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The Citizen, 1997-01-15, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15,1997 PAGE 9. Students start year by welcoming new classmates It was back to school this past week and many new students were welcomed to the school: Taylor Bennewies, Missy Smith and Lukas Biesinger, Early Years; Ali Bregman, Grade 1; Nick Halley, Justin Biesinger, Grade 2/3; Ashley Halley and Joshua Biesinger, Grade 4 and Becky Brown, Grade 3. The Early Years children were quite happy to be back to school to play and learn. This week they are working on a weather unit. They talked about clouds and how the snow comes from the clouds. Lately they have seen lots of those snow clouds. The Grade 1 class is working on the passage of time. They are tracking an amaryllis, seeing how long it takes to grow and bloom. This week they also learned how long it took for ice to freeze as they made their very colourful ice sculptures outside by the trees. You may not want to know what the Grade 2's were doing this past week, but I will tell you. They were spitting on com! Actually they are doing a digestive unit in health and they were doing an experiment called, 'Spit and Demolish'. After leaving the com overnight they saw the next day that the corn was beginning to break down. They learned such words as digestion, acid, enzymes and. the proper word for 'spit' - saliva. The kids have learned about the different parts of the body and how they work. The Grade 4s had fun singing a song called, "If Snowflakes Fell in Flavours". So in relation to that the kids did a survey of the whole school to see which flavour of ice­ cream was the favourite. By far, 'Bubblegum' was the winning flavour. AValtonThe news from Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 UCW gets happy hints The Walton UCW met Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Duffs United Church. Audrey Hackwell and Marie Coutts opened the meeting with a short worship service. Marie read a New Year's reading about things to do to make lives happier. Smiling can make person look 10 years younger, for example. There should be a lot of younger looking people how. Patty Banks played the piano while the ladies joined in singing some 'oldies but goodies' hymns. Because it was the new year and because it was suggested in the reading that members should all try to learn new things, a new hymn was learned. Leona McDonald closed the program with another helpful reading. Leona, along with Monique Baan, took over the business part of the meeting. The beef dinner that was to have been served at the Hall on Sunday was postponed due to stormy weather and will be held Jan. 26. Linda Subject of RR1, Monkton sits on her brand new snowmobile. Linda was the grand prize winner of the Brussels Lions Club draw made Dec. 7. With her are, from left: Barry Vincent of "Team Vincent" in Seaforth, fundraiser chairman Greg Ducharme and Lions Pastor talks of baptism President Allan Teeft. Heidi and Fred McClure and kids were greeters at Duffs United Jan. 5. Rev. James Murray gave the Call to Worship and the opening hymn was sung. After scripture readings and announcements he called the young worshippers to the front. He asked them if they had ever seen anyone baptized before and if they remembered their own.He went on to tell what it meant to be baptized, carrying this same theme into his sermon. Non-smokers get relief By Janice Becker Citizen staff The smell of cigarette smoke wafting through the restaurant may not be a problem for those who eat out on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Numerous eating establishments across Huron County, including BJ's Cafe, Blyth, Hillcrest Restau­ rant, Londesboro, Walton Inn and Brussels Country Inn, will be offer­ ing their clientele a smoke-free environment on Weedless Wednes­ day. Sponsored by the Huron County Smoke-free Coalition, the event encourages restaurateurs to con­ tribute to "clearing the air" by reducing exposure to second-hand smoke. For Paul Brunkard of Hillcrest Restaurant, Weedless Wednesday has a very personal effect, his wife is an asthmatic. Involved in the program for the first time. Brunkard says he will not stop anyone from smoking, but will encourage them to participate in the smoke-free day. Walton Inn, which does not have separate smoking and non-smoking tables, will also ask clients to vol­ untarily butt out. There will be personal participa­ tion from Larry Nethery of BJ's Caf6."I don't know how many times I'll have to go outside," he said. Seating for 30 people will be affected at BJ's and signs will be posted to rally involvement. For Brussels Country Inn, co­ owner Helga Springer agreed to participate when the coalition approached her about the program. Approximately 15 tables will be affected. "Second-hand smoke is more than a nuisance, it is harmful to everyone exposed to it," said Deedee Herman, executive director of The Lung Association. Children are particularly sensi­ tive to second-hand smoke. Those whose parents smoke are more likely to have ear infections, asth­ ma attacks, bronchitis and pneumo­ nia and have reduced lung function. Even a non-smoker who is around smokers may breathe the smoke equivalent to two cigarettes per day. Huron County Smoke-free Coali­ tion encourages support for smoke- free environments by eating at restaurants who are participating in Weedless Wednesday. 1 There are 43 other establishments across the county who will take part in the event. Blyth Novices lose 13-1 Continued from page 8 several Hensall attempts. After a stormy trip to Bayfield a short-handed Blyth squad came up on the short side of a 13-1 score. Josh Albrechtas notched the only Blyth marker with Brett Bean and Jeffrey Elliott assisting. Darcey Cook was in the Bulldogs net seeing plenty of shots and mak­ ing several sparkling saves. You are cordially invited to attend A Common Sense Approach to "Financial Planning for Farm Families" Seminar Guest Speaker Ross Daily Producer, Agriculture News & This Business of Farming, CFPL-TV Main Topic... "Keeping the farm in the family." Wednesday January 15, 1997 - Mitchell Community Centre Monday January 20, 1997 - Tavistock Memorial Hall Above seminars will be heldfrom 10:00 a.m. - 2:30p.m. Monday January 27, 1997 - Brussels Community Centre This Seminar held between 12:00pm - 4:30pm Advanced tickets only are available from your local MetLife office or CIBC branch. Tickets cost $15 per person or $25 per couple which includes a full course luncheon. Since seating is limited, tickets must be purchased seven days before the seminar. Sponsored by ffi? $ MetLife (519)348-8421 (519)271-2041