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Wingham Advance-Times, 1978-11-22, Page 13DENTURE Iberapy CLIFNKC R. R. 1, .Neustodt 665-78111 Weekends only Horst Feige Coll Toll free plumber 1-800-265.7542 Weekdays Mon. to Fri. 8.30 to 5:00 LOCAL [S WINNERS In The Exciting Mrs. G.H. Johnston of Clinton was the winner of ct microwave oven, one of the exciting prizes you could win in the Delos,' Cola Win a Home for Christ- mas Contest. She is shown accepting the prize from Rick 0rintnell, a Tuckey Beverages representative. Other prize winners in the.November 10 draw were: , Mrs. Brenda Martens, Grand Bend, a portable radio. Mr. Henry Martens, Gtand Bend, an AM radio November 17 Winners Cathy Sentiens, RR 2, Ilder`on, digital clock radio „Barb Beatty, RR 3 Goderich, cassette recorder Jean. Little, Exeter, AM radio YOU COULD WIN *s1oo,000 FOR. THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS OP FOR Y0u T0 SPEND HOWEVER YOU WISH PWS 1.5 MIWON CASH LINES UNDER 100; (300m1, 130771 CAPS • or t, it GUN AMNESTY—Wingham Police Chief Robert Wittig is seen with several handguns turned in to be registered during November. The federal government is allowing owners of prohibited or restricted guns to give them up or register them during November with no questions asked. Few firearms have been turned in Focally. Few guns turned in locally in federal- gun amnesty drive There hasn't been much local usage of the federal govern- ment's gun amnesty to date, Wingham Police Chief Robert Wittig said last week, but some dangerous old firearms and ammunition have been turned in to be destroyed. Response to the amnesty pro- gram, which will run until the end of November, is Mostly in the form of telephone calls from area people wanting to know if their firearms should be registered. About half a dozen firearms have been turned in so far in town by people who don't want them . anymore: Three classes of weapons are covered by the present amnesty scheme. The majority of weapons are in the sporting rifles and shot gun class, and don't have to be registered, though anyone buying such weapons after Jan. 1 will be required to register the new weapons. The prohibited weapons class includes weapons which can be registered only if they have al- ready been registered. Otherwise they can be turned in, with no questions asked. Weapons in this class include fully -automatic firearms, sawed-off shotguns or rifles with barrels less than 18 inches long or an overall length of less than 26 inches. Switchblades, various martial arts weapons and any chemicals or electrical devices designed to immobilize or incapacitate are in the prohibited class and can be turned in without question. Many of these devices could have been purchased through mail order houses in the United States, said Chief Wittig. Semi-automatic weapons with barrels of less than 181/2 inches and pistols or firearms designed to be fired with one hand must be registered and can be kept as part of a collection or used for target shooting. They are in the restricted class. NO RED TAPE One of the most attractive parts of the amnesty program is the lack of red tape and extensive forms. People who turn in re- stricted weapons can do so without explaining why these weren't registered or turned in before. " People with old guns which have been sitting for a number of years : can., turn ,thom : ; in .to the police to have them destroyed if they are no longer needed., Rare or antique firearms which would be of interest to museums can also be given to police and they will be passed on to the proper museum, if requested. Many of the firearms police want to get out of circulation are wartime weapons which have probably deteriorated so badly that they shouldn't be fired. The chief warned that firing such a gun "may not be safe — it might blow your hand off". If people want to keep old fire- arms which haven't been fired and may want to use them, Mr. Wittig suggested they have a gunsmith give the guns a safety check. Guns which have been disabled and can't be fired do not have to be registered. NEW REGULATIONS The gun amnesty program is only one phase of a federal peace and security bill which, as of Jan. 1, 1979, will require all prospec- tive gun purchasers to be accept- ed as mentally stable by local police. I O to ith will administer the gun acquisi- tion program in communities of iess than 15,000 and local police forces will handle the program in larger communities. Wingham OPP officers will administer the program locally. Mental instability could. be indicated by a criminal record including crimes of violence. If police are often called to a home because of domestic disputes, that could also be used as evidence. A police record unrelated to violence, such as speeding tickets and impaired driving, wouldn't hidicate mental instability. To get a gun after the Jan. 1 date, a gun purchaser must pay a $1( acquisition permit. Anyone refused an acquisition permit on mental reasons will have the right of an appeal, as a provincial judge has the right to overturn a local decision. The provisions of the peace and security bill will also authorize a designated local police officer to seize firearms from people he thinks aren't mentally stable enough to have them. Const. Doug Foxton of the Wingham Police Department at- tended a solicitor -general train- ing program and will be author- ized to seize guns locally if there is reason to believe the firearms owner shouldn't be • trusted with the gun. Chief Wittig said definite evi- dence of instability in a home would have to be shown before a police officer could consider seizing a firearm. There is also .a big responsibility for an officer who issues an acquisition permit, he said, because the officer might be held partially responsible for any dangerous situations arising from the use of the gun by its ,,....MR GROR The Wingha s Advance-Tilmes, November 20, MS -Mr. and Mrs. Merle Weber of Kimberley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Mann. Wesley Galloway, Ken .Under- wood and Jack Bennett are ,,moose hunting at Long Lac. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allan, Jamie and Mark of Hazelddan spent several days with • Mrs. John Strong. Mr. and Mrs. John Van de Kemp visited Mr. and Mi s. Tim Van de Kemp and new grandson, Nathan Tiemen, of Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Under - Mrs. Thornton hosts meeting GORRIE — The November meeting of the Women's Institute was held Wednesday evening, November 15, at the home of Mrs. William Thornton. President Mrs. Alvin Grainger welcomed those present and opened the meeting with the Ode and Collect. Mrs. Melvin Taylor, convener of the Family and consumer Affairs committee, then took Charge of the program and asked the Gorrie III 4-H Club to display and explain their exhibit which was featured at the recent Achievement Day. Susan Mann and Elizabeth McCaughan graciously presented the exhibit. Miss Grace Bird, Huron County Home Economist, showed a de- scriptive film on saving energy and distributed a questionnaire for the ladies to answer on con- servation of energy. Mrs. Wayne Johnson presented her with a gift in gratitude. The motto, "Happiness . is something we cultivate in our minds," was ably given by Mrs. Johnson. Those attending the area con- vention held in Kitchener at the dnd of October were Mrs. Glenn Johnston, Mrs. Wilbur Hogg, Mrs. Jack Ferguson, Mrs. Melvin Taylor, Mrs. Jim Gray and Mrs. Martin Scott. Brief reports were given by Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Taylor also gave highlights of the District Annual she attended at Londesboro. Plans were made for a catering assignment at the Howick com- munity Centre on December 8. At the close of the meeting, lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Jean Sparling, Mrs. Glad Edgar, Mrs. Scott and two 4-H members, Margaret Thornton and Elizabeth Mc- Caughan. OES holds dessert bridge The annual dessert bridge. sponsored by Huron Chapter No. 89, Order of the Eastern Star, was held in the chapter rooms on Wednesday evening. There were 23 tables of guests who were given a sincere welcome by the worthy matron, Mrs. Phronie Elliot. The prizes were won by Mrs. Tilly Wilson (high lady) ; Mrs. Mildred Dunlop (low lady) ; Farish Moffat (high man) ; Dr. Stewart Leedham (low man). The mystery prize was won by 'Mrs. Kathleen MacDonald. The highest player at each table received a mystery prize n n ra a provincial police owner donated b theth •y war y ma ron. wood and Kyle of Wham *spent the weekend at the home of Mr„ and Mrs, Ken Underwood. Mr. and,Mrs. Harold Hy�ndman and Mra. John Strong were dinner guests of : Dr. and Mrs. Alex Strong of Wingham on Sun - The Gorrie United .Church annual fowl supper was well at- tended. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leppington spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Barrett of Kitchener. Miss Janet Grainger of Wallaceburg visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grain- ger. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grain- ger of Kitchener spent Sunday evening at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. James Moloney and Christopher of Bramalea spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McCutcheon. Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Smith, Gwen and Aleck Jr. of St. Marys visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith. Ms. Marilyn Connell and Carol Anne of Clinton visited Sunday with Mrs. Sheldon Mann. Walter Charles is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mrs. Alvin Mundell and Mrs. R. H. Armstrong, Wingham, at- tended the Synodical planning meeting at the home of Mrs. Carl Remus of Walkerton on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Simpson off Tara visited Friday with Mrs Lloyd J'acQ Miss Linda Rnh and Brian Robi visited Mr. Robinson over ttl ' k 4d Mr and Mrs ,don PPlAfing 14 Clifford and Mr. 1 ' George Gibson of visitedTuessday eno l and Mrs, Alvin Mundell.. Featuring: *Windsor The finest vcilue in travel •Combi-Camper 2000 Erect in 15 seconds *Shamrock Trailers Elegance & Comfort • Van Accessories •Sundowner Truck Cap's', • Also Decals Open 7 Days a Week Trailer Sales & Service Phone 832-5041 Hwy. 21 between Southampton & Port Elgin COUNTY APPOINTMENTS Non-County' Councillors. Certain appointments are made each year by the County of Huron to various lo- cal boards or committees. In 1979 County. appointments are to be made as follows: - Huron County Land Division Committee. Huron County Public Library Board All present members of the Library Board and all members of the Land Divi- sion Committee except one are eligible for reappointment. If interested, submit details in writing (including telephone number) and indicate committee or board on which you prefer to serve. Submissions to be received by the un- dersigned by noon on Friday, December 8, 1978. B. G. Hanly Clerk -Treasurer -Administrator County of Huron Court House, Goderich, Ontario N7A 1M2 (tel. 524-8394, Area Code 519) d Listowel December Store Hours Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm (Dec. 4 to 9, Dec. 11 to 16) Thursday and Friday evenings till 9 p.m. Open every evening ti i l° 9 pm December 18 to 22.