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Homeowners seek leafy noise barrier

D esperate for a good night's sleep, Mike Cain nailed a piece of plywood over his bedroom window and rolled down a metal hurricane shutter to block out noise. Cain barricaded his windows the day he was jolted out of bed by the whirring sound of saws cutting down melaleuca trees at the edge of his back yard. His bedroom and 16 other homes in his Waterford neighborhood in Ivanhoe are about 120 feet from Interstate 75. Constant highway traffic noise has disrupted the Davie neighborhood for more than a year.

Plan targets sex offenders Would let BSO notify principals about molesters

R esponding to parents' request that schools be notified when a convicted child molester moves into a neighborhood and near a school, Broward school officials have come up with a way to help ensure students' safety.

Cool way to enjoy hot day: Stop by the bowling lanes

icture this: School is out, and it's 85 degrees when the sun rises. Summertime in South Florida. Need a place to escape the heat? How about your local bowling alley? Each has ice-cold air conditioning and cool drinks for parched throats.

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Western High kids help building blitz

ealth teacher Mary Adas at Western High School has organized a great way for more than 90 Western students to earn service hours. The kids helped Habitat for Humanity during the Building Blitz in Davie, which started May 3 and ends today.

Citizen patrol proving valuable Crime curbed in Bonaventure

F or three months, Hannah Patenotte has patrolled the dark streets of Bonaventure. A month ago Patenotte, a volunteer with the Broward Sheriff's Office's Citizen Observer Patrol (COP), spotted a group of young people standing around a red jeep in a condominium parking lot on Lakeview Drive.

Davie residents protest proposal for homeless shelter

W estern Davie residents were outraged to learn that 15 acres in their rural neighborhood had been proposed as a site for a new homeless shelter in Broward. ``I don't think western Davie is the appropriate place for a homeless shelter,'' said Debbie Apolinario, one of several area residents who are writing letters in protest. ``My kids roam the streets freely and I don't have to worry. I don't want my kids outside playing if there is a homeless shelter down the street.''

Plantation students drink in praise for noteworthy posters about water

I n honor of National Drinking Water Week, the city of Plantation gave awards to students who illustrated posters about the importance of water. The citywide first-place winner was Heather Hoeffer, 9, a fourth-grader at St. Gregory School. Her poster shows children fishing and hooking debris instead of fish, while overhead the sun and clouds are crying.

Seniors learning a tough lesson Getting through last year of high school is costly

R emember the good old days when the senior prom was in the school gymnasium, graduation invitations were sent by word of mouth, and the senior trip was a picnic at the local park?

Recreation
Ft. Lauderdale woman sets world record at track and field competition in Naples

J oy MacDonald, 55, of Fort Lauderdale set a world record in the pole vault in the women's 55-to-59 age group last month at the sixth Naples on the Gulf Masters Track & Field Meet.

24-hour alcohol OKd for Pembroke Park Bar patrons no longer must clear out at 6 a.m. Saturday

P atrons of Pembroke Park businesses that sell alcoholic beverages now can drink 24 hours on Saturday without having to go to a nearby city. On Wednesday, Pembroke Park town commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that allows bars, lounges and other establishments that serve alcohol to stay open between 6 and 7 a.m. Saturdays. Before the new ordinance, those businesses had to close during that hour.

Olympian efforts rewarded Super-volunteer is chosen as a torchbearer

P hilip Hersh is always in character, especially if it's for a good cause. Weekdays he is PruBear the gravelly voiced mascot of Prudential HealthCare appearing at schools, day-care centers and hospitals, preaching health awareness to children.

Miami man accused in electronic stalking case He sent threatening faxes to his ex-girlfriend, police say

K evin McLaren told police he was upset when his girlfriend ended their relationship. So, McLaren allegedly started sending her explicit and threatening faxes. His girlfriend called police and McLaren was arrested on a charge of stalking -- via fax machine, police said.

School Board names 8 to posts at Nova

Broward County School Board members approved eight personnel appointments Tuesday for the Nova Schools in Davie. The moves are part of the public school district's effort to redesign its four Nova schools, which include a high school, a middle school and two elementary schools.

Indian Trace chooses counsel

Free work pays off. The Indian Trace Community Development District Board of Supervisors last week decided to hire a new bond counsel, if all the details work out. The firm would be Ruden, McCloskey Smith, Schuster & Russell, which has been working for free for the district since last summer.

COOPER CITY Burglars spotted: A woman who lives on the 5100 block of Southwest 93rd Avenue told police she saw two youths take a bicycle out of her neighbors' carport.

Special guests at Career Day

Griffin Elementary's annual Career Day will feature two educators and a TV weatherman. Broward schools Superintendent Frank Petruzielo, south area Superintendent Ben Arculeo and WPLG-Channel 10 personality Todd Tongen will speak to students Thursday.

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LaCosta homeowners to have competing meetings

T he fireworks will be popping in Bonaventure this week at two separate meetings of competing homeowner groups in LaCosta, where tempers are running hot these days. LaCosta is the troubled subdivision where only half of the planned homes have been built. Two developers claim they are going to finish the project, but there's a bankruptcy filing on the part of a third developer that's complicating the situation. One homeowners' meeting has been organized by LaCosta resident Barbara Shanahan for 8:30 p.m. Monday. Shanahan is aligned with developer Arnold DiGregorio. The other meeting, organized by LaCosta resident Marvin Edelstein, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Edelstein says developer Don Green will attend this meeting. Both meetings are at the Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Rd., Bonaventure.

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Photos by MARSHA HALPER / Herald Staff FOUNDATION OF GOODWILL: Jona Gebhard of Tamarac totes some two-by-fours to a Habitat for Humanity home under construction at Harmony Village in Davie. A first-time volunteer, Gebhard joined nearly 200 other people May 4 for a building blitz at the community, where 10 homes will be built.

3-peat: Olympic wrestling referee back on the mat Pines man one of world's best

D ominic Tucci is not quite a year old, but has more in common with his dad than you would think. Dominic, you see, has spent much of the past year on his hands and knees. So has his father, Rick.

Every year, the Florida Department of Education compiles vital statistics for each school in the state and prepares a Florida
School Report. The following is information gathered during the 1994-95 school year, the latest year available. Like a family photograph, it's an interesting look at what your school is like. Each school has a detailed copy of its Florida School Report. Hometown Herald will highlight other schools in the coming weeks.

CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY, 777 Nob Hill Rd., Plantation STUDENTS Female 649 Male 628 Total 1,277 School Capacity 785 Average Class Size School 26.6 Broward 26.6

Plan targets sex offenders Would let BSO notify principals about molesters

SE BROWARD HOMETOWN R esponding to parents' request that schools be notified when a convicted child molester moves into a neighborhood and near a school, Broward school officials have come up with a way to help ensure students' safety.

Floor to ceiling, pride fills homes Habitat volunteers unite

S omething magical is in the air in Davie. People afraid of heights are climbing onto rooftops. Drivers are pulling off the road in the middle of a workday to offer free labor.

Plantation OKs auditorium roof, but fears linger

A lthough Wednesday's City Council meeting brought the Schacknow Auditorium one step closer to construction, Plantation residents aren't finished sounding off about the $1.8 million building. The council approved a roof design for the auditorium one week after sending architect Edd Weiner back to the drawing board to address members' concerns about potential leaks.

GREAT ESCAPE:
You can enjoy camping close to home

Y ou don't have to travel far outside the urban reaches of South Florida to enjoy camping with your family. Stay put and experience a wide range of outdoor life.

Creating a utopia of sound Teen artists get thrill from classical music

T hey prefer Dvorak to Depeche Mode. They spend afternoons trying to breathe in sync. They play Haydn while their classmates play football. Sound unusual? To four young musicians, it's nothing short of Utopia.

Giants pour it on to beat Rinker Concrete in tee-ball

T he ATI Giants moved into first place in the Plantation Athletic League's T-ball Division (ages 5 and 6) with a victory over Rinker Concrete May 1. Trailing by five in their final at-bat, the Giants scored six runs with two outs. After the first two batters flew out, the Giants erupted with a miracle finish highlighted by Matt Munchick's double and Ryan Achin's game-winning two-run double.

Civic leader means business Women get helping hand

S he may be the second vice president of the American Business Women's Association, the chair-elect of the Women's Chamber of Commerce and a speaker at workshops on women's financial management. But don't call Judy Dolan a feminist.

Sunrise Jewish Center to host unique family service at temple

he Sunrise Jewish Center will hold its first-ever intergenerational family service at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Conservative synagogue at 4099 Pine Island Rd. in Sunrise. The service is the idea of Cantor Joseph Wichelewski. Its purpose is to unite all members of the congregation, he said.

Four lifeguards sought for renovated city pool

A fter four years of busing Dania children outside the city to swim, the Modello Park Pool is ready to reopen June 1 for this summer's swimming program. But the city is having trouble finding four part-time lifeguards to work at the $162,000 renovated pool, at 800 NW Second St., said City Manager Michael Smith.

Downtown Davie vision slow to materialize, leaders say

I n a vision of downtown Davie's future, students leave a college campus to roam a landscaped Davie Road and Orange Drive, where sidewalk cafes, boutiques and trendy bookstores line the western-themed corridors.

Team Player
PAL hoops player likes challenge

Name: Jessica Feraco Organization: Plantation Athletic League Age: 14 Hometown: Plantation What I do: Play guard on the PAL 13- to 16-year-old girls' basketball team. This is her second year on the team.

In Sunrise, the sun never sets on city politics 8 have opened campaigns

P olitics never stops in Sunrise. Though the next City Commission election is 10 months away, eight people have opened campaign accounts for three seats. Two commissioners are running for mayor. Six newcomers are running for commissioner.

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Photos by EMILY KELSEY / Herald Staff HAVING A GOOD TIME: Seven-year-old Marcia Lazzeri, of Boca Raton, enjoys a trampoline at Markham Park, above. At left, Fort Lauderdale residents Mary O'Brien and Paige Turner tear down a tent after a weekend-long camping excursion at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park in Hollywood.

Correction

The city of Plantation does not recycle magazines. An article in Sunday's Hometown Herald indicated they could be combined with newspapers. Only the slick advertising inserts in newspapers are accepted.

Police Report

COOPER CITY Purse stolen: A purse was taken from a car while its owner was celebrating Founder's Day at Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., on April 27. The leather purse, which contained a checkbook, three credit cards and a small amount of cash, was stolen from the parking lot between 1 and 2:30 p.m. The owner believes she might have left the 1993 Dodge Caravan's passenger-side sliding glass window open.

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SIBLING SOUNDS: Aaron Mazzeo, 17, front, and brother Brian Mazzeo, 15, are half of the quartet Utopia, which will compete this weekend in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in South Bend, Ind. Meet the other half on Page 4.

School Calendar

BULLETIN BOARD Monday: Interim reports issued. COOPER CITY ELEMENTARY Monday: Kindergarten clay-making project, through May 22; fifth-grade Edison workshop, continues Tuesday; third-grade Everglades project, through Thursday. COUNTRY ISLES ELEMENTARY

Team Player
PAL hoops player likes challenge

Name: Jessica Feraco Organization: Plantation Athletic League Age: 14 Hometown: Plantation What I do: Play guard on the PAL 13- to 16-year-old girls' basketball team. This is her second year on the team.

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Photos by EMILY KELSEY / Herald Staff HAVING A GOOD TIME: Seven-year-old Marcia Lazzeri, of Boca Raton, enjoys a trampoline at Markham Park, above. At left, Fort Lauderdale residents Mary O'Brien and Paige Turner tear down a tent after a weekend-long camping excursion at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park in Hollywood.

PAL hoops player likes challenge

Name: Jessica Feraco Organization: Plantation Athletic League Age: 14 Hometown: Plantation What I do: Play guard on the PAL 13- to 16-year-old girls' basketball team. This is her second year on the team.

Builder supply stores closing in W. Broward

T wo building supply companies that opened in the early days of West Broward's building boom are pulling up stakes in the next several months. Builders Square will shut its Davie store at 8944 State Road 84 in late June. Scotty's is closing locations at 8333 Pines Blvd. in Pembroke Pines and at 6931 NW 88th Ave. in Tamarac.