Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 24 Sep 2002, p. 7

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»-Thousands of visitors expected for fail fair By FANNIE SUNSHINE The Champion More than 100 volunteers have been busy setting up halls and exhibits for the 149th Milton Fait Fair- this weekend. The fair, presented by the Halton Agricutural Society, will take place at the Milton Fair- Grounds, 139 Robert St. "Our grand opening will be the Friday with the school childi-en," said Nancy Comber, secretary-treasurer of the Haton Agricultus-al Society. She said she expects 18,000 10 20,000 visitors te, parade through the fair- grounds that weekend. "The Demoition Derby il definitely a popular event," she continued. "People can stili enter their cars in the derby for a fée of $30. The Grandstand can hold 800 people and we bring in extra bleachers for tis event." New 10 this years fais- is Lawn Mower Racing, 10 be held Sunday at il arn., Ms Comber said. "We thought il would a different idea s0 we'll. tee how well il does." I the spirit of the theme for this year's fair- - Chicken - children will have the chance 10 decorate a t-shirt for Chicken Charlie and dress their pet dog or cat up like the bas- yard animai during the Pet Show. "A lot of family tradition is part of the fais," she continued. Ifs a part of Milton, part of our character. Theres 50 much more 10 the fais- than the rides and gamnes. The midway only takes up less than one quarter of the grounds." The fun will start off Friday with school tours from 9:30 a.m. 10 3 p.m. The exhibits will be open 10 the public from 3 10 9 p.m. A Barrel Racing Show will take place in Horse Ring #1 at 5 p.m. The Open Junior Dais-y Show in No. 1 Barn will start aI 7 p.m., followed by the Demolition Derby - a speciai roîl-over and four cylinder competition - aI 8 p.m. The exhibits will be open Saturday from 9 arn. to 8 p.m. The Pet Show will take place aI 10 arn. in the Exhibition Theatre, followed by the Heavy Horse Show in Ring #2 at 10:30 arn. The Truck and Tractor Pull and Youth Beef Show will alto take place aI 10:30 ar. At t11 arn., the Halton 4-H Dais-y Caîf Club Achievement Day will take place aI No. t Bas-n along with the Caboose (old lime country music) on the infield stage. The Beef Show will take place aI 12:30 p.m., followed by the Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull aI 2 p.m. The H-amilton Tiger Cal Dancers will take centre stage aI 5:30 p.m., followed by the Demolition Derby at 8 p.m. The faisgrounds will be open from 10 ar..10 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Horse Show will begin at 10 arn., followed by a Sheep Show at il ar. The Kiddies Pedal Tractor Pull Track will begin aI noon, followed by the Demolition Derby at 2 p.m. Admission mbt the grounds costs $7 for adults and $3 for children aged 6 10 12 years. Children under 3 years of age are admitted free. Fair programn booklets are available at the fairgrounds office. -CD RELEASE"2ý Itroducing the national release of Father Mark Curtis' newest recording An acoustic recordingfull of rich, lush vocal arrangements that embellish a brand - new project of songs including the cher- e- ished hymn Amazing Grace! Experience an absolutely beautiful musical journey of spir- itual nourishment turning the darkness of our lives into a Peaceful Sky! à The new CD and cassette are available October 1 st at these locations: *Shoppers Drug Mart, Carnlage Square ...* Zak's Pharm acy e Postal Zone, Mlton Malil PeacffilSky ospel Lighthouse, 164 Main St., Mlton eCredît card orders available online visit www.fathermarkcurtis.com o 'auerior d Sat See g 28 lt0 Super Beaut,.Tone Designer Sent, Acrylic Smede DalPe 8 04 Eggshell finish. Ideal for walls and woodwork in fani- le Brace ly roonis bedronis, hallways, iving i-omms, diningC lor onsultant roois. With is durable finish, sians wasb off easilyc even afier repeated washings. Reg. $3999 Mllt0nWntw Mito HmiltonwreMilino nre Basebali Association Rookie Born ln 1995 or 1994 Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002 10:00 amn- 12:00 pm Rotary Park Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 10:00 arn - 12:00 pm Rotary Park Minor Mosquito - Born in -1993 Sunday, Se pt. 22, 2002 1:00 pm-.3:00 pr Rotary Park Sunday, Sept. 29 202 I4 l ,nr .?Sfl m Pee Wee - Born in 1991 or 1990 Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Bronte Meadows Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Bronte Meadows Bantuml - Born in 1989 or 1988 Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002 2:00 pm - 4:00 pin Maplehurst C D ....$20 TA PE ....$15 _: 0p : 0 9 (TAX INCLUDED) I WordSong Communications Inc. weatherap$tiPi-te www.fathermarkcurtis.com j nfrIffin ilJef i H*.,.Rap cuq A portion of proceeds_ wiI be dîrcted to charity nurior Utx Kkchea, & Dathrooa, EnaneL A igh qualîty interior latex sens-gloss tIsat resists îhiew. soapanU wsît'r d It.î Reg. $3199 Sale hadwr e. dnget- The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, September 24, 2002 -7

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