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Scugog Citizen (1991), 16 Oct 1991, p. 4

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| mp" 4-- Scugog Citizen -- Wednesday, October 16, 7951 "Lucky FROM PAGE 1 But Simone in the front passen- ger scat kept punching at her father, yelling "wake up, wake uw." Somehow, he was able to get _ both feet against the door, pushed with all his strength and it slowly opened. He had made numerous \ 4 ™ for cleaning, you should First, consider the features that are most important to you. Know what you want from your new, , windows: Then keep the benefits | of energy. effi- cient windows i: in mind If you are going to replace your windows because you want to improve the comfort and looks of yout home, or you want to reduce their maintenance and make it easier going the additional step of installing an energy efficient window. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kerr col- frantic attempt 'to-get the d ) open, but the impact of the re lapsed on the side of the road. end collision had jammed all the locks. . ; Once the door was open, imone. scrambled out and her ather grabbed his wife by the sweater and pulled her 'over the "ack seat to safety through the front door. BE A POWER SAVER consider A attractive! Absolutely, - + Passing motorists took the family members to Port Perry. Hospital, Mrs. Kerdwas kept overnight for treatment of back. pain and a knee injury. Their beush with death began about 4:30 PM Saturday as they + were returning to their home at . , A clear winner whenit comes to saving energy. Greater personal comfort in the home (reduced drafts, increased warmth) Reduced energy costs. Conserving energy. Are energy efficient windows Energy éfficient windows are 'available in many styles including designer : shapes If you want to know more about how energy efficient windows can save you money, energy and make" your home more comfortable, give us a call. If you have electric space heating, be sure to ask about Ontario Hydro's Power Saver Window Incentive Offer! Que Hydro Let's give tomorrow a hind. LAKESHORE AREA - BOWMANVILLE ENERGY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1-800-263-8028 Williams Point after a shopping trip in Scarborough. Stopped for traffic ahead, the Kerr vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into d car stopped ahead. Almo! ediately the back end of thy ar was on fire and the interior was filling with thick black smoke as they strug- gled to get the doors open. When the rear window "popped" from the heat, flames and smoke were coming into the vehicle. "The whole back of the car was a sheet of flames. I could see the "the car in flames was th I to be alive window. Even more incredible i is that her seat belt was still locked, / but the belt itself "burned away. The family members said they have no idea how long they were 'actually trapped in the burning vehicle, * said Simone. One eyewitness It seemed like forever," aid most Cver seen, Jair of shoes horrifying: sight he ha Simone lost a new and cash she had been saving fora, new leather coat. All they were able to recover from the charred shell the next day wagsa smoke blackened set of keys. But they flames making their way Wousgastiyssed off the loss of clothing theSides," said Mr. Kerr, and money, thankful to be alive. Mrs. Kerr said that as she lapsed into unconsciousness, she remembers feeling a "warm glow," secing coloyrs * "like, pinks and oranges." And she recalls her daughter's voice crying "Mom, wake up. Wake up!" Mrs. Kerr is still amazed she suffered no burns. Not even her hair was singed as flames shot into the back seat through the broken #2] FIRE «J |CALLS SCUGOG HALL NO. 1 (PORT PERRY) Oct. 10, 22:13, Motor vehicle accident, Reg. Rd. 2 &I 10th conc. Oct. 11, 13:12, Furnace motor, Old Simcoe Rd. Oct. 12, 16:22 Car accident, car fire, . 7A causeway. Oct. 14,14:50," The family spent part of the next day with friends, but put off Thanksgiving dinner until next, weekend. Mr, Kerr, who works al Johnson Controls in Markham said he hopes to return to his job this week. But he admitfed Tuesday morning, he's having nightmares since the accident. ¥ "I really thought they (wife and daughter) were both dead," he said, shaking his head. , Simone said she would return to her classes at Port Perry High School later this week. The family expressed their grat- itude to passersby who assisted them (o hospital. The driver of the car in front of the Kerr vehicle, managed to pull ahead when the fire broke out. She and two small children were not hurt, The driver of the thigd car in the accident, the one that Bit the Kerr vehicle, has been charged with careless driving, a spokesman for Whitby OPP said Tuesday. As for the Kerrs, it was a Thanksgiving Weekend they will never forget. Man killed of all ON LISTENING "Unless a councillor listens closely and acts on the it's if ible tgs Alatms ringing, Nursing home, A 20-year old Bowmanville 'Simcoe St. man was killed late Monday after- noon in a single car accident on SCUGOG Taunton Row Newcastle. HALL NO. 2 Regional Police say Craig (CAESAREA) Curtis of Trulls Road, North, Bowmanville was westbound Oct. 10, 14:28 when he lost control of the vehicle Car fire, . and struck a tree on the north side Old Scugog Rd. of the highway. - KEN CARRUTHERS voters of Ward 1." Preserving the Past .. everyone fairly. This is fy goal and my pledge t0 Elect Ken Carruthers Ward 1 On November 12 . Prepiring for the Fulure * 'Square Boy Two lasagna with garlic bread, edium deluxe pizza, arge 3 item pizza. Page 2 vd By . Twice Told Tales Bring in Citizen ad and receive 25 per cent off your next book purchase. " i Page 9 SUPPORT THE HARDWORKING MERCHANTS IN OUR COMMUNITY -- USE COUPONS!

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