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(From pagel) support for his intentions and beliefs that the Writs are dangerous and unnecessary in Canada. In a statement last week, Mr. Lawrence said "There is a growing concensus in legal and government circles that such special powers are not needed by the police." He noted a 1975 criticism of the Writs by a federal court judge who said he was "shocked and incredulous the - Writs could give "unknown gavernment officers such extensive Kiddies to get help Pre-school children with emotional and behavioral problems will be able to receive help when Durham Region hire three specialists in this field for its Family Counselling department. Regional council approved the recommendation last week which gives authorizat- ion to: hire the! three specialists and set the counselling program in _ motion. The need for such a prog- ram was endorsed by several Regional councillors, and it was made clear to the council that the full cost of the program, including salaries, will be paid directly by the provin- cial government. The program will be aimed at children 1 - 5 years of age in an effort to correct behavioral problems before they reach the school system. ~ F The program will be staff- ed by a consultant-co- ordinator (M.S.W.) and two resource teachers who are grads of Early Childhood Education courses and have specialized knowledge and experience dealing with children with behavior problems. It is estimated the cost of the new program will be about $100,000 annually. Under the terms of an agreement with the prov- incial government, Durham Region sets up and ad- ministers the program while the money to pay for it comes directly from the provincial coffers. New books New books arriving at the Scugog Memorial Library are as follows: Nuclear Witnesses - L. Freeman; A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador - A. Callen; Gales of Nov- ember - J.R. Heming (Shipwrecks on Great Lakes) ; A Family Raised on Rainbows - B. Nye; Draw in Brush and Ink - M. Huntly; Bob Hope - C. Thompson; Marinade Magic - D. Meilach; No Time for Tears - C. Freeman; The Legacy - H. Fast; It's all On the Label (Understanding food ...) - Z. Block; Canadian Used Car Guide - L.P. Edmonston; Furniture Upholstery (Sun- set Book); How Human the Animals - J. Pommery; The Good Fight - David Lewis. unlimited powers." Mr. Lawrence said the R.C.M.P. and other federal agents have "abused" the use of the Writs in raids on premises and vehicles, and the Writs have been used when normal search warrant applications have been turned down or when police forces felt such applications would not be granted. Under a Writ of Assis- tance, there is no "prior applications to the Courts, no restrictions on what or who can be searched, and no limitation to the time of day or night when searches or seizures can take place. Writs of Assistance are forbidden in the United States by an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and have not been allowed in Great Britain for more than a century. They have been authorized under Canadian law since 1847. * Writs of Assistance can be granted under four federal statutes: the Food and Drug Act; the Narcotic Control Act; the Customs Act; and the Excise Act. Once an officer is granted a Writ, it is valid for as long as the officer holds his position. It is not known exactly how many Writs are out- standing in Canada today, but in 1978 there were more than 1000 in the hands of R.C.M.P. and Custom investigators throughout the country. In 1977, the Liberal government said no more Writs would be issued until the matter had been further explored. If Mr. Lawrence's private member's bill gets through the House of Commons, it will remove the authority to issue Writs, and also remove the authority for use of Writs which are already in existence. : After the bill received first. reading, Mr. Lawrence said ~ in a statement he would "be delighted" if the Liberals would adopt the bill as a Government measure. Mr. Lawrence who has had no trouble retaining this riding for the Conservatives in the last federal elections, was solicitor-general in the short-lived Clark govern- ment. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed. December 23, 1981 -- 7 Fish hut owners must register J. Paterson Lands and Waters Administrator Lake Scugog is the only Kawarthas lake to have an open season for fishing during the winter months. Standing out on the ice, exposed to the elements, or warm and snug in a 'fish hut", ice fishing can be a very enjoyable winter past- time. Persons who plan on using a fish hut on Lake Scugog this season should be sure to register the hut with the Ministry of Natural Resources district office at Lindsay. A registration number must be obtained before placing the hut on the ice. Numbers must be prominently displayed on the outside of the hut. This free registering of huts is a management practice which aids in enforcing fisheries regulations, it also helps curb infractions under the Public Lands Act. Periodic checks by Cop- servation Officers and other Ministry staff often result in the laying of charges rang- ing from "over limits of fish" to 'the leaving of refuse and garbage on the ice". Enjoy your ice fishing trip and be sure to take all your refuse off the lake when you leave. Ice huts must be removed from Lake Scugog by March 15, 1982. HOLIDAY STORE HOURS: Thursday, December 24th-8:00A.M. to 1:00P.M. 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