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06-2012 NewsletterNORTH PALM BEACH “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” The Village Of “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” NORTH PALM BEACH The Village Of PHOTO SUBMITTED BY: JODI HAYES JUNE 2012 561-841-3380 Pg. 2—Village Clerk/Council Village Clerk / Council Meet your neighbor: Tom Magill has chaired the Audit Committee since 2004 and is a seasoned veteran in Village service, having served on the Charter Review Board in 1968 and 2002, the Community Appearance Board from 1971 to 1973; as well as the Recreation Advisory Board in 1977. Tom is a long-time Florida resident, living in North Palm Beach for 45 years. Married to Mary, they have a son, a daughter and five grandchildren. Currently Mr. Magill is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Palm Beach State College. Prior to retirement, Tom worked in engineering and marketing in the semiconductor Industry. Tom shares a 1965 Bell System, U.S. patent on a particular type of transistor manufacture. Each year, Tom addresses the Academy of Finance graduates at W.T. Dwyer High School on the critical importance of education to their future. Tom says that the Village of North Palm Beach is a well managed community and continues to be a role model for the County, noting that “it is every citizen’s responsibility to make a contribution to the effort to keep it that way.” What event in history would you like to have witnessed? The Gettysburg Address If you could have lived at any time in history when would it have been? The American Revolution Is there a story from history that inspires you? The writing of the Declaration of Independence. Favorite place in North Palm Beach: Our Lady of Florida Retreat House. Palm Beach County: Paddy Mac’s Irish Pub for Notre Dame “game watching events.” What do you do when you want to get away from it all. Read History or visit the University of Notre Dame. If you could go on a vacation anywhere in the US, where would it be. Visit all the National Parks. With whom would you like to have dinner? Pope John Paul II and Winston Churchill What are your hobbies and/or pastimes: Golf and Reading VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Above: The third Grade Class at St. Clare School toured the Village of North Palm Beach Village Hall and Public Safety Department for a field trip in April. Mayor Aubrey, President Pro Tem Manuel, and Councilman Eissey explained how city government works. Students also toured and learned about each department in Public Safety. Left: Support Our Troops, U.S.A. Inc. volunteers, Guy DiGennaro and Doris Bender carry NPB’s banner in the 13th Annual Heritage Parade. Heritage Day’s banner is on its way to the troops along with our special July 4th shipment, but we’ll have more banners at the Village’s Fourth of July celebration on the Country Club grounds Wednesday, July 4th. Stop by and color, sign, and write well wishes on a banner to be sent to our service men and women. The children love to color and write notes, and our soldiers love to receive these messages from home. www.village-npb.org Village Clerk / Public Safety—Pg. 3 Public Safety What is the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)? The NFIP is a Federal program enabling property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance protection against losses from flooding. This insurance is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster assistance to meet the escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents caused by floods. Participation in the NFIP is based on an agreement between local communities and the Federal Government that states if a community will adopt and enforce a floodplain management ordinance to reduce future flood risks to new construction in Special Flood Hazard Areas, the Federal Government will make flood insurance available within the community as a financial protection against flood losses. The Village of North Palm Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which makes federally backed flood insurance available for all eligible buildings, whether they are in a floodplain or not. What Flood Zone is my property in? The Village Library and Community Development Department maintains a complete section that has information covering all areas of flood protection, building construction and flood insurance. Flood zone maps are available for inspection also. If you need to know what flood zone your homes is in or obtain a copy of an elevation certificate (if on file), please call the Community Development Department, Village Planner at 882-1156, email: jnentwick@village-npb.org or go to www.floodsmart.gov. What should I know when preparing my house for hurricane season? The Village Council passed an Ordinance in 2009 which includes an amendment to section 14-31, limiting the amount of yard waste the Village will remove from a residential property on any scheduled yard waste collection day. Branches, tree limbs, shrub clippings, and palm fronds shall be limited to one pile not exceeding 8 cubic yards, measuring approximately 4 feet wide by 15 feet long by 4 feet tall. If yard waste placed for collection exceeds the allowable limit, property owners shall be required to pay the costs associated with removal. Remember, any person, group of persons, corporation, or other entity paid a fee to perform tree trimming or landscape maintenance shall be required to remove all yard waste generated by such activities. To learn more about the Village Code of Ordinances please visit www.village-npb.org or call 691-3440. No property owner shall generate yard waste for collection once any portion of the village has been placed under a hurricane or tropical storm watch or warning by the national oceanic and atmospheric association (NOAA). ARE YOU READY FOR THE 2012 HURRICANE SEASON? 561-841-3380 Pg. 4—Public Safety / Library Community News / Library KEEP POLLUTION OUT OF OUR WATERS Debris can be harmful to wildlife Nutrients (from leaves, grass, fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides) can lead to fish kills and excessive amount of algae in the water Bacteria (From pet waste and dead animal) can produce health concerns Sediment can reduce the system’s ability to handle potential flooding and adversely affect aquatic organisms Chemicals, Oils and Paints can be toxic to plants and animals Call and report any illicit discharge to: The Village of North Palm Beach Code Com- pliance at 841-3365 or Public Works at 691-3440. After hours calls (Public Safety): 848-2525 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, June 13, 1:30 pm Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Thursday, June 14, 21, 28 at 2 pm Children’s Movie Wednesday, June 20, 1:30 pm Jurassic Parts will present an interactive introduction to Sharks and Rays Wednesday, June 27, 1:00 pm Selim the Magician will perform magic, juggling, and more. SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2012 The program is open to ages 5 thru 12. Sign up begins June 11th. Pick up your reading log, book bag, and activ- ity schedule at the Summer Reading Desk in the Children’s Department. All programs are free but some require that you sign up. The Summer Reading Program runs through the first week of August. We have some great programs lined up this year. When Harry Kelsey went bankrupt, he sold the Winter Club to Sir Harry Oakes, a philanthropist and gold miner. On July 8, 1943, Oakes was mysteriously murdered in the Bahamas. Children were under the mistaken belief that Oakes had been killed in the Winter Club, and that it had happened in the old tower. For more information on the Winter Club, and the fascinating stories surrounding it, visit the Village Historian, Rosa Godshall-Holden, at the North Palm Beach Library or call 841-3371. Did You Know... Parks & Recreation—Pg. 5 www.village-npb.org Parks & Recreation I Dig Volleyball We are starting a coed, sand volleyball camp at Anchorage Park this summer. Participants will learn and improve basic volleyball knowledge and skills in passing, volley, setting, defense, and foot- work. Divisions: 10 years & under, & 10-15 years. I Dig Volleyball (10 and under) M,W 3:00-4:30pm Session 1: June 4th – 27th Fee:$115/$110(RDF) Session 2: July 2nd – 25th Fee:$115/$110(RDF) I Dig Volleyball (10-15 yrs) M,W 5:00-6:30pm Session 1: June 5th – 28th Fee:$115/$110(RDF) Session 2: July 3rd – 26th Fee:$115/$110(RDF) Camp director is Carol Lux. Also featuring players/ coaches from local leagues, high school club programs, and colleges. Register NOW!!! For more info., please call Carol at 339-5918. Blast from the Past Soccer Game Recreation’s new Athletic Supervisor, Mary Romero, is organizing a soccer game with anyone 18 years + who has played in the NPB leagues in past years. This is the Blast from the Past Soccer Reunion Game and is slated for Saturday, June 30th. A fee of $10/person will cover a picnic lunch. If you have played in the NPB Rec. soccer league and would like to return for the reunion game, please contact Mary at 841-3389. July 4th - Red, White & Boom! We will be celebrating on Wednes- day, July 4th at the NPB Country Club. Classic rock music from 7:30pm until fireworks at approx. 9:00 pm. Plan on attending! NPB Kids Triathlon Join us for the 4th Annual NPB Kids Triathlon at the NPB Country Club on Sat., July 28th. Transition area opens at 6:15am. Races begin at 7am. Participant age groups are children born in the following years: 2004-2005, 2002-2003, 2000- 2001, 1998-1999. The swim is in the pool (long course) and distance varies by age (50 meters to 200 meters), the bike ranges from 1.2 - 4 miles and the run is from .50 - 1 mile. Entry Fee: $30/child (sibling discount available). Register online at www.active.com by Thursday, July 26th. Maximum 150 participants. No RACE DAY registration. For complete info. call us at 841-3386. Summer Basketball Join us for another great season of our Co-ed Summer Basketball League. Age Groups: 11-14 & 15–17 (age as of June 1, 2012). Season runs June– August. Participants will get at least 1 game and 1 practice per week. Weekday games held in the evenings after 5:30pm. Early registration fee: April 1st – May 5th. $55/R $65/NR After May 5th, fees increase to $65/R $75/NR. Call Mary at 841-3389 (after 2pm) for details & availability. Summer Pool Parties Mark your calendars now for the summer pool parties at the NPB Pool. June 15th, July 20th, Aug. 17th. The entire family is invited to join us for dancing, contests, fun, and games! Food and drink available. Fall Co-Ed Soccer Registration Registration for the fall soccer leagues will be at Anchorage Park Activities Bldg. or online from July 1st – 31st. Discounted early registration fees is: $65/NPB Resident, $75/Non-Resident. After July 31st, fees increase to: $75/R $85/NR. Age Divisons: 5/6, 7/8, 9-11, 12-14. Age is determined by child’s age on Sept. 1, 2012. There will be at least 1 game and 1 practice per week. Practices begin the end of August and the season will conclude November 17th. All games are held at the NPB Communtiy Center. Individual and team pictures are included in the registration fee! To coach or sponsor a team please contact Mary Romero at 841-3389 after 2pm Parks & Recreation Activities Fishing Camp Building Up Sports Academy re- turns with 2 sections of the popular Fishing Camp. This program is held at Anchorage Park, is for youth 6-13 yrs of age and runs from 9am – 12pm. Session #1 July 16th-20th, Session #2 Aug. 6th-10th. Fee: $110/$105 (RDF)/ ssn. Call 841-3386 for availability. Little Sharks Summer Fun This exciting program is for youth 4–6 years of age and meets Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 10am-noon. There are 2 sessions of this activity, each session is 4 weeks long, starting June 11th. Each week features a different theme with guests coming in to present fun, exciting and educational programs. Camp includes story time, crafts, free play, snack and much more. Cost is $85/$180(RDF)/session. 561-841-3380 Pg. 6—Country Club H urry, a few Summer Memberships are Still Available! The long summer days are here and most golfers have a little more time to play or practice. The next time you head to the course try some on course practice instead of your usual routine. The longer summer days make this practice strategy possible and late in the day is when you should try it. Experiment with the following games and you will see your scores drop: 1. Play a two ball scramble choosing the best shot. You will hit two balls off of the tee and then choose the best drive. Now hit two balls from this better position. You will continue playing two balls and choosing the better one until the ball is holed. 2. Play a two ball scramble choosing the worst shot. Same as above but you pick the worst of your two shots each time. 3. Take your woods out of your bag and see how low you can shoot. 4. Play from the forward tees. If you usually play from the forward tees try playing from our family tee markers. This practice technique will allow you to hit shorter shots to the greens and should put you in position to become comfortable shooting lower scores. 5. Long game only. In this game you will pick your ball up once you get within 30 yards of the green and add 3 strokes to your score. If you shoot a lower score in this game than you usually do, this means that you can be more efficient with your short game. Remember, on course practice will help you bring your driving range game to the course! Good luck and we look forward to seeing you soon. 2nd Annual NPB Country Club Parent-Child Golf Tournament June 16th, 7:45am Shotgun Junior Summer Golf Camps June 12th—14th, 26th—28th, July 10th—12th, 24th—26th, August 7th—9th For more information please visit our website www.npbcc.org or call the golf shop 691-3433. TENNIS FOR EVERYONE! We offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities. Let us assist you in meeting your leisure needs and fitness goals through tennis. For adults there are private lessons and group clinics offered during the day and early evening hours. Match play for adults will be organized by the pro on Thursdays by level. Sign up & show up, that easy! For Juniors we offer camps and/or a Saturday morning clinic. Camps are offered Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 1:00pm and include tennis, swimming, and fun games. Golf is an optional add- on. Please call for the dates camp will be offered. Some of the PBCWTA women’s teams may still have a few openings. Call us if you’re interested in a clinic once a week and a match versus an opposing club each week. If you e-mail Jackie Wheeler (jwheeler@village- npb.org) we’ll send the calendar for the month and then you may pick and choose the activities that fit into your schedule. Country Club Support Your Local Businesses—Pg. 9 www.village-npb.org 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,4:00pm Zoning Board of Adjustment …………………………………on call 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 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, June 14, 2012, 7:30 pm Thursday, June 28, 2012, 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 Village of North Palm Beach Village Council David B. Norris Mayor William L. Manuel Vice Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D. President Pro Tem Robert A. Gebbia Councilman Doug Bush Councilman Chuck Huff Acting 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*