_ Ten-foot Boas, color chang- Chameleons, snakes, liz- a 8, and bizarre tree frogs fas- cinated a large audience of children and adults last week at the Scugog library. These reptiles were on hand at the Scugog Memorial Li- brary as part of Jeff McKay's presentation on the "Endan- gored Bolcso the World." cKay, is a herpetolo- gin. as being the branch of zoology dealing with the natural history of reptiles. His shows focus on the rich diversity of animals and rep- tiles of e environmentally en- dangered tropical rain forest. Since 1988, Jeff has made 115 presentations in Eastern 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 31, 1990 Reptile show at library the opportunity to observe, touch, and learn about these ex- oticcreatures. The audience at the Scugog Library was curious, and inqui- sitive on many aspects about the piles and about Jeff himself. Several of the children were leery about touching the reptiles, but Jeff reassured them that they do not bite, and were safe to touch. The question period is an im- portant part of the session, it elps everyone to understands everything about these ani- mals. Jeff McKay, is still a teenag- er, but an expert on the life and habitat of these fascinating creatures. He is a master of the told in over 50 newspapers in £8 Eastern Ontario. The the local library, Southern On- tario Library Service, and Out- reach Ontario, a programme of the Ministry of C Communications. Newcastle man dies A man was killed early Thursday morning when fire destroyed his apartment. show was sponsored by ture and blaze 23 year old Newcastle Ontario libraries. art of communication, and has Re { : : I. : : gional Police officials During these visits, over taken his show to public and 3 pihert Dwyer lived alone 20,000 children, and adults 1g] d h had "hi a in the apartment joined to a aged five through 65 have had vision, and has had his story house on Durham Road 17, north of Newcastle Village. n i An investigator from the Sionemo or Fire Marshall's office was called : to the scene the next day, but lo- cal firefighters believe the *® ok kk LE SE TE cause of the blaze was acciden- 8, & tal. % a, ed are Geo Hospital report Stonemoor Day Care Centres Inc. offers a July 20-26 . . Admissions.........c.cccceueiereneenes Child Enrichment Programme. Births.......... Limited openings in most age groups, 18 mths. to 4yrs. | Deaths... = Pp hy 2g g p y Emergencies... anes Jeft McKay shows some fascinated youngsters just one- - | or further information call Operations.............ccceeueeueruenne [ Dis of the exotic reptiles he brought with him to the Scugog LI- sx x + DOF -QO8QQ) * « + + | Romanus. 5 brary last week. Jeff's show focused on the Endangered Reptiles of the World. See story ior more details. FORDER-PARKS INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 34 Water St., Port Perry, Ont. LOL 1)2 985-8471 PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALL OF YOUR GENERAL INSURANCE NEEDS Guaranteed Investment Certificates Best Rates we have Available at Our Office ... 1 YEAR 2YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 13% 12%% 12%% 12%% 12%% (Rates Subject to Change Without Notice) 'ONLY?*8. 98 For a THRIFT BOX [le TERRY SHERIDAN & SHADOW JERSEY JOEY HENDERSON BAND Ae BRIDGENORTH 9 Pieces of Chicken key $ID MCCLARY AND ' RO] at ap Perersonouan o S EES AE gntucky Fried Chicken NE J THE FLAT LAND MOUNTAINEERS ) in sonreton with omoy Thon SHOW CAMPBELLFORD. any other-offer JERRY SEABOYER SAND PORT PERRY & UXBRIDGE CEDAR SWAMP BAND Coupon expires Sept. 3/90 CORDOVA MINES WITH BOB CAVEALY HAVELOCK BANDANNA! Amateur Show, as available on | 2) 1 | r---- "fem ---------- eee mere eet meter fe wm mer] => AUGUST 17. 18 - 9, 199 0 N | Y $3 99 Show Goes On Rain or Shine in Havelock, Ontario For a DINNER for one HIGHWAY 7, 30 MILES EAST OF PETERBOROUGH * Dinner includes: 3 pieces of nt tk OL UN Chicken, French Fries, Coleslaw & Bread Kentucky Fried Chicken ADMISSION WEEKEND PASSES PER PERSON ADVANCE Before August 1, 1990 - Before August 14, 1990 - ATGATE -- $8.00 FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 7 p.m. - 12 Midnight SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 0 five Tikit hats soni Shou; Mowy 1 a.m. - 12 Midnight A JACK BLAKELY . SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 any other ofor PORT PERRY & UXBRIDGE Box 100, HAVELOCK, Ontario Kot. I, Canada m8 or Phone (709) Coupon expires Sept. 3/90 nam. -Spm. RE RE ERE EE EE TET JE