ISRAEL BONDS INVESTMENT BILL SIGNED BY GOV CHRIST

A bill authorizing county and local governments throughout the state to invest surplus funds in bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Israel has been adopted by the Florida State Legislature, starting July 1st, and was signed by Governor Charlie Christ on June 8th at a ceremony at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton.

Those authorized to invest are state agencies, municipal fire and police pension funds and local governments.

Gov. Christ recently returned from a trip to Israel that focused on bilateral trade between Israel and the State of Florida.

The first Israel bond was sold in 1951 and close to $25-billion in investment capital has been secured for the development of every aspect of Israel’s economy including agriculture, commerce and industry, and to absorb Jews from the former Soviet Union, Ethiopia and elsewhere.

More than $100-million of Israel Bonds are purchased every year within the State of Florida by individuals, corporations, pension plans, universities, hospitals, foundations, unions, banks and insurance companies.

4th of JULY CELEBRATIONS IN WELLINGTON

PATRIOTIC POOL PARTY AT AQUATICS COMPLEX

From noon to 5 pm. Regular pool entrance fee applies.

FAMILY 4^th CELEBRATION AT VILLAGE PARK

Traditional games, inflatable rides, crafts, face painting, airbrush tattoos, prizes and fun foods for purchase. Live musical performances by Bob Hoose & His Orchestral. Shuttle transportation service from Mall at Wellington Green Palm Tran bus stop.

FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA AT VILLAGE PARK

Spectacular disply will be given by Zambelli Fireworks International. Music will be broadcast along with the fireworks.

REMEMBER: No personal fireworks, alcoholic beverages or pets allowed in Village Park.

For more info call Cathy Flocke at 561-791-4770.

“PROTECTING FLORIDA’S INVESTMENTS ACT” SIGNED

Florida has now become the first state in the US to link its public investments with the actions of “rogue” nations.

The new law allows Florida to divest some of its $150-BB fund and other public investments from firms that refuse to stop doing business with or otherwise support Iran and Sudan. Genocide and the development of nuclear weapons by Iran, the “world’s leading state sponsor of terror,” will not be sponsored by Florida, said Senator Ted Deutch (D-Boca Raton) and he praised Florida Governor Charlie Christ, just back from a trip to Israel, for signing the bill.

Deutch says he is working with other states to accomplish a similar program, and Governor Christ has sent letters to Governors of 49 other states encouraging them to follow suit. Deutch said the use of the law would require three steps: Identify firms with ties described by the law, Engage those firms “in a dialogue that causes them to understand what they are doing, and Ask that those ties be severed. If they are not severed, those stocks will be divested from the pension funds holdings.

This bill was signed by Governor Christ at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton.

ANNUAL WORLD CLASS CHARITY HORSE SHOW COMING IN NOVEMBER 2007

The Annual World Class Charity Horse Show 2007 will be held November 8, 9, and 10yh, 2007 at the NEW Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, 7500 Forest Hill Boulevard in West Palm Beach from 10 am to 7 pm.

This facility is all under cover with beautiful barns and surroundings--a horseman's dream. There will be great box seats under cover, vendors, concessions and more. Something for everyone, ages 2 to 102! Y'all come and it will be a memorable time! Beautiful avenue of shops, box seats, premier box seats, concessions, exhibitor's parties, dog shows, and more. Spectator admission is FREE!

In addition to being a fun event, the annual horse show has been the biggest fund raiser for the Humanitarian Society.

For information call 561-362-8530. Website: humanitariansociety.org. Email: bocahumanitarian@adelphia.net.