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Terrace Bay News, 24 Jun 1987, p. 7

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North Bay- United States Air Force jet fighters under the opera- tional control of the Canadian NORAD Region intercepted two Soviet military aircraft off the East coast of Canada in the early hours of June 3, 1987, stated a news release from National Defence of Canada. According to the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD), the aircraft were tracked by U.S. Air Force Airborne E-3 Tommy Hunter rescues boaters during filming Filming of a boating safety commercial at Hamilton Harbour came to a halt several weeks ago while the actor and director res- cued three victims of a real-life boating accident. Singer-celebrity Tommy Hunter, who was starring in the commercial being filmed for the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), assisted with the rescue when a lightweight racing scull over- turned and sank about 200 metres from shore. The rescue effort was ham- pered by strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Pulled from Police News June 5-19, 1987 In the past two weeks, two driving complaints and one parking complaint were attended to by the Ter- race Bay Police , and three speeding tickets were given. One male resident was charged for know- ingly supplying liquor to a person under 19 years of age. Various cases of wil- ful damage were reported in several areas of town including the golf course, a local business and personal property. There is a suspect in one of the cases. Police investigated a possible break and enter at the recreation centre and the report was unfounded. Police also assisted the OPP in Thunder Bay with locating property that belonged to a Thunder Bay resident that was lost or left in - Terrace Bay. the water were three rowers from the Leander Rowing Club of Hamilton. None were were wear- ing floatation vests. Hunter was filming the boating safety public service announce- ment for the O.F.A.H., Ontario's largest provincial. conservation association, when the accident occurred at about 7 p.m. Also participating in the rescue were Director Darrett Lee, and Neil Lawson, driver of the boat and owner of N.D. Leisure Products in Clappison.Corners. The commercial focussed on the safety measures all users of small craft should observe when planning a day on the water. Numerous fire and burglar alarms were responded to. One welfare case was attended to. Presently under investigation are some Suspicous findings by a local resident home. On four separate occasions, four unwanted or intoxicat- ed persons were removed fom public places by Police. Two complaints about a beach party were received and when investigated, liquor and loud music were found and action was taken. Police assisted the Schreiber OPP in per- forming a breathalyzer which resulted in an arrest after the beach party. ' Two thefts were committed in town which police continue to investigate along with a break and enter at the pool area of the recreation centre, in her AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control System) aircraft before enter- ing the Canadian Air Defence Indentification Zone without notifica- tion. Two United States Air Force F-15 fighter interceptors were scrambled from Loring Air Force Base in Maine. The pilots of the interceptors intercepted and identified two Tupolev-95 Bear Fs. The Bear F is the long-range Soviet aircraft used for anti-subma- rine warfare. The flight path of the Soviet aircraft brought them within 150 miles (240 kms) of St. John's, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, June 24, 1987, page 7 Jet fighters intercept two Soviet aircraft Nfld. The incident marked the 60th time in 1987 and the second time in one week that military aircraft of the USSR have been intercepted, identi- fied and tracked off Canada's shores by fighter interceptors under the operational control of NORAD. In all cases these aircraft have remained over international waters. Air Defence fighter interceptor aircraft, which stand on 24-hour alert, are ready for immediate scramble if an incoming aircraft is detected by radar and cannot be correlated with a flight plan Confederation Homecoming The Confederation College Alumni Association has planned a "Homecoming Weekend" on Oct. 9 and 10 of this year to celebrate the college's 20th Anniversary. The weekend will be highlighted by an Octoberfest and a dinner dance. All graduates are encouraged to make every effort to return to Thunder Bay and Confederation College for a weekend of fellowship, fun, and remembrances. For more information regarding the Homecoming Weekend or the Alumni Association, please contact: Julie Makar, Alumni Association, Box 398, Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 4W1, 1-807-475-6236. and Terrace Bay. Presentations of prizes. $1000.00 Attendance Draw - 6 p.m. LAKE SUPERIOR SCOTTISH REGIMENT CONCERT BAND PLAYING IN AFTERNOON IN CELEBRATION OF A CLASSIC 1937-1987 JOIN THE CROWD AT THE ROSSPORT FISH DERBY FRIDAY JULY 3 Dance - Community Hall TUESDAY, JUNE 30th, from 7-9 p.m. in the ROSSPORT COMMUNITY HALL! SATURDAY, JULY 4 Fishing begins 8:00 a.m. Food booths open to 1 a.m. Hospital- ity Gardens open 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Weigh-in Time 4 to 7 p.m. FREE bus transportation available from Derby grounds at 1:30 a.m. sharp returning to Schreiber SUNDAY, JULY 5 Food booths open noon to 5 p.m. Weigh-in time 2 to 5 p.m. The fighter interceptor force car- ries out the NORAD task of control- ling access to' sovereign airspace of Canada and the United States in peacetime and would provide defence against an attack from bombers and cruise missiles in the event of hostili- ties. NORTHSHORE SELECTS HOCKEY CLUB "PRESENTS" FROM THE VOICES. DOWN TO THEIR BEATLE BOOTS, YOU'LL THINK YOU'RE SEEING JOHN, PALL, GEORGE & RINGO! IF YOU MISS THE BEATLES .. DON'T MISS eee eo -AS THE BEATLES SATURDAY JULY 11 - 1987 SCHREIBER COMMUNITY ARENA SCHREIBER, ONTARIO Advance tickets $10.00 At Door - $13.00 at: TERRY'S SIGHT AND SOUND TERRACE BAY & VOYAGEUR RESTAURANT, SCHREIBER DOORS OPEN 7:00 p.m. Proceeds to ADVANCED TICKETS Available only on DISABILITY ACTION GROUP \ maoiiialaiall Please drive slowly anywhere in town during the weekend!

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