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JANUARY 31, 1979 TERRACE BAY NEWS PAGE 19 TODAY'S CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN THE TORONTO S1)N] SYNDICATE FOR RELEASE JAN. 29th, 1979 Ruthie is a tiny girl of 17 months, East Indian and Greek in descent. Though her general health is good, this baby has a multitude of problems so she needs parents who c= give her not only love but a great deal of patience and understanding. Ruthie was born blind and doctors say nothing can be done to give her sight. She is microcephalic, which means her head is smaller than normal. With this condition the brain cannot grow as it should, so the child is usually below average in ability. In addition to all this she has cerebral palsy (lack of muscle control). She cannot yet sit or hold her head up or take any weight on her feet. Ruthie loves to be held and cuddled, and she explores with her hands anything she can reach. As is natural with blind children, she likes toys that make a noise. Ruthi's foster family spend much time carrying her around and talking to her besides doing exercises with her to strengthen her legs. Dear little Ruthie needs a mother and father with a deep desire to help a child who has major handicaps. To inquire about adopting Ruthie, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. In your letter tell something of your present family and your way of life. NEEDS PARENTS BADLY BUSINESS DIRECTORY ISLAND VIEW SERVICE LICENSED MECHANIC ON DUTY MONDAY - FRIDAY SHOP REPAIR - MIKE KURYLO 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. PHONE 825-3638 PROP. DAVE DESROSIERS [BAY CHAIN SAWS 238 N. MAY STREET THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO DEALER FOR: Jonsereds, Partner, Fioneer, Homelite and Stihl Chains, bars and sprockets for most makes of saws > PHONE 623-0315 YOUR IMPERIAL ESSO AGENT Burton B. Phillips BULK PLANTS IN SCHREIBER -AND TERRACE BAY TO SERVE YOU IN BOTH' TOWNS PHONE 824-2463 FOR YOUR SAFETY PA Noone Plve ces oa - -- ALL WORK GUARANTEED 145 WINNIPEG STREET, SCHREIBER, ONT. PHONE 824-2639 - 825-3335 YOUR SHELL OIL AGENT James J. Mikus SERVING SCHRCIBER AND TERRACE BAY 825-3268 624-2383