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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-08-26, Page 72•eAt' otSuic Graduate - David Balsdon graduated with first class honours from The University of Waterloo, receiving his Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engi- neering. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Garay Balsdon, Ex- eter and grandson of Mrs. Erma Scoffield, Exeter and Mrs. Doris Balsdon, Caledo- nia. David has accepted a position as Design Engineer with Navistar International, Chatham. FAMILY Bluebird nesting box kits available from the ABCA EXETER - Local naturalists an give eastern bluebirds a little helping hand thanks to a project recently Watched by the Ausable-Bayfield Con- servation Authority. The ABCA is offering nestbox kits which will hopefully help lord bird enthusiasts aid the birds in building a nest. "It's one of the most popular conservation activities around the prov- ince," said Patti Haist of the ABCA. The ABCA provides an infomnation sheet and assembly instructions with each nestbox kit which is priced at 53.50 plus GST. ARC Industries in Dashwood are preparing the boxes which will be sold to individuals, propeny owners, special interest groups of all ages. The conservation au- thority also offers students a half-day bluebirds program at Camp Sylvan. One of the special interest groups, Lambton Wildlife Inc. have been keeping a survey of the bluebirds since 1988. Over the four years, they have increased their number of nesthoxes from 68 to 233 and the number of fledglings has risen from 13 to 69. "They (bluebirds) are on the rise here. There's a lot of groups that moni- tor them." Other interested groups include the Wildwood Nature Club, Huron - fringe Field Naturalist Club and the Mcilwraith Field Naturalist Club. Nests should be spaced at least 700 feet apart and be between six to 10 feet above the ground. People who currently maintain nest boxes should remember to have them empty of old nest material by mid-March. Anyone wishing w have a nestbox can contact the ABCA at 235-2610. Patti Heist <of the Ausabie!Baafieiri Conservation Authority: shows :off :one :of the bluebirds nesting box kits. Times -Advocate, August 26, 1992 Paige 7 Involve your children in school lunches TORONTO - The importance of a nutritional breakfast to a child's physical and mental performance is well documented. Canadian parents are trying harder than ever to make sure their children leave for school fully fuelled for the morning. But, what about the afternoon? "Without a nourishing lunch, kids are going to run out of gas by mid-afternoon," says Mane Lud- wick, area director of Weight Watchers for Southern Ontario and the Maritimes. "However," she continues, "packing a wholesome lunch is only half the battle. 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Weight Watchers offers the fol- lowing ups to help turn you and your children into brown bag bud- dies: Kids know the foods they like to eat. Cold, leftover pizza made with low-fat cheese may sound 'yucky' to you but is a great lunchtime treat for kids. Choose toppings that arc vaned and nutritional. Sandwiches are still the most popular lunchtime staple. Experi- ment with different whole grain - breads to determine which your child prefers. Don't forget that buns, bagels and pita make inter- esting alternatives to sliced bread. If you and your children make school lunches the evening before, leave the 'wet' ingredients like to- matoes or light mayonnaise to one side until the morning. This helps keep everything 'fresh' not 'soggy: Choose foods that will travel well and can be safely Left in a warm desk or locker for several hours. Frozen juice boxes will thaw by lunchtime and help cool we lunch bag's other contents. Include a nutriuous low-fat, low - sugar treat that will help keep your child away from the candy ma- chine. For some children, fresh frwt or crunchy raw vegetables will work. For others, low-fat yo- gurt, granola bars or a bag of trail mix will do the trick. A thermos keeps cold things cold, but it also keeps warm things warm. Hearty stews, chilies or baked beans can be eaten easily out of a wide-mouth container and will hit the spot when summer be- comes fall. Queensway News IIENSALL - Queensway's Bak - ung Club .met Monday afternoon and baked molasses, ginger cook - i ies. The spicy scent brought back many memories of pest baking ex- periences as residents reminisced. Rev. Gaskin of Henson Presby- terian Church, with Edith Bell as pianist. led Tuesday's Worship Ser- vice. Thursday's movie "Fun In Aca- pulco" was well attended by resi- dents. Thursday evening several residents enjoyed walks and wheel- chair rides outdoors. Friday turned out to be another lovely day so residents took advan- tage of the sun and warmth and had a barbecue in the backyard, where everyone always has a better appe- tite. Audrey Christie was the euchre volunteer Friday afternoon in the Exeter Big V Customer Appreciation Day pet: Friday August 28 Time: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Coffee, Cookies, Clowns & Balloons, Door Ptes 10% offal! Big V products and much much more Fill out a survey from the store and return on August 28, to [receive a free gift 349 Min St., Exeter 235.1570 Rest Home Sun Room. Residents appreciate her assistance and the friendly competition. Coming events August 27, 7 p.m., Birthday Party with entertainment Jack Simmons and The Swingm Seniors; August 31, 10 a.m., Volunteer Auxiliary Meeting. Keep added salt the absolute minimum. use low at ingredients wherever possible d try omitting (or cutting back on)' butter and margarine in sandwiches. Be kind to the environment. Use reusable containers and lunch bags and avoid overpacked and over - wrapped foods. With a nutritious power lunch that actually gets eaten, your child will be ready to face the afternoon with renewed vigor and mental alertness. Thames Road by Rhoda Rohde By Rhoda Rohde THAMES ROAD - Don't forget the Pork Barbecue on Sunday, Au- gust 30 at 7ltamcs Road Church. Church Services will oommence on Sunday, September 6 at Elim- ville at 10 a.m. and at Tames Road at 11:15 a.m. Congratulations to Bob and Eve- lyn Millar, Glenn and Dorothy Jef- fery on the birth of a grandson Jor- don Tyler Millar, a son for Jeff and Connie Millar and a brother for Jus- tin, Brittoni and Brandon. The sympathy of the community is extended to the Bibby family in the sudden passing of their brother and uncle, the late Herb Bibby. Bill and Rhoda Rohde spent Thursday with Lloyd and Dorothy Knight at their trailer at Point Farms north of Goderich. A number of ladies from this area spent a few days at Grand Bend. Alan and Jay Jeffery, Amanda, Benjamin and Katie of London vis- ited on Saturday with Glenn and Dorothy Jeffery. VISSCHER FARMS COUNTRY MARKET Open Mon. Sat. 9 - 6 Closed Sundays • Cauliflower • Broccoli • Cabbage • Potatoes • Sweet Com Baked goods, jam & honey Special of the Week Apple Pie $3.25 Peaches $12. bu. 3 miles west of Exeter on Hwy. 83 237-3442 • •••• • FINAL ENDS SA1URDAY Au •, 29 92 • • • • • SUMMER LEARANcE • save • • • • • • • • :