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Scugog Citizen (1991), 9 Jun 1992, p. 24

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Sexual assault on the increase Although May's 'Sexual want the awareness to carry on, Assault Awareness Month', is There's more and more atten- over, the women at the Scugog tion being focused on the problem and District Rape Crisis Centre of sexual assault -- the centre's CRYSTAL CLEAR (formerly Photofax in the Port Perry Plaza) along with our existing line of BUSINESS SERVICES, ONE HOUR PHOTO DEVELOPING, 24 HOUR FILM DROP-OFF WINDOW we now offer * UNIQUE GIFTWARE * AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY * PLASTIC LAMINATION . * SHIPPING SERVICE June Special on Poster Sized Enlargements FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL Custom Order Your Own FULL COLOUR AERIAL PHOTO. [ELEY eI Im aloT tale RITANG]S je photo trom the air Le La [zB [e XT IS Be TRL onal re If you want something New & Different 8rop by or call us in the PORT PERRY PLAZA "985-0918 STORE HOURS: Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 "May All Your Thoughts be CRYSTAL CLEAR" SHADES FROM JUNE 8 to JULY 3, RECEIVE a FREE SYMPHONY SHADE PURCHASE. Gemini Il 1" Venetians . & Fabric Verticals TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE, &... EXPERIENCE THE LEVOLOR DIFFERENCE HOMESTEAD by Ballard & Carnegie HWY. 7A EAST - PORT PERRY 985-2451 or 985-2157 SALE ENDS JULY 27th, 1982 * outreach director, Kelli Moffatt, says the centre's calls have been g yearly. "Sexual assault is on the increase, but there's also more in the media about it," she said, Her statistics reveal one in three women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime; one in seven males will be sexually assaulted, almost always as boys. Adults fre- quently call the centre to talk about their experiences being assaulted as children. And even though society is becoming more open about the problem of sexual assault, Ms. Moffatt says it's just as hard as it ever was for victims to talk about their experiences. "It's never easy," she said. "Guilt is the most prevalent emo- tion because even children some- how feel responsible. There is never a survivor to blame, never ever." Summer is one of the busiest times of the year at the centre, A 41-year old Bi afternoon, according and assaulted her. area without success. Blackstock woman sexually assaulted In her own backyard k woman was sexually assaulted late to Durham Regional Police say the womaii*was in the back yard of her home on Cannonberry Court when a man jumped from behind some bushes Ho then fled and police used an RCMP tracking dog 10 search the "They are sill looking for the suspect ] Police. YMCA Day Camp gearing up for fun S 1992 is fast hy Children everywhere are counting down those final days of school, and are eagerly awaiting their first day of YMCA Day Camp. This year the Uxbridge YMCA is offering three great pro- grams V pod will make your child's ble one. The partly b who wefe assaulted elsewhere, feel more secure talking to people they i don't know. Residents and summer visitors can look forward to seeing new pamphlets published by the Scugog and District Rape Crisis Centre, They will soon be dis- - tributed at local medical centres, Community Memorial Hospital and Scugog Memorial Public three en. offered are: Adventure Camp (for children ages (5-6), Pioneers (ages 7-9), and Explorers (ages 10-14). At the YMCA Day Camp your child will have the opportunity to enjoy games, sports, crafts, songs, outdoor cooking, nature study, theme days, special events days, a daily swim at Uxpool and more!!! The YMCA Day Camp staff are well trained and hold a St. John's Ambulance First Aid Certificate. Each new camp day brings with it who provid peer counselling: to recent or past victims of sexual assaults, All ser- vices are free and confidential. The office number is 985-8850. and never ending fun! In addition to the numerous activities that your child will experience, i overnight and parent's night is offered to those campers ages 7 to 14. the overnight and parent's night programs are YMCA tradi- tions that guarantee a memorable evening for both the campers and parents. This year the Uxbridge YMCA Day Camp begins on June 29, and runs until September 4. The camp will be held at Elgin Park in Uxbridge, and is offered in two week sessions. For those campers who live outside of Uxbridge, transportation is available from Port Perry to the camp. Registration has already started for our fantastic summer pro- grams! Don't delay, register now! Give your child an unforgettable, fun-filled summer at the YMCA!!! To register, or for more infor- mation call 985-2824 and ask for either Connie or Rhonda. Come and camp with the YMCA. "Gadget" will_put the. zip into your summer, and a smile upon your face.! =] Which ward is more patriotic? The one with the most flags! - "Let's get out there and fly {" This enthusiasti Committee, the contest is designed to encourage everyone in the comes from Kim Harper of Scugog Shores Museum Village and lately, of Scugog Township's Canada 125 Committee. Kim's all worked up about a Canada 125 contest that pits all of Scugog Township's wards-against each other in a 'battle' to see which ward has the most flags fly- ing. Organized by the Blackstock and District Lions Club in con- junction with the Canada 125 hip to fly a flag in honour of Canada's 125th birthday. "The flags don't have to be big or expensive," Kim says. "You can buy a flag for as little as 35 cents!" Big or small, fly that flag! it you still don't have a flag, buy one from the museum, Then call one of the phone numbers listed at the end of this story, and register your participation. The contest ends June 28, At that.time, the partici- pants will be tallied, and the ward 34 Water Street, Port Ontario LL 1J2 9858471 FORDER - INSURANCE BROKERS INC. PERSONAL ATTENTION TO ALLOF YOUR GENERAL INSURANCE NEEDS PARKS with the most participants wins! - The Township of Scugog has donated two special trees to be planted in the winning ward; as well, individpal prizes will be. drawn -- if you register your par- ielpation, you're eligible to win! The winners will be announced July 1, Canada Day, at the Scugog Chamber Commerce fireworks display in Port Perry. Kim Harper says response to the contest so far has been excel: lent but the only problem she has run into is many people aren't sure what ward they live in, Here's a lisi that might help -- if it sn't, simply call the" Livy p office and inquire (985- If you live in the area former known as 'Reach , you likely live in Ward 1, This ward includes the villages of Prince Albert, Epsom, Greenbank If you live in Port Perry, you likely live in Ward 2, If you live on Scugog Island, you likely live in Ward 3. you likely live in Ward 4. gs ward includes the villages of Caesarea, Blackstock, oton erates. Np To register your tion, call any of the numbers: 986-5338, -986- 5599, 986-5192 or 986-5996.

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