Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Scugog Citizen (1991), 1 Feb 1994, p. 10

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Ith and Roy McLaughlin received the Agricultural Service recently for their more than 25 years work with the In photo below Ben DeJong Blackstock Aaricutugiigociey of Jongfield Farms won he Field Crop Competition fone gifs he romantic flowers in enchanting gifts from Teleflora. We can send one anywhere I oleflom DON'T FORGET ... to reserve your ROSES early from $35.00 dezen; CARNATIONS ..... $15.00 dozen. 'PERSONAL TOUCH Floral & Gift Shop 209 MARY STREET, PORT i (across from LCBO) WE DELIVER Host families needed for students from overseas Ever thought of sharing your home with a high school Students taking part in the from another country? It's possible to give it a try with a non-profit ization that has program are b 15 and 18 years old. They are selected for their ay, good grades and \g as much students waiting for the chance to live and learn with a Canadian family. This fall Student Travel Schools of Waterloo is inviting students from Australia, New Zealand and 11 European countries to live in Canada for ten months and attend local high schools. During their visit these young ambassadors will learn about Canada and share their own cultures with Canadian families. "Our exchange students are very excited about visiting here, and I'm looking for friendly families to host and supervise and wide," says Julia Lubezynski, who heads up the Canadian branch of STS. ila vots Sra opel ale as they can Tetlow Canada. The students also have a working knowledge of English and take classes at school. Host families come from all walks of life. "They can be married with or without children, a single parent family, or an older couple whose children have grown up. They can live in the city or the countryside. All they need is the right attitude," says Julia. Host families should be able to provide room and board and a welcome atmosphere for the a The exch 1 closely match those of the host family. "In the event of a problem, we can be reached at any time of the day or night," says Julia. STS has offices all over the world with local representatives in each community where the students are placed. In Ontario STS is set up as a non-profit organization with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. The American branch of STS is based in Washington, D.C. and is recognized by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel. "Sharing your home with an have their own spending money for clothing and personal items. They also have their own health and accident insurance for the are always available for help to ensure the h run t is a very rewarding experience for the entire family," says Julia. "Our families quickly discover that the meeting of two cultures makes the world feel » fot smaller". Abyina interested jor hosting SEE PAGE Bn HAPPY 1st 1 * high school year abroad can call STS at 1.800.265.5316. BIRTHDAY on February 4th, 1994 DJ. Couldn't wait to see the world, and you're still racing to do it! &« pony & Duddy

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