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Times Advocate, 1994-02-16, Page 8I'ayu 8 Times -Advocate, February 16, 1994 You Can Fix It Corner $ David Eastw g• Dear Dave - I have a 1985 four -cylinder Ford. Re- cen , any time 1 drive for more than 20 minutes, the car starts running very rough and then stalls. If I wait awhile, it will start and run again for another short time. It seems to be worst on cold, wet days. Can I fix it? .1. Elliott, Clinton A• It sounds like you have carburetor icing. If you look down the throat of the carburetor the next time it stalls, you will probably find frost or ice build-up. That would explain the waiting period, because it would take that long for the engine heat to melt the ice built up on the inside of the carburetor. Your best bet is to check the thermostatic control valve located in the snorkel of the air cleaner assembly. This can be done with a flashlight and a small mirror. First check the vacuum hose to the valve for cracking or leaking. The check to see if the valve moves freely. If they look all right, then using the mirror and flashlight (warning, keep all loose clothing and jewellery away from the en- gine) have someone start the car while you watch for the valve op- eration. The valve should move up into the closed position, al- lowing the air to enter through the hot air manifold. As the engine heats up, it should move down into the open position. If these ac- tions do not happen, you should replace the valve assembly and vac- uum hose. If you have to change the valve, try the Chilton's manual, which you can borrow from the local library. Q• Dear Dave - I have a beautiful old lamp that does not wor The little switch does not click any more and the electric cord has lots of cracks in it. Can I fix it? S. Miller, Exeter. A• The best thing you can do for your lamp is to replace both the cord and the socket assembly. For less than $5 and a few min- utes' work, you can have it working again. Start by unplugging the lamp and removing the light bulb and the shade support. Next try using your thumb pressure to pop off the outer shell of the socket. If this does not work, carefully use a small flat -tip screwdriver and pry the outer shell off. Remove the shell and insulating sleeve and save for later. Pull the socket up a few inches and disconnect the wires. Remove the socket base by loosening the small grub screw on the side of the collar. Tie tightly a long strong string or fine wire to the bare end of the cord. Now, gently pull out the socket end of the lamp. Throw out the old cord and tie the string to the new cord and gently pull it back through the lamp, using the string hanging out the socket end. Feed it through the socket base. Strip about three quarters of an inch of insulation off the socket end of the wire. Twist the bare strands and reconnect it to the new socket assembly, by wrapping them clockwise around the screws. Make sure not to let the bare wire touch anything else after the screw i$ tightened. Replace the insulation sleeve and outershell. Make sure the grub screw is snug. Reinstall the bulb and shade. Now, plug it in and try it out. If you have any questions for the You Can Fix It Corner, please send them to David Eastwood, care of the Times -Advocate, Box 850, Ex- eter Ontario, NOM 1S6. Questions can be on anything from household repairs, automotive, recreational equipment, or whatever else is broken and needs fixing. Staffa United Church Women talk about 'The art of love' By Roberta Templeman STAFFA - When the Hibbert United Church Women met Febru- ary 9, Elaine Colquhoun had charge of the theme "Love". She opened with a poem from "Today" and used a video entitled "The Art of Love" dealing with the Outreach ministry. Gwen Christie read the scripture from Corinthians and Dorothy Dow provided sacred music. Florence McPhail had charge of the business period, during which Helen Fell acted as secretary. McPhail commented on the Chi- -tese New Year - the year of the dog. One born in that year is: a pil- lar of society, honest, stubborn, fault finder, fond of small talk and a leader of men. Gwen Christie reported on the Presbyterial Executive meeting held in Atwood. The U.C.W. was urged to support United Church projects. Menesetung will be the site of the Camp Experiences on June 6. Reports should go to the September 12 meeting of the exec- utive in Crediton. Secretaries are reminded to forward reports in -June and November. Irene Richardson reminded the group of Bible Study 7:30 p.m. on Friday night at the manse. The Staffs church will join with Cromarty for World Day of Prayer on March 4 at 2 p.m, An invitation is extended to all men and women to attend this meeting, the theme of which is: Go, See. Act. /► Hensall carnival The weather was perfect for Hensall Public School's winter carnival Friday. Krista Taylor concentrates on her bingo card which was based on a winter theme. Enjoying an Indoor workout are Tara Ingram and behind her Jina Graham. VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND AND TOWNSHIP OF STEPHEN CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM NOTICE OF COMPLETION February 16, 1994 To allow proposed development, Grand Bend and Stephen Township are proposing to expand the existing sewage collection system to currently unserviced areas in the Village and portions of the Township. The proposed works include sanitary sewers, two new pumping stations and forcemains following existing road allowances and the village boundary. Pipe sizes range from 200 mm to 350 mm. A crossing of the Ausable River will be required to convey flows to the site of the proposed new sewage treatment facility located at the existing lagoon facility. Mitigation is proposed to minimize environmental impacts. The construction of the sewers will be phased to provide service as development occurs. The estimated capital cost of the proposed works is approximately $2.9 million (1993). The above project is being planned under Schedule B of the I s nvironmental Assessment for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Grand Bend and Area Sewage Liaison Committee Intends to proceed with -the design and construction of this project. A Screening Report has been prepared and will be available for review on February 16, 1994 at the following locations: Village of Grand Bend Township of Stephen Municipal Office 38 Victoria Street East 4 Ontario Drive Crediton, Ontario Grand Bend, Ontario NOM IMO NOM 1TO (519) 238-8461 (519) 237.3750 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours: 9.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interested persons should provide written comments to the Municipality on the proposal by March 17, 1994. Comments should be directed to Mr. Paul Turnbull, Village of Grand Bend or Mr. Larry Brown, Township of Stephen at the address listed above. If concerns arise regarding this project which cannot be resolved in discussion with the Municipality, a person/party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Energy "bump -up" the project to an Individual Environmental Assessment. Bump -up requests must be received by the Minister at the address below by March 17, 1994. Copies of the 'bump -up" request shall also be sent to the Township of Stephen and Village of Grand Bend offices. If there Is no "bump -up" request received by March 17, 1994, the proposed sewage collection system will proceed to design and construction as described in the Screening Report. Honourable C.J. 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