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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. APRIL 17,2002 PAGE 5 Take the challenge OSHAWA - Here's a chance for your business lo star in this year's Corporate Challenge, held by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. The chamber is looking for teams of eight (four men and four women) to take part in the May 24 and 25 events. New to the challenge challenge this year is an interchamber interchamber challenge, supported supported by the Ajax/Picker- ing Board of Trade, Clar- ington Board of Trade, Scugog Chamber of Commerce Commerce and Whitby Chamber Chamber of Commerce and Os- hawa chamber. Another new event is a Tribute Show on May 24, with tributes to the likes of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Madonna, Elvis and the Suprêmes. All registrations include four tickets to the show, which replaces the karaoke. This show will be held at the Polish Veterans Hall, Stevenson Road North, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The challenge will be held May 25 at Durham College and will sec teams compete in a number of crazy games and vie for top awards, including the Community Cup. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be a scavenger hunt, best costume and spirit awards and a food drive for local food banks. Team members must be 19 year or older. The cost is $250 per team. Any business business tliat can't get a full team can join a chamber or board of trade team. For registration information. information. contact the chamber chamber at info@osliawacham- bcr.com or call 905-728- 1683. JiE/DsJiJEdJDJJ ID RECEPTOR ùJzlJËjyJ DdDULD \ZjiDkLuy NEW PfDsJiizi Ujjz ; i ' : mmmt . /jiujj ■gBl r > o', o- o V-.V ' V . - , A step Liht\ui in comfort & style Friday & Dalu/J. April J 9-2 U, 2 Draw for Sandals Gift witfi purchase $20 Discount (regular priced CCCO only) Cri/5/nu DinuU'.iï FAX to Statesman 905-579-1809 In Brief: APRIL 17, 2002 O'Toole hosts electricity meeting Thursday PORT PERRY - Local politicians are hosting a public forum this week to shed some light on energy i deregulation. ] Durham i MPP John O'- ! Toole and Scu- i gog Township ! council will co- ! host the ses- I sion, which; ! takes place \ ] Thursday, April j i 18 at 10:30 a.m. j ! in Scugog's j ' council chambers, chambers, 181 Perry | St. Shane Pospisil, director director of communi- : cations for the Ministry of Energy, Energy, Science and Technology, will also speak and respond to questions. For more information, information, contact contact Mr. O'-1 Toole's constituency constituency office at 905-697- 1501 or 1-800- 661-2433. Panel examines 'dying patients' DURHAM -- An international international speaker and clinical specialist specialist in thana- tology is speaking speaking at an upcoming upcoming panel discussion by Ortho Biotech and Hospice Durham. Joy Ufema will discuss 'the dying patient as j a person' Thurs-1 day, April 18 at Carruthers Creek Community Community Church, in Ajax. She will then answer questions from a panel of professionals, professionals, including including palliative palliative care physician physician Dr. Gillian Gilchrist and author author and speaker speaker Tom East- hope. The event - lasts from 7 to 91 p.m. Health providers, including including physi- ! cians, nurses, social workers ! and clergy are invited to attend. attend. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call Hospice Hospice Durham at 905-430-4522 or 1-888-790- '9414 for ticket locations or more info, dpA] tea: " v FINANCING AVAILABLE WE MAKE ANY SIZE MATTRESS SET UP AVAILABLE lmAIL DISPOSAL OF OLD SET AVAILABLE FREE B MO. 1CCmB) LAY-AWAY AJAX Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10- 9 Saturdays 10-6 Sundays 11- 4 OSHAWA Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10- 9 Saturdays 10-6 Sundays 11- 4 courtice Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10- 9 Saturdays 10-6 Sundays 11- 4 Please visit our website at www.slecpfactory.com Remember, we are the factory. Discover a Community Committed to Caring Welcome to Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence, where your comfort is our greatest concern. With our caring staff we take pride in offering optimum comfort and care in a friendly environment. You'll find all the amenities and services to meet the retirement needs of every lifestyle. Come discover the difference a helping hand can make! Cedarcroft Place Rdin; nient Residence 649 King Street East, Oshawa (905)723-9490