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. , wy" 6 -- Scugog Citizen ~ Tuesday, December 21, 1993 Ben the Black Bear wins bout by & a TKO Yoshiaki Fujiwara has wrestled the best in his native Japan in a 20-year pro career. But it was no contest Sunday afternoon when he tangled with "Gentle Ben," a 450 pound black bear at the Northwood Buffalo and Exotic Animal Ranch near ve. a" => Ben, who resides at the Northwood Ranch owned and operated by Norm Phillips, was in a nasty mood for this encounter with Fujiwara for a segment on a popular Japanese television show. As the TV cameras whirred, Ben knocked the wrestler to the ground and when he got up, he was knocked down again, and none too gently, either. "The scene was much more dramatic than we expected," said Kenichi Maeda who directed the episode. In fact, there were concerns on his part that + Fujiwara might be seriously hurt in the encounter with "Ben." Speaking through an interpreter later, the 44-year old Fujiwara told the Citizen that Japan Communications of Toronto scouted for a suitable location and found Northwood to be just perfect. Not only is there black bear at Northwood, there is a deep woods on the property as well, just west of Seagrave. Northwood, by the way is home to two magnificent Siberian Tigers (Sasha and Sinbad), Jaguars, a lion, several buffalo, wolves, snow monkies and "It has has been the scene for many movie shoots (using the exotic animals) and Mr. Phillips said he has contracts for three more filmings in the near future. - James Kano, marketing director for Japan Communications, said Northwood is ideal and expressed thanks to Mr. Phillips for all his help and co-operation. Turn to page 16 Ben is "very strong and very quick." A team of eight travelled from Japan late last week for the weekend's shooting at Northwood. This included cameramen and technicians, the director and three wrestlers who engage in what is called "shootfighting," in Japan--a kind of no-holde barred combination of judo, karate, kick boxing and submission holds. Fujiwara is master of submission holds, a solid looking 6' and about 185 pounds. But he was no match for the Canadian black bear. The TV show for which this segment was filmed features fights of all kinds and the crew wanted to pit a well known wrestler against a Canadian black bear somewhere in the Norm "Phillips Toads 'Ben' back to his den after his days work "Canadian wilderness for on Sunday. See story. "dramatic effect." Thank you for choosing a Natural Tree this Christmas Season. Pro Japaneese Wrestler Yoshlak! Fullwara Is one tough guy, but he was no match for Canadian black bear 'Ben' In a made for T.V. wrestling match flimed Sunday at the Northwood Buffalo and Exotic Game farm near Seagrave. See story for all the detalls. IMPORTANT NOTICE Your Auto Insurance Changes on January 1, 1994 Enjoy your Real Tree & all the best in 1994. SPADEMAN TREE FARM 545 Durham Rd. #21, west of Utica. [+ -_ xd News Year's Eve at Stables Our 7:30 Sitting Is Sold Out! But you're welcome to come and join us at our 5:00 PM Sitting, then the rest of the evening Is yours to enjoy. OUR DELICIOUS BUFFET FEATURES Prime Rib ¥ Snow Crab-legs Fresh Pasta with Jumbo Black Tiger Shrimp & Scallops « Fresh Steamed Mussels in Irish Whiskey, White Wine, Fresh Tarragon and Cream Sauteed Bonelgss Chicken Breast with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs Roasted Baby Garlic Potatoes JFresh Stir Fried Vegetables Smoked Salmon ¥ Shrimp Cocktail Venison Pate with Cumberland Sauce . Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell Tzatziki and Pita Bread ¥ Mushroom Consomme Caesar Salad Orange Almond Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette Assorted Breads and more .. Chocolate Dipped Fresh Fruit Variety of Cheeses ¥ Sweet Tarts Complimentary Champagne at Midnight . . If you are injured in a car accident on or after January 1, 1994, you are automatically entitled to new, enhanced accident benefits from your insurance company. You are entitled to an income replacement of 90 per cent of your net income, up to a maximum of $1,000 weekly, and up to $1 million in necessary medical and rehabilitation benefits. * If you are not working at the time of the accident, but suffer injuries that prevent you from pursuing employment or affect ability to lead a normal life, you are entitled to benefits. If you are seriously injured and another driver is judged at fault, you can sue for pain and suffering. A deductible of $10,000 will apply to any award given as compensation. TWO NEW YEAR'S EVE SITTINGS At 5:00 PM ¥ $89.00 per Couple + (includes gratuities and taxes) At 7:30 PM ¥ $99.00 per Couple - Sold Out! (includes gratuities, taxes, dinner and dancing) Your insurance company will provide yon with more information on the new auto insurance system, either when you renew your insurance or if you have to make a claim. Ontario's road accident insurance \ Ontario Insurance RR#2, SHIRLEY ROAD, DEER EL Commission Ontario PORT PERRY