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The Canadian Champion, Friday, February 13, 2004-11 Teams sought for spelling ,, Spc'lliîîc bee', ýeen Io bc llet OnuI of' one- I ooni schoîlhoutî.c antd leat'j t 1 Beas ci. Bot soon. Milton ssii hosi it'. tels\ otsn of course. Liieracy North Halton wtll hosi the event, aflectionaiely named the 'Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bec'. The non-profit organization is currently looking for teamis of three people 10 com- pete in this event, which wiIl rake place May 6 ai the Grand Chalet Banquet Hall ai 5 p.m. j v- q Milton," said honorary chair Andy Barrie, "isilheoeftehsivnsinLiteracy host of Meiro Morning on CBC Radio.Not a on "Ifs fun, il's exciîing and ifs for a great N rhIlio cause.Adi Sposord b CoecoCommunity A ui Televisionthe M~ion ion and Chapters- ~' Learning * Indigo, the spelling hec will include teanis O from 18 husinesses and organizations ihai 'Ja will face off in the hatie for spellitg suprernacy. Teams are encouragcd to show their ieamn spirit and dress in a creative wav - froîn simple teamn outtits 10 favourite literary characiers. More ihan 15(0 people will attend the bec, which will lie hroadcast oit Cogeco Comnsmtiy Televisios. An audienîce par-w .qu s oigntro.c ti. cipation spelling bec will happen - a uF. il1Ilefiat throughouî the evcning. Presiding as judges will lie Karen Smith, editor of The Canadian Champion, Mayor Gord Krantz and Leslie Fitch, CEO of From Ieft, staff member Sharon Foster, volunteer Rgsrto lssFbur 9 04 Milton Public Lilirar. Theresa MacDonald and staff member Amnelia Steinbring see PRIZES on page 14 of Literacy North Halton plan the spelling bee. Bruh o yo by he Hato Coni on Smkn o Heal more than a Home and Leisure Show! MILTON The Milton Chamber of Commerce presents Showcase Milton 2004 at the fabulous new Milton Sports Centre May 28h, 291h , and 301h If you are selling produots or services for home and garden, leisure travel, entertainment, fitness, automobiles, real estate, finance, insurance and more... THIS IS THE SHOW FOR VOUI! Don 't miss this opportunîty for your business to reach thousands of potential customers in on weeàkend! BOOTH SALES BEGIN MONDA YFEBRUARY 16TH AT 1O:OOAM a AT THE MILTON SPORTS CENTRE (Booth sales will continue at the Chamber office commencing February i 7th, 2004) BOOTHS WILL SELL FAST .. .DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED For more information cali Showcase Manager Allison Mang at 905-878-0581 Sponsorship Opportunities available! BILr.L.'8b Thank you to our sponsors to date: AT OYSO