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Mr. and Mrs, Ross Smith and-
Bradley
ndBradley of Russeldale.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell
of Kitchener spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
,Bill. Rintoul. On Sunday Mr. and
Mrs. Dave Oberholtzer, -Jeffery
and Julie, of Waterloo and
accompanied - by Mrs. Harry
Gutoskie of Kitchener also visited
with their parents, Mr,, and Mrs.
Rintoul.
Mr. and Mrs. John Willis and
family of Kincardine were Sunday
visitors with Mrs. Earl Caslick.
This community extends to the
Rintoul fainilies their sincere
sympathy in the passing at
Wingham Hospital of Mr. Ewart
McPherson of Lucknow.
On Friday Mrs. E. W. Beecroft
and Karen ' and Hugh Sinnamon
visited with their sister, Mrs:
Archie .Hertel and Mr. Hertel of
Kitchener.
Mr`. and Mrs. Ronald Beecroft,
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" Kevin, Shannon and Heather of
Wingham were New years guests
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.
W. Beecroft ' and Karen.
Mr. and Mrs. David Bean and
Andrea of Brampton were, holiday
guests with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Cliff Laidlaw.
Mr, and . Mrs. John Gibb of
Kitchener' were holiday guests
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Dave Gibb and Murray.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Day, John
and Richard were Saturday
guests with Mr. and Mrs: Peter
Day of Bellwood.
John Day, attending an Engin-
eering Science course at Univer-
sity of Toronto, spent the holiday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Tom Day and brother Richard.
On Saturday Mr. and Mrs.. Bill
Snowden and Billie Jr. of
Goderich visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Tiffin to celebrate the
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birthday of Joe. Tiffin Jr.
The Young People's Society
met at the manse, the' home of
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Osborne.
Miss Kathy Purdon was the
leader, reading the scripture and
leading discussion on the topic
Witchcraft.
Whitechurch
Whitechurch United Church
Women held their meeting Thurs-
day; January 12 at the home of
Mrs. Fred Tiffin. Mrs. Muriel
Thompson read a poem. Mrs.
Chapman read' the scripture,
Micah 6: 6-12 and Mrs. Thomp-
son led in prayer.
Mrs. Thompson gave a talk on
conditions in the• - Caribbean,
telling of their education, life,
society, and religion.
Rev. W. Brown installed the
officers, president, Mrs. Agnes
Farrier; secretary, ,Mrs.. Russel
Chapman; treasurer, Mrs. Dave
` . WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1978
Gibb and the secretaries, The roll
call was a. topic you would like ,
discussed. One was rReincarna-
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tion. Rev., W. Brown led discus-
sion on it. Mrs. Agnes, Farrier
gave the courtesy remarks.
Joinihe majority,
Beanonsmoker
National Education Week on Smoking
Jan.22.28,1918
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 withthrough longer,
mandatory prison sentences and prohibition
powers.
The misuse of guns. is incrasing
well. Last year approximately 300 peop
were victims of homicide with a gun. Ma 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 181/2" 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 1, 1978.
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"I'm glad you're getting tougher
with criminals using firearms.
What happens to them?"
Anyone convicted of using a.firearm
whilecommitting 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 localpolice as soon as possible jn 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 II
have to do with Gun Control?" �)
Last year in Canada, there were oven
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': , 1
"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 r
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. -.
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"Why, is Gun Control so important?"
Ultimately, to makeCahadians safer
from the misuse of firearms. East 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, A -
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