The Huron Expositor, 1974-07-04, Page 4•
- ---------•-•--- _ N' resented with a ua an a t o •
4. Barbara and Douglas Meikle P Y g••••••••••••.••••i.••.•'•••0••-*r•••.•••i►•••►•
Mr. and Mrs.Frank Phillips had a practise run anticipation of being called for duty during holidayed with their cousins money.
during the Lions Anniversary parade on Saturday in Seaforth's Centennial next year. (Staff Photo) Nancy and Kevin Scott.
7
Columnist for 10 years
Helen All -en finds,hom-e.s,
for'Todb ysChild
By Leslie K. Tarr concept and initiated similar provincial government appointed
Helen Allen's task that was columns: her to the advisory committee on
intended in 1964 to be "a couple Success . has added new adoption ,and foster care.
of hours a day” side -line has responsibilities. First there was. The Canadian Government
become a lifetime passion. the : inauguration of a TV recognized her contribution in
"I can't imagine another program, Family Finder., The 1971 when she was awarded the
newspaper feature that. has station, CFTO in Toronto, Medal of Service of the Order of
altered for the better so many 'insisted that Helen Allen must be Canada.
human lives," says Andrew the commentator -hostess on the The recognition which she
MacFarlane, dean of the faculty weekly half-hour' features which covets more than public honors is
of journalism at the University of spotlight in person children the type that periodically come
Western Ont Grip. available for ad'optiolr: ' ' from grateful childrenwho- have -
Although she tics lived most of, From a - one channel ;found a home,
nitfc is the 'oioe'tb�aEea; piss-•.prese;rtation' ip, 4%9 it- is naw One mother packaged up a
Altei was born in Dundurn, shown on 13 Ontario TV stations, poster designed by her "son of
Sask., where her father was a Public, honors have come her choice",. Adorned with finger--
Presbyterian minister. Two years way in recognition of her labor of painted, smiting members of -a
after the mirth of their only child, love. Ten months after family, it bole the simple
the family 'moved to Ontario. inauguration of the column, heart -tugging caption:
From their home in Aurora, Premier John Robarts presented 14appiness is having a brother,
Helen proceeded to University' an Ontario Government Special sister,Mother. father and. a
College, at -the University of Citation to her. In 1968, the bike."
Toronto with the dream of
becoming a high school teacher.
She joined the staff of Varsity, the TODAYS..CHILD
university student paper, and
dreams of teaching vanished.
"From my frist day on Varsity,
1 could think• of no other career iNY HELEN ALLEN
but journalism," she recalls.
On graduation in 1929, she
headed immediately to the staff of b
the Toronto Telegram and a _.x�'tiYJ }
variety of assignments.
z.k ,
,.
"Nothing I have ever done has ��. .��•'
yen me the satisfaction that I
8i
received from 'Today's Child. I
feel absolutely privileged to
have a part in finding homes for
those wonderful children,"
Asked about her method of
preparing. columns, Miss Allen .F3
makes it sound simple. "I try very
hard to tell the story so that the: t f,
child will emerge as an
individual."
The individualism shines? J.
through. One day three childrenr3i
appeared at the front desk of the
� 3'h
paper. Their mother had.written;�;,•
to apply for a specific child
described in Today's Child. Their; i r3
hopes raised to the breaking
yy;.'jrn'•.J Y
,.tf1e children had come to
see their new brother. Where do
the babies?"
you keep they asked a'�,s:. •.:,;������. p
a baffled` receptionist. y'
No Children's Aid;
Y is
more concerned than Helen Allen
is to protect the child. I could
never forgive myself," she says s�
with deep conviction, • `if
something. I -wrote wounded a HE LOVES SPORTS
child who has probably already
had more than his share of Ross is, a good-looking boy. and his disposition and manners
knocks." are as pleasant as his appearance.
She's equally persuaded that Just turned 12, Ross has dark hair, expressive brown eyes and
the child .should be honestly rosy cheeks. He is sturdily built and healthy.
described.
"I don't feel it is discriminating Ross is warm-hearted, affectionate and outgoing, liking people
to, mention a child's racial origin and animals, lie is the kind of boy adults appreciate because he
of mental ability: People say that enjoys grown -,up company and is co-operative and polite.
a phitd shouldn't be labetled, but At present, Ross attends a school for exceptional children (in
•in�tlii fatly days of�OAY's Child his case exceptional meaning'1elow avet�agdy,• #fie is in'a special
did dfacriptions weren't grade in the senior section. He has the intelligence to go to a
e this' 10e or h6ttest enough. - vocatidnal school when he reaches the secondary schdol level.
r'l,n one instaiido, 40 to 56
untllid§ aipplied. t6 adopt an. Jto'ss is active and keen on sports. Soccer is his favorite brit he
itttractive looking 13 year old boy, plays most games: Fond of mus#c, • he It
to sing at school
11uit alt felt, by the wapsidf wYlen functions. He joins wholeheartedly in youth activities t tthdreh.
tfiti learned lie tvaa a glow Though Ross does not Lead much himself, he 'enjoys someone
}, „ reading to, him, ie`sliaiaiiy at bedtinw.
l+fi rdeat� ., it d .
Child
. ., J ti• - �.. ' g .nate'
.f feel tti i� lfettei' to tell what a • fl'o'ss nfeds a +nuttier' and:fatlreir who wall value his' affectio
chit$ is ,likl< at lire bo nnttt '. slatitte altdihd will ve iron uvarntth love and encoura rrttl'et1t
f . bust as. the nilly tcliild ar as the youngest" in big
i>i 'ild prdspi: hire parents 'ate '1 -0111 -do
rffore 'ib• f6114* adoption hdtot bet atise tr -t end§ to eJompet&*ith Sthet ,children
rr
n
r
tllM
Th slue `o£ ifie tCot iii a has 'Fo lihquve abbut addptidg }toss, ji.le4x6 Writs~ t T day's hs"1d,
�n co t►ited hyottlejr nlstry of ry MMfiifity 44 Social $ewlleos, coir #F1&, station k,
irdii►': t,.e , ;y gxbnto ..1,2ii lt:ot',getieritl dlojitibit iitt'brniatlan, sliplease , y:a , r
litates� iv]hiel} .have
6 ;clsted .tilentalct yoiz foal :hlldX4l:►"rtloaii*fyr
4
We're sorry
A short week resulting from the.
July 1st holiday coupled with
mechanical problems have made
it necessary to. omit a number of
stories and district, correspon-
dence this week. This will appear
in next week's issue.
Ontario believes
that residents 5.- or over.,
Elie b1i"HO and file :� filed
should have an ... none, of
at least $2600 a -Y ear.
In. July, Ontario will introduce a Special Benefits
program. It will place extra funds on top of federal
Guaranteed Income Supplements—enough to guarantee
the elderly who are qualified residents of Ontario
.an income of $2600 a ,year. Blind and disabled
people who qualify for Family Benefits will also
be entitled.to these special benefits.
Beginning September 1, approved drugs prescribed by
a doctor or dentist will be available, free of
charge, to those qualifying for the special benefits
outlined above, Family Benefits or the federal
Guaranteed Income Supplement. Drug cards will be
mailed automatically, You don't have to apply for them.
Who will receive these,special benefits?
if vou. are 65 or over
(with an annual income of less than $26Q0) ... and
you now receive both Olt! Age Security and the
Guaranteed, Inconie. Supplement,,,
Vou Will receive your benefits cheque each
ionth, automatically. You .do not'have to apply for it.
If you are 65 or over
(with an annual income of less than S2600)...and
you do not receive an\, federal income supplement,.,
please live us a call.
Our telephone pumber is shown below. e
If you are blind or disabled...
and you now receive assistance under Ontario's Family
Benefit Program...
you will receive tour benefits cheque each
month, automaticallv,You do not have to apply for it. '
If you are blind or disabled...
and von do not receive Provincial assistance...
0ease give us a call.
Our telephone number is shown below.
Any questions? Call us; free of charge, Dial "O"
and ask the operator for Zenith 8-2000
Residents within the Metro Toronto
local calling area. should dial 965-8470.
Ontario
GUAPANT81=D'ANNUAL INCOME SYSTEM
Wllllarn Ddvls, prernler
Ariliur 11M60h Ft¢'�r'e l�rult ilex' Frank Miller,
Minister o"f keveii""tie iVliaiisiel` of L`orfathu4lty and Mlnlster of Health
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D6bit
ows of
MOW! P"
4Visitors
Mrs,
lit McCa!#umr goy a 04,""car#� s�nd
Glanville,
it .Mr, And Mrs, Dan
M:r, and Frank Maloney'of
lw[ �r. l nlu Mr, a>td Mrs,, entleth
Goslell.0 Vit. miMrS. . John '
ltraNskopii i . a ! s$o 'tion of
atratford; ,wished , on . Frlda
evening- rvlth Mr, . attd. Mrs
My, and v f l►�lrs, t : Dpn.. al►Sl cl4iltlrep I'S tecl Wltl► Mrr aid'
Y �.
Deppis i �Varreti' an4l Dime M><r,' lex Gla illg an .Sunday,;
and."ivlls, tete
Wilfred Maloney.
°
D M.a t9z Can McCallum spent
ef!?als anS l'e6i'f 174nnis. >IrP
Grq,, Kopf and f?ebkle cif London,
lir, aid Mtn° Jtxcie loan s e dk><aJl this week 'titer• the:;, trxee en : with his gr400 .
Deitbte retnainbd for a week of , Caren .and. Kevin spot 'the
,:
cot(nge •�atlttp!��M T�land, p00.1ts Mt,,, .ab�l Mxs F�ward
• y.
holidays. «
ti Y
Mr,.,.andM.rs, Geargeo�rilie •
b Y weekend'witl► lvttsr.,ptapk
lidsivii~s
d lrs� lljlko Muel>stra, Rt;gels• ,
an d; i)oys=sperit weefs end' at the lvt>s;V,J. leamrig vlsite4l;
Mr, and Mrs. Pett t Malgne Sri
#�lr,and lVlrs, $;ed Eckert tttd
home o. fir, oriel 1Mrs. Otwillu wtt#f Jpopin�1Rltlntpt< qf}.
•. and Mr. Peter Maloney Jrr xis tet
with Mr. and Mrs, 'Jock Ilia' ar„
f&tn31y of Sho0eld sfl 'ot Sunday
"with 11 rs., a Kramel's}
B� erma#i. Sunday of*ett►aott.
r M 's, t oia ' :Buff .of Se fQ?
4
in Stratford on Sundays . JaGI apo
,Ge
, l+dx. "I IJ. lace ant pmpa„aiod
I►'jr, .a?rr'floe>y yi a patient itt
JS P 0 noon.. visitedtrte n.lfte�rnuou las. a'!+ee1l
Sts pse hs Hos iia
Joan Hegarty are leaving shortly
for Africa where he has been
by Iv1m. J'.A. MAltaq $t, and
Mrs. Goodit} attended the
y
Mr, and Mrs,.:Glen lvltNichol with Mrs. Jp, tlopF.ez�
M!. anal Mrs, Bad►• `otf
o
transferred for a period ,of :three
wedding of hls nephewr. Mr. Allen
• hoiida In In lire w .Tom
western.
axe y .g Loddon -felted with Mrd, : J.ay
Provinces.
years.
Batton at Haw.kOuv on ' the
Hp er on.'Nooday a#tetnooa, '
Mr. and ' Mrs. Harold FF_
i Mr. Terry O'Connor, Leslie
,.,�.,,Lobham and Astrida Smidrovk#s
weekeprl,. ,..,
Mr. Mac Robinson of Toronto
►•'�••ski'•s�•*fee9!0•►g••••:•••'*,* +�•►��'A:•�
*w: of Toronto spent a few days With
spent the weekend ;; now” old
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friends in ,Seaforth and Dublin,
acquaintances in the •village,
MUCH far YOUR MO
News of
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f
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vRIDJNGRS'
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A large crowd of neighbours,
Darlene Templeman, Waterloo
•
relatives and. friends attended the
spent the holiday' weekend with
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wedding reception of Mr. and
her parents, My. and Mrs. John
. •
Mrs. Nelson Pullman on Friday
Templeman and family.and
, evening at Family Paradise.
a Mr. and Mrs Bev Taylor and
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Boylan' and
family, Ethel Doug and .Elmer•
•
. •
family .left Saturday on a trip to
Baylan, Woodslee and Rick
TRACTORS
the western provinces.
Dolmage, Landon visited on the
• •
Lyall, Nancy
weekend with Mr, and Mrs. Bob .
6, 7 and 8 hp. ;Models illi std. or elec. start. •
> Mrs. Ethel and
Norris. and family.
•
David, Toronto and Jim and
Judy Norris, Brampton visited on
A surprise gathering of friends
•
• RBST SELECTION IN THE AREA AT
the weekend with Mrs. Sam Noris
and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris and
and neighbours was held at the
Nome of Mrs, Philip James on
s.
Tuesday ev ening honouring Mrs.,
• •
o GYLE •
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• STEVE
family.
• •
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cross, Miss
'Janet Miller and Jack Whyte, all
Marra Haines on her recent
y
• mamage, Mrs. Stan Pullman and
• - •
OUT -DOOR EQUIPMENT •
oon on, visited on the weekend
f L
with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Miller.
Mrs. George Vivian planned the
evening and Mrs. Haines was
g d f
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: BAY j LD -- PH. 565-28U0
- ---------•-•--- _ N' resented with a ua an a t o •
4. Barbara and Douglas Meikle P Y g••••••••••••.••••i.••.•'•••0••-*r•••.•••i►•••►•
Mr. and Mrs.Frank Phillips had a practise run anticipation of being called for duty during holidayed with their cousins money.
during the Lions Anniversary parade on Saturday in Seaforth's Centennial next year. (Staff Photo) Nancy and Kevin Scott.
7
Columnist for 10 years
Helen All -en finds,hom-e.s,
for'Todb ysChild
By Leslie K. Tarr concept and initiated similar provincial government appointed
Helen Allen's task that was columns: her to the advisory committee on
intended in 1964 to be "a couple Success . has added new adoption ,and foster care.
of hours a day” side -line has responsibilities. First there was. The Canadian Government
become a lifetime passion. the : inauguration of a TV recognized her contribution in
"I can't imagine another program, Family Finder., The 1971 when she was awarded the
newspaper feature that. has station, CFTO in Toronto, Medal of Service of the Order of
altered for the better so many 'insisted that Helen Allen must be Canada.
human lives," says Andrew the commentator -hostess on the The recognition which she
MacFarlane, dean of the faculty weekly half-hour' features which covets more than public honors is
of journalism at the University of spotlight in person children the type that periodically come
Western Ont Grip. available for ad'optiolr: ' ' from grateful childrenwho- have -
Although she tics lived most of, From a - one channel ;found a home,
nitfc is the 'oioe'tb�aEea; piss-•.prese;rtation' ip, 4%9 it- is naw One mother packaged up a
Altei was born in Dundurn, shown on 13 Ontario TV stations, poster designed by her "son of
Sask., where her father was a Public, honors have come her choice",. Adorned with finger--
Presbyterian minister. Two years way in recognition of her labor of painted, smiting members of -a
after the mirth of their only child, love. Ten months after family, it bole the simple
the family 'moved to Ontario. inauguration of the column, heart -tugging caption:
From their home in Aurora, Premier John Robarts presented 14appiness is having a brother,
Helen proceeded to University' an Ontario Government Special sister,Mother. father and. a
College, at -the University of Citation to her. In 1968, the bike."
Toronto with the dream of
becoming a high school teacher.
She joined the staff of Varsity, the TODAYS..CHILD
university student paper, and
dreams of teaching vanished.
"From my frist day on Varsity,
1 could think• of no other career iNY HELEN ALLEN
but journalism," she recalls.
On graduation in 1929, she
headed immediately to the staff of b
the Toronto Telegram and a _.x�'tiYJ }
variety of assignments.
z.k ,
,.
"Nothing I have ever done has ��. .��•'
yen me the satisfaction that I
8i
received from 'Today's Child. I
feel absolutely privileged to
have a part in finding homes for
those wonderful children,"
Asked about her method of
preparing. columns, Miss Allen .F3
makes it sound simple. "I try very
hard to tell the story so that the: t f,
child will emerge as an
individual."
The individualism shines? J.
through. One day three childrenr3i
appeared at the front desk of the
� 3'h
paper. Their mother had.written;�;,•
to apply for a specific child
described in Today's Child. Their; i r3
hopes raised to the breaking
yy;.'jrn'•.J Y
,.tf1e children had come to
see their new brother. Where do
the babies?"
you keep they asked a'�,s:. •.:,;������. p
a baffled` receptionist. y'
No Children's Aid;
Y is
more concerned than Helen Allen
is to protect the child. I could
never forgive myself," she says s�
with deep conviction, • `if
something. I -wrote wounded a HE LOVES SPORTS
child who has probably already
had more than his share of Ross is, a good-looking boy. and his disposition and manners
knocks." are as pleasant as his appearance.
She's equally persuaded that Just turned 12, Ross has dark hair, expressive brown eyes and
the child .should be honestly rosy cheeks. He is sturdily built and healthy.
described.
"I don't feel it is discriminating Ross is warm-hearted, affectionate and outgoing, liking people
to, mention a child's racial origin and animals, lie is the kind of boy adults appreciate because he
of mental ability: People say that enjoys grown -,up company and is co-operative and polite.
a phitd shouldn't be labetled, but At present, Ross attends a school for exceptional children (in
•in�tlii fatly days of�OAY's Child his case exceptional meaning'1elow avet�agdy,• #fie is in'a special
did dfacriptions weren't grade in the senior section. He has the intelligence to go to a
e this' 10e or h6ttest enough. - vocatidnal school when he reaches the secondary schdol level.
r'l,n one instaiido, 40 to 56
untllid§ aipplied. t6 adopt an. Jto'ss is active and keen on sports. Soccer is his favorite brit he
itttractive looking 13 year old boy, plays most games: Fond of mus#c, • he It
to sing at school
11uit alt felt, by the wapsidf wYlen functions. He joins wholeheartedly in youth activities t tthdreh.
tfiti learned lie tvaa a glow Though Ross does not Lead much himself, he 'enjoys someone
}, „ reading to, him, ie`sliaiaiiy at bedtinw.
l+fi rdeat� ., it d .
Child
. ., J ti• - �.. ' g .nate'
.f feel tti i� lfettei' to tell what a • fl'o'ss nfeds a +nuttier' and:fatlreir who wall value his' affectio
chit$ is ,likl< at lire bo nnttt '. slatitte altdihd will ve iron uvarntth love and encoura rrttl'et1t
f . bust as. the nilly tcliild ar as the youngest" in big
i>i 'ild prdspi: hire parents 'ate '1 -0111 -do
rffore 'ib• f6114* adoption hdtot bet atise tr -t end§ to eJompet&*ith Sthet ,children
rr
n
r
tllM
Th slue `o£ ifie tCot iii a has 'Fo lihquve abbut addptidg }toss, ji.le4x6 Writs~ t T day's hs"1d,
�n co t►ited hyottlejr nlstry of ry MMfiifity 44 Social $ewlleos, coir #F1&, station k,
irdii►': t,.e , ;y gxbnto ..1,2ii lt:ot',getieritl dlojitibit iitt'brniatlan, sliplease , y:a , r
litates� iv]hiel} .have
6 ;clsted .tilentalct yoiz foal :hlldX4l:►"rtloaii*fyr
4
We're sorry
A short week resulting from the.
July 1st holiday coupled with
mechanical problems have made
it necessary to. omit a number of
stories and district, correspon-
dence this week. This will appear
in next week's issue.
Ontario believes
that residents 5.- or over.,
Elie b1i"HO and file :� filed
should have an ... none, of
at least $2600 a -Y ear.
In. July, Ontario will introduce a Special Benefits
program. It will place extra funds on top of federal
Guaranteed Income Supplements—enough to guarantee
the elderly who are qualified residents of Ontario
.an income of $2600 a ,year. Blind and disabled
people who qualify for Family Benefits will also
be entitled.to these special benefits.
Beginning September 1, approved drugs prescribed by
a doctor or dentist will be available, free of
charge, to those qualifying for the special benefits
outlined above, Family Benefits or the federal
Guaranteed Income Supplement. Drug cards will be
mailed automatically, You don't have to apply for them.
Who will receive these,special benefits?
if vou. are 65 or over
(with an annual income of less than $26Q0) ... and
you now receive both Olt! Age Security and the
Guaranteed, Inconie. Supplement,,,
Vou Will receive your benefits cheque each
ionth, automatically. You .do not'have to apply for it.
If you are 65 or over
(with an annual income of less than S2600)...and
you do not receive an\, federal income supplement,.,
please live us a call.
Our telephone pumber is shown below. e
If you are blind or disabled...
and you now receive assistance under Ontario's Family
Benefit Program...
you will receive tour benefits cheque each
month, automaticallv,You do not have to apply for it. '
If you are blind or disabled...
and von do not receive Provincial assistance...
0ease give us a call.
Our telephone number is shown below.
Any questions? Call us; free of charge, Dial "O"
and ask the operator for Zenith 8-2000
Residents within the Metro Toronto
local calling area. should dial 965-8470.
Ontario
GUAPANT81=D'ANNUAL INCOME SYSTEM
Wllllarn Ddvls, prernler
Ariliur 11M60h Ft¢'�r'e l�rult ilex' Frank Miller,
Minister o"f keveii""tie iVliaiisiel` of L`orfathu4lty and Mlnlster of Health
' Soolaf �erVlCei;
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