34 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 10,1999 * Three-way tie for Best Community Float in Santa Claus parade F rom a trip down Oakville's m em ory lane to the outer limits o f time and space, the 1999 Santa H eritage Parade was a blast. With enthusi astic C hristm as balladeers, talented toe tappers, and pictori al scenes from the past, present and future, it was a tough jo b for four O akvillian jud g es to select the m ost outstand ing floats -- because -- they were all winners o f course. C ase in Point -- Best Comm unity Float W inners -- a three-way tie! "A three-way tie that reflects the dynamic diversity o f the Town o f Oakville," announced Louise Veres, chair of the Volunteer Santa Claus Committee, "Co-winners are": The Kerr Street Merchants wonderful float show casing community spirit through sight and sound and the lovely voices o f Suzanne Brown and Rosanna Gutreau; The Oakville Portuguese Folklore G roup and their actionpacked celebration on wheels which tempted onlookers to jum p on-board and kick up their heels; The Evangel Pentecostal C hurch sharing with all, the KERR STREET* A Community * hat PULLS together K e r r S t r e e t M e r c h a n ts flo a t vibrant voices o f a choir united in song and spirit. Winners in the three remaining categories include: Best School Float, Sheridan College; Best Youth Group Float, 4th Trafalgar Scouts, Cubs and Beavers; and Best Commercial Float, Wal-Mart. Congratulations and thanks to all 58 float participants who accepted the challenge to cele brate the past and share the future and be a part of the community effort to mark the millennium in a memorable way. Thank you to the committee volunteers, to the honourable judges, to the marching bands, Shriners, and sponsors without whom, the Santa Claus Parade would not be possible. Honourable mention to SmithKline Beecham Pharma for making sure Santa Claus and his colourful sleigh graced Oakville's streets and reached the hearts of young and old alike three years in a row. Thank you all for your sup port. Details of Oakville's Millennium Eve Celebrations will appear in local media over the next several weeks. For more information or to vol unteer for any O akville 2000 M illennium event, call the Information Hotline at 905-8155992, or visit the website at www.oakville2000.com. O a k v ille P o r t u g u e s e F o lk lo r e G r o u p f l o a t E v a n g e l P e n te c o s ta l C h u rc h C U ST O M E R A P P R E C IA T IO N D A Y S S a tu rd a y , D ecem ber 11 & S u n d a y , D ec e m b e r 12 T h a n k y o u f o r s e le c tin g S e a r s F u r n itu r e & A p p lia n c e S t o r e a s O a k v ille 's f a v o u r i t e F u r n itu r e S t o r e f o r t h e th ir d y e a r r u n n in g . ' ! th irdvear H£ sleep sets a re o n sale a Celebrate W ith U s T kis W eekend M eet Santa Claus and his eH and enjoy candy canes am i balloons vcv A D K em n ore m ajor appliances cm plus save 10% on all regular priced N ational brands plus use your Sears card and don't pay 'til 2001 * or pay no interest 'til 2001 * and get double Sears Club points S a tu rd a y ,D e ce m b e r1 1 th ,1 -4 p .m . | _ !_ im I . i - t mmUm m join us X__ ?of1,, Treats ana corTee S a tu rd a y ,D e ce m b e r 11 that 1p .m .a n d n o o n E n te r yc -s to re ir X 23 " WUeHMKw<kMMM! for our first 100 customers on Saturday, December 11 (Limit one per family) Sale prices Saturday, December 11, 1999 and Sunday, December 12, 1999 * five (re ta il va lue & re d in e r Iti Nki there t NO GST A D DED otter Sears w i deduct from the itemphee the same dotlar amount as the GST you w ill pay Otter does not apply to purchases made under tax-empt status Otters do not apply to deferral tees, delivery, maintenance agreement or installation charges t'Ourt Pm' otter Don t pay u January 2001. on approved credit, with your Sears Card. Minimum S2C0 purchase S35 deferral tee and alt applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. Fumrture and sleep sets credit otter ends Sunday. January 2.2000 Maiof appliances otter ends Sunday, December 12,1999I. ! .............. Ask tor details. All otters: Apply to merchandise in Sears Furniture. Sears Furniture A Appliances and Sears Furniture. Appliances & Home Improvements Stores Exclude Catalogue purchases M i??i??au£j ?cars lu m itim .* , Appliance? (' I lim it* Im provem ent? Store UUR0 0R 7-------------1 t OUMDAJ ST W More Hours: M o n . - lr i. S a t. S un. 3050 Vega B lu l. , l n it #2 | M i??i??au£.i, O n t a r io lim e : QEW N f / 10:00 a . i l l . - 0:00 p .m . 10:00 12:00 a . i l l . - 0:00 p .m . p . m . - 5:00 p .m . 1005) 820 -()60 l Copyright 1999 Sears C anada Inc