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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-04-29, Page 13PAGE 12—GODER.ICH SIGNAL -STAR., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 19$7 N`1iRM HAMM N Government Surplus Dealer *Dressers with mirrors and without *4 door filing cabinets *Storage cabinets *Locker cabinets *Parts cabinets *Office desks & chairs *Folding tables and Copper tables *6 inch - jointers *15 inch planers *Drill presses *10 inch & 12 inch table saws *Full line of Took and Wood Working equipment NO CHEAPER PLACE TO BUY 27 Picton St. E., Goderich 524-8602 tUR SERVICE NEVER ENDS We don't shut our doors after April 30th. If you need year-end tax planning advice stop in and see us before you come to see us in 1988 and we'll do our best to help you make your taxes manageable. We'll give - you fast, friendly service and an accurate return. Plus, were available year-round to answer your questions. Our fees are reasonable. Stop into one of our convenient offices or call for an appointment today. 11&R KICK THE IPfCO.NAE SPECIALISTS The year-round inc ,me tax people. 60 EAST STREIET, GODERICH 524®8658 OPEN Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM THE PROBLEM Dandebons! THE SOLUTION WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN® THE NUMBER CALL TOLL FREE 1-8A0-265-5593 LOCAL CALLS DIAL 524-2424 The Bike-A-Thon for Cancer, sponsored by the Goderich Kinsmen and Kinettes, was held Sunday afternoon with.50 participants•rais- ing.approximately $3,000. Taking part in the 20 km ride through. the streets of Goderich was, at left, five-year-old Sara Budnark who was accompanied byher `friend' Persimmon. In the photo at right, Bike- Andrea'Smallwood, Shannon Kirk, Jodi Hayter Kari Davidson and Karen Crawford, all 11 -years -old and of Goderich, spent Sunday in the sun. biking through Goderich raising money for cancer. ( photos` by Lou -Ann Hope) -thon raises " 3,000 dor cancer Bikers of all. ages participated in the 1987 Bike -A -Then for Cancer held on Sunday. Approximately 50, people took part in'the 20 km .event .raising about $3,000. The Kinsmen and •Kinettes, sponsors of - the bike -a -thou, would like to thank all riders for their participation and money raised. ' Lori Kennedy,- Lyn- :Ross, . Brute MacAdam and Diann and; Pamela Kellestine won prizes for-l:he most pledges. Best decorated bike winners were Dorie Ann MacLennan,- Andrea Horton, Sheila • • Courtney, Diann and Pamela, Kellestine, Lori Lynn Young, Vicki Glousher, Rhonda Horton and Susan Armstrong. The follow- ing participants won prizes in the lucky draws: Don,. Diann and Sara • Budnark, Mel Farnsworth, 'Jodi Hayter, Cay Henderson, , Karen. Crawford, Ian Scott, • , •Evelynne Madge and Laurene Charlton. In order to make the bike -a -thou a suc-' • cess, other individuals and groups donated. their . time and services for this ' worthy cause.. These include the,Goderich Arts Foundation, St. John's .Ambulance, the G.oderich Police Departm.ent, the • Goderich Signal -Star, as well as Mayor Eileen Palmer'.and MP.Murray Cardiff: Thanks to the kind 'donations 'of the following businesses: Sheaffer Pen, The Park Theatre, Garb and Gear, Rims and Trims, The Metropolitan Store and Woolworths. Twenty".prizes in all were awarded. Treats after the ride -were sup- plied by A&P and Zehrs.,. . Violenc is I:ear ed behaviour Panel of speakers scheduled for family violence seminar May 12 Editor's dote: - On May 12', 'Survival Through Friendship House is sponsoring a family violence information evening at •8 p.m. at GDCi. .,A •panel of speakers , representing Huron Centre, family law, Family and Children's Services, and the . Goderich OPP will be discussing family. violence. The. following article was writ-, ten to promote interestin the information evening. It is hoped the public will attend the meeting tolearn about family violence and what can -be done to combat it.. • . Child abuse is only one aspect of family violence and, according to Ontario statistics, there are between 2,000 and 3,000 cases of child abuse each year in On- tario alone. These, of course, represent only the reported, confirmed cases. Nancy Brown -Brunton, community child abuse co-ordinator and social worker with Huron County Family and Children's Ser- vices (FCS), will -be one of four panelists speaking at the Goderich family violence meeting. , '`One in 10 children suffers froth serious child abuse while one in four girls and one in seven„bpys are potential sexual abuse :victims before the age of 18,” Brown -'s Brunton said, adding that these figures are also representative of Huron County. "City to rural statistics don't vary. In Huron County, the rate of reporting ('child abuse) may not be as great but that is because the residents are not as well- . educated in their responsibility to report. The level of comfort in reporting' abuse isn't the greatest," she explained. • Violence, including child abuse, is a learned behaviour,• Brown -Brunton said. . "Parents. see it •(violence) as a way of dealing with anger and problem solving. . The child sees this as away of slowing his own •anger .and begins to use it at the • playground and among his peers. It can .begin with name-calling, goes to pushing . ' and shoving and finally to actual physical abuse." Responsibility lies with the community and professionals working in . the com- a• . nity to report any suspicions of child abu • . Suspicions can then be checked and help . n be given. Accrrding to Brown -Brunton, programs availa,rle to deal with child abuse and family problems are "not widespread in Huron County. "There isn't a great deal other than FCS in HuronTounty," she said. She added that there are some returns through art and play therapy. Although a few group programs for parents and children do exist, they are not widespread in the county. • • FCS programs not necessary designed to help deal with child abuse or family • violence belt in which such problems can be.raised.,include an adolescent group, a camp program, Childreach and,Step-teen: "There are no direct programs servicing".: abused children and families solely,"' she said. She, went on to note the program offered for abusive men through the Huron Centre,' a simillar program in London, and the fact that individual counselling was another alternative. . • :However, she said, '-'there is nothing for moms on a regular basis other than a mon- thly support group." She said such a pro- gram was needed since it would help . women deal with abuse they may have received when they were children. "We, as parents, need a support group to help us deal with kids in an alternative way." • Currently, Brown -Brunton is acting as co-ordinater of a. community 'Child abuse committee being formed by FCS. This committee will be comprised , of profes- sionals and interested community members whose goal will be to address the service gaps, of abused children and parents. For more information on child abuse and family violence with regards to FCS, plan to attend the May 12 meeting at GDCI to hear Brown -Brunton speak. Is your child safe? -Each year thousands of children become victims of accidents in and around the home. You can reduce,your child's risk of injury by ensuring a safe environment. The federal government passed stringent new safety standards for cribs last fall. Make sure ye,u select a;crib that meets all safety standards, and keep it in good condition. Remember that children's sleepwear and clothing can burn easilyand that your child should not play near fireplaces. stoves or heaters. Polo -style pyjamas are safer than loose fitting nightgowns. • Provide close supervision if your child 'uses a walker, especially near stoves and 'electric cords, and ensure that stairways are closed off. For more information on how you can protect your child, please.contact the nearest office of Consumer and Corporate,Affairs Canada. IVConsumer & Corporate Consommation et 77- Affairs Canada Corporations Canada Harvie Andre, Minister Canada 1/ STUDENT SUMMER TRAVEL COUNSELLORS The Town of Go(leric h in c nnjunc tion with the Southwestern Ontario Travel Assns iat seeks student summer travel counsellors to'work on a variety of tourism & promotion ac by ilies. The base 'of operations is the Visitor Information Centre, 39 Vic toria Street, South but these posi- tions also involve work away from the bureau ins lading setting up and sniffing outdoor visitor information booths plus helping to promote and work on community events sill h as the Canada Day's ( elehralion lune 2 i-Iuly 4 and Coderic h's 160th Anniversary Tiger Dunlap Days, jelly 11 -August 1. Duties: Duties Inc lode: Travel (tounuelling, Promotion & Researc h Work, Rus. Tour (,uuhng.Weekend work is involved. ( ounc illors work 40 hours per week. Quafific alines: I. Applic ants should enjoy dealing with the general public on a personal basis and have e<c ellen! c omriunk atinn skills. 2. Fsperience in tourism, re(reation, public relations, or marketing, gained through edfu( a - lion, previous employment or volunteer posi- titrn'q would be a definite asset htii is not nec a sariIv required. 1. Ap Ii< ants must he het ween i i and 21 years of age. If your a( kground meets these requirements please forward vow resume by 4;10 p.m., Wednesday, Mav 6 to: Town of Gnderic h Tourism of fid e 57 West Street; Coderirh, Ont. N7A 2k;' Phone: 524-6600