Halton Hills Newspapers

Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), June 24, 1970, p. 3

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xjxv Acton man in stricken Peru with Canadian relief team Corporal C Charles an aero engine technician with Squadron CFB Trenton has been assigned to assist with rescue operations The CFB Trenton Transport and Rescue Squadron arc lying dally trips from Lima to Callejon a 90mile long valley hit hard by a shattering ear quake on Sunday May Corporol Watson Is the son of Mrs A Watson of Acton Five twin engine Caribou aircraft and support planes arrived in Peru on June The short take off and landing Caribou and their crews were faced with a rugged job- transporting medical supplies and evacuating Injured using a 3000foot makeshift airstrip feet high in the Andes mountains The enormity of their flying job became evident on first Caribou run Cloud blankets during this the winter to about the foot level Flying on instruments the first Caribou crew climbed north wards from Lima to get above cloud Once In sunshine they inched upwards to feet to safely cross the Cordillera What Council did Read and passed i designating streets in the In dustrial park Passed a by law to authorize construction of a new water main on Churchill Road North to prove the stability of the inquired if there was no cash in lieu to use for the project because debentures bylaw are not cheap The answer was he In- no Cash in lieu been used Accepted the low tender six received for installation sanitary sewers and vi for phase one in the industrial Cost for lineal feet is park Successful bidder for the which will be over years Tenders will be called when approval is received Original estimate for the job wan in the 1970 forecast but now the engineer estimates it will cost which necessitates further op from the Coun CORPORAL C F CHARLES Watson during rescue operations of earthquake aero engine technician with 424 victims in Peru He is the son ot Mrs A Squadron CFB Trenton Ont pumps up Watson Acton Ont the softened tires of a Caribou aircraft Council endorses over budget Curlers remain active through summer job was Construction of Acton Tenders ranged from a low of to a high of Councillor Hill Coats uttered a loud when the motion passed It is still subject to approval of the town engineer Passed a resolution allowing the Board of Parks Management to exceed their budget to have grading on the north shore of Fairy Ijike done Passed a resolution to con east of the town as recommended by Planning Board Councillor Bill Coats was in the chair for the lommillee of the whole session which occupied most of the one hour and minute meeting Acton council passed resolution Tuesday night authorizing the Board of Parks Management to exceed their budget by to grade the north shore of Fairy Lake but two councillors voted against the motion because of the procedure used Both Councillors McKcnzic and Grew said they were in favor of the grading but felt the methods used set a precedent which could work to the towns disadvantage Although council only passed the resolution authorizing the deficit If necessary Parks Board already started the project on verbal assurance council was favorable to the work What if the industrial com mittee library board and others all exceeded their budget asked Councillor McKenzie Councillor Coats replied that any board must come before council first to ask permission Councillor Marks chairman of the parks board admitted the procedure was poor but cited the discussion at the last meeting of council when he was advised to ask for extra monev when there was a need He pointed out Parks Board had gone through the same procedure several times before when extra funds were needed But don blame Parks Board he said It was me No one about the procedure at the last meeting It is a mis unerstanding We wanted the work done before school got out What if the renovation in the arena needs more Will they Just go ahead and spend if Mr McKenue asked Councillor Ma sale a reminded council that Parks Board had not exceeded their budget now but needed assurance the money would be available Our budget was cut to the bone commented Mr Marks The only place we can cut back would be on staff and it is only a Skeleton now No one on council would be opposed if something has to be done said Councillor Greer All our commissions should be doing the same Hold back here spend there when needed Mayor Los that no precedent had been set made two weeks ago It is a Parks Board decision Other boards and commissions would have to come to council first for a decision Mr Greer said he wos opposed to the resolution because it come from the budget committee and the amount was stipulated Joint services during summer Murray Campbell the interim minister at Trinity United preaches his last sermon here on Sunday and theres a coffee hour afterward He will be spending the summer at While conference centre Beginning Sunday July till August i the congregations of Trinity United and Knox Presbyterian will worship together at Knox with Ret McKenzie in charge Then August to September both congregations will meet at Trinity with Rev Gordon Turner in charge following his leave of absence By Bob McArthur Just because the ice is out of the arena doesnt mean the curlers are resting This past week a bridge was held at the club There were 15 tables playing Lady winners were Marilyn McArthur as high winner with Marion Patterson Mrs Waller Dubois and Mrs Frank Heller as other winners Gent winners were Dave Muckle George Bill and Monday the ladies held a golf tournament at Acton Meadows Twentyeight golfers teed off at 10 After the game lunch was served and all golfers were declared winners and received prizes This Thursday there will be a steak fry at the club with dan provided in the club room All interested are welcome to come out and partake Sit f OR YOU OUR BOTTOMS ARE TOPS for Guys and Gals Floral Strip Denim Conjuror THE PANT ERY HEADQUARTERS I Fertilize Your Lawn Now HOWS THE TUB TO PUNT POTTED ROSES SHRUBS ETC WE HAVE A GOOD SELECTION Sd Tools ft CASH dm SWEETHEART ROSES DOZ Open Dyi a a Dark WE ANYWHERE Caroline flower Garden Shop TODAY EVERY DAY EVERYWHERE STREET DOWNTOWN GUELPH DOORS WEST OF I A CAPTURE THE MEMORY OF THE DAY ATTENTION SPRING BRIDES R J JENNINGS PHOTOGRAPHY FOR A DISCOUNT ON FL L COLOR COVERAGE OF YOUR WEDDING DURING MAY AND JUNE II during and Jun will 10 J Negra Black Mountain range They guided their craft through a pass and then descended steeply into the Valley of Rio Santa River to land on a small dirt strip at Anta still under construction The first flight set the pattern for 424 Squadron airlift operations As disaster relief aid continues armed forces crews on the ground only minutes to unload cargo and take on injured orphans and homeless Indian mountain people They work at high altitude without oxygen Then theres a duststorming lake off and a steep climb straight ahead until the Caribou have gained enough height to turn about between rock walls that rise on both sides of the narrow valley At first the Caribou Utters were full with casualties crushed by collapsing adobe walls Injuries included broken backs countless broken arms and legs fractured and contused wounds most of which were infected after days without medical attention When were full more injured were strapped to the aircraft The pace was hectic In the first six days of flying BOG persons were carried and more than Ions of food water fuel clothing vaccine hypodermics plasma bandages and medicines were transported by the Canadian Caribou squadron situation is improving around Anta but there is still went need for help at the north hid of the valley around Caras where top priority is being given to the construction of a small landing strip Perhaps the Canadian Caribou will be tasked to fly that shuttle route Perhaps not Members of squadron arc wondering about that now They dont know nobody yet can say Hut what the Caribou men do know is that if they are called upon they now have the ex necessary to face the difficult but worthwhile task of bringing relief to those in need The Acton Free Press Wednesday Juno NOTICE Change of Hydro Rates ARE EFFECTIVE WITH BILLING ON AND AFTER Aug NOT AS ERRONEOUSLY PUBLISHED IN LAST WEEKS FREE PRESS ACTON HYDRO ELECTRIC COMMISSION Sidewalk Sales Continue DROP IN NOW WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY LAST WEEKS LUCKY DRAW WINNER JEFF PATTERSON 145 CHURCH ST The Family Store TORONTO by Bus GOOD ANY DAY One Way Return SUMMER TIME TABLE Effective June REGULAR SERVICE UNCHANGED COMPLETE DAILY SERVICE TO TORONTO cSun Hoi Y 8S4 am Sat B 58 a p 58 am axe Sat Sun Hoi 11 33am Sun Hoi Via Centra LATE EVENING RETURN TRIP FRIDAYS SATURDAYS Lasvo Toronto For Sorvlco to Kitchensr Stratford AtJt for Timo Tablo No 3 TORONTO AIRPORT EXPRESS SERVICE RUNS FROM ISLINGTON SUBWAY STATION BUS PARCEL EXPRESS CAN SOLVE YOUR SHIPPING PROBLEMS Tickets and Information at Adams Bus Dapot Mill St G ADAMS Agent Tattphon SKINLESS WIENERS KOLRASSA CHUBS 69 Luncheon MEATS 3 MAPLE LEAF LB BACON COTTAGE ROLLS FROZEN FOOD FEATURE TINS ORANGE JUICE 2 69 AHUM LEE CHOCOLATE OH CAKE 69 PLASTIC OF Garbage Bags 3 CARNATION Evaporated MILK I Spaghetti Macaroni PURINA 6 LB BAG DOG CHOW FRUIT AND VEGETABLES NO I HOTHOUSE M TOMATOES 45 LETTUCE 2 35 ONT NO ONIONS or EN ONIONS a RADISHES LAST WEEKS LUCKY DRAW WINNER VERA HARRIS ACTON VOUCHER FRESHIE SAVE 16c FRUIT DRINK POWDERS 20 RED a WHITE OZ LOAF BREAD 5i FOR YOUR FREEZER- PHONE YOUR ORDER IN WE DELIVER SIDE of BEEF 69 TO AVERAGE CUT WRAPPED a DELIVERED

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