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( 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 28,1994 Letter Writor Wânts Fr@@ Vot6 On Federal Government Bills Dear Editor: Tlic Honourable Allan Rock Minister Minister of Justice, has said over and over again the he's confident that the majority of Canadians arc in favour of: 1. Bill C41, a criminal sentencing bill which adds the words "sexual orientation" orientation" in the hate clause of this legislation. Mr. Rock has made it clear, time after time, in the House of Commons that "sexual orientation" refers to gays.and lesbians. 2. Entrenching "sexual orientation" orientation" into Canada's Human Rights Act. 3. Forcing Canadians to register every firearm. If Mr. Rock is so confident that the majority of Canadians arc in favour favour of these three pieces of legislation, legislation, why is he forcing the Liberal Caucus to vote party line? A large segment of Canadian voters arc ask- Needs Help to Find Man with Calico Kitten I am trying to locate the gentleman gentleman who got a little Calico kitten (5 months old, named Molly Magee) from the Vans tone Mill, located at the comer of King and Scugog Streets in Bowmanville, on Monday, December 19.1 would greatly appreciate appreciate him calling me. Many thanks. Dorothy - 697-0888 Concern Over Controversial School Book Continued from Page 4 of the committee.. The remaining members consisted of two school board trustees and a Superintendent of Program. One of the school trustees trustees had already had a conversation with one of the mothers at a candidates candidates meeting. It was stated at this time that the candidate saw nothing wrong with the book. Did even one of the committee have an open mind or was their intent only to defend the system? The entire meeting was merely a formality- in order that the board be able to say that they dealt with the problem according to the proper channels. Parents, if you ever have to fight the system, you are up against an almost impossible task. During the meeting the head of the English department of B.H.S. stated that it was his intent to prepare his students for society by taking this book. Whoever asked teacher to prepare prepare "OUR" children for society? As a parent is that not our job? A great problem arises when the ethics of a parent conflicts with the views of a teacher. I am not knocking teachers. My children have had many wonderful teachers down through the years and I am grateful for every one of them. Parents, I encourage you to read the above mentioned literature for yourself. Then you must decide if you want your hard earned tax dollars dollars putting this book into your child's hand. Let your school trustee know how you feel. Yours respectfully Pamela Judges ing that sexual orientation not be entrenched entrenched into any of our federal laws and that hunters and gun collectors not be forced to register their firearms. firearms. We ask for a free vote by every Member of Parliament, including Ministers. We are asking for a level playing field on sensitive and important important issues that go to the very heart and substance of our values and rights - such as homosexuality and gun control. To ignore the public's right to have M.P.'s represent them in Parliament Parliament can reasonably be described as totalitarianism - i.c. the ramming down the throats of citizens legislation legislation that is deeply offensive to them. Please write Mr. Rock and your M.P., House of Commons, Ottawa, K1A 0A6 and ask for a free vote. No postage necessary. Sincerely, Dave Switzer Frankford, Ontario. Crime Victims in Ontario More funds will soon be available to help victims of crime, Attorney General Marion Boyd announced December December 21. The government measure is a surcharge surcharge of fines, with the exception of parking violations. As of January 1, 1995, the surcharge will be applied to . all offences prosecuted under the Provincial Provincial Offences Act: "This program will be instrumental instrumental in expanding and improving support support to crime victims in Ontario," Boyd said. Revenue generated by the fine surcharge will be held in a Victim Assistance Fund. That money will be used solely to maintain and expand assistance to victims of crime. Among the services to receive funds are the Criminal Injuries Compensation Compensation Board, the Victim/Witness Assistance Assistance Program, the Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service, and a number of community-based agencies. agencies. The surcharge is based on a graduated graduated rate scale, depending on the amount of the fine imposed. For fines up to $50, the surcharge is $5. For fines of $1000 or more, the surcharge will be fixed 20 per cent of the total fine. A committee, co-chaired by the Ministries of the Attorney General and the Solicitor General and Correctional Correctional Services, will be established to make suggestions on how the funds are to be allocated. The committee will also draw on community consultations consultations before making its recommendations. recommendations. "The establishment of this funding for victims is another example of this government's ongoing commitment to making the justice system work to meet the needs of victims," Boyd said. Five provinces and the territories already have victim fine surcharges. Federal legislation enacted in 1989 provides for the imposition of a fine surcharge on offenders found guilty of offences under the Criminal Code, the Narcotic Control Act and parts of the Food and Drug Act. Bill C-89, the federal Victims of Crime legislation, provides for the imposition of a fine surcharge on offenders offenders found guilty of offences under under the Criminal Code, the Narcotic Control Act and Parts III of IV of the Food and Drug Act. The surcharge may be up to 15 per cent of any fine CORRECTIONS FOR CANADIAN TIRE We wish to draw your attention to the errors In our current "WRAP IT UP FOR A LOT LESS" Flyer Page 17 18-PC Screwdriver Set (99-3517-0) does not include the spark plug tester. • We wish to draw your attention to the error In our current "BOXING WEEK SALE" Flyer Page 4 Soil Foam Phones (69-8067-2) may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks will be issued. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Canadian Tire Hwy. No. 2, Bowmanville 28/29 C The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board MONITOR S.E.V.E.C. SUMMER GROUP PROGRAM 1995 The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board is seeking a Student Monitor for the S.E.V.E.C. (Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada) Summer Group Program, 1995. Responsibilities: * organizing publicity in schools * home interviews * planning exchange program activities * organizing and supervising group activities Duration: * 13 weeks (May 1,1995 to August 4,1995) Requirements: * Applicants must be a post-secondary student, with a functioning knowledge of French. ♦Preference will be given to applicants who have previous working experience with children. * Applicants must have their own transportation. * Applicants must be able to receive a twin student monitor in their home for two weeks in July. Deadline for Applications: Friday, January 13,1995 Please contact Lori Gosselin, French Resource Person at (705) 742-1332 for an interview after January 9,1995. Lome Corkery Board Chairperson Don Folz Director of Education © imposed or, where no fine is imposed, imposed, up to $35. The legislation requires requires that the funds be used to provide provide assistance to victims of offences as directed by the Lieutenant Governor Governor in Council, The provincial victim fine surcharge, surcharge, which will come into effect on January 1,1995, will be applied to all offences prosecuted under Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge will apply to offences offences under the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquour Licence Act for example, but will not be applied to parking infractions. It is estimated that in its first full year of operation, about $9 million will be collected. 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