Winnipeg Free Press

Tuesday, June 30, 1981

Issue date: Tuesday, June 30, 1981
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Previous edition: Monday, June 29, 1981

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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 30, 1981, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press tuesday june 30.198118 another great West connection taking off july 1. Churchill 5 flights a week. Pacific Western Canada runs up Tab preparing for 48-hour Summit Ottawa up it has taken eight months of the most meticulous planning plus j7 million to organize organizing the the two Day economic sum Mit which opens Here next month. It s like having a new car economic Summit at Montebello has been a monumental in the driveway and saying planning and Here Are the is How Security headache. One top strategist sums up j the organization of the meet ing of the Heads of the seven wealthiest industrialized a de Taus which so far tons and the european eco nomic Community just three Nave left taxpayers weeks from today. With a Bill organizers have had to As hosts of the falks Deal with the most obscure details such As the palatability of peas versus carrots this second of three articles examines the Ford Fairmont while mounting the largest Security operation Ever in this country. The leaders of the United states Japan West Ger Many. France. Britain the dec and Italy will gather july 19 at a secluded resort hotel at nearby Montebello que. The two following Days they will hold intensive talks at Montebello and in Ottawa on the state of the world s Economy. Because of the prestige at stake not Only for Canada but also for prime minister Trudeau he is taking a keen personal interest in the planning even Down to the menu for sunday dinner july 19. Security was a matter of concern even before recent attempted assassinations of United states president Rea Gan and the Pope. Organizers Are so Security conscious now they refuse to reveal what chefs will serve. I guess you can assume Arctic Char and fiddleheads will be in there says one hotel official refer ring to the likelihood of Canadian fare being served up. This is the first time that Canada has been Host to the Summit. And it is different from those of the past be cause the leaders decided last year they would prefer Quebec police Force officers patrol chateau Montebello site of Summit. Less time in the Public spotlight and More time for in formal discussion in relaxed Comfort. So far taxpayers Are stuck with a Tab of about million to pay for basking in the world s spotlight for 48 hours. Most of that Money will be used to keep the estimated foreign and Canadian journalists who will converge on Ottawa flush with facilities. Planning began last fall and now is at the stage where frantic finishing touches Are being applied. Every country but France has already sent an Advance team to than citation fora Fairmont special edition 2-Doorsedan 6995 Ford Fairmont special edition 2-door, 4-Cylindtt Sedan specially equipped with Whitewall tires am radio and Power steering. Fond Fairmont special edition cars come with built in value. In addition to Trie above extras they re designed with built in Standard features like electric rear window defroster Halogen headlamps Power brakes and steel belted radial tires. You also get handsomely appointed Roomy interiors that let five adults ride in Comfort. Fairmont special edition great features built in value and priced s1100 less than a comparably equipped citation. At your Ford dealer now. Features compare Fairmont special edition 2-Ooor citation 2-door Hatchback manufacturers suggested retail 4 Cylinder manual Power Power electric rear window Halogen steel belted White sidewall am Ford Fairmont Price 1 Coci advantage is. Citation 1 14u Hwy 8.1 pm 48 mpg Hwy 5.9 pm transport Canada fuel consumption guide 1981 edition h using transport Canada approved test methods. For comparative purposes your Actuel results May vary due to roads vehicle conditions driving habits and weather manufacturer s suggested retail Price not including transportation and handling provincial sales tax and licence. Dealers May sell for less Ford Fairmont special edition 2 4 door sedans and wagons. Optional 6-cyt. With automatic available at extra Cost on All special edition models. Direct Telephone link to the capital of each country european newspapers flown in regularly and 24-hour Access to the Best in food and drink. D maximum Security operations which Are the ultimate responsibility of the Host country although National Security services Are involved. Delegations with More finicky requirements Are Wel come to provide them at their own expense. A mock Summit was held 10 Days ago at Montebello inspect the operation and there have been no major com among non governmental representatives giving organizers niacin to a Good Opportunity to test the operation. Trudeau was on hand to Monitor the action. Dry run Security checks Are Well under Way with teams of police already installed at the resort and in Ottawa. The Summit organizing body itself will mushroom to about 300 persons just before the leaders arrive. Organizers Are grateful the meeting is not being held at a resort in the Rocky mountains As european leaders had expressed an interest in doing. They cite the Cost and complexity of moving and setting up Security and communications networks that Are permanent fixtures in the capital. Organizers say. A Basic package of services will be provided to each delegation in line with previous Summit arrangements. These include of Block of suites and rooms at Montebello and at hotels in Ottawa to accommodate the ministers and officials accompanying each Leader. A Fleet of automobiles with chauffeurs including an Ultra sophisticated Bullet proof limousine for each government. Government helicopters will spirit the leaders to and from Montebello. Cd communications facilities and translation services a come celebrate Canada s birthday july 1st Here s a list of events happening in the Winnipeg area. Legislative grounds . Westwood collegiate band formal ceremonies 21 gun Salute parachutes Manitoba sport Parachute panthers gym display kids on the Block puppet show take a Good look Manitoba variety musical Mega trampoline display kids on the Block puppet show Pinawa rhythmic gymnasts display mass participation games Mega trampoline display kids on the Block puppet show International Centre multicultural show fireworks display will take place on the South Side of the legislative grounds. Other areas in Winnipeg noon . Holiday family nursing Home notre Dame senior Centre India association of Winnipeg picnic for seniors entertainment by Ted Komar Thistle senior Lawn Bowling club bowl for fun for Canada Day Sargent Park . Dance for seniors 444 Kennedy . Canada s birthday picnic Birds Hill Park . Canad Lens de Naissance assembles 127 fete do Canada Birds Hill Park . Assiniboine Park North of the Pavilion birthday Salute 2 . From Daphne school of dance and children s creative dance theatre. St. Norbert multicultural entertainment Pony rides historic Tours of St. Norbert magic lantern show Newfoundland museum Captain Canada sporting events games of Chance fireworks Bonfire Contact Jim Cameron 261-1663 this and is paid for by the Manitoba Canada s birthday committee ;