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io economist sunsiinrtrimne s news saturday jan 29 2005 talent showcased at concert some of the brightest per formers in york region will be showcased at a benefit per formance next saturday the event features winners rom the york region newspa per groups annual celebration f the arts talent search the competition brainchild of publisher ian proudfoot ewards winners with 1500 oursaries studio recording dme and other prizes the event will highlight last years bursary winners in dance vocal and instrumental music previously such a gala was meant as a newspaper cus tomer appreciation event but the group is opening it to the public the public should have the opportunity to see the quality of talent in york region talent search vice chairperson marsha more budget cuts needed heath from page 1 seven years but thursdays cuts dont go far enough according to markham regional councillor lack heath were down to 61 per cent but thats still not good enough mr heath said this oudget has been described as ambitious and maybe thats the problem maybe were trying to do too much finance chairperson and markham mayor don cousens who issued a call last month for a 5percent limit on any regional tax hike believes there may be room for more trimming weve come a long way but now we must ask ourselves where else can we make cuts responsibly he said councillors also discussed the regions contribution to the gta social welfare pool which will top 85 million this year 75 million more than 2004 regional chairperson bill fisch said the 61percent tax hike would drop to 48 per cent if council opts to freeze its contri bution at the 2004 level its still an option for council to consider mr fisch said fol lowing thursdays meeting the big question is what happens if we take that 75 million out of the budget and then the province orders us to pay it canadian cancer society societe canadienne du cancer canadian camer societys markhamwhitchurchstouffville unit invites you to join our voiunteer team immediate opening fori fundraising chair daffodil chair residential chair daffodil daytime volunteer office volunteer with computer skills daytime doortodoor canvassers april lets me cancer history 9052945925 ext 222 creative with attitude winton said the intent of the talent search and bursary program is to broaden support for arts in the community the benefit which raises money for the bursary program and talent search is at the new market theatre on pickering crescent off mulock drive at 730 pm for tickets call 905- 9535122 simone joseph staff photosteve somerville sarah lieberman and lawrence cheung are both part of team viva a cam paign to encourage people to participate in a name recognition promotion called the viva challenge with york regions rapid transit judges will decide which participant created the most creative v using their bodies to win prizes the viva challenge has arrived in shopping malls community centres and invites residents to be photographed making a v or submit a digital photo to wwwvivayorkcom earn high school credits now alternative to public educalion 9054721435 cambridge academ ambweffggasfflagaezbbbga 5873 highway 7 east markham al hwv7 hwv 48 imoiinstreetefisessb registration has begun for our winter session march break camp please call 905 9439009 or visit wwwmainstreetdanceca mm m jl hong tai chi new chi classesseminarsavorkshop chen style tai chi form tai chi push hands tai chi sparring open house jan 30th sun 23 pm at unit 13 3400 midland ave scarborough tai chi seminar feb 4th 7 10 pm tai chi workshop feb 6th 10 am 12 pm also at 130 430 pm at 1710 ellcsmerc rd j addison school tel 416 7049288 jim liang email jimtaichica website wwwtaichica markham reading language centre specializing in reading writing spelling grammar oneonone instruction highly successful multiscnsory teaching method expertise with learning difficulties dyslexia language processing attention autistic spectrum positive encouraging learning environment grades sk grade 12 kim underwood director certified reading specialist call 9055130414 ijuham secondary academy ppshpor ah alternative private education school at durham secondary academy successful learning is a priority our formula for success is individual attention with outstanding teachers in an informal friendly environment we offer all core secondary school courses in unique 10week semesters we specialize in math science and the arts with experienced teachers who provide hands- on learning we accept parttime and full- time students who can combine attendance at dsa with regular high school attendance new semester begins february 1st enroll now 520 westney rd south ajax ontario 9054264254