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- "WEEKEND STAR" Gallery transformed into Africa for book launch [ . The Scugog Memorial Library in Port Perry was transformed last week into wdeepest, darkest Africa to celebrate the launch of Jonathan van Bilsen's sfourth "Quentin Wright" 'lespionage novel, The Crimson Mask. The setting of the book takes place in Kenya and Tanzania, and Mr. van Bilsen's publicists spared no imagination in making the more than 85 guests rr es a BR [rr a eh I LL A kL feel part of the twists and turns of the exciting novel. "It was by far the largest turnout the library has ever had for such an event," said library CEO Tom Bonnano, The Kent Farndale Gallery was filled with life- size cutouts of wild ani- mals. Delicious platters of hors d'oeuvres, some. of which were native to Africa, kept guests occupied while they listened to the Plaza) Whi sounds of drums played by an African dance troupe from Ghana. 'A computer presenta- tion displayed images of the authors trek through Africa, and every one who attended received a gen- uine safari helmet. Prizes, such as copies of Mr. van Bilsen's other books were given out and one lucky family won a day's pass to African Lion Safari. The Crimson Mask, of, ERC XIE ithy (905)721 published by "Hushion House, takes the reader on an adventurous journey to Kenya and the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania, Quentin Wright, the United Nations agent featured in all of Mr. van Bilsen's books, search- es for clues to help him locate an ancient artifact, but instead finds mystery, intrigue and even murder. «For more inférmation visit the man behind the mask at www.jvanb.com. HOURS: i i a alii EES Ee Gh Sa NAS oA RR it b ns I "Local author Jonathan van Bilsen was on hand at the Scugog Memorial Public Library on June 7 for the official launch of his newest book, The Crimson Mask. FREE A general-purpose © medium strength ~threadlocker with improved oil - tolerance. SuperSale |1)1 DT X 0 ERTS $2. 95 while quantitie 5 last General'Bearing Service Inc. 10 Sunray St., - Unit 16, Whitby 905-668-9400 or 1-888-827-5882 300% Canadian Owned and Operated SE SE 4 (0 ON IA MINIMUM AMOUNTS MAY APPLY ° Ba Sn o GIC | RRSP 1 YEAR veenenenr. 4.400%............ 4.350% 2 YEAR.......... 4900%............ 4.900% 3 YEAR.......... 5.250%............ 5.200% 4 YEAR.......... 5500%............ 5.500% 5 YEAR.......... 5.700%............ 5.700% 1 YEAR CASHABLE 35+... 4.000% AFTER 3,120. DAYS MINIMUM $1,000. Rates Effective 06/13/01 - Subjed to change without notice. 250 Queen Street, Port Perry 1-888-595-4413 Serving Scugog for over 25 years "SHE TD RD & POWELL | C HARIE RED ACCOUNT. WIS NO PAYMENTS NO INTEREST