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Port Perry Star, 11 Nov 1997, p. 2

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2- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 11, 1997 Police seek information after assault in Prince Albert Man beaten with crowbar in attack A 25-year-old man awoke suddenly in the early morning hours of Nov. 5 to find two men beating him with their fists and a crowbar, say police. According to a Durham Regional Police Theft attempt at business Police were called to Cashway Lumber on Nov. 5 after owners dis- covered that thieves had stolen tools and attempt- ed to take a delivery truck. Durham Regional Police report that some- time overnight between Nov. 4 and 5, thieves entered the lumber yard and broke into two flatbed delivery trucks. After trying to start a vehicle using ignition wires, they made off with a bunch of tools and a rainsuit, say police. Damage to the trucks is estimated to be $200 and the tools were val- ued at $100 and the rain- suit is worth $30, police say. report, a man was asleep on a couch in a mobile home on Old Simcoe St. -- the trailer was located on a farm near Prince Albert Public School - when two men entered the unlocked residence and began beating him. Both attackers appeared to be wearing nylon stockings over their heads to disguise themselves, add police. In addition, say police, the two 'males attempted to bind the victim with a roll of duct tape, but were unsuc- cessful because of his continued struggles. The victim also stated that one of the attackers may have had a gun, say police, but he is unsure because the room was dark. Before leaving, one of the males turned to the 25-year-old man and told him that they were going to get his family: "Your family is next." Suffering from numerous lacerations to his head, arms, and back, the victim went to his vehicle where he drove to his mother's home on Caleb St. From there he was taken by ambulance to the Port Perry site of the North Durham Health Services where he spent the night. Police also say he was transported to an Oshawa hospital where he may have had to undergo plastic surgery to repair damage to his face. ' The first attacker is described as 5'10", 200 pounds with short hair. The victim says that the second man was about 6'1" and weighed 185 pounds. The victim had lived in the trailer for about two weeks while his brother had been living there for two years. The police are actively investigating this case and anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to call Durham Regional Police at 579-1520. "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" CHRIS HALLPORT PERRY STAR REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY: More than 100 people came out to Port's Legion 419 Sunday to watch the annual Remembrance Day ceremonies. Various groups from throughout the community had an Opportunity to lay wreaths at the cenotaph. ALL-YOU-CAN- EAT BUIFFE [+ NOON TO 1PM -7 DAYS A WEEK * taxes & gratuities extra (GY 1 Bll MONDAY NIGHT 6" 6" Em Where grownups come out to play ¢ "CountryFest" Join us for your favourite New Country Videos shown on Roulettes' Giant Video Wall, brought to you by KX96 FM & hosted by midday on-air personality Pete Walker. The Event of the Year" NEW YEARS EVE BASH FOOTBALL THURSDAY NIGHT COUNTRYFEST SUNDAY 3PM-7PM Night with the od Join us Friday night for Karaoke Travellin' Wilburs. & o/d Every DO Saturday > night see Juno Bush Kochi "the year away! | Rick Johnson December 31st QQ op included) EN AVA SH SVAN | BJ Tis the Season to Book Your Christmas Party right here! Enjoy our famous All-You-Can-Eat Buffet or have your meal tailored to your group or special event. Reservations preferred. Staff parties, business luncheons, family get togethers or whatever the occasion. GREAT BLUE HERON \ $8 PAS, IF R( NP CHARITABLE CASINO & BINC 1-84 7:00 PM AD All you can eat food extravaganza! Party Favours ~ Champagne at Midnight ~ Wine with dinner | * Hold "Em Poker * Blackjack O) * Big 6 Wheel . Roulette =~ * 650 Seat Bingo . + Pai Gow Poker . High Stakes * Mini Baccarat Nevada Tickets

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