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Scugog Citizen (1991), 25 Jan 1994, p. 3

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Sd Former Port Perry woman survives the big quake - Former Port Perry resident 3 Bherrie Casteels loves the Ce climate in southérn California, but but gathguakes are something a erie and her husband Bob Luhtala "survived the big one" that struck the Los Angeles area at 4:30 in the morning January 17. Sherri's sister Brenda Castéels of Port Perry told the Citizen last week there were many anxious moments for the' family ds they attempted to make phone contact with Sherrie Tnmediately after news of the uake. quake, They were able to make contact twice in a few days after the quake and family members and friends were more than relieved to learn that Sherrie and Bob were not among the nearly 50 killad and hundreds Many of Sherrie's Port Pe frien ere contacting Bren to ask about her, and Bren -"stold the Citizen she is extremely ateful for all the calls and + expressions 6f concern. + Shertie and Bob live in'a two ), 3 une of the qual sxperionss; © "They are justtrying to salvage storey apartment building in, "Sherman Oaks, about three miles east of the takes s epicentre. Sherrie told Bren by phone that when the pada it "soundéd like an atomic hoo going off." was tossed around the pen Iie every, piece of glass was broken by the shock, ictures fell from the walls, dows were smashed and ther® were Jarge cracks in the outer walls of the building. Scared for their lives; they raced outside and immediately began to help others shut down. gas lines. It was a feeling of utter helplessness. Their apartment a shambles, Sherrie and Bob have been left. This a of Sherrie was takep, on ho wedding last staying with friends and in the days after the quake felt several after-shocks that"added to their fears. They are not sure oe | they will be able to Years i they * apartment. Sherrie is a cp- Roots stores j and Beverly spmenafr Lib Hills. Her Canadian iy bands in southern California. They were \ married last Septeriber. Brenda told the Citizen that and Sherrie have discussed whate.they can (from the , and get on with their for the time being," Brenda January 19 - Afternoon 5 Table Mitchell - Avg. 50 North/South 1st - Doris Phinney and Judy Atkinson 60 1/2. 2nd - Harold Brown and Ed: Clark 51. 38rd - Marie and Horry Carnegie 49 1/2. East/West Reid Stainton of the Port Perry Lions Club fundraising told the Citizen. committee accepts a cheque for $1200 from Judy Hilton. The money was raised over the Christmas season from public "I really want to say 'thank. you' to all the people in Port 54 1/2. Perry 'who*expresséd such 1st ="Mimi and Dave Forrest 56 1/2. 2nd - Jean and Bob Coleman gonuone a the Hilton pA ON the 3rd whieh hig 18 by overwhelming concern for J Woe Viewsd by thousands of ec and a ng Ap Thariie BS: Shetria mie re tights hk beon apain next year. She pissed thanks to all many Feoge Bae vo prow ul i ' . Cn LB The Second Hand for Kids | Jm po 7 a ] and other tré@sures " or A - un " ZZE 'wy: Winter Special! uJ [] Pl R A A n New nd gently used a gay; children' s iki toys, 2 quip at prices y | 7 Skates Fa " 1 Hats and Mitts °N ow Oo PLE N on Xr Suowliobts 7 Snowsuits : " 30% off selected items! IN PORT PERRY Sizes Newborn - 14 years 'Corner of Highway 7A and Water: Street Te » | Come in, try a slice, and get a free Slice' Club Card! ~h esults from: Scugog Bridge 3rd - Illene* Wilton and Cliff Chambers 48 1/2. Evening - 3'1/2 Table Howell Avg. 24. 1s - Miriam and Charles 28. i' _2nd - Doris Phinney and Ed Clark 27 1/2: 3rd - Harold Brown and |] a oy -- | * | $5.00 ON A PARTY PAiZZA + || jms $4.00 ON AN EXTRA LARGE PIZZA | EJ. $3.00 ON A LARGE PIZZA * = § oR $2.00 ON A MEDIUM PIZZA _f)...... || [® PORTPERRY BER etre - |] -- ma Nn Port Hr , oe fe my . Bam. 985-3700 o® 227 QUEEN STREET * Y Monday fo Saturday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM The Affordable Alternative! (905) 985-7795 *«

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