From the Beaton, Laura, La Femme, Bailles Bacollet Community Development Organization Andrea Williams, 33 years old was involved in a chopping incident which took place in Beaton, the last Saturday in August. Her right arm was severed below the elbow and the thumb of the left hand was also chopped off. Other injuries sustained in the attack included cut wounds to her breast and back along with a dislocated shoulder. The perpetrator of the attack was Godfrey Simeon, 46, the father of her children. The attack occurred after Simeon attempted to resurrect their relationship, which had allegedly ended due to his physical abuse and drug use. After the initial altercation, Simeon left the area and then returned with a cutlass which was the weapon used in the attack. Ms. Williams has 6 children and works as a house cleaner and babysitter. She is a member of the Beaton, Laura, La Femme, Bailles Bacollet Community Development Organization, and she was promised a house before this incident happened. The goal of the organization is to work with the relevant bodies to give her whatever help she needs which will be long term. This will have to be in the areas of childcare and housekeeping. The group has approached GNOW and the Social Worker's Association for donations. There will be A GRAND FAIR on October 3rd, starting time 4PM at the BEATON COMMUNITY CENTRE, BBQ --$10 MEAL Cakes & Pastries, Popcorn, Ice cream, Flee Market, Games and Bingo for Children Tickets for the BBQ can be obtained from Morne Tout Self-Service Laundry, Phone# 439-1745 or 537-6718 or any of the group members: Brian James Pauline Peters Charmaine Blacket Margaret Simeon Oneal Dominique Michelle James Gillian Jones We are asking for monetary donations or anything for our fair. We will update the public on our short term and long term plans after the fair.