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YOUTH 7, Stouffville Sun-Tribune n www.yorkregion.com n Saturday, July 28, 2012 Ambassador, singer going to The Ex to compete At least two WhitchurchStouffville residents have plans to participate in next month's Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Christine Blizzard, the 2011 Markham Fair Ambassador, will be competing in the 41st annual Ambassador of the Fairs Competition at the CNE. More than 70 winners from fairs across Ontario, men and women aged 18 to 25, will showcase their knowledge of Ontario agriculture, and be judged on poise, self-confidence and public speaking. The winning competitor will participate in a series of official duties during Canada's largest fair, which runs from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3. "A long-standing tradition, this is one of our most established events at the CNE," said CNE general manager David Bednar in a media release. "It's a great way to bring together individuals and communities from across the province over the course of three days." The final round of the competition will be held Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on the exhibition grounds. Lemonville singer A.J. de Boer, 17, will compete in the 26th annual Rising Star talent competition at the CNE Aug. 17 to Sept. 2. bursary winner The event is open to amateur performers ages six to 21 from across Ontario, including comedians, dancers, singers and ventriloquists. A panel of judges determines who qualifies to compete at the CNE by reviewing DVD and YouTube submissions submitted by last May. The top three finalists will be awarded cash prizes, while the first-place winner will represent the CNE at the Canadian Youth Talent Competition in Winnipeg this fall. A.J, a former York Region Media Group Celebration of the Arts bursary winner, has also received the annual Whitchurch-Stouffville Student Music Scholarship Concert award. For more on the CNE, go to theex.com CHRISTINE BLIZZARD: Stouffville resident will represent Markham Fair in competition at CNE. The Regional Municipality of York TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Major Mackenzie Drive (Y.R. 25) Donald Cousens Parkway to Ninth Line City of Markham Major Mackenzie Drive (Y.R. 25) will be temporarily closed between Donald Cousens Parkway (Y.R. 48) and Ninth Line (Y.R. 69) on August 7, 2012 until December 15, 2012. The purpose of the temporary road closure is to allow for the removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a new bridge on Major Mackenzie Drive. Local access will be maintained at all times throughout the temporary road closure. Present this coupon to redeem 2 golfers with cart $80 Valid Mon-Fri and weekends after 12 905-852-7962 228 Brock St E Uxbridge, Ontario www.foxbridgegolf.cat Markham Stouffville Hearing Services 203-377 Church St., Markham 905-471-4327 LEADING-EDGE LEADING-EDGE CARE CARE FOR FOR THE THE SOLUTION SOLUTION YOU YOU SEEK! SEEK! Please direct inquiries to: By-law No. A-0368-2005-088 Project No. 83880 Contract No. 08-109 Mr. Richard So, P. Eng. Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York Transportation & Community Planning Department 17250 Yonge Street, P.O. Box 147 Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 Ext. 5263 Fax: 905-895-7523 Email: richard.so@york.ca This notice is issued on July 28, 2012. Bill Fisch Kathleen Llewellyn-Thomas York Region Chairman & CEO Commissioner, Transportation & Community Planning Department It's not always enough to see it all, you need to HEAR IT ALL! Let our team of highly trained Audiologists help you HEAR IT ALL! The Audiology Centre 340-1333 Sheppard Ave. E., North York 416-498-4151 West End Hearing Services 711-1243 Islington Ave., Etobicoke 416-233-8581 $1000 OFF UP TO * A pair of the latest technology hearing aid instruments. Hurry! Offer expires July 31st, 2012 Visit us online at: www.torontohearingservices.com 25 Years of Helping Our Seniors Hear *See clinic for details. Conditions may apply.