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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. June 6,1984 A guide to fine dining and entertainment. Bowmanville Zoo Now Has An Exotic Animal Trainer ENNISKILLEN NEWS By Michele DeLorenzo Animal trainers are envisioned envisioned as fearless, muscular muscular men weilding whips and chairs inside lion cages. Well, times and images are changing and Jamie McLeod, a young woman from Santa Barbara California, California, is living proof. Jamie, 21, is the new exotic exotic animal trainer for the Bowmanville Zoo. She's a long way from home but figures figures the trip was well worth it. Arriving alone in a new country can be a frightening experience but Jamie has found Canadians to be very friendly. She said her employers, employers, the Connell family, have been very hospitable and make her feel right at home. As a graduate of the exotic exotic animal training and management program at California's Millbrook City College, Jamie sought a position position as an animal trainer. "I applied to several accredited accredited foundations and decided decided I wanted to work in Canada for the summer." Employment as a zookeeper doesn't appeal to Jamie, though she is qualified. qualified. "Zookeepers feed and clean up after the animals and ensure they are healthy and happy but they are not involved in the training aspect." aspect." Starting out in life doing exactly what you want to do is a luxury many of us never experience and Jamie considers considers herself lucky. "I'm doing just what I want to do. I love working with people and animals." Training animals and putting putting on three daily shows are part of Jamie's duties at the zoo. Each show consists of tricks performed by a variety of animals under Jamie's expert direction followed by audience participation participation in a question and answer period. "It's very important to educate kids and parents about endangered species and habitat destruction. STARTING FRIDAY Fri. and Sat. 7 and 9:30 p.m. CINEMA 1 Sun. through Thurs. 8 p.m. only STARTING FRIDAY ONE SHOW NIGHTLY AT 8:00 p.m. CINEMA II «rani* ARNON MILCHAN iw A SERGIO LEONE h.h si 3 ™ 8 ROBERT De NIRO "ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA" MS'WOOOS EllOTIIIMcGOVERN joepesci RJRTVOUNGm, lUEStAV WEID n IREJil WILLIAMS « *• w,.lfA'TWW;w I.,. itv<(iv\s> , ,v«..aHG0ltvW llùWIB(Vi(Nj!i NRiTMjrWDI WO. Ml GOP IRWT. AWill.lWWïHfVy rwtoiiy ARNON MILCHAN o-icuoit,, SERGIO LEONE SM'i MiiVlt JMNkXHttntfli | ALADOCOMMWRlltASt (r;uj «DMIIHKCI BRUTAL VIOLENCE COARSE LANGUAGE Ihwevei Htench Ont, Coming Soon: Romancing the Stone, Cannonball II, Rhinestone, Up the Creek Mr. and Mrs. Herb Laurence, Port Perry were Saturday evening callers, of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Werry. Mr. and Mrs. Len Stainton enjoyed a trip with Mr. and Mrs. David Stainton. They had lunch at a Campbellford home by Deseronto to Cobourg and had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Stainton and family on Saturday. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Howe held a Sunday family dinner to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dickson of Bewdley, home from Scotland. A beautiful, almost summery summery day brought forth our worshippers to the service on Sunday. We sang beautiful hymns throughout the service. Pastor Joe chose a very interesting interesting theme for the children's time. Let us hold our lives together through good times and bad just like a life jacket will hold us afloat in the water. The Senior Choir sang a delightful delightful anthem in their Min istry of Praise. Mr. Lafave chose as his topic for his message, "Why Am I Here?" The announcements are as follows: 1. Enfield U.C.W. will hold their annual quilt show at Enfield United Church from 10a.m. to 4p.m. on June 9th. 2. Enniskillen U.C.W. meeting is scheduled for June 13th at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Joan Speakman. There will be a guest speaker and special music. 3. Baptism will be celebrated on Father's Day, June 17th. A meeting of the parents will take place at the Manse on Tuesday June 12th at 7:30p.m. 4. Enfield U.C. will celebrate an evening of praise and worship worship on Sunday evening, June 24th at 7:30. Special Music by the Flovd Llovd Country and Western Band. 5. Bible study will begin again in September. The time and place is to be announced later. Animals cannot survive if their natural habitat is destroyed," destroyed," she said. Questions concerning the care and feeding of animals are a common occurence at the zoo and Jamie takes the time to answer each and every one. Moorpark College receives receives approximately 1,000 applications each year and only 40 students are accepted. accepted. "It's a very demanding demanding program with plenty of practical experience. Complete Complete devotion is required if you. want to make it through," Jamie said. As a child, she always had a close affinity for animals. At the age of 12 she was a volunteer worker at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Her first full-time job was with the Humane Society and it was a very difficult one. "Parents thought it was cute for their kids to see the dog have puppie&not realizing realizing that homes would have to be found for the new arrivals. arrivals. Most people don't take the time to understand and learn about animals." Free Lung Testing Durham Region Lung Association Association will be offering free Lung Function Tests at the Bowmanville Mall on Friday, June 8th, from l:00-6:00p.m. The Association's objective in providing this service is to identify individuals with the early symptoms of obstructive obstructive lung disease, and encourage encourage them to seek prompt medical medical attention. Testing takes approximately four minutes,is completely painless and does not require removal of clothing. clothing. The procedure is not an x-ray. It is not necessary to make an appointment for testing, testing, which is provided on a "first come, first served" basis with test results calculated calculated on the spot by a qualified qualified respiratory technologist. It is estimated that over four million Canadians currently suffer from ailments affecting the lungs and airways, with smoking, pollution and occupational occupational hazards cited as prime factors in the increasing increasing incidence of these conditions. conditions. If you would like more information on this free Christ mas Seal service, call Durham Durham Region Lung Association at 723-3151. Immeasurable experience experience was gained through Jamie's next job as a veterinarian's veterinarian's assistant. "I did everything, including x- rays and blood work." Being an animal trainer is not all sun and fun. It can be dangerous work at times .and, for Jamie, that's part of the attraction. She is currently currently training camels, zebras zebras and cockatoos. "Camels are notorious for kicking; one well-placed kick can kill you. I've received received six parrot bites since I've been here," she said. Contrary to popular belief belief zebras are not like horses. They are very spooky and have means streaks. "At first Dudley, our baby zebra, tried to kick and bite every time I came around but tie's much better better now." V The worst injury Jamie has suffered was the result of trying to give a house cat a bath. "The cat weighed 30 pounds and when it bit my hand it wouldn't let go. I had to wear a splint for weeks because of a damaged tendon," tendon," she said. There are several approaches approaches used in animal training. Jamie utilizes the "operant conditioning" method of positive reinforcement. reinforcement. "When the animal animal has obeyed a command you say "good" and give it food. When they learn that they are rewarded for obedience that's half the battle." Jamie said the animals at the Bowmanville Zoo are well taken care of. "It's a place where people enjoy having close contact with the animals. That's part of the attraction." FOR DINING FRIDAY - SATURDAY and SUNDAY we serve a FULL BUFFET and dessert from the pastry table 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Sunday enjoy our FAMILY BRUNCH Includes hot and cold buffet (dong with dessert from our [famous pastry table $6.25 ea. Make reservations for Father's Day, June 17th St 'uicfwtcut Hwy. 401 and Liberty St. S. - Bowmanville For Reservations and Information Call 623-3373 -€00- LIVE BANDS 9) STRANGE ALLIANCE Friday, June 8th COUNTRY VARIETY Saturday, June 9th 9 p.m. -1 a.m. EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR ON DOMESTIC BEERS 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday Nights Thursday Night is ^Cocktail Night" MONDAY NIGHTS ARE "NEW YORK NIGHTS" AT THE CAPRI 2 - 8 oz. New York Sirloins for $ 11. 9S Choice of potato, vegetables, garlic bread. Every Monday only, from May 28 - June 25. Enjoy Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 68 King St. E. in the Veltri Complex 623-2623 Bowmanville îalenlay, Jane 16th Newcastle Village and District Historical Society will present Newcastle's Bicentennial Ball the Gala Event oi the Season 15-piece BIG BAND SOUND OF "The Royals" IromCotxxiig Period costume or optional dress $25 couple • Prizes and lunch Conlacl any fftnibci to fetes Avaldble also alSictas and Pauline's Spcciatl.es. Ncwasilo Bowmanville Kinsmen Club GHHIOL Fri. and Sat., June 8 and 9 featuring Magic Performances by Don Masterson Friday evening Saturday evening at 6:30 7:00 and 8:30 Be sure and enter our 50-50 Draw ($100.00 Minimum) Saturday evening Bingo - Games of Chance Rides for the Children Bring the Whole Family!