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The Citizen, 2007-02-22, Page 14Kali Alcorn of Brussels will betouching down in South Africa bythe time this goes to print. Through the Lions Youth Exchange,Alcorn is heading to Cape Town, South Africa to work for three months. This is something that she has been counting on for some time. She says that after she graduated high school, she knew she wanted to travel somewhere and help in a different part of the world. The trip will consist of a one-week orientation, a work placement for eight weeks and then three weeks of time to do with what she chooses. Alcorn will be working as a teacher’s aid with pre-school children, aged six months to five years old. Many of the children that she will be working with will have developmental disorders, learning disabilities, or fetal alcohol syndrome in addition to being from a very impoverished area.She will be staying with a hostfamily in the area for the duration ofher trip. Alcorn said that her hostmother works with the sameorganization, so she will have a rideto work every day without worry. Alcorn left last Sunday for her flight out of Toronto. The flight went to Germany, where she had a scheduled 12-hour layover in Frankfurt and then continued on to Cape Town. Alcorn has done this before though, just minus the work. Through the Lions Youth Exchange, she has also travelled to Finland. And although the experience would be great, she isn’t interested in teaching as a career. Alcorn has applied to the landscaping technician program at the University of Guelph. Despite this, she felt this particular combination of placement in job and area was the best fit for her. Alcorn said that there are 12 different volunteer areas that people can get into. These includeagricultural, environmental andmedical, adding that the optionsreally are endless.The work exchange is donethrough the SWAP program, a non-religious volunteer program whichsends people all over the world towork, taking care of many of thedetails for them.Alcorn is due back in Canada atthe end of May.PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007. Africa-bound Local youth Kali Alcorn will be in South Africa by the time this paper is printed. Alcorn will be working with pre- school children with disabilities as part of a three- month exchange program. (Shawn Loughlin photo)Tourists recognize Wood Local girl off to teach in South Africa The February meeting of the Melville Guild was held at the home of Mary Huether on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13 with 10 members present. Mrs. Huether opened the meeting with a poem, Draw Near to the Love, followed by prayer. Leona Armstrong read the scripture, I John 4: 7-21. The hymn, Come Let Us Sing of the Wonderful Love was sung. Mrs. Huether gave the meditation. Mrs. Armstrong read the topic, Love, and a poem, The Comfort of His Love. She handed out sheets titled Take a Journey of Love, which had suggestions on how to show love. Mrs. Huether and Mrs. Armstrong gave a reading, Time Gets Better With Age. The hymn,We Are One in the Spirit was sung. Mrs. Huether led in prayer and the Mizpah Benediction was repeated by all. The president, Mary Carr, read a poem on love and some children’s idea of what love is. The minutes of the January meeting and the treasurer’s report were given by the secretary, Dona Knight. The 2006 WMS report was read and discussed. Mary Douma and Huether volunteered to be the auditors for the WMS. Plans were made for the World Day of Prayer to be held in Melville Church on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Mary Carr and Jean Bewley will be in charge of the devotions for the March meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Huether and Mrs. Armstrong. NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2007 Dog Tags and licenses are now available (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 *** Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*** All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 63-2004. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and license, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 27, 2007 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/All Dogs (except those listed in #2) - males, females, and spayed females $20.00 per dog 2/Pit bulls, Pit bull crosses, Staffordshire terriers $100.00 per dog 3/Kennel License Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act) 4/Late Payment Charge $20.00 per dog (Shall be assessed in addition to the license fee, if the license and/or tag is not purchased by April 27th) Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone: 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com Continued from page 1 driver, thank goodness, was very good at what he did. He swerved around a dumpster that [protesters] were pushing into our path that was on fire,” Wood said. Wood was one of the few people on the tour who took the time to talk to the press. He appeared on several television broadcasts of the incident in addition to talking with the Associated Press. Later on in the tour, Wood was recognized by some other tourists who had seen him on TV. He says he was a celebrity for a while, but it wasn’t the kind of fame that he wanted. Wood knew of the troubles that were going on in his destination, but had no idea of the latest developments, he said. “We had heard there was some trouble at the Mount. You had probably seen that on the news, but we didn’t see the news, we were in the air,” he said. “So we had no idea that was going on when we got there until our tour guide told us that we might not be able to go to the Mount because of the uprising that was going on.” In the end, Wood says there were two instigators of the incident who were eventually arrested for inciting the stoning. Their bus driver had to testify, but none of the passengers were asked to do so. After the initial scare on their way to the Mount of Olives, the rest of the trip went according to plan, says Wood. “It could have been much worse. So after that we went to the Mount of Olives and the guide was on the phone immediately and the next thing you know, the police were there to escort the bus back through the Palestinian section,” he said. “The rest of the trip was great. We saw everything there is to see in Jerusalem. It was an eight-day trip, two were spent travelling and six days were intensive. So we went absolutely everywhere.” This experience, however, has not soured Wood on Jerusalem and travelling. He in fact, wants to go back soon. “Israel is a place that is absolutely phenomenal. It’s a great place that anyone with Christian heritage, Jewish heritage and even Arab heritage would want to visit,” he says. “I’m hoping to take a tour back next February. Lord-willing.” Country Fare By Patricia Ham, Auburn School House Hoping you will enjoy and use some of the recipes I will be giving each month. They have all been tested by me in my home, and will come from many sources. They are easy family food that teenagers and parents will enjoy. BOILED CHOCOLATE AND RAISIN CAKE Everyone will enjoy this cake, as it is so lovely and moist. Be sure to dissolve the soda carefully. 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup raisins 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. each cinnamon and clove, ground 1/4 cup cocoa pinch of salt 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9" round pan. Place all ingredients, except soda, flour and boiling water, into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir well; bring to a boil then simmer 5 minutes. Remove and let cool. When cool enough, dissolve soda in the boiling water. Add to saucepan along with flour and mix well. Pour into a deep tin. Bake for 40 - 50 minutes. TUNA CASHEW SALAD 1 7 oz. water-pack tuna drained 1 cup each, celery, olives diced 2 carrots grated 1 medium onion finely diced 1 cup broken cashews 1 tin chinese noodles salad dressing to moisten and bind Mix the first five ingredients with the dressing and let stand 1 - 3 hours. Then mix in the cashews and chinese noodles. CHOCOLATE YOGURT CHEESECAKE Crust: 16 chocolate wafers 2 1/4 cups crumbs 1/4 cup butter melted Mix crumbs and butter together. Press onto the bottom and sides of an 8" - 9" springform pan, then chill. Filling: 2 - 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs at room temperature 1 1/3 tsp. vanilla 6 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted 1 cup plain yogurt Preheat oven to 300°F. Cream together cream cheese, and sugar. Stir in eggs, then add vanilla, melted chocolate, and yogurt; combine well. Spoon mixture into crust. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes with a pan of water on lower rack. Do not open over door while cake is baking. Turn oven off and allow cake to cool with door ajar. Glaze:optional 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted 2 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tbsp. corn syrup 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 oz. white chocolate Mix chocolate, butter, corn syrup and vanilla, with butter while it’s still warm. Allow glaze to cool, then spread glaze in slightly cooled cheesecake. For a decorative effect, melt white chocolate and drizzle across the top of glaze. Brussels Flower Shop 519-887-8538 WWee hhaavvee tthhee iinnggrreeddiieennttss Brussels 38 King St., Brussels OOppeenn 77 ddaayyss aa wweeeekk Monday - Friday 9~9 Saturday 9~6 Sunday 10~5519-887-9740 By Shawn LoughlinThe Citizen M. Huether hosts Guild The regular meeting of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge #315 took place on Tuesday, Feb. 13 with Noble Grand Sister Nelva Scott presiding. It was reported that Brother John Brown is recuperating from surgery. Sister Joyce Jacklin celebrated her birthday. Deputy District President Sister Myrna Swan will pay her official visit to the Lodge on Feb. 27. Plans were finalized for the casserole supper and euchre party on Feb.19. SHEAR TALENT HHaaiirr DDeessiiggnn && TTaannnniinngg ffoorr mmeenn && wwoommeenn 34 Newgate St. (Rear) GGOODDEERRIICCHH 551199--552244--66555555 Walk-Ins Welcome Brother recuperates TOLL-FREE 1-877-513-5333 Beat the temptation.