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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 17, 2003 - C5 Don't let a fire mar your holiday celebrations: chief The Oakville Fire Department wants to remind residents to take simple precau tions during the holiday season to prevent fires from occurring. "Most fires caused by candles are pre ventable. Never leave lit candles unat tended. When entertaining with family and friends this holiday season, please consider fire safety precautions." said Oakville Fire Chief Chris Powers. Fires caused by candles increased by 47 per cent between 1995-2001 in Ontario. During this period, there were 2.004 reported candle fires, resulting in 315 injuries and 22 fatalities. lit HUE! C hristm as Trees · When using a natural tree, choose one that is fresh and green. · Keep a constant supply of water for the tree by using a stand with a large reservoir. · Don't locate the tree near a heating outlet or fireplace that will speed the dry ing process. ·Don't place the tree in a location that will block an exit. · Never leave the tree lights on when you go out. · Remove your tree as soon as possi ble after Christmas. D n iM V^J Oakville's Bi-Weekly Dining and Entertainment Spotlight Advertorial k E n terta iin en t Candle Safety · Keep lit candles away from com bustible material such as furniture, wall coverings, trees or plants. · Never leave burning candles unat tended. Extinguish the candle before you leave the room. · Candles should only be burned in non-combustible containers such as glass, metal, or ceramic. The flame should not extend above the opening of the container. It should be sturdy to pre vent accidental toppling and should catch wax drippings. · Use extra caution when lighting and using candles in the presence of small children and pets. Also keep matches and lighters out of children's reach. · The use of candles in sleeping areas is highly discouraged. If candles are used in sleeping areas it is highly recommend ed that an additional smoke alarm be installed in that room in addition to the required alarms for that residence. C hristm as/ Holiday Parties · Provide plenty of large safe ashtrays for your guests who smoke. · Never dump ashtrays into the garbage when you are cleaning up at the end of the night. Place ashes in metal cans or douse with water. · After guests leave, check for carelessly-discanied cigarette butts, especial ly furniture, planters and garbage cans. · Make sure that lighters and matches have not been left in the reach of children. Waiter Samir and head chef Hassan prepare every dish to perfection and will take care of your every need. Holiday Cooking ·Never leave cooking unattended. Do not leave the kitchen when something is on the stove. · Keep a tight-fitting lid handy to smother the flames if a fire starts. · Do not wear loose hanging clothing when working near the stove. · Never put water on a grease fire. · Keep pot handles turned inward to prevent them from being knocked over or pulled down by small children. M on tfort: A taste for the senses njoy the Mediterranean without ever having to step foot off a plane. Montfort Mediterranean Cuisine will indulge your every taste bud, immersing it with flavour and spice for an explosion ot the senses. The restaurant, known for its spectacular array of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, has something for everyone, whether they adore chicken dishes or arc stria vegetar ians. Head chef Hassan prepares every dish to perfection in the opcn-concept kitchen, and waiter Samir will take care of your every need. The large restaurant is gorgeously decorat ed in earthy hues: rustic reds and spicy yellows - for a truly authentic feel of the mediter ranean. But the experience at Montforts is defined by the quality o f the menu, and you won't know what to choose in the vast selec E * * S chedule Visit Santa at thefollowing locations r % tion. Specialties from Greece, Israel, Egypt, Palestine, Turkey and Lebanon will inspire visions of paradise. Like their famous chicken shwarma. souvlaki, falafels, vegetarian dishes, hummos, taboule, mixed grill, steak, seafood and pasta, which will please everyone in atten dance. The restaurant js large enough to accom modate larger functions or is strategically designed to allow that dining couple privacy. Especially for those business lunches, Montforts can conveniendy cater to the office or provide seating for the group in the restau rant. Your team will be able to concentrate on the day' s agenda without having to worry about their meal. You can be assured Montforts will prepare every meal quickly and perfectly the first time, and your group can leave satisfied, readv to take on the afternoon. And for an evening rendezvous, Montfort s has an extensive wine list, as well as spirits, ale, specialty coffees and mouth-water ing desserts. Christmas and New Year' s is just around the corner -- book your party with Montforts. Your guests will not be disap pointed. Montforts is located at 376 Iroquois Shore Rd., 905-845-7937. Open seven days a week, their regular business hours are Mon. to Thurs. and Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. and Fri to Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 a.m. Their holiday hours are: Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. --6 p.m.; closed Christmas Day and will reopen Boxing Day from 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.; New Year' s Eve open from 11 a.m. - midnight and New Year' s day from 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. i t f ile c R e it a lir a tt / Join the Elite Crowd for this New Year's Eve party. CUISINE Pi A CIA i f F MEDITERRANEAN i-RESTAURANT COUNTDOWN TO 2004! 407 Speers Rd. #4. Oakville ·falafel ·Taboule ·Sliawarma ` Couscous ·Souvlalci with Lamb, * L iv e E n t e r t a in m e n t w it h P e t e r M a r in o C o c k ta ils: 7.00 pm D in n er: 8 .00 pm 905 338-5100 - Oakville Place ¥ Dance on Oakville's largest dance floor. Don't miss the train -BUY TICKETS NOW! . Monday to Saturday Sunday -10 a .m .8p .m . * JQ ocahx/ in -10 a .m .5p .m . -10a.in.-4pm . * £/<oc4ta u r a /* / C NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA/DINNER Dinner to be served at your leisure between 7:30pm ~9:3< )pm 75b (Jdron/e. SJooar/, (B aflniffe D essert 'Chafer of One) ^ . Christmas Eve ^ * ^ * * * % * ^ « 1 " * * * * * * * Tartufo or New York Style C heesecake and Coffee & Tea Your Gala D inner Includes: Plump Tiger Shrimp with seafood sauce. Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette. H e a l in g E n jo y in g ih e B ody and S o u l W h il e Main E ntree ·Choice of O i**) one of L i f e 's S im p l e P l e a su r e s E njoy A " D ay a t O ur S p a " Complete aesthetic services, facial treatments, bod) massage, reflexology body treatments & make up. New York Sirloin Steak with a touch of demi glaze mushroom sauce or Stuffed Supreme Breast of Chicken with wild mushroom cream sauce. *A Ht rrfrees include assorted rolls butter, wuwmaj vegetable mvi potatoes. Professional D.J. to provide music all night! Party Favours! 1 1 0 p e r c o u p le S ' For Reservations Call: (905) 847-1566 'Q f tf lu f c f} , x tL C h in e se R e s ta u ra n t Lie. LLB.O. Specializing in Cantonese and Szechuan Cuisine < Q U A L IT Y A L W A Y S C O M E S F IR S T · Fine D in in g · Take-out · D elivery New Year's Eve Gourmet D inner Special Hurry, Limited Seating, Reserve Early! $29.95 ve Entertainment ,, b Y Pianist per person excluding tax 5:30pm -7:30pm 8:00pm -10:00pm 10:30pm - 1:00pm 1st Seating: 2nd Seating: Dance Party: -- Roberts L et' s Party to 20041 Champagne served at midnight Best Wishes to A ll fo r a Very Merry Christinas O' Prosperous New Year fro m J o h n I.a m & S ta fF 1 T3 CC 0> c ,o , m p z p E a k e shore i blair lancaster Spa & MODELING AGENCY 1 www.blairlancaster.com 2330 Lakeshore RA W., Oakville Closed Dec. 25 · Open Boxing D ay Fax: (905) 827-8016 & New Years D a y a t 4:00 p.m. jlson 905-827-7073 3 3 r d Line East St.