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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-05-25, Page 6Page 6 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May, 25, 1994 Violence has been normalized •from page 3 images from Playboy, fashion magazines and television. "Too much violence has been normalized. We need to name it and how it affects our lives." He spoke about the murder of Jamie Bolger, the toddler in England who was killed in 1993 by two young boys. The crime was hideous and so was the fact that the two boys dragged the frightened, crying toddler through the town, past more than 130 people, and no one stepped in to help. "It's time to draw the line in the sand for serious sexual offenders," says Dr. Matthews. "If you slap the wrist of the of- fender, then the victim says the risk of coming forward is too high.,. He says that adults have to step in, to get involved, "You have so much power and impact in your schools and communities. Communities must take victims seriously, take offenders seriously, lobby against pornography and boycott products that use women, children or men as sexual objects. Dr. Matthews says that we need to teach children about sex, not by analyzing a large drawing of a penis in health class', but by role playing and giving teenagers situations that they can reason out. "We need to put that boy in the back of the Chevy after he's had four beers or a joint, with a 'girl, and we need to teach. him., how to roll on a condom." And we have to teach 'girls that they have a'rig'ht to say no to sex. They have a right to feel safe. What's missing Dr. Matthews asked why at this stage in history, with the work of the women's movement, with knowledge and technology, are we at the place where women are still afraid? He noted, "When women aren't well, communities aren't well." "When women aren't well, communities aren't well" Women's peace is slipping away; from the Northwest Territories to. South America. "That sense of peace and wellness is missing in young women's lives," he says. Men are afraid too, he says, and they are paying the price for the violent actions of some men. Dr. Matthews spoke about an incident in a grocery store where he tried to help a young child who was about to fall from a cart. When he went out to grab the child so she wouldn't fall, the mother snatched the youngster away and glared at him, "We're paying the price. We're in the circle with women/. The price our daughters pay, women pay, We're all living in .fear." Dr. Matthews says that change begins in our communities where people draw a circle that encompas- ses men and women, 'It's not about us and them, it's about we. It's about hearing each Other's points, issues, conclerns. It's listening to children and teens. It's understanding boys' expression of violence and sex as not being nor- mal." Reaching out to men may'be one of the most difficult first steps. The predominance of women at the workshop; only three out of mote than 50 participants were men, spoke to the work to be done. Dr. Matthews recognizes this, and noted, "It's not a woman's job, or only half the healing is done. We have to be pro -active, pro -male, pro -community, pro-child/young." It's about breaking down the barriers about men and women, recognizing negative sexual images and taking action against violent behaviors. Drawing the circle Dr. Matthews spent time in Inuvik and part of his work was to set up a women's group. The women wanted to bring men into the dialogue but.didn't know how to do this. Dr: Matthews observed that it was the role of women to invite the men to dance the traditional dances, and he used this technique to in- volve men in the women's group. "We need to regain our trust in men," he said, "Men are very afraid of women's righteous anger. They hear it as male bashing. "But there are men who want to dance and they're just shy or a bit scared. You have to ask them." He says that women must show a generosity of spirit, to let men into the circle, to talk about how • they raise young boys, about how we treat women. "It took us thousands of years to . get here, and you won't solve the world problems. Bite off little pieces and you can chew." "Every small victory against sexuality, racism and homophobia will 'affect your children and their values. They will influence our children and pass the vision and passionton." Extend emergency agreement The agreement between the Win- gham and District Hospital and its physicians who provide emergency department on-call services has been extended for another three months. Hospital chief executive officer Lloyd Koch said there were some modifications to the'extension, but it will ensure emergency department coverage until the province can come up with aresolution regarding emergency department coverage at small and rural hospitals. The government: 'still has not come up with a resolution to resolve the situation, said the CEO. Koch said the Ministry of Health and the Ontario Hospital As- sociation should come forward and reach an agreement. He said the present situation is frustrating for both the physicians and hospitals. The CEO said both are dissatisfied with the lack of resolve by the government. When the hospital presents its budget proposal to the Ministry of Health for approval, the $30,000 for the emergency'department coverage will be part of the hospital's operating cost. And,the hospital will present a budget with a $30,000 deficit. It is hoped this . will show the provincial government that small hospitals are having difficulties in funding emergency department coverage without the transfer payments from the government. Tracey Simpson, on behalf of the Lucknow and District Kinettes presented the top three bike-a-thoners with their prizes last week: Megan Trachsel received a cheque for $150, Ryan Brindley a bike helmet and Angie Nicholson a pair of roller blades. The net proceeds of $1900 raised from the recent bike- a-thon will go towards Phase 11 of the arena construction. (Pat Livingston photo) v\• VILLAGE OF LUCKNOW CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For The Year Ended December 31, 1993 199? Budget Actual Actual 1993 1993 APPLIED TO: Current Operations General government 81,400 77,757 73,742 Protection to persons and property 65,300 65,292 Transportation services 113,100 124,746 Environmental services 223,400 188,266 Health services 20,200 143,451. Recreation and cultural services 153,200 168,731 Planning and development 22,000 7,547 678,600 645.790 621,175 Capital •. Fire truck Sewerage system Street reconstruction Sidewalks Public works building 64,085 110,072 176,375 19,783 150,124 26,994 30,400 30,188 • 7,263 86,000 74,140 15,000 '14,763 131,400 126,354 New appropriations to reserves 34,000 34,000 MUNICIPAL FUND -BALANCES BEGINNING OF YEAR (note 5) To be used to offset taxation or user charges 22,000 Unfinanced capital outlay (14,000) Total applications during the year $852,000 89,744 82,268 37,299 209,311 13,929 94,353 48,529 (21,212) (3.1,866) $879,285 $861,078 SOURCES OF FINANCING: Taxation and user charges Residential taxation Commercial, industrial and business taxation ' 239,851, Taxation from other governments 12,400 User charges 297,215 Grants Province of Ontario ' 177,700 Other municipalities 6,300 Other Penalties and interest on taxes. Investment income Sewer frontage and connection charges Deduct: Amounts received or receivable for county and school boards (note 2) 1993 1993 1992 Budget Actual . Actual 473,691 472,191 512;566 234,261 237,920 12,764 13,303 316,184 216,259 MUNICIPAL FUND BALANCES BEGINNING OF YEAR To be used to offset taxation or user charges Unfinanced capital outlay Total financing available during the year 189,795 795,422 6,366 5,992 6,300 5,280 6,160. 32,000 31,197 39,834 • 17,900' 17,917 79,905 (428,020) ( 835,337 862,622 ( 1,489,823 48,529 48,529 (3,321) (31.866) (31,866) (625,424) $852,000 $879,285 $861,078 A Complete Auditor's report is available at the Lucknow Town Hall