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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Orono Weekly Times - 9 5th annual mountain bike charity event for Ovarian Cancer Canada On Sunday, September 26th, the 5th Annual Big-O: Mountain Bike Charity Event for Ovarian Cancer Canada will be happening at the Ganaraska Forest. Each year in the fall, mountain bikers of all ages and skill levels grab their bikes, and head into the woods to raise money and awareness for Ovarian Cancer Canada. "Our event attracts a variety of mountain bike enthusiasts, since the day is geared toward fun and camaraderie, and we have courses for all skill levels. We encourage the riders (men included) to embrace their feminine sides and dress up for the ride. We have seen everything from fish net stockings and feather boas, to pink tutus riding through the woods!" says Jen Haslett, Event Coordinator, "It's a great non-competitive atmosphere, where women and their families get together to enjoy the fall colours and grind up some dirt!" Each year, thousands of new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in Canada. Since symptoms are non-specific, ovarian cancer is usually detected in its later stages, making it the leading cause of death due to gynaecological malignancy. Yet, research studies indicate that most women cannot identify the subtle signs and symptoms of the disease. "It is our goal to help change this" says Haslett. Registration is open on-line, and participants or donors can visit www.thebig-o.ca to find out more about the event or pledge support for your favourite rider. The Big-O Mountain Bike Charity Event was founded by Jen Haslett in 2006 in memory of her sister Susan, who was taken by the disease at the age of 39. Susan was a great advocate of women in sport, and always encouraged women to jump in and try something new, even if it seemed overwhelming. Ms. Haslett is an avid cyclist and triathlete, with a goal to introduce women to the fun and adventure of mountain biking. For more information, visit: www.thebig-o.ca. For further information: Media Contact: Jennifer Haslett, Event Coordinator, THE BIG-O: MOUNTAIN BIKE CHARITY EVENT, Cell: 905-447-9486, jenhaslett@rogers.com Classified Business Directory LARRY Debra Inglis Interior Design JACKSON PLUMBING & WATER CONDITIONING Automotive Specialties BRIAN COUVIER Licenced Technician 117 Mill St. Orono L0B 1M0 Custom Drapery "Energy Saving Specials" Dealer & Fine Finishes by T. Osmond COMPLETE LDR CONTRACTING * Snow Removal * * Bobcat & Minihoe Service * Dump Trailer Service * * Tree Planting & Stump Removal * · Backhoe Work/Trenching · Pump Repairs & Installation · UV Lights · Water Softeners · Free Estimates For Friendly, Expert Service 905-983-9919 Furniture Repair and Restoration Caning · Veneering · Carving French Polishes & Wicker Repair Luke or Lindsay Porter H. 905-983-9924 C. 905-914-6979 "Look to us for all your general repairs to most make & models" Rims · Tires · Brakes · Tune-Ups Custom Exhaust Systems Castrol Engine Oil & Filter Service Specials Car & Truck Accessories Professional Installation 905-983-6214 905-983-5900 www.inglisdesign.ca 4312 Conc. #6, Kendal 905-786-2477 Experience You Can Trust I&T Carpenters · Licensed · 27 Years Experience · Custom Homes · General Contracting · Additions · House Trim · Stairs · Decks ·Windows ·Doors · Barns And all carpentry related work. Orono Veterinary Hospital Complete Residential Renovations, Additions and New Structures Windows · Soffit · Interlocking Waterproofing · Doors · Roofing Ceramic Tile · Siding Eavestroughing · Chimney Repair ~ Specializing in Stone Facing ~ ROBERT E. JACKSON Heating · Electrical Air Conditioning · ADDITIONS · RENOVATIONS · DECKS DOOR & WINDOW REPLACEMENTS · EXTERIORS · CABINETRY "We're here to serve you" Authorized Consumers Gas Dealer Independent Lennox Dealer Furnaces · Air Conditioners and Appliances Main Street, Orono 983-6221 Dr. Derrek de Haan Dr. Mathew Stephenson 30 Cobbledick St., Orono L0B 1M0 Tel: 905-983-9010 Fax: 905-983-5308 DAN ZEGERS 905-983-9543 TYLER SMITH broker "KRACO" CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Since 1976 · Custom Built Homes · Renovations/Additions · Designing 905·697·1900 IVAN JONES TONY FANARA www.kendalhills.ca 905-983-5465 FREE ESTIMATES Call Mike Bonneau Mobile: 905-435-4181 Home: 905-983-9005 6495 Leskard Rd., Orono L0B 1M0 Newcastle 905-987-5819 Hampton 905-263-9988 Orono Weekly Times 905-983-5301 * Residential * Farms * Rural Properties * Investment Rudy Kraayvanger www.homesmiths.ca 905-623-1101 www.kraco.ca