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Stouffville Sun-Tribune www.yorkregion.com Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, 4 York chairperson retiring in 2014 York Region chairperson Bill Fisch will retire in 2014. Mr. Fisch, who announced his intention to retire Thursday, is serving his fifth consecutive term as chairperson and CEO of the region. He is the longest-serving chairperson appointed by regional council in York's history. "My decision to retire is based on the right reason: my family," Mr. Fisch said in a media release. "It is no cliché when I say I have enjoyed the best job I could ever imagine, surround- sign up the registration guide MARTIAL ARTSTEACHES: ed by great people on regional council and skilled and dedicated regional staff." By the end of the council term in 2014, Mr. Fisch will be almost 66 years old, he said. "It is time to devote my energy to my wife, Tova, my children and three grandchildren." York Region, in the meantime, is moving slowly toward electing a chairperson. A second reading of Richmond Hill MPP Reza Moridi's private bill in the legislature calling for an elected chairperson was debated recently and received unanimous support from all three parties. ­ L.H. Tiffany Hsieh THINGS TO DO Old-time favourites return with Markham Fair this week BY AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com · · OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO · AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM · YOGA · TAI CHI SUMMER SPECIAL! $ 5 WEEKS OF 905-591-4STK (4785) 86 Ringwood Dr, Unit 49 · info@s-t-k.ca · www.s-t-k.ca CLASSES 88 Confidence, Self Control, Self Discipline, Respect & how to "Stick-To-It"! CALL NOW! It's that time again. Time to gear up for the annual Markham Fair, which is Sept. 27 to 30. In keeping with the 168-year tradition, the fair features old-time favourites such as farm animals, handmade crafts, preserves and baked goods, monster truck demonstrations and farm competitions. That's the fair's staple, fair general manager John Peco said. "Those events are why people come out," he said. "That's why we're here, to celebrate agriculture." This is your chance to thank a farmer for your meal, he said. "Many don't have that connection with the land," Mr. Peco said. "Everyone is so concerned with food security. Local farms is where our food comes from." This year proved to be both rewarding and challenging for farmers. Due to the warm weather followed by a drop in temperature early in the year, many fruit and orchard farmers lost their crops, Mr. Peco said. The opposite is true for many grain farmers. "Climate change brings new weather patterns," he said. "Every season is a challenge. But a farmer is the eternal optimist." While tried and true is key, there are some new events taking place this year. In honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, there will be a high tea pavilion featuring traditional British crumpets served on fine china. There will also be demonstrations by the Canadian Armed Forces and a military tattoo featuring several marching bands and the Governor General's horse guard. In honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, there will be a high tea pavilion featuring traditional British crumpets served on fine china. Thursday is York Region school day where hundreds of schools from across the region will have a chance to enjoy the traditional fair as well as special pep rally in the morning. On Saturday, popular band Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS) will take the stage pumping out dance floor beats mixed with ska and jungle music. The band features the sounds of Markham's Ash Buchultz and Whitchurch-Stouffville's Jason Parsons. For more information, including the schedule for buses running from Stouffville to the fair or to purchase advance tickets, visit markhamfair.ca WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE SOCCER CLUB STOUFFVILLE MUSTANGS COMPETITIVE TEAM TRY-OUTS 2013 SEASON *COMPETITIVE TEAMS PLAYING IN CGSL, YRSL, CESL AND OTHER REGIONAL LEAGUES AGE - BIRTH YEAR U16 G-1997 U17/U18 G-1995/1996 U16 B-1997 U17/U18 B-1995/1996 U12 B-2001 U13 B-2000 U12 G-2001 U13 G-2000 U14 G-1999 U15 G-1998 (CGSL) U14 B-1999 U15 B-1998 FALL 2012 TRYOUT DATES Sat. Sept. 29 Sat. Sept. 29 Sun. Sept. 30 Sun. Sept. 30 Sun. Sept. 30 Sun. Sept. 30 TIME 3:00-4:30 pm 4:30-6:00 pm 1:30-3:00 pm 3:00-4:30 pm 4:30-6:00 pm 6:00-7:30 pm Is Flaming! We are now selling woodstove's, gas fireplaces, wood inserts & much more any yw wood ood stoves stoves, gas or wood inser inserts or free standing gas fireplace $200 OFF All tryouts are outdoor at the Bethesda Sports Park located at 6301 Bethesda Road. If inclement weather conditions on day of tryouts, please call 905.640.1800 ext 3 for updates. WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE SOCCER CLUB Parents & Players please note: Try-out Registration forms will be available at the field and must be completed prior to the player taking part. 12483 Ninth Line N. Box 1427 Stouffville, Ontario L4A 8A3 Phone: 905-640-1800 Fax: 905-640-7275 E-mail: admin@wssc.info Web: www.wssc.info 11862 Hwy. 48, Stouffville 905-642-5380 Visit our website:www.farmerjacks.ca