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4-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 18, 1984 Sam at . .. Queen's Park WORKING TO ELIMINATE FAMILY VIOLENCE IN ONTARIO Violence against women and children in the home is one of the most serious social problems we face today. In previous columns, I have dealt with the complex issues surrounding the problem of family violence in Ontario. This week I would like to br- ing you up to date on the ad- vances that have been made regarding the province's family services legislation and regading the province's fami- ly services legislation and look at new initiatives to assist victims of family violence. Over the past two years, the Committee on. Social Development spent long hours holding hearings on family violence, on child abuse, and on wife-battering. The consultative process in- volved groups, agencies, pro- fessionals, researchers and volunteers concerned with the welfare of children and families. No less 'than 150 meetings and public forums were held throughout On- tario, including consultations with native peoples and special client groups. Minister of Community and Social Services Frank Drea recently introduced the Child and Family Services Act, the result of that ex- haustive process of consulta- tion. The Child and Family Services Act covers a wide range of children's services such as child protection, .adoption, handicapped children and mental health services. Among the highlights of the act are: *the establishment of highly qualified teams of profes- sionals to tackle the problem of child abuse on a case by case basis; *measures to encourage and stabilize long-term foster care relationships; *the provision of services to children and families in French where it is ap- propriate; *provision for the implemen- tation of the fedeal Young Offenders Act in Ontario; *the greater involvernent of native and Indian people in the provision of services in their communities. The Child and Family Ser- vices Act simplifies and streamlines legislation regarding children's services and allows for the develop- ment of services at the local level. As well, a series of new in- itiatives is being introduced by the Government of On- tario to protect and assist bat- tered women and their children. In total, they repre- sent an additional spending of $3.4 million in 1984/85 and on an ongoing basis. This will increase spending for these services to over $10 million this year. Our current network of shelters will be expanded from 57 to 69. Six new transi- tion houses in municipalities where local groups are plann- ing shelters will be funded to help these groups put their plans into effect. There will also be funding for emergen- cy, short-term shelter for bat- tered women and their children in rural areas across the province. Along with these residen- tial initiatives, the Ministry of Community and Social Ser- vices and the Women's Direc- torate will be enhancing ef- forts in prevention, educa:ion and public awareness. There will be emphasis on improv- ing the skills of people whose work brings them into con- tact with family violence situations. Pamphlets and brochures for new Canadians and for native women in t heir own language will be developed. The Child and Family Ser- vices Act and the new in- itiatives to assist battered women and their children are just two examples which clearly indicate the commit- ment of the Government of Ontario to eliminating family violence in this province. We must all work together to create a society which is a car- ing place. I was very pleased to attend the ground breaking ceremony for the GO ALERT program with the Minister of Transportation & Communications, Hon. James Snow, along with my other colleagues of the On- tario government for the ex- tension of the system from Piçkering to Oshawa. Speaking of Oshawa, the Ministry of Government Ser- vices has opened a souvenir outlet in the Michael Starr Building which will contain a range of low to iedium pric- ed souvenirs which reflect the corporate image of the government. Finally, good luck to Bon- nie Reid, Manager of the new Kirby Burgers in Orono. International glamor at Mosport event The glamorous and ex- citing world of' international endurance racing returns to Mosport Park, August 3, 4 and 5 for the Budweiser GT, the only North American round in the prestigious World Endurance Cham- pionship. Only eight countries on four continents are priveleged to host a World Endurance Championship event in 1984 and Mosport joins the select few which includes Le Mans (France), Monza (Italy), Nur- burgring (West Germany), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), Silverstone (England), Kyalami (South Africa) and Mount Fuji (Japan). No other international championship combines these classic circuits in a single season. With over sixty years of racing history each; Le Mans, Monza, Nurburgring and Spa are names synonymous with speed around the world. Silverstone, Kyalami, Mount Fuji and Mosport, although younger, still represent the same traditions. Hightech racing cars that Newcastle OPP check 3726 vehicles The Ontario Provincial Police Headquarters in Peter- borough have released statistics on Enforcement Programs aimed at reducing the numbers of drinking drivers within the Peter- borough District. The period reported began Decmber 5, 1983 and is up to and including June 2, 1983. During that period the OPP have checked 44,750 vehicles resulting in 440 Criminal Code Alcohol- related driving charges being laid. There were also 648 12-hour suspensions and 656 charges under the Liquor Licence Act. The Newcastle detachment checked 3,726 vehicles issuing 46 Criminal Code charges, 32 12-hour suspensions and 115 Liquor Licence Act charges. The Cobourg detachment checked the most vehicles during the period, 10,669 but reported fewer charges than those in the Newcastle detachment area. The O.P.P. are committed to reducing the numbers of drinking drivers through en- forcement programs which equal or exceed Formula 1 Grand Prix machinery in cost, speed and sophistication contest the World Endurance Championship. They must conform to Group C specifications established by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Conservation is the theme in Group C. Engine displace- ment and configuration are unlimited in Group C but the major limiting factos are fuel and weight. The maximum fuel allotment is fixed --- 100 litres (22 gallons) per hour for Group Cl and 55 litres (12.1 gallons) per hour for Group C2, also known as Group C "Junior". In the Budweiser GT at Mosport, a race of six hours or 1,000 kilometres (whichever comes first), the Group Cl cars are limited to 600 litres while the Group C2 cars may only use 330 litres. Basic safety, length, width and height dimensions are common to both categories while Group Cl cars have a minimum weight requirement of 850 kilograms (1870 pounds) and Group C2 cars have a minimum weight of 700 kilograms (1540 pounds). The Group Cl Porsche type 956 has dominated the World Endurance Cham- pionship since the introduc- tion of Group C in 1982. With a twin turbocharged six cylinder engine of 2.649 litres, the Porsche 956 pro- duces in excess of 650 horsepower and a top speed ofI-Wér240 miles an hour at Le Mans which has the longest straightaway of any track in the championship. After three of eight points races so far this season, Porsche 956s have gone unbeaten: Monza and Silverstone were won by the Factory Rothmans team and Le Mans was won by the privately entered Reinhold Joest Team from West Ger- many. The next race in the series is July 15 at Nurburgr- ing, West Germany. For further information, contact F. David Stone (416) 665-6665. includes a total of 25 alert devices (alcohol level evalua- tion roadside tester) used to screen those drivers suspected of consuming alcoholic beverages. The O.P.P. report states that the program of enforce- ment coupled with increased education of the public through the media and anti- drinking driving committees have shown impressive results. The report states there were fourteen fatal ac- cidents from January 1 to June 30 in the District with fifteen people killed. This compares with 21 fatal ac- cidents and 25 deaths during the same period in 1983. The message is becoming clear that drinking and driv- ing is no longer tolerated by either the public or the courts. Those who drink and drive are being warned that throughout the Peterborough District stop checks and alert devices are continuing to be used by the O.P.P. throughout the summer of 1984. Woodlot Management Service David Pridham, Senior Forests Technician Do you have a hardwood woodlot on your property? Woodlots containing certain tree species such as maple, ash, oak, black cherry, black walnut, butternut, basswod, or white pine may be of con- siderable value. You may have already been approach- ed by log buyers who wish to purchase tirnber from your woodlot. How can you as a landowner be aware of market value, and be sure that the right trees will be cut if you are contemplating harvest? At the same time, most landowners wish to en- sure that their woodlot does not suffer from unnecessary damage during the logging operation. If you have a woodlot that requires thinning and can provide a product with market value (for example, fuelwood, veneer logs, or sawlogs for lumber), the Ministry of Natural Resources has an advisory assistance and tree marking program available to you free of charge. After marking trees to be cut in your woodlot, Ministry staff can C--L LATEX FLAT Interior & Exterior $9.99 4 L Neu-Tone Driveway Sealer 10.99 - 4· Gais. New KEM Courntry Whites Low Lustre & Semi-Gloss $19,99 m 4L REZ STAIN Red Wood, Walnut & Cedar *12.99 - 4L PAGEANT SOLID STAIN Redwood, Walnut & Cedar $9.99 - 4L NEW ACRYLIC Driveway Sealer $12.99 - 2L COVERS UP TO 500 SQ. FT. 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It is provided to ensure the pro- fitability of the woodlot, both now and in the future; to ensure that landowners who are considering harvesting their woodlots are supplied with the knowledge and facts required to protect their interests and make a fair deal; and to ensure a con- tinuous supply of quality forest products for society in the future. For further information, contact the forest manage- ment staff at the nearest Ministry of Natural Resources district office.