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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1971-10-28, Page 12A OODIR1CH •SIGN:ALeSTA.R, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1971 oomari. �'` � tins" .,melt rjS ( u • alton ..fosterparen7s admit deep satisfaction BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER Last Wednesday evening's Hinton County foster parents banquet sponsored by the Children's 'Aid Society .was a depat#.0 :...,:. n; .- he- : a #,, annual banquets w ich have been held in years go by. The event, Old at Clinton's Ontario Street United Church, -featured a sit-down dinner for all the foster parents in the county, the CAS workers and some special friends, including Judge and Mrs. Hetherington. No --busin. ess "meeting was held, however, It was a social evening: Head table guests included Mayor and. Mrs. Don Symons, .Clinton; CAS President Clarence Hanna and Mrs. Hanna; CAS Director Bruce Heath and Mrs. Heath;,, Huron County Warden Jack - Alexander and .Mrs. . Alexander; Rev. and Mrs. ' McClen.eLhan; Miss Clare McGowan, former CAS director here; Mel Allan; and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Blanchard, who were named foster parents of the year. • The Blanchards reside at RR 4 Walton and been providing homes for,children for almost 14 years.' "It is always' an easy task to extend thanks_ arid' congratulations to people who have rendered outstanding service to ` their community," -.Bruce Heath said . in honoring, Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard. "It becomes more difficult to choose one couple from among so • rnany -who have rendered similar .service to their community ,and the Children's Aid of Huronreounty,.•both t is past' year and in years gone y. When we examine this serviice and devotion of Gordon and Ada Blanchard, however one to Gl ,s,lMt . vie.are, tatkie,g, at out, a very special couple,. for whom a special recognition is both warranted, and pe.,tt.aps „overdue.' Heath talked about, the children who have made their 4 homes with the Blanchards through the years. "Each placement has required' a high degree 'of Commitment and concern, for we are here talking about children for whom love, affection and responsibility were initially only . words, and mutual love and respect came about much testing, and many heartaches;" Hebth said, "particularly in respect of the,, older child who has come to know the security of a good home life, and is now ready to move on' to adoption, or the child who goes on to a special treatment centre but who returns.-, to the Blanchard home as+her.family - others who return on their own, they 'know they are welcome, and the Blahchards care about them. A family of patience, -understand ng and interest and good humor." "The' best description of the Blanchards came ,thirteen year's ago from one of their �' references," said, Heath. "Mt and Mrs. Blanchard were brought up in homes where respect fol others . was o an important factor.. They have ,known what it is to have tohat share with others, things tare • 6 A SINCERE Thank You to aLL._iho 'worked as volunteers in ' my organization and also . to all;—those who supported me at the polls. 4 Lou Boyce dear to then, thus a selfish attitude is' un nown in either of them.,They'erijoy family life in a true serise or the words. Their dhristian faith is something they .t lie, anti a.avep..i., . asp a _tkeeessity, . not . as a burden. • Any child would enjoy' love, and know the meaning of honesty." "In an era when it is. too easy to . complain, criticize and rationalize one's lack. of this same commitment to people," Heath concluded, "it is refreshing to be able to thank a couple whose service to others has been a consistent practice." In response to Mr. Heath's m, remarks, Mrs. Blanchard spoke d about the foster 'children who return to their home again and again,. . . " "To think that they would` want to come back. to us is quite a thing for us," stated Mrs Blanchard. "We've had a fey heartaches but a great -deal of satisfaction. Thanks for entrusting these children to us. We hope we have helped them to a brighter and more settled future." ` President Hanna said that �n 0 • his opinion, f. ster parents should be called The Good Samaritans, .because that's exactly what they were. Warden ,.Jack 'Alexander -remarked ,that he wa;proud«that Huron has so many "faithful fosters parents, more than some of the other counties around us." Entertainment followed the meal and the presentation to the • Blanchards. It included the choir. from St. Marys Separate School in Goderich and duets by Mr. and Mrs. Warren Robinson, Goderich. UNICEF 25 years old - really just getting started In December 1,971 UNICEF celebrates its 25th anniversary. But in recalling the events of the past quarter century any, sense of pride in its accomplishments,. is mixed with concern for the nearly one billion children still living ,under appalling conditions of poverty, disease, hunger and ignorance in the ' , developing. countries. We all know that the world can 'conquer these problems' with its , newly -found ..,technology. and., ample resources, but we do not yet know that we have the will. to do so or the awareness of what will inevitably happen if we do not. T" Nevertheless there are signs that a start has been made in attacking these ancient ills, and UNICEF ' which has developed from an agency created for emergency relief to its" ;present long"' term development and humanitarian role possibly best typifies this vital change in attitude. - " In the past 25 years UNICEF has' accomplished a great deal. From the many hundreds of achievements a few highlights are: • . Nearly. 400 'million children vaccinated against tuberculosis.. - . 415,000 children cured of leprosy. . 425 million children examined for yaws and 23 million treated. • 71 .. million children examined for trachoma (an eke e in business foryourself! disease) and 43 million treated. UNICEF's main role is .to act as catalyst to enable countries to learn to help themselves. Education, therefore, - has become a major priority. Some achievements in education are: ' 2;500 teacher .training schools and 56,000 associated primary and secondary. schools have received UNICEF-. equipment. . 965 vocational training schools. have.been,,equippedand. 31 • training institutions for instructors. . Nearly- 600._ training institutions for nutrition personnel have been helped. These are just ,some of the ways that UNICEF has been helpini countries themselves over' the past 25 years. Theneed; however, is still there and it is still growing. The. number of children in the developing countries will double ' by A.D. 2000 and the major increase in population will come in countries least.able to support them. UNICEF's -'main task in° the next few • years is to double, its income to meet pressing needs,. ' . Canada has been one of the principal supporters of UNICEF since its earliest days and. strong support is given to the UNICEF fund -railing programs at Hallowe'en and through the sale of greeting cards. .Canadian children . started collecting for .Hallowe'en in 1952 but the first majors..campaign 'began three years later in 1955 and raised $15,000. By 1970 this amount had reached the startling total of $900,000 " every year, all collected ' in small coins by young children at Hallowe'en or through teenagers. ' programs which- they arrange themselves. Please support the 1971. Hallowe'en for UNICEF campaign even more generously ,than ever. Please have plenty of small coins on hand to welcome' our youngest UNICEF 'supporters. Their work has never beerr more important. Witnesses will attend . assembly in Wingham .. Following the weekly Bible study in the local Kingdom Hall this past Sunday, Harold McLaren, 'presiding minister of Jehovah's Witnesses in this ' area told the congregation of an invitation tb join fellow witnesses °in Christian assembly at Wingham this coming weekend. "Jehovah's Witnesses", Mr. McLaren said, `maintain a close 'bond . of uni n between the -many congregations throughout this area and enjoy the opportunity to .assemble together. We 'are to be introduced to Wi'n. Veenstra, a newly appointed District Supervisor who has served as a special representative }f the Watch Tower Society for many years across Canada." Mr. Veenstra will act as chairman for this assembly and among other duties will speak to the public' on Sunday, Cjctober 31 on the subject ',Can You Live Forever? '-Will You?" When questioned concerning the weekend program Mr. McLaren said, "The Christian ministry would be considered in detail as to the many facet's that are pursued by those whose lives are completely devoted to following Christian principles." The entire congregation is makingplans• to be . in attendance. , NOTICE OF IftA.NT Of PCµ , HURON As results of 'the polls began coming in to New Democratic Party Headquarters in, Goderich ,fast,..,.. Thursday party worker, Dave Gower, assumed the job of filling in results on a board representing all the polling subdivisions in each of the polls all,across the riding. N.D:P. workers indicat d they were a little surprised at the results but not disappointed pointing out that the N.D.P' had A rawn a 300 per cent increase in votes over the last provincial election. ,,a,' Goderich OPP The Goderich. Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police this week released • information in .Connection ,with, ri October .L7... fatal accident that claimed the, life of 10 year old Howard/Trent Shobbrook the son of Mr.' and Mrs. Gordon Shobbrook of RR, 1 Londesboro. The_ Shobbrook boy was dead on arrival at hospital -as the result of head injuries including a fractured skull. The mishap occurred about noon on Sunday October, 17 -the--boy was leaving church. According to investigating officers he apparently ran into the roadway, from between parked cars and was struck by a pick up truck. Driver of the vehicle involved was Bradley .,Kennedy of RR 1 Auburn..' Police report that no charges are -being laid, in connection with the accident. Dr. R. W. 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