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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 1,1994 over a Anglers and Hunters Bring Wildlife Display to Courtice School P@tition S©©kS Support tO Screen Volunteer Coaches The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters were at Monsignor Cleary School in Courtice last Thursday afternoon to make a presentation to an attentive audience. Following a slide presentation, students students were able to visit the many displays that were set up. Above, from left: Julia, Tausha, Nikita, Sa- n Taking advantage of the opportunity to get a little closer to wildlife are, from left: Julie, Danielle, Bri- ana, and Kris during an OFAH presentation at Monsignor Cleary Public School in Courtice last week. by Brad Kelly In the wake of a letter to the sports editor that appeared in the The Canadian Statesman, a petition is being circulated asking that local soccer organizations adopt an effective effective screening process for volunteer coaches. The letter, written by Sue Rankin, Rankin, sparked a mild controversy throughout the municipality after the May 18th edition of The Statesman Statesman hit the streets. As a result, Rankin has drafted up a petition to help support her views regarding the screening of volunteers. "I want to make parents aware that there is no screening process for coaches," said Rankin. "This will give them an opportunity to choose or decide for the safety of their own children." Rankin, who has offered her services services to initiate a screening committee, committee, is hopeful that her concerns are shared by many parents in the municipality. municipality. She has contacted several groups, including all levels of Guides, Block Parents, Big Sisters, Big Brothers, police and churches to gain some perspective of the screening process they employ for volunteers. Though she admits that a screening screening process would not be a guarantee, guarantee, the petition boldly states that "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Rankin would like to see soccer associations require two references and a police criminal record sheet as mandatory for all volunteers. The petition comes in the wake of a nation-wide plan that the Ontario Ontario government hopes to proceed with. The plan would make it mandatory mandatory for anyone offered work that involves involves any contact with children un dergo a police check as a screening process to weed out child abusers. The list of positions that would be affected includes: teachers, coaches, foster parents, camp counsellors, counsellors, Girl Guide leaders, and volunteers volunteers at community centres. Volunteers Volunteers would be asked to agree to a security check as a stipulation for a job that puts them in a position of trust with children. The plan would use the Police In- ; formation Centre's data base to! screen people for a criminal record. One of the flaws within the system system that has been reported is the fact that the majority of sexual assaults against children are commiued by family members. Such incidents wotild not show up on a police check unless they had been reported. reported. ; Bible Relay Hopes to Net Over $1,000,000 by Brad Kelly A cross-Canada bible relay that is attempting to raise in excess of $1 million will be passing through Bowmanville on Friday. The relay, which began on the east coast May 19 at Signal Hill, St. John's, and on the west coast at Beacon Park, Victoria, will eventually eventually meet in Hamilton on June 6. The purpose of the relay is to raise funds to provide children's bibles for countries in Eastern Europe, Europe, Russia and the Ukraine. "In Europe, people are crying for bibles," said Terry Rye, who is one of the co-ordinators of the relay in this area. ' 'This is a great opportunity to be able to help those in Eastern Europe, and get the Word of God out to the people," he added. The relay is an extension of a run started in Sweden by Urbans Wid- holm back in 1985. Since that time, Widholm has organized runs in Europe, Europe, Africa and Asia. Over the past eight years, his efforts efforts have been rewarded by raising more than $6 million for a number of needy causes worldwide. On Friday, the relay procession will leave the Maranatha Christian 1 Reformed Church at 4:00 p.m., en route to the town square. Once there, the public will be entertained by a guest soloist. The mayor and a host of other political delegates are expected to attend the ceremony. There will be an opportunity for those in attendance to sign the bible being used in the relay, and make a donation to help the fundraising efforts. efforts. Donations will be accepted in the strictest of confidence, and receipts receipts will be available. Following the ceremony at the town square, the relay will continue to the Liberty Pentecostal Church, where a rally will take place beginning beginning at approximately 5:45 p.m. The relay will then proceed to its next destination in Whitby. "We hope to get a number of different different people to run along the route," said Rye of the local participation participation that is expected. The goal of the cross-Canada relay relay is to raise over $1 million, which Rye feels is very reachable. Letter Writer Says Screening Needed To Prevent Crime Dear Editor It would be impossible for me not to appreciate the Darlington Youth Soccer League volunteers and recognize their dedication. The ones I've talked with are decent decent family people and, so far, only one volunteer wasn't happy with the idea of a police check. Regardless, I still respect his views and feelings. Some volunteers are becoming involved in the circulation of the petition petition supporting screening for the DYSL. I am thankful and grateful for their time and advice. Soccer will not cease to exist if they screen volunteers. We still have Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, 4-H Club, Block Parents, firefighters, child care workers, and taxi drivers to name a few. They all require police checks as a part of their screening process. I would like to join these volunteers volunteers and have, more than once, spoken with Jim Potter, president of DYSL, to offer my "precious time." The letters responding to my letter letter failed to x focus on the issue. However, I did agree with some points. Such as Barb Potter's description description of the coach's role and Sherry Bonazzas's suggestion that "...a little common sense by parents and caregivers in any situation regarding regarding children is required..." Common sense asks me if all these other groups in Clarington need to screen for safety reasons, then why won't soccer? Paul Smith's letter stated, "Sure this is the 90's, and some awful things do happen to young people,- but that's why we live in Claring ton." This is my point exactly! Yes, we want to stay clear of city crimes and we don't want big city problems. This is one of the reasons my husband and I moved here. Clarington Clarington is special, but not exempt from the ever-rising crime statistics. We must take action to maintain the safe and small-town feeling. After After all, there are 51,000 residents in Clarington and no one knows them all. Living here has made me realize the majority are caring residents, but common sense tells me that some are not. What harm can it do to ask the community patrol services unit for their advice and help? Many would enjoy helping, as they have helped to answer my questions. And so, many questions arise. Where do you draw the line? Are old police records pertinent? Are new ones? What is unacceptable? Who decides? Who reviews the information? information? Perhaps, together, a reasonable, legal, confidential and reassuring policy could be drafted that would enable the DYSL to select, review and dismiss volunteers according to their own guidelines. No screening process is a guarantee. guarantee. But as Brad Kelly (May 25) stated: "Coaches are looked up to as role models by kids. They are also looked upon to offer guidance and encouragement where required." required." And, for this reason, it is so important to tty. The petition is a part of keeping the expression of all opinions alive. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Sue Rankin MUNICIPALITY OF y\larinqton ONTARIO ATTENTION COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS DID WE MISS YOD? Did we miss you with our announcement about the upcoming COMMUNITY YARD SALE? The Community Services Department Is pleased to announce an exciting, new fund raising Initiative for our community partners. DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 18,1994 TIME: 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. PLACE: BOWMANVILLE RECREATION COMPLEX-ARENA FEE: $20.00/BOOTH This Initiative Is provided through the Joint efforts of the Municipality of Clarington Community Services and Public Works Departments, Durham Region Waste Reduction Division, Brownlng-Ferrls Industries and you, our community partners. To register please contact the Community Services Department at 623- 3379. 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