Terry Fox Runs a Success in Halton Hills

Yesterday all across Canada there were Terry Fox runs. This marked the 30th year of the runs. Terry Fox as many know is real Canadian hero. Terry lost a leg to cancer. While in hospital he wanted to something for all the cancer patients he saw suffering. Terry was an ordinary Canadian who did an extraordinary feat. He started a 143 day Marathon of Hope in 1980. He started in Newfoundland and ran a marathon a day through the Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario. Can you imagine running 26 Kilometers a day, let alone one one leg? Terry passed away in 1981.

Today is legacy is around the world. Even Cuba has one of the largest runs with close to 2 million running.

In Halton Hills we have two runs. One in Georgetown and one in Acton. Councillor Jon Hurst along with a small committee have spear headed the run in Acton since the first run. The last two years Alcoa of Georgetown has supported the run. It was great to see so many out yesterday running, walking, cycling and even roller blading. I had the pleasure of speaking to Eric "Mitch" Mitchell of Georgetown yesterday while roller blading. Mitch is 79 years young and very active. I also roller blade.

Both communities raised several thousand dollars. Unofficial numbers are that Acton raised $24,500 and Georgetown raised over $21,000. That is fantastic for our community to give so generously so that one day a cure for this dreaded disease will be found. Congratulations to all of the organizers of the event.

Its Fall So It Must Be Fall Fair Time

Halton Hills loves it's Fall Fairs. This has been a tradition for many years. Georgetown just celebrated it's 164th Fall Fair and this weekend the Acton Fall Fair will be hosting their 97th Fall Fair.

What a great tradition for both Towns. Fall Fairs are a terrific place for kids to learn about the agricultural industry. They can see real farm animals up close. Acton features a tractor pull as well. Also Elvis will be at the Fair along with many other celebrity impersonators.

I love going to the fairs since I was a kid. The smell of french fries, kids screaming and having fun on the rides as well as I can never get tired of looking at the animals. Speaking of which, this year in Acton will feature the boarder collies herding sheep.

I give kudos to both Georgetown Fair Board and to the Acton Agriculture Society for their many years of dedication and volunteering to put these Fairs on.
Please come out to the Fair. I guarantee you and your family will enjoy it.