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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 - 3 Road rage cited as driver is assaulted in Port Perry A case of possible road rage is being blamed for an assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, April 16 in Port Perry. A 46-year-old Orillia res- 'ident told police he was driving through Port Perry after leaving the Island casino when a driver in another car twice pulled in front of him and hit his brakes, forcing the victim to stop suddenly. When both vehicles stopped for a light at the 'corner of Hwy 7A 'and Simcoe St., the victim exit- ed his vehicle and walked back to the second vehicle, which had stopped behind him at the lights, to discuss the reason for the sudden stops. According to police, when the victim approached the second vehicle, a man in the dri- ver's seat swung open his door, hitting the victim in the chest, and exited the car. He then shoved the victim to the ground and drove off, police say. Police are still investi- gating the incident: Vehicle set ablaze on Scugog Island Scugog firefighters were called to a car fire on Scugeg Island last. Monday, April 9. : Firefighters responding to the fire found no one in the area of the burned-out car. The car, discovered on: Mississaugas Trail, is listed as a total write-off. According to police reports, the registered owner of the vehicle was visiting a Water St. resi- dence when the vehicle was taken. Durham Regional Police were called to the scene, and the owner was notified. "Police are continuing to investigate. Anybody with informa- - tion about this or any other crime is asked to «call Durham Regional Police at 905-579-1520 ext. 2672 or Crime Stoppers at 905-436- 84717. New display opening Saturday "Wicker Works" featuring the original rustic twig designs of artist Maggie Longworth will open Saturday, April 21 at the Kent Farndale Gallery Accident according to Collins dictionary: an event that happens completely by chance. We know 80% of the Scugog Memorial Public Library, 231 Water Street, Port Perry. A reception at the gallery Saturday will high- light the artist's work. - Documentary on K-9 team airs May 7 Nobody gets voted off any islands, but some people swamp, and a fellow police officer who was in danger of do go to jail during Chase K-9 Hero, a one hour docu- getting seriously harmed in a terrible fight until Chase mentary about an amazing police dog and his handler, arrived on the scene. Durham Region Const. Dave Mounsteven. Marion Schwarz, executive producer of JAMS Chase K-9 Hero, shot over a one-year period of time, Productions said, working on Chase K-9 Hero was an allows viewers to go behind the scenes to see where K-9 exhilarating experience. officers originate, how they are trained, and what hap- "The access we were granted by the Durham Regional pens during actual arrests. Viewers will (for the first time Police Service, and the tremendous cooperation of Const. in television history) be privy to a funeral service for a Dave Mounsteven and the K-9 Unit was exceptional. | am police dog shot and killed in the line of duty. glad that with the participation of The New VR we were The documentary features testimonials from people able to-bring Chase's story to television." who have had their lives changed thanks to the actions of Chase K-9 Hero is a co-production between JAMS Chase and Const. Mounsteven, a Scugog resident. This Productions Inc. and the New VR. The world premier of includes an 86-year-old great-grandmother who had her Chase K-9 Hero will be Monday, May 7 at 9 p.m. on the home invaded, a little boy who was lost and freezingina New VR. Sportswe ar Company &! Columbia I ns phe. collisions are caused by driver error. We know 80% of collisions are preventable. IT'S NO ACCIDENT. ROAD WATCH' | PREVENT A CRASH, BEFORE IT HAPPENS. For more info call 1-888-579-1520 x 2670 FORDER-PARKS INSURANCE BROKERS INC. 34 Water Street, Port Perry All Lines of General Insurance DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Including © Claims Free ® Free * Seniors ® New Home ¢ Multi-Policy Convenient Payment Plans Available Don't forget that your Brock's Gold Card saves you 10% off all regular - priced merchandise BI @( 3 . | 4 Y i), 1) Ouceen Street. Port Perm (MM) {)