Huron Expositor, 2017-03-29, Page 22 Huron Expositor • Wednesday. March 29.2017
Classic spring weather, but Weather Network says winter could pay a visit
Shaun Gregory
Huron Expositor
Winter has expired and the
Weather Network is predicting
classic spring weather over the next
week or so for Seaforth and south-
western Ontario although they are
not counting out a future cold
front.
The seasonal norm for Seaforth
and the region is roughly 6 C at
this time of year, the
Weather Network meteorologist
Kelly Sonnenburg said the I luron
County region is near there or
above.
From March 27-31; temperatures
are projected to be in the double
digits, which Sonnenburg says is
above the norm.
"We will be looking at sun and
clouds with dry conditions by mid
week, but it looks like things will
take a bit of a turn by the end of
next week," stated Sonnenburg
March 24.
The Weather Network receives
data from computer models with
an abundance of ingested data
from weather balloons, satellites
and radar.
They then take all that atmos-
pheric data and it's compiled to
a computer pro,gram, Sonnen-
burg said the information she's
collected is pointing towards a
Colorado low. This is a low-
pressure system that develops
over the state of Colorado and
usually makes its way on a North
Easterly track to the Great Lakes
and I luron County.
Sonnenburg told the Expositor
by phone that this usually pulls
moisture from the Gulf of
Mexico.
This translates into carrying an
umbrella as well as having some
warm winter attire on standby.
"It does look like there is the
potential for another shot of late
winter weather," said Sonnenburg
while adding that if this happens it
would be brief.
The spring forecast calls for
milder weather after this potential
threat of the winter cold has
passed.
Seeing as there are no apparent
signs of cold air from the upper
levels of the atmosphere, Son-
nenburg said Seaforth is not
expected to feel any lake effect
snow.
Local Health Unit launches free program to enhance relationships with parents and children
Shaun Gregory
Huron Expositor
Raising children leading into
their teenage years is no walk in
the park; the Huron County
Health Unit is identifying this bar-
rier with families and is holding a
nine -week program to improve
the situation.
Offered one day a week at Sea -
forth Public School and launch-
ing from April 4 -May 30 with the
goal of creating stronger family
tendencies across the region;
parents and youth 11-16 years
old are invited free of charge.
Last fall the Health Unit con-
ducted a parenting survey, the
results showed that the largest
gap for availatl programs
pointed towards children nearing
the teenage demographic and
higher.
During this study, communica-
tion between parents and their
children was a highlighted struggle,
said Amy Leduc, public heath
nurse for the Health Unit while
mentioning the zero to six age is
the more popular group for availa-
ble recreational activities.
"We know parents of all ages
have questions, as they go down
this journey with their children,"
stated Leduc in a conference call
interview with the Expositor and
her corresponding public health
nurse, Johanna Calamusa.
Every week features a nutritional
sit-down meal, each family will
then be spilt up to participate in
solo sessions, followed by a family
session.
Characterized as a pilot project,
the program is possible thanks to a
provincial grant called the Healthy
Kids Community Challenge, an ini-
tiative to promote the health of
youths.
When considering which loca-
tion in the region to call home and
after training in a Parents Action on
Drugs program, Calamusa said
Seaforth was her ideal choice as the
town is a place she wants "people
engaged in."
"Just because we haven't been
there yet, we want to spread the
wealth."
Although the program is spur-
ring from Seaforth, Calamusa
urges all families throughout
Huron County to participate.
"Our goal is to be able to do this
in other parts of the county," she
said.
If you are interested in register-
ing, call or text Leduc at
519-440-1538.
Breath of Spring-- another success story
An evening of fun, food and fan-
tastic presentations awaits the
crowd on April 19th at the Sea -
forth Agriplex, 1. The Seaforth Ag
Society Homecraft Division is
once again presenting their
annual fundraiser Breath Of
Spring.
The evening will feature three
presentations. Scott Saunders of
Rollin' Roaster Catering will enter-
tain us with " Let Us Cater To You."
Elaine McDivitt will share her Per-
ennial Passions with "Perennials:
Can 'ya Dig It?"
And to get us in the decorating
mood, Cindy Kerr of iDesign
Kitchen Studio presents "Updat-
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Doors open at 6 p.m. when the
bidding begins. What a fantastic
array of items have been gener-
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and individuals across Huron and
Perth Counties this year.
Julie Ryan will be our emcee this
year and the decorating features
Live Landscaping both from the
Dublin area.
This year the Homecraft Divi-
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