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by
Bruce Shaw
At one time, the Mayor as Chief Magistrate was empow-
ered to act as judge in certain situations and Anti! fairly
recently could -even perform marriages. (Rumour had it
that he had certain unwritten privileges on the highway
as well, and stop signs weren't anything more than guides.) Unfortu-
nately, perhaps, the only specific written power left is the obliga-
tion of reading The Riot Act when the'community is endangered.
But if I did have the power of a justice, I would like to rule on two
cases currently, before the courts. No doubt, you also have 'tried' the
two individuals involved in these cases:
Thc two involved are facing extradition to the United States on
charges of committing multiplemurders. The two men Iledto Cana-
da, presumably, to avoid the law and the possibility of guilty ver -
'diets. As a magistrate on the extradition hearing, I, or you, must
weigh the evidence on both sides. On one hand,:we are told they
should not be •returned because they could face the death penalty if
they are found guilty, and besides one, at -least, has made an attempt
to adjust -to life in Canada (London). There appears to be no legal
reason to keep them here as we do have a treaty with the U.S. for
such matters. The defence seems rather simple.. Have 1 missed some-
thing? •
Let's look at the -other side. Thc reason for denying the Americans
these fugitives is based on humanitarian grounds. Really, is that rea-
sonable? Of course not! That concern should be directed against the
left wing in totalitarian regimes of the Far East and the far right dic-
tatorships of Latin American. It's ridiculous to look at the U.S. as
anything but a legal, respected democracy with the same historic
sense of justice and fair play as found in our own British system of
law and order. (There may indeed he crackpots within the system,
but the system is sound - there are few regimes that would peaceful-
ly remove its head of state or government for such petty crimes as
Richard Nixon perpetuated, for instance,) To return these men to the
U.S. does not guarantee them torture or death. As well, most Cana-
dians today and many courts in the Free World do not see executions
as 'cruel and unusual punishment'. (We may eventually reach a stage
in our evolution when society will deplore all forms of violence and
eliminate the need for capital punishment, but not today.)
Further, their alleged crimes may or may not callfor the death
penalty. Many factors, including motive would be considered. But
there is enough evidence to suggest that they should be returned, to
at least, to stand trial. Let's look at the impact on Canada if the ex-
traditions arc denied. First of all, if they have done nothing wrong in
Canada, even if they are 'mass_murdcrs', shouldn't they be set free.
Surely we are not experts to try them, incarcerate them (if they are
found guilty) and sent to Canadian prisons for 25 years at a cost of
over $100,000 per year. As well, do we really want to establish a re-
putation for being a haven for American criminals flecinelbstice in
their own Country?.
How far do we go in protecting the rights of the individual even if
the rights of the victims have been violated? When are the safety of
society. and. the.expectations fz}usticxeto idcr•.e l? W3.th,the--
uncertainty of the innocence of these two men, arc we prepared to
Accept either into our communities? I believe they would be as wel-
come in Sou Huron as Toronto's garbage.
• From this liilfhed perspective, 'there is no doubt that this magis-
trate would have them returned to face their accusers. If they arc
found not guilty and if they are ready to contribute positively to our
society, let them return legally and go through the usual red tape
others, who arc seeking political asylum, must go through.
(Well, we -certainly ended 1988 on a serious note. 1989 will begin
in a much lighter vein. All the best for a happy holiday.)
Brownies donate - Pauline Lingard, volunteer coordinator with the Huron County Christmas Bureau. attended
the December meeting of the First Huron Park Brownie pack to accept donations of groceries for the 6u'eats:
Making the presentation are (left) Nancy Kranyi, Nora Parker, Lisa Clarke, Amanda Glavin. Mei,ssa
Small,Melissa-Morgan and Lisa Hodge.
Jewitt reacclaimed as
CLINTON -'John Jewitt of RR
1, Londesboro, has been acclaimed
as the chairman of the Huron Coun-
ty Board of Education for the second
year in a row,taking back the chair
he first won last December.
In making the nomination that
was quickly approved by the 16 -
member board at the Inaugural
Meeting in Clinton on Monday,
trustee Sally Rathwell said- that Mr.
Jewitt had carried out his duties of
Crediton by Mrs. Stan Preszcator
CREDITON The Sunday
School at Zion United Church held
their Christmas Concert on Sunday.
Mrs. Geraldine Schenk was the
guest pianist.
Harry Schroeder, the Sunday
School • superintendent -called to
worship. Songs and the Christmas
Story was sung and told by the
children of all ages. Benediction
was by Rev. Bob Pebbles. Gifts
and.candy were distributed.
Thanks to all the children who
took part, the teachers, leaders, pia-
nist and anyone who helped.'
Lunch and a time of fellowship
followed.
Choir practice is Wednesday eve-
ning at 8 p.m. in the Sunday -
School rooms. .
The mailing address for Rev.
Brian and Mary Elder and family is
404 St. George St., Box 1299, Port
Dover, Ontario. NOA INO.
Personals
Mr., and Mrs. Stan Preszcator
spent last week with Mrs. Jerry
Dallier and girls, Kitchener and Mr.
Gordon Grummett, Cambridge and
Saturday evening were guests of
Mrs. Lorna Barnes and Jenna, Ken
Wcrnham, Lori and Carrie, Thedford
and were treated to a delicious sup-
per at Sarnia. '
After supper we drove around Sar-
nia an viewed all the pretty lights.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ryan, R.R.2
Crediton and Mr. and Mrs. Stan
Preszcator were Thursday supper
guests with John Brock and Bonnie
Brittain; R.R.1 Crediton.
board head
his past term with "diligence and
sincerity", despite an often -difficult
agenda in the face of rising educa-
tion costs and declining provincial
support. .
Formerly the trustee for Hullctt,
McKillor and Scaforth, Mr. Jewitt
will now serve Blyth and Hullctt
Twp. under the new electoral
boundaries adopted by Huron Coun-
ty earlier this year. The new chair-
man will make his Inaugural ad-
dress at the board's regular January
meeting.
Also acclaimed for her second
term as vice-chairman of the HCBE
was Joan Van den Brock of Salt -
ford, the trustee for Colborne and
Godcrich Townships.
Acclaimed as well to their second
terms as committee chairman were
Graeme Craig of RR1, Walton to
head the board's Education Commit-
tee; Brian Jeffray of RR 3, Wing -
ham, to head the Management
Committee; and Bea Dawson of
RR I, Hensall to head the Personnel
Committee. Tony McQuail of
RR1, Lucknow was elected unani-
mously as Member -at -Large to sit
on the HCBE Executive Commit.
tee.
Dishing up beans- Rev. Duke Vipperman serves up baked beans at Satur-
day's Christmas bazaar at Trivitt Anglican Church with the help of Mahan
Bissett.
Stratford group conducts
Revival Centre service
LUCAN - Sunday morning Jeff
Duncan and his wife Sharon, leaders
of the Sfratfdrd Vineyard Musical
group. conducted -the worship ser-
. iicc. The group sang gospel songs,
accompanied by their guitars,
drums, and electric piano.
Pieter Schinkleshoek spoke from
11 Samuel 6:13-22, and Romans
8:5-13. it seems the deyil has put,
in people's minds a resistance to
openly worship God their Creator.
Romans 8:5-7 says our carnal
minds are against God. But God's
Spirit that is within Christians
frees them to worship the Lord.
in Eden God communicated with
His creation, Adam and Eve. When
they listened to Satan's lying, they
died spiritually, and disharmony
came between God'and man. Prais-
ing God brings a person an invita-
tion"of ,His spirit to commune with
God. The heart of the Bible is,
praise to God. Communion was
served after the service.
The Stratford Vineyard Musical
group again ministered in gospel
—'Y v
n,u�lc Sunday evening. Rev. Roger
Mason spoke form Psalm 34:1. He
rcad from Column 10 from the
manual of discipline form the Dead
Sca Scrolls, where a man commit-
ted hinisclf,to praise God regardless
of his circumstances. David said the
same. in this verse.
in Psalm 61:8• David said he
would praise the Lord daily. Praise
is what brings access of God. In.
Matthew 6:5-6 Jesus tells of pray-
ing in secret, not trying to impress'
. people with great public 'prayers.
'Praise in private is to please God.
Public praise should be an exten-
sion of one's private praise to God,
according to Hebrews 13:15.
Upcoming events...
December 24 - 6:30 p.m., Christ-
mas Eve. service. Christmas Day,
December 25, 11:00 a.m. service
only,
December 31 Watch night ser-
vice at -10:30 p.m.
January 1 - Pot Blessing Fellow-
ship at 12:30 p.m. New Year's Day
Service at 2:00 p.m. only.
•
December 14, 1988 Page 7A
DI hosts
yearly party
Bart DeVrie�1°
EXETER - Children from babes
in arms to 12 years gathered at the
. S.H.R.C. in' Exeter on Sunday for
their annual Dashwood Industries,
Christmas Party.
The children start their day by
giving to our less fortunate neigh-
bours better known as the Christ-
mas Bureau collection. This event
has been taking place for the past
three years with these youngsterk.
We also take a collection of all
sons of different items at our head
office. -
This is usually headed up by Mar- '
ilyn Riley at the office and Carol
Manders at the Children's party.
Both of these girls did a terrific job
- and special thanks to all of you
who participated..
Now that the children understand•
the joy of giving we, the associates
of D.I., give the children a fun -
filled day.
This years entertainment featured
the London Laff Guards. It was a
day filled with colouring, face
painting, balloon magic, bubble
magic, a magician, a juggler, -Pec
Wee Hcrman, lots of -clowns and
lost and lots of fun.
The Jolly Old Fellow was there
the whole day too! Rumor has it
that after seeing all of these little
people. that- day ..his list is bigger •
than ever!
The free draw for a huge stuffed
Panda Bear was.won by Debbie
Glavin and Family.
After the little ones enjoyed the
activities they wanted they were
given a gift of a stocking for on
their way home. I'm sure all these
wonderful visions danced in their
heads as they lay down to sleep
that night.
On location or Studio
Barf DeVri
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