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"A Jjoining of cultures at a special time November 30, 1994 1LOCCâ€"â€"â€"â€"®â€"â€"+#*A 474 Iroquois Shore Road ns could tell from the abrupt movement out of the corner of my eye that my mother believed disaster was immiâ€" nent. Now I have to say it was diffiâ€" cult to believe at that very moment that anything remotely disastrous could happen at all. There we were gathered, en famille, dressed in our very best holiday wear, all determined to be on our very best behavior. It is the holiday that celebrates the ancient Jews‘ liberation from Greek domination and the Jews‘ renewed religious freedom. All of it was intensely interesting to those of us more familiar with the traditions of Christmas. With a wide expanse of winâ€" dows overlooking the city, candles subtly flickering at different spots in the room, and an unobtrusive catering staff, this was, to my mind... idyllic. My mother‘s companion, Leon, had invited our scruffy lot to dinâ€" ner with his family on the eve of his Chanukah. Before dinner, Leon took time to explain the history of Chanukah, as he lit the eight canâ€" dles and spoke of the fascinating, rich history of the festival of light. Madenoiselle Spa Iroquois Shore Road WOMEN‘S HEALTH CLUBS ENJOY 2 WEEKS AT THE SPA FOR $ Just;élng enough to HOW LONG‘.{ How long will this incredible sale last? For Information Call{(905) 275â€"5332 The Canadian Natignal j Insttute for the Blind Onfario Division I mean, back in the real world, we dine somewhat less formally. Catered in our home means throwâ€" ing wieners into buns and tossing it over the dog‘s open mouth onto a waiting platter. That‘s about the level of dining we aspire to on any given day. And so, squeezed into my one and only decent dress found at the bottom of the cupboard, and sheer pantyhose that just missed the claws of dear Theo, I had sunk But for one, alarming moment, it looked as though my entire eleâ€" pretty gratefully into this elegance. Couldn‘t budge off the couch, if the truth be known. Ann Mulvale Mayor (1) _ Be 65 years of age or older and not capable of shoveling a snow windrow OR physically challenged. (2) Occupy a singleâ€"family dwelling fronting onto a Town street. (3) Have no ableâ€"bodied person(s) residing on the property. If you were registered in 1993â€"94 you will receive a new application in the mail. People who are eligible for this rebate and who have not registered before must apply in person at the Town of Oakville Department of Public Works, 2274 Trafalgar Road, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, before February 17, 1995. Staff will assist in completing application forms, where necessary. Senior citizens must present proof of identification and age (Ontario Senior‘s Card, Driver‘s Licence or Birth Certificate). The physically challenged must present a Doctor‘s Certificate stating that applicant is physically challenged and not capable of shoveling the snow windrow from their driveway. Persons receiving snow clearing services from Halton Helping Hands at no cost shall not be eligible for the Town‘s rebate. For further information regarding the snow windrow rebate, please call 338â€"4392. The Town of Oakville is offering rebates to Senior Citizens and the Physically Challenged towards the cost of removing the snow windrows left across the driveways by the snowplows. The rebate will be $10.00 for any snowstorm that requires the plowing of ALL Town streets. To be eligible for this rebate applicants must: 1225 TRAFALGAR ROAD + OAKVILLE, ONTARIO + L6H 2L1 Monday, December 5, 1994 Inaugural Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. Council Chamber THE OAKVILLE BEAVER O.H. Ellis, P. Eng. Director of Public Works. Just my luck, thought I. The one time in my entire life I have people actually asking me politely if I want another spring roll instead of clamoring for more peanut butter, and the whole thing goes up in smoke. The candles sat on one of his bookcases just close to his elbow. As Leon spoke, he began to stray rather dangerously close to the gant evening would â€" like Leon‘s suit jacket â€" go up in flames. BUT You sAIp THIS is RIGHT / /7 2 E LETS STA )4 3 C (« o nVu%V/\. His nephew Shalom, eyes alight with mischief, had just told me that incidents like this are common on Chanukah. Many a pair of Byâ€"law Number 1994â€"103 1994â€"104 And just as my mother, it appeared, was ready to launch herâ€" self at impending disaster, he moved. We all breathed a sigh of relief. Leon was not going to become another Chanukah statisâ€" tic. candles, now ominously flickering close to his jacket. TAKE NOTICE THAT Oakville Town Council did pass Byâ€"laws 1994â€"103 and 1994â€"104, which designated the following properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The Town of Oakville‘s Building Services Department is advising homeowners with midâ€"efficiency gas furnaces of potential hazards that may arise from plastic venting sysâ€" tems. Homeowners are invited to register with the Inspections Section of the Building Services Department, so that staff can assist them with problems and keep them apprised of new information as it becomes available. Such hazards may arise from defective venting systems. OTICE THAT: PURSUANT TO SECTION 29(6)(a) OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT A copy of the Registered Plan for the subject land is available for inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, at the address shown below, during normal business hours. Pursuant to Section 300 of the Municipal Act, R.S.0O. 1990, Chapter M.45, before passing this byâ€"law, Council or a Committee thereof, will hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially affected by this byâ€"law, provided that such person makes application in writing to the undersigned on or before November 30, 1994, at 4:30 p.m. This matter will be heard at the Planning and Development Council meeting of December 12, 1994, commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville. Byâ€"law 1994â€"180 will close a 0.3 metre strip of land at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Reynolds Street in order to complete the culâ€"deâ€"sac. The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville proposes to pass a byâ€"law pursuant to Section 297 of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45, in order to close and stop up part of Pine Avenue legally described as Registered Plan 127, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton, designated as Part 1 on Plan 20Râ€"11528. Please contact the Building Services Department at 338â€"4220. by Steve Nease November 1, 1994 November 1, 1994 Byâ€"law 1994â€"180 Judith Muncaster Town Clerk For Excellent Real Estate service advice, just call JACKIE VAN‘T HULLENAAR Sales Representative wÂ¥ 844â€"5000 A simple toast, but warm an heartfelt just the same. A nice wa to start both of our holiday sea sons. "Happy Chanukah," we chime in. "Merry Christmas," they said. And so, as we turned our atten tion to the celebratory fare, con versation was loud and plentiful views on politics, health care books; movies; families; tradi tions... everyone, it seemed, hac something to say. Finally, the toast. The candle flickered warmly, as we raised ou glasses. And yet, the light from a candl â€" from the eight symbolic one and the other candles placed alon; the dinner table â€" provided a warn glow to our small dinner party The meal was served, the win was poured and so began the usua cacophony of voices so character istic in our family, as it appeare to be in theirs. We all, somehow, have grow up in a family that has had t shout to be heard over dinner. drapes have been stamped ou when they catch fire in the heat c Chanukah, as it is also a traditio to place the candles in the windo1 to show the light. of yea sutton properties inc. AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER ® Municipal Property Location 134 Thomas Street 156 Randall Street