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			<title>Ross Storey - Founding Member of ASDOGS(NQ) has sadly passed away</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="images/Ross_Obituary.jpg" width="480" height="391" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br />It is with deeped regret and sadness that one of our founding members - Ross Storey -  has died from losing his battle with pneumonia. <br /><br />Ross will be remembered by us for his courage, strength and his passion for helping the community and particularly those with a disability. Through all his daily adversity and suffering, Ross never lost his smile or his humour.<br /><br />More can be found out about Ross Storey in the following obituaries.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/30_10910_ENA_HTML.htm" target="_blank" >DPI&amp;F (Previous place of work)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bunyipco.blogspot.com/2008/07/so-long-ross.html" target="_blank" >Bunyipco Blog</a><br /><br /><a href="http://palaeoentomology.blogspot.com/2008/07/in-memoriam-ross-storey.html" target="_blank" >Palaeoentomology blog</a>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Wheelbarrow Race 2008 and our Sponsor</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this years Wheelbarrow Race of 2008 we are being kindly sponsored by Sandro Soncin. Sandro is running the whole length of the wheelbarrow race on his own!!! Now that is 140km in 3 days!! I did it as part of a team last year and all I can say is that its an incredible achievement to be able to complete the race on your own. <br /><br />So ASDOGS(NQ) would very much like to thank Sandro for his incredible efforts in supporting us. <br /><br /><img src="images/our_sponser.JPG" width="484" height="363" border="0" alt="" /><br />Sandro Soncin at the starting line<br /><br /><img src="images/At_race_start.JPG" width="484" height="363" border="0" alt="" /><br />Ross, Max, Pam and Bonnie<br /><br />Photos kindly provided by Helen Tunnah]]></description>
			<category>Fundraising</category>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 11:12:06 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>March 08 Newsletter is now out. </title>
			<link>http://www.asdogsnq.org/asdogblog/index.php?entry=entry080404-232230</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ASDOGS(NQ) has just released the latest newsletter. <br /><br />You can grab it <a href="http://www.asdogsnq.org/pdf/March_08_newsletter.pdf" target="_blank" >HERE</a>.<br /><br />You will need a pdf viewer of some kind. Most people use adobe reader . ]]></description>
			<category>General News</category>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:22:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ASDOGS(NQ) visit to Ravenshoe</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ASDOGS(NQ) recently visted Ravanshoe State School to discuss with the students what ASDOGS(NQ) was all about. We had some assistance dogs with us that were used for demonstrations. As usual the dogs stole the show. The one in the photo is Max who is one of our original assistance dogs. <br /><br /><img src="images/2007-12-09RQ.JPG" width="450" height="600" border="0" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>General News</category>
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			<author>Ann Moen</author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:24:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Crystal Caves Atherton now a big supporter of ASDOGS(NQ)</title>
			<link>http://www.asdogsnq.org/asdogblog/index.php?entry=entry080330-221818</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The biggest news for ASDOGS(NQ) for some time is that <a href="http://www.crystalcaves.com.au/" target="_blank" >CRYSTAL CAVES ATHERTON</a> is donating $1 for every paying adult to their tourist attraction. Due to Crystal Caves new exhibit of the worlds largest geode, we are confident that Crystal Caves will be quite busy. <br /><br />ASDOGS(NQ) was at the recent presentation of the Geode when it was first open for display. <br /><br />Once again Thankyou Crystal Caves for all your support. <br /><br /><img src="images/dogs_geode_2.jpg" width="399" height="600" border="0" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>General News</category>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:18:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bailey a big hit at Mt Isa Special School</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A few months ago ASDOGS(NQ) placed a therapy/assistance dog with the Mt Isa Special School. According to the Principal, Bailey has proven to be of immense help to children with special needs. Below is just part of what the principal had to say about the placement of Bailey.<br /><br />&quot;I was blown away at how the students and staff had reacted to the dog in such a positive way. He is lots of fun and it brings out the best in our kids. We are very eager to incorporate Bailey to their program. We have one student who has behavioural emotional problems and we are trying to reinforce positive behaviour. When she is doing the right thing , she can spend 10 minutes with Bailey. Bailey has been such a powerful motivation for a child to communicate.&quot;<br /><br /><img src="images/Bailey_intro.to_Mt_Isa_school.JPG" width="484" height="384" border="0" alt="" /> ]]></description>
			<category>Assistant Dogs</category>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:14:22 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ANZ Blue Week</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Once again ANZ has assisted ASDOGS(NQ) through their Blue Week Initiative. ANZ Mareeba has raised over $3000 for ASDOGS(NQ) this year through various events. One of those was a bidding night, where money raised through bids for donated items was donated to ASDOGS(NQ). <br /><br />Thankyou again ANZ Mareeba. <br /><br /><img src="images/ANZ_Auction_080222_002.jpg" width="484" height="363" border="0" alt="" />]]></description>
			<category>Fundraising</category>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:11:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>A New ASDOG(NQ) Inc. Newsletter is now available!!</title>
			<link>http://www.asdogsnq.org/asdogblog/index.php?entry=entry071214-101807</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The final newsletter for 2007 is now available. <br /><br />So for an interesting read then download from the below link. Its a PDF file so you will need a PDF reader of some kind. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.asdogsnq.org/pdf/newsletter_2007.pdf" target="_blank" >ASDOG(NQ) Inc. Newsletter 2007 Final</a>]]></description>
			<category>General News</category>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:18:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>ASDOG(NQ) Facility Dog &quot;Bonnie&quot; now working at Pinevale Nursing Home</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bonnie, who was extensively trained by Pam, is now working as a facility dog at the Pinevale Nursing Home in Tully. She is certainly going to be spoilt there with all the attention that she could ever want. You can see in the photo that they have already built a new home for her. <br /><br /><img src="images/Bonnies_new_home.jpg" width="484" height="363" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br />It was sad to see Bonnie go but we are so very pleased to know that she is attending to and caring for the needs of others. Bonnie is the one in the middle. The one on the left is Digger (assistance dog in training) and to the right Bailey who is also now working as a facility dog. ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:08:09 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>$10,000 donation from Mary Palmer</title>
			<link>http://www.asdogsnq.org/asdogblog/index.php?entry=entry071006-200646</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ASDOGS(NQ) would very much like to thank Mary Palmer for her donation of $10,000. This kind of generosity is hard to fathom and ASDOGS(NQ) is extremely grateful for this donation that will go towards improving the lives of those with a disability. <br /><br />Thankyou again Mary. <br /><br /><img src="images/Big_donation.jpg" width="244" height="503" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br />To read the above article that appeared in the &quot;Advertiser&quot; it can be found <a href="http://www.asdogsnq.org/pdf/Donation.PDF" target="_blank" >HERE</a> ]]></description>
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			<author>Ann Moen</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:06:46 GMT</pubDate>
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