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The Citizen, 2008-08-14, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008. PAGE 7. Two young visitors taking part in month-long Lions Club exchange visit to Ontario will take home impressions of the politeness of Canadians and the open spaces of our uncrowded country. Esha Gupte comes from India’s capital of New Delhi, a city of 14 million people while Juliana Fujishiro is from Sao Paolo, Brazil, with a population of 11 million so the spaciousness of Ontario was noteworthy for them as they stayed with Bill and Susanne Robinson in St. Augustine. They arrived July 3 and spent three weeks with the Robinsons and one week at a Lions Club camp that brought together 21 visitors from 15 countries. “It was a different experience to meet people from so many different countries,” said Esha. While at camp, Esha and Juliana took part in trips to Niagara Falls and the CN Tower and other southern Ontario attractions and well as Sauble Beach, Tobermory and the Bruce Trail closer to home. While with the Robinsons they also visited Goderich, Kitchener-Waterloo and attended a play at the Stratford Festival. Esha called visiting Niagara Falls “a once in the lifetime experience”. She was also thrilled by the roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland – “especially the new one”. Juliana also loved visiting Niagara Falls and she was impressed that nearly every home in Canada flew the Canadian flag. You don’t see a lot of flags in Brazil except at World Cup time, she said. For her, it was an opportunity to improve her English, since she speaks Portuguese at home in Brazil. By the end of her visit she found it much easier to understand and speak English, she said. While staying with the Robinsons they took part in farm work, both haying and combining and they experienced one of the most Canadian of experiences, helping Susanne use the Robinsons’ maple syrup to make maple mustard. Juliana said waffles and maple syrup were a great taste experience. Both noticed a difference in the weather from their homelands, commenting that in Ontario people think it’s hot at 30 degrees while that's almost a cool day back home. On the other hand, the long days impressed Esha. Back home it gets dark at 6:30 p.m., she said while people in Ontario go out for a walk at 8:30 p.m. At camp, they had a chance to lie on their backs and watch the stars, a rare experience for those coming from a large city, and they made wishes on the shooting stars. They’ve also had plentiful food, says Susanne. At camp, each of the region’s Lions Clubs provided a meal and they always had plenty of food left over. Juliana left for Brazil on July 31 and Esha flew home to India,Aug. 4. They’ll take home memories of how well they were treated by everyone they met, says Esha. “Canadians are a very polite, well- mannered people.” By Press Reporter Brent DrostThe Huron County 4-H Sheep Club met at the farm of Les and Deb Falconer, on Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. They started the meeting with the 4-H pledge, then headed to the barn to work with the sheep. They practised showmanship skills. Sydney, Graham and Fraser Falconer demonstrated how to lead the lambs in preparation for the upcoming fairs. The Club members will be participating in the Bayfield fair at 9 a.m. on Saturday,Aug. 16. They will also participate in the Seaforth fair for the achievement day on Sept. 5. They talked about what the judges will be looking for, such as a quick setup of their lambs once they are stopped, attention to the judge’s commands and a showperson demonstrating confidence. They are also to be aware and knowledgeable about their lamb, such as its date of birth, or what breed it is. Amber Brodie read the minutes of the last meeting. The treasurer’sreport was read. Members then judged a set of sunglasses to prepare for the judging competition on Aug. 12. When judging sunglasses they look at the UV, frame style, and tint quality. Local family hosts students from Brazil and New Delhi The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Committee approved, on July 30, 2008, a Proposed Terms of Reference to be submitted to the Ontario Minister of the Environment. This work plan, upon provincial approval, will guide the committee’s work preparing Assessment Reports and Source Protection Plans for the Source Protection Region. The Proposed Terms of Reference is available for viewing online at sourcewaterinfo.on.ca To view a hard copy of document please contact the Maitland Valley or Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authorities at 519-335-3557, 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286- 2610. You have an opportunity to provide comments on the Proposed Terms of Reference to your local Source Protection Authority. Please provide your comments in writing by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, to either: Notice Proposed Terms of Reference approved, now available for viewing and comment Ausable Bayfield CA/SPA 71108 Morrison Line, RR 3 Exeter, ON N0M 1S5 Attn: Tim Cumming tcumming@abca.on.ca Fax: 519-235-1963 Maitland Valley CA/SPA 1093 Marietta Street, P.O. Box 127, Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0 Attn: Jayne Thompson jthompson@mvca.on.ca Fax: 519-335-3516 WBMAWANOSH Y OONLIGHT Join us for an evening hike at the Wawanosh Nature Centre Wednesday, August 20 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free Admission Please bring a flashlight Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wawanosh is located north of Blyth, west of County Road 4, on Nature Centre Road. For information call the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority at 519 335-3557. Visitors Juliana Fujishiro, left, from Sao Paolo, Brazil, and Esha Gupte from New Delhi, India visited with Bill and Susanne Robinson in St. Augustine, as part of the Lions Youth Exchange. (Keith Roulston photo) By Keith Roulston The Citizen Falconers host4-H Sheep Club 1. Sun hat. 2. Yoga mat. Just two things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more about healthy lifestyle choices. Call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca.