The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, August 24,1996 17 i Cross-Canada Advonturo Rotary Exchange Student Learns About Country on Western Trip by Lorraine Manfredo The best way to get a sense of Canada's size is to travel across it by bus. That's exactly what Rotary Exchange student Allison White did this summer, along with 80 other youths from 19 different countries. "It was the best time of my life," the South Australian teen said about the crosscountry crosscountry trek. "It gave me a better understanding of people people from around the world and of people in general." Allison came to Bowmanville Bowmanville seven months ago on the Rotary International Exchange Exchange Program. She told her Bowmanville Rotary Club hosts last week about some of the stops along the month-long bus tour that Allison White Shopping For An Import Sedan? Looking For The Best Value In Town? You Could Compare Us To Mazda, "X Honda And Toyota... NISSAN ] But Wh .v Bother Ultima GXE with Automatic and Air *22490 NOW ONLY plus FREIGHT & TAXES Standard among left a lasting impression. The students and their six chaperones headed west from Stratford at the end of June. Memorable adventures along the way included the dinosaur site near Medicine Hat where the prehistoric bones were first discovered in North America. Allison thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed the Calgary Stampede and was overwhelmed by the magnificence of the Rockies and the beauty of Banff and Lake Louise. "It was amazing, I've never never seen anything like it." In Kilimal, the group visited visited an Indian Reserve and was shown native burial grounds, crafts, canoes and native dancing. And, on the return trip home, the group "checked out a lot of shopping malls," including including the massive West Edmonton Edmonton Mall. Saying farewell to her friends on the final night was her Canadian adventure, hard, Allison reports. Never- "It's something I will nev- thclcss, she will go home er forget as long as I live," with wonderful memories of Allison said. equipment includes, ng other things • power windows • locks • mirrors • steering and brakes • tinted glass • cmise control 1 • AM/FM cassette stereo • dual air bags • full carpeting • height adjustable seatbelts • remote trank and gas release • tilt • cupholders • side impact beams* overdrive transmission • 150 hp • mud flaps • side mouldings • bumper to bumper warranty with roadside assistance. *3.8% A.P.R. financing available for up to 48 months. (5.8% up to 60 months). Eg. $20,000. @ 3.8% over 48 months - Payment $449.80 C.O.B $1,590.40 Eg. $20,000. <g> 5.8% over 60 months - Payment $384.80 C.O.B. $3,088.00. 36 month lease with $1,500. down, plus freight ($890), taxes, and security deposit. 60,000 km allowed. Zero down and extended km lease also available. MIDWAY NISSAN "SERVING DURHAM SINCE 1960" 1300 DUNDAS ST. E., WHITBY 668-68281 Proud To Be Better - Not Just Different! panncipacnonl The movement tor active, healthy living 5th Fun Year of Operation featuring E.C.E. Qualified Staff SMALL MIRACLES NURSERY SCHOOL Register Now for September Newcastle Village Please Call 987-3727 or 987-1971 ©j.p. Boss Has Done His Homework Take this Simple Test to Find Your Best Value! Would You Like A New Lawn Tractor? > JOHN DEEREj No STX38 13 HP 38" Cut 5 speed Choose One of the Following Payment Options: A) Cash Back of $176.00* B) Interest Free and Payment Free until April 1, 1997* C) Financing at 6.75% for 24 months' D) Do nothing and pay more next Spring! * Some conditions apply. WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU TO CHOOSE YOUR BEST VALUE! Remember it costs less to run the best! Every mower is backed by the John Deere promise. Try it for 30 days! If you're not satisfied bring it back for repair, replacement or a full refund! FARM St GARDEN LTD. SALES & SERVICE Taunton Road 3 km. west of Hwy. 115, Orono (905) 983-9119 1 -800-461 -2120 JOHN DEERE Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. -12 noon d ARMONY Rl LIBERTY ST N TAUNTON RD. r ORONO BOWMANVILLE HWY. 2 HWY. 115 HWY. 401 ©J.P.