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Show Signpost-Tuesday, July 2, 1985 Officer works to prevent rape by Sandra R. Shupe Staff Reporter Paige Berhow, corporal on the Weber State College Police Force, says she loves her work and it would take "the offer of a lifetime or winning the grand prize in the sweepstakes" to induce her to leave. Paige works with six other officers who patrol the campus and investigate suspicious persons and crimes committed on campus. Paige was hired as an officer in September of 1982 after she had graduated from the Utah Police Academy. She was hired to handle sex crimes when needed and, of course, be part of the force. Calling herself a "third year senior," Paige is also working as a student on her degree in corrections and law enforcement. As the sex crimes officer, Paige works to create awareness of rape and its prevention. She put together a rape prevention brochure which is available in the dorms and at the union building. She presents a rape awareness program to students in the dorms, and she is available to speak to any student groups. "The sororities haven't asked me," Paige said. "Maybe they want to think they're invulnerable. But rape does happen at Weber State, and awareness is the first big step in avoidance." Paige is also acutely aware of the need for adequate lighting on campus. Because the building and grounds people go home before dark, they may not be aware that construction activities have caused blackouts. Paige watches for this and gets lights back on as soon as possible. Paige works closely with other community groups on rape awareness and prevention. She helps train the rape advocates at the Rape Crisis Center in Ogden. She speaks to women's clubs and religious groups on rape awareness and prevention. In April she helped sponsor a community seminar on rape with Margaret Waterfall, instructor of the rape awareness and prevention class on campus, and the Ogden Rape Crisis Center. "I'm proud to be a police officer," said Paige. "I always thought the police were the good guys." Her brother is also a police officer and Paige remembers the respect she felt for him when he came to the house in his uniform. "He's been real helpful. I've learned as much from my brother as I did from my formal training," she said. Paige explained that she has never felt not wanted as a woman police officer, but she is aware of the attitudes that police work is the last stronghold of the macho male. "Maybe that's why I like it," she said. "I want to prove myself in a man's world and make being a woman work for me and not against me." Paige believes there will be more women in law enforcement even though there are a lot of obstacles. "Women coming into police work must know they can handle it," Paige advises. "All officers have to prove themselves to partners and co-workers. They have to know you'll be there for them." Although she says shiftwork get kind of old, Paige is satisfied with her job. "Being about the same age as the kids up here is an advantage. We really try to get to know the students, especially the ones in the residence halls because they're here 24 hours a day." Island service given green light The board of State Parks and Recreation has given Western Rivers Expeditions the green light to provide ferry transportation to Antelope Island State Park. Mitch Larsson, Antelope Island State Park manager, said, "We are very pleased to once again provide access to Antelope Island State Park. Interest is running high and we expect the ferry to be busy transporting visitors to the park. Park personnel have taken the necessary measures to see that the park is ready for the visitors coming over by ferry." Ferry service was scheduled to begin Monday July 1 at 12 p.m. Service will run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Ferry service fees are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children under 14; children under three ride free. Fee includes day-use admission to the park. Four 37 fiit rubber boats called "J-Boats" will be used to transport visitors to Antelope Island from the entrance station at Syracuse. Each J-Boat is equipped with a cabana and has the capacity to carry 36 passengers. The J-Boats will depart on the hour. It will take one hopur to complete each ( ::;-way trip. Light snacks, ice water ... soft drinks will be on board ' passenger convenience. On weekends, scenic boat tours o the west side of Antelope Island w'! be available to adults for $15 and to children under $4 for $10. Four wheeler ATV's will be available for tours to the old ranch house for $25 per person, including lunch. Reservations are suggested. Horseback tours are also available for $25 per person, including lunch. Personal horses will not be transpored to the Island. A van-service tour to the ranch will be in operation on weekends. Day -use facilities include beaches rest rooms, and tank showers. Concessions will provide sandwiches, ice cream and soft drinks. Overnight camping for groups and individuals may be arranged for at $4 per sampsite. Bicycles, four-wheen ATV's, vans, sailboats, aquabikes, beach umbrellas and canoes may be rented. For additional information about the ferry service, facilities, activities and reservations please call Western Rivers Expeditions at 942-6673 The wsc your campus connection! 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