Small team, big difference
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of a recruitment campaign,” says Massie.
Recruits are offered 36 hours of training.
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“We are not training therapists but
helpers,” reiterates Massie. “When they
It is a small team that makes a big
arrive in the field, they are very well prepared
difference in the lives of people.
because handling stress is part of the training.
For two years, the Prescott-Russell Victims
Really, whoever wants to make a difference
Services agency has been providing
in the community can do it.”
assistance to the people who are in crisis
Linda, a volunteer since the beginning,
situations or are victims of criminal acts.
confirms that.
Imagine that a police officer informs you
“The moment that you get the
that your child has died in an accident. Would
information, you go into an “autopilot”
you not appreciate someone who could
mode. You know all that you need to know,
provide support at such a time?
and since there are always two of us, if you
This is where the human element of the
forget something, the other person is there to
Victims Services organization is so vital.
remind you. It is when you return that you
“We work in collaboration with the police
realize the strength you had.”
services,” explains Marie-Claude Massie,
To become part of this team, you have to
coordinator of programs and volunteers with
go through an interview, be at least 19 years
the organization. We try to see to the
of age, own a vehicle, agree to undergo a
immediate needs. For example, if it is a case
criminal record check and meet the training
of sexual violence, we can accompany the
objectives.
person to the hospital and to direct the victim
Gas and expenses incurred in providing
to services that can help. We are there also to
help are reimbursed.
listen, to help emotionally. If it is a fire, we
Massie notes that the assistance is
guide the family: who should be called first
provided in a secure environment.
and what must be done. Or, if it is a domestic
“The police secure the premises before
violence case, we can help to prepare an
we are allowed to intervene. When this is
action plan and to help to establish the contact
finished, the volunteers are not left on their
with a refuge or other services. We help
Photo Chantal Quirion
own. They must communicate with the team
them to regain control of the situation. It is a
The director of Prescott-Russell Victims Services, Micheline Duval, with program and
leader boss to understand the situation. That
little like a neighbour who helps another
volunteers coordinator Marie-Claude Massie.
is something else we learn during the training
neighbour. We support the families of the
– you have to be empathetic, but you do not
victims as well. This is a nice partnership
have to get caught up in the emotions of
with the community.”
others.”
325, rue Régent Street Hawkesbury, Ont. 613 632-2867
The organization, which is financed by
For information, call 613-632-5282 or 1-
the Ontario government, has earned the
877-632-7530, visit svsprescottrussell.ca.
confidence of the public and police.
The office is open Monday to Thursdays
“Currently, we have three teams of
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday to
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volunteers working in rotation. These are 12
Sunday from 8 a.m. to midnight.
active volunteers of whom I am so proud.
“I am so lucky to have these people who
But as of the beginning of June, we would
accept this responsibility and who give of
like to offer the service 24 hours a day, seven
their time. I do not have any words to
days a week. That is why we are in the midst
express my pride.”
Hydro rates still a bargain
Reg./Rég. $ 4.00
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from $18.51 to $19.28 while electricity costs
Ouvert le dimanche de 9 h à 15 h / Open Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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for the average customer increase from $53.48
to $59.42.
En vigueur du samedi 7 mai au vendredi 13 mai 2011 • Valid from Sat., May 7 to Fri.,May 13, 2011.
For a customer of Hydro 2000, which
Despite a rate increase that went into
serves Alfred, customers who consume 800
effect May 1, Hydro Hawkesbury
kWh per month will pay $101.13, compared
customers are paying some of the lowest
to $99.73 April 30, 2011 and $114.64 May 1,
electricity charges in Ontario.
2010. In Alfred, the delivery rate has
“We are among the five lowest in the
decreased from $31.78 to $26.96. The
province,” says Hydro Hawkesbury
electricity line on the bill goes from $54.58 to
manager Michel Poulin.
$60.77.
After new distribution rates were
The new distribution rates were set using
The following establishment has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: Application for Additional Facilities OYLMPIA BOWL 1431 LANSDOWNE AVENUE, C.P. 204 STN MAIN HAWKESBURY (Outdoor area) Any resident of the municipality may make a written submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no later than May 27, 2011. Please include your name, address and telephone number. If a petition is submitted to the Commission, please identify the designated contact person. Note: The AGCO gives the applicant copies of any objections. Anonymous objections are not considered. The personal information gathered is collected under the authority of the Liquor Licence Act. The principal purpose of the collection is to assess eligibility for the issuance of a liquor sales licence. Copies of all objections are given to the applicant. The information may also be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail address listed below. Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. E-mail: licensing@agco.on.ca Pour des renseignements en français concernant cette annonce, veuillez écrire à : Direction de l’inscription et de la délivrance des permis, Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario, 90, rue Sheppard Est, bureau 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tél. : 416 326-8700 ou 1 800 522-2876 (interurbains sans frais en Ontario). Téléc. : 416 326-5555. Courriel : licensing@agco.on.ca Notice of Liquor Licence Application
approved by the Ontario Energy Board,
incentive regulation guidelines, a formula
customers using 800 kWh per month will
that provides a standard adjustment to rates
see their bill rise from $85.01 to $91.83. This
to account for inflation and to encourage
is actually a decrease from the $98.06 the
productivity improvements. Bill impacts will
average customer was paying in May of
vary with each utility, in part because of
last year.
additional considerations such as recovering
While the HST is $11.74, the tax is partly
or repaying various account balances related
offset by a $10.20 Clean Energy Benefit
to settlements with the Independent
Credit.
Electricity System Operator for commodity-
The delivery rates in Hawkesbury go
related costs.
4,720 vehicles, 12 charges
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Nine drivers and three passengers were charged with offences during a seat belt
enforcement blitz in Prescott County, reports the Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial
Police detachment.
Officers checked 4,720 vehicles and verified 180 children’s seats.
Across eastern Ontario, 837 drivers and 181 passengers were charged during the checks
of 116,906 vehicles. Some 22 charged were laid for improper use of child restraints.
Properly fastening your seat belt is still the most effective way to reduce the probability
of being severely or fatally injured in a collision, the detachment stresses.
While the spring seat belt campaign has now come to a close, O.P.P. officers will
continue to enforce seat belt laws throughout the year.
Motorists are reminded that in Ontario, every person travelling in a motor vehicle must
wear a seat belt or use a child safety seat. The penalty for seat belt infractions is a fine
between $200 and $1,000. Convicted offenders will receive two demerit points. Drivers are
responsible for ensuring that passengers under 16 years of age are using the seat belt or
an appropriate child car seat.
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