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sf tht tri6une 1997p 1 7 reading riot poets linda stitt of toronto and charlene jones of mus- selmahs lake go over their material before their performance last week at stouffville library the performance artists played to an enthusiastic crowd of all ages photo by steve somerville explorers meet monday evenings explorers has begun again at stouf fville united church this is a group for girls 9 10 and 1 1 years grades 4 5 and 6 the group meets each monday evening 7 to 830 pm all girls in the community are welcome and no church affiliation necessary for more information call church office 640- 11 63 n 1997 municipal elections t h c eeh3 ol excfi1fncf 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 1 town of markham ci vic centre 101 town centre blvd warden ave and highway 7 2 thornhill community centre library bayviewave john st 3 thornhill village library 10 colbourne street 4 unionville library 15 library lane 5 markham community library highway 7 highway 48 6 miluken 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 i if you are not a resident of the town you must be an owner or tenant of land or the spouse of an owner or tenant of land in the town of markham ilf 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 current election information keep informed with the latest news on certified candidates voting locations advance voting dates and other data related to the 1997 markham municipal elections access to this information can be made through the town of markham web site at www city markhamonca march of dimes needs volunteers the ontario march of dimes is seeking volunteers for team captains and can vassers to assist with its january cam paign funds raised are used to purchase assis tive deyices for the disabled please call 7737758 if you can spare two hours of your time in january jrkham 1997 municipal elections thclitjaa of 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 ofeducation fou 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 jtsmsscsdokb electorial ward boundaries current election information keep informed with the latest news on certified candidates voting locations advance voting dates and other data related to the 1997 markham municipal elections access to this information can be made through the town of markham web site at wwwcitymarkhamonca