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Santa Claus Parade has undergone changes in 45 years Santa Claus is coming to Town! In a few days, Santa will visit Oakville‘s 45th annual Santa Claus Parade. The first Parade was organized by then President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Bill Hughes. The idea evolved from a desire to encourage people to shop at Downtown Oakville stores. As president, Hughes volunâ€" Free lighting ceremony Nov. 19th Downtown Oakville‘s tradition of starting the holiday with the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Towne Square will take place on Friday, Nov. 19th. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. when the Salvation Army will lead the crowd in singing Christmas carâ€" ols. At 7:30 p.m., Oakville Mayor Ann Mulvale will "light" the Christmas tree. Following this, St. Hilda‘s Anglican Church will put on their traditional Christmas play, and St. Joseph‘s School Choir will enterâ€" tain the gathering. Santa Claus will also be at the ceremony to greet the crowd. Free Hot Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate will be served by Salvation Army volunteers, courâ€" tesy of the Downtown Oakville merchants. Timbits from Tim Horton Donuts Ltd. and cookies from Cultures will also be given away. Smoking byâ€"law under review (Continued from page 9) Regarding smoking in laundroâ€" mats, answers reflected varying views with some people complainâ€" ing their clothes smelled of smoke while others said they didn‘t want to be restricted from enjoying a cigarette while their clothes went through the washing cycles. "Maybe some areas shouldn‘t be included (in the changes to the byâ€" law)," said See. However, there were many areas of the current byâ€"law that might be tightened up and which were pinâ€" pointed on the questionnaires. From the replies, she said "there generally seemed to be a consensus that there should be increased restrictions to reflect the number of nonâ€"smokers" in the population. A 1991 Ontario Health Survey established the number of smokers as 27% in the province, she said. The third category the town wanted the region to look at related to tobacco sales to minors. See said the region surveyed Grade 9 classes in a public school and a separate school in Oakville. Of the 400 stuâ€" dents surveyed, 17% of them smoked and, of these, 7% bought their own cigarettes. "We are talking to the police to see if we can eliminate that probâ€" lem (of cigarette sales to minors)," she said. "The law says you can‘t sell cigarettes to anyone under 18." Statistics indicate that a person who doesn‘t smoke under 18 is not likely to become a smoker in his or her lifetime} she added. . teered to ride on the Santa float. Forty Five years later, he is still bringing Santa to Downtown Oakville. The original Parade had a budget of around $800 and "Santa" knew most of the children in the crowd by name. Things have changed a lot in 45 years. The crowd will be 10,000 plus, over 80 entries are expected and "Barney the Dinosaur" will be Parade Marshall. Make sure your letters to Santa are ready as Postal Workers will be collecting Christmas wish lists â€" and don‘t forget to bring a donation to the Kinsmen‘s 5th annual food drive. So come out and share some Christmas cheer on Saturday, November 20 at 9:00 a.m. For more information call Sandra Janicki at 842â€"4877. The Preâ€"Christmas, After Summer, Fall‘s Over, Long Before Boxing Day, Post Election, Better Than Ever, Semiâ€"Annual, Save U Yes. This is the big one. It only happens twice a year. ‘And it happens for only 10 days. Right now to Sunday November 21st, save up to 60% on everything in our huge inâ€"store warehouse. Floor models, slight imperfections and discontinued showroom pieces offer an outstanding selection. Shop smart. It‘s time to save big. Shop early, and get the best selection. This incredible collection of fine furniture and accessories won‘t last long. To A world away from the everyday Store Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday Noon to 5 pm Phone: 560â€"3303 / 643â€"4121; Out of town call 1â€"800â€"263â€"8575 Lewis Rd. and the QEW, S. Service Rd., Stoney Creek, Ontario (between the Fruitland and Fifty Rd. exits off the QEW) €661 °T1 ‘Aon ‘Aepug 4HL â€" E4 Pn i We en e e Te s h Ne ce e kh t Nee d o e P oo e l 0