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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-01-04, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, fanuary 4, 1995 egional wrap up OPP costing has $200, 000 range CLINTON - During a public meeting held December 13 in Clinton it was announced that the policing by the Ontario Pro- vincial Police could have a base price ranging from $498,095 to $710,895. The $710,895 option would include 24 hour service and all the resources would be com- pletely dedicated to the town, re- ported the Clinton News - Record. The second option with a price tag of $678,077 would be an in- tegrated detachment system in which Clinton pays a proportion of the operation cost to the, Goderich OPP. Twenty four hour service would be provided in the second option as well. The third option would be at a cost of $498,095, providing 20 hours of services per day as well and integrating with Goderich. Champion buys snowplow company CAMBRIDG$ -..Frink Envi- ronmental, a Cambridge snow- plow ,manufacturer was saved from receivership with the an- nouncement that Champion Road Machinery would buy out the Canadian assets of the com- pany. The Goderich Signal -Star re- ported that Frink is a well estab- lished company and one of the leading manufacturers of snow removal equipment. Education boards may share calendar SEAFORTH - It was suggest- ed at a meeting of the separate and public school boards of Hu- ron and Perth that a common school calendar be established. The meeting, held in Seaforth on December 13, discussed means to eliminate inefficiency among the three boards. A common calendar would re- duce the half -empty buses when one board is having holidays. The Huron Expositor reported that the founding of a tri -board cooperation will be problem solving in the areas of program, equity and finance concerns. Body recovered from Quarry ST. MARYS - A body recov- ered by OPPfivers is suspected to be a 74-y -old Goderich woman, missing since Decem- ber 20. Eunice Kingsley's per- sonal effects and clothes were ,j�nd near the quarry by a St. Marys resident. The Journal Argus reported that a team of five divers found the body during a search last Tuesday afternoon. The body was taken to Stratford General Hospital for identification. !!V THE NFWS_ Exandrea Meadows announces draw winner EXETER - Exandrea Meadows Cooperative Hous- ing in Exeter held a draw just before Christmas. The win- ner was Trudy Smith of RR I Dashwood. Donna Pridham, an execu- tive member of the Exandrea board, explained that $400 was raised through the sales of tickets in the 50/50 draw. Smith won a $200 prize, and the other $200 will go to- wards a new bulletin board at the Exandrea Meadows com- munity centre. Pridham said the bulletin board will help keep co-op tenants up to date on community events. Shawn Talbot points to Perth, Western Australia where he and his mother Betty Jean stayed for a year as part of a teacher exchange. The pair not only gained a valuable under- r and sore return exchange .ram AustralI�fl standing of Western. Australia, but were able to travel ex- tensively around the country, bringing back countless souve- nirs. iA year Down Under brings 09k many memorable experiences, and a desire to return one day International college to open this month CENTRALIA - Centralia In- ternational College will open January 30 with courses availa- ble to foreign as well as Canadi- an students. EXETER - After spending nearly a whole year in Australia, Usborne Central School teacher Betty Jean Talbot already says she can't wait to go back Down Under. Talbot and her son Shawn left for Perth, Western Australia last Jan- uary. They missed the worst of last winter, the heat waves of summer, the baseball strike, and the start of the hockey strike. They got back only a few days ago, with Exeter looking much like it did when they left, but with a whole year of Aus- tralia behind them. "Which was nice, we were able to experience all four seasons," said Talbot. "Not really," added Shawn. "More like two - winter was just rain." Perth, said Talbot, is "the most isolated capital city in the world", almost cut off from the rest of the country on the west coast. Despite their isolation, Talbot and her son were able to travel extensively across the country and over to Sin- gapore, and even a trip to Hong Kong on their way home. "I was kind of tired of travelling by the end of the year," admitted Talbot. Their agenda was made possible by the Australian school year: the pair were able to ,spend every 10 weeks in the classroom, and then two weeks travelling. The one- month school summer vacation starts in January, which means that Shawn is back in his grade six classroom here in Exeter with al- most continuous schooling, a load of experiences to absorb, minus a few French classes. Talbot said she and Shawn were even able to climb the famous Ayer's Rock in the interior of Aus- tralia's Northern Territory. "If you have a weak heart, they advise you not to climb it," said Shawn. In school, Shawn said perhaps the biggest difference from Ca- nadian schools is the lack of a gym- nasium. All athletics, and there is a large emphasis on them in the cur- riculum, are done outside on an oval. "And in the summer, no hat, no play," said Shawn, the memory of the UV ray warning burned into his mind forever. Western Australia has the highest skin cancer rate in the world, so the warning isn't to be taken lightly. A covered play area at the school reinforced that reality. The school's daily fitness reg- imen included games such as bas- ketball and even Australian rules football. There were few broken limbs, but many cuts, scrapes, and bloody noses. "That wouldn't be allowed here," commented Talbot, observing that Australia's climate seems to dictate a more rugged, less cautious ex- istence. "Their climate is outdoor, every - themselves, Talbo4 has to admit "their language programs are ex- cellent". Called First Steps, she said they are on their way to being accepted in Canada. In contrast, she said the Aus- tralians are somewhat behind Can- ada in their math and science pro- grams, and computers are seldom seen in the schools. Australia is a country of ex- tremes. Talbot said stje saw every- thing from rainforest to desert, even the Great Barrier Reef, and regrets missing a few sights along the way. "I'm going back. As soon as I can," she said, noting her destina- tions on the map. The 40 -degree dry heat of the/ Australian summer came as nos ' prise. July's winter, however, meant two -degree lows in the mornings before the day warmed up to 15 or 17 degrees. "If I'd known that, I'd have brought some warmer clothes," said Talbot, explaining that her breath was visible indoors on cold morn- ings Australian homes in that area efit to him in later years. "It's not like being a tourist," said Talbot, who is still adjusting to driving on the right hand side of the road after a whole year on the other side. No doubt the teacher she ex- changed with, Narina Christensen, will have the same problem when she returns home. As fascinating as Australia is compared to dull old Huron County, Talbot agrees it is all in the perspective. Down under, Can- ada seems far off and magical. "The kids in Australia, they want to see snow. They want to see ice," said Talbot. • typically have no heating or in- sulation. Shawn found his own form of winter in Australia, playing on no less than the Western Australia Ice Hockey Team. A relatively new sport in the country, Shawn was able to play in national competi- thing is outdoor," she said. tion, but that meant long flights The school also included ball- across the country. room dancing classes, and swim- "They want him to come back to ming as part of physical education. play again this year," said Talbot, Talbot said some aspects of but Shawn concedes it sounds bet - adapting to the curriculum in her ter than it is. The second youngest own classroom were easy, others player on the team, his Canadian not so easy. hockey experience proved an asset. "Even the language is different. I "The national teams would be had to get the kids translate for more like our travel teams," ad - me," said Talbot. A commonly mitred Shawn. heard, but mysterious phrase All the way to Australia, and Tal - "someone's dobbing me" appar- bot still found herself getting up at ently translates into a complaint of 5 a.m. on Saturdays to get Shawn "someone's telling on me". to the arena. "And I think they had trouble un- Staying in the country for a dcrstanding me at first," ac- whole year, proved an invaluable knowledged Talbot. experience for herself and her son, As for the teaching methods which she is certain will be of ben - Scenic gardens. donations • EXETER - A few ore donations towards the [lacier Lions Scenic Gardens project c me in over the holiday season, bringing the total donations to $120,341 of the $175,000 target of the club. Here are the latest donors to the project. FriendWd neighbours of Dorothy Pfaff and family $100 ' Audrey7aacchar $100. Grandchildren of Maurice and'Anne Coates . $100 Eleanor Btotnmaert ' 00 $2 Grant HOOW Brad and Deb Sadler and family $100 Sylvia Smith $100 • David and Karin Roger $100 Linda and Bill Steele and family $S0Q. Jim and Betty DeBlock $I QUALITY TYPESETTIN "Set" to your specifications Resumes P •� ms res IIIRyers Boa lets and morel For more information please phone Deb Lord at The Buren County Bard of thioation KINDERGARTEN AND JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Children born in 1990 and 1991 are eligible to enrol for KINDERGARTEN and JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN respectively. Contact your local Principal for additional details. Exeter P.S. Hensall P.S. Huron Centennial P.S. McCurdy P.S. Stephen C.P.S. Usborne C.P.S. Zurich P.S. 235-2630 262-2833 233-3330 228-6524 234-6302 235-0331 236-4942 Please call your local public school as soon as possible to confirm your intent to register. Your call will allow your school to provide you with registration details and will assist the Board in planning for staff. Proof of age and confirmation of property assessment information will be required. Roxanne Brown Chair 4ssi Paul Carroll Director Investment Information Night Gue t Speaker Bill Hill District Sales Manager, Royal Mutual Funds Inc. Please take this opportunity to join us for this free seminar where we'll help you make sense of today's stock and bond markets and position your RSP investment portfolio for the coming months. Date: Thursday, January 12 , Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Exeter Legion Hall 316 William St. S., Exeter io reserve your place, please RSVP Royal Bank, Exeter Branch • 235-2111