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Elvis is alive and well in Georgetown By Oksana Buhel Brampton resident David Usher claims that he is “fanatically into Elvis.” The. 24-year-old Elvis impersonator has been playing and singing Elvis songs for four years. He is just introducing his talents to the Halton Hills area with the help of Trudy Thomas, owner of Up, Up and ibe located on Main St. in Georgetown. Usher was introduced to his entertainment career by a friend involved with singing telegrams. He was talked into visiting his friend’s agent and was booked to do an Elvis impersonation the fol- lowing night because of his resem- Dlance to the singer. He was such a success, two other bookings fol- lowed immediately. was just wearing a black shirt and pants, I didn’t really work on my ‘Elvis look,’ didn’t have much practice and I got two bookings out of it,” Usher says. “I thought ‘Hey, if I really practice this - if I study his movements, practice his songs, and really try to look and sing like him, then I can really make some- thing out of this.’” After that, Usher studied the singer’s every move. He purchased two $1,500 custom-made costumes, bought jewelry and grew his hair. He quit his part-time job and Elvis became his full-time occupation. Usher launched the Elvis cologne campaign for the Hudson Bay Company last: year. He also launched the opening. of the Elvis movie, Honeymoon in Vegas, at the Eglinton Theater in Toronto. In 1991, Usher appeared on the = eee Siening; cover of the lifestyles section of the Toronto Sun. Agents in Toronto voted Usher as the top young Elvis last year. “The reason I do the young Elvis is “that people want to remember him as young and healthy,” Usher explained. “You can see that from the vote done for the U.S. Elvis tats p- Usher does impersonation perfor- mances and singing telegrams for all occasions. His performance is approximately 15-20 minutes long, and includes a variety of Elvis songs. “I-also do personalized songs,” Usher explains, “I’ll sing about people’s likes, dislikes, past ed tle ae their profession and other personal items.” To book Usher, contact Trudy. Thomas at 873-2334. Bisse Thomas of Up, a and Away Balloons, on Main St. in Georgetown, will help idol worshippers make come true. El ing special messages. vis (impersonator David Usher) will be working bet ae Up and Away, deliver- oto by Oksana Buhel/HHTW BARB & ALEX GLENN* "WE WORK TOGETHER FOR YOU" 24 Hour Pager TORONTO LINE 416-450-9344 OFFICE RESIDENCE 519-853-2074 519-853-0923 * Sales Representative SMALL HOME & DETACHED) GARAGE -— $109,000 roomy sunny kitchen with NEED HELP WITH YOUR INCOME?? ‘Then check out this fine bungalow with an. in-law suite on quiet crescent. Many ideecie ie. lot, garage, schools and \opping close oy, Asking $149,900. Calll Barbara* Glenn yeah “ rie) Res. 5 PLEX APARTMENT BUILDING) ONLY $179, Downtown Acton, paved 10 car parking lot, Please call Barbara* or Alex* Glenn at 853-2074 or 853-0923. RC, Al this ust § minutes from town, SHOP $2'X 48" Quality constructed - 10" overhead door — 4 stalls). Forced air, oil fumace. town. $329,000 floor. Please call Barbara* or Alex* Glenn 859-2074 or 853-0923. RCA3-020 LYNDEN CIRCLE - GEORGETOWN} TERRIFIC TOWN HOUSE ; Artistic decorating throughout, 3 bed- rooms, 2 bathrooms. Open | across from front & extra parking spots. Call Barbara’ or Alex* Glenn at 853-2074 or Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, May 8, 1993 — Page 35 ED WOOD Associate Broker SELL THE COTTAGE... _ Water... Acteage....2 Family Residence myer Location: Terra cm Call me for full details. $113,500 Spitty, 3 bdrm., freshly decorated townhouse, upgrades in kitchen - countertop, taps, gar- berator.and more! Worth investigating. New listing, don't wait! Call, $189,000 Georgetown, quiet court, bungalow, plenty of upgrades, even a pool and a hot tub. Excellent value here. Mark this ‘one down to see. 93-2-204 BS ‘ The home of homes, neat clean and cozy, ‘Allows super family ving at a very reasonatila price. Close to schools & shopping. Call imme- diately to view this 3 bdrm; gem. 93-2262 eel family pis a location in Moore Spa bdrm, even has ieee Great lot with raised deck & pool, OWN DOUGH... Excellent t cpporunity — only bakery in town. Available now! Call for full details. Price is very reasonable. Call for features today. Newly listed. 93-2-248 eeeseeel ‘on disposition. Worth a call to investi- sarin) Price flexible. How do you select a Realtor? Companies screen and interview their employees thoroughly. Shouldn't you do the same? You are in a hiring position, aren't you? * The company and sales staff : fos salesperson’ 's qualifications and experience Ask about: 's . cme salesperson’ 's marketing | plan and Strategy © Ask...ask...ask! When you're ready to hire your next Real Estate Salesperson, call ED WOOD, Associate Broker and ask away!