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Unit II (between Walkers Line & Appleby Line) 905-639-8409 "Dynasty Baths Mattamy Homes turns expertise to renovating rooms at guide dog facility By Scott MacArthur SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER One of Canada’s best dog guide schools got better last Thursday (July 20th) when Oakville’s Lions Foundation Canine Vision of Canada (CVC) opened its eight newly-renovated residence. The school, which attracts persons with visual, hearing, and physical disabilities from across the country and pairs the individual with a specially trained dog guide, had their 17-year-old second floor redone to make their students’ 26-day stay more comfortable. Mattamy Homes Limited, responsible for the construction of many new housing developments in Oakville, volunteered their services for the project after originally being asked to help in the designing of the new rooms. “It was our pleasure to help with the construction of the new rooms,” said Brian McEnaney, of Mattamy, project manager for the renovation. “But we couldn’t have done it without the help and co-operation of all parties involved.” The rooms, previously bare with a white and yellow trim, have been upgraded to include hardwood flooring, new wallpaper, ceramic-tiled bathrooms and individual phone lines. One room is wheelchair accessible, which includes a bathroom with a wheel-in shower and a sink that is low enough to reach from a seated position. Clients spend 26 days at the school, located on Wilson Street at Rebecca Street, learning how to work with the dog and most importantly, form a bond with the animal who will become the student’s eyes, ears, and companion for the next number of years* For Bev Berger, a visually impaired student who has been to the school three times, the new rooms will be appreciated through feel. “I am completely blind, but I feel atmosphere and ambiance like anyone else and I could feel that the previous rooms lacked grace,” she said. “But they have created a great environment here now for both the students and the dogs. We will benefit from every square-inch of it.” Since the school opened in 1983, more than 700 adults and children have received help from a guide dog. Students are flown in from across the country and boarded at no cost. Sandra Turney, executive director of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, hopes that the new rooms will help provide a comfortable stay for clients. “Leaving home and living in a strange environment is stressful for anyone, but can be particularly challenging for people who are blind or visually impaired,” she said. “We arc so grateful to Mattamy for our wonderful new student rooms. I think students will feel right at home.” 243 Speers Rcl. Oakville • 9 0 5 - 3 3 8 - 1 2 & & B 30 Years Experience in Tile Installation Comp visit our 4500 sq.ft. showroom. We guarantee our products & workmanship Photo by Christine Smyth People like Emmanuel Daniel and his seeing-eye dog "Brando" are going to be able to stay in a new boarding room during their four week stay while learning about each other. ^Wednesdsay July 26, 2000 Smuggling charge laid * following customs search An Oakville man has pleaded guilty to charges of smuggling a food supplement prohibited by Health Canada. Sergio S. Caravalho, co-owner of Vitamax Health and Nutrition Depot, appeared in Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines on Friday where Judge L. Baldwin lined Caravalho $500. “Smuggling puts the honest taxpayer and businesses at a competitive disadvantage with those that cheat,” said Roger Lavergne, Director of Intelligence and Contraband for the Niagara-Fort Erie Division of Canada Customs and Revenue Canada (CCRC). “Undeclared, prohibited and/or controlled goods may also pose a danger to the general public. People who willfully fail to report goods to Customs will be prosecuted.” On May 2, Caravalho did not declare an additional 60 bottles of food supplements in a shipment he presented for commercial entry into Canada. Health Canada determined that goods are prohibited without permits. The undeclared food supplements fall into the category of new drugs which require a Drug Identification Number (DIN). According to the CCRC, some goods - depending on the quantity imported - are subject to the requirements of other federal departments and/or agencies and may need permits, certificates and examinations. ^Police promote Sergeants* New Home Buyers |~ Halton Regional Police have promoted three new sergeants within their ranks, each with a wide breadth of experience. Sgl. Lina Crawford, for example, has worked everything from plainclothes to drug assignments and was the first female in the Surveillance Unit during her four years in the Intelligence Bureau. Crawford is now assigned toOakville. Sgt. Andrew Fletcher has risen from a police cadet in 1984 to eventually earn a position with the Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU). He is now assigned to the Major Crime Unit. Sgt. Gregory Braun has been a member of Halton Regional Police for 24 years and has worked everything from uniform patrol and Intelligence to the Criminal Investigation Bureau and Surveillance. Braun is currently assigned to Georgetown. Crawford was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves Communication Regiment in Toronto for 10 years, reaching the rank of Sergeant. For the last 10 years with Halton Regional Police, she has been a crisis negotiator and is presently vice-president of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Critical Incident Association. In 1988, Crawford received a Chief’s Commendation together with Braun and others for the arrest of a bank robbery suspect who had just held up the Georgetown Canada Trust. In 1995 Crawford received another commendation for saving the life of a heart attack victim with CPR. In 1998 she received an Award of Excellence for her part in the safe negotiation and arrest with the TRU team of a man who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and wanted to be killed by police. After the man slashed his own throat and forearms, a face-to-face negotiation had to be done and eventually the man was taken into custody. Fletcher became a member of the Criminal Investigations Unit in 1990, where he worked drugs and morality. He became involved in a pair of homicide investigations and numerous joint force projects - including an international hashish distribution investigation between Amsterdam, Oakville and Montreal. Fletcher has also received a number of commendations from the Chief and the Crown Attorney for his investigative abilities .and case preparation. Braun’s lengthy career has been punctuated by a variety of milestones, from rescuing two children from a swollen creek in 1985 to apprehending bank robbery suspects. Braun is currently being recommended for the Canadian Governor General’s Award for Bravery in connection with his rescue of a man from a burning vehicle in Milton just moments before it exploded in flames. Braun has not had a sick day in the past 17 years. THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A3