Press Release - Town Joins Guinness World Record Walk Challenge

MARKHAM, ON ~ Join Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Markham Council as they participate in the Guinness World Record Walk—an attempt to break the world record for the largest number of people walking one kilometre simultaneously

When: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 12:15 (Walk to begin at 12:30 sharp EST)
Where: Markham Civic Centre, Great Hall Entrance101 Town Centre Boulevard (Ward Avenue & Hwy. 7)

Who:

Town of Markham

* Members of Markham Council
* Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Representatives
* Town of Markham Staff
* Residents

What:

World Record Walk
Remarks By:

* Remarks from Mayor Scarpitti
* Group warm-up led by a Markham fitness instructor
* 1 kilometre walk around Civic Centre grounds
* Refreshments and completion of Guinness World Record participation forms

The Town of Markham joins communities across Canada to promote a culture of walking through participation in the World Record Walk. This complements Markham’s commitment to Active 2010 and to encouraging walking and bicycling as more active means of transportation.

The World Record Walk is organized by Green Communities Canada. For more information, visit www.worldrecordwalk.ca [External link opens new window]. The current record was set by Western Australia with 100,915 participants in September 2006.

Ontario Election 2007 - Markham Area Candidates

Markham-Unionville

Michael Chan - LIB
Ki Kit Li - PC
Andy Arifin - NDP
Bernadet Manning - GRN
Leon Williams - FCP
Jay Miller - OLP
Cathy McKeever - FRE

Oak Ridges-Markham

Helena Jaczek - LIB
Phil Bannon - PC
Janice Hagan - NDP
Rob Alexander - OLP
Pat Redmond - FCP
Douglas Ransom - IND

Thornhill

Mario Racco - LIB
Peter Shurman - PCS
Sandra Parrott - NDP
Lloyd Helferty - GRN
Nathan Kidd - FCP
Malcolm Kojokaro - IND

LIB = Liberal
PC = Progressive Conservative
NDP = New Democratic Party
GRN = Green Party
FCP = Family Coalition Party
OLP = Ontario Libertarian Party
FRE = Freedom Party
IND = Independent

Jones Returns To Court Nov. 22

Markham deputy mayor Jim Jones is to be back in court Nov. 22 in connection with a sexual assault charge laid against him in February.Jones was charged Feb. 1 after a 21-year-old cleaning woman at the White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake told Niagara Regional Police she had been sexually assaulted.A day after his arrest, Mr. Jones denied the charge, telling the Markham Economist & Sun hewould defend himself “vigorously”.

With files from yorkregion.com

- ER

Sports Report

MLB: Toronto 8 Baltimore 5

NHL Pre-season: Buffalo 7 Toronto 2

The Sky Is The Limit For Fun At Airport House

MARKHAM,ON~September 25, 2007 ~The excitement will be sky high at the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airpot Open House.

Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport Open House
Saturday, September 29,2007 - 11a.m to 3p.m
2833 16th Avenue - east of Hwy 404

People of all ages are invited to join the celebration which will include :

Skydrivers
Real & Model Aircraft
Sightseeing Flights
Charitable Raffle
Druxy's Famous Deli
Face Paintters
Kids Zone
Carnival Games
Pony Rides
Free Admission & Parking
And much more!

Procedes from the event will go to the United Ways of York Region Call 905-477-8100 for more information.

The Town of Markham supports the Buttonville Airport Community Committe and the United Way of York Region.

Press Release: Markham Museum's 23rd Annual Applefest

Dates: Friday, September 21 - Sunday, September 23, 2007
Times: Fri. 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors/students, $4 for kids. Children 2 and under admitted free.

Join in Markham Museum’s salute to the wonderful apple!

The Museum operates its own apple cider mill and offers samples to visitors. Our orchard is open for picking!

Family Dance Friday night! Visitors can participate in a variety of hands-on activities for children of all ages as well as showcase a wonderful array of pioneer handicrafts and skills. Witness the operation of the on-premises sawmill and visit our historic buildings. Our steam tractor will be fired up and our antique thresher will show participants a glimpse of farm life from the turn of the last century.

Live entertainment, carousel, boat, train and wagon rides too.

More info: www.markhammuseum.ca

Sports Report

MLB: Toronto 11 Baltimore 4


OPJHL South Division standings (From http://www.opjhl.ca/)

Team	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS	PCT	GF	GA	PIM	HOME	AWAY
Markham	7	7	0	0	14	1.000	35	18	207	3-0-0	4-0-0
St. Michael's	7	5	2	0	10	.714	30	14	177	3-1-0	2-1-0
Vaughan	6	4	1	1	9	.750	28	20	173	2-1-0	2-0-1
Dixie	6	3	1	2	8	.667	23	19	131	1-0-1	2-1-1
Durham	8	2	3	3	7	.438	25	35	228	1-2-0	1-1-3
North York	8	3	5	0	6	.375	25	35	267	2-3-0	1-2-0
Ajax	7	3	4	0	6	.429	22	37	126	2-1-0	1-3-0
Toronto	5	2	3	0	4	.400	19	23	96	1-3-0	1-0-0
Pickering	7	2	5	0	4	.286	20	28	165	1-2-0	1-3-0

- ER