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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 28, 2008 - 27 Happy and heartbreaking moments mark the past Continued from page 26 He's interviewed crooner Al Martino several times but one date was particularly memorable, Oct. 4, 2006, 35 years to the day Morden first interviewed him. "Al's birthday was coming up and the AM 740 staff surprised Al by singing Happy Birthday and brought him a cake from the Oakville Italian Bakery." But, along with the happy came the sad and poignant. "I got an e-mail from a 12-yearold boy whose grandmother had just passed away and was getting buried at the end of the week," Morden told Studio B, a weekly Internet broadcast hosted by computer and radio buff Craig Smith and Toronto broadcaster Don Andrews who has also worked at AM 740. "He asked, `Can you dedicate an hour of your program to my grandmother because we're going to have the service in the morning and then go to the reception from 1 to 2 p.m., so can you dedicate that hour because you are what my grandmother was, we associate her with you.'" Morden readily agreed, deeply touched by the e-mail this 12-yearold had sent on behalf of his grandmother. "At the end of the program I read the letter the boy wrote," Morden said. "As a result I got phone calls from mostly women and most of them were crying. It stops you in your tracks." Morden has never met this 12year-old or any member of that family. A REALLY BIG SHOW: Barry Morden, right, interviewed Ed Sullivan at the Riviera Hotel in Los Vegas in 1970. He says it was one of the highlights of his career in radio. Discover delicious Middle Eastern Cuisine at Agabi Mediterranean Restaurant His heart is in his food. He works diligently and quietly, his hands a slave to the kitchen, and the art of cooking in his soul. Agabi Mediterranean Restaurant owner Essam Farag knows Middle Eastern cuisine and prepares each meal to perfection. It's easy to see why when you visit Agabi. Its clean and cozy atmosphere mixed with historical artifacts give it an exotic charm. Egyptian papyrus paintings, each depicting its own ancient tale, adorn the walls, personally brought from back from Essam's native Egypt. Egyptian music serenades you as you dine, giving you a truly authentic meditteranean experience. Whatever your fancy; Greek, Lebanese or Egyptian, Essam prepares your meals in an open concept kitchen, for a truly fresh and healthy lunch or dinner. A must try is his best-selling Chicken Shawarma. The thin sliced chicken is slowly roasted, then lightly grilled. The menu is vegetarian friendly offering exotic and flavor-bursting items like the Assorted Vegetarian Appetizer a platter filled with tabule, hummos, baba ganosh, and tomato feta. Try the Soup of the Day, freshly prepared meditteranean style, to beat winter's chill. Agabi means love in the old Egyptian language, and it certainly holds true for Essam's savory cuisine. The menu items are reasonably priced, making it affordable for both lunch and dinner gatherings, or if you prefer, take-out. The restaurant is also available for functions. Agabi is located on 134 Lakeshore Rd., (with free parking!), 905-338-1888 Newly Renovated PATIO NOW OPEN GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Buy your discounted group tickets at Arnolds and take the Pub Club Bus to see the Blue Jays play at the Rogers Center. Then enjoy it all from the Field Level Bases! Discounted individual game tickets for all 2008 Blue Jays regular season home game are also available from Arnolds. Oakville's first and only ALL ORGANIC breakfast cafe! Daily menu includes... All Organic Coffee and Teas, Pancakes & Eggs, Sandwiches, Soups, Delicious Desserts and much Come in and try our famous more! Grilled Bacon & Avocado Sandwich Visit for more information www.spacco.ca Dine In or Take Out Delicious and Nutritious · 120 SEATING · AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE · LARGE SUMMER PATIO SEATS 100 · PRIVATE ROOM FOR PARTIES UP TO 60 · LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & DJ WEEKENDS · CORPORATE FUNCTIONS WELCOME visit www.spaco.ca for more details 2273 Royal Windsor Dr. (Just west of Ford Drive) T: 905-844-1958 F: 905-844-3261 HALF PRICE APPETIZERS & MARTINIS FROM 3-6PM MON.-FRI. (905)844-2613 www.arnoldssportsbar.ca Free wireless internet! 905.469.9005 2444 Lakeshore Rd. W. Oakville OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12PM TO 2AM