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Rick Swiech sifts through the remains of his shattered semi-detached Woodstock home while his father Joe holds flashlight. Woman at left is Sharon Breton, who lives in the other half of the house
Rick Swiech sifts through the remains of his shattered semi-detached Woodstock home while his father Joe holds flashlight. Woman at left is Sharon Breton, who lives in the other half of the house

Rick Swiech sifts through the remains of his shattered semi-detached Woodstock home while his father Joe holds flashlight. Woman at left is Sharon Breton, who lives in the other half of the house

Date8/7/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rick Swiech sifts through the remains of his shattered semi-detached Woodstock home while his father Joe holds flashlight. Woman at left is Sharon Breton; who lives in the other half of the house.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015738F
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