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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-02-01, Page 4A4 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, FEBRUARY 4. 1984 tit ask ;t. Centre to help rape vi BY STEPHANIE LEVESQUE In the hospital, a doctor has to ggq'through:. A group of Perth County women are a medical kit with the victim, Tilts. testing attempting to assist victims of sexual •can take anywhere from PA bo9ts to three. assault: hours, says Mrs. Gibson, Clothes have to The recently formed Perth County Status remain behind as evidence and up)ess a of Women Action Committee is in the victim knows this, she mai' haveto leave in. a process of educating themselves and other 'hospital dressing down,, women across the county about sexual Then there's a try) to the pollee station, assault which in the Criminal Code of This is where the Perth Gouaty'.Status of Canada, includes rape. And it's a crime that takes place in Perth County, A survey of local police departnients shows there were 11 reported sexual assaults in Perth last year. The majority of the reported assaults took place in Stratford. Of 10 cases reported in Stratford, three were cleared as unfounded Four were cleared "otherwise" which in legal talk could mean no charges were laid, one is still being investigated and two incidents led to charges. The remaining case is still being investigated. Stratford statistics show that in previous years the number of sexual offences, a combination of sexual assault and other sex offences, was higher. In 1982, 16 sexual offences were reported which ended in five charges. In 1981, 24 sexual offences were reported 'and ended in seven charges. Statistics show that one in every five Canadian women is sexually assaulted in her lifetime. Nationwide, a woman is sexually assaulted every six minutes. What happens to a woman . in Perth County when she is sexually assaulted? There are no support services in Perth County, says Louise Gibson of the action ' committee. The victim has to wrangle over the question of phoning the police, and if she does, the police usually suggest she go to a . hospital. ctton Committee hopes to help Perth County women. They would like to raise funds to equip each hospital in the county (there are, three Listowel Memorial Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital and Stratford General Hospital) with track suits which can be worn home by the victim. The committee would like to train enough volunteers to accompany victims to the hospital to explain why certain medical procedures are done, ie. clipping of fingernails for evidence, and to inform the victims of their legal rights. The committee'sultimate goal is to establish a rape crisis centre in the county, but that takes time and money, Mrs. Gibson, who is publicist for the action committee, says •the first step is to educate Perth women. The committee will hold information meetings throughout the county in March. These meetings will also ' be used to gain new members. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 5 in Stratford. The Stratford woman stresses that the action committee is working with the legal and medical profession in its attempt to get out the message of' assistance to sexual assault victims. (, r For further information contact Cathy Monks -Leeson in St. Marys at 284-2108, Linda Page at 273-2257 or Mrs. Gibson at 271-8975. Trustee questions money on conferences The Huron -Perth Separate School Board has agreed to send two trustees to an education conference in Quebec City, but one 'trustee said the board is "throwing money away". Trustee Louis Maloney of Dublin quest- ioned sending twotrustees to the out -of -pro- vince Congress on Education at the, board's Jan. 23 meeting since conferences cost a lot of money. The chairman of the board, Ron Murray of R.R. I, Dublin, said he didn't get any information from the 1983 Congress on Education he attended in Toronto that affected the Huron•Perth board. However, he said the board's policy is to send up to two trustees to out -of -province conferences. This policy allows any number of trustees to attend a conference held in J` Ontario. Conferences outside of Canada must be individually approved by the board. The board reimburses trustees for the costs of registration, hotel room, meals, traveling expenses and parking. No dollar figure has been placed on this particular conference yet.. When Mr. Maloney asked if the board automatically sends two trustees, the chairman said, attendance is not automatic. "The board has made a decision. The board felt the trustees should go," said Mr. Murray. Trustees Vincent McInnes of RR2, Wing ham and Tim McDonnell of RR2, Gadshtll will go the the Congress on Education to be held from June Ito 5. The congress generally TOO POOPED TO SKA TE—Two'= ear -old s r deals with policy development for trustees y and District Pre-school from across Canada. Nicole Munro napped as she was pushed skating party last week. around the rink In her stroller at the Seaforth EWIDE SUPER SALE Is Now In Full Swing At ROSS SHOE SHOP 142 The Square - Downtown Goderich YOUR NATURALIZER SHOE STORE ALL MEN'S SHOES 20% OFF AC/0 SALESPtClifiLS BALANCE OF ALL WINTER BOOTS PRICE BARGAINS/BROKEN SIZES MANY /N.gTORe iv Sam,. kOM 0 A N S P. E C I A S T 0 M E N T 0 N OUR ENTIRE STOCK NOW ON SALE AT _ REGULAR PRICES Learning Centre's (Hundortmark .photo) Corr b R¢Y Relatives, neighborsand enifele nored Marie Melad on' J her 5th Y" tw.` zi) r. 7 birthday. She was born hi 1909 Celebrations:•began oni Friday„ at e h Columbap school where Melody s ill til .rhes crate. the staff andlpup presented: herwith poatens 'rorngtadas 7aiid'8,' ds of gore# wishes from grades 4, S b,'a spiritual bouquet froth grades 1,2, 3'and a brass apple shaped bell f rove: the Staff Ili return, she treated l)epupils an} staff to birthday cake and tip j In the eveningshe was a dinner guest at the home of Tom and Meddle Murray.. On Saturday a mass of thikagiving Was erred eedby Fr: Oostveen'in St t' olumban R C. 'Sunday, an open' housewas belt it Mrs. Malady's residence in Dublin where.approx- imately 175 well wishes brought her greetings and gifts She. silso'received many Meek g 'd'long distance tel phony cads Teeple attending _Caine from Detroit,, Goderich, Waterloo, London,!• Monkton, Mississauga, Sca borough, Thorndamlbn Mid the surrounding area. atter, ady's 75th Catherine (Moylan) Janossy left on Jan. 25 for Jordan where she will join her husband Janos, M.E., who is employed with Kuljian Corporation in Jordan. They .,will live in Amman, the capital of Jordan. Joseph' Mimi! of St. Peter's Seminary, 1,909a -Spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hicknell. Larry Murray of Brampton spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Steve Murray. Mr. and Mrs. James. Maloney and Theresa Maloney of Ritz Villa, Mitchell visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Regier and 'family of Zurich. l The fourth game in the Knights of Columbus euchre tournament was 'held on Friday, Jan, 27, The winner for the ladies high prize was Charlene Delaney of Dublin; Intel or men's high was Jim Cronin' and the prize for the *hest lone hands went to Eileen Sloan. Next game will be Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in the K of'C Hall, St. Columban. Congratulations to Ken•and Anne Murray on the birth of their twins, a son and a daughter.atSt, Josepph's=Hospital, London on •Saturday. Jan. 28. Congratulations also to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Murray of RR4 Walton and Mr. and Mrs. Paul De Kroon of -Mit h 11 C ubs have toboggan. party MRS. JOHN TEMP LEMAN, Mrs: Bruce Armstrong Mrs. • Arthur Smale 345.2346 . and Mrs. [qhn: Templeman. Mrs. John Templeman hosted' the January The•Instjtute topes to send 'a delegate to meeting of the Staffs'Vllomen's Institute at the Officers' Conference at Waterloo her home on Wednesday; Jan. 25. University in May:' Safety was the theme of the meeting and ' Everyone is to contribute fruit for a fruit Mrs. Andy McLean, the Perth South District basket to be taken to Riverside Rest Home, representative on the Perth County Farm at the February meeting. Safety Board, told about their involvement On Saturday afternoon the 1st Cromarty with teaching safety practises.to elementary . Cubs, leaders and some parents gathered at school children, ' -the Staffa mountain for a toboggan party. Blythe tannin; a farm safety 41H leader Following the party everyone returned to for Hibbert Townshi ' 'set upa display on , Akela's Land Ba(oo's home for hot chocolate kerosene heater's, and said tt about one and hot dogs. third of the Farm Safety 411 members across Rhea andBill express their thanks to Joan Ontario are in Perth County. • Dow, Cathy' Wilkinson, Jim 'Waddell and Mrs. Dalton Smale presided tor' 'the John Scott for their assistance at the meeting opening with "a poem. mountain and Joan Dow, Cathy Wilkinson The president, Mrs. Lloyd Miller presided and Twyla rWaddell for their help preparing for the business and 'correspondence' was and. serving lunch, ' read bythe secretary, Mr's. . Mahon, The annual person and son banquet foist A letter from friends in Weavering Cromarty Scouts, Cubs and Beavers will be institute in England was read. held in the basement of the Croma A dessert euchre' Will •b 'held in the Presbyterian Church on Feb. 19 at 7 p. township hall on Wednesday, March 7 and This year the annual Scouts, Cubs and invitations will be issued 'to Seeforth, Beavers church service will be held in Hurondale, Kippen East, ' Glen Gowrie, Cromarty Church on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Goulds, Carlingford and Fullerton. Women's 11;:30a,m. Institutes. . Julie and Rebecca Marlyn, Russeldale The committee named to plan thearty spent the Weekend with their grandparents, are, Mrs. John Drake, Mrs, Arthur Kemp, Mr. 'and Mrs. John Templeman. Finding your American A regular meeting of the ]Murch Cbuttty ' Genealogical Society was held' Jan. 3. Queries were read from people searching for: Becker, Dorsey, MacDonald, Gardiner/ Callahn/Orton (Howlett), Miller (Wroxeter), Dennison, Peacock, Dougals/Harrower, Buttery (Ethel?), Joslyn, Howitt/Bridgett, Way/Jackson (Blyth). Doane, Mills (Zurich), Owens (E. Wawanosh), Miller/Hamilton, Allins/irish/Hawke/Guest. Anyone having any information about the above families is asked to contact Nancy Kale at 345-2908. Members were advised that an extra meeting, a Beginner's Day, will be held Saturday.April? from 1-4 p.m. in Grey Township. Participants are asked to bring Bi -centennial -celebrated Students in the Huron -Perth Separate School system will be marking Ontario's 200th anniversary during education week which run's from. April 9 to 13 this year. The chairman of the Huron -Perth Separ- ate School Board's bi-centennial committee, Arthur Haid of RR4, Listowel said there would be opportunities for the students to prepare displays, drama festivals, written presentations, photographs and art work at the board's Jan. 23 meeting. Local historians could be interviewed by the students, local historical landmarks could be photographed or relics from pioneer days could be placed on display. questions or problems they may have. - It has been suggested that each branch of OGS have a branch logo which would be used at all annual seminars. Suggesilohs may be forwarded to chairman Alison Lobb at 482-7167 or past chairman Carole Robinson at 524-2870 (evenings). Guest speaker for the 'evening was the Reverend J.G. Vanslyke of Seaforth United Church. Rev. Vanalyke's . presentation foc- used on 'Beginning American Genealogy'. He advised that as with every other type of genealogy, the place to start is within one's immediate family (verbal traditions, records in old family bibles and all other basic sources should be milked to the maximum). He said equal vigour should be use checking all sources of the area whe nere s family first lived when they entered Canada from the U.S. as they may contain information as to where they came from, etc. Special collections in libraries, universities, archives, etc. should be checked for any information on that family. "Don't overlook Tweedsmuir histories, town and township histories and even the work of the local branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society," he said. Before going to the U.S. to do research, he cautioned, familiarize Ourself With some of the basic principles of American genealogy. Gilbert Doane's book "Searching for your Ancestors" is a good place to begin. Val Greenwood's "The Reteirthet's. Guide to American Genealogy" a iplores the st'bject with considerably more detail. Endeavour to learn as mach as you can about the state or, community where your ancestors lived. History has a great effect upon the historical records which are use SIT SAVA OFF ANY of Benjamin Quality PhoWtgshing OPIt's easy! Just drop off any roll of colour negative film for developing and printing. PAPER When you pick up your order, you'll Tor the Good Look receive One (1) Benjamin 'S`eason of Savings' Coupon for eve twelve made Use the Coupons to save on every prints your next purchase of Benjamin Quality Photofinishing. Coupons redeemable until Saturday, March 31, 1984. Benjamin. Season of„Swings'Coupons now atrai/ab/eat.. • KEATiNI 'S 52.19 0 ACY TMhunTFrt. 94 Wr d. & Sat. 9.5:30 • connection • available today. In many instances, someone has written a book or guide to the genealogical resources of the state or area. These are extremely useful. Book lists are also valuable. Rev. Vanslyke's presentation was most informative as many in attendance have ancestors who came from the U.S. Regular meetings ,are held the first Wednesday of each month in the board room at the Assessment Office on Napier Street in Goderich at 7:30 p.m. Parking and entrance -are at the rear of the building. The February meeting will feature a presentation by Carole Robinson on' "Cal- igraphic Uses In Genealogy". Stanley gets $13,500 grant A community planning study grant of 513,500 has been awarded to Huron County - on behalf of Stanley Township, Claude Bennett, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced. The grant will be used to prepare a new comprehensive zoning bylaw for the town - unity plannirg study grants are designed to encourage municipalities to r resolve land use planning lanes to reflect municipal and economicriorities. They may also be used for special studies to develop community improvement policies, to determine the feasibility of using data processing technology in the local planning process and to assist in implementing the Planning Act. ,,,,, ettio kom the Bout Blend circulates through the body in just 45 seconds, but it takes hours for a "Heart Fund" volunteer to canvass - be generous when contacted. DRYWALL KNOWN FOR HIGH QUALITY Peter Bakes Drywall COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE 527-1398 Fliter _ _ _ Keen "IN TNF HEART OF DomeroWN VARNA" 482-7103 i 1