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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - January 23, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE A3 DREXEL HERITAGE . BERNHARDT . HANCOCK & MOORE . AMERICAN DREW WOW! NEW STUFF... Email: bricks@ mts. net Website: www. bricksfinefurniture. mb. ca Cynthia and Fred Brick own Brick's Fine Furniture By Cynthia Brick One of the more enjoyable parts of being in the furniture business, is the arrival of the " stuff" we bought at the most recent furniture show and trying to guess what's inside. The last show we attended was in North Carolina in October, and some shipments are now starting to arrive. As I've mentioned in previous columns, we can never be sure that what we bought at the show will get into production, so we always hope that our favorite pieces will show up. Sometimes we receive delay notices, and we have to wait as long as a year and a half to see what we ordered. Also, because it is easy for rival factories to duplicate pieces of furniture, manufacturers play their cards close to their chests, not allowing pictures until the pieces are shipped. So we often don't remember exactly what we bought, which makes us even more curious to see what is actually in the shipments. It's almost like unwrapping Christmas presents. The anticipation of opening the boxes has all of us from the store in the shipping area. Even though I have been at this " game" for over 45 years, I still get excited when the new merchandise arrives. Luckily this year, we are getting several of our new items now. We just received a dining room suite with a very large 55" square table that also has two 20" leaves. I have never seen a square table this large before. Eight people can dine comfortably in the closed position, and because everyone can see everyone else, it makes for wonderful conversation. I also got brave and ordered two occasional chairs in orange leather. Everyone who has come into the store has remarked on them, although I'm not sure what they think! Mid- century Modern is making a comeback ( I didn't realize I was that old!) and a set of tables from that era has just arrived. Part of this group is a three- sided nest of tables that works wonderfully between a pair of chairs. Now, just like after the holidays, the trick will be to find a place for all the new things. There is no association between Brick's Furniture & The Brick Warehouse 145 MARKET AVE. . 957- 1211 wwwbricksfififinefurniture. com BARRYMORE . DURHAM . STANLEY . CENTURY . BRENTWOOD AGE H AN COC K " It's almost like unwrapping Christmas presents. The anticipation of opening the boxes has all of us from the store in the shipping area. " Auto Auction Saturday Jan 24 10 A. M. 7130 Roblin Blvd Instructed by MTS CN and other corporate consignors we will sell by Unreserved auction the following. MTS CN and other vehicles - 2007 Chev Silverado 2500 HD WT, 2006 Ford E250 Econoline Cargo, 2004 Ford F350, 2004 Dodge Dakota, 2004 Chev Silverado 3500 Flat Deck, 2003 Ford F150 S/ C, 2003 Dodge Dakota, 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Flat Deck, 2002 GMC Sierra 3500 Flat Deck, 2002 Ford F550, 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Flat Deck, 2001 Chev Express 1500 Cargo, 2000 Ford F550 Cab & Chassis, 2000 Ford F150 S/ C, 1999 Chev Astro Cargo AWD, 1995 Freightliner, 1993 Ford F700 Also this sale approx 100 other vehicles many safety certified some subject to reserve. Cars and Trucks - 2012 Nissan Altima, 2012 Ford Escape, 2012 Dodge Caravan, 2012 Cadillac CTS, 2011 GMC Sierra, 2011 GMC Savana 1500 SLE, 2010 Lincoln MKS, 2010 Ford F- 250, 2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2010 Chev Cobalt, 2009 Pontiac Montana, 2009 Nissan Sentra, 2009 Ford F150 XLT Supercab, 2009 Ford F- 150 Lariat, 2009 Chev Cobalt LT, 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2008 Ford F- 250, 2007 Pontiac Montana, 2007 Honda Civic, 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 2007 Acura TSX, 2006 Pontiac Vibe, 2006 Ford Taurus SE, 2006 Ford Expedition XLT, 2006 Dodge Charger, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ, 2005 Pontiac Montana ,2005 Mazda 6, 2005 Chevrolet Optra, 2005 Cadillac DHS Deville, 2004 Subaru Forester, 2004 Pontiac Montana, 2004 Kia Sedona, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2003 VW Golf, 2003 Honda Civic LX, 2003 Ford F- 150, 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Chrysler Sebring, 2001 VW Jetta, 1975 Mercedes Benz 450 SL Repossessions - 2013 Dodge Journey SE, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work, 2007 Ford Ranger Base, 2007 Chev Uplander Specials - 2011 Heartland Sundance 32 Ft Trailer Many Vehicles Sold for the Canadian Diabetes Association Viewing- Friday 8A. M Till 7P. M. Saturday 8 A. M. Till Sale Time 300.00 Cash Deposit Required on Vehicles at Time of Purchase. Listing at www. associatedautoauction. com or by Fax Sale Conducted by Associated Auto Auction Ltd. 7130 Roblin Blvd 204- 895- 9790 Toll Free 866- 737- 0944 Only At Auction * All prices include freight, PDI, and block heater. Rebate to dealer. Dealer Permit # 4456. 1486 Regent Ave. W 944- 6600 www. frontiertoyota. ca BEST DEALS OF THE YEAR! 2014 TOYOTA AVALON LTD PREMIUM PKG. # 901960 # 901870 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4X2 REG. CAB LONG BOX # 903480 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY SE LEATHER, MOONROOF PKG. # 907980 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA DBLE. CAB SR5 4.6L # 906850 2014 TOYOTA MATRIX CONVENIENCE PKG. # 907640 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX 5.7L LTD # 904920 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS STANDARD PKG. # 907800 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX PLATINUM 1794 EDITION # 906980 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X2 EXT. CAB PRE RUNNER # 905030 2014 TOYOTA VENZA FWD XLE # 900210 2014 TOYOTA PRIUS V LUXURY PKG. # 903950 2014 TOYOTA VENZA AWD LTD # 907380 $ 36 , 998 + GST/ PST $ 25 , 439 + GST/ PST $ 26 , 180 + GST/ PST $ 31 , 089 + GST/ PST 2 LEFT 1 ONLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY 1 O 1 NLY SALE, CASH PRICE SALE $ 41 , 433 + GST/ PST $ 26 , 256 + GST/ PST $ 45 , 366 + GST/ PST $ 29 , 999 + GST/ PST $ 31 , 299 + GST/ PST FRONTIER TOYOTA 2014 MODEL CLEAROUT! NEW 90 20 TU 5. 90 20 $ + GST/ PST SOLD + GST/ PST $ SOLD $ + GST/ PST PS SOLD If someone you know has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, we're here to help. Call 204- 943- 6622 or 1- 800- 378- 6699 or visit us online at alzheimer. mb. ca TOP NEWS CITY EDITOR: SHANE MINKIN 204- 697- 7292 I CITY. DESK@ FREEPRESS. MB. CA I WINNIPEGFREEPRESS. COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 A 3 W HEN " bannock lady" Althea Guiboche gets out of bed in the morning, she knows that sometime during the day she will be victimized by racism. " It's a daily thing and ( it's) very disappointing," said Guiboche, who distributes lunches of bannock and soup or chili and pasta to the homeless. " I try not to let it get me down. It has happened to me right from when I was a child, a baby, a toddler. " It has happened my whole life." Guiboche was one of more than two dozen aboriginals, elders, university heads, police representatives, and city councillors who emerged from Mayor Brian Bowman's office - following a smudge ceremony - to respond to a Maclean's magazine article headlined: Welcome to Winnipeg, where Canada's racism problem is at its worst . The national headline put the issue of racism front and centre, and Bowman and others said while they agree Winnipeg has racism, they are working on the issue. Bowman got emotional, with his eyes tearing up and his voice breaking a couple of times, when he said his two young boys are children of a M�tis father and a mother of Ukrainian heritage. " I want my boys to be proud of both of these family lines," he said. " I invite Winnipeggers to be part of breaking down these barriers... We do have racism in Winnipeg, but I see an opportunity. " We can either kill the messenger or respond." Those gathered behind Bowman included former Assembly of First Nations grand chief Ovide Mercredi, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, treaty commissioner Jamie Wilson of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba, University of Manitoba president David Barnard, University of Winnipeg president Annette Trimbee and United Way CEO Connie Walker. In part, the Maclean's article examined several recent incidents, including the assault on 16- year- old Rinelle Harper, the homicide of 15- year- old Tina Fontaine, and the release of an inquest report into Brian Sinclair's death in a hospital emergency waiting room. The article said Winnipeg " is deeply divided along ethnic lines. It manifestly does not provide equal opportunity for aboriginals. And it is quickly becoming known for the subhuman treatment of its First Nations citizens, who suffer daily indignities and appalling violence. " Winnipeg is arguably becoming Canada's most racist city." Bowman said he was interviewed by the magazine's reporter several weeks ago. He learned when the article was running, and its headline, when Maclean's tweeted the cover Wednesday night. The print edition is out today. The mayor said he began reading the online version of the article at about 9 a. m., and within minutes, his staff was on the phone asking people to join a news conference. " Some people only had 20 minutes' notice," Bowman said. While not going into details, Bowman said in the coming weeks Winnipeggers will see " tangible announcements. " We're moving in the right direction." Nepinak said: " I am not here to pacify racism. We realize there are people wilfully blind and wilfully ignorant about racism... I want people to continue to stand up and be strong and talk about racism. " I've been to different places around the world. If there is not dialogue happening, there is war happening." Wilson said racism could be reduced if Canadians learn more about the treaties signed with aboriginal people. " We need to have a better understanding of what that original relationship was all about," he said. Winnipeg police Chief Devon Clunis said he doesn't believe racism is strictly a Winnipeg problem. " It is a human condition," Clunis said. " We need to have a very difficult conversation about race." Mercredi also agreed racism is a " national problem. And not just an experience of aboriginal people. It is faced by many people." Mercredi said he is not asking Winnipeggers and Canadians to speak Cree, but not to treat him with racism. " I am different. I should not be discriminated against. I have a right to be different. If we all agreed on the right to be different, it would go a long way." The article returned the spotlight to Winnipeg's ethnic divide after several months of preoccupation with city hall scandals, said Wab Kinew, associate vice- president for indigenous relations at the University of Winnipeg. " I thought it was bang on in showing racism is slurs, but it's also systemic and structural. It also hinted at showing Winnipeg had the potential to be a leader in this area," he said. kevin. rollason@ freepress. mb. ca BARTLEY KIVES A4 WINNIPEGGERS WEIGH IN A4 EDITORIAL A8 Racist label provokes mayor ' I invite Winnipeggers to be part of breaking down these barriers... We do have racism in Winnipeg, but I see an opportunity' - Mayor Brian Bowman MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Mayor Brian Bowman gets emotional while he addresses the media about racism in Winnipeg. He was joined by several aboriginal and community leaders. Maclean's story says Winnipeg worst in Canada By Kevin Rollason SCAN PAGE TO SEE BOWMAN'S MESSAGE ABOUT RACISM JOIN THE CONVERSATION Maclean's magazine says Winnipeg is Canada's most racist city. The mayor acknowledges we have a problem. What do you think should happen next? Go to winnipegfreepress. com and add your comments to the conversation A_ 05_ Jan- 23- 15_ FP_ 01. indd A3 1/ 22/ 15 9: 33: 43 PM ;