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ORONO ýWEEKLY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JULY l4th, 1971 ORONOWEEKLY lIM ES zabusIMÉ mar 8 & i t Ê5 M uSi Mi, us1 S&,ua".awmM L VAGRANCY :LAW ARCHIAC Justice Minister John Turner let it be known in no uncertain terms last, July that he was un- happy about the vagrancy charge in the Criminal Code -* he wanted it struck out because the law only served to "make it a crime to be poor in pub- lic." One of its favorite targets has been young- sters guilty of running away from home, but, oth- erwise, with an unblemished record. The Code 4is far-sweeping. It says any per- son, found "wandering abroad without visible means of support"',can be cbarged with vagrancy and kept in jail overnight. Toronto police have been severely crîtîcized in past months for their enforcement of the vagrancy charge, especially with children. And small Wonder! There bas been some shiocki'ng abuse of justice - in one sncb case, an 18-year-old- mentally retarded girl spent a night in a police cell after she ran away from borne and was charged with vagrancy. Toronto police recently made a sensible move. They decided to put a stop to the prq4tice of jailing young runaways on vagrancy charger un- less they have.committed another crime. Thus. like others, they show ,that they,,doubt the legality of the vagrancy charge for runaways. About 10 days ago the Provincial government got into the act. It informed cildren's aid societies they could no longer hold on vagrancv charges out-of-town child- ren waiting to be sent home. The vagrancy laws was used'in the Middle Ages, as a means of returning runaway serfs toý their lords, and to round,,up disposed neasants and othé,r unrooted pensons considered a threat to the rulin% class. Tt's sadly in need of updating. WE WO À GREE It appears likely that the Provincial'Govern- ment of Ontario will drop the legal age of adult. hooçi from the present 21 years to-18 yeans. Oppo- sition to such a move is almost nil as ail opposi- tion parties have approved such a ýmove as well. as the United Church of Canada and other inisti- tutions. The dlopping of theage of adulthood to 18 years would give theý young adults the right. to vote in fedenal, provincial and municipal elections, to holdl elective office, sit onf juries and the right to undertake legal and finai!çial contracts. It also lowers the age to 18 in regards the Liquor Con- trol Act. There appears no reason why such action should. nce-be taken by the Provincial Government. It does allow a segment of -society to express their voice in the affairs of the country. Surely at this age most'have reached adulthood to a point. where they should be able to express their desires and accept responsibility. In this regard the law bas been long overdue. It is-flota fact that today the age group of 18 to 21, bas re'ached 'adulthood over that of d e- cades ago but nather that the law bas been slow in coming. One .writer h as claimed that through cdu- cation this age group is more prepared to accept this new responsibility. This corne~r would dis- dlaimi this view for if one looks back the young adult of years ago did accept responsibility as well as today. Our forefathers, at a young age, did not advance thrcough the mealins of today's educa- tional system but did accept the responsibiliies of that ena. Some concern is expressed oven legalizing the use of alcoholie beverages at -the age of 18 years. Here the point can easily be made that this age group from 18 to 21 bas no problem in obtain- ing alcoholie beverages. But having obtaiined it must consume it in an automobile or some othen illegal place. Perhaps the Iowering of the age limit may flot impnove this situation but it will allow those, who so desire, to make use of'legal outlets. We believe the legislation, where and if presented to the legislature, is worthy of support and we do eQntend that this responsibilîty will be accepted at least to the samne degree as it is now ,by those over twenty-one. VYOU CAN SUPPORT NOW! The Onono Youtb Theatre are holding their first uioney raising venture thîs Saturday morn- ing, July l7th, in the forn of a Pancake Breakfast. Ahl the action will be at the Onono Fine Hall comn- mencing at 7:00 a.m. Lettor t. Editor" Orono Wcekly Times Orono, Ontario flear Sir: The Orono Youth Theatre is very happy to be here! We have about as much space as we can use. including the Public School gym, the Arena, the Town Hall, the back room of. the Hydro, not to nientioni almost unlimited use of the Orono Unitcd Church Christian Education wing. For al this, we are most grateful. Olir problem with accommoda- tion- and feeding of the company bas- temporanily been solved, but in the near future, if better cook- .ing and feeding facilities are of- fered to us we would be happy to accept them. Certaîn]v anyone in town who could donate food to use or lend us utensils would be 'welcomed with open armis. But, ail this letter has done s0 far is to mention what we want .from you. What will you be get- ting from us? The Youth Theatre bas an obligation to the commuri- ity, to the pcople who live in the area surrounding it, to give them something too. We want to enter- tain you, we want to contribute to the community. We hope that we bring only pleasure to you and that our performances will bïe as lively and as much fun as the horse races! Once again, thanks for your co-operation and we hope that we can live up to your expecta- tions. Sincerely yours. David Schatzky, Co-director, OBONO YOUTH THEATRE P.S. Our telephone number is 983-9334 and if you ha ve any questions, problems -or comments, please ýgive us a caîl, or drop in nt the Arena. RACE ENTR1KES F'IRST RACE- Debbie O'Brien, Quinte Magic Mac, Gal's Heel, Eastwood Scot, Donnie ýSpangler, Mighty Duke, AE Victoria Creed. SECOND RACE- Lorraine Hal, Elva Magic, Chief Clyde, Quinte Queen, Victorjous Patch, Molly Haw Lea, AE Wee Albert. THIRD RACE- Funny Frank, Yankee Nick, Guy B Scott," Gene Town, Dr. Kirk, Laurette Driar, AE Joe Johnson. FOURTH RACE- Debinair Prince, Crescent Crest, Valiant State, Portage Anne, Eastwood Game, Johnny Joy, AE Banner York, Todds Lucy. FIFTH RACE- Peter McNab, Demon Frost, Hoot Van, Donna Rebel, Miss Oro Jean Fabers Penny, AE Pine Acres Scott. SIXTH RACE- Northwood Iris, Waltzing Matil- da, Singles Rusty, Topheel Spec- ial, Tar Peg, The Entertainer, AE Jim Dusty. Up And Down, 1he Book Stocks Adult- Combo U.S.A. by Rudi Blesh (The Jazz Greats of the U.S.A. Se arch for Peace in the Middle East by a group of concerned Quakers. Passenger to Frankfurt by. A- gatha Christie 'rhe Price of Folly by Denise' Robins (Romance) Junior- ýýchools are Where You Find Them by Jean Speiser (An in- keresting and' beautifully illus- trated book about classrooms around the world) Western Outlaws by Vincent vew to the minister in the pulpit. Paul Rennert (vivid accounts of nine desp eradoes) Flamnbards in Summer by K. M. îVeyton. olga Beauchamp. Local News Mr. and'Mrs. W. Lowes and Mrs. H. Barlow left Saturday for a holiday in the western provinc- es. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Munro, Elizabeth and Alan from Dun- dee, Scolland in company with Mr. Bob Ewing and bis grandson Robbie of Toronto, called on the Staples family on Monday. Mrs. Munro (the former Nan Ewing) was at one time a resident of 9-rono. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Etchell and family of Georgia, U.S.A. are vis- i ting ber sister, Mrs. Ed Grahamr, and .Mr. Graham., Mr. and Mrs. H.i M. MercN, Mr. and, Mrs. IRoy Mercer and Mrs. Rena Waddell left on Sunday for a trip to the west coast. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rogerson and son of Florida, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. B. Vaiden- HI-uevel and family. Mr. and Mrs,. Carl Kimmett and Warren spent the weekend with 'Ur. and Mrs. Manly Kimmett, Napanee. .Mr. . Raymond Chapman has. re-, turned home from the Oshawa hlospital. SEVENTH RACE- Checkmate, Sir Edward Pick, Inispired, Roger McEllen, Lee Bud Wil Lor Clipper, AE White Iàght- ning. EIGTH RACE- Bnian Wann, Long Deals Lad, Zephyr Billy Stormy Coast, The Little Hobo, Roly Dale, AE High Triple. NINTH RACE- Single Coin, Tom. Liner, ,Stew- arts Tartan, Mary Bing, Flying Miss. Moorelands Dusty, AE Ca- van Mary. TENTH RACE- Nonal Roýa_, Riddle Acres, Uncle Dares, Wil Lor Aandy, Moore- lands Dan, Superior Carol. 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