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v TMe Canadian Champion, Tuesday, Marc& 28,2MW0-7 Businessman of Year nominees love their town By LISA CARTWRIGHT The Champion The nomninees for the Milton Chamber of Commerce's Businessman of the Year Award have two things in commrron - a love for their community and a commiùtment to make it bet- ter. Pharmaciat Don Bell, owner cf Shopper' s Drug Mart at Carniage Square, and Deug Kocher, owner cf McKersie-Kocber Funeral Home, work tireleasly te raiae money for people in tbeir contmu- nity. While Mr. Bell, who bas apent bis entire working csreer in Milton, no longer livea in town, bie atill considers il hia home. "I do thinga only for Milton," Mr. Bell ssid. "I have a alrong affinity te the towýn.., Mr. Bell bas been a member of the Milton Lions Club for 10 yeara (five of whicb be spent as treaSuir- er) snd sponsors three girls and tbree boys hoeuse league teams each year. Mr. Bell and bis staff organize locsl sports events te raise money for différent charnuies. In tbe pst, they hsve bosted a weekend basebaîl toumnament tbat raised more thsn $20,000 for Doug Kocher Milton District Hospital as well as a golf toumnament that raised more than $23,000 for Rose Cberry's Home. "It's only through the staff and thcir lime that we are able to raise moncy."1 The Junior Achievement pro- gram bas aîao bcncfited from the generosity of Mr. Bell, wbo taugbt s clasa of grade g students about the economic value of staying in achool. 1I am surprised. I am bumbled and equally elated" by thc nomina- tion, Mr. Bell said. 'l ceetainly wasn't expccting it."1 Mr. Kocher, toc, aaid he was sur- prised to be nominated- for Businessman cf Uhe Year. 'l neyer expected to reccive such an bonour," said Mr. Kocher wbo nuna Use funeral home witb bis wife Judy and son Anclrew. Mr. Kocher and bis famiiy have been i Milton for 23 years. in tbat lime hie bas sponaored bockey and basebail teamai as welI s 'The Monitor', a montbly Milton District Hospital informa- tion feature tbat runs in Tbe Champion. He was Uic past president of Use Central Ontario Funeral Directors Association, a member cf the St. Clair Masonic Lodge and bas been involvcd with the Rotary Club for about 20 years, five of wbicb bie apent as preaident. The Rotary Club offers ongoing support to organizations tucb as Easter Seais. Mr. Kocher is the chair of the Milton organization. "tt's sometbing I really enjoy doing, working witb the devclop- ing bandicappcdl children. Thcy arc juat a great group cf chiidren." As Use chairman of apecial events at St. Paul's United Cburcb, Mr. Kocher heipa organize Uie cburcb'a bamn and turkey dinners, among other tbings. "I enjoy doing it (volunteering)," hie said.* "If cveryonc doca a littie bit, it makes the community that mucb better." The award winner wiIl be assnounced during a gala evening hoated by Uic Chamber in Milton Saturday, Apr. 8. HEATiNI & COOUNS (905) 56-8545 * Tou Frew 1-88-257-324» 1535 Msywhdse Or., Unit 20, MIuIuuuga Notice of Liquor I LicenceOnai Application The followmng establishment bas applied f0 the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence undcr the Liquor Licence Act: Application for a Sale Licence Sweet Water Grill 8 Martin Street, Milton (inciuding outdoor ares) Any resident of the municipality may make wriften submission as to whetber the issuance of the licence is in the public inferest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no fafer fhan April 29, 2000. PI casc incfude your name, address and felephone number. If a petition is submitted to the Commision, pi case identify fhe designated contact person. Note: The AGCO gives the applicant copies of aIl objections. Submissions to bc sent f0: Licensing and Registration Department Aicohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 20 Dundas St. W, 7th Floor, Toronto ON MSG 2N6 Fax: (416)326-5555 E-mail at iicenslg@agco.on.ca