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Saturday, December 25, 1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Photo by Peter C. McCusker Cast, crew and committee members made dreams come true at the First annual Oakville Children's Magical Christ mas last Sunday. we Know Bikes 'Everything dreams are made of B y D a w n B oshcoff SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER 500 S PEERS RD,, OAKVILLE338 - www.cyclepathcanada.com T he magic came to life this past Sunday for over 100 families who attended the first annual Oakville Chil dren's M agical Christmas. 'T h is was absolutely everything dreams are made of," said Brett, father o f six-year-old Amanda. The sparkles in the eyes of the children were reflected in the iced branches that sprouted from behind the pillars of Santa's castle. The event turned the K nights o f Colum bus Hall into a w inter won derland adorned with sprinkles of stardust. The parade o f fairytale characters, sugarplums and giant lollypops sweetly defined the true spirit of Christmas. `T h e delight on the faces of the children expressed the true meaning of the day," said Terry Cooke, one of the event organizers. It was Ilona Kopriva's dream that turned this idea into a reali ty, reflecting on her special Christmas times of the past shared with her family. "People often take for granted (See `Energy1on page B13) N ew N ew N ew Y e a r 's Y e a r 's Year 's BOXING WEEK SALE December 26 to 3 1 35-50 % O ff "Juxtaposing the improbable with the impossible to create the immaculate." Jonathans has been setting the standardfor fin e dining excellence fo r years. This evening w ill never be matched, b u t w ill always be remembered. Friday, December 31st, 1999 ~ Reception: 7:00 pm D ancing to live music o f Jonathans' Rob Reed Trio T he Platinum Ball is an all inclusive venue. $305 p.p., plus taxes and gratuity. Huge Savings on Floor Model Piper Hiedsieck Champagne, PouiUy Fuissse Jadot, Cote du Beaune Jadot Clearance 6 Months To Pay (On Approved Credit) Exquisite Eight Course Gourmet Dinner: 8:00 pm Russian Sevruga Sturgeon Caviar from the Caspian Sea with W holewheat Blinis and Creme Fraiche Speck Poultry Farmed Grain Fed D eboned Jumbo Quail stuffed with a Provimi Veal, Black Perigord Truffle, Calvados Mousse on Swiss Rosti Potato and a Rosemary infused Grand Bordeaux Reduction M illennium Ribboned Butternut Squash and Quebec Maple Stelletoni with Piemonte W hite Truffle O il Essence, Fresh Sage, Caramelized Roasted Garlic and 15 year old Regiano Parmigiana Organic Five Continent Leaves in an Asian Rice paper vase with French Dijon, Grapeseed Oil, Shallots, Dill and 14K G old D ust Fresh Maine King o f Crustaceans' Thermidor Jonathans Grilled Toum edos Rossini o f U.S. Certified Black Angus Tenderloin with a Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras Medallion and a Warre 1947 Vintage Porto Jus "Dessert Grand Finale" Belgian Chocolate Truffles and Freshly Brewed Columbian Coffee Form al Dress /c m id a tfi Distinctive Furniture for Home or Office 2575 Dundas Street W est Mississauga H om e & Design C entre, Mississauga. O n ta rio L 5 K 2 M 6 PENMSY1VAM1A HOUSE 905 569*6000 * Gallery 120 Thomas Street (905) 8 4 2 -4 2 0 0 O pen for Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner M onday to Saturday from 5p.m.