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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, Wednesday, September 18, 1996 Section Two Australian Teacher Shares Knowledge Amanda McLean On Year-Long Exchange Program An Australian school teacher took Bowmanvilie Lions Lions Club members on a 'video 'video tour 1 of her home down under on Monday, September 9. Amanda McLean grew up in the town of Orange, west of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. For the past eight months she has been teaching at Dr. Emily Stowe Public School in Courtice as part of a yearlong yearlong teaching exchange. McLean played a promotional promotional video of her hometown to give the club a taste of the architecture, manufacturing, agriculture and people. She pointed out many similarities similarities between Orange and Clarington. Like Clarington, Orange is also a premiere apple growing growing country; the countryside is green and rolling And, from a national perspective, perspective, Canada and Australia Australia share something in common. common. They both are grappling with similar issues of increased increased global competition, recession and the rights of aboriginal aboriginal peoples. But there are differences. Language and climate are the most obvious. Yes, the seasons change in Orange. The leaves change color and there is even some snow, but an Australian winter winter is nowhere near a Canadian Canadian scale. But, if Canadians know cold, Australians know heat "I've taught in 40 degree heat with only ceiling fans," McLean says. With Australia being the driest continent drought is a serious concern for farmers. Water rationing is enforced enforced every summer, but sometimes the lack of rain has disastrous effects. "It's a sad thing to see cattle cattle and sheep destroyed due to lack of water," McLean said. But farmers have enjoyed a kinder growing season this year and are anticipating a good harvest And as far as language goes, the Australians have their own unique expressions. For instance, water is boiled in a billy. McLean had to get used to the Canadian expression expression of filling a kettle from a tap. During the Durham Central Agricultural Fair at the Orono Fairgrounds, the Municipality of Clarington held Although she admits to be- a free draw on two baskets filled with jams, jellies and months here, McLean is sorry Tyrone Mill. Two Orono residents, Norma Lee and Tim- her year in Canada will wind °thy Haan, had their names drawn. They received their up in December. gift baskets from Bob Schafer, owner of the mill. The "This is a very friendly na- mill will be celebrating its 150th anniversary of operation. operation. I envy you all." tion this October. Celebration Kids on the Block - Durham Region is inviting all past and Present volunteers to our tenth anniversary celebration luncheon luncheon on Sunday, September 22, 1996 at 12:00 noon. Over the past 10 years, the Kids on the Block program in Durham has reached over 50,000 children, informing them on topics such as substance substance abuse, epilepsy, childhood childhood leukemia, physical abuse, diabetes, developmental handicap, handicap, fire safety and more. The program has been praised by the local schools and Brownie/ Scout Troupes they have visited. visited. For further information, or if you plan to attend, please call Katherine at 655-5680 or Suzanne at 436-0925 by September September 15. 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