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Times Advocate, 1995-08-23, Page 3IN THE NEW Times -Advocate, August 23, 1995 Page 3 Man finds smoke grenade in yard The explosive may have been left on the property by a previous res- ident. Jack Gooble, left, inspects the smoke grenade Cliff Grasdahl found on his Thames Rd. West property. Brenda Burke T -A staff EXETER - Saturday morning Cliff Grasdahl was picking stones in the backyard of a house he owns when he found it - an airplane ar- tillery smoke grenade. "As soon as I pulled it out 1 knew what is was...1 had a bomb in my hands," he said of the grenade he discovered at the west side of the property at 280 Thames Rd. West. Grasdahl immediately -called the Exeter OPP using ha tennant's telephone. Police soon confirmed what Grasdahl had found was an explosive and before noon the next day. London's Explosive Dis- posal Unit (EDU) came to transport it to London where the military will be called in to dispose of it. After inspecting the grenade, Jack Goohie, of the EDU de- scribed it as a practise round which may contain explosives used only to propel the unit. "They came from (the) Centralia training base," he said Grasdahl said the resi-dence's past owner, being a war vet, may have buried the object years ago. The foot -and -a -half long gre- nade was lying horizontally in the earth approximately 20 inches deep when Grasdahl discovered it while picking stones to prepare the arca for grass planting. The arca surrounding the explosive's !Nation had been backhoed by Grant Skinner the day before. Brenda Proctor, the property's tennant, said news of the explosive had initally frightened her kids. "They sort of panicked...They thought we were going to blow up," she said, explaining she was only aware of the grenade's general whereabouts. "Needless to say, my kids don't play on that side of the yard," she added. "We certainly feel a great sense of relief now knowing it is gone and nothing serious happened." After spending the day at the beach Saturday, Proctor returned home thinking the grenade had already been removed. 1 Five-year-old Richard Proctor points to where the explosive was found at his home. Seven arrested in pursuit GRAND BEND - Grand Bcnd OPP pursued a stolen vehicle Au- gust 19 which ended in the arrest of seven people. The high speed chase involving a 1985 Olds Cierra, began at 4:30 a.m. on Main Street, the vehicle fled towards Thedford, cast on 79 Highway then east on 7 Highway into Sylvan and North on conces- sion 21 in West Williams Town- ship before becoming stuck in a field. Seven occupants fled from the car but were apprehended by OPP officers with the help of the Sarnia Police K-9 unit. All of the occupants except for one were young offenders. Cash stolen from office GRAND BEND - Approximately $2,000 was stolen from the Harbor Master's office at the Grand Bend Harbor between the 2nd and 3rd of July. No forced entry was detected and the ongoing investigation has not Two accidents in " Grand Bend area GRAND BEND - Andrew Eagle- son of Parkhill, along with a male passenger received injuries in an accident and both were taken to South Huron Hospital Aug. 14. At 11 p.m. Eagleson's car left Hwy 81 north of Grand Bend and rolled over into a field. in a separate accident along Hwy 21 at 9:25 p.m., a female passenger received minor injuries on Aug. 16 when a southbound pickup driven by John Treusch of Kitchener col- lided with a northbound vehicle turning left into Prosper's Garage. The northbound vehicle was driv- en by George Devenccnzi of San Jose, California. turned up any suspect(s). Anyone who may have information is urged to contact Grand Bcnd OPP 238-2345 or your local Crime Stoppers I-800-265-7500 or 1-800- 265-4444. Good news for Lucan LUCAN - There is plenty of good news for Lucan residents con- cerning recycling. Due to the fact Bluewater Recy- cling has decided to rebate the fourth quarter installment to mem- ber municipalities taxpayers in Lu - can will tind their final tax install- ment has been adjusted to reflect this saving. The markets with better prices for recycled materials have allowed the association to make this move. The list of materials that Bluewater will accept has increased. Both fine paper and mixed paper will now be picked up. Plain white bond with printing should be separ- ated from colored paper, envelopes, flyers, etc. Residents are asked not to include carbon paper. The paper should be packaged so the operator can tell instantly that it is fine paper or mixed paper. Clear plastic bags are suggested for this purpose or well marked boxes. Still on the subject of waste man- agement, a resolution has been passed by council to implement a "User Pay" garbage collection sys- tem. Final details on costs, how the system will work, and when it will get underway are currently being developed. At the moment it appears that the cost will likely be $2 per bag and the system will start no later than the first of next year and perhaps as soon as November. When user pay comes into effect, garbage collection will be removed from the tax rolls and everyone in Lucan will be encouraged to recy- cle and compost to the maximum in order to reduce the amount of solid waste going to the landfill site. Trees available The Ausahle-Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority is offering several varieties of trees for fall and spring planting including both hardwoods and evergreens. Lucan citizens who wish to pur- chase these subsidized trees may do so by ordering through the village office. A complete list of species and prices can be obtained at the office. Lois Johnston volunteers for Terry Fox Run LUCAN - Local citizen Lois Johnston has volunteered to orga- nize a Terry Fox Run to be held in the afternoon of Sunday, Septem- ber 17. She has already designed courses of one, five and 10 kilometres to enable everyone to participate in this worthwhile event. Participants are invited to run, walk, cycle, roller blade, skate- board, wheelchair, or complete the course with just about any other mode of safe locomotion. The run starts at 1 p.m. from the Market street park. For more infor- mation, or to help out with this pro- ject, you are asked to call Johnston at 227-0324. All proceeds from this Terry Fox Run will go to research for cures for cancer. The run is the first part of a dou- ble header. Later in the afternoon, the Lions, Optimists and the Arena Booker club will be sponsoring their annual Family Feast. The all - you -can -eat menu features roast beef and pork, corn on the cob, baked or french fried potatoes, veg- etables, beverages and deserts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for those under 14 years of age and pre-schoolers are free. Tickets may he obtained in advance from any Lion, Optimist or arena booster, or at the arena or Clark's Food Mar- ket. Proceeds from the Family Feast are slated to go towards financing of the new soccer field. Exeter participates in Run EXETER - Exeter will be-amt4pg 225 communities across Ontario participating in the 15th Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Re- search. The run will take place on Sun- day, September 17 beginning and ending at McNaughton Park where participants will walk. run, rollerblade and bike to raise mon- ey for cancer research programs. Many Canadians remember Ter- ry Fox as a courageous young man with an artificial leg from British Columbia who set out to run across - the country in 1980. Terry called his run The Mara- thon of Hope and raised $24.17 million for cancer research. After 143 days and 5,565 km (3,339) miles Terry was forced to abanllpn his run at Thunder Bay Ontario af- ter the cancer that claimed his leg, spread to his lungs. He died on June 28, 1981; one month short of his 23rd birthday. Since the first Terry Fox Run 14 years ago, it has become the larg- est single -day fundraiser for cancer research involving 3,600 commu- nities across Canada and 45 coun- tries around the world. Last year the run sct a new record raising $9.4 million. To date, $144 million has been raised for innovative cancer research pro- jects. in September. Exeter and the sur- rounding community arc invited to run with the spirit of Terry Fox in Ontario Request for Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home Annual Licence Renewal of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final decision being made on the above. If you have comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health, you may submit them in writing by addressing them to: Director, Residential Services Branch Ontario Ministry of Health 5700 Yonge Street. 7th Floor North York. Ontario M2M 415 (416) 327-7357, by September 25. 1995 Please include the name of the nursing home and quote i'roject 11105.96 on all written submissions. The Director will consider all submissions before making a final decision. 4 ,tl'i ,non-competitive event. The Run is tentatively scheduled to begin at I 1 a.rn., pledge sheets are available at the Times - Advocate, Exeter grocery stores and hanks. rlt e rf 1u� flk' lNii:1: If ,i1=,1111 11111- e ll Sunday, Sept.17, 1995 1 800 387-1200 Residences broken into EXETER - Last week the owner of a residence at 396 Al- bert St., returned from vacation and found a VCR, jewelery and cash missing. A cottage belonging to Leon Coolman of RR 1 Exeter was also broken into and alcohol and electronic equipment were taken. ATTENTION GRAND BEND RESIDENTS Ambulance Number 237-3631 Please refer to Page 2 of TA PHONE BOOK National survey praises effectiveness of community newspapers 1s read Canadians er "Millions mm nity newspaper it their Com they readse it every -week, and because intense interesteCting their with to issues elates affecting r communities. families and the global Even w e upon us, of the electronic ag the le remain focused on people is that hit close and even their issues They rely to report com the muni newspapers tthose then u end these events an examine issues Angus Reid Group Pottmatketing azin mag published to Strategy vs 424 Main St. Exeter, Ont. NOM 1S6 5519) 235-1331 • Fax (519) 235-0766 ONTARIO CLEAN WATER AGENCY GRAND BEND AREA SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION OCWA SEWAGE WORKS PROJECT NO. 1-0271 CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF FILING OF ADDENDUM Due to the limited funding available for this project, the size of the facility proposed in the ESR will be reduced to the maximum capacity the current budget will allow. The maximum plant capital budget has been set at $4,080,000. An Addendum has now been completed to the Environmental Study Report which was issued in October 1994. The Addendum contains details of the revised change and amended Construction Schedule. By this notice the Addendum is being placed on the public record for review in accordance with the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, the Ontario Clean Water Agency intends to proceed with the construction of this project in the Summer of 1996. The Addendum is available for review from August 23, 1995 to September 22,1995, between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the following Municipal Offices: Village of Grand Bend 4 Ontario St. North GRAND BEND, Ontario Tele: (519) 238-8461 Township of Stephen 38 Victoria St. East CREDITON, Ontario Tele: (519) 234-6331 Town of Bosanquet 103 Louisa Street THEDFORD, Ontario Tele: (519) 296-4953 Further information may be obtained from OCWA's Consultants, M.M. Dillon Limited , 495 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5A9, telephone (519) 438-6192, Attention: Mr. Hisham Slim, P.Eng., Project Manager. Please provide written comments within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. If concern regarding the change to the plant size can not be resolved through discussion with OCWA, a person may request that the Minister of the Environment "bump -up" the project to an individual environmental assessment. Bump -up" request much be received by the Minister at the address below by September 22, 1995. A copy of the 'bump -up" request should be sent 10 OCWA at Suite 700, 20 Bay Street, Toronto Ontario (M5J 2N8). If no "bump -up" request is received by September 22, 1995, OCWA Intends to proceed with the construction as outlined in the Addendum. Minister of Environment and Energy 135 St. Clair Avenue North, 15th Floor TORONTO, Ontario M4V 1P5 This noticed issued August 23, 1995 • Andy Valickis, P.Eng. Senior Project Engineer Ontario Clean Water Agency 20 Bay Street, Sulte 700 TORONTO, Ontario M5J 2N8 1 1 TastyNu . " Bakery and Cheese Baked Fresh Daily! 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NOM 1S6 5519) 235-1331 • Fax (519) 235-0766 ONTARIO CLEAN WATER AGENCY GRAND BEND AREA SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY EXPANSION OCWA SEWAGE WORKS PROJECT NO. 1-0271 CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF FILING OF ADDENDUM Due to the limited funding available for this project, the size of the facility proposed in the ESR will be reduced to the maximum capacity the current budget will allow. The maximum plant capital budget has been set at $4,080,000. An Addendum has now been completed to the Environmental Study Report which was issued in October 1994. The Addendum contains details of the revised change and amended Construction Schedule. By this notice the Addendum is being placed on the public record for review in accordance with the requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Water and Wastewater Projects. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, the Ontario Clean Water Agency intends to proceed with the construction of this project in the Summer of 1996. The Addendum is available for review from August 23, 1995 to September 22,1995, between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the following Municipal Offices: Village of Grand Bend 4 Ontario St. North GRAND BEND, Ontario Tele: (519) 238-8461 Township of Stephen 38 Victoria St. East CREDITON, Ontario Tele: (519) 234-6331 Town of Bosanquet 103 Louisa Street THEDFORD, Ontario Tele: (519) 296-4953 Further information may be obtained from OCWA's Consultants, M.M. Dillon Limited , 495 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5A9, telephone (519) 438-6192, Attention: Mr. Hisham Slim, P.Eng., Project Manager. Please provide written comments within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. If concern regarding the change to the plant size can not be resolved through discussion with OCWA, a person may request that the Minister of the Environment "bump -up" the project to an individual environmental assessment. Bump -up" request much be received by the Minister at the address below by September 22, 1995. A copy of the 'bump -up" request should be sent 10 OCWA at Suite 700, 20 Bay Street, Toronto Ontario (M5J 2N8). If no "bump -up" request is received by September 22, 1995, OCWA Intends to proceed with the construction as outlined in the Addendum. Minister of Environment and Energy 135 St. Clair Avenue North, 15th Floor TORONTO, Ontario M4V 1P5 This noticed issued August 23, 1995 • Andy Valickis, P.Eng. Senior Project Engineer Ontario Clean Water Agency 20 Bay Street, Sulte 700 TORONTO, Ontario M5J 2N8 1 1