Updated at 11:48 a.m., Monday, February 19, 2007
Lihu'e man's odds improve to win Ace Hardware store
Advertiser Staff
Lihu'e resident Said Ghezal now has a 1-in-12 chance to win a new Ace Hardware store in a contest by the hardware retailer.The company said Ghezal advanced to the semifinals and will compete with 11 others to win the store in Houston valued at $1 million.
Ghezal was initially among 5,400 people who entered the contest, and last week was selected as one of more than 40 state finalists.
A winner is slated to be picked by Ace retailers during a convention on March 15 in Las Vegas.