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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1997-09-03, Page 9Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, September 3, 1997 — Page 9 Lucknow, ladies have memorable trip aboard lake freighter The trip was advertised as the opportunity of a life- time and for two Lucknow-area Womeny a week's journey on a Great Lakes'salt carrier more than lived up to its billing. Agnes Delbergue, and Gerry McCann don't try to contain the excitement of a trip that is now firmly " etched in, their memories.. "It was the chance of a lifetime, Agnes offered. ;And it's just not some- thing you could buy." The trip was an early o bird prize in the Adventure Raffle 97, an initiative of the Children's Aid Scoiety of Huron County and Sifto .. to raise money for summer camp for disadvantaged children. The port -to -port trip aboard . the ` Algoway, adorned with the •offical' SummerCamp For Kids logo,was offered. by Algoma Central Marine • and ULS Corporations as an. early bird prize in a raf- • fle of travel prizes that will • raise enough funds to .give over 300 children summer camp opportunties. The winning ticket was purchased by Agnes's hus- band, a mine employee, .. ' and . •she 'chose: friend, Gerry McCann to accom- pany her on the week-long journey that began with a. load df 'salt in Goderich Aug. 11. While the, pair boarded. the freighter with some . . trepidation,; andnotions that the experience would be onthe boring side, to,' their .delight; it was any- thing but.. "They took care of us from the time we got on in Goderich until we got off again, " Agnes said while Gerry added that the cap- tain made sure they were `looked after' the whole. time. The freighter left the Port of Goderich with a load of salt destined for Milwaukee, .Wis. After unloading salt the freighter ,took on and disposed of, loads of stone at various ports before returning to Goderich. suitably impresseed with their quarters that included a bedroom, a Sitting room with all the entertainment amenities required •and breathtaking views of the Great Lakes journey. While there was no set itenerary and the ladies were virtually 'free to spend the time as they wished, 'boredom never settled into the routine: "We were ,free to do whatever we' wanted but we were occupied the whole time," Agnes: remember Meldrum ,t ay and the ship turning in the quiet hours," Gerry said.. "Arid the trip through the Straits of Mackinac was beautiful," The trip was part of a package of travel prizes made available by spon- sors such as . Champion, Sifto, Marlin Travel, CIBC and Westcast Industries. The draw for the .major travel prizes., including a Vancouver Island Adventure and a Rocky Mountain rail tour, was Agnes Delbergue and Gerry' McCann, on board the lake freighter Algoway, a prize won' in the CAS Adventure Raffle 97: They are shownin. their living quarters: The captain and, crew immediately dispelled any misconceptions the ladies, had about the ship's clean- liness or the hospitality 'of the. crew. "We had a tour of 'the ship and it wasabsolutely spotless, including : the engine room,". Gerry said :, adding .thatithe>re was nota • mark to be found. anr ,where. , • The ladies were, also, explained. "We helped the. .ladies in the kitchen and had coffee breakwith 'the' crew." ' The . captain and 'crew went out of their way to make the trip as comfort- able arid enjoyable as pos- sible, one ofthe reasons the trip exceeded' all expectations! ;The. scenic beauty.. was: also a pleasant ' and welcome Surprise. "I ' will just' .,always made Friday, Aug, 29.`.. CAS volunteer co-ordi-' nator, Joan ' Van';' Den Broeck.said the goal of the raffle was to support , the placement of 285 children .who would nothave... the opportunity to ' experience sumer camp. To date,,. 316 children have attended a combination of day and residential. camps ' in this area, including some spe.- pial' needs camps: . Part o f on:..� � oing surveillance •from page 2 : The third source' is_ from O-ntario Hydro, prt -i.. dared .:by the regular open- ation of nuclear power facilities such as the Bruce Nuclear.. Power Development near Kincardine. Tritium is 'released through the plant's regular operation: and through accidents that lead to heavy water releas- es in the lake. . ' "What "we're'trying to find out is what is the background, level of tri- itium in the lake," said•' LaMarre The last study Was done. • in 1983 showing an aver- . age level of 9..1 becquerels, per litre of water. A bee- .. querel las. a form of Mea- suring .radioact.ivity lir water.. • . The World Health Organization has set'7,800 F .becquerels per litre as the safe limit for tritium in • "drinking water. • "You ban see how small • the concentration of tri- .tium' is in die lake," said 'LaMarre. .. • Higher'levels have been • nitdrin the env> ron found near the Bruce is mo .g y • Nuclear: ' Power men.t "This is part of dour Develbpm�ent'with even , ';ongoing surveillance,"he ar higher'levels of tritium said. between Kincardine and Port Elgin, relating to" spills from the BNPD. In Port Elgin, the .1996 av er was 30 becquerels `per age litre,but'it has been 'higher. "We're trying to update to include information old information and trying from : this currentstudy in to see if there's been any the May, 1998 report. change, LaMarre said, He said they , want to • expecting to see the tri-. keep 'the information as tium concentrations in credible and scientific'as Lake'Huron, lower than in. possible and that is why 1983. they have hired AECL to "The weapons testing . study the tritium levels, 1. 'put a lot of, tritium in 'the "We don'twant to be 'environment," he said. .accursed of cooking : the Tritium• has a half-life data,",LaMarre said. of about 12 years. That. 'Background work for means,•after 12 years, half the stud was done more the original atnoupt of tri- than' a•Year ago -before tium is.gone, After anoth- this month's announce- er 12 years, half that ments that much. of the, amount is gone: Bruce Nuclear. Power •Soo,ner, or,later, later, we're,Development, and facili- going to reach a' point .ties in Pickering, would be where ail the nuclear tri- shut down to be upgraded tiuin is gone," LaMarre because of their poor'oper- said. "At that• point, any ating condition. . thing left will be natural or "When everyone has. LaMarre` prepares a report each May. that looks . at such areas as° the tritium levels in drinking water, near the nuclear 'power development's He. expects O t ` H dr ' " • the. facts people are more P t f LaM e s role 4. at •ease," he said. .• aa1 r . arr scene of theft Kincardine%Walkerton OPP are investigating a break enter and theft that ,occurred overthe week- , end of Aug.: 23/24 at the Ontario Hydro yard locat- • ed oti'County Road #3 :of Brant township, just north • west .of Walkerton. • ,A large'quantity of alu- minum wire cable, and copper wire :;from: the yard area, with an .approximate value of around $2,00O was stolen:, A 'vehicle was ;used in the thefts possibly a larger ' 'pick-up or stake truck. If anyone noticed any- thing suspicious in the 'area of Ontario Hydro over the weekend, they are advised to, contact the Kincardine/Walkerton.` OPP at 396-3341 or Critne Stoppers at. 1-8O61222-: TIPS, IBDO 131)0 Pun woody p WARD MALLETTE _ . 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Thor, CA RAI Thomas, CA 881-1211 364-3790 323-2351 832-2049 �.- Kincardine • .Klassic's Gymnastics Club REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 8 4:30.6:30 pm SEPTEMBER 11 7:00 8:00, pm - at Connaught Park"Pavillion (133 Broadway St.,) in Kincardine We offer recreation classes for children 15 months '& up as well as Boys, Teens and Competitive programs. ***Competitive Tryouts Sept 6 from 9 - 11' am you must pre -register by phone forthis (396-2670)** LUCKNOW SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION Dates and Times Friday,'September 12th - 7-10 p.m. Saturday,' September 13th -:'10-5 p.m. at Lucknow Sports Complex ,The' Lucknow Skating Club has* restructured, to provide , more opportunities for skaters to excel while remaining affordable to parents. LEARN T EARN TO SKATE A program for 3-5 year. olds ' CANSKATE - ��eprogram.designed for •bad� boys & girls, teaching the fundamentals of skating.Beginner through Proficiency:...$100t This includes group, instruction. SENIOR (Test Stream) - Formal C. P. S. A, test work on stroking, skills,free skate and dance.' 51/2 hrs. hours of ice time provided., Professional Coaches for, Private Lessons (arranged by senior). Brenda. Hill. 395-0253 Donna Jones 368-7231 John Barger 395-4105 Carole Hanks 396-3662: ADULT 'SKATE - Minimum 15 Skaters 8 week session...,$55.. ;. LADIES' Auxiliary To Winter Sports Every family must submit a separate postdated Cheque for $50. Cheques will not be cashed if food booth duties are fulfilled.. SKATE & DRESS: EXCHANGE Clearly labelled items with name and price.