Loading...
02-2012 NewsletterNORTH PALM BEACHNORTH PALM BEACHNORTH PALM BEACH The Village Of “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” FEBRUARY 2012 Village Election / Clerk AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available to help you prepare your tax return beginning February 1, 2012 through April 16, 2012 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Village Hall Council Chambers. Taxpayers should bring 2011 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s and other tax information along with their 2010 tax return. Taxpayers are also asked to bring proper ID. VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH ELECTIONS Municipal Elections are by group, at-large and non-partisan (no districts, no party affiliation) 2012 Municipal Election Date Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Polls are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Village Council Seats Open to Election Group 1 (currently held by Robert A. Gebbia) Group 2 (currently vacant) Group 3 (currently held by Darryl C. Aubrey) Group 5 (currently held by William L. Manuel) Candidate Qualifying Period Opens: Noon, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Closes: Noon, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 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 2012 Martes, 13 de marzo de 2012 Los centros de votación abren de 7:00 am a 7:00 pm. Escaños del Consejo de Village Abiertos para Elección Grupo 1 (ocupado actualmente por Robert A. Gebbia) Grupo 2 (actualmente vacante) Grupo 3 (ocupado actualmente por Darryl C. Aubrey) Grupo 5 (ocupado actualmente por William L. Manuel) Período de Calificación de Candidatos Abre: al mediodía del martes 31 de enero de 2012 Cierra: al mediodía del martes 14 de febrero de 2012 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 Campa- ña), 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 Candida- to” en la página de elecciones en el sitio www.village- 561-841-3380 Pg. 2—Village Elections / Clerk SA V E T H E D A T E M e e t t h e c a n d i d a t e s f o r V i l l a g e C o u nc i l o n W e dn e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2 9th a t An c h o r a g e Ac t i v i t i e s B u i l d i n g f r o m 6 :3 0p m – 7 :3 0p m . Fo r u p d a t e s a n d m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l t h e C l e r k ’s o f f i c e a t 8 4 1 -3 3 5 5 , o r c h e c k t h e w e b s i t e , w w w .v i l l a g e -np b.o r g (V i l l a g e C l e r k /E l e c t i o n s ) In 1961, the construction of three churches began, and 244 homes were built. In 1962, the population of North Palm Beach hit 4,900. The total number of homes in North Palm Beach in 1962 was 1,283. During that year, building official W.G. Carver announced that fifty-three building permits were issued. According to our Village website, the population is now 12,015. The Village has come a long way! www.village-npb.org Community News—Pg. 3 Jim Bender has been a Village volunteer for 11 years. Current Chair (and two-term Vice Chair) of the Golf Advisory Board, Jim was a member of the Country Club Advisory Board from 2000 – 2007 (Vice Chair 2004 – 2006; Secretary in 2000 & 2004.) Jim is a long-time Florida resident. In 1948, his family moved from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Lake Worth, and Jim has lived in North Palm Beach since 1966. Jim’s wife, Doris, is a native Florid- ian, hailing from just up the road in Jupiter. Jim and Doris have a son, grandson, and a pet cockatiel named Oz. Like many NPB residents, Jim was employed by Pratt & Whitney, where he worked as a computer programmer/analyst. Both Jim and Doris are active members of the Support Our Troops USA program, volunteering many hours at donation drives, packing days, Heritage Festival, and 5K/10K Run for the Troops. Jim has been an avid golfer since his days on the Lake Worth High School golf team. Jim is also a renowned softball player, having been inducted into the Senior Softball Hall of Fame in 2000! What is your favorite place in North Palm Beach? NPB Country Club What do you do when you want to get away from it all? Fish or Play Softball If you could go on a vacation anywhere in the US, where would it be? Hawaii What are your hobbies and/or pastimes? Enjoy wading in ponds to bass fish If you could be a professional athlete what sport would you play? Golf What was the last sporting event you went to? Baseball Spring Training With whom would you like to have dinner? Jack Nicklaus. I would enjoy talking about golf and the redesign of the NPBCC Course. VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Community News Did you know... SAVE THE DATE 3rd Annual Support Our Troops 10K/5K & Kids Run March 3, 2012 at 7:30 am Beginning at Anchorage Park * All proceeds from this event go to supply “care packages” for the men & women serving in Afghanistan. Register on-line at www.active.com or call 351-8459 Public Safety / Library 561-841-3380 Pg. 4—Public Safety / Library ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM The Adopt a Family program is an annual effort initiated by The North Palm Beach Police and Fire Department to establish legitimately needy families to assist during the holiday season. This process is supported by citizens and businesses working in partnership with Law Enforcement and Emergency Service personnel. In 2011 we assisted several local families in need. We would like to person- ally thank each of you that helped to make this possible. AMERICAN HEART MONTH Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to a heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and in some cases, medication. You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. • Watch your weight • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation • Get active and eat healthy • Talk to your doctor about taking aspirin every day if you are a man over the age of 45, or a woman past menopause • Manage stress New! Downloadable audio books for a wide range of portable listening devices, including portable music players and portable media centers from Apple, Creative Labs, Samsung, Toshiba, and other manufacturers are now available at the library. One-Click Audio, from Recorded Books, a publisher of audio books since 1979, brings you the finest collection of popular and classic book titles for adult, children, and young adult reading audiences. The core collection contains over 2,000 titles with over 1,100 iPod-compatible titles and 30 new titles added each month, including 5 iPod-compatible titles and over 850 titles for children and young adult readers. Visit the library’s website at www.npblibrary.org for additional information and to download audio books. Are you a cunning, resourceful team play? Are you great at solving clues? Join us for the 6th annual Mystery Night at the Library on Saturday, February 18th to search for clues that will unravel the mystery. Knowledge of books, authors, and library resources will be very helpful! Beginning Wednesday, February 1st , present your library card at the circulation desk and receive your free admission ticket to MYSTERY NIGHT! Thursday, February 16th, 5:00 pm Lecture: An informal talk on the life and works of 19th century novelist, Anthony Trollope, a contemporary of Charles Dickens, Thackeray, and Henry James, and author of numerous beloved works providing insight into the politics and social customs in Victorian English society. Presented by retired New York attorney, Robert B. Schindler. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES The Lunch Box Travel series will presents a special event on February 1st at 12 noon. Local NPB resident David Ashton will share his extraordinary expedition aboard the National Geographic ship Explorer. From the Falkland Islands to South Georgia and its colony of 300,000 penguins to Tristan da Cunha (St Helena), the remotest island in the world and ending in Dakar. The film of this incredible adventure is fascinatingly beautiful and David will add additional commentary and answer questions. 6th Annual Mystery Night Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation—Pg. 5 www.village-npb.org Evening and Weekend Programs North Palm Beach Country Club Tennis is proud to offer a comprehensive program for the working tennis players. Join our amazing staff, evenings & weekends: Monday Evening: Men’s Drill and Play Wednesday Evening: Mixed Evening Workout Wednesday Evening: Intermediate Clinic Saturday Morning: Intermediate and Advanced Clinic Junior Tennis Academy • Classes Offered after school and on Saturdays • Juniors age 4-17 • Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced Level • 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. NPB TENNIS ACTIVITIES Mark your calendars now! The annual Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, March 31st at Anchorage Park from noon – 8:00 pm! Parade will be start at 11:00. It travels from Village Hall- north on Eastwind Dr. to Lighthouse- Lighthouse to Anchorage- 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 di- rector 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 KFT Camp – Feb. 20, 2012 Campers will be taken to SeaWorld for the day. This is for youth 9-14 years of age. Cost is $55/child. Departure/return times will be conveyed to registered campers at a later date. FITS Day Camp– (Fun in the Sun) will offer onsite activity from 9am – 1pm at Anchorage Park on the following dates: March 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, & 23rd. This program is for youth 4-12 yrs of age and the fee is $32/$30(RDF)/day. This program offers a wide array of activity: bounce house, water slides, sports activities, arts/crafts, games, and much more. You must pre-register for this camp, no drop-ins. Please contact Coach Blair Kaiser at 776-6151 for more info. Spring Camp – Now accepting registrations for NPB Recreation’s Spring Camp. March 19th-23rd from 9am – 4pm at the Community Center. This camp features field trips, indoor/outdoor activity, games, and lots of fun! Registration is limited. Register early. Fee: $155/ $150 (RDF)/week. For more info., call 841-3386. Puppy Love - Saturday, Feb. 11th at 1:00pm. 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! There will be organizations with adoptable dogs in attendance! For more info., please call 841-3386. Spring Cleanup Garage Sale The annual Spring Clean-Up Garage Sale will be March 10th at the Community Center from 7am - noon. We will have indoor and outdoor spaces. Indoor spaces are 6x16 and outdoor spaces are 10x10. The cost for a space is $21.30. You may request indoor or outdoor spaces. Spaces are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Country Club 561-841-3380 You are invited to join us for the 2nd Annual Super Bowl Scramble! The 2 player scramble will be held at 1:00pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012. The 18 hole shotgun event will cost only $32+tax for golf members and $69+tax for all other golfers. This entry fee covers your green fee, cart fee and prizes. Players of all abilities are welcome and we hope you can stay for the Super Bowl Party! For more information on this or any other event please visit our website at www.npbcc.org or call the golf shop at (561) 691-3433. Pg. 6—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, February 9, 2012, 7:30 pm Thursday, February 23, 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 Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D. Mayor David B. Norris Vice Mayor William L. Manuel President Pro Tem Robert A. Gebbia 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*