Bev Berger and dog guide assisted by 'Good Samaritan'

Saturday morning, I was on the homeward bound leg of an extended walk with Jasper, my dog guide.

We were walking north on the east side of Highway 27 in Nobleton. This is a regular route for us and with the addition of the new traffic light at Wilsen Street, our crossings have become quite comfortable.

This morning however there was a glitch. We approached the pole with the button controlling the light change, and as I bent to pat and praise Jasper for identifying the correct pole, I heard a female voice addressing me from her vehicle idling on the highway. She called my name and told me that the lights at the intersection were not functioning properly. She quickly continued to tell me that in spite of the malfunction, the traffic was stopping for me anyway!

Now, I owe many thanks to this Good Samaritan for providing me with direct and concise information that obviously would impact my safety.

I also owe thanks to the unheard and of course unseen motorists who simply paid attention.

I have to say that the awareness education that is being provided by numerous agencies, and our own King Township Accessibility Advisory Committee is truly beneficial! I have just experienced "awareness in action!"

Bev Berger and Jasper,

Nobleton