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Times Advocate, 1997-07-30, Page 21A new experience Lillian Sparling of Staffa is preparing for her two-year term as an English Teacher in Taiwan. Sparling will be le aving for HsinChu on August 5. Staffa woman heads to Taiwan STAFFA - Lillian :Sparling of Staffa has-lins! a unique niche for herr teaching • talents and Christian faith in Taiwan. Leaving Canada on August 5. she will he teaching four .gooses, including 'English, at the Prct;hy..tcrian Bible •College in Hsin- Chu. . sin -Chu.. , 'Located in the northern part •ot Taiwan, the college provides prac- tical training in English language skills to students. who would like to he translators; church workers or to continue on to advanced Studies in „Taiwan or abroad, -- Sparling says she has always been interested in -the mission work of the church. She saw an ad- vertisement in the. Presbyterian Record fig an English teacher and wondered why no one had taken the position after a year.. ."The next question l asked my- self was why I didn't apply;" said Sparling, adding "I answered -the • ad, all the doors opened and 1 fol- lowed through... • A retired school teacher; Sparling, taught English and special educa- -, tion and completed her career as a 'resource teacher. After retiring and ntoying to Perth County. shE" has :volunteered. ' at Ushorne Central School for the past ,.three years. tcaching•children to read. Sparling. is fully aware Taiwan will he different from Staffa,- With a population.of 21.5 million people. in Tess than 14,000 .square miles, she expects to ' he surrounded .-by Your Views Letters to the editor Cancer campaign successful The Exeter Branch of the CCS raised $18,439.55 for the 1997 residential campaign.... Dear Editor - 'Thanks to the generosity of the resident )f the town of Exeter, and the townships of Usl orne, Siepincn and Hay, Exeter branch of the Ca- nailian Cancer Society raised $18,439.55 for the 1'')97residential campaign. This vital task was accomplished due to the efforts of 93 volunteers, who gave unselfishly of themselves for others. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community based organ- ization ofvolunteers, with a mission of: the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. It is totally supported by public donations; programs receive no govern- ment aid. .. , Approximately 1/2 of the money raised is invested in research; 22 percent supports patient services such as. Information -Service (1-800- 263-6750), staffedby professionals and trained -volunteers; providing information to 20,000 volunteers, providing • information to 20,000 people each year. Eighteen per centis spent on the health prornotion of food choices, tobacco reduction, sunsense and breast health.' Locally, the -Exeter Branch, which meets the second Tuesday of each month, September to June at 7 p.m. ih the South Huron Hospital, (everyone welcome) offers such services as guest speaker's, patient' in- formation and transportation. The Living with Cancer support group invites any people living with cancer, their friends and families to:attend their meeting -held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Trivia Anglican Church. Further information ,on these services can be 'obtained by calling the Stratford office -at 1-800-294-0086. . . . • Cancer is such -a familiar disease to the cdmmunity, that no one -is untouched by its effects. , The volunteer program of the Cancer Society is vital to' our commu- nity. The Exeter Branch is • very 'appreciative of the lime and 'etit r t taken by this year's campaign ,captains and arca canvassers'. Without the support of the- volunteers many services could not be provided. It is hopedittetnmpaign willcontinue to support thecommunity by the community supporting the society; whether it he' financial sujiport, or the volunteering of time. Volunteers arc always needed. . Thanks for your support. ' ' - Maureen Cole 1097 Campaign convener Exeter Branch - CCS quite a few -store people than in -her current neighborhood. A sinal) The Melville Boys at Blyth apartment on the -college campus is provided as her living quarters. . According to Sjiarling,: rills- sionary work has -'changed in the "We don't •go to tell thein what to do -but to work in cooperation," The college is now owned hf the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. Al-, though there are Taiwanese English teachers. the college is looking for someone who has English as a first. *language to teach the sound and feel of the language. When asked what she hoped to accomplish duringher two-year contract; Sparling was very clear... `Tin a Christian. It's not a mis- take that 1 saw the ad. I'm .going to Taiwan to share my love of Christ and cio my best to teach the courrs- essenlaba Country Inn "A Place to Remember" FRESH FISH DAILY Saturday evening buffet Sunday Brunch Located at St. Joseph on Hwy. 21 between Grand Bend and Bayfield Call for reservations 236-7707 JOSEPH F..RYS (Sc ASSOCIATES INC . Proudly Presents... An Escorted Trip To... BROADWAY'S SMASH HIT MUSICAL Veaaeey a Balmy: AND Balmy: T H E BST ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE FEATURES • $77 :t:hestra Levet Seats -FwaSUC! • Fre-Theatre tach tram ICA Walkerton • Travel ty henry rtig'aray Coach • S•rsatimal prpertormne of 'BFJLirY and the BUST' All Tams i 331flt io• "Convenient Pick -Ups Along Hwy.19 Including Teviotdale, Arthur & Orangeville." 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