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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-01-15, Page 3TASTY TREATS TO GO No Group Too Large or Too Small! coking now for Super Bowl Parties! • Homemade Chili with homemade bread; • Lasagna with Caesar salad and garlic bread • • Aar.. Also Available: • Party trays: veggies & dip, spinach dip, meat & cheese trays • Appetizers • Homemade pies, forts & cookies * Phone Fred Hakkers at 523-4932 4.-` NOW OPEN tea ancl col fee liou ,=.e ____c EARTH SPIRIT — Come in out of the cold and warm up with a frothy warm cappuccino or a hearty hot bowl of soup. Now serving lunch. "Sii tostf, lalh ond4e.4" Open: Mon. - Fri. 9-4; Sat. - 10-3 428 Queen St., Blyth Road Watch Huron is a community initiative empowering people to save lives. If you observe an act of impaired or aggressive driving on the roads of Huron County please fill in a citizen report form. ROAD WATCH Forms are available at the following locations: Auburn Brussels Sticker's Family Restaurant & Gas Bar' Belgrave Belgrave Variety Bluevale Diesel Car Diner & Gas Bar Blyth Scrimgeour's Food Market For more information call Huron County Health Unit 482-3416 or if long distance 1-877-837-6143 J.R.'s Gas Bar & Take Out Fordwich Bare Necessities Wroxeter Sam's of Wroxeter General Store Thursdays - Wing Night Plan your Birthday, Anniversary, Showers & get-togethers at the Inn. Banquet/Meeting Room Available he Blyth Inn ilia to t 422 Queen St., Blyth 523-93 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2004. PAGE 3. New business brings music to children By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor In establishing a home business one of the keys is finding that perfect fit. For Annie Sparling of Blyth, who studied music on her way to a Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo University and is now a young mother of two little tots, Kindermusik was that fit. Kindermusik was developed about 25 years ago. It's an international music program for children used in 20 countries by 5,000 trained educators. The program capitalizes on each particular stage of development from birth to pre-school and is considered one of the best music Congratulations to Blair and Shannon Bieman of Belgrave on the birth of their daughter, Emily Jean By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor With the Hugh Thomas Report on organization review for North Huron came the good news that on the whole the municipality is running well. However, with a few concerns raised regarding communication and recreation and facilities, clerk- administrator John Stewart told council at its Jan. 5 meeting that he would like to meet with department heads and senior staff to come up with a plan for change. This would be brought back for council consideration. The report states "both council and staff identified the recreation complex as an issue. There are concerns around the management and staffing of the facility, the cost to run the facility and the use of the facility." In the report, in answer to the question about changes that would improve the delivery of service to the public, councillors expressed a programs for little ones. The value of music even to an infant, has been well-studied and documented. A Globe and Mail story stated that music lessons have been proven to help children's learning. But while music is obviously a big part of the Kindermusik, the program also focuses on stimulation through touch as well as co- ordination. "I don't want to focus on whether music will make a child smarter. What I like to look at is whether or not they are happy," said Sparling. It is with this in mind that mothers and infants aged zero to one-and-a- h al f years participate in Kindermusik's Village program. Its goal, said Sparling, is "to create a born Jan. 7 in Stratford Hospital. This is the first grandchild of Donna and Roger Bieman and another great-granddaughter for lrlma Edgar of Wingham. Blyth Legion Auxiliary is hosting a card party on Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. in the Memorial Hall. Proceeds are to go to the emergency services training centre. Bring a partner and come out and enjoy the afternoon and support your local community. The Legion and Auxiliary are also sponsoring a breakfast on Jan. 25. need to separate facilities management from recreation. There was also a suggestion that a computer be placed in Blyth to access the booking system and provide staff training. Other comments referred to concerns about staffing levels at recreation, while there was also mention made about the need for better communication within that department. Staff also mentioned the need for improved communication between council, staff and the public, and it was noted that staff morale at the complex was low. Thomas presented a number of questions to address the concerns, including the separation of facilities management from recreation to public works. Regarding Stewart's suggestion for a meeting with staff, reeve Doug Layton felt it made a -lot of sense. The idea received unanimous approval from council. In other areas of the report it was noted that staff and council have a sense of community between mother and baby. Through cuddling and music babies cognitive, physical, emotional, musical and social skillsare developed. "Basically what parents will learn in each class is something they can take home and utilize through the week., It incorporates music with movement." The next group is Our Time. A kangaroo, with its joey in pouch, signifies what they program is about, said Sparling. "There is the beginning of independence, to bounce away, but still come back to mom. This group will participate in a lot of literary exercises and will learn about self-control and co-operation. "It will help in the whole adjustment Proceeds also go to the centre. Greeting at Blyth United Church on Jan. 11 were Joann MacDonald and Judy Gleave. Ushering was Cliff Snell. Guest musician was Lynda McGregor. The choir anthem was 'Til the Storm Passes By. The dramatized gospel reading, from Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 was by Chelsea Carter-Brown, Amanda and Wyatt Bearss and Rev. Eugen Bannerman. The children's hymn was Jesus Bids Us Shine. Rev. Bannerman told the children "strong desire' to think and act as one municipality rather than individual wards. As well it was noted that there is a good relationship between staff and council, who have a "sincere desire to provide the best possible service to the public." The report findings indicated a team approach to the management of the municipality and to the delivery of services. Also praised was Stewart. "Members of council and the administrative staff hold the clerk- administrator in very high esteem. He• is very knowledgeable and provides excellent guidance." "In his own quiet manner, he sets an exemplary model for the staff to emulate and is very effective at steering the boat as opposed to rowing." BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED of becoming more confident and with the development of the gross and fine motor skills." Imagine That for three to five- year-olds is for children who are learning more about imaginary play. As well it expands vocabulary. The Village and Imagine That are offered at Sparling's King Street home on Tuesday evenings while Our Time is on Thursday mornings. The first session begins Jan. 20 and Sparling still has some openings available. Interested parents can register by calling 523-9393. Materials, such as CDs and books are included with the registration fee. "The at-home materials are very important as parents can carry on with what they've learned_through the week," said Sparling. the story of the largest church in Turkey and how it was made into a museum because it financially could not be kept running as a church. Rev. Bannerman read the lectionary reading from Isaiah 43: 1- 7 which was followed by the responsive Psalm 29. Rev. Bannerman's message to the adults was Historical Vignette: 1954: The First Year. He reminisced about the first years of the church and how before building the church the congregation met in homes. 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