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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2006-02-01, Page 25mfr_ ..�.x ...�r..........--.,' CHSS Jennifer Hubbard Central Huron students and staff recently said good-bye to one teacher and welcomed another. Aidan Harrison joined the CHSS teaching staff last January in an exchange that saw local teacher Carolyn Williams head to New Zealand for a year. The exchange came to an end for both teachers on Jan. 20. A general science and biology teacher, Harrison said he has enjoyed getting to know his Canadian students. "Students here can be just as friendly and challenging as the ones News The Huron Expositor • February 1, 2006 Page 25 e teacher returns to New Zealand back home, but one difference I saw is that at my New Zealand school about 65 per cent of the students come from single -parent families," he explained. appreciated having more parent support here. A higher percentage of the students were more socially mature because they have their par- ents as role models." Looking back on his year at Central Huron, Harrison found himself adjusting to a semestered school year and Canadian winters. "The biggest difference was the white stuff outside. We had our share of car incidents along Highway 8." he laughed. "Our New Zealand winters are like your fall." Living in Goderich during the exchange, Harrison and his wife Brydie played in the town's adult volleyball league and attended Bethel Pentecostal Assembly. Playing the drums during Coffee House performances with student bands was also a highlight of his Canadian experience. And while he speaks English, Harrison said language was also a challenge at times. "Even though I speak English, people don't always understand me because we don't roll our Rs like Canadians," he explained. "I remember one time I walked • down the hall, talked to three differ- ent teachers and had to repeat myself three times." As the exchange comes to a close, Harrison said he and his wife have mixed feelings about returning home. "We want to go back and see our family and friends, but we don't want to leave here," he said; "We've been really blessed and amazed by people's hospitality. This whole year we haven't been in want or need for anything - from pots and pans to fishing gear. "Everyone asks us what we'll miss most about Canada, and our answer is always the people." ,* Agricultural * Residential * Commercial * Pole Line Construction Retiedet 101400 ELECTRIC R.R, #4 Seaforth, Ont. NOK 1 WO 519 522-1556 WHITNEYRIEY FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY MONUMENTS ROSS W. RIBEY DIRECTOR 87 Goderich St., Seaforth 527-1390 SEW AND SAVE CENTRE LIMITED Sewing Machine and Serger Specialists Repairs to all makes •FREE ESTIMATES •ALL WOM GUARANTEED MA - ON'S PAINTING Free Estimates •Interior/Exterior Painting •Drywall Repair Call Mike Marion 522-0707 (Evenings) Pre -planned and Pre -Arranged Funeral Services Available Sincere and Courteous Service SALES Janome, Juki, Babylock, Omega Machines LOTS OF USED MACHINES ® 149 Downie St. (Beside Hudson's Dept. Store) STRATFORD 271-9660 AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SPECIALISTS McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St. South, Seaforth Office 527-0400 1-800-463-9204 Fax 527-2777 HOME, COMMERCIAL FARM, AUTO COVERAGES • 4 tf Looking for a painter? Call us for names of area professionals who use our premium quality products. 19 Main Street, Seaforth (519)527-1880 or 1-866-707-7670 j HILDEBRAND PAINT & PAPER Call Doug for all of your painting and wallpapering needs Seaforth 527-0058 (519) 5254078 This Spot Available Call the Huron Expositor 527-0240 Bob McNaughton 527-1571 Graeme Craig 887-9381 Donald Taylor 482-9976 Banter, MacEwan & Feagan Insurance Brokers Ltd. 524-8376 Gaiser Krieale Insurance Brokers Inc. 482-3401 Thames Ins. Brokers 235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers Ltd. 356-2216 Q.L. Barcla Insurance 238-6790 527-0505 ..a. Licensed for Sheet Metal, Refrigeration. Gas & Plumbing .::?te.1°Mn'xasllCsylt7r."w',a. _ ..a 31Pl aJ, i"a'' wi **0461 r . Call Bernie or Tom at the Huron Expositor to book your space on the wall. Phone 519.527-0240 RALPH %WOOD 4!, ELECTRIC •Agricultural • Commercial • Residential CALL SEAFORTH 527-0448 BOX & SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL INC. "We are dedicated to your confidence" at 47 High St. Seaforth 527-1142 - Office • FARMS • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL • COTTAGES • 5 MODERN ROTARY RIGS • LICENCED BY MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT. CHRISTOPHER M. SMITH Funeral Director FREE ESTIMATES CALL COLLECT FREE ESTIMATES CALL COLLECT 522-1737 271-7860 xr the water s ws"