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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 30, 1996 - 23 Chances were 10 to 1 of dog being put down Deaf pooch beats the odds, finds a loving home In area By Jeff Bower Special to The Star A deaf canine on the verge of being destroyed two years ago has gone on to become an award win- ning pet. Maggie-Mae, an albino | Australian Shepherd, was Just six months old when it turned up at the Ux- bridge-Scugog Animal Centre in February 1994. While it still was a puppy - a desirable attribute to po- tential adopters - its lack of hearing meant that its chances of finding a home were slim. "The chances were 10-1 that this dog would have to be put down," explains animal control officer Ann Barrett. "No one wants a deafdog." Enter Oshawa resident Lin Gardinor, a member of The Pet Network, which rescues animals sched- uled to be destroyed from shelters. She came to see the dog in early February and promptly "fell in love". But with two dogs at home al- ready, husband Ivan said he didn't want another. Then, unbeknownst to Lin, Mr. Gardinor adopted Maggie-Mae, bringing the pooch home on Valentine's Day. Faced with the chal- lenge of training a pro- foundly deaf pet, Mrs. Gardinor took a page from her regular career, a part of which is teaching hear- ing impaired people to drive. By way of American Sign Language the dog now responds to dozens to commands issued by her owner. While some pet owners are known to use harsher methods during training, Mrs. Gardinor believes only in positive reinforce- ments. Besides, she adds, she could yell until she was blue in the face and Maggie-Mae wouldn't hear her anyway. Her methods have been so successful, in fact, that the dog has picked up rib- bons at training competi- tions while competing against dogs which can hear. In April, Maggie- Mae was named most lov- able family pet during a large show at the Interna- tional Centre in Toronto. When not competing, the pair regularly visit a retirement home and a From Page 1 project will blend well with its rural surround- ings on the Island, and create more than 200 jobs for locals. And he has continu- ally given assurances that testing on ground water and soils in the area -- the 45,000 square foot hall is to be built on reserve land near the intersection of Fralicks' Beach Rd. and the Island Rd. -- indicate the project is viable environmentally. Mr. Aldred, however, contends testing is incomplete. And he maintains that the pro- ject, due to its size, is utterly incompatible with the Island and its lifestyle. "We're not against Foes plot strategy gambling," he said. "This is just an unsuit- able place for what they hell they want to do. We don't care if it's Indians or the Knights of Columbus; it's just wrong." He said the commit- tee's lawyers have been analyzing plans put forth by the band and its partners, Casinos Austria. They'll be advising the committee members soon on what avenues might be open to them to stop or delay construction, which is scheduled to begin tomorrow (May1l). The $12 million hall is slated to open in September. "If we make a move, it's going to have to be with substantial foun- dation," said Mr. Aldred. Pony riders to compete On Saturday, April 20 four members of the Dur- ham Pony Club travelled to Seneca College to par- ticipate in the Central On- tario Region Quiz. Quiz is a competition testing members equine knowl- edgein three parts --anin- dependently written test, a visual test where com- petitors must identify weird and wonderful ob- jects by sight and an oral test. This year the Durham "D" level team consisted of Emily Cudmore, Beth Murray, Garet Selleck with Robyn Jollymore as the alternate. Up against 18 teams and 54 competi- tors, the team placed fourth overall. In individual standings, Beth placed third overall and Emily was fifth over- all. children's hospital. "She's a qualified St. John's therapy dog and the only deaf one that I know of," Mrs. Gardinor says. The Oshawa resident is currently planning a trip to the University of Guelph for later this month to demonstrate her adapted training method for hearing impaired ca- nines. Her companion, meanwhile, is working on its own project. "She's learning to ride a skateboard but hasn't quite mastered it yet," Mrs. Gardinor says. dogs, have been destroyed If not for Mrs. Gardinor. wFassa) SUMMER FISHING Derby runs from May 11 to September 2/96 TO ENTER YOU MUST REGISTER AT J.D. FISHING AND ARCHERY PRIOR TO THE "SEASON OPENING" IN EACH CLASS May 11 ¢ Pickerel June 1 ¢ Muskie June 29 ¢ Large Mouth Bass June 29 ¢ Small Mouth Bass FOUR CLASSES... * Pickerel ¢ Muskie e Large Mouth Bass * Small Mouth Bass FEE: $10.00 per class; 12 and Under $5.00 per class 6.00022 4 a 23 v2 $200. 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