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Wednesday, January 18,2006 Orono Weekly Times - 5 Snowmobilers compete to help Easter Seals Kids DURHAM, January 3rd, 2006 - Snowmobilers will soon be revving up their engines to kick off the annual Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids event on February 11th, through the beautiful Gana- raska Forest. This unique fundraising experience combines combines thrilling snowmobile riding with a terrific live and silent auction to help children with physical disabilities overcome barriers. Why not join the members of the Central Ontario Snowmobile Association this year - participate participate in the ride, bid on terrific terrific auction items and take out the latest Yamaha sleds for a test drive , Taking place on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFCS) groomed trails; Snowarama challenges winter sports enthusiasts in communities communities all oyer Ontario to raise donations for "Easter Seals. Last year, the events brought in $275,000 as it celebrated its 30th anniversary. The event was conceived by Whipper Billy Watson in 1975 and has so far raised more than $15 million from over 30 communities communities across Ontario. Raising a child with a • •physical disability can cost an" ' additional $40,000 a year. Donations to Snowarama will directly assist financing for vital communications and mobility equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and communication devices.'They will also help Easter Seals. "kids be just kids" by providing providing summer-camping experiences, experiences, and Recreational Choices such as swimming and art classes.. . ; - "Snowarama is a resounding resounding success each year because ,it gets people to enjoy the winter weather while improving improving the lives of children with physical disabilities," says event Chairperson Trudy Lewis. Snowarama. for Easter Seals Kids is sponsored locally locally by: GT Power Sports Oshawa, Nascar A toZee, Trailer Park Toys, Asseslstine Country, The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, Uxbridge Small Engines, Rogers Television and your local radio stations: KX96, CKDO 1350 and 94.9 The Rock and is • endorsed by OFCS. For more information on how to participate in Snowarama in Durham Region, please call: 905-986- 1451 or toll free at 1-888-514- 9138. Young trees in the Brookdale Nursery just over the border into Hope Township. *N [if E Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business, Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Pre-arranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping ^ CORY KU1PERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street 905-623-5668 Bownianville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 ' OFF STREET PARKING RUSTV CHECK in Clarington only at FRED'S AUTOBODY 163. Baseline Road, Unit 1 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3L4 Tel: (905) 623-6353 Fax: 905-623-3913 E-mail: FAB@on.aibn.com Fred DeVries, owner • FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES • INSURANCE CLAIMS Complete Collision Repair,. Restoration and Refinishing i JANUARY 2006 1 8 ' : 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 0 THIS MONDAY, VOTE. To know when and where to vote, consult your voter Information card. It Includes all the Information you'll need to use your right to vote, and you'll get through the voting process more quickly If you have it with you, Voting hours for your polling station are Indicated on your voter Information card and on the Elections Canada Web site at www.electlons.ca by clicking on the Voter Information Service Icon. If you haven't received this card, you are probably not on the voters list To be able to vote, all you have to do Is go to your polling station on election day, January 23, and present an official document that Includes your name, address and signature. If you do not have such a document, you will be given the opportunity to swear that you are eligible to vote at the polling station you are In, as long as you are accompanied by a voter registered In the same polling division who can vouch for your Identity. For more Information, please contact your local Elections Canada office or visit our Web site at www.electlons.ca.; www.elections.ca 1 800 463-6868 toll-free In Canada and the United States 001 800 514-6868 toll-free in Mexico ■ ■ . v • ' , gg TTY 1800 361-8935 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing toll-free in Canada and the United States or (613) 991-2082 from anywhere ■ X matMam Elections Canada