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} : A MAT NA > rs 2 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, August 28, 2001 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Blackstock home nearly destroyed i in weekend blaze By Rik Davie Port Perry Star A near tragedy was avoided on Saturday morn- ing after a Blackstock fami- ly escaped their home, as it was engulfed in flames. Fire, police and ambu- lance crews rushed to a home on Sunrise Dr. in Blackstock around 4 a.m. on Saturday morning after a male resident of the home awoke to the crackling of flames. Firefighters from Scugog Fire Department's Caesarea Hall, backed up by support units from Port Perry, spent several hours fighting the blaze that fire officials believe may have begun in the floor of the home. While no cause has been attributed to the fire that caused well over $100,000 damage to the home, wiring may have been a factor. Firefighters say that a fast reaction by the father of the family saved the day. By Rik Davie Port Perry Star A man police sources say suffers from a mental condition is in custody after attacking a close family member with an axe last Thursday evening. Staff-Sergeant Jim Douglass told The Star that the man travelled from his residence to a home on Scugog Line 9 where he confronted a 49- year-old female family member and swung an axe at her. "Luckily, the victim suf- fered only very minor ta i" Ri id AAR i rh RIK DAVIE / PORT PERRY STAR more than an hour. No cause has yet been deter- mined, although it is believed faulty wiring may be to blame. Damage to the home is estimated at more than $100,000. All the members of the family escaped unhauned, Emergency crews were dispatched to a Blackstock home early last Saturday morning after one male resident awoke to fire and smoke. Scugog firefighters from the Caesarea station responded to the Sunrise Dr. home, and battled the blaze for Man charged in axe attack injuries," Staff-Sgt. Douglass said. "She did not even seek medical attention for the injuries." The suspect, a 78-year- old man who police believe may suffer from dementia or some other mental condition, was taken into police custody without incident and released on. conditions that he stay away from certain family members and be under care. He will appear in an Oshawa court on Sept. 24 to answer assault charges. No names have been released. IMIADNESS SALE. STARTS AT NOON ON FRIDAY, LUC INT EIR) § i RIA ONTO IE fee Port Perry ue Go CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS JJ Stoves, Chimneys oI = Fireplaces Wood SNILY * Gas * Electric o Corn * Pellets SAVE AT LEAST S \ll= 10% Off EVERYTHING up to Vermont Castings, Regency, Heritage, Majestic Save 24% When you buy the series! Five GREAT shows for less than $100* featuring The Nearness Of You - Oct. 13, 2001 - Joe Sealy - An all Canadian salute to the redoubtable Hoagy Carmichael Nathaniel Dett Chorale - Dec. 15, 2001 A new Canadian professional chamber choir dedicated to the creation and performance of Afrocentric music of all styles. The Madrigals - Feb. 9, 2001 A romantic musical joumey from the Renaissance period to present time. Gregory Hoskins And Friends - April 27, 2002 This group of Bass, Drums and Guitar/vocal's intelligent music is inspirational. The Niagara Brass - June 15, 2002 The group has appeared on several Television and Radio broadcasts as well as in many Musical Festivals. *offer expires September 14th, 2001 Individual Tickets $25. each To order your series tickets, call NOW Alissa Smith 905-985-9924 JI [/} | & SROCX ST. pave «ny 8 HOPIYINS ST. THICKSON 900 Hopkins St. at Burns WHITBY 905-668-3192 HIGHWAY 401 PIZZA, SUBS 2S, wr? Seed EVEN 2 FOR IDEALS CAN' Y BEAT BIGFOOT &WINGS woo 0 Water Say $0 = TN 9 i's " fi TAL ef 4 i COMPETITION JUST | CAN'T MEASURE UP TO BIGFOOT NOBODY BEATS BIGFOOT: | ® ig Art II'" Butter Flavoured ' Popping Corn y 50 PAC EMM 1 ane art 4 pn x i w » DENTAL CENTRE NEW Patients' Smiles Always Welcome | * Dr. J. Cottrell Dr. J. Hardy ¢ Dr. L. Gideon e Dr. C. Banfield Dr. L. Poranganel ¢ Dr. H. Dewar ° Dr. T. King (Orthodontist) ® Dr. T. Mcintyre (Periodontist) ---- Today's Smile... There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. Dental Care For The Entire Family [V8 chy Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Please Call 905-985-8451 Visit our website: www.iluvmydentist.com PACTS OUT=T=To IRS) (T=) ol ado) o fl 22-12 aY, iE fee WN LITTLE [2 XA Le Le} gH % ) DRA (of 5 ibe 5 le is #56999 BIGFOOT, as 51699 _BicFoOT my