Florida Council of The Blind, Inc.
March - April, 2003
FCB OFFICERS, 2002 - 2004
President:
Robert Miller
2201 Limerick Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 906-9821
E-mail:
easytalk@earthlink.net
First Vice President:
Jesus Garcia
5955 W. 16th Lane
Hialeah, FL. 33012
(305) 471-0441 EXT (444)
Email:
JesusGar@bellsouth.net
Second Vice President:
Dan Spoone
3924 Lake Mirage Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 678-4163
E-mail:
dan.spoone@seimens.com
Treasurer:
Patti Davis
528 Orange Drive Unit 11
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 767-8616
E-mail:
PattiAnne@cfl.rr.com
Membership Secretary:
Linda Jacobson
2815 Circle Ridge Dr.
Orange Park, FL 32065
(9604) 272-8405
E-mail:
Jacobsli@concentric.net
Recording Secretary:
Sharon Youngs
237 Maple Avenue
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 937-8631
E-mail:
sky11@tampabay.rr.com
Immediate Past President:
Carl McCoy
2311 Old St. Augustine Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 553-9490
E-mail:
cmcoy@earthlink.net
Editors of White Cane Bulletin:
Bill and Bobbie Probst
11721 Dunes Way Dr., N.
Jacksonville, FL 32225-1888
(904) 641-0709
FAX (904) 998-9012
E-Mail:
wantom_1@juno.com
Articles published in The White Cane Bulletin are in compliance with
Public Law No. 104197, Copyright Law Amendment of 1996. This law allows
authorized entities to distribute copies of previously published
non-dramatic literary works in specialized formats, including Braille,
audio or digital text that are exclusively for use by Blind people or
those with disabilities. Any further distributing of such articles in
another than a specialized format is an infringement of copyright.
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President's Message - Robert Miller
After you read this article, you will notice it is quite different than my usual. As most of you know, I attended the ACB Mid-year Presidents meeting in Pittsburgh. Yes, there was a lot of snow, about 12 to 15 inches and being from Florida I didn't venture outside of the hotel. I want to take this opportunity to share some of the events of the mid-year meeting and I will conclude with an issue/position taken by The ACB board that should be of grate concern to you as an individual and threatens the very core of ACB.
ACBES, American Council of the Blind Enterprise Services has been hard at work. As with most nonprofit organizations and budget cuts, money is tight. ACBES has launched The ACB Store online. ACB has developed it's own line of ACB Logo products. Currently, the product list consists of luggage tags and lapel pens. Another product in the works is a Glow-in-the-Dark, Carbon Fiber folding cane. You can check out the store on the acb.org web site. Just click the ACB store link.
ACB Store
ACBES has also given their endorsement to a product called an Accessible Emergency/Evacuation kit. The kit will be sold by insurance companies to hotels and other businesses.
Companies who purchase the kit will be given a reduced insurance rate for purchasing the kit. ACB will receive approximately $20.00 for each kit sold. ACB projects an approximate income from this venture of $2.5 million over the life of the product.
I also had the honor of participating on a panel consisting of three members where the topic of discussion was state and local advocacy. This was a great time for sharing areas of concern of different affiliates across the U.S. It was not surprising to see the same issues that we deal with in Florida plague other affiliates.
There was another panel discussion from The ACB task force on Transportation. This task force is designed to conduct a nation-wide survey on transportation problems and report their findings to the ACB Board for further action. By now, you should have your copy of the survey with your issue of the Braille Forum. If you have not received your copy, you can fill it out online at ACB.org or if you prefer, you can call the national office and they will assist you in filling out the survey.
ACB's Transportation Survey Online
Note: The opinions in the following paragraphs are solely my opinions and currently do not reflect the opinions of the Florida Council of the Blind. As of this writing, FCB has not taken any action nor stated an opinion as a part of any record.
On November 25th 2002, President, Chris Gray called an emergency, telephone conference meeting of the ACB Executive Board of Directors. The purpose of this meeting was to deal with an issue that is being referred to as "the Dohmen case" in Iowa. Below is a brief summary of the situation. The summary was taken from an article that appeared in the Braille Forum December/January issue written by Charles Hodge.
A blind guide dog user from Iowa, Stephanie Dohmen, had apparently been readmitted to the rehabilitation program offered at the Orientation Center, operated by the Iowa Department for the Blind in the spring of this year. When Ms. Dohmen appeared accompanied by her guide dog from Leader Dogs for the Blind for the first day of training on June 5, she was told to return the next day to meet with Allen Harris, the executive director of the Iowa Department for the Blind. At her meeting with Harris on June 6, Dohmen was informed that it was the policy of the Iowa Department for the Blind that she could not attend the rehabilitation program at the Iowa Orientation Center for the Blind while accompanied by her guide dog.
Since Dohmen insisted on her right to attend computer and job-development training program sessions accompanied by her guide dog, she believes that she has been constructively excluded from the rehabilitation program and been denied services by the Iowa Department for the Blind based upon her use of a service animal and her blindness. Dohmen has filed civil rights complaints which are still pending before both the Des Moines Human Relations Commission and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. She also contacted both GDUI and ACB's national offices seeking GDUI's and ACB's further assistance in making civil rights complaints regarding this matter under federal law before the appropriate federal government authorities. A complaint under both Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act had been drafted for submission to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the alleged violation of Dohmen's federally guaranteed civil rights to which Dohmen, GDUI and a number of guide dog training schools were committed to sign on.
Now, to line up The team players. The ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Melanie Brunson Assisted in the development and delivery of the federal complaint filed with The Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. She also recommended that ACB join as a partner to the complaint. GUDI also recommended that ACB join the complaint and initiated the original complaint on the federal level.
ICUB, the Iowa Council of the United blind, was opposed to ACB joining the complaint and their president, Donna Seliger, also ACB's secretary stated that if ACB did join the complaint, ICUB Would convene a special convention to deal with the issue of disaffiliation from ACB. Brian Charlson made a motion which was seconded by Pat Sheehan, that ACB join the federal complaint. The motion was defeated by a vote of 9 to 4. Near the end of the meeting Paul Edwards made a motion which was seconded by Carla Ruschival that the ACB leadership group recommend to the ACB president that ACB act supportively to the Dohmen and GUDI administrative complaint. Although it was unclear what support would be endorsed by ACB the motion carried by a voice vote with Donna Seliger and Steve Spicher noting for the record their voting to abstain from voting on the motion.
John Taylor, representing ICUB made some statements affirming the high quality of service provided by the Iowa Orientation Center. He indicated their standards were higher than those required by ADA and the Rehab Act and for some reason this justified the treatment of Ms. Dohmen. Mr. Taylor also expressed concern about the affect supporting the complaint would have on the relationship between ICUB and The Iowa Department for the Blind. ICUB'S stand is that they are able to handle matters in their state and don't need interference from ACB. I also gathered from the article that our President was very concerned that the motion passed near the end of the conference call met the approval of ICUB, since he outright asked Mr. Taylor if the approval of the motion would cause problems for ICUB.
Now that we have most of the facts, let's try to make some sense of it all and deal with reality. First of all, every issue we as blind people encounter generally occurs in one of the fifty states. So, if we take the stand of ICUB, our parent organization, ACB would never take a stand on any thing. I wish I could remember who on the ACB list said it, but one member's quote was, "like the old country song says, you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for any thing." To carry this one step further, what if Florida Council told ACB If you don't support the complaint then we will disaffiliate from ACB. Sounds like a child's game to me.
As Debbie Grubb President of GDUI said in her presentation to the Executive Board, this issue doesn't just involve Iowa since nationwide similar facilities may use the same discriminatory practices against guide dog users. Ms. Grubb encouraged members of the ACB Board of Directors to think broadly/nationally and "not permit it's self to be held hostage or made paralyzed" by demands of a single affiliate. In the past ACB has been supportive of guide dog users and most certainly knows how it's members feel in the area of guide dog access. ACB director, Charley Crawford pointed this out to the board and Resolution 79-09 was read aloud.
What I don't understand is how ACB could not sign onto this complaint. As ACB members who have worked tirelessly for access, equality, democracy and advocacy there should be no question as to what the right decision is. It is not a matter of taking one side or the other. It is a matter of blind peoples civil rights. How can we not fight against situations that blatantly violate federal laws? It is clear that title II of The ADA and Section 504 of the Rehab Act are in violation but in my opinion, so is the White Cane law and section 508 of the Voc Rehab Act which deals with client choice. Then you hear people saying, be a silent participant and don't ruffle any feathers. Well, in this case I think we need to ruffle.
The ACB Leadership list serve has been pretty active on this subject and my main reason for writing this article is to let you know what will probably occur at the national convention in Pittsburgh this summer. There is a lot of talk of drafting a Resolution that would mandate that ACB join the complaint. However, there is a lot of time between now and then so things could change in regard to how this issue will actually be handled on the floor at the national convention but I can assure you it will be brought up.
I urge all of you to give this serious thought because we will probably deal with this at our state convention. I hope many of you will be able to go to the national convention since this is an election year and the future of ACB is important to all of us.
Take care and thanks for doing your part!
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I am happy to welcome all of our new members to Florida Council of the Blind. FCB is an organization composed primarily of people with a vision problem. We are here to support those
loosing their vision as well as those who have lived with this problem for years. We can all share experiences and new found techniques. We are all searching for a better way to accomplish
every day tasks and live a fulfilling life.
Thank you for joining our family and consider joining us at our convention on May 16 through 18 in Fort Lauderdale. There will be a special session for new members. We'd like very much
to meet you. Come join us!
*** "Help as much as you can, as efficiently as you can, as silently as you can, as lovingly as you can, leave the rest to God who gave you the chance to serve" ***
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By Sila Miller, Education and Leadership Committee Member
Advocating is our God given right but it is also our responsibility to not
only ourselves but our fellow man whether with or without a disability. It
starts at home and can range from church, work, hospital airport etc. It
should become a part of our daily lives as there are others watching us and
looking to us for their example. There are times we'll be labeled
troublemakers and then there will be times we will feel like we're banging
our heads against a brick wall. Be strong, determined, respectful of others
and level headed! When you approach a problem be prepared to offer a
solution. Remember there is light at the end of the tunnel and we didn't
get where we are without help from our forefather advocates.
Advocating is simply to let others know what you need and be willing to
stand behind it. Sometimes this is very easy and people are happy to comply
and "assist you." However, there are times when a little stubborn, sticking
power is needed. This is when it isn't so fun or easy, attending meetings
that aren't convenient, traveling in the rain, finding time to make
follow-up phone calls, basically stepping outside of the "comfort zone."
Take for example a situation with the accessible voting initiative taken by
FCB. We rallied our people and resources, thought we had accomplished our
goal only to find that monetary and political issues had arisen to hinder
our cause. This will necessitate further effort and a stronger stand to
accomplish our original goal. Hence, more time, money and effort, not a
picnic in the park.
People skills are a must when advocating as you must know when to request,
demand or simply be silent. Often it's not so much what you say but how you
say it. Sometimes reverse psychology can work if you are able to make the
"movers and shakers " believe that the original idea was theirs. This is
fine as you have obtained your goal and in the end it doesn't really matter
who came up with the idea. Often times you may simply put your need into a
request and it will be honored. However, if this is not the case be
prepared to evaluate the situation and do what it takes to effectively
advocate.
Remember to celebrate the successes and recognize people who have given of
their time and other resources to advocate. The changes you accomplish not
only make a difference for you but for those who will follow. Advocacy is
one of the main ingredients that will bring about change.
I'm a little soldier in the advocate army,
Difficult situations arise but I mustn't let them scare me.
Got to keep moving forward with this mission for equality,
Though this battle for independence sometimes threatens to swallow me.
Dignity is a must for my fellow folk with disabilities,
Get the focus off the "dis" and get it on the ABILITY!
My hope is that through our experiences we might shed some understanding,
Then the job of those who come behind might not be so
grueling and demanding.
When you feel discouraged and like you're the only advocate,
Just remember the folks to whom this article I dedicate.
Debbie Grubb
and
Jim Kracht
I want to take this opportunity to thank you both for all your advocating efforts. Please know that all the time away from home and family, all the meals alone and rushing to catch a flight hasn't
gone unnoticed. You are both HEROES and the finest of examples to follow. THANK You.
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For mature folks only - (Under 40? You won't understand.)
You could hardly see for all the snow,
Spread the rabbit ears as far as they go.
Pull a chair up to the TV set,
"Good night, David; Good night, Chet."
Dependin' on the channel you tuned
You got Rob and Laura - or Ward and June.
it felt so good, felt so right.
Life looked better in black and white.
I Love Lucy, The Real McCoys
Dennis the Menace, the Cleaver boys
Rawhide, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train
Superman, Jimmy & Lois Lane.
Father Knows Best, Patty Duke
Rin Tin Tin and Lassie too,
Donna Reed on Thursday night
Life looked better in black and white.
I wanna go back to black and white.
Everything always turned out right.
Simple people, simple lives
Good guys always won the fights.
Now nothing is the way it seems
In living color on the TV screen.
Too many murders, too much fight,
I wanna go back to black and white
In God they trusted, in bed they slept.
A promise made was a promise kept.
They never cussed or broke their vows.
They'd never make the network now.
But if I could, I'd rather be
In a TV town in '53.
It felt so good, felt so right
Life looked better in black and white.
I'd trade all the channels on the satellite
If I could just turn back the clock tonight
To when everybody knew wrong from right
Life was better in black and white!
*** Life's most simple pleasures are very often the very best. ***
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1-772-336-8747
JACKIE AND GARY METZLER AND DOC WILL HAVE YOU AT THE DOCK IN NO TIME - TO SPRING YOU INTO A FUN CRUISE - AND CHASE AWAY THOSE OLD WINTER BLUES - CALL THE EXPERTS - AND HAVE A PLEASUREABLE VACATION CRUISE.
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PROPOSED GUIDE FOR GATE AGENTS HAS SERIES OF SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Submitted by: Doug Hall
A series of increasingly specific questions could be asked by airline
gate agents under proposed guidance for identifying service animals.
Transit Access Report has learned that the questions are as follows:
"Is this your pet?"
"What tasks or functions does your animal perform for you?"
"What has it been trained to do for you?"
"Would you describe how the animal performs this task (or
function) for you?"
The questions are contained in a proposed "Quick Reference Guide for
Gate Agents" that was worked out by consensus between representatives
of the airline industry and the disability community. A copy of the
proposed guide was obtained by this newsletter from one of the
participants in the negotiations.
The document is currently under consideration by the Department of
Transportation for issuance as nonregulatory guidance.
The guidance would help airlines consistently apply the rules for
service animals that are spelled out by the DOT in regulations
implementing the air-travel counterpart to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, which covers public accommodations and ground
transportation services.
Under both laws, a service animal is defined as one that is
individually trained to perform a function for a qualified person
with a disability. But the air carrier access regulation allows
airlines to seek "credible verbal assurances" that an animal is a
service animal rather than a pet.
The quick reference guide would give the airlines a tool for doing
that.
Among other points in the guide, gate agents would be advised that
documents may be required only when the animal is not trained to
perform a task or function to assist its handler.
To help find out if the passenger is a qualified individual with a
disability, the gate agents would be told to ask: "How does your
animal assist you with your disability?"
They would be advised to avoid the question: "What is your
disability?"
Transit Access Report
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Helen Keller beat out a moon rocket, a Cherokee chief and other symbols for a spot on Alabama's state quarter, which will be the first U.S. coin in circulation to include Braille. The design includes an image of Helen Keller, an Alabama native who overcame blindness and deafness to become a writer and educator, reading a book in Braille. Keller's name will appear on the coin in both English and Braille, which has not previously been used on a U.S. coin in everyday use. The U.S. Mint said it will make more than 650 million of the quarters, which will go into circulation in March. The Keller coin will be the 22nd quarter issued in the Mint's state quarters program, a 10-year project to salute all 50 states. Alabama was the 22nd state admitted to the Union.
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Take time to think;
it is the source of power.
Take time to read;
it is the foundation of wisdom.
Take time to play;
it is the secret of staying young.
Take time to be quiet;
it is the opportunity to seek God.
Take time to be aware;
it is the opportunity to help others.
Take time to love and be loved;
it is God's greatest gift.
Take time to laugh;
it is the music of the soul.
Take time to be friendly;
it is the road to happiness.
Take time to dream;
it is what the future is made of.
Take time to pray;
it is the greatest power on earth.
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By Elizabeth Bowden
At our last board meeting, members expressed interest in reviving Email subscription to the White Cane Bulletin. If you wish to receive the White Cane Bulletin via email, please send a note to:
esbowden@nettally.com
If you are already getting the White Cane bulletin by email, please send a note if your address changes.
Thank you and happy reading!
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Alachua County Council of the Blind - An Overview
The intent of the White Cane Safety Awareness demonstration walk is to raise public awareness of the White Cane Law. Unfortunately, the ignorance of the White Cane Law by a majority of vehicle drivers has led to many accidents involving blind people, some being fatal.
In 1997 Carol Massey, president of Alachua County Council for the Blind (ACCB), initiated the White Cane Safety Awareness demonstration walk in the city of Gainesville, Florida. Banners were purchased and displayed in strategic locations in the city during the month of October. The "demonstration walk" was so successful, it was repeated in 1998 & 1999. In year 2000, instead of having the walk in the City of Gainesville, Jack Varnon, president of ACCB, moved the "walk" to the City of Alachua. The "demonstration walk" success carried over. This program has been repeated in the City of Alachua 2001,& 2002. Meanwhile, Maxine Stallings, president of ACCB, expanded the program to have the "demonstration walk" in both cities. The "demonstration walk" returned to the City of Gainesville for year 2001 & 2002.
The intent of this document is to provide a general plan on how to prepare and implement a successful White Cane Safety Awareness demonstration walk. It is easy to make mistakes in a project like this, therefore it's important that a course of action including a schedule of events be documented and executed for each city.
The two "demonstration walks" have much in common, however there are certain subtle differences. The Gainesville walk has fund raising as part of the program, whereas the Alachua walk includes a skills demonstration to improve the public's understanding of the problems of blindness. The timing of this event and the general characteristics of each city makes it necessary to have a specific plan for that city. Both plans will be part of this document to guide a person in developing a plan for another city or for the two cities - Gainesville & Alachua.
General Plan.
In January, the president should appoint the White Cane committee. The purpose of this committee is to coordinate the planning of "demonstration walks" in each city. The committee should define the following fundamental issues - for all walks.
1. Select dates for each walk.
2. Adopt & formalize Poster theme. Choose a new theme or keep current two themes.
3. Identify equipment & banners needed.
4. Define scope of walk for each city. Route, booths.
5. Define participants benefits - shirts, meal, transportation support, etc.
Plan for "demo" walk in City of Alachua for year 2003.
OVERVIEW.
Historically, This will be the 4th year the "demonstration" walk will be held through a cooperative coalition of the Boy Scouts of America Troop #88, Alachua Lions Club, City of Alachua officials and Alachua County Council for the Blind (ACCB).
In the beginning, year 2000, Troop #88 Boy Scout Adam Boukari, an Eagle Scout candidate, at the request of Jack Varnon, past president of ACCB, initiated the walk as a project to meet one of the several requirements to earn an Eagle Scout badge.
Scout Boukari, with ACCB's guidance, organized all aspects of the walk including mapping out the route, training troop #88 scouts proper techniques for guiding blindfolded and blind participants, construction of hand held signs, placing of banners on 441 cross over bridge, daily skills education booths, a cookout type luncheon for the participants and arranged police protection & transportation for blind participants to come to the walk. The event was considered highly successful with 56 participants including city & county officials.
In Year 2001, ACCB White Cane chairperson followed the same plan developed by Scout Boukari. There were an estimated 87 participants - another successful year.
In year 2002, in spite of good publicity, the event was not as successful with an estimated 45 participants.
This plan is being documented to avoid mistakes & omissions made in the year 2002 walk. Hopefully, we can do much better with the 2003 White Cane Safety Awareness "demonstration" walk in Alachua. This plan documents whom to contact & when, what equipment & material is needed and the decision/ actions the White Cane Committee is responsible for.
INDEX.
A. List of equipment & material needed.
B. Sequence of Events Calendar Definition.
C. Appendix.
List of equipment & material needed.
1. Posters for hand held signs & bulletin boards.
2. Taped hand held sticks for poster signs display. Approximately 30 are available from past years activity.
3. Powerful mega-phone speaker to clearly direct crowd of participants at City Hall parking lot.
4. Skills booth items: miniature door, containers to pour water, identifying coins, check writer form.
5. Food for participants lunch.
Sequence of Events Calendar Definition.
January:
1. President appoints White Cane Committee for Alachua walk. Minimum 3 members; one must be sighted or have strong support from a sighted individual.
2. Committee select a date for walk. This year is October 11, 2003 (2nd Saturday).
3. Adopt Poster theme. Choose a new theme or keep current two themes.
February:
City of Alachua White Cane committee should meet early this month to discuss the following.
1. Review & adopt a plan.
2. Define scope of walk. Route & Skills booths.
3. Define luncheon menu.
4. Evaluate shirts to be given to participants.
5. Divide March tasks among committee members.
6. Set a March meeting time to evaluate progress and review April tasks.
March:
1. Mail appropriate solicitation letters to remind supporters to include us in their budgets.
a. Apparel Printers (shirts).
b. Hitchcock Groceries (Food)
c. Alachua Lions Club. (Announce date, July visit by representative with specific support request),
2. Contact Scoutmaster of Alachua Scout troop #88 to meet with troop members and gain support commitment. Scouts meet every Monday night at 7 PM. Scoutmaster name : Dan Drum, 386-462-9184
3. Divide April tasks among committee members.
4. Set an April meeting time to evaluate progress and review June tasks.
April:
1. Submit formal letter to the City Manager of Alachua. Request scheduling of White Cane Safety Awareness proclamation for City Commission meeting of third Monday of Sept. 2003. Describe plan for "demo" walk of Oct 11, 2003.
2. Request City of Alachua to provide appropriate application to schedule the "demo walk". Also application to gain permission to place banners over 441 (to be submitted to D.O.T.).
3. Review poster and Banners strategy. Purchase & placement of both items.
4. Divide June tasks among committee members.
5. Set a June meeting time to evaluate progress and review July tasks.
June:
1. Submit City of Alachua application permit for walk.
2. Discuss with City Manager appropriate steps to secure waivers to "demo walk" application requirements of police protection fee & liability insurance. Respond accordingly.
3. Divide July tasks among committee members.
4. Set a July meeting time to evaluate progress and review August tasks.
July:
1. Trouble shoot any known problems.
2. Submit funding request to Alachua Lions Board of Directors. Normally meets on third Thursday.
3. Divide August tasks among committee members.
4. Set an August meeting time to evaluate progress and review September tasks.
August:
1. Submit luncheon request to Hitchcock Groceries. Follow up with contact of Clara Bembry at 462-2284.
2. Confirm "Proclamation" with selected city commissioners agenda's.
3. Initiate construction of demo/walk hand carry signs.
4. Initiate orders for shirts.
5. Divide September tasks among committee members.
6. Set a September meeting time to evaluate progress and review October tasks.
September:
1. Attend all proclamation acceptance meetings
2. Set up transportation list & send to Alachua Lions Club.
APPENDIX.
Letter to City Manager of the City of Alachua.
Attention: Mr. Clovis Watson, City Manager
Subject: White Cane Safety Awareness.
Dear Mr. Watson,
The Alachua County Council of the Blind (ACCB) White Cane Safety Committee has selected October 11, 2003 to hold our annual "demonstration walk" in the city to raise public awareness of the spirit and intent of the White Cane law.
Please provide us the appropriate application form to allow us to officially schedule this event.
Thanks again for your strong support you have given us in the past years.
Yours truly,
Jack Varnon, Chairman.
386-462-5461.
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Take this quiz:
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for
best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia!" Charles Schultz
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A smile is the lighting system of the face, the cooking system of the head and the heating system of the heart. Smile --- and pass it around the world.
*** If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would get done. ***
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Best Ever Broccoli Casserole
Jean Knutsen
2 boxes packages of frozen broccoli, chopped
8 ounces Velveeta cheese - no substitute
1-1/2 sticks of margarine or butter
28 Ritz crackers crushed - no substitutes
Cook the broccoli as directed on package, drain well - set aside
Crush Ritz crackers and set aside
In sauce pan or double boiler melt butter or margarine and Velveeta cheese
add the cheese sauce to cooked broccoli
put 1/2 the cheese-broccoli mixture into a greased casserole dish
put 1/2 of the Ritz crackers on top
put in remaining cheese-broccoli mixture and top with remaining cracker crumbs
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
OVEN FRIED PORK CHOPS
Jean Knutsen
4 Pork loin chops about 1/2" thick
1 cup of cornbread stuffing mix
1 egg
2 tbs of milk
3 tbs margarine or butter
Set oven at 425 degrees
Place margarine or butter in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan
Place pan in oven for about 3 minutes or until butter melts
Stir together eggs and milk
Dip pork chops into egg mixture and coat pork chops with stuffing mix
Place chops on top of butter in pan
bake chops for 20 minutes on one side turn over
Bake for additional 10 or 15 minutes or until pork is no longer pink
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Project Insight 1-800-267-4448
Outta Sight Travel: 1-866-338-8747
Phone - 772-336-TRIP (8747)
Fax - 772-336-8595
Email:
drtravel@bellsouth.net
Web site:
http://www.outtasighttravel.com
Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library 1-800-226-6075
Division of Blind Services (Tallahassee) 1-800-342-1828
American Council of The Blind 1-800-424-8666
(available only 3:00 to 5:30 PM EST Monday-Friday)
ACB Legislative Hotline: 1-800-424-8666
(Evenings 8:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight EST
Weekends 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM only)
AT&T Disability Services: 1-800-872-3883
Press 00 and speak with your long distance carrier
Bellsouth Disability Services: 780-2273 from anywhere
Social Security: 1-800-772-1213 24-hour voice and touch tone accessible
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Bobbie Probst: Clay, Alachua, Halifax, PSLCB - (904) 641-0709
Robert Miller: Tallahassee, Pinellas County - (850) 906-9821
Lee Stallworth: Pensacola, Port Charlotte, FABS - (850) 433-5663
Patti Davis: Mid Florida, Tampa, RSVF - (407) 767-8616
Carl McCoy: Brevard, Palm Beach County, Polk - (850) 553-9490
Nancy Folsom: Ocala, Greater Tampa, FCCLV - (850) 893-8650
Sharon Youngs: Plant City, Sarasota, Venice, Englewood - (727) 937-8631
Jesus Garcia: Miami Metro, Broward - (305) 654-8329
Jim Warth: Greater Miami, Jacksonville - (813) 251-8469
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