02-2011 NewsletterFEBRUARY 2011FEBRUARY 2011
Village Council
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Municipal Elections are by group, at-large and
non-partisan (no districts, no party affiliation)
2011 Municipal Election Date
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Polls are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Village Council Seats Open to Election
Group 2 (currently held by T.R. Hernacki)
Group 4 (currently held by David B. Norris)
Candidate Qualifying Period
Opens: Noon, Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Closes: Noon, Tuesday, February 8, 2011
A candidate may announce his or her candidacy
prior to qualifying by filing Form DS-DE 9, Appoint-
ment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of
Campaign Depository with the Village Clerk.
After filing Form DS-DE 9 with the Village Clerk and
opening the campaign account, candidates may
begin accepting contributions and making campaign
expenditures; however, candidates must still qualify
by filing the appropriate forms with the Village Clerk
during the qualifying period, in order to be listed on
the ballot.
Candidate Qualifying Fees
Qualifying Fee: $10.00
State Election Assessment: 90.00
Total $100.00
Candidate Qualifications
Village resident and registered voter.
For more info, see “Becoming a Candidate” on
Elections page at www.village-npb.org
Elecciones de Village de North Palm Beach
Las Elecciones Municipales son por grupo, generales e
independientes (sin distrito ni afiliación a un partido)
Fecha de Elección Municipal de 2011
Martes, 8 de marzo de 2011
Los centros de votación abren de 7:00 am a 7:00 pm.
Escaños del Consejo de Village Abiertos para Elección
Grupo 2 (ocupado actualmente por T.R. Hernacki)
Grupo 4 (ocupado actualmente por David B. Norris)
Período de Calificación de Candidatos
Abre: al mediodía del martes 25 de enero de 2011
Cierra: al mediodía del martes 8 de febrero de 2011
El candidato puede anunciar su candidatura previo a la
calificación con la presentación del Formulario DS-DE 9,
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of
Campaign Depository, (Nombramiento del Tesorero de la
Campaña y Nombramiento del Depositario de la
Campaña), ante el Secretario de Village. Después de
presentar el Formulario DS-DE 9 ante el Secretario de
Village y luego de la apertura de una cuenta para la
campaña, los candidatos pueden empezar a recibir
contribuciones y a efectuar gastos de campaña; sin
embargo, para figurar en la papeleta, los candidatos aun
tienen que calificarse con la presentación de los
formularios debidos ante el Secretario de Village durante
el periodo de calificación.
Cuotas de calificación de candidatura
Cuota de calificación $10.00
Tasa del Estado por Elección 90.00
Total $100.00
Calificaciones para Candidatura
Residente de Village y elector inscrito.
Para más información, vea “Convirtiéndose en
Candidato” en la página de elecciones en el sitio
www.village-npb.org
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH ELECTIONS
The Village Council hosted the Palm Beach County League of Cities Board of Directors meeting and
General Membership meeting on November 24, 2010 at the North Palm Beach Country Club. The
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc. consists of all 38 municipalities in Palm Beach County,
and its Board of Directors is made up of 17 city officials, one of which is our Mayor, Bill Manuel.
Village Clerk
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office administers all property tax exemptions. In order to
qualify for the 2011 Homestead Exemption you must file your application at one of the County Property
Appraiser's Offices by 3/1/2011. The Property 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 1st to a residential property and lives there permanently
qualifies for this exemption. You must be a permanent resident of Florida on January
1st of the initial application year. You may apply by mail or in person at any time
through the year but the deadline is March 1 of the qualifying year. A copy of your deed
and proof of residency is required. 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.
POLL WORKERS NEEDED
Poll Workers perform a vital service to their community as an
important part of the elections process. The Village Clerk and
the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections are always
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 Elections,
complete orientation and a minimum of 3 to 7 hours of training
prior to each election, depending on which position is filled.
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.
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to help you prepare your tax
return beginning February 1, 2011 through April 15, 2011 on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Village Hall Council Chambers.
Taxpayers should bring 2010 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other tax information along
with their 2009 tax return. Taxpayers are also asked to bring proper ID.
North Palm Beach Village Hall
501 U.S. Hwy 1, NPB, FL 33408
561-841-3355
Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 am – 1 pm
Lake Park Library
529 Park Ave, Lake Park, FL 33403
561-881-3330
Sat., 9 am – 1 pm
Gardens Branch Library
11303 Campus Dr., PBG, FL 33410
561-626-6133
Tues. & Fri., 1 pm - 5 pm
Sat., 10 am – 2 pm
North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Blvd., PBG, FL 33418
561-694-5435
Mon., Wed., Fri., Noon – 4 pm
Jupiter Community Center
210 Military Tr., Jupiter, FL 33458
561-741-2400
Mon., Wed., Fri., 9 am – 1 pm
Veterans Administration Medical Center
7305 N Military Tr., WPB, FL 33410
561-422-8262
Tues. & Wed., 9 am – 1 pm
SAVE THE DATE
Candidates Forum on Thurs., February
17th at Anchorage Activities Building
from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Come out and
meet the candidates for Village Council,
Groups 2 & 4. For updates and more
information, call the Clerk’s office at
841-3355, or check the website,
www.village-npb.org (Village Clerk/
Elections).
Village Clerk—Pg. 3
Public Safety
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FIRE FACTS
Fact: Fire does not care who you are, how much money you make, what kind of car you drive or how much
"stuff" you have in your house. Fire does not care if you are rich or poor, single or married.
Here are some more facts:
• An estimated 54,500 heating fires occur each year in the United States.
• Heating is the second leading cause of all residential building fires following cooking.
• Residential building heating fires peak in January and February; this peak accounts for 34 percent of fires.
• Confined heating fires, those fires confined to chimneys, fuels,
fuel boxes, or boilers, account for 87 percent of residential build-
ing heating fires.
• Thirty-one percent of the non confined residential building
heating fires occur because the heat source is too close to
combustibles.
• Residential building heating fires peak in the early evening
hours between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm with the highest peak
between 6:00pm and 8:00 pm. This 4-hour period accounts for 30
percent of all residential building heating fires.
• The percent of residential building heating fires
declines to the lowest point during the summer months from June
to August. Heating fires during these months tend to be confined
fuel burner/boiler malfunction fires (64 percent) or involve water
heaters (10 percent).
ADOPT-A-FAMILY THANK YOU!
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety would like to thank all individuals, groups and businesses
who participated in this year’s Adopt-A-Family program. Several North Palm Beach families needed a little
extra help this past holiday season and the community stepped up! 8 local families had a brighter holiday due
to the support of our community; of which took time during the very busy holiday season to think of those less
fortunate families they will never meet. We have a small, very hard working group of staff who organize and
run the entire program, but the support of all the Adopt a Family donors is what makes the program possible.
WHAT IS THE BEST CRIME FIGHTING TOOL EVER INVENTED?
The answer is simple...a good neighbor. Fortunately, good neighbors are found everywhere. They live in
houses, condominiums, and apartment buildings alike. A neighborhood where people are alert to the
potential of crime and willing to lookout for one another’s interests is a neighborhood where crimes are least
likely to occur. Neighborhood Watch programs are proven the most effective means available for keeping
crime out of neighborhoods.
The North Palm Beach Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Program unites law enforcement
with local organizations and individual residents in a community-wide effort to reduce residential
crime. Neighbors working together with the Police Department to prevent crime before it
happens are the key to a successful program. If you are interested in more information contact
Sergeant Angela Dallesandro at 841-3300 or adallesandro@village-npb.org.
Library—Pg. 5
Library
Tues., February 1, 2011, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Unwinding the Mystery of Low Back Pain; what it is and
what you can do about it. Presented by Dr. Leite-Evans
and Valerie Gora.
Mon., February 7, 2011, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Nancy Boulter, Director of Market Development at
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, will speak on Hospice
Basics & Benefits.
Mon., February 14, 2011, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Meet retired New York City police detective and Air Force
lieutenant colonel Jack Jennings and daughter Noreen,
who will discuss Jack’s book, Injustice; For the Love of
Her Father, a true crime story about real-life characters
driven by love, faith, and family values who emerge
victorious after fighting the system against overwhelming
odds.
Thurs., February 3, 2011, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Back by popular demand: Meet Tom and Ellen
Zappala, authors of The T206 Collection; The
Players & Their Stories, an illustrated book about
vintage baseball card collecting.
Wed., February 9, 2011, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Protecting assets and getting the best long term care
in-home, in assisted living or a nursing home.
Presented by Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A.
Wed., February 16, 2011, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Writing Workshop: Professor and author, Linda Mohr,
will host monthly workshops through April. Develop
your writing strengths, learn how to
brainstorm ideas and stay focused, be a better writer,
meet writing goals, and more.
Upcoming Free Seminars
Sat., February 19th at 7:00 pm
Are you a cunning, resourceful team
player? Are you great at solving
clues? Join us for the 5th annual Mystery
Night at the Library on Sat., Feb. 19th to
search for clues that will unravel the
mystery. Knowledge of books, authors, and
library resources will be very helpful! Beginning
Tues., Feb. 1st, present your library card at the desk
to receive your ticket to MYSTERY NIGHT! Mystery
Night is limited to 24 adult patrons. Tickets are required.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LIBRARY CARD
Monday Morning Session 10:00 – 11:00 am
Monday Afternoon Session 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Overview of library services, the library’s website, and access
to free online resources through the Florida Electronic Library
COMPUTER CLASSES
Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:00 am
Sign-up required
NPB BOOK CLUB
Mon., February 14th at 10:00 am
This month’s selection is Snow Flower and
the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Limited copies
are available for checkout at the library.
Please call 841-3383 for information.
GENEALOGY CLUB
Tues., February 15th at 7:00 pm
This is a great opportunity to
network with fellow
genealogy enthusiasts.
For more info. please
call Sue at 841-3383.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
What Is “Friends of the Library” ?
Since its inception in 1978, the Friends group has grown to an estimated 1,700 members across the country
and has earned national recognition as one of the most active library-support organizations in the United
States. Friends members support the library by raising funds to develop and expand its facilities and services
to the community. Annual membership rates: individual membership is $10; Family Membership $15;
Sponsor $25; Patron $50. Applications are available at the library’s circulation desk.
2011 Author Breakfast with Irene Ziegler
Sat., March 5th, 10:00am at The NPB Country Club
Irene Ziegler is the author of Rules of the Lake and Ashes to Water, which are set in central Florida, where
Irene grew up. Irene is also an actor. She has had recurring roles or guest starred in many notable TV series
and films, and is probably the voice on your cell phone’s GPS, so kindly stop yelling at her! Irene will amuse
us with her anecdotal stories in her presentation. To learn more about Irene, visit her website at
www.ireneziegler.com. Tickets are $25.00 per person (plated breakfast). There will be door and raffle
prizes. Stop by the Library for more info. & to purchase your tickets. Space is limited.
5TH
ANNUAL
MYSTERY
NIGHT
Parks & Recreation
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Puppy Love - Sat., Feb. 12th at 1pm
You and your “best friend” can
enjoy an afternoon of contests and
fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage
Park. Contests include: Best
Valentine Attire, Best Tail Wagger,
Best Trick, Best Singing Dog,
Smallest Dog, Largest Dog, and
Best Kisser. You don’t need a
dog to attend this event! Several
organizations will have adoptable
dogs on hand. For more info.
please call 841-3386.
Calling all hockey fans! FL Panthers vs. NJ Devils!
We will travel south to watch the
Florida Panthers play the New
Jersey Devils on Sun., Feb.
27th. The cost is $40/person
and this covers game ticket, bus
transportation and sodas/
snacks. The bus will leave from
NPB Community Center at 3pm and return at
approximately 9pm.
Spring Cleanup Garage Sale - We are accepting reg-
istrations for the Sat., March 12th Village-Wide Garage
Sale held at Anchorage Park from 7am - noon. The
cost for a single space is $21.30. Spaces are as-
signed on a first come, first serve, basis.
Coconut Creek Casino
Tickets on sale now for the
Fri., March 25th trip to the
Coconut Creek Casino in
Broward county! Tickets are
$25.00/person. The bus will
depart at approximately
1:30pm for a 3:30pm show and then return around
7:00 pm. This will be a delightful show for the entire
family. Call 841-3386 for more info.
KFT Camp – Mon., Feb. 21st We will be taking the
campers to Theater of the Sea in Islamorada. This is
for youth 9-14 yrs of age. Seating is limited. Cost is
$55/child. Departure/return times will be conveyed to
registered campers at a later date.
FITS Camp Days – (Fun in the Sun) Will offer onsite
activity Feb. 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, & 25th from 9am –
1pm, at Anchorage Park. This program is for 4-12
years of age and the fee is $32/$30(RDF)/day. This
program offers a wide array of activity: bounce house,
slides, arts/crafts, games, and more. For more info.
Please contact Blair Kaiser at 561-776-6151.
Spring Camp – Now accepting registrations for NPB
Recreation’s Spring Camp. This camp will be held on
March 14th-18th from 9am – 4pm at the Community
Center. This camp features field trips, indoor/outdoor
activity, games, and lots of fun! Space is limited. Reg-
ister early. Fee: $155/$150 (RDF)/week. For more
info., call 561-841-3386.
Secret Garden - Miss Karen will guide children in de-
veloping and taking care of a garden. Children will be
preparing the soil, planting seeds/plantlings, tending to
their garden, and finally – harvesting the crops! Next 4
week session begins Tues., Feb. 3rd, 4-5:30pm at An-
chorage Park. Fee: $25/$20(RDF)
Kayaking – Next Kayak class at Anchorage Park will
be Feb. 13th from 9-11am. The fee is $36/adult, $15/
youth. This activity is in partnership with the Lagoon
Keepers. Registration fee includes a membership to
the Lagoon Keepers for a year, kayak lessons & 2 hr
in the 2-man kayaks. Pre-registration is required.
Please call 841-3386 or 255-6974 for more info.
Tai Chi for Arthritis -Tai Chi for Arthritis is easy to
learn, safe, enjoyable, and provides many health
benefits in a relatively short period of time. All high
risk movements have been removed and replaced with
ones that are more effective for health. As Tai Chi for
Arthritis can be practiced sitting as well as standing,
almost anyone, of any physical condition, can begin
and continue to progress regardless of age. Medical
studies have shown that practicing this program
reduces pain significantly, prevents falls for the elderly,
and improves many aspects of health. Tai Chi for
Arthritis is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation USA.
Instructor is Carol Desimone. Fee: $75/70
(RDF)/10cls or $12/10(RDF)/cls
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Parks & Recreation
ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL & PARADE
Mark your calendars now! The annual Heritage Festival is right around the corner! The exciting event will
be held on Saturday, April 2nd at Anchorage Park from noon – 7:00 pm! Parade will start at 11:00 am.
It travels from Village Hall, north on Eastwind Dr. to Lighthouse, Lighthouse to Anchorage and ending at
Anchorage Park.
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.
FROM THE TENNIS CENTER
COMPREHENSIVE EVENING AND WEEKEND PROGRAMMING
North Palm Beach Country Club Tennis is proud to offer a comprehensive
program for the working tennis players. Join Darryl, our amazing Head
Professional, evenings and weekends.
• Monday Evening: Men’s Drill and Play
• Tuesday Evening: Mixed Evening Workout
• Wednesday Evening: Men’s and Women’s Singles
• Thursday Evening: Men’s Advanced Doubles
• Friday Evening: Friday Social Mixed Doubles
• Saturday Morning: Intermediate and Advanced Clinic
• Sunday Morning: Intermediate and Advanced Clinic
NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB JUNIOR TENNIS ACADEMY
The NPB Country Club Junior Tennis Academy is firing on all cylinders.
80 juniors are learning each week making NPBCC’s JTA the best in the area.
• Classes Offered Monday-Saturday
• Juniors age 4-17
• Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced Level Classes
• Instructional Classes, Coached Match Play, Conditioning Classes
• Monthly Junior Socials - 1st Saturday of each month your juniors can participate in a
social, fun orientated tennis event. Hang out with friends, win prizes and compete in fun contests.
• Monthly Junior Tournaments - 2nd Saturday of each month. Match play is a vital part of your juniors’ player
development. That is why we offer 5 different levels of match play; for the first time player through the
competitive experienced tournament level.
Contact the Pro shop at 691-3425 or Kim L Franklin, Director of Tennis Programming,
at 352-4416 with any questions or to get involved.
One of the great things about playing with members and guests is watching how
they play the game. Not necessarily their golf swings, but how they go about
making decisions on the golf course. Course Management is a quick way to lower
your scores without changing anything in your golf swing!
As professionals, we see a lot of players taking unnecessary risks and hitting good
shots that end up in bad places. While it will seem simple, one of my first rules of
thumb is, “never let a straight shot hurt you.” Countless times I’ve watched players
hit straight shots out over our ponds and watch the ball splash to its new watery
home only to say, “I thought the wind would blow that back” or say they were trying to hook or slice the ball
back onto the green or fairway. Aim your shot so that if you hit the ball straight, it won’t end up in a bad place.
Another course management tip is knowing where to “lay up.” While I understand that we do not always hit the
ball where we want, we can at least try to hit it to the right place. It is not always best to hit the ball as far as
possible. Make an effort to lay up to a yardage and angle to the hole with which you are comfortable. Try to
avoid having an awkward distance or tough shot over a deep bunker after hitting a good shot.
Remember to choose the club and direction that will make your next shot the easiest and you might eliminate
some of those big numbers that can wreck a good round. If you have any questions on course management or
any other part of your golf game, stop by the Golf Shop and ask any of your golf professionals!
Happy Golfing,
From Your Golf Professionals
Pg. 10—Country Club
FROM THE GOLF SHOP
Country Club
Plans are underway for a
February Member/Guest
Event. We are looking
forward to hosting this
event for our membership.
Please call for complete
details and registration.
Support Your Local Businesses—Pg. 11
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Advisory Board Meeting Schedule
Audit Committee ………………………………………...on call
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate ………….………..on call
Construction Board of Adjustment……………………….on call
Golf Advisory Board …………..2nd Monday, monthly, 5:00pm
Library Advisory Board ………..4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:00pm
Pension Board - General Employees……………………..on call
Pension Board - Police & Fire …………………………...on call
Planning Commission …………..1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30pm
Recreation Advisory Board ……..2nd Tuesday, monthly,7:30pm
Waterways Board ……………next to last Tuesday, monthly,
(except June, Aug, & Dec), 4:00pm
Zoning Board of Adjustment ……………………………..on call
Village of North Palm Beach
Village Council
William L. Manuel
Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D.
Vice Mayor
David B. Norris
President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia
Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E.
Councilman
Jimmy Knight
Village Manager
Melissa Teal, CMC
Village Clerk
Village Council members can be
contacted through the office of the
Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by
email at council@village-npb.org
*All meetings are held at the
Village Hall, 501 US Highway One
and are open to the public*
Permanent Garbage Pickup Schedule
Mondays - Garbage only
Tuesdays - Trash, Bulk Items & Vegetation
Wednesdays - Garbage only
Thursdays - Trash, Bulk Items, Vegetation & Recycling
Fridays - Garbage only
Country Club
Administration 691-3421
Golf Shop 691-3433
Pool 691-3427
Tennis 691-3425
Restaurant 691-3430
Community Development 841-3365
Finance 841-3360
Library 841-3383
Public Safety:
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 848-2525
Public Works 691-3440
Recreation 841-3386
Anchorage Park 841-3386
Community Center 841-3389
Village Clerk’s Office 841-3355
Village Historian 841-3371
Village Manager’s Office 904-2122
Directory
Upcoming Council Meetings
Thursday, February 10, 2011, 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 24, 2011, 7:30 pm
Village Hall
501 U.S. Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
841-3380
www.village-npb.org