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gala Feb 27 Members of the York Region Abuse Pro gram gala committee are preparing for the 13th annual Childrens Champion Gala The organization which provides trauma therapy to children youth and adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse holds the gala to raise funds needed to ensure York Region residents are able to access YRAPs programs and services for free This year patrons can enjoy the carnival theme along with a cocktail reception multi- course dinner dancing silent and live auction and live entertainment Tickets are 125 per person for the event Feb 27 at 630 pm at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel at 600 Hwy 7 E in Rich mond Hill For ticket information contact Janet Hall jhallyrapca or 9058533040 EDITORS PICKS March is kidney month The kidney plays a vital role in the human body by filtering waste and regulating water and is as important to your health as your heart liver and lungs according to the Kidney Foundation of Canada Two million Canadians live with kidney disease or are at risk of developing this life- threatening illness without being aware of the signs For more information to make a donation or to volunteer visit marchdriveca or call 18003874474 Established 1853 THE ERA wwwyorkregion com 580B Steven Crt Newmarket ON L3Y Editor Classified Ted McFadden Manager Bonnie Rondeau com Production Manager Manager Jackie Smart ludy White com Advertising Distribution Manager Manager Dave Williams John MacKinnon jmacktnnon Classified cKtton Director Manager DebraWeller Megan Pike duvtlerVyrmgcvm mplkeiyrmgcom Publisher Ian Proudfoot Editor in Chief Kelly Director Advertising Business Distribution Manager Gord Paolucci Robert Lazurko EDITORIAL DISTRIBUTION ADVERTISING MM ftmim rCCAB Aurora Street AurorT ROGERS authorized dealer Set store for No cash value Not to be used conjunction with any other offer Applicable to a new voce data activation with a minimum fee February 15 RIM Research Motion and related names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limned and are registered andor used in the U and countries around the world used under license from In Motion Limited Rogers and the design are trademarks of Rogers tat used under license or of Rogers Wireless Partnership AN other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners worth a You want to make the most of your retirement Thats why you should talk with one of our experienced Advisors Theyll help you achieve the retirement you want by discussing how RRSPs and TaxFree Savings Accounts TFSA solutions can help you achieve your goals and build a personalized retirement plan with you to meet your needs Meet with a Advisor today at Bayview Wellington Banking Centre 660 Wellington Street E 905 7261723 Advice available in Mandarin For what matters Its worth a talk and CIBC For what matters are trademarks of CIBC