Because the health and well-being of everyone is a high priority, the Hilda Fowke Memorial Spelling Bee and Dinner is cancelled for 2020. We hope to see everyone in 2021.
2019 Spelling Bee Winners


Congratulations to Debbie Sowinski, Todd Dufresne, and Kirsten Woods, the team of TD Buzz and the winners of the 2019 Hilda
Fowke Memorial Spelling Bee.

Congratulations to the TD Buzz cheering section, the winner of the "Cheering" award.
Congratulations to Jessy Genier, Melissa Boivin, and Emily Laffin of the Spellegrinos for raising the most pledges!


A special thank you to Helene Culhane (Master of Ceremonies), James Paterson (Master Pronouncer), Georgia Geverding (Judge), and Robert Hynds (Timer).


A big thank you to Zante's for providing the bar.
A special thanks goes to Helene Culhane (Master of Ceremonies), James Paterson (Master Pronouncer), Georgia Geverding (Word Judge), Robert Hynds (timer), Martin Drainville (sound system), Amber Elliott (decorations), Melanie and Erika (dishes), Victoria Payne (kitchen), and all the teams that participated in the Bee.
A special thanks goes out to all of our generous in-town donors: The Match Factory, Armstrong on Whitewood, Essentials, Walker's Honey, Carpet One, Dida's, Déjà vu Boutik, John and Ria Vanthof, Liv and Gracie’s, Findley's Drug Store, R.U. Hungries, Shellane Woodworking, Smallman's Pharmacy, 5th Wheel Training Institute, Tri Town Toyota, City of Temiskaming Shores, Riverfront Chiropractic Health Centre, Zante’s Bar and Grill, Vanessa Menard from Riverfront Chiropractic Health Centre, Active 1 Source for Sports, Images Salon, Town of Latchford, Marty’s Auto Tech, Tri-Town Toyota, Quantum Xpress, Revkor, Joyce Moore, Chat Noir, Ransacked, Mr. Gas, Georgia Geverding, Janet Hynds and The Orchard.
A special thanks also goes out to our out-of-town donors: Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park, Louise Penny, Ontario Science Centre, AGO, Toronto Zoo, Bird Kingdom, CNE, Hockey Hall of Fame, Robert Munsch, Lailey Winery, Chateau des Charmes, Ingenium, Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation, Recipe Unlimited Corporation, Picaboo, National Gallery of Canada, CNE, Bird Kingdom, Medieval Times, The Haunted Walk, Of Rock and Chalk, National Ballet of Canada, Maple Leaf Sports, Canadian Museum of History, Canadian Museum of Nature and Kirkland Lake Gold.
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors
Leaf $500



Louise Penny,
Author
Stem $250

Rotary Club
Seed $100





Past Bee Winners
2010
Polyester Spellers
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Amanda Mongeon
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Lindalee Roberts
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Emilie Barbeau
2012
Beewitched
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Amanda Mongeon
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Lindalee Roberts
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Dawn Olson
2014
Bee Healthy
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Amanda Mongeon
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Kerry Schubert-Mackey
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Marlene Spruyt
2016
Jane Austen's Posse
Eliisa Ollila
Tammy Mackey
Brenda Morissette
2018
Jane Austen's Posse
Eliisa Ollila
Pat Hamilton
Monique Lafond
2011
Dumble Bees
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Linda St. Cyr
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Angela Fiset
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Pat Willard-Inglis
2013
Spellunkers
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Michael Werner
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Mark Milton
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Serge Gendron
2015
Jane Austen's Posse
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Brenda Morissette
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Kellie Broderick
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Eliisa Ollila
2017
Jane Austen's Posse
Kellie Broderick
Eliisa Ollila
Brenda Morissette
2019
TD Buzz
Debbie Sowinski
Kirsten Woods
Todd Dufresne