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I Even at 70, Nicholson still making trouble IN ACCENT DETROIT TIGERS 5 OAKLAND A'S 1 CHECK HOME SALES, POLICE CALLS IN YOUR AREA The Palm Beach Post Wednesday, October 11, 2006 South County P.r.DeactPest.com 50 cents Tensions thick in Westgate neighborhood iMoira Shooting suspect's home torched press The U.S. seeks harsh sanctions while China urges a 'firm but prudent' reaction to nuclear test. ByTHOM SHANKER and WARREN HOGE The New York Times WASHINGTON Secretary of State Con-doleezza Rice said Tuesday that the United States did not intend to invade or attack North Korea, but she warned the country's leaders that they now risked sanctions "unlike anything that they have faced before." Even China, North Korea's most important ally, said Tuesday that tough measures were in order, though its representatives at the United Nations said the punishments might 8 'fffffi Lift not necessarily be the harsh ones that Washington was proposing. "For China, we need to have a firm, constructive, North Korea becomes a campaign issue, 4A MATULA Staff photos by CHRIS Norma Lopez mourns Tuesday at a makeshift memorial at Hiawatha Avenue and Osceola Drive, where two young men were shot to death early Sunday. 1 appropriate, but prudent, response," said Wang Guangya, the country's ambassador to the UN.

"There have to be some punitive actions, but also I think these actions have to be appropriate." The United States, Britain and France all want a resolution drafted under Chapter VII of the UN. Charter, which makes sanctions mandatory and poses the possibility of military enforcement as a last resort. While China and Russia have spoken of the importance of taking serious action against North Korea's apparent nuclear test, they are traditionally against invoking Chapter VII and have not indicated whether they would withdraw their opposition this time. Sanctions sought by the United States include international inspections of all cargo moving in and out of North Korea to detect weapons-related material. But that proposal may prove difficult for China and Russia to accept, in part because their coastlines and borders would be affected by such an operation.

The Bush administration is pressing for agreement on sanctions this week. But even See SANCTIONS, 4A Fire erupts during vigil for victims By ROCHELLE E.B. GILKEN Palm Beach Post Staff Writer At a candlelight vigil on the corner in Westgate where two young men were shot dead by their neighbor, mourners looked up from their Virgin Mary candles, flower bouquets and cross-shaped balloons and saw smoke. Just down the street, at about 10:40 p.m. Monday, the shooting suspect's house was in flames, set on fire in this community where people fear retaliation.

The vigil scattered. But another life would be ruined. One of the men who might have been involved in starting the fire was burned badly, with 80 percent See FIRE, 6A CRKSGEEHflTflB Norman Borden's home on Hiawatha Avenue was set on fire Monday evening. Borden is charged with killing neighbors Christopher Araujo and Saul Trejo. Northlake Blvd.

I Voters agree to create a new town 2 Loxahatchee Groves residents aiming to preserve their rural lifestyle vote to incorporate. Royal Palm Beach Okeechobee Blvd. Voters on Tuesday approved creating Palm Beach County's newest municipality, 56.7 percent to 43.3 percent, or 458 to 350 votes, according to unofficial results. About 40 percent of Loxahatchee Groves' 1,939 registered voters turned out at the polls. The town of Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach County's 38th municipality, was nearly three years in the making.

A group of a dozen steadfast supporters pushed for the measure, after fretting that their nearly centu ry-old community would be lost in the development frenzy that has poured concrete over patches of grass. County commissioners in the past had laid plans to keep the rural character surrounding Loxahatchee Groves, but in recent years blessed projects that conflicted with that philosophy. "The county is looking more at dollars, where we're looking at lifestyle," resident Marti Prichard said outside the polls Tuesday afternoon. Southern Boulevard was half its See NEWTOWN, 13A Southern Blvd. Wellington By MITRA MALEK Palm Beach Post Staff Writer LOXAHATCHEE GROVES This square patch of green, lined with canals and sand-strewn roads, will cast its own future.

cg3 (I) STAFF GRAPHIC Downtown Palm parking eased: Pay meter with call on cellphone Davis touts plan to slash cost of storm coverage 40 By S.V. DATE Palm Beach Post Capital Bureau BOCA RATON Democratic governor hopeful Jim Davis Tuesday embraced a far-reaching plan to have the state manage a new fund to underwrite the bulk of hurricane insurance policies for all homeowners, promising a 40 percent reduction in premiums next year. "What I'm describing will ultimately bring some sanity back to insurance prices in Florida, ultimately put Citizens out of business, ultimately save businesses in Florida from going under because of insurance prices," Davis told several dozen residents at the Whispering Walk retirement community. "For the typical Palm Beach homeowner, this will reduce your insurance premium by 40 percent next year," Davis said to applause. Under Davis' proposal, Florida's Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, which sells below market "re-insurance" to insurance companies, would be transformed See INSURANCE, 9A How it works Driver registers through www.wpb.org, entering cellphone, credit card and vehicle license plate numbers.

When driver parks at a meter, he calls a local phone number, (561) 283-1039. A computer recognizes the number as that of the West Palm Beach parking system. It also recognizes the cellphone number, allowing driver to log into the system. Driver enters parking meter number, starting the parking clock ticking. When driver leaves, he calls number again and logs out.

If he forgets, a maximum of $3 will be charged. Charges appear on credit card bill. Monthly report on parking charges is e-mailed. Program starts Nov. 1.

Preregistration is possible now. By THOMAS R. COLLINS Palm Beach Post Staff Writer WEST PALM BEACH You swore this wouldn't happen again. Yet, here you are at a downtown West Palm Beach parking meter, and out of change. Soon, instead of cursing, you might be thanking technology.

Starting Nov. 1, motorists will be able to pay the meters with their cellphones. Just dial a number, enter the meter number and the charge will be added to your credit card bill. When you get back, though, be sure to call the number again and log out Otherwise, you could be charged a maximum of $3. West Palm Beach will be one of the first cities in the country to use a pay-by-cellphone parking system.

A similar system was intro duced in Coral Gables last year. In news that's lower-tech but no less important to downtown parkers, Mayor Lois Frankel also announced on Tuesday that meters will be free after 7 p.m. and that parking in city garages will be free after 10 p.m., effective immediately. City officials are hoping the changes begin to draw more people to the Clematis Street area, where business has sagged for years. Merchants and shoppers alike have complained about the meters and the city's strict enforcement.

Even at night, one car on an otherwise deserted street might receive a parking ticket. Frankel said that with so many nightclubs in the Clematis area having closed, the city is See METERS, 6A HOROSCOPE 2E Copyright 2006 Palm Beach Post Vol. 98 No. 182, 6 sections 2E ID IF 8E DEAR ABBY BUSINESS CLASSIFIED COMICS 2A 12A 8A 3D 5E LOTTERY PEOPLE P0UT1CS STOCKS THEATERS Post your pics Share your favorite photos today on our new service, PostPix. It's free! PalmBeachPost.compostpix Priest told police all details of ongoing theft John Skehan explained how and why he took millions from St.

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