2/1, compl. condo, near Mizner. No Coral Springs home. BOCA W. Timbers of Boca, age restriction. Ready to grades incl: 24” saturnia SF. Huge Fenced Yard. Low maint. & much remodeled, tile thru out, ALL Ironing a must. May in- Spac. 3/2 w/heated pool on move. $160,000. Gag- marble. 2/CG. Gated, club Great Community Amen- more. $259,900. Call new granite kitch & appl, clude some babysitting. canal. 2 car gar. $1895 mo. non Realty 954-977- amenities., $474,900. ities. $599K. Harvey Dubov now for details 561-487- baths. Pool. Immed. occup. Harvey Dubov RE/MAX Call 561-549-0859. incl. lawn maint. Call Owner 7325, 954-675-0629. RE/MAX 561-542-7355 9613 or 561-289-1154. $945 Call 561-441-6733. / Agent 561-361-0300. 561-542-7355 www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 13 PATIO FURNITURE White 732 Household PVC patio furniture, 8 piec- es, good condition, $200. Goods Call 954-732-4562. AFFORDABLE CHERRY SOFA, LOVESEAT and OT- Sleigh Bedroom group. TOMAN Natuzzi microfiber, Brand new 6 pc Louis Phi- tan -colored sofa, Granite lippe style. Retail $2K. Must coffee table, dark wood din- move $750. Can deliver to- ing room set. All in Excellent day. 561-296-2396 condition. Other misc. items THE LAKES OF BOCA CORAL SPRINGS EAGLE DELRAY Pool home / dou- for sale. $ Best Offer $ Call BOYNTON 3/2.5/2 w/Loft / TRACE Fabulous 5 Bed- $460K. 4/2, 2 cg, open floor BACHELORS CHEST 3 David to see! 954-410-6689 ble lot & lge fenced yard ! room/4.5 Bath with incred- plan w/wd flrs & fab kitchen. drawer, 30x30x18, white. 4th Bed/Ofc! Granite, 2,711 Vaulted ceilings, gourmet kit Dresser Broyhill 60x18x31, ible panoramic views of golf Htd pool & spa. “A” schools. 736 Sporting Under Air! Mint! $465k also w/Tumblestone backsplash Stephanie Kaufman/Lang 505 Store/Offices 601 Business 7 drawers green, $150 for 1061 Autos for Sale course 3rd hole fairway, both. Call 561-750-1108. Goods/ 4 rent! Kevin Brady Lang water and patio heated & new appls, fireplace, wet Realty 561-558-9257 for Rent Opportunities $500 ! Police Impounds ! for pool. Huge premium, pri- bar, newer roof .. 1 mile BED 2 pc Queen Thick Pil- Recreation Rlty 561-213-0841 low Top mattress set. New, sale. Cars from $500. Hon- vate corner lot. Wonderful from beach & trendy Atlan- 409 Waterfront REST 4 SALE Many Avail. In E. Boca. From Deli to lg still in plastic. Must move GUN & KNIFE SHOW das, Chevys & more. For updated split and open floor tic Ave. REDUCED! BOCA Class A brand Restaurants Turnkey. Fully $250. Can deliver Today. BUY-SELL-TRADE listings Call 1-800-366-9813 plan. Great golf, tennis and for Sale new office, 1st flr. with $389,000. Harvey Dubov Equipped. From $120K. 561-296-1011 May 26th & May 27th Ext. 2592. resort clubhouse commu- back up generator & IT RE/MAX 561-542-7355 BOCA Intracoastal, 100 yd (561) 392-8920. Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4 nity of Eagle Trace. A must Internet. Congress & BED Absolute Bargain King 92 HONDA CIVIC $500! Nis- setoff, deepwater dock, Pillow top Mattress set. new So. Fla Fairgrounds san Sentra $200! 94 Toyota see! $749,000. Call Olivia Clint Moore area. $795 Harbour East (700 Harbour & sealed in factory plastic Southern Blvd. W.P.B. Camry $800! Police im- mo. 561-392-6000. 618 Money Wanted 8 mi. W. of I-95 Spilotros/Joy Carter, Pru- Dr.) 2/2 newly renovated. w/warranty. Sacrifice $300. pounds available ! For list- dential Florida WCI 954- Concealed Weapons ings Call 1-800-366-9813 GREEN ACRES Owner financing. $1.5M. TO PLACE A Can deliver 369-0253. BOCA E. All sizes & price 561-296-1011 Course at show twice a Ext. V430. NAUTICA ISLES Call 561-389-1944. points. Exec suites. Class CLASSIFIED AD day. 321-777-7455 4/2, 2 car gar. on over- A, Freestanding and Strip BED kingsize, firm, very ACURA INTEGRA 97 3 dr CALL 561-893-6401 thick, very good condition. POOL TABLE Brookstone, auto M/R, red, 108K mi. sized lot. Lots of up- Centers. Full service & cov- 412 Lots & Acreage Boxspring & frame, $100. 4’x2’, great condition. Cues New within past year. Paint, grades including patio & ered parking. 561-392-8920 Call 954-755-5443 or 954- & balls. Boca $75. Call 561- 4 Michelins + full spare SS appl. 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thursday sports spring football – boca high at spanish river 7 p.m. SPORTS atlantic high vs. ely high 7 p.m. YOUR TEAMS ARE OUR TEAMS Garrish leads Boca High against River By Mario Sarmento at Spanish River High at 7 p.m. “He wants to be able to prove SPORTS EDITOR Garrish had surgery eight days himself now, and he has a smaller At first, Boca Raton High quar- after his injury, and the combina- window to do that this year,” his terback John Garrish didn’t know tion of painkillers that dulled his father said. how bad it was. appetite and the inability to work By the time spring practices On a botched special teams play out trimmed 30 pounds from his rolled around, Garrish had re- against Palm Beach Gardens last 195-pound frame. claimed his place as the starting year, Garrish had to run with the Garrish’s father John, who is the quarterback for the Bobcats. ball and took a hit in his right assistant head coach and running “He’s a great kid and he’s a knee. He came out of the game backs coach for the Bobcats, said hard worker,” new Boca Raton and wanted to return, but Coach the injury was especially difficult coach Eddie Giersbrook said. Rick Swain thought better of it because Garrish loves to work in There was still one more hurdle and had his junior quarterback the weight room. for Garrish to overcome – he had sit out. But Garrish worked as hard on to take his first hit in pads at the Garrish was fine until the next his rehabilitation as he did with Blue and Gold game last Friday practice. Then, after his 15th pass, weights, and it helped that the night. it happened. surgical team that operated on “I definitely wanted to get it “I probably had my best prac- him was the same one used by the out of the way,” Garrish said. “I tice that day of the year,” he said. Miami Dolphins. figured if I was worried about it “I took a three-step drop, and the Garrish was given a good prog- when I ran, that’s when injuries knee gave out on me.” nosis though, and in fact his 40 happen.” The diagnosis was grim. Gar- time now is just a tenth of a sec- Garrish thought it would take rish had torn the ACL and MCL in ond slower than it was last year. him a few plays to adjust to being his right knee, and he also dam- Once doctors told him he would back, but he said he was able to aged the meniscus. be ready for spring football, Garr- step right in and play as if nothing “It brought me to tears,” Gar- ish circled Aug. 1 on his calendar had happened to him. rish said. “I’ve been playing foot- and spent every day working to- In fact, at practice on Monday, ball all my life and I never had an wards it. Garrish threw his body around on a Mario Sarmento/Staff Photo injury.” Still, last season was a wasted block when the Bobcats ran an end Boca Raton High quarterback John Garrish sees his first game action Thursday in the spring game against His season was over after two one for Garrish. Junior year is around that showed he had suffered Spanish River High at 7 p.m. games, and the Bobcats never re- always a pivotal one for a high no ill effects from the ACL tear. covered, falling to 4-6 and miss- school athlete, since it’s the first With Giersbrook coming in, talented teammates like Antonio did was just dump it off to them,” line’s playing strong,” he said. ing the playoffs for the first time chance to send out tapes to pro- Garrish has had to digest a new Fenelus and Tony Cornelius to Garrish said. “And I see a team that’s very to- in four seasons. spective colleges. And with Gar- offensive system, which he said help him on the field. Not only is Garrish hoping to re- gether in the spring, I think it’s Thursday, Garrish takes the field rish hurt after two games, his has been less complicated than “It’s a lot easier on me, because, turn to form, but he hopes to bring huge. I think in the fall we’re go- for the first time in a game since tape wasn't long enough to show the Wing-T Swain favored. I throw it out there and they get the Bobcats along with him. ing to be very good, and certainly that night, when his Bobcats play much. It also helps that Garrish has an 80-yard TD, and really all I “We have plenty of talent, the compete for the district title.”

Sharks athletes raise money for scholarship fund Schneider leads new-look Sharks By Mario Sarmento SPORTS EDITOR By Mario Sarmento Schneider said. On Tuesday night, the Spanish River High SPORTS EDITOR Burkett is running the mul- boys volleyball team took the home court for the New Spanish River High foot- tiple set offense Schneider has last time as a group. But the reason the Sharks ball coach Perry Schneider is no installed, which is a pass-ori- came together was not for volleyball or to cel- stranger to rebuilding projects, ented attack that will differ ebrate their back-to-back state championships. having taken over bad football greatly from the ground-hug- The players reunited for a worthy cause, to teams at Taravella and Deerfield ging tactics of former coach Bob play in the first annual Naryana Gaspar Schol- Beach High and turning them Braunstein. arship Fund Game, in which the volleyball into perennial powers. Brett Swider is the only re- team took on the Spanish River boys basket- This year, Schneider faces turner at the running back posi- ball team in a game of hoops. a similar reclamation project tion, and that is where the depth The game raised $1,675 for the fund. with Spanish River, which has issues begin. Naryana Gaspar was a Spanish River stu- endured back-to-back 1-9 sea- "The only thing we have dpeth dent who was killed in a car accident when sons. is at lineman," Schneider said. her friend lost control of her vehicle in August. The Sharks only had 45 play- On defense, the Sharks will Gaspar was not wearing a seat belt, which got ers come out for spring practice, run the typical 4-4 look favored her mother Lidia to thinking about honoring which makes depth a concern by many high schools. her daughter’s memory while delivering a for Schneider. Schneider has been impressed message about safe driving. Spanish River is also replac- by two players so far, lineman Lidia had an idea for a fundraising event, and ing key contributors to last Alex Gonzalez and linebacker her cousin Sabrina told her husband, who coach- Mario Sarmento/Staff Photo year's team, including quar- Jimmy Wilson. es the Boynton Beach High volleyball team. He Joining Lidia Gaspar, Naryana's mother (right) at the first annual Naryana Gaspar Scholarship terback Rob Lee, running back He said the biggest aspect in turn relayed the information to Sharks coach Fund Game are (from left) Spanish River High boys volleyball coach Austin Lindley, Lidia's Ricky McDermott and tight end/ of this rebuilding project is Austin Lindley when the two coached against cousin Sabrina, and Sharks boys basketball coach John Jones. A basketball game between cornerback David Casado, who to get his players to believe the Sharks boys volleyball and bsaketball teams was played in honor of Lidia's daughter all graduated. they can win football games, each other this season. Lindley signed on imme- Naryana, who was killed in a car accident in August last year. diately to take part in the fundraiser. The starting quarterback though Thursday Schneider “We were going to do my volleyball team The boys basketball team won the game 51- Admission was $4, with an addition dol- Thursday against Boca Raton is looking for something a bit 23, but the score wasn’t important. lar contributed by students and parents who against the faculty, but then Gustavo (Cintron) High will be ninth-grader Bran- simpler. “This is one of the happiest days of my life competed in a halfcourt shooting contest at started trash-talking the basketball team and don Burkett. "Effort," he said. "All I want is after the accident,” Lidia said. “It was unbe- "He's very good, to watch. I'm not paying atten- it became a basketball game, which I think lievable.” continued on Page 15 worked out for everybody,” Lindley said. he's done a good job," tion to the score." Eagles look to take flight against Ely By Mario Sarmento But Thaddies said the tandem The major concerns right SPORTS EDITOR of Thomas Hankerson, Cleve’s now are with depth and at the Coming off of a 10-2 record brother, and Boca Raton High linebacker position, where the in his first year as Atlantic High transfer Demetrius McClendon Eagles lost two starters to gradu- football coach, Andre Thaddies is will more than compensate. ation. hoping to build towards another Last year, as a change-of-pace Isaac Jean, who played 11 successful season with Thursday’s back for his brother, Hankerson games at the position last year, spring game against Ely. Kickoff ran for 401 yards and scored six will be the anchor, while soph- is at 7 p.m. at Atlantic. touchdowns on only 62 carries. omores Eliza Vil and Vincent “We look very good,” Thad- “They give us diversity,” Vasquez get the start alongside dies said. “We have some bright Thaddies said. “We can switch him Thursday. spots, some kids who have them up. They can catch the Thaddies also has other play- stepped up unexpectedly.” ball, have great vision.” ers he can rotate in at that posi- Those players are running Another position Thaddies isn’t tion. back Sammy Noel, lineman worried about is quarterback, The secondary is again led by Robert Robertson, who Thaddies where senior Chivas Jones re- Karnell Hatcher, the No. 3 high said had “a great spring,” and turns after passing for seven TDs school prospect in the South running back/wide receiver/ and running for three more in Florida area. quarterback Jay Ron Hosely. his first season with the Eagles. Thaddies hopes the new play- After losing Cleveland Han- “He looked great,” Thaddies ers will mesh well with the old kerson, one of the top running said. ones Thursday. backs in the area, one would “His speed of the game has “(I’m looking for) teamwork, think the Eagles would have picked up. He’s throwing some to really get it together,” he said. cause for concern at that posi- really crisp balls. He’s caught up “Just work on execution, be very tion. to the speed of Florida players.” efficient and do what we do.” www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 15 Scots roll over Coral Springs Christian Boca skater wins gold at Sunshine State Games By Mario Sarmento SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Pre Juvenile Girls Free Skat- SPORTS EDITOR Palm Beach County Figure ing Group A - Final Stand- The Saint Andrew’s School foot- Skaters won a total of 33 med- ings als at the 2007 Sunshine State ball team finished its spring on a 3. Nicole Cuillo, West Palm Games Figure Skating Cham- high note, as the Scots outscored Beach Coral Springs Christian School pionships, Florida’s largest

17-0 in the second half to turn a annual figure skating event, 13-13 halftime tie into a 30-13 win with 290 skaters participat- No Test Compulsory Moves on Monday. ing at Incredible Ice, in Coral Group 5 - Final Standings “We wanted to be physical and Springs, May 18-20. 2. Chloe Rothman, Jupiter kind of wear people down a little The 52 skaters from Palm bit,” Scots coach George McCartin Beach County won five gold, Pre Preliminary Compul- said. “I think we’ve got that kind 14 silver and 14 bronze med- Gables; Louisa Borromeo, sory Moves Group 1 - Final of a runner in Isaiah (Leake). And als. Lake Worth Standings our outside runners did a really Eleven-year-old Natalie 2. Michelle Li, Boca good job tonight with the ball.” Dubuc of Boca Raton was one Special Freeskate D Girls Raton After carrying the ball 12 times of the five gold medal win- Group 2 - Final Standings for 56 yards in the first half, Leake ners, earning the top honors 1. Chrystie Tyler, Lake rumbled for 89 yards on just 11 in the Pre Preliminary Jumps Pre Preliminary Compul- Worth carries in the second half, punish- event. sory Moves Group 4 - Final

ing the Crusaders with four runs of She also won silver medals Standings Juvenile Girls Short Pro- 10 or more yards in the process. in the Pre Preliminary Com- gram - Final Standings 2. Natalie Dubuc, Boca While Leake was Saint Andrew’s pulsory Moves and Pre Pre- 3. Francesca Lloyd, Wel- Raton Mr. Inside, his younger brother liminary A Girls Free Skating lington Jordan and Ben Dexter combined events. Preliminary Compulsory to be Mr. Outside. By Mario Sarmento/Staff Photo Samantha Maclean, 11, Novice Men Short Program Moves Group 2 - Final Stand- Jordan finished with 83 yards Saint Andrew's School running back Jordan Leake gained 83 yards of Wellington, won her gold and scored two touchdowns in the Scots' 30-13 win over Coral Springs medal in the Pre Juvenile - Final Standings ings on 11 carries and scored two TDs, 2. Isaac Wenger, Boca while Dexter had several good Christian School on Monday. Jumps and also won a silver 3. Riley Herr, Boca Ra- medal in the Pre-Juvenile Raton ton gains on the outside sweep. “We probably didn’t get the ball belle, who beat his defender to the field goal to extend the Scots’ lead Spins event. outside and completed the scoring to 23-13 in the third, and that set She and her twin sister, Junior Ladies Short Pro- as much as we wanted to get it to gram - Final Standings Juvenile/ Open Juvenile Ben,” McCartin said. “We knew play that put Saint Andrew’s ahead things up for the Saint Andrew’s Sarah, competed in the 2007 Compulsory Moves - Final for good. defense, which recorded six sacks, Sunshine State Games Figure 3. Cloe Vanmalderen, Palm Ben was going to be a real good Beach Standings football player. He started for us “Joey put some balls, we thought, all by Brian Horsford and Bernard Skating Championships. on the money,” McCartin said. “We Susskind. Also winning gold medals 1. Francesca Lloyd, Wel- last year on defense, played some Novice/Junior/Senior Spins lington O. But, those two guys have that didn’t squeeze a couple, we didn’t “We started widening Bernie were Franchesca Lloyd, 10, of - Final Standings type of explosive speed that’s going come back to it a couple of times. out a little bit and get him a little Wellington, in the Juvenile/ Joey’s impressed us all spring with more space because we thought he Open Juvenile Compulsory 3. Cloe Vanmalderen, Palm Pre Juvenile Compulsory to make us a better football team. Beach And obviously, the big guy inside the way he’s thrown the football. could operate, and then Brian was Moves event and Palm Beach Moves Group 1 - Final Stand- His footwork’s gotten so much bet- awesome,” McCartin said. “He just Atlantic student, Kimberly ings can go with anybody.” Pre Juvenile Spins Group 1 ter, which enables his arm strength dominated inside.” McNeil, of West Palm Beach, 2. Nicole Cuillo, West Palm With their running game click- - Final Standings ing, the Scots didn’t have to rely to really be a positive.” McCartin hopes the win propels in the Adult Pre Bronze La- Beach Lancos finished 4-of-13 for 60 the Scots to work hard this offsea- 2. Daniella Chiera, much on Joey Lancos and the pass- dies Freeskating. yards and two interceptions on the son to prepare for the fall. The 2008 Sunshine State Boca Raton ing game, though Lancos and Fran- Pre Silver Solo Dance - Fi- night. “I told them we’re this close to Games Figure Skating Cham- cis Geubelle came through when Pre Juvenile Spins Group 2 nal Standings their team needed them most. Jordan and Isaiah Leake scored getting where we want to be,” he pionships will once again be - Final Standings 2. Mikala Chesler, Welling- With the score still tied at 13, TDs from the 1-yardline to tie said. held at Incredible Ice in Coral the game after the Crusaders had Saint Andrew’s plays its pre- Springs, May 16-18, 2008. 2. Samantha Maclean, Wel- ton and facing a 4th-and-13 from the lington Coral Springs 32, Lancos rolled left forged ahead early. season classic on Aug. 24 at home Registration continues for Cameron Dean kicked a 43-yard against Benjamin High. the 2007 Summer Games to Silver Solo Dance - Final and lofted a perfect pass to Geu- Preliminary Spins Group 1 be held in Polk County, June Standings 9-10 and June 15-17. - Final Standings 3. Samantha Scott, 2. Rachel Musselwhite, Ju- Over 7,000 athletes are ex- piter FAU baseball falls in first round of Sun Belt tourney pected to compete in 24 sports Boca Raton

over the five days of competi- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS very well. Today was a different worked in relief and struck out tion at Florida’s only Olym- Novice Jumps - Final Stand- No Test/Pre Preliminary Florida Atlantic University col- story than when we faced him in three in 1 2/3 innings and did not pic-style Sports Festival, the ings Showcase Group 2 - Final lected 10 hits against Middle Ten- the regular season.” allow a baserunner. 28th Annual Sunshine State 3. Brianna Robertson, Standings nessee State University but could The Middle Tennessee (30-26) FAU had opportunities to score Games. Greenacres 3. Gina Cipriano, Welling- not overcome a six-run deficit to offense jumped out of the gates in the eighth inning. With two ton fall to the Blue Raiders 6-1 in the Pre Juvenile Jumps - Final with all of their runs in the first outs, Daniel Cook and Daniel first round of the Sun Belt Confer- three innings off FAU starter Joel Bomback both picked up singles Florida’s Sunshine Standings Results from Sunday, May ence Tournament. Mike McKenna Schmal. One run in the first on before an error loaded the bases, State Games 1. Samantha Maclean, Wel- finished with two hits to extend his t h r e e but the Owls were unable to push Figure Skating Champion- lington 20: hit streak to 23 games. b a s e across a run. ships McKenna picked up his first hit h i t s The shutout was broken up in May 18-20, 2007 – Incred- Pre Preliminary Jumps Pre Preliminary A Girls in the first inning. A double with w a s the ninth as William Block started ible Ice, Coral Springs Group 1 - Final Standings Free Skating Group 2 - Final two outs moved Daniel Bomback f o l - things with a double down the left Results from Friday, May 2. Paolo Borromeo, Lake Standings to third after reaching on a single lowed field line. 18: Worth 2. Natalie Dubuc, Boca to put runners into scoring posi- by a With one out, Tyler Stevens No Test A Girls Freeskating Raton; 3. Kristina DePelisi, tion. The Owls (35-21) were un- Group 2 - Final Standings Pre Preliminary Jumps tough picked up an RBI with a double Wellington able to capitalize on the scoring second down the right field line. 2. Alyssa Rubin, Welling- Group 2 - Final Standings

opportunity and did not have an- inning A Travis Ozga single would put ton 1. Natalie Dubuc, Boca other runner in scoring position in which three unearned runs were runners on the corners but the Raton Pre Preliminary B Girls until the eighth inning. Through scored. momentum would be squelched No Test B Girls Freeskating Free Skating Group 1 - Final the first eight innings, FAU picked Three RBI came off the bat of as Middle Tennessee turned one Group 3 - Final Standings Results from Saturday, May Standings up seven hits but five of them came centerfielder Adam Warren who of its three double plays to end the 3. Hannie Webb, Greena- 19: 2. Michelle Li, Boca with two outs. finished with two hits in the con- contest. cres Open Juvenile Girls Raton Brad Robinson (8-2) kept the test. FAU will play the 10 a.m. et Freeskating - Final Standings FAU offense off balance and pitched A leadoff single in the third led game on Thursday against the Special Freeskate C Girls 3. Olivia Jenkins, Boca Pre Preliminary B Girls 7 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball. to the sixth and final run of the loser of the Western Kentucky/New Group 2 - Final Standings Raton Free Skating Group 2 - Final He allowed seven hits and struck contest for MTSU. Orleans contest. 3. Jenniann Marcano, Lake Standings out seven in his outing. Schmal fell to 5-2 on the year The loser of the contest will be Worth Adult Pre Bronze Ladies “Robinson had a great game,” after he worked 6 1/3 innings and eliminated from the tournament, Freeskating - Final Standings 2. Michelle Bohning, said FAU Head Coach Kevin allowed six runs on 12 hits and while the winner will advance to Special Freeskate D Girls 1. Kimberly McNeil, West Greenacres; Cooney. “He handled our hitters struck out four. Chris Eberhart play Friday. Group 1 - Final Standings Palm Beach 3. Laura Rivas, Weston t3. Carolina Agudelo, Coral Disney star offers summer skateboarding tips

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Back on Board,” developed the boarding. Dirtboarding, a combination of following dirtboarding safety tips • Avoid restricted areas. skateboarding and snowboarding, for kids this summer: • If you’re just starting out, tak- is gaining popularity among kids • Always wear a helmet as well ing lessons is a good way to learn in the United States and Brandon as elbow, wrist and knee pads to the basics. Baker, star of the Disney Channel prevent injuries in case of a fall. • Practice skidding to a stop Original Movie “Johnny Kapaha- • If you are a beginner, practice and carving turns to stay in con- la: Back on Board,” premiering on smaller slopes until you get the June 8 at 8 p.m. on Disney Chan- hang of riding. trol of the dirtboard. nel, knows that although the sport • Always dirtboard with a friend • If you don’t live near the is fun, safety is most important. in case someone needs assistance. mountains or a park, you can also Baker, who learned to dirtboard • Always tell your parents or hone your dirtboarding skills at a for his role in “Johnny Kapahala: guardian where you’ll be dirt- local skateboarding park.

Gaspar scholarships to Spanish River stu- In all, the charity game raised from Page 14 dents last week. $1,675 for the fund Tuesday night. “This was a great night,” Sharks “I hope that next year we will halftime. player Kyle Friend said. “Nary was hand out four (scholarships),” Lid- All proceeds went to the Nary- a great person. It was just great for ia said. “And I hope the kids always ana Gaspar Scholarship Fund, an her and the school (to do this).” will buckle up and drive safely.” academic scholarship which goes Friend also took the evening’s Gaspar also hopes this will be to students who maintain a high message to heart, saying, “It could an annual event. grade-point average and have a happen to anyone. It happened to “I think after (Tuesday), that’s flawless driving record. someone at our school.” going to be for sure,” she said. Lidia handed out the first two 16 Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Thursday, May 24, 2007 • www.bocanews.com