Driver executes perfect 37-point turn

BOCA RATON, FL —  Minnie Balotelli, 78, of nearby Whisper Walk executed a successful 37-point turn in the parking lot of the DaVita Boca Raton Artificial Kidney Center on Tuesday.

Hero.

Balotelli, piloting a low-mileage 2004 Cashmere Metallic Buick Century was at the center to pick up her husband Bennie after a routine six-week checkup.  She completed the daunting task in a little under four minutes—a new personal record. Her previous best was a 24 and 1/2 point turn in five minutes and twelve seconds.

Several onlookers cheered when Balotelli slid the Century onto Northwest 9th Court.

"That lot's a real mare's nest," said Balotelli, mopping her sweat-drenched brow. "I thought I was going to hop the curb."

Bennie, 83, however, was never in doubt of his better half's parking lot prowess. "Ever since the cataracts, Min-Min's been my lady chauffer, if you know what I mean."

Balotelli, who has been behind the wheel since the tender age of 13, first learned to drive on a 1949 Chevrolet 3100s Panel Truck owned by her late father.

"We ran a sausage-delivery business, and that feisty bitch had a twitchy four on the floor and no power steering." Balotelli then caressed the Century's faux-burled-walnut steering wheel. "This sweet ride makes it all look so easy."