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a6 economist suntribune august 5 1987 arte celebration local artists to show off their talents by alex newman markham is fast becoming a leader in promoting regional arts artistic and cultural groups which usually thrive in cosmopoli tan centres such as toronto montreal and vancouver have in recent years looked to outlying communities for expression and presentation celebration of the arts is one such community effort the oneday festival held this year on saturday aug 15 at the markham theatre is as coordinator lori wells puts it ah ideal way for the public to view local visual and performing arts we want to make the arts more visual said wells and raise community spirit ms wells says last years festival turnout was poor for many reasons the festival was held at four different spots pomona valley highgate in milliken markham theatre and milne park she said recently just too far spaced and held over four days plus we had very little advertising celebration of the arts learned from last years mistakes quite a bit of promo has been done she said big signs at markham movie theatres notices in the local papers posters in pizza parlors local camps churches everywhere families go be cause this is really a family event this year the festival will be held for one day at one location the markham theatre for performing arts local visual artists from markham unionville and thornhill will show and sell their works as well as demonstrate various painting techniques a childrens area with different craft workshops will not only encourage participation and artistic involvement but will leave parents free to roam circus shmirkus a professional comedyjuggling team which has performed at expo 86 will be there as will puppet shows musicians and the laff masters visual art displays mime actors rhythm doggers magician eric sloane local dancers the norm bernard band and york brass quintet complete the agenda a picnic area will be set up for people who wish to pack a lunch and take in the outdoor entertainment in the event of rain the festival will be moved inside the cafeteria area of unionville high school next door to the markham theatre markham parks and recreation believed the festival was needed in the community since nothing of this nature had been held before last year in the town said ms wells with the new markham theatre and the arts york program that encourages the study of performing arts in special high schools such as unionville markham is an example of how the arts can survive as a community venture she concluded l childrens crafts workshops will be set up again at markhams celebration of the arts this year to encourage artistic involvement among local youth the festival being run at the markham theatre for performing arts promises to be a success kids of all ages above took advantage of the crafts tables at last years event kite construction is one way to vent a little crea tive frustration just ask this youngster who busily prepared his own personal model it too was one of the features available at the 198g celebration of the arts event this environmentally conscious pair took clean water as their subject for a mural last year children will be offered several activities to ex press their artistic talents while more mature visitors can browse through the work of local artists at the arts celebration etrwloymmt concession manager part time mature responsible adult is needed to take charge in our concession department at crosby and milliken arenas responsibilities will include hiring and training of concession attendants scheduling and supervision ol all concession staff approx 15 ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels this is a part time position and will typically consume 1518 hours per week usually during evenings and weekends remuneration is negotiable and will reflect the candidates suitability and credentials for the job applications are available at and must be returned to crosby memorial cemtre 210 main street unionville ontario before wednesday aug 10th1987 at 430 pm tender for mount joy community centre siteworks contruction including storm sanitary foremain watermain parking lot culvert and headwall construction tender documents to be picked up starling tuesday july 28 1987 from cosburn patterson wardman ltd 7270 woodbine avenue suite 201 markham ont 4740455 job no 87433 d stewart of i kattemaa and tenders submitted by 1100 am monday august 10 187 at the same address for opening at 1 00 pm same day at the town of markham council chambers snack bar attendant some evenings and weekend hours are available in our snack bar booths at crosby and milliken arenas experience preferred but not essential candidate must be responsible well groomed and possess good public relation skills applications are available and must be returned to crosby memorial centre 210 main street unionville part time maintenance evenings and weekend hours are available at both crosby and milliken arenas candidates must be hard workers and able to take on responsibility applications are available and must be returned to crosby memorial centre 210 main street unionville part time attendant we require a responsible and extremely dependable individual to uke charge of our early morning building opening chores we operate 2 arenas crosby memorial and misiken mils and our faolrts need to be opened up typical at 6 30 a m on monday to friday basis if you are responsible extremely dependable an earty riser have reliable transportation and are looking lor a parttime job that fits into your early morning routine vase ua 4771m2 and arrange for an interview the corporation of the town of markham notice of road closing proposed bylaws to stop up and close and sell a portion of a road widening which was dedicated by bylaw 12474 being part of lot 6 concession 2 north side of green lane east of willowbrook road take notice that the council of the corporation of the town of markham intends to pass bylaws to stop up and close and to offer for sale to the abutting property owners a portion of a road widening known as green lane north side of green lane east of willowbrook road part of lot 6 concession 2 being described as parts 2 3 4 6 8 9 10 and 1 1 on draft plan of survey prepared by rg mckibbon limited ols the proposed bylaws and a copy of the reference plan showing the portion of the road widening known as green lane to be stopped up and closed may be seen in my office in the municipal building at 8911 woodbine avenue buttonville ontario during normal business hours the council of the corporation of the town of markham shall hear in person or by histier counsel solicitor or agent any person who claims that hisher lands will be prejudicially affected by the bylaws and applies to be heard at a hearing to be held on tuesday september 8th 1987 in the council chambers of the municipal building at 891 1 woodbine avenue buttonville at the hour of 200 pm or as soon as possible thereafter christine palmer amct deputy clerk town of markham 8911 woodbine avenue markham ontario l3r1a1 dated at markham ontario this 24th day of july 1987 published a second time this 5th day of aug 1987 public meeting official plan review wednesday september 9 1987 730 pm the markham theatre 171 town centre boulevard markham ontario northwest corner of highway no 7 and warden avenue note access to parking is from town centre boulevard a public meeting will be held by the planning committee of council of the corporation of the town of markham pursuant to sections 1 7 and 21 of the planning act so 1983 to consider a proposed revised official plan for the town of markham planning area planning committee has endorsed a revised official plan known as the official plan of the town of markham revised 1987 and has directed that it be discussed at the abovenoted public meeting the planning committee is seeking comments suggestions and opinions of residents business persons and property owners in the town before making a recommendation on the final revised official plan to council this public meeting is the last in a series of such public meetings on the official plan review which were earlier held in january and february of 1987 the planning committee invites you to attend the public meeting at the time and place noted above the purpose of the meeting is to ensure that adequate information is made available to the public and to afford any person the oppor tunity to make an oral or written submission in respect of the proposed official plan persons wishing to make oral submissions at the public meeting are requested to notify the office of the planning director preferably not later than september 7 1987 in order that a schedule of speakers can be planned if you are unable to attend the public meeting written submissions may be filed by mail or by personal delivery to reach the office of the planning director not later than september 9 1987 written sub missions may also be filed by persons making oral submissions copies of the draft official plan of the town of markham revised 1987 are available at the public libraries in markham copies are also available for inspection or purchase in the planning depart ment lower level 891 1 woodbine avenue between the hours of 830 am and 430 pm monday to friday further information may be obtained by telephoning the planning department at 477- 7000 extension 224 or 475 4861 during the same hours dated july 22 1987 tm januszewski planning director elson miles chairman planning committee v