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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-11-06, Page 35Agricultural twist to n trivia game Finally there's a game on the market that is destined to appeal to more than the urban sect of society. "Food for Thought", popular in the eastern part of the province since it came on the market in late 1984, is a board game much like Trivial Pursuit, but with an agricultural twist. And, it is that twist that has appealed to Elaine McDivott and her husband Paul VandenMolen off Seaforth. They will be distributing the game throughout southwestern Ontario. "We played the game last Christmas and thought it was great," said Elaine. "It deals with agriculture and it deals with food, something everyone knows something about or at least has an interest in. We thought it would be a great game to play in Huron County because it is an agricultural area." In keeping with its agricultural theme, Food for Thought" sports salt shakers for en and uses such terminology as serve rom the left - pass to the right, second help- ings and leave the table. Created by six Ottawa women with a fetish for food the game asks 6,006 questions in six categories - agriculture, culinary/gourmet, cultural/historical, medicinal/nutritional, commercial and pot luck. Every time a player answers a ques- tion correctly, a corresponding scorecard is awarded. Unlike Trivial Pursuit, players can deter- mine what length of game they wish to play by deciding before they start how many scorecards must be acquired before they can proceed to the table, or the center of the board, for what could be the final question.. Elaine and Paul admit there• is a lot of competition between board games these days, especially the trivia board games that have emerged on the market in the wake of ,Trivial Pursuit. But they say Food for Thought is a game that should appeal to more people. "It reaches out to more people because it is based on the philosophy, if you eat, you can play." It's agriculture -based and we're exposed to agricultural all the time," said Elaine. Elaine McDivott and her husband Paul Vandermolen will be distributing, a trivia -type game with an agricultural twist. The couple say the game is more family oriented than other trivia games. (Heather Mcllwraith photo) The game too is more family-oriented than others, offering a recommended minimum age of 14 years as opposed to the 18 -year limit offered by other games. "It's the kind of game an entire family could sit down and play," said Paul. And, it doesn't make a person feel stupid which is something Paul, a self-proclaimed board game fanatic said he liked most. "I like playing board games; but found it frustrating because I couldn't answer the • questions. For example, in Trivial Pursuit I could answer one in 10 questions and in Food for Thought I can answer five in 10. Even if you don't know the answer, 20 per cent of the questions can be answered if you really listen to them. There's a hint in the ques- tion," he said. Paul and Elaine both agree the game sparks a lot of interest and has even on occa- sion inspired them to further pursue a topic first brought to their attention through the game. "It's real focused trivia." Food for Thought is also a more flexible game than the others. "You can have a lot of fun with it. You can make 'up your own rules. Since the game uses food terms you can, for instance, make up a rule that anyone who has their elbows on the table or who burps without excusing themselves has to miss a turn. It's a basic board, is easy to set up and the rules aren't complicated so you can fool around with them," said Paul. Locally the game will be available at Bob and Betty's Variety .in Seaforth, and Galbraiths in Clinton. In Goderich it will be available at Around the House. The sug- gested retail price is $34. Professionals learn about child abuse TORONTO - Eight Huron County profes- sionals - have just completed an inter- disciplinary training curse offered by the Ontario Centre for the Prevention 'of Child Abuse I OCPCA) in Toronto. Sheila McCaffrey, Supervisor at Huron Family and Services; Cathy Graham, team leader - sexual abuse specialist at Huron Family and Children Services; Gary Jewitt, public school principal; Bill Croker, Psychologist, board of education; Constable John Marshall, Community Services Of-' • ricer, Goderich OPP; Madeline Roski, public health nurse; Dr. Mario Cauchi, family physician, member of Goderich Child Abuse Review Team; Lorraine Cauchi, nurse in Goderich were the Huron County participants. • The OCPCA is a non-profit charitable organization, established by the Ontario Ministry of Community, and Social Services in co-operation with the Canadian Children's Foundation and leading experts in the field of child abuse. Its mandate is to reduce the incidence of child abuse in On - carie, All Residents of the TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH are invited to the VANASTRA CURLING CLUB to view the MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS n TUESDAY, NOV. 12 at 8 PM TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH GMB 117-R.R. 5 CLINTON, ONTARIO. NOM 110 One of the Centre's major functions is the provision of interdisciplinary training courses to professionals who work m •the area of child abuse. participants in the course have included representatives from child welfare agencies, the police, the legal community, health, education, government, women's shelters and other groups associated 'with local child abuse commit-. tees. Sam Morreale, Executive Director of OCPCA, stated that the course is based on the philosophy that effective child abuse in-, tervention requires the co-operation of a range of professionals. For example, when a case' of suspected child abuse, is reported, the Children's Aid Society will investigate. In many instances,, the police may become •involved in inter- viewing,thevictim, his or her family and the alleged perpetrator. This might be followed by a medical examination to determine what treatment is needed. With an interdisciplinary approach, the CAS, police and health representatives will co-ordinate their investigative approach. This ',can reduce the number of people directly involved with the victim and his or her family. In turn, this can help alleviate stress, anxiety and confusion. G.I,,OVTONN NEWS -RECORD, RD, WEDNESDAY,. fOVEMBER 6,19.8 Pagg 7A For a sincere voice of the people of Clinton VOTE BONNIE JEWiTT for CLINTON TOWN COUNCIL * 1 s years experience Board of Education *2 years on the Recreation Committee Make your vote count! ELECT Kim HODGINS TO TUCKERSMITH TOWNSHIP COUNCIL During training, community teams learn how to work together in the identification, investigation, treatment and prevention. of child abuse in their locality. Training in- volves lectures, films, discussions; simulated interviews with child abuse vic- tims and family members, and a mock Child Welfare court hearing. Sheila McCaffery, Supervisor of the Huron Family and Children's Services said that agencies in Huron are becoming a much more cohesive group, working together in the early detection of child abuse. ' "The course helped increase our awareness of each other's expertise," said McCaffery. "In turn we will share this infor- mation with our. colleagues so that we can • collectively serve the best interests of children in Huron". RE-ELECT Robert (BOB) Irwin to the Public Utilities Commission * 4 years on Council *7 years on the PUC Board * 30 years in business in Clinton 1 will try to Manage the PUC in an Economical and Proficient way at the least possible expense to the tax payer. Robert N. Irwin Reelect Jack Coleman for Councillor Stanley Township Your support on November 12 would appreciated be Voters In Stanley Township Your support in the upcoming election will be greatly appreciated. If elected, you may be sure I will work in the best interests of all the people in Stanley Township. VOTE: Richard Erb For Stanley Township Council VOTE Bill Dowson for Councillor Townshi p of Stanley I would appreciate your support at the polls on November 12. For rides to the polls call 565-2523 or 482-9854 Bill Dowson for councillor Electors of Bayfield and Stanley Township After serving as your Trustee on the Huron County Board of Education for the past 11 years, I humbly solicit your vote on November 12. FOR HURON COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION RE-ELECT PECK, Bob Township of Stanley Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Stanley that an Election will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985 for the office of THREE COUNCILLORS for the years 1986, 1987 and 1988 and ONE MEMBER TO THE HURON. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, for the Township of Stanley and the Village of Bayfield for the years 1986, 1987 and 1988 All polis for the Township of Stanley will be held at the Township of Stanley Com- munity Complex, Part Lot 16, Con. B.R,N., Township of Stanley. R.R. 1 Varna, Ontario from the hours of 11 :00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MEL GRAHAM Returning Officer Township of Stanley NOTICE OF POLL Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Hullett that whereas more candidates have been nominated to each of the following of- fices than the number required to fill such offices, therefore polls will be held upon the dates and at the times and pieces stated in this notice for the purpose of elec- tingathe holders of such offices. OFFICE (S) FOR WHICH POLL TO BE HELD: One (1) Councillor One (1) Representative to the Huron -Perth R.C.S.S. Board REGULAR POLL (S) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985 at the following locations: No.1 Polling Subdivision - Foresters Hall, !Coburn, Ont. For lots 1-15 inclusive, Concessions 1-8 inclusive No. 2 Polling Subdivision - Residence of Jean Fox, Lot 5., Con. 12 For lots 1-15 In- clusive, Concessions 9-14inclusive No. 3 Polling Subdivision - Residence of Douglas Farquhar, Lot 27, Con. 5 For lots 16 to Baseline inclusive, Concessions 1-8 inclusive No.4 Polling Subdivision - Londesboro Community Hall For lots 16.30 inclusive, Concessions 9 -1 4 Inclusive No.5 Polling Subdivision - Auburn Community Hall For lots 31 -Baseline. Con- cessions 9-14. All lots in the Maitland Block, all that portion of the Police Village of Auburn that is within the Township of Hullett REGULAR POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. PROXY APPLICATIONS A person who has been appointed a voting proxy may apply to the Clerk not later than 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon of polling day to receive a certificate to vote by proxy for the polling subdivision In which the person appointing the voting proxy Is entitled to vote. Given under my hand this 24 th day of October 198 5. Harry Lear Returning Officer NOTICE OF POLL TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH A poll will be held in the Township of Tuckersmith to elect: ERS 1 member for Reeve 1 member for Deputy -Reeve 2 members for Council 1 trustee for the Huron County Board of Education POLLING DAY WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985 Polls will be open from 11:00 o'clock in the morning and will close et 8:00 in the evening at the following locations: POLLING SUBDIVISION 1 - POLLING SUBDIVISION 2 - POLLING SUBDIVISION 3 - POLLING SUBDIVISION 4 - POLLING SUBDIVISION 5 - POLLING SUBDIVISION 6- PROXY VOTING Ed Boyce's Residence, Egmondville. Bethel Bible Church, Egmondville. Alex Townsend's Residence, Lot 40, Con. 3, L.R.S. Rena & Jack Caldwell's Residence, Lot 9, Con. 11, H.R.S. Huronview. Vanastra Recreation Centre. A person who hes been appointed a voting proxy may apply to the Clerk not later than 5 o'clock in the afternoon of Polling Day to receive a certificate to vote by proxy for the Polling Subdivision in which the person appointing the voting proxy is entitled to vote. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND this 25th day of October, 1985. J.R. McLachlan, Returning Officer, Township of Tuckersrnith.