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Wednesday August 29, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A5 M ore seeking abuse counselling at trauma centre H a lto n fa c ility sa w n u m b e r o f c lie n ts in crea se 200% la s t y e a r By A ngela B lackburn OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Sheer num bers would say that Oakville residents are suffering more trauma than ever before. That may or may not be true, cau tions the new executive director of the Halton Trauma Centre, Darryl Hall. It's true that business is brisk at what used to be called the Halton Centre for Childhood Sexual Abuse since its founding in 1983. Client numbers and hours spent counselling jum ped 200% last year. Clients -- most under 15 years old -- are up to 337 from 171. Client counselling hours are up to 1,634 from 835. O akville's population is also bur geoning. It's also true that in 1999, as the Halton Trauma Centre was renamed, it expanded services. So, now not only does it serve those who suffer childhood sexual abuse, but also those subjected to physical, emotional and psychologi cal abuse, or child maltreatment and neglect. Still, 80% of business is in coun selling kids related to sexual abuse. "It's not bad news. It's good that kids are feeling com fortable dis cussing it. They don't have to keep it bottled up for 30 years anymore," said Hall. He's new at the helm of a heavy weight agency -- reputed as one of the best in its field -- and one sup ported by a featherweight annual bud get of $370,000. Just over half of it comes from the Ministry o f Community and Social Services. Nearly 20% comes from Halton's four United Way agencies. The rest comes from corporate dona tions and fundraising -- like tomor row 's (Thurs. Aug. 30) Canadian Golf Hall o f Fame Dinner Cruise aboard the Tall Ship Kajama out o f Toronto Harbour. That's behind the scenes. On the front line, a three-member Trauma Treatment Team is the cream of the crop. Each team member works with a different member of a family that's coping with sexual abuse. Though not often, the team will also work with offenders, if ordered to do so by the courts. A major shortcoming of the Centre is that it can't offer individual coun selling to victims. Those considered to be in crisis, either in newly discovered situations or those found to be suicidal, are treat ed immediately with family coun selling. For ongoing counselling, or for those abused in the past, but not cur rently in crisis, Hall said there's a group therapy. "W e're mandated not to run with a waiting list," said Hall. That means there's no more than a two-week wait. `T h e issue of child abuse is so seri ous that if a victim is allowed to sit and wait, the effects of the abuse get stronger and stronger," said Hall. The statistics are staggering. Some 75% of those who are sexu ally abused develop drug or alcohol addiction. Many develop relationship prob lems, involving physical abuse or have same sex affairs as they question their own sexuality. "It's definitely a chain, a chain that needs to be broken," said Hall. Some 40% of children sexually N e a r ly N e w sh op opens The May Court Club Nearly New Shop at 200 Kerr St., will re-open after the summer break on Sept. 4. It is Oakville's only charitable con signment shop. All proceeds go to community projects in Halton. The shop is staffed by many dedicated volun teers, and is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To leam more about May Court and volunteering, call Margaret at 905-849-5594 or the shop at 905845-4932. abused are 6-months to 5-years-old -- and most often the abuse occurs at hom e, and not at the hands of strangers. "It's not the scuzzball the down street," said Hall, noting Canada's national numbers show that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys is sexually assaulted -- before age 10. Child sexual abuse knows no social, economic or racial boundaries. Nor does neglect. "The incidence of latch-key situa tions in Oakville is very high," said Hall, explaining some children are left on their own until 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. by working parents. Hall puts it down to a lack o f par enting skills. "The ramifications of not being w ith a child can be extreme," he said. Tucked away near Fourth Line and the QEW, the Centre sees a steady stream of people, children and their families, to attest to the facts. Most clients come from Oakville and Burlington, but Hall wants to establish a satellite centre in north Halton. Already a counselling program for victims is making inroads at Halton Recovery House, a local recovery centre for addicts. Hall is also out to expand the cur rent counselling sessions from two days to three per week. And, he wants to publish educa tional materials that provide the quick facts about child sexual abuse; a snap shot of victims, offenders, and, how to legally report the crime. "Sexual abuse can be inappropriate touching or inappropriate language ... something that crosses the boundaries for appropriate behavior," said Hall. He also noted that the profile of a sexual abuser is often one of someone who often first injures animals before children, while the profile of a victim is one who predominantly feels guilt, self-blame and anger. "It's either sad what we do or w e're providing a valued service. If Halton Trauma Centre wasn't here, 500 people a year would go without treatment," said Hall. T r a u m a T r e a t m e n t T e a m D a ta # of clients Hours of Treatment Si Oakville Milton Acton Other | | | Burlington Georgetown Hamilton H jj i The number of clients seen by the Halton Trauma Centre is dramati cally increasing Q ) O A K V IL L E (9 0 5 ) 8 4 5 -6 6 0 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING APPLICANT - Canadian Tire Real Estate Ltd. Z e lle r s Im p o r ta n t S a fe ty H a z a rd R e c a ll N o tic e Zellers has learned of a potential safety hazard with a SPORTEK* brand infant and girls' sandal available in pink/white and purple/white. The plastic inserts stitched over the embroidery can come loose from the sandal and a child could then put a loose insert in his or her mouth and accidentally choke. The item was sold in infant and misses sizes at Zellers stores across Canada beginning March 2000, for $14.99 (or less when on sale). If you have these sandals, please stop using them immediately. You can return them to any Zellers store in Canada for a full refund. For more information please contact: Zellers Customer Service 1-888-226-2225 File: Z.1517.15 Please be advised that a public information meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning By-law amendment as submitted by the above-noted applicant. This meeting will be an information meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department at which time details of the application will be presented and public concerns noted. This meeting will take place on September 26, 2001 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the Trafalgar Room, Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend this meeting and speak to this matter are invited to do so. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the proposed application, describ ing the land to which the proposed application applies, and a key map showing the location of the land to which the proposed application applies can be found below. If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the approval authority, in respect of the proposed Zoning amendment does not make oral submission at the public meeting, if one is held, or make written submission to Edward Salisbury, D irector ofPlanning Services Department, Town o f O akville a t the address below , before the proposed Zoning amendment is approved or refused, the Ontario Munici pal Board may dismiss the appeal. Any other written submissions and or questions may be directed to Bob Zsadanyi at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J5A6. Tel: 845-6601, Ext. 3041, email address: bzsadanyi@town.oakville.on.ca. Location - The subject property is located on the north side of the Queen Elizabeth Way and east of the Town Centre II shopping area. Official Plan - Figure N, Land Use, Glen Abbey Community, designates the subject lands as Arterial Commercial. The proposal complies with the Official Plan designa tion. Zoning - The site is zoned "C3A" and "C7", Arterial Commercial and Travelers Service with special provisions to permit additional site-specific uses which exist or formerly existed on the individual properties which make up the new amalgamated site. The old zonings cannot accommodate the current proposal. Proposal - A new freestanding Canadian Tire store is proposed including a garden center, automotive service center and gas bar. Also proposed on the property as a whole will be a car wash, financial institutions, business and professional offices, tourist office, restaurants and take out establishments, recreational facilities, day nurseries and hotels. The proposal allows for the relocation of the Chamber of Commerce Tourist Information Centre. The proposed new zoning for the amalgam ated site is "C3B-Special". Dated at the Town of Oakville this 29th day of August, 2001. John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING For media inquiries, please call: Tammy Smitham Manager, Media Relations and Public Affairs Hudson's 8ay Company 416-861-6315 ^ le is Picnic with Anne at Bronte Park For the fans o f Anne of Green GablesTM and the stories o f Lucy Maud Montgomery, a trip to a special garden party at Bronte Creek Provincial Park on Sat. Sept. 1 is a must. Festivities run from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors can learn about Canada at the turn of the century by celebrating the author and join in on Anne's picnic with games or make a craft. You can take a stroll down Lover's Lane of the White Way of Delight and you might even participate in the Ann look-a-like contest. A visit to the Spruce Lane Farmhouse will fill you in on the facts o f the family and the orphan they took in. M ississauga-O akville Bridge Centre & Fall Bridge The American Contract Bridge League w essons F or B eginners... 10 weeks, $134 Monday evenings beginning September 17th Wednesday afternoons beginning September 19th For "R usty" P layers... 8 weeks, $114.00 Tuesday mornings beginning September 18th Thursday evenings beginning September 20th N ew P layers B ridge G ames Monday mornings at 9:30 Tuesday evenings at 7:30 P leasecall (9 0 5 )820-5728 O n ta rio P U B L IC N O T IC E A tten tio n : Zoning Amendment & Draft Plan of Condominium 2370-2378 Marine Drive and 2367-2371 Ontario Street (Lots 87, 88, 102 & 103, Part Lots 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,100 & 101, Plan M-8) APPLICANT - Marine Cove Developments and Allan & Jo Foster File: Z.1729.47 and 24CDM- 930001/0 Please be advised that a public meeting will be held to discuss a proposed Zoning Amendment and Plan of Condominium as submitted by the above-noted applicant. The meeting will be a public meeting hosted by Town Council, at which time a staff report and recommendation will be considered. This public meeting will take place on Monday, Septem ber 24, 2001 commencing a t 7:30p.m . in the Town H all, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Any individuals wishing to attend these meetings and speak to this matter are invited to do so. A summary of the subject proposal and a key map may be found below. If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision in respect of the proposed zoning amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed zoning amendment is approved, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. You may direct any written submis sions and/or questions to Sally Stull at the Town's Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310,1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON. L6J 5A6. Tel: 8456601, Ext 3261, email address: sst.uli(a.tQwn,oakville,on.ca. A copy of the final staff report, including the proposed zoning amend ment, will be available for review in the Clerk's Department as of Monday, Septem ber17,2001 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Location - The subject property is located within the mid-block area of Marine Drive, Jones Street, Nelson Street and Ontario Street. The land is legally described as Lots 87, 88, 102 & 103, Part Lots 89, 90, 91,92,93, 100 & 101, Plan M-8 Official Plan - Figure 12, Bronte Community, West of Third Line, designates the subject lands medium density residential, 37 units per site ha and low density residential, 20 units per site ha. Zoning - The site is zoned R5, residential and subject to Special Provisions 282 & 386. Proposal - The applicants have submitted a proposal involving a zoning amendment and plan of condominium to permit a total of 24 dwelling units. Of the 24 dwelling units, 18 units are proposed in a condominium format consisting of 14 townhouses and 4 detached dwellings located on a private road. The remaining 6 dwelling units are proposed as freehold townhouses with frontage on Marine Drive. Please Note: This proposal may be subject to changes or modifications at the public meeting on September 24, 2001. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 29th day of August, 2001. John Ghent, Manager, Current Planning Section, Planning Services Department Road closure plan an award-winner for Halton police The Halton Regional Police have been honoured for developing their Road Closure Action Plan (RCAP) earlier this year. The plan earned an Honorable M ention for the Halton Regional Police at the 2001 Canadian Association o f Chiefs o f Police Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The plan was an entry in the 2001 National Police Award for Traffic Safety competition. Launched in April, the RCAP is an emergency response plan to any criti cal traffic control problem in the event of a major emergency road closure in Halton. The program has the co-operation of not ju st the police, but also the OPP, local fire departments, Halton Region, Halton/Halton Hills Ambulance, and the Ministry of Transportation. The plan covers re-routing traffic, as well as reporting and communica tion. It also includes Emergency Diversion Route (EDR) signs that are erected on the highways, to direct commuter traffic. This marks the 10th year of the National Police Award for Traffic Safety, which recognizes police initia tive, dedication and innovation in traffic safety. The award is a combined effort of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Canada Safety Council and Transport Canada. OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF COM M UNAL DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS The Ministry of th e Environment is holding meetings for selected owners and operators of drinking water systems that must comply with the requirements of the Drinking Water Protection Regulation (O. Reg. 459/00). You are invited if you are a private owner or operator of a communal water system that: · supplies drinking water to six or more residences; or · supplies 50,000 or more litres of drinking water to the public on any day, and has the capacity to supply 250,000 or more litres per day. N ote that these meetings do not apply to municipally-owned or operated water systems. The ministry wishes to hear from communal systems about testing procedures, disinfection methods, reporting and other O. Reg. 459/00 requirements. LOCATIONS: Milton Milton Lions Club Hall 43 Brown Street Fergus Victoria Park Senior Centre 150 Albert Street West Brantford Polish Alliance of Canada 126 Albion Street Hamilton The Lounge, Mountain Arena 25 Hester Street DATES: Wednesday, September 5 9 :0 0 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 5 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6 9:00- 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 7 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend a meeting, a questionnaire/comment form is available through the ministry's Public Information Centre at 1-800-565-4923 or 416-325-4000 or at www.ene.gov.on.ca P lease note: The regulation does not apply to private individual wells, or to any seasonal operation that is connected to municipal water supplies. C o m m it t e d to clean , s a f e d r in k in g w ater f o r a ll O n t a r ia n s 1225 TR A FA LG A R ROAD · O AKVILLE, ONTARIO · L 6 J5A6