Newsletter Date

Beachcaster

YOUR OFFICIAL CITY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018

ADDRESSING WATER CONCERNS IN BREVARD COUNTY On June 24th, Dr. Julie Greenwalt, a Satellite High School graduate and radiation oncologist, now based in Jacksonville, held a concerned citizens meeting at the Kiwi Club regarding suspected higher cancer rates for younger people (generally under the age of 40 years) who went to Satellite High School. She, along with 17 other SHS graduates who were diagnosed with cancer, wanted to spread awareness and look for answers that might suggest their cancer cases were environmentally linked. Prior to this meeting, the City Manager spoke with Dr. Greenwalt about these concerns and mentioned that the City was looking into possible groundwater contamination from perfluorinated compounds (see article on page 2, discussing these

compounds and the City test results).

In March 2018, the Department of Defense (DOD) released a report that assessed military installations across the nation for PFOS and PFOA. These compounds were prevalent in fire-fighting foam used for aviation fires. This foam was discontinued in 2016, but the resulting soil and groundwater contamination is very much a problem across the nation. As such, the City became concerned that these compounds were in our

groundwater, and wanted to understand the extent of the contamination.

The City has since released these results, and with the assistance of Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB), the County, and Indian Harbour Beach, have embarked on a more aggressive testing plan to determine the extent of the groundwater contamination and to test for more contaminants. We have been working with all of our partners to ensure the health of residents. Our community members’ health and safety are, and always have

been, our first priority.

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE 1990S? Many people who lived in the beachside communities south of Patrick Air Force Base remember the previous study completed in the early 1990s following concerns regarding a high number of Hodgkin’s disease, over-all cancer cases, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), psychiatric illnesses, and effects of low-level radar on

health.

After holding two public meetings in 1991, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) the Florida Department of Health, the EPA, and the Army Corps of Engineers all participated in a study that completed ground water testing, soil testing, and a review of cancer data. These results can be summarized

by the following:

1. The ATSDR found that Hodgkin’s disease cases were excessive in the late 1960s and the early 1980s and this was attributed to a possible role of an “infectious process in the etiology of the disease.” Regarding overall cancer cases, this data was reviewed for the Satellite Beach zip code as compared to statewide averages. With the exception of breast and cervical cancer, the data indicated this area had

fewer than average cases.

2. Water samples were taken from 12 existing wells in South Patrick Shores. Ten shallow wells and two deep wells were tested (the report did not disclose the depth of the wells). The report indicated that the “results do not show the presence of any chemical that is even remotely associated with Hodgkin’s

Disease.” (continued on Page 2)

BEACHCASTER PAGE 2

GROUNDWATER AND DRINKING WATER TESTING The City of Satellite Beach embarked on groundwater testing in June 2018 after reviewing the March 2018 Department of Defense Report entitled “Addressing Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA).” The testing was also announced at the June 25th concerned citizens meeting held at the Kiwi Club by Dr. Julie Greenwalt. The testing results were announced on the City Manager’s Facebook Page on August 1, 2018. The City hired Tetra Tech, an independent environmental assessment firm, to construct and test three new monitoring wells, approximately 9 feet deep at three different locations, one located in South Patrick Shores. The City chose to construct wells, instead of testing existing wells due to the likelihood that existing wells were constructed using materials that have PFOS/PFOA compounds in them, which can skew

the results. The results are as follows:

City of Satellite Beach PFOS/PFOA Testing Results, July 2018

*ppt=parts per trillion

Brevard County also tested some monitoring wells they own in the south area of Satellite Beach, and they tested a “control well” in Melbourne Beach as well. These monitoring wells are approximately 2 feet deep and were actually installed to monitor ground water nutrients entering into the Lagoon. These test results

were released on August 2, 2018 and are as follows:

Brevard County PFOS/PFOA Testing Results, July 2018

*ppt=parts per trillion

City of Satellite Beach Monitoring Wells

City Hall Jackson Avenue Sea Park Community Park

41.50 ppt 22.85 ppt 30.13 ppt

Brevard County Monitoring Wells

Sat N1 Sat N1 Duplicate

Sat N2 Sat S1 Mel Bch Control

26.7 ppt 25.8 ppt 6.3 ppt 18.7 ppt 6.6 ppt

3. “The chemicals present are from natural sources except for the chlorinated pesticides. Neither the inorganic compounds nor the chlorinated pesticides represent a health risk to any of the residents of South Patrick Shores.” Additionally, the EPA “groundwater sampling did not indicate any evidence of a

contamination groundwater plume.”

The Report also described soil sampling results which did not indicate significant contamination in the area.

There was one sampling point with higher levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PHA) than other

points; however this level is consistent with levels seen in urban areas, and exposure through ingestion of soils

at those levels should not result in adverse health effects.

A letter from U.S. House of Representatives Member Jim Bacchus was distributed to all residents in the South

Patrick Shores area and Satellite Beach, which outlined that the U.S. Public Health Service released their

report and found that residents were not threatened by

environmental hazards and that our community was “as safe as

any in Brevard County.”

It should be noted that the City and County, after reviewing all

past reports and data, are moving forward with new testing.

While the previous studies and reports are important, some of the

previous results from testing completed decades ago would raise

concerns if conducted under the rigor of today’s standards. As such,

our local governments are proceeding with new testing under

today’s standards to provide our communities with the data we

need to address all of our residents’ concerns.

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 3

The City of Cocoa Beach also initiated testing of their groundwater in July 2018 by testing existing wells. These results are approximately 5 to 10 times higher, depending on location, than the City of Satellite Beach results. The City of Cocoa Beach has since retested their wells, and while the results are lower than the first testing, these results are still significantly higher, with ranges of 20.8 ppt to 294 ppt. Cocoa Beach also tested an irrigation well and a private well, both which had non-detect results. Cocoa Beach provides the

sewer treatment for Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB).

The Brevard County School Board, at the request of School Board Member Tina Deskovich, tested the

drinking water at beachside schools to determine if the PFAS compounds were in the drinking water. These

tests came back as non-detect for the samples in the Cocoa Beach area that is served by Cocoa Water

Utility. The test results for the beachside schools south of PAFB tested for low levels of perfluorobutanoic

acid (PFBA). PFBA was detected in nine (9) of the analyzed samples at concentrations ranging from 2.5 ng/L

to 12 ng/L. PFBA was formerly used for manufacturing photographic film and is also a byproduct of other

perfluorochemicals formerly used in paper food packaging and stain-resistant fabrics.

WHAT IS A “SAFE” LEVEL OF PFOS AND PFOA IN OUR GROUNDWATER? WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?

Perfluorinated Compounds are used in a variety of household products, such as microwave popcorn, waterproof clothing, sunscreen, and some Teflon cookware. These compounds are considered together as PFAS compounds, and are “emerging contaminants” by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As such, there have been few standards developed to guide areas with contamination on the minimal levels that can be allowed to remain if remediated. It is true that we all would like to see NONE of these compounds in our groundwater. However, these compounds are prevalent throughout our nation, both in groundwater and surface water. Therefore, the likelihood

that remediation target levels will be set as “zero” is unlikely at this point.

The only guidance we have in the State of Florida for a standard is the EPA Health Advisory Standard of 70 ppt for drinking water. A health advisory level is non-enforceable and non-regulatory, and only provides guidance. While there are not standards available for non-drinking

groundwater or irrigation water, drinking water standards are typically more stringent.

It should be noted that since the Environmental Protection Agency has not set regulatory standards for these compounds, many states are setting standards of their own. For example, the State of Maine has set their standard at 16 ppt for groundwater sources that are used to supply drinking

water.

The groundwater in Satellite Beach and the other beachside cities is not used for drinking

water. We only use our groundwater for irrigation purposes.

The City of Satellite Beach, Brevard County, and the Brevard County Public School Board all passed a Resolution calling on the State of Florida to create regulatory standards for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water and ground water. The Resolutions also call for investigation of the

biological impacts of these compounds on our Lagoon.

The City of Satellite Beach, Brevard County, and the City of Cocoa Beach have been coordinating closely with Patrick Air Force Base (PAFB) on this issue. PAFB has provided us their groundwater testing data, and has been working with us to determine next steps in testing. The Department of Defense is addressing this issue nationwide, with funding priorities being given to contamination that is affecting drinking supplies. Since the contamination on PAFB is not affecting drinking water supplies, no funding has been allocated to PAFB to remediate affected sites. As such, our City is working with our legislative delegation to request that PAFB

receive adequate funding for monitoring and remediation.

BEACHCASTER PAGE 4

Environmental Protection Agency Chris Impellitteri, impellitteri.christopher@epa.gov Schatzi Fitz-James, fitz-james.schatzi@epa.gov

Cynthia Caporale, caporale.cynthia@epa.gov

EPA Communications

Michelle Latham, latham.michelle@epa.gov

Department of Environmental Protection Ashley L. Gardner, Communications Specialist ashley.gardner@dep.state.fl.us

Office: 407-897-2914

Department of Health www.floridahealth.gov or AskEH@flhealth.gov

Barry Inman, Phone: 321-454-7106

The City Council has approved a testing plan for additional groundwater testing. This testing will significantly expand the list of contaminants that we will be testing for, in addition to expanding the areas being tested in the City. The initial PFOS/PFOA testing was performed on shallow wells, approximately 2-9 feet deep, and most of the City’s irrigation wells are at least 190 feet deep. While shallow wells are the best way to test for soil contamination, we have many residents that are interested in the results for water in

wells that serve our irrigation systems, especially at City parks.

Additionally, we have residents interested in whether we have other contaminants in the groundwater. As such, we will be testing for a long list of contaminants to be able to address these concerns. The sampling will be completing by November 3, 2018 and the results should be available by December 28, 2018.

However, the results may be available later if the lab is overwhelmed with requests.

The City has partnered with the County in completing the testing and we will be using their testing company, Applied Ecology. The County is completing similar testing in the South Patrick Shores area. This sampling is

being completed in October, and result should be available by the end of November 2018.

Drinking Water Review:

The City is working with some residents who have questions about some of the drinking water disinfection

byproducts. We are working with the City of Melbourne Water Utility to answer those questions, and with

the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that standards have been met. We will

continue to assist these residents in reviewing these issues and making sure our water meets all State and

Federal standards.

CURRENT TESTING PLAN AND ACTIVITIES

• City began searching for a lab to test for PFOS and PFOA.

• June 25-City announced the testing at the concerned citizens meeting.

JUNE

2018

• August 2-Cities of Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach, Brevard County and PAFB meet to

discuss the testing results

• August 5-City, County, and School Board presented the results for the PFOS/PFOA testing

to the community

AUGUST

2018

• September 4-City begins hearing from residents on future testing, begins creating testing

plan.

• September 26-City and County meet with Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection and

Dept. of Health to discuss the PFOS/PFOA standards, questions, and health impacts.

SEPTEMBER

2018

• October 3-City Council approves the second groundwater testing plan for the City of

Satellite Beach.

OCTOBER

2018

SATELLITE BEACH WATER TESTING TIMELINE

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 5

Concerns have been expressed by some residents in the South Patrick Shores area regarding finding military debris buried in the ground. If you have found something buried in your yard that you can’t identify, please call the appropriate agency to come remove it. Refer to the map (right) to decide what agency you should call; even if your mailing address is Satellite Beach, you may live outside of the official City boundaries that are outlined

in red.

If you find something buried in your yard, it is important to report it to the correct agency based on where you live. This map outlines the City of Satellite Beach borders. You can obtain a full list of streets from the City website www.satellitebeach.org/residents_visitors/

faqs.php

• Brevard County residents should call: Brevard County

Sheriff Non-Emergency-Central Area: 321-633-7162

• Satellite Beach residents should call: Satellite Beach

Police Department: 321-773-4400

• Indian Harbour Beach residents should call Indian

Harbour Beach Police Department: 321-773-3030

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND SOMETHING UNIDENTIFIABLE BURIED ON YOUR PROPERTY

RUMOR CONTROL: BEACH SAND AND ARSENIC Have you seen social media posts that say the City is “dumping sand contaminated with arsenic” on the

beach? This is simply NOT TRUE!

Our City, out of an abundance of caution, tested the sand quality of the Brevard County Beach Dune Restoration project to ensure that the project was meeting the standards of the permit. This was done after

the City received some complaints from residents.

• The tests were completed in two locations PRIOR to receiving the dune restoration sand: Hightower Beach

and Grant Avenue. The results for both areas were 3.8 mg/kg.

• Tests were also completed on two samples of one of the sources of sand, the Blue Goose Mine. These

results were 4.4 and 4.5 mg/kg.

• Tests were also completed on two samples of the other source of sand, the Stewart Mine. These results

were .29 U, which means that arsenic was not detected in these samples.

Although the residential limit for arsenic is 2.1 mg/kg, it should be noted that arsenic is a naturally occurring element in soil and in Florida, it occurs in quantities up to 37 mg/kg according to the Florida Department of Health. Additionally, Hightower Beach and Grant Avenue had arsenic levels that exceeded the residential standard PRIOR to receiving Dune Nourishment sand. Since this is already present in sand naturally, there is not a danger to the public. The State of Florida sets regulatory limits for arsenic in the case of contamination so that the remediating authority has clean-up target level. The mere

presence of this element that surpasses these standards does not present a threat or danger to the public.

If you have questions or would like additional information, residents are encouraged to call City Hall,

Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, at 321-773-4407.

BEACHCASTER PAGE 6

DESOTO POND: THE END OF THE TREATMENT TRAIN The Pond being constructed at DeSoto Park is nearing completion which means that the treatment train is nearing completion as well. What is a Treatment Train? A treatment train is a sequence of multiple stormwater treatments or best management practices (BMP’s) which are designed to meet the needs of a particular environment, in order to maximize results. In the case of the DeSoto Drainage Basin, there are a

number of methods in place that make up our train.

Beginning at the east end of DeSoto Parkway, there are perforated exfiltration pipes in place that collect stormwater and allow a portion of it to percolate into the sandy soil through the holes in the pipe as it flows to the west; this treats the stormwater through natural filtration. At the intersection of DeSoto Parkway and Jamaica Boulevard, there is a diversion weir that turns some of the water flowing from the east to the south and into the ponds located at the entrance to the Library and at the Sports Park where it is treated before

moving into the Indian River Lagoon (IRL).

The remaining water that is not diverted to the south continues west into Baffle Boxes that capture trash and vegetative debris before the water is directed into the pond for treatment. The pond is designed to hold water for 10 days before it is released into the IRL allowing nutrients to settle out into the bottom of the pond. There is also a 250 foot long wall of Biosorption Activated Media (BAM) buried underground that runs parallel to the west side of the pond, and that is designed to filter nitrogen in ground water before it enters

the “manatee canal.”

Another component of the treatment train is the bio-swale located in the median of the 300 block of DeSoto Parkway. The bio-swale is one of the most commonly used stormwater practices. They are linear vegetated ditches which allow for the collection, conveyance, filtration and infiltration of stormwater. They can also be referred to as “grass swales,” “vegetated swales,” or “filter strips”. The bio-swales are planted with deep rooted native grasses and plants that enhance the infiltration, cooling and cleansing of the water in order to improve water quality. The bio-swale project was made possible through a partnership between the City of Satellite Beach and the Indian River Lagoon National

Estuary Program.

The City hopes to continue working in concert with other stake-holding agencies, using more natural and innovative methods to enhance water quality for the health of the IRL. If you have any questions regarding this or any other Public Works project, please contact us at SBPWprojects@satellitebeach.org or by phone at 321-777-2309 during regular business hours,

7:00 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

NEW WORKSHOP SERIES OFFERED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Living Healthy with Chronic Disease “Self-Management Tools 4 Life” workshop series is being offered by the Fire Department and Aging Matters in Brevard. The Living Healthy program is a series of 2.5-hour classes held once a week for 6 weeks that will help you learn ways to self-manage your chronic illness and take charge of your life. Anyone living with a chronic disease such as arthritis, heart disease, Parkinson’s, depression or other illness is welcome. You are encouraged to bring your spouse, a friend, or a family member with you. Participants are encouraged to attend all 6 sessions. By participating in the Living Healthy Program, you will learn to: manage your symptoms, build confidence, communicate better with your health care team, family, and friends, learn effective nutrition and exercise

choices.

Space is Limited for these workshops, to register call 321-806-3741 or

email pschroeder@agingmattersbrevard.org.

FREE 6-Week Workshop

November 13 to December 18 Tuesdays from1:30-4:00 pm David R. Schechter Center

1080 S. Patrick Drive

FROM THE BEAUTIFICATION BOARD

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 7

The Beautification Board will be taking nominations for homes that have done an exemplary job in decorating and lighting for Christmas! If you want to nominate a house that you enjoy, send the house address to Grace

Derosa, Recording Secretary for the Board, at Gderosa@satellitebeach.org or call 321-773-4407.

The Board is looking for help from local artists! The Beautification Board would like to partner with budding artists to submit re-design ideas for our Satellite Beach License plate. This is a great opportunity to get your

work seen. You can request more information from the Board by contacting Grace DeRosa.

Calling all Sustainability Stewards, the Logos Community Garden is getting ready to turn over beds for its second year! Residents interested in renting a garden bed or volunteering for projects focusing on sustainability activities in the City can email Nicholas Sanzone at nsanzone@satellitebeach.org. On November 29th, Sustainability Workshop #11 “Solar Review and Pace Program Information” will be held at 7:00 pm at Satellite Beach City Hall, 565 Cassia Boulevard. This Workshop will discuss solar options available to homeowners and what the City has done with solar. The final Sustainability Workshop “City Projects Updates," will be held December 27th at Satellite Beach City Hall, 565 Cassia Blvd. Topics to be discussed will include a review of the environmental success of the City and the Sustainability Board, lessons learned, and future goals for 2019. To learn more and stay informed, check out the City website

www.satellitebeachfl.org and follow us on Facebook at “GoGreenSB”.

FROM THE SUSTAINABILITY BOARD

REGISTRATION FOR GOLF CARTS IN THE CITY Since 2014, the City Council has been requested to allow golf carts in the community that were not considered by the State to be “street legal.” Cities and counties have the statutory authority to pass ordinances to declare streets safe for golf cart use. Otherwise, golf carts must meet the statutory definition of a vehicle that is legal to drive on public streets. The City declined to do this at the time, largely due to

safety concerns of allowing non-street legal vehicles on our roadways.

Since then, it has become increasingly popular to drive golf carts, and the already time-consuming process for state registration has become more cumbersome. As such, staff was asked by multiple residents to review this issue again. On September 5th, City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 1166 to begin allowing golf carts/low speed vehicles on residential roadways of the City. Based on Council direction, the Police Department has developed a more simplified process for registration

than what was offered by the State of Florida.

Owners need to register their carts with the Police Department and the cart must pass an inspection. Certain safety items are required, and include: rear seatbelts, triangle reflector, mirrors and a proof of Florida Insurance. All vehicles must register and will receive a decal valid for one year. Since the program started so late in 2018, for this year only, registration will be valid through December 31, 2019. The form for golf cart registration can be downloaded at www.satellitebeach.org on the Police Department page. Call Heather

Black at 321-773-4400 ext. 131 for an inspection appointment.

The City of Satellite Beach is proud to be a community focused on caring for residents of all ages. As we support members of our community who desire to age in place, we have joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, and we are looking for your feedback to guide our future initiatives. Using a grant from AARP, the City is asking residents of all ages to visit the following website and complete the following

survey on the City website and look for the link under “Latest News”: www.satellitebeach.org

RESIDENT SURVEY AVAILABLE!

mailto:nsanzone@satellitebeach.orghttp://www.satellitebeachfl.orghttp://www.satellitebeach.org

BEACHCASTER PAGE 8

TWILIGHT SANTA 2018 SCHEDULE The Satellite Beach Fire Rescue, Paramedics, and Reserve Firefighter Organization are gearing up once again to bring cheer this holiday season by parading Santa atop a brightly decorated fire truck throughout the streets of our community! Santa’s got lots to do so be sure to listen for the holiday music and sirens so you don’t miss your chance to see him before he returns to the North Pole! As always, all at the Satellite Beach

Fire Department wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

DECEMBER 17: JACKSON AVENUE SOUTH TO PARK AVENUE, EAST OF SOUTH

PATRICK DRIVE

DECEMBER 18: PARK AVENUE SOUTH TO CINNAMON DRIVE

DECEMBER 19: WEST SIDE OF SOUTH PATRICK DRIVE

DECEMBER 20: CASSIA BOULEVARD SOUTH TO DESOTO PARKWAY

DECEMBER 21: PELICAN COAST AND SATELLITE BEACH PORTION OF TORTOISE

ISLAND

DECEMBER 22: DESOTO PARKWAY SOUTH TO CITY LINE

The Satellite Beach Reserve Fire Fighter Organization’s Satellite Cares Program is accepting non-perishable food items, unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary donations for residents in our community who are in need this holiday season. Donations can be brought to the following locations in our City now until December 14th: Satellite Beach Fire Department at 1390 South Patrick Drive, City Hall at 565 Cassia Boulevard,

or the David R. Schechter Community Center at 1089 South Patrick Drive.

SATELLITE CARES PROGRAM

Fire Department Annual Open

House

Sunday, December 16th

6:00-9:00 pm

1390 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach

(321) 773-4405

Come join the fun and help us spread lots of cheer so the Grinch doesn’t stop

Christmas from coming to Satellite Beach!

There will be games & prizes, a bounce house, face painting, balloon characters,

farm animal petting zoo, holiday arts & crafts, smoke house, fire truck display

refreshments, raffles, and

SANTA and MRS. CLAUS !!!

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 9

SOUTH BREVARD BEACHES RELAY FOR LIFE 2019 The South Brevard Beaches Relay for Life is changing our venue! For the past several years Relay for Life has been graciously hosted by Satellite High School, now American Cancer Society is trying to rebrand the event to be much shorter and more of a celebration event. With this idea in mind, event leads decided to move the event to the beach! So, mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Pelican Beach Park! Look for new activities at the event and many more new twists to this celebrated event to fight against cancer. The City of Satellite Beach team has planned some annual fundraising events and we hope have to

another profitable year! More details to come!

November 9-Bingo at Whiskey Beach Pub from 5:30-7 pm

November 17-Car wash at Satellite Beach Fire Department from 10 am-1 pm

January 12 -Bucket Drop at Satellite Beach Publix from 9 am-12 pm

January 26-Car wash at Satellite Beach Fire Department from 10 am-1 pm

February 12-Bucket Drop at Indian Harbour Beach Walmart

February 24-Cornhole and Basket Raffle at City Hall Breezeway from 1-5 pm

March 2-City Wide Garage Sale at the David R. Schechter Community Center from 8 am-12 pm

March 30-Relay for Life at Pelican Beach Park from 3 pm-9 pm

The City of Satellite Beach is encouraging residents to volunteer on a variety of Council-appointed boards to support your community. Volunteer members advise the City Council on issues ranging from beautification projects, to parks, to City development. The strength of our country is reflected by the strength of its communities and families. The City appreciates and needs volunteers to help serve. Both experienced and new volunteers help keep the City moving forward with fresh and exciting ideas, and bring unique

perspectives toward improvement.

Current Board Vacancies:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE ON CITY BOARDS

The Satellite Beach Fire Department is very active in our community with many services exclusively to Satellite Beach citizens! In addition to providing 911 services for an emergency, the Fire Department also has a Community Health Paramedic Program. This unique program offers residents a "wellness check” which helps residents stay ahead of an illness or injury by using a proactive approach. Community Health Paramedics take vital signs, offer assistance with needed resources and education, perform home safety assessments for fall prevention, evaluate current situations and advocate for the resident who needs medical assistance, and will recommend the most appropriate level of care and mode of transportation for the situation. This is an invaluable service and at times, can save a life! The Community Health Paramedic 24/7 On-Call, Non-Emergency Cell Phone: 321-313-4076. As always, for

Life-Threatening Emergencies ONLY, dial 911.

COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM

• Beautification Board

• Board of Adjustment

• Library Board

• Recreation Board

• Samsons Island Working Board

• Firefighters & Police Pension Plan Board of

Trustees

Our diversity is our strength! For an application or information pertaining to board membership, please visit

the City’s website at www.satellitebeachfl.org or contact City Clerk Leonor Olexa at 773-4407.

BEACHCASTER PAGE 10

NEW MEMBER RECEPTION On Friday Sept. 14th a New Member Wine & Cheese Reception was held and was a great success! Thirty new members attended, new friends were made and old acquaintances renewed. They enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres, desserts and wine. The 55+ Club motto is: “To sponsor and coordinate programs that provide

social, entertainment and educational opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for our 55+ community.”

With that in mind, Candy Allard, Line Dance Instructor, said it best, “If you can’t find something to do in this area, then you are NOT paying attention.” There’s plenty to keep you busy! Besides the 55+ Club activities, there are several other organizations you can get involved with and the Recreation Dept. offers great programs for all

ages. No excuse for being bored!

More information can be found in the club newsletter found at www.55plusclubofsb.com or become a member and a newsletter will be sent to you personally. For more information, contact Barbara Hessler, Chairperson, at

321-773-3050 or visit www.55plusclubofsb.com

SATELLITE BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE

FROM THE LIONS CLUB Lions Clubs all over the world support efforts to maintain and preserve the environment. Lions believe “that a healthy planet is fundamental to the well-being of all.” To help our local environment, the Satellite Beach Lions Environmental Committee is working on a project to keep unrecyclable items out of recycle bins. The plan is to get adequate information on recycling to the community. One idea that is being explored is

placing a sticker with large pictures of items not for recycling on the top of the recycle bins.

According to Brevard County Solid Waste Management, 25% of recyclables are contaminated by items that are not recyclable. Just one unrecyclable item in a load can send the entire load to the landfill. While the Lions hope to distribute information to the community soon, here are some things you can do now to save

the recycle loads from going to the landfill:

• Do not recycle containers with food or liquid inside. Cans and plastic containers should be cleaned before going into the recycle bin. Pizza boxes, paper plates, and clamshell take out containers (the lid is

attached) must be thrown away.

• Take medicine bottles to the Satellite Beach Rec. Center for recycling. They cannot be recycled curbside.

• Plastic utensils, paper towels, wood, waxy disposable cups, water hoses, propane tanks, Christmas lights

and plastic packaging wrap cannot be recycled.

• Do not collect your recyclables in plastic bags and then throw it all in the recycle bins. Plastic bags cannot

be recycled curbside. They clog the sorting machines.

• Waste Management advises: “When in doubt, throw it out.”

November 17-Regional Project-Annual “Operation Zip-Lock” creating personal hygiene bags for people in need. Each bag will contain a handmade card for the holidays to let every recipient know that someone cares. If you would like to donate items for our

project, we have a box in the Rec. Department.

November 3 &17-Teeny Bopper Night 6:30-9:30 pm

November 10-Regional Project – Desoto Project

November 16-SBPAL thanks our First Responders at Friday Fest. Come join us as we say thank you to

those who do so much for us as a community!

November 30-Winter basketball games begin.

December 1&15-Teeny Bopper Night 6:30-9:30 pm

December 21-Friday Fest-Winter Wonderland - First day of Winter and the beginning of the winter break

from school! 5:00-9:00 pm

SBPAL Youth Leadership Program, for youth 7th-12th grade, meets every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 pm. For more information about our program, please

contact us at Pal@satellitebeach.org

http://www.55plusclubofsb.comhttp://55plusclubofsb.com/

ADULTS

Tuesdays, 4:30pm-Gentle Yoga. Bring a mat/towel, wear comfortable clothing. $5 fee per class.

Friday, November 2, 1:00pm-Book Sort with the Friends of the Library. We need your help, get a first

peek at the great donations, some lifting required.

Friday, November 9 & 30, 9:00am-Beachside Strummers Ukulele Club. Drop in to listen or join in. Bring your

own ukulele or borrow one from the club.

Saturday, November 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm-Brevard Watercolor Society. Open to the public for one hour

after the closed juried show in the morning,

Tuesday, November 13, 6:00pm-Library Board Meeting.

Monday, November 26, 1:00pm-Barbara’s Book Chats. Beauty in the Broken Places by Allison Pataki.

December 3-7, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm-Friends of the Library Holiday Children’s Book Sale in the lobby.

CHILDREN and TEENS

Tuesdays, 6:00pm-Teen Tuesday, Tabletop Gaming. Ages 12-17.

Wednesdays, 9:30am and 10:30am-Story Time, Mother Goose on the Loose. Sign-up required. Ages 15

months-3rd birthday.

Wednesdays, 3:30pm-Junior Builders Club. Building challenges using LEGO toys for ages 5 and up.

Thursdays, 11:00am & 3:30pm-Story Time, Alphabet Adventures. Enjoy stories, a video and a craft. Ages 3

and up.

Monday, November 5, 3:00pm-Design your own board game. Ages 8-12. Sign-up required.

Tuesday, November 6, 6:00pm-Celebrate International Games Week, design your own board games.

Ages 12-17.

Saturday, November 17, 1:00pm-Read to a Dog with the Space Coast Therapy Dogs. Sign-up required.

Ages 5 and up.

Monday, November 19, 3:00pm-Rave About Your Fave. Sunshine State Book Club (grades 3-6).

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 PAGE 11

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS If you enjoy reading, or appreciate our wonderful Satellite Beach Library, or enjoy volunteering and making a difference in your community, or simply like meeting new friends, then we are your group! We are the FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY. We meet once a month, generally on the first Friday, at 1:00 in the Community Room. We sort all the generous donations our library patrons contribute. We are constantly preparing and gearing up for our next big book sale. We typically have our large 3 day sale in February, and then a few smaller one day sales throughout the year. The money earned from these sales goes to support our beloved library programs, specifically the large youth summer reading program, numerous special events, and we also supplement the library budget by purchasing library materials and equipment. The only challenge we have is not enough helping hands. That's where you come in. Come join us. We invite you, at the very least, to become a member of the Friends of the Library. You can find the application all over the library, or you can ask at the front desk. It is a matter of paying a $5 donation, and filling out a few lines with your contact information. Once you have done that, THANK YOU!! You will receive a good feeling in your heart, PLUS you will get a special invitation to our members only early shopping preview the night before our annual sale in February. At this point you will be ready to join us and volunteer a small amount of time each month sorting and

organizing for the next sale, which is always right around the corner.

November 3 Satellite Beach Founders Day & Marketplace “Seas the Day”-The City of Satellite Beach and Satellite Beach Woman’s Club will celebrate our Annual Founders Day and Marketplace, with over 100 vendors, flea market and bake sale at the DRS Community Center from 9am-3pm. The parade starts at 11am from the DeLaura Middle School parking lot on Jackson Ave. and ends at the DRS Community Center. Parade entries can call the SB Recreation office 773-6458 to participate. For

craft booths, call Jeanne (321) 779-3384.

The Holidays are a time for Sharing-There are several opportunities around the City to share with others less fortunate. Satellite Cares, TRIAD Senior Santa and the 55+ Club Food Drive are just a few.

Contact the Rec Dept at (321) 773-6458 for details!

December 1 Ocean Reef Beach Festival-Celebrate the ocean lifestyle with conservation and recreation displays, activities and hands on learning! Over 90 exhibits and vendors including food trucks, local ocean artists, live music and more! The event is free and will be held from 10am-5pm at Pelican Beach Park. Proceeds benefit Surfrider Foundation

and Anglers For Conservation.

December 4 Phone Call from Santa’s Elves-The Satellite High School Jr. ROTC will provide calls from Santa’s Elves. Parents can call the SB Rec office at (321) 773-6458 to arrange for their child to receive a call. Requests for calls are accepted through Mon, Dec. 3 at 5pm. Santa’s elves will call only on Tues, Dec. 4 from 5-8pm EST to any child in the U.S. Print the form “Phone Calls From Santa’s Elves” online from: www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/forms.php. Completed forms can be faxed to (321) 777-5207, or mail/drop off at the Satellite Beach Recreation Dept, 1089

S. Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, FL 32937.

December 15 Jingle Bell Run 2 Miler-This race is part of the Running Zone’s Race Series to benefit Satellite High School Running Programs. The fun begins at the Satellite Beach Library. Register online

at: www.runningzone.com/series/jinglebell2miler/

December 15 Boat Parade-The Banana River Power Squadron sponsors the 2018 Holiday Boat Parade. Participants should assemble at the north end of Satellite Beach Grand Canal and travel south beginning at 6pm. Cash Prizes awarded! For more

information: www.brsps.org

Babysitting Boot Camp-Ages: 11-17yrs Learn how to be a responsible babysitter in this fun and interactive class. The program includes Danger Zones, pool safety, American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications, and how to promote your

babysitting business. Materials are provided.

Day/Time: Sat/10am-4pm Dates: Nov 17 Cost:$85

Volleyball Clinics for Youth Players-Ages: 8-18yrs Volleyball opportunities are available for youth of all skill levels! Additional information may be found on

their website www.volleytechacademy.com

Days/Times: Mon, Wed/3:30-4:30pm

Dates: Nov 5-28/Dec 3-19 Cost: $35/month for day

per week, $60/month for 2 days per week

Tennis Classes for Youth Beginners-This class provides basic instruction for entry level players. Call the Tennis Hut, at (321) 773-3313, for weather concerns. Ages/Times: 6-9yrs/4-5pm, 9-12yrs/5-6pm, 13yrs-up/6-7pm. Day: Mon Dates: Nov 5-26

($60)/Dec 3-17 ($45)

SATELLITE BEACH CITY HALL 565 CASSIA BOULEVARD SATELLITE BEACH, FL 32937 WWW.SATELLITEBEACH.ORG

City of Satellite Beach

PRST STD

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

MELBOURNE, FL

PERMIT NO. 724

RECREATION NEWS

For detailed information on all events see our Fall Activity Brochure online:

www.satellitebeachrecreation.org

http://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/forms.phphttp://www.satellitebeach.org/departments/recreation_department/forms.phphttp://www.runningzone.com/series/jinglebell2miler/http://www.brsps.org/http://www.volleytechacademy.com