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"A Family Tradition for 131 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 24, 1997 -13 He admits it won't pass as is MPP likes some aspects of tough teen smoking bill By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Although he admits it's not likely to become law, Durham East MPP John O'Toole says he likes some aspects of a private member's bill aimed at pre- venting teen smoking. John O'Toole said he agrees with the "zero tolerance" stance toward smoking, drinking alco- hol and taking drugs among approval recently. According to the bill, put forth by Tory backbencher Terence Young, minors caught possessing cigarettes would automatically be suspended from school or could even face harsher penalties. The bill is called The Zero Tolerance for Substance Abuse Act. 'Zero Tolerance Act' While he contends that parts of the bill may work, Mr. O'Toole law. And he feels that taking a tough stance on juvenile sub- stance abuse makes sense. "Zero tolerance is the way to go. We are not going to throw our hands up on this issue; we will make it clear that sometimes society sets stan- dards that are not acceptable, and we will change them," said Mr. O'Toole. He added, though, that Mr. Young's bill is a bit too heavy- the approach of this bill. It has to be balanced and it 1s not; there is no sense in passing a bill if it is unenforceable. This bill, as it stands, will never pass." Calls for suspensions Under the new legislation anyone under the age of 19 -- the age of minority required to purchase cigarettes and con- sume alcohol in Ontario -- found possessing tobacco, booze or from getting a driver's license for two years. The bill also states that any principal who finds a pupil under 19 in possession of tobac- co, lit or unlit, would be required to suspend the student. The bill gained approval in principle by a vote of 24-8 and will now be sent to the all-party social development committee for study and possible amend- | youth in a bill given preliminary ments. says that the bill will notbecome handed: "...we cannot support illegal drugs could be held back Most offers come with a hook. This is ours.. CY) storia' (Ways Fadys Fine Clolhiers 235 Queen St., Port Perry 985-1598 -- Oren Til Midnight e simply olter the best selection 0 frames and mats for prints, pictures or Thursday, June 24th keepsakes. Plus superb craftsmanship and expert advice. No strings attached. we FRAMER'S GALLERY 237 Queen Street, Port Perry 985-2543 Take a stroll along Queen Street, just west of | Perry Street and you'll see lots of new faces and some fabulous shopping. Many In-Store Specials Co-or dinates with affordable A aa : styles for HIM & HER with . i BER ACE work, rest & play in mind! Nor th Side South Side | » IX DW DNIGHT MADNESS | The Brown Couch Coffee House Wagg Funeral Home | CXDEEE | 8 | The Genuine Article George Smith Law Office | Check-out | David Chow's Restaurant Port Perry Clinic | the In-Store Little Harbeur Trading Company Port Perry Dental Centre , Specials | Déja Vu Clothiers Mondi Fashions Thur saay, Lizy Lou/Coverwerks Crafters Showcase Jeane 2 i" Wysteria's Ways Shepherd & Powell Midnight Framers Gallery Marlin Travel The Garden : Many Colours Bruton's Shoppers Drug Mart Collection Henshall's PortPerrylGA = |B v Port Cleaners Please 995 c 1) Q - David's Hairstyling support hich ii lens hh I | I | SS The Garden Collection these aa oy v prep rm v= ag Top 94 | 261 Queen Street, NE aR TELE I-l Reg Cook Quality Butchers Clothing Es gifts for HIND HER 'Port Perry Members of your local BIA. - (Business Improvement Area) Fo Tl » ® (0100 & Yea glee Lizy Lou || PORT CLEANERS yuaranteed! Qusattiy Diy Cleaning i CLEANING DONE 0 £2 \V ON THE " c] a vu PREMISES Yor Repairs -- Alterations {== 'factory outlet store™ outle Mfactory outlet store™ Wedding Gowns 278 Queen Street Consignment Shop i Suedes and Leathers in Beautiful Downtown Port Perry 229 Queen Street, am 1255 Queen St., = Hours. om, Port Perry Port Perry, Ont. Monday to Wednesday 7am to 9pm, | ~ Thurentay & Friday 7am to 10pm, 985-8515 For All Your Decorating Needs (905) 085-7105 Saturday 6:30am to 7pm 7 Days a Week 233 Queen St. ~ 985-2379 ~ 985-0218