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Home My WebLink About08-2013 Newsletter (2)Village Manager / Polic A Message from the Village Manager —Ed Green Recently, we discov- ered an opportunity to obtain a fairly signifi- cant grant to re -light the ball fields at Os- borne Park. It re- quired that our staff and RMPK, our grant consultant, get a pro- posal together in a matter of days to be eligible. We submitted our proposal and made the deadline just in the nick of time. In June, we were notified that we had received the grant. It is a "no match" grant through the Florida Department of Agricul- ture and Consumer Services that allows us to replace our traditional high sodium lighting system with low con- sumption "smart lamp" technology. In addition to not having to pay a dime for the new lights, they will save us approximately $3,500 per year on energy costs. This is a great example of the opportunities that are avail- able to the Village if we are armed with the right infor- mation and have the resources to respond quickly. The piojeei will UC GUIllpieieu U11 tiugus1 . u Qllu will gieauy enhance our sports program at Osborne Park. Police News The North Palm Beach Police Department would like to in- form all residents that distrac- tion thefts are occurring in the local area. These crimes are being committed by male and females in groups of two or more in which the thieves pose as landscapers, plumbers, pest control and even city workers to gain the trust of the targeted victim. Their mode of opera- tion is typically to take the victim to their backyard while the second and/or third person enters into the residence. Once inside they search for jewelry, cash, silver cutlery, and other valuables. These groups typ- ically target elderly residents. The key to prevention is to understand the method of operation and not to allow yourself to become distracted by thieves that attempt to lead you to your backyard. If you find yourself in contact with individuals that match this description, do not let your guard down and immedi- ately contact the police depallment. North Palm Beach Police Department urges all resi- dents to confirm the identity of any and all workers before allowing them onto your property or into your residence. On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor William Manuel presented Stanley Lustig, Christina Ivaldi, and Ed Stone with certificates in recognition of their service to the Village on the Audit Committee. Village Manager / Police 561-841-3380 Library LIBRARY PROGRAMS Mondays, 1 —4 P.M. KNIT AND CROCHET— Bring a project and knit or crochet with others in a friendly library setting. For all who knit, crochet, macrame, embroider, needle- point, tapestry & more. Basic knitting and crochet skills are recommended. Monday, August 5 at 3:00 pm Writers Workshop. In this 90-minute session we will explore, read, discuss, and practice writing haiku, a very short, centuries -old form of Japanese poetry that celebrates the bond between poet and nature. Monday, August 12 at 10:30 am What Shall I Read Next? A readers advisory seminar/workshop. Bring a list of your favorite authors or books. Find books by authors who write about subjects you like. In -class and take-home practice exercises. Consultations with the librarian to help you find your next great read. Learn about Books & Authors, a free In- ternet resource that matches readers preferences with books. Bring your own laptop computer or follow along. Presented by library staff. Tuesday, August 13 at 1:00 pm A Book and A Movie: The classics in print and in film. Join us at North Palm Beach Library for a Neighbor- hood Classic Movie. Discussion following the movie. Call 841-3383 for more information. Tuesday, August 16 at 2:00 pm Seminar: Protecting assets and long-term care. Presented by Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A., elder and special needs attorneys. CHILDRENS SERVICES - STORY TIMES Friday, August 2, 2:00 PM Game Day — Refreshments and games will be provided or bring your favorite game. Family Movies Thursdays at 2 pm • Aug. 1, Movie: A Bug's Life • Aug. 8 and 15, Movie: TBA Tuesdays at 11 am ; Baby Time- 20 minutes of fun and games, stories, with movement and UCVCIVIJI IICI IL CIULIVILICJ 101 IJCIIJy. P1y.CJ .7 - 10 111U11LIIJ. STORY TIMES Tuesdays Ages 2-3 (40 min.) 10:00 AM Thursdays 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. Ages 6-12,Space is limited, Sign up required Tuesdays at 11 am -Baby Time.: 20 minutes of fun and games, stories, with movement and development activities for ba- by. Ages 9 — 18 months. STORY TIMES Tuesdays Ages 2-3 (40 min.) ; 10:00 AM Thursdays 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. Saturday, Aug 3 and 17; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. —Chess for Kids. Learn the fundamentals. Ages 7-10. Contact: Patty Antolik 624-1045 for more information Affimd www.village-npb.org Library—Pg. 3 Volunteer Spotlight Dianne Reeves volunteered for an advisory board position in 1987, and she's been a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment ever since. Di- anne served as Chair (2008-2010) and Vice Chair (1993-2007) and is presently a regular member. Dianne is committed to our community and working with other residents to try to address issues of concern to home- owners and the Village. A NPB resident since 1983, Di- anne's hometown is Cody, Kentucky. Dianne and her husband, Dr. Joel Cohen, have three adult children; two are lawyers and the youngest just graduated from col- lege. Growing up in NPB, the kids were involved in the Village's summer camps and swim programs. Dianne and Joel are long-time NPB Tennis Club members, and Dianne enjoys travel, bicycling, tennis, boating, reading. Dianne received her MBA from University of Miami, Bachelors in Psychology from FL International Universi- ty, and a Nursing Science degree from PB State Col- lege. She works as a development officer for Florida Atlantic University with an office on the John D. MacAr- thur Campus in Jupiter. Dianne says "It is rewarding to garner support for the Wilkes Honors College students and other campus programs and engage community leaders." First paying job and what you learned from it? Baby sitting and dog sitting as a teenager: I took these jobs very seriously as I realized that people were en- trusting to me the things of greatest personal value to them. Best business/career or other advice you've re- ceived? Everyone encounters adversity along their career path. It is how one handles adversity that truly reveals one's character. (and...Success has many fa- thers; failure has one scapegoat.) Your favorite childhood memory or activity? Exploring the Appalachian woods with cousins was great fun and allowed our imaginations to run wild! What do you do/where do you go to get away from it all? We are boaters and fish quite a bit, so it's nice to go out and enjoy the water... it really clears you to be able to talk about any subject away from the usual dis- tractions. What do you see ahead for North Palm Beach and/ or Palm Beach County and/or Florida? NPB remains a wonderful community with an excellent mix of ages, from singles to young families to working professionals to retirees. The village offers programs of interest to many constituencies and is responsive when there is a concern. Our public safety and services are outstanding for a community of our size and I truly be- lieve that people care about NPB just look at the many people who are volunteers and/or attend meetings to stay informed. We raised our family here and helped bring two sets of grandparents here, so that speaks to how much we like living here. — Curtis Witters volunteers his time on two Village Boards. Curtis volunteered for the Zoning Board of Adjustment in t 1992; finding that he enjoyed working with Village staff and the other Board members, he's stayed on the Zoning Board for over twenty years, serving as Chair since 2010. An avid golfer, Curtis is interested in maintaining/ improving the Country Club as a Vil- lage resource. Curtis volunteered to serve on the Golf Advisory Board and he's been an al- ternate since 2011. Curtis is a native of West Point, New York, and a NPB resident for 23 years. Curtis and his wife, Claudia, have two children; daughter and son are both college students. Curtis received his undergradu- ate and law degree from the University of Florida and is a family law attorney and partner in the law firm of Glickman, Witters & Marell, P.A. First paying job and what you learned from it? Con- struction laborer during the summer in New York City. I learned that I wanted to stay in school! Best business/career or other advice you've re- ceived? Follow your conscience. Your favorite childhood memory or activity? Family vacations at my grandparents' home in Coral Gables and fishing at their place in Big Pine Key. Your favorite local attraction/lunch spot/restaurant in North Palm Beach? Palm Beach County? We are regulars at Mondo's and enjoy Seasons 52, Limoncello, and Captain Charlie's. Favorite place to take out of town guests? If they haven't been, we sometimes take friends to one of the restaurants in Palm Beach. What do you do/where do you go to get away from it all? Sanibel, Key West, or St. Augustine. If you could go anywhere on a vacation would it be? Great Britain, France, or Italy. Your hobbies and/or pastimes? My wife and I enjoy working around the house and gar- dening. What was the last sporting event you went to? I attended the Honda Classic for the last several years. I have season football tickets to see the Gators and oc- casionally see the Marlins and the Heat. What do you see ahead for North Palm Beach and/ or Palm Beach County and/or Florida? In the 23 years that we have lived here, we have seen many new neighbors. Some are families that were raised as children in the Village and want to raise their children here as well. That speaks to the great quality of life we enjoy. Pg. 4—Volunteer Spotlight 561-841-3380 Parks & Recreation SaMMeg • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ACflVIt'IC6 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" in a fast moving discussion on how to navi- gate your way through the sometimes overwhelming world of wine. 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. The more knowledgeable wine con- sumer can bring their understanding up to the next level. This workshop will be held at the Anchorage Park Activi- ties Bldg on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Fee is $17/$15(RDF). Register online or in person now! F ' _OW Summer Pool Party Summer Friday evening pool parties continue at the NPB Pool through August 17 from 6:30-10:00. Invite your friends and plan on being there! Food and drink available. Admission: $1/person. No personal coolers allowed. Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament The 8th Annual Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Entry fee is $150/boat. This is a fun, family event. We hope to have 50 boats participate. Each team consists of a captain and 3 anglers. We will have awards for largest trout, sheeps head and snapper in the Inshore Division and for king, dolphin, wahoo, mutton snapper and grouper in the offshore division. Awards will be for juniors and adults. This year we have added a Kayak Division to the fishing tournament. Entry fee for this is $35 and legal inshore fish are trout, sheep head, redfish and snook. The picnic begins at 4:30 pm and awards at 6:00pm. This is a great day not only for fishermen, but for anyone looking for a good time. Please join us! Entry forms can be obtained at Rec- reation Centers or on the recreation pages at www.villaae-nr b.orc Kids Fishing Derby Hey Kids! Join us for a seawall Fishing Derby on Saturday, August 17th at 2:00 pm at Anchorage Park. Catch & release! 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 a Picnic in the Park after the fishing derby & tournament. Awards will be present- ed at 6:00 pm. Registration for Fall Activities We are now registering for all Fall Activities and Classes. For a complete schedule, visit www.villaae-npb.orq (departments -parks & rec-activity registration). Fall Co -Ed Soccer Registration: Late registration for the fall soccer leagues continues at Anchorage Park Activi- ties Bldg. Registration fee is: $85/R $95/NR. For league availability, to coach or to sponsor a team please con- tact Mary Romero — 841-3389 after 2pm International Coastal Cleanup The Village of North Palm Beach is participating in the International Coastal Cleanup 2013, sponsored by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8:00 am until noon. We are encouraging residents to join the efforts to clean our public areas. You can organize a group to do your street, a park or the waterfront areas by boat or by land! We are looking for volunteers! Community service hours given to school students! Call 841- 3386 to sign up to help! See the Village website for even more activities! www.village-npb.org Parks & Recreation—Pg Country Club/Fire HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PUTTING SKILLS We all know how important putting is to shooting lower scores but what do you do to improve this part of your game? Below you will find a few key items to keep in mind for the next time you hit the practice green. Putting Fundamentals: 1. Alignment — The putter face should be aimed directly where you would like the ball to start (this is called the target line). Then stand with your feet, knees, hips and shoulders parallel to the target line. 2. Speed — Place a club 18 inches beyond the hole. Putt towards the hole with the goal of the ball finishing against the club. This drill can be used for both short and long putts. 3. Putter Path — Find a straight 5 foot putt on the practice green. Make a gate just a little wider than your putter head with two clubs or alignment stick (see picture at right ). Practice hitting putts with the club head staying between the clubs. Now it's time to put in the practice. Good luck! Lee Stroever, PGA Director of Golf North Palm Beach Country Club FIRE SAFETY AND KITCHEN FIRES cooking. Know the Problem - If you are alone and have to leave the kitchen for a -In the U.S., 366,600 home structure fires are respond- moment, take a timer or something that reminds you to ed to annually come back and attend the cooking. -Of those, 2,570 people died and 13,210 injuries oc- - Avoid placement of any items near the stove; decora- curred tions, food packages, oils, potholders, towels (paper or -The cost was $7.2 billion in direct damages cloth), plastic appliances and paper/plastic items on the -92% of all structure fire deaths resulted from home refrigerator near the stove. These items can easily fires catch on fire. Keep the stove and vents clean. -The number one cause of home fires; cooking equip- - If you have a fire, cover the pan with a lid from the ment/cooking; according to the NFPA 2013 side, turn the stove off and do not move the pan. - NEVER USE WATER. The Team Approach - Push the "off' button if a fire starts in a microwave. Tips for the home Keep the door closed. What we do or don't do in our homes makes a big dif- - For small children, consider creating a "kids no -play ference in whether we experience an unthinkable fire. It zone" within 3 feet of the takes everyone in the home working together to pre- stove. This will help pre- vent a cooking fire. vent fire and burns. - Attend your cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are know what to do. Get out frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen the safest way possible, go for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. to the family meeting place - If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, and then call 911 from out - check it regularly, remain in the home while food is side the home. Remember, cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you're smoke is deadly. Pg. 6—Country Club/Fire 561-841-3380 Support You Local Businesses Advertise Your Village Business Here! 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Manuel Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey Vice Mayor Robert A. Gebbia President Pro Tem David B. Norris 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@a,village-npb.org *All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 501 US Highway One and are open to the public* 8017££ Zd `HDV1S IA IVd H,L2ION I AVMHDIH 'S'f1 IOS 2I ►�,L,LWISMaM 19V IIA ow dop a/1■7 as h/d isa g a 'peas 'led LOAN ` *;41 -. Jig aI7//■ a