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Photo Opportunity                     May 9, 2005

Bike/Walk to Work Challenge Celebrates 3^rd Year

WHO:             Join Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hazel Lynn, Owen Sound Mayor Ruth Lovell, City of Owen Sound councillors, organizers and participants.

                        M.C. Shane Jolley

WHAT:           Get in Gear for the 3rd Annual Bike/Walk Challenge. 

·        Mayor’s walk

·        Bike ride

·        Free bicycle commuter clinic

o       Safety tips

o       Riding tips

o       Commuter clothing

·        Live music

·        Light refreshments

WHERE:        Behind City Hall at the Market Building

WHEN:           5 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2005

WHY:              Participants are invited to attend a celebration to kick off the 3^rd annual Bike Walk to Work Challenge.

For the next 6 weeks, May 16 - June 24, participants will walk or bike to work or school, at least one way.  They are then required to complete a ballot form to be eligible for a variety of prizes.  Ballots can be deposited at Jolley’s Alternative Wheels, Public Health, City Hall or your workplace.  Businesses, schools and individuals who want to participate are asked to register by calling Public Health at 376-9420 ext. 401.

                        This challenge benefits the commuter, the community and the environment because it

·        provides a less stressful, more physically active commute to work, 

·        is a more environmentally friendly,

·        reduces the cost of commuting, and

·        encourages enviro-tourism and downtown revitalization.

Win 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 Sport Chek and Public Health

4^th – Harrison Park Pool season’s pass courtesy of the City of Owen Sound

5^th – $75.00 gift certificate from the Owen Sound Recreation Department

Weekly Prizes and Challenges

Watch For This!

Jolley’s Alternative Wheels will be issuing a challenge each week to a different business for the best participation.

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For more information:

Betty Perkins

Public Health Nurse

Grey Bruce Health Unit

(519) 881-1920