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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" Many projects planned as Abuse Awareness Month begins in region Woman abuse doesn't happen to people we know and love - or does it? A recent survey by Statistics Canada on Violence against women says that three in 10 women currently or previously married in Canada have experi- enced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence at the hands of a marital partner and children witnessed violence against their mothers in almost er cent of these families. In ition, 39 per cent of all Ca- rine women have experi- enced at least one incident of sexual assault since the age of Statistics like these are pain- ful, sorrowful reminders of the violence that women face in their daily lives. Professionals in Durham Region have become increasingly aware of the inci- dence and severity of the issue and for several years have been working along with abused women to develop a Woman Abuse Protocol for Durham Re- gion. November is Women Abuse Awareness Month so many events have been scheduled by various community groups across the region to increase public knowledge. One of the most innovative is the Clothes- line Project. - Women from across Durham Region who have been physical- ly, emotionally, or sexually abused have been offered the opportunity to create a tee shirt expressing in pictures or words the pain, strong emotions, and the healing of their experiences. The shirts are hung together as a powerful statement of what women in our region have expe- rienced. The first opportunity to see the Clothesline Project will be at the official opening ceremo- nies on Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Michael Starr Building in downtown Oshawa. From there the display will travel through- out the region to a variety of lo- cations during the month of No- vember. A powerful theatrical perfor- mance called "Shelter from As- sault" will be presented on Nov. 3 at Bowmanville High School (7:30 p.m.). "Shelter from As. sault" uses a medley of popular songs and fairy tales to reveal PROPANE FIREPLACES Sle, Neat & Tidy! * herbs & spices * beeswax candles * ceramic pottery * books & music * native crafts « cards & calendar * recycled glassware « natural bodycare » eccential oils & incense * fachion 8 jewelry 985 2377 TENT >! Po i Die ily ' hav the cultural and social beliefs in society which allow wife assault to occur all to frequently. Interwoven are the stories of three abused women, their feel- ings and their positive and neg- ative experiences with the pro- fessionals trying to help them. On Nov. 9, a free evening workshop "An Evening with El- len Pence" will be open to the public at Harmony Creek Golf Club (6:45 p.m.). Ellen Pence is currently Director of the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project and co-creator of the HEIN LEATHER FASHIONS 5 A huge selection of quality, classic leather jackets in a rainbow of colours for LADIES & MEN. dK r Ow fr) or Power and Control Wheel and the Duluth Model of interven- tion in woman abuse. She will speak about a philo- FENELON ({& sophical framework for woman VISIT FENELON "It's Worth It" ~ FALLS { abuse, what works and what doesn't work with abused wom- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK en and abusive men, and what Also Antiques & Gifts 6 commuiniis ean doin a 12 Francis St., W., Fenelon Falls sponse to woman abuse. In addition more than 200 community professionals and abused women will meet with Ellen Pence for a full day work- shop on Nov. 10. (705) 887-1700 e OUR NEW FALL LINE HAS ARRIVED! * Bring this ad in for a FREE can of spray with Leather Purchase GMC 7 SAFARI EXTENDED VAN MODEL Most interior space of any compact van. v 190 HP 4.3 litre V6 engine v 4-wheel ABS v driver's side air bag v air conditioning v 4-speed electronic transmission SMARTLEASE FOR /, / / <_ EDITION PLUS / v 8-passenger seating v tinted windows v AM/FM stereo cassette v Captain's chairs v tilt-wheel steering v cruise control v pulse wipers EITHER VAN: 299 PER MONTH FOR 56 MONTHS OR PURCHASE $19,999* Pontiac Trans Sport has a lot of Plusses going for you. v 4-wheel ABS Vv 7-passenger seating Vv automatic transmission v rear heater ~ - v 3.1 litre EFI V6 v tinted windows PRICED Rida [! * Based on a 36 month lease for Trans Spor and Safari equipped as described A minimum down payment of $2.095/$2,657 and $350 security deposit are required Some mileage conditions apply Freight ($745/8820). license, insurance and taxes not included Offer applies ta 1995 new or demonstrator. mddels Dealer order or trade may be necessary, Dealer may sellflease for less Offer applies to qualified retail customers only Limited time offer may not be combined or used with other offers See your Dealpr | for details . . * v drivers side air bag . ¢ dent resistant body panels v AM/FM stereo cassette v front/rear pulse wipers v air conditioning dl al &