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1iS-The Canadian Champion, Fridey, Apnil 2, 2004 I M!Ly CHrEEO www.chamber.milton.oi ACER * TOSHIBA * DLINK * TOUGH è LEXMARK - MICROSOFT * Service Depot -Sales & Service " Consulting -On Site Service " Software & Accessories (Business & Residential) " Network lnstalling 751 Main Street Est, Suite 2, Milton Phone (905> 878-4651 Fax (905) 876-1013 - 1-800-268-0034 Monday - Friday 9-5:30 pm Saturday 10 - 2 pmn ~ Spring & Distilled Bottled Water Cooler Rentai Sales & Service We are proud to boule naiural spring waterfron ue of Onîtaro's renaining uniouched resour(es Our wter is not hernwallh ý treaied, i'sJust good, «'0d&40 Mss-FrI 85pm Set 5-12psr »Mstae &ut' We Ded,,e, Throughout flir- C" m&t, 723 Main St. E., Milton 905-876-1991 Fax: 905-876-4846 Email: classlc.coolers@beIInet.ca *GERDAU AMERISTEEL MILTON METALS RECYCLING P.O. BOX 1017, 8645 REGIONAL ROAD N., MILTON, ONTARIO L9T 4B6 905-875-4800 Fax: 905-875-4808 "Our designers wliU create a style cu4stomnized to meet ~your needs & buidget" *Glazed Finished Cabinets -Brushed Nickel Faucets -Granite & Corian Countertops orn v " s te, oor 005-878-000 18 Thm ps Bad, Mitai www.platinumhomeimprovements.com beCanabian* 191 Main St. E. Milton 905-878-2341 champion@haItonsearch.com i M11 BICK FINANCIAL SSECUUT CORPORATION Melissa De Brouwer, CFP Financial Planning and Investments "Investîng in you & your dreams." 575 Ontario Street South, Milton, Ontario L9T 2N2 Tel: (905) 875-1000 - Fax: (905) 875-6896 Awards Gala, Showcase Milton, the Milton Farmers' Market, and the Annual Golf Tournarnent. Each one of them will be bigger and better than any similar event in prev ious years. Be sure the dates of each of themn are marked in your calendar. It should be noted that, while each event is a delight to attend, these events provide remarkable opportunities for organi- zations to, promote themselves to, very desirable segments of the Milton community. These events attract the attendance of business and community leaders and influential and ccGmmunity-minded citizens. As well they attract substantial notice in the local press. The Chamber makes available a limited number of sponsorships as a way of allowing organi- zations to have their names associated with these events. Cal! the Chamber to find out how you can take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to promote your organization within our fine community. 2003 COMMUNITY AWARDS NOMINEES (frors L to R> Business After Hours Chair Gloria /Francis, Vincenza DeMedicis, BBQ Wne )an Anders, Angelo DeMedicis. Business Mter Hours The Mardi Business Mfter Hours was hosted by Milton Home Hardware Building Centre and was attended by over 70 guests. Thank you te Angelo and wife Vincenza for tsosting such a fine evenlng of networking and fun! Upcoming Networking Events Thuralay, Aisil 8th - Privacy Act Semiinar wlth Marilyn Samuele, LL.B. 8:3Oam te 10:30am at the Halton Police Station Cuit te, members: $80.00 Limited seating s0 register n0w! Saturday, Apfl 17th - Annuel Community Awarda Gala - "A Night of Honour & Celebration" Cocktails at 6:0Opm / Dinner at 7:OOpm Granite Ridge Golf Club Tickets are $75.00 per person - Ail are welcome! Tuesdey, Apli 27th - Business After Heurs Martindale Gardens, 45 Martin Street Saturdey, May 22nd - Openisg Day ef the Milton Faerer' Meket 7:OOam te, 12:0Opm, Main Street between James and Martin Firidey, May 28th te Sundey, May 30th - Shewcase Milten - consumer Trade Show with over 90 eshibitors te date! New Miltos Sports Centre Tuesday, June 15ts - Miltes Chember Annuel Golf Teurnement, Granite Ridge Golf Club, cost is $150.00 per person LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Joyce Scott CITIZEN of the YEAR Paul Scherer PRESIDENT'S AWARD Christy Babcock Hedi Nowak BUSINESS of the YEAR (25 Employees & Iess) Brookville Veterinary Clinic Clarke's Golf Wheels Driver Training BUSINESS of the YEAR (26 Employees & over) Fifth Wheel Corp. Granite Ridge Golf Club Milton Home Hardware Building Centre BUSINESS PERSON of the YEAR Bill Mercer, Mercer & Mercer Peggy Graîl, Peggy Graîl & Associates Inc. Peter Schicht, Micro-Tech Machine CHAMBER VOLUNTEER MEMBER of the YEAR McMarketing Inc. - Carol & Bob McDonald THANK YOU SHOWCASE MILTON SPONSORS PLATINUM GOLD Canadian Champion BiII's Auto Body Travel Choice American Express Terry RowIey Mechanical Showcase Milton ..more than a Home and Leisure Show! .... .. l ndustrial *Panel Building Commercial *Pole Lino *Troubleshooting ,7~fiJ ~ 400 Morobel Drive, Unit 1 - W Milton, Ontario L9T 4N6 ELECT~ICTel: 905-876-2519 ELECAVCA COAfflCVRSFax: 905-876-3903 ELECRICA COJR4CORSwww.arthurelectric.com President's Message Douglas Francis m As 1 was recently drafting a note for inclusion in the 2004 Escarpment Country Visitors Guide it was becomning obvious that it was safe to leave winter behind and to turn to thoughts of the approaching warmer weather of late spring and summer. 0f course, it is easy to become excited about the warm weather when a person lives in an ares such as ours with its beautiful scenery, recreational areas and wonderful attractions, shopa and restaurants. The warmi weather just makes it that much easier to get out and take advantage of them. The change of season also meana that we are getting dloser to four major events organized by the Chamber - the Community 1 _jffl9e"ý ___ 1 - - - ý_ 1 1