March Break program will introduce kids to ‘amazing’ animals Scugog Shores Museum to offer March Break Camp for kids Scugog area kids will get a chance to get-up-close to some of the world’s most amazing animals later this month during March Break. Scugog Shores Museum has announced they will be offering three full-day programs during March Break for children ages 5-10. Here, the amazing world of animals will be discovered. Each day of the camp includes crafts, games, stories, music, drama and a special 90 minute pres- entation by an animal professional, where children can get up close and personal with many exotic animals. On Friday, March 9, Zoo To You (www.zoo-to-you.net) offers an amazingly interactive experience for children, where they will get to clude the social life of mammals, how they survive in the wild and how they adapt to the changing seasons. The following week, on Wednes- day, March 14, “Birds of Prey” will be new heights in environmental educa- tion. They are dedicated to presenting Birds of Prey to the public in the hopes of inspiring an appreciation which will lead to the conser- vation of these amazing creatures and their habitat. The final day of camp, Friday, March 16, Predator Productions (www.northwoodranch.com) offers an exciting and unique oppor- tunity to come face to face with reptiles and snakes that will both entertain and educate. Children are responsible for bringing their own lunch. Juice and snack break are provided. Registration is $30/day or $75 for all 3 days. Space is limited so book early to avoid di Paul Livingston, designer of Scugog Township's new flag with en Gadsden, chair of Canada 125 Committee, in Nov. 1992. THE YEAR WAS 1992 vx JULY - Despite early opposition from downtown mer- chants, the Port Perry Country Market opened in the for- mer Zoecon building on 7A highway. vx JULY - Neil Hunter, Guy Latreille and Allan Bertrand were introduced as new hospital board members at the Community Memorial Hospital's annual meeting. vx AUGUST - Gerry's Distributors placed in receivership as its bank looks for a buyer, making the future uncertain for its employees. vx SEPTEMBER - Lieutenant Matt Stephenson, a fire- fighter from Hall #2 in Caesarea, was named ‘Fireman Of The Year’ at the hall. vx SEPTEMBER - Community Memorial Hospital in Port Perry is selected as one of the “Great Canadian Hospi- tals’ in a special report in Chatelaine Magazine. vx OCTOBER - Former Fire Chief Jack Cook and Ray Gould, members of the Scugog Fire Department retire after 35 and 33 years of service respectively. vx NOVEMBER - Scugog’s official flag, designed by local artist Paul Livingston, was unveiled during the township's Peter Perry celebrations. vx DECEMBER - An estimated 60 centimeters of snow fell on Scugog and surrounding areas on Dec. 10 and 11 bringing the township to a virtual standstill. Don’t be disappointed. Book your space at the Amazing Animals March Break Camps, peing held at Scugog Shores Museum, 16210 Island Road, Port Perr: ClassesvillrunMarch9, 14and16from9:00a.m.to4:00p.m.eachday. For further information about the program, contact Shannon Kelly at 905-985-3589 or skelly@scugog.ca HUGE MARCH BREAK SALE WEEKS ONLY Mon., March 12 to Sun., March 25 Willow Books 173 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY bint His Naor 905-985-0888 8 Focus - MARCH 2007 Sutton n Group s Real ee (ited Ss ‘An Independett Membor Brokerage Experience NEGOTIATOR ** Real Estate Counseling** “Expertly guiding you through the process of your next sale or purchase.” 126 Water Street, Port Perry 905-985-4300 focus@observerpub.ca