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Auditor Jeffrey Green- field echoed those words. noting attendance had dropped 32 per cent from 2008. Rentals. he said. Mrs. English described as “outstanding”, the work of fair general manager Michelle lrwin, secretary Lynda Goodwin and site superintendent Mickey Erskine. 7 “We need to make hay while the sun shines," she said. Thechallenge,shesaid. would be to put on a good show for less money. She recommended this jug- gling act as a top priority in the months ahead. She also hinted an increased admission charge would undoubtedly be on future agendas. The Stouffville char- tered accountant praised various committees for having the courage to reduce expenses by over $50,000 from the previ- ous year. “The inclementweath- er had a dramatic impact on our financial position," she said. “There's nothing else to do but roll up our sleeves and try agam." Lesley English, the fair's finance chairper- son, pulled no punches in addressing the crowd. The first vice-presi- dent is Rob Miller. The second vice~president is fellow Stoufl'ville resident Phil Redshaw. “It was a great fair despite the rain," outgo- ing president Karen Mur- phy told her audience before passing the gavel to her successor, Kevin Hollands. While the double whammy could have cast a pal! of gloom over the annual meeting Jan. 13, such was not the case. Ninety-eight buoyant members packed the office quarters to elect a new president, executive and 11 directors. For the 2009 Markham and East York Agricultural Society, better known as Markham Fair, it had but two - recession and rain. Last fall's four-day event was hit by both, with telling effect. The combined misfortunes dropped the attendance to 42,677, the lowest in 10 years. As was expect- ed, revenues also took a beating, ending with a deficiency of $19,098. Recession, rain hit fair hard he r-word can have several meanings. He promised to keep agriculture front and cen- tre during his presidential year. Kevin and wife Pame~ la have three children, Shannon, 8, Caitlin, 6, and Devin, 2. “It’s a great honour," he said. “but nothing would be possible without the support of volunteers.” In accepting the posi- tion of fair president, Mr. Hollands said he's ready to take on the chal- lenge “with a full head of steam”. Formerly of Markham and now living in Good- wood, the 35-year-old signmaker has served on the board for 18 years. Six junior directors were elected for one-year terms. They are Bianca Mondino, Chris Reesor, Cameron Allan, Wendy Harris, Brad Hulshof and Braden Todd. Karen Lewis of Uxbridge is the 2010 homecraft president. Five senior directors were elected for three- year terms. They are Doug Van Wolde, Brett Cosbum, Scott Paisley, Marsha Lipsius and Gor- don Deacon. The lawsuit related to a fair volunteer sufi'er- ing serious injury when struck by a stunt motor- cyclist during racetrack manoeuvres. 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