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Photo Opportunity                     April 26, 2005

The Bike/Walk to Work Challenge Expanded to Saugeen Shores, Dignitaries to Help Launch New Location

WHO:             Representatives from the Town on Saugeen Shores Shores, Public Health, Grey Bruce Partners in Health, and Community Living Owen Sound and District.

WHAT:           Launch of newest location in the growing Bike/Walk Challenge. 

                        Dignitaries are invited.  Food and refreshments will be served.

WHERE:        Saugeen Municipal Offices, 600 Tomlinson Dr., Port Elgin

WHEN:           10 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2005

WHY:              Individuals and the community benefit when residents use their own energy to get to work. By leaving the car at home, participants can increase their physical activity level, reduce vehicle emissions, which can improve air quality, and save on the costs of operating a car.

To qualify for prizes, participants are encouraged to walk or bike to work or school, at least one way.  They complete a ballot form and deposit it at any of the following locations: Martin’s Bicycle Shop, Wardrop Pharmasave, Chamber of Commerce, Ralph’s Hi-Way Shopette and Your Workplace.

The challenge runs from May 16 - June 24, 2005 with participants getting a chance to win prizes every time they bike or walk to work.

DETAILS:

Win Great Prizes!

1^st -      $1000.00 bike from Jolley’s Alternative Wheels

2^nd -     Teeth whitening kit from Georgian Family Dentistry

3^{rd -}          Running shoes and pedometer from Sportchek and Public Health

4^th -      Bicycle helmet from Martin’s Bicycle Shop

5^th -      Swimming pass from Saugeen Shores Recreation Department

Weekly Prizes

Two prizes will be drawn weekly, and these include:

·          Bike bells

·          Bike mirrors

Free Bicycle Safety Clinics

(Outside Martin’s Bicycle Shop in Southampton)

·        Monday, May 16, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

·        Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Walking or biking to work is the simplest and most pleasurable way to get healthier while saving the environment.

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For more information:

Betty Perkins R.N. B.Sc.N.

Public Health Nurse

Grey Bruce Health Unit

(519) 881-1920 ext. 239