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1997 fair queen hopes to meet new people have fun i m m 7 m z o 25 c o m v i m 03 m to 4 w vsv o owj although she was raised on a farm in new- features -market- howard has attended the- fair as -a- w r- spectator and lately as exhibitor for lon howard the markham fair is an this year howard decided to take another annual tradition that has been happening approach since she was a baby in a stroller j august howard decided to compete for fair queen so she could try to meet for farmers but had activities jfpr new -people- havefun and- build her- children and teenagers as well selfconfidence although she was nervous her 1 wanted to do it but i was answers must have pleased the scared my friends and family really judges because she was crowned the rkham 1997 municipal elections thttssete excellence nominations this notice is provided to candidates who are seeking election in the forthcoming municipal elections which will be held on november 10 1997 nomination forms will be accepted for the following list of elected offices mayor regional councillor ward councillors one 1 member to be elected by all of the electors in the town of markham four 4 members to be elected by all of the electors in the town of markham eight 8 members to be elected one each per ward wards 1 to 8 inclusive in the town of markham members of the markham hydroelectric commission four 4 members to be elected by all of the electors in the town of markham members for the english language public district school board 16 york region board of education f members to be elected one each per area areas 1 to 4 inclusive to represent the town of markham members for the english language separate district school board 42 york region roman catholic two members to be elected one each per area to represent the separate school board town of markham member for the french language public district school board 58 one 1 member to represent north york scarborough and york region excluding the municipalities of east gwillimbury georgina and newmarket note please telephone the clerks department of the town of markham regarding nominations for this office member for the french language separate district school board 64 one 1 member to represent york region the term of office for these positions is 3 years starting december 1 1997 and ending november 302000 all candidates must be eligible to be qualified electors in order to be nominated information on qualifications may be obtained from the town clerks office each nomination form which is also available in the town clerks office must be accompanied by a deposit either a certified cheque payable to the town of markham or cash in the amount of 100 anyone who wishes to become a candidate must file their nomination form in person at the town clerks office town of markham 101 town centre blvd highway 7 and warden ave during normal office hours monday to friday 830 am to 430 pm the last date to file a nomination form is friday october 10 1997 900 am to 500 pm information related to these requirements or any other issues related to the municipal elections in the town of markham may be obtained from the town clerks office by calling 4777000 ext 227 or ext 571 bob panizza town clerk and returning officer mhmsmau electorial ward boundaries encouraged me the first process was easy howard called the fair office and sent in a completed entry form on september 19 things got a little tougher on that day howard had an interview with three judges who asked personal and agricultural- based questions the actual competition fell on saturday where howard and the other can didates had to stand up in front of everybody including people who had come to the dance intro duce themselves and then tell something about themselves they also had to answer a question spontaneously this was to see how well the con testants spoke in public i got up and i thanked my sponsors talked about my parttime job and 4h and i cant remember what else i said because i got really really nervous she said the judges ask howard what made markham fair such a success i mentioned it was because it offered so many things geared towards so many people howard said the fair wasnt just lori howard winner 1 was like what really 1 wasnt expecting to win fair queen i dont know anyone who really expects to win the oac student said she hopes the experience as fair queen will improve her ability to communicate with people while meeting many more and it has started already people are saying hi to me as soon as i put on the sash as fair queen howards duties will include greeting people as they come to the fair handing out ribbons and judging events she is also the embassdor for the cne competition and will participate in different events throughout the year but for now howard is focusing on understanding her duties and preparing for her responsibilities in the upcoming weeks at the same time she is still working at the upper canada sports medicine clinic and working towards her goal of becoming a vet- erianarin technician she will be busy lori will be at the fair from 930 am to 10 pm daily n 1 997 municipal elections h e eklilj excellence voters list the 1997 municipal elections will be held on monday november 10 1997 in order to be eligible to vote in markham your name must be included in the voters list is your name on the 1997 voters list how do you check the following is a list of locations where the voters list is available for viewing starting september 2 1997 t town of markham civic centre 101 town centre blvd warden ave and highway 7 2 thornhill community centre library bayview ave john st 3 thornhill village library 10 colbourne street 4 unionville library 15 library lane 5 markham community library highway 7 highway 48 6 milliken mills library 7600 kennedy road if your name is not on the list what do you do in order to be on the voters list you must be qualified to be an elector in the town of markham qualifications of an elector you must be 18 years of age on or before election day november 10 1997 you must be a canadian citizen you must be a resident of the town of markham or if you are not a resident of the town you must be an owner or tenantof land or the spouse of an owner or tenant of land in the town of markham if you qualify and your name has been omitted from the voters list or the information is incorrectly shown please contact the town of markham clerks department telephone number 4777000 ext 571 or 309 and the appropriate application form will be mailed to you alternatively you may visit the clerks department at the town civic centre 101 town centre blvd monday to friday from 830 am to 430 pm to complete the necessary form please note that the last date for filing applications for additions or revisions to the voters list is monday november 10th 1997 b panizza town clerk and returning officer f