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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 16/ 2002 - 5 Murron's Cabintree owner refuses to pay fine to get sign back (Continued from page 1) message, "Please don't park in front of the store, the Queen is in town and she said she might drop in." Murron's renowned bear, which was dressed like the Queen, was also standing by the sign, clear ly underscoring that the whole thing was a harmless joke. Famcombe -- who said he made sure the meter was paid up -- noticed two parking enforce ment personnel show up, who apparently notified the Town, which in turn sent a Public Works truck into which the sign was tossed. The truck then drove off without an explana tion given, said Famcombe. "That's as heavy-handed as you could possibly be," said Famcombe, who explained that if he hadn't seen who took it, he would have called police and wasted their time. The Town's parking depart ment could not be reached for comment as of press time. Famcombe then called the Town and was told that his sign had been impounded and it would cost him $30 to get it back - a penalty he refuses to pay. "It's absolutely stupid," he added. "Over the weekend at least 200 people asked where the sign was." This isn't surprising since the placard is a bit of local landmark and for more than a decade it's sat out front of Murron's embla zoned with slogans, jokes and sayings. Two years ago, Famcombe compiled the most popular "board wisdoms" into a book and raised $4,200 for the United Way by selling them. But Famcombe isn't finished with the Town just yet: he's started < i fund to buy Oakville's "parking enforcement types" a sense of humour and to that end, Murron's Cabinetree will accept donations until Nov. 30. The store will then match donations up to $2,500 and all money raised will be donated to the United Way. "You can't beat city hall, but you can make them look stu pid," said Famcombe. Candlelight Ball benefits Oakville hospital Tickets are now on sale for the Oakville Trafalgar M emorial Hospital Charitable Corporation's Candlelight Ball on Nov. 9. The event is at the Burlington Convention Centre and features a silent and live auction. Live entertainment and dancing will be provid ed by the Russ Little Band. » Tickets are $250 each. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $2,500 and corporate tables for $3,000. A tax receipt will be provided for part of this cost. Cocktails are at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. El Toucan Day at Second Cup this Friday Visit Second Cup on Friday and help support Foster Parents Plan. The Second Cup is celebrat ing El Toucan Day to raise awareness and funds for Foster Parent Plan community projects in coffee growing countries. For every cup of El Toucan sold, Second Cup will donate $ 1 to benefit Foster Parents Plan. "Second Cup is committed to giving back to the communities from which we source our coffees and El Toucan Day is just one of the ways we help make a difference," said Mike Arsenault, Director o f Marketing for Second Cup. "Second Cup cafes across Canada are helping children in coffee growing regions realize their potentials by contributing to essential programs such as water filtration, educat;on, healthcare, and agricultural training." Oakville's Second Cup locations are at 126 Lakeshore Rd. E., 1011 Upper Middle Rd. E., and Oakville Place. Hallowe'en Capers October 26 & 27 Pumpkins! Mysterious house tours! ^Costume parades, face painting j and a corn field maze! m So much to do! 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