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 | Bank of America’s “Local Hero Award” |
 
Gus Egerer (photo courtesy of
First Coast News) has been chosen for Bank of America’s “Local Hero Award”.
He is a dedicated volunteer in our Adult Development Program.
His hobby is compassionately helping others. Gus encourages the individuals with
disabilities we serve to become more active. He teaches them to stretch their
muscles thus making them more physically able. Gus who is a “Black Belt” &
instructs Karate for individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spina Bifida and
other developmental disabilities. Because he has one arm, he is an inspiration ,
not only for the individuals we serve, but to the entire staff, as well! He
teaches self defense so individuals will never be a target of abuse. We’re
thankful for his dedication!
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Posted by admindon on Thursday, January 14 @ 14:31:18 CST (190 reads)
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| Christmas Luncheon 2009 |
Christmas Luncheon 2009 sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities and EverBank:
Everyone had fun at our Christmas luncheon focusing on the children with disabilities we serve. Santa came with gifts for all the children and the luncheon was wonderful. The event Title Sponsor was Publix Super Market Charities and Silver Sponsor was EverBank.
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| Our annual Christmas 2009 |
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Our annual Christmas with Santa was December 8th at the Salaam Club. Tom and Pat Corey were instramental in offering that location. Santa and Mrs. Claus came with gifts for all followed by a seated dinner. There was a special farewell Tribute to Retiring Board Member, Brent Ross, folled by dancing. This festive party was made possible through the generosity of The Ray Wilkins Foundation.
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Posted by admindon on Thursday, January 14 @ 14:26:31 CST (158 reads)
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| We Visited The Weather Center! |
Students in the ADT program are interested in how they forecast the weather and were treated
to a visit with Dave Vanore a weatherman with Channel 12 recently. Dave graciously
explained how they use trends and statistics to forecast in advance what is going to happen
to us weather – wise and showed the visitors the weather center set. They were fascinated to
see how the map and other items are projected on the ‘blue’ screen and learned of the
instruments used to give us an idea of what the weather will be a week in advance. Michael,
one of the program participants wants to be a weather man and was just thrilled to visit the
weather station and meet Dave, the weatherman.
Thanks to WTLV/WJXT to hosting the individuals we serve and allowing Dave to instruct
them on weather forecasting.
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Posted by admindon on Thursday, March 26 @ 11:28:26 CDT (319 reads)
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| A Special Visit |
Recently one of the officers with the Sheriff's
Mounted Unit came to visit with us. He
brought his mount to the agency to tell
participants in the adult program how the
horses are used to assist other officers,
especially when there is a need for crowd
control. He told them how he, and his
horse had been trained to be ready to
respond to any disturbance. The big, but
extremely friendly horse allowed everyone
to stroke his neck and he quickly ate the
carrots they had bought to feed him. We
thank the Sheriff's Mounted Unit for visiting
with us.
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