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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1997-09-03, Page 7Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, September 3, 1997 — Page 7 Canadian youth can apply for exchange in Japan The Youth ' For Understanding interna- tional exchange programa (YFU) still has 1998 placements open in fami- lies from Japan (with departure in March) and New Zealand (departing in January) who would like to open their homes to Canadian youths aged 15 to 18 for a period of 11 months. The, students live with families in their host coun- try as a family member, attend high school, and learn about country's 'cul- ture and language during their overseas experience. YFU looks for students who are flexible, have a spirit of adventure, and who enjoy the challenge of adapting to new people in a new country. There are no language require- ments for students travel- ing outbound from Canada, but the 'YFU pro- gram is very much based on the school experience, so a certain. interest In aca- demic activity is neces- sary. Being an exchange stu- dent is a truly unique e4perience, teaching so many valuable skills use- ful in all areas of life. 'Former Exchange students claim that they 'have • gained maturity, tolerance and understanding while 'exploring a new culture, maldngfriends that have a background different from their own, and learning a. new language from scratch. Youth For Understanding is a non- profit organization operat- ing since 1951. Each year, YFU exchanges for more than 4000 students around the world are co-ordinated by the organizations' and its volunteers. YFU Canada offers exchange ., programs to 10 different countries including Germany, Denmark, Venezuela and many other: interesting, very different places worth seeing. Students or parents interested in more.infor- • mation or an application forthcan contact YFU's Canadian office by calling • 1 -800 -TEENAGE. Local talent in Barndance An overwhelming response to a request for local talent to audition for the Blyth Festivals. remount of Barndance Live!, resulted in several • local acts scheduled to appear ih the show that . runs until Sept, 10. Local performers will include singers Neil Glen. • of Chesley, Harold Smith .of• Mildmay, Arthur Warren of St. Mary's,. Paulette Lippert of Point Clark, Laura Devereaux, of Seaforth, Kira Stuckey of •Winghana, 'Juanita Arkell of Auburn, Betty Beer of: Hensall, Mary Lou Dixon of Ailsa Craig, and. John Battye of Myth. ". As well from Blyth,. will be the father -daughter duos of Ken and Shannon Scott and Aubrey Toll and ;Cheryl Cronin: Cheryl will accompany her father .on' • Shoot' winners As last week's shoot , party spOnsoredby the St. Helen's WI, Betty Ritchie, Dorothy Riordon, Joe 's Courtney and ' Grace Finnigan were top players. 'Lenore Glenn had the most Aboots. At the Drop in.Centre on Friday, Caroline. Menary, Betty Ritchie, Art. Ernewein and Richard' Grant were top players, with Vivian Hogan.taking the'mpstshoots. piano as he sings a stifling rendition of NobOdY's Child. A trio of singers from Goderich and Clinton,. including Shelley McPhee - 'Haist, Judy Stewart and . Louise Doc,ks‘ader, Will also perform. Known as The Miracles because of the gospel songs they usu- ally sing, this trig will change. their act to coun- try -Style. and be called The Miracles in Denim for the purposes cif the show. There will also be three different groups 'of `Step - dancers, including Black Magic (Kennedy Baker. -and Melissa', Hart of Clinton and Michelle - Bovey and Katie Anne Vivian of Mitchell),.and New Horizons (Stacey Nicholson, kristle Carter and Tracy .and Heather Verhoeve all of Mitchell) and Family Ties (Julie Moffat and Stacy and 'Denise Harris all •of Mitchell). • Kennedy Baker has an . interesting connection to the, shdw because her great grandfather Archie Mann, was a fiddle player on the... original Barn Dance show. Her 'grandfather ' Bob Mann of Clinton - Archie's son has been chosen to play fiddle as one of the • local acts. . , • LUCKNOW& DISTRICT LIONS CLUB • • • After A Car Accident Don't forget .,to take down all the key information on the other vehicle. or 'vehi- cles involved: the name of the driver, address, phone number, driver's licence number, licence plate number, the make and model of car, the name and address of the owner of the car (if different frorn the driver), the nanieof.• the insurance. company; and the insur- ance policy number. - abber. ungo Lucknow ° • Community Centre MONSTER SEPTEMBER 7/97 Jackpot Winner Lorna Button • Eirendciaibson Community Centre opens at 6:30 p.m. GOGERICH 574 1811 FRI.-THURS. \•9_ SEPT. 05 - 11 8 pm NITELY ENDS THUIRIDAY MATTHEW Mt CONAU HEY 'JODIE. FOSTER A nmsagc Imm deco space. Who will be the first to go? A tourney to the hurt of the univcrse. ages 0! 16 anul 2:1. and •note )1 the Young Speaker for Agriculwre eompetition. Thi is a • luEsoo EtrifiNgi LONG DISTANCE? CALL 1-800-265-3438 FOR TOLL FREE MOVIE INFO Peter and Elaine Steer would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter • Heather to SteveNichie, the son of Lloyd and Nancy Michie of Belgrave. The wedding will take place at the • Lucknow Ur4ted Church on Saturday, Septe,mber6, • 350 pan. Ari open • reception at the Lucknow Community Centre begins at 9:00 p.m. Our Golden Wedding Day Birthday Club Dillon Stapleton September 3, 1991 6 Years old Dal* McDonagh . . Septerriber 4, 1994 3 Years 010 Caitlin Murray • September 4, 1989 .2 Years Old • , , . . , Amanda Jade LehoqkY September 5,1.980 • 8 years, Old • Shayrie Hunter September 6, 1993 • 4 Years Old Christopher John Willits September 9, 1989 • • 8 Years Old . , . Graham Finlay September 9,1094 . • • 3 years Old • • • Wade Hackett September 9, 1994 3 Years Old Jiry, and Audrey 'O'Neil will celebrate their.50th Wedding . Annivaraar,y with an 'OPEN HOUSE" Saturday, Sept. 6, "1997; 2 to 5 p.m. , Maitland Golf & Country Club,'. North 1 . NHarbour Road, Godetich Best Wishes Only TWO MONSTER • SCREENS! HOT NEW •VIDEOS! 'PRIZES! • LIVE BAND -DETOUR LINE DANCING ANCE A • ITIEHATRE KINCARDINE mm 396-3250 Sept 5 & 6 at 7 & 915 pra and:5ept. 7 to 11 at 8 PM An Unbelievably Powerful MCA* URL'AS /4�M NETIVDRX.S. Ron ltrostinirenr 11A R RISON FOR D • Veteran 's Dinner. AIR FORCE ONE AA A P ALL SEATS 54.25 TUESDAYS Monday, Septern.ber 22/97 Deadline for Reservation-Sept.12 For reservations call: 529-7633 or 528-2745 Saturday, September 20, 1997 9.p.m. to 1 a.m. Lucknow & District Sports Complex Tickets $8" Advance $• 1 01)°• at the door Cail: (519) 528-3528 or (519) 395-2806 • TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Holyrood General Store Maalay's General Store, AntherleY Lucknow & Ripley Co-op • Video Shop; Lucknow • Your -Favourite Things, Lucknow • JOIN. 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