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And, the remaining $1 million will be set aside in an endowment â€"fund, from which the interest «income will go towards the training programs. Donors able contribute a ‘full endowment scholarship, ©$100,000 for a Special Skills Dog, $60,000 for a Canine Vision Dog, and $40,000 for a Hearing Ear Dog, Currently, the centre relies heaviâ€" ly on different breeders for its dogs *â€" some are rescued from humane ‘society shelters, and ‘foster parents‘ for its puppy program. The new facility will allow the centre to conâ€" trol its own dog breeding. "As more disabled Canadians move into the workforce, many will seek the services of a trained dog ~guide to gain even more indepenâ€" ‘dence." Currently, than 100 "Canadians are waiting for trained ‘dogs from the Oakville facility, the "only training centre of its kind in Canada offering three programs. Another $1 million will be used to build the centre‘s main kennel, to be built on land donated by a Guelph resident, for its breeding and preâ€"training program. A master kennel is to be built for 200 dogs, with breeding facilities for 100 pupâ€" pies. Increased demand for dogs result of growing disability Of the $3.5 million, $1.5 million is to used to double the size of the present 24,000 square foot facility by adding another 26,000 square feet â€" mostly for expanded trainâ€" ing facilities. (Continued from page 17) "The demand for dog guides will increase as incidence of blindness continues to rise in Canada and hearing loss becomes one of the fastest growing physical disabilities in the world," states the Partners in Independence campaign booklet. "The need for Special Skills Dogs is also expected to grow with increased awareness of the remarkâ€" able work these dogs perform. December 7, 1994 Hearing Ear Dog doesn‘t A bark because "deaf people would never hear it," says Lesley Wright. "If we could hear the barking, we wouldn‘t need the doe." Missy, a twoâ€"year;old Golden Retriever, is Wright‘s second dog Out of fear, Hoffman remained house bound for 2 1/2 years before looking into getting a guide dog. "Then, Seiko walked me out the door." Hoffman, mother of two children aged 10 and 12, had her first epilepâ€" tic seizure at age 12. During her early 20s, was seizure free for four years. In 1987, she gave up her driver‘s license because the seizures "came back strongser." (Continued from page 17) Seiko carries "what you would normally find in my purse" in royal blue saddle bags strapped over his shoulders. "I‘ve been known to leave my purse, and my parcels behind, when I have a seizure (while I‘m walking), because I just keep right on going without knowâ€" ing it. I continue walking for up to two or three blocks. Since I got Seiko, my injury rate has gone right down." Specially trained dogs provide invaluable servic Lions THank Warkâ€"Aâ€"Doaâ€"AtHon Sponsor Mess years, the Oakville Lions Club presented a plaque to The Olive Garden. Shown from left are: Jim Norton, chairman of the Walkâ€"Aâ€"Dogâ€"Athon; Rade Vujici¢, manager of The Olive Garden; Sudi Kalra, coâ€"chairman of the Walkâ€"Aâ€"Dogâ€"Athon, and Les Baker, president of the Oakville Lions Club. This year‘s walk, the 10th annual, raised about $16,000, from 300 participants, for the Lions Foundation guide dog training centre. (Photo by Riziero Vertolli) In recognition of their sponsorship participation in _Ehé AVYalka-Dog-Afixon over the past few ...... S es o) omcs P To meet this goal, the Lions Foundation is appealing to corporaâ€" tions, charitable foundations, indiâ€" viduals and Lions Clubs across will be given the opportunity to name their scholarship to be awardâ€" ed annually to a guide dog team. The cost of training is $10,000 for a Special Skills Dog, $6,000 for a Canine Vision Dog, and $4,000 for a Hearing Ear Dog. *Spectacular Five Course Dinner . *Live Entertainment *Dancing *Champagne ‘ Wright got her first Hearing Ear Dog after her son was born. "I decided to get a dog, I couldn‘t hear my son if he was cryâ€" Her deafness is gradual. For this reason she has learned to speak and lipâ€"read. Missy responds to voice commands. Many Hearing Ear Dogs are trained to understand hand signals. Wright will begin taking sign language classes in January. Missy tells her if the phone, stove timer, or doorbell rings, when a boiling kettle whistles, and if a smoke detector screams. And the dog alerts her when son Cory, 11, calls. Missy simply jumps up and Wright grabs the regulation bright orange leash to be led to the source of the noise. Missy wears a bright orange jacket for identification. Wright has only 4% to 5% hearâ€" ing, and has worn hearing aids since ace 12. Missy tells her when the alarm goes off in the morning â€" Wright, a single mom from Keswick, works as a telecommunications specialist in data communications at Sun Life of Canada. A former Burlington resident, Wright graduated in microâ€"computers and telecommuniâ€" cations management from Sheridan College in June 1988. For reservations or information call: We are still taking reservations for Christmas Parties. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH DANCING WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY | NEew YEar‘s Eve GALA For more information, write to Partners in Independence, P. 0. Box 907, 152 Wilson St., Oakville, Ont., L6J 5E8; call 842â€"2891, or send a fax to 842â€"3373. Canada to raise the funds. At the open houses, the Oakville Lions Club committed $50,000 over the next three years, and the Bank of Montreal presented a $25,000 cheque. To meet most requirements, Labrador Retrievers (often referred to as Yellow Labs or Black Labs), Golden Retrievers, and Standard Poodles are used. Sometimes German Shepherds are trained for Canine Vision Dogs, and other ! ’ nless a Canine Vision harâ€" ness, Special Needs sadâ€" dlebags or Hearing Ear jacket comes off, the highly trained dogs will not respond to an outstretched friendly hand, nor accept a snack. However, once the regulation gear comes off, the dog knows it‘s social, or free time. All of the dogs begin their trainâ€" ing at an early age. At eight weeks, they go to a foster home for 12 to 18 months to be raised to certain specifications, and be introduced and exposed to as many people and places as possible. Dog food is donated by Ralston Purina, and veterinarian bills are paid. At one time, she used to take her dog to work, but finds this wasn‘t necessary. "The only problem with Missy is that she is such a cute dog, everyâ€" body wants to pat her." THE OAKVILLE BEAVER The centre has eight dog trainers â€" four Canine Vision, two Hearing Ear, and two Special Skills. All of them have completed a threeâ€"year apprenticeship at the centre, and have previous experience in workâ€" ing with dogs and the physically smaller breeds are trained for Hearing Ear and Special Skills does. DEC. 25â€"JAN.8 Mon, DEC. 2 Tue. DEC. 2 Wed. DEC. 2 Thu, DEC. 2 Fri. DEC. 3 Sat. DEC. : Mon. JAN. 2 Thu. JAN. 5 Fri. _ JAN. 6 Sat.. JAN, 7 Sun. JAN. 8 FAMILY NIGHT SAVE $4 on aut TickEts! THE TORONTO SUN/CFTOâ€"TV (Excludes Rinkside Seats) Courtesy of Sun. DEC. 25 * 7:00 PM DEC. 3 AN. 5 AN. 6 NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 12â€"5 140 Rebecca St. Oakville 844â€"7728 11:30AMt......3:30PM 3:30PM 1:00PM 1:00PM.. 1:00PM.. 1:00PM¢ 1:00PM.. 5:00PM¢ 7:30PM 7:30PMt 7:30PM 7:30PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM+ 5:00PMt LVE All dogs are trained for six months. The Canine Vision Dogs are trained to deal with traffic, curbs, obstacles on the sidewalk and elsewhere, revolving doors, escalaâ€" tors, elevators, buses, trains, subâ€" ways and malls. Once matched, the disabled. In some instances, dogs can be trained in two programs to meet specific needs. Information: (416) 870â€"8000 Group Rates: (416) 341â€"2255 ALL SEATS RESERVED « PRICE INCLUDES TAX $12.50 â€" $17.00 â€" $23.50 {KIDS SAVE $2.50 ON TICKETS FOR KIDS UNDER 12! Thu. JAN. 5 x 7:30 PM SPECIAL SHOWâ€"SAVE $3 ON ALL TICKETS! (Excludes Rinkside Seats) Courtesy of CHCHTV Courtesy of PIZZA PIZZA 2:00 PM Festive Home Decorati 4:00 PM Heat n‘Bond Sunday., December 11th (Excludes Rinkside Seats) PM 7:00 PM Saturdav. December 10th Fridayv. December 9th (not all stores Open Sundays) Quick and Easy Gifts Festive Home Decorating Projects Heat n‘Bond Last Minute Gift Ideas Innovative Gift Wrapping and Decorating Presented in the Intimacy of SKYTENT * TICKETMASTER BOX OFFICE AT SKYDOME (no service charge) * All Peeerfasramp outlets * CHARGE BY PHONE: (416) 870â€"8000 Sponsored by: (service charge of $2.25 per ticket, $11.25 maximum per order) (service charge of $2.00 per ticket) Hearing Ear and Special Skills dogs are trained and bonded with recipients for two weeks. blind recipient spends a month at the facility to train and bond with their cuide doe. In all cases, the individual carâ€" ries or wears an identification tag showing that person and their dog as Partners in Independence. ’flos’ WEEKEND ‘ EVENT! Wq I't Vq”t’"‘/ /‘ e_, Fre THE TORONTO UsJ