* B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 30, 1995 TO STOP ‘violence against women, the women of Terrace are organizing ‘a Take Back the ‘ Night March on ‘Wednesda y, Sep- _ tember 6, at 7.p.m. This march . will start with a rally at the Car- "pentér’s. Hall and wind its way throughout. the streets of downtown Terrace... Rage “whistles, which women can blow if they feel threatened,” or are in a dangerous situation, will be handed out free of * charge at the march. As this is a women’s only march, |: organizers Welcome men’s support in:- goodies at the: Carpenter's, Hall; and assisting with clean uP after the event. “This. march is for women ‘to. publicly. denounce the violence ‘which affects’ fe- ; males of every age, race, social _ of. the violence.women. struggle class, religion, occupation, educa- tion Ievel, and physical chanicter- istics, “Some women are reluctant to’ join the ‘march because women are supposed ta be polite, aren t. Legion By Crade Peter Crompton Terrace Legion Branch 13 AS WE HEAD towards Septem- ber, more things are beginning to happen around the branch. Hope- fully this trend will continue, and we will sce more of-our menibers out in support. 3)" It would ‘really be a shame to . see the City of Terrace without an active Royal Canadian -Legion, - but without the support from ‘members and guests, your execu- tive cannot continue to nin a busi- ness, | Friday, the: first of September, is our first Steak Night since the summer break. Also, each Satur- _ day. in September we will have live music for your. entertainment. Hopefully we will be able to con-' tinue this trend into October and throughout the winter. . Fun darts night begins on Wed- nesday September 6, and con- we?” Strangway. ‘“We're not supposed “providing, childcare at home; cooking dinner’. the evening of the eveni; setting up and ‘serving coffeé,-tea and “sons. But when she did, she said an “opportunity The reality about violence against women In the city of Terrace and its outlying areas there was a total of 97 spousal assaults com- mitted by male _of- fenders from January to. July this year. In 1994, the total number of similar assaulis was 92. says“ organizer.” Anna to be loud.”” “was reluctant to take | up the megaphone . for these exdct rea- it felt great. ‘We’ have: to learn that we don’t need permission to ~ be heard,” At this year 's march, speakers ‘will talk about a variety of topics, including : the ‘reality and: gravity against. This reality is oftentimes muddied by misconceptions. . - . For example, there’s a myth that most sexual assaults occur as “spur of the moment’? act, ina At last year’s march Strangway. dark alley, by a stranger. The reality Is most sexual as- saults are planned and about 80% occur at home, Often the offender -is a relative, friend, neighbour, or. other acquaintance of the woman. “A second misconception says that women with disabilities are Iess likely. to be assaulted, ‘The . . truth is women with ‘disabilities are more « vulnerable in” our society and are therefore more - easily accessible to assailants. 2, Stil, another ‘Misconception is ‘thata ‘wife cannot charge her hus- “band with sexual assault, Until _ January 1983, this was true. It is now “against the law for’ one “spouse to force the other ‘to engage in sexual activity. In the city.of Terrace. and” ‘its. outlying areas there was a total of: 97 spousal assaults committed by. male ‘offenders from: January. to July this. year. In 1994, the total. ‘number of similar assaulis was 92. Since the 1995 total reflects only up to July, there is every. in- ‘dication -that reported violence agains! women is increasing. Violence against women must stop, On September 6, shaw your support. needs support tinue through the winter. Every- one is welcome to join in, If you haven't tried the art of arrow throwing come along —,we will team you with a player who will ensure you enjoy your evening. Don’t forget.the general. mect- . ing, Tuesday, the 12th September: at 8 p.m., and every second Tues- day of the month September until ; June, . The: Terrace Open. Darts Tournament. will. be beld in the Branch, September 29 to October 1st.” Following the darts on the Saturday evening there will be an evening of Karaoke, so come out — and show off your talent. ” ‘The Fall Zone meeting is being hosted by Branch 13 this year and it takes place October 13, 14 and: i{S. All nienivers are - welcome’ fo’ attetid. ah branch. Tickets for this great prize go on sale the first of Sep- tember. | _ Believe it or not, but November 11th._— Remembrance Day — is just around the corner. Cmde, Bill McCrea and his crew will be needing some help from members - with’ a little. spare time, so: don’t be afraid to give hima call, No- vember 11 is always a special day for our veterans and all members of the Royal Canadian Legion. But this year is really special as _ we celebrate Canada Remembers, 50 years ago. Finally, don’t forget, for the legion {0 support our veterans, our senior citizens and the youth ‘of Terrace, we need to be able ta operate our business from our (building/ To keep us open and in a position: to support our com- Some of’ ‘you’ ei ‘hive nolited >: “munity, Wé'iieed your support. _the new TV and VCR in the LEST WE FORGET, 16 fl. oz. bottle aaa Rog. Price $9.35 - Sale. 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