The Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-02-15, Page 17Whitechurch
Whitechurch Women's Insti-
tute held its February meeting on
Wednesday, February 8 at the
home of Mrs. Russel McGuire,
the president, who ---opened the
meeting: The minutes were read
by the, secretary, Mrs. George
Fisher. The roll call was
answered by naming a leader of
another country. The motto -
"The Canada we enjoy today was
not" brought to nationhood by
timid souls", was given by Miss
Merle Wilson .who told the story
of the arrival of a pioneer family
and their settlement in Canada.
The correspondence was read
and Mrs. Rena Fisher was
appointed -to go the Conference at
Kitchener as it is secretary
treasurer's who are called in this
year. Mrs. Nettie Ross is the
alternate.
The topic was given by Mrs.
'Ten Pas who had been on a
Mission bus trip to Equador. The
country is mountainous. .Tea and
sugar cane are grown there. .
Current Events were given by
•
Mrs, Nettie Ross. Mrs. Fred
Tiffin moved •a :vote of thanks to
the players (4 the Wacky Widow
for the money received from the
performances of the play for the
Institute.
Mr -s -.)Philip Stewart came home
Saturday after spending two
months with her , family in.
London', Burlington, Dundas and
Oakville,, While in London she
spent three weeks in St. Joseph's
Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Crantson,
R. R. 2 Lucknow, had as their
guests on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs.
John Fryfogle, Shawn -and Chris
of Wingham and Mr, and Mrs.
Charlie McDonald aid Allan of
Lucknow. Brian Cranston of New
Hamburg also spent the weekend
with his parents, and brothers.
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Team points: Reds 0, Oranges
0, Yellows 3, Greens 5, Blues 2,
Violets 5. . -
Team standings: Reds 48,
Greens 47, Oranges 46, Yellows
46, Blues 43, Violets 40.
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MEN'S BOWLING LEAGUE
Gerry Ross bowled the high
single of 336 and the high triple
with 876.
Games over- 225: Gerry Ross
336, 311, 229, Jim Bain 257, Brian
'Stewart 241, Ron Stanley 239,
239, Bill Bolt 238, Harvey Culbert
234, Donald MacKinnon 230,
Russ Button 228, Doug Stevenson
226, Roy ' Finlayson 226, Father
Dentinger 225.
Team points: Oldsmobiles 7,
Fords 4, Mustangs 0, Dodges 4,
Pontiacs 3, Buicks 3.
Team standings:. Oldsmobiles
77, Fords '68, Mustangs 56,
Dodges 70, Pontiacs 72, Buicks
77.
LADIES' 6:30 P.M. BOWLING
Dorothy Bain bowled the high
single with a 256. Dorothy Bain
bowled the high triple with a 727.
Games of 200 and over:
Dorothy Bain 256, 228, 243,
Bernice Kemp 244; 201, 215,
Marion Campbell .205, Nancy
Brooks 217, Pat Livingston 228,
Marion MacKinnon 207, Fern
MacDonald 242.
Team points:, Jean Phillips'
Bees 7, Evelyn Smith's -Spiders 0,
Irene Markham's. Ants 7, Edna
Ross' Ladybugs 0, Pat Living-
ston's Crickets 5, Joan Living-
ston's Beetles 2. •
Team standings: Bees 91,
Crickets 76, Betties 75, Spiders
75, Ladybugs 68, Ants 56.
TOWN AND COUNTRY
BOWLING
Ueda Wightman had high
scores far the ladies with single of
181 and double of 300.
,High single,for the men went to
Harry Lavis with 171. P-haris
Mathers had high double of 318.
LUCKNOW AND DUNGANNON
BOWLING LEAGUE
Marie Stewart -bowled the high
single for the ladies with 273 and
Wendy Gerster captured the high
triple with a score of 637.
Other ladies over 225: Brenda
Campbell 240, Barb Tyler .233,
Gerda de Jong 230, 'Wendy
Gerster 228. -
The high single of 326 and high
triple of 755 were bowled by Ron
Stanley.
Team points: Chipmunks 2,
Foxes 7, Tigers 7, Gophers 3,
Zebras 0, Polecats 2, Squirrels 7,
Cubs 4, Lions. 5, Coons 0,
Kangaroos 5.
Team standings: Kangaroos
113, Tigers 99, Polecats 95, Lions
94, Cubs 92, Zebras 57, Squirrels
56, Chipmunks 53, Foxes 51,
Coons 44, Gophers 44.
Gun Control.
Working together to save lives.
The majority of Canadian gun owners
ha4 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
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.
"Town my own guns. How does the new Gun.
Controtiegislation affect. me?"
If you own only huntingrifles and you
store them safely, it won't affect you at all.
However, certain other guns will be either
restricted or prohibited. Basically, a
centre -fire semi-autNPoatics with a el
length of less than 181/2" are now restricted
and must beregistered. 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.
ex,
"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 cad now seize
fireaiins 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 forthe safe storage
of their weapons. For example, if your gun
is used in a criminal action, you could be
charged with careles's storage if such is
decided in court.
"My rifle is now on the restricted list.
How do 1 register it?"
Contact your local police immediately
and register the gun with them. Failure to do
so itcpunisbable by a prison sentence of up
to five years.
"How do youplan on keeping guns
out of the handsof people who aren't able
to use thetrn safely?"
Through Firearms Acquisition
Certificates and the courts' prohibition
powers. The provincially administered
E 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 powerllows the
courts to take guns away from dangerous
persons.
"Why is Gun Control so important?"
Ultimately, to make Canadians safer
from the misuse of firearms_ Last year alone
- over 1.400 people we're. 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. •
"1 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,
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