From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr  9 14:05:05 2008
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (robert stigile)
Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:05:05 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
Message-ID: <200804092129.m39LTLvI004426@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello All,
As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
Today, we are receiving our new dog.
My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any 
moment.
I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
Take care,

Robert Stigile


From julietcody at cox.net  Wed Apr  9 19:28:00 2008
From: julietcody at cox.net (Juliett Cody)
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:28:00 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
References: <200804092129.m39LTLvI004426@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <003101c89ab2$7f17c6e0$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>

Welcome Rose!Congratulations to both of you! Let us know more as soon as you 
can!
JC and M
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "robert stigile" <rstigile at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Julietta Cody" <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day


> Hello All,
> As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
> Today, we are receiving our new dog.
> My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
> Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
> She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any
> moment.
> I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
> I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
> Take care,
>
> Robert Stigile
> _______________________________________________
> Cagdu mailing list
> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu 



From nanagp at dslextreme.com  Wed Apr  9 19:48:56 2008
From: nanagp at dslextreme.com (Gail Paulson)
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:48:56 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
References: <200804092129.m39LTLvI004426@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
	<003101c89ab2$7f17c6e0$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>
Message-ID: <002c01c89ab5$6be9ed70$0201a8c0@gail>

Alton and I are looking forward to meeting the new lady in your life. Alton 
has volunteered to teach her how to ride an elevator all by herself. 
Congratulations!!
G & A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day


> Welcome Rose!Congratulations to both of you! Let us know more as soon as 
> you
> can!
> JC and M
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "robert stigile" <rstigile at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Julietta Cody" <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
> Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
>
>
>> Hello All,
>> As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
>> Today, we are receiving our new dog.
>> My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
>> Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
>> She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any
>> moment.
>> I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
>> I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
>> Take care,
>>
>> Robert Stigile
>> _______________________________________________
>> Cagdu mailing list
>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
>
> _______________________________________________
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> 



From julietcody at cox.net  Wed Apr  9 20:40:40 2008
From: julietcody at cox.net (Juliett Cody)
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:40:40 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
References: <200804092129.m39LTLvI004426@lothlorien.nfbcal.org><003101c89ab2$7f17c6e0$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>
	<002c01c89ab5$6be9ed70$0201a8c0@gail>
Message-ID: <01bb01c89abc$a5c59e20$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>

Alton don't you dare! We need to talk soon.
Love,
Marly
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gail Paulson" <nanagp at dslextreme.com>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day


> Alton and I are looking forward to meeting the new lady in your life. 
> Alton
> has volunteered to teach her how to ride an elevator all by herself.
> Congratulations!!
> G & A
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net>
> To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day
>
>
>> Welcome Rose!Congratulations to both of you! Let us know more as soon as
>> you
>> can!
>> JC and M
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "robert stigile" <rstigile at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Julietta Cody" <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
>> Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
>>
>>
>>> Hello All,
>>> As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
>>> Today, we are receiving our new dog.
>>> My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
>>> Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
>>> She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any
>>> moment.
>>> I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
>>> I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
>>> Take care,
>>>
>>> Robert Stigile
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Cagdu mailing list
>>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Cagdu mailing list
>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
>>
>
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From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr  9 20:58:22 2008
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (rstigile at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Wed,  9 Apr 2008 20:58:22 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
Message-ID: <txk52d968FYx.1sNDhxcv@smtp.sbcglobal.yahoo.com>


This sounds great!
-original message-
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day
From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net>
Date: 09/04/2008 8:40 PM

Alton don't you dare! We need to talk soon.
Love,
Marly
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gail Paulson" <nanagp at dslextreme.com>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day


> Alton and I are looking forward to meeting the new lady in your life. 
> Alton
> has volunteered to teach her how to ride an elevator all by herself.
> Congratulations!!
> G & A
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net>
> To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day
>
>
>> Welcome Rose!Congratulations to both of you! Let us know more as soon as
>> you
>> can!
>> JC and M
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "robert stigile" <rstigile at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Julietta Cody" <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
>> Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
>>
>>
>>> Hello All,
>>> As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
>>> Today, we are receiving our new dog.
>>> My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
>>> Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
>>> She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any
>>> moment.
>>> I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
>>> I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
>>> Take care,
>>>
>>> Robert Stigile
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Cagdu mailing list
>>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Cagdu mailing list
>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From ecwogan at aol.com  Thu Apr 10 08:16:09 2008
From: ecwogan at aol.com (ecwogan at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:16:09 -0400
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
In-Reply-To: <txk52d968FYx.1sNDhxcv@smtp.sbcglobal.yahoo.com>
References: <txk52d968FYx.1sNDhxcv@smtp.sbcglobal.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CA6934F030F8E3-F4-A18@webmail-ne06.sysops.aol.com>

Robert
Congratulations on your new dog. I am hoping it turns out a positive relationship for you and rose. Good?luck. ?Joe and I are pulling for you. Have a great?day.

Joe and Leaner (aka Eilleen)


-----Original Message-----
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Sent: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day








This sounds great!
-original message-
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day
From: "Juliet Cody" <julietcody at cox.net>
Date: 09/04/2008 8:40 PM

Alton don't you dare! We need to talk soon.
Love,
Marly
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gail Paulson" <nanagp at dslextreme.com>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day


> Alton and I are looking forward to meeting the new lady in your life. 
> Alton
> has volunteered to teach her how to ride an elevator all by herself.
> Congratulations!!
> G & A
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net>
> To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day
>
>
>> Welcome Rose!Congratulations to both of you! Let us know more as soon as
>> you
>> can!
>> JC and M
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "robert stigile" <rstigile at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Julietta Cody" <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
>> Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
>>
>>
>>> Hello All,
>>> As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
>>> Today, we are receiving our new dog.
>>> My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
>>> Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
>>> She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any
>>> moment.
>>> I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
>>> I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
>>> Take care,
>>>
>>> Robert Stigile
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Cagdu mailing list
>>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Cagdu mailing list
>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Cagdu mailing list
> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu 

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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Thu Apr 10 17:13:34 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:13:34 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: USA: Update on LightRail Shock Situation in Portland
	Area
Message-ID: <200804110040.m3B0eM4B007005@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Subject: USA: Update on LightRail Shock Situation in Portland Area



The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon: 

TriMet eases guide dog shock problems
MAX - The agency puts capacitor boxes on the east and
checks the west frequently
Thursday, April 10, 2008
JOHN SNELL
The Oregonian Staff

The problem of guide dogs receiving electric shocks on
light rail tracks has spread to the east side, TriMet
officials say.

Guide dogs for the blind have occasionally been
shocked when stepping on MAX tracks since 2000.

TriMet was never able to determine why but figured the
problem was limited to west-side tracks and only after
it rained.

That belief was abandoned in February, when three dogs
in training received minor shocks at two stations in
Gresham.

Teaching a dog to work as a guide costs about $50,000
per animal, said Patricia Kepler, past president of
Guide Dog Users of Oregon.

Three years ago, TriMet installed capacitors near
three west-side train platforms to absorb errant
electricity that was shocking the dogs.

But on Jan. 29 it discovered that the problem was
back, at least at the Elmonica/Southwest 170th Avenue
MAX station, said Mary Fetsch, spokeswoman for the
transportation agency.

A few days later, TriMet was told by Kepler that her
dog, a 5-year-old German shepherd named Reuben, also
was shocked at the Elmonica MAX Station.

TriMet changed the capacitors and decided to check
them weekly, rather than monthly, to make sure they're
still working.

About the same time, TriMet was told of problems at
the Cleveland Avenue Station in Gresham.

"It's not the kind of shock that would cause physical
damage," said Brad Hibbard , director of training at
the Boring-based Guide Dogs for the Blind. "This
is similar to having a really big shock of static
electricity."

Hibbard said three dogs in training were shocked when
they were taken to Gresham by their trainers to ride
light rail.

Capacitor boxes went in last month at the Gresham
Central Transit Station at Northeast Eighth Street and
Kelly Avenue and the Cleveland Avenue Station at
Northeast Eighth Street and Cleveland Avenue.

TriMet Systems Engineer Kai Looijenga said they were
installed as a precaution.

Hibbard said none of the dogs shocked while training
on the east side have shown lasting effects. No dog
that's being used by a blind person has been shocked
on the east side, he added.

John Snell: 503-294-5949; johnsnell at news.
<mailto:johnsnell%40news.oregonian.com> oregonian.com

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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr 11 16:38:05 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:38:05 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Gide Dog Foundation: [statement]
Message-ID: <200804120004.m3C04uHN026501@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

t: Gide Dog Foundation: [statement]




Hello, 

Please note the following, accurate information, from the Guide Dog
Foundation:  

Dear Friends of the Guide Dog Foundation:

Last week, some of the dogs on our campus showed symptoms of kennel cough
(also known as bordatella). 
Kennel cough is a mild respiratory condition that responds well to
antibiotic treatment, and usually does not cause any serious problems for
affected dogs.  Although there is a vaccine for bordatella that is given to
all of our dogs, it does not protect against all strains.  All groups that
house large populations of dogs - animal shelters, humane societies, rescue
groups, pet stores, large kennels, and veterinary clinics - must deal with
occasional outbreaks.

On the morning of Thursday, April 3, 2008, we observed that one of the dogs
being treated for kennel cough also showed signs of fever and lethargy.  We
immediately admitted this dog to the veterinary clinic for supportive care.
Another dog was hospitalized on Saturday.  Unfortunately , on the afternoon
of Monday, April 7, the first dog to be hospitalized began to have extreme
difficulty breathing as a result of his pneumonia. Despite receiving 24-hour
care, IV fluids, and supplementary oxygen, he was unable to gain enough
oxygen to sustain life.  The veterinarians at the hospital and our staff
veterinarians determined that the illness had progressed beyond any hope of
recovery, and the dog was euthanized on Monday afternoon.  Thankfully, the
second hospitalized dog remains stable on supportive care.  He is eating
well and his breathing is good (he does not require supplementary oxygen);
however, there is still evidence of pneumonia so we will keep him under
24-hour veterinary care until he is completely out of danger.

Any time we observe unusual respiratory symptoms in a dog, we must consider
the possibility of other airborne diseases.  Samples were drawn last week,
and sent to Cornell University which is also actively advising us on care.
Currently, canine influenza has been ruled out, and testing continues on the
samples.

In consultation with our staff veterinarians and Cornell University
personnel, the Foundation has taken the following steps.

*        On Friday, April 4, we restricted access to the Smithtown campus.
No dogs are allowed to enter or
leave our grounds.  This is done to prevent any dog that may be contagious
from infecting another. 
While this may be overly cautious, it is responsible and appropriate.  All
of the dogs on campus are happy, active, and doing well.  We are taking this
self-imposed precaution for as long as we deem it advisable.

*        We have closed our boarding and training kennels to all canine
visitors.

*        A class of consumers training with their guide dogs was in its
first week when the quarantine began, so their dogs may have been exposed.
With all dogs restricted to campus, it was not possible for the class to
undergo our usual thorough training, and we have suspended the class until
the quarantine is lifted.  Our consumers have been transported home,  and
arrangements will be made by our training staff to continue their training
when it is appropriate
to do so.  Their dogs will remain on campus, separately cared for in the
student residence.

*        We have temporarily canceled all puppy classes on Long Island.

*        We will delay puppies being returned to the campus until the
quarantine is ended.

*        We have been keeping all Foundation volunteers and constituents
fully apprised of the circumstances.

The Guide Dog Foundation is proud of the care we give our dogs. We are
confident that we have acted cautiously, responsibly, and quickly to protect
our dogs, the dogs in our community, and dogs in homes away from our campus.

We believe the situation is subsiding, and we will lift the quarantine very
soon.  We expect to begin our next class on schedule, and will do all that
we can to help any consumers or volunteers affected by this temporary
situation.

If you have any questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Wells

Wells B. Jones, CAE, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.R
371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY  11787-2976

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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr 11 16:39:51 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:39:51 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
In-Reply-To: <200804092129.m39LTLvI004426@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <200804120006.m3C06edu026505@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>


Hey Robert, congratulations. I'm sure she is adorable. 
-----Original Message-----
From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of robert stigile
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
To: Julietta Cody
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day

Hello All,
As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
Today, we are receiving our new dog.
My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any moment.
I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
Take care,

Robert Stigile
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From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr 11 18:47:26 2008
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (robert stigile)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:47:26 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day
Message-ID: <200804120211.m3C2BSdm006117@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello Tina,
Yes, she is adorable.
She works very well too.
Today, we went and walked a route, that was only left turns in 
the morning, and since we did right turns yesterday, this 
afternoon, we did both right and left turns, along with crossing 
streets.
W-rose has a nice smooth pace about herself, that is really nice 
to see.
She and I are both tired, as are all of the classmates, which is 
nice that we have the rest of the evening to ourselves, accept 
for watering and relieving.
We will back at it tomorrow, out in the heat working our dogs.
I have found, that there are only two things that w-rose does not 
do well, which are when we do obedience, the last task is to have 
her facing me then call her as I guide the leach towards my left, 
she wants to come towards me but end up sitting facing me.  
instead of coming around to my left side and sitting and facing 
the same way I am facing and when we enter from the outside into 
the building, she does not want to sit, she just wants to get in.
These are the minor adjustments we are working on, but they will 
come in time.
Otherwise she is doing guide work great and is really good at it.
Take care,

Robert Stigile


> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net
>To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org
>Date sent: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:39:51 -0700
>Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Dog day


>Hey Robert, congratulations.  I'm sure she is adorable.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] 
On Behalf
>Of robert stigile
>Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
>To: Julietta Cody
>Subject: [Cagdu] Dog day

>Hello All,
>As you know, I am at the Guide Dog School.
>Today, we are receiving our new dog.
>My dog, who will be arriving shortly, is a female yellow Lab.
>Her name is W-rose a 77 pound lab.
>She has just turned two years old, and I will be meeting her any 
moment.
>I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know.
>I will write later after I have spent some time with her.
>Take care,

>Robert Stigile
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From Pmansell at dslextreme.com  Sun Apr 13 13:17:33 2008
From: Pmansell at dslextreme.com (peter mansell)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:17:33 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Today's Meeting
Message-ID: <004c01c89da3$689b7df0$542c7fd0@D7QT1JD1>

Hello CAGDU ERS:    

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TODAY'S MEETING! We will be discussing a lot of important points:

* OUR SEMINAR IN SAN FRANCISCO--SHANNON
*CONVENTION   
*WEBSITE
* MEET THE BLIND Month 
 *TAXIS

or anything else that is on your mind.

The Number is:
916 233 4622
pin- 1234
 
Time: 6:30 pm
 
Don't forget to bring your guide.
*FOOD IS ALLOWED AS LONG AS YOU DON'T CRUNCH ON THE PHONE!
*DRINKS ARE ALLOWED AS LONG AS YOU DON'T SLURP ON THE PHONE TOO LOUDLY.

Thanks,
Peter and Aerie
Vice President and guide of V P  
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From kenvolonte at comcast.net  Sun Apr 13 14:23:33 2008
From: kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:23:33 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] accessibility
Message-ID: <003b01c89dac$a0f5d3e0$e779b543@ken5f734aa928e>

Hi gang.  I might be a little late for tonight's meeting as there is an issue with a restaurant and guide dogs.  I'm so tired of this stuff. I'm tired of friends who say, "If anything comes up with the dog, let me do the talking".  I'm tired of checking out a complaint that turns out to have no merit; besides, I'm on a diet and Chinese food isn't on it.  Happy trails.  Ken
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From snowbird170 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 13 13:57:35 2008
From: snowbird170 at yahoo.com (Karmalynne)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:57:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Cagdu] Today's Meeting
In-Reply-To: <004c01c89da3$689b7df0$542c7fd0@D7QT1JD1>
Message-ID: <517120.83441.qm@web39602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thank you, Peter!
Karmalynne Runningspring
--- peter mansell <Pmansell at dslextreme.com>
wrote:

> Hello CAGDU ERS:    
> 
> PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TODAY'S MEETING! We will
> be discussing a lot of important points:
> 
> * OUR SEMINAR IN SAN FRANCISCO--SHANNON
> *CONVENTION   
> *WEBSITE
> * MEET THE BLIND Month 
>  *TAXIS
> 
> or anything else that is on your mind.
> 
> The Number is:
> 916 233 4622
> pin- 1234
>  
> Time: 6:30 pm
>  
> Don't forget to bring your guide.
> *FOOD IS ALLOWED AS LONG AS YOU DON'T CRUNCH ON
> THE PHONE!
> *DRINKS ARE ALLOWED AS LONG AS YOU DON'T SLURP
> ON THE PHONE TOO LOUDLY.
> 
> Thanks,
> Peter and Aerie
> Vice President and guide of V P  >
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> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr 13 20:04:23 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:04:23 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: From blind, a call for awareness -- baltimoresun.com
Message-ID: <200804140304.m3E34eUc000966@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Subject: From blind, a call for awareness -- baltimoresun.com





www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.canine13apr13,0,7129636.story

baltimoresun.com

>From blind, a call for awareness

Guide dog users raise issues of concern at
'Partnerships with Law Enforcement' conference

By Gina Davis

Sun reporter

April 13, 2008

ROCKVILLE

Calling 911 for help can get complicated when the
person in need is blind and has a guide dog.

Police might be reluctant to come into a house until
the dog is put away. On the other hand, when the knock
comes at the door, the blind person's ability
to verify the officer's identity is limited, said many
of those attending a conference yesterday sponsored by
Maryland Area Guide Dog Users.

Informing the 911 dispatcher of the guide dog's
presence can help, as can calling the dispatcher back
to confirm the name of the officer, some offered.

That issue and others were raised during the
"Partnerships with Law Enforcement" conference. The
one-day conference was part of the "Canine Partnership
Series" - the first in a series of five sessions
planned this year and next on relations between the
blind and the broader community.

"This gives us a chance to talk about the issues,"
said Gary Norman, president of Maryland Area Guide Dog
Users Inc.

Participants included retired Baltimore City police
agent Eugene Cassidy, who was blinded in 1987 when he
was shot twice in the head by a man he was trying
to arrest.

Cassidy, who began using a guide dog a year after the
shooting, spoke to the group of about 40 people about
his experience with becoming blind and about
how blind people can work more effectively with
police.

Cecilia Warren, vice president of the guide dog users
group, said yesterday's conference was designed to
raise awareness among its members about how to
get help from the police, and to improve how police
respond to blind people and their use of guide dogs.

"We want to raise the sensitivity of law enforcement
to issues pertaining to guide dogs," said Warren, who
lives in Crofton.

Warren said attacks on guide dogs by other dogs are a
growing problem. In some cases, the guide dogs are
separated from their owners, she said. "Police
have to understand this isn't simply a dogfight" she
said. "If something happens to the guide dog, it
leaves the [blind person] vulnerable."

She said it's crucial that police understand the
importance of a blind person's guide dog. Not only is
the dog an expensive investment - at a typical cost
of about $50,000 - but the dog also should never be
separated from its owner, she said.

Lucia Ruvolo, 52, who had glaucoma as a child and
became completely blind at 24, said she attended the
session because she wanted to exchange ideas with
the law enforcement professionals.

She said she hopes to arrange similar conferences
closer to her home in Herndon, Va. "It's about
educating both sides about what it takes to work with
the
blind community," she said.

gina.davis at baltsun. <mailto:gina.davis%40baltsun.com> com

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The Baltimore Sun

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From kenvolonte at comcast.net  Mon Apr 14 13:31:38 2008
From: kenvolonte at comcast.net (Ken Volonte)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:31:38 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] guide dog access
Message-ID: <000801c89e6e$8ad42810$e779b543@ken5f734aa928e>

I'm always surprised when a call comes in that someone with a guide dog has been denied access to a restaurant.  I'm surprised because guide dogs have been a part of the American scene for so long, so today, Velvet and I went to the Mekong cafeteria to check it out.  

    The Mekong is a little place located in mid town.  Blue collar workers of all kinds eat there.  It's quiet and cool.  

    Sure enough, the manager came up to us and asked that I put my dog outside.  We just kept on walking to a table.  "It's ok", Velvet said.  "This is a guide dog", I said.  "You don't understand", he said.  "Some of my customers get mad when they see a dog.  They ask for their money back.  If that happens, you'll have to pay me".  "His logic is wrong", this from Velvet.  

We got our plates without incident.  Velvet had her pork chow mein and I had spicy chicken with broccoli and beef.  All the while, the manager was nervous, but he didn't call the police.  Neither did we.  

    I got up to use the bathroom.  Edison wanted to go into the kitchen, but we made a quick turn and up two steps.  

    When I returned to the table, a young Asian man was leaving.  Velvet beckoned him over.  "Did you have a nice lunch"? Velvet wanted to know.

    "Yes", said the young man, I eat here all the time".

    Did you object to my husband's guide dog"?

    "Where's the dog?"  I gestured to the corner under the table.  "Oh! I didn't even know he was there".  That was all we needed to hear.  

    I got up and approached the kitchen where the manager was chopping onions.  "Your food was very good", I said.  "We'll be coming in from time to time to eat", and I stuck out my hand.  He shook it warmly.  "You're welcome here any time.  Maybe you could sit in the back room because there are some customers"...  He let the sentence trail off.
    
    "When ever you see a dog in harness like this, or in a blanket, you have to let them in.  It's the law, and you won't get in trouble." We walked out into the chilly wind.  We were off on other business. 

    Does this mean that the owner of a store or restaurant has no rights?  Certainly not.  If a guide dog is out of control or if her master is obnoxious, then the proprietor is well within his rights to not serve, but that's not a blindness issue.  It's a matter of being a good citizen in a world with all kinds of people.   
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 14 15:56:29 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:56:29 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list
Message-ID: <200804142323.m3ENNN1b009913@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello CAGDUER'S: Here is A to do list for our seminar. Let me know if I'm
missing anything. Sounds like we're off to A great start. Also, I think it
may be A good idea to ask CABS to help with getting the word out about our
seminar. I feel that both CAGDU and CABS can benefit from this as far as
recruiting and getting the word out about the NFB. 
Tina 
To Do List:     

PSA and restaurant: 

 Ken 
Colleges and university contacts: Juliet, Tiffany, Shannon (Northern cal.) 
Southern California colleges/ universities:  Tina 
Contacting guide dog  schools: Tina GDA and GDDI. (GDB) Ken, Juliet, Peter. 
Taxi: Juliet 
SPCA: Shannon  
Food contacts: peter and Shannon 
Flyer: CAGDU membership 
Pet meds: Juliet    
  



From nfbcal at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 14 16:42:14 2008
From: nfbcal at sbcglobal.net (Robert Stigile)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:42:14 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list
Message-ID: <200804150005.m3F05wJr025951@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello Tina,
Put me in for helping with the Southern Ca colleges.
Thanks,

Robert Stigile


> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net
>To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org
>Date sent: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:56:29 -0700
>Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list

>Hello CAGDUER'S: Here is A to do list for our seminar.  Let me 
know if I'm
>missing anything.  Sounds like we're off to A great start.  Also, 
I think it
>may be A good idea to ask CABS to help with getting the word out 
about our
>seminar.  I feel that both CAGDU and CABS can benefit from this 
as far as
>recruiting and getting the word out about the NFB.
>Tina
>To Do List:

>PSA and restaurant:

> Ken
>Colleges and university contacts: Juliet, Tiffany, Shannon 
(Northern cal.)
>Southern California colleges/ universities:  Tina
>Contacting guide dog  schools: Tina GDA and GDDI.  (GDB) Ken, 
Juliet, Peter.
>Taxi: Juliet
>SPCA: Shannon
>Food contacts: peter and Shannon
>Flyer: CAGDU membership
>Pet meds: Juliet


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From julietcody at cox.net  Mon Apr 14 20:31:54 2008
From: julietcody at cox.net (Juliett Cody)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:31:54 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list
References: <200804142323.m3ENNN1b009913@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <003201c89ea9$4043b5a0$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>

Hello CAGDU ERS:
Thanks for a great meeting. As I said I will be busy until May 14, but after 
that I will help work with you Shannon all the way.  Robert we missed you 
and thanks for offering your help. We were counting on it. Tina thanks for 
the list,and    I think connecting with CABS is a great idea. I am suppose 
to talk to Depa tonight. I will run the idea to her and let everyone know. 
Also I think contacting the Southern Cal. College is a good idea.  As well, 
as contacting the churches up North is as equally important.   Ilene did not 
get a job and she is excellent helping with calls. She was a lot of help to 
me last year. So how about it Leener? Can you help Shannon maybe with calls 
to churches and maybe some food places.  You too, Joe, I missed you last 
night. Another lady that was a lot of help was Karmalyn, where were you last 
night? Karma is enthusiastic and a hard worker. You can count on her. We can 
all help , because we are in the south it doesn't matter. With internet and 
our long distance we can all do our share. I know we will. We are a great 
chapter and devoted to our guide-dogs!Also,  I can't forget Roger, we miss 
you and your boy, you played a big part last year with this event.  Please 
Do it again ! On the same note, Fred you may have a dog soon, so I am 
counting on you and Simone. I won't mentioned Gail, Tiff, Ken  and Peter, 
because I know they are always there.

    We need to post the date, time and location on our list serve , so we 
can start making plans! Yes, I am excited, and I love you guys and your 
guides too!! Maybe we will here from Kristin  Beatrice,  Luis, Alabama, 
Cassandra and Honey!!  It is going to be a great seminar once again
JC and M !
----- Origin al Message ----- 
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Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 3:56 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list


> Hello CAGDUER'S: Here is A to do list for our seminar. Let me know if I'm
> missing anything. Sounds like we're off to A great start. Also, I think it
> may be A good idea to ask CABS to help with getting the word out about our
> seminar. I feel that both CAGDU and CABS can benefit from this as far as
> recruiting and getting the word out about the NFB.
> Tina
> To Do List:
>
> PSA and restaurant:
>
> Ken
> Colleges and university contacts: Juliet, Tiffany, Shannon (Northern cal.)
> Southern California colleges/ universities:  Tina
> Contacting guide dog  schools: Tina GDA and GDDI. (GDB) Ken, Juliet, 
> Peter.
> Taxi: Juliet
> SPCA: Shannon
> Food contacts: peter and Shannon
> Flyer: CAGDU membership
> Pet meds: Juliet
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Cagdu mailing list
> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
> 



From rstigile at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 14 21:06:11 2008
From: rstigile at sbcglobal.net (robert stigile)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:06:11 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list
Message-ID: <200804150429.m3F4TtdR017151@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello,
I am sorry that I couldn't make the meeting, but you know, I will 
do all I can after April 27th.
That is the day, that W-rose and I graduate.
I will need the address, and the name of the center, for I will 
be working on the May Bulletin probably next weekend, when I have 
some time, and would like to put it in there.
Thanks,

Robert Stigile


> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net
>To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org
>Date sent: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:31:54 -0700
>Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list

>Hello CAGDU ERS:
>Thanks for a great meeting.  As I said I will be busy until May 
14, but after
>that I will help work with you Shannon all the way.  Robert we 
missed you
>and thanks for offering your help.  We were counting on it.  Tina 
thanks for
>the list,and    I think connecting with CABS is a great idea.  I 
am suppose
>to talk to Depa tonight.  I will run the idea to her and let 
everyone know.
>Also I think contacting the Southern Cal.  College is a good 
idea.  As well,
>as contacting the churches up North is as equally important.   
Ilene did not
>get a job and she is excellent helping with calls.  She was a lot 
of help to
>me last year.  So how about it Leener? Can you help Shannon maybe 
with calls
>to churches and maybe some food places.  You too, Joe, I missed 
you last
>night.  Another lady that was a lot of help was Karmalyn, where 
were you last
>night? Karma is enthusiastic and a hard worker.  You can count on 
her.  We can
>all help , because we are in the south it doesn't matter.  With 
internet and
>our long distance we can all do our share.  I know we will.  We 
are a great
>chapter and devoted to our guide-dogs!Also,  I can't forget 
Roger, we miss
>you and your boy, you played a big part last year with this 
event.  Please
>Do it again ! On the same note, Fred you may have a dog soon, so 
I am
>counting on you and Simone.  I won't mentioned Gail, Tiff, Ken  
and Peter,
>because I know they are always there.

>    We need to post the date, time and location on our list serve 
, so we
>can start making plans! Yes, I am excited, and I love you guys 
and your
>guides too!! Maybe we will here from Kristin  Beatrice,  Luis, 
Alabama,
>Cassandra and Honey!!  It is going to be a great seminar once 
again
>JC and M !
>----- Origin al Message -----
>From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net
>To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org
>Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 3:56 PM
>Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list


>> Hello CAGDUER'S: Here is A to do list for our seminar.  Let me 
know if I'm
>> missing anything.  Sounds like we're off to A great start.  
Also, I think it
>> may be A good idea to ask CABS to help with getting the word out 
about our
>> seminar.  I feel that both CAGDU and CABS can benefit from this 
as far as
>> recruiting and getting the word out about the NFB.
>> Tina
>> To Do List:

>> PSA and restaurant:

>> Ken
>> Colleges and university contacts: Juliet, Tiffany, Shannon 
(Northern cal.)
>> Southern California colleges/ universities:  Tina
>> Contacting guide dog  schools: Tina GDA and GDDI.  (GDB) Ken, 
Juliet,
>> Peter.
>> Taxi: Juliet
>> SPCA: Shannon
>> Food contacts: peter and Shannon
>> Flyer: CAGDU membership
>> Pet meds: Juliet


>> _______________________________________________
>> Cagdu mailing list
>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu


>_______________________________________________
>Cagdu mailing list
>Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu


From julietcody at cox.net  Mon Apr 14 21:51:29 2008
From: julietcody at cox.net (Juliett Cody)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:51:29 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] guide dog access
References: <000801c89e6e$8ad42810$e779b543@ken5f734aa928e>
Message-ID: <007e01c89eb4$5e3fa3b0$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>

Thanks Ken. Good Job. Tell Velvet and Edison Hi!
JC and M 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ken Volonte 
  To: Cagdu 
  Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 1:31 PM
  Subject: [Cagdu] guide dog access


  I'm always surprised when a call comes in that someone with a guide dog has been denied access to a restaurant.  I'm surprised because guide dogs have been a part of the American scene for so long, so today, Velvet and I went to the Mekong cafeteria to check it out.  

      The Mekong is a little place located in mid town.  Blue collar workers of all kinds eat there.  It's quiet and cool.  

      Sure enough, the manager came up to us and asked that I put my dog outside.  We just kept on walking to a table.  "It's ok", Velvet said.  "This is a guide dog", I said.  "You don't understand", he said.  "Some of my customers get mad when they see a dog.  They ask for their money back.  If that happens, you'll have to pay me".  "His logic is wrong", this from Velvet.  

  We got our plates without incident.  Velvet had her pork chow mein and I had spicy chicken with broccoli and beef.  All the while, the manager was nervous, but he didn't call the police.  Neither did we.  

      I got up to use the bathroom.  Edison wanted to go into the kitchen, but we made a quick turn and up two steps.  

      When I returned to the table, a young Asian man was leaving.  Velvet beckoned him over.  "Did you have a nice lunch"? Velvet wanted to know.

      "Yes", said the young man, I eat here all the time".

      Did you object to my husband's guide dog"?

      "Where's the dog?"  I gestured to the corner under the table.  "Oh! I didn't even know he was there".  That was all we needed to hear.  

      I got up and approached the kitchen where the manager was chopping onions.  "Your food was very good", I said.  "We'll be coming in from time to time to eat", and I stuck out my hand.  He shook it warmly.  "You're welcome here any time.  Maybe you could sit in the back room because there are some customers"...  He let the sentence trail off.
      
      "When ever you see a dog in harness like this, or in a blanket, you have to let them in.  It's the law, and you won't get in trouble." We walked out into the chilly wind.  We were off on other business. 

      Does this mean that the owner of a store or restaurant has no rights?  Certainly not.  If a guide dog is out of control or if her master is obnoxious, then the proprietor is well within his rights to not serve, but that's not a blindness issue.  It's a matter of being a good citizen in a world with all kinds of people.   


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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 14 21:58:52 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:58:52 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list
In-Reply-To: <200804150429.m3F4TtdR017151@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <200804150525.m3F5Pkv4010159@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hey Robert, Nina will be attending yours and W/Rose's graduation. I will
find out the contact for the lions center and post it to the list serve. 
Tina and guide dog Nina 

-----Original Message-----
From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of robert stigile
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:06 PM
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list

Hello,
I am sorry that I couldn't make the meeting, but you know, I will do all I
can after April 27th.
That is the day, that W-rose and I graduate.
I will need the address, and the name of the center, for I will be working
on the May Bulletin probably next weekend, when I have some time, and would
like to put it in there.
Thanks,

Robert Stigile


> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net
>To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org
>Date sent: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:31:54 -0700
>Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list

>Hello CAGDU ERS:
>Thanks for a great meeting.  As I said I will be busy until May
14, but after
>that I will help work with you Shannon all the way.  Robert we
missed you
>and thanks for offering your help.  We were counting on it.  Tina
thanks for
>the list,and    I think connecting with CABS is a great idea.  I 
am suppose
>to talk to Depa tonight.  I will run the idea to her and let
everyone know.
>Also I think contacting the Southern Cal.  College is a good
idea.  As well,
>as contacting the churches up North is as equally important.   
Ilene did not
>get a job and she is excellent helping with calls.  She was a lot
of help to
>me last year.  So how about it Leener? Can you help Shannon maybe
with calls
>to churches and maybe some food places.  You too, Joe, I missed
you last
>night.  Another lady that was a lot of help was Karmalyn, where
were you last
>night? Karma is enthusiastic and a hard worker.  You can count on
her.  We can
>all help , because we are in the south it doesn't matter.  With
internet and
>our long distance we can all do our share.  I know we will.  We
are a great
>chapter and devoted to our guide-dogs!Also,  I can't forget
Roger, we miss
>you and your boy, you played a big part last year with this
event.  Please
>Do it again ! On the same note, Fred you may have a dog soon, so
I am
>counting on you and Simone.  I won't mentioned Gail, Tiff, Ken
and Peter,
>because I know they are always there.

>    We need to post the date, time and location on our list serve
, so we
>can start making plans! Yes, I am excited, and I love you guys
and your
>guides too!! Maybe we will here from Kristin  Beatrice,  Luis,
Alabama,
>Cassandra and Honey!!  It is going to be a great seminar once
again
>JC and M !
>----- Origin al Message -----
>From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net
>To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org
>Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 3:56 PM
>Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list


>> Hello CAGDUER'S: Here is A to do list for our seminar.  Let me
know if I'm
>> missing anything.  Sounds like we're off to A great start.  
Also, I think it
>> may be A good idea to ask CABS to help with getting the word out
about our
>> seminar.  I feel that both CAGDU and CABS can benefit from this
as far as
>> recruiting and getting the word out about the NFB.
>> Tina
>> To Do List:

>> PSA and restaurant:

>> Ken
>> Colleges and university contacts: Juliet, Tiffany, Shannon
(Northern cal.)
>> Southern California colleges/ universities:  Tina Contacting guide 
>> dog  schools: Tina GDA and GDDI.  (GDB) Ken,
Juliet,
>> Peter.
>> Taxi: Juliet
>> SPCA: Shannon
>> Food contacts: peter and Shannon
>> Flyer: CAGDU membership
>> Pet meds: Juliet


>> _______________________________________________
>> Cagdu mailing list
>> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu


>_______________________________________________
>Cagdu mailing list
>Cagdu at nfbcal.org
>https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
_______________________________________________
Cagdu mailing list
Cagdu at nfbcal.org
https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu



From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 15 09:17:11 2008
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:17:11 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Name and Address of Center
In-Reply-To: <200804150525.m3F5Pkv4010159@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
References: <200804150429.m3F4TtdR017151@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
	<200804150525.m3F5Pkv4010159@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <BAY140-W4C3C49D66369189A8401ED4EB0@phx.gbl>


Hi All:
 
We will be having the CAGDU seminar at the Lions Center for the Blind in Oakland.  The address is 3834 Opal Street, Oakland, CA 94609-2625.  The nearest large intersection is 40th and Broadway.  The phone number is 510-450-1580.Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Thank you.
 
 
SHANNON L. DILLON> From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net> To: cagdu at nfbcal.org> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:58:52 -0700> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > Hey Robert, Nina will be attending yours and W/Rose's graduation. I will> find out the contact for the lions center and post it to the list serve. > Tina and guide dog Nina > > -----Original Message-----> From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf> Of robert stigile> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:06 PM> To: cagdu at nfbcal.org> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > Hello,> I am sorry that I couldn't make the meeting, but you know, I will do all I> can after April 27th.> That is the day, that W-rose and I graduate.> I will need the address, and the name of the center, for I will be working> on the May Bulletin probably next weekend, when I have some time, and would> like to put it in there.> Thanks,> > Robert Stigile> > > > ----- Original Message -----> >From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net> >To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org> >Date sent: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:31:54 -0700> >Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > >Hello CAGDU ERS:> >Thanks for a great meeting. As I said I will be busy until May> 14, but after> >that I will help work with you Shannon all the way. Robert we> missed you> >and thanks for offering your help. We were counting on it. Tina> thanks for> >the list,and I think connecting with CABS is a great idea. I > am suppose> >to talk to Depa tonight. I will run the idea to her and let> everyone know.> >Also I think contacting the Southern Cal. College is a good> idea. As well,> >as contacting the churches up North is as equally important. > Ilene did not> >get a job and she is excellent helping with calls. She was a lot> of help to> >me last year. So how about it Leener? Can you help Shannon maybe> with calls> >to churches and maybe some food places. You too, Joe, I missed> you last> >night. Another lady that was a lot of help was Karmalyn, where> were you last> >night? Karma is enthusiastic and a hard worker. You can count on> her. We can> >all help , because we are in the south it doesn't matter. With> internet and> >our long distance we can all do our share. I know we will. We> are a great> >chapter and devoted to our guide-dogs!Also, I can't forget> Roger, we miss> >you and your boy, you played a big part last year with this> event. Please> >Do it again ! On the same note, Fred you may have a dog soon, so> I am> >counting on you and Simone. I won't mentioned Gail, Tiff, Ken> and Peter,> >because I know they are always there.> > > We need to post the date, time and location on our list serve> , so we> >can start making plans! Yes, I am excited, and I love you guys> and your> >guides too!! Maybe we will here from Kristin Beatrice, Luis,> Alabama,> >Cassandra and Honey!! It is going to be a great seminar once> again> >JC and M !> >----- Origin al Message -----> >From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net> >To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org> >Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 3:56 PM> >Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > > >> Hello CAGDUER'S: Here is A to do list for our seminar. Let me> know if I'm> >> missing anything. Sounds like we're off to A great start. > Also, I think it> >> may be A good idea to ask CABS to help with getting the word out> about our> >> seminar. I feel that both CAGDU and CABS can benefit from this> as far as> >> recruiting and getting the word out about the NFB.> >> Tina> >> To Do List:> > >> PSA and restaurant:> > >> Ken> >> Colleges and university contacts: Juliet, Tiffany, Shannon> (Northern cal.)> >> Southern California colleges/ universities: Tina Contacting guide > >> dog schools: Tina GDA and GDDI. (GDB) Ken,> Juliet,> >> Peter.> >> Taxi: Juliet> >> SPCA: Shannon> >> Food contacts: peter and Shannon> >> Flyer: CAGDU membership> >> Pet meds: Juliet> > > >> _______________________________________________> >> Cagdu mailing list> >> Cagdu at nfbcal.org> >> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> > > >_______________________________________________> >Cagdu mailing list> >Cagdu at nfbcal.org> >https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> _______________________________________________> Cagdu mailing list> Cagdu at nfbcal.org> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> > _______________________________________________> Cagdu mailing list> Cagdu at nfbcal.org> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 15 17:46:19 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:46:19 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Found another northern Californian  NFBC guide dog user
Message-ID: <200804160046.m3G0kabQ007643@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hey CAGDUER'S, Well it looks like I found another guide user in northern CA.
I spoke to her today, and she is interested in our CAGDU seminar. She is A
good contact for us, because she works at the society for the blind and she
can help spread the word about CAGDU. 
Tina  



From julietcody at cox.net  Tue Apr 15 18:02:58 2008
From: julietcody at cox.net (Juliett Cody)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:02:58 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Found another northern Californian NFBC guide dog user
References: <200804160046.m3G0kabQ007643@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
Message-ID: <01c301c89f5d$9c58cf60$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>

Great! Get her contact and have tiff put her on our list serve. Today I 
talked to Depa and CABS is going to collaborate wit us. So on our next 
meeting hopefully we will have some CABS other than ourselves.

JC and M
Good Job
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:46 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] Found another northern Californian NFBC guide dog user


> Hey CAGDUER'S, Well it looks like I found another guide user in northern 
> CA.
> I spoke to her today, and she is interested in our CAGDU seminar. She is A
> good contact for us, because she works at the society for the blind and 
> she
> can help spread the word about CAGDU.
> Tina
>
> _______________________________________________
> Cagdu mailing list
> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu 



From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 15 18:15:40 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:15:40 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Found another northern Californian NFBC guide dog user
In-Reply-To: <01c301c89f5d$9c58cf60$062fb346@user1b3ecca35d>
Message-ID: <200804160142.m3G1gb3E003269@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hi Juliet, I will add her to   the cagdu membership list. 
Tina 

-----Original Message-----
From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf
Of Juliett Cody
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 6:03 PM
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Found another northern Californian NFBC guide dog user

Great! Get her contact and have tiff put her on our list serve. Today I
talked to Depa and CABS is going to collaborate wit us. So on our next
meeting hopefully we will have some CABS other than ourselves.

JC and M
Good Job
----- Original Message -----
From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 5:46 PM
Subject: [Cagdu] Found another northern Californian NFBC guide dog user


> Hey CAGDUER'S, Well it looks like I found another guide user in northern 
> CA.
> I spoke to her today, and she is interested in our CAGDU seminar. She is A
> good contact for us, because she works at the society for the blind and 
> she
> can help spread the word about CAGDU.
> Tina
>
> _______________________________________________
> Cagdu mailing list
> Cagdu at nfbcal.org
> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu 

_______________________________________________
Cagdu mailing list
Cagdu at nfbcal.org
https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu



From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Fri Apr 18 09:26:54 2008
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:26:54 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Time and Date of Seminar
In-Reply-To: <BAY140-W4C3C49D66369189A8401ED4EB0@phx.gbl>
References: <200804150429.m3F4TtdR017151@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>
	<200804150525.m3F5Pkv4010159@lothlorien.nfbcal.org> 
	<BAY140-W4C3C49D66369189A8401ED4EB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY140-W53F16EAF72888D6F92B972D4E40@phx.gbl>


The CAGDU seminar will be held at the Lions Center for the Blind Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  
 
The address is:
Lions Center for the Blind
3834 Opal Street
Oakland, CA 94609
510-450-1580
 
 
Thanks.
SHANNON L. DILLON


From: shannonldillon at hotmail.comTo: cagdu at nfbcal.orgDate: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:17:11 -0700Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Name and Address of Center


Hi All: We will be having the CAGDU seminar at the Lions Center for the Blind in Oakland.  The address is 3834 Opal Street, Oakland, CA 94609-2625.  The nearest large intersection is 40th and Broadway.  The phone number is 510-450-1580.Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.  SHANNON L. DILLON> From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net> To: cagdu at nfbcal.org> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:58:52 -0700> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > Hey Robert, Nina will be attending yours and W/Rose's graduation. I will> find out the contact for the lions center and post it to the list serve. > Tina and guide dog Nina > > -----Original Message-----> From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org [mailto:cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org] On Behalf> Of robert stigile> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:06 PM> To: cagdu at nfbcal.org> Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > Hello,> I am sorry that I couldn't make the meeting, but you know, I will do all I> can after April 27th.> That is the day, that W-rose and I graduate.> I will need the address, and the name of the center, for I will be working> on the May Bulletin probably next weekend, when I have some time, and would> like to put it in there.> Thanks,> > Robert Stigile> > > > ----- Original Message -----> >From: "Juliett Cody" <julietcody at cox.net> >To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org> >Date sent: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:31:54 -0700> >Subject: Re: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > >Hello CAGDU ERS:> >Thanks for a great meeting. As I said I will be busy until May> 14, but after> >that I will help work with you Shannon all the way. Robert we> missed you> >and thanks for offering your help. We were counting on it. Tina> thanks for> >the list,and I think connecting with CABS is a great idea. I > am suppose> >to talk to Depa tonight. I will run the idea to her and let> everyone know.> >Also I think contacting the Southern Cal. College is a good> idea. As well,> >as contacting the churches up North is as equally important. > Ilene did not> >get a job and she is excellent helping with calls. She was a lot> of help to> >me last year. So how about it Leener? Can you help Shannon maybe> with calls> >to churches and maybe some food places. You too, Joe, I missed> you last> >night. Another lady that was a lot of help was Karmalyn, where> were you last> >night? Karma is enthusiastic and a hard worker. You can count on> her. We can> >all help , because we are in the south it doesn't matter. With> internet and> >our long distance we can all do our share. I know we will. We> are a great> >chapter and devoted to our guide-dogs!Also, I can't forget> Roger, we miss> >you and your boy, you played a big part last year with this> event. Please> >Do it again ! On the same note, Fred you may have a dog soon, so> I am> >counting on you and Simone. I won't mentioned Gail, Tiff, Ken> and Peter,> >because I know they are always there.> > > We need to post the date, time and location on our list serve> , so we> >can start making plans! Yes, I am excited, and I love you guys> and your> >guides too!! Maybe we will here from Kristin Beatrice, Luis,> Alabama,> >Cassandra and Honey!! It is going to be a great seminar once> again> >JC and M !> >----- Origin al Message -----> >From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net> >To: <cagdu at nfbcal.org> >Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 3:56 PM> >Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu seminar to do list> > > >> Hello CAGDUER'S: Here is A to do list for our seminar. Let me> know if I'm> >> missing anything. Sounds like we're off to A great start. > Also, I think it> >> may be A good idea to ask CABS to help with getting the word out> about our> >> seminar. I feel that both CAGDU and CABS can benefit from this> as far as> >> recruiting and getting the word out about the NFB.> >> Tina> >> To Do List:> > >> PSA and restaurant:> > >> Ken> >> Colleges and university contacts: Juliet, Tiffany, Shannon> (Northern cal.)> >> Southern California colleges/ universities: Tina Contacting guide > >> dog schools: Tina GDA and GDDI. (GDB) Ken,> Juliet,> >> Peter.> >> Taxi: Juliet> >> SPCA: Shannon> >> Food contacts: peter and Shannon> >> Flyer: CAGDU membership> >> Pet meds: Juliet> > > >> _______________________________________________> >> Cagdu mailing list> >> Cagdu at nfbcal.org> >> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> > > >_______________________________________________> >Cagdu mailing list> >Cagdu at nfbcal.org> >https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> _______________________________________________> Cagdu mailing list> Cagdu at nfbcal.org> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu> > _______________________________________________> Cagdu mailing list> Cagdu at nfbcal.org> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagd
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From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:41:39 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Quarantine being lifted at Guide Dog Foundation --
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Subject: Quarantine being lifted at Guide Dog Foundation -- Newsday.com



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Newsday.com

Quarantine being lifted at Guide Dog Foundation

BY STACEY ALTHERR

stacey.altherr@ <mailto:stacey.altherr%40newsday.com> newsday.com

April 20, 2008

Both puppies and adult dogs at the Guide Dog
Foundation for the Blind in Smithtown have been under
quarantine for two weeks following an influenza-type
of outbreak that killed one dog.

The quarantine will be lifted tomorrow, according to
officials at the organization, and the canines will be
reunited with their families.

On March 30, several dogs came down with "kennel
cough," or bordetella. Although all dogs receive
vaccinations for the disease, they can sometimes come
down with a mild strain of it anyway, said Grete Eide,
director of canine care at the organization.

About four days later, one of the dogs, Granite, came
down with a fever and seemed lethargic. He was taken
to a local animal hospital and admitted.

"Once we realized we had a dog with a fever and
respiratory symptoms, we spoke with the folks at
Cornell [College of Veterinary Medicine] and they
recommended
the safest thing was to quarantine our kennel," Eide
said.

Two days later, another dog, Gabriel, came down with
the same symptoms and was also admitted to the
hospital. Granite was euthanized when it was clear he
wouldn't get well. Gabriel recovered but was taken out
of the guide dog program in case of lingering health
issues. He was adopted by his foster family.

"We notified our volunteers," Eide said. "We've got
240 puppy walkers, and many have brought their dogs in
for visits." Approximately 30 dogs were living
there at the time, she said.

Puppy walkers are volunteers who raise puppies for
about a year until they are old enough to enter the
guide dog training program. Families can leave the
puppies at the site when they are away. The older dogs
undergoing training live on-site and then go to live
with their new owners.

Those dogs caught up in the quarantine will be
reunited tomorrow with their families. "We are
expecting a very busy day," Eide said.

In all, 12 dogs were affected, and all except Granite
have since recovered.

Officials are still not clear what killed Granite and
sickened the other dogs, and blood samples have proved
inconclusive. It is possible that Granite and
Gabriel were infected with a rare form of bordetella.

Training was suspended for two weeks and will resume
tomorrow, according to Eide.

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From manongrassyknoll at gmail.com  Sun Apr 20 20:55:56 2008
From: manongrassyknoll at gmail.com (luis g)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:55:56 -0400
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: Quarantine being lifted at Guide Dog Foundation --
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Wow!! Yet an other story of great substance. Thanks for the stories.
Keep them coming.

On 4/20/08, tina thomas <tinadt at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Subject: Quarantine being lifted at Guide Dog Foundation -- Newsday.com
>
>
>
> newsday.com/news/local/suffolk/ny-lidogs205657209apr20,0,6349045.story
>
> Newsday.com
>
> Quarantine being lifted at Guide Dog Foundation
>
> BY STACEY ALTHERR
>
> stacey.altherr@ <mailto:stacey.altherr%40newsday.com> newsday.com
>
> April 20, 2008
>
> Both puppies and adult dogs at the Guide Dog
> Foundation for the Blind in Smithtown have been under
> quarantine for two weeks following an influenza-type
> of outbreak that killed one dog.
>
> The quarantine will be lifted tomorrow, according to
> officials at the organization, and the canines will be
> reunited with their families.
>
> On March 30, several dogs came down with "kennel
> cough," or bordetella. Although all dogs receive
> vaccinations for the disease, they can sometimes come
> down with a mild strain of it anyway, said Grete Eide,
> director of canine care at the organization.
>
> About four days later, one of the dogs, Granite, came
> down with a fever and seemed lethargic. He was taken
> to a local animal hospital and admitted.
>
> "Once we realized we had a dog with a fever and
> respiratory symptoms, we spoke with the folks at
> Cornell [College of Veterinary Medicine] and they
> recommended
> the safest thing was to quarantine our kennel," Eide
> said.
>
> Two days later, another dog, Gabriel, came down with
> the same symptoms and was also admitted to the
> hospital. Granite was euthanized when it was clear he
> wouldn't get well. Gabriel recovered but was taken out
> of the guide dog program in case of lingering health
> issues. He was adopted by his foster family.
>
> "We notified our volunteers," Eide said. "We've got
> 240 puppy walkers, and many have brought their dogs in
> for visits." Approximately 30 dogs were living
> there at the time, she said.
>
> Puppy walkers are volunteers who raise puppies for
> about a year until they are old enough to enter the
> guide dog training program. Families can leave the
> puppies at the site when they are away. The older dogs
> undergoing training live on-site and then go to live
> with their new owners.
>
> Those dogs caught up in the quarantine will be
> reunited tomorrow with their families. "We are
> expecting a very busy day," Eide said.
>
> In all, 12 dogs were affected, and all except Granite
> have since recovered.
>
> Officials are still not clear what killed Granite and
> sickened the other dogs, and blood samples have proved
> inconclusive. It is possible that Granite and
> Gabriel were infected with a rare form of bordetella.
>
> Training was suspended for two weeks and will resume
> tomorrow, according to Eide.
>
> Copyright C 2008,
> Newsday Inc.
> http://www.newsday.
> <http://www.newsday.com/news/local/suffolk/ny-lidogs205657209apr20,0,6349045
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr 20 20:39:47 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:39:47 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: A Guide Dog With Clout Calls It a Day - New York Times
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Subject: A Guide Dog With Clout Calls It a Day - New York Times




The New York Times

April 20, 2008
Murray Hill

A Guide Dog With Clout Calls It a Day
By ALEX MINDLIN

THE retirement party, held in a back room at the
Church of St. Agnes on East 43rd Street, had all the
elements typical of such gatherings: teary
photographs,
a table piled with small gifts, even two cakes topped
with the words "Happy Retirement," although the
retiree was not allowed to taste them.

That did not appear to bother the guest of honor, a
squirmy, 11-year-old snow-white Lab named Ruger who,
on Thursday afternoon, was snapping up chunks of
diced chicken tossed at him by an admirer.

Ruger is a guide dog, and for the past nine years, he
has guided Kevin Coughlin, a 46-year-old resident of
Murray Hill, around the city. Mr. Coughlin, who
lost his sight in 1997 as a result of a genetic
condition, has waged several high-profile fights to
require businesses in the city to open their doors
to guide dogs, as they are required to do by law.

Mr. Coughlin has twice filed complaints with the
Taxi and Limousine Commission
against cabbies who he said had refused to allow Ruger
into their taxis.

In 2002, Mr. Coughlin filed a discrimination complaint
with the city against a coffee shop from which he said
Ruger had been ejected. In that year, he also
let a news producer with a hidden camera trail him as
he and Ruger were turned away from various businesses.
("No dog," said the tout outside a restaurant
on First Avenue. "Maybe somebody no like dogs.")

But Ruger is not as spry as he was. After nearly a
decade of trotting around the city, Ruger has
developed arthritis. "He has more trouble with stairs
now,"
Mr. Coughlin explained, rubbing the dog's back
distractedly. Two days after the party, Mr. Coughlin
and a friend planned to drive Ruger to his new home,
a 30-acre spread with three ponds in Orange County,
north of New York, where friends of Mr. Coughlin's
live.

"It's enormously difficult," Mr. Coughlin said of the
move. "We have a very intimate relationship, because
it's virtually 24/7. We've been in so many places,
and done so many things."

At the party, which drew 40 or 50 guests, the
conversation naturally turned to Ruger stories.

"Do you know the story about Ruger being attacked by a
swan in East Hampton?" someone asked. Adam Brecht, a
friend and occasional traveling companion of
Mr. Coughlin's, recalled their stay at the Excelsior
hotel in Rome. "Ruger loved it," Mr. Brecht said. "He
had a 'forward my mail to the Excelsior' sort
of attitude.' "

As the stories unfolded, their subject lapped
obliviously at a bowl of water. It was 6:30 p.m.,
almost time to go, and the top of Ruger's head was
stained
with lipstick kisses.

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From manongrassyknoll at gmail.com  Sun Apr 20 21:11:03 2008
From: manongrassyknoll at gmail.com (luis g)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:11:03 -0400
Subject: [Cagdu] FW: A Guide Dog With Clout Calls It a Day - New York
	Times
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That was really cute.

On 4/20/08, tina thomas <tinadt at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Subject: A Guide Dog With Clout Calls It a Day - New York Times
>
>
>
>
> The New York Times
>
> April 20, 2008
> Murray Hill
>
> A Guide Dog With Clout Calls It a Day
> By ALEX MINDLIN
>
> THE retirement party, held in a back room at the
> Church of St. Agnes on East 43rd Street, had all the
> elements typical of such gatherings: teary
> photographs,
> a table piled with small gifts, even two cakes topped
> with the words "Happy Retirement," although the
> retiree was not allowed to taste them.
>
> That did not appear to bother the guest of honor, a
> squirmy, 11-year-old snow-white Lab named Ruger who,
> on Thursday afternoon, was snapping up chunks of
> diced chicken tossed at him by an admirer.
>
> Ruger is a guide dog, and for the past nine years, he
> has guided Kevin Coughlin, a 46-year-old resident of
> Murray Hill, around the city. Mr. Coughlin, who
> lost his sight in 1997 as a result of a genetic
> condition, has waged several high-profile fights to
> require businesses in the city to open their doors
> to guide dogs, as they are required to do by law.
>
> Mr. Coughlin has twice filed complaints with the
> Taxi and Limousine Commission
> against cabbies who he said had refused to allow Ruger
> into their taxis.
>
> In 2002, Mr. Coughlin filed a discrimination complaint
> with the city against a coffee shop from which he said
> Ruger had been ejected. In that year, he also
> let a news producer with a hidden camera trail him as
> he and Ruger were turned away from various businesses.
> ("No dog," said the tout outside a restaurant
> on First Avenue. "Maybe somebody no like dogs.")
>
> But Ruger is not as spry as he was. After nearly a
> decade of trotting around the city, Ruger has
> developed arthritis. "He has more trouble with stairs
> now,"
> Mr. Coughlin explained, rubbing the dog's back
> distractedly. Two days after the party, Mr. Coughlin
> and a friend planned to drive Ruger to his new home,
> a 30-acre spread with three ponds in Orange County,
> north of New York, where friends of Mr. Coughlin's
> live.
>
> "It's enormously difficult," Mr. Coughlin said of the
> move. "We have a very intimate relationship, because
> it's virtually 24/7. We've been in so many places,
> and done so many things."
>
> At the party, which drew 40 or 50 guests, the
> conversation naturally turned to Ruger stories.
>
> "Do you know the story about Ruger being attacked by a
> swan in East Hampton?" someone asked. Adam Brecht, a
> friend and occasional traveling companion of
> Mr. Coughlin's, recalled their stay at the Excelsior
> hotel in Rome. "Ruger loved it," Mr. Brecht said. "He
> had a 'forward my mail to the Excelsior' sort
> of attitude.' "
>
> As the stories unfolded, their subject lapped
> obliviously at a bowl of water. It was 6:30 p.m.,
> almost time to go, and the top of Ruger's head was
> stained
> with lipstick kisses.
>
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From tinadt at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 22 17:00:54 2008
From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net (tina thomas )
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:00:54 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu Literature
Message-ID: <200804230001.m3N01CBE006031@lothlorien.nfbcal.org>

Hello Cagduer's, I am happy to report that I have A daft of our cagdu
literature and I think it is good enough to be printed. I will  send A copy
to President Cody  for  approval to print. 
Tina 

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From manongrassyknoll at gmail.com  Fri Apr 25 19:43:51 2008
From: manongrassyknoll at gmail.com (luis g)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:43:51 -0400
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu Literature
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Hurray for us puppies!!!
ALABAMA

On 4/22/08, tina thomas <tinadt at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Hello Cagduer's, I am happy to report that I have A daft of our cagdu
> literature and I think it is good enough to be printed. I will  send A copy
> to President Cody  for  approval to print.
> Tina
>
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From shannonldillon at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 28 08:26:36 2008
From: shannonldillon at hotmail.com (Shannon L. Dillon)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:26:36 -0700
Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu Seminar
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Hi Tina:
 
I may have misheard you last night but the Cagdu seminar in Oakland is on August 2nd.  If I said the ninth at some point I apologize; it is definitely the 2nd.  
 
Thanks.
 
SHANNON L. DILLON> From: tinadt at sbcglobal.net> To: cagdu at nfbcal.org> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:00:54 -0700> Subject: [Cagdu] Cagdu Literature> > Hello Cagduer's, I am happy to report that I have A daft of our cagdu> literature and I think it is good enough to be printed. I will send A copy> to President Cody for approval to print. > Tina > > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.3/1392 - Release Date: 4/22/2008> 3:51 PM> > > _______________________________________________> Cagdu mailing list> Cagdu at nfbcal.org> https://www.nfbcal.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/cagdu
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