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20 economist suntribune saturday may 4 2002 yputhjweck- 2002- youth-week- 2002 aouth week- 2i2- youth week- 2002- youth week- 2002- youth -week- 2002- youth week r02 youth week 2002 youth week 2002 -tuel- ipdl laxh w aoteujk y 200oia k 2u02 ffffih avjkyfl02 vath jlfm2toutm200fufef2 youth week jp tii jk202 leiwl- lth a30veeltooiptwee sltweek w02 jtouth vufekl fnihveek 2002 ylillmelaolluli weiw- 2w02ujkwilv200t mim ct002 4omh wdlkmalba yftuwhmw youthlvo4fe200ufllev24ipp youth week- 2002 youth week 2002 youth week- 2002- youth weekv 2002- yoifm week- 2002south week- 2002- youtlweek- 2002 youth week- 2002 youth week- mayors youth task force in 1994 mayor don cousens decided it was time to better meet the needs of the growing youth population in markham he wanted to hear what youth wanted to say about markham what issues are they concerned with and whether or not the town was providing them with enough employment and recreation opportunities the result the mayors youth task force was formed for the purpose of providing local youth a voice to provide input and develop initiatives to enhance youth opportunities within the town of markham shortly after four area youth councils were formed one for each area of markham milliken markham village unionville and thornhill the purpose of the area councils is to provide local youth an opportunity to give back to their community by planning events volunteering for various community initiatives and even doing community cleanups past accomplishments include organising two success ful youth antiviolence conferences at milliken mills community centre publishing of the markham youth newsletter dis tributing it throughout markham elementary and high schools to educate the youth of markham about events opportunities and issues of importance creating a youth hotline that provides teens with recre ation and volunteer related information 905 4754876 developing a youth web site httpgettomarkhamy- outh planning exciting events for youth during youth week we partnered with chats which stands for community home assistance to seniors and developed an intergenerational project the project consisted of teens inter viewing seniors and recording their histories in the form of a video book on tape scrapbook and recorded interviews created an annual youth award the youth award was developed as a means to give recognition to youth within the town who are actively involved in community events and affairs to apply for the mayors youth task force look for appli cations at youth week 2002 and ask your school front office for more information on the mayors youth task force con tact david vince at 905 477- 7000 ext3930 youth week is a great opportunity to get involved in your community f youth week is a time to recog nize and celebrate youth diversity energy and contribution to their com munity youth week 2002 offers a vari ety of activities sure to meet the inter ests of our diverse community youth week is an opportunity to not only have fun but to also get involved in your community find out whats available for the youth of markham i encourage youth to check out our events and have a taste for what the mayors youth task force and area youth councils do for the com munity who knows maybe youll want to get involved to join an area youth council call your local community centre or pick up an application from the markham civic centre clerks dept to become a member of the mayors youth task force applications are due june 7th 2002 vevenf gtucm slss saturday wlay 1 1 2002 1000 am walk starts brother andre catholic high school 6160 16th ave markham markham rd 16th ave 10person under 10 years old free true the number of suicides in canada is the same as if 1 6 jumbo jets crashed every year true even if youve never been depressed or suicidal we are all affected directly or indirectly by someone suffering getting help and education are key true suicide prevention starts with talking about it that is what we are doing in schools rain or shine people can walk wheel or ride this 4 km route all participants receive a tshirt mm i we need your support more info call barb tammet 18663450183 or 905 8987466 ext 13 p visit wwwwalkforhopeca all proceeds benefit the youth wellness program of cmha york region participants in 2000 walk for life media sponsors markham fc economist sun tutixe mmknttch stointutt unit tin stouf fville tribune the erabanner the liberal mittlmkmmmwimkimfoimtie3 chapel ridge funeral home 8911 woodbine avenue markham ontario l3r 5g1 3 blocks north of hwy 7 infobchapelridgafhoom w w wchgfelridfhaom 905 3058508 somerset fa a quofthf vwee sclwoe education kwiewjmjw tfcuwgk guide 8 7700 brimley rd at 14th ave markham 905 9408990 i chouinard bros roofing aluminum windows since 1972 trust the hands of experience k ml n 905 4798300 i good luck with your walk i