02-2008 Newsletter PDFVillage Manager ............ 841-3380 Village Clerk................... 841-3355 Finance............................ 841-3360 Public Services................ 691-3440 Recreation ......................
841-3388 Anchorage Park ............ 841-3386 Community Center ....... 841-3389 Osborne Park ................ 841-3387 Library ............................ 841-3383 Village Historian...........
841-3371 Public Safety: Non Emergency............ 848-2525 Emergency ................ 911 Country Club .................. 841-3359 Administration.............. 691-3420 Driving Range.................
626-0732 Golf Shop ..................... 691-3433 Pool ............................. 691-3427 Tennis........................... 626-6515 Restaurant..................... 691-3430 ?? VILLAGE
DEPARTMENTS FEBRUARY 2008 T h e V i l l a g e NEWSLETTER NORTH PALM BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL Edward M. Eissey ...........Ph.D., Mayor William Manuel ................ Vice Mayor David B.
Norris .......President Pro Tem Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D.?...Councilman T. R. Hernacki, P.E. .........Councilman Village Council members may be contacted through the office of the Village
Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at npbclerk@village-npb.org VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, 5 0 1 U S HWY # 1 , NORTH PALM BEACH, F L 3 3 4 0 8 Visit us on our Web Site: http://www.village-npb.org
E-mail: publicinfo@village-npb.org Inside this issue: PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE Village Council ..........................................................2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Code Enforcement Board .................................................1st Monday, on call, 6:30 p.m. Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeal ......................................................
.on call Country Club Advisory Board .................................... 2nd Monday, monthly, 7:00 p.m. Library Advisory Board ................................................4th Tuesday,
monthly, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission ................................................... 1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Recreation Advisory Board..........................................2nd
Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Waterways Board ..................................next to last Tuesday, in odd months, 4:00 p.m. Zoning Board of Adjustment................................................
....................on call 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’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. • Candidate Qualifying for
Village Elections -See page 3 (La versión en español en la pagina 3) • Voter Absentee Ballot and Registration Information -See page 3 (La versión en español en la pagina 3) • Puppy Love
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1:00 pm. You and your “best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of contests and fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage Park, 603 Anchorage Dr. [See more details on Page 10.]
• JOY FIELDING FIELDING -will be speaking in the Obert Meeting Room of the Library at 7 p.m. on March 12, 2008. Joy is a resident of Palm Beach and is the author of 17 books such as
See Jane Run, Puppet, Lost and Grand Avenue. [See additional details on Page 8.] • The annual Heritage Festival is coming! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 15! The parade
will be Saturday morning starting at 11:00. It travels from Village Hall north 1 mile to the Country Club. The Heritage Festival is held on the driving range of the NPB Country Club
from noon-7:00 pm. [See more details on Page 10.] • LISA UNGER to speak at Friends’ Luncheon. The Friends of the Library annual author luncheon will be Monday, February 18, 2008 at the
Embassy Suites Hotel. [See Page 8 for additional information.] • Holiday Closings -The following offices will be closed in observance of President’s Day, Monday, February 18, 2008: Village
Hall, Community Development, Library, Recreation, Country Club Administration, Public Works (including Sanitation), and Public Safety Records Office (Police, Fire, EMS -OPEN). • Water
Restrictions -See Page 2 for guidelines. • Holiday Refuse Collection -President’s Day, see Page 12. Managers Message 2 Village Council /Village Clerk 3-5 Public Safety 5 & 8 Calendar
of Events 6-7 Community Development 8 Library 8-9 Country Club Events 9 Recreation 10-11 Bulletin Board 12
P a g e 2 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 VILLAGE MANAGER’S MESSAGE 841-3380 Jimmy Knight, Village Manager jknight@village-npb.org Valentine’s Day . .
. Origins of the Day of Love The origins of Valentine's Day are shrouded in mysteery The following is among the theories used by scholars to explain how February 14 became synonyymou
with romance: Roman Feast of Lupercalia -This ancient celebratiion which honored Juno, queen of the Roman gods and goddesses and goddess of women and marriage, was held on February 14,
the day before the feast began. During festival time, women would write love letters, also known as billets, and leave them in a large urn. The men of Rome would then draw a note from
the urn and ardently pursue the woman who wrote the message they had chosen. . . . American Valentines After 1723, American valentines began to grow with the import from England of valentine
"writers." A writer was a booklet containing a vast array of verses and messages which could be copied onto gilt-edged letter paper or other decorative sheets. One popular writer contained
not only "be my valentiine type verses for men to send, but also acceptaanc or "answers" which women could return. Here is an example: Valentine A short time since I danc'd with you,
And from that hour lov'd you true; Your pleasing form, your charming air, Might with a fabl'd grace compare; Your accents, so melodious sweet, Still on my ear does seem to beat; And
'tis the first wish of my life, To win my Delia for a wife; Deign, my sweet maid, a line to send, And may love's saint my plea defend. Answer Your Valentine is very kind, Nor did a cool
reception find; Your company gave me delight, When I danced with you t'other night; Then mutually we did incline, Our hearts to love, my Valentine. From then on, Valentines became less
artistic and over ornamented. During the Gay Nineties they were adorned with garish spun glass, mother-of-pearl, imitation jewels, or silk fringe. Proof of the less attracctive cheap-looking
valentine is seen in the "vinegar valentine." John McLaughlin, a New York printer, created these comic valentines that were printed on cheap paper in crude colors. His messaage made
fun of old maids, teachers, and others. Comic designs done in 1870 by the American cartooonis Charles Howard were called "penny dreadfulls"-a perfect name for them because they sold
for a penny and the designs were dreadful. The tradition of Valentine's cards did not become widespread in the United States, however, until the 1850s, when Esther A. Howland, a Mount
Holyoke graduate and native of Worcester, Mass., began mass-producing them. Her father, a stationer in Worcester, MA, imported valentines every year from England. Esther, however, decided
to create her own valentine messages. Around 1830 she began importiin lace, fine papers, and other supplies for her valentiines She employed several assistants and her brothers helped
market her "Worcester" valentines. As one of our first successful U.S. career women her sales amounted to about a hundred thousand dollars annually--not bad for the 1830's. Today, of
course, the holiday has become a booming commercial succeess Happy Valentine’s Day! Jimmy Knight, Village Manager ?????????????????????????????????? As a reminder . . . . . . water restrictions
went into effect on January 15, 2008, allowwin residents in Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Hendry and Glades counties to irrigate one day a week.
Residents may choose from one of two “watering windows” on their designated irrigation day using the following guidelines: On properties less than 5 acres in size, residents with an
odd numbered address (ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) lawn watering is permitted on Mondays from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. OR from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. On properties less than 5 acres in size, residents
with an even numbered address (ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8*) lawn watering is permitted on Thursdays from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. OR from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Vehicle washing is not restricted. When
washing a car, park it over a non-paved or porous surface to limit water runoff, and always attach an automatic shut-off nozzle to your hose. Limit boat rinsing to 15 minutes after is
has been in salt water. WATER RESTRICTIONS
P a g e 3 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 VILLAGE CLERK NEWS CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR MARCH 11, 2008 VILLAGE ELECTION: The qualifying period for candidates
for the Villaag 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 A candidate must pay for all election expenses, including the filing fee of $10.00 and a $90.00
electiio 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 Superviiso 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 illnees 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 CANDIDATOS QUE CALIFICAN PARA LAS ELECCIONES 11 DE MARZO DEL 2008 DEL PUEBLO: El periodo
de calificacció para candidatos para el Consejo del Pueblo será 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 Pueblo, que se llevarán a cabo el martes, 11 de marzo de 2008. Habrá tres escaños en el Consejo del Pueblo para las
elecciones de este año. Actualmente, en estos escaños están: Grupo 1 – Edward Eissey Grupo 3 – – Darryl Aubrey Grupo 5 – Bill Manuel Quisiéramos recordar a todos los candidatos interesados
que se comuniquen con la oficina de la Secretaría del Pueblo lo más 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 la Secretaría del Puebbl antes de abrir la cuenta bancaria
para la campaña y antes de recolectar o gastar dinero. El candidato tendrá que pagar todos los gastto de las elecciones, incluyendo la cuota de presentación de $10.00 y una tarifa de
elección de $90.00 (1% del sueldo del puesto deseaddo con un cheque girado del Depositario de Campaña. Se le aconseja que empiece los preparativos para la presentación tan pronto tome
la decisión de ser candidato. INSCRIPCION DE VOTANTES: Los libros de inscripción para las Elecciones de marzo se cerrarán a las 5:00 p.m. el lunes 11 de febrero de 2008. Quisiéramos
informar a los votantes inscritos en el Condado de Palm Beach que si se mudan, deberán votar en su distrrit electoral nuevo y podrán cambiar su dirección en las urnas, o si tienen suficiente
tiempo antes de las elecciones, deben escribir y notificarle su nueva dirección a la Oficina de el Supervisor de Elecciones en 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. El Supervisor
de Elecciones le enviará por correo una tarjeta electoral nueva con su distrito electoral nuevo. BALOTAS DE AUSENTE: A aquellos votantes que estarán fuera el Día de las Elecciones, al
igual que a aquellos que no puedan asistti a las urnas debido a enfermedad o discapacidad, se les podrá mandar por correo una balota de ausente. Las balotas de ausente estaará disponibles
sólo por medio de el Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Palm Beach. Las balotas de ausente se pueden solicitta por teléfono, por correo, o al llenar la solicitud en línea (www.pbcelections.org).
SUPERVISOR DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE PALM BEACH Oficina Principal Sucursal del Juzgado del Norte del Condado 240 S. Military Trail 3188 PGA Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 656-6200 624-6556
P a g e 4 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 (Village Clerk News Continued from Page 3) POLL WORKERS Poll Workers perform a vital service to their community
as an importaan part of the elections process. The Village Clerk and the Palm Beach County Supervisso of Elections are alwaay seeking to recruit additional poll workers for municipal
and general elections. To become a poll worker you must be a registered voter in Palm Beach County, fill out a poll worker application for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Electioons
attend an orientation class, and complete a minimum of 3 to 7 hours of training prior to each election, depending on which position is filled. Precinct Clerk: In charge of all operations
at the precinct and has added responsibilities prior to election day such as picking up supplies the day before an election and inspectiin the polling place. Assistant Clerk: Assists
the Clerk and shares his/her duties as needed and substitutes if the Clerk is unable to serve. Inspectors: Processes and assists voters in casting their balloots Precinct Deputy: Maintains
peace and good order on the outside of the polling location. Precinct Advisor: Utilizes the laptop to retrieve and verify voter information. For more information on these paid positions,
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. Did you know . . . . . . that the Village
of North Palm Beach Code of Ordinances is available on-line? And that all proposed ordinances and resolutions may be reviewed in their entirety on the Village’s website, prior to Council
action? Before Council meetings, Agendas are available on-line at www.village-npb.org listed under Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Current meeting backup documents are linked on
the Agenda page and available for your review by 5 p.m. on Friday of the week prior to the Council meeting. Proposed ordinances are also listed on the web-page under Code of Ordinances,
and are noticed in the legal advertising section of the Palm Beach Post as well. All proposed Ordinannce are available for your review before final vote to enact by the Village Council.
Stay informed by checking the Village website at www.village-npb.org . A hard copy of the entire Code of Ordinances and hard copies of all Ordinances and Resolutions are available in
the Village Clerk’s Office for review during regular office hours. If you have any questions regarding any current agenda backup, please call the Clerk’s office at (561)841-3355 or email
the Village clerk at npbclerk@village-npb.org AARP TAX AID Free tax preparation service will be available in the North Palm Beach Village Hall Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday beginning February 4, 2008 through April 15, 2008. Taxpayers should bring 2007 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other tax information along with their 2006
tax return. Taxpayers are also asked to bring proper ID. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office administers all property tax exemptions. In order to qualify
for the 2008 Homestead Exemption you must file your application at one of the County Property Appraiser's Offices by 3/1/2008. The Properrt Appraiser has an office at the North County
Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, open Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Brief summaries of available exemptions, as well as the Homestead Exemption Form and instructions
are listed on the Property Appraiser’s website at http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa, or you may call 355-2866 or 624-6522 (North County location) for more information. Every person
who has legal title on January 1 to a residential property and lives there permanently qualifies for this exemption. You must be a permanent resident of Florida on January 1 of the initiia
application year. You may apply by mail or in person at any time through the year but the deadline is March 1 of the qualifyiin year. A copy of your deed and proof of residency is requiired
You may submit a copy of your Florida driver's license, voter's registration, or permanent residency card. Exemptions cannot be transferred. If you sell your home and buy another residence,
you must file a new application.
P a g e 5 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 (Village Clerk News Continued from Page 4) COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN Ordinance 2007-18 Rezoning a 1.2 acre parcel
of land located at 872 U.S. Highway 1 from C-A Commercial Zoning District to the C-1A Limited Commercial Zoning District Ordinance 2007-19 Restricts overnight parking of specified vehicles
in residential zoning districts and provides for enforcement Ordinance 2007-20 Provides for the creation of a Golf Advisory Board and dissolves the Country Club Advisory Board Ordinance
2007-21 Increases the annual commercial use property waste disposal fees to reflect increased rates established by the Solid Waste Authority Resolution 2007-106 Electing to use the uniform
method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments for fire protection serviice Resolution 2007-107 Electing to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments
for solid waste services Resolution 2007-108 Establishes the duties of the Golf Advisory Board Resolution 2007-109 Approves an amendment to the Agreement for Consultant Services with
TBE Group, Inc., extending the term and authorizing expanded services for the Anchorage Park redevelopment project Phase I Resolution 2007-110 Accepting the proposal of Total Maintenance
Building Services, Inc. for mowing and landscape maintenance of Village properties and authorizes execution of an agreement Resolution 2007-111 Approves the purchase of one Freightliner
M2 garbage truck and declares existing garbage truck as surplus and authorizes its disposal Resolution 2007-112 Approves the purchase of one Dodge Durango for Public Works Administration
and declares one Chevrolet Blazer as surplus and authorizes its disposal Resolution 2007-113 Approves the purchase of one Dodge Durango and two Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks for the
Building Department and declares one Chevrolet Blazer and two Chevrolet S10 pickup trucks as surplus and authorizes their disposal Resolution 2007-114 Approves the purchase of on Chevrolet
Colorado pickup for Code Enforcement and declaring one Chevrolet S10 pickup truck as surplus and authorizes its disposal Resolution 2007-115 Amends the FY 2007-2008 General Fund Budget
to identify the receipt of Palm Beach County EMS grant funds, and approves the purchase of EMS training aids Lieutenant Cynthia Hawes, better known as “mom” to her co-workers, began
her career as a dispatcher in 1974 and soon became the department’s first female police officer, back when they were paid just $115.00 per week. She was promoted to Sergeant in 1981
and to Lieutenaan in 1988. She has received numerous awards and certificates throughout her career and was nominated for the F.B.I.’s women in law enforcement award in 2006. Thirty four
years later she leaves after establishing a great reputation within the department and throughout the community as a kind and compassionate law enforcement professional. Fire Lieutenant
Joe McKinniss began his career with the department in 1988 as a paramedic and soon becaam certified as a firefighter and police officer as well. Joe became one of the department’s first
Fire/EMS team leaders which lead to his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. Joe has had an impact on countless lives, many of whom would not be here today, had it now been for his trained
professionalism. In 2002, he was chosen as the Palm Beach County Distinguished Paramedic of the Year and has received numerous accolades throughout his tenure. We will miss both of these
outstanding employees that gave so much of their lives to the community they love. We wish them the very best as they begin the next chapter in their lives. (PUBLIC SAFETY Continued
on Page 8) PUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525 560 U. S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR Thank you to all of the many citizens and Village staff
that donaate to our department’s “Adopt a Family” program and the “Toys for Tots” program during the holidays. Because of the generosity by so many, we ended up “adopting” five different
families this year and were able to supply enough toys to the Marines where they had to schedule two different pickups. I was certainly touched to see the looks on the children’s faces
as they opened their presents and also by the tears that ran down the parents face, knowing that this community came together for a great cause. I am certainly proud to be a part of
this communnit and to be able to work with a wonderful staff that does more than keep the streets safe and respond to medical and fire calls. ???????????????????????????? Two of the
department’s long time employees have decided to retire from the Public Safety Department:
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 2 R -Dinner Prime Rib Special T -Junior Tennis Tournament Noon -2 PM 3 Sunday
Brunch -$19.95 10:30 AM -2:00 PM Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -8 PM 4 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 5 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM ??Jazz Jam ?? 6 R -Dinner
Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 7 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 8 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 9 R -Dinner Prime Rib Special T -Valentine’s
Day Mixed Doubles 4:00 PM 10 Sunday Brunch -$19.95 10:30 AM -2:00 PM Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -8 PM 11 R -Dinner Jimmy Keys Musical Dinner Show (call for reservations) 12 R -Dinner
Jimmy Keys Musical Dinner Show (call for reservations) 13 R -Dinner Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 14 R -Dinner Valentine’s Day Specials COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 PM 15 R -Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 16 R -Dinner Prime Rib Special 17 Sunday Brunch -$19.95 10:30 AM -2:00 PM Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -8 PM 18 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11
AM -9 PM 19 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 20 R -Dinner Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 21 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 22 R -Dinner Chef’s
Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 23 R -Dinner Prime Rib Special 24 Sunday Brunch -$19.95 10:30 AM -2:00 PM Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -8 PM 25 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9
PM 26 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM ??Jazz Jam ?? 27 R -Dinner Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 28 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 PM 29 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM Restaurant Hours Sunday -7AM – 8PM Monday -7AM -9PM Tuesday-Saturday -7AM -11PM General Pool Hours Closed Monday Tuesday thru
Friday 12:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 to 6:00 PM Holiday hours may vary and will be posted FEBRUARY 2008 COUNTRY CLUB AND VILLAGE GREEN RESTAURANT ARE OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC North Palm Palm Beach Country Club, 951 U.S. Highway #1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 691-3420 A-Administration G-Golf P-Pool R-Restaurant T-Tennis K E Y North Palm
Beach Country Club Calendar of Events Restaurant Telephone (561) 691-3430 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W
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P a g e 8 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 { (PUBLIC SAFETY Continued from Page 5) Fire Safety Tips Electricity is there to help brew your morning coffee,
operate your computer, heat your home, and run your television. We use electricity so often that we seldom think about the dangers. Take a moment to think about how often you depend
upon electriicit and answer the following questions. Every question you answer with "no" is an opportunity for you to make your home a safer place to live. • Are heat producing electrical
appliances unplugged when you are not using them? • Are electrical cords in good condition, not frayed or cracked? • Are electrical outlets kept from being overloaded in your home? •
Are electrical cords kept out from beneath furniture and rugs? • Do all outlets and light switches work? Never use water on an electrical fire, you could get shocked. If the fire is
small, turn the power off and use a multi-purpose (ABC) dry-chemical extinguisher to put out the fire. If you can't turn the power off, or the fire is large, evacuate your home and dial
9-1-1 from a safe phone. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 841-3365 501 U. S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 The Village of North Palm Beach Community Development Department welcomes two
new members to the Building Departtmen Team. Jerry Smith who started with the Village on December 1, 2207, comes to us from Wellsville, New York. Jerry is the Chief Building Official
overseeing all the Building Department functioons Larry Jenkins is the Village’s newest member having started with the Village on December 17, 2007, and hails from South Carolina. Larry
will be working as a Building Inspector ll, working with all residential and commercial customers. All of us at the Building Department thank the residents of North Palm Beach for your
patience and understanding through our growing period. We strive to make your visits to Village Hall pleasant and always welcome your comments and suggestioons Sincerely, Chuck Huff
Acting Director Community Development LIBRARY NEWS 841-3383 303 Anchorage Drive North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
FEBRUARY IN THE LIBRARY CLOSED FEB. 18th FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY Adult Hours: M-Th: 9:00-7:00, F-Sat: 9:00-5:00, Sun: 1:00-5:00 Childrens Hours: M-Th: 12:00-7:00, Fri: 12:00-5:00, Sat:
9:00-5:00, Sun: 1:00-5:00. LISA UNGER TO SPEAK AT FRIENDS LUNCHEON The Friends of the Library annual author luncheon will be Mondaay February 18, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 4350
PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens at 11:30 a.m. Featured speaker for the luncheon will be Lisa Unger, author of two novells Beautiful Lies and Sliver of Truth. Tickets can be purchased
at the Library. JOY FIELDING AT NPB ON MARCH 12TH 7:00 The North Palm Beach Library is most fortunate to have Joy Fielding speaking in the Obert Meeting Room of the Library at 7 p.m.
on March 12, 2008. Joy is a resident of Palm Beach and is the author of 17 books such as See Jane Run, Puppet, Lost and Grand Avenue. Stop by the Library and read one of her books before
her visit here. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Tuesday, February 19th at 9:30 a.m. Independence Day by Richard Ford Discussion led by Mary Katherine Flucke GENEALOGY CLUB MEETING The TreeSearchers
Genealogy Club will hold their February meeting on Tuesday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Obert Meeting Room at the library. New members are always welcoome If you have any questions,
please call Sue at 841-3383. (LIBRARY NEWS Continued on Page 9)
P a g e 9 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 (LIBRARY NEWS Continued from Page 8) CHILDRENS SERVICES STORY TIMES Wednesdays in February, at 1:00 p.m., ages
2 and 3 meet; ages 4 through 7 will meet at 3:00 p.m. to enjoy a new and exciting theme, with specially chosen, age-appropriate stories, puppeets music, exercise, flannel board stories
and crafts. CARNIVAL On Monday, February 4th, at 3:00 p.m., ages 6 through 10 are invited to play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy music and create a mask! TODDLER TIME Birth to 23
months will enjoy music, movemeent colors, cuddles and lots more! This interactive program introduces toddlers to our library and books. Join us Thursday, February 7th and 28th at 1:00
p.m. GAME DAY Ages 6 through 12 join us on Thursday, Februaar 7th and 28th, at 3:30 p.m. for games. Bring one of your favorite games along with a partner, or use one of our board games.
Remember there is always time for Bingo and Twister. VICTORIAN TEA PARTY Daughter’s ages 6 through 10 and their mothers are cordially invited to attend our tea party on Saturday, February
9th at 3:00 p.m. Wear you favorite party clothes. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is advissed Please R.S.V.P. before Wednesday the 6th. Enjoy music, stories, puppets, games, prizes
a special craft and of course tea and treats. MOVIE SPECIAL On Friday, February 15th at 2:30 p.m., ages 8 through 12 are invited to relax and enjoy a movie. If you wish, you may bring
your own refreshment. Briefly tell us what you thought of the movie and your critique may appear on our DVD hot picks list. KIDS EXPRESS On Thursday, February 21st, at 3:30 p.m. ages
8 through 12 join us for a fun-filled, fast-paced, speciaall designed program of library games. You will laugh yourself silly! Golf instruction is available everyday; if intereested
please call the golf shop to schedule a lesson. Clinics are also available; please call the shop for the adult and junior clinics schedule. COUNTRY CLUB 691-3420 951 U. S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 “Tip from the Top” Today I would like to spend some time talking about BALL POSITTION If there is one item that I see golfers being inconsistent with
it is ball position. We carry 13 clubs, does that mean we need 13 ball positions? I have been told by some students that is how they play. Ben Hogan might have been good enough to have
13 ball positions but for the rest of us we might be better served if we only use a couple of ball positions. I do believe as a whole group we tend to position our ball to far forward
in our stance, or too much towards our front foot. When using your irons or your hybrids move your ball position more towards the center of your stance, under your sternum. We want to
hit our irons with a descenndin blow, striking down on the ball, this should give us more solid or crisp contact. Our driver ball position should be opposite our left heel to about 2
inches inside the left heel. We want to hit up with a driver or strike the ball with an ascending blow. Have you ever popped up a drive? If you have you most likely had too much of a
descending angle or hit down too much with your swing. With an iron the ball is sitting on the ground so we strike down to make the ball go up, with the driver the ball is on a tee and
the driver does not have much loft so we swing up or strike the ball with a more sweeping blow! Fairway woods will vary a bit, with the higher lofts 7-wood and up position the ball in
the center like your irons, with the 3 and 5 woods position the ball one ball inside your driver ball position. Finding your correct ball position may take some experimenting, you will
be a better ball striker when you find your correct ball position. If you need some help give us a call we would be happy to help. GOOD LUCK!! Until next time, may every drive be down
the middle! Mike Gray Head Golf Professional DRIVING RANGE HOURS Monday -7:00 AM to 8:30 PM Tuesday -9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Wednesday -Sunday -7:00 AM to 8:30 PM LIGHTS OUT AT 9:00 p.m.
P a g e 1 0 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 A Day in the Everglades It’s airboats and alligators on this day of exploring the beauty of the Florida Everglades.
A guided airbooa ride, a delicious lunch, and a park ranger guided boat ride of the 10, 000 Islands of the Everglaade will highlight the day. Dinner stop on our return trip is on your
own at the Dolphin Mall. Fee: $80 -Feb 22. Strawberr y Festival Don’t miss out on this year’s Strawberry Festival in Plant City. Our bus trip on Wednesday, March 5 will take us to the
festival for a day of fun, strawberries, music and more. The trip price includes the festival, performance by Crystal Gayle, buffet dinneer and transportation! We plan on having a berry
good day! Fee: $75 – March 7. Contact Bill Egan at 841-3389 for informattio on any trip. Computer, Movie Maker Learn how to make a movie from your digital photos using Microsoft Movie
Maker. Bill Egan will teach you how to take saved photos, video clips and music and create a a movie that you can save to a CD or DVD to share with friends. A great way to summarize
a recent vacation or a special event in your life! You will need your own laptop computer with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker program for this class. Fee: $50/4wk starting 2/14 from
6:30-9:00-AAB Table Tennis Let Ping Zhang teach you to play table tennis like an Olympian! You will learn many moves such as the forehaan counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin
serve, a block against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive! Fee: $55/mo starting 2/5 from 7:30-9:00 at Osborne Park. Village Wide Garage Sale We will accept registrations for the
April 12 Village-Wide Garage Sale which will be held at the Community Center from 7:00 am -noon. The cost for a single space is $15. Spaces are assigned on a first come – first serve
basis. This is a great chance for those of you who live in condos or in communities that do not allow garage sales. Start cleaning those closets! Register early. Fitness Over 50 This
exercise group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00. Class consiist mainly of stretching. Class instructor, Peg Burklund, just celebrated her 89th birthday
and has been teaching the class for over 20 years! That says something for regular exercise! Class is always accepting new students! Puppy Love Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1:00 pm. You and your
“best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of contests and fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage Park, 603 Anchorage Dr. Contests include: Best Valentine Attire, Best Tail Wagger, Best Trick,
Best Singing Dog, Smallest Dog, Largest Dog, and Best Kisser. A fun-filled afternoon for all! For more information, please call 841-3386. North Palm Beach Idol Contest Looking for good
singers! If you think you can sing, now is your chance to show it off. We are hosting a North Palm Beach Idol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 23. You must pre-register in order to participate.
Age groups are 10 yr. and under, 11-19 yrs and 20+ yrs. Winners in each age group will perform on stage at the Heritage Festival on March 15. Contact the Recreation Dept for applications.
Girl’s Softball Call Adam at 841-3389 (after 2:00) to find availability in Girl’s Softball league that starts mid February. This league is for girls 5-12 years of age. RECREATION DEPARTMENT
841-3388 603 Anchorage Drive North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 Mark your calendars now! SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2008 The annual Heritage Festival is coming! This year’s event will be held
on Saturday, March 15! The parade will be Saturday morning starting at 11:00. It travels from Village Hall north 1 mile to the Country Club. The Heritage Festival is held on the driving
range of the NPB Country Club from noon-7:00 pm. We’re looking for parade entries: clubs, organized groups, antique cars, floats, etc. We need bands! If your child participates in a
school band, please contact your band’s director and ask them if they will march in our parade. The Village is more than willing to make a donation to the school band. We are also looking
for festival sponsors. If you or your business would be interested in helping make this festival a fun, family-friendly event, we can use your support! There are various levels of sponsor
support. For more details, application forms, etc. please call the Recreation Dept. at 841-3386 or visit the recreation pages of www.village-npb.org.
P a g e 1 1 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 (RECREATION Continued from Page 10) Fishing Buddy Looking for someone to go fishing with? We are compiling
a list of people who would like to meet other people for fishinng If you are interested in getting your name on the list, please call 841-3386 or email your information to recreatiionvillage-npb.org.
We will need name, phone, email addreess if you have a boat, if you want inshore or offshore partneer or both and when you are generally available for fishing. Village Players Village
Players will present "Graceland" and "Asleep on the Wind". These two, one-act plays by Ellen Byron will be direccte by Annette Jenkins. Performances will be held the North Palm Beach
Community Center on: March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22, at 8:00 PM, and March 9, 16, 23 Matinee shows at 2:30 PM. Auditions for "I Never Sang for My Father", a play by Robert Anderson and
directed by Mike Harabin will be held on Sundaay March 9 at 7 PM at the NPB Community Center and on Tuesday, March 11 at Anchorage Park at 8 PM. There are roles for 3 women and 8 men,
ages 30 to 65. The show dates are May 16, 17,18, 23,24, 25, 30, 31 and on June 1, 2008. For more information on the Village Players call Annette Jenkins at 626-4208. Pool 691-3427 Located
at the N.P.B. Country Club 951 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach February General Pool Hours Closed Monday Tuesday thru Friday 12:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 to 6:00
PM Holiday hours may vary and will be posted. Lap lanes 12:00 to 3:30 PM Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday Diving Boards Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Sunday 1:30 to 4:00 PM Tennis Center 626-6515 Delray Beach International Tennis Championships Join us for the Delray Beach International Tennis Championshiips The Bryan Brothers, James
Blake, and Tommy Haas will be participating. We will be attending on Tuesday, February 12th during the day session. These tickets will include 3 matches on center court and 6 on the
outer outer courts. Tickets are $24.00 and transportation will be additional. For the women of our club the event will be hosting Ladies’ Day Luncheons. These are schedulle for Wednesday,
February 13th and Thursday, February 14th at 11 a.m. The tickets are $55.00 and include the lunch and a reserved seat for 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. We have two certified professionals and they are always available to
help you improve your game. Private and group lessons may be scheduled. Call the Pro Shop to make an appointmeen (626-6515). Junior & Adult Clinics Adult clinics are held on Friday and
Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 (beginner to intermediate). Junior clinics include Tiny Tots (ages 4-6) and Future Stars (ages 7-9) and are schedulle for Tuesday and/or Thursday
afternoons. The Grand Slam and Challenger clinics (ages 10-16) are held on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. Junior Tennis Tournament Our monthly tournament will be held Saturday, February
2nd for ages 10 to 16 from noon to 2 p.m. This is a fun event and includes pizza and drinks for a fee of $17.50. Valentine’s Day Mixed Doubles Round Robin Saturday, February 9th. Play
will begin at 4:00 p.m. and refreshmeent will be included (members -$5, non-member residents $15, and nonmember non-residents $20).
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