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13 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,January 17,2019 theifp.ca STORY ON TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT CANNABIS IMPRESSES READER I'd like to thank David Lea for writing the article (Dec. 27, IFP) about how to talk to kids about cannabis. I liked the quotes from Cynthia Lind- say, the public health nurse from Halton Region; she really examined many of the old arguments that I have had with indi- viduals over the course of my lifetime re- garding cannabis use: "But it's natural," and "Adults do it, so why not kids?" And she's provided readers with some solid perspectives and responses to those questions. I am looking forward to the other arti- cles in the series. For the record, I am not against can- nabis for individuals over 25 and the chronically ill. However, I am against it for anyone under 25 because of the rea- sons stated in your article: the develop- ing brain. Great research and awesome delivery of this material on a sensitive topic. Thank you again. It was informative and will help us parents navigate this complex topic. GAIL POWELL OPINION boulevard, I know, they look bad, but when people call and they are practical- ly in tears because they are getting these $30 tickets over and over again, I have no answer for them," Fogal added. "I think this is great that we are going to pause and have a look at this." Bonnette says he has re- ceived emails from some residents who have not yet received a ticket, but wor- ry that they are next. "It is an issue," he said. "And we have a motion in front of us." He added he is also con- cerned with recent in- stances of parking enforce- ment officers being threat- ened by local residents. "People that we employ are going out and doing their job and that's the by- law and that's what they are to do. They hear com- plaints and they go out and ticket," he said, noting that residents threatening offi- cers will have to be dealt with by police. Town staff are current- ly working toward a solu- tion to boulevard parking concerns, which will be formally presented to council for consideration next month. NEWS Continued from page 12 ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THREATENED 2019-2020 KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM REGISTRATION For language assistance while registering, please contact Halton Multicultural Council: 905-464-3187. Si requiere de asistencia con el lenguaje para inscribirse, por favor contactar al Halton Multicultural Council 905-464-3187. Jeżeli państwo potrzebują pomocy językowej w rejestrowaniu, proszę skontaktować się z Halton Multicultural Council 905-464-3187. Para assistencia na sua lingua a fins de registo, favor contactar Halton Multicultural Council 905-464-3187. New this year ~ HCDSB has introduced online Advanced Kindergarten Registration as the first part of the registration process. Now registering your child for school can be as easy as 1, 2, 3! After filling out the online registration form, parents must then visit their home school to complete the second part of registration. Advanced registration for children in Year 1 (Junior Kindergarten) or children new to the school in Year 2 (Senior Kindergarten) in Halton Catholic elementary schools will be held on: Tuesday, January 22 & Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Year 1: Children must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2019. Year 2: Children must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2019. Please note: children currently registered in Year 1 (Junior Kindergarten) are not required to register for Year 2 (Senior Kindergarten). Visit our website at: www.hcdsb.org: For registration requirements To determine your home school Register online & bring the required documents to your family's home school. GEORGETOWN LIONS CLUB is seeking GEORGETOWN CITIzEN Of ThE YEaR The Lions Club is accepting applications for the Georgetown Citizen of the Year for the year 2018. Please forward an application or resume to the selection committee before february 16, 2019. Send to Georgetown Lions Club P.O. Box 73 Georgetown, ON L7G 4T1 or email to doug1951.p@gmail.com for information or sample application please contact Lion Doug Penrice 905-873-8469 or visit www.Georgetownlionsclub.com Don't let that special volunteer go unrecognized. award dinner to be held March 26, 2019. a community project of the Georgetown Lions Club.