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Program aims to change mindset continued from p.5 for about 14 hours with additional workshops. The idea is to develop a violence-prevention program that is gender responsive, positive and helps reduce gender-based violence. McDermott said, according to statistics compiled by the Ontario Women's Directorate, domestic violence is disproportionately committed by men, whether it's against women, children or transgender people. "There has to be a reason. We want men to ask themselves what could the perpetrator have done to stop it," he said. "Why did they make the choice to act in a violent way?" McDermott said they are looking for volunteers who want to make a change for the better in their community by engaging other men. "We're looking for anybody who has an interest to impact healthier views of masculinity. We're looking for men who will become advocates... I don't perpetrate violence and I never will and I will advocate that until I'm out of breath." Baker-Reed said the program is essentially looking for male volunteers who support equality in society. "We're not a referral program," she said. "We're asking the question, what does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be an equal member of society?" she said. "Women are certainly harmed by male violence, but men are also harmed." Initially, the volunteers will be training with McDermott, and once their training is finished, they will not only be able to pass on this awareness to others, but take it with them in their daily lives. "They will be more prepared for those micro-aggressions that happen every day," McDermott said. "We want them to go out into the world and be male allies in their everyday life." The plan is to eventually go into schools, businesses and other institutions. Next year, special events and conferences are also planned. McDermott expects to have between eight to 12 participants in the first session. For more information, contact McDermott at 905-825-3622 or maleally@savisofhalton.org. 13 | Thursday, August 6, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com halton.ca 311 Halton Region's 2015 Summer Company Halton Region's Small Business Centre would like to congratulate this year's 13 Summer Company student participants. Summer Company is a provincial entrepreneurship initiative coordinated by the Region that provides hands-on business training and mentorship with up to $3,000 in funding to help enterprising students between the ages of 15-29 start and run their own summer business. The following is a list of successful companies this year: Art Hero Summer Camp offers animation and cartooning lessons to children aged 7 to 11 in week-long sessions, four hours a day at an affordable rate. Clegg's Athletic Program helps clients build a better relationship with their body by providing a professional approach tailored to personal training needs in a private one-on-one environment. Glen Valley Photography provides affordable high-quality prints, specializing in competitive sports photography and videography, headshots, family portraits and more. Golden Years Training & Care provides social media training, specializing in training for older adults. Keys to Success Piano and Tutoring offers affordable, high-quality piano lessons and academic tutoring services to children, teens and adults. Nia O'Brien Creations provides unique artwork and handmade jewelry designs that celebrates the natural treasures of the earth. Suite Melody Care brings themed musical performances and trivia to long-term care facilities, retirement homes and hospitals across the GTA. Summer Soaps Co. creates handmade artisan soaps created with natural ingredients. Summer Swim Academy offers private Red Cross certified"Swim Kids"swimming lessons in private, home-based swimming pools and lifeguard services for private pool parties. The Alternative Baker is dedicated to providing high-quality baked goods for individuals with allergies and those who are looking for healthier alternatives to traditional baked goods. Hand Breaded in House daily CHICKEN PARMESAN KAISER A chicken breast marinated in our Signature Chalet Dipping Sauce, hand breaded in house with Parmesan cheese and herb breadcrumbs, topped with marinara sauce & Mozzarella cheese. Served on a toasted Kaiser with pesto mayo and your choice of side. 12.49 InFaction Studios is dedicated to providing professional, reliable and reasonably-priced services for clients' graphic design, motion graphic and illustration needs. Jeunessis is an innovative five-day program that helps young children become fluent in French through songs, stories and games. Jewels by Julia offers creative one-ofa-kind jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is crafted with care and has its own story. CHICKEN PARMESAN Limited Time Offer. While Supplies Last. Taxes Extra. Reg T.M. of Cara Operations Limited. ONT (Tier 2) - E 10/14 A chicken breast marinated in our Signature Chalet Dipping Sauce, hand breaded in house with Parmesan cheese and herb breadcrumbs, topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese. Served over tomato Linguine and warm garlic toast. 14.99 1-866-439-0439 www.swisschalet.ca You get just one funeral. Make it the one you want. You are unique. Your life is unlike any other. By pre-planning your final arrangements now, you can choose the options that reflect how you want to be remembered. What's more, you can save thousands of dollars and protect family from uncertainty about your wishes. Contact the Small Business Centre for more information on these enterprising students at haltonsmallbusiness.ca or by dialing 311. ReThink Water this summer Halton is proud to provide our residents with access to high-quality water. The Region has a variety of programs and services to help protect and conserve our water resources and ensure your municipal water supply is safe, reliable and refreshing for you to enjoy. With the hot summer weather now here, water use can increase by nearly 50 per cent, largely from irrigation. We are asking residents to be mindful of their outdoor water use and follow Halton's Outdoor Water Use program. Be aware of the water restriction levels. Learn more at halton.ca/outdoorwateruse or dial 311. Gary Carr Regional Chair Take the first step: Ask us about your FREE Planning Kit! 905-257-1100 Look for us on Facebook glenoaks.ca Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial Arbor Memorial Inc. Plannin g Kit! Family Owned. Proudly Canadian. FREE Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. 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