Fair ambassador gets set for competition at CNE The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, August 3, 2004- MS Society gets big grant The Multiple Sclerosîs (MS) Society pie affected by MS tu enhance their By STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champion This month about 80 young men and women will take to the stage at the CNE to compete for the esteemed Ambassador of the Fairs titfe. Among them will be Mutlons own Serena Purdy. 18, wbo was named the 200-3 Milton Fall Fair Ambassador last August. "The CNE (conpetiion) is lu ljnd an overal I ambassador." explained MS Purdy. whos eutering her second year at ilie University ol 'oonos, draina programn. The 33rd annual Ambhassador of lice [airs Comipetition w iii culmîniiate ai flic fiais, which wîili hc eld Atwig 22 fromi 2 to 4 p.m. ai the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage. David Bednar. genc a i manager of' the CNE, said the Ambassador of' the Fairs Competition w il gise tIhe competîtors each a winner ln his or her local fair --a chance to shossease their poise. seif-confi- 'lence and knoss ledge of Canadian agricuil- ture. "The contestants really treat ias, a con- siderable honour," Mr. Bedruar said. The competition ssill require each local fair ambassador to introduce hîru or herseif' and g through an interview. The group wîiI en be narrowed down to seven ;ýom- petitors who will give speeches. From that group three will be chosen, who will answcr several impromptu ques- tions, and then the winner will be crowned. Part of the role of both the local fair ambassadors and tIhe CNE ambassador is to increase public awareness of local agri- culture. "For us, 155s important t in maintain the rural connection." Mr. Bednar said. Ms Purdy saîd cîty and country folk eau leam rom eacb other about sariouis aspects of agriculture. -Wbat flie fair ambassador programi aims to do is inform peuple lrom al ssalks of lit e where their food cornes t'rom and about major issues (associated wîth agriculture)." Altbough she expects she'lI be batting some nerves ai the competition. Ms Purdy saîd she feels confident lu ber public speaking abilities. "Because 'm a drama student. public speaking isn't a problern. Its more thse speecb-writing itself," she said, adding. "The impromptu questions are the bard- est."- Over the past year as Milton Faîl Fair Amnbassador, Ms Purdy said ber eyes have been opened to the importance of getting k involved lu ber community. "Before, 1 wasn't as involved in the com- munity. Now 1 go and look to volunteer. 1 fccl its sometblng I want to do, not bave tu do." She said ber favourite pars of tbe past year bas been the chitdren, who seemed awed by ber at public appearances. "Its mainly the crown and thse sasb," Ms Purdy explained. "A lot of little girls thin.k tbey've met a real princess. And the boys tell ail their frcnds they've met the fair amnbassador" 'Me competition for the 2004 Milton Fal Fair Ambassador is going to be conducted somewbat differently this year. In previous years, the competition took place before the stars of tbe (air at Hugli Foster Hall. This time, itîIl be held the lîrst day of the (air on the grounds. Ms Purdy bad one piece of advice for bier successof. "Get involved (in the conimunityl trom the beginniing."* .srî'plhicmiî Tie ii aifm'mm le i mmiîmm' i(amimftmmmi inaii I -imiii i oll.fii< (i <1ii DR. SUSAN JANY, O.D. is pleased lu announce that DR. KARI STASHUK, B.Sc., O.D. is joînlng ber and Dr. Stella Ta]inii optometrie practice as of August 5, 2004 Evening hours on Thursdays. Appoinrnents available before OHIP de-insurance Nov. 1, 2004. 327 Bronte St. S. 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Caldwell said the grant will also allow for an extension of client services progranas and activities, especially to those under-serviced in thse region. The Halton chapter has been active in the region since 1966 and serves the communities of Milton, Burlington, Oakville and Halton Hilli. Ils mandate is to make certain that no one bas to face MS alone by offering a caring voice and a helping hand. ________SALE 2001 F-150 Supercab XL 4x4 e Rust free western truck e 5.4L V8 e 4 DR Supercab Other trucks available 71 ai t e e Mitn 7 -3148 . Thi s s m r ieyu s .5 sav- ean jCanadian Red Cross Babysitting Course]I " 8-hour course for youth il to 15 " Participants Iearn injury prevention, basic caregiving, first aid and basic business skills Participant manual features: " handy checklists Gm " a sample resumé dCul " business cards " Zellers discount coupons Mention this ad when registering and receive a FREE "ouch pouch" for your future baby.sitter! 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