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14- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 21, 1997 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" They're penalized by registration rules, says speaker Farmers urged to lobby By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star Nation wide gun registration will penalize farmers, and do little in the fight against violent crime, a speaker told a group in Port Perry last week. Marilyn Mumby, a competitive shooter who speaks on behalf of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), urged local farmers to lobby local politicians for changes to Bill C-68. "You have influence -- farmers do have clout," Mrs. Mumby told members of the Durham Farm Safety Group meeting at the OMAFRA office in Port last Tuesday night. "Get on your MP's case, and give him a hard time about it." (Actually, Durham MP Alex Shepherd voted against his Liberal party in the Commons vote on C-68, -and was disciplined by Prime Minister Jean Chretien.) : Mrs. Mumby said that the most objectionable part of the federal gov- ernment's gun legislation is a require- ment that all firearms be registered. - Gun owners can begin to voluntarily register their firearms as of this year, but it's not mandatory until 2002, she said. She claims the registration will be enormously expensive, and targets the MPs over new gun law wrong people. Those who use guns to commit crimes aren't going to be affect- ed by a registration program, she said. "There's no evidence of any problem with the ownership and use of firearms by law-abiding citizens," said Mrs. Mumby. "Yet we are the ones who will pay for this." She added that the gathering of information on gun owners -- and vir- tually every farmer keeps some kind of long arm around to deal with pests -- is an intrusion into private lives by government and the police. "The fact they have that power gives me the willies," she said. The one aspect of the law that Ottawa should be praised for is tougher sentences for those convicted of com- mitting crimes while using fire arms, said Mrs. Mumby. But she claims much of the law does not reflect or recognize the realities of the use of guns on farms across Canada. Maybe there's an urban slant to lik- ing (gun) laws. But those people don't totally understand firearms." She said that farmers and other gun owners should lobby incumbent Liberal politicians for change now, or look to other parties to support in the next federal election. That vote is expected this year. A class of his own Grade 8 student marks 500 consecutive days at school By Chris Hall Port Perry Star A local boy celebrated an amazing accomplish- ment last Wednesday when he was present at Prince Albert Public School for the 500th con- secutive school day. Grade 8 student Darryl Knight had a surprise coming during his lunch break when his mother presented him with a cake in front of his classmates, recognizing his "Ironman" feat. : . Both Darryl and his mother had been counting down the days since the start of school last September, and were excited to see number 500 finally come." "I've. been pretty healthy so I don't miss a lot of school," said the 13- year-old. "The way I see it, if you're not sick, why stay home from school?" The aspiring basket- ball player began his streak on April 4, 1994, the day after he last stayed home from school sick. "I feel pretty good about this. My grandpa says that I should be able to get a job easier because I can tell them about the consecutive number of days I went to school," Darryl said. _ As long as he stays healthy, Darryl says he would like to continue his streak throughout his last school year at Prince Albert, and into Port perry High School next all. CHRIS HALL / PORT PERRY STAR Prince Albert Public School Grade 8 student Darryl Knight was recently recognized and con- gratulated by his family and classmates for his record stretch of being present for 500 consecu- tive school days. Dreams of playing for the NBA's Seattle Super Sonics fill the young man's head and as his mother watches him grow, she says that she's happy for Darryl. "I'mreally proud of him for always wanting to go to school when he wasn't . sick. "We knew it had been a long time since he had missed a day, but we did- n't know how long until he figured it out. I think it is a great accomplish- ment and he should be recognized and congratu- lated." ACL is seeking volunteers The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Communi- ty Living is looking for new volunteers to join their team. They need en- thusiastic people who en- joy spending time with de- velopmentally handi- capped people. The follow- ing volunteers are needed. a Male 20 to 40 years of age to go on outings around the community and watch wrestling. 0 Female 30 years old and up who enjoys bingo, Seugog Duplicate Bridge -Jan. 15 Afternoon 6 Table Howell Avg.67-1/2 First - Jean and Bob Coleman 89. Second - Bea Chapman and Hoppy Carnwith 80-1/ "Third - Joan Cranfield and Al Stevens 74-1/2. Fourth - Joyce Heard - Scugog Bridge report and Helen Mathieson 73. Fifth - Grace Love and Pat Love 71-1/2. Evening 3 Table Howell - Avg. 256 First - Judy and Don At- kinson 31-1/2. Second - Claire MclIn- oeh and Hazel Gray 30-1/ Third - Joan West and Harold Brown 26-1/2. EE HTP I SA ST GE A SATII er movies, walks, church vis- its and dancing and is a sympathetic listener. oMale 19 years of age or older to go to concerts (country and western), go- ing for a beer, movies or dances. o Male 25 years old and up who enjoys country and western and blue grass music, guitar playing, and woodworking. @Male 20 to 65 interest- ed in sports such as hockey and baseball games. aMale 30 to 40 years of age interested in activities such as working out, bas- ketball, and skating. For more information lease contact Suzanne obes at 576-3261 ext. 304.