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seeks reelection Joins Ward 3 race Nominations continue to trickle in for the October 2010 municipal election Although residents wont go to the polls for another nine months the town continues to receive registration papers from those inter ested in vying for a seat on council next term Ward 1 Councillor Tom Vegh has joined the ranks of councillors who have registered or announced their intention to run again Only Ward 6 Councillor Dennis Ramsarran will not be seek reelection Jane Twinney will challenge Victor Wood- house for the reins ofWard 3 and Ryan Bender is challenging Larry Blight to represent Ward 4 For more information visit newmarketca and select the Vote 2010 link Newmarket chamber hosts Information sessions The Business Knowledge Initiative hosts information sessions to better your business from now until March The next information sessions are Thurs day and Friday at the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce office 470 Davis Dr The focus of the first workshop is cloud computing where business owners and employers have the opportunity to learn to run applications and store data on web- accessible servers The second workshop features a presenta tion by the Business Development Bank of Canada on various loan options EDITORS PICKS The initiative also launched its new web site with executivelevel support business monitoring webinars research assistance and funding opportunities The initiative also offers oneonone busi ness consultations To register go to teambkica or email teambkinewmarketchamberca Toastmasters offers workshop for teenage speakers The Schomberg public library hosts a six- week program focusing on the fundamentals of oral communication and leadership for young adults The free workshop presented by members of the Speak for Success YorkSimcoe Toast- masters Cub starts Saturday at 130 pm The youth leadership program developed by Toastmaster International is designed for teenagers 13 to 17 years old who will have the opportunity to become better listeners think ers and speakers Participants will learn to conduct a meet ing and another other business skills not taught in school The program also gives students compet ing in school speech competitions the oppor tunity to prepare and practice their material For more information or to register con tact the library at 9059392102 Newmarket Lions Club Charity Texas Hold em Poker Tournament Friday January 22 2010 Registration at 430pm tournament starts at 630pm Ray Centre Lounge 2 40 buy in all buyin goes to prize pool Prizes to the top 10 of players To a maximum 10 players Unlimited buyins during first 3 levels and addon available at the end of the third level Tickets available at Game Tables Plus 195 stellar Drive Information metcalfesympaticoca FEBRUARYljMARCHl mam r 1131 Gorham St Unit Newmarket Certain conditions apply m