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10O-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday August 31, 2004 Dr D~vdlobh Tradition continues as local \Steam-Era on this weekend is pleased to announce that Dr. Ted Damas bas joined Our practice. He brings a wealth of expertise and is committed to providing the ciuality care vou have cnrne tc expect from our c New Patients and Enm Welcome Southview ID Clinic 550 Ontario Street. Su 905-876-47ý BIGGIST SHOW EVIRI BRIDAL Sepe er1-2,20 iffice. iergencies )entai utc 201 '01 International Centre, 6900 Airport Road SHOW HOIJRS: Frnday 5pm 10 1 Opm o Saturday 10am tb 9pme Sunday 1Oam to 6pm Enter for your chance ta win the $25,OOO TORONTO STAR DREAM WEDDING ta be heId ai the 2005 Spring National Bridai Show This incredibie package wii include the recepiion, bridai gown, photogropher and videagrapher, music, flowers, wedding bonds, bridesmaid dresses, formai weor, limousine, cake, plus a $400 Hbc Gift Card. Fili oui a ballai ai the Foul National Bridai Show For no purchase entry and campiete cantesi raies go ta wwwthestar.com/contests. Sponsored by fl. 551U, SAL il ,uii uîse IOlI THE BAY AND HOME OUTFITTERS GIFT REGISTRY offer one iucky couple a chance ta i a prize package of styish home accessories and gifiware naiued ai $5,000.00. "HONEYMOON UN ST. LUCIA" You couid win a romanîîc honnymoon ta the Windiommer landing Vila Beach Resor îhom Jus Haneynmons/Weddings Away and Air Canadla Vacations. CASTING CALI FOR SEXY GIRL! Life Network is iookîng far a bride-ta be undIa ta star in o speciai wedding episade of iheir new makeover reiiiy serins. Sposabelia, ana of Toronios top bridai retaîlers, is hosîîng ihe "ONCE UN YOUR LIFETIME BRIDAL GOWN SALE". Feaiuring a faniasiic selectian of bridai gowns priced $299-$499, hundreds of brîdesmaid dresses ai $150 eoch, and moiher-o4 he-bride apparel. Admission $1500 For information call 905-8150017 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - or i-800-265-3673 W FO ON lwn 8s o : Visit aur websiie ai O N A M S I N www.,premierconsumershows.com i N TONL1IDLS O Podcdby' SEPTEMBER 1012, 2004 . This pi sfo iod for n om iieny diso ehe oid diniion, lîiO dnio oiihe Pria caof oe Oriinl couoionl ccedNrislidniiioyinteroffer. Noiuhveule (hs on ie nîeid ------------------------- By MELANIE HENNESSEY The Champion Take a step hack in time and se how previous generations worked the land ibis weekend ai the 44th annuai Steam-Era, an antique and historicai machinery show. The popular event running September 3 1<) 6 draws thousands f rom across Canada t0 the Milton Fair Grounds t0 check out steam engines, tract(irs, antique cars, modeis and agricuitural equipment. -We're expecting a hig crowd. We're sîptimistie the weather will 0e iav<)urable,- said David Sttrk, president of the Ontario Steam and Antique Preservers Association, the group hosting the Steam-Era. -We hope to educate anybody that wants to know about equipment." The fun starts Friday. with the grounds opening at 8 arn. and activities running throughout the day. At 2 p.m.. there wilI he a steamn engine and thresher helting demon- stratitin, i ollowed hy a threshing demonstratitin ai the grand stand at 3p.m. I CiiontrY music tans w<in't want 1o miss the Settiers Band, which ssîll take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, the day wii kick ofi ssîth a tractor pull at 9 arn. Then. sisitors can see sawmnill, threshtng, baker tan and shingle miii demon- strations, whteb wil mn from il0 arn. tii 4 p.m. These displays wili aiso ic hi.hild on Monday as wel.l ML] & UniAg3/04 Inalaoexiramost Vehices 'lourailoisirs i ec (mci stage. Gas tractors wili go head-to-head in a threshing competition at 3 p.m. Abter the daily parade, the mini- lawn tractor pulls wiil start, and then the Newfie Stump Jumpers will perform their down-east flavoured pop country music at 7:30 p.m. The threshing competition finals will be held Monday at -3 p.m., with a gas tractor taking on a steamn engine. Grounds will open at 8 a.m. each day and an equipment parade and com roast will take place each night, along with a Steam Engine Night of Fire spark show (weather pernntting). There will also be craft and antique vendors. "There should he something for everybody," Mr. Stirk said. He added that he's expecting a great tumout, considering the on- site campgrounds are already fully hooked and the association had to refer people toi other camp sites in the area. î hI really hrings tourists mbt the 1community." he said. -We even get People coming from British Columbia- it's their annual faîl trip." For more information. visit www.steam-era.com. Me/unie Hetnesse 'v an he 1-eaîIîed ut mhienne.sse-v(4aniloi. I jp vei j O the jao IeIX~b... w - - - - - - - - - Those who hning their kids wili want to bit the second stage ati1 p.m. for games, contests, music and dancing. This will also include a junior talent conîest for children 12 years oid and under. Participants should he there hy noon to register. A skilis competition and steamn engine demonstration will take over the grand stand ati1 p.m., fol- lowed hy log sawing, hag and sheaf tying at 2 p.m.. which will all he heid Sunday and Monday as well. Steam engines will take pant n a threshing competition at 3 p.m. and tractor pulls wsil continue ai 3:30 p. M. At 7:30 p.m.. there will bc an annual country western talent con- test. Sunday wili stant with a church service ai 10 a.m., foilowed hy children*s entertainment ai the sec- . 1 j m m m m m m m m m