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The Citizen, 2001-08-29, Page 2Baby Roo - Tricia Teeft spends time with a baby kangaroo intent upon chewing her bracelet as she visited a wildlife centre during her exchange trip to Australia. (Photo submitted) Bernard Ent. CD Classic CENTRAL BOILER AND PRODUCTS Carman Bernard R.R. 4 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0 Phone: (519) 887-6405 OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE HEALTH NEWS: ORGAN DONATION Q & As Organ donation: Did you know? (NC)—Nearly 3,700 Canadians are waiting for organ transplants that could improve or even save their lives. In 2000, 147 patients on transplant waiting lists died because no organs became available. For more information on organ and tissue donation and how you can donate, visit www.organandtissue.ca/ on the Internet. - News Canada THANK YOU The Brussels Optimist Club would like to thank all the individuals and organizations who helped with our food booth at the Walton Motocross this year. All your time and work is very much appreciated. / \ -41111V 'III 'MI -‘11,- 'ill Or "MI 'NI 'MI 411.1k. AM. /111i. /EL /MIL Aft. /111i. 'N1‘-quw- .‘r• w- -Nor -.1e. -41r-r .41116. AIL /1111L. Aft. Ask. Alah. 4111L A1111. b. to4 The Sunshine Club at Walton's Little School Early Literacy Programme Director: Shannon McGavin B.A. Sc., B. Ed. A newly expanded preschool/child care facility is currently taking new registrations for the 2001/2002 programs. Our preschool/child care facility offers your child a fun, developmentally appropriate program with an emphasis on early literacy. Options Availab. Include: • One Day Program • Two Day Program (Tuesday and Thursday) • Three Day Program (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) • Five Day Program Each program consists of: • Half Day option (8:45 - 11:30) • Full Day option (8:45 - 3:30) • Nutritious snacks and a hot lunch provided • A 10% reduction for second child • Extended hours provided at a reasonable cost For more information on program curriculum and monthly fees please call Shannon McGavin at 887-9996. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ROAD NAME CHANGES Section 210 (111) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 Notice is hereby giVen that the following Councils intend to pass a by-law to rename public roads which were previously named and due to 9-1-1 regulations the Councils have deemed it necessary to change the names of certain streets/roads in their respective municipalities. The public road naming changes will facilitate the County-wide Municipal Addressing System which is required for the 9-1-1 Emergency Response System. The following are the roads/streets affected by the change: From To 1/ For the Turnberry Ward in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and Ward 3 of the former Town of Wingham in the Township of North Huron i) North Street B Line Road (east of Josephine Street) ii) North Street North Street West (west of Josephine Street) iii) Macintosh Street Victoria Street 2/ For Ward 1 of the former Village of Blyth in the Township of North Huron i) Victoria Street Thuell Street 3/ For the Turnberry Ward in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry i) Turnberry-Culross Road Turnberry-Culross Road West (west of London Road) ii) Turnberry-Culross Road Huron Bruce Road (east of London Road) iii) James Street (Lower Town Wingham) Maitland Street iv) Queen Street (Lower Town Wingham) Augusta Street 4/ For the Morris Ward in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry i) Queen Street (Hamlet of Walton) Blyth Road ii) High Street (Hamlet of Walton) Brussels Line Additional Information relating to the proposed renaming of public roads is available for inspection at the respective Municipal Office. Dated this 17th day of August, 2001 John Stewart, Clerk Nancy Michie, Clerk Township of North Huron Municipality of Morris-Turnberry 519-357-3550 519-887-6137 Municipality Clerk Public Meeting Date Municipality of Nancy Michie Tuesday. September 18, 2001 Morris-Turnberry 8:00 p.m. Township of John Stewart Monday. September 17, 2001 North Huron 7:30 p.m. PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2001. Girl returns from Australia By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff Who .would have thought that you'd learn a lot about your own country by travelling half way around the world? But that's exactly what TrIttia Teeft says happened when she visited Australia as part of the Lions youth Exchange program. After spending three weeks with a host family, Teeft then travelled to The 10-day youth camp for all exchange students in Proserpine, North Queensland, before finishing the trip with a two- week stay at a new host family's home. The youth camp, attended by 42 youths from 21 different countries, was a highlight of the program because, the 17-year-old Brussels teen said, everyone opened up about their culture. "It was such a great experience," said Teeft. No more than four people attended from each country so there was greater international representa- tion. Every night there was a pres- entation from the different countries. And, she said, everyone spoke profi- cient English. Also, she said discussion often centred around religion and politics. "There were many good debates," she smiles, "though they were all friendly. There was no prejudice because we were all there for the same reason. And being able to open up about your own culture was an experience you don't have often. We often take it for granted." Hearing what other people were are part of the cultural experience." One day spent in Sydney was "not nearly long enough," said Teeft, though she did take in the opera house and Sydney harbour Bridge. Though she had seen them in photo- graphs, "to actually be there was a little bit overwhelming." Kangaroos and koalas were never seen up close in the wild, but she did have a chance to touch and hold them at a reserve. Another incredible experience was scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef. "I had never been scuba diving before so that was quite a place to start." Teefts, also went Abseiling which is essentially like walking backwards over and down a cliff face. The one she tackled was a 40-metre cliff wit:i a 10-metre freefall at the end. "And only after we got down did they tell us that there were brown snakes thae, one of the deadliest in the world." Teeft said she was surprised by how tropical a country Australia is. "You hear about the Outback so I was surprised to see palm trees and sand. It is really quite beautiful, kind of the equivalent of Florida to the United States." Teeft also had an opportunity to attend school where she was struck by how casual an atmosphere it is. No one raises their hand and even the teachers are very relaxed in their attitude and approach. Sponsored by the Brussels Lions Club, Teeft said she is considering another exchange next year because this one was such a positive experi- ence. Her choice this time would be Brazil. "I now have all these contacts from all over the world, from almost every country. We formed such an amazing bond fOr those six weeks, it made it hard to leave because you knew you probably will never seem most of them again. But for those six weeks, I knew them better than peo- ple at home." FROM BRUSSELS Qfb.\ Please Recycle til 4i This Newspaper 11. REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD. GIC Rates August 27, 2001 1 Year 4.0% 3 Year 5.05% 5 Year 5.55% rates subject to change Maitland Valley Financial Consultants Ltd. Susan E. Alexander, CFP, C.I.M. 453 Turnberry St., Brussels 887-2662 going home to, Teeft said, "really makes you appreciate Canada." "Yotf learn a lot about other coun- tries, but also because of telling them about it, about your own and your- self." The lesson began July 8 when the daughter of -Marj and Allan Teeft left Canada. Her first hosts lived just outsideSydney in New South Wales. Teeft said she felt as if she already knew her new family because they had become acquainted on the inter- net prior to her departure. Her choice for Australia she said was because of the hype during the Olympics and because it is looked upon as a favourable destination. "Relations between Canada and Australia are generally good," she said, adding, "they like us better than Americans, that's for sure." During the first part of the trip, she saw many of the sights tourists are expected to see. "I've heard horror stories about host families, but I had no problems. They really showed me a lot of things, even some that they had never been to before but which