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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-16, Page 7Local DON JACKSON tHaro Huron Home Childcare and the Family Resource Centre, a division of the Clinton Co-op Childcare Centre (CCCC), and the family resource centre, had a grand opening at Clinton Public School (CPS) on March 10. Shown in the ribbon cutting ceremony are, from the left, Secretary/Treasurer Madeline Bartlett, Director Sally McNichol, Area Program Supervisor Varley Finch, CCCC Board Chair Kathy Doupe, Jordan Elliott, 5, of the Clinton Co-op Daycare Program, Huron County Board of Education Director Paul Carroll, Huron MPP Paul Klopp, CPS Principal Ric Graham and Supervisor Vicki Piluke. (Don Jackson photo) Huron has new child programs BY DON JACKSON For Huron Expositor and affiliated newspapers Clinton Public School (CPS) was the site for the grand opening of two innovative new programs for Huron County residents last week - the Family Resource Centre and Huron Home Child Care. Sally McNichol, director of the Clinton Co -Operative Childcare Centre and Family Resource Centre/Huron Home Child Care co- ordinator explained the services provided at their two new divisions. "One of the services is the toy library. Parents can borrow toys much like a book library," she said. She explained that child care information will be made available to parents and that she hopes to hold parenting workshops there that are presently being put on by the Huron County Health Unit, the Children's Aid Society and similar community service groups. The centre will also advise parents on child care services available in their area. While the centre is located in CPS, its creation was made possible through the co-ordinated effort of many organizations. "It's a venture that many people in the county have dreamt about," said McNichol. At the grand opening last Thurs- day, guest speakers were invited to say a few words regarding the new centre. Huron MPP Paul Klopp said, "We need to be flexible in child tare in rural Ontario." He told stories from his own experience about children being injured on farms and said he thinks this kind of centre might help parents to keep their children more safe from some of the dangers of rural life. Huron County Board of Education Director Paul Carroll said that this project is one of many co-operative projects the board is involved with throughout the county. "As a super- intendent with the Huron County Board of Education, and now direc- tor, I'm proud to have been a part of these partnerships between child care and education." Carroll said that he hopes similar projects will continue to develop in Huron County. "It's a major achievement. Let's go forward and do some more." CPS Principal Ric Graham expressed similar sentiments. "The opening of this centre is, I think, a plus for the community and the whole county...We of the small towns and rural areas prove that we can solve the problems that are out Seaforth has emergency plan At town council on Feb. 8, Seaforth passed bylaw No. 1 for 1994 - an Emergency Plan for the Town of Seaforth. The Province of Ontario recommends municipalities have an emergency plan in place. there," he said. McNichol said that toys can be donated directly to the centre. she asked that toys be durable, wash- able and suitable for children up to age 12. Horticultural group plans cedar plant holders On Wednesday March 9 the Seaforth and District Horticultural Society met for their March meet- ing. A delicious pot luck supper was enjoyed by all. Following that, Mr. Phil Malcolm of Plant Paradise In Vanastra spoke about house plants and how they help to purify the air that we breath. This year the horticultural society will have new cedar planters built for Main Street in Seaforth. They will be designed to co-ordinate with the cedar garbage containers and will be built by Mr. Jim Muir's shop classes at the high school. There will be no meeting in April, but the Horticultural Society will be having a booth at the Seaforth Home and Garden Show to sell memberships, baking, produce and preserves. The District #8 annual meeting will be held in Markdale on April 30. Any members are welcome tc attend. For more information con- tact Helen McNaughton. 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