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k Orono Weely Times, Wednesday, September 25, 1996 i1 From Parliament Hill Alex Shepherd, M.P. Durham The most heinous crimes are the ones committed against innocent children by the paedophile released from prison or the sexual predator who rapes again once he's back on the street. That's why violent high- risk offenders were the target of legislation introduced in the House last week. The legislation is the cul- mination of work between lawmakers and police to find solutions to violent crime. Previously sex crimes were treated no differently than crimes against property even though the sexual predator has a different mental make- up than the average criminal. The sexual predator has deeply imbedded problems in the psychosis which in many cases can't be treated. Bill C-55 will add 10 years of surveillance on the sen- tence of a sexual predator in addition of existing sentenc- ing and parole provisions. Any sexual predator deemed a possible threat, even after a successful parole will be watched by police and wear an electronie bracelet so movements can be monitored. These predators will also be ordered to stay out of school yards, play areas, and the areas where victims live. The legislation also tries to prevent crime before it takes place under a process called judicial review. Authorities can petition the courts to allow them to mon- itor someone who has been Aids Walk Durham This Sunday clever enough to avoid being charged with a crime. Some will argue monitor- ing is an affront to individual rights. But is it not time to strick a balance between the rights of a person who fla- grantly intimidates society and society's right not ta be victimized. Finally there is the danger- ous offender classification. Under existing law this desig- nation has to occur at the time of trial and allows the offender to be retained in cus- tody indefinitely. Paul Bernado is an example of this. The legislation before the House allows persecutors to make an application for dan- gerous offender status up ta six months after trial. Why? Because many people are scared to come forward with their evidence until the offender is behind bars. Currently 147 prisoners are eligible for additional 10- year supervision. Clearly one unsupervišed dangerous offender in our neighbor- hoods is one too many. Keeping our streets and neighbourhoods safe and pro- viding the courts and police with the tools to do this are the objectives of the new leg- islation. If you have any questions please phone my office at 721-7570 or write me. I can also be E-mailed at nscb@idi- rect.com. Our homepage can be found at http://web.idi- rect.com/~nscb/alex.html Craft Show To Aid Scugog Food Bank The Original Port Perry Christmas Craft Show, sched- uled to open at 10:00 a.m. on October 12 at the Port Perry High School and Cornish Public School, will support the Operation Scugog food bank for the first time this year. Responding to the recent call for help from the food bank, organizers of the 16 year old Original Craft Show are asking their patrons to include a donation of food with their admission. Organizers of Operation Scugog have been faced with increased demand for help, while the flow of food dona- tions has declined in recent months. This obvious need, at a time of the year when people are preparing for Christmas giving, prompted Craft Show organizer Ron Douglas to propose the food donation plan. The organiz- ers at the food bank were quick to respond in support of the initiative. For years, residents of the Port Perry area have highly valued the long running craft show and its variety of unique craft items. With over 150 local and outside specialized vendors, patrons are able to find those special gift or Christmas items that just can't be found in the stores. And in case you are really stuck for a gift idea, Santa Claus will be on patrol, ready to give you some good shop- ping advice, plus free candy canes. As in past years, show vendors will be located in both the High School, and nearby R.H. Cornish Public School. The food bank initiative by Craft Show organizers reflects the ongoing community sup- port that has been a part of the show for years. Mr. Douglas has confirmed that the Craft Show will once again rent and donate food serving space for the local Girl Guide and Brownie programs. Tens of thousands of Canadians will be collecting pledges and walking, run- ning, cycling or rolling from coast to coast on Sunday, September 29, 1996 in an all- out effort to raise funds for groups in their community that provide HIV/AIDS sup- port, care, education and research. 64,000 walkers raised more than $2,500,000 last year in over 40 communities across Canada. This year's goal is to surpass that amount with Canadians walking in over 60 sites from coast to coast. Collecting pledges is fun and easier than you think. Ask your co-workers, friends, family, neighbours - anyone! And don't forget to pledge yourself! Pledges are not made on a per kilometre basis, so ask your pledgers to pay in advance. Collect your pledge at the time it is made. This will save you from returning later to collect money. Most walkers find cheques the preferred method of pay- ment (pledgers can post date their cheques to September 29, 1996). Please ensure that you bring all cash and cheques with your completed form to your local Walk's registration area on Sunday, September 29. If you have uncollected pledges on Walk day, photo- copy your completed form beforehand so that you have a personal record of your spon- sors and their amounts due. Can't attend the. Walk? Mail or hand in your com- pleted form and collected pledges to your local AIDS Walk office. Call 1-800-705- WALK for address informa- tion. Do not send cash in the This has become one of the major fund raisers for the Guides and Brownies, and craft show patrons are always appreciative of the good food. So mark your calendars for October 12, and come pre- pared to find the most appre- ciated gifts under the tree. Parking is free, the atmo- sphere is festive, and you will get that early start on your Christmas shopping that you promise yourself ever year. And before you head out the door, remember to throw a can or box of food into your bag for the food bank. Information about the Operation Scugog food bank program is available by call- ing 985-7271. For more infor- mation about the Original Port Perry Christmas Craft Show, contact Ron Douglas at (905) 985-9602. SCRATCH PADS & 50¢ea. or 3 for$ I1 What a deal! mail. You might consider writing a personal cheque to cover the cash component of your collected pledges. Encourage your friends from work, school, gym, club, sports team or place of wor ship to walk as a team. You can support one another in collecting pledges by sharing tips and issuing friendly chal- lenges. Or challenge another team and monitor each other's progress. Double your contribution to the Walk! Many companies match charitable donations bathroom and living room. November lst. First and1 required. $550.00 - hydro view. Ali applicants will application for rental. ONTARIC Date of Publication: Wednesday, September 25, 1995 raised by their employees. 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