B4 GeorgetownActon Wednesday May 16 1964 Youth law means changes The new Young Offender a Act which look effect April has resulted in some crucial changes affecting who break the law But Ibgional Police will not be treat teens much than the present time according lo one officer who heads the section for north Hal ton The new law replaces the old Delinquents Act It puts the onus on young people to be more responsible or their actions and make res Hut ion for their mistakes In keeping the new Charter of Rights he act also that people must have the same rights all Canadians and therefore are guaranteed the same legal rights as adults Including the right to legal representation bail appeal and the right to be kept completely informed Sergeant Tom Johnson a 16year veteran of the Halloa force and head of the youth section for north said he does not feel there will be a a greater number of in court at least not this J ear Next year thesecond the Act between juvenile and adult of fenders will be the lBUi birthday the line is now drawn at 16 years resulting in a greater number of young fenders The uniform age for criminal responsibility is set at 12 years it was seven years in Ontario but this doesnt mean all young people in trouble with the law will auto go to court I don l believe are going to lay paper every lime a kid breaks the law said Sergenat adding that earn case will be treated on an individual basis The officer will screen each one it is a serious offence we would not normally take the person to court on a first offence If however a young person commits a serious offence he or she be dealt with in a way thai en the protection of society and in ccrta cases the youngster could be transferred lo adult court for trial The new act is going to make it cosier for ihe off who will bo using ihe same procedure as they would for adults said Sergeant Johnson Last a total of charges were la against juveniles seven to 15 years in north Hal ion Built to endure Designed to perform OH WHEELS HQH CLEARANCE Hydraulic attachment con I raise lower or apply down preuura a customer bono I and convenience Hydraulic Of plug In I lor operation without bolls or pulleys year warranty parts and labor for commercial use commercial quality and durability at prices ED STEWARTS EQUIPMENT LTD CalEdorJeff TOH SELECTING A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM NO PLAC The season for shorts swimsuits and sundresses will soon be here and it will be time to bring your summer wardrobe out of hibernation No more hiding behind the layered look and your wintercoat So if you find yourself Jilting out those summer clothes now is the time to make the decision to lose those extra pounds 877 Mill St Georgetown YEARS in x PERM SPECIAL AT FASHION TREND HAIR SHOPPE 31 A Main St S Georgetown Location Only COMPLETE PERM includes cut sat SEW Offer good untfl Saturday June 8775845 Appointment Not Always Required EXCLUSIVE OFFER TO FREE PRESS AND INDEPENDENT READERS In operation with Mosport Park we are able to offer you a CAN AM special READ ABOUT I THE CAN AM IN A FREE PRESS INDEPENDENT SPECIAL FEATURE SUPPLEMENT TO BE DISTRIBUTED JUNE 6 Buy three Mosport tickets and get one tree Th offer applies to the regular Sunday Race Day actual value 20 sold in advance by for 1 5 00 or the actual value 60 sold In advance by for Th s means that with the Free PressIndependent offer you may buy four Sunday Race Day tickets actual value 80 for the price of three in advance or four Supertickets actual value for the price of three in advanco1Q5 00 SUPERTICKET By Advance Sale Only Friday General Admission Saturday General Admission Sunday General Admission Saturday Grandstand Sunday Grandstand Gasoline Alley and Paddock Camping Total Actual Value NAME ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE VISA Of MASTERCHARQE NO order Parti AinOM St Unit Ontario M3J or totaprMM wing VISA or