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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 1999-10-06, Page 66 -TRE HURON EXPOSITOR, October •, 1999 Tuckersmith 11.1111, One • opposes restructuring Tuckersmith Deputy Reeve Bi11 DeJong was the lone voice against the restructuring proposal for Seaforth and the townships of Tuckersmith and McKillop during a 3-1 recorded vote at Tuckersmith Township's Sept. 7 meeting. The recorded vote was requested by DeJong. Livestock resolution endorsed Tuckersmith Township council endorsed a resolution at its Sept. 7 meeting by Saugeen Shore petitioning the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to create regulations to ensure monitoring and enforcement of extensive livestock operations so that rural municipalities have the necessary controls to effectively protect the municipality from environmental concerns. Township donates to Seniors' banquet Tuckersmith Township council donated $100 to the Seaforth Manor at its Sept. 7 meeting for the Manor's seniors' appreciation banquet and variety program on Oct. 20 at the Seaforth and District Community Centres. News New playgroup forms for parents, caregivers sy Scott Hilgendorff Expositor Editor A new playgroup begins today to fill the vacancy of a locally operated one that folded this spring. "It's a very informal social time for parents, caregivers and grandparents," said Andrea Muir -McGregor, mobile resource librarian for THE Bus (Toys for Homes Everywhere) a resource and toy lending library through the Rural Response for Healthy Children (RRHC) program. This marks the eighth playgroup facilitated by THE Bus and RRHC in Huron County. Seaforth's program will take Place between 9:30 a.m. and 11:0(1 a.m. every other Wednesday at Northside United Church where parents, caregivers and - grandparents are encouraged to get together for a social time with their children. - A half hour of the program is devoted to THE Bus resources while the adults taking part in the program decide how to spend the rest of the time. "'We like the parents to take ownership of the program," said Muir -McGregor.• For example. after getting together for awhile, she said parents may decide to set up some kind of cookie exchange with each other. One group set up a coupon envelope where people can leave coupons they don't need in exchange for ones they could use. For the children, it can he an informal playtime where they get together with other children at the playgroup. Parents or caregivers interacting with the children is a must for the program. "It's very important for them to come and interact with their children and other parents," said Muir,McGregor. The former playgroup held a regular series of speakers and workshops and whether there would he more of these 'would be.up to the parents who take part in the new group. "It's very informal," she said. although one scheduled event will take place later this month when the Huron County Health Unit comes to offer a car seat safety seminar. "We want them [participants] to feel comfortable to come. Whatever they scant. that's what they do." she said. Northside United Church has donated the space for the program. Muir -McGregor is hoping some of the, parents from the former playgroup will come out for the new -program but is also hoping to see new faces joining the group. "It's not specifically for parents." she adds. "We have a lot of grandparents who come with their grandchildren." She also said some participants are caregivers who look after several children and take part in the program as well. including THE Bus library. THE Bus provides a selection of to) s. hooks. videos, cassettes and equipment as well as health and childcare related information through brochures and magazines and information on all licensed child care facilities. providing a range of resources to caregivers. The items are categorized by both age and developmental levels and memberships are required to• take part in THE Bus lending, while anyone can take part in the playgroup. Rural Response for Healthy Children i'. a unique program to Huron County designed to promote the well-being and healthy development of young children. It has been supported by funding from the Community.,Action Program for Children through Health Canada since 1994. when the program. was first established. It offers programs for parent aucation. support to parents and immigrant families. child abuse prevention programs and more. Seaforth Community Church has new location Seaforth Community Church ha's been in town for only four years and now the congregation has their own building. It is. for now, a "bridge", building and, in a sense, a new beginning. The congregation rented Bethel Bible Church but did not consider purchasing it, held services in a residential home and later in the Orange Hall. The new church building will he the front part of a home zoned commercial at 38 Goderich St. E. (next to Seaforth Ambulance). ' With some renovations the church is separate from the office and living quarters of the pastors. We can hold two morning services if necessary and rent larger facilities for events as needed. We are making arrangements for more parking. Our first service of worship and dedication will be Oct. 10 at 10:45 a.m. It is fitting to have this service on Thanksgiving as our blessings are many. A children's program called, "Young Explorers" will begin Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for ages 6 to 12. This format is much like Vacation Bible School or Children's Church and the theme is "Playing On— ..God's Winning Team." Seating is limited and free registration can be made by calling 527-2252. It is for all faiths. There will he lessons. skits, role play. stories. memory work. prizes. activity handwork sheets, singing with Pastor Bill and more. We are community minded and are involved with the ministerial aftd the monthly contemporary service held in local churches. These services arc well -attended. The next one is Oct. 17th at Egmondville United at 7 p.m. On Ocl. 24 between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. there will he a "Come and Go" Open House at the new church location. 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