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PAGE A10 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 21,1999 International tourism company sets sights on Durham Students visiting Durham expected to take culture home with them BY JACQU11-: MclNNliS Staff Writer CLARINGTON - An international international tourism company company has set its sights on Durham as an excellent destination destination for Japanese students students visiting Canada lor a taste of North American culture culture and language. "They'll get the best possible possible feeling of what Canada is all about in a small community community as opposed to large cities because of the safety and hospitality in those communities," said Michael Ruby of Muskoka Languages Languages International. In the su.mmer of 2000, the company is interested in expanding its program into the more rural portions of Durham Region including Clarington, Uxbridge and Port Perry. "This is the Inst time in Durham Region. We have We have à new email address Sfje Canabtmi Statesman stiatesmn@durham.net not been in this area at all." he said. Previously, students have been placed in homes in other parts of Ontario including including Ni again-O n -The - Lake. The students stay with the families of educators and retired educators, said Mr. Ruby in a presentation to Clarington council on Dec. 13. "They're learning English English and while they're doing that they learn our culture and have an opportunity to share their culture." he said. The students travel in groups of 40 to 50 between the ages of 15 and IS years. That's good news for merchants merchants in the host communities. communities. he noted. "These students come from a long ways away and they'll want to take a piece of Canada with them." Mr. Ruby estimates each Fax the newsroom at 623-6I6l student spends approximate- brace your community. I ly $2,300 during their stay. hope you will embrace them "They will really cm- too," said Mr. Ruby. ..."And To All A Good Night!" Here's hoping all your dreams come true this holiday season. Merry Christmas, everyone! rv mother moo CUSTOM DRAPERIES & INTERIORS COMPLETE DESIGN SERVICE' tilt 34B King St. W., Bowmanville 623-2826 To have your flyers delivered by Durham's#! Carrier Force! Call 579-4407 Tues., December 14,1999 • McGregor I.D.A.* • Pizza Pizza* • M & M Meats* • Sunny Restaurant* • Square Boy Pizza* * Flyers not necessarily in all papers Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. May the true spirit of Christmas bring you peace and joy, and may you dwell in His light, forever. Our deepest gratitude for your patronage. M«M meat shops 133 King St. East Bowmanville 697-1202 HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS TURNS OUT JUST RIGHT! Here's our foolproof recipe for a perfect holiday season: r Take One Part Cheer Add Two Parts Joy Throw In Our Very [test Wishes And Serve In Generous Portions To A Fine Mix Of People Like Youl Sweet tidings and many thanks to all. DENNIS PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Send us your letters tEljc Canadian Statesman welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be limited limited to 150 words and signed with a full first and last name OR two initials and a last name. Letters must include include a telephone telephone number for confirmation purposes. Unsigned Unsigned letters will not be printed. MX them: 623-6161 EMAIL them: statesmn ©durham.net MAIL them: 62 King St. W„ Bowmanville, ON L1C3K9 Aiextu Skilôtmaô Christmas Eve Is almost here. Santa's on the way, Bringing happiness and cheer, And presents In his sleigh, And wishing every one of us A Happy Holiday! from all of us at Medicine Chest m 98 King Street West, Bowmanville 697-3784 tib Ho...ho...hope Santa delivers everything you've been wishing for. We couldn't have wished for better neighbors than you! Ed Hooper of Hooper's Trophy Centre - 43 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-1471 ||| S 7 V 219 King Street East, Bowmanville 623-3301 I CHRISTMAS HOURS: Christmas Evo 11 a.m. • c p.m, Christmas Day Closed • Boxing Day Closed: Doc. 27 open 11 a in ■ 12 a m Now Year's Evo 11 a.m. ■ C p.m.; Closed Now Yoar's Day