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PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Village Council2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
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Code Enforcement Board.................................................1st Monday, on call, 6:30 p.m.
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Mayor
Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeal........................................................on call
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
Country Club Advisory Board ....................................2nd Monday, monthly, 7:00 p.m.
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Library Advisory Board................................................4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Darryl C. Aubrey, Councilman
Planning Commission...................................................1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.
T. R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Recreation Advisory Board..........................................2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Village Council members may be
Waterways Board..................................next to last Tuesday, in odd months, 4:00 p.m.
contacted through the office of the
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Zoning Board of Adjustmenton call
Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at
All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 501 U. S. Highway One
npbclerk@village-npb.org
Village Council agendas, and minutes of Village Council meetings, are available on the
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS
Village’s web site (http://www.village-npb.org). Agendas are posted the Monday prior to
the Council meeting, and are also available at Village Hall or at the meeting.
Village Manager 841-3380
Village Clerk 841-3355
Finance 841-3360
Community Develop. 841-3365
Public Works 691-3440
Recreation 841-3388
Anchorage Park 841-3386
Community Center 841-3389
Osborne Park 841-3387
Holiday Closings
- The following offices will be closed for Memorial
Library 841-3383
Day, Monday, May 28, 2007: Village Hall, Library, Recreation, Public
Public Safety:
Non Emergency 848-2525
Services (including Sanitation), Public Safety Records Office (Police,
Emergency 911
Fire, EMS - Open) and Country Club Administration Office
Country Club 841-3359
Administration 691-3420
Palm Beach County Special Needs Program for Hurricane & Other
Golf Shop 691-3433
Major Emergencies
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Pool 691-3427
Tennis 626-6515
Restaurant 691-3430
Downloadable Audio Books Now available through our website
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VILLAGE COUNCIL NEWS
Ordinance 2007-03
NPB Amendments to Florida Building Code
Ordinance 2007-04
Annexation of 2895 Richard Road
Ordinance 2007-05
Annexation of 9458 Alternate A1A
Ordinance 2007-06
Small Scale Comp Plan Amendment Richard Road 1.79 Acres
Ordinance 2007-07
Small Scale Comp Plan Amendment Alternate A1A 0.35 Acres
Ordinance 2007-08
Rezoning Richard Road 1.79 Acres
Ordinance 2007-09
Rezoning Alternate A1A 0.35 Acres
Resolution 2007-32
Palm Beach County Funding Agreement for Pool Improvements
Resolution 2007-33
Heritage Day Amusement Rides Bid Award
Resolution 2007-34
Trailer Lease for Temporary Tennis Facility
Resolution 2007-35
Budget Amendment Patrol Vehicle Replacement
Resolution 2007-36
Golf Ball Concession Agreement
Resolution 2007-37
Accepting Results of the March 13, 2007 Election
Resolution 2007-38
Appoints Council Officers
Resolution 2007-39
AcceptsComprehensive Annual Financial Report FY ending 9/30/2006
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Resolution 2007-40
Accepts Bid Award from Pyro Engineering, Inc. for July 4 Fireworks Display
Resolution 2007-41
FIND Grant for Anchorage Park
Resolution 2007-42
Opposing Current Property Tax Reform Proposal
PUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525
560 U. S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety is available to speak to homeowner associations and/or residents in ref-
erence to hurricane preparedness. Please contact Assistant Director George Warren at 841-3318.
PALM BEACH COUNTY SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM FOR HURRICANES AND OTHER
MAJOR EMERGENCIES: APPLICANT INFORMATION
In the event that Palm Beach County is threatened by a hurricane, the normal environment of a hurricane shelter does not lend itself
to the proper care of citizens that have medical problems.
With the support of area hospitals, the Health Department and Red Cross, we have developed a Special Program. Prior to the arrival
of a hurricane, citizens who meet the specific medical criteria may be taken to one of two centrally located facilities where they will
be under the medical supervision of physicians and registered nurses. Admittance to these facilities may be restricted to the follow-
ing:
1.
Persons who cannot be without electricity because they depend upon their own electrically energized life support equipment
within the home. I.e.: oxygen, nebulizers, c-pap, bi-pap, etc.
2.
Persons that are too immobile and/or have a chronic stable illness but are not suitable for regular shelter placement or do not
require hospitalization.
3.
People with minor health/medical conditions that require professional observation, assessment and maintance.
4.
People with the need for medications and/or vital sign monitoring and are unable to do so without professional assistance.
Persons who are bedridden and require custodial care. Caregivers must accompany their patients.
All persons not meeting the above criteria will be referred to a Red Cross shelter. If you do not meet the criteria and live in an
evacuation zone or mobile home park and are disabled with no other type of transportation you may register with Palm Tran at 561-
649-9838. They will transport you to a Red Cross Shelter at no charge.
Applications for the Special Needs and Transportation Assistance programs can be obtained at the Village of North Palm Beach
Public Safety Building. For further information about the Special Needs and Transportation Assistance Programs, go to the web site
http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/eoc/ or call 561-712-6400 and ask to speak to the Special Needs Coordinator.
LIBRARY NEWS 841-3383
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
303 Anchorage Drive
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 841-3374
MAY IN THE LIBRARY
Library Hours:
Monday -Thursday 10:00 AM -8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM -6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM
LIBRARY CLOSED
MAY 28, 2007 MEMORIAL DAY
Summer Reading Program 2007
“Read All About It! – It’s All at Your Library”
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Beginning Monday, May 7 call (841-3374) or come into the
Children’s Library to pre-register for our Summer Reading
Program. This is a count-down to the main event. Join us as
we “Read All About It – It’s All at Your Library.” The excite-
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ment starts on Monday, June 4, followed by six weeks
packed with great reading, fun, games and lots more. You
won’t want to miss it.
MYSTERY NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
Kids Express
May 19, 2007
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Ages 9 through 12 are welcome to join us on Friday, May 11,
7:00 PM (after hours)
at 4 p.m. for a fun-filled, fast-paced hour of library games with
lots to talk and laugh about! Drop- in’s are welcome.
Someone’s missing! Are you a cunning, resourceful team player?
Are you great at solving clues? Join us for the second annual
Game Day
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Mystery Night at the Library on Saturday, May 19 to search for
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On Thursday, May 17 at 3 p.m., ages 6
clues that will unravel the mystery. Knowledge of books, authors,
through 10 will get together for games
and library resources will be very helpful!
and lots of fun. You may use our games
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Beginning Monday, May 7, you may present your library card at
or you may bring your own game and
the desk to receive your ticket to MYSTERY NIGHT! Mystery
some friends to join us. Remember
Tickets are required.
Night is limited to 24 adult patrons.
there’s always room for Twister!
Toddler Time
GENEALOGY CLUB MEETING
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Music, movement and colors await you on Saturday, May 19,
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The TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will meet Tuesday, May 15,
at 10:15 a.m. Toddlers, birth to 23 months will enjoy this
last
at 7:00 p.m. in the Obert Meeting Room. This will be our
specially prepared program. Toddlers will have the opportu-
meeting until the fall. Plan to attend this informative meeting on
nity to make friends and join in a learning experience filled
genealogy researching and techniques. Everyone is welcome! If
with stories, finger plays, puppets and more. This is a great
you have any questions, please contact Sue at 841-3383.
way to introduce your youngest child to the wonderful world
of books and the library. You are never too young to enjoy
good books!
Summer Story Hours
Sign-up sheets for Summer Story Hours will be in the Chil-
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dren’s Library beginning Monday, May 7. Ages 4 & 5 will
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meet beginning Monday, June 4, ages 6 through 8 meet on
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Tuesday, June 5, both are drop-offs at 3:30 p.m. Ages 2 & 3
will meet with a parent beginning Wednesday, June 6th, at
DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO BOOKS NOW
10:15 a.m. There is always lots of fun with new themes each
AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
week, filled with stories, flannel board stories, puppets, music,
movies and crafts.
(npb.lib.overdrive.com)
(See Page 11 For More Details)
Another resident asked that we remind our residents that sub-
PUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525
scribe to the flag program that as your flags become torn,
560 U. S.. Highway One
faded, frazzled, etc. they may be replaced. Just bring your flag
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
to the Public Safety Department at 561 U. S. Highway One
and they will give you a replacement.
MESSAGE FROM
THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR We welcome your concerns and questions and look forward to
next month.
CHIEF JIMMY KNIGHT
The newly renovated golf course was completed in November
On Monday May 28, 2007 the country will observe Memorial
2006 and since we are in the fifth month of play on the course
Day. Village Offices will be closed in recognition of the national
the Village has a question for you! Share your experiences of
holiday. I feel it only appropriate that we remind ourselves of the
the new course with us either by mail or email us at:
sacrifice that our Veterans made throughout the history of our
country.
publicinfo@village-npb.org.
One of the few parks that is named after an individual is Osborne
We look forward to hearing from you!
Park named after Ronald G. Osborne. Ronald Osborne was a 2nd
Lieutenant in the United States Army and was a resident of the
IS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD READY TO
Village of North Palm Beach. The Army presented the Village
RESIST CRIME?
with a certificate of appreciation for their patriotic civilian service
in 1968. According to the certificate of appreciation presented to
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety would
then Mayor Thomas F. Lewis and the citizens of North Palm
like for all village residents that are interested in participating
Beach by the Department of the Army, 2nd Lieutenant Ronald G.
with the police department to prevent crime on their block to
Osborne was killed in action in Vietnam.
organize a Neighborhood Watch Program.
It is equally important that this coming Memorial Day we remind
Neighborhood Watch is a self help program. It gets members
ourselves of the sacrifice the Village’s own residents made and
of the community and law enforcement working together to
that the name of Osborne Park be in our memories of a young
reduce crime and the fear of crime, and makes your neighbor-
man that laid his life on the line for his country. On behalf of the
hood safer and more secure. Neighbors make a community
Mayor and Village Council, Staff and Employees of the Village of
effort to work with the police and protect each other and their
North Palm Beach we extend our deepest gratitude and apprecia-
property. A neighborhood where people are alert to the poten-
tion to the families and survivors of all those that gave the su-
tial of crime and willing to lookout for one another’s interests
preme and ultimate sacrifice for their country.
is a neighborhood where crimes are least likely to occur.
Very few people are in the position to protect their homes and
“ASK THE VILLAGE”
property 100% of the time. Vacation trips, business trips,
shopping, work, and evenings out will leave homes unattended
One resident asked that we remind residents of our
and vulnerable to burglary.
“pooper scooper” code.
If you have any questions regarding the Neighborhood Watch
ARTICLE II. DOGS AND CATS
Program, please contact Officer Williams at 841-3300.
Sec. 4-31. Persons walking dogs responsible for
removal of waste.
TRAFFIC ORIENTED POLICING
It shall be unlawful for any person, while walking
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a dog, to permit such dog to defecate upon private
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety is com-
property not owned by such person or not owned by the owner of
mitted to the safety of its citizens. A Safe Community is a
the dog, or upon public property, including, but not limited to,
community that promotes traffic safety and injury prevention.
public sidewalks and swale areas, without removing the fecal mat-
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is a program which requires members of the community
ter immediately after such defecation has ended.
and law enforcement to work together to reduce traffic prob-
(Ord. No. 8-79, § 1, 5-10-79)
lems in North Palm Beach. It uses an approach to involve resi-
Sec. 4-32. Persons walking dogs to carry waste-removal imple-
dents in addressing traffic problems and safety concerns in the
ments.
village. We would like your help to determine specific areas
Any person who walks a dog off the premises where the owner of
of concern. Please contact Officer Williams at 841-3300 or
the dog resides or off the premises where the person who is walk-
email us at traffic@village-npb.org. You can remain anony-
ing the dog resides shall carry with him, at all times when so
mous.
walking a dog, appropriate implements to remove any fecal matter
deposited by the dog on public property or upon private property The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety wants all
not owned by the owner of the dog nor owned by the person walk-of our residents to know the North Palm Beach Department of
ing the dog, together with adequate containers to carry the fecal Public Safety Building is always open! We never close the
matter back to the private property of the owner of the dog or building or lock the front door, North Palm Beach Police Offi-
back to the private property of the person walking the dog. cers, Fire Fighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers are in the
(Ord. No. 8-79, § 2, 5-10-79) building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
POOL 691-3427
Country Club691-3420
951 US Highway #1
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
MAY POOL HOURS
“FROM THE GOLF SHOP”
CLOSED MONDAYS
This month I would like to touch on a couple of
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
frequently asked questions about our bunkers and
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
our water hazards. Question #1. If my ball stays in
the grass on the side of the bunker, but is too steep
for me to stand and swing, what do I do? Balls can
easily get hung up in the grass on the sides of our bunkers, our best
WATER AEROBICS
option if we are unable to stand and swing is to take a 1 stroke pen-
Water aerobics are ongoing and open to all. Classes are
alty, and exercise 1 of 3 options, (1) replay our shot from the origi-
nal spot (2) take two club lengths and drop our ball no closer to the held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 - 11:15 PM at the
hole (this option might not get us out of trouble and we do not have
Country Club Pool. Certified instructor is Jean Burge.
to drop our ball in the bunker) and (3) keep the position of the ball
Cost is $5/class.
and the flagstick in line and go back as far as you would like and
PLEASE SEE PAGE 10 FOR ADDITIONAL
drop your ball, this might be our best option the majority of the
POOL EVENTS
time. Taking a 1 stroke penalty might save us strokes in the long
run!
Question #2. Where do I drop my ball and what are my options
when I hit my ball in the water? (1) You may play the ball out of TENNIS 626-6515
the water (2) Play the ball as near as possible at the spot from
which the original ball was last played. (3) Drop a ball behind the
water hazard keeping the point at which the original ball last
GET READY FOR SOME FUN IN THE SUN!!!
crossed the margin of the hazard directly between the hole and the
SUMMER TENNIS CAMP
spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind
JUNE 11 - AUGUST 10
the water hazard the ball may be dropped and (4) An additional
option for lateral hazards, drop a ball outside the water hazard
Check out our junior and adult programs!
within two club lengths of and not nearer the hole where the ball
last crossed the margin of the hazard or a point on the opposite
JUNIOR TENNIS
margin of the water hazard equidistant from the hole.
Tiny Tots (4-6)
The rules can help us. I hope these couple of answer will help
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
also!
Future Stars (7-9)
Until next time keep it down the middle!!
Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Mike Gray
Head Golf Professional Grand Slam/Challengers (10-18)
GOLF SHOP - 691-3433
Monday/Wednesday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
1st Saturday of each month 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DRIVING RANGE
SUMMER CAMP
Drills, Games, Pizza and Fun!!!!
HOURS OF OPERATION
(Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates)
Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ADULT TENNIS
Tuesday - Sunday - 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
*Monthly Themed Mixer
(Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates)
LIGHTS OUT AT 9:00 p.m.
Beginner’s/Intermediate Weekend Drill
Interested in learning the game of golf or improving the one that
Saturday 9-10:30 AM
you have? Call our golf professional at 691-3433.
NEW!
Beginner/Intermediate Drill
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE
Friday 9-10:30 AM
IN THE GOLF PRO SHOP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 841-3365 PUBLIC WORKS 691-3440
501 U. S. Highway One 645 Prosperity Farms Road
North Palm Beach, FL 33408 North Palm Beach, FL 33408
HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1
“Building Smarter. . . For Disasters
and Everyday Life”
PROPER PLACEMENT OF
TRASH/VEGETATION FOR COLLECTION
Safe and proper construction of buildings is rarely on your mind
when you enter a home or building. Fortunately, the Staff at the
Residents should plan early before hurricane season to trim
Village of North Palm Beach Building Department thinks about
trees and clear outside areas. There are however some things
building safety every day. To help raise your awareness of
that the residents can do to help with the collection of trash and
building safety, the North Palm Beach Building Department is
vegetation from their homes. The following would apply:
celebrating Building Safety Week from May 6 through May 12,
2007. During this time we will be promoting the use, enforce-
1. Try not to place materials to be collected directly under low
ment and understanding of building safety codes to protect lives
power lines. It is difficult to remove the pile due to the
and property.
boom (Knuckle Boom Loader) getting too close to the lines
“Building Smarter . . . For Disasters and Everyday Life”
which creates a hazard to the employee and the residents.
is the theme of Building Safety Week 2007. 2. Do not place trash/vegetation piles against mailboxes,
fences or trees. A clear unobstructed area is the best place
The importance of regulating and enforcing building codes is
to put your vegetation/trash piles.
often overlooked until a catastrophic tragedy occurs. By inspect-
3. Do not mix your vegetation with trash or garbage. Vegeta-
ing buildings during and after construction, we help to ensure
tion, trash and garbage all go to different areas at the trans-
that buildings in the community are safe places in which to live,
fer station and are kept separate by the Solid Waste Author-
work, play and learn.
ity for processing.
4. Cut tree limbs to a maximum of six feet and limit the
Building code regulations in the Village of North Palm Beach
weight of trash cans to 50 lbs. to avoid injury to the sanita-
help to ensure that buildings are as safe as possible. Codes ad-
tion worker.
dress all aspects of construction including structural integrity,
electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, energy efficiency
These basic practices can improve the efficiency of the opera-
and property maintenance. Effective code enforcement requires
tion and reduce the possibility of injury to the worker or dam-
the support of every resident or property owner in our Village.
age to the resident’s property. If you have any questions con-
cerning the placement of items for collection or problems with
Building Safety Week recognizes the professionals who make
your solid waste removal, please call the Sanitation Supervisor,
sure the buildings in our community are safe. Public safety is
Ives Chavez at 691-3440.
our number one concern. Building Officials are here to help you
understand building safety issues. In this age of do-it-yourselfers
it is extremely important for homeowners to work with the Vil-
More tips to help you stay safe by being prepared during hurri-
lage to make sure the residences fully comply with building
cane season:
safety codes.
Fill gas tanks on all your cars. Top
Charles Cangianelli, CBO
off tanks daily before storm ar-
Community Development Director
rives.
Check radiator water, oil and wind-
shield wiper fluid.
Check air in tires, including the
spare.
Put a couple of Fix-a-Flat aerosol
cans in each car. Downed tree
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limbs and wind-blown debris cause
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Check air in bicycle tires. Bikes are great for short trips
when gas is in short supply
Make sure you know how to raise and lower your electric
garage door manually in case your lose power.
login, mouse clicks, internet, browsers, setup email, files &
Recreation Department 841-3388
folders, routers, antivirus, search engines and
603 Anchorage Drive
much more! After this class, your computer
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
will be much more functional to you. Class
Summer Camp Registration:
registration for NPB residents will be held on Thursday evenings from
for all Summer Camp Programs will be held at the Anchorage 6:30-8:00 PM. The 4 week class costs
Park Activities Building on $50 and will begin May 10th so register
Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 am.now! Seating is limited! Anchorage Park
If you plan on placing your Activities Building 841-3386
child in the Summer Pro-
Table Tennis
- Palm Beach County’s Community Olympic
grams, you will have to be
Development Program (CODP) is sending us Ping Zhang to
here on this morning for the
instruct this Table Tennis class for all age levels. Ping came to
program will most likely fill
Palm Beach Country from China. He has numerous degrees
by 10:00 am. Non residents
and certifications in coaching and teaching this Olympic activ-
can register May 9 & 10 from
ity. In this class you will learn many moves such as the fore-
9:00-7:00.
hand counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin serve, a
block against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive! This is
North Palm Beach Summer Day Camp an ongoing activity. Fee: $55/month - OSB
Recreation Day
Camp for youth 7 – 12 years of age runs in 2 week increments
from June 4 – July 27. Camp meets at the NPB Community TRAVEL TOURS
Center, 1200 Prosperity Farms Road. Each day features a trip to
a local attraction such as rollerskating, bowling, Rapids, etc.
Pick a Theme Park (Disney) Trip
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Join us on Sunday
Complete schedules available at Recreation Buildings. $250/
June the 10th for a day at Walt Disney World!Recreation is
session. For questions please call Camp Director Nick Pomona
providing the van transportation for $25 per person. You can
at 841-3387.
purchase tickets on your own once you arrive. Pick Magic
Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney MGM, or Animal Kingdom, the
Super Kids Camp
– This exciting ½ day program is for youth
choice is yours. Remember the $25 per person is for transpor-
3 – 6 years of age. Youth 3 & 4 years of age meet Tuesday &
tation only. Leave the driving, the tolls, the fuel, to us, while
Thursday 9:30-1:30, $60/session. 5 & 6 year olds meet Monday,
you relax on the ride up and back. We will depart From the
Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 AM - noon, $120/session. Both
NPB Community Center at 6:00 AM and return approximately
programs run in 2 - 4 week sessions beginning the week of June
11 PM. It will be a full day indeed!
4 and July 2. Each week features a different theme with guests
coming in to present fun, exciting and sometimes educational
programs. Camp includes story time, crafts, free play, snack and
much more. Camp Director is Marelen Baylis.
NASCAR’s Pepsi 400 in Daytona
- Attention NASCAR
fans! Got tickets to the July 7th Pepsi 400 in
Arts ‘n Motion Camp
– A high-energy camp for tots and
Daytona? Been able to get a motel room yet?
preschoolers incorporating creative movement, dance, art and
Practically impossible, unless you want to stay
music. Ages 3-5 years, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - noon. $125/
in Ft. Pierce. If you’ve got the tickets, we’ve
week. Session 1: June 18– June 29, Session 2: July 16-July 27
got the ride! For $35 per person the North Palm
Camp directed by Char-Mar Dance. For more information call
Beach Recreation Department is offering luxury tour bus
369-1619.
transportation to the Daytona Speedway for this racing
event. The cost covers round trip Bus transportation to and from
Curtains Up Performing Arts Camp
– A 2 week camp
the race! Just think, no parking hassles, no arriving 6 hours
exploring many aspects of Ballet, Jazz, Tap,, Hip-Hop, Cheer-
early, no driving headaches, front door drop off and pick up!
leading, Musical Theater and more. Ages 6 yrs +, Monday-
In order to make this trip work, we need a minimum of 40 pay-
Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. $200/week. Camp directed by
ing people, so talk to your friends! To take advantage of this
Char-Mar Dance. For more information call 369-1619.
great opportunity to let someone else do the driving.Bus de-
Camp Counselors
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The Recreation Department is accepting
parts NPB Community Center at Noon on July 7th. We will
applications for summer camp counselors. Interested parties return in the early morning hours of Sunday
should be at least 18 years of age, have prior work experience July 8th. Call 841-3386 to
with youth, be enthusiastic and creative and pass a criminal register for this trip with Mas-
background & drug test. Applications can be downloaded from ter Card or Visa or stop by the
the Village web site: www.village-npb.org. Call 841-3386 for Anchorage Park Activities
more information. Building.
Beginning Computer Class
- Does your computer have you
frustrated? We are offering a new class for beginners to the
computer world! Jerry Alvarez will guide you through computer
fundamentals. This class will cover areas such as: ON/OFF,
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BULLETIN BOARD
Cirque De Soleil
– La Nouba in Orlando - Saturday July 21st,
POLL WORKERS:
Poll Workers perform a vital service to
2007. We will only be taking 10 people, so register early for this
their community as an important part of the elections process.
exciting dinner trip to Orlando. Van will depart from the Com-
The Village Clerk and the Palm Beach
munity Center at 2:20 PM and return at approximately 11:30
County Supervisor of Elections are al-
PM. Cost is $85 per person.
ways seeking to recruit additional poll
workers for municipal and general elec-
tions. To become a poll worker
NORTH PALM BEACH POOL ACTIVITIES
you must be a registered voter in
Location: 951 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach
Palm Beach County, fill out a
For more information, please call 691-3427
poll worker application for the
www.npbswimming.org
Palm Beach County Supervisor
st of Elections, attend an orienta-
Pool Membership Renewals – due May 1
tion class, and complete a minimum of 3 to 7 hours of training
Lap lanes
prior to each election, depending on which position is filled:
10:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday thru Saturday
12:00 to 2:00 PM Sunday
Precinct Clerk:
In charge of all operations at the precinct and
Baby Pools
has added responsibilities prior to election day such as picking
General Pool Hours
up supplies the day before an election and inspecting the polling
place.
NPB Swim Team
Monday thru Friday 3:30 to 7:00 PM
Assistant Clerk:
Assists the Clerk and shares his/her duties as
Ages 9 and up
needed and substitutes if the Clerk is unable to serve.
Masters Swimming
This is for adults 18 & over, no experience required. Practices
Inspectors:
Processes and assists voters in casting their ballots
are offered 5 times a week.
Precinct Deputy:
Maintains peace and good order on the out-
Mother’s Day Special – May 13th
Free pool admission
side of the polling location.
for all Moms when they bring their kids to the pool for the day!
Precinct Advisor:
Utilizes the laptop to retrieve and verify
Summer Pool Parties
– Mark your calendars now! Plan on
voter information.
spending Friday evening at the North Palm Beach Pool! Pool
parties begin June 1st and go through August 10th. Live music
For more information on these paid positions,
the 2nd Friday/month. Call 691-3427 for details!
please contact the Supervisor of Elections at 656-
6200, visit the website at www.pbcelections.org
or call the Village Clerk’s office at 841-3355.
Neat Tips
Broken Glass -
Use a dry cotton ball to pick up little broken
pieces of glass - the fibers catch ones you can’t see!
Heritage Festival Sponsors
New Bike -
If you purchase a new bike for your child, place his/
her picture inside the handle bar before placing the grips on. If
the bike is ever stolen and later recovered, you can remove the
We would like to take the time to thank our Heritage Festival
grip and there is your proof who actually owns the bike.
sponsors. Without their support we would not be able to provide
North Palm residents with a quality family event.
Foggy Windshield
- Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalk-
board eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the
windows fog up, rub with the eraser! It works better than a
BankAtlantic
cloth!
Ed Morse Chevrolet
Squirrel Away!
Frani Schmidt Nationwide Insurance Agency
To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your
Haile, Shaw, & Pfaffenberger, P.A.
plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne
pepper doesn’t hurt the plant and the squirrels
Millenniun Super Yachts
won’t come near it. To keep them from eat-
Riverside Bank
ing all of your bird seed, add red pepper flakes to the seed. The
birds aren’t bothered by it, but the squirrels hate it!
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WARNING:
LIFE SAFETY ISSUES!
The North Palm Beach Fire & EMS department wants to re-
mind all Village residents and business owners about generator
use and safety after a storm. There has been a massive increase
in portable generator sales in our area since the last storms.
Our concern is three (3) fold:
DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO BOOKS NOW
Gasoline storage: Please use only DOT approved gas cans
AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE
and store in a safe, well ventilated area. If you
are keeping them in your garage or car port
(npb.lib.overdrive.com)
they should be in a UL listed flammable liq-
The North Palm Beach Library is one of the first libraries in
uids cabinet.
Palm Beach County to offer downloadable audiobooks and
OVERDRIVE
ebooks. Our service provide is , the leading ven-
DO NOT
Generator set up: try to wire your generator
dor in providing downloadable media for libraries. All you need
into your breaker or fuse box, this can cause a
to access our growing collection of titles is your library card and
back feed into the line and get someone elec-
your last name. Go to the website listed above (do not use www
trocuted. There are systems that can be in-
as a prefix) and follow the directions. You can “read” your se-
stalled by an electrician and to code that can
lections online, download them to an MP3 player, or burn them
allow a properly rated generator to power
this new
to a CD for use in your car. We are very excited about
your house. Most of you will just use exten-
service and invite you to try it out!
sion cords to run specific items. Please use heavy duty
outdoor rated cords and don’t overload them with
multistrip plugs.
SILENT KILLER!
Generator Location: Every year we
CAR-
hear about a tragic death of an entire family from
BON MONOXIDE
. Your generator should be located
away from any house and you should be aware of both
wind direction and exhaust direction.
MILITARY UNIT ADOPTION
We also want to remind you of the dangers of propane
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
tanks and grills. Propane, unlike natural gas, is almost the
same weight as our air. Therefore it can and will
North Palm Beach has adopted the Headquarters Unit of the 2nd
pool in low areas or in your house with ob-
Battalion, 27th Infantry (Light), 3rd Bri-
vious results. Please remember to store
gade, 25th Infantry Division, presently
propane cylinders outside in well vented
DONATIONS:
stationed in Iraq. Do-
areas and that propane grills, as well as
nation boxes are located at Village mu-
charcoal grills, by code, must be at least
nicipal buildings. The Village of North
10 feet from any building while in use and
Palm Beach has set up a bank ac-
can not be on a balcony. Both of these
count for monetary donations. Please
grills give off CARBON MONOXIDE
make your check payable to: Village of
NEVER
and should be used inside.
North Palm Beach Support Our Troops and mail or bring to the
Clerk's Office at 501 US Highway One, North Palm Beach,
If you have any questions on any of these safety issues please
FL 33408
contact Chief Armstrong or any of our fire inspectors at 848-
HVAC CONTRACTOR NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION
2525.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS:
A volunteer is
needed for one vacancy on the Construction Board of Adjust-
“Ask the Village”
a new feature in the monthly newsletter.
ment and Appeals. This position must be filled by an HVAC
The new column will give residents the opportunity to have
Contractor. Applicants are not required to be residents of the
their concerns and/or questions answered each month. Email
Village. The Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals
your questions to publicinfo@village-npb.org or mail your
meets on call, as needed, to consider variances of the technical
questions to the Village Manager’s office at 501 U S Highway
codes and to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the
1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.
building official. Applications are available from the Village
Clerk’s office in the Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway 1, by call-
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www.village-npb.org
ing 841-3355, or from the website: .
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
MAY 13-19, 2007
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
MAY 13-19, 2007
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety invites you to
help us honor those Police Officers who have made the ultimate
MEMORIAL DAY REFUSE SCHEDULE
sacrifice in the line of duty. May 15th is
National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
We will be distributing blue ribbons for you
Monday, May 28th No Collection
to fly from the antenna of your vehicle dur-
Tuesday, May 29th Garbage Only
ing National Police Week May 13-19, 2007.
Wednesday, May 30th Trash & Vegetation
If you are interested in obtaining a blue rib-
Thursday, May 31st Trash, Vegetation & bon please stop by the Public Safety Build-
Recycle ing (560 U. S. Highway 1) from 8:00 AM -
4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or contact Officer Williams at
Friday, June 1st Garbage Only
841-3300.
RELAY FOR LIFE JUNE 15TH & 16TH, 2007
NORTH PALM BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
1200 Prosperity Farms Road
Relay for Life supporting American Cancer Society is hosting a unique overnight celebration to honor those touched by
cancer and raises funds to help fight the disease through research, education, advocacy and patient services. For more
information contact Jennifer Williams-Whitaker, at 366-0013 ext 121 or jennifer.williams@cancer.org
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