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Acton Free Press (Acton, ON), July 18, 1973, p. 8

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The Acton Free Press Wednesday July IB Sharp meet waste of time from the Canadian envoy sent to Zambia was Dr WG Philips dean of the faculty of political science at the University of Windsor For seven years and it is feeling of both the Drijbers and Mr Males that he couldnt hare an impartial view Mr Hales Mr Sharp and felt that Dr Philips role was to convey the importance to the Canadian people that the shooting be investigated but it was revealed earlier that Dr Philips had simply the concern of the Canadian people Hales pointed out that the had told external affairs of flight number and time of departure but that even with a Canadian Affairs office in South Africa the vicinity of miles of iheairport there were no officials on hand to them or assist in any He pointed out that during their six week stay in Africa the Canadian office offered no assistance Mr Sharp said that complaint from Mr was disturbing and that he would investigate Referring to Kaunda of Zambia offering money to the two bereaved families as a token of his country condolences Mr Sharp advised the to accept the money offered by the government Mr no real concern but that the explanation by Mr Sharp as to what the payment of the actually meant might lead him to reconsider the offer He insisted that the government had not attempted to investigate the matter tetters and the have statements of actual witnesses to the terrible They pointed out that the girls were part of a which had taken up camping quarters outside a small town they awaited visa confirmations from Zambia tjeftne proceeding further on their trip through Africa The entire party had hern up fur three weeks and it was during that waiting period that members of the safari had taken to move about and explore the area TV camp grounds were in a government protected wilderness park free of border tensions as it is a famous tourist attraction on both sides of the Zambesi River Investigation by Oscar Drijbcr who went down to the rock to which his daughter had clung for hours before tailing mto the torturous waters showed that the exactly three shots as sated the was a falsehood as the rock was deeply imbedded mynads of bullets and indentations where it had been riddled with Gunfire Time after time had been fired at but she was very strong and could take it said the valiant father who feels that such a murder in any other country would be dealt with as such The tell of interdepartmental conflict within the of Zambia talk of witnesses afraid to speak the truth rfthenrrfmnessrfthebUckandnhitepopulaceinRhodesiaflnd the rapport between the too as opposed to reports of hate Intrigue and all during ihwr week visit they were aware of government attitudes and petty jealousies The officials are like children said And they are not capable of handling all the money we keep pouring into their country It is not the people who fault she said but those who are in the position of power and I doubt if the people see a try of it The expressed their concern about the safety of other people Mitchell Sharp is not looking after his job said the Dnjbers who As long as we cannot depend on our officials they said how do am of our young or adults for that matter are safe when travelling away from home Oscar and returned from Ottawa slightly depressed at the attitude of Mitchell Sharp Thev are not satisfied that he understands whut they are tning to say and feel that right now it their responsibility to alert the Canadian people as to the necessity of checking the Canadian governments foreign aid program would aeem that the I S the shooting of one of its citizens because of similar reasons They too said the would have to admit the fallacy of pouring a country the government is not capable of properly allocating its worth Earlier Canadian requested the Drijbers not to go Zambia as they get politically involved A similar warning passed on to their second eldest son Rob who working Africa at this time He was warned not to protest as hed be nuking problems The matter has been one of embarrassment to the Canadian Minister of External Affairs who apologized for the indiscretion Meanwhile letters of condolences others of complaint but mostly ones ol warm support continue pour into the borne and daily the Canadian is many letters of reproach aroused citizens across Canada the Dnjbers contend Dog owners can be charged OSCAR AND SYTSKE were dissatisfied with their 2hour meeting with Canadas External Affairs minister Mitchell Sharp last Thursday They went to Ottawa requesting to have their own press representative present However the request was not sanctioned and only at the last moment were they permitted to be accompanied by Alfred Hales Wellington County MP Their parliamentary visit was part of their continuing effort to get truth and justice concerning the murder of their daughter by troops i Comins and Goins July to July 15 officers of the Aclon detachment of the la Provincial Police Investigated total of general occurences and two motor vehicle collisions Major Investigations Included tour disturbances wo com plaints of trespassing one report of assault one complaint of cruelty lo animals and the arrest of a man for driving while under suspension Acton detachment officers were called to to escort a wanted person to County Gaol The accused person had failed to appear In court on a charge of driving while under sua pens Ion laid by Acton Other occurences investigated ranged from neighbor disputes to a dog bile complaint The two motor vehicle collisions were reported as minor hit and run accidents They arc still under investigation Dog warning Dog owners are reminded that town of Acton has a bylaw In force prohibiting dogs from running at large within the town Also of concern to the dog Raspberry time here fly Robert Woken Raspberry harvest has begun In Milton Nerval Acton areas Volume of raspberries is ex pected to be good this year Pick your own operators arc expecting largo number of people due to ho rising cost of food prices owner is the fact that there Is an noise bylaw under which dog owners may be charged if their pet Is found to be con tinually barking and disturbing the peace Dogs should be kept leashed and refrained from harking excessively Check car Motorists When preparing your family to leave on car safety checked before taking it on a long trip Carry extra water and gasoline It is very frustrating to sit on the shoulder of a highway with an over heated car or one that has ran out of gasoline If hauling a trailer or travelling with a loaded trunk remember the extra weight on the rear of the car may raise the aim of your headlights Have them adjusted before starting your vacation trip SCENIC ROCKWOOD FLEA MARKET EACH SUNDAY IN JULY 10 AM to PM Dealers admission ART CRAFT VEGETABLES FRUIT COLLECTABLE ANTIOUES ft JUNK PARK AND AUCTION CENTRE ROCKWOODPHOHE HEATHER Swimming lessons to children at Park mean Dot Paddle races cracker race crocodile and alligator games as well as skin diving This j ears instructional staff at Rockwood Park not haw top qualifications but have already proved themselves to be top calibre instructors Vim v and an- a descriptive words of the of the staff All arc trying an approach emphasizing fun arid in the lessons which is proving itself to be effective August registration is filling up fast so it would be wise to register at the gatehouse as soon as possible lapses open 10 a Advanced Beginner Contest for princesses Waltons 1972 Dairy Prin cess Karen Marshall will be representing County in the Ontario Dairy Princess competition this summer It will be held at the Canadian National Exhibition in late August Next years Dairy Princess will be selected locally at a contest this tall All single ladies 17 to of age are eligible Details on the will be an nounced later On the beach Elementary Life Saving Junior 11 a in Survival Advanced Beginner Intermediate 12 Pre Beginner Junior The vigorous National Lifeguard Training session certainly proved to the guards challenged by the weekend crowds Lost children numerous first aid cases and boat rescues were among the man disruptions from the guarding Celling all mothers If your children want to continue their classes the little theatre instruction of the OFY group who arc moving on to the Eden Mills Community centre contact Jim Gordon if you have some means of transportation What we need is willing mothers and available drivers is the way the young teachers put it and they hope that former students from and district will continue Ihe classes and make their Friday afternoon play dates regular ones Dont forget Eden Mills and former actors and audiences this weeks will be at the Eden Mills ballpark on Thursday at m It was a day of pleasurable entertainment on Sunday July IS when Mrs William Tuck of Georgetown and Mrs John King- shot of Harris Street attended the graduation exer cises of niece Patsy Lambert daughter of Mr and Mrs Eldon Lambert of and grand daughter of Mrs Ada Lambert of Street One of 50 graduates Patsy was later feted to an At Rome reception at the home of her parents where relatives and friends met to congratulate the young nurse who in turn favored them with a solo The St Clair Regional School or Nursing was the training ground for the graduates and the reception was held at the Central United Church Congratulations Patsy from those of your acquaintanceship in and lo your aunt grandmother and parents who also share friends in the village No program but euchre and bndgc was the highlight of the last summer meeting of the Rockwood Sunshine Club and winning top prize as the days champion euchre stars were Mrs Rose Cakes and Mrs Max Milne Mrs George Perry and Mrs were the champs Next meeting date Tor the enthusiastic members will be Thurs July when at 2 everyone will be welcomed Hurry hurry everyone get in on the free entertainment to be provided next Sunday afternoon Julv22at2pm on the grounds of the Millstone restaurant Country music rock and Ihe group of professional musicians in Toronto last with Canned Heat from Hollywood California for the exciting show is set for Sunday July and everyone is to come early ana avoid the rush See you at the Millstone it should be a great A Put them all together and let the boy run out between two parked cars into an oncoming v chicle without incurring anything more than scratches ana slightly beaten up That is the story of earold Eric Pries of Mr Mrs John Pries of Eden Mills Collet tinfj mull for Ins mother last Monday at his foot back his bicycle pedal ami 1 brake Fortunately oncoming vehicle mining from Ihc dlnUion of was only going at a pace The car ran or Hie bike anil then Hit boy mid it first thought ho had incurred two broken legs hospital examination revealed he was scot free Nice Eric and his mother wishes to thank all neighbor friends and the entire group of Eden Millers and children who assisted her and her son to going folk you do come through together and that great Accept bid A fuel tender submitted by Texaco to County Roads Comrriitlee has been rejected the company failed to maintain its prices lor a required 30 day period Texaco rinsed the prices in its submitted lender A bid by Gulf Oil was accepted in its place and passed by County Council on the recommendation of roads committee Gulf will be supplying gas county works equipment at 13 cents per gallon and fuel at cents per gallon TV FACTS Country TV Centre Edward Bear Elton John Carly Simon Sergio Brasil Anne Murray Gordon Llghtfoot Ian Sylvia The New Seekers Mac Davis The Dimension Henry Hoyt The Bells Helen Reddy The Carpenters Elvis Presley Paul Simon James Last Kat Warner Susan Jacks America Jerry Wallace The Boston Pops Orchestra Sound Clark The Laurie Bower Singers Dawn Johnny Nash Bobby Vinton Brenda Lee Glnette Reno Freddie Hart Lynn Anderson Marty Robbins Ray Price Ray Connrff Singers Wayne Newton Paul Ronnie Paul Maunat The Philadelphia Orchestra Floyd Cramer Steve Eydie Perry Como The Gilbert OSullivan Bobby Goldsboro Tom Jones Apollo 100 The Glenn Gould The Han House Orchestra Oscar Peterson Jackie Carr Johnny Cash Sonny James Al Martino Henry Cuesta The Boss Brass Tammy Wynetie Sonny Cher Ferrante Teicher Lobo Jim Croce Johnny John Arpin Tony Bennett Peggy Lee John Ben Neil Diamond Bert Kaempfert Bobby Edwards Blue Haze Bobby Curtola Albert Hammond The Statler Brothers The Nashville Brass Roger Williams Johnny Paycheck Liza Cat Stevens Peter Nero Vicky Waldo de Rios ere some of the artists featured regularly on CFRB 1010 1010 on your radio gets you MUSIC All kinds of MUSIC on Radio CFRB 1010 Theres Wally Crouter music to get your mornings rolling Earl Warren music to lighten midmorning chores Bill music to help you collect thoughts Bill Deegan style to smooth your drive home Theres Ray Sonm music to stroll Down Memory Lane George Wilsons to relax with Starlight Serenade Wayne Van for over night listening The Don Daynard John and John Woodbndge variety for more entertaining weekends Whats your favourite music Youre sure to get it on 1010 CFRB MUSIC FOR EVERY MOOD HOURS A DAY CHATELAINE LIGHTING 340 York Road Guclph Mutti Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Table Lamp Door Chime Swag Lamps Vanity Cabinets Electric Hut Baeboard and Portable Central Vacuum Cleaning System Wiring Device Future Parti etc Ventilation Hood Fan etc FREE PARKING Open Daily 1 Thurs So Whaddya THINK OP MY NEW BELCH POWER EH FRED I INTHATBA8Y TOMDTAs HAVE TO CARRY A BASKETBALL TEAM YOU CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR THE YOURSELF TOYOTA EASY ON CM easy on EASY TO EASY TO EASY TO OWN HJA LTOIN Hwy 25 just North of 8784365 8262931 A DIVISION OF TRUCK I9t7 LTD

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