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18 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 19, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Dear Santa, A Mom's Letter to Santa My Mother-in-law is coming, And if that isn't enough The puppy has piddled, On the carpet again Oh maybe dear Santa, Oh Santa Dear, A cleaning lady you'll bring me, I've really been so very good this year! Love Mrs. Smith, Mother of Thomas, Alex and Chris The children are fighting For the tenth time today The phone won't stop ringing, The bills still unpaid My husband's pants are still on the floor, He hasn't a clue what a hanger is for There are gifts to be wrapped, And stockings to stuff Cheers CELEBRATION: Four downtown Oakville businesses -- Oakville Audio, Arborlea, Towne Square Gallery and Burrows Clothiers -- recently teamed up to share some Christmas cheer with their customers. Pictured here are (clockwise from the top left) Trevor Tamowski, Ron Burrows (owner) and Harry Muir, of Burrows Clothiers; Alex Nelson and Shari Francis sign the guest book at Arborlea Design Group; and Town Square Gallery owner Joanna Tomal and Roma Carlin offer a toast to the season. ROBERT TETERUCK / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER ! Happy Holidayserry Maids of Oakville from M Gift Certificates Available 905-847-2210 merrymaids.com Children's Consignment blems? ng pro Traini otty h DPA? enoug FURNITURE EVENT etting udes? THURS 24TH & FRI 25THFRI 25TH ONLY! THURS 24TH & ONLY! th attit 449.99 ens wi e blues? eding 799.99 reastfe llenge 25% OFF! 25% OFF! nt cha le pare ing ideas? 70% obeez OFF! OFF! 70% party R irthday B 2 DAYS ONLY!2HURRY ONLY! BEST SELECTION! AT DAYS GET THE FOR BEST BUY ONE &FOR HURRYSECOND SELECTION! school? 20% off ms at Proble ivalry? Happy Holidays from the Staff and Management of Once Upon a Child bling r Si ssues? ipline i Disc ppor t ? eeds su ecial n Sp ® Kid's Stuff with Previous ExperienceTM Solid Wood - Java Finish Emma Convertible Crib + Matching Bed Rails Children's Furniture $ Dance Supplies Emma Convertible Crib +5 Drawer Dresser+ $ Mattress Armoir and Nighttable Available or Children's Clothing WE BUY AND SELL NEW AND GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S ITEMS Now you can connect c with other parents sharing the same experiences 24/7 in the PARENT-TO PARENT FORUM @ including clothing, toys and equipment. Wed. Dec. 19th to Sat. Dec. 22nd only City Parent and TVO recognize and reward children who have made a difference! Sponsored by TRAFALGAR RD AVAILABLE ONLY AT OAKVILLE AND MISSISSAUGA LOCATIONS OAKVILLE MISSISSAUGA DUNDAS ST E 2423 Trafalgar Road South of Dundas in the Winners Plaza UPPER MIDDLE RD E 905-257-5775 sr 905-270-4679 MATHESON BLVD W www.ouaccanada.com r TM MAVIS RD 801 Matheson Blvd West West of Mavis BRITANNIA RD W