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The Citizen, 1988-07-13, Page 16PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY. JULY 13, 1988. shouts directions to her husband, Harvey, while games organizer Dave Overboe gallops alongside holding the portable microphone for Mrs. Snell’s commands. The day-long event drew a large crowd to the summer celebration. Back-seat driving was not only solicited but very necessary at the Obstacle Course Race at The Farmers’ Olympics at Hullett Days in Londesboro on Saturday, since the driver of the tractor was blindfolded and totally dependent on his partner to get him around the tricky course In record time. Above, Deanna Snell of RR 1, Auburn Township residents have a ball at Hullett Days The people of Londesboro and Hullett township were glad to see Hullett Days return on Saturday, July 9 after a year’s absence. The afternoon events began at 1 p.m. with Slo-Pitch ball tourna­ ment from 1 - 5 at the ball diamond and kids’ games for children under 12 on the hall grounds. Everyone present enjoyed the porkchop barbecue served from 5 - 7 p.m by Kinburn Foresters - both men and ladies. Following the supper the Farm­ ers’ Olympics were held at the ball diamond. Fourteamsfrom each corner of Hullett took partin the eight events. The teams were Kinburn Cuties, Walkerburn Wonders, Summerhill Smoothies and Harlock Hot Heads. Points were givenfor each event. Walker­ burn Wonders were winners. Spectators enjoyed it just as much as those taking part in it. We hope to see Hullett Days many more years to come. \VV1 Iiondesboro Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 Burns UCW meets The July meeting of Burns U.C.W. was held on Wednesday afternoon, July 6 at the home of Jean Scott with 11 members and three visitors present. Clara Riley opened the meeting with a reading followed by Hymn 256. Clara read the scripture, Matthew 7. A reading “Lest we forget’’ was given by Clara. A general Thanksgiving was read in unison and the Lord’s Prayerwas repeated in unison. Renee Snell conducted the busi­ ness and gave a reading. Roll call was answered with a Bible verse and minutes of the last meeting were read. The treasurer’s reportwas given by MargaretTaylor. Thank you cards were received from Jean Leiper, Harry Tebbutt and Marsha Kerr. MargaretTaylor read a thank you letter from the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. October 19 was the suggested date for the annual bazaar and tea. Renee Snell invited the ladies to her home for the next meeting on August 3. The meeting closed with prayer. Grace was sung and lunch served. Londesboro church takes holidays Greeter at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, July 10 was Gordon Shobbrook. Ushers were Vicki Riley, Theresa Knox, Dar­ lene Hulley and Michelle Dillon. Rev. Snihur has holidays from Melanie Knox at provincial track meet Melanie Knox competed in the Ontario Provincial Track and Field Meet in Peterborough on Satur­ day, July9. Due to a clerical mix-up she did not compete in the Bantam girls’ high jump. She placed seventh in the Bantam girls’ running long jump with a jump of 4 m., 73 cm. She was sponsored by the Provincial and the Blyth Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Congratulations Melanie. July 15 to August 2. For emergen­ cies call Bert Lyon 523-4297. Vacation Bible School is from August 15 - 19. Registration on Monday, August 15 will be held from8:30- 9:00 a.m. atthe church. Erica Horbanuik was presented with herBibleontheoccasionof her ninth birthday. Josephine McGregor has read all of the New Testament in the Bible Reading Class. Dave presen­ ted her with her certificate. There will be no church on July 17,24 and July 31. The next service will be on Sunday, August 7. The sermon topic was “Touched by the fire’’. People Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kolkman on their marriage at Zurich on Saturday. 1987 Pontiac 6000 4 door with air 1987 Dodge Colt 1987 Chev pick-up 20 series 4x4 1986 Chev Nova 4 door 1986 Pontiac Bonneville, 4 door with air. 1986 Chevette Scooters, 4 door hatch-back, 2 to choose from. 1985 Chev Blazer S10 4 x 4 1984 Ford LTD, 4 door with air. 1983 Buick Park Avenue, load­ ed with options. 1980 Chev 1/i> ton pick-up V-8 automatic 1980 Pontiac Phoenix, 2 door HAMM’S CAR SALES Blyth 523-4342 Workshop on child abuse Improving the investigative skills of professionals who work with children who have been physically, emotionally, or sexu­ ally abused and ensuring the successful prosecution of child abusers is the aim of a workshop to be held at the Clinton Town Hall on July 28. Sponsored by the Crown Attor­ ney for the County of Huron and the Huron County Community Child Abuse Co-ordinating Committee, the day-long workshop entitled The Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse is directed at child-protection workers, physi­ cians, nurses, teachers, police, and prosecutors. County of Huron Crown Attorney Robert Morris will moderate the workshop which will feature specialists from each of these disciplines. Speakers featured in the morn­ ing session will include Paul Bruno, a Detroit prosecutor; Bud Knight, an instructor and co-ordin­ ator of the Criminal Investigative Training Courses at the Ontario Police College; Debbie Cantrell, a training consultant with the Insti­ tute for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Toronto; and Herb Cooney, an executive assistant with the Ontario Public School Teachers’ Federation whois re­ sponsible for co-ordinating teacher-training programs on child abuse. The morning will end with a panel discussion of the merits of a multidisciplinary approach to child abuse. The afternoon session will fea­ ture Dr. Charles Smith, a paediat-1 ric pathologist at Toronto’s Hospit­ al for Sick Children. Dr. Smith will discuss child abuse, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and trau­ ma. Dr. Peter Jaffe, director of the London Family Court Clinic, will discuss the impact on children of exposure to family violence. The workshop is being offered at no charge as a community educa­ tion project of the Crown Attor­ ney’s Office and the Community Child Abuse Co-ordinating Com­ mittee (CCACC). The CCACC is a local non-profit organization com­ mitted to the prevention of child abusethroughincreased public and professional education and a co-ordinated professional re­ sponse to incidents of abuse. A draw for an oil painting donated by a local artist will be made at the workshop to raise money for the CCACC. The sale of boxed lunches to workshop participants is being organized by Survival Through Friendship House, a Goderich­ based shelter for abused women and their children which serves Huron County. Professionals interested in at­ tending the workshop should contact the Crown Attorney’s office at 524-9272. BEAUTIFUL VIEW ? PREVENT WILDFIRES THE VIEW SPOILERS I Ontario BILL 113-RETAIL BUSINESS „ HOLIDAYS ACT, 1988 AND BILL 114-EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AMENDMENT ACT, 1988 The Standing Committee on Administration of Justice will meet to consider Bills 113 and 114 commencing Wednesday, August 3, 1988 in the Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario and other locations throughout the province as may be required. The Committee invites written submissions from individuals, groups or organizations wishing to comment on the above- mentioned Bills. All briefs should be deposited w:th the Clerk of the Committee no later than Wednesday, September 14, 1988. Requests for appointments to appear before the Committee to make an oral presentation should be directed to the Clerk of the Committee not later than Friday, August 5, 1988 for consider­ ation of the Committee. ROBERT CALLAHAN, M.P.P.. DEBORAH DELLER Chairman Clerk of the Committee Room 472, Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A2 Telephone: 416/963-2977 Collect calls will be accepted. Legislative Assembly of Ontario