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ME > , «is $ ;, these days and that medicine tscalled exercise. attention. he also has a number of learning disabilities related an ’ _._ ".‘ "if? a On Oct. 12.‘ noon to l p.m., AIM institute of to his attention deficit disorder and obsessive-compulsive > 5 halftime Lifestyle Medicme is bringing the message to . behaviour. ‘ <' a? 5:55; ' Waterloo public square through live exercise A combination of those factors got the Grade 7 student 2:2," ‘ _ flat; demonstrations and messages about the many removed from the classroom at boon public school last year f , _ _ ‘-"- benefits of exercise. _ and put into a special program to finish out the academic 3; . 7‘ Exercise is Medicme is a movement that is your. Something needed to be done to help with his behavâ€" ,: : fie.» emerging among . public health experts. “moral and emotional control as he headed back to school this . u ' researchers and phystcians Who want the medical year. 3” in system to focus on prevention. Exercise can go a lhat's when a program to match kids with special needs to ‘ 10118 way to M001! ChI'OHlC disease. canoesamrlety companion service dogs was suggested as an option. vais' and depression, osteoporosis. osteoarthritis and mom Sheri said it's made a big difference since a dog named " ‘ dementia risk. It can make a difference to the baasie. trained by National Service Dogs in Cambridge. has health Of families and reduce the prevalence of entered their lives. chronic disease in the Region ofWaterloo. “it's been a huge change. and it's been phenomenal for ‘ Travis." she said. “It's given him independence. structure and A First united ChurCh ' helped him gmwf The responsibility of caring for a dog has helped Travis be! V Fall Fair oct- 12’ 13 more empathetic to others and has been a calming influence. A Waterloo’s First United Church is hostin its More importantly. ll 5 given ltavts a friend who gives him Travis Levergood, left, bass newfriend in his companion dog annul Fall Fair Oct. 12 toOct. 13. 3 um ondrtronal regard and is something he can count on ~ - - - , , , . . . . a ., . . A Bessie thanks to donations collected by Bob Storkos and his its a fun fan fau- for all es fawn“ ames We thought this would help With his armety, said then. “a" at Bob’s Valu-Mart in uptown Waterloo mm m , as , 8 8 ’ “it's been hard for him to make friends. and this has helped ' book sales, a. silent auction. baking, preserves. give him a new best friend â€" one that will never leave him “Altitoughthere is no specific sh'lls work that is attached to crafts. collectibles. plants, face painting and Hal- and adores him. them. we recognize the therapeutic value of having a dog as a loween out??? There “all! also be a chill SUPP“ "We bond we?" the “N0 Of them is SHONE and it has companion in the home.” said Havlin. “There's extensive on Friday an“ d “We” e and C2?“ Saturday. been a hull? calming influence in 00! familyf research of how owning a dog reduces stress. and brushing a [firm Ba onaggns apprectat ' 0a 1 Tram couldn't say enough Ghoul his new friend- dog and having to take care of a dog teaches them responsiâ€" and a: event goes 36“ 5 pm. ‘° 8 pm. 0" ~ 2' "He really means a lot to me." he said. “He's a lovable dog bility and getsthemoutside and gets them active.‘ at 9 am. 10 1- p_~m on Oct 13. and a social one. Raising and trai . a dog could be “She. that's why _ First United Church is located at the comer of "He comforts me. he cares for me and gives me all the privA Haviin said prop-ants like President's Choice Children's Chan'- “tam“! “$31?“de it’ll)?“ film” Free lieges that come with havinga dOg.‘ ty are important in supporting the families they help. "lite-y pa 'nglts 3“ a e m e ater 0° own Square Dressed in a dapper vest and hat last week. he was on arecrucial tothesuccess of our programs," said Havlln. mg 0" hand to thank the people who made the program possible ~ Bob Stoikos. owner of Bob’s Valu-Mart at Waterloo Town Bob's Valu-Man in uptown. representing President‘s Choice Square, said his staff was thrilled to see the fruits of their sum- Bil-Kata ChOir (3011188 (Itildren‘s Clarity and the National Service Dogs program. met hmdmisingcampaign and meet Travis and Baasie. Lindsay llavlin. spokesperson for National Service Dog, ‘The reward is this," said Stoikos. “This is the first time to waterloo OCt- 12“ 13 said the program started 16 years ago to train service dogs to we‘ve actually donated a dog. and it was a pleasure and an _ ' help children with autism and has since branched out into honour to haveaoompaniondoginvolved This ML seven members ofthe En Kata choir ‘ .. . , , , from Tanzania. Africa. are sharing sonp and sto- the companion dog program. Sheri told me this has changed Tiavts life and this is what . - .. . . nos from the bean of their continent during a tour Our companion dog program was developed as a way to it's all about. that will take them througltWaterloo assist families with disabilities and challenges. and expanded 1m Waterloo store raised more than $4,105 thanks to the .. . . , , , The Hope of the Maasai Tour 2012 will touch our reach of how many people we were helping. said Havlm. generous support of customers for Presidents Choice Chil- mam” with their ‘estimomes of triumph over “Whey don’t have skills training like our service dogs. and don't dren's Charity, and it was one of the top totals from Valu-Mart ~ . . . . , , _ HlVIAlDS. disease and poverty. have public access nghts. but it does still take about a year to stores across Ontario, It total the charity raised $2.15 million. ~ . . . . . , _ , They wtll perform Oct. 13. 6.30 p.m.. at Waterloo a year-and-a-hali of training until they get placed. We raise the most all the time. and my employees are the 5. lohn's Lutheran Church and Oct 14 6 pm at They work mostly with Golden Retrievers and Labrador front line," said Stoikos "They are committed to asking our ' ' ' ‘ . " . . . . . , , _ the Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly. Admission is Retrievers because of their ability to be trained and general microns customers to donate and support these elTorts. free but donations are welcome for the work of the good temperament. and they are given basic obedience train- Sheri couldn't thank them enourdt. “He's really blossomed choir ing and socialization training and grovm.” said Sheri. "This means so much." ' l f ' l“ ~ n . '"' l" or . Ni ii 0 , . , , (list) H t“ it“ i ill. l, h as? '