12-7%e Canadian Champion, Fndcay, AMIl 18, 2003 Library resources can put you on the right road Far a way places wi th strange-soundîng naines. far awav over the series of books, the ' Lt dU iig oui 10 yo OU Many of us dreain about travelling after we finish achool, or psy off the bouse, or upon retirement, or when the latest war or health seare ends. Why not go now? If your budget or time is tight, stant with smaller and shorter trips. Explore the Backroads of Ontario or read up on camping in A Camper's Guide ta Ontaria's Best Parks. Then expand into other Provinces or Our neighbouring states. Take a look at 1-75 and the 401: A Traveler's Guide Between Toronto and Miami or any of the many books and videos at the Milton Public Library to plan your travels in Canada and the United States. Eventually the lure of thse Caribbean, Mexico and Central America will capture ynur spirit and your vacations will becomne more adventurous and exofic. The Fodors series of books will tee you safely and comnfortably there and back home again. Another may appeal more to L o ver younger or hardier and Iess affluent, travelers. to coverL J Then, with the inevitable bout of Montezuma's revenge, wicked sunbumn, and the odd bite or two froin some very strange bugs under your belt, you'll be ready to tackle the rest of the world. Europe is often a Canadian travellers first venture off the North American continent. lt's an easy travel transition to make smnce the plumbing is (mostly) familiar, the water drinkable and the food marvellous. Find a place to, stay in Cheap Sleeps Europe or Hip Hotels. Use the European Menu Reader and plan gourmet dining adventures. Remember, however, to fit a little sigbtseeing around the 10 course lunches and three-hour siestas! CANAIDIAN CANCER SO)CIETY'S SM>KIESt' HELPLINE :)et n the1 -877-513-5333 Niy section - owcase.GOEM ,n as IE S )u WIN e 5GE TETM1 the page. Da.y45 pin.&9.Wp.m. Fý, Sat &Su.2 P.m. *WHAT AGIRL WANTS 1 ~ba1p nDiW 6.45 pm. 4N9 O DREAMCATCHER 1 Jounes of the World or On the Edge. If these adventures appeal to you, then check out Szaying Healthy in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Update ail your immunizations, and confirm up-to-date health and other key travel details on the wonderfully informative miemet sites developed for travellers by the Canadian and American (www.cdc.gov/travelfindex.htm) govemrments. Then book your charter seat on the next departing jet and experience thse tâme of your life. If falling off thse edge of the planet is really not your cup of tes, you can still travel in your mmnd and soul safely - and for free - by enjoying these and many other resources. As the old song sug- gests "those far away places I've been readin' about, in a book that I took fromn the shelf' your public library is a great resource when it comes to planning yourjoumeys. Bon Voyage and safe travelling. Tell themn your local librarians sent you. Caver ta caser is prepared by staff at Milton Public Library. Red Cross seeking volunteer cleaner If you've ever found yourself saying "cleanliness is next ta god- linesa," you may be just the person the Red Cross is looking for. The North Halton branch of the Canadian Red Cross is looking for an office cleaning volunteer to help dlean its small office space in Milton thats occupied by three staff members. The office cleaning volunteer will be responsible for light dlean- ing and should have one moming or aftemoon each week to con- tribote. For ftsrther information, cail (905) 875-1459. - Correction lleheadline for a story in Tuesday's Champion indicated a nwMilton aits centre and library are bemng considered for construction at Derry and Thompson roads. I actual fact, Main Street and Thompson Road is the cor- rect site. We apologize for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused. The giant bug Us Un*the pool tr heNY at the MILTON LEISURE CENTRE! OFLTON 1700 Main Street East 905-878-7946 THE5 ESE UG AT OUR10% 'OFFICE! ZbMt Canabian Ctjampion MIS choi e. - m6 v