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Ontarians Urged to Respond to Fed's Firearms Amnesty Period Th. e Canadian Statesman K/ec£ch<Ux, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 7,1992 11 Homeowners Add to Hallowe'en Spirit with Decorated Houses The Honourable Allan C. Pilkey, Solicitor General, is urging Ontarians to respond to the federal firearms amnesty amnesty declared by the federal Department Department of Justice. The amnesty will run November 1 - 30 of this year. "I fully support this amnesty as a critical initiative to enhance public safety," said Mr. Pilkey. "This amnesty amnesty will reduce the number of tragic incidents incidents caused by weapons in the home, the number of firearms which are potentially available to criminals, and the number of firearms which are not registered or are improperly registered." registered." During the firearms amnesty, any person bringing in weapons to the police police to comply with the specific terms of the amnesty will not be guilty of a relevant offence of possession or transportation of the weapons. Protection Protection from prosecution under a firearms amnesty does not apply to persons who are apprehended for a firearms offence during the period of the amnesty. amnesty. During the firearms amnesty, members of the public with weapons in the following categories may turn their weapons into their local police service for registration or disposal without fear of prosecution with re spect to the possession or transportation transportation of such weapons: - anyone in possession of weapons which have been designated as illegal because of legislative changes - anyone in possession of unregistered unregistered restricted weapons - anyone who owns firearms but no longer uses them Persons who wish to turn in explosive explosive devices such as shells or grenades must contact their local firearms office office to arrange for the safe retrieval and disposal of these devices. In the interest of public safety and security, explosive materials MUST NOT be transported by members of the public who want to take advantage of the amnesty. amnesty. The Solicitor General is urging members of the public who wish to participate in the amnesty to deal directly directly with their local firearms office. "No individuals are authorized by the province to collect weapons on behalf of the police," the Minister said. Firearms officers will issue receipts receipts for weapons turned in during the amnesty period. As well, they will assist members of the public to properly properly register their firearms, and will provide information on the safe storage storage of registered weapons. Help Wildlife at Christmas Are you fed up trudging through malls every year looking for those perfect perfect Christmas gifts? Tired of standing in long line-ups and being elbowed as you search the toy department for the "awesome" item that was advertised every day on TV but just doesn't seem to exist? If you answered YES to any of the above, you're not alone. . Although most of us enjoy the excitement excitement of the holiday season, for some of us it's an absolute nightmare. There's just so much shopping to do and. such little time. And why is it that you can never find what you need in just one place? Aren't our lives hectic enough without the added stress of holiday holiday shopping? This year, why not start a new holiday holiday tradition that will avoid all those bothersome trips to the malls. It's simple simple - shop by mail from a catalogue. In fact, the Canadian Wildlife Federation Federation (CWF), Canada's largest nonprofit nonprofit conservation organization, has been producing a Christmas catalogue for more than ten years and believes that people today enjoy the convenience convenience of shopping by mail. "Basically, they're still doing what they normally Classified Ads -- Lost TWO rings at Bowmanville Restaurant, keepsake, reward. Phone 721-8270. - Employment Wanted MAGIC Mite - Available for parties parties and stage shows. Phone 697-1891. Daycare MOTHER available for daycare in my home. Reasonable rates, pre-school and school age children welcome. Phone 697- 1891. QUALITY daycare in loving home, large play areas, lots of activities, fun for all ages. Phone 623-8533. Real Estate for Sale HOBBY farm for sale (private). Three bedroom, 1 1/2 storey farmhouse on 2.58 acres, fully fenced, just south of the 401 on Newtonville Rd., 40'X80' barn, gorgeous view of Lake Ontario and surrounding countryside, asking $168,000. Phone 786- 2795. do before Christmas but without all the fuss," said Colin Maxwell, CWF executive executive vice-president. "Not only that, when people buy merchandise from our catalogues, proceeds go towards helping Canada's wildlife," he said. "People like that idea." Shopping from CWFs catalogue is as easy as one...two...three. First, you call and order the catalogue. After it arrives, arrives, you simply browse through it at your leisure. And finally, either write, fax, or phone your order in. It's that simple - no line ups, no crowds, no hassles. Of course you'll have to allow two to four weeks delivery so don't leave it too long. When your merchandise merchandise arrives, the rest is up to you - it doesn't come gift-wrapped so you may want to order some of CWF's beautiful wrapping paper which'is featured in the front of the catalogue. It will make those precious gifts even more special. Don't worry, the wrapping paper is all recycled! CWFs catalogue is filled with all sorts of interesting gifts ranging from the practical and ecological to the fun and fanciful. For the budget-minded there's a host of lovely items for under $10.00 too! All the items in the catalogue catalogue have been carefully selected to foster a love and respect for nature. If you're looking for something for the person who has everything, you'll probably find it in this catalogue. How about a pair of Cool Cat slippers that resemble a tiger's head - ears and all! Perhaps a bird feeder complete with a tree seedling which you plant yourself. There's compact discs featuring the relaxing relaxing sounds of whales or the haunting haunting cries of the loon and a lovely linen wildlife wall calendar that doubles as a tea towel. For the avid reader, there's all sorts of books along with a blue suede bookmark featuring a crafted pewter loon perched on top. If it's a child you're buying for, why not dazzle them with a Sea and Do kit what will give them hours of colouring enjoyment creating underwater scenery that can be used over and over again! Want to pamper Mom this Christmas? Christmas? Why not buy her à soft and cuddly cuddly sweatshirt featuring a beautiful polar polar bear - mother and her cub. There's even a mug to match! CWF's Christmas catalogue has something for everyone from CD's, puzzles, games, and toys, to books, bird feeders, calendars and even popcorn. popcorn. So, why not delight someone this year with a gift that will not only make their Christmas a little brighter, but the future of Canada's wildlife brighter too! You can call CWF toll-free at 1- 800-563-9453 to order your Christmas catalogue. Or, write or fax Canadian Wildlife Federation, Christmas Cala-, loguc, 2740 Quccnsvicw Drive, Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 1A2. Fax: (613) 721- 2902.' Halloween spirit seemed to be more prominent this year as many homeowners took the time to decorate decorate their residences for trick or treaters. In the top photo, these gravestones on Liberty Street North marked such noteworthy personalities and events as Freddy Kruger, Brian Mulroney, and the Referenda*11, Referenda* 11, The lower photo shows a straw-filled couple greeting visitors on Sydel Court in north Bowmanville. 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