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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - A7 Award winners for big and small businesses revealed from GALA on page Al 11 licSU.ptnst iii thc ec ing was i csci scd ti Ille hiict iigorics, fihc ist1loi isisPi Iesonl oi tic 'icar wsas I)ccscicd Io Angcio i)eMcthiiii N4iiioi ilornc iHardtware Builing iCntre, who hcai out iciiow norninccs 'ros Ncwîon oii roNs Dîner anti Kiimhicrix' anti LIin Lnglish of A f olinis Mlilc. DcN4ctis aiihticti lits succcss Io thc rcsitients oi Milton. i heb most Imoportant ingiedient ftor toc is Milton atscii, hc toidti hc auti- ence. Thc award for Business of the Year (25 cmploy'ees or less) was given to A Country Mile, a downtown gifi shop owned hy Glenn and Kimherly English ihat recently moved to the former KFC location on Main Street afler undergo- ing extensive renovations. "Milton has so much to offer husi- ness owners," Glenn said. The other nominees in the caiegorN were Arthur Electrîc Ine. and Charlie Speck Welding Limited. The award for Business of the Year (26 employees or more) went to Chudleighs, whîch had heen previnus- ly announced since ihere were nu coin- peting nominees. Chudleigh's is a 'pick-your-own' appie farm and hakery thai features the world famous Chudleighs Apple Biossomn. The retail hakery husiness wili sooti be moving to a larger faciity down the road. Dean Chudleigh accepted the award and spoke excitedly of the businesss future. "We're going to be here for a while," he saîd. Gloria Francis of Padgett Business Services was named the Chambers Volunteer Member of the Year. Stephanie Thiessen cari bc reaciied ai sthiessen@rniltoncanadialchampiofl.Com. OUTSTANDING HOME SHOW EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITY!9 NOW 1S THE TUME to reserve your company's exhibit space in the annual Milton Lifestyle Home Show. You just can't beat face-to-face exposure to get more sales. Talk directly to thousands of qualified customers in JUSI 3 DAYS! LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE Lifestylý2ome Show April 7th, Bih, &I 9th 2006 MILTON MEMORIAL ARENA 77 Thompson Rd. S lust south of Main Street CALL TOOPAY: 1-800-465-1073 Rose and Del Oxford proudly dispiay Iheir Citizen of the Year awards. Barbara Snow (second from rightl accepts tne Liletime Achievement Award, for her and hîîshand Jim, from If rom left) awards gala chair Joyce Hagevîk, Chamber presîdent Leslie McLaren and provincial Opposition leader John Tory. Dean Chudleigh accepts the Business of the Year (26 employees or more) award. Glenn and Kîmberîy fnglîsh flash a big smîle after A Country Mile was named Business ni the Year among those wîth 25 employees or less. FU-LI VAIR & -ESTHETIC SERVICES Crown Foils Pedicur Manlicur Cut & B1omidy DIIIdf Fot Cm $9 18014O &d2O Hop On Board With Sehool Bus Safety. While you're on the school bus, follow these simple safety rules: " Remain seated throughout the ride. " Keep your arms, hands and head inside the bus. " Keep your belongings away from the aisie. " Do not distract the bus driver with loud noises or sudden movements. The J San cTu ary MviltonY A ( hui ch for Your Heait, Mind & Spirit Sponsored by N The Sanctuary ofMilton \Who: The people of Milton What: Good Friday Service and Taste Thie World Celebration 'r A free event to celebrate Good Friday and our changing Milton culture by bringing people together to taste fonds froto over twenty counitries. Corne and celebrate Good Friday together and connect * with other people from Milton whde saimpling fonds from around the world. When: FridayApril 6, from 6:OO-9:OOpm Where: Milton Sports Centre Banquet Roomn 605 Santa Maria Blvd. <Derry Rd., west of Hwy. 25) (entrance at rear of building) Additional info can be fourni at www.thesanctuaryltol1.cofl