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www.durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 PAGE 3 I love, I love, I love my calendar... boys Firefighters pose for United Way BY NATALIE MILLER Staff Writer DURHAM - Sometimes, even firefighters firefighters can't stand the heat. So they took off their clothes - well, their shirts - in the spirit of a good cause. Twelve firefighters from Oshawa and Clarington posed for the Oshawa- Whitby-Clarington-Brock and Scugog United Way's 2003 firefighters' calendar. calendar. Firefighters will be signing the calendars calendars between 6 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Thursday, Sept. 19 at the official kickoff of the United Way campaign at the Polish Veterans' Association, Sikorski Centre, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa. It's the first year the United Way got involved in the calendar promotion as a fund-raiser. "We're hoping to make a good profit," profit," says Lynn Martin, campaign associate. associate. The agency anticipates the initiative will generate between $35,000 and $50,000 towards its final goal, which will be announced at the kickoff. The calendar project is familiar to some Clarington firefighters who participated participated in the 2000-01 Clarington firefighter firefighter calendar that benefited the Risk Watch program, the Salvation Army, Clarington Project and Bethesdà House. "We had a lot of fun doing it," says Ms. Martin. However, many of the men were "very shy about doing this. We had to shmooze some of them. They take a lot of ribbing at the station." station." The calendar was shot at fire halls in Newcastle and Courtice so fire trucks and hoses could be used as props. "These guys did it all on their own time," says Ms. Martin, noting the agency is grateful for their participation. participation. The calendar is $10 and available at the United Way office at 345 Simcoe St. S. or at the information kiosk at ccntre court in the Oshawa Centre. It's also available at the campaign launch. The kickoff gets under way at 5:30 p.m. and includes a Wing Fest, music and door prizes. A.J. GROEN/Statesman photo Firefighters from across Durham Region posed for a publicity calendar calendar to help raise money for the United Way. Helping launch the release of the colour calendar are, front row, from left, Brett Fogal (Oshawa Fire Dept.) and Cindy Murray (Executive Director United United Way). Lifting Lynn Martin (campaign associate) in the back row are: Gary Oliver (Clarington Fire Dept.), Rod Thwaites (Oshawa (Oshawa Fire Dept.), Rob Malarczuk (Oshawa Fire Dept.), Tony Santos Santos (Clarington Fire Department). The 2003 calendars will be sold for $10. WALK THROUGH JJFE AND LIVE. LIVE THROUGH LIFE AND WALK. K4MEK4 achieve new balance Ji FOOTWEAR INC. 1615 Dundas St. E. Whitby Mall 905-728-4197 w mna smESAVMBiEiitM mm Widths For All Your Lifestyle Needs, From Running, Walking & Cross Training To Casual Wear J Human locomotion is a complex biomechanical process. Choosing proper footwear is not always a simple matter. A New Balance Representative will be available Sat. September 21 from 10 am 'til 3 pm ottering their expertise. FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE wHiiFoumimsiMr Still time to find 'Rosie' CLARINGTON - There's still a chance to get your entry in for the Clarington This Week/Canadian Statesman scarecrow contest. 'Rosie the Roving Reporter' has been making her way around the municipality municipality during the Clarington Board of Trade's Scarecrow Festival, which continues until Saturday, Sept. 21. •Readers who have seen Rosie in three locations can enter a draw to win a DVD player by writing the places and dates on a piece of paper and sending it in through email to: jbob- fax to 1 to 865 , m L1H 7L5. Entries can also be mopped off at Sears, 91 Baseline Rd. W., Bow- manville. Rosie's final stop will be at a hoe- down hosted by the Board of Trade in conjunction with the Orono Chili Cook off on Sept. 21 between noon and 2 p.m. on Main Street in the Orono downtown. The band, Nothing Serious, will play Celtic family music. All entries must reach This Week offices by Tuesday, Sept. 24. To have your flyers delivered by Durham's #1 Carrier Force! Call 905-579-4407 Wed., Sept. 18,2002 • Future Shop* • McGregor IDA* • Bay* • Your Home Decor* • Staples* • SAAN* • Work World* • Sears* • FM Windows* • Home Depot* v-Y ' ' . ' «44: -"I,"' 1'lease \ isil our website at w w w.sleepl'avtorx.vom Remember, we are the factory. Please visit our website at www.sleepfHctorv.com Mama ^ep "WHERE YOU GET MORE THAN GREAT PRICES' ISO 9002 CERTIFIED OÛOOO FIVE STAR tt Sales • leasing Parte • Service Convenient Customer Shuttle Service" 799 BLOOR ST. W., OSHAWA 905-404-0525 www.durhamchrysler.com