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Pre mier takes over Premier Consumer Shows -a division of' Metroland Printmng Publishing and Distribution Ltd., owner of The Champion h as announced the acquisition of the Toronto Wine and Cheese Show, the largest show of its kind in Canada. Cathryn Oliver. general manager of Premier Consumer Shows, said the addi- tion of the Wine and Cheese Show is a per- fect complement to its other large scale consumer events. wbicb include the. Toronto Star National Bridai Shows, the Toronto Star Golf and Travel Show and the Toronto Star Travel and Leisure Shows. "We are excited about taking ibis show to the next level," said Ms Oliver. "Our exten- sive consumer advertising initiatives and relationships witb key media partners which have developed through our other shows, including the Toronto Star and Metroland communiîy newspapers, will ensure success." 'Me Toronto Wine and Cheese Show fea- tures award-winning wines from ail over the world, as well as torthcormng vîntages, * beers, single malt whiskies, gourmet cui- sine, seminars and wine and beer competi- tions. 'Me show attracts more than 33,000 antendees and 3,500 trade representatives. TMe management teamn of Marti Milks and Brad Dean, who currently manage existing Premier shows, are in charge of ensuring the success of the Toronto Wine and Cheese Show. "Marti and Brad are extremely well- regarded in the consumer show industiy," said Ms Oliver. "Both are dynamnie, cre- ative individuals who are highly motivated to produce events that satisfy sponsors, exhibitioners and attendees. Former owner of the Wine and Cheese Show, Meteor Showvs Inc. President Ralph Weil, said be's confident in Premier's abil- ity to organizc a succcsstul cxhibition. "Premier Consumer Sbowvs is a first- class company and 1 feui very comf'ortable ss ith thcrn. said Mr. Weil. -I k-nos tbat tbey xviii bonour tbc history of the sboss. yet wxitb ail their years and arcasý of expcrt- ise xxil bring a different perspective to the showv. 1 xvish tbcmn cxery succexx.- Mr. WVeil sxas the prîtssary organizcr of the sho si it s t nc.iptin andà sid the GET DEFENSIVE and quideI5nes for ridi.g. If VoIf diving, wtch for bk5Icylts Ill c.. ail shore the raigl hs muo show was gctting too big to be a one-man show. "Lt needed a bigger team who would be devoted to different areas of tîte show, to furiher grow the show," bie said. Thse 23rd Toronto Wine and Cheese Show will take place in Marcis, 2006 at the International Centre. For more information on thse 2006 Toronto Wine and Cheese Show, call Premier Consumer Shows at (905) 815- 0017. The Canadian Champion, Friday, July 29, 2005 - A17 ,-Casino night to help iii trueker Ihe Ontario Nesv Englaitd Express (ONEE) trucking comn- pany encourages the cotnsunity to corne out and gamble their cares away for a good cause. ONEE will bold a fundraising casino night August 27 at thse Royal Canadian Legion on Charles Street from 410o9 p.m. The event la belng beld 10 raise funda for Chester Kawka, a driv- er with thse company who bas been off work for more than two tnonths tighting leukeiai. "Recause he's an independent owner/operator, hie can't enileet WSiB or disability," said co- worker Susan Brochu. "He's part of our family, and we want to help bis family." Truck payments for an inde- pendent operator are around $2.000 a monts. and Mr. Kawka could nisk losing bis t'uck if he's unable 10 woiic. Ms. Brochu said tbey didn't want hlmi to fail behînd tînancially because of bis illness. Admission is free, and events will include crown and anchor, golflng games, raffles for.Texas miekiea, a cash bar and more. ONEE la aiso looking for prize contributions and items bo raffle off, and weicomes donations of any denomination. For more information on tie event or prize donations, contact Susan or Lia at (905) 876-3996. O ROGERS - fl our W- çd -Ri 9h t Now% î m