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Page 16 The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, April 25,1998 Reading Suggestions From Clarington Library Adult Non-Fiction Rosie O'Donnell: Her True Story by George Mair and Anna Green Call#: 792.7028092 O Donn-M Want to know more about you favourite daytime daytime talk show host? From Rosie's early days as a stand-up comic to her rise to celebrity status, frnm her obsession with "My .Tommy" to her countless talk show guests (all of whom she idolizes!), this book tells it all! so if you'd like to learn more facts about the "Queen of Nice", you're sure to enjoy this fascinating account of Rosie's life thus far. The Life of Margaret Laurence by James King Call#: 819-354 Laura- K This is the most revealing revealing biography written to date about one of Canada's best-loved authors. It follows follows her early years in Manitoba, a turbulent marriage, marriage, her struggles between the demandr of motherhood and her career and the truth about her death. It also includes many excerpts from letters written by her to friends and colleagues. Adult Fiction Meg : A Novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten Call #: FIC Alten There is something terrifying terrifying lurking six miles down at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, something that's supposed to be extinct. If you thought the raptors in "Jurassic Park" were skilled hunters, it's time you read about Mdg, short for "Carcharodon megalodon...the greatest killing machine in the history history of our planet." Young Adult Fiction The Terrorists by Caroline B. Cooney Call#: YA FIC Conne Laura is an American teenager living in London with her family. When her School Board Resumes Driver Ed Due to the success of the program in Peterborough County, District School Board No. 14 will re-establish its driver driver education program in the southern area of the board's jurisdiction. The former Northumberland- Clarington Board of Education cancelled its driver education program almost five years ago when the Ministry of Education and Training discontinued funding for the program. At that time, the former Peterborough County Board of Education set up a cost- recovery model in order to continue offering the program program to its students. Based on the success of this model, the program will now be re-established and provide opportunities for learning to students from eight secondary schools in the Northumberland- Clarington area. The program program will be offered through the board's Community Training and Development Centre, in conjunction with the Northumberland Driving School. Participating students students will receive 25 hours of classroom instruction, 10 hours of in- car training and 20 hours of in-car observation time. "The in-class component component provides education on appropriate driver attitude, attitude, communication with other drivers, preventative maintenance and the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving," says Tracy Vandcnbcrg, Community Education Officer for the Community Training and Development Centre, "As well as the benefit of learning'these skills, graduates graduates from the program also benefit from reduced insurance rates." younger brother Billy is killed by a terrorist bomb, Laura's life is torn apart and she becomes obsessed with finding Billy's killer. Shots on Goal by Rich Wallace Call #: YA FIC Walla Barry Austin is struggling struggling with his best friend Joey, he has a crush on Joey's girlfriend and Joey alone considers himself to be the star of their soccer team. As well Joey is talking talking Barry into doing things he wouldn't normally consider. consider. This is Wallace's second novel about Sturbridgc, Pennsylvania, his first was "Wrestling Sturbridgc". Junior Fiction Jaguar by Roland Smith Call #: J FIC Smith In Roland Smith's sequel to Thunder Cave, 14-ycar-old Jacob Lansa joins his Field Biologist father in Brazil, where lie is in the process of setting up a jaguar preserve. Instead of relaxing with his father on the preserve, Jacob' gets caught up in the intrigue. Conservation Means Bigger Fish Ask almost any long-time angler and they'll probably tell you how great the fishing was in the good old days. But, with provincial lakes and rivers giving up more record size fish more frequently, the shine on the good old days may be fading. Paying Off Conservation efforts of the last three decades, have been paying off handsomely. Cleaner water, restored spawning habitat and good conservation laws mean larger, healthier fish in bigger numbers! The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters keeps the Ontario Record Fish Registry which, in recent months, has seen a number of new entries. And, since 1980, the Lake Ontario watershed has yielded seven new records, including the Atlantic salmon, brown trout, Chinook salmon, long nose gar, river redhorsc and shorlhcad rcdhorsc. "With conservation efforts we arc seeing a marked improvement in fish habitat. We are employing better science science to ensure healthy stocks of fish. And, belter conservation conservation law and enforcement are helping protect improvements to our fisheries," said O.F.A.H. Provincial Coordinator, Fish and Wildlife Services, Dr. Terry Quinncy. "The record fish registry helps promote awareness of our fisheries and the importance of protecting and enhancing enhancing this incredibly valuable natural resource," Quinncy added. Hi! I'm Quigley! % I'm a fixed, 3-year- old collie/lab. I like dogs, cats and kids. I'm house-trained and I know basic commands and I have lots of love to give. 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