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14- anaian Champin, TuesaySeptmber 18, 2001 M lo a iF i f c i g s m UR NC IL extras in event line-up this year IUC IL .0 By FANNIE SUNSMINE One year we mîght have a Blackest Cal category or one year a I ~ ~The Champion Cat wtb the Longest Tati category. Also. the specific fruits and l à ILLThe 148t1î Multon Fait Fair it set to take centre stage this week- vegetables for the (fruits and vegetables) competition might end. Fair-goers will be able to sec their favourite events like the pet show, truck and tractor pulls, demnolition derbies and the beef, poultry, sheep, fruit and vegetable and hay and grain competitions. Crafts, art and photography will also be on display. "Most of our musical entertairunent is brand new t0 the fair," said Nancy Comber, secretary-treasurer of the Halton Agricultural Society, the organizer of the fair. "Wé added an ariditional day for the demolition derby (Friday nigbt) because it's been se, successful in past years. An extra day for the Kid's Tractor Pull was also added (Saturday>." Taler Vox, an urban electric folk rock band, will perform Friday at thc Grandstand. The pet show, a faîl fair favourite, will take place Saturday and Sunday. "We change thc sections froru year t0 year," Ms Comber said . Because of the diversity in interest from fair visitors if's hard t0 pin point tbe most popular events, she said. l"Young kids love the midway. We always draw huge crowds for the demolition derby; it's always a favourite. Parents will take their kids through the 'Agricultural Awareness' barn to sec the mini horses and the shcep sheerer. Kids like 10 get close to thc animais." The theme for this year's fair is 'Becs', Ms Comber said. "Lasi year's theme was Apples. We have different prize catc- gonies that have something to do with becs, like crafis with becs or dressing your pet to look like a bec. The fairgrounds will also be decorated with (constructed) becs. Region seeks input The Region of Halton is lookmng toc some direction troru the public as il prepares a new strategie plan. Once developed and approved, the strategic plan will outline the goals of regional council over the next two-and-a-balf years. A public meeting will be held tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Halton Regional Centre (1151 Bronte Rd, Oakville) to bear comn- ments and concemrs. Major themnes of the meeting include smart growth and livabili- ty, mobility and prosperity, services 10 people, accountable and responsible govemmnent and accessible govemment. A draft sîrategic plan can be viewed on-line at www.region.bal- ton.on.ca. CALL AR CHECK OUR~ PUCES DEPENDABLE SERVICE PAWIT Mi MmJV1 OPTON AVAIME or Ti Fiee 1.802368 Hlitherlleld School Meet our teachers, wander our hall, and find out why Hitherfield lias developedl a reputation for excellence in elementary education in its eleven years in the Milton area. 2439 lOtb Sideroad, Campbellville, Nortb of tbe 401, 1/2 km wvest of Guelph LUne. 905-854-0890