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Oakville Beaver, 11 Aug 1999, A5

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yWednesdsay August 11, 1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVEK AO Dog G uide C en tre receives in aid from Lions Club F o u n d a tio n Marianne Kanold holds Canine Vision Canada Dog Guide 'Libby' as Fred Zorge, Lions Foundation of Canada Board member, Thom Herrmann, Past District Governor (A-15) and Sandy Turney, Executive Director, Lions Foundation of Canada look on. Oakville's Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide Training Centre has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation. The funds - which were matched by each Lions Club in District A-15 of Southwestern Ontario - will go directly to training dog guides for Canadians who are blind and deaf and for those who are physically challenged. The money will also be used to complete the new Training Centre in Breslau. 'This is a wonderful gift that the Lions Clubs of District A-15 have given us," said Lions Foundation of Canada executive direc­ tor Sandy Turney. 'This money will help many Canadians to lead more independent and safe lives with the help of their new dog guides." Lions Foundation of Canada is dedicated to helping people with visual and physical dis­ abilities. Mobility, safety and independence is provided through Canine Vision Canada, Hearing Ear Dogs of Canada and Special Skills Dogs of Canada. The Foundation is a charitable organization which receives funding from Lions Clubs, individuals and corporations from across the country. CNIB needs night-golf volunteers CNIB Halton-Peel is looking for volunteers to help at its first ever Glo Ball night golf tour­ nament being held on Friday. The event will see golfers playing under the stars at Banty's Roost in Caledon East. Volunteers are needed to work at registra­ tion, as well as tee marshals and assisting golfers around the course. If interested in volunteering on the day of this event, contact Josie Quinn at CNIB Halton- Peel, 275-5332 Ext. 241 . Registration for the Glo Ball tournament begins at 6 p.m., with dinner provided by Jack Astor's Bar & Grill served at 6:30 p.m. Tee off time is 9:30 p.m. The winner of the hole-in-one contest wins a $30,000 car. Other prizes include tickets to Mall intruder escapes but left computers Police in Oakville are trying to track down the person responsible for the burglary of two offices and a store in a west end mall at the end of July. Shortly after midnight on the Thursday night of July 29th, cleaning staff came across a man in the second floor hallway for Hopedale Mall. An employee went to call the police, but the suspect left prior to their arrival. When police searched the building, they found two offices had been entered. Several computer hard drives, keyboards, speakers, monitors, printers, and some cash was missing. During their search of the building, some of the com­ puter equipment was found in hallways and at the top of the stairs to the main level. The suspect sought by police was described as male, black, 20-26 years, 6 feet (183 cm) tall, with a skinny build, and short dark hair. He wore a yellow shirt, black pants, and CRIME STOPPERS Call 825-TIPS or 1^800-668-5151 gloves. If you can put a name to this description, or if you know who was involved, Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you. If you have any information that leads to an arrest in this or any other case, you may be eli­ gible for a cash reward. You need not give your name, and your information can be taken with complete anonymity. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Please call 1-800-222-TIPS or 825-TIPS (that's 825-8477) or on the net at www.enlight- ning.com/-crimestoppers.html. Canada's Wonderland, club tickets for the Blue Jays, gift certificates for Stage West and The Keg. No one goes home empty-handed. Every golfer takes home a prize package. Cost per golfer is $75, and $300 per four­ some. All proceeds will go towards rehabilitation programs at CNIB Halton/Peel. Corporate challenges are welcome; however, space is limited. For more information or to register, call Elesia Skeene, Glo Ball co-ordinator at 275- 5332 Ext. 25. CNIB helps blind, deafblind, and visually impaired Canadians and their families meet their greatest challenge -- to thrive indepen­ dently in a sighted world. HILLTOP ROOFING R O O F IN G R e s i d e n t i a l S p e c i a l i s t s f S o ffit, F a s c ia , E a v e s • Over 30 years experience • Quality products and workmanship second to none • An honest, affordable approach to home improvements IIPIp Please call: 469-5936 " W e Top Them Final Markdowns in f in e se a so n a l m e n s w e a r U p t o 70% O f f Our most spectacular sale of the year ... on a remarkable selection of Suits, Sportcoats, Dress and Sportpants, Casual Wear, Outerwear ... and more. Oakville. Four Days only! Starting today until Saturday, August 14. Your last ch an ce to save before our fall arrivals. It's lik e an in -store w arehouse clearance, w ith true m arkdow ns against our regular retail prices. (Modest charge for alterations to Sale clothing)' 183 LAKESHORE RD. E., DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE • 845-8911 Store Hours: Mon.-W ed. & Sat. 9-6 Thurs & Fri. 9-9 ̂ * t * http://www.enlight-ning.com/-crimestoppers.html http://www.enlight-ning.com/-crimestoppers.html CRIME STOPPERS Call 825-TIPS or 1^800-668-5151 ROOFING Residential Specialists Soffit, Fascia, Eaves • Over 30 years experience • Quality products and workmanship second to none • An honest, affordable approach to home improvements 469-5936 in fine seasonal mens wear Up to 70% Off Our most spectacular sale of the year ... on a remarkable selection of Suits, Sportcoats, Dress and Sportpants, Casual Wear, Outerwear ... and more. Oakville. Four Days only! Starting today until Saturday, August 14. Your last chance to save before our fall arrivals. It's like an in-store warehouse clearance, with true markdowns against our regular retail prices. (Modest charge for alterations to Sale clothing)' 183 LAKESHORE RD. E., DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE • 845-8911

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