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Stmnge an: it seems. the boys were intrigued by the multitude of exhibits including Cathy Pas» safit‘tme‘s iack-o-lantcm; Alden Hulshof‘s field pumpkin; Jared Sttnpson's three pound potato; Guy Farintosh‘s 21 pound watermelon: (blleen Lamanna’s homecmft awards: Kinna Landty’s cookie home and beautiful prize-winnmg quilts entemd by Helen Badgerow. Wendy Ferguson and Ruth Wag. They were also captivated. by the chums of cock-a-doodle-doos inside the rabbit. poultry and pigeon pavilion. hwy wen: further amazed at the beauty of Paul fiavis' orpinglon cockcrel and the size of Sean Sister's giant rabbit. This display hefihtened their interest in Old MacDonald's Farm. Our last stop was the hotsapull with 14 teams competing for sled: hauling honouts. one entry from as far distant as Quebec. This evem. although ongoing for years. still packs them in. gravy (for them) at the Markham lions stand plus a piece of pumpkin pie (for me) when no one else was watching. Later. I added 3 bacon- on-a-bun a! the Sloufi‘villc Lions booth. Over a period of four hours. we enjoyed all the sights and sounds that only a country exhibition can provide. beginning with chips and ImumkadeofHomom- nimdbyfllflrmxceflandlcdby These food staples go with the territory. . ‘ l was‘wet and it was windy. It was" sunny and it was (:kmdy. But the fickle'm'alhvrman couldn't dissuade me from en'yuying the Markham Fail. ' Truth is, it was the must satisfy- ing Markham Fair I've ever amend- ed. Why? Because. for a first time. 1 accompanied two gnmdsuns through the buildings and around the grounds. Weatherman couldn’t spoil familyfim at fair Roath Around She’s baking forward to repre- senting Markham Fair at the (NE nan summer and attending the 2012 convention at Tbmnto‘s Royal York Hate! this spring QIrisdne’s chain of omce. waived at the conclusion of the ambassador event. was the subject of many admiring glances at the Despite the busy aspect of the event. Christine sajd she enjoyed every minute â€"â€" welcoming hun- dreds of school children. handing out ribbons. plaques and trophies and judging the (hip 06' The Old Block contest. She and her helpers also assisted at the pet show and baby contest. And she won. placing her from and centre at last week’s four-day Show. "My cousin. Kristen (Miller). encouraged me' to run am.” Chrisâ€" tine said. She's glad she did “lmallydidn’texpecttowin.mll couldthjnkto say attheendwas'oh my goodness”. Four busydays You've heard the adage. so had (‘hristine Bliyjud. lkmever. the axiom only prompted the 19-year-old Slouffville resident to give Markham Fair's ambassador‘s comes! anther Her assistants were Leslie (los- bum. 22. of Unionvflle and Emily Johnson. 23. of Stoufivillc. " Always a bridesmaid but never a bride. with [I'm Thomas A medallion within the chain will bear (‘Ihristine’s name. Christine later explained it had been provided in 2004 by then Whitchurch-Stouffville mayor Sue Sherban and initially worn by that year's ambassador. Andrew Fodder. fair's official opening. 01mm!!!» Smile Cookies are gone. but the smiles they've left in our community will last forever. Thankssto‘your support, Tim Hortons will be donating the entire proceeds to the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. This year we direct the donation to the expansion campaign, specifically in support of improved inpatient Child Adolescent Mental Health Services at the hospital. A native of Stouflville. Chris. line attended Orchard Park and Glad Park public schools and ' later Sloufivflle District Secondary School where she captained the rugby team. She’s continuing spans interest. playing the game with the Seneca Sting at the schonl's King wanna-gaming”... 702v flat/6:14 camgus. ' ‘ 's enrolled in the warty childhood educauon degwe course and hopes to lead! special needs children following yaduamn. Jim flzomas Is a 9mm“ (85108"! who “smittenkxmnewsnamhxnmeman 60m.