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07-2012 NewsletterNORTH PALM BEACH The Village Of The Village Of NORTH PALM BEACH “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” JULY 2012 561-841-3380 Pg. 2—Village Clerk/Council Village Clerk / Council ELECTION DATES REMINDER Election Election Date Voter Registration Deadline Primary Election 8/14/2012 7/16/2012 General Election 11/6/2012 10/9/2012 Where to register: North Palm Beach Library Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections 303 Anchorage Drive North County Courthouse Branch North Palm Beach, FL 33408 3188 PGA Boulevard, PBG, FL 33410 841-3383 624-6556 Voter Registration Form Online: www.pbcelections.org The right to vote is one of the most fundamental liberties we enjoy as Americans and it is also one of our greatest civic responsibilities. Make freedom count. Please register and vote! ELECCIÓN DE LAS FECHAS DE RECORDATORIO Elección Fecha de Elección Límites de Inscripción para Votar Elección Primaria 08/14/2012 07/16/2012 Elección General 11/06/2012 10/09/2012 Dónde Inscribirse: North Palm Beach Library Supervisora De Elecciones Del Condado De Palm Beach 303 Anchorage Drive Sucursal del Juzgado del Norte del Condado North Palm Beach FL 33408 3188 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 841-3383 624-6556 Formulario de Inscripción Electoral- En línea: www.pbcelections.org El derecho al voto es una de las libertades fundamentales que disfrutamos como Americanos, y es también una de nuestras mayores responsabilidades cívicas. Haga valer la libertad . ¡Inscríbase y vote! Please join us in welcoming Ed Green, new Village Manager for the Village of North Palm Beach. Ed Green grew up in Englewood Colorado, attended Englewood High School and went on to attend both the University of Colorado (B.S. Business) and Colorado State University (MBA). Except for his time in the Army and with Fluor Corporation, Ed has been a resident of Colorado his entire life. Ed and his wife Linda have 3 children; Eric (39), Kathy (37) and Jodee (36), 6 grandchildren (5 girls and 1 boy), along with two great granddaughters (one, a newborn who just arrived May 23rd) Ed brings a diverse work background with over 23 years of senior management experience evenly distributed between private industry and local government. During his career, Ed has worked in and around some of the best American companies and uses that exposure to exceptional work cultures to help his organizations advance their capabilities, expertise, and professionalism. Ed’s management philosophy centers on empowering employees to be servant leaders, to strive for continuous improvement in their work, and to place the customer first, above all. His organizations have been tremendously successful and at NREL won a Presidential Award for small business contracting. While at Garfield County, Ed’s organization received recognition for excellence in financial reporting and budgeting as well as excellence in developing and executing a key public works project. In his 13 years with Garfield County, Ed and his leadership team increased financial reserves from $15 million to $118 million. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with Ed Green in partnership with the council, residents and employees of the “Best Place to Live Under the Sun.” INTRODUCING THE NEW VILLAGE MANAGER MR. ED GREEN www.village-npb.org Public Safety/Community News—Pg. 3 Public Safety/Community News KAY-AK RACE M ayor David B. Norris has accepted a challenge from the Commodore of the North Palm Beach Yacht Club for a Kayak Race to be held in the swimming pool of the NPB Country Club on Wednesday, July 4th. The Yacht Club issued a similar challenge to Florida's Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey Atwater, who accepted and said he will represent Team Tallahassee in the race. The North Palm Beach Yacht Club hopes to make the "Commodore's Challenge Cup" an annual event, and invites all residents -- especially children -- to join club members in the pool for free kayaking fun. For more information about the Challenge Race, call NPBYC Past Commodore Joe Tringali at 906-4642 (or email npbyc.tringali@att.net) or call the Recreation Department at 841-3388. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2012 CHILLI COOK OFF T he Village of North Palm Beach Police Department and Fire/Rescue Depart- ment battle at this year’s National Night Out event in a Chilli Cook Off ! National Night Out Against Crime will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 6-9pm in Anchorage Park. This event is held to encourage and celebrate neighbors uniting to fight back against crime. This is a great way for residents to get to know each other and for children to have fun. Bring the whole family and enjoy music, Police/Fire/Rescue demonstrations, FREE child fingerprinting and a kids' fun area with bounce houses. Don’t forget we will have plenty of Chilli! Police and Fire/Rescue personnel will demonstrate their cooking talents with McGruff the crime dog in attendance. 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 this year at Anchorage Park to send a message to criminals letting them know that the neigh- borhoods in North Palm Beach are organized and fighting back! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 12:00-8:00 pm Pool Open (free admission) 4:00 pm Swimming Pool Games & Activities 6:30 pm NPB Recreation Dept. present games/ contests for entire family (on 1st Fairway) 7:30-10:00 pm Live music: 60’s – today’s hits by “OPM” 9:00 pm (approx.) FIREWORKS!! All events to be held at the North Palm Beach Country Club, 951 US Hwy. 561-841-3380 Pg. 4—Community News / Library Community News/Library NPB LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM Continuing through the first week of August with several exciting programs, movies every Thursday and crafts every Friday. There is still plenty of time to fill that reading log! • Monday, July 2nd, 1:00pm—our own NPB Fire Chief, Chief J.D. Armstrong will be at the library to discuss Fire- works safety so that we will all be better prepared for the 4th of July. Following the presentation we will have a pre 4th picnic. • Wednesday July 11th, 1:00pm & 2:30pm— The South Florida Science Museum will present the STARLAB program Stars and Constellations. The STARLAB is a portable planetarium that allows students to crawl into an in- flatable dome with two 360° projection slides and fun stories and myths be- hind the famous constellations narrated live by Science Museum educators. • Wednesday, July 18th, 1:00pm—the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will again visit the library with plenty of rescued animals, including bats and owls and other nocturnal creatures. • Monday, July 23rd, 3:00pm— NPB Police Office Kaminski and K-9 Cole will visit the library to demonstrate how police dogs work to track down and apprehend criminals. • Wednesday August 1st—The Summer Reading Program Grand Finale. This year we will have a giant inflatable obstacle course, games, tattoos, crafts, and ice cream! Fishing Camp Building Up Sports Academy returns 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 starting July 9th, running 4 weeks. Each week fea- tures a different theme with fun, exciting and educa- tional programs. Includes story time, crafts, free play, snack, and more. Cost is $85/$80(RDF)/session. Instructor is Marelen Baylis. Call for availability. I Dig Volleyball We are starting a coed, sand volleyball camp at An- chorage Park this summer. Participants will learn and improve basic volleyball knowledge and skills in pass- ing, volley, setting, defense and footwork. Two divi- sions will be offered: 10yrs & under, and 10-15 yrs. I Dig Volleyball (10 and under) M,W 3:00-4:30pm Session 2: July 2nd – 25th Fee:$115/$110(RDF) I Dig Volleyball (10-15 yrs) M, W 5:00-6:30pm 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 information, please call Carol at 339-5918. N orth Palm Beach Elementary School will undertake a $21.4 million mod- ernization project, which will include the design and construction of a new two-story building and remodeling and renovation of two existing buildings on the 10-acre campus, which originally opened in 1958. This project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2014, the school will house 753 stu- dent stations, will incorporate the latest in instructional technology and will be designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification. For additional information, please visit www.village-npb.org or contact Jodi Nentwick, Planner, at 882-1156. PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER ACTIVITIES Parks & Recreation—Pg. 5 www.village-npb.org Parks & Recreation Summer Pool Parties Mark your calendars! July 20th and August 17th from 6:30 -9:30 at the NPB Pool. Food and drink available. Admission: $1/person. No personal coolers allowed. 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 Thurs., July 26th. Maximum 150 participants. No RACE DAY registration. This event is an excellent opportunity to introduce your child to the thrill of endur- ance sports in a safe and positive environment. For com- plete information, visit the village website (Departments- Parks & Recreation – Special Events – Kids Tri) or call us at 841-3386. Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament The 7th Annual Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament will be held on Sat., August 18th. Entry fee is $150/boat. On shore will be a kids fishing derby at 2pm. Food, entertainment and awards at Anchorage Park begin at 4pm. This is a great day not only for fishermen, but for anyone looking for a good time. Entry forms can be obtained at Recreation Centers or on the recreation pag- es at www.village-npb.org. If you are interested in spon- soring this event or have questions, please contact us at 841-3386. Kids Fishing Derby Hey Kids! Join us for a seawall Fishing Derby on Sat., August 18th at 2pm at Anchorage Park. We supply the bait – catch & release! Kid who catches the largest fish wins a prize!!! No need to pre-register – just show up! Bring Mom & Dad and then join us for a Picnic in the Park after the fishing derby & tournament. Summer Children’s Play “The Wizard of Oz” will be held on July 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st & 22nd at the NPB Community Center. For more info please call The Village Players at 622-5784. Organic Yoga A vinyasa flow combination of yang (active power- ful movements) tha transition from one asana (pose) to the next in flowing tai chi or dance-like movements. The beginning and ending of class will incorporate yin asanas that will help open the joints (hips, shoulders, lower back) through more static holding of poses. Yin asanas will be used at the end of class to bring about a cooling of the body and a meditative state of the mind. This new class will meet at the Anchorage Park Activities Bldg on Mon. and Wed. 9am-10:15am and Friday Happy Hour Yoga 5:45pm-7:00pm. Instructor: Carol Lux. Fee: $14/$12(RDF)/cls or $50/$45(RDF)/5cls. Wine Workshop Are you confused by wine? Do you know how to read a wine label? What type of wine goes with specific dishes? These questions and many more can be answered by Bob Burchill aka “The Wine Guy.” How to choose, serve, taste, and enjoy wine will be presented in a fun and lively format. After this night, you will be able to buy wine with confidence from any store, and describe what a wine tastes like. The class is designed to appeal to everyone from the wine novice to the connoisseur. Intermediate and advanced wine topics will be discussed. This workshop will be held at the Anchorage Park on Wed., August 22nd from 7-8:30 pm. Fee is $17/$15(RDF) Fall Co-Ed Soccer Registration: Registration for the fall soccer leagues continues at Anchorage Park. Registration fee is: $75/R $85/NR. Age Divisions: 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 Community Center. Individual and team pictures are included in the registration fee! For league availability, to coach or to sponsor a team please call Mary Romero at 841-3389 after 2pm. Arts & Crafts Fall Festival Saturday, November 3rd. Now accepting applica- tions from artists who would like to display/sell their hand-crafted products. Call 561-841-3386 for application/details. 561-841-3380 Pg. 6—Country Club Country Club G OLF TIP: When approaching your long second shot on a par 4 or par 5 do you automatically reach for your 3 wood? When most golfers are too far from the green to reach it they immediately reach for their 3 wood. This strategy is typically only good for a small percentage of the golfing population. There are a few things you need to take into consideration before pulling out the 3 wood and lumbering away. 1. Will you actually hit your 3 wood longer and more consistent than another more forgiving club such as a 5 wood or long hybrid? Most amateurs I see hit their 5 wood longer than their 3 wood on 90% of these shots. In “addition, they will hit their 5 wood straighter and more consistent. This strategy may be even more advantageous in the summer months when the warm weather makes the grass in the fairways longer. In other words, hitting the shot with more carry and less roll can yield longer shots. 2. Does is make sense to hit the ball as far as you can from your current position? There are many holes here where you will be better off 60 yards from the pin in the fairway than you would be just off the edge of the green but 60 feet away. When you are hitting such a long club to the green you will undoubtedly have less directional control than with a short iron. If a long fairway wood shot puts you in a deep greenside bunker, you may be better served to lay up to 50 yards, or a comfortable distance for your game, and play to the flag from there. Playing short of these greenside hazards or difficult positions will also put less pressure on your short game. On your next round try taking these factors into consideration when standing at any long second shot you are confronted with. You may find lower scores just by taking a different approach to these shots. Good luck! Support Your Local Businesses—Pg. 9 www.village-npb.org Let the North Palm Beach Village Newsletter help you reach potential customers! • Did you just open a new business? • Do you need to let people know your business is still in the Village? • Would you like to expand your business to more clientele? 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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, 6:30pm 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, July 12, 2012, 7:30 pm Thursday, July 26, 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 Ed Green 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* Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule Monday, July 2nd- Garbage only Tuesday, July 3rd- Trash & Vegetation Wednesday, July 4th- (Holiday) No pick up Thursday, July 5th- All Recycling (Residential & Commercial) Friday, July 6th- Garbage only