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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-08-12, Page 5Arit AT LIBERAL BARBECUE — Keith and Sandy Strang and family help themselves to the Wednesday chicken barbecue sponsored by the Huron Liberals. T -A photo Beach posted by mistake Pollution notices were posted on the beach at Grand Bend Monday, but they didn't stay up long. Two hours later officials decided there wasn't any danger. Lambton County directory of health Clayton Wardell said he made a mistake with the posting because he miscalculated the routing of a pollu- tion control plant spill into the Ausable River at Huron Park on Sunday. Wardell said he found the Ausable route to Lake Huron is twice as far as he first figured and therefore lifted the signs. Besides, he found that the "cut" that would carry most of the polluted water empties at Port Franks, not Grand Bend. "We do not anticipate a major pro- blem," Wardell said because the overflow from the pollution plant will aerate and clean itself before the waters reach the lake. To be safe the Lambton health unit has stepped up its water testing at Ip- perwash, Port Franks and Grand Bend from once a week to four times a week, he said. Mike Auger of London, operations officer for the utility operations sec- tion of the environment ministry, said about 12,000 gallons (54,500 Iitres) of "very week, very diluted" sewage overflowed from the Huron Park plant during a severe rainstorm Sun- day when the plant pumps couldn't keep up with flows swelled by rain water. Auger said he couldn't estimate how far it is from Huron Park to Port Franks - or Grand Bend where a branch of the Ausuable empties - because the river meanders so much. He said he doubted any polluted water would get to the lake. "Everbody was being very cautious," Auger said of the posting of the beach and the monitoring. "Nobody wanted to make a mistake." Photo archives well underwa The newly established photographic archives of Grand Bend, at the Lambton Heritage OMISSION Part of NDP candidate Paul Klopp's stance on auto insurance was inadvertently omitted in last week's issue. The complete paragraph should have read: • Klopp has mixed feelings about auto insurance. He believes the pro- vince could provide auto insurance more cheaply and efficiently than pri ate companies. However, *Clopp would want to make sure "we don't lose the Co -Operators Insurance Com- pany to keep the other guys honest". Museum is already being put to use. The Museum hosted the annual policy meeting of the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Archeological Committee, at a three day conference last week. One special event designed to show the development of Grand Bend with its unique history as a resort centre, was a walking tour along the Main Street and along the beach -- Grand Bend's great natural resource. As an added plus the historic talk and details of some of the oldest buildings and places was illustrated with albums of historic old photographs, many of them post cards, collected, last winter by volunteer Paul Miller. Doing the work of lerriting out these images was a labour of love for Miller, who is not only a history buff but is now probably the most knowledgeable expert on the visual history. of the Village. The walk is being repeated Tuesday August 11 for a group of volunteers who are now soliciting funds to pro- duce a History Book of Grand Bend in Pictures with explanatory notes. It is hoped that $5000 can be raised by fall toget the book into print by early 1988. For further information about the archives and the fundraising contact Paul Miller or Bob Tremain, at Lambton Heritage Museum, 243-2600. IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE NOTE THAT AN IMPORTANT STICKER WILL BE ARRIVING IN THE MAIL THIS WEEK IN THE EXETER, DASHWOOD, GRAND BEND, HURON PARK AND CENTRALIA AREAS. 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They'll never be able to forget those few shattering minutes though... they'll carry those memories the rest of their lives. A local resident, Hazel Broud of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, received the following account from her daughter, Mrs. Norman (Bar- bara) Chandler, who lives in Edmon- ton, and worked in a building at the Industrial Plaza. Barbara was working in her office building, when, with no warning, the sky turned black with rain and hail. She and another lady were sucked out of the building and awoke to find themselves under a car! The two of them clawed away at the wet dirt to tunnel out from under the vehicle and found themselves badly shaken, bruised and scratched, but otherwise unhurt. The employees of her office gathered to take a count, and found one man out of twelve missing. They dug furiously into the debris of their former workplace, now a pile of rub- ble, and found the man unconscious and bleeding badly from his arm. Barbara had the presence of mind to tie off the bleeding with her half slip, torn in strips. Across the road from their office was a large transport company, Whose building was also a shambles. The huge transport truck, parked formerly in front, was now blown across the road onto the site of their office building. Barbara Chandler's station wagon was found upside down and completely demolished, but they all considered themselves lucky. One man was killed at the transport building across the road and five peo- ple killed in a two-storey office building next to it - no one died in her building. Everyone sat around, in shock, on the roadside until a man drove by warning them all to leave the area because of a ruptured gas line and possible fires in the area. Two were taken, unconscious, by ambulance to hospital and the other ten began walk- ing down the road. A kindly Samaritan in a pickup truck loaded all of them in and drove them to Bar- bara's residence, which was nearest, but in an undamaged area. Her hus band, Norm helped thern with hot cof- fee, blankets and first aid until they arranged to get to their own homes. Barbara is still suffering from shock, but she and all of her family realize that it's a miracle that she survived. Communion service at Saintsbury sy MRS. HEBER DAVIS Sointsbury Mrs. B. Sears, London and Mary Davis were dinner guests recently with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenlee. Holy Communion service was held at St. Patrick Sunday with Rev. B. Wheeler in charge. Mrs. Rose Cunn- ingham was server and Mrs. Mary Davis reader. Mrs. Cheryl Carroll provided music. Rev. Wheeler took his text from Geneses on the crossing of the Red Sea. She spoke to the children of the wonders of thumb prints. Service next Sunday is planned for 8:30 a.m. Personals Bob Tindall, Marylou and Robert entertained Alexia Tindall and I to dinner in London Sunday. We were observing Alexia's birthday. Many relatives and friends from this area called at the Millard George Funeral Home Friday to pay their Win in 66 draw Members of the Legion keep busy working all summer, despite the heat or cool, rainy days, their activities continue. Winners of the July 31 Meat Raffle were: Myra Freeman; Jean Dunbar; Mary McDonald, who won twice; and Janet Chambers. Mystery Prize winners were Art Chambers and Ina Russell. The August 1 steak barbecue and big dance band attracted a large crowd, who really hada good time! Winners of the Spot Dance prizes were Deanne and Mark Simpson, and Fred and Dorothy Chandler. Marge Quick won the door prize. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the evening such a success! Winners of the August 7 Meat Raf- fle were Austin Bettridge, Shirley Pole, Jim Phillips, Eira Duggan and Ron Tatham. Janet Chambers, Jeanne Wilson and Mary Carn won the mystery prizes. Remember, there are bingo games each Thursday at the Legion at 8 p.m., all summer. The next Steak Barbecue comes up on August 15 • from 5 to 7 p.m., with tickets at $8.00 each, available at the Legion. Just a reminder to members of an Ex- ecutive meeting on Monday,. August 17 at 8:00 p.m. Two mishaps for town police Officers of the Exeter town police department investigated two motor vehicle accidents this week. Vehicles operated by Ross Cottle. RR 1, Woodham and Elizabeth Bax- ter of St. Catharines collided Tuesday at the intersection of William and Huron streets. Damage was estimated at $500. Damages were set at only $50 when vehicles driven by Robert Knox. Ex- eter and Norman Trafford of Hanover collided on the Canadian Tire parking lot. The Knox vehicle was reversing from a parking spot when it struck the Trafford vehicle. respects to the late William Quinton. He was born and raised in this com- munity and for many years the "Quinton" families attended St. Patrick's Church and Sunday school. We extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Quinton the former Maryls McFalls and their family. Mrs. Alma Godbolt, Exeter enter- tained 13 cousins to a pot luck picnic at her cottage in Port Elgin. Cousins were present from London, Lucan, Saintsbury. Centralia, Exeter, Listowel and Bayfield. They planned another picnic to be held at McNaughton Park, Exeter on August 24 at noon. All Hodgins fami- ly members are welcome. Advertising Correction In our Back ' to School flyer the JPS Jackets pic- tured on the front page are unavailable. We are sorry for any inconve- nience this may have caused. SNORT ON 3D '4 5100.000 or more Term 30-59 days. 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