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PHOTO COURTESY CBM cbm’s David McAllister helps a man in Kenya. About 500,000 are homeless after election protests. Stoufl’ville Road-based cbm Canada, formerly Christian Blind Mission International, through its staff and regional office in Nairobi, is providing emergency assistance to the African nation’s political humanitarian crisis. BY HM MASON Staff Writer The crisis in Kenya is getting attention from Whitchurch- Stoufiville. ' At least 600 people have died and around 500,000 people are homeless due to riots, ethnic killings and widespread vio- lence following a disputed Dec. 27 presidential election. Kenyan crisis gets Stouffville aid Home Hardware" Today’s Homes” Office Depot" DLHo* Camluck Asian" Double Double* To find out mom about new to reach your mom mama and get the same great response from you! 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For more information or to get involved in the Caring project. please contact Kate at 905 579 041 l ext.l()6 , kpotter((_12eloca.com or visit w www.moraincforlifc.0rg Marketing Rural Properties on the Moraine ** Managing Rural Properties Goodwood Pond Management food, shelter and health services and cbm will provide immediate financial assistance through our partners to help people in the region," executive director Dave McComiskey said. “Experience tells us the longer the crisis continues, the greater the longoterm consequences to b cbm is asking you to help the people of Kenya. Call toll free 1- 800-567-2264 or 905640â€"6464 or go to cbmicanada.org to make an online donation. Event Topic WANT TO HELP? than 2 acres; Access to financial and technical assistance to do environmental projects on your property; and Resource material on the Moraine and other Free properg visits to Moraine properties larger natural resource mana Caring for t/ie Moraine cost for event and pre-rcgistration is required Goodwood Location Date Time Location, date and time TBC TBC “People with disabilities are often those who suffer the most as they are unable to flee from danger or find food when it is in short supply. They suffer greatly from the longer-term economic repercussions of civil unrest." people's livelihood. Following the emergency response, the mission plans to provide long-term support to assist people who are blind, deaf or physically impaired and their families, who are at risk of hun- ger and illness. The mission, which supports more than 34 partner projects in Kenya, has been working there for more than 30 years. March 9 am - 2 29th pm 5th Jan. 3lst 630â€"9 pm noon Hard Rock on Ice at carnival The cold and snow is good news for organizers of the fifth annual Whitchurch-Stouffville Carnival. The event goes Saturday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 4 pm. at Cedar Beach Park on Musselman’s Lake. Markham Honda ran a December Sales promotion where consumers who purchased or leased any New or Used Honda could enter to win $5000. They also held an additional Boxing Week promotion where customers had a chance to win a Honda snowblower. “We were very happy that the grand prize winner of the $5000 resides in Markham. It is nice to have a successful promotion and for someone in our community to win.” said Omar Khan. General Manager at Markham Honda. $5000 Winner Snowblower Winner Mr. George Makdessi ~ Markham Ms. Susanna lam ~ .S’carbnmugh Starting January 27"“. Viva purple service will be extended to Markham Stouffville Hospital, connecting with Route 9 â€" 9‘“ Line. The new vivastation will be located on Church Street in front of Markham Stouffville Hospital. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE ALSO BEING REVISED IN THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE: You can travel on any YRT or Viva vehicle in any direction for a two-hour period. Just remember to hang onto your tickets or transfers so you can hop on and off vehicles. For more information, please visit our website at yrt.ca or call YRT/Viva at 1â€"866-MOVEâ€"YRT [668-3978]. ‘ Route 9 â€" 9”“ Line Route 15 - Stouffville Local Route 215 â€" Stouffville GO Shuttle Route 415 â€" Stouffville High School MARKHAM HONDA GIVES $5000 TO LOCAL RESIDENT Stouffville Sunâ€"'l'ribune I Saturday, Ian. 19, 2008 Activities include hay rides, skating, A'lV rides and games. Music will be provided by Hard Rock on Ice, the Whitchurch Highlands Public School primary choir and Most Excellent Productions. Proceeds go to Markham Stoufi'ville Hospital. “Because of the over- whelming success of the promotion we are carrying it over into January as well. It helps when Honda is still currently offering our best deals ever." So stop by Markham Honda this month and find out how you could be the next winner.