Volume XII-Issue 628
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August 1, 2016
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The Vermilion Voice won 1st Place Commercial during the 110th Vermilion Fair Parade on July 28. The theme of the parade was ‘Then and Now’ which the newspaper depicted by splitting their float into an earlier era of journalism and the current electronic version of journalism. From left, Lorna Hamilton, Sue Chikie and Jeff Myles.
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The annual Vermilion Fair showed that it was still going strong after 110 years. The spirit of summer was all around as children and families explored the Fair’s many activities and events last week. “The first two days of the Fair were dry and everyone enjoyed the glorious sun. Despite the third day being very wet; it didn’t dampen the spirit of fairgoers,” said Tyler Moses, president of the Vermilion Agricultural Society. “The Vermilion Fair has a strong tradition of people wanting to attend. We have had another great attendance again this year. Everything has run smoothly and the volunteers have done a wonderful job as usual. The local businesses and the community have really stepped up with their support and sponsorship, along with the use of their equipment, and they would be down here at the drop of the hat to fix a burnt out light or clear the race track,” said Moses. The festivities began Thursday morning with two pancake breakfasts located at the Legion and Vermilion Chrysler beginning at 7 a.m. Following the breakfasts was the annual parade, which stretched the length of the town, from east to west. Some of the longest-running events,
including the pony chuckwagons and pony up parking and camping spots. The Ag Socichariot races, were big attractions. Between ety, consisting of 30 committees, dealt with the driver and the ground of a chariot, there each aspect of the Fair as well as clean-up is not much keeping the driver in the chariot, afterwards. except the level of skill and bravado that each Capping it all off was the vibrant fireworks driver possess. display on the last night, July 30. Heav y horse hitches performed for the crowds in front of a packed to capacity grandstand every evening. The trade booths hosted a wide variet y of businesses, who travelled from near and far, to display their products and talk with customers. Many families found a new pet to take home at O ld M ac Don ald’s Barn and West Coast Amusements provid e d entertainment including rides, games and prizes. The Vermilion Agricultural Grounds were littered with volunteers over the three days. Volunteers worked tirelessly in the lead up to the Fair, making sure Vermilion Voices’ Jeff Myles transforms into an earlier era who is that the area was ready, collecting the scoop as they travel through Main Street during the painting barrels, setting 110th Vermilion Parade. Photos Marie Conboy
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