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32 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday October 26, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Parade features exciting new bands and old favourites N o visit from Santa would be complete without marching bands playing the streets of downtown Oakville on Parade day. This year's line-up will definitely provide entertainment for everyone of all ages and get them This family made the smart switch to a natural gas water heater... Now there's enough hot water for everyone ­ sorry Jimmy A smart home uses natural gas ­ not electricity ­ to heat water. Why is natural gas the smart choice? That's easy. A natural gas water heater: - Is fast. Natural gas delivers twice as much hot water in the same time as an electric water heater - Saves over 40% on your water heating energy bill which adds up to over $2,400 over your water heater's lifetime *July 2007 rates for natural gas and electricity. Based on a four person household. Does not include monthly fixed charges for natural gas and electricity. ©Union Gas Limited 2007 10/2007 UG20070024 * into the Christmas spirit, singing along to their favourite Christmas carol. Returning this year are the ever-popular Pipe Bands from the Halton and Hamilton Police, the Optimists Alumni Drum Corps, Merriam Music Percussion Ensemble, HYPE, HMCS Star and the 540 Air Cadets. The world-famous Top Hat Marching Orchestra will also be returning this year to delight young and young at heart. This group has been entertaining audiences with its unique styles and musical talent since 1982 and is always a Parade favourite. "This is probably our finest line-up ever of marching bands," said Val Blackwell, Band CoCoordinator for the Oakville Santa Claus Parade. Keep your eye out for another great performance by the enthusiastic White Oaks Secondary School Marching Band; Oakville's first and only school marching band. The band made its successful debut in the 2005 Parade and is becoming a Parade tradition under the direction of music teacher Mr. Gassi. Parade watchers are in for a treat this year as the Rochester Hit Men Brass Band make their Oakville debut all the way from New York State. The Hit Men were founded in 2002 by World Drum Corps and Buglers Hall of Fame member David Martin. The band is made up of nine talented and professional musicians from the Western New York area. The Hit Men are the cur- rent four-time World Drum Corps Brass Ensemble Champions. Rounding out the Parade lineup this year is the bright, colourful and multi-talented Phillipine Heritage Marching Band. This award-winning band founded in 1980 features performers of all ages and is a delight to watch and to listen to. Now in its 59th year, the Oakville Santa Claus Parade is a cherished tradition in our Town. The 2007 Parade is on Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at Lakeshore Road and Reynolds, go west on Lakeshore to Kerr Street, north on Kerr and end at Kerr and Stewart Street. -- Submitted by the Oakville Santa Claus parade committee. moonlight GST & PST STOREWIDE on all Regular Prices SAVE the * * $ Demi Sofa $ Love $879 * Condo Demi D emi Sofa C ondo Love $879 * Condo 899 899 * * * - Reduces the load on Ontario's electric grid Visit uniongas.com/waterheaters and we'll get you started on saving money, using less energy and having enough hot water for your whole family, because a natural gas water heater is... 4 DAYS ONLY! Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® will be offering UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS on all in-stock and special order merchandise during this incredible MOONLIGHT MADNESS event! Save on floor models, 2007 styles, discontinued items, special order returns, and scratch & dent pieces ­ALL PRICED TO BE SOLD NOW! We have slashed prices like never before. You can save up to 40% on selected items. Some merchandise is priced below cost. As an added incentive, you can take advantage of our NO PAYMENTS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS* Twice as Fast. Half the Cost. uniongas.com/waterheaters HURRY IN the DO NOT PAY FOR months * 12 * See store for details ENDS Sunday! RECLINERS as low as $ LIVING ROOM SOFAS as low as $ 499 * 799 * RECLINING SOFAS as low as $ 999 * GRAND OPENING Natural Gas Water Heaters Comfort. It's what we do. GRAND OPENING www.lazboytoronto.com *Prices shown include all discounts. Limited quantities. Products may differ from store to store. See in store for details. OAC Employment Opportunities - Apply at any one of the locations listed!