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The North Palm Beach Yacht Club
Ship’s Wheel
Member of Yachting Clubs of America DECEMBER 2020 www.npbyachtclub.org
MMXX Volume 12
Commodore Kendra Kent In this Issue
commodore@npbyachtclub.org 817-648-5630
I hope everyone had a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.
We are coming into the holiday seasons. This year
the holidays look very different to a lot of us. Keep
in mind the purpose of the celebrations...
At the November virtual dinner meeting, the slate
for the 2021 Board was presented by Staff Commodore Bill Rose
and voted in by the voting members on the zoom meeting.
December 21st dinner meeting is the Change of Watch. We will
have to become imaginative this year on the performance of this
ceremony. We will be announcing the meetings and process with
eblasts.
We would like to announce the following members will become
life members in 2021:
Chris Snedeker
Carol Heuser
Pat Sheffield
Thank you for supporting the NPBYC for all of those years.
As per Karen Miller, we do not have a “crystal ball” regarding what will happen next year with
COVID and being able to resume gatherings and boating events. The budget for
2021 has been completed and is fondly known as the “Covid” budget. We have had
many discussions at the board meetings regarding the 2021 dues. The decision was
to charge a $50 fee per paying member. This is to cover the fixed expenses that we
will have the following year. The fixed expenses include insurance, PO Box rental,
rental storage space, website expenses and Yachting Club of America dues. There will
not be a Commodore’s ball in 2021 but we are hoping to be able to open back up
some activities next year.
As you know, NPBYC Board of Directors continues to monitor the ever-evolving
issues regarding COVID-19 and will provide updates as it relates to our club and
club activities. We would really like to see more members becoming involved with
the activities Vickie has been planning as Rear Commodore. Even though it is not in
person, it is really nice to see each other.
I hope and trust that you and your families are continuing to exercise reasonable
precautions to ensure you remain safe and healthy. Again, thank you for your
patience and understanding during this uncertain time.
Board meeting will be Monday December 7th at 6:00 by zoom. If you are interested in
attending, please email me at kendrakentcr@aol.com and I will send you the invite.
Keep positive and test negative!!!
Your Commodore , Kendra
Celebrate the life, cherish the memories
Judy Stastny
November 4, 2020
Judy Stastny entered eternal life on November 4, dying peacefully at home with Sid,
Kendra, and Robby by her side. Judy was 77 and courageously fought her medical
battles.
Judy was best known for her energy and love of life. Judy was born in Lincoln, met
Sid at the University of Nebraska, later married Sid in 1961, and then were blessed
with their daughter Kendra Jo. Judy loved horses and maintained a boarding facility,
trained horses and riders, and even worked cattle in Arlington, Texas.
In retirement, she and Sid traveled the U.S. Later, they followed Kendra and Robby
to Florida with 20 horses, dogs, cats and more in tow! Judy became very active in
dog rescue with the Peggy Adams establishment, primarily with behavior evaluation
and puppy foster. Many four-legged friends survived and flourished with Judy’s
care. Judy loved the friends she made in the NPBYC and she and her warm,
welcoming spirit will be sorely missed.
Editor’s thought...
The holidays are upon us and it can be a very joyful time of year.
However, not for everyone, some people struggle during the holidays and
are overcome with great sadness when they remember their loved ones
who are not with them. And, many people have no one to spend the
holidays with and are besieged by loneliness.
We all can use caring thoughts and loving prayers right now.
I ask that wherever you might be, take a moment to support all those
who have faced loss, family problems, health struggles, job issues, worries
of any kind and just need to know that someone cares.
Do it for all of us, for nobody is immune.
Dr. Chet Fichandler, Vice Commodore
516-445-6663
Vicecommodore@npbyachtclub.org
Hopefully you are all wearing masks to protect against Covid-19. But what
are you doing to protect your eyes?
The more your eyes are exposed to solar radiation, the greater your risk of
developing cataracts, age related macular degeneration, photokeratitis
(sunburn of the cornea- commonly called snow blindness), pinguecula
and pterygium (unsightly growths on the white of the eye). Sun damage
can also occur on the thin skin of your eyelids, causing skin cancer.
All sunglasses should block 99% or more of the sun’s UV-A (invisible long
wave) and UV-B (invisible short wave) radiation. They should also cut visible
light transmission (VLT) by at least 75%. Adding polarization, while not adding
additional protection, does increase glare reduction. That means increasing
your ability to spot things like sandbars, coral or logs sitting just under the
water’s surface. Polarizing lenses may make LCD screens, chart plotters and
fish finders hard to read, but this can be remedied by tilting your head slightly
to the right or left.
Large, lightweight glasses will provide maximum comfort and protection.
All colored lenses except gray, cause some color distortion. Colored lenses
can affect contrast sensitivity. (make things harder to see). Dark gray lenses
provide the best depth perception, and minimize glare in bright light. A lighter
color like amber, is ideal in hazy, foggy, or low light conditions.
Tempered glass lenses have the best optics and durability, but safety and weight
are major concerns. If you lean over the boat, the fish could wind up wearing your
glasses. (try a strap or chord to secure glass lenses). Polycarbonate (a form of
thermoplastic) lenses are much lighter in weight, protect against UV exposure, but
scratch easier, even with protective coatings.
Utilization of this summary should make your eyewear selection easier. Just
remember there is no substitution for protection. These are the only eyes
you’re going to get!
Dr. Chet
Our very own Scott & Susan Abel on Teaser too will once
again be participating in the Palm Beach Boat Parade. This
year’s design is a Green Turtle, so be on the lookout for the
GREEN TURTLE and cheer loudly when they pass.
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Scott & Susan will be at the start of the Boat parade—they
will be the 2nd boat behind Moe & Sally.
Also, be sure to vote for Teaser too as your favorite boat in
their class.
Scott’s blue print
Guess whose Yacht this is???
Pompano Beach
https://npbyachtclub.org/weather/
Vicki Granati, Rear Commodore
631-949-5907
rearcommodore@npbyachtclub.org
Thank you all for entering the mask contest this month. We have had quite
a few clever entries—we can be safe and have fun too.
Can’t figure out who’s who? Here is a list of our entrants:
Terry Zuckerman
Karen Miller and daughter
Scott Abel
Carol Heuser
Kendra Kent
Karen Miller
Zoi Diamond
John Diamond
Susan Abel
Vickie Granati
Lynette Kabula
SO, WHO IS THE WINNER OF THE MASK CONTEST???
Well, I had the gentleman pictured below choose the winner.
This is my son, Dr. Glen Granati. He is a pulmonologist
and critical care physician. Here he is during the
first big wave of the COVID-19 infection this past spring
at Montefiore Hospital. PPE wasn’t readily available, so
he donned two paper masks, a pair of ski goggles,
and a home-made face shield to keep safe.
Sometimes he and the staff had to wear plastic trash
bags when gowns were not readily available.
As his mom I am grateful that he has thus far kept himself safe. This
Thanksgiving, I am grateful to all the medical personnel who risk their
own lives to save ours. Thanks, too, to all those workers who must wear
masks during their entire work day. It’s not easy, but it’s better than the
alternative.
There’s a serious side to masks as well. The CDC advises
EVERYONE to wear a mask: face masks help prevent people
who have COVID-19, including those who are pre-symptomatic
or asymptomatic, from spreading the virus to others. Masks are
most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are
widely used by people in public settings. Wide use of masks
especially helps protect those at higher risk of severe illness
from COVID-19 as well as workers who frequently come into
close contact with other people (e.g., in airports, seaports or
other docks, bus terminals, and train stations). Using masks
along with other preventive measures, including social distancing,
frequent hand hygiene, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently
touched surfaces, is one of the most effective strategies available
for reducing COVID-19 transmission.
The winner of the $25 Walgreen’s Gift Certificate is Carol Heuser,
picture #4.
Here's what Dr. Granati had to say:
"Looking at overall realistic protection and entertainment value I like
number 4, the golden retriever mask. It’s a great idea, might get one with
*Willy’s face on it. " (*Willy is Glen's cat.)
One ZOOM Cocktail hour was held in November. We missed you…
Won't you join in next time? You can literally have a drink with friends
while sitting in your comfortable space!
Let's try to keep in touch…
I know, this pandemic is getting wearisome, but with Zoom we can still
see each other and have unrehearsed friendly conversations.
Stay in touch. Love you all! Vickie
Circle of Concern
IMMEDIATE CONCERN
RON MILLS
LYNETTE KABULA
TERRY ZUCKERMAN
CONTINUED PRAYERS
Lynn Daytz, John Sheldrake
Maria Landi, Cathi Markisen
Rick Kendrick, Tom Collins
STAY HOME, STAY SAFE...
But if you must go out—wear a mask
Seems like a good time to do this?????
ATTENTION CLUB MEMBERS:
Advertising in the Ship’s Wheel is a great way to showcase your business
and tell members about you and what your business offers.
The Ship’s Wheel is the monthly newsletter of the North Palm Beach Yacht Club.
Our newsletter is now in digital format. This means that your advertisement is visible
to a greater number of people. This is a wonderful, inexpensive way to reach the over
170+ individual members of the club.
As an advertiser, you will have full access to the past, present, and future newsletters
on our club website. Additionally, we showcase your ad on our website’s home page
www.npbyachtclub.org each and every month AND we write a big feature story on
your company once a year.
This opportunity for a yearly advertisement of 12 months + one free month is
available at very affordable rates. (We will even alter the ad quarterly if you wish.)
$150 FOR A BUSINESS CARD SIZE OR $300 FOR A DOUBLE SIZED AD
To get started, send your business card and /or camera-ready art (JPG) to
vbgrant@hotmail.com. Complete the Advertising Form below and mail it with a check
made to the North Palm Beach Yacht Club to
Vickie Granati
3254 West Mallory Blvd
Jupiter, FL 33458
Enclosed is my check for 12 + 1 month of advertising in The Ship’s Wheel.
_ $150 for a business card ad
_ $300 for a double-sized ad
This payment of 12 +1 is for the term from ____________to __________
Please check one:
_ _______Keep my artwork the same as last year
_ _______Enclosed is a business card
_ _______I will email a mechanical/JPG to vbgrant@hotmail.com
Business Name
Contact Name
Phone
Email
Signed
Date
Any questions please feel free to call Vickie at 631-949-5907
Despite what some holiday movies will
have you believe, Hanukkah is not the
Jewish equivalent of Christmas, nor is
it n insurmountably difficult holiday to
learn about. If you're curious, here are
a few basic questions many non-Jews
(and even some Jews!) have about the
holiday:
All right, so it's not "Jewish Christmas." Then what is it?
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the
Second Temple in Jerusalem in the 160s BC.
After outlawing the Jewish religion and Jew-
ish practices, then-King Antiochus IV decreed
that Jews must worship Greek gods in the
Temple. Eventually, Jewish priest Mattahias,
his son Judah Maccabee, and their army
(creatively called The Maccabees) revolted,
ultimately forcing Antiochus IV out of Judea.
Maccabee and his followers reclaimed the
Temple and rebuilt the altar.
Gingerbread cookies in the shape of Stars of
David and decorated with a Hanukkiah
candelabrum.
Ok ... so what's with the candles?
You may have heard Hanukkah referred to as
"The Festival of Lights" and might already be familiar
with menorah. Menorahs have long been a symbol used
in Judaism, and when the altar was rebuilt by Maccabee
and co., part of that included relighting the menorahs.
The soldiers only had enough oil to light the menorah for
a single night, but the story goes that the little bit of oil
lasted for eight full nights. Thus: the Miracle of Hanukkah.
That's why the celebration lasts eight nights.
Although most people use the word menorah in the context of Hanukkah, what
observers are actually lighting is called a hanukkiah (ha-noo-kee-ah). It looks very
similar to a menorah with eight prongs, but has a ninth candle, the Shamash, used
to light the other candles.
What are some other ways to observe the holiday?
Many modern Jewish families celebrate by lighting the hanukkiah. One candle per
night of Hanukkah is lit, like Hebrew is read, from right to left. People might also
play dreidel games and eat certain foods like sufganiyot (similar to jelly donuts)
and latkes (fried potato pancakes). Both foods are fried in oil, commemorative of the
miracle of the Maccabees' long-burning oil.
Important note: There is an ongoing and spirited debate about whether latkes are
best served with applesauce or sour cream. The correct answer is both.
What is a dreidel and why is it played on Hanukkah?
A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top with
Hebrew letters (Hay, Gimel, Nun and
Shin) on each surface signifying the rules
of the game. When Antiochus IV was in
power, all Jewish practices were outlawed,
including reading and studying the sacred
Jewish text, the Torah. When soldiers
would come through Jewish communities,
those studying the Torah in secret would
pretend to play the dreidel game so as
not to be caught and arrested.
Then why do people make such a big deal out of it?
While for centuries many Jews have observed Hanukkah by lighting the hanukkiah,
saying certain prayers, and eating certain foods, the all-out Hanukkah celebrations
Americans are used to is a relatively new phenomenon.
The simplest answer: It occurs roughly around Christmas, and companies are only
too thrilled to capitalize on the timing.
Since Christmas is generally accepted as an important and universal experience
in American childhood, kids of other faiths often feel left out of the celebrations.
Due to the coincidental timing of Christmas and Hanukkah, some Jewish families
participate in present exchanges and decorating.
Why do the dates of Hanukkah change every year?
The dates of Jewish holidays are determined by the ancient Hebrew (or Jewish)
calendar as opposed to the Gregorian calendar that was introduced in 1582 by
Pope Gregory XIII, with which you are most familiar. The Hebrew calendar is
based on a lunar cycle. So, while Hanukkah starts on the same day every year on
the Hebrew calendar (25 Kislev), it doesn't sync perfectly with the Gregorian
calendar, so it has a "different" date each year. It tends to fall somewhere between
late November and late December.
Why are there so many different ways to spell Hanukkah and
which one is right?
The word Hanukkah is actually a transliteration and not a direct translation of the
Hebrew word for dedication, so there will never be a perfect English
spelling. Merriam-Webster' uses the spelling "Hanukkah," but "Chanukah" is also
widely accepted.Every December we’re swamped with images
of America’s greatest salesman – Santa Claus
– hawking everything from fast food to automo-
biles. In the deluge of media hype, there are
always a few stories reminding us that the idea
of “Santa Claus” evolved from St. Nicholas, and
one or two of those stories might go so far as to
explain the real Nicholas was a kindly bishop of
Myra (today known as Demre and located in
modern-day Turkey).
But how many people know that St. Nicholas is
also the patron of sailors and ships, offering
safe voyage and protection from storms?
The Legend of St. Nicholas begins with a poor family of Myra who could
not provide dowries for three daughters. Since the girls
were unable to marry, they would have to be sold into
slavery. It is said that Nicholas saved the day by riding
past the house late at night and throwing three bags of
gold coins through an open window – bags which, by a
miracle, landed in shoes and stockings
that had been left out to dry next to the
fireplace.
But St. Nicholas does more than throw
coins through open windows. He is also the patron of
sailors and ships, offering safe voyage and protection
from storms. Traditionally, German sailors who survived
a shipwreck brought him a piece of sailcloth as an offer-
ing, and, in fact, much of the world knows St. Nicholas
as “the sailors’ friend.” Legend says that long ago a
ship in the Mediterranean Sea was caught by a storm
and forced into shallow waters where it became grounded. The sailors
were unable to maneuver the vessel back into deeper water and called on
Nicholas for aid.
The Saint appeared among them and gave the
sailors a helping hand, fastening the lines holding
the mast and using a pole to pry the ship away
from the threatening rocks. As soon as the boat
was freed, the Saint vanished. Even today, Greek
sailors wish each other luck by saying, “May St.
Nicholas hold the tiller.”
So after you’ve put up the last of the decorations,
and you’re basting the turkey one final time while
you watch the kids unwrapping gifts under the
tree, give a thought to Saint Nicholas. May his hand be on the tiller of the
ship carrying you and your family on your voyage through the New Year!Ship’s Store Our new Ship's Store Manager is Cathi Markisen 561-346-9971. She used to work with Professional Images and is very familiar with their ordering practices and the owners. Her contact info is: markisen60@comcast.net, phone: 561-346-9971. Other stuff—Uniform accessories (epaulets, men’s and women’s ties, hat, jacket emblems, and burgees) and/or to purchase replacement name tags contact Dr. Chet Fichandler, vicecommodore@npbyachtclub.org
In the movie “A Christmas Story,” what was the name of the next door neighbors whose dogs ate the Christmas turkey? A: The Bumpuses Q: What figure from English folklore came to be associated with Santa Claus? A: Father Christmas Q: Name the animatronic cassette-playing bear toy that every kid wanted for Christmas in the mid 80s. A: Teddy Ruxpin Q: In the 1964 classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” what was the name of Ru- dolph’s faithful elf companion? A: Hermey Q: According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime? A: Krampus Q: In the TV special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what three words best describe the Grinch? A: Stink, stank, stunk Q: What well-known Christmas carol became the first song ever broadcast from space in 1965? A: Jingle Bells Q: In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born? A: Turkey Q: What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of “A Charlie Brown Christmas?” A: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Q: “Twas the Night Before Christmas” was originally published under what name? A: A Visit from St. Nicholas Q: What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump? A: Home Alone 2
Shar some love & a casserole...
Birthdays Anniversaries
Dr Donald H Kranendonk 8 Lisa & Bob Berger 16
P/C Joseph Tringali 12 Zoi & John Diamond 27
Daryl Aubrey 15 Dawn & Jeff Goebel 30
Woody W. Carter 18
Eric (Rick) Markisen 19
Gerald Rothman 27
Ingrid Menz Daniello 27
Robby Kent 30
Beverly McGrane 31
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