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It’s the last weekend of September, Autumn is in the air and it’s time to enjoy one of Milton’s signature events: The Fall Fair.

For those new to Milton, it’s always a great time with so much to see and do so close to home. It’s the yearly way in which Milton says farewell to summer and usher in fall, and I encourage you and your family to check it out.

I personally enjoyed my yearly pilgrimage last year and can’t wait for this weekend! Read about the 2007 Milton Fall Fair here and see photos here.

The Milton Fall Fair runs from Friday, September 26th through till Sunday, September 28th with lots to do. Here are a few of the highlights from this year’s fair. For the complete schedule, be sure to visit the Fair’s official website.

Friday, September 26th

- Midway opens at 3pm
- Beer tent opens at 5pm
- Grand Opening at 7:30pm at the grandstand followed by the Demolition Derby at 8pm.
- Ongoing activities include the livestock display barn, craft building, petting zoo, exhibit hall and food vendors.

Saturday, September 27th

- Jumper challenge horse show at 9am
- Pet show at 10am
- Truck and tractor pull at 10:30am
- Midway opens at 11am
- Beer tent opens at 11am
- The chili cook-off runs from 11am – 4pm
- Kiddies tractor pull at 2pm
- Lawn mower racing at 4:30 at the grandstand
- Driver’s meeting at 7pm followed by the Demolition Derby at 8pm at the grandstand

Sunday, September 27th

- Halls and exhibits open from 10am – 4:30pm
- Midway opens at 11am
- Classic car show from 11am – 4pm
- Beer tent open from noon until 5pm
- Sneezy the Clown on the infield stage at noon
- Driver’s meeting at 1pm followed by the Demolition Derby at 2pm at the grandstand

The can’t miss event for me is the Demolition Derby. Remember, if you can’t make it for whatever reason on Saturday night, there’s another one on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 – just get there early to get a good seat.

Again, for more information, visit the Milton Fall Fair’s official site.

Welcome, Autumn!

– Milton Fall Fair Information and Schedule courtesy of miltonfair.com

Math has always come easy to Bill.  Maybe that’s because from an early age his mother encouraged him to finish his homework and even work on extra math workbooks.

Today Bill is a successful businessman who enjoys sharing his love of math with a little buddy.  Bill is a Study Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton.  His buddy is 11-year-old Sam.

Sam hasn’t had the same advantages as Bill.  His mother has a basic education and works long hours.  Before he met Bill, Sam was struggling with math.  The most he could hope for was a D grade. 

Bill and Sam meet once a week at a local library.  The pair sits quietly at a table tucked off to the side which allows Sam to focus on his work.  It also creates an ideal environment for a committed and trusting bond both are determined to continue.

Bill’s commitment to mentoring means so much to Sam.  Bill has become a touchstone to Sam whose mother isn’t able to help him with his school work.  Bill listens, reassures and encourages Sam.  This dedication has resulted in a much more confident boy.

“Probably the first time I noticed I was making a difference,” recalls Bill, “was when Sam got an A on his test.  He said he’d never had an A in his life. I have to admit, that felt good.”

Often men don’t think about the positive influence they have on children, especially if, like Bill, they haven’t yet become a parent.  It is important for boys to grow up knowing a man can be a great role model.  This is where a mentor like Bill can really make a difference.

At 11, Sam is on his way to understanding the importance education plays in his future. “I want Sam to know that learning is the key to success,” adds Bill.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton recently launched a campaign to find 100 Good Men in 2008. The campaign is a result of a long list of Little Brothers in the North Halton area who are waiting for a Big Brother. If you or someone you know would like to find out how a little time can make a big difference, please call (905) 878-8840 or (905) 339-2355 or visit www.bbbshalton.ca

Look for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton monthly feature on MiltonSearch.com

After about 2 months of inactivity on MiltonSearch.com, I’m pleased to announce that finally, we’re back to business as usual. In the coming days and weeks, look for the site to return to what it has done best since it’s inception in June of 2007: focusing on providing Miltonians with current community information, features and interactive tools to enhance your Milton online experience.

Why the break? There were a few reasons, but mostly because we recently moved ourselves and our offices across town. Anyone who’s moved a family - especially one with at least two small children will sympathize with us – it’s been quite an oreal. From preparing and maintaining our previous home during the selling processs, to packing, to a grueling move, to unpacking and getting settled – it’s been quite an ordeal. 

Combine that with the fact that it’s also been a busy time for MiltonSearch.com in the area of creative and web design, with several projects also on the go during this period which all helped contribute to the lack of site maintenance over the past two months. The good news is that our automated, interactive, user-friendly features such as the classifieds, forums and community calendar continued on as usual and our advertisers (both current and potential) will be happy to know that traffic to the site during this time still managed to increase.

I’m happy to report that all is well now. We’re settled into our new digs and caught up (for now) on large web design projects (with a few more scheduled to begin soon). Beginning this week, you can look for the usual current features on our blog and home and garden pages as well as increased coverage of announcements and happenings around Milton on our news page.

As mentioned earlier, we are also continuing to develop MiltonSearch.com version 2.0, scheduled for release toward the end of 2008 with a modified structure and waaaaay more content and features, so stay tuned!

Again, I personally thank you for your patience over the past two months and for continuing to visit and support Milton’s premier online destination, MiltonSearch.com.

David Brown,
Owner and creator of MiltonSearch.com