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NORTH PALM BEACH
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, 7:00 p.m.
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D., Councilman
T. R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Planning Commission...................................................1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.
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
npbclerk@village-npb.org
All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 501 U. S. Highway One
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
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Finance 841-3360
Public Services 691-3440
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Recreation 841-3388
Anchorage Park 841-3386
Community Center 841-3389
Osborne Park 841-3387
Candidate Qualifying for Village Elections
see page 2
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Library 841-3383
(La versión en español en la pagina 3)
Village Historian 841-3371
Public Safety:
Voter Absentee Ballot and Registration Information
- see pages 2
Non Emergency 848-2525
(La versión en español en la pagina 3)
Emergency 911
Country Club 841-3359
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale & Author Luncheon
- see page 4
Administration 691-3420
Driving Range 626-0732
January Recreation Class Registration
- see page 10
Golf Shop 691-3433
North Palm Beach Residents - January 7 & 8
Pool 691-3427
Non-Residents - January 9 & 10
Tennis 626-6515
Restaurant 691-3430
Holiday Refuse Collection
- New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
see page 16
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Holiday Closings
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The following offices will be closed in observance of New
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DON’T FORGET TO VOTE
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VILLAGE CLERK NEWS
CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR MARCH 11, 2008 VILLAGE ELECTION:
The qualifying period for candidates for the Vil-
lage Council will be from the last Tuesday in January (noon, January 29, 2008) to the second Tuesday in February (noon, February 12,
2008). Qualifying is for the Village Election, which will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. There will be three seats up for election
on the Village Council this year. These seats are currently held by:
Group 1 – Edward Eissey
Group 3 – Darryl Aubrey
Group 5 – Bill Manuel
We want to remind all interested candidates to contact the Village Clerk’s office as early as possible. There are many state laws
regulating campaign activities for municipal elections with which you should be familiar. Candidates must file the appointment of
their Campaign Treasurer and Campaign Depository with the Village Clerk before opening the campaign bank account and before
collecting or spending money. A candidate must pay for all election expenses, including the filing fee of $10.00 and a $90.00 elec-
tion assessment (1% of the salary of the office sought) with a check drawn on the Campaign Depository. It would be advisable to
start preparation for filing as soon as you have made your decision to become a candidate.
VOTER REGISTRATION:
The registration books for the March Election will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 11,
2008. We would like to advise voters registered in Palm Beach County that if they move, they must vote at their new precinct, at
which time they can change their address at the polls, or if they have sufficient time prior to the election, they should write to the Super-
visor of Elections Office, 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, notifying that office of their new address. The Supervisor
of Elections will mail a new voter registration card showing the new precinct.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS:
Voters who will be away on Election Day, as well as those who are unable to go to the polls due to ill-
ness or disability, may have an absentee ballot mailed to them. Absentee ballots are available only from the Palm Beach County
Supervisor of Elections. Requests for absentee ballots may be done by phone, by mail, or by completing the application online
(www.pbcelections.org).
PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Main Office North County Courthouse Branch
240 So. Military Trail 3188 PGA Boulevard
West Palm Beach , FL 33406 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
656-6200 624-6556
Applications are available for the above Committee and Advi-
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOLF COMMITTEE:
sory Board from the Village Clerk’s office in the Village Hall,
501 U. S. Highway 1, by calling 841-3355, or from the website
The Village Council is establishing a Golf Committee to serve in
at www.village-npb.org.
an advisory capacity to the Village Council with respect to the
Country Club golf operations. Council is seeking to provide
POLL WORKERS:
Poll
representation of members and guests when appointing commit-
Workers perform a vital
tee members. The initial terms of appointment will be staggered
service to their community
and thereafter the terms shall be two years for regular members
as an important part of the
and one year for alternates. The committee shall schedule at
elections process. The
least one (1) regular meeting per month to be held at Village
Village Clerk and the Palm
Hall, 501 U.S. Highway One.
Beach County Supervisor
of Elections are always
seeking to recruit addi-
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR RECREATION ADVISORY
tional poll workers for municipal and general elections. To
BOARD
:
become a poll worker you must be a registered voter in Palm
One volunteer is needed for the Recreation Advisory Board.
Beach County, fill out a poll worker application for the Palm
Applicants must be Village residents. The Recreation Advisory
Beach County Supervisor of Elections, attend an orientation
Board meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month,
class, and complete a minimum of 3 to 7 hours of training prior
in the Conference Room at Village Hall. The Recreation Advi-
to each election, depending on which position is filled.
sory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Village Council
and makes recommendations as to present and future recreation
Precinct Clerk:
In charge of all operations at the precinct and
activities, planning, recreation programs, capital improvements
has added responsibilities prior to election day such as picking
and facilities and other matters relating to the overall recreational
up supplies the day before an election and inspecting the polling
activity of the Village.
place.
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BALOTAS DE AUSENTE:
A aquellos votantes que estarán fue-
ra el Día de las Elecciones, al igual que a aquellos que no puedan
Poll Workers Continued:
asistir a las urnas debido a enfermedad o discapacidad, se les podrá
mandar por correo una balota de ausente. Las balotas de ausente
Assistant Clerk:
Assists the Clerk and shares his/her duties
estarán disponibles sólo por medio de el Supervisor de Elecciones
as needed and substitutes if the Clerk is unable to serve.
del Condado de Palm Beach. Las balotas de ausente se pueden
Inspectors:
Processes and assists voters in casting their bal-
solicitar por teléfono, por correo, o al llenar la solicitud en línea
lots.
(www.pbcelections.org).
Precinct Deputy:
Maintains peace and good order on the
outside of the polling location.
SUPERVISOR DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE
Precinct Advisor:
Utilizes the laptop to retrieve and verify
PALM BEACH
voter information.
For more information on these paid positions, please contact
Oficina Principal
the Supervisor of Elections at 656-6200, visit the website at
240 S. Military Trail
www.pbcelections.org or call the Village Clerk’s office at 841-
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
3355.
656-6200
Sucursal del Juzgado del Norte del Condado
CANDIDATOS QUE CALIFICAN PARA LAS ELECCIO-
3188 PGA Boulevard
NES 11 DE MARZO DEL 2008 DEL PUEBLO:
El periodo
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
de calificación para candidatos para el Consejo del Pueblo será
624– 6556
desde el último martes de enero (medio día del 29 de enero de
2008) hasta el segundo martes de febrero (medio día del 12 de
febrero de 2008). La calificación es para las Elecciones del Pue-
AARP TAX AID
blo, que se llevarán a cabo el martes, 11 de marzo de 2008.
Free tax preparation service will be
Habrá tres escaños en el Consejo del Pueblo para las elecciones
available in the North Palm Beach
de este año. Actualmente, en estos escaños están:
Village Hall Council Chambers 9:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Tues-
Grupo 1 – Edward Eissey
day and Wednesday beginning Febru-
Grupo 3 – Darryl Aubrey
ary 4, 2008 through April 15, 2008.
Grupo 5 – Bill Manuel
Taxpayers should bring 2007 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other
Quisiéramos recordar a todos los candidatos interesados que se
tax information along with their 2006 tax return. Taxpayers are
comuniquen con la oficina de la Secretaría del Pueblo lo más
also asked to bring proper ID.
pronto posible. Existen muchas leyes estatales que regulan las
actividades de campañas para elecciones municipales que usted
debe conocer. Los candidatos deben presentar el nombramiento
de su Tesorero de Campaña y su Depositario de Campaña ante
Homestead Exemption:
The Palm Beach County Property
la Secretaría del Pueblo antes de abrir la cuenta bancaria para la
Appraiser's Office administers all property tax exemptions. In
campaña y antes de recolectar o gastar dinero. El candidato ten-
order to qualify for the 2008 Homestead Exemption you must
drá que pagar todos los gastos de las elecciones, incluyendo la
file your application at one of the County Property Appraiser's
cuota de presentación de $10.00 y una tarifa de elección de
Offices by 3/1/2008. The Property Appraiser has an office at the
$90.00 (1% del sueldo del puesto deseado) con un cheque gira-
North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gar-
do del Depositario de Campaña. Se le aconseja que empiece los
dens, open Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brief summa-
preparativos para la presentación tan pronto tome la decisión de
ries of available exemptions, as well as the Homestead Exemp-
ser candidato.
tion Form and instructions are listed on the Property Appraiser’s
website at http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa, or you may call
INSCRIPCION DE VOTANTES:
Los libros de inscripción
355-2866 or
624-6522 (North County location) for more in-
para las Elecciones de marzo se cerrarán a las 5:00 p.m. el lunes
formation. Every person who has legal title on January 1 to a
11 de febrero de 2008. Quisiéramos informar a los votantes
residential property and lives there permanently qualifies for this
inscritos en el Condado de Palm Beach que si se mudan, de-
exemption. You must be a permanent resident of Florida on
berán votar en su distrito electoral nuevo y podrán cambiar su
January 1 of the initial application year. You may apply by mail
dirección en las urnas, o si tienen suficiente tiempo antes de las
or in person at any time through the year but the deadline is
elecciones, deben escribir y notificarle su nueva dirección a la
March 1 of the qualifying year. A copy of your deed and proof
Oficina de el Supervisor de Elecciones en 240 S. Military Trail,
of residency is required. You may submit a copy of your Florida
West Palm Beach, FL 33406. El Supervisor de Elecciones le
driver's license, voter's registration, or permanent residency card.
enviará por correo una tarjeta electoral nueva con su distrito
Exemptions cannot be transferred. If you sell your home and
electoral nuevo.
buy another residence, you must file a new application.
GENEALOGY CLUB
LIBRARY NEWS
841-3383
303 Anchorage Drive
The TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will hold their January meet-
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
th
ing on Tuesday, January 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Obert Meeting
Room at the library. Start out right in the new year and begin
searching for your ancestors! If you have any questions, call Sue
JANUARY IN THE LIBRARY
at 841-3383.
The Library will be closed
NORTH PALM BEACH BOOK CLUB
The North Palm Beach Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Janu-
Tuesday, January 1st for New Year’s Day
Sportswriter,
ary 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the book, by
Monday, January 21st for
Richard Ford. The leader for January is Marie Dodd. Copies of
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day the book are available at the library. Mark your calendars.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Adult Hours:
841-3374
Monday -Thursday: 9:00 AM -7:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NEW
Children's Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 12:00 PM -7:00 PM
WINTER STORY TIMES
Friday: 12:00 PM -5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Winter Story Times begin during the second week of Janu-
ary. Please call the Children’s Department at 841-3374 for de-
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00PM
tails. Each program is carefully prepared with age-appropriate
materials, new themes that are filled with stories, puppets, flan-
.
nel board stories, music, movies and crafts
TAI CHI PROGRAM
GAME DAY
On Thursday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m., Adele Gold and Mary
Ostrawski will present a short history of Tai Chi including a Thursday, January 10th, at 1:30 p.m. ages 6 through 12 are in-
description and a brief demonstration. Mary and Adele will vited to join in the fun of playing board games and puzzles.
relate the many health benefits gained from the practice of Tai Bring a friend, bring one of your favorite games or use one of
Chi. If you have been curious about this ancient art, plan on ours. Remember, there is always time for Twister!
attending. There will be time for questions and answers follow-
KIDS EXPRESS
ing the presentation.
Thursday, January 17th at 2:30 p.m., ages 8 through 12 are in-
vited to enjoy a fast-paced, fun-filled program of library games
and specially designed activities. This is a cool way for new and
.
old friends to meet for lots of laughs
TODDLER TIME
Introduce your toddler (birth to 23 months) to our library and
books on Thursday, January 10th, at 9:45 a.m. At this interactive
program you and your toddler can enjoy music, movement,
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
color, cuddles and a whole lot more.
ANNUAL BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual book sale
on January 25, 26, and 27th in the Obert Meeting Room. Thou-
sands of new and used books will be offered at great savings.
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There will be many CDs and Videos available also. Volunteers
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are needed to set up the book tables and to assist with the sales.
If you are willing to help, please call 848-6978 or 848-9480.
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There will also be a sign-up sheet at the front desk.
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PUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525 strap will not yield easily and you may be injured. Never carry
anything more valuable than you can afford to lose. Always
560 U. S. Highway One
leave all unnecessary credit cards at home. When you shop and
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
carry a purse, never leave your purse on a store counter or in a
grocery shopping cart - even for a moment.
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR Shop with a Friend
Reflecting back on 2007, I have seen tremendous progress with The first precaution you can take is to go shopping with a friend
your Public Safety Department. Both the Police and Fire De-- man or woman. You're safer when in the company of someone
partments have worked hard to provide the best service possible else. If you must be out at night alone, stay in well-lit areas.
to the citizens of this community. While the Official Uniform Walk close to street lights, staying well away from dark corners,
Crime Report will not be distributed by the State for a couple of alleys and building entrances.
months, I can tell you that crime has reduced significantly in the
Protecting Yourself from Pickpockets
Village of North Palm Beach. I can also tell you that your Fire
Rescue Department continues to respond to calls faster than the
The "art" of picking pockets is among one of the world's oldest
county average and provides exceptional care in the areas of
professions. The skilled pickpocket is not the character you'd
Fire Safety and Paramedic services.
expect to find lurking in a dark doorway. He (or she) appears
We are proud of the service we provide and the successes we about as average as you and I in appearance and manner. Be-
have achieved but will not be satisfied with just trying to main-cause they make a study of how to "blend" into the crowd, pick-
tain what we did last year. 2008 brings new challenges for us as pockets usually remain undetected and can practice their activi-
an agency and we pledge to our citizens that we will continue to ties with little hindrance.
look for ways to do our jobs more effectively and efficiently.
Pickpockets follow no regular schedule. They operate equally
Please join us in 2008 as we continue to build partnerships well during daylight hours as well as at night. And if you have
within the community and remember to carefully review and been led to believe that picking pockets takes place only in
practice the safety tips that come from your Police and Fire De-crowds, forget it! The only known fact is that they generally fo-
partments. This information does help prevent crime and save cus on the public during times when they might be carrying more
lives. Have a Happy and safe New Year! money than usual, such as during after-holiday spending sprees,
store sales, at fairs, carnivals, horse races, gambling casinos, near
bank entrances, etc. The best protection for foiling pickpockets is
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR to remove the opportunity of becoming a victim!
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The target areas are back trouser pockets, and suit coat and sports
jacket pockets, located inside and out. A pickpocket who values
Protect Yourself from
his freedom avoids front trouser pockets, and especially buttoned
or zippered pockets. If it is necessary to carry your wallet in an
Pickpockets and Purse
unbuttoned pants, coat or jacket pocket, be sure it contains only
Snatchers
what you can afford to lose. Keep large sums of money, credit
cards, ID's, etc. in your front pocket or any buttoned or zippered
pocket; keys on a chain attached to your clothing.
As the holiday season comes to an end and people get back into
the normal routine of everyday life it is important to remember
The best defense against a pickpocket or purse snatcher is to re-
not to become complacent and think that you are not vulnerable
main alert and aware of your surroundings. If you observe suspi-
to crime. Criminals are looking for easy targets. Using these
cious activity, try to get a good description of the person/vehicle
tips will help reduce your chances of becoming a victim.
and report it to the police immediately. Never doubt that a small
group of committed citizens can aid in the prevention of crime.
Purse snatching is a crime of opportunity. You can eliminate
It is one of the only things that ever has.
that opportunity. Every female carrying a purse is a potential
target. Senior citizens are especially susceptible to these crimi-
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
nals since they may not be readily able to defend themselves
FIRE DEPARTMENT
and pursue their assailants.
How to Outsmart the Purse Snatcher
Here is some general fire safety advice to start your new year in
a positive way:
When carrying a purse, women should have only 3 or 4 one
dollar bills placed inside. Credit cards, currency, driver's li-
Make sure portable heaters are away from anything that can
cense, keys and jewelry should be carried in a coat or sweater
burn: furniture, curtains, bedding, etc. Maintain a three foot
pocket, or concealed on your person to reduce the opportunity
distance between the heater and these objects.
of large losses. If you carry a purse, don't wrap the strap around
your shoulder, neck or wrist. If your purse is grabbed, a strong
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 841-3365
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501 U. S. Highway One
Fire Department Message Continued North Palm Beach, FL 33408
CODE OF THE MONTH
Use extension cords and multi-plug adapters as little as
Section 19-111.
possible. Extension cords are for temporary use and should
Permissible time for construction activity.
not be tacked along walls, placed under rugs or through
doorways.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to do, perform or engage
in any construction work, building, excavating, hoisting, grading,
Cooking food should never be left unattended. If you must
pile driving, pneumatic hammering, demolition, dredging, build-
leave the kitchen for a short time set a timer or take some
ing alteration or repair work of any nature to any building or
thing with you as a reminder.
structure or upon any site for same, in the village between the
hours of 8:00 p.m. of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the next day if
Keep your stove/oven clean of grease and spilt food.
any such activity shall cause noises whose levels result in excess
of the limits as stated in section 19-118. No construction activity
Keep a fire extinguisher in an easy to reach location, and
shall be permitted on Sundays or legal holidays. Any person de-
always keep a lid for the pot you are using on the counter.
siring to engage in the aforesaid activity beyond the stated hours
sliding a lid on a burning pot is a simple way to stop an
of limitation, based upon cases of urgent necessity or upon the
early fire.
interests of public health, safety and ultimate convenience, may
apply to the village manager or his representative for a special
Matches, lighters and similar items should be stored out of
permit. Such permits, if granted, shall be limited to a certain pe-
the reach of children.
riod, but may be renewed for additional periods if the emergency
or need therefore continues. In the issuance of such permits the
Always place candles in non-tip candleholders before light-
village manager or his designated representative shall weigh all
ing them. Extinguish candles before leaving a room, the
facts and circumstances and shall determine whether the reasons
house or going to bed.
given for the urgent necessity are valid and reasonable, whether
the public health, safety and ultimate convenience will be pro-
Be sure smoke alarms are installed per manufacturers in-
tected or better served by granting the permit requested, and
structions and are working properly. Test using the test
whether the manner and amount of loss or inconvenience to the
button once a month and change the battery when you
party in interest imposes a significant hardship. Upon an affirma-
change the time on your clocks.
tive finding of the foregoing considerations, the village manager
or his designee is authorized to issue the permit requested and
any extensions thereof, as may be required. Any person ag-
Be sure your family has an action plan in case of fire. You-
grieved by the decision of the village manager or his designated
should have an exit plan for each room and a safe location
representative may appeal the decision of the village manager to
outside for everyone to meet. Practice this plan with all
the village council.
family members.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the use
If we can help with any questions regarding fire safety, please
of any power-driven machinery, tools or equipment in any por-
call us at 882-1141.
tion of the village zoned and designated as a residential district
or section other than between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. on weekdays and between the hours of 12:00 noon and 6:00
p.m. on Sundays. Power mowers shall be used only between the
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hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. weekdays, and on Sundays only
between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m.
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(Code 1970, § 22-13; Ord. No. 5-75, § 1, 6-12-75; Ord. No. 17-
76, § 2, 9-23-76)
Cross references:
Buildings and building regulations, Ch. 6.
COUNTRY CLUB 691-3420 POOL 691-3427
951 U. S. Highway One
POOL HOURS
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
JANUARY
MESSAGE FROM GOLF DIRECTOR
CLOSED MONDAYS
Mike Gray
Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Our golf season is in full swing, and membership reached its
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
capacity in November. Additional cart paths have been added
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
and sodding of the path edges has been finished. If you have
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not played the course lately you need to come see it, it is look-
ing good! We have added a GPS system to our cart fleet this
should help everyone to understand their yardages and help
with the pace of play. The golf shop is fully stocked and ready
TENNIS
626-6515
for all of your golfing needs do not hesitate allowing us to help
you with your apparel or equipment needs.
Tennis Tip From Rich Waidelich
“tip from the top”
“High Five for a Better Volley”
Have you ever been faced with a fast down hill putt, then rolled
your ball 20 feet past the hole? -- I think we all have. Next Too often players swing at their forehand volleys
time you are faced with this situation, try this: 1) hold your put-wildly which produces errors or shots that are hit
ter as lightlt in your hands as you can while maintaining control off the frame. A simple fix for this problem is to imagine that
of the putter; 2) place the ball on the toe of the putter (this will you are giving the ball a “high five” with your racquet at impact.
make your ball come off of the face slower than normal); and 3) This will reduce the tendency to swing at the ball and produce
shorten your backstroke. Practice this a few times on the put-more winners with less errors. You can then give your opponent
ting green before you play -- it might help!a real high five when they congratulate you on winning the
match!!
Golf instruction is available everyday; if interested, please call
the golf shop to schedule a lesson. Clinics are also available;
JUNIOR HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP
please call the shop for the adult and junior clinics schedule.
January 2-4, 2008
DRIVING RANGE HOURS
12:00 - 3:00 pm
Monday - 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Call the Pro Shop for details or go
to www.village-npb.org/tennis for the flyer
Tuesday - 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
Wednesday - Sunday - 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM
1st Saturday of each month 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
LIGHTS OUT AT 9:00 p.m.
JUNIOR TENNIS
Tiny Tots & Future Stars (4-9)
Interested in improving your game? -- call the golf shop and
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
book a lesson today!
Grand Slam & Challengers (10-16)
Monday/Wednesday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
HOLIDAY HOURS
ADULT TENNIS
Administration Office
691-3420
*Monthly Themed Mixer
CLOSED
January 1st
(Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates)
Golf Course
691-3433
Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
OPEN
January 1st
Friday 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Driving Range
OPEN
January 1st
Beginner’s/Intermediate Clinic
Pool
691-3427
Saturday 9:00 –11:00 AM
CLOSED
January 1st
Tennis 626-6515
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CLOSED1:00 PM
January 1st
NORTH PALM BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT
WINTER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
JANUARY 2008
Registration for the following classes will be held at the
Anchorage Park Activities Building from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM on:
North Palm Residents: January 7 & 8
Non-Residents: January 9 & 10
Yearly Non-resident fee: $15.00/single, $25.00/family
Building Codes:
Anchorage Activities Building (841-3386) AAB 603 Anchorage Drive
Anchorage Exercise AX 603 Anchorage Drive
Anchorage Art AA 603 Anchorage Drive
Youth Art YA 603 Anchorage Drive
Osborne Park (841-3387) OSB 715 Prosperity Farms Road
Community Center (841-3390) CC 1200 Prosperity Farms Road
Students must be pre-registered with the Recreation Department before attending a class
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY
Clay Play will nurture your child’s natural creative talents – and
we deal with the mess! Instructor: Karen Hopper. Fees:
ABC Kids
$90/8wk-YA
Tanya Brown uses hands on approach to explore the alphabet
Code Age/Level Start Time
through literature, games and crafts. Games and activities will
112300-01 9-10 yrs T-1/15 4:00-5:30
also enhance your child’s knowledge of numbers, colors, and 112300-02 11-12 yrs Th-1/17 4:00-5:30
shapes. Creativity will be fostered by working in pairs and in a
Hip-Hop Dancing
group. This class will also strengthen abilities in following di-
So, you think you can dance? Join Qwincia Wilson, professional
rections, turn-taking, cooperation and sharing with peers.
dancer and dance instructor as she teaches you how to move your
Weekly letter themes will weave the snack, craft, and stories
body to fun, contemporary, and up-tempo beats! It’s called Hip-
together which will make ABC Kids fun! Fee: $85/8wk-AAB
Hop and all the kids are doing it! Learn how to move like your
Code Age/Level Start Time
favorite artists and dancers. Beginners, intermediate, and ad-
112100-01 3- 5 yrs T-1/15 10:00-12:00
vanced are all welcome. For more information, call Qwincia at
Cooking & Crafty Kids
670-1700. Fee: $15/cls or $40/4wk - AX
Tanya Brown will link literature with cooking
Code Age/Level Start Time
activity for your preschooler. They will gain
112200-01 9 yr + M-1/14 6:30-8:00
112200-03 11 yr + M-2/11 6:30-8:00
“cooking”/food handling skills such as mixing,
stirring, spreading, sprinkling, measuring, etc.
Cheerleading
Children will make their food product, then
Classes will be taught by staff from Palm
have a story and craft that relates to what they
Beach Gymnastics, Cheer & Dance. Par-
just prepared, and that will be followed by eat-
ticipants will learnbasic cheers, chants,
ingthe finished product. They will experience a wide variety of
routines, lifts and tumbling skills through a
.
foods. Basic manners/etiquette will be stressed as well Many
progressive curriculum that enables each
socialization skills are also learned in the course of the cooking,
child to advance at their own pace. Class
Fee: $100//8wk-AAB
size is limited, so all get plenty of individ-
Code Age/Level Start Time
ual attention. Fee: $95/8wk-OSB
112400-01 3-5 yrs Th-1/17 10:00-12:00
Code Age/Level Start Time
111900-01 7 yrs and under F-1/18 3:30-4:15
YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITY
111900-02 8-13 yrs F-1/18 4:30-5:20
Table Tennis
Clay Play
Palm Beach County’s Community Olympic Development Pro-
Your child will be able to experience the thrill
gram is sending us Ping Zhang to instruct this
of creating objects of art from a lump of clay.
Table Tennis class for all age levels. Ping came
They will experience manipulating, building
to Palm Beach County from China. He has nu-
and sculpting the clay. Their art masterpiece
merous degrees and certifications in coaching
will be enhanced by their choice of glazes. All
and teaching this Olympic activity.
children experience the anticipation of the com-
pleted object coming from the kiln!
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ON/OFF
, login, mouse clicks, internet, browsers, setup email,
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files & folders, routers, antivirus, search engines and much
Table Tennis Continued:
more! After this class, your computer will be much more func-
In this class you will learn many moves such as the forehand
tional to you. Fee: $50/4wk - AAB
counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin serve, a block
Code Age/Level Start Time
against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive! Join us! Fee:
125800-01 Adult Th-1/17 6:30-8:00
$55/mo
Computer, Movie Maker
Learn how to make a movie from
Code Age/Level Start Time
your digital photos using Microsoft Movie
714200-01 Beginner T-1/8 7:30-9:00
Maker. Bill Egan will teach you how to take
Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/Ballet
saved photos, video clips and music and create a
Char-Mar Dance offers a variety of dance opportunities for your
movie that you can save to a CD or DVD to share
child. Children build upon their dance skills and routines, pro-
with friends. A great way to summarize a recent
gressing toward a dance recital in June. Classes are held on
vacation or a special event in your life! You will
Tuesdays. If you are interested in having your child dance,
need your own laptop computer with the Microsoft Windows
please contact Mary Jane Grant at 369-1619.
Movie Maker program for this class. Fee:$50/4wk - AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
Teen Salsa Dancing
125800-02 Adult Th-2/14 6:30-8:00
Get ready for Latin dance clubs! Feel the rhythm as you learn
to move to the Latin beat. Techniques for leading and follow-
Coquettes
ing will be included. Instructor – Janet Kein Fee: $40/4wk -
Mary Mazzetta teaches tap dance and dance routines to adults.
AAB
The group then performs at local nursing homes. Adults with
Code Age/Level Start Time
past tap dance experience are welcome. Fee- $24/8wk – Osb
110500-01 Teens Th-1/17 5:30-6:30
Code Age/Level Start Time
121300-01 Adult Th-1/10 9:30-11:30
ADULT EXERCISE/ACTIVITY
Country Line Dance
Ballroom Dance Terri Bucciarelli continues on Wednesday eve-
nings with her Country Line Dance classes at
If you have watched “Dancing with the Stars” and wish you
Osborne Park. These classes are for dancers of
could move like Helio, now is your chance! Cecil Pace will
all ages. You do not need a partner in order to
teach you how to Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, Tango, and all the
join the class. Pay by the class; it is ongoing.
other great ballroom dances. Class is for all skill levels. You
Stop in on a Wednesday and check it out! Be-
must have a partner. For more information, call Cecil at 818-
ginners are always welcome! Fee: $5/cls-OSB
0555. Fee: $10/person/cls-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
Code Age/Level Start Time
721000 All W-1/9 7:00-8:30
720800-01 All W-1/9 7:00-8:30
Bellydancing
Duplicate Bridge
Doesn’t belly dancing just intrigue you? They
We offer variety of Duplicate Bridge games for you to attend.
make it look so easy! Now is your chance to
Each has a different director. Games are at Osborne Park and the
learn how! Develop 6-pack abs! We will be
Anchorage Park Activities Building Call 841-3387 for more in-
offering a beginning class on Tuesday evenings
formation. Fee: $5-$6/player
with Meredith Blue. Meredith has been dancing
Code Age/Level Start Time
721400-01 Adult Sun 1:00-4:30
and teaching for over 10 years. For more infor-
721400-02 Adult M 7:00-10:00
mation, call Meredith at 252-5972. Fee:
721400-06 Adult F 12:30-4:30
$70/8wk - AX
Easy, Elegant Entertaining
Code Age/Level Start Time
125100-01 All T-1/15 6:30-8:00
Instructor Shelly Kahn will give you lots
Bridge I
of fabulous recipes for appetizers, entrees
and desserts. You will learn how to
If you don’t know how to play bridge, we can help you out.
make them and serve it all with style!
Abby Feuer will get you on your way to years of Bridge enjoy-
Fee:
ment. This is part 1 of the Audrey Grant Series – Beginning
($25 materials fee due at first class)
$55/4wk – AAB
Bridge. New students will have to purchase the $12 book from
Code Age/Level Start Time
Abby on the first class. Fee: $95/9 cls-AAB
124700-01 All T-1/15 6:30-8:00
Code Age/Level Start Time
121400-01 Beginner M,F-1/14 10:00-12:00
Fitness Over 50
Computer, Beginning
This is a wonderful movement class for men or women. This
Does your computer have you frus-
class has no pounding, jumping or dancing movements. The
trated? We are offering a new class for
class consists primarily of stretching muscles and limbering the
beginners to the computer world! Bill
joints. Fee: $20/8wk-AAB
Egan will guide you through computer
Code Age/Level Start Time
fundamentals. This class will cover
723800-01 Adult M,W,F-1/2 9:00-10:00
areas such as:
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dog , good manners, and basic obedience. Tricks, tricks, tricks!
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Shake paws, sit pretty/handsome, speak, roll over and many
Hip-Hop Dancing
more fun tricks will be covered. Bring 6-foot leash, collar, wa-
Join Qwincia Wilson, professional dancer and dance instructor
ter, plastic bags, and soft treats – and the whole family! Fee:
as she teaches you how to move your body to fun, contempo-
$150/6wk - AX
rary, and up-tempo beats! It’s called Hip-Hop and everyone is
Code Age/Level Start Time
doing it! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced are all wel-
131200-02 All Sun-1/13 6:15-7:15
come. For more information, call Qwincia at 670-1700.
Salsa!
Fee: $15/clsoror $40/4wk - AX
Get ready for Latin dance clubs, your vacation or a cruise. Feel
Code Age/Level Start Time
the rhythm as you learn to move to the Latin beat. Techniques
112200-02 Adults Th-1/17 7:00-8:00
for leading and following will be included. Janet Kien, instructor
112200-04 Adults Th-2/14 7:00-8:00
says that singles and couples are welcome! Fee: $40/4wk,-AAB
Jazzercise
Code Age/Level Start Time
The dance-aerobics class is based on Jazzercise
110500-03 Adult Th-1/17 7:30-8:30
dance movements and steps. Class begins with a
Shelly’s Supper Club
warm-up, a minimum of 30 minutes of aerobics,
Shelly Kahn will show you how to prepare many different Flor-
and a muscle toning cool down period. Instruc-
ida style cuisines featuring many native Floridian ingredients and
tors demonstrate how students can modify the
cooking techniques. Fee: $55/4wk – AAB
steps to meet their own fitness needs. Students
($25 materials fee due at
first class)
range from teens up through ladies in their 70’s!
Code Age/Level Start Time
First class is free! Try one out and see if this meets your needs!
124700-02 All W-1/16 6:30-8:00
Contact Marti Woschnik at 707-4260 or www.jazzercise.com
for more information. Fee: new students- $70/10wk, (EFT -
Spanish
$32/mo)-OSB
Living in South Florida, knowledge of this language could prove
Code Age/Level Start Time
to be very beneficial to you. The beginning conversational Span-
721600 All M,W,F 9:30-10:30
ish class is designed for individuals who have little or no knowl-
721600 All M-Th 6:00-7:00
edge of Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring basic
721600 All Sat 9:00-10:00
vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills for “Survival
Merengue
Spanish” via dialogue. Stop wishing you could understand
Janet Kein will teach you the Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata.
Spanish – and join this class. Spanish II is for students who
It is recommended that you take this class in addition to the
have prior Spanish knowledge. You will need to purchase a book
Salsa class in order to know all of the dances currently done in
entitled “Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way” by Barrons
Latin nightclubs and/or Latin cruises. Singles and couples wel-
which can be purchased at Barnes & Noble. Instructor is Sandy
come. $30-3wk, $40/4wk - AAB
Joseph. Fee: $80/8wk-AAB
Code Age/Level Start Time
Code Age/Level Start Time
110500-04 Adult Th-1/17 8:30-9:30
125900-01 Spanish I W-1/16 5:30-7:00
125900-02 Spanish II W-1/16 7:00-8:30
Obedience training classes
– Robin Billings with The Per-
fect Pup brings obedience training classes to the Recreation Swing Dancing
– The spotlight is on dance: recreating the
Department. She has a BS degree in Animal Science and more
unbounded energy of social dancing in the swing era – Big City
than 25 years of dog training/behavior
swing. Learn the All-American dance – call it East Coast Swing,
modification experience. All dogs must
Lindy, Jitterbug, Jive or Rock & roll! It’s as new as the current
be vaccinated including the kennel cough
music of the 2000’s and as timely as the music of the 40’s, 50’s,
vaccine. If you have any questions,
60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! Practice footwork and turns, a founda-
please call Robin at 351-8008.
tion for other swing dances. Singles and couples are welcome.
Fee: $30/3wk, $$)/4wk -AAB
Puppy Pre-K
Code Age/Level Start Time
Did you get a new puppy for Christmas? Train your puppy to
110500-02 Adult Th-1/17 6:30-7:30
behave from day one and have fun doing it. Potty training, good
Table Tennis
manners, basic obedience, socialization, and so much more will
Ping Zhang instructs this Table Tennis class for all age levels.
be taught. All family members are encouraged to participate.
Ping came to Palm Beach Country from China. He has numer-
Puppy Pre-K is for vaccinated pups under 6 months of age. The
ous degrees and certifications in coaching and teaching this
pups will learn social skills with other puppies and people
Olympic activity. In this class you will learn many moves such
which is a very important growth development skill for their
as the forehand counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin
future. Bring 6-foot leash, collar, water, plastic bags, and soft
serve, a block against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive!
treats. Fee: $150/6wk - AX
Join us! Fee: $55/mo - OSB
Code Age/Level Start Time
Code Age/Level Start Time
131200-01 All Sun-1/13 5:00-6:00
72400-01 Adults T-1/8 7:45-8:45
Elementary Tricks & Training
For vaccinated pups/dogs over 6 months of age. Dogs love to
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train and learn if it is fun, positive and rewarding. Teach your
NPB Swim Team
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Yoga
Monday thru Friday 3:30 to 7:00 PM Ages 9 and up
Yoga is a system of exercise that calms the nerves Anyone interested in joining the swim team you may visit us on
and relieves stress/anxiety and strengthens ab-the web at www.npbswimming.org or call the pool for morein-
dominal muscles. It helps improve flexibility of formation 691-3427 ask for Coach Alf or Coach Cavanah.
the spine and all joints. You will learn yoga pos-
Masters Swimming
tures, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxa-
This is for adults 18 & over, no experience required. Practices
tion techniques. This class is for all levels. In-
are offered 5 times a week. For more information contact Coach
structor: Gwen Germaine. Fee: $50/5cls or $15/cls-AX
Cavanah at 561-691-3427
Code Age/Level Start Time
722900-01 Adult M-1/7 10:30-12:00
Water polo
722900-01 Adult W-1/9 6:00-7:30
722900-01 Adult Sat-1/12 9:00-10:30
Water polo is coming to the NPB pool! If you are interested in
playing, contact Alf at 691-3427.
WORKSHOPS/CLINICS
TENNIS CENTER
The Power of a Positive Attitude
New Year Tennis Celebration
Do you feel your attitude needs an adjustment? Life is 10% of
what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Learn how
Happy New Year from the tennis staff!!! Let’s ring in the New
to "Take Charge of Your Life, Take Charge of Your Attitude."
Year with a CELEBRATION on Saturday,
This free workshop is presented by Hospice. We request that
th
January 12. Everyone is invited for
you call to RSVP your seat as soon as possible 841-3386.
games, music, food, and drink. There will
Code Age/Level Start Time
be activities for everyone (adults & chil-
730700-24 adult T-1/29 11:00-noon
dren). We will be hosting a parent
TRAVEL TOURS
(grandparent, adult) and child (grandchild)
doubles tournament in the afternoon and
A Day in the Everglades
It’s
check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m. Call the office to make reser-
airboats and alligators on this day of
vations and for a more detailed schedule of events. Please pre-
exploring the beauty of the Florida
register for the tennis. For the tennis activities members will be
Everglades. A guided airboat ride, a
charged $5.00, non-member residents $15.00, and non-member
delicious lunch, and a park ranger guided boat ride of the 10,
non-residents $20.00.
000 Islands of the Everglades will highlight the day. Dinner
stop on our return trip is on your own at the Dolphin Mall.
Delray Beach International Tennis Championships
Fee: $80 - Feb 22
Join us for the Delray Beach International Tennis
Strawberry Festival
Don’t miss out on this year’s Straw-
Championships. The Bryan Brothers, James Blake,
berry Festival in Plant City. Our bus trip on Thurs-
and Tommy Haas will be participating. We will be
day, March 8 will take us to the festival for a day
th
attending on Tuesday, February 12 during the day
of fun, strawberries, music and more. The trip
session. These tickets will include 3 matches on center court and
price includes the festival, performance by the
6 on the outer courts. Tickets are $24.00 and transportation will
Oakridge Boys, buffet dinner, and transportation!
be additional. For the women of our club the event will be host-
We plan on having a berry good day! Fee: $75 – March 7
ing Ladies’ Day Luncheons. These are scheduled for Wednes-
thth
day, February 13 and Thursday, February 14 at 11 a.m. The
Contact Bill Egan at 841-3389 for information on any trip.
tickets are $55.00 and include the lunch and a reserved seat for
AQUATIC CENTER
the day session. The package also includes two bottles of wine
per table, pro player appearances, and prizes. The luncheons
sold out last year so register today in the office.
Lap lanes
12:00 to 3:30 PM Tuesday thru Friday We have two certified professionals and they are always avail-
10:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday able to help you improve your game. Private and group lessons
12:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday may be scheduled. Call the Pro Shop to make an appointment
(626-6515).
Diving Boards
Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 PM
USTA Winter Leagues
– Play may be underway so call for
Sunday 1:30 to 4:00 PM
possible openings.
Baby Pools
Women: 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5 teams play evenings
(doubles & singles)
The baby pools will be closed for the winter. They will reopen
6.5 & 8.5 combo teams play Monday mornings at 9:30
in March.
(doubles)
Water Aerobics
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Wednesday and Friday 12:15 to 1:15 PM
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Village Wide Garage Sale
We
Men: 3.5 and 4.0 teams play at night
(doubles & singles)
will accept registrations for the April
6.5, 7.5 & 8.5 combo teams play in the evenings
12, 2008 Village-Wide Garage Sale
(doubles)
which will be held at the Community
Mixed: 8.0 combo teams play Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
(doubles)
Center from 7:00 am - Noon. The cost
for a single space is $15. Spaces are
PBCWTA Leagues
– This is a morning program and play is
assigned on a first come – first serve
underway. We currently have 6 teams B-3, B-2, B-1, A-4, A-3
basis. This is a great chance for those
and A-1. If interested call the office for details and possible
of you who live in condos or in communities that do not allow
openings.
garage sales. Start cleaning those closets! Register early.
Junior & Adult clinics
– Adult clinics are held on Friday
and Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 (beginner to inter-
mediate). Junior clinics include Tiny Tots (ages 4-6) and Fu- Annual Heritage Festival & Parade
ture Stars (ages 7-9) and are scheduled for Tuesday and/or
Thursday afternoons. The Grand Slam and Challenger clinics
Mark your calendars now!
(ages 10-16) are held on Mondays and/or Wednesdays.
The annual Heritage Festi-
val is coming! This year’s
Junior Tennis Tournament
Our monthly tournament will
event will be held on Satur-
nd
be held Saturday, February 2 for ages 10 to 16 from noon to 2
day, March 15, 2008! The
p.m. This is a fun event and includes pizza and drinks for a fee
parade will be Saturday
of $17.50.
morning. We’re looking for
Valentine’s Day mixed doubles round robin
- Saturday,
parade entries: clubs, organized groups, antique cars, floats,
th
February 9. Play will begin at 4:00 p.m. and refreshments will bands, etc. We are also looking for festival sponsors. If you or
be included (members - $5, non-member residents $15, and your business would be interested in helping make this festival a
nonmember non-residents $20). fun, family-friendly event, we can use your support! For more
details, please call the Recreation Dept. at 841-3386 or visit the
Singles/Doubles, Mens/Womens Ladders
- will be organ-
recreation pages of www.village-npb.org
ized in the office. There will be a day and evening ladder. This
is an ongoing activity with players challenging players above
Little League Sign Up
them and working their way up the ladder. Please sign-up in
Late Registration
the office. Members may participate for free, non-member resi-
dents $15, and non-member non-residents $20.
North Palm Beach County Little
Can’t find a tennis game?
Let us help. Men and women
LATE
League will be accepting
are invited to play on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. and
registration for players ages 5 - 12
on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. If interested please call or stop by the
(age as of April 30, 2008) at the
office. The staff will be organizing games for our members on
North Palm Beach Community Cen-
these days.
ter at 1200 Prosperity Farms Road
LOOKING FORWARD
on the following Saturdays:
Puppy Love
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1:00 pm. You and your
“best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of con-
January 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
tests and fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage
January 12, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Park, 603 Anchorage Dr. Contests include:
Best Valentine Attire, Best Tail Wagger, Best
Registration fee is $95.00 per player and is payable at the time of
Trick, Best Singing Dog, Smallest Dog, Larg-
registration. NPBCLL.ORG is NOT accepting registration via
est Dog, and Best Kisser. A fun-filled afternoon for all! For
web page; however, additional information will be available at
more information, please call 841-3386.
site.
North Palm Beach Idol Contest
Looking for good singers! If you think
All players (except TBALL) must attend TRYOUTS which
you can sing, now is your chance to show
are scheduled for January 19, 2008, from 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
it off. We are hosting a North Palm Beach
Idol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 23. You
Team Sponsors are also being accepted during this time. The
must pre-register in order to participate.
sponsorship fee is $249.00 and includes name recognition on
Age groups are 10 yr. and under, 11-19 yrs
player uniforms and appreciation team photo plaque.
and 20+ yrs. Winners in each age group
will perform on stage at the Heritage Festi-
val on March 15. Contact the Recreation
Dept for applications.
ball was made of iron and wood. The ball used today is
VILLAGE MANAGER’S MESSAGE 841-3380
made of Waterford Crystal, weighs 1,070 pounds, and is
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
six feet in diameter.
jknight@village-npb.org
The most commonly sung song for English-speakers on
Dear Village Resident:
New Year's eve, "Auld Lang Syne" is an old Scottish song
that was first published by the poet Robert Burns in the
Happy New Year! It is our hope that you, your families
1796 edition of the book, Scots Musical Museum. Band-
and friends had a safe and happy Holiday Season. There
leaderGuy Lombardo popularized the song “Auld Lang
are many traditions around the world of ringing in the
Syne” and turned it into a New Year's tradition. The song
new year, but regardless of the country and its historical
is said to be one of the most popular songs to which no-
custom, one common desire unites us all – namely, the
body knows the words. The song translates as "old long
desire to leave behind the sorrows and rejoice in the hope
since" and means "times gone by." The song asks whether
of new beginnings. Since the advent of the first calendars
old friends and times will be forgotten and promises to re-
in Mesopotamia thousands of years ago, New Years Day
member people of the past with fondness. He played the
has been a time for friends, family and above all celebra-
song at midnight at a New Year's eve party at the Roose-
tions!
velt Hotel in New York City in 1929, and a tradition was
born. After that, Lombardo's version of the song was
A short journey through the history of New Year’s Day
played every New Year's eve from the 1930s until 1976 at
provides a bit of insight into the birth and traditions sur-
the Waldorf Astoria. The song became such a New Year's
rounding New Year’s Day. It is believed that New Years
tradition that "Life magazine wrote that if Lombardo failed
Day was celebrated at least as far back as 2000 BC, how-
to play 'Auld Lang Syne,' the American public would not
ever, at that time the New Year was celebrated around the
believe that the New Year had really arrived.
time of the vernal equinox in mid-March. The Babyloni-
ans were the first to make New Year's resolutions; the
As we close another year here in the Village and look for-
tradition began with the Babylonian custom of returning
ward to 2008, there are numerous milestones that we too
something that they had borrowed from a neighbor or
would like to celebrate and give thanks for your support
friend on New Year’s Day. The celebration was tied not
and partnerships. Among these, and particularly notewor-
just to the New Year, but also to the planting of the crops
thy, are: the renovations and additions to Lakeside Park;
and the earth coming back to life after winter.
the completion of the Master Plan and Phase I for Anchor-
age Park, the Country Club’s renovated pool deck, new
New Years Day still has strong associations with things
temporary tennis facility and the cart path extension for our
that are young and new, like the New Year’s Baby. This
Golf Course.
tradition, however, is not Babylonian in origin, but with
the Greeks and the Egyptians. Both of these cultures also
On a personal note, I would like to express my gratitude to
celebrated New Years in the spring time, and the celebra-
everyone for the support bestowed to me in my first year as
tion of spring and newness and plantings and fertility
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were big themes in the celebrations.
In 2008, we look forward to many additional Village pro-
Another New Year’s tradition that we get from the an-
jects -- some new, others renewed -- designed to improve,
cients is celebrating the very minute that the New Year
both, service levels to you as residents, and the overall ap-
begins. Today we have precise ways of measuring time
pearance of this great community. Your continued support
and know to the exact second when the New Year begins.
and partnerships are the facilitators to our pursuit and stew-
While the ancients did not have the luxury of atomic
ardship of these projects. Our resolution is to continuously
clocks, they did believe that the first things a person did
exceed your expectations of making North Palm Beach the
on the first day of the New Year would affect the luck
they would or would not enjoy over the coming year. That
“Best Place to Live Under the Sun”
is why it was important to begin the year with friends,
family, food and fun; this was thought to bring good luck
for the rest of the year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
The most famous tradition in the United States is the
dropping of the New Year ball in Times Square, New
Jimmy Knight
York City, at 11:59 P.M. Thousands gather to watch the
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ball make its one-minute descent, arriving exactly at mid-
night. The tradition first began in 1907 and the original
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