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New Laws Governing Abuse 0f Alcochol by Teenagers May Face by Liz Armstrong Even though alcohol abuse among the province's teen-, agers has increased signifi- cantly since the age of majority was reduced from 2'. to 18 in 1971, passing new legislation to help remedy the problem may be easier said than done, according to Miss- issauga North M.P.P. Terry Jones. Speaking to the Bowman- ville Rotary Club last week, Mr. Jones indicated that some aspects of proposed legisiation dealing with the youth-alcohol situation may bog down as a result of lobbies, partisan polities and even lack of consensus in the Conservative caucus. As a general rule, he pointed out, most of the younger MPPs of ail political stripes agree that steps have to be taken t. eurb the abuse. wbile older members are more reluctant to tamper with existîng laws. As the Conservative MPF responsible for the province's Youth Secretariat, Mr. Jones is well acquainted with the scope of the dilemma. For two and a haîf months last winter, he and a committee of researchers criss-crossed the province to gather.data and public opinion about the cur- rent youth-alcobol crisis. H1e was lef t with the crystal clear impression that the people of Ontario, including a wide representation of teen- agers, are whole-heartedly in favor of curbing alcohol abuse by young people. Drawing from the mass of information Dyksçtram's Dol icca tesson "The World of Foods" A.-l STEER STEAK SALE SIRLOIN T-BONE WING CP ORTERHOUSEXSt RI NDLESS Breakfast Bacon *lb. DEMPSTER'S CRUSTY Italian mRolis pks. SAVE of 8 1jI8C "FRESH PRODUCE DEPARTMýENT"' GOLDEN YELL0W ll BANANAS U a lb. FRESH LOCAL MONARCH GROWN PURE VEG. OIL' CABBAGE MARGARINE 39ach 49C a lb. WCARRYACOMPLETE LINEOF I ALWEE CANDY TREATS ICHAPMAN'S Ice Cream 1 . Ass't. 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WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE 0F HEALTH FOOD)S MAXIMUM NUTRITION PRODUCTS SWISS HERBAL REMEDIES HAIN PURE FOOD PRODUCTS GRANOLA CEREALS etc. IDykstra'9s Food Market "The Home of Quelity" 73-77 King St. W Bowmanville positionI ethat Was compiled in the survey, the researchers out- elined 32 recommendations to àcabinet in a study entitled Youth and Alcohol, released on April lst. s The report covers a wide range of issues, including stricter monitoring of on- premise alcohul consumption, the possibility of increasîng prices to make the purchase of liquor and beer prohibitive to youth, and recommendations that would alter current advèrtising legislation, i.e. not just presenting the scen- iario which equates the good -life with a frosty bottle of ibrew. The report also strongly recommends raising the legal idrinking age to 19 years. The rationale for such a move is simple, according to Mr. Jones. Since 97 per cent of all secondary students are 18 years of age and under, raising the drinking age one year would virtually remove the legal consumption of alcohol from the high schools, where much of the abuse takes Place. The pressing need for more stringent controls was under- lined statistically by Mr. Jones. Consider the following data. A 1974 Toronto high school survey showed that 25 per cent of the students questioned drink as often as once a week; approximately eight per cent drink two to five times per week, and 2.4 per cent drink every day. "And that's not just having a beer, " Mr. Jones added. "It refers to whole nights of drinking." According to Addiction Re- search Foundation figures, the age at which youngsters are now experimenting with alcohol bas dropped sharply in recent years. Currently, 51 per cent of grade -7 students have had some experience with alcohol. Drinking and driving data are even more startling. In the 16-19 age bracket, there were 1250 alcohol-related accidents in 1970. By 1974, the number had leaped to 535. Whiie new legîsiation will be designed to stem the tide of abuse, the Youth Secretariats report also urges that the current laws governing youth and alcohol be more toughly applied. In fact, many, of those surveyed expressed disbelief when they were told about existing penalties for such offenses, and demanded to know why they weren't en- forced more strictly. The report concluded from these responses that "the government and the courts seem to have lost credibility as a resuli of f ailure to enforce the laws as they presently exist,' Mr. Jones doesn't pretend that government legislation alone can provide an instant cure to the current abuse, but it can represent a significant step toward an effective solution. In concluding bis remarks, he also called on support from ail communities and levels of government, in the campaign to help remedy alcohol abuse. "If we don't act, then we are abdicating our responsibility to the youth of this province," Mr. Jones stated. Bonwling TYKES McLeani 5, Tripp 0; Lugten- burg 3, Pollard 2; DeSousa 5, Smnith 0; Kirkton 5, Luxton 0. Teamn Standings - Mcbean 22, DeSousa 15, Smith 14, Kirkton 14, Lugtenburg 10, Pollard 10;* Tripp 10, Luxton 5. High Singles - J. Gray 123, T. Kirkton 122. Hwigh oubes M mond 233-322, P. Coombes 256, R. Sutcliffe 227. High Triples - B. Hammond 718, P. Coombes 622, S. Richards 510. JUNIOR GIRLS Crossey 7, Ingram 0; Adams 7, Hancock 0; McLean 7, Brunt 0; Williams 7, Leavis 0. Teamn Standings - Williams 31, Crossey 23,1 Adams 21, Leavis 19, McLean 16, Brunt 14, Hancock 9, Ingram 7. High Singles - W. Brunt 299, E. Williams 218-220-251, S. Ingram 213-230. Enioy Annua! Kinsmen Color Tour The temperature was nippy but the skies stayed clear on Sunday, allowing 120 senior citizens to enjoy the annual fali color tour sponsored' by the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club. The full busload plus six private cars joined the two hour. tour, which took participants on a route northi through Solina, Enniskillen, Haydon and Tyrone to catch the last of this year's autumn show. Af terwards, ail of the senior citizens were invited to enj oy a lunch prepared by the Kinettes at the Memorial Park clubhouse. Senor itiensEnjoy Bus Tous Se Fli Colors On one of our beautiful autumn 'bonus" days, over 70 Senior Citizens enjoyed a color tour organized by they Bow- manvilie Senior Ctizens Club. Members of the committee in charge of the arrangements were Mrs. D.W. Armistead, Mr., Walter Woolley, and Mr, E.W. Bradley. Two buses left at 9 a.m. to travei through the scenic country north of the towns. The route took themn througb Lindsay and the Haliburton Highlands to the town of Haliburton, and thence to the Sky, Line Park for a picnic lunch. Prom this vantage point one may enjoy a BL Baptism Service was held on Sunday at Blackstock United, Church, witb the fol- lowing children being baptis- ed, Joshua James Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Roxanne Elizabeth and Erin Barbara, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Larmer, Tracy Ann Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Crawford. Announcement was made that there will be church at lackstock United Church on Sunday, October 3lst. Nestle- ton Anniversary will be beld on Octoher 31lst, at 2.30 with Rev. Gerald Hofstetter, guest speaker. Blackstock United Church Anniversary will be held on November 7, at 11.00 witb Rev. J. Bura, Kingston as speaker. Mrs. L. Wilson and Mrs. L. Pearson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Larmer and family enjoyed Sunday dinner with Mrs. Harold Larmer. Mr. and Mrs. John MeMill- an, Ian and Sean were Sunday evening dinner guests ofMr. and Mrs. Grant Larmer and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Coates had as Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Ben Crawford and Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. 'Harold Crawford and Steve, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Corner, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Chapman. Miss Jane Pollard, Corn- wall, England, is visiting Mr. A iAAN IN A HURRY AL1WA YS PA SSES MARTY'S Auto Repair 3 Queen St., Bowmanville 623-3896 panorama of lakes, hills and countryside and in the bright sunshine, the brilliant colors of the hardwoods contrasted with the dark everygreens. This park is a popular picnic spot and members of the Bowmanville tour enjoyed socializjng with visitors- from. other districts. Af ter lunch, the buses tra- veied by Highway 121, east to Cardiff, and then south on Highway 28 to Burleigh Falls where there was time for a stroîl before proceeding to Peterborough. After a visit to the Zoo, and a short tour of the STOCK and Mrs. Tom Hodge for a few days. Tom Hodge is in Bowman- ville hospital and hopes to be home soon. Larry, Beth, Vicki, Joel, and Arthur Schryburt traveled 6750 miles on their three weeks vacation. They enjoyed 10 days at Beth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Stimson in Tempe, Arizona. During their visit they saw the Grand Canyon, Indian Ruins, beauti- fui scenery. and attended Arizona's no. 1 spectator sport, the dog races. A brief stop over was mnade in Kansas City to visit with Beth's uncle. Rev. Enrl Caryl and family, also stopping at Ft, Sil, Oklahoma to see Beth's brother Pvt. Melvin Stimson. It was a delightful vacation and the Schryburts found it somnewhat difficult to leave the poolside in Arizona where it's stili 90 degrees. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Archer and Kim were Sunday guests of Mr. F. Archer. Mrs. F. Archer spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Archer, Bowmanville. Congratulations to Mrs. F. Archer who celebrated her birthday recently. Mrs. Cora Hall, Galt, spent a few days recently with Mrs. F. Archer. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoît of Whitby were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fletcher and family. Glad to hear Norman Green is improving nicely and hopes to be home from the Oshawa Hospital soon. Glad to report Frank Bailey returned home from Oshawa Hospital on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Toms were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gay, Bowman- ville. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kelly and girls were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly, Bobcaygeon. The O.N.O. dance on Satur- day evening was a great success. Don't forget' the Officiai Open House of the new addition of the Cartwright Central Public School on Thursday, October 2lst. Advertlising is your way Iof introduction.1 city, all enjoyed dinner' in Peterborough. On the drive home to Bowmanville, the countryside was still very colorful in the light of the setting sun. Later in the week, the Bowmanville Lion's Club ar- ranged a,,color, tour for the Senior Citizens of the district, Two buses picked up passen- ger at convenient places in town. They travelled north through Kendal and along quiet country, roads in Clarke Township. In spite of high winds on the preceding day there were many spots of bright color. The route showed an interesting variety of landcape - tobacco farms, general farms, reforestation areas, and among the older farmhouses many modemn homes in varying styles of architecture. The Senior Citizens are very appreciative of the thoughtful- ness of the Lions Club in arranging this very pleasant trip. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 20, 1976 13 LADIES MONDAY NIGHT Bi kes On Si dewalIks Top 1 vrgs-Saln Bicycles mnay be great for they are considered as veh- 218, Nqancy Welsh 216, Marilyn exercising flabby muscles but idles. Flintoff 214, Dot Bridger 208, the town's works committee He said that since it would Nancy Evans 207, Judy Bragg wants to keeep themn off be illegal to drive a car down a 206, Jean Allen 206, Barb Bowmanville sidewalks. sidewalk in Bowmanvjlle, it Osborne 204, June Baker 202. The works committee voted would be just as illegal to Team Standings - Sharlene 2 weeks ago to instaîl signs drive a bicycle. Dehart il pts., Dot Bridger 9, along Bowmanville' s main He said that as he interprets Minnie Taylor 9, Nancy Evans streets towarn cyclists that the Highway Traffic Act, a 8½/, Donna Harness 8, Fbo bikes are definitely not allow- bicycle rider on the sidewalk Land 8, Onie Etcher 8, Jackie ed on sidewalks. could be prosecuted. Braybrook 7, Shirley Davis 7, Works director, Jack Dun- The request to deal with Georgie Taylor 6-12, June ham told committee members bîcyclists who ride illegally Baker 5, Judy Bragg 3. that bicycles are controlled by came about after a request High Triple -. 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