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i i 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvilic, November 28,1984 A guide to fine dining and entertainment. Live Entertainment appearing this Friday and Saturday Nov. 30th and Dec. 1 "City Streets*' Happy Hour 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Dec. 7. - Dec. 8 "Idle Threat" (formerly Matazz) Dec. 14 - Dec. 15 "Keith Burton" CASTLE HOTEL King and Division St., Bowmanville Details of Young Offenders Act Explained to Principals Live Entertainment Friday-and Saturday Nights Featuring Solid Gold House Specialty Bar-B-Que Chicken & Ribs New Year's Eve Party Hot and Cold Buffet $30 Couple Book Your Staff Christmas Party Now! fflpCapfi TkstauiM] *-* ± under Ll.B.O. in the Veltri Complex 68 King St. E. 623-2623 Bowmanville The Young Offenders Act which recently replaced the 75-year-old Juvenile Delinquents Act, was the main topic of discussion at the last meeting meeting of the West Durham Principals Association November 28th. Guest speakers speakers at the meeting were (front left to right) John Chalmers, from the Ministry of the Solicitor General; Gary Tushingham, Director of Education; (back) John Williamson, Probation Officer; Gordon Finnie, Attendance Counsellor for the Northumberland Newcastle Board of Education; Ken Johnson, Provincial Provincial School Attendance Counsellor, and Ron Parker, Durham Regional Police Youth Bureau Detective. Under the proposed amendments, a school counsellor who is aware of a child being frequently absent absent without cause will be able to apply to the family court for a hearing which the child and his or her parents parents may be ordered to attend. attend. At this hearing the court will have several options available: it may order the child to attend school; recommend recommend the child undergo counselling or treatment; require the school board to provide an alternative program for the child; or, in extreme cases, report to the children's aid society that the youth is "a child in need of protection." The Education Act specifies that it's the duty of parents to ensure that their children . attend school. Under the proposed amendments, parents who don't do so may be liable to a fine of up to $1000 and required required to post a $1000 bond that will be revoked if their youngster "doesn't attend school. "Although habitual absence absence is no longer an offence offence for the pupil, there is an ultimate sanction," explained speaker John Chalmers. "We must still enforce compulsory education, education, protect society, and not allow young persons to repudiate the court process," process," he added. Other guest speakers at the meeting, including a Probation Officer, Attendance Attendance Counsellor for the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education, the Director of Education, and Durham Regional Police Bureau Detective, proceeded to give an overview overview of the new legislation. The rest of the meeting was spent discussing details details such as the child's right to instruction, trial procedures, and what happens happens to the youth's record when he becomes an adult. "Once the young offender has completed his disposition, disposition, the person shall be deemed not to have been found guilty of the offence," explained Mr. Chalmers. This means that the conviction conviction cannot disqualify the young person from obtaining obtaining employment in a federal department, the Canadian forces, or any business within federal jurisdiction. Also, at the end of two to five years, depending on the offence and providing the youth has not committed another offence, all records are destroyed and the conviction conviction is erased. In effect, the Young Offenders Offenders Act is a genuine effort effort to give young people a second chance and the guidance guidance necessary to develop a rewarding and satisfying life. BOWMANVILLE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION NOTICE Annual Meeting and Election of Officers December 5th, 1984 8:00 p.m. San Marino Restaurant WAVERLY PLAZA by Catherine Denny Youths charged with criminal or other federal offences offences are now being held accountable for their actions actions under Canada's new federal legislation, the Young Offenders Act. This Act, which became law in April 1984, replacing the 75-year-old Juvenile Delinquents Delinquents Act, effects young people between the ages of 12 to 15 inclusive. (The. Act also requires that the maximum age go up to VJ inclusive inclusive in every province in Canada on April 1,1985.) The YOA is. based on the philosophy that young people have the same rights to due process of law as adults, and like adults, should be held responsible for their actions. On the other hand, the Act also recognizes that young people are not yet fully mature mature and therefore should not always be held accountable accountable in the same manner or suffer the same consequences consequences as adults. In keeping with that philosophy, the YOA establishes establishes a system of youth courts, procedures and sentences sentences which is separate from those established for adults, but which provides . for the same,basic rights, guaranteed adults. These legislative changes >' should be realized not only 1 by youths who could one day find themselves in trouble with the law, but also parents, school counsellors, counsellors, and principals who have a responsibility to Licensed L.L.B.O. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT This week featuring: "J.R. and The Outlaws" NO COVER CHARGE Happy Hour: Monday to Saturday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Reducer: Prices 96 Waverley Road Visa 623-1140 Bowmanville MasterCard guide and protect vulnerable vulnerable youngsters. In order to clarify the new law, John Chalmers, from the Ministry of the Solicitor General was invited to speak on the subject at the last meeting of the West Durham Principals Association, Association, on Wednesday, November November 28th. The focus of attention at the large gathering of over 30 local principals were revisions revisions affecting the school system, and, in particular, the old provincial offence of "truancy". Under the Juvenile Delinquents Delinquents Act, truancy often resulted in placing the youth in the hands of a Probation Probation Officer or, in extreme extreme cases, sending him or her to a training school. Now, with amendments to the provincial Education Act underway, truancy will be removed as an offence altogether. Dennis Pizzeria Novices Win On Sat., Nov. 24, the Uxbridge Novice team travelled to Bowmanville to play the Dennis Pizzeria Novice Toros. The Novice Toros played an outstanding game and came away with a 9- 0 win. Leading the way for the Toros was Ryan Robinson with five goals. Jeff Murphy picked up two goals with single markers going to Gary Adams and Bruce Harnum. Gary Adams also picked up four assists with David Watt and Brad Delorme picking up one. Byron Harnum recorded his first shutout of the year. On Sun., Nov. 25, Dennis Pizzeria Novice Toros travelled to Cobourg and in a very entertaining game the teams played to a 2-2 tie. After a scoreless first period the Cobourg team took a 1-0 lead. The Toros came back with two goals in the second period off the sticks of Ryan Robinson and Gary Adams. It looked like the Toros were headed for their second, consecutive win, but with forty-one seconds remaining, Cobourg tied it up. The boys showed vast improvement in this game as the last time these two teams played Cobourg won quite handily. Keep up the good work boys. -nr- BHS PRESENTS CHARLEYS AUNT DEC.5-8.S,. MMJ $5 STWEKTK FREE PERFORMANCE For Senior Citizens and Shut-Ins Monday, December 3rd - 7 p.m. sharp F TEVE'S The House of Steak & Seafood jg. 922 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa - 579-2369 All major credit cards accepted. V X "The Ultimate in Elegant Dining" To add a special touch to your dining experience, we prepare Chateaubriand, Caesar Salads and Spanish Coffee at your table. We provide excellent service, fine dining. facilities and a great lunchtime menu. PARTIES * WEDDINGS * MEETINGS Call Terry today for a reservation in one of our 4 separate dining rooms. Relaxed and elegant areas offer you complete privacy and a delicious menu to choose from. RESERVE NOW FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY GET T0GETHERS Open Christmas Day 12 noon - 9 p.m. New Year's Eve Gala Party Tickets still available. Intimate Piano Bar Every Tues. -Sat. Hydro Atoms Undefeated This Season On Salur lay, Nov. 24 Hydro defeated Lange's Photo 5-0 to keep their undefeated season alive. Hydro played their strongest strongest game of the season with goals being scored by Greg. Cook with a liât trick and singles by Tommy Hansen and Troy Beth. Assists went to Jason Moore witli two, Andrew Perkins with two and Justin Merkac and shutout going to goalie Sarah Couch. Special mention lias to go to forwards Andrew Perkins, Tommy Hansen and Rob Macivcr for their great fore- checking and Brad Hargest, Troy Belli and Jason Wichman for excellent defensive defensive play and captain Justin Merkac for his great two-way effort. The entire team deserves credit for their season so far and hope to keep their undefeated season alive, The Hydro team will be (ravelling tu Baltimore for a tournament on Dec. II ami will also be playing in a tourna- mcnl in Whitby on Dec. 211, 29 and 30. Good luck and keen un- the hard work Hydro Atoms. F or Fine Dining... Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday we serve a FULL BUFFET of Hot and Cold items featuring <b our famous Hip of Beef and dessert Qk from the pastry table (5 to 8 p.m.) S SUNDAY FAMILY BRUNCH Full Hot and Cold Buffet <h '6.25 witli dessert from the pastry table (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) .. FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHT in the Lounge enjoy the old and new hits played by our D.J. 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