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08-2011 NewsletterAUGUST 2011AUGUST 2011 Village Council / Clerk Pg. 2—Village Council / Clerk WEST MARINE RIBBON CUTTING Mayor Aubrey and members of Council were present for the ribbon cutting at the grand opening of West Marine on June 9th. Village Council Regular Session and Workshop Session agendas and backup documents are available on the Village’s website by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting. Council Meetings are held regularly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month (unless suspended due to a holiday.) To see the current agenda & backup documents on-line: Go www.village-npb.org Click on Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes Click on Current Meeting Agenda & Backup The current agenda may also be accessed by clicking the date of the Village Council Meeting on the Community Calendar and following the link to the current agenda. The Village Clerk’s Office posts agendas and minutes on the website, so the public may be informed of matters to be considered by Council, as well as recent Council action. Printed copies of the upcoming agenda and backup materials are available in the Clerk’s Office if you do not have access to the internet. The Clerk’s Office is committed to providing the public with current information on public hearings, and pending or final Council action in electronic format on the Village website. In addition to Council matters, Election information, as well as Boards and Committees meeting notices, minutes, and position openings are available on the website. If you have any difficulty in viewing the agenda and backup documents, or do not see the link, please call 841-3355. INTRODUCING THE NEW VILLAGE MANAGER MR. JAMES S. TITCOMB I am excited to be your new village manager! Working with the council, citizens and staff of this wonderful village, we will do many things to make a great community even better. If you have suggestions, ideas, or even concerns, my door is always open. Please feel free to call me “Jamie” as most people do. I am a 31-year resident of Palm Beach County and a life-long boater! A unique combination of beautifully kept neighborhoods, excellent library, parks and recreational services, famous country club facilities and the amazing Intracoastal waterway, natural islands and a spectacular oceanfront park all combine to create a jewel location and beautiful quality of life. Of course to keep this wonderful, it takes hard work, care and dedication all of which I pledge to you. I know I have big shoes to fill and a great village workforce to lead, but I think we will be a very successful as Team North Palm Beach! I come here from the Palm Beach County League of Cities, promoting best practices and advocacy for the 38 municipalities of Palm Beach County. I worked tirelessly countywide as its longest serving Executive Director. Prior, I’ve served as an elected City Commissioner. For nearly 20 years, I headed up an award-winning advertising design agency as CEO and Creative Director. My resume is long and loaded with three decades of community involvement… I only reference it here to make the point that I plan to use every skill, connection and best practice toward the benefit of your village to enhance the way it works and deliver the best quality of service and lifestyle we can deliver! I grew up in a small Connecticut town and understand the quality and desire of that dynamic. I attended the prestigious Hill School and learned teamwork, cooperation and the importance of being true and earnest. I graduated from Pratt Institute in Industrial Design teaching me critical thinking and problem solving by design. I’ve spent my entire adult life professionally helping others be the best that they can be. North Palm Beach just seems a perfect place to bring it all together. My wife Nellie and I are looking forward not only to my job as your manager, but meeting and interacting with each and every one of you over time at the wonderful events and facilities around the village. Photo: 2011 (c) David R. Randell Photograpnics 561-841-3380 Lower the Cost of Your Prescriptions Start Saving Today! The Prescription Discount Card is easy to use and can be used any time your prescription is not covered by insurance. The program includes: • Average savings of 20% • It’s FREE, no enrollment or membership fees • All family members are covered • Even some pet prescriptions are covered • No limit on how many times you use the card • 9 out of 10 pharmacies accept the card Start Saving Today with the Village of North Palm Beach Prescription Discount Card It’s easy to get a card from the Internet, go to www.caremark.com/nlc and select “Print a Card Now” and follow the east steps. Cards may also be obtained at any of the Village facilities. This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. Operated by CVS Caremark. For more program information visit www.caremark.com/nlc or call toll-free 1-888-620-1749. Village News The Birth of a Village August 13, 2011 marks a special date in the history of our community. It is the 55th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of North Palm Beach. Before the Village was incorporated in 1956, the area changed hands a few times. Originally, the land was owned by Harry Kelsey. The early 1920s were good for real estate sales, but the deteriorating economy and the onset of the 1928 hurricane left Kelsey nearly destitute. Sir Harry Oakes—the man whose mysterious death in the Bahamas has added a degree of intrigue to our Village—became the next owner of what is now North Palm Beach. John D. MacArthur bought the land and sold over a thousand acres to the Ross brothers—Dick and Bob—for $3,700,000. North Palm Beach was a success because it was well-planned; utilities and roads were installed in preparation for the homes. The brothers teamed up with John Schwencke, a local realtor, who would become the first Village councilman. At last, North Palm Beach was incorporated, and the 1956 Parade of Homes warmly welcomed families to move into the Village. For more information on the founding of the Village, please visit the Village Historian’s office at the Library. Village News—Pg. 3 Written by: Rosa Holden Village Historian www.village-npb.org 561-841-3380 Pg. 4—Public Safety Public Safety Our National Night Out Against Crime event will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd from 6-9 pm at Anchorage Park. Your North Palm Beach Police Officers will be there not to write tickets, but to hand out hotdogs and prizes to celebrate our neighbors uniting to fight back against crime. Bring the whole family and enjoy music, Police/Fire/Rescue demonstrations, food, FREE child fingerprinting and a kids' fun area with bounce houses, and more! National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations. Join us at Anchorage Park to send a message to criminals letting them know that the neighborhoods in North Palm Beach are organized and fighting back! YOUR INVITED TO A PARTY The summer heat is on and working too hard or having too much fun in the sun can create medical problems. We want to take some time to introduce you to one of the more common problems. Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and people working or exercising in a hot environment. Warning signs of heat exhaustion include: The skin may be cool and moist. The victim's pulse rate will be fast and weak, and breathing will be fast and shallow. If heat exhaustion is untreated, it may progress to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency. Seek medical attention and call 911 immediately if: symptoms are severe, or the victim has heart problems or high blood pressure. Otherwise, help the victim to cool off, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour. Try to stay in a cool, shaded place in the heat of the day and drink plenty of water. • heavy sweating • paleness • muscle cramps • tiredness • weakness • dizziness • headache • nausea or vomiting • fainting SURVIVING THE SUMMER HEAT DON’T BE SURPRISED IF THE COPS SHOW www.village-npb.org Library—Pg. 5 Library CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS Wed., Aug. 10th & Aug. 31st, 11 am – 12 pm The law firm of Shalloway and Shalloway will be providing a free, educational seminar on protect- ing assets and getting the best long term care in-home, in assisted living or in a nursing home. Thurs., August 18th, 7:00 pm Mon., August 22nd, 2:00 pm New! Award-winning Films, first run, independent and foreign films from top festivals at Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, and New York, are shown in the library at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Selections are approved by a panel of Curators from such prestigious film institutions as Lincoln Center, the American Film Institute and Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival. Free. Call 841-3383 for more info. SCRABBLE CLUB Sunday, August 7th & August 21st, 1:30 pm The Sand Dollars QUILTERS GROUP Fridays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CONNECT AT YOUR LIBRARY Saturdays, 2 - 4 pm One-on-one computer help in the Computer Lab. The library is your source for free online access. TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will resume monthly meetings in September. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow genealogy en- thusiast. If you have any questions please call Sue at 841-3383. KIDS CRAFTS Friday, August 12th 2:00 pm, Ages 6-12 Space is limited & sign up required KIDS MOVIES Thursdays, 2:00 pm CHESS FOR KIDS The weekly meetings of the Chess for Kids Club will resume on Saturday, Sept. 3rd. Ages 7-10 STORY TIMES Tuesday, 10 am Ages 2-3 (40 min.) Thursday,10 am Ages 3-4 (40 min) Each program is carefully prepared with age appropriate materials, with themes that are filled with stories, puppets, flannel board stories, music, movies, and crafts. BOOK CLUB NEWS Do you love reading and talking about books? We’re seeking a volunteer to set things in motion to form an active reading group for the MONTHLY BOOK CLUB, reach out to new members, and be the library’s liaison. The book club meets monthly in the library during the months of November—April. For additional information and to request a copy of the new reading list please call 841-3383. 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 organiza- tions 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. Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale CHILDRENS SERVICES Pg. 8—Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation FITS Day Camps Summer Camp with Coach Blair Kaiser will be held at Anchorage Park from Aug 1st – Aug. 12th. This camp has no traveling. All programs and activities are on-site and for youths 4-12 yrs of age. FITS camps are held from 8:45am-3:00pm. The price is $32/$30(RDF)/day. This is a great program for your visiting children/grandchildren. Fun stuff includes: games, waterslides, bounce house, arts & crafts, face painting, minute to win it, sporting activity, and more! For more information, please call Coach Blair at 776-6151. Openings remain. Last Summer Pool Party Back to School Pool Party featuring live performances from The School of Rock students! Mark your calendar - Aug. 19th, 6:30-9:30pm at the NPB Pool. Food and drink available. Admission: $1/person. No personal coolers allowed. Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament The 6th Annual Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament will be held on Sat., Aug. 20th. Entry fee is $150/boat. On shore will be a kids fishing derby at 2:00pm. Food, entertainment and awards at Anchorage Park begin at 4:00pm. This is a great day not only for fishermen, but for anyone looking for a good time. Entry forms can be obtained at Rec. Centers or on the recreation pages at www.village- npb.org. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have questions, please call 841-3386. Kids Fishing Derby Hey Kids! Join us for a seawall Fishing Derby on Sat., Aug. 20th at 2:00pm at Anchorage Park. We supply the bait – catch & release! The Kid who catches the largest fish wins a wonderful prize! No need to pre- register – just show up! Bring Mom & Dad and then join us for the Picnic in the Park after the fishing derby & tournament. Picnic in the Park Everyone is invited to join us for an afternoon picnic at Anchorage Park on Sat., Aug. 20th. Food and drink are available for purchase. There will be music playing from 4:00-7:00pm. You can purchase raffle tickets for fantastic prizes including fishing gear, dinners at local restaurants, merchandise, and more! The event is free but you will have to purchase your drinks, food and raffle tickets. Please bring your lawn chairs, blankets and join us! NPB County Little League The Fall Baseball Training and Develop- ment Program is organ- ized to emphasize instructional play along with scheduled games in a less competitive environment for children ages 5-12 (Age as of April 30, 2011). In addi- tion, we are seeking players for the Fall Juniors League ages 13-14 (Age as of April 30, 2011). Registration is $95.00 (Check or Money Order Only) IN PERSON Registration is scheduled for August 27th, from 9am-1pm and held at the NPB Recreational Center. MAIL-IN Registration Forms available at NPBCLL.ORG and must be received prior to August 31st. Team Sponsorships are available from $200.00 and includes sponsor’s name on uniform shirts. Please contact the league at NPBCLL.ORG if you have questions or are interested in additional sponsorship opportunities. Football Trip: Ohio State vs. Miami Hurricanes The Rec. Dept will be taking a group to the Sun Life Stadium in Miami on Sat., Sept. 17th. This trip is sure to sell out quickly, so don’t delay in reserving seats! Game time TBA. The $85 fee includes: ticket, luxury bus ride, sub-n-soda tailgate party, and more! Space is limited. “LET’S GO CANES” International Coastal Cleanup North Palm Beach is participating in the International Coastal Cleanup 2011, sponsored by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, on Sat., Sept. 17th, 8:00am - noon. We are encouraging residents to join the efforts to clean our public waterfront areas by boat or by land! Our cleanup areas will be Anchorage Park and Lakeside Park. We are looking for volunteers. Community service hours will be given to school students. To help, call 841-3386 to sign up. Key West Weekender - Sept. 23rd, 24th, & 25th Take the bus down to Key West for a fun weekend in Margaritaville! The cost of $285/person covers hotel, bus and more. We’ll be staying at the Southernmost Hotel on Duval Street. Trip departs 8am on Fri., Sept. 23rd and returns at approximately 8pm on Sun., Sept. 25th. Limited space - so sign up soon! Don’t miss out on the fun and the opportunity to let someone else do the driving for you! Call Bill for more details at 841-3386. 561-841-3380 N.P.B. TENNIS “DAY OR NIGHT WE’RE YOUR SITE” Call for further details or to register for any of the following activities. DAYS: New Player Clinic (for players new to the club); 2-4-$40’s (2 hours, 4 players, $40), Cardio Tennis, and Social Round Robins. JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP – July & first 2 weeks in August (ending 8/12). Schedule: 8:30 to 9:30 – drop off & warm-up games or golf. Golf available 8:30-9:30 am for an additional fee. 9:30 am to 12:00 pm– tennis 12:00 to 1:00 pm – lunch, games, or PICK UP for HALF DAY CAMPERS 1:00 to 2:45 pm – swim for full day campers 3:00 to 3:15 pm – PICK UP for full day campers 3:00 to 5:00 pm – extended care MONTHLY JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS – 2nd Saturday of the month (8/13) TEAM READINESS CAMP – will be held the 4th or 5th week of August. Players are grouped with other players of their level. Complete details will be available at the pro shop (691-3425). EVENINGS: Men’s Drill & Play, Mixed Evening Workout, and Adult Leagues for intermediate players (doubles and singles for men & women; mixed doubles). WEEKENDS: Intermediate/Advanced Clinic. LESSONS: These may be scheduled at your convenience. Instruc- tions are available for privates, semi-privates, or organize a private group of 3 or 4 friends. TEAM TENNIS: Now is the time to finalize your plans for team tennis in PBCWTA. There will be A1, D1, D2, D4, D6 & D7 teams playing at North Palm. North Palm also offers men’s and women’s Palm Tennis Teams and USTA teams for all levels. Parks & Recreation Movie in the Park Watch for announcements on the upcoming Fall Movie in the Park schedule. Any business interesting in sponsoring a movie should call the Rec. Dept. at 841-3386. This is a great way to expose your business to the neighborhood. Arts & Crafts Fall Festival Saturday, November 5th. Now accepting applications from artists who would like to display/sell their hand- crafted products. Call 561- 841-3386 for application. Parks & Recreation—Pg. 9 www.village-npb.org When school is out, the fun is on at NPB Recrea- tion. Join Bill and the staff as we get on the bus for a fun- filled, all-day bus trips. Ages 9- 15yr. Call 841- 3386 for more info. • Sept. 29th - Billie Swamp Safari - $58.30 • Oct. 21st - Pirate Ship Adventure - $53.00 • Nov. 11th - Dinosaur World - $53.00 KFT (Kids Field Trips) Camp Country Club Pg. 10—Country Club We all know how difficult the greens at North Palm Beach Country Club can be. They run extremely true but the quick greens remain difficult to putt due to the undulations. These slopes can add to the excitement of your next round, but they can also make putting a real challenge. Think of this as a great opportunity to gain an advantage over your playing partners. Improving your putting will lower your scores and probably leave you enjoying the game even more. Follow these green reading strategies and practice drills and you will be on your way to putting greatness. When reading a putt ask yourself if it is uphill or downhill and if the overall break is from left to right or right to left. To best determine how uphill or downhill a putt is go to the low side of the putt about half way between your ball and the cup. From this side angle you should be able to see if the cup is higher than your ball (uphill putt) or if your ball is higher than the cup (downhill putt). Next we want to gauge how much break the putt has. It is common to have a putt with multiple breaks. In this case you should read each break individually and derive an overall break. When reading the greens it can also be helpful to imagine pouring water from your ball to the hole and seeing where it drains. This exercise will help you imagine the putts break. Now that we are reading the putts better, there are certain ways to practice that will improve our speed on the short grass. Try going to the practice green with just one golf ball and putt around to different holes. By creating different putting scenarios just like you find on the course you will be improving your ability to recall a certain distance. Next, try taking your practice strokes while starring at your target. This will allow your eyes to tell your body how hard to hit each putt. Finally, there are those days that our putts are always finishing short of the hole. Next time this happens to you, try putting to an imaginary target past the hole. This will allow you to react to your target instead of thinking “hit it harder” during the stroke. Best wishes, Lee Stroever Head Golf Professional 561-841-3380 Support Your Local Businesses—Pg. 11 www.village-npb.org Let the North Palm Beach Village Newsletter help you reach potential customers! We reach 12,000+ homes and businesses right here in beautiful North Palm Beach, “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun.” More Information & Applications available on www.village-npb.org under the “Newsletter” tab. Please call (561) 904 – 2122 for more details. VILLAGE NEWSLETTER 501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 ************** ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 Please Recycle 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 Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D. Mayor David B. Norris Vice Mayor William L. Manuel President Pro Tem Robert A. Gebbia Councilman T.R. Hernacki, P.E. Councilman James Titcomb 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* Regular 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, August 25, 2011, 7:30 pm Village Hall 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 841-3380 www.village-npb.org Village Hall Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm