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Cham1poC@ fr The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - Al Ail aboard for another season at railway museum By Robin Downton-Poirier SPECIAL To THE CHAMPION extensive amount of work bas gone into the Halton County Radial Railways (HCRR) cars over -~ the winter months and the museums volunteers are excited about the 2006 season that opened recently J(- . A few new additions, including an education program director and a couple of new railcars, make for a promising season, said Caroline Rose, the museums marketing director. "Theres been a lot of work on the cars over the winter and we're really excited about wbat bas been accomplisbed," she said. "We've acquired a new higb-rail car from Toronto (drives on road and rail) and an elevated car from Chicago. We've been working on the TTC car 416 and have got the roof on and the windows painted and stained and it looks good. As well, we've bired someone to lead an educationsl program 50 its looking to be a good season." The HCRR, located on Guelph Line, bas about 60 volun- teers that actively work at the museum on a regular basis completing restoration work on the railcars and property, helping with fundraising, and even conducting the trains, said Rose. The HCRR is also a great opportunity for bigh school students to earn their required volunteer hours, she added. The addition of the education program wsll belp young children understand the history of the rail system and the purpose of the individual cars, said Rose. She added that the program will be offered to day camps throughout the summer and any schools that wish to book an outing in May, June, or early faîl. "The education program is a new and interactive way for see MANY on page Al12 -Advertorial - Kids Fun Fair & Awesome Bang-0-Rama! Two Shows Combined! The Kids Fun Fair is being held at the fairgrounds Bang-O-Rama takes place on the Victoria Day in the heart of Georgetown. The Optimist Club of Long Weekend, Saturday May 20, opening Georgetown has combined its annual fireworks 1O:OOAM until 9:OOPM, Sunday May 21, opening spectacular Bang-O-Rama with traditional fair 1O:OOAM until 1O:OOPM, Monday May 22, attractions for a three day event, two shows for opening 1O:OOAM until 6:OOPM. the price of one admission. The entertainment Conklin Shows presents the Supershows midway includes Magic Shows, the Archers of Caledon, of thrill, family and childrens rides, games and the Motocross Daredevils (FMX-Edge Freestyle cotton candy. Admission is $7.99 for children 12 Motocross Aerial Assauli Team), Petting Zoo and years and under $10.00 for aduits. the midway of Conklin Shows. The Optimist Club Free Kids Admission tickets are available at of Georgetown is the event sponsor. www.supershows.ca. ADMIT ONE CHILD FREE UNDER 12 YEAR S7.99 VALUE ZOO SNDAY'"D * GEORGETOWN FAIRGROUNDS 510711M R ANIMALS MAY 209 21 & 22, 2006 ~ J~.'SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY OPENS ATI1:00A.M. ~Ib~ii& mvu~w~ ~SPONSORED BY THE OPTIMIST CLUB CfmEEINSIKINEVE Ustosys Up f0 99/6 of impurlties from your top (Thot last 1% builds charocter.) FREE INSTALLATION 623 Main Street East7Mîlton, Ontario 905-878-2474 A Cuigo, - built,, iiotio,, system puovdes botiid wsosr qual.iy righ i, yuro p, It ,,,duesontmianats foud in tp s'sr,lke leod, radium,, and ,,hku,,,&. Al Athts let is ciean, crisp, rehreshing 0050,. And a itie somsething to keep you, humsble. tapeie,ce the difference Cuigo,, con, make. Vsit us at CUWGAN.som. botter water. pure and simple:" ~fr