"A book is a mirror; if a donkey peers into it, you cannot expect an apostle to peer out." TAKING STOCK George Christoph Lichtenberg this bud's not for you p6 Boca Raton News 25 CENTS Leading the community to a better tomorrow 51st Year/Issue 55 Tuesday/Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007 1 Section/12 pages INSIDE Boca Your minutes warned of Africanized are almost bee swarms By Dale M. King CITY EDITOR The sound of a buzzing swarm of bees can be ominous, even frightening to those who are al- up lergic. A bee expert and operator of a pest control company with lo- Pride of Panthers 5 cations in Boca Raton and sur- Board seeks rounding communities is warn- ing that nearly pure Africanized bees have been found in the area. school cell Individually, said Dr. John Warner, operator of Shalom Pest Control who has Ph. D. from the phone ban University of Florida in entomol- ogy, the Africanized bee is no more dangerous than the regular By John Johnston and Nicol Jenkins MANAGING EDITOR and STAFF WRITER n schools, cell phones are a distrac- tion, are used to take inappropriate Iphotos in bathrooms, organize gang FAU finishes second 3 gatherings – and last but certainly not least, cell phones are used to cheat. Police Blotter 2 The Africanized honeybee is Obituaries 2 Or that’s what New York City Mayor Mi- shown above. Momentum Living 4 Taking Stock 6 chael Bloomberg and Schools Chancel- Crossword 8 lor Joel Klein argue in favor of keeping a honeybee. If fact, it is smaller, he Sudoku 8 said, and delivers a sting with a ban on cell phones in all New York City little less venom. Horoscope 8 It’s the behavior of the Afri- Classified 9-10 schools. canized bee that’s worrisome, he Sports 11-12 said. The bees are much more continued on Page 6 aggressive, and attack in swarms. Such swarms have been respon- sible for the death of several pets and farm animals in the area. eDeliver your And while he admits it would Boca News Enhancing resort guest experience take about 1,500 stings from Af- ricanized bees to kill a human FROM STAFF REPORTS Sign up at Assembled for the project by The resort, which can really be redesigned. They can choose the being, the multitude of possible Florida’s Boca Raton Resort BocaNews.com LXR Luxury Resorts, which man- described as a collection of five original Cloister rooms, which stings could cause serious in- & Club, originally built in 1926 ages the landmark property, these distinct boutique properties, all feature classic Mediterranean art jury. by legendary architect Addi- famed designers will bring a fresh poised within a full-service resort, and architecture; the contempo- He said 18 people have died son Mizner, has embarked on a new look and feel to the legend- will also offer guests a variety of rary Tower rooms with views of as a result of attacks by the bees multi-million dollar refurbish- ary resort while drawing heavily new dining options with the ad- the Atlantic Ocean and the Resort – none in Florida. Most were in ment headed up by an ensemble from Mizner’s original philoso- dition of restaurants by famed grounds; the newly designed Boca the Texas area, where the bees of world-renowned designers. DON’t miss YOUR phy and vision. chefs and restaurateurs, includ- Bungalows, which offer a sense first found the way into the U.S. ing Cielo by Angela Hartnett and of peace and seclusion; the Yacht In 1956, Dr. Warner said, a Florida’s first Old Homestead Club with its suites and rooms or Brazilian researcher brought sunday Steak House recently opened and the Beach Club. pure African bees back to his managed by The Glazier Group. They can also enjoy two cham- home country and bred them MARCH 25 The first thing guests already pionship 18-hole golf courses, familiar with the resort will im- the Spa Palazzo, rooms and pub- continued on Page 5 Real mediately notice is the new lobby lic spaces and a wide array of ser- which has been redesigned and vices and amenities. reconfigured to ease the flow of Named after the Resort’s arrivals, allowing a more effi- founder, Addison Mizner, and cient check-in process. paying tribute to his penchant for French artist-architect Thi- exotic pets, Mizner’s Monkey Bar TM erry Despont spearheaded the is located just off the lobby of the refurbishment and revival of the Cloister and provides a selection resort’s lobby and retail area, of cocktails, martinis and cigars. where he captured the simplicity A recent redesign and reori- R of the original space as Mizner entation of the interior has ex- designed it. panded the social space, and ad- Drawing on Mizner’s ideas, ditional enhancements this year Today on ... Despont created what he calls will enable Mizner’s Monkey Bar a “return to casual life in an to provide new outdoor seating PAGE 3!! elegant environment,” reminis- around the Resort’s croquet lawn cent of the Cote D’Azur in the 40s and gardens. The Third of a (Dale King/Staff Photo) and 50s. These public areas have The Boca Bungalows (formerly three-part series been opened up, providing an golf villas) debuted in November by Small Business Enjoying the Dawgies abundance of natural light and with a complete reconcepting by Attorney Ian Among those enjoying the fifth annual Dawg-ie Ball Sunday open space, encouraging guests designer Alexandra Champali- Berkowitz on what sponsored by the Tri County Humane Society of Boca Raton small business are, from left, Al Nelson, a member of the Tri County Board; to relax with a cocktail from one maud. The secluded bungalows needs to know Susan Lesser and former Boca Raton City Councilwoman Susan of the centrally located bars. are located just off the main resort Haynie. The event, held at Boca West, is done up in a western Guests can also select from and offer bungalow-only parking about a vital theme. It is the major annual fundraiser for the no-kill shelter five individual choices of accom- and private swimming pool. marketing tool: that serves Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. modation, which has each been continued on Page 6 trademarks. www.bocanews.com  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007 • www.bocanews.com OBITUARIES Adjustment James E. Millner Tavares hearings Millner, James E., 73. Beloved husband and father, Retired Naval officer, Lt. Cmdr. James Millner suspended departed this life on Sunday, Feb- By John Johnston ruary 25, 2007. He was preceded Managing Editor in death by two children, Eric and The money was there to fi- Yvonne, sister Janice Federspiel nance it; county commissioners and nephew Robert Federspiel. Jim approved $150,000 last week. leaves behind his loving wife Don- However, a circuit court judge na, brother Frank Millner (Sonia) has ruled in favor of Property Delray Beach, six children: Kirk Appraiser Gary Nikolits in his Millner (Teri) Boca Raton, Robert petition for an interim ruling to suspend a second round of hear- Millner, Delray Beach, Linda Bad- ings before the Value Adjustment er (Bob) Venice, Kerry Hobbs (Bill) be made to Hospice of Lake and Board (VAB) scheduled to begin West Palm Beach, Dale Craddock Sumter County, 123000 Lane Park Monday (yesterday). (Holly) Mount Dora and Scott (Special to the News) Road, Tavares, Fl. 32778-9972, Nikolits filed a complaint last Craddock, Eustis. Six grandchil- (888-728-6234) or the Alzheim- month in circuit court to stop the dren, Nichole, Heather, Brittany, er’s Association, P.O. Box 1939, VAB from conducting a second Chops opens in Boca Dale Jr., Dana and Rachel and 3 New Port Richey, Fl., 34656-1939, Chops Lobster Bar celebrated the opening of its new Boca Raton location – the first expansion outside of its round of hearings for property hometown of Atlanta -- with a party benefiting the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. More than nieces and nephews. (888-496-8004). owners who had lost property ap- Jim began his life in Dayton 500 area residents and 125 Atlanta fans who flew in for the weekend tasted and sipped their way through praisal appeals before a special an evening that raised nearly $5,000 for the local agency. The restaurant is located at SE First Street and Ohio on June 22, 1933. As a child, magistrate Plaza Real South. Participants in the ribbon cutting are, from left, Mayor Steven Abrams; Deputy Mayor Jim was always ambitious, starting Susan Whelchel; Thomas Ehrbar, president of the Florence Fuller Development Centers Board of Directors; The VAB earlier filed it’s own HUGH LEE BOYD, County Commissioner Mary McCarty; Pano Karatossos, founder and CEO of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group motion to dismiss the Nikolits a paper route that brought him M.D. and City Councilman M.J. “Mike” Arts. complaint, and the competing published notoriety, and working BOCA RATON claims will be heard March 30 in his parents’ bakery. In 1949, Jim Hugh Lee Boyd, M.D., 89 passed before Circuit Judge Glenn Kel- relocated to Delray Beach Florida away on March 16, 2007. He was ley. with his parents Robert and Mar- born in Kosciusko, Miss. August 'When are we going to hire Circuit Judge Timothy Mc- garet, owners of Rosella’s Bakery. 18, 1917. He attended Schools Carthy granted Nikolits’ motion, Jim graduated from Seacrest High in Arkansas and Graduated from ruling from the bench to stop school in Delray Beach in 1951. high school in Bristow, Okla- someone to clean up house?' yesterday’s hearings, pending Upon graduation Jim began his resolution of the suit. homa. Dr. Boyd attended premed naval career. He proudly served By Nicol Jenkins two hourly rates; one for on-site nical bug in People Soft we need and medical school at Tulane “Dragging On" his country as a submarine ra- STAFF WRITER and one for remote support in or- to resolve. But we’re moving for- University in New Orleans, LA, “We are happy with today’s dioman, instructor, Naval Attaché The school district is still put- der to allow the district to reduce ward.” ruling on our motion to stop the Graduating medical school hon- and Director of RM schools. His ting money -- $6.6 million to date costs, reports show. Payroll is the “big issue,” ac- VAB from going forward next or society Alpha Omega Alpha in -- into fixing the county payroll A L Jackson Consultants shall cording to Moore. week before the merits of our suit assignments took him to Vietnam 1944. He served the United States system People Soft – a system that provide Budget and Commitment “Last fall we made a way for are heard,” said Nikolits. “Our for two tours, Denmark, Hawaii, Navy during medical school and critics say has fouled up thousands Control Services for the Chief Fi- employees to notify us if their pay- concern is that by needlessly California, Key West, South Caroli- served as a Lt. in the United States of employee payroll records since nance Office under the supervision check wasn’t right,” he said. dragging this process on, it will na, Bainbridge and Annapolis. Lt. active navy during WWII serving July of last year. of Mike Burke. This consultant As of then, more than 3,400 em- delay our ability to complete the Cmdr Millner retired from military in the pacific after internship at Out of those funds, some $2.6 shall be evaluated based upon the ployees notified the district. Now 2007 assessment roll.” service in 1975 with the following Scott White in Temple, Texas. He million is set aside for seven hired completion of tasks in the project that number is down to less than The VAB concluded hearings metals and awards: National De- did surgical residency after ser- in connection with the 2006 Tax outside consultants, according to plan. The term of this agreement 1,000 employees, Moore added. fense Service Medal, Good Conduct vice in Tulsa, Oklahoma in gen- Joe Moore, district chief operating is from March 15 through June 30, This number included those that Roll on Jan. 31, 2007. In Febru- Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, ary the VAB changed its own rules eral surgery till 1969. He came officer. reports show. recently came forward and minor Vietnam Service Medal, Enlisted to Pensacola, Florida to practice The Board recently approved re- Triumph HRMS Consulting, discrepancies. and decided that all petitioners Dolphins and Republic of Vietnam medicine for two years. In 1972 newing contracts with outside con- Inc. shall provide Payroll Sup- The district also plans on train- who had lost their appeals would Gallantry Cross. began medical general practice in sultants including: eVerge Group, port Services for the Payroll De- ing in house county employees be granted a new hearing with- out showing good cause. After 24 years of service, Jim Inc. in an amount not to exceed partment under the supervision this summer to replace outside Boca Raton, Florida. He served on “Our concern was the Value began a second career as an ac- $402,775, A L Jackson and Com- of Mike Burke. This consultant consultants. the staff of the Boca Raton Com- Adjustment Board’s decision last countant. He owned and oper- pany, P.A. in an amount not to ex- shall be evaluated based upon the “We want to ensure that they’re munity Hospital Medical Staff for month to allow petitioners to ated his own tax business and sev- ceed $80,000, and Triumph HRMS completion of tasks in the project brought up to speed on any twenty-seven years and retired in seek a second hearing without eral franchises. He also worked in 1999. He also served as a physician Consulting, Inc. in an amount not plan. The term of this agreement changes,” he said. “We’re focus- good cause would set a bad prec- management for the Palm Beach to the Boca Raton Hotel Resort to exceed $83,200, reports show. is from April 1 through June 30. ing on next year with our payroll edent for taxpayers,” Nikolits Outside consultants from the The consultant, Kim Gulka, is processes. We want to start with the Post, Sun-Sentinel and New York and Club for twenty-nine years. said. There were 4,918 petitions Times. eVerge Group, Inc. and in-staff currently working through eVerge right foot forward and resolve is- that a special magistrate ruled in Dr. Boyd is survived by his wife of Jim enjoyed a private pilot’s employees will work on: Benefits Group, Inc. in this capacity and sues that caused problems.” favor of the Property Appraiser. fifty years, Norma Adams Boyd. A Billing/E-Benefits, HR Recruit- will transition to a direct contract However, some board members “The 4,918 represents the total license and later, motor homing son Bryan Boyd (Linda Ann) and ing, Technical Resource, Projects with the district by this action, re- and the public expressed concern number of potential re-hearings with his family and dog. His trav- children Zane and Liberty Lee and Senior Technical Resource. ports show. over the amount of dollars spent. that could have been granted if els encompassed all of the United all of Boca Raton, Florida. A son The term of this amendment is “We’re still within our original “The public has a great concern all taxpayers had known that States, Canada, Mexico and New- Kelly Boyd (Dr. Cheryl) and chil- from April 16 through June 30. budget,” Moore said. “We’re still over the amount of money we’re they didn’t have to show good foundland. Jim made life long dren, Audrey, Austin, Amanda, of eVerge Group, Inc. has agreed to resolving issues. We have a tech- spending on consultants and what cause,” said Nikolits. “This pro- friends wherever he went. He will Temecula, California. A daughter they’re doing,” said board mem- cess is not only time-consuming be missed by many. Linda Boyd Tritsch (Chris) and but very expensive,” he added. ber Bob Kanjian. Jim will be lovingly remembered children, Tara, Dylan, Brandon, Jan Porter spoke on behalf of County commissioners in fact by his family for his delightful last week granted a request from and Travis all of Boca Raton, the public at the recent workshop sense of humor and for instilling a the Clerk & Comptroller’s Of- Florida. A viewing service will meeting. love of camping and travel. “I rarely hear complaints from fice for an additional $150,000 be held at East Babione Funeral to fund the second hearings. “I A memorial service celebrating Home from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. School Board members when Jim’s life will be held in the cha- they’re hiring more consultants estimate it will cost my office an- on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. pel at Palm Beach Memorial Park and administrators,” said Porter. other $50,000 in addition to the Memorial services at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Home, located at 3691 “When are we going to stop this Clerk’s costs,” Nikolits said. conducted by son Reverend Kelly The VAB consists of three huge monster from gobbling up Seacrest Blvd., Lantana Florida, on Boyd. If desired one may donate County Commissioners: Chair- more funds? When are we going to Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 11:00 to the Boca Raton Community man Burt Aaronson, Karen hire someone to clean up house?” o’clock A.M. Full Military Honors Hospital or Hospice by the Sea. Marcus and Jeff Koons, and two will be bestowed. In lieu of flow- School Board members: Bill Gra- Nicol Jenkins can be reached at njenkins@ ers, donations in his memory can bocanews.com or 561-549-0844. ham and Monroe Benaim. Lower your monthly payment with our 40 year mortgage First employee of FAU Boca Raton News Mortgage rates are still near historic lows The Leader in Local News It’s never been easier to qualify for financing on your new home dies at age 84 Established Dec. 2, 1955 FROM STAFF REPORTS At Chase I have the answers to your questions. an Army airbase. Craig B. 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In mark Application and Registration Ian examining the purpose of obtain- and Retrieval system, commonly Berkowitz ing Trademark protection, I stated referred to as “TARR”. TARR will that if you have any desire to pos- give you information about any to follow that requirement. As you sess any Intellectual Property for applications and registrations that move forward with the additional your business you must obtain the might create a potential conflict information be careful not to make maximum protection, which is to obstacle for you to obtain protec- any input errors. As you get to the file a federal application with the tion. end you will sign the application (Melissa Korman/Special to the News) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Again look at the results and electronically and then proceed Simply put, no protection equals no with a very detailed eye determine to validate the form. At this point ownership of the Intellectual Prop- whether or not you are good to go it will highlight any errors for you An evening at the Murano erty no matter how long you have or you need to modify your mark to An Evening of Asian Delights was recently held for brokers and VIPS at the Murano in Delray Beach. Shown, and give you the opportunity to go from left: geisha girl Stephanie Boatright; Danelle Butler, marketing director with “The Condo Store” a divi- been using the mark. However, be- avoid trouble. back and make corrections. Pay- sion of Coldwell Banker; Brian McClure, developer of Colonial Properties; Glen Dealmo, sales manager, also fore you even file your application Online application ments are made by credit cards and with The Condo Store; geisha girl Malissa Spencer, and in the back Dax Quijano as the “Kabuki.” and seek protection I would highly If you believe that you are ready at the present time the registration recommend conducting a compre- then navigate back to “TEAS” fee is $325 per mark/per class. hensive search with the U.S. Patent which stands for the Trademark and Trademark Office to make Proof of filing Electronic Application System. Once done make sure that you Sheriff tightens budget belt sure your mark is not similar to TEAS is a online system which al- print out your application and re- anything that is already protected. By John Johnston advance of budget hearings to begin ment with Tallman, LLC, a Florida lows you to fill out a form, check it ceipt so that you have some proof As the world has embraced the Managing Editor in late May. limited liability company, for 4,990 for completeness, and then submit of your filing. You will also get an use of technology so too has the Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Honoring the request now “would square feet of warehouse space and the form directly to the U.S. Pat- email confirming receipt of your U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Bradshaw has withdrawn an $11 be committing to it in a vacuum,” 6,000 square feet of outdoor secured ent and Trademark Office over the application and issuing you a reg- provided an electronic platform to million request to county commis- she said. (The JA story will be detailed parking within the Murphy’s Tow- internet, making an official filing istration number. register and obtain protection for sioners for acceleration of a project separately late this week). ing Complex in unincorporated West on-line. The system itself is very Afterwards, you simply just sit your Intellectual Property. The sys- to equip deputy vehicles with mod- The project withdrawn by Sheriff Palm Beach for use as a PBSO im- user friendly and will prompt you and wait for the U.S. Patent and tem known as the Trademark Elec- ern data technology systems. Bradshaw would have reduced the pound lot and forfeited property stor- through the process especially if Trademark Office to contact you tronic Search System, known as Instead, and according to PBSO PBSO Mobile Data Project begun age facility. The initial term is two you choose to file using the online which is usually within six months “TESS”, is the portal used to search spokesman Paul Miller, about $5.7 last year to a five-year implementa- years, with four extension options, wizard. of filing your application. Once the U.S. Patent and Trademark Of- million of the $11 million was for tion time line – installing laptop each for a period of one year. The Once you begin a new registra- you are contacted the process will fice database, to determine wheth- the technology project, and about technology in PBSO vehicles earlier annual rent is $96,000, with annual tion, you will be requested to an- start via email with an Examin- er a confusingly similar mark is $5.3 million was to replace aging than originally planned. The PBSO increases of 3.5 percent, commis- swer questions such as listing in- ing Attorney assigned to your ap- already registered, or whether a vehicles. currently operates more than 1,300 sioners said. formation about you, the filer, and plication regarding your ability to pending application for a confus- Bradshaw has now agreed to with- vehicles. • Accepted a Florida Depart- the mark’s owner. obtain protection. If you are fortu- ingly similar mark has been filed, draw the entire $5.7 million technol- Separately, the PBSO has been ment of Transportation Highway You also need to identify the nate you may get the green light for related goods and/or services. ogy acceleration request, and further awarded a $39,560 Paul Coverdell Safety grant of $51,276, specifically class of the mark, which is a nu- on the first try. If not you might to reduce the vehicle replacement National Forensic Sciences Improve- targeting aggressive driving. The Check your mark merical description of the goods have to heed the comments from request to about $2.6 million versus ment Act grant. The money will funds will be used to pay the partial When developing your mark it and/or services that the mark rep- the Examining Attorney, make the original $5.3 million. be used to improve the quality of salary and benefits of one full-time would be extremely beneficial to resents. A trademark application some noted changes and respond As such, and even with the single forensic services by training 20 staff law enforcement officer assigned run your names, marks and ideas is incomplete without a statement accordingly. largest individual budget in county members in expert witness court tes- to enforce traffic laws on the I-95 though the system in order to nix identifying the goods and/or ser- Overall the process is not com- government, the sheriff joins a grow- timony techniques, and training 20 Corridor. This enforcement will be your choices of marks that have al- vices with which the mark is used plex but if you don’t feel confident ing line of county offices and of- managers and staff in documenta- a combined agency effort, whereby ready been taken. You surely don’t or will be used. The U.S. Patent in your ability to evaluate existing ficials who’ve head both the county tion. This grant will also be used to other local agencies including Boca want to develop a logo, name or and Trademark Office’s website marks and their affect on your and state strongly suggest some belt purchase document management Raton Police Department, Boynton mark only to find out that some- has a link if you are running into ability to register your mark, then tightening is in order. software, commissioners said. No Beach Police Department, and the one else has developed it before problems identifying a class for you seek professional advice. If you are Commissioner Mary McCarty at county funds are required. Florida Highway Patrol, will partici- you. Another word of caution is not to use for registration. Beware that looking to register multiple marks the March 13 meeting was adamant, Other Business pate, commissioners said. to assume that it is available just the identification must be specific beware that it can be quite costly for example, about not even con- In other recent business commis- • Approved a $69,550 because it is not listed. Some reg- enough to identify the nature of the if you make mistakes or find out sidering a Junior Achievement (JA) sioners: agreement between the Palm Beach istrations may not be on the system mark and its use. that your marks are not eligible $250,000 (over 5 years) request in County Sheriff's Office and Palm or may be in the processing stage. You will also need a JPEG of the for registration. The best advice is Beach County for the Lake Worth Unfortunately, the system does not mark and if you are already using to complete all of your research Tax Collector’s Office, to provide the operated in “real time”. it in commerce then you will need and review before your begin the Board may remove titles of tax collector’s office with law en- Once you have reviewed the to attach a JPEG of it in use. There process so you can ensure a trouble forcement/security services. system and checked out TESS for are specific size requirements for free registration. valedictorian, salutatorian John Johnston can be reached at 561-549-0833, any same or similar marks then the size of the JPEG so make sure • Approved a lease agree- or at [email protected] By Nicol Jenkins district initiated boundary change, STAFF WRITER however, the student must have been Valedictorians and salutatorians enrolled in district public schools for may be a thing of the past in Palm three years. Beach County graduations. Additionally, students selecting a Increased competition among three-year graduation option may county graduates is the main reason be eligible for co-valedictorian/salu- the titles may become obsolete, ac- tatorian, but an early admission stu- cording to Superintendent Art John- dent enrolled full-time in a college or son. university will not be eligible for this “Principals want to cut out the cut recognition. throat competition of the top students The title is based on grades earned vying for these positions,” said John- after promotion from eighth grade son at a recent workshop meeting. through the first semester of grade Additionally, school officials say 12. The valedictorian is the student it’s becoming more difficult to deci- with the highest honor point average pher which two students deserve the (HPA), carried to the ten-thousandth rankings. Students are taking easier place. The salutatorian is the student courses to get higher grade point with the second highest HPA, carried averages and unsupervised on-line to the ten-thousandth place, reports courses to get higher grades, admin- show. istrators said. In case of a tie for the highest HPA, “Why take honors courses and co-valedictorians will be named and get a B when you can take a regular the student with the third highest course and ace it?” said board mem- HPA will become salutatorian. In ber Sandra Richmond. case of a tie for the second highest That’s the case at Boca Raton HPA, co-salutatorians will be named, Community High School. Many elec- reports show. tive courses aren’t filled because stu- Solution dents are pressured to take advanced Board members think the solution courses to get top marks, according would be to move to a more college to principal Geoff McKee. graduating honors ranking such as “I think the new recognition pro- cum laude, magna cum laude and gram would provide more flexibility summa cum laude. This would for the students to pursue interests. mean more students would be rec- They would be able to take more ognized. classes such as band, ROTC, and “The question is do we want 40 www.worldsavings.com journalism,” McKee said. kids or several hundred kids recog- Ranked nized. And it’s not so much about World Savings rates: 1-800-HOT-RATE (1-800-468-7283) For additional offices, see your yellow pages. According to district policy, for recognizing more kids, but about a student to be eligible for valedic- the ridiculous competition occurring Boca Raton Hours: torian or salutatorian recognition, between the top students,” Johnson 9162 Glades Rd. (561) 482-6290 Mon-Thurs 9-4 they must have attended the same said. “We’d still have the number one 7032 W. Palmetto Pk. Rd. (561) 338-7800 Fri 9-6 Palm Beach County School District and number two ranked students, 3005 Yamato Rd. at Jog Rd. (561) 241-8066 Sat 9-1 public school for three years, two of but they would not be val or sal.” Deerfield Beach (954) 421-0123 which must be the junior and senior 07/02 years. The exception is if a student is Nicol Jenkins can be reached at njenkins@ required to change schools due to a bocanews.com or 561-549-0844.  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007 • www.bocanews.com MOMENTUM LIVING Share Your Dreams. Let People Help You ave you ever said something Life Worth Living by Mihaly and like this to yourself? “I have Isabella Csikszentmihalyi. Ha dream. I want to do what Here’s how I like to respond to I love every day. Yet, I don’t know the “what are you up to?” question. how to get there. I have too many I say, “I’m having fun writing my responsibilities right now. I am too columns and working on a book. busy. When things slow down, I’ll I’ve been learning a ton and meet- figure out what to do.” ing lots of fascinating people. You Most of us are affected by this know, I’d love your thoughts on thinking at some point in time. We something.” I open myself to their keep our dreams locked up inside. feedback and give them a chance to We wait for another day. contribute. Then I return the favor David J. (Special to the News) Pollay Pope John Paul II High School teacher Tom Barthle, shown left, informs students Heather Webster, Kristy It’s time to break this cycle of and ask them what they are focus- Berg, Kyle McEntee, Ashley Wrenne, Roberta Gismondi and Mike Schalk about the dangers of drunk driving thinking. Stop limiting yourself. ing on. I try to engage them. while looking at a wrecked vehicle. The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club hosted a week Let other people help you think Heidi Goff, former MasterCard Fernando Flores and Robert of drunk driving awareness activities before prom. about how you can achieve your Division General Manager once told Solomon in their book Trust wrote, dreams. Call in their mind power. me, “Always come ready with your “The freedom provided by trust is Consider this. You’re at a party paperwork to be signed.” Her point the freedom to think for oneself Pope John Paul II raises drinking, and someone says, “What are you was that you should believe in your and speak up with one’s ideas. It up to?” How would you respond? work enough that you are ready for includes as its consequence (not its driving awareness during prom Most of the time I hear people fum- someone to sign on the bottom line cost) the freedom to be questioned By Nicol Jenkins nouncements, alcohol prevention school officials even check limos for ble through their answers. They say at any time. and criticized – and the right to be STAFF WRITER classes, and a wrecked car on dis- alcohol. things like, “Not much. Business Goff’s advice applies to meet- recognized and (if deserving) re- Students gawked at the mangled play. One guest speaker was a local “It’s to prevent people from mak- is good. Family’s good. How about ing people. You should be ready warded.” car in a school’s parking lot just lawyer who discussed laws against ing stupid mistakes,” she said. you?” to share your passion with others. My Mom’s Mom used to say to us, days before prom night. drunk driving. Webster said the pro- However Schalk thinks, “they Why waste time boring yourself People may be ready to help you “Don’t hide your light in a bushel The car, which was in a drunk gram occurs every year before prom, have to take precautions but maybe and others with answers like these. right now. basket.” My grandmother wanted driving accident, was meant to sym- however, it typically varies from year went a little too far. And I think it Skip that stuff. Let other people You must trust yourself to know us to get out and connect with peo- bolize the harsh reality of drinking to year. would be better if they checked stu- share in your passion. Ask for their that you are committed to your ple. “Let them know what you’re and driving. “The school is trying to prevent dents when they are leaving because ideas and advice. Most people will dreams; you are sincere in your doing. Let them know what’s im- Fear was what Pope John Paul II anyone from getting hurt and show some people sneak things in.” feel closer to you as a result. And desire to change your life. Don’t portant to you.” High School in Boca Raton wanted awareness in school so people think However, Webster believes the those who show no interest in your get caught up in an inner dialogue Share your dreams. Let people to provoke before the night recog- about it before they go and do it,” week made an impression on stu- passion are better left alone; there’s that questions your commitment to help you. nized for an increase in drunk driv- Webster said. “The school knows dents. no need to spend much time with your passion. It won’t help you to ing accidents. that a lot of students might be drink- “I think it made them see what people who do not care about what repeat, “I’m not sure if I really want “They think it could never happen ing during prom.” could actually happen,” she said. David J. Pollay is an expert in the cutting- to them. It’s like, ‘Hello. Wake up,’” SADD club member Michael “I know people’s judgment can matters to you. to do this or not, so I better not say edge field of Positive Psychology. He is the president of The Momentum Project. Mr. said Heather Webster, a Pope John Schalk added, “We had these activi- be messed up but we want them to “People who report high levels anything.” of commitment and involvement You have to trust that your Pollay holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Paul II High junior and member of ties before prom because after peo- think about it before hand.” Positive Psychology from the University of Students Against Destructive Deci- ple go to after parties and drink and Schalk added, “Teachers can in their goals show a high level of dreams are real. You have to trust Pennsylvania, and an Economics Degree well-being and low distress,” re- that while you might not yet have a from Yale University. Email him your sions (SADD) club. “We’re all about then think they can drive home.” say drunk driving is bad and you thoughts and stories at david@themomen- trying to promote awareness.” And if that message wasn’t heard shouldn’t do it but seeing the effects ported psychology researchers Jari- plan to make your dreams a reality, tumproject.com, The week before prom, the SADD loud and clear, officials would catch of it can make more of an impact Erik Nurmi and Katariina Salmela- you will. You believe in yourself. club hosted drunk driving aware- those intoxicated students trying to than just being told.” Aro in a chapter they wrote in A You have self-trust. ness activities on campus to inform sneak in the dance. Students had to students of the dangers of drinking take a breathalyzer test before the Nicol Jenkins can be reached at njenkins@ and driving. Those activities in- dance and if caught parents were bocanews.com or 561-549-0844. Boca trading ambulance for training classes cluded guest speakers, videos, an- called, Webster said. Sometimes By Dale M. King College of Biomedical Science’s “critical thinking,” and to be able CITY EDITOR Simulation Center. That college to respond to the various human The Boca Raton City Council is the ninth and newest of FAU’s conditions they encounter outside ‘Microsoft Across America’ truck to visit Boca has authorized the mayor and city schools. the center. FROM STAFF REPORTS tion.” Lunsford Act, it is imperative that clerk to strike a deal with Florida The center offers training to To execute the agreement, Bruce Gaster, president of The Microsoft Across America we are all aware of the risks of some Atlantic University, one that would healthcare providers and to first Ahnell said, the city of Boca Ra- Network Solutions Inc., has an- truck itself will feature Microsoft of the new technology and need to trade a surplus 1999 ambulance responders, among others. The ton will transfer legal title of the nounced that as part of its Produc- Vista, Office 2007, Exchange 2007, know what to do to be safe. for tuition that would allow fire- program includes hands-on ex- ambulance to FAU in return for tivity 2007 Initiative, the Microsoft Small Business Server, Disaster The truck will be located at the rescue personnel to attend train- ercises with human mannequin a tuition credit of $50,000. “This Across America Truck will arrive in Recovery and Business Continuity, Muvico Theatres, 3200 Airport ing classes using FAU’s medical simulators for case-based learn- credit shall be used by members of Boca Raton March 23. eSecurity and Threat Mitigation Road in Boca Raton, from 9 a.m. simulation mannequins. ing. the Boca Raton Fire-Rescue Ser- “Network Solutions believes that and dealing with online predators. to 1 p.m. There is no cost for the “FAU and fire-rescue believe The human mannequin simu- vices to obtain access to and train- productivity management must “We are also very excited to have event, however reservations are re- that because of their common lators have combined “high tech” ing from the Simulation Center.” always be a key element in any on- the FBI and The National Center quired. Donations will be accepted interest in providing and receiv- with “realistic human response” Ahnell noted that “the credit going business plan,” said Gaster. for Missing & Exploited Children with 100 percent of the proceeds ing medical simulation training, elements. The center can simu- exceeds the value of the vehicle, “While business continuity is the on hand to talk about online pred- going to the National Center for a collaboration would be appro- late emergency conditions and which is fully amortized.” basic fabric of our value proposi- ators and how to keep your family Missing & Exploited Children. priate to both organizations and use hands-on practicing to repeat tion, increasing customer produc- and children safe. With the John For more information, call 561- beneficial to the public,” said City these procedures until patient Dale M. King can be reached at 561-549- 0832 or at [email protected]. tivity through applied technology Couey trial just down the street and 547-1207 or visit http://www.net- Manager Leif Ahnell. care becomes second nature. is a key driver in its implementa- the work being done on the Jessica worksolutions-fl.com. The training is offered by the The key to learning is to develop Levis JCC Thrift Shop launches website Lynn music student on NPR FROM STAFF REPORTS asked questions about donations the shop, which is located in the The Adolph & Rose Levis JCC and tax deductions. Boca Raton Thrift Center at Plum FROM STAFF REPORTS “Taylor already has a wonder- tinguished Student of the Year Thrift Shop has launched its first Proceeds from the Levis JCC Park, 141 NW 20 Street, off Di- Twelve-year-old pianist Taylor ful physical understanding of the award from The National Associa- website at www.jccthriftshop.org. Thrift Shop support families xie Highway just north of Glades Tyson, a pupil of Roberta Rust piano, an ear for beautiful sound, tion of Gifted Children (NAGC) in The site highlights selections in crisis, older adult programs, Road in Boca Raton, offers free in the Preparatory Division of the and the potential to develop into Washington, D. C. She is a mem- of furniture, vintage treasures, scholarships for individuals with pick-up for furniture. Lynn University Conservatory of an outstanding pianist,” said Rust ber of the Weiss School taekwondo antiques, housewares, artwork, special needs, and many other Contact www.jccthriftshop.org Music, recently appeared on the of her pupil. team and has won two state final clothing– including designer col- programs and services of the Levis or 561-368-3665. National Public Radio (NPR) Tyson is the daughter of Frank gold medals as a red belt – and lections – as well as directions, JCC. Donations of items in good, program “From the Top.” and Staci Tyson. She’s been study- she is now a deputy black belt. hours, and answers to frequently clean condition are welcome and She performed music of Rach- ing at the conservatory since Sep- This is the second student maninoff at the Sunrise Theatre tember 2006. Prior to that she Rust, professor of music and art- in Fort Pierce for the program. studied with Phillip Evans, an ad- ist faculty-piano at Lynn, has had Dockerty Romer handles financing for medical pavilion “From the Top” showcases junct faculty member at the con- appear on the program. Philip FROM STAFF REPORTS Palm Beach Gardens Medical 24 months of interest only LIBOR- young classical musicians and is servatory. Taylor is a high honors Kwoka, who is still a student in Bob Dockerty of Dockerty Romer Pavilion is a five-story, Class “A” based bridge financing. distributed by NPR to 250 stations student at the Weiss School for the the Conservatory’s preparatory & Co. has arranged $18,750,000 77,469 square foot medical of- The buyer, an affiliate of Apple- across the country with 750,000 Gifted in Palm Beach Gardens and division, performed at the Kravis in bridge financing for Palm fice building. It was constructed field Waxman, will do minor cos- listeners each week. The show is she is the reigning International Center several years ago for the Beach Gardens Medical Pavilion. in 1995 and is about 80 percent metic renovations to attract addi- broadcast locally on WXEL-FM Cinderella Miss. She has also been broadcast. Financing was arranged by Prin- leased. Principal Commercial Ac- tional tenants to fill the building (90.7) each Saturday at noon. awarded the Nicholas Green Dis- cipal Commercial Acceptance. ceptance provided non-recourse, up to 100 percent. PBCC plans ‘unity festival’ FROM STAFF REPORTS spread awareness and provide op- a blood drive, a food drive for bat- Palm Beach Community Col- portunities for students to get in- tered women’s shelter, free mam- lege will hold its inaugural “Unity volved in community service. mograms and free HIV testing. In the Community” festival Some groups include the Save There will also be live music Wednesday and Thursday from Darfur Coalition, Voice for the from local bands, painting, yoga 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on PBCC’s Boca Children, Reaching Potentials, and tai chi classes, and healthy Raton campus -- on the field out- Gold Coast Down Syndrome Or- fruit side the cafeteria. ganization, health and environ- This festival was the idea of A variety of charitable and com- mental groups. There will also be PBCC student Nicole Silver. munity groups will be present to www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007  Bees from Page 1

with European honeybees. When he released them, they headed north, arriving in Texas around 1990 and Florida in 1992, he said. In the past, Dr. Warner said, he received an average of two bee calls a year. “In 2006, I got a lot more,” he said. And this year, the number is even larger. He said the city of Boca Raton hired him to remove nests from four locations –the parking lot at City Hall, at the Municipal Golf Course, at Hillsboro-El Rio Park and at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. And that is just for the city. It doesn’t count calls from hom- eowners vexed by the aggressive strain of bees. “And I have gotten a number of calls,” he said. Dr. Warner also removed a

(Special to the News) nest near a preschool in Cooper Florida Panthers ice dancer Kelli, shown left, stands with mascot City, he said. Stanley C. Panther, Jake Goldstein and Panthers ice dancer Desi during He said that 100 percent of a House Call at Belaire Boca. the bees he has removed from a coverage area that extends from South Palm Beach County to Panthers make ‘house Northern Broward County have been 99.99 percent Africanized. When the Africanized bees call’ at Belaire Boca breed with the European hon- FROM STAFF REPORTS such as walking,” he said. eybees, they create hybrids that Live music, entertainment, “People often think of fitness show aggressive behavior. And games and prizes combined for training as lifting a lot of weights, while honeybees breed only a day of fun when Belaire Boca, but you have to take a functional once a year, the doctor said, the a condominium community approach. It’s a flow of muscles Africanized bees breed about 10 in Boca Raton, hosted a recent working together rather than times a year. Florida Panthers Hockey House isolating specific groups.” He said anyone who sees bees Call. Belaire Boca Sales Director An- flying around should seek safety The Ice Dancers by Sziro Jew- drea Leslie said everyone enjoyed inside a building. They should elry and team mascot Stanley C. the Hockey House Call. “A large Panther were on hand to pose for run – and not flail their arms percentage of Panthers fans live – for the movement may attract photos. Panthers strength and in the Boca area, so it was a great bees. conditioning coach Andy O’Brien opportunity for them to come He suggested those with aller- offered tips for staying fit. out and get better acquainted Many people don’t have real- with their favorite team. gies to bee stings get a syringe of istic ideas about how to achieve The Hockey House Call was antidote from a doctor and keep a well-conditioned body, said part of “Live Better,” a series of it with them. O’Brien, who is in his second events geared toward healthier, Dr. Warner is also encourag- year with the Panthers. “The key happier lifestyles. Participants ing communities to put bee veils to success in a fitness program have included nutritionists, in emergency vehicles. is to understand how your body weight management specialists, moves in a range of motion dur- Dale M. King can be reached at 561-549- cosmeticians, fitness profession- 0832 or at [email protected]. ing normal day-to-day activities als, and home décor experts.  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007 • www.bocanews.com Racecar driver Fisher to visit Taking Stock Miami Children’s Hospital BUD's reached its sell-by date FROM STAFF REPORTS Racecar driver Sarah Fisher, Dear Mr. Berko: trade with China continues to be who was voted “Most Popular What can you tell me about a strong, his cleverly managed re- Driver” four times in the IndyCar bank called East West Bancorp? My gional bank will probably report Series, will join representatives cousin used to work for this bank continued earnings growth of 13 from Racing For Kids in a visit to as a loan officer. He has moved to percent or better for the next few Miami Children’s Hospital at 2:30 Florida but we keep in touch and years, significantly superior to ri- p.m. on Thursday, March 22. he tells me that I should buy 200 val regional banks in a favorable Fisher, who will drive the No. 5 shares of this bank. Do you believe franchise area. Dreyer & Reinbold Racing racecar it would be a good investment for Chief Executive Officer Domi- in the XM Satellite Radio Indy 300 a conservative-growth Individual nic Ng, Executive Vice President at Homestead Miami Speedway on Retirement Account? I have 150 Wellington Chen and Chief Fi- Malcom Saturday, March 24, will be joined shares of Anheuser Busch that I nancial Officer Julia Gouw have Berko by Tom Wieringa, Indy Pro Series bought for my IRA in 2003 and guided revenues from $191 mil- driver and J. Patrick Wright, execu- paid $51 for the stock. The stock lion in 2002 to over $600 mil- BUD has significant scale ad- tive director of Racing For Kids. hasn't moved since I bought it lion last year and pushed profits vantages over its competition in The group will meet pediatric and I actually have a $600 loss. from 99 cents to $2.32. Operating the manufacture and distribu- Resort patients in the hospital playroom, I thought this would be a good margins of 76 percent outpace tion of domestic beers. But BUD from Page 1 followed by bedside visits. stock but it seems I made a mis- regional Pacific banks by a solid is having trouble competing with take. Do you think I should sell 50 percent and net profit mar- Champalimaud’s new design the smaller regional names like my 150 shares of Anheuser Busch gins of 25 percent are breathtak- for these accommodations emu- "A return to casual Container blessed Samuel Adams and various im- and use that money to buy 200 ing. There's $275 million in cash lates the sophistication of 1920’s ported brands all of which seem to life in an elegant by Pope John Paul II shares of East West Bank? (about $4.50 per share), book val- Hollywood hideaways, featuring have gained a territorial share of J.W. ue is $16.56, $1.7 billion in debt a balance of dark woods, white on display in Boca the domestic beer market. As a re- environment.” Santa Monica, Calif. and a paltry $0.20 dividend. This linen furnishings and artwork sult the Street reckons that BUD's is a fine-looking bank and fine and accent pieces. Cream-colored Addison Mizner A monstrance blessed by Pope annual revenue growth will be in Dear J.W.: looking enough to be a takeover walls are juxtaposed with flooring John Paul II concludes its visit to the neighborhood of 2 percent to East West Bancorp Inc. (EWBC- candidate by a larger, handsome reminiscent of natural stone, and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 3 percent, which is not enough for $35.21) is a $600 million revenue suitor seeking to enter EWBC's oversized windows with simple in Boca Raton today, Tuesday, bragging rights. retail and commercial bank that prodigiously profitable, growing coverings allowing for maximum the titanic shrimp, so large they March 20. BUD's a well-run company seems to have found a unique and niche market. EWBC opened its natural sunlight. are two shrimp per pound. The The late Pontiff blessed six with a clean balance sheet but profitable niche business. This teller windows in 1998, split 2-for- All 120 bungalows have large new restaurant serves a complete monstrances (the gold contain- an anemic income statement. California bank, in addition to 1 six years later and there are only patios or terraces and bungalow lunch and dinner menu daily. ers that house the Eucharistic During the past five years, BUD's offering a cornucopia of banking 61 million shares trading at 15 suites feature a living room and Opened this February at the Host which Catholics believe shares have languished between services to individuals and mid- times earnings, which is average kitchen complete with stainless top of the Tower, Cielo by Angela to be Jesus once consecrated by $40 and $55. sized businesses, provides short- for the group. steel refrigerator, oven, stovetop, Hartnett serves guests modern a Catholic priest) to travel the Even though Motley Fool calls term trade financing to United Meanwhile, Fidelity, T. Rowe dishwasher and microwave. They Tuscan cuisine presented in a world for the promotion of voca- BUD the "ultimate growth stock," States importers and manufac- Price, Neuberger Berman, Frank- are also located near restaurants. contemporary décor with a 360- tions to priestly life. and even though Warren Buffet turers who conduct business in lin and Vanguard Funds own Among dining spots is the Old degree view of the city of Boca The monstrances were sup- recently became a huge share- China and the Pacific region. large positions in EWBC and Piper Homestead. Here, designer Tony Raton, the Intracoastal Waterway posed to travel for about a year, holder and even though A.G. Ed- EWBC has 58 banking offices in Jaffray as well as Cohen Bros. have Chi took a modern approach and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. but because of the popularity, the wards gives it the coveted five-star Orange, San Francisco, Alameda, "buy" recommendations on the to the design of the restaurant, Resort amenities include a visitations continue. rating and even though manage- Santa Clara and San Mateo coun- stock. This is a neat niche bank, which opened late last summer. half-mile stretch of private beach, The schedule today is: ment may initiate a buyback pro- ties as well as a hugely busy repre- run by seasoned professionals Chi used contemporary metal Spa Palazzo, two 18-hole cham- 6:00 a.m., Opening Exposition gram, I would, with alacrity, sell sentative office in Beijing. and I think a 200-share position materials and textured glass jux- pionship golf courses, 30 tennis 6:45 a.m., Mass followed by your 150 shares of BUD and buy While the California housing would look good in a conservative taposed with dark woods in the courts, full-service marina, sev- Exposition 200 East West Bank. market is imploding, and while IRA growth account. design of the 280-seat restaurant. eral pools, state-of-the-art fitness 8:15 a.m., Mass followed by mortgage defaults are rising and Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. One of the restaurant’s hall- centers and a variety of water exposition Please address your fi- while low interest rates are pinch- (BUD-$50.01) the largest beer marks is aging process, which sports. The Boca Raton Resort & Noon, Mass and Solemn Bene- nancial questions to Mal- ing loan profits, this intrepid, brewer in the U.S., holds 49 per- calls for a three-week dry aging of Club is part of the LXR Luxury diction colm Berko, P.O. Box 1416, Standard & Poor's Small-Cap cent of a plodding American beer beef with a special blend of herbs, Resorts & Hotels collection. 3 p.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet Boca Raton, FL 33429 or e- bank has developed a unique market, has dawdling revenue followed by a week of wet aging. Please note: The Resort is only and Solemn Benediction mail him at malber@adel- banking relationship with the growth, shuffling earnings but an Those who prefer seafood can try open to members and guests. 7 p.m., Closing Mass and Sol- phia.net. emn Benediction West Coast Chinese-American attractively increasing dividend business community. Because growth.

Cellular According to a recent study stu- McKee, who’s in favor of the ban. from Page 1 dents at all grade levels, including Safety 90 percent of middle school students, In light of school shootings and The same sort of ban is being are being bullied in emails, through gang violence, many parents, cie considered here – and with both cell phone, text messages, or on line safety as the number one reason cell parents and students ignoring at sites such as MySpace and Face phones shouldn’t be banned. How- all of the arguments cited above. Book. ever. Both groups say the phones have “Cell phones are being used for “For parents, cell phones are a become vital for a parent’s peace bullying, threats and to view pornog- safety umbilical cord,” said Ann Kil- of mind – not to mention a stu- raphy and that’s causing real trouble lets, district chief academic officer. dent’s virtual social existence. in schools,” said board member Boca mom Helene Baum bought Mention the word Columbine Mark Hansen. a cell phone for her 12-year-old and the immediate reaction is: how How Effective? daughter a year ago. many lives could have been saved if The district is following the lead “This country is on high alert for more persons could have been alert- from New York and Detroit hoping everything,” said Baum. “We have ed earlier that Dylan Klebold and to be successful in forbidding cell to know what’s happening with our Eric Harris were murdering teachers phones on school grounds. However children. And in schools with how and classmates. critics point out that the ban has been many kids in it, you never know Others think the gadgets are more what could happen.” like a devil in disguise - being used Baum thinks there’s no reason to cheat on tests and ridicule others “They do text why the district should ban cell through belittling text messages and phones. Her daughter brings a cell indecent photos. Cyber bullying with message but phone to school every day but only cell phone pornography is becoming it’s the teachers uses it for emergencies, such as a major problem nationwide. needing a ride home, the mom said. And Palm Beach County School responsibility to Baum said her daughter recently Board members are leaning more called her from her cell when the to the Bloomberg point of view keep an eye on what school bus didn’t show up. – so much so that the board recently they’re doing in “What would she have done then? agreed to lobby for a change in state Stand outside the school alone. law, allowing districts to ban cell class.” There are no phones,” she said. “If phones on school grounds. they bring it for safety purposes why The current district policy allows Geoff McKee in the world would they want to ban cell phones on campus but restricts Principal them?” use during school, school related Instead Baum believes metal de- activities or while using school ineffective in some states – and with tectors should be at every school. transportation. Meaning students some students sneaking in phones “That’s what keeps kids safe,” must turn a phone off before school So how effective would a ban be? Baum said. begins; if a student is seen using a And how would it be enforced? As for text messaging, she added, phone or even if it rings, the phone The district is considering various “They do text message but it’s the is confiscated. ways to monitor cell phones includ- teachers responsibility to keep an eye Camera phones, however, were ing: having students drop phones on what they’re doing in class.” banned three years ago when of- off in the main office before school However that’s a time-wasting ficials cited students using them to begins, using a scrambler so no one responsibility that could more pro- take illicit pictures in locker rooms on campus can use a cell phone, or ductively be spent on instruction, and to cheat by snapping photos of allowing administrators to patrol for Principal McKee believes. tests and then emailing the answers illegal use. “Instead of passing notes, stu- to friends. Boca Raton Community High dents are text messaging and now Now with an increase in students School administrators already spend passing notes anywhere in the using cell phones to spread vicious 20 percent each day reprimanding world,” he said. “The time teachers rumors or pictures, set up fights be- students for text messaging or call- take having to discipline them takes fore and after school and other forms ing friends. away from the learning process.” of cyber bullying, the district wants to “It would be great not to have to join others states such as New York in deal with it,” said principal Geoff Nicol Jenkins can be reached at njenkins@ banning them from school property. bocanews.com or 561-549-0844. www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007  Serving their country

ir Force Master Sgt. mond H. Thielke. His wife, Kim, Blanche Ely High School, Pom- rmy Pvt. Elizabeth A. Ronald H. Thielke has is the daughter of Ed and Patri- pano. Lee has graduated from Adeployed to Southwest Asia cia Hubble of North Lauderdale. Abasic combat training at in the Persian Gulf region to sup- In 1979, he graduated from the rmy Pvt. Jason R. Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Dur- port the mission of Operation En- Rome Free Academy, N.Y. Staubly has graduated ing the nine weeks of training, the during Freedom as a member of Afrom the Utilities Equip- soldier studied the Army mission, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. rmy Pvt. Yvette Mar- ment Repairer Advanced Individ- history, tradition and core values, The service member is normally celin has graduated from ual Training course at Aberdeen physical fitness, and received in- assigned to the 355th Operations Abasic combat training at Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md. struction and practice in basic Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Dur- The student learned to perform combat skills, military weapons, Base, Tucson, Ariz. Wing mem- ing the nine weeks of training, the maintenance, test, repair, ad- chemical warfare and bayonet bers provide support for the U.S. soldier studied the Army mission, just, and inspect gasoline engine training, drill and ceremony, Central Command’s Air Forces history, tradition and core values, systems, utility equipment and marching, rifle marksmanship, mission, assisting in the full spec- physical fitness, and received in- special purpose support systems; armed and unarmed combat, trum of fueling and aerial refuel- struction and practice in basic including, bottle cleaning/charg- map reading, field tactics, mili- ing operations to U.S. and coali- combat skills, military weapons, ing stations, air conditioning tary courtesy, military justice sys- tion aircraft engaged in the war chemical warfare and bayonet electrical and vapor systems, re- tem, basic first aid, foot marches, on terrorism in the region. Flight training, drill and ceremony, frigeration unit electrical systems, and field training exercises. She is crews fly thousands of combat re- marching, rifle marksmanship, portable heater fuel/electrical the daughter of Robert Davis Jr. fueling sorties delivering aircraft armed and unarmed combat, systems, and fire extinguisher re- of General George Patton Road, fuel in the millions of pounds. map reading, field tactics, military chargers and valves. He is the son Nashville, Tenn., and Lisa Lee of Thielke is a first sergeant with 20 courtesy, military justice system, of Norman J. Staubly of Pinewalk North Lauderdale. Lee is a 2003 years of military service. He is the basic first aid, foot marches, and Drive N., Margate, and Cindy Vi- graduate of Coconut Creek High son of Lynne and stepson of Jerry field training exercises. She is the gnola of Gainesville. Staubly is a School. Kunselman of Briarhurst Road, daughter of Marie M. Filsiaime of 1999 graduate of Gainesville High Williamsville, N.Y. The master Margate. School. sergeant’s father is the late Ray- Marcelin is a 2006 graduate of Six-month-old to show swim skills to open aquatics week at Y

FROM STAFF REPORTS Classes are available in the morn- It is a comprehensive six-week cess, mastering the back float posi- Devon hadn’t reached her first ing and evenings. program that involves 10-minute tion, as well as resting and breath- birthday when she first learned to Safe Start per day lessons, five days a week. ing. For children 12 months and swim. Her 6-month old brother, Safe Start is a nationally rec- Children as young as 6 months older, Safe Start teaches a survival Merrick, can float with his clothes ognized swim program that gives old work one-on-one with a certi- sequence of swimming, rolling to on. children the skills to survive. It fied Safe Start instructor to master float, flipping back over, and con- Their parents enrolled them began as a collaborative effort be- the aquatic survival techniques. tinue swimming to safety. Once in the Safe Start Program at the tween the Dr. P. Phillips Founda- No child is ever thrown into skilled, children practice these Peter Blum Family YMCA in Boca tion, Infant Swimming Resource the water. Instead, they are safely techniques fully clothed. Raton because they live in a beach and the Central Florida YMCA. guided through the learning pro- condo that has no fence around the pool. Both children will demonstrate Swim program their water survival skills as part of the kick-off of the Boca YMCA’s Through a grant from the Quantum Foundation and other funders, the YMCA of South Aquatics Safety Month. The dem- Palm Beach County branches offer free swim lessons to qualifying groups of children, ages onstrations will be held Wednes- 3-18. The Y also participates in the Drowning Prevention Coalition’s Drowning Bucks Pro- day starting at 10 a.m. gram, which provides free vouchers for low-income families to redeem for swim lessons Safe Start master instructor at approved aquatics programs throughout Palm Beach County. Christian Huffman will show • Swim Lessons • Caregiver and child, 6-36 months • Aquatic Activities skills learned by his most recent • Preschool group lessons (one instruc- • American Red Cross Safety Courses students, some as young as 6- tor for every six children) • Junior Lifeguard Course months old. • Youth group swim lessons, 6 years and • Lifeguard training Splash Week older • Barracuda Swim Team, ages 5-18 Held only once a year, Splash is • Adult group swim instruction (18 years • Master’s Adult Swim Team, Jan.- a five-day water safety course for and older) March elementary school children. It is • Private swim instruction, for children • Scuba lessons only $5 for the entire week and and adults includes basic instruction on wa- • Fitness Swim For more information about the YMCA, ter safety, swimming skills, rescue • Lanes available throughout the day call the Boca facility at (561) 395-9622 or skills and character development. • Seven different fitness classes are of- visit www.ymcaspbc.org. Each lesson is about 40 minutes. fered • Personal aquatic fitness instruction Delray PD to honor volunteers with service awards FROM STAFF REPORTS emplary citizenship through volunteering. volunteer coordinator for the Delray Beach Po- The Delray Beach Police Department has As one of thousands of certifying organiza- lice Department. announced it will award 11 of its volunteers tions participating in the program, the Delray “America’s volunteers work to make our with the President’s Volunteer Call to Service Beach Police Department confers the award to communities stronger and safer. As a Certify- Award, a national honor offered in recognition recognize the outstanding achievements of its ing Organization for the award program, the of volunteer service. volunteers. Delray Beach Police Department is proud to be The presentation will be made on Wednes- “In his 2002 State of the Union Address, aligned with this prestigious volunteer award, day, April 18, during National Volunteer Ser- President George W. Bush created the USA and we are especially proud of our volunteers vice Week. Freedom Corps, and called on every American who have made volunteer service a central part Established in 2003, the award is given on to make a lifelong commitment to volunteer of their lives.” an annual basis to individuals, groups and service. The President Volunteer Service Award For more information about volunteering families who have given at least 4,000 hours of recognizes individuals and families who have for the Delray Beach Police Department, con- volunteer service and have demonstrated ex- answered that call,” said Officer Andy Arena, tact Officer Andy Arena at 561-243-7873. Junior League to hold foster parent appreciation FROM STAFF REPORTS the family and the development of day is being organized by new three-legged races and tug-o-war, The Junior League of Boca Ra- children’s services. members of the JLBR as a way to a pizza lunch, and a special visit ton will host a Foster Parent Ap- The JLBR’s involvement with recognize these individuals who and address by State Rep. Adam preciation Day April 28 from 11 Kids in Distress consists of provid- have taken children who need Hasner, R-Delray Beach. a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynn University ing funding and volunteer support them into their homes and lives. For more information on Kids on Military Trail. The event is be- to assist in providing services that “The Foster Parents do so In Distress and the community ing held for foster parents and care for and treat young victims of much for the children. They projects of the JLBR and for mem- children who are affiliated with child abuse and neglect, and those open up their hearts and homes bership information , please call Kids In Distress, a local non-profit at risk, in our community. to children who haven’t had the 561-620-2553 or visit www.jlbr. organization and one of the com- “The Junior League’s passion fairy tale childhood. Each child org munity projects of the JLBR. for improving the community for has their own story or reason why The Junior League of Boca Kids In Distress is a nation- our children immediately aligns they are there – but regardless Raton (JLBR) is an organization ally accredited agency dedicated itself with the mission of Kids In of the story the foster parents are of women committed to promot- to the prevention of child abuse, Distress, whose mission is specific always willing to help – and be- ing voluntarism, developing the the preservation of the family and to the future of our children. As cause of that willingness to help, potential of women and improv- the care and treatment of abused a driving force, together we will the JLBR wanted to plan an event ing our community through the and neglected children. Kids In continue to make enormous as a way to thank them” said Car- effective action and leadership of Distress is a leading force and au- strides improving the lives of chil- rie Klimzack, JLBR committee trained volunteers. Its purpose thority in the treatment of abused dren,” said Lisa Warren, JLBR vice member. is exclusively educational and children and a premier agency president for community. The day will consist of games charitable. advocating for the preservation of The Foster Parent appreciation such as hula hoops, football toss,  Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007 • www.bocanews.com BocaNews.com Crossword Get Your Local Newspaper Delivered to your Inbox Free Easy Sign Up 1 Visit BocaNews.com

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY the door knowing that big changes be dancing to a new tune. Be very care- Monday, March 19, 2007: lie ahead. Your ability to understand ful with a child or loved one. The end New beginnings are possible if you let evolves. Tonight: Gather bills. result might not be good. Tonight: go and flow. Revise and update how CANCER Know when to put a halt to the activ- you see various situations. Discussions June 21-July 22 ity. emanate from a sense of direction. HHHH As the day gets older, you SAGITTARIUS Think twice before you act. You often become better. Many responsibilities Nov. 22-Dec. 21 feel you are about to boil over. Learn will head in your direction. You need HHHH Take a step forward. Evaluate to say "no" or back down. Focus on all the energy you can muster. "En- what could happen. Stay on top of work maintaining clarity of both your mind joyment" and "pleasure" become by- and remain in sync with those around and your actions. If you are single, you words to feeling good. You have much you. You might be more controlling might meet people left and right. You to smile about. Tonight: Happy as long and touchy than you are aware of. Let have high charisma and the ability as you act on what you want. your creativity flourish. Tonight: An- to magnetize others. You do need to LEO chor in. become a bit less self-involved if you July 23-Aug. 22 CAPRICORN want a bond to evolve. If you are at- HHHH New beginnings are possible Dec. 22-Jan. 19 tached, you will want to defer more if you look past the obvious. Listen to HHHH You might want to approach often to your sweetie if you want peace news that is forthcoming. Absorb what situations more openly, though you and a stronger bond. ARIES under- is being said and go forward. Under- need to pull back and think. Anchor stands and sees eye to eye with you. standing helps you make solid choices. in and know what must be done. You The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Tune in to your higher self. Tonight: have a strong sense of direction. Use Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Aver- Settle in and listen. your strong value system for decision age; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult VIRGO making. Tonight: Happy at home. Aug. 23-Sept. 22 AQUARIUS ARIES HHHHH Togetherness breeds more Jan. 20-Feb. 18 March 21-April 19 togetherness. Talks need to be about HHHH How you value a friendship HHHH You walk into a new begin- basics and where projects are heading. could change substantially. Your need ning. You might want to do some You encounter pressure and new be- to dialogue and make strong decisions thoughtful, deep evaluation. Your cre- ginnings. Listen to what others openly comes forward. You might want to re- ativity is on the upswing. Finish what's share. Still, you might decide to keep vise your thinking vis-a-vis a decision necessary, with efficiency and fore- your own counsel. Tonight: Anchor or choice. Take charge and head in a thought. Prioritize. Tonight: Happy at in. new direction. Tonight: Tell it as you home. LIBRA see it. TAURUS Sept. 23-Oct. 22 PISCES April 20-May 20 HHHHH You could be uncomfort- Feb. 19-March 20 HHHHH You have strong opinions. able about what is demanded of you. HHH Allow greater flow and energy You will step up to the plate and handle Pressure is building, and you will take to head in your direction. Sometimes things. Sometimes you might want to a stand. Your words could cause oth- you are under the gun as you look at think about different styles and ways. ers to backtrack. That response could a different approach. You laugh, and Understanding takes you in a new di- be most appropriate. Tonight: Know someone else responds. You have what rection. Laugh and be easygoing. To- when to call it a day. it takes to draw more, including mon- night: Chat up a storm. SCORPIO ey. Tonight: Question a friend. GEMINI Oct. 23-Nov. 21 May 21-June 20 HHHH You might want to under- BORN TODAY HHHH Use the earlier hours to express stand what motivates others to go in Actor Bruce Willis 1955, actress Glenn your needs. How you handle someone certain directions. A risk might have Close 1947, actress Ursula Andress could change dramatically. Head out you backtracking where others might 1936) www.bocanews.com • Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007  Boca Raton News Boca News CLASSIFIEDS .com Ph.: 561-893-6401 • Fax: 561-893-6674 • e-Mail: [email protected] BOCA RATON • DELRAY BEACH • PARKLAND • COCONUT CREEK • CORAL SPRINGS

Sugar Sand Park Canopy Restoration SALES BOCA WINDWOOD 3/2/2. & Additions”, dated and addressed to: TRAVEL USA 401 Apts./Condos Gorgeous end unit, kitchen GREATER BOCA RATON BEACH & NOTICE BOCA BOCA 3/2.5, furn. turn- PARK DISTRICT Publication Sales Co. hiring All real estate advertising for Sale w/granite, new appl., new 300 South Military Trail 182-23 sharp enthusiastic STUDIO, 1,2,3 key, just bring your floors thruout, hurricane Boca Raton, Florida 33486 herein is subject to the Fed- toothbrush! 2 car gar, Individuals to travel the U.S. eral Fair Housing Act which BR’S & TWNHMES shutters, new a/c. Must see. XIV The Greater Boca Raton Beach & scr. porch, across from Call Tom 561-702-8717. Park District reserves the right to ac- Training, travel, lodging, makes it illegal to advertise Many with washer/dryer comm. pool, lakeview, $449,900. cept all or any part of the bid, and to transportation furnished. 1- any preference, limitation, Pool, balcony, garage Near Town Ctr, Guard increase or decrease quantities to 800-592-5752. or discrimination based on Min. to bch & schools. gate. Immac $2800 mo. meet additional or reduced require- Boat Dock Available. CORAL SPRINGS Town- ments of the Greater Boca Raton race, color, religion, sex, incl. maid /lawn svc. or handicap, familial status or Furn/unf., short/long home - 4 bed, 2.5 bath in Beach & Park District. The Greater $2500 mo. unfurn. 954- BOCA FALLS 4/3/2 Open & Boca Raton Beach & Park District re- 222 Restaurant/ national origin, or intention term. By owner No R/E Cobblestone Walk, gated 683-1518. Spacious. 2,700+ A/C SF. serves the right to waive any infor- to make any such prefer- fee. Pet ok community. This home mality in any bid. The Greater Boca Hotel/Club Huge Fenced Yard. Great ences, limitations or dis- From $725-$2500 backs on lake and is an end Raton Beach & Park District reserves 561-391-5000 BOCA E. 3/2, convenient lo- Community Amenities. the right to reject all bids, and to read- DRIVERS & SANDWICH crimination. State laws for- unit. Community pool, A- BOCA 2/1.5 Corner Unit In- $639,000. Harvey Dubov 101 Legal Notices vertise for bids. The bid of the lowest bid discrimination in the 561-487-0404 today for cation, includes lawn ser- Rated schools. $324,998. MAKERS part time. Wanted Move In Specials” credible Long lake views! RE/MAX 561-542-7355 responsible bidder shall mean that for busy sub shop in Boca sale, rental or advertising of vices, pets OK, available Call for more details Paul NOTICE FOR BID bidder who makes the lowest bid to real estate based on factors immediately, $1800. Con- Turnkey! 55+ Community. sell goods and services of a quality Raton. Call Alex after 2pm Solomon 954-540-6609. Patch Reef Park & Sugar Sand Park in addition to those protect- tact Christina 201-681-0912 $89,900 Harvey Dubov Canopy Restoration & Additions which conform closest to the quality of 954-937-7622. RE/MAX 561-542-7355 goods and services set forth in the ed under federal law. We I.The Greater Boca Raton Beach & specifications or required by the BOCA Park District will receive sealed bids will not knowingly accept BOCA Century Village. Lux 407 House for Sale until 4:00 p.m., on April 16, 2007 for Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park 234 Lawn Care any advertising for real es- The Residences Of apt. 2/2, all brand new fully “Patch Reef Park & Sugar Sand Park District, and who is known to be fit and Canopy Restoration & Additions”. capable to perform the bid as made. tate that is in violation of the Royal Palm Place renovated, $239,000. Call The project will consist of the canopy THE GREATER BOCA RATON LABORER Exp’d lawn main- law. All persons are hereby 1, 2 & 3 br lux res. & 561-702-2434. restoration and additions in two public informed that all dwellings BEACH & PARK DISTRICT tenance worker, Must townhomes. From BOCA E. Totally remodeled parks. 300 South Military Trail speak English. Must have advertised are available on Telephone (561) 417-4599 $1395. Pool w/jacuzzi, 4th flr. All new appl., walk to The project is located at Patch Reef an equal opportunity basis. Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Ra- Boca Raton, Florida 33486 own transporation. Call putting green, fitness ctr. Mizner Park, min. from the ton, Florida 33431 and Sugar Sand Proposers should contact Mr. Robert Andy 561-445-1353 w/sauna. Pets ok. Con- beach. $239,000! Call 24 BOCA MIZNER CC 4/3.5 w/ Park, 300 South Military Trail, Boca Langford, Executive Director at (561) cierge 24 hr sec. Car endless golf/lake views. Raton, Florida 33486. 417-4599 for clarification of any de- hour info line for address & care services. 101 Plaza 3,700 A/C SF. Private Pool. A.These bids will be publicly opened tails regarding the project. BOCA GRAND SE Boca lux- details 888-511-0492 Code in the Greater Boca Raton Beach & 236 Maintenance/ Real S. Mon.-Fri. 9-6, 314 Keller Williams Realty Totally upgraded! Below Park District Office, Room 404, Sugar Board of Commissioners ury rental. 1/1 furnished. Earl L. Starkoff, Chairman Sat. 9-5. 561-362-8340. Market - Bring Offers! Sand Park Community Center, 300 Security $1600 mo. Jeff Baur, Sig- BOCA SAN REMO GOLF & 3/2.5 DELAIRE BEAUTY South Military Trail, Boca Raton, Flor- Elaine W. Kleinman, Vice Chairman $875,000 Harvey Dubov ida 33486, in the presence of District Robert K. Rollins, Jr., Secretary/ nature Prop. 561-239-4388. TENNIS Exquisite & profes- Hickory Floors * Des- Treasurer JANITOR wanted for 5-7 am EFFICIENCIES, $100 wk, RE/MAX 561-542-7355 representatives at the above stated sionally upgraded 2 BR, 2 igner Kitchen * Modern time and date. Gordon J. Gilbert Wednesday in Boca. Must apts. $150 wk., also houses Dirk S. Smith BOCA Outdoor living sur- BA, 2nd flr condo. Pergo All bidders or their representatives are know propane burnishing. for rent. Furn. or unf. Week Baths * Pool $545,000 BOCA Palm Bch Farms E. rounds 3/2.5 blue house floors, beautiful cabinetry, invited to be present when bids are Publish: March 13, 20 & 27, 2007 Call 239-645-3558. / Month. 561-283-1190. Kevin Brady Lang Rlty Compl. remodeled 4/2 pool, opened. Boca Raton News with an L shaped Loggia, lg crown mouldings, upgraded 561-213-0841 to see it 2cg, All new marble flrs, B.Any bids received after time and (spanish 561-283-1189) electrical & plumbing fix- SECURITY OFFICERS D Li- pool, huge backyd. Addison kitch, granite, SS appl. New date specified will not be considered. tures make this a one-of-a- cense req’d. Boca, Delray, Mizner schools. Travertine jac bath, pool, pavers, etc C.Any bid may be withdrawn up until FT. LAUDERDALE E. Lg stu- kind, move-in opportunity. the time set above for opening of the Boynton area. P/T, week- dio apt. (2 mi. from beach), flrs & SS counter tops. BOCA fenced yd, $689K. Must sell bids. Any bids not so withdrawn shall, 301 Apts./Condos This is a MUST SEE!! upon opening, constitute an irrevo- ends, 2nd & 3rd shifts. Call furn., private entrance & $2900 mo. 561-445-5423. $249,900. Call Jackie VICTORIA ISLE Financ. avail. 561-305-1401 cable offer to sell to the Greater Boca Mon. - Fri. 10am-4pm, 561- For Rent bath. Only $150 wk. (not Raton Beach & Park District the goods Wood, Boca Home Rentals BOCA PALM BEACH FARMS or services set forth in the specifica- 939-1300 Ext. 0 incl. cable). Please call 954- & Sales 561-362-0744. LEAST EXPENSIVE tions until one or more of the bids 4 br, 3 ba. Completely re- have been duly accepted by the 650-1706, lv msg if nec. BOCA TROPIC HARBOUR WOODFIELD CC done. $749,000. Call Jeff Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park $465,000 District. The Greater Boca Raton 252 Domestic Help 3 BEDROOMS 2/2. Beautifully redone. New Baur, Signature Properties Beach & Park District action on bids Wanted Ideal to Share or Family kitchen, new baths, new 3 bedrooms + conv. den 561-239-4388. normally will be taken within 45 days 3/2 Oaks of Boca- Pool, 303 Townhouse/ floors, new impact windows / 2.5 baths of opening; however, no guarantee or Motivated seller. Will representation is made herein as to tennis, cbl. Scr. Patio Villa/Duplex ... the list goes on. 55+. Call the time between the bid opening and $1350. 954-421-0002. Tom 561-702-8717. consider trade & / or subsequent Greater Boca Raton HOUSEKEEPER needed, 2/2 $1295. 394-4888 for Rent $349,900. Owner Financing. Make Beach & Park District action. offer. Owner II.At any time during the period that part time, approx. 12 3/2 Bicycle Club - Pool, the contractor has personnel doing 201 Professional hrs. per week in the Internet, Cbl, Stainless DELRAY 3/2.5 + large loft. 561-350-5862 work and furnishing necessary labor afternoon. Parkland / steel appl & micro. W/D to complete a contract for the Greater BOCA Spacious , huge lot w/end- Boca Raton Beach & Park District, the CONTROLLER South Flori- Coral Springs home. hook up. $1595. less lake views. Upgrades! Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park da Media Group is looking 2&3 BR Twnhms Ironing a must. May in- 2/2 Casa Del Rio- faces $2,400 mo. Harvey Dubov District must be fully protected by the for a Controller. CPA Re- contractor having the following: clude some babysitting. FAU/canal. Lg rooms - w/garages. RE/MAX 561-542-7355 A.Worker’s compensation insurance quired. Responsibility and Call 561-549-0859. Split bedrooms. Free Starting at $1350. BOCA ROYAL OAK HILLS and the contractor shall require any supervision of general ac- cable - scr patio. $1150 FT. LAUDERDALE E. (2 mi. subcontractor similarly to provide counting operations includ- 561-391-5000, Waterfront. Compl. updated worker’s compensation insurance for HOUSEKPER/BABYSITTER MOVE IN TODAY from Ocean) beautiful 3/2 ing monthly financial state- 561-487-0404 3/2, pool, 2 cg. Ocean ac- all of the latter’s employees who are Deerfield family w/2 yr old 394-4888 home. Only $290,000 or engaged in such work unless such ments, cash flow analysis, cess. $659,000. Jeff Baur, employees are covered by the protec- girl, 3 days, 10-6, M-W-F, rent $1,500 mo. furn. All BOYNTON 3/2 Reduced budget vs. actual forecast- Signature Prop & Estates. tion afforded by the contractor’s insu- $200. Exp,organized, know tiles, upgraded w/above $140K! Great investmnt! Blt rance. In case any employees are to ing, etc. Good communica- ’06. Corner unit. Wrap bal- 561-239-4388 be engaged in hazardous work under how to clean. 754-367-0604 ground pool & backyard. By BOCA 4/2 Lowest Priced in this contract and are not protected tion skills are necessary for BOCA Brand new 2007 Owner. Must See! Please cony. Marina/Intracoastal. under the worker’s compensation stat- monthly financial presenta- custom, all marble, 3 br, $400,000. Harvey Dubov Boca Isles. 2,300+ A/C SF. ute, the contractor shall provide, and call 954-650-1706, leave Fresh paint in/out. Lg Pvt shall cause each subcontractor to pro- tions to the Board of Direc- 256 Personal, 3.5 ba end unit town- RE/MAX 561-542-7355 vide, coverage judged adequate by tors. Please e-mail resumes home. Be first to move message if necessary. Yard. Incredible Invest. the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park Beauty Svc. $509,000. Harvey Dubov District for the protection of such em- to [email protected]. in! Opt. elevator. $2700 ployees. mo. 561-866-7528 RE/MAX 561-542-7355 LOAN OFFICER Experi- HAIRSTYLIST & ESTHETI- B.Public liability insurance in an 312 Seasonal amount of not less than $1,000,000 enced. work from home, CIAN for a day spa in Coral for bodily injury, including accidental 75% payout, $400 proc fee, Springs. Flexible hours, death, to any one person and, subject to the same limit for each person, in all banks/loan types. E. great commission and sign Annual Rental an amount of not less than Boca. Julie 561-305-3070 on bonus 954-304-4914 BOCA E. $1,000,000 on account of one acci- Reduced BOCA ROYAL OAK HILLS dent. BOCA 1/1 Annual Rental. Lands End SALES Industrial U.I.l Ser- SALON-HAIRSTYLIST OPP- Beautifully upgraded Ocean access 3/2 with C.Property damage insurance in an Great location, close to FAU amount of not less than vices, a New York based TY-Rent a chair -percent- 3/2.5 TH corner unit. 2 pool. Tastefully updated & shops. New crpt & fridge, $1,000,000.00. human resources consult- age basis (20%) 1% class cg. 30’ ceil, wd flrs, fire- HIGHLAND BCH 2/2 Totally bamboo hardwood floors. $825 mo. Also for sale at D.Builder’s “all-risk” flood, vandalism, ing firm, specializing in un- salon spa & resort Pompa- place. Pet ok. Walk to Remodeled Corner Unit. 2 Silestone kitchen counter- fire, and extended coverage, in $159,000. Efficiency annual Balconies! Intra / Ocean amounts equal to the full (completed) employment insurance cost no Beach. 954-590-1170 FAU. $2200 mo. Lease tops. Hurricane windows. rental. Same great location views. $45K in Upgrades! value of structures, equipment, electri- control, is seeking an indi- option. 561-866-0362. BOCA 4/2.5+ Large Loft. New doors & trim, A/C. cal, and mechanical systems only. $700. Call Jan Bazal at Re- $499,000. Harvey Dubov vidual to help sell its servic- HIGHLND BCH 3/3 Designer Completed ’07. Premium $679,000. Call Jeff Baur III.Bidder shall submit along with his es to the Florida business 264 Misc. sults Realty 561-361-9951 RE/MAX 561-542-7355 bid the following: BOCA E. OF FAU. 2 br / 1.5 decorated. Turnkey! 3,093 Cul-de-sac lot! 1st Flr. Mas- 561-239-4388 Signature community. We are looking A.Evidence that he is certificated and Employment BOCA -Boca Royal E., 2/ ba townhouse. Large A/C sf. Largest in Toscana. ter Ste. Total Upgrades! Properties & Estates. licensed to perform the work and ser- for a Human Resources 1.5, $1100, all tiled, scr rooms. Fenced yard. ideal Upgrades! $10,000 / month 403 Townhouse/ $539,000. Harvey Dubov vices, or qualified to be so certificated professional, with ties to the porch/gdn view, water & and licensed, under the provisions of MAINT/HANDY PERSON F/T to share or family. $1195, seasonal. Harvey Dubov Villa/Duplex RE/MAX 561-542-7355 Chapter 7, Article 11, of the City Code Florida marketplace in both Front Desk Rec’pt. Kennel cable incd, nr bch & of Ordinances of the City of Boca Ra- 3/2 $1595. 561-368-5555 RE/MAX 561-542-7355 the for profit, and not-for- Worker. Sec’y, Part time. dwntwn. 561-361-1177 for Sale BOCA Stonebridge CC 3 ton, Florida. The successful bidder br/2.5 ba. $495,000 obo must be in compliance. profit sectors, or somebody Humane Society in Boca. BOCA 1/1 $700, 2/2 $900 incl. club initiation fee B.A cashier’s check or bid bond in the who has sold related prod- Call 561-482-8110. 320 Rooms for amount of not less than five percent ucts and/or services to that Scr porch, pool, storage, 24 Owner (5%) of the bid as a guarantee that units, E of 95, FAU, 1171 market. If interested, please P/T WAREHSE MGR. Inven- Rent/Room the bidder, if awarded the contract, NW 15 Ave, off Glades. Call Desperate will enter into a written contract with contact Todd Cohen at tory control, packing, order the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park 954-540-3053 & Board Call me, visit property, District in accordance with his accept- (845) 634-4620, or by email fulfillment. 38+ hrs/wk. $13- make an offer and you ed bid. Checks and bonds will be re- [email protected]. 15 hr. Exp. nec. kreilly@ BOCA 1/1, $925 2 BR, could be surprised. turned to the unsuccessful bidder(s) at BOCAE Near FAU, $650 the time the contract is awarded. diagnostictestgroup.com $1095 up, 3/2 $1595, top mo/ $350 security, private “Desperate” approved IV.All bid bonds, performance bonds, 204 Accounting fax 561-750-0432. area, new appl, free cable, entrance, includes utilities, by owner Ask 4 Realty labor and material payment bonds, in- MOVE IN TODAY 394-4888 BOCA 5/3 w/Pool & Spa. 561-417-4444 or cell 1- surance, contracts and certificates of TELEPHONE DISPATCHER private bath, pets ok. 1/2 of insurance shall either be executed by BOCA 2/2/1CG Villa. Fully 2,500+ SF! Split BR Plan. 561-310-1600 DATA ENTRY/ BOOKKEEP- wanted. PT possibly leading BOCA 55+, CC club living, kitchen. Call 954-394-2360 or countersigned by a licensed resi- ING skills, Part time, flexible, BOCA GARDENS Furnished! Light & Bright. Accordian Shutters. Int. Pvt dent agent of the surety or insurance to FT. Flexible Hours Work 2/1.5, watch sunrises, 2nd fl company having his place of business day, salary depends on ex- 2/2.5 TH w/ loft, 1cg, over BOCA E, Furn. BR in pvt. 55+ comm. Reduced $20K! Lot. Low HOA. A+ Schools BOCA W. 2/2 home on nice from home after training. end, bungalow, furn, new in the State of Florida. The surety or perience. 561-994-1750 1700sf. Bright, spacious, home, near Hospital and $169,900! Harvey Dubov $545,000. Harvey Dubov lot for under $98K! Close to insurance company shall be duly li- Must have High-Speed applia, 42” TV, $1090 fld. censed and qualified to do business in upgraded. Available immed. FAU. $600 includes cable/ RE/MAX 561-542-7355 RE/MAX 561-542-7355 shops & schls. Call 24 hour Internet Access. Bilingual 561-852-7499 leave mess. the State of Florida. $1650 month internet, util, pool, kit. priv info line for address and de- 208 (Spanish) a plus. Looking A.The contractor agrees that if award- Clerical/Office/ BOCA BEACH AREA Bright 1st & sec. 561-279-6126 BOCA BARWOOD, PINES tails 888-511-0492 CODE ed the contract, the bidder will submit for someone in NW Bro- & Spac. 2/2, 2nd flr. Walk to JAN BAZAL a contract performance surety bond Secretarial OF Unbelievable 2/2 vaca- 311. Keller Williams Realty and labor and materials payment ward or SW PB County. $8/ beach. No pets. Immediate RESULTS REALTY BOCA E. Pvt rm, bath, entr. tion home priced $30K be- bond satisfactory to the Greater Boca hour plus booking bonuses occupancy. F/L/S. $995 mo. Raton Beach & Park District equal to FILE CLERK Mayor Scott 561-289-1179 furn. Sm fridge, micro, pool, low market value! Selling one hundred percent (100%) of the Brook now hiring part time to start. Sales/Customer Call Sue 561-271-4889 cable, phone line. Female, furn. or unf. Must Sell! Call contract amount. Service Exp. helpful. Ref. & file clerk plus for law office. BOCA DOWNTOWN 3/2, 1st DELRAY Brand new TH for N/S, $575 mo. util. incl. 1 24 hour info line for details V.The successful bidder must have background will be checked one or more current certificates of in- Contact Kimberly Krost at fl corner, $1650, E. of Fed- rent, 4/3, 2150 sf, 1 cg, gat- mo. sec. 561-394-5387 888-511-0492 CODE 313 Call Debbie at Aussie Pet surance demonstrating the required [email protected] eral, 1600 sf. W/D, all new, ed, granite kit, all tiled, excel Keller Williams Realty insurance coverage placed on file in Mobile, Coral Springs 954- the office of the owner before work or 954-757-5551. furnished. Walk to Dwntown loc, all ammenities, $2300/ DELRAY Room for rent. commences, and must maintain such 796-1900 or e-mail to rest. Call 561-362-8307 Very quiet & clean home. BOCA 3/2 Villa Totally Re- OFFICE ADMIN. Exp. in mo. Call 954-663-4621 certificates during the progress of the mrubin@aussiepetmobile. Kitchen & laundry use. Incl. done / Upgraded! New roof work. Quickbooks, FT&PT, comp. BOCA E. OF FAU. 2 br / 1.5 com. cable, pool & tennis. $500 ’06. Priced to sell! Great loc! VI.The successful bidder must comply salary. Boca med co. Fax ba townhouse. Large $259,900 Harvey Dubov with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act mo. No util. 561-381-0115, (18 U.S.C. Section 874) as supple- 561-750-0432, email: kreil- rooms. Fenced yard. ideal RE/MAX 561-542-7355 mented in U.S. Department of Labor lydiagnostictestgroup.com 268 Part-time to share or family. $1195, 561-577-3851. BOYNTON 5/3/3CG $46K Regulations (29 CFR, Part 3). 3/2 $1595. 561-368-5555 below bldr! Canyon Lakes VII.Any contract in excess of $25,000, Employment RESTAURANT REC’PT & 2,900+A/C SF. Lg pvt canal excluding contracts for the construc- HOST/HOSTESS for upscale 322 Share Rentals/ tion, repair or maintenance of public OFFICE ASST for Boca law/ lot. 40K in Upgrades! roads, highways and bridges shall be Boca restaurant. Exp. pref. Roommates $539,000. Harvey Dubov subject to the requirements of Section Great personality & cus- financial planning firm. An- BOCA E. OF FAU 446.011-446.092 of the Florida Stat- BOCA CAMINO GARDENS RE/MAX 561-542-7355 utes, which established apprentice tomer svc. skills a plus. Call swer phones, filing, greeting Bicycle Club Apts Wanted and trainee employment regulations. betwn 11-5, 561-358-1358. clients & gen office duty. 3/2 $1595 2 BR $1150 Outstanding 4/3 with new VIII.Time of completion of work on this Fax resume 561-241-1493 Sm 2 br $1095 1/1 $900 LAKES AT BOCA RIO Love- BOCA 2/2 beachfront. Pvt screened pool, new roof, A/ project shall be in accordance with C, kitchen & flooring. Mas- such time as specified in the specifi- Lg rms. New kitchen ly twnhse 3 bd/2.5 ba, huge BR & BA, htd pool, sauna, 218 PART TIME Cashier Atten- cations and will be considered as an Sales cabinets & SS appl. master w/balcony, quick oc- gym, $794 mo. Incl. w/d, hi ter BR 24x16 ! $695,000. integral part of the contract. Failure to dant - Day Shift Weekends. BOCA Banyan Lake, lowest Lg pool. Parking galore. cup. Near elementary, Call the Baur Team 561- meet this time of completion under REAL ESTATE Immediate Apply: Chevron, 4055 N. speed internet, digital cable priced! Totally renov. 2/2.5 reasonable conditions will subject the Free cable. W/D hook- shopping, turnpike. $1,450 & elec. No smokrs/pets. 391-8100. Signature Prop. contractor to liquidated damages. income. Busy Boca rental / Federal Hwy., Boca Raton up. Free internet with 3 courtyd townhse from flrs. mo. Nena McCaughey, Re/ 561-394-4286, 715-7151. & Estates. IX.There will be a meeting at the job sales office. $500-$1500 bedroom only. to roof. Everything upgrad- sites for all prospective bidders on weekly. New lic. ok. Call RE OFC in E Deerfield Max Select 561-702-4232 ed, 2 masters, fab clubhse. March 23, 2007 at Patch Reef Park email BOCA E Female only, furnd Tennis Center 9:00 a.m.; Sugar Sand Ken at 561-302-3366. seeks college student for $237K. Loretta @ ReMax [email protected] room with pvt bath, non Park Field House 11:00 a.m. Atten- misc office work, mail outs MOVE IN TODAY 561-213-6808. dance at the meeting is optional. SALES & flyer delivery. PT/FT, 305 Efficiencies/ smoke,utilities included, use COCONUT CRK 5/7.2+ Bil- 561-368-5555 BOCA Duplex E. of US1. 2/ X.All work shall be done in accord- Good pay. 954-914-2355 of house & pool, $650/mo. liard Room/Library/Theater ance with the bidding and contract ADVERTISING Studios for Rent 2, screened patio, utility Estate. 1.5 Acres! 7,400+ documents, including plans and spec- 561-988-7559 ifications. BOCA E. of Fed. Huge 1/1, room, near Fifth Ave. shop- A/C SF. Reduced $900K. SALES tile, W/D, Close to shop- BOCA E. Oaks of Boca. 5 XI.Bidding and contract documents 272 Positions/ OCEAN RIDGE/DELRAY ing cntr. Asking $449K obo. $2,395,000! Harvey Dubov may be obtained from the Greater ping/beach. $895 mo. 2/1, room studio, new carpet & 561-213-3004 owner REPRESENTATIVES BEACH Beach housemate RE/MAX 561-542-7355 Boca Raton Beach & Park District Of- Situations Wanted tile, new kitch/bath, pool. paint, 2nd flr. Walk to fice, Room 404, Sugar Sand Park South Florida Media Group needed. 600’ from ocean. BOCA POINTE 2/2 villa, 1 Community Center, 300 Military Trail, has immediate openings for $995 Call 561-441-6733. schools & hosp. $650 mo. CORAL SPRINGS Vizcaya Boca Raton, Florida 33486 after BOCA- WILL ORGANIZE Lg & pvt. 3/2 w/pvt full effic. cg, Beaut. lakeview. All re- BOCA CAMINO GARDENS energetic, motivated team First & Sec. 561-368-9512. Spotless 3 bedroom and 2 10:00 a.m. on March 14, 2007. Alter- YOUR HOME OFFICE, BOCA EAST 2/1 completely Share all or part $650 or nov. Scr. patio. 1st flr. CC 2/2 with 2 car garage. New natively, a copy of the project docu- players to service existing remodeled. From $980 mo. membership not yet req. 1/2 baths with a loft...loft ments can be reviewed at the follow- filing - comptuter literate. $850. 561-243-2116 hurricane impact windows, accounts and sell advertis- BOCA NE 1 BR apartment, $325K furn. 561-395-8464. can be easily converted into ing locations: Please call 561-218-1562 Pool, laundry, cable, water. ing to businesses into our pvt ent rear of pvt house. large backyard. Paver a big 4th bedroom. Master McGraw, Hill, Dodge Construction or 561-251-5792. No dogs. First & Security. BOCA WINDWOOD Very de- Data Corp. newspapers, magazines Call 954-275-8968 Appliances, W/D. N/S. Pro- driveway. Priced to sell at bedroom is oversized with a 13794 NW 4th Street, Suite 2072001 sirable updated 2/2 villa, 1 $495,000. Call Jeff Baur separate sitting area. There 9th Avenue, Suite 204 and internet properties. CLEANING BY LISA Honest, fessional/student. $600 mo. BOCA LINDA 2/2, 1st flr w/ car gar. & bonus 10 x 15 561-239-4388. Signature is a bonus playroom off the Sunrise, FL 33325 Prior sales experience a reliable. Excellent referenc- 1/3 util. 954-914-2355. Vero Beach, FL 32960 scr. patio, fresh paint, ce- loft/office. Gated community Prop. & Estates. family room that is huge. Phone: 561/795-9623 must. Media exp. preferred. es. Homes and offices. Eld- ramic tile, intown, htd pool, in move-in cond. with newer Fenced backyard is big Phone: 772/567-4141 This is an excellent oppor- erly care/companion. Call appliances. Enjoy the views 55+ no pets. $900 mo. BOCA E. 3 bedroom pool enough for a pool. Home is Construction Journal tunity to come grow with a 754-245-0888. 307 Homes for Rent of the wide expanse of open 759 South Federal Highway, company that is on the WHR Rlty 561-368-6686. home. Bring offer. Great really in move-in condition. Suite 300 space from your scr. tiled open living areas, tropical Stuart, FL 34994 move. We offer an exciting COMPANION/AIDE & DRIV- BOCA SE 2/2 decorator BOCA 2/2, fenced yard. patio or your ex lg bonus A rated schools. Commu- Phone: 772/781-2144 pool, perfect for living! pay structure incl. benefits. ER Caregiver. Affordable furn. 1/2 mi. to beach and conv. location near I-95. out-door patio. $325,000. nity pool and fitness center. XII.Please use proposal form for your To apply send res. to: assistance. Experienced. Mizner. Community pool & $1800 mo. incl. lawn ser- Jackie Wood, Boca Home $359,000. Kathy Eckhart, $444,998 Call Paul Solo- bid. Re/Max Advantage 561- XIII All bids shall be in a sealed enve- [email protected] or Boca / Delray area. Refer- clubhse, hot tub. $1300 mo. vice. Pets ok. Avail. April Rentals & Sales, 561-368- mon 954-540-6609 lope and marked on the exterior call 561-549-0849. ences. Call 561-278-5597 annual. Call 561-702-5296. 1st. Call 561-767-6711. 0278. 702-3524. MLS 2771379 thepaulsolomonteam.com “Sealed bid for Patch Reef Park & 10 Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007 • www.bocanews.com DEERFIELD E. Freshly land- BODY BY JAKE Bun & BMW 335CI 2004 2 door, V6, scaped 3/2 home on lg lot. 505 Store/Offices 702 Restaurant/ Thigh rocker, $55. Call white, excellent condition. Asking $179K. Close to 95, 954-328-7333. Fully loaded. $21,700. Call for Rent Hotel Equipment Mr. Kent 213-268-8138. min. to beach. Call 24 hour DINING ROOM set, 10pc info line for address and de- BOCA E. FREE RENT All siz- MINI DACHSHUND Red, 2 Solid cherry double pedes- FORD GRANADA 1976 Runs tails. 888-511-0492 CODE es & price points. Exec yrs old, female, 5 lbs. all tal table. Chairs and hutch/ good, $500 or best offer. shots, all papers, must find Call 561-353-1004. 312. Keller Williams Realty suites. Class A, Freestand- buffet. Retail $4K, asking ing and Strip Centers. Full excellent home with refer- $950. Delivery available. FORD TEMPO ’94, 4 door. service & covered parking. ences. Call 561-395-8464. 561-296-2397. Excellent condition, 44,000 561-392-8920 miles, $1995. 561-368-3044 DINING SET black lacquer SAY HELLO to us older BOCA EAST Retail Locs 714 Cemetery Italian table, round, with 4 gents! We’re Patrick and JEEP CHEROKEE 1995, Avail on Fed Hwy, Glades Property chairs, leather seats, $75. Jackson, 6 and 9 year-old 180,000 miles, lots of new Rd, Palm Pk Rd & others. Schnauzers. Our owner parts, works great, $2,000 Publix, CVS anchored & Rocking chairs 2 for $80. BOCA RATON MAUSOLEUM Call 561-482-1783 was hospitalized and we obo. Call 954-740-1649. High-end Centers Avail. All side by side, 2 spaces, 802 Pets & Animals found ourselves here, in sizes 561-392-8920 great location, being sold at FURNITURE & BEDDING for Sale/Adoption need of a new home. We BOCA store for rent, 1000 original price, $8350. Call QUALITY PRE-OWNED must stay together (we love or 2000 sf, prime location, 561-315-7506 9,000 Sq. Ft. Showroom! each other!). We are house- DELRAY E. 2/2, Totally ren- front store, on US-1 at traf- COMPANION CRYPT Boca Super Savings trained, neutered, great with ovated, min. to beach, I-95, fic light. Plenty of parking. Raton Mausoleum for 2 1319 N. Fed. Hwy. Delray ! older kids, cats, other dogs. EASTCOAST FURNITURE downtown Delray. Possible Ask for Victor 561-392-1888 caskets, $6300. Well below We’re waiting for YOU at current value. Call 561-395- BUY/SELL/TRADE Tri-County Humane Soci- lease option, $169K. Own- DELRAY BEACH Great lo- IMMEDIATE CASH BUY IT. SELL IT. cation, I-95 exposure, 2,000 0466 ety, 21287 Boca Rio Road, er/agent 561-350-4422. Delray Beach 265-3740 sf, $12 per sq. ft. + CAM. Boca. 561 482-8110. Boynton Bch 738-6707 Call for more information 722 Antiques, Fine www.tricountyhumane.org . FIND IT. 561-305-6461. Boca Raton 392-0305 412 Lots & Acreage Art, Collectibles OFFICE E. BOCA 105 E. STATIONARY BICYCLE with HI I’M HUSKY a big, hand- 561- 893-6401 arm movements, Edge Fit- for Sale Palmetto Park Rd. Pvt of- 1929 BELL & HOWELL some Golden Retriever mix, 16mm movie project in orig- ness Air 990. Shows speed, fice, share w/established 1 year-old, neutered, inal case. No bulb. $250. distance, time. Like new. law practice, conference house-trained and good rm. Call Art 561-368-4674. Call 561-391-3284. $60. Call 561-338-4288. with most other dogs. I can CANADIAN BUYER seeks TV 36”, Sharp, 4 years old. sit on command and I love quality antiques: Paintings, Coffee table and end table, to play and romp. I’ve been Herve, Gisson. Blanchard, $400 all. Will sell separate. here WAY too long for such Picasso, Galle, Daum, La- Call 561-929-3401 lique, TIffany Lamps, Sculp- a gorgeous hunk. Please make my day and come ture, Jewelry, Cartier, Jen- WALL UNIT Off white with sen, Silver, Meisen, Wedg- glass doors $175. Sofa bed meet me at Tri-County Hu- wood, Orientalia, Satsuma, couch $55. 561-715-9353 mane Society, 21287 Boca BOCA Last lot available in Imari, N.A. Indian. Etc. 561- Rio Rd, Boca. 482-8110. 733-7513 www.tricountyhumane.org. exclusive Polo Club. Over 734 Musical 1/3 acre golf course lot. Build dream home. 732 Household Instruments $999,000 Harvey Dubov Goods WANTED: Old Mandolins, RE/MAX 561-542-7355 601 Business AFFORDABLE CHERRY Banjos, Guitars. Cash Paid. Opportunities Sleigh Bedroom group. Call Kent 305-984-9724 FL LAND BARGAINS 5 to Brand new 6 pc Louis Phi- 100 Acres. 30% to 50% be- REST 4 SALE Many Avail. In lippe style. Retail $2K. Must 736 Sporting low market. Call 1-866-352- E. Boca. From Deli to lg move $750. Can deliver to- 2249, x. 1202. Restaurants Turnkey. Fully day. 561-296-2396 Goods/ Equipped. From $120K. BED 2 pc Queen Thick Pil- Recreation PICK MIA !I’m a 6 month-old (561) 392-8920. low Top mattress set. New, Lab mix girl. I’m a rarin’ to still in plastic. Must move POOL TABLE Brookstone, go, ready to rumble pup! I’m $250. Can deliver Today. 4’x2’, great condition. Cues mostly house-trained, great 561-296-1011 & balls. Boca $100. Call with other dogs and kids. I 561-239-0891. BED Absolute Bargain King know how to sit and give a Pillow top Mattress set. new paw to shake, so come & sealed in factory plastic 760 Garage Sales, adopt me today and watch w/warranty. Sacrifice $300. me grow into these BIG 1061 Autos for Sale Can deliver Flea Markets EARS! I’m here at Tri- 561-296-1011 County Humane Society, BOCA Giant Flea Market. BMW 330I 2006 4 door, V6, 21287 Boca Rio Road, Sat. 3/24th, 8am to 1pm. gray, excellent condition. Boca. (561) 482-8110. Chapel of St. Andrew, 2707 Fully loaded. $29,200. Call NW 37th St. 561-483-8044. www.tricountyhumane.org. Mr. Kent at 213-268-8138. CLASSIFIEDDIRECTORY OF SERVICES JOSEPH’S Flooring Home Repairs LANDSCAPE SVC. Tree Service Psychic Services * Trimming * Grass cutting * General gardening. 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tues-wed sports fau women's tennis vs. umass 1 p.m. (tues.) SPORTS fau baseball vs. dartmouth 4 p.m. (WEd.) YOUR TEAMS ARE OUR TEAMS Owls finish second at tournament i9 youth baseball scores for Week 4 By Mario Sarmento NEWS STAFF REPORTS SPORTS EDITOR Coach Pitch The Florida Atlantic University Phillies 27, Cubs 10 softball team captured the big- Mets 11, Dodgers 5 gest win in school history Satur- Red Sox 34, Tigers 11 day night, but the Owls couldn’t Indians 20, Yankees 14 follow it with a second win over Braves 39, Marlins 11 third-ranked Texas A&M Uni- Rookies versity in the Parents Weekend Yankees 15, Mets 8 Tournament final. Dodgers 15, Marlins 6 FAU (17-12) lost the final 3-1 Notes: The i9 Rookie Dodgers Sunday. returned to their winning ways Owls senior Jenna Lopez scored Sunday with a stunning 15-6 vic- the game’s first run, but Aggies tory against the Marlins. starting pitcher Amanda Scar- The Dodger offense was led by borough (12-2) hit a solo shot in John Malhaldo’s home run in the the second to tie the score. second inning and a triple by Ste- The Aggies took advantage of ven Chervony in the fourth. Dodg- an error to score two runs in the er defense was in full gear with two sixth inning to win the game. great diving catches by first base- Scarborough retired 17 of the man Billy Marion and a grab of a last 18 batters she faced, and towering fly ball by Jake Juliano. outdueled FAU ace Jen Musillo Dodgers starting pitcher Ch- (6-6), who struck out five and al- ervony went 2.3 innings and gave lowed six hits in the final. up only four runs. Lefty reliever It was a stark contrast from Billy Marion came on with the the previous night, when Musillo bases loaded and finished off the dominated Texas A&M with one game, allowing just two runs. of the finest performances of her Minor/Major career. Reds 11, Mets 3 The senior righthander struck J.C. Ridley/Special to the News Marlins 10, Yankees 4 Special to the News out 15 batters and allowed just FAU senior Jen Musillo dominated Texas A&M University Saturday A Tigers T-baller gets instruction from his coach while on first base. one hit, as the Owls defeated the with a 15-strikeout, one-hit gem to set up a champonship game Aggies 4-0 to earn a berth in the rematch at the Parents Weekend Tournament. The Owls lost the final, championship game. 3-1. Sharks baseball edges Pope John Paul II Texas A&M is the highest Musillo said. choice hit by Amy Buckovich. ranked team the Owls have ever The senior got all the runs she The Owls won the previous By Mario Sarmento during the week to bring their vision I history. Sajous’ lone beaten. needed in the fourth, when Becky game Saturday 10-1 over Rutgers SPORTS EDITOR season total to 46. blemish was against a nationally “It gives us a lot of confidence,” Brandies lashed a bases loaded University behind starter Meghan Spanish River edged Pope John Daniel Bomback finished the ranked top-45 player. Sajous is Owls coach Joan Joyce said. “When triple to center field off of Aggies Doonan (3-2). After losing the Paul II 10-9 on Saturday. week with three homers and a currently tied with Doug Devr- you go up against a team as good starter Megan Gibson (9-1) to first game 4-2 to Quinnipiac Scott Staniewicz went 3-for-3 .500 batting average (11-for-22) iendt who posted a 23-11 overall as this team, and you beat them ... score three runs. University Friday, the Owls won with two runs scored and two RBI to with seven RBI. Against Rutgers mark and a 17-4 dual match re- we can play with the best of them, “I just knew that the at-bat be- three straight games to advance help the Sharks defeat the Eagles. he was part of the back-to-back- cord in 2000. there’s no doubt about it.” fore, the girl threw a pitch right to the championship. Scott Simon was 3-for-4 with to-back homers that FAU hit in FAU will next host Belmont at noon Musillo was hot from the start, down the pipe,” Brandies said. Despite the loss in the final, FAU two RBI for the Sharks. Ryan the sixth inning. on Saturday at Patch Reef Park. striking out two in the first and “And I wasn’t going to sit there players hope that Saturday night’s Tufts went 5-for-5 with a home Nick Arata, William Block and The FAU women’s tennis team five in a row over the fourth and and watch another pitch right win and a second-place showing run and four RBI for the Eagles. Bomback completed the feat for played its third match in four fifth innings. down the pipe. I also knew that at the toughest home tournament the first time in FAU history. Rob- days Saturday afternoon, and fell The only hit she allowed was a I had the bases loaded, and if I of the season will be the spring- Friday bie Widlansky and Mike McKen- to Dartmouth, 4-3. didn’t do my job, I might be sit- board to future success. Claudia Kecht improved her bunt single by speedy Sharonda John I. Leonard topped Atlantic na also hit back-to-back homers ting on the bench.” “I think that’s going to boost record at No. 1 to 4-1, while Elo- McDonald in the sixth inning. 12-8. Scott Chappuis was 4-for-4 twice over the weekend. FAU scored its last run in the our confidence,” Musillo said. die Wendling improved to 3-2 Musillo also walked four and hit with a grand slam and five RBI In the fifth inning on Friday and fifth, when Musillo singled to “I think that’s the whole thing since the duo switched seeds. one batter. to help the Lancers (6-6) defeat the fifth inning on Sunday the two lead off, and pinch runner Am- right now, is that we’re unsure of FAU dropped the doubles point “I was making my balls move, the Eagles. hit consecutive roundtrippers. bar Jones scored on a fielder’s ourselves.” despite a victory at No. 1 with tying to keep the spin on it,” Santaluces edged Boca Raton 3-2. The Owls host Dartmouth on Katherine Bartnik and Kecht de- James Krupa gave up one earned run Wednesday at 4 p.m. feating Megan Zebroski and Mary on four hits in six innings to help the Lynn baseball Students to follow Tiger during Doral practice Beth Winingheim. Chiefs (7-5) top the Bobcats. Lynn University’s baseball Wendling was the first to score SPECIAL TO THE NEWS toring program operating under to Tiger Woods as a retention incen- team went 6-0 last week and a point for FAU with a 6-2, 6-2 vic- More than 500 students with the Little River Historical, Cul- tive for the mentoring program. Softball earned its first sweep and Sun- tory over Mary Beth Winingheim an interest in golf from across the tural and Economic Development As a result, the Southern Chap- American Heritage defeated shine State Conference series win at no. 2. Pia Terol was the next to South Florida area, along with the Corporation. Shuford is also re- ter of the South Florida Section of Fort Lauderdale-Pine Crest 3-1. in over a year after defeating Eck- score for FAU with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 erd College 9-4, 3-2 on Saturday. Royal Academy’s Youth Golf Men- sponsible for the creation of the the PGA of America and the PGA Kaytrina Johnson went 2-for- win over no. 5 seed Jesse Adleer. Nicolas Boisvert and Joe Ar- toring Program participants, will Youth Golf Mentoring Program TOUR agreed to sponsor the pro- 4 with an RBI and Lisa Wilson FAU will host UMass Tuesday minio combined to go 9-for-14 spend the better part of Wednes- at Miami Edison Middle School, gram as a pilot project. added an RBI and scored a run to at Patch Reef Park at 1 p.m. with four runs and seven RBI day’s practice round following Ti- help the Stallions (8-7) beat the a program in which some 50 in- Last year, 132 students from and Lonnie Patterson picked up ger Woods on Doral Golf Resort & Panthers. ner-city students are enrolled that Royal Academy and several Mi- his fourth consecutive win. Lynn tennis Spa’s Blue Monster on Wednesday. Wilson also pitched a five-hit- enables them to improve their ami-Dade County Public Schools, Lynn has won seven straight to The third-ranked Fighting Spearheading the efforts to or- social skills and make life transi- social service agencies and min- ter with six strikeouts to earn her Knights remained undefeated in first win of the season. improve to 18-11 overall and 4-2 ganize this community outreach tions for a successful future. istries had the honor of following in the SSC. Sunshine State Conference play activity is PGA Professional Mark Two years ago, Shuford ap- Woods through all eighteen holes The Knights also defeated with a 5-4 victory over No. 17 Zachary and Lorna Shuford, the proached PGA Professional Mark of Doral’s Blue Monster Course Boys lacrosse Bloomfield 13-0, UMass-Lowell Nova Southeastern on Sunday. CEO of the Royal Academy of Mi- Zachary about the idea of introduc- during the Ford Championship American Heritage doubled up 5-2 and Molloy 6-0 last week. The win over the Sharks is the fifth ami, a youth, guidance and men- ing Royal Academy’s golf students Wednesday Pro-Am. Coral Shores 8-4. Zach Milkman Lynn returns to action Tues- over a ranked opponent this season. scored four goals to lead the Stal- day at 2:30 p.m. when it hosts Lynn (11-1, 6-0 SSC) jumped lions past the Hurricanes. Franklin Pierce. out to an early 3-0 lead after St. Andrew’s topped Northfield sweeping all three doubles match- Mount Hernon (Mass.) 10-6. Tim es. The tandem of Leigh Shelton Ahearn had six goals and Mike Gold, FAU tennis and Katerina Jiskrova won in the Andrew Schlesinger and Josh Etzion Freshman Olivier Sajous used his top spot 8-5 while the sixth-ranked each added a goal and two assists to Saturday afternoon to tie a mark team of Alex Schunk and Victoria lead the Scots (14-2) to the win at that has stood since 2000 and since Weltz defeated their opponents 8-3 the Cocoa Beach Tournament. Florida Atlantic University played in the second position. in the NCAA Tournament. The Knights third team of Ged- His singles victory was one of vile Norkute and Katie Klibanoff- Flag football three points tallied by the Owls, Dombrowski made the comeback Lake Worth edged Spanish but it wasn’t enough in FAU’s 4-3 of the day, rallying back from a River 13-7. Alex Cunningham loss to UCF. 6-0 deficit to win eight-straight threw a touchdown pass and had FAU dropped the doubles point games for the 8-6 victory. two interceptions and Lucy White despite Daniel Vardag and Eddie In singles, the Blue and White returned an interception for a Majcher’s victory at no. 3. put the match away with back- touchdown to help the Trojans Sajous defeated Sinan Sudas 6-3, to-back wins by Norkute and (1-1) get past the Sharks (2-1). 6-1 at no. 1. Corey Smith captured Schunk in the third and second Danielle Boyle scored a touch- a three-set match 2-6, 7-6 (4), 1-0 spots, respectively. down for Spanish River. (11-9) over Norman Alcantara at Norkute, the 30th ranked play- no. 4 and Eddie Majcher also won er, cruised to a 6-2, 6-3 victory FAU baseball in three with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory while the fifth-ranked Schunk FAU (17-7, 2-4 in Sun Belt) over no. 5 Ener Gursoy. put things away with a 7-5, 6-0 went 2-3 last week. The Owls de- Sajous has tallied a 23-4 over- decision. Both players remained feated Rutgers 9-4 and Northern all record since coming to Florida undefeated with the victories. Illinois 13-7, but got swept by Troy Atlantic in August. He also holds The Knights travel to North- University 12-6, 8-3 and 13-5. a 14-1 dual match record which wood (Fla.) for a match on Tues- The Owls hit 10 home runs is the best in the program’s Di- day. 12 Boca Raton/Delray Beach News - Tuesday-Wednesday, March 20-21, 2007 • www.bocanews.com 4th Annual JA Professional Connection Golf Tournament to honor Andy Cagnetta SPECIAL TO THE NEWS several sponsorship and participa- The Junior Achievement Professional tion opportunities are still available, Connection's 4th Annual “Network- ranging from $150 to $6,000. Current ing to a Tee” Golf Tournament will be sponsors include: Community Bank of held Saturday, April 28, at Boca Greens Broward, Dan Marino’s Fine Food and Country Club. The day will begin at 11 Spirits, FritoLay, GolfTEC, Hargrave a.m. with free GolfTEC lessons, mas- Custom Yachts, Mellon Bank, Mobile sages by Charity Swab and a putting Chiropractic of Broward County, Phil contest. Lunch from Dan Marino’s Fine Smith Automotive Group, and Tran- Food & Spirits will be served at noon, sworld Business Brokers. followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun scramble Hosts for the tournament include: start. Luke Southam, Event Chair; James Junior Achievement is proud to have Constantine, Cingular Wireless; Thom- Andy Cagnetta, President of Transworld as Coyle, Greenspoon Marder; Stephen Business Brokers, as this year’s honoree. Donahue, Marriott Hotels; Karriem Since 2001, Cagnetta has served Junior Edwards, Tenzing Innovations; Bruce Achievement (JA) as an active Board Hecker, Mellon Bank; Joe Hess, MOJO Member (current Board Chairman), Guide; Rick Locke, Suddath Relocation classroom volunteer, sponsor and advo- Systems; Violet Nikolici Lowrey, A Plus cate. His company is represented at almost Professional Resumes; Bruce Scissors, every monthly JA Professional Connection Talent Tree; Ronnie Thomson, Thom- Special to the News event, of which Transworld Business Bro- son Promotions; Joanne Thuna, Office Tournament hosts are (Front row, from left) Gina Graves, Junior Achievement; Andy Cagnetta, Honoree, Transworld Business Brokers kers is a Corporate Annual Sponsor. Elements; and Fred Yazgoor, AT&T and Jim Constantine, Cingular Wireless. Back row (from left) are Joe Hess, MOJO Guide and President, Professional Connection Board; Golf entry deadline is April 21, and Southeast. Luke Southam, Event Chair and Fred Yazgoor, AT&T Southeast.