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Our County
Winter 2015
2015 United Way Campaign
More events to come, including Golf Tourney and ‘Leave Raffle’
By Venetta Valdengo
and Don Walker,
United Way Co-Chairs
Thanks to your generous
donations, Brevard County
Government is looking at
another successful year of
employee contributions to
the United Way of Brevard.
The past three months have
shown how a true team effort
can lead to success. It also
has served as an opportunity
for all of us to join in the spirit
of joy that comes with helping
others in our community. So
far, with payroll deduction
pledges, basket raffles and the
Fun/Fall Fest held in November, we have raised more than
$85,000. Contributions are
also coming in from Swim-aThon and Coin Wars, and
there’s more to come!
We are asking Brevard County
Government employees to
please continue your support
of the United Way by particiErnie Brown, director of Natural Resources Management, makes a “splashy
pating in the Parks and Recentrance” for the dunk booth event at the Fun/Fall Fest.
reation-sponsored United Way Photo by Jonathan White
Golf Tournament Jan. 31 at
Spessard Holland Golf Course. We are seeking hole sponsors as well as teams to play in
the scramble. Details and an entry form can be found on Pages 4-5 of this newsletter, or
by contacting Greg Sanders (321) 455-1375 (Greg.Sanders@brevardparks.com).
A “Leave Raffle” is also planned starting in January. All leave received through this raffle
must be utilized during 2015 and is subject to appropriate supervisory approval before the
leave can be utilized. The announcement is coming soon! Don’t miss your chance to pick
up some extra leave time while contributing to the United Way!
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‘You Say Hello...
By Howard Tipton
County Manager
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, newly elected Brevard County Commissioners Curt Smith (District 4) and
Jim Barfield (District 2) were sworn into office by Brevard County Judge John M. Harris.
... And ‘We’ Say Goodbye’
Also on Nov. 18, a going away
party was held for Commissioners
Mary Bolin Lewis (Dist. 4) and
Chuck Nelson (Dist. 2). The event
was held at Nolan’s Irish Pub in
Cocoa Beach.
Photos by Richard Ataman and Don Walker
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Groundbreakings and Ribbon Cuttings
In October, County Manager Stockton Whitten
helped break ground (left) for The Lakes at Veterans Memorial Park in Merritt Island. The 80acre multi-use waterfront park includes a 20acre lake that filters storm water runoff into Indian River Lagoon. The park will also feature
salt and fresh water wetlands, walking trails,
wildlife observation, picnic pavilion and canoe
and kayak launching area.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony (right) was held Nov.
17 for the Wickham Park Community Center, which
is expected to officially open by February. The City
of Melbourne will operate, maintain and provide
facilities and programs at the Community Center.
In November, a ground-breaking ceremony
(left) officially kicked off the start of the 1.5mile Barnes Boulevard widening project in
Rockledge. The project will widen the road from
two to four lanes between Fiske Boulevard to
Cobblewood Drive (just east of Murrell Road.)
Commissioner Robin Fisher led the November
ground-breaking ceremony (right) for Field of
Dreams, Florida’s first all-access multi-sport park
for children and adults with disabilities. The sport
park’s future site is located at the West Melbourne
Community Park.
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...continued, 2014 Fun/Fall Fest
Check this out … Marian Griffin, director West Melbourne
Public Library, helped raise funds for United Way by holding a
book sale.
Pin the Tie on
the County
Manager …
County employees
attempted to turn
UF Gator and
County Manager
Stockton Whitten
into an FSU
Seminole fan.
An apple a day … The Public Works Department got to the ‘core’ of fundraising
efforts by selling caramel apples to benefit
United Way.
Hit me With Your Best Shot … Interim Fire Chief Mark Schollmeyer plunged
into his role as ‘Interim Dunk Booth Target’ thanks to a big Fire Rescue turnout.
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… continued, 2014 Fun/Fall Fest
This takes the cake... Carrie Cotter with Fire Rescue helped
raise “dough” for United Way with a bake sale..
Everyone’s a winner
when it comes to
helping United
Way ... Isa Kennedy,
with Housing and Human Services, kept her
eyes on the prize during
the ring toss contest.
Win or lose, ‘Everyone
wins a prize,” said festival ‘carney’ Marsha
Barton, (seated right)
also of HHS.
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New Guidance for Disposal
of Abandoned Containers
It has become increasingly common for Brevard County
Government employees to find paint cans, used oil containers
and other regulated materials such as lead-acid batteries or
tires on County property, yet many are unsure of how to properly
handle and dispose of these items.
Many of these illegally dumped items are regulated waste and
must be properly disposed of according to Federal/State
requirements. The Countywide Compliance Assistance Team
(CCAT) has developed an Abandoned Container Response Guide
to assist employees with determining proper handling and
disposal of these items when found.
REMEMBER: These guidelines ONLY apply to waste found on
County-owned properties and road right-of-ways. For additional
information and/or an electronic copy of the guide, contact
Maryann Civil at (321) 633-2017 x 6.
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Oyster Gardening Program Succeeds
Since February, over 700 waterfront residents have dedicated their time and
back yards to improving local water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by
participating in the Brevard County Oyster Gardening Program.
Oysters remove algae and pollutants from the lagoon as they filter-feed and
grow. By growing oysters, these gardeners are helping to restore clean and
clear water to the lagoon.
Oyster Gardeners grow juvenile oysters in habitats hung from their docks
and collect data weekly on oyster growth, survival and other factors.
Data collected from February to November helped to identify the best locations to construct Brevard County’s first restored oyster reefs.
Map of oyster garden locations
Large clusters of oysters like this grew in many
oyster gardens
This section of reef was built with 4,000-5,000 live
oysters
Oyster reef construction began at two County
Parks and adjacent to one Mosquito Impoundment in November. Reefs at these three sites
now provide a permanent home for more than
60,0000 oysters (20,000 per reef) grown by Oyster Gardeners. With each oyster filtering 50 gallons a day for its 20-year lifespan, these reefs
are expected to filter 3 million gallons of lagoon
every day for 20 years!
Hundreds of current and new Oyster Gardeners are
growing more oysters this winter to expand the reefs
at the first three sites. New gardeners are always
welcome. If you would like to get involved,
visit http://BrevardOysterRestoration.org.
Do you recognize the Oyster Gardener on the
right?
The success of this program is already paying
off by cleaning millions of gallons of Indian
River Lagoon every day!
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Can You Dig It?
Vanessa Spero-Swingle
4-H Youth Development Extension Agent
UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension
UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County and Parks
and Recreation have partnered to create 4-H
youth garden clubs at two sites in the county —
Walter Butler Community Center and Joe Lee
Smith Community Center.
The vegetable gardens are growing and the
youth are engaged in planting and maintaining
the garden, learning how to cook with fresh
vegetables from the garden, and learning about
the gardening process.
The 4-H garden clubs have been funded
through donations from local businesses and
grants (ex. Florida Department of Agricultural
Joe Lee youth digging into the garden compost to fill the beds.
and Consumer Services and JC Penney Afterschool Funds). Each site maintains four garden beds and plants a variety of
vegetables including peppers, okra, broccoli, cauliflower, and collard greens.
Youth maintain the garden while recreation staff lead the club and direct the
youth. Not only do youth learn about gardening but they also learn further
skills on teamwork, leadership, and citizenship.
Those who participate have the opportunity to attend a field trip to the Brevard County Fair Farmer’s Market at Wickham Park to meet with local farmers and sample local products. Through the garden club and visits to the
Farmer’s Market, youth learn where their food comes from as they become
more aware of how to eat healthier.
According to the Brevard Healthcare Forum, “childhood obesity is a serious
medical condition that affects over 25% of Brevard children and adolescents.”
The garden at Walter Butler.
Teaching youth about healthier food choices is imperative to
maintain a healthier lifestyle and weight. As it turns out, data
suggests that garden programs “increase the number of fruits
and vegetables eaten, vegetable preferences, and fruit and
vegetable asking behavior” of youth participants.
Gardens clubs help to address the need for youth to understand the importance of making better choices when it comes
to their dietary habits in the hopes they do not fall into the
25% of obese youth.
Interested in partnering with UF/IFAS Extension
Brevard County 4-H to start a garden program?
Contact Vanessa Spero-Swingle, 4-H Youth Development
Agent at 321-633-1702 ext 231 or Vspero@ufl.edu.
Walter Butler youth getting ready to plant.
Brevard County Healthcare Forum. Florida Institute of Technology. 17 September 17, 2014. < http://
brevardhealthcareforum.org/obesity.php>.
Heim, S., Stang, J. & Ireland, M. “A garden pilot project enhances
fruit and vegetable consumption among children.” Journal of the
American Dietetic Association, 2009 Jul; 109(7):1220-6.
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Our County
Behind the Lense
Robbyn Spratt, engineer III with Natural Resources and Management, has a passion for photography. Here
are some photos she’s snapped while on the job and also out and about in Brevard County.
Natural Resources
This photo of early morning anglers on Banana River was taken in June on South Tropical Trail.
The rain reflecting off the pavement caught Spratt’s
eye while she drove past the Space Coast Fair the
weekend of Nov. 22-23.
This photo of a Roseate spoonbill was taken at Pine
Island Conservation Area on North Merritt Island,
where Spratt managed a recent stormwater project.
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Shoreline Restoration/Reclamation of Fisherman’s Landing
By Steve Kimball, Supervisor II, Palm Bay Regional Park
Years ago, Fisherman’s Landing Park in Grant Florida was a clear, natural shoreline with intermittent mangroves and riverside access, but gradually became overgrown with Brazilian Pepper, Washingtonian Palms
and other invasive species. Picnic tables and BBQ grills that once provided patrons with scenic river views
and water access became blocked and choked with vegetation. Mangrove propagules (seedlings) that were
able to take root were choked out by Brazilian Pepper and failed to grow. Almost the entire shoreline was
unusable and inaccessible, and without intervention the overgrowth would only get worse.
Satellite view of Fisherman’s Landing off US Highway 1 in Grant,. The area circled represents approximately 170 feet
of shoreline that was restored and reclaimed by a team of Palm Bay Regional Park maintenance technicians.
Long-time area resident and new Palm Bay Regional Park employee Jesse Brumfield envisioned reclaiming
and restoring the shoreline to its earlier condition to make the park a more usable and desirable destination.
He shared his vision with three other south area employees, Jose Torales, Jamme Velleca and Mary Thompson, who together started working on the project after completing their daily duties.
View facing the river (looking east) from the sidewalk and parking lot. The result of many years of unchecked growth, virtually all of the shoreline from the boardwalk north to the Grant House looked like this and was unusable and inaccessible.
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Over the course of about eight weeks, they systematically cleared over 170 feet of dense overgrowth of Brazilian pepper, Washingtonian palms, ground vines and overgrown weeds and grasses. Stubborn palm and
pepper roots were completely dug out and vines were cut and stripped from the mangrove branches. Low
ground cover was mowed and cut back with string trimmers. The accumulated debris was loaded onto
pickup trucks and trailers and hauled away.
After removing the largest Brazilian peppers, the team noticed the shoreline accumulated floating
propagules and potted them for future use. Propagules that had begun to take root among the pepper trees were potted and saved as
well. Once the overgrowth was cleared, the
The end result in which
team marked off an area to replant the reabout two-thirds of the
covered mangrove propagules. They fol170’ of cleared shoreline is
visible. The area can now
lowed the mangrove planting recommendabe easily maintained with
tions published in the 2008 final report to
mowers and string trimthe St. John’s Water Management District
mers and will provide new
entitled “Re-establishment of Fringing Manopportunities for visitors to
grove Habitat in the Indian River Lagoon enjoy the park.
Shoreline Restoration Project 2007-2008
Final Report” in which Fisherman’s Landing
was one of the 10% of successful planting sites. Now, a small standing of mangrove plantings will be observed by the team as they establish themselves on the newly cleared shoreline.
Potted mangrove
propagules recovered
from Brazilian Pepper
overgrowth and replanted in cleared shoreline. .
As a result of their effort, patrons are now using long-ignored picnic areas, strolling the beach and fishing. Patrons are sharing positive comments about the improvements with park staff and are genuinely appreciative of the improvements benefitting the Grant-Valkaria community.
Jim W. (left), a long-time patron of Fisherman’s Landing, agreed to have his photo taken and share his thoughts while he fished: “I’ve been
using this park since 2004 and it’s never looked better. The guys who work here have done a great job and I appreciate what they did.”
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ELI Book Chat
Leaders are readers, and that was evident on Nov. 4, when almost 20 leaders from Brevard County
and the City of Cape Canaveral met at the Viera Government Center for our ELI Book Chat.
County Manager Stockton Whitten provided a catered lunch for all
participants and after lunch we had an engaging discussion on the book
Leadership Excellence by Pat Williams.
Here are some of the comments from those who participated:
“I really enjoyed the event, and found everyone’s input to be
beneficial, both personally and professionally.”
“I really enjoyed the book, the people, and the discussion. I
actually feel energized from the experience.”
“It’s a great way for employees to connect” and “share their thoughts on leadership.”
“I’m looking forward to the next one.”
The next Book Chat is scheduled for May 2015 and the selection is Start with Why, How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek. You may have seen him speak at last year’s Leadercast event, or maybe on one of his TED talks on YouTube. Sinek has a simple but powerful
model for inspirational leadership starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?”.
Pick up a copy of this great book and plan on joining your fellow employees for the next ELI Book
Chat.
Cool Change Comes to the BEACH
Information Technology Department has added a Calendar drop down
list, which offers a convenient way to get to the Holiday Calendar, the
Training Calendar and
the HR Calendar.
Also , there is a way
to view the information
you have saved in
your Outlook/Email
settings.
By clicking on the link you can update that information as well as manage your password for your computer and email.
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Manage Your Computer Hardware Purchases
The Information Technology Department has developed a new process to manage the purchase, maintenance and disposal of county owned computers.
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP IT-39) is located on the BEACH in the Information Technology Department site or on the ITDS
(Information Technology Department Standards) application
from the Application Directory
page on the BEACH.
The County’s Administrative
Order 57 describes the responsibility of the Information Technology Department to provide,
among other things, standards
for the purchase of computer
equipment. The ITDS application has been available to provide purchasing documentation
for pre-approved hardware and
software as well as a way to
seek approval for non-standard
or un-support computer related
items.
Now IT will be introducing an
additional feature to track the
progress of purchased hardware
from Dell, our pre-approved
vendor. This new feature will
provide a link for employees/
departments to track the progress of newly purchased Dell
computers using the BEACH; as
well as courtesy emails informing you of each step along the
way.
This new feature will streamline
IT procedures, keep you informed every step of the way
and provide visibility for everyone. Keep the personalized
tracking link (there is one link
per PO/E-Quote) and use it any
time throughout the process to
view the exact progress of your
computer.
In addition to the acquisition of new pre-approved computers, the SOP IT-39 outlines the process regarding the maintenance and disposal of county computers. Please review and send any questions or concerns
to the IT Help Desk.
--Your IT Helpdesk Crew
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Public Works—Road & Bridge
On Oct. 24, the South Area Road & Bridge maintenance team held their
quarterly morale luncheon at the Valkaria Pit. Once a year, Buster
Clark, Area Manager, combines team building and employee recognition
into one event. Teambuilding is comprised of a heavy equipment rodeo
competition between two maintenance divisions - Wickham Shop vs.
Babcock Shop. The rodeo includes a mowing obstacle course, a dump
truck maneuvering course, as well as other activities designed to test
the teams’ various levels of skill.
This event has been a huge success with the employees, and for the
second year in a row, the Babcock Shop took home the annual Rodeo
Trophy. Let the bragging rights begin!
Photo: Babcock shop from left to right, Tim Behan, Ron Shingledecker, Don Fritsma, Skip Myers, Donald LaPointe, Jim
Marple, Steven White, Chuck Atkinson ,Kevin Rodriguez, Neil
Carlon, Charles World
Susan Creamer Retires
Oct. 31, 2014, is a day that will always be remembered in the
hearts of many. Not only for Halloween, but a day of happiness as
well as sorrow for the North Area Road and Bridge team as they
joined together for the retirement celebration in honor of Susan
Creamer. Brevard County Road and Bridge has been her home
away from home for 25 years. During her tenure, she held the position of Secretary, but she will mostly be remembered as our “Team
Mom” and for the many talents she provided to everyone she came
in contact with. In addition to her office responsibilities, Susan was
the main point of contact for our customers, as well as our employees through all manmade or natural events including hurricanes
and fires storms, which impacted the North Area of Brevard County.
For this, it is with great sorrow, but happiness that we wish Susan
the best in her many years to come - enjoying her retirement.
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Road & Bridge Rescue
By Buster Clark
This time of the year it's always nice to hear heart-warming
stories. I have one I’d like to share. On Monday, Dec. 8,
there was an accident on I-95 that closed the interstate and
re-routed traffic through Fellsmere onto the southern portion
of Babcock Street.
As fate would have it, two South Area Road & Bridge employees, Ken Lewis and Donald LaPoint, were working that section
of Babcock when they noticed smoke coming from a deep
roadside ditch. Once they arrived on the scene, they realized
a vehicle had spun off the road and was now upside down in
the ditch. As they approached the vehicle, Donald heard
someone inside the car crying for help. Without hesitation he
jumped in to pull the woman to safety. Since the car was upside
down, the driver's side door was submerged, so he had to pull the
woman out through the passenger side door.
While Donald was pulling the woman from the vehicle, Ken Lewis
called for emergency assistance and was able to get some photos of
the vehicle.
They both comforted the dazed and bleeding woman until Fire Rescue arrived. Who knows what the end result could have been if not
for the quick action by these two Brevard County Heroes. Because of
them, a family will have a very Merry Christmas. Brevard County is
proud and lucky to have employees like this in our workplace.
Holiday Spirit in the Field!
Mary Erickson’s Holiday Gift
The days leading up to Thanksgiving brought an unexpected
10-plus inches of rainfall to
North Merritt Island. Because
this area is vulnerable to flooding, the Central Area Road &
Bridge Maintenance team immediately began working around the clock managing pumping activities
at Hall Road and Pine Island, and responding to flood complaints.
Luca Thomas
LaPlante was
born on
11/25/14,
weighing 6
lbs,13oz and
was 17 inches
long. Luca is
the great
grandson of
Mary Erickson
who works for
Public Works,
Road & Bridge
– Merritt Island
It became clear that the team would need to work through the holiday weekend. Jason Colson and Josh Williams volunteered to each
work a 12-hour shift on Thanksgiving Day.
Keeping with the spirit of the holiday, coworker Mark Grove made
sure they didn’t miss out on Thanksgiving dinner by bringing each
one a plate of food to the job site at each shift change.
In November Ernest “Linny” Byerly was promoted to Project
Supervisor with the Central Area Road & Bridge Maintenance
office. Linny was hired as a Maintenance Worker with Road &
Bridge in 1991, fresh out of high school, and has worked for
Road & Bridge for the past 23 years in various locations and positions. Linny has completed all three phases of the Employee
Development Program and has received numerous commendations and Excellence in Action awards while working for Road &
Bridge. Congratulations to Linny on his new promotion!
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Bringing Wellness to the Workplace
WELCOME THE NEW CIGNA ONSITE HEALTH COORDINATOR
We have partnered with Cigna to offer our employees, and those employees of participating agencies in the
County’s Group Health Plan, a full-time Onsite Health Coordinator. Please join us in welcoming Simone
King!
Simone graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in Pre-Nursing from Broward College and holds a current Certified Nurse Assistant license. She went
on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, and a Master of Public Health degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Scope of Services:
Simone’s focus will be two-fold; provide biometric screenings and identify/
close gaps in care.
Biometric Screenings will consist of the following:
Total Cholesterol Fasting (9-12 hours is recommended)
- High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) – “good cholesterol”
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) – “bad cholesterol”
- Coronary Risk Ratio
- Glucose
- Blood Pressure and Pulse
- Height and Weight
- Body Mass Index (“BMI”)
- Waist Circumference
- Conduct health screenings at various locations
- Drive engagement / completion of necessary steps to achieve program results
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) – “bad cholesterol”
Closing Gaps in Care
Focus on health improvement/improving quality of care and reduction of medical expenses
Utilize all available data to identify and close gaps in care
Set up “hub” offices at those locations with higher risks/need
Provide clinical guidance on direct results of the biometric screening, and may include advisement
in the following areas:
Disease Prevention / Health Risk Management, Medication Compliance, Women’s
Health Issues (includes menopause, infertility), Children’s Health Issues (includes
education on vaccines, healthy eating, exercise, etc.), High Blood Pressure, High
Cholesterol, Maternity / New Mothers, Benefits Navigation, Sleep, Stress Management and Weight Management
Simone can be contacted by calling her office number at 321-637-5450 or through email at
health_wellness@brevardcounty.us. WELCOME SIMONE!
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HR Staff Unites Against Bullying
The Human Resources staff
dressed in ORANGE to unite
against bullying (http://
www.pacer.org/bullying/
nbpm/unity-day.asp).
Back Row: Rita Chrzaszcz,
Shirley Corliss, Susan Nash,
Patricia Moore, and Bev Vogt;
Second/Middle Row: Jamie
Webb, Sylvia Alford, and Jan
Meredith; Bottom
Row: Dave Shirah, Leslie
Jones, and Kathy Patterson
Photo by Jennifer Meyer.
12th Annual Sea Oats Sale Now Underway
Attention beachside residents! It is time again to pre-purchase sea oats for dune planting through the
annual sea oats sale offered by Brevard County’s Natural Resources Management Department and Keep
Brevard Beautiful Inc.
Liner size sea oats are for sale in trays of 96 for $48
while supplies last. Quantities are limited this year so
please order early. Sea oats must be ordered and paid for
by Friday, Jan. 30, and will be available for pickup on
Saturday, Feb. 7.
Sea oats are native to Brevard’s coastal communities and
stabilize sand quickly by developing an extensive root and
rhizome system that holds onto sand and slows erosion.
Sea oats also have the ability to build dunes, as the
grassy foliage and tall seed plumes trap windblown sand,
which builds up at the plant base and stimulates the
plants to grow taller. The dunes that are formed are an
important feature of our coastal ecosystem, as they
provide habitat for wildlife and protect upland property during wind and storm events.
For more information, call Paula Bernston at (321) 633-2016, ext. 52431, e-mail
paula.berntson@brevardcounty.us of visit the following link: http//www.brevardcounty.us/docs/defaultsource/natural-resources-documents/2015-sea-oats-info-and-order-form.pdf?sfvrsn=4.
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Volunteers In Motion Program Gains Recognition
Volunteers in Space Coast Area Transit’s Volunteers in Motion program were recognized at an annual appreciation luncheon where Doug Lang, a former Florida Today newspaper columnist, addressed the organization on the significance of the important function
they perform. Assisting thousands of elderly individuals who would otherwise be unable to live independently, Volunteers in Motion provides reliable
transportation to frail and elderly citizens who are
physically unable to use other types of transit services, offering life-sustaining transportation to medical appointments, pharmacies and grocery stores, all
on a volunteer basis.
As a former newspaper columnist, Lang wrote a feature article on the organization when a family counselor requested assistance in locating transportation
for his transportation disadvantaged clients. Little
did Lang know that several years later, Volunteers
in Motion would be his lifeline when an accident left
his wife disabled with spiral fracture in her leg and it was cost prohibitive to pay for the type of transportation needed to get to the doctors on a frequent basis. “Those were dark days,” Lang said. “She was physically unable to get from the wheelchair into a vehicle to go to the doctors, not to mention the loss of all social life. People need to be in companionship with others as opposed to being isolated. This small, select
group of superior volunteers helped get us where we needed to go, when we needed to get there. No words
are available to describe the necessary, indispensible, and vital service they provide.”
The organization holds special significance for Transit Director Jim Liesenfelt, who as a planner at Space
Coast Area Transit 20 years ago helped secure state and federal grants to purchase the vans that spurred
the program’s existence. “I never thought this effort could actually be accomplished by a group of volunteers,” Liesenfelt stated. “If this service was provided through Paratransit, it would cost the taxpayers over
$175,000 annually.” For services or to volunteer, contact Volunteers in Motion at (321) 635-7999.
Space Coast Area Transit Wins ‘Peoples’ Choice’
Space Coast Area Transit received first-place and Peoples’
Choice marketing awards at the 40th Florida Public Transportation
Association (FPTA) Annual Conference recently held in Naples, Florida, for the entry Resolve to reThink Your Commute.
Brevard County residents — 6,621 to be exact—embraced a
New Year’s resolution to try out their local bus service during Resolve to reThink Your Commute Day 2014. Space
Coast Area Transit co-sponsored the inaugural event with reThink, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation that promotes transportation options to commuters, and CareerSource Brevard, a place where people come to learn
business skills and set out on a career path.
The kick-off event for Resolve to reThink Your Commute Day 2015 will be held at the Maxwell C. King
Center for the Performing Arts, located at 3865 North Wickham Road in Melbourne, on January 15, 2015 at 10:45 AM.
Co-sponsored by Space Coast Area Transit, Eastern Florida State College, and reThink, the event is open to the public
and everyone is welcome to attend. RideSCAT.com will once again feature a free bus pass on their website to encourage
riding the bus. Mini events to promote ridesharing will also be held at each Eastern Florida State College campus
throughout Brevard on the day of the event. For additional information, call 1-866-610-RIDE or log on to
www.rethinkyourcommute.com/resolve.
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In addition to the above listed events, there are quarterly and/or bi-monthly adoption events held at several locations throughout Brevard County. You may contact the Animal Services Volunteer Coordinator at
255-4379 for further information
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Our County
HHS Costume Contest
Housing and Human Services held a Halloween Spooktacular
event in October. Festivities included a potluck lunch; a costume
contest; a lemon-eating contest; a “white elephant” sale; and
several games, including “pin the ears on Shrek (Ian Golden)”
and “pin the feather on Puss ‘n Boots (Juanita Davis).”
HHS raised $127 and the remaining white elephant items will be
donated to a United Way funded agency.
Isa Kennedy won the
lemon eating contest.
Best In Show – Jessica Hart
Funniest Costume – Shaunna Heffernan
Most Creative – Iva Mulla
‘Employees of the Quarter’
Certificates of Recognition for “Employee of the Quarter” were awarded to members of the Community Services Group Departments on Sept. 19, 2014:
Recipients were:
Brenda Herrero, Transit Services
Jill Hill, Parks and Recreation
Linda Graham, Housing and Human Services
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The Graduates
On Dec. 12, Michele Jones, (Emergency Management);
Joan Vansickle, (Facilities); and Susan Jackson. (Public
Works) graduated from UCF, College of Health and
Public Affairs, with Masters of Public Administration
(MPA) degrees.
Class of 2014: In November, Juanita Davis of
Housing and Human Services received an MBA
from Webster University.
Utility Services Collects Thanks for a Job Well Done
In this day and age, it is an anomaly when you encounter people who care about their job and the people
it impacts. To go above and beyond, take that extra step, to make a matter of business or work a personal
goal to insure people are taken care of; as a family, this is what we were treated to on November 24,
2014.
We purchased our home on November 13, 2014; 10 days later our entire sewage system backed up
throughout the house leaving an unimaginable mess, as well as preventing our family from using the water
and sewer utilities. We were forced to go to a motel. It was ascertained that the issue relied upon Brevard
County Utility Services. Our call into Brevard County Utility Services Department was answered with a
prompt service call which required a follow up visit by Barbara Hoch. It was now late in the day; supervisor
Courtney Douglas showed up and commenced to spend the next three hours with Barbara determined to
locate the problem and location of our sewer line. Mr. Douglas is absolutely amazing in his knowledge and
abilities. Early the next morning a crew lead by Willie Stewart showed up and began the process of digging, removing the sewer pipe total blockage, and then repairing the pipe. Throughout the repair, Courtney
Douglas was diligent in ensuring the work progression, as well a final visit to ensure everything was working properly the next day.
Brevard County Utility Services should feel as blessed as my family does, that this workforce; from supervisor Courtney Douglas to Barb Hoch to the field crew (Willie Stewart, Jason Blackwood, Jack Hudson) are
an exception to the rule of normal working procedures. These employees have given my family renewed
belief in the goodness, sincerity, and hope that there are still people in the world who take their professions to a personal level and care about their jobs and the impact they have on the public.
My children were exposed to a kindness and goodwill from these employees which was an enlightening
breath of fresh air in the world we live in. Hopefully this letter will make an impact on the lives of the employees at Brevard County Utility Services Department; this crew in particular. You are fortunate to have
such admirable people; as is the public you serve.
Sincerely,
Warren, Kathy, Melissa & Ricky Marler
Satellite Beach
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Animal Services
Animal Services staff, or a representative, will be attending the following events throughout
Brevard County to raise public awareness of our County run Animal Shelters; Promote awareness of the importance of spay and neuter programs; and increase in the adoption rates.
October 6, 2012, 10-2:00pm: Escape the Hurricane Event; at AAA Malabar Storage, 2700 Malabar
Road, Malabar; Proceeds benefit the Brevard County Animal Shelters
October 20-21, 2012, Partners for Paws: for Pit’s Sake; StoneFire Art Gallery, U.S. #1, Titusville; North
Brevard Animal Shelters Team-Up to Saves Lives; This is a 2-day fundraiser for the North Animal Care
Center and the SPCA of North Brevard to promote pit bull adoptions and starts with a jazz concert on Saturday night, featuring Antoine Knight and Jacqueline Jones, with a silent auction to bid on one-of-a-kind
chair art created by local artists who donated their time and talent to this event. On Sunday, there will be
a Pit Bull Adoption event, along with a gallery showing from many local artists.
October 28, 2012, Hidden Acres Horse Rescue; Port St. John, Hidden Acres is hosting a horse show and
invited Brevard Animal Services to hold an adoption event in conjunction with the show.
December 2, 2012, 6:45 a.m. until over, Bayfront 5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk Benefit; Palm Bay Animal
Clinic is hosting their 3rd annual Bayfront 5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Brevard County Animal Shelters. This “K9 Friently” event is a fun way for the family to kick off the holiday season by participating in a
fun run/walk with the family dog(s). This is also the chance for a little pre-holiday season “Friendly” Competition between County Departments that want to participate as a team for this fun filled event. There
will be various agencies throughout Brevard County sponsoring this event. Registration and sponsor information on Pages___.
In addition to the above listed events, there are quarterly and/or bi-monthly adoption events held at several locations throughout Brevard County. You may contact the Animal Services Volunteer Coordinator at
255-4379 for further information
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Our County
County
Upcoming Events
Animal Services
Animal Services staff, or a representative, will be attending the following events throughout
Brevard County to raise public awareness of our County run Animal Shelters; Promote awareness of the importance of spay and neuter programs; and increase in the adoption rates.
October 6, 2012, 10-2:00pm: Escape the Hurricane Event; at AAA Malabar Storage, 2700 Malabar
Road, Malabar; Proceeds benefit the Brevard County Animal Shelters
October 20-21, 2012, Partners for Paws: for Pit’s Sake; StoneFire Art Gallery, U.S. #1, Titusville; North
Brevard Animal Shelters Team-Up to Saves Lives; This is a 2-day fundraiser for the North Animal Care
Center and the SPCA of North Brevard to promote pit bull adoptions and starts with a jazz concert on Saturday night, featuring Antoine Knight and Jacqueline Jones, with a silent auction to bid on one-of-a-kind
chair art created by local artists who donated their time and talent to this event. On Sunday, there will be
a Pit Bull Adoption event, along with a gallery showing from many local artists.
October 28, 2012, Hidden Acres Horse Rescue; Port St. John, Hidden Acres is hosting a horse show and
invited Brevard Animal Services to hold an adoption event in conjunction with the show.
December 2, 2012, 6:45 a.m. until over, Bayfront 5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk Benefit; Palm Bay Animal
Clinic is hosting their 3rd annual Bayfront 5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Brevard County Animal Shelters. This “K9 Friently” event is a fun way for the family to kick off the holiday season by participating in a
fun run/walk with the family dog(s). This is also the chance for a little pre-holiday season “Friendly” Competition between County Departments that want to participate as a team for this fun filled event. There
will be various agencies throughout Brevard County sponsoring this event. Registration and sponsor information on Pages___.
In addition to the above listed events, there are quarterly and/or bi-monthly adoption events held at several locations throughout Brevard County. You may contact the Animal Services Volunteer Coordinator at
255-4379 for further information
Information Technology Programmer/
Analyst Margie Harris’ daughter, Travia
Williams, was featured on the cover of
the American Journal
of Nursing for the
September 2014 issue.
Great honor!
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Awards
NAME
AWARD
DEPARTMENT
JAMES AQUINO
BREVARD'S BEST
BREVARD COUNTY
LISELL ROAN
BREVARD'S BEST
BREVARD COUNTY
CLAUDE CIUPER
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
PAUL BESSLER
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
DEBBIE CRUZ
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
VICKI RADFORD
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
CORRINA GUMM
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
LAVANDA LANE
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
MIKE BARKER
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
JESSICA TAYLOR
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
JESSICA GARDNER
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
JAMES ENNIS
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
MARC CAZESSUS
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
CATHY HARDY
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
CINDY COOK
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
DAVID HUBBARD
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
TERRY TALBERT
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
DIANA DOUGHTY
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
SANDY MOLINA
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
ANDY THOMPSON
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
MATT LENHARDT
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
MEL MORGAN-STOWELL
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
HOLLY ABEELS
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
VANESSA SPERO-SWINGLE
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
LISA WISHE
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
CHUCK MAHL
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
BETH SHEPHARD
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
GAYLE WHITWORTH
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
JOE WALTER
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
SALLY SCALERA
EXTRA MILE AWARD
AGRICULTURE CENTER
JAMAL MOSS
EXTRA MILE AWARD
LIBRARY SERVICES
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Our
Upcoming Events
Awards
NAME
Animal Services
AWARD
DEPARTMENT
SUSAN GOSSELIN
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
BREVARD COUNTY
MIKE MCCAUGHIN
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
BREVARD COUNTY
Animal Services staff, or a representative, will be attending the following events throughout
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County to raiseEXCELLENCE
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BILLIAS6, 2012, 10-2:00pm:
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AWARDthe Hurricane Event; atUTILITY
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October 20-21, 2012, Partners for Paws: for Pit’s Sake; StoneFire Art Gallery, U.S. #1, Titusville; North
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AWARD
SERVICES
Brevard
Animal Shelters Team-Up
Saves Lives; This is a 2-dayLIBRARY
fundraiser
for the North Animal Care
Center
and
the
SPCA
of
North
Brevard
to
promote
pit
bull
adoptions
and
starts
with
a jazz concert on SatALVIN HALL
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
LIBRARY SERVICES
urday night, featuring Antoine Knight and Jacqueline Jones, with a silent auction to bid on one-of-a-kind
chair art created
who
donated
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this WORKS
event. On Sunday, there will be
CHRISTEEN
SULLIVAN by local artists
JOB WELL
DONE
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PUBLIC
a Pit Bull Adoption event, along with a gallery showing from many local artists.
GREG CARLTON
EXTRA MILE AWARD
PARKS & RECREATION
October 28, 2012, Hidden Acres Horse Rescue; Port St. John, Hidden Acres is hosting a horse show and
LARRY NEWSTROM
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
invited Brevard Animal Services to hold an adoption event in conjunction with the show.
WILLIE STEWART
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
December 2, 2012, 6:45 a.m. until over, Bayfront 5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk Benefit; Palm Bay Animal
KEITH
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5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk to benefit
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JASON BLACKWOOD
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
fun run/walk with the family
dog(s). This is also the chance for a little
pre-holiday season “Friendly” Competition
between
County
Departments
that
want
to
participate
as
a
team
this fun
filled event. There
MAREA STAPLES
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
HOUSINGfor
& HUMAN
SERVICES
will be various agencies throughout Brevard County sponsoring this event. Registration and sponsor information
on Pages___. JOB WELL DONE AWARD
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In addition
events,
are quarterly and/or bi-monthly
adoption events held at sev-
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JOB WELL DONE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
255-4379 for further information
STEVE HAYES
MARK REAGAN
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
CHRISTI WINN
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
TERRY WILLIAMSON
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
NATURAL RESOURCES
ROBBYN SPRATT
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
NATURAL RESOURCES
JAMES SAVARY
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
DARCIE MCGEE
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
NATURAL RESOURCES
CINDY LIEBERMAN
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
NATURAL RESOURCES
JASON KELLY
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PARKS & RECREATION
SUSAN JACKSON
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
TAMMY HARRIS
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
CLAIRE CAWTHON
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PARKS & RECREATION
DEBRA BOOTHE
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH BERRY
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
NATURAL RESOURCES
WALT ODOM
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
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NAME
AWARD
DEPARTMENT
ERNIE BRODEUR
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
RICKY MILLER
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
SASCHA ALBURY
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
JIMMY BARNES
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
ANDY SAPP
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
ED KOERNER
EXTRA MILE AWARD
TRANSIT SERVICES
MICHAEL MCGARRY
PULLING TOGETHER AWARD
BREVARD COUNTY
PAULA BERNSTON
PULLING TOGETHER AWARD
BREVARD COUNTY
TERRY WILLIAMSON
PULLING TOGETHER AWARD
BREVARD COUNTY
CHRIS DAVIDSON
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
SHIRLEY CORLISS
EXTRA MILE AWARD
HUMAN RESOURCES
JAMIE WEBB
EXTRA MILE AWARD
HUMAN RESOURCES
ALVIN HALL
EXTRA MILE AWARD
UTILITY SERVICES
BRANDON COLLINS
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
DARRELL SCHMITT
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
STEVEN DAYHOFF
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
ERIC CRAIG
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
MIKE BARKER
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
WAYNE HESS
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
PUBLIC WORKS
IVA MULLA
JOB WELL DONE AWARD
HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Works Recognizes Melanie Lemon for Rendering Aid to Youth
In November, Melanie Lemon, a member of the Public Works Department, Surveying and Mapping Division,
facilitated the rescue of an 8-year old boy after he was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Levitt Parkway
and Fiske Boulevard in Rockledge.
At about 8 a.m., the boy was riding his bike along the intersection crosswalk when a van turned into his
path and pinned him under the van pinching his right leg between the fender and the front tire. At the
time, Lemon was part of our survey field crew working at the intersection.
Upon seeing the accident, Lemon ran over to the accident scene and pulled the fender out so the boy could
free himself. She then stayed with the boy to ensure he was OK and cared for him until the police and
paramedics arrived. The boy was transported to the hospital and no serious injuries were discovered.
We would like to recognize Lemon for her quick thinking and intrepid actions in the rescue of this boy.
— Mike Sweeney, Surveyor for Brevard County Public Works Survey & Mapping Division
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December 2, 2012, 6:45 a.m. until over, Bayfront 5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk Benefit; Palm Bay Animal
Clinic is hosting their 3rd annual Bayfront 5 “K9” Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Brevard County Animal Shelters. This “K9 Friently” event is a fun way for the family to kick off the holiday season by participating in a
fun run/walk with the family dog(s). This is also the chance for a little pre-holiday season “Friendly” Competition between County Departments that want to participate as a team for this fun filled event. There
will be various agencies throughout Brevard County sponsoring this event. Registration and sponsor information on Pages___.
In addition to the above listed events, there are quarterly and/or bi-monthly adoption events held at several locations throughout Brevard County. You may contact the Animal Services Volunteer Coordinator at
255-4379 for further information
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Photo by Jonathan
White on Page 35