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Page 18 THE HERALD Wednesday My 1191 Open Door special programs Community- By ANN SCHEEPERSNEVINS Herald Special The Young Parent Program has enjoyed interesting and in formative sessions of late On May 21 Constable Barnet came to talk to the young parents about street proofing their kids Pamphlets were handed out and fingerprints were taken of the children for the parents to keep on record The confusion of getting the children s hands clean after wards kept everyone cool and laughing Special thanks to Constable Bamet for taking time from her busy schedule to talk to us The same evening the Parks and Recreation Department demonstrated summer safety and artificial respiration as part of the A S program Thanks to Michael Zuraw and Kim Da for their sensitive and thought provoking presentation The Youth Centre has been a bustle of activity due to the up coming formal Night at the Ritz May 25 Talk of dresses flowers tuxedos hmos and hair does has been uppermost in the minds of most Open Door Youth Excitement is running high and everyone is anticipating a wonderful evening The hot dog barbecue was a great success and the weather cooperated nicely The Open Door would like to thank everyone personally for their generous donations Thanks to Miracle Mart IGA A and Knechtels and The But cherShop Parenting Tips Georveruwn Centre Handling child abuse By V CI A What should you do if your child reports sexuai abuse This column is not a quiz but first I II mention some of the wrong but very natural reac 1 Dismissing the as true or exaggerated or ed The child has agonized about telling If you do not believe him he is unlikely to talk about it again for a long time Threatening retaliation to the perpetrator of the abuse This reaction may create guilt in the child It is likely that the perpetrator is a friend and has told the child not to tell So what do you do Take the child to a quiet place and listen Allow he child to tell his or her story Don interview don interrogate don t worry about detail just listen Accept what the child is saying even if you find it difficult You may know the alleged abuser may be appalled that abuse look place You may feel but make it clear that the anger is not directed towards the child It is important to reassure the child affirm your belief in hisher slory SheHe did the right thing to tell did not do anything wrong Some of the experts recommend that soon after heir the that make notes These notes be useful in court proceedings Then report the abuse to the police or the local Children s Aid Society have staff who are specially trained to deal with complaints of sexual abuse You are helping the child by stopping the abuse You do not have to pro ve the abuse vou just have to report it Learn more about Streetproof Gently and Creatively from author Sharon E McKay at the Georgetown Parent Child Cen s Annual Meeting Tuesday June 18 at 7 m at St An drew s Church on Rd Fond farewell ST Georges Anglican Church gave a fond farewell to the Edwards family which left the con on Sunday Joe Edwards was recently or da a minister and w II be the new pastor of Sf Albans Church in Hamilton Pictured here back row left to right Adam Edwards People s Warden Jan Costain and Rector Warden Bill Warren Front row left to right are Reverend Tom Kingston Dorothy Edwards Joe Edwards and Sarah Edwards Church anniversary Many people were in attendance at the Presbyter an Church In Terra Cotta on Sunday to a spec occasion The church celebrated its anniversary and its congregation is looking forward to many more OSBORNE DECOR Custom Made cols Drapes And FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE NORVAL PROUDLY PRESENTS COUNTRY MUSIC AT ITS FINEST TERRY SUMSION Thurs May 3031 Reserved Seating Available Call MAY 29th Country Singing Contest THURSDAY IS LADIES NIGHT LADIES GET IN FREE Cover Charge Dress Code Located on Hwy 7 Just Yards East of Winston Churchill For More Information Call 416 BRINGS YOU Queen St E Brampton 4516000 The Club of Georgetowns ANNUAL LOBSTERFEST All You Can Eat Lobster Steak SATURDAY JUNE 1991 Georgetown High School Cafeteria per person Featuring Music from Sonic Entertainment Proceeds to Georgetown Memorial Hospital And Other Local Charities ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAYI Tickets available from any Member or These Locations Branches J CLOTHING DavdAshbee Herald 877 Brian 8 all