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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1998 THE NEW TANNER 7 Spirit of Terry Fox imbues Run By JON HURST In 1977, at the age of 17, Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) in his right leg. Within four days, his leg was amputated six inches above the knee. The night before his surgery he read about an amputee runner who had run in the New York City mara- thon, and he dreamed of run- ning across Canada. While receiving treatment during the next 16 months, Now that everyone is back to school, (including me - yeah, U of G!) we can change our focus a little bit. The kids won't have to be at school for too long before they get a field trip. Friday, Sept. 18, is the opening day of the Acton Fall Fair, also called "Education Day". I look forward to see- ing you there. Classes of stu- dents get a chance to play games like the "Farmer's Olympics", see farm animals and sheep shearing, and play with some different animals in the Ken Jen Petting Zoo. When they walk through the Exhibit Hall, they may see some of their own work, or that of friends and neigh- bours on display as well as many information exhibits Canoe races The water in Fairy Lake will be churned into a bub- bling froth when teams from the annual "Crazy Canoe Races" hit their stride! This popular annual event at the Acton Fall Fair has been ex- panded, at the request of the event sponsor, Canoe Coun- try Outdoor Shop, Norval, to include not only the reso- lutely serious, but also those who just want to have fun: Section 1 -- Relay Obsta- cle Race for teams of six, ages 18 and over, entry fee $60; Section 2 -- Absolutely Silly Relay Race for teams of four (at least two must be 16 or over), entry fee $20; Section 3 -- Obstacle Race for teams of two, ages 18 and over, entry fee $10. The races take place on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 p.m. on. Interested? Simply fill out an entry form (in the Acton Fall Fair prize book) or pick one up from the li- brary, Wetherby's or Canoe Country Outdoor Shop. BT Sos you, of the Faial JENNIFER AITKEN, Fair Queen 1997-98 and demonstrations on a va- riety of topics. Watch for ex- hibits from local 4-H clubs. Friday evening you can follow the Acton Citizens' Band through town, come to the fair and see OUR fair in full swing! Last, but not least, especially in my eyes, I en- courage any young women to enter the Miss Acton Fall Fair competition this year. Always held on the Friday evening. It is a very wonder- ful experience for everyone involved. Hope to see you there! Terry was overcome by the suffering and pain endured by his fellow cancer patients. His desire to do something to make a difference culminated in the planning of his Mara- thon of Hope. At the conclusion of his treatment, Terry began train- ing, running over 3,000 miles during the next 15 months. He recruited spon- sors and the promise of pro- motion and support from the Canadian Cancer Society. On April 12, 1980, Terry dipped his artificial leg in the wa- ters of St. John's harbour, and his odyssey began. He aver- aged 26 miles a day, the equivalent of running a marathon a day, and as his run progressed, Canadians e aware, and involved. Many supporters enthusi- astically greeted Terry as he passed through Acton early on the morning of July 23, 1980. He was also honoured at a Canadian Cancer Soci- ety banquet held at the Lions Club Hall in Georgetown. After 143 days and 3,339 miles, having run through Ginkgo Biloba Food for Thought Ginkgo biloba is widely used in Europe as an over the counter herbal remedy, and is also extensively prescribed by German physicians. Ginkgo's best quality is its effect on improving mental energy, Ginkgo's most remarkable property is its beneficial effect on the circulatory system. 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Terry Fox received many awards, including becoming the youngest Companion of the Order of Canada; British Columbia's highest civilian award -- The Order of the Dogwood and the Canadian Press Award as Canadian of the Year in 1980 and again posthumously in 1981. On June 28, 1981, one month short of his 23" birth- day, Terry died, with his fam- ily beside him. But to this day people have not forgotten him and each year hundreds . of thousands of people hon- our him and continue his dream by participating in the annual Terry Fox Run. Terry once said, "How many people do something they really believe in? 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