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J | Ver LESS TS AeA) in ahd iid Ap ad dubuseavisi No leisure for Dr. Matt Dymond Continued people, And some of the money raised will be spent on such ~ things as an aviation mini- stry to serve the needs of people living in outlying and isolated areas. 'of the country. Other = projects could include the equipping of bookmobiles to provide good intellectual and moral reading. CROSSING THE COUNTRY In the past 14 months, Dr. Dymond has crossed Canada twice on behalf of the Presbyterian Church's Campaign. He has address- ed all eight Presbyterian Synods, 21 presbyteries, and 47 congregations, as well as missionary societies, and other church affiliated groups and organizations. The message so far has been to ask people for a recommitment to the Church and its work. Now that the fund-raising phase of the Campaign is . underway, Dr. Dymond will once again be taking to the road, asking members not only for money, but for their personal time and talents. He feels that part of the problem in- today's society is that some people are "quick to write out a' cheque for their church, but that is just about as far as their personal involvement goes. That is not to say that the churches don't need funds, and Dr. Dymond says the Presbyterian Church is challenging its 170,000 members across Canada to contribute one day's pay for the next two years over and above their regular donations. Dr. Dymond is well quali- fied for the job he has taken on. A life-long Pres- byterian, he has been invol- ved in church work atthe national level, and has been an elder for more than 30 years at his own church in Port Perry. His political career and cabinet appoint- ments gave him public exposure, and as anybody who has every heard him address an audience will attest, he is a skilled orator." When talking about the church and the Christian way of life, Dr. Dymond says it is not enough simply to "preach good." But rather, Christians must live and demonstrate their capacity for good: the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man." CANNOT QUIT He admits that it may be easy to become discouraged at events in modern society, and that the notion of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, and the THE NN (qONW | 118 Brock St., North, Whitby 1c & Imported Yarns dlework Supphies Macrame Supplies 668-7611 Monday to Friday im. toéb 00pm Saturday Jam 105 SALE" * Janvary.21t028 20% OFF ALL YARNS whole Christian ethic may be idealistic. "But we can't just throw up our hands and quit," he stresses. We must continue to try to work to change things. Apathy, he says, is probably the most serious problem facing the Christ- ian Church today. "Too many Christians have taken the attitude, 'What can we do?' Dr. Dymond feels Christians should first define what they can do, and then get out and do it. He obviously believes what he says. He has been doing things in the past year. And if the next few months are like the last few, there is one thing he won't be doing, and that's PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1978 -- 11 Greenbank and area news by Marjory Beaton After all the stormy days it was such a surprise to have such a beautiful Sunday. A good crowd attended Church and Sunday School. Everyone enjoyed the lovely solo by Dfanne Bayliss. The beautiful flowers were in memory<of the late Wilfred Hughes of Oshawa and Mrs. Jean Slater of Toronto, a daughter of the late Rev. Geo. Miller, a native of Greenbank. : Weather permitting the regular card party will be in the hall Friday evening the 27th at 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cook- man and Christopher and Mrs\ Lizzie Cookman and Mr. and Mrs. F'. Innis visited Mr. Gordon Innis at Flesher- ton on Sun. Miss Veronica Green is The Greenbank Hall Board will hold their annual meet- ing for the election of officers and important business at the hall on Tues. Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. Please plan to attend. Mrs. Gary Lee and Kelly of Trout Creek visited mr. and Mrs. Murray Lee and Gary, who was home from the hospital on the weekend. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Howard McMillan on Sun. were Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lunney of Whitby. Later Mr. and Mrs. McMillan visited the Snodden's at Valentyne. Families of all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, and Venturers, etc. are holding a "Fun Day" again this year, at the home of Fred Phoenix, on Sun. afternoon, Feb. 5 at 1:30 Weather permitting, skating, tobogganing, bar-b- quing and a bon fire will take sent home with your child- ren. Glad to report the Roy, Leask's are improving after a bout with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Art Couves visited his brother Mr. Ed Couves in Toronto on Sun. for lunch, and then had dinper with Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Bailey in Brampton. Guests of Mrs. Robert Baird on Sun. were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Simmonds of Courtice. Mr. and Mrs. Almer Rennie of Sunderland visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Real Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Phillips of Port Perry entertained the Harold Howsam family and Mrs.Annie Clements on Sun. Sorry to report Mr. Ab Waller is very ill in Montreal hospital after surgery. Elson entertained their fami- lies, Mr. and Mrs. B. For- sythe, Mr. and Mrs. Spen- cely, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Lacombe on Sat. evening in honour of Mr. Elson's birth- day. Would any girls 12 years or over interested in 4-H work, please phone Mrs. Margaret Couperthwaite or Mrs. Helen McKean, before the week- end. The Ont. Ministry of Agri- culture: Home "Economics Branch are sponsoring a "food forum' on Nutrition. A demonstration of recipes and hints on daily meals, free recipe books etc. will make an interesting after- noon. This forum is in Uxbridge in St.Andrews Presbyterian Church on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 1:30. All ladies welcome. unpacking his suitcase. ill in hospital. place. Further notice will be Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gun Control. Working The majority of Canadian gun owners have traditionally supported gun control in Canada. Many of these people are sports hunters, target shooters or collectors, and others use their guns to hunt or trap in order to support their families. Generally, they are Canada's responsible gun users. There is a small but growing group of people in Canada, however, who make criminal use of guns. For example, armed robberies increased 38% from 1974 to 1976. It is this group that the new gun control legislation will deal with through longer, mandatory prison sentences and prohibition powers. The misuse of guns is increasing as well. Last year approximately 300 people were victims of homicide with a gun. Many in- an impulsive moment of violence among family members or friends. New court-ordered prohibitions, police search and seizure powers, and higher gun safety standards will reduce the needless toll of deaths and injuries. With the continued support of Canadians for gun control, we will reduce the criminal and irresponsible use of guns. In short, we'll be working together to save lives. "I own my own guns. How does the new Gun Control legislation affect me?" _ If you own only hunting rifles and you store thém safely, it won't affect you at all. However, certain other guns will be either restricted or prohibited. Basically, all centre-fire semi-automatics with a barrel length of less than 18%2"" are now restricted and must be registered. Handguns have been restricted since 1934. Sawed-off rifles and shotguns, guns with silencers and fully automatic weapons, are now prohibited, except those fully automatics registered to collectors before January 1, 1978. "I'm glad you're getting tougher with criminals using firearms. What happens to them?" Anyone convicted of using a firearm while committing or attempting to commit a criminal offense will be sent to prison for not less than one year and not more than 14 years. This sentence cannot be suspended. As well, maximum prison sentences for other firearm offences have been doubled. "Is it true that police officers have new, extended search and seizure powers?" Yes. Police officers can now seize firearms without a search warrant if they consider them hazardous to the immediate safety of any individual. They will then have to justify the grounds for the search to a magistrate. "I now own a prohibited weapon. What do I do?" It is against the law to be in possession of a prohibited weapon. You should contact your local police as soon as possible in order to turn the weapon over to them or to make other arrangements for its disposal. Failure to do so could result in your being prosecuted. "What does safe handling and storage of guns have to do with Gun Control?" Last year in Canada, there were over 120 accidental deaths due to the careless use of firearms. Under the new legislation, gun owners are responsible for the safe storage of their weapons. For example, if your gun is used in a criminal action, you could be charged with careless storage if sticks" decided in court. "My rifle is now on the restricted list. How do I register it?" Contact your local police immediately and register the gun with them. Failure to do so is punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years. "How do you plan on keeping guns out of the hands of people who aren't able to use them safely?" Through Firearms Acquisition Certificates and the.courts' prohibition powers. The provincially administered F.A.C. system will come into effect January 1, 1979. It is designed to prevent unfit and incompetent persons from acquiring guns. The new prohibition power allows the courts to take guns away from dangerous persons. : together to save lives. "Why is Gun Control so important?" Ultimately, to make Canadians safer from the misuse of firearms. Last year alone over 1,400 people were killed by guns. Through tighter firearms control, safety education and the encouragement of responsible gun ownership and use, we will be able to reduce the level of firearm violence. - _____**1 would like to learn more about the safe and__ proper use of guns, and more detail on restricted and prohibited weapons. Who should I see?" Contact your local police department, Chief Provincial Firearms Officer, or write: . Gun Control in Canada, 340 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario, KI1A OPS. EN sf Lt Ly Cg) --..GunControl. ° Ey vi iH in Canada. [| Government Gouvernement of Canada du Canada Department Ministére of Justice de la Justice Solicitor General Solliciteur général Canada Canada. 7