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The Canadian Champion, Frday December 15, 2006-A7 Private funding is flot the only Mîlton flot likely to be forced help available for disabled kids into building house of refuge DEAR EDITOR: 'm very interested in reply- ing to some recent articles about baby Holly, tbe child diagnosed with schizencepbaly, and tbe many fundraising efforts on ber behaîf. l'm a proud mother myseif of a charming and beautiful two- and-a-half-year-old daugbter with special needs - a brain malformation that was first identified at four months of age, yet remains undiagnosed. Tbis bas resulted in significant global developmental disabilities, including but not limited to, ber not yet walking or talking. 1 want to speak out on behaîf of myself and tise many others in Milton who 1 have met through the 'free' services that Halton Region bas offered us. We waited for Maitlyn's MRIs and numerous rounds of chro- mosome tests at local hospîtals, including Credit Valley, Trllium and Sick Kids, as well as for research studies in Boston and British Columbia. They were al covered free of charge through our OHIP serv- ices and/or the Ministry of Community and Social Services due to ber genetic condition, not our family income. 1 ave bad the good fortune of meeting wth highly skillecl and caring medical profession- aIs, including Maitlyn's pediatri- cian, genetîcîst and neuroîogist -who are continually monitor- ing ber progress. We appreciate also the orthotic specialtsts who made ber foot braces on the premises and ber occupational tberapist and deveîopmental consultant through the Region of Halton, who serviced us until Maitlyn tumned two. Then Maitlyn went to Erinoak -- Services for Chiîdren with Special Needs, which took over with their team of physical, occupational and speech therapists. Tbanks also to the staff at Tiny Tim Development Scisool here in Milton, integration of which is subsidized by the govemnment, regardless of our income, to offer Maitlyn opportunities with ber peers for less than the cost of lunch out at Tim Hortons. Tbanks to Maitlyn's wonderful toddler room staff and resource worker at Tiny Tim, who offer such great care and attention, and in doing so arranged for her a one-to-one teaching assistant after recognizing her need for extra support. Our children require con- stant tberapy to reach their ful growth potential, and though the developmental services are often offered just once a week, based on needs, they teach us the techniques to work with our children ourselves. These are skills that we practise in our homes repeatedly throughout each day to meet their therapy needs. 0f course we each want more for our chîldren, and there are many parents out there who are less public, but their stories are no less heart-wrenching. There are so many others to thank, încluding those at the Ontario Early Years Centre, who through their special needs sup- port groups introduced me to s0 many moms in similar circum- stances. I am grateful for the respite funding available to us, regardless of family income. Tbis allows our family thse quaI- ity time we each deserve togeth- er, incîuding our patient son Cameron, who is always so con- cerned for bis baby sister. I dont hegrudge Hollys fam- ilys desire to find answers and encourage tise developmental and social opportunities for their child. But perbaps they and others who are shocked "'th the real- ization of their new circuin- stances should know that we can manage just fine waîh the many resources at our hingertips that are offered - regardless of income. Pnivate funding isnt the only answer. I want people to know that these services exist, and that they can support these agencies and programs with their gener- ous donations to service the growing number of children with special needs in our com- munitv. t want Holl know that theyrn their worries, ar they have tog anxiety and anti( also experienc daughters futui between ber and tinues 10 widen. Heres hoping the best of Re like my sweet time. Fire safety should be practised every from TAKE on page A6 restaurant, make note of the exits. Ail it takes is a quick glance, and a moment of your time. Frequenti>' in emergencies, people tend to try and exil a building the same way that the>' entered, even if this mean.s going right past ariotis- er exit that would lead themn to safety more quick- ly So as you go about your busy routines this monîh, please take a few momente tbink about fire safety to proteet y loved ones. It oni>' takes a momex And if you bave a question ah, tbi.s or an>' other time of tise year,1 ers stand ready to help. Just give t Have a safe and enjoyable holà LARI MILT MTme Capsules' are geins of infor- mation extracted froin past issues of The Champion and other publications in order to provide a wîndow into Miltont past. Explanatory comment is someimes provided to place the situa- tion in context. Februar>' 1909 The people of Haton wiil be glad to hear that they are not ikely to be forced to go to the great expense of erecting and maintaining a house of refuge. Dr. W Bruce Smith, Inspector of Hospital and Charities, told the committee from the count>' counicil, who waited on bian last week, that thse Govermnent wouid be satisfled if the count>' would arrange to have Halton's indigents cared for in the house of refuge of some other coun- ty thse expense ta be met by this county not by the minor municipali- ties. As it has been founil necessary to build an addition to Peels house of refuge at Brampton it is likel>' that arrangements wiil be made ta have the Halton indigents cared for in it and sufficient accommodation pro- vided, if the county council of Peel approves. lys parents to Louisa Knight, widow of the late re not alune with John White, ex. M.P for Haiton, died id that lm orr atlher home here. Born at Hamilton go through thse ini 1822, daughter of De>' Knight and ýcipation that we Sarah Springer, both Loyalist fami- e about our lies. The>' bad come to Canada froni re, as the gap Maine about 1812. On the motisers d her peers con- side Mrs. White was descended from Baron and Arcisbishop Springer, of gthat HolIy gets Holland, whose son Bishop Springer ýgional services, of Wilmngton was thse flrst Cisuiti Maittyn, in due of Engiand bisisop of Delaware. She was married to Mr. White, Feb. iStis, KAREN FYFFE 1849. The couple lived at Palenno BEATYTRAIL for a short turne and removed to BEATYTRAIL Milton in 1855. The service was froni rwhere Knox ts to consciousl>' n nayeenn the Milton [nrst. adyor play tise first match in thse serai- out fire safety at finals. Tse>' were accomisanied b>' Milton firefigbî- about 100 rooters. The>' were defeat-, .is a caîl. LIdIb'a score o 4-3. There were cons- dy BeASSAn. teain: Goal H. Sinclair, point Ryder; »ON FIRE CHIEF cover Lott; rover Fleming; centre fTh.ln >~a capsules Smith; riglit M. Teifer;, left S. Cook. The second game of the round was played here on Tuesday evening before a large crowd, who had a long wait on accounit of the train fromn Gait being an hour late. The gante did not begn until after 9 o'clock At haif tine Milton led 3-2 and at the finish 8-4 making their total for the two gaines il to 8 and giving thein the championship of the two dis- tricts, Nos. 4 and 6. Milton will now go up against Ingersoil, champions of two Western Ontario districts. Milton is now out of the race for the O.H.A. Intermediate champi- onship. In both garnes of their round with Ingersoil the>' were unfortunate in baving to play on soft ice. In Milton on Friday nmght there was no water on the ice, but it was decideil- 1>' soft. At the end of the flrst baif they led 4-1 but ini the second the cheese makers duplicated, xnaking dhe figures at the finish 5 ail. Milton had the puck most of the turne, their forwards doing great shooting. cut Cross in goal played a star gaine and stopped alkidnds of shots. The ice was worse stili at Ingersoli on Monday evening. It was rough and covered with water. At haif time the score was 4-0 in favor of Ingersoil. In thse second haif esch teain scored one goal and the final figures were 5-1 making the final figures of the round Ingersoil 10, Milton 6. Manager Guidai of PL Robertson Ce. has returned fromt Montreal, where hie spent somne time arranging for the importation froni England of wire-drawing machiner>'. It will arrive heme in about two montha and will be installed in tihe new building which is about to be erected for it. This mauerial is assembled on behaif of the Milton Historical Society by jim Dills, who can, be reached at jdifls@aidirect.com. 610 MARTIN STREET, MILTON _____ _____ ____ 905-878-4137 Ii~!~ * SALES DEPT. HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 900 -900 M E ~1l'-J ~ ~ 1D.Fri. 9:00 -6:00 SOL. 9:00 -5:00 wvwW.flISSU.Oa SH IFT... Ail prices plus admis. fee, security reg., taxes & licensing.