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Page 4 — Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, April 10, 1993 NEW CAR FINANCING 4 a CONTINUES... “Until April 30/93 NORTHEND wy MILTON 878-4137 Remember to replace your Smoke Alarm Battery every 6 months George Kennedy Public School student, 9-year-old Craig Ashton, gets a lesson from Bobby the Clown (Barbara Curzon) during the school’s Celebrating Canadians day held last Wednesda: lay. photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW. By Oksana Buhel Many people are expressing con- cern over the effectiveness of the Young Offenders Act. The federal government is currently tabling new amendments to make young offenders more accountable for their actions. e’S a perception the Young Offenders Act errs on the side of leniency,” explained Sgt. Mike Kingston of Halton Regional Police Service, Georgetown division. “The government is working on. tightening up the loopholes. We (the police) are in support of that.” The implementation of the act has introduced new trends in youth crime. “Crimes involving violence and weapons are definitely on the rise,” said Sgt. Joe Martin, media relations officer with Halton Region police. He explained this increase has much to do with soci- ety, television and other mediums SHOT SPACK © x GRAND RE-OPENING April 10 and Get Another FREE =this‘;coupon> ree Coupon valid until April 12, 1993 8 Edward St., Georgetown © Buy one Regular Cone ea --When.you. present... presents TEXAS scuntny J rG Line Dances with Mary Ann & Robert $3.00 per person Call 877-3388 79 Main St. S., Cesrastown which reflect what is permissable. “It’s become a status symbol for young people to carry a knife or a gun,” Martin stated. He admits this trend is also visi- ble with, adult crime, but that with young offenders, the tendency towards violence has turned into an “epidemic.” “The fact that young people are turning towards more violent crime has become-more and more prevalent. This is a major concern for us, and for parents,” claims Martin. Kingston adds an interesting twist to Martin’s findings. He explains that in Halton Hills, the number of offences which are being reported is decreasing, but that of these. offences, a larger percentage are violent. Kingston insists the perceived leniency in the YOA is not the =| Young Offenders Act has people worried only reason more youth-related crimes are being reported. He prais- es strong support groups which influence people to overcome their fears and report violent crimes. One such group is the Parent-Aid organization of Acton. The group will be hosting a “teenagers and the law” meeting at Acton High School next Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Speakers Theresa Dompierre and Dennis Kunze, both local probation officers, will be speaking about the Young Offender Act, and answer- ing any questions afterward. Christine Pearson, coordinator of the group, explains that many par- ents have expressed a desire for this type of information. Anyone inter- ested in the Act, or concerned about its implications is welcome to attend. Toebes Citizen of the Year Acton resident John Toebes Sr. has been chosen by Acton’s Lions Club as the 1992 Citizen of the Year. Toebes will be presented with an award at a dinner and ceremony on April 30 at ‘Acton Legion. Toebes has been involved with minor league sports for the last 40 years, specifically hockey, baseball and soccer. For the last 20 years, Toebes has donated a substantial portion of his time to Acton house league hockey. } Asked why he thought he had been nominated, Toebes modestly insisted, “Oh, I don’t know.” He also said he was surprised by the nomi- nation. The dinner and ceremony is open to the public. Anyone wishing to attend may purchase tickets from any Lions Club member, or by tele- phoning Dave Pyke at 853-4534. BUY NOW & SAVE BEST PRICES EVER $198.00 20" Remote Colour TV acesssassssesses sss 288,00 26" Remote Colour TV ........... ene $448.00 6" Stereo Monitor Remote TV ..........9488.00 Deluxe VCR with remote control ......$228.00 4 Head onscreen VCR with remote...$278.00 Hi-Fi VCR with onscreen remote.......$348.00 CD players with remote ...........from $228.00 IARANTEED SERVICE WITH ALL SALES Phone 877-3405 14 WESLEYAN STREET Street, G N SALES and SERVICE TV. at we sell. Closed Sundays J