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4-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 22nd, 1976 Photo Competition The 1st National Safety Photograph Competition has been, won by a Toronto, Ontario amateur photographer, photographer, Mr. Alfred Van Der Vliet. The winning picture, a study of a young child in front of an, open kitchen cupboard with several useful but pois- ' onous products to hand, was , the unanimous choice of the judging group which represented represented varying viewpoints. The picture was submitted by the Texaco News (Echos in French), published in Don Mills, Ontario as a publication publication of Texaco Canada Limited where Mr. Van Der Vliet works as Assistant Planning Coordinator in the Finance and Economics Dept. The winner will be flown to Ottawa via Air Canada for a weekend of sightseeing, staying staying at the Skyline Hotel. At a meeting of the Canada Safety Council's 8th Annual Conference, Conference, Mr. Van Der Vliet will be presented with a Fujica ST801 33mm camera by courtesy of the Fti-ji Film Company. Runner up in the photo competition was Mr. Frank McLellan, of St. Hubert, Quebec, for his picture of an overturned car in a ditch by a wintry road, which he titled "So, \vho needs snow tires?" Meetings On Arenas To Be Held Oshawa Little Theatre Host to Gala Art Show The Oshawa Little Theatre is hosting a Gala Art Auction on Friday, October, 1, 1976. This is the first time anything like this has been presented in the area and the members are looking forward to a successful successful auction. The Art Auction consists of graphics, oils, water colours and Eskimo sculptures by Canadian and Internationally renowned artists. It Will be presented by Beaux Arts International, Toronto, courtesy courtesy of Eric Aimis, Curator, and the Auctioneer is Mr. Neil Fogol of New York. Some of the works to be present at the auction are Agom, Briansky, ' Dahly, Vasarely and many, many more Two public meetings will be held the next eight days to explain the arenas' financial picture in Newcastle village and Bowman ville. Newcastle taxpayers are faced with the prospect of raising total of $18,750 to keep both arenas open this winter. Mayor Garnet Rickard said it will cost about $30,000 to temporarily repair the village arena. Of this figure, $7,500 will have to be raised by public conscription in order to qualify qualify for province grants. Bowmanville residents face a similar chore in raising $11,250 which would complement complement the province's share of $33,750. Memorial arena's remedial work would, however, however, satisfy the Ministry of labour's safety requirements. ■ The first public meeting- called by the Newcastle Village and District Arena Funding Organization is scheduled scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. in village's community hall. The' second will take place Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. in Bowmanville's council cham- bers. DRIVING TIP: AVOID DANGEROUS PASSING Motorists! If, for any rea on, you decide to pass the car" ahead when you're not quite sure you can do it, remember, you're risking human life. Never pass other vehicles when climbing hills, on curves curves ,. when approaching bridges^ bridges^ railways crossings, or interesections. In other words, never attempt to pass another vehicle unless you're absolutely sure you can do it safely. For a safe passing rule, remember - "if in doubt, DON'T!" A Streamlined Judical System More Efficient says Judge 1+ Canada Farm Labour Pools Manpower and Immigration Service de Main-d'œuvre agricole du Canada Main-d'œuvre et Imrriigration Robert Andras .Robert Andras Minister Ministre One change in the Canadian legal system recently appointed appointed Provincial Court Judge John Bark would like to see is a speeding-up of the judicial process. Judge Bark of Peterborough Peterborough reports following his recent investiture, that a great deal of time and money can be saved by cutting down on the number of adjournments adjournments granted to persons before the court. "Now I'm definitely not saying we should try to railroad a person into a guilty plea merely to save time. It's just that many people seek adjournment after after adjournment trying to postpone the inevitable, when they knew they were guilty in the first place." But Judge Bark does not place the blame squarely on the accused. "There is procrastination procrastination on both sides," said judge, adding, "we would also use more judges and courtrooms." courtrooms." 'The 47-year-old former attorney attorney will preside primarily in Cobourg but expects to sit in Bowmanville, Port Hope ! and Oshawa occasionally. Judge Bark had strong feelings concerning recent proposals to amend the Canadian Canadian criminal code, one proposal being the elimination elimination of preliminary hearings. "The government should not get rid of preliminary hearings because, for one, it .would place too much of a burden of the personal relationship relationship between the crown attorney and the defence counsel." "Now each side can learn the other's position and there is a willing exchange of information. But if preliminary preliminary hearings were abolishèd the two would be at each other's throats and nothing would be accomplished., "There also has to be a safeguard protecting the rights of the accused," added Judge Bark. Judge Bark dismisses criticism criticism that plea bargaining between the crown and defence defence often lets the accused escape a serious charge and a lenghty trial, in return for a quick plea to a lesser offence. "In all my time as a lawyer, I never ran into a crown attorney who gave anything away. Plea.bargaining has its place, it's another way of speeding-up the process." Judge Bark is not entirely pleased with the Canadian government's abolition of capital punishment. "It shouldn't be used that often but there is a place for it. I believe it has to be the ultimate punishment for mur- . derers of police and prison guards. ' Judge Bark agrees 'that most first-time offenders and ' persons who commit crimes against property should be put to work doing something useful in order to effect restitution to society for their actions. ATTENTION! FARM WORKERS Apple Picking Register with us NOW Northumberland atfd Durham Farm Labour Pool 7A Division Street •, Bowmanville, Ontario Telephone 623-3880 / ' rx 0m. mm wm Seatbelts and lower speeds do save P, , ! ' 11 ■ 1|| This is what Ontario's fiew are <2> Since January 1,1976, Ontario motorists have been required to wear seat belts. And since that date, Ontario speed limits have been lowered to 60 miles per hour on freeways and 50 miles per hour on other highways. These new regulations are paying off. For the first 6 months of 1976, there were 66 fewer deaths on Ontario highways and 6,765 fewer injuries. Police officials in major Ontario centres credit the wearing of seat belts and the lower speeds with these lower death and injury rates. And indeed, improved safety is the prime reason for the, ' regulations. But there arê other benefits, too. When you drive slower, you save gasoline --and ■ lower your fuel costs. So buckle up. Slowdown and drive sensibly. For your free copy Of the booklet "What You Should Know About Seat Belts," write to:» Public and Safety Information Branch , Ministry ofTransportation and Communications 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Ministry of Transportation and Communications James Snow, Minister William'Davis, Premier Province of Ontario