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Dear Editor: An Open Letter To All Canadians: Amendments to the firearms provisions of the Criminal Code were considered by Parliament in 1977. A number of the new laws were perceived then as a potential abuse to the thousands of safe honest gun owners and handlers across Canada. the Police and the Attorneys-General are breaking the law. This law of Search and Seizure without warrant--while perhaps of legal use on occasion-- is a loophole allowing abuse of the privacy and property of Canadians. One can only wonder why the police and politicians in power are not func- tioning within the terms of the legislation. Gun control, a case of abuse House of Commons a private member's bill to remove certain provisions brought in by the in- famous Bill C-51. I would be more than happy to make available a copy of this private member's bill and related background information to anyone interested in writing to me in Ottawa. OPP report According to Elmvale OPP, Frank Longmore of RR 3, Elmvale, was travelling along Con. 4 of Flos, just west of sideroad 20 when he reportedly lost control of his vehicle and struck a_ bridge. Longmore The proof is now in with the completion of a three In the 1981 Supreme Court of Canada decision on Jim F ee Ee sustained $1,200 damage year study provided to the Solicitor General, Mr. this section of the law-Colet vs. Queen- the a ae gr NN to his vehicle but Kaplan. Let me focus on three key areas of concern and demonstrate how these new firearms laws have failed to serve the public interest. First, the Firearm Acquisition Certificate (FAC). This document is now required by every Canadian wishing to acquire Or possess a firearm. The government attempted to sell this concept to the public as a means of providing a screening process of those individuals involved in firearms incidents. The Decision Dynamics Report con- firms that there is no comprehensive data on whether individuals involved in firearm incidents possessed an FAC. This means that the principal argument for implementing the certificate process is now-without support. Second, and perhaps most shocking in light of the Constitutional protection from "unreasonable Search and Seizure" is the evaluation of the Search and Seizure Without Warrant provisions of Bill C-51. This provision was intended to allow police officers to search and seize in situations where no criminal offence has yet occurred. As a safeguard, there is a requirement that following any search with or without a warrant that the Attorney General make a return to a magistrate or Court. This in theory would afford protection--all be it after the fact-to the rights of Supreme Court held that any statutory provision which encroached on the common law rights of property owners would be strictly interpreted in favour of the property owner. So here we have a law-search and seizure without warrant-legislated by the Liberals and enforced across Canada principally by Con- servalive governments--that is being used carelessly and at least on occasion to the detriment of our rights. Third, and a powerful indictment of the haphazard nature of the new firearms laws is the fact that the Courts are not imposing the man- datory prohibition orders. These orders are required where a firearm is used in an indictable offence. Less than 20 percent of criminal con- victions has resulted in prohibition orders. Surely, where an individual is convicted of a serious criminal offence involving a firearm-- there should be a prohibition order to protect the public. There is not. In summary, Bill C-51 which was heralded by the Liberals as a means of reducing firearm of- fences and protecting the public has failed. This failure involves not only the Trudeau government, but also the Police the almost entirely Progressive Conservative Attorneys-General of the provinces and the Courts. This situation must be addressed Learning by trial and error Dear Editor: Please accept my apology for my ambiguous approach in the past. We do learn by trial and error, and correct our approach. We may also become self rehabilitated. I wish to express my appreciation for the courtesy you have demonstrated. Your most valuable time was creatively taken up. And I thank you, as past president of the Tiny- Tay Huronia Handicapped Association, I would like to wish all my friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday! Yours truly, Ray Lalonde Identifies hotel Dear Editor: Received a copy of Photo Flashback of Lakeview Hotel at Waubaushene. It was built in 1909 and owned and operated by my family. My sister and brother and I were all born there. Would it be possible to have three copies of that edition mailed to me. received no injuries to himself. Paul Diflorio of Etobicoke, was reportedly travelling along highway 27 north of County Road 22, when a deer darted in front of his vehicle. Police say, Deflorio was unable to avoid the deer and as a result, received $1,000 damage to his car. Terry Mole of Newmarket has_ been charged with impaired driving after an incident when a parked vehicle, belonging to Steven Tripp of Elmvale, was struck. Tripp's car was parked on the south shoulder of Highway 93 and police estimate $4,000 damage to his vehicle while the Mole vehicle sustained only all Canadians. by legislatures at both levels of government. 5 $2,000 damage The conclusions of the Report to the Solicitor There is not in my view substantial supportive EnidG iia " General are alarming. Non compliance with the evidence for the continued inclusion of many of ' aaa return procedures is widespread. This means that these iaws on the books. I have introduced into the RC Board meeting highligh The new Catholic The debenture is Education neni of being handled for the Simcoe County was the Board by Burgess site of the Nov. 16, Graham Securities and ineeting of Simcoe the Board's banking County Roman Catholic agent, The Canadian Separate School Board. Imperial Bank of The newly con- Commerce. Term of the structed building which debenture will be 10 is located at 46 Alliance years with interest rates Boulevard in Barrie Of 11'» to 12', per cent contain the Board Room for the first five and and Administrative second five respec- offices of the Board. tively. Solemn blessing and BUILDING offical opening of the Simeoe County new building will take -ROman Catholic place al 2:30 p.m. on Separate School Board Sunday, Dec. 4. will consider demolition APPRECIATION of part of one building First order of while it proceeds with business for the Nov. 16 construction of two iieeting of The Simcoe others. County Roman Catholic With the scheduled Separate School Board opening of Father F.X. was an expression of O'Reilly School in salutation and ap- Tottenham this fall, an preciation to its neigh- older portion of St. bouring board. James School at Colgan The trustees pointed will be considered for playground and parking is anticipated that a facilities has been final sketch and reached. The result is ultimate building dual use of the two with proposal can soon be economic benefit to the readied for Ministry of local taxpayers. Education --considera- Design for the new tion. Ecole Saint Louis to be Simcoe County sited at this new Roman Catholic location has now Separate School Board reached the detailed js supporting the stage. position paper As soon as the developed by two detailed plans are _ trustee associations on completed by Architect the Governance of W. H. Nesbitt they will minority language be forwarded to the education in Separate Ministry of Education School Boards in the for approval previous to province. In addressing public tendering of the its position to the project. Ontario Separate School A fourth draft plan for | Trustees' Association the new St. Joseph's and L' Association High School in Barrie francaise de Conseils has now .been con- gcolaires de |'Ontario, sidered by the Joint the Board will make a Committee concerned couple of suggestions. with its development. It The Board feels that a much stronger made aware of potential statement of the need for : : increase in costs and extension of Roman {hat jt should. be é Catholic SeparateSchools prepared to recognize through complete high {he potential need for school should be made. niore accominodalion tO It feels that the Ministry BEAM YOR STIS © wh of Education should be udents. S The Board feels as well that a solution to minority language education can be found in Separate School Boards across' the province if a measure of 200d will prevails. Learning the ABC's The maternal instinct is getting some special help these days at two Hamilton hospitals. Both St. Joseph's and Henderson General are running Maternal and Child Health Programs to teach new mothers and fathers how to care for isn't their babies and give a boost to their feelings of competence as parents. Personalized educational programs encourage families to pin-point their own specific concerns about paren- thood and discuss them with health professionals, Information sheets provide additional facts on topics such reinforce parents, 'newborn, sister. as newborn ailments, thood and post-caesarian exercises. Audiovisuals 0n breast-feeding that practical also available for viewing in small groups Or individually. restricted only to single paren- instruction are The program first-time The hospitals encourage family- centred maternity care by supplying siblings with colouring books that explain the characteristics of a and stress the responsibilities of an older brother or special 4, 9467 i) the excellent demolition by the Ri /e24 pa a We're lad cooperation which has Policy, Planning, and "Sp x <a \ g existed between the two Development Comm- ral es) a, 5 - \ ! boards over many years _ ittee of the Board. ie is You are invited you asked ° 4 and expressed the Agreement has now vay, ' desire that their new been reached between (/ a a Jim L location would not the Simcoe County ( b ed Ch ih ft change that. Roman Catholic | om in olr Funeral Director Appreciation was also Separate School Board : = expressed for extension and Town of r ; 9 of lease at 99 Ferris Penetanguishene for Carol Service WHO CaN a eee f aan OT aes te as ah ae eres Me "Iam alone. No family members live near me and Centre was being _ site. The5.2 acre site on M December 1 1, 1983 i ae parka fr to someone about making plans for , constructed. Dufferin Street is part of There is help available to you! Our area is $750,000 a municipal -- sub- : : ' A debenture in the division 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at aeutiers sone cree cee lite teria ah eth es amount Of $750,000 wi In addition to i A ; ae: god ue ; f, = about planning a funeral in advance. Camera ae oh eee aa ot St. Paul Ss United Church, 'This service is called '"'pre-planning a funeral." Separate School Board 'Town to the Board on a ig Here at our funeral home, we can serve as your to raise the Board's November 18, 1983, an King St, Midland | oer. cae eee ae 5 mal ae fe share of three recent accord for joint cae abe ii ee at iba PUSS? de vetop ment 20F @ 60 voice choir cha iol ls La scripture readings, things P a which are most meaningful to you. Interested Christian Families are eTrumpet soloist = Because of our highly mobile society today, pre- gathering for Bible Study and Sharing. You Z planning of funerals is a request we hear more and are invited to join us. eHandbell choir i more often. Feel free to contact us about this very rsonal service at no charge to you and without Place: Home of Richard and Ruth peice Lamoureux, 825 Victoria Street, Midland. Time: Fridays at 8 p.m. Meetings cancelled Dec. 23-30 Call 526-7350 f 'tt = SENIORS!, ride to the 4 p.m. sented: i | James H. Lynn G Funeral Homes SS _~ // Midland 526-6551 Sponsored by Associated Gospel Churches of Canada. Elmvale 322-2732 =e Page 6, Wednesday, December 7, 1983