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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-08-11, Page 3Wednesday, August 11, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 3 Exeter Fall Fair ambassador to compete at CNE Exeter Fall Fair ambassador Silvana Roduner is com- peting at the CNE's Ambassador of the Fair competi- tion Aug. 20-22. (photo/Mary Simmons) By Mary Simmons TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER —Although she admits she was reluctant at first when the fair board approached her to run in the Exeter Fall Fair ambassador competition last year, Silvana Roduner says winning the title has been a positive experi- ence. "It's more fun than any- thing," Roduner says, adding she didn't really understand what it meant before she became the ambassador. The 18 -year-old says she was hesitant at first because she thought the position would interfere with her first year in the recreation and leisure ser- vices program at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Peterborough. Roduner credits the fair board with being flexible enough that this wasn't a problem, adding she kept in touch with the board through e-mail. She says the ambassador is expected to attend the fair and take part in a few events throughout the year. For instance, Roduner rode in a float in the Exeter Santa Claus parade, worked at the Canada Day barbecue and at the graduation dinner She has also sat in on monthly board meetings since returning to the area for the summer and attended a convention in Toronto. The ambassador also represented Exeter in the District Eight ambassador competition and she will go on to the Ambassador of the Fair competition at the CNE Aug. 20-22. She will be competing against approximately 80 men and women ranging in age from 18 to 25 who have claimed the title at their local fairs in rural Ontario. Throughout the three day competition, the final- ists will showcase their poise, self-confidence and Woman asks for public's assistance to stop vandalism By Mary Simmons T1MES-ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Tammy Brown has had enough and she doesn't want to take it anymore. The 31 -year-old Exeter woman says she has been the victim of vandalism and she is asking for the public's assis- tance in catching the perpetrators of the crimes. Brown says she has been having problems with vandals for about a year, but the situation escalated within the last week when racial slurs and threats were written on her door, her rose bush was destroyed, her window and door screens were ripped, the umbrella of her patio set was sliced and the wires of her patio lanterns were cut. She says her problem is not isolated. Neighbours have reported vandalism to their property and incidents have also occurred in Elliott Park and MacNaughton Park. Brown says she has called the police, but their hands are tied because there have been no witnesses to the crimes. Sr. Const. Don Shropshall of Huron OPP confirmed police have been inves- tigating the situation and no charges have been laid. Huron OPP officers have many ongo- ing investigations and need the eyes of citizens to assist them. Anyone with information is asked to call the police or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace calls. You could earn a cash reward if your information is suc- cessful in apprehending a suspect. Dumpsters and garbage can set on fire EXETER — Huron OPP received three calls of fires being set on the Main Street of Exeter during the early morning hours of Aug. 7-8. The first call came in a few minutes before midnight when a citizen reported a garbage can was on fire in front of M&M Meat Shops. An officer located the fire and put it out using a fire extinguisher. The thermo pane window was damaged from the extreme heat. The local fire depart- ment responded and further damage was done when the alu- minum soffit had to be removed to make sure fire was not burning in the wooden rafters. Within an hour a sec- ond call was received when a cardboard recy- cling dumpster was found burning behind Holtzman's IGA. The fire was put out and there was no other property damage. A few minutes later a third fire was discov- ered behind Shopper's Drug Mart. Again the fire department responded and put out the fire. Later that morning the fire department had to go back to the location when the dumpster was found burning by one of the paper delivery per- sonnel. Huron OPP is continu- ing their investigation into these fires. If you have any information call the Exeter OPP office or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477(TIPS). Correction In a photo cutline in last week's edition of the Times -Advocate, it said a barn being torn down belonged to Frank Kints. The owner is actually Eric Kints. The T -A apologizes for the error. knowledge of Canadian agriculture. Each contestant will take part in an interview with the judges and an on-stage introduction, as well as participating in the parade during the opening cere- monies Aug. 20. It will be narrowed down to seven semi-finalists, who will each have to give a one -and -a -half minute speech on agriculture, the agricultural society or their personal fair. From there, three final- ists will be selected. The winner will be crowned at the finals of the 33rd annual Ambassador of the Fairs Competition Aug. 22 from 2-4 p.m. on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage. "It should be a fun week- end," she says. Roduner says she expects the competition will be the highlight of her experience as the ambas- sador of the fair, but she is also looking forward to the fair where she will be run- ning the Farm Olympics Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m. Teams of four to five peo- ple will compete in various events such as a hay bale toss and trivia games for prizes. Anyone interested in participating, either as a team or a volunteer, is asked to contact Roduner at silvanaroduner@hot- mail.com. Roduner encourages other young people to run for ambassador, adding the competition is open to both males and females. She says it was a great opportunity for her to pro- mote her community and the fair, as well as gaining public speaking skills and meeting interesting peo- ple. Anyone interested in running is asked to con- tact Roduner at the above e-mail address or Doris Weigand at 235-0814. Roduner says she would also like to thank Maclean's for sponsoring her in the competition. 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