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Port Perry Star, 25 Sep 1990, p. 37

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SEER ENe PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 25, 1990 -- 37_ ERE i 9 Effective parenting key to child abuse prevention "Parenting can Be Learned" is the banner message for this year's Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign, declared by the Independent Order of Foresters (IOF) for the month of October. Citing the need to respond to the growing incidence of child abuse in Canada by educating and rais- ing awareness levels of the general public, the IOF is spon- soring a series of effective paren- ting workshops in October, in 11 key cities across the country to promote the parenting theme. "It is extremely important that, as a community, we understand and recognize the extensive nature of this widespread pro- blem so that we can protect our children" says Rosemary Jones, associate public relations director for the IOF. Hosted by Dr. Arnold Rincover, a well-known child behavioral psychologist, the workshops will offer parents practical techniques for coping with the pressure of raising children. Topics such as disciplining, stress reduction and anger will be covered. The IOF, which has been in- volved in the prevention of child abuse for more than 15 years, has gained support for its campaign from a variety of child and health care professionals across the country as well as numerous federal and provincial govern- ment agencies. According to Rix Rogers, leading federal government ad- visor on child sexual abuse, changing attitudes and behaviour is of paramount importance to the prevention of child abuse. 'Public awareness programs such as the IOF's Child Abuse Prevention Month and etfective parenting workshops are key in- itiatives designed to help improve the lives of children by reaching parents," says Rogers. The IOF has also developed a community guide resource book which is available to the public to help interested individuals organize their own child abuse prevention events. This booklet provides an introduction to the na- tional campaign, as well as ideas for activities and other key information. For those parents who would like additional information con- cerning parenting and the preven- tion of child abuse, the IOF has booklets, films, videos and pam- phlets available at cost or free of charge. These materials can be ordered by contacting the I0F's toll free number: 1-800-268-6267. C.W.L. to have table at upcoming Applefest The Catholic Women's League of Immaculate Conception parish began the new 1990/91 term with a General Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13 ai 7:30 p.m. It was a good opportunity for the members to "meet and greet" one another after the summer break. The CWL is planning a busy year ahead with many worthwhile pro- grams and events taking place. A raffle is being held, and tickets are on sale now. First prize is a beautiful homemade quilt; second and third prizes are a gas BRQ and a handmade craft. The quilt can be seen and tickets purchased at our table during the upcoming Applefest in downtown Port Perry on Satur- day, Sept. 29. The CWL will be of- fering homebaked goods for sale during this festival. Planning and preparations are now underway for the Craft & Bake Sale, our annual charity fun- draiser to take place at Im- maculate' Conception Church Hall, on Saturday, Nov. 3. Our meeting closed on Thurs- day with a thoughtful Reflection, given by Regina Gedge, and Special Intentions were offered in prayer. Meetings are planned for the first Thursday of each month, with the next meeting on October 4, beginning at 7:30 at the church. Please recycle this newspaper wg for pookttd 0 ne | | ™" JUNIOR CITIZENS To nominate an individual or a group of young people, for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award, please contact this newspaper or the 0O.C.N.A. at (416) 844-0184. Nominations, for this year's awards, will be accepted until October 31, 1990. Every nominee will receive a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year lapel pin, $200.00 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. Do you know a young person, aged 6 to 18 years, who is involved in worthwhile community service or a special person who is contributing, while coping with a physical or psychological limitation? Do you know a youth who has performed an act of heroism? The Ontario Community Newspapers Association with Canadian Airlines International as the patron, are looking to recognize these *'good kids", the young people of our province who show a commitment to making life better for others. ' NOMINATION FORMS - are available by contacting this Community Newspaper or O.C.N.A. (416) 844-0184. a joint community project of Canadian Canadian Arhines International ~ A i \ ~¢ /ONTARIO Enon CITIZEN ontario . ch community OF THE YEAR Sit) nowspapel VAWARDS Carole Pelletier (right) of Prince Albert Is the lucky win- ner of $2,000 worth of Sears gift certificates. Sears Port Perry manager Ann Ostafichuk made the presentation last Saturday morning. Mrs. Pelletier sald she plans to use the certificates for new carpeting in the rec room. She was one of just 10 winners in Canada out of 140,000 who entered the contest. Port Perry Counselling Services MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, 462 PAXTON ST. #{Y Ry Maureen Salkeld, B.A., M.Ed. 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