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New ammunition regulations won't stop crime, fumes Port Perry gun shop owner New provincial regulations on purchasing apmunition will do nothing to ppevent criminal activity, by the owner of a Port Perry gun sh But what: ' will do, says Durham hires planning top gun Durham Region Council confirmed the appointment of Alexander L. Georgieff as Commissioner of Planning, succeeding Dr. Mofeed Michael who has served the Region since its inception and as Commissioner since 1978. Mr. Georgieff, who will assume his new duties August 22, 1994, comes to Durham from the Region of Hamilton-Wentworth where he has most recently held the position of D of Regional Planni Following graduation from the University of Toronto (B.A. 1973) and McGill University (Master of Urban Planning, 1975) Mr. Georgieff joined the Proctor and Redfern Group as-an urban and regional planner, commencin§ his work in the Hamilton area in March of 1978 where he held positions of increasing responsibility assuming-his current. position in January of 1992. Mr. Georgieff and his wife Janet are Jouking forward to theft move to 'ham Region. by welcoming Mr. Georgieff to the John Williams of Williams Arms, is cause a lot of inconvenience - for law abiding gun owners in Ontario, and add more paper work for gun shop owners who are already smothered with paper work and government red tape. As of last Saturday, the new regulations require: ammunition (BB and pellets included) purchasers must be 18 years of age (with some exceptions) . 2/ all purchasers must show photo ID and proof of age (with some possible exceptions) 8/vendors must record all ammunition sales 4/vendors records on sales will be subject to inspection and be subject to fines as high as $50,000 if they don't comply In an interview with the Citizen the day before the new regulations kicked in, Mr. Williams angrily denounced them in very colourful language. "It's like using a suppository to treat a headache," he said. The provincial government said ¥ the changes are to "frustrate - criminals from easily using legally obtained unition in illegally obtained firearms," and to "provide bridging controls Myles O'Riordan (right) of Wagg Funeral Home In Port Perry was recently named Vice Bresident of. the Bay of Quinte Funeral Service Association. From left in photo are director Kathrine Tibbits, Norwood, president Scott McEachnle, Pickering, Secretary/Treasurer Linden Mackey, Lindsay Regional administration, Regional Chair, Gary Herrema also paid tribute to Mr. Michael's years of service to.the residents of Durham, "Mofeed Michael has played a key role in shaping the Region as we now know it, ensuring an unparalleled lifestyle for all, now and in the futures He will be sorely missed but we are confident that Alex Georglefl will fill his shoes well. Implementation of the new Official Plan will undoubtedly be his prime focus inthe near future." : The new Commissioner of Planning commented that he is "looking forward to coming to Durham Region. I realize there is much to do, especially, as the Chair has said, with implementation of the Regional Official Plan being my first priority. Of course we will also be available to assist the area municipalities as required, in bringing their zoning by- laws into conformity with the new Official Plan." Another priority of Mr. Georgleff's will be to "ensure that Durham's position within the Greater Toronto Area is secure and that we get our share of the developing infrastructure." a " BIRTHDAY, = BABE! Have a great August 6, 1994, Rick. T'hope this one is your best yet. a Love ya |. Mary BIRTHDAY, 5. past pr and Todd Armstrong, Oshawa. The annual meeting of the association was held recently in Oshawa. 2 MEDIUM | od Vr 4: $7 PIZZA 24 SLICE - PARTY § FAMILY RESTAURANT = 985-4411 158 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY Licenced under LL.B LARGE od rr 4q.\ COUPLE'S FEAST until the Televant federal legislatidn is amended by the . federal government in line with stated policy Mr. Williams called the changes " political gesturing" that were th the and received Royal Assent on June 23 and came into effect exactly one month later Mr. William: 'lias not been told whether the government will supply official forms or if that's ug Legislature in the wake of two high 'profile murders this spring in Toronto. "They are not going to help .. anything," he stated several times. He said more controls on law abiding gun owners are not the answer to combatting gun crime. * "Make the-time (jail term) fit the crime," he stated. Not only was Mr. Williams fuming about the new laws, he was very upset that the day 'before they kick in, he was still fact, the copy of the regulations he had Friday in his Scugog Street shop came from a friend in the OPP. The Act was passed his ibility. Also unclear, he said, is whether the 1 apply to retailer to tailer sales or wholesaler to wholesaler sales. Mr. Williams said the hundreds of thousands of law abiding gun owners (collectors, target shooters, hunters and trappers) are fed up and angry with ever increasing laws and regulations on firearms. » In mid-September, an organization calling itself FED UP (Firearms enthusiasts demanding unbiased policy) wilt take to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to protest. Mr. Williams will be among them and he won't be alone as a bus-load from Port Perry will make the trip to the capital. . in your choice of exterior color. SHOWROOM 193 North St., PORT PERRY 985-4910 Consider Repla's New V-Plus lipe. 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