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Hensail council doesn’t
think much of the provincial
government’s decision to
move the election date for
municipal councils ahead
one month, to the second
Monday in November, but
they acknowledge that not
much can be done about it
now.
Council was notified of the
impending change in a letter
from the provincial
government.
Reeve Harold Knight said
the matter had been
discussed at the December
meeting of county council,
and that county council was
against the change.
“It’s really going to ball
things up” Reeve Knight
said. “It looks like we’re only
going to have 11 months (in
office) this year.”
The biggest problem with
the change is that municipal
clerks will have to cope with
a new council for the last
month of the year, Reeve
Knight said. The fiscal year
has not been changed. It will
still end December 31,
meaning that the new
council will administer the
last month of the year’s
budget.
Knight said county council
had voiced its reservations
to MPP Jack Riddell, but
had been told that not much
could be done now that the
bill has been given first
reading in the legislature.
“I don’t really feel, after
talking to Jack Riddell that
it’s going to do us any good to
send a letter to Queens
Park” Reeve Knight said.
Council took no action to
protest the planned change.
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Dashwood women meet
Weather curtails attendance
By MRS. IRVIN RADER
DASHWOOD
meeting of
Ladies Aid
Wednesday
The January
Zion Lutheran
was held last
with group three and Mrs.
Esther Salmon convener in
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charge of closing devotions
and lunch. Pastor Mellecke
opened the meeting with a
hymn and prayer followed
by the topic — “The order of
communion.”
Mrs. Lome Genttner,
president, , dealt with the
business. Only 11 answered
the roll call due to sickness
and cold weather. The altar
guild reported 18 calls, one
phone call and 26 shut in
boxes packed and
distributed for Christmas.
The new guild is Mrs. Albert
Miller and Mrs. Irvin Rader.
Several cards of thanks and
donations were received.
Personals
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Datars
and family have’ returned
home following a stay in
Florida. They spent
Christmas at Woodland
Lutheran Camp, near Disney
World. They spent a day at
Disney World and the rest of
the time at Fort Meyers
where it was lovely and
warm. They arrived home
last Sunday evening in time
for the big storm.
Mr.& Mrs. Reinhold Miller
were in Kitchener last
Sunday where they
celebrated his 80th birthday
with their daughter and son-
in-law Mr. & Mrs. Harold
Maine.
Mrs. Martha Miller is now
a resident of the Blue Water
Rest Home, Zurich.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Morrison
and Jennifer, Zurich were
Sunday guests with Rev. &
Mrs. Bruce Guy,
Pastor M. Mellecke of Zion
Lutheran Church conducted
the Sunday evening Chapel
service at the Blue Water
Rest Home. The choir
provided special music.
Mrs. Verda Moulton is a
patient in South Hyron
Hospital, Exeter, with’ the
flu.
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fee,
Birmingham, Michigan,
spent last week here
although Mrs. Fee returned
home, Mr. Fee is staying.
Mrs. Fee
daughter.
Lloyd
patient
Hospital,
stroke.
is Mrs. Moulton’s
Guenther is a
in University
having suffered a
Gun Control
Working together to save lives
The majority of Canadian gun owners
have traditionally supported gun control in
Canada.
Many of these people are sports
hunters, target shooters or collectors, and
others use their guns to hunt or trap in order
to support their families. Generally, they are
Canada’s responsible gun users.
There is a small but growing group of
people in Canada, however, who make
criminal use of guns. For example, armed
robberies increased 38% from 1974 to 1976. It
is this group that the new gun control
' legislation will deal with through longer,
mandatory prison sentences and prohibition
powers.
The misuse of guns is increasing as
well. Last year approximately 300 people
were victims of homicide with a gun. Many in
an impulsive moment of violence among
family members or friends. New
court-ordered prohibitions, police search and
seizure powers, and higher gun safety
standards will reduce the needless toll of
deaths and injuries.
With the continued support of
Canadians for gun control, we will reduce the
criminal and irresponsible use of guns.
In short, we’ll be working together to
save lives.
“I own my own guns. How does the new Gun
Control legislation affect me?”
If you own only hunting rifles and you
store them safely, it won’t affect you at all.
However, certain other guns will be either
restricted or prohibited. Basically, all
centre-fire semi-automatics with a barrel
length of less than 18!4” are now restricted
and must be registered. Handguns have
been restricted since 1934. Sawed-off rifles
and shotguns, guns with silencers and fully
automatic weapons, are now prohibited,
except those fully automatics registered to
collectors before January I, 1978.
“I’m glad you’re getting tougher
with criminals using firearms.
What happens to them?”
Anyone convicted of using a firearm
while committing or attempting to commit a
criminal offense will be sent to prison for not
less than one year and not more than 14
years. This sentence cannot be suspended.
As well, maximum prison sentences for
other firearm offences have been doubled.
“Is it true that police officers have new,
extended search and seizure powers?”
Yes. Police officers can now seize
firearms without a search warrant if they
consider them hazardous to the immediate
safety of any individual. They will then have
to justify the grounds for the search to a
magistrate.
“I now own a prohibited weapon.
What do I do?”
It is against the law to be in possession
of a prohibited weapon. You should contact
your local police as soon as possible in order
to turn the weapon over to them or to make
other arrangements for its disposal. Failure
to do so could result in your being
prosecuted.
“What does safe handling and storage of guns
have to do with Gun Control?”
Last year in Canada, there were over
120 accidental deaths due to the careless use
of firearms. Under the new legislation, gun
owners are responsible for the safe storage
of their weapons. For example, if your gun
is used in a criminal action, you could be
charged with careless storage if such is
decided in court.
“My rifle is now on the restricted list.
How do I register it?”
Contact your local police immediately
and register the gun with them. Failure to do
so is punishable by a prison sentence of up
to five years.
“How do you plan on keeping guns
out of the hands of people who aren’t able
to use them safely?”
Through Firearms Acquisition
Certificates and the courts' prohibition
powers. The provincially administered
F. A.C. system will come into effect January
1, 1979. It is designed to prevent unfit and
incompetent persons from acquiring guns.
The new prohibition power allows the
courts to take guns away from dangerous
persons.
i “Why is Gun Control so important?”
Ultimately, to make Canadians safer
from the misuse of firearms. Last year alone
over 1,400 people were killed by guns.
Through tighter firearms control,
safety education and the encouragement of
responsible gun ownership and use, we will
be able to reduce the level of firearm
violence.
“ I would like to learn more about the safe and
proper use of guns, and more detail on
restricted and prohibited weapons. Who
should I see?”
Contact your local police department,
Chief Provincial Firearms Officer, or write:
Gun Control in Canada,
340 Laurier Avenue West,
Ottawa, Ontario,
KIA0P8.
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