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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1998-04-08, Page 3Hospital offers support group for new moms by Jane Powell New moms were introduced to the "New Parent Support Group" at the Seaforth Community Hospital March 31. Karen Searle, who has been the breast-feeding consultant for the past year, says she does not want to duplicate services already offered by other support groups. She explains she hopes to "have topics chosen by the mothers rather than a set group of top- ics." Searle ensures that moms will be given the opportunity to ask questions and be -made aware of warn- ings on such products of con- cern as car scats. Among the recalls, other information of interest to new moms will become available on a bul- letin hoard updated regularly by Searle. Mothers in attendance had the opportunity to have their young children cared for while the sessions look place with mom and hahy. Grace Dolmage, executive assistant of nursing, helped the chil- dren to finger-paint, colour, read, play and interact while mom was away. Dolmage explained children often feel left out when a new baby comes into the picture. 11:30 am. Searle insists that with three children of her own, she realizes the difficul- ty in "getting everyone together and out the door, especially the little ones." New moms are welcome to come and go according to their own schedules, and that of their children. Searle hopes new mothers benefit from the program, realizing they don't spend as much time in the hospital after giving birth than used to be the norm. Searle confirms moms need support to help through what can be a diffi- cult time. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, April 3, 1936-3 SMITH -PEAT ROOFING & SHEET METAL LTD. RESIDENTIAL SHINGLING • Free Estimates • Book Early CALL 235-2802 AL NIGH "INDUSTRY LEADERS FOR OVER 25 YEARS" NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - Three-year-old Holly Braecker finger paints with the help of Grace Dolmage, Executive Assistant of Nursing, while moms and babies were introduced tp the new parent support group at the Seaforth Community Hospital March 31. Powell photo. The introductory sessions on Wednesday began at ID am with an opportunity for weighing and measuring of the new hahies. Use -cif the same scale over the next few weeks will allow mothers to get a Netter sense of their babies' development. Mothers and babies moved to a conference room to intro- duce themselves and their babies. After an introduction to the program, morns watched a video called "Diapers in Delirium," which examined the issues associat- ed with post -partum. Discussion followed. Searle ,:xplains the program will run on a six month trial basis, then evaluated. The new parent support group will meet Wednesdays at the Seaforth Hospital from 10 to Just in time for Easter FREE DRAW from Arienc-Imet Arm' wieg3.41110v COMPLETE LAWN CARE Staffen's Lawn Care is pleased to announce they`will be joining forces with Casey's Lawn Care of Exeter to provide a full range of Lawn Care Services. Casey's Lawn Care •Spraying • Fertilizing •Complete Programs Available Staffen's Lawn Care •Rolling •Spring Clean-up •Cutting Fully Government Licensed Fully Insured FASHIONS for a $25.00 Gift Certificate 30 Main St. Seaforth -- 27-027:06 Call Today John 527-2280 Casey 1-519-235-1885 WORLD VISION FUNDRAISER - A number of young people from Seaforth and area par- ticipated in a 30 -hour famine over the weekend, with proceeds from the event going towards World Vision. The Seaforth and District Youth Group members held their event at the Seaforth Agriplex, and among other things, tried their hands at Monopoly to pass the time and take their minds off food. They raised $700 for the cause and collected a number of canned goods for the Seaforth and Area Food Bank. Seen here, from left to right, are; Steve Forrest, Art Burns, Steph Oliver, Michelle Stephen, Kim Jewitt and Kendra Jewitt. A second youth group, from Bethel Bible Church, raised $1,100 for the same cause. Dale photo. SDHS debaters winners at Mitchell Seaforth District High School (SDHS) took five debaters to Mitchell for the final tournament of the school year. and came out *inners. The scam placed at the top overall in this impromptu tournament with two' Seaforth dehatcrs taking home medals. Amanda Weber placed first overall in the novice competition. Jane Powell placed third overall in the senior competition. Wayne Bahincau and Heather Rca also had good showings for SDHS. The topics of dchatc before the House in the rounds were: "Be it resolved that a foot it was who invented kissing" and "Be it resolved that we would all he idle if we could". Light-hearted topics arc typical of the impromptu for- mat because dehatcrs arc given only 15 minutes to pre- pare with a partner from another school. Given thc time constraints, dehatcrs are judged on their ability to• think on their feet and devel- op solid, logical and some- times comical arguments. Following two rounds of impromptu debate, a "just a minute" tournament was held. Two competitors from each school (Clinton, Seaforth, Fleshcrton and Mitchell) competed in a game to foster the skills of speaking on a subject without repetition of words. The only only words that can he repeated arc the subject, com- mon words and pronouns. Competitors caught repeating words.dcviating from the subject. or hesitating in their minute of speaking, lost their chance to speak until they could detect these violations being committed by other competitors. Pointing out a non-existent violation caused competitors to lose points. Final results on debaters' abilities to speak for just a minute on topics such as disco. penguins and prostitu- tion. saw Ian Wilton from Fleshcrton victor in the final fun debating activity. SDHS Debating Highlights September *Heather Rca places third in novice dchatc held in Clinton November ..lane Powell places second in senior debate held in CONTINUED on Page 15. County to study restructuring plan CONTINUED from Page 1. populations. These alterna- tives would split the existing possible solution to the proh- municipalities to form the Icm. equal -population wards. "Residents don't want to Depending on the population travel long distances for recur- size chosen (he it for example rent services such as licenses, 3,000, 10,000 or 20,000 clec- permits, inspections and infor- (ors) each ward would have mation," the report notes. one or several councillors to Who's in charge? represent it at council. Thc majority of the Under thc two-tier option. Strategic Planning existing municipalities would • Committee's report is dcdicat- have to he grouped to form cd to outlining options for "larger local government restructuring the 'governance units." structure' of thc county. Each grouping of munici- Undcr thc one -tier option. palitics would form a federa- the first of three alternatives tion and would send represcn- would sec the county's 26 tatives to County Council. The three alternatives under the two-tier system present different groupings of munici- palities (or parts of municipal- ities) dcpcnding on previous discussions, demographics or populations. Thc first grouping would reflect local discussions which have already taken place between municipalities such as Godcrich, Godcrich Township and Colborne Township. existing municipalities con- verted into 'wards' which' would cach send a representa- tive to County Council. much as they do now. Some councillors would he given multiple votes at County Council dcpcnding on thc size and population of thc ward they represent. Thc other two alternatives under the onc-tier option would give onc vole to each councillor hut change the ward sizes to reflect equal would see the urhan and rural communities grouped int. separate communities. Clinton, Exeter, Godcrich, Seaforth and Wingham would form urhan wards and the townships would he grouped into five' rural wards. The third alternative would create "same size" municipali- ties based on population. A 10,000 population size, for cxamplc. would yield six municipalities. Position on transition Under transition, thc con- cerns expressed in the com- mittee report focus mainly on the impact restructuring will have on staff currently employed by the municipali- ties and the county. "In either a onc- or two-tier option, new organizations will he created and there will he fcwcr staff," the report states. Thc report goes on to say the county needs to establish "a clear statement" about employment in the Tight of restructuring and makes it clear "that union and non- union staff will he treated in a The second alternative similar manner." MALCOLM GRAY INSURANCE BROKERS Allan Carter, Broker • Home - Apto • Commercial " • Farm 522-0399 Seaforth 1-800-265-0959 Strathroy Fantastic Assortment of... SPECIALITY CHOCOLATES Hallmark Cards Lots of great Gift Ideas Jelly Bellys too! NIFTY KORNERS 527-1680 33 Meln St. Seaforth ICI D at Milton J. Dietz Ltd. Order By Pickup April 15 May 15 May 11 June 9 Vaccinated Chicks Goslings, Ducklings Turkey Poults 522-0608 Refreshments Care and feeding recommendations shavings, waterers, feeders, heat (amps and the best in Purina feeds nit MINA wan= tx ONA AN URGENT APPEAL TO PARENTS AND CITIZENS OF THE SEAFORTH AREA, WE NEED- YOUR HELP! Since 1879 Seaforth District High School has provided the students of this community with • high standards of academic excellence • a history of successful athletes • active and progressive Students' Councils • qualified professional and caring staff • school board personnel that are proud of and interested in the welfare of the students and staff of this school • a small, safe and comfortable environment for learning Our school has strived to serve its community and its students in a caring and professional manner. If this tradition of excellence is to continue we need your children enrolled at S.D.H.S.! The Staff at S.D.H.S. Help us continue to keep the tradition alive! 'WATCH NEXT WEEKS PAPER FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIP DONORS' The fight will continue as long as our school is threatened.