St. Pete Beach enews The Official Electronic Newsletter of St. Pete Beach May 22, 2015 POOL INFORMATION Water temp. always 82! Summer Hours Pool closed Wednesday at 3p Adult Lap Swim Mon-Fri 7a-10a Mon-Thu 11a-4pm (one lane) 6p-7p (three lanes) Fri 11a-6p (one lane) PUBLIC SWIM Mon-Fri 10-11a (active pool only) Mon-Thu 11a-4p Fri 11a-6p Sat 10a-3p Sun 12p-3p $3 adults $2 youth/senior WATER AEROBICS Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10:30a-11:15a $5 SPB Res./$6 Non-Res. ~SUMMER DIVE-IN MOVIES - Bring your noodles, floats and chairs to lounge by the pool while watching a movie on our inflatable screen out under the stars. Snacks, drinks and glow jewelry will be sold. No outside coolers or food allowed. Doors open at 8:00pm Admission is $4.00 per person. The schedule for the Summer Dive-In Movies is: June 12-Finding Nemo, June 19-Surf s up, June 26-Maleficent, July 10-The Lego Movie, July 17-Frozen, July 24 Despicable Me, July 31 Happy Feet, August 7-Wreck It Ralph, August 14-Monster University. Event will be cancelled in inclement weather. ~LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS - Monday, library closed (Memorial Day); Tuesday, 10:30 am, Book Discussion Group film, Pompeii; Wednesday, 10:30 am, Using the Florida Electronic Library (Career Transitions); Wednesday, 2:00 pm, Using the Florida Electronic Library (FEL overview); Thursday, 11:00 am, Mother Goose Time for ages 0-3 (story, activity); Thursday, 3:00 pm, Ages 3-5 (story, activity); Thursday, 4:00 pm, I Want to Be a Skeeter Reader (skill building for beginning readers). ~THE ST. PETE BEACH LT s Had a solid 1st round and near perfect 2nd round awarding them 8th in the World Robofest Championship in Detroit! It was tough competition but our team pushed through and gave it their best. The City of St Pete Beach also received an Award of Appreciation for hosting the annual Robofest Parade! Thank You in the community that supported this team and their journey! FAMILY FUN DAY Scheduled on the following Sunday s June 21 12p-3p July 19 12p-3p August 16 12p-3p $3 adults $2 youth/senior CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY MAY 25, 2015 HURRICANE RE-ENTRY PASSES Saturday & Sunday May 23 & 24 8a-4p at City Hall Upcoming Meetings Held at City Hall City Commission May 26 @ 6p ~ Board of Adjustment May 27 @ 2p ~ Historic Preservation Board June 4 @ 3;30p ~ City Commission meetings replay on Ch. 642 on a continuous loop ~IMPORTANT DRINKING WATER NOTICE FROM PINELLAS COUNTY - Effective Tuesday, May 26, Pinellas County will begin a routine system maintenance program to optimize water quality. The water treatment method is being temporarily changed from chloramine to chlorine disinfection. The switch to chlorine will be in effect from May 26 to June 15, 2015.The water is perfectly safe to drink during this period, though you may notice a slight difference in the taste or odor of the water. Users of kidney dialysis machines and owners of aquatic life should not be impacted, but should contact their respective service providers for more information. If you have questions, please visit the Pinellas County Utilities website at: www.pinellascounty.org/utilities or call Customer Service at (727) 464-4000. ~REDUCED RECLAIMED WATER AVAILABILITY To alleviate the risk of running out of reclaimed water, action is being taken to reduce daily system demands. Customers will have reclaimed water available two days per week for irrigation beginning May 4, 2015. On Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays the reclaimed water system will be down for maintenance and storage level recovery. Please follow the watering schedule below for the remaining days based on your address. http://www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/reclaim-irrigation.htm
ST. PETE BEACH MEDAL OF HONOR STAMP DEDICATION Media Release For Immediate Release May 21, 2015 St. Pete Beach will host Medal of Honor Stamp Dedication St. Pete Beach, FL: The U.S. Post Office will be releasing the Medal of Honor Stamp, which will feature an image of CSM Gary Littrell on the stamp sheet border. The ceremony will be held on May 25 th in Washington D.C. The City of St. Pete Beach will hold their hometown dedication in honor to our resident and Army Medal of Honor recipient CSM Gary Littrell on Thursday, June 4 th at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. This dedication will begin at 4pm with a small ceremony followed by light refreshments. For more information, contact the St. Pete Beach Recreation Department at 727-363-9245 or visit www.spbrec.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2015 Contact: Mark Saunders 202.268.6524 Mark.r.saunders@usps.gov usps.com/news Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipients To be Recognized on Forever Stamp Sheet Stamps to be Dedicated Memorial Day at Vietnam Veterans Memorial High-Resolution images of the stamps are available for media use only by emailing mark.r.saunders@usps.gov WASHINGTON Sun., March 8, marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the ground war in Vietnam with the deployment of 3,500 Marines. By war s end on April 30, 1975, nearly 3 million service men and women fought in the conflict that would take the lives of more than 58,000 Americans. Of those who served during the Vietnam War, 258 were awarded the Medal of Honor. More than six out of 10 award recipients made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives while performing the courageous acts for which they were later honored. American military advisers had been involved in South Vietnam since the 1950s. The Postal Service will honor these brave Americans by dedicating the Limited Edition Vietnam War Medal of Honor Prestige Folio Forever stamps on Memorial Day, May 25. The 1 p.m. ceremony, hosted by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and the National Park Service, will take place at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the public. The Prestige Folio stamp sheet depicting many of the nearly 50 living Vietnam War recipients will be previewed later. The folio, which lists the names of all 258 recipients, will be modeled after the World War II and Korean War Medal of Honor Prestige Folio stamp sheets issued in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Nation s Most Prestigious Military Decoration The Medal of Honor is our nation s most prestigious military decoration. It is awarded by the president of the United States on behalf of Congress to members of the armed services who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. The Medal of Honor traces its origins to the first year of the Civil War, when Congress saw the need for a formal means of recognizing or rewarding acts of heroism. In 1861, James W. Grimes, a senator from Iowa, introduced a bill to promote the efficiency of the Navy by distributing medals of honor. President
Abraham Lincoln signed the bill into law on Dec. 21, 1861. Lincoln signed a similar measure on behalf of the U.S. Army on July 12, 1862, and the country had two Medals of Honor: one for sailors, and one for soldiers. Three Versions of the Medal of Honor There are now three similar, yet distinct, versions of the Medal of Honor, one for each Military Department (Army, Navy, and Air Force). The medals are similar in that each consists of a variation of a five-pointed star worn around the neck on a light blue ribbon. The Navy version is awarded to those serving in the Navy and Marine Corps, and during times of war, to members of the Coast Guard. The Air Force, which was established as an independent department in 1947, adopted its distinctive Medal of Honor in 1965. The first presentation of the U.S. Air Force s medal took place in 1967 during the Vietnam War. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. # # # Please Note: For broadcast quality video and audio, photo stills and other media resources, visit the USPS Newsroom. Reporters interested in speaking with regional Postal Service public relations professionals should visit this link. Follow us on twitter.com/usps and like us at facebook.com/usps. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com/postalfacts.
Fire Rescue Department News The 2015 Hurricane Season starts June 1st! Please take some time NOW to prepare yourself and your family for the possibility of a storm here in Pinellas County. Is your disaster supply kit ready? Do you know where your local shelter facilities are? Do you have your new reentry tag? New Barrier Island Reentry Program: In an effort to prevent looting and burglary after a large-scale mandatory evacuation, the City of St. Pete Beach has joined the Pinellas County Sheriff s Office to provide free Emergency Access Permits to all business and residents of the barrier islands. Once a mandatory evacuation order has been lifted, Emergency Access Permits will be required to re-enter an evacuated area. Access will be limited based on the closest entry point to your residence. Residents are asked to hang the permit from their vehicle s rear view mirror upon evacuation. When the order is lifted, law enforcement officers posted at the entry points to the City will scan the barcode on the permit to verify your residence. The Sheriff Department reentry tags will replace the old St Pete Beach reentry tags. Therefore, every resident will be required to obtain a new tag prior to the beginning of the 2015 hurricane season (June 1, 2015). Tags are issued at: 1. City Hall, 155 Corey Avenue in the Building Department, Monday through Friday 8:00 4:00. 2. Fire station 23, 7301 Gulf Blvd, 8:00 to 4:00 daily (subject to calls, training and other essential activities which require your firefighters to be out of the station). 3. Fire station 22, 1950 Pass A Grille Way, 8:00 to 4:00 daily (subject to calls, training and other essential activities which require your firefighters to be out of the station). Reentry tags are limited to two (2) per residential property and a maximum of Ten (10) to commercial properties (depending on the commercial property size and needs). Residents need to bring a driver s license as proof of residency. Persons who do not have a St. Pete Beach address on their driver s license, may bring in a utility bill or rental agreement showing the address of their residence. BEFORE a storm approaches: Plan an evacuation route. Stop by any City of St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue Station or City Hall to pick up the Pinellas County Hurricane Guide, or you may access this information on the web at http://www.pinellascounty.org/resident/disasters.htm Have disaster supplies on hand. Flashlight and extra batteries Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries First aid kit and manual Emergency food and water (3-5 day supply) Non-electric can opener Essential medicines Cash and credit cards
Sturdy shoes **Make arrangements for pets. DURING A HURRICANE WATCH: A hurricane watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 48 hours. Pay close attention to evacuation requirements. This is the time to decide whether to evacuate or stay! Remember that shelters should be considered a last resort. Make arrangements to stay with friends or family further inland, or travel to a hotel inland until the storm passes. Listen to weather updates and stay informed Check emergency supplies. Fuel car. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas. Store drinking water in clean containers and bathtub Check Disaster Supply Kit Review evacuation plan. Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. **Make arrangements for pets. DURING A HURRICANE WARNING: A hurricane warning is issued when hurricane conditions (winds of 74 miles per hour or greater or dangerously high water and rough seas) are expected in 36 hours or less. Listen constantly to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions. Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home. Stay inside, away from windows, skylights, and glass doors. Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries handy. Avoid open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light. If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power "surge" when electricity is restored. If you go to an evacuation shelter, you should plan to take pillows, blankets, personal hygiene items, books, toys for the kids, and important papers such as insurance policies, driver's license, and medical information. Please keep in mind that shelters should be considered a last resort. Animals are not permitted at most shelters. Make arrangements through your veterinarian on where you can place your pet if you choose to go to a shelter. If you have special needs that require assistance and you do not have a friend or relative that can help you, please call the City of St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue Department at 363-9206 to register for the Special Needs Evacuation list.