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C orridor C aper s The. weather is something else. Although ît probably wil not last the entire summer, take advantage 0f it.while the sun is stili shinlng and the temperature hovers in the 10w 30's. WHITB3Y SEA'CADET INSPECTION Last Týursday the annual inspection for the Whitby'Sea qonsumers should beware of fly-by-night home ipoe m itco4itractors at this time of year. The Consumer Services 0ffcesc q the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Rela tions rec ive ý many complaints- about, driveway pavers, pool instalers, renovators,. roofers and other home improvement businesses every spring. Most of the people in such businesses are honest and competent. But there are few bad apples who do poor jobs or dont finish what they start and disappear before the consumer can seek redress. Numerous complaints concern contractors who have not comfpleted the work as agreed to in the contract. However, consumer should be able to avoid such problems by following these guidelines: . Have a firm idfea of what you want done before work begins. Changing.your mind haîf way, through the job can be very costly. -Deal with businesses whlch have earned goo rputations ini thecommunity. -Make sure any construction conforms to local by-laws, and if required get a building permit. - (i«e--à4east three written estimates poiding a'detailed list of ail Work to be done, including dlean-up. -Ask the contractor for the names and addresses of people "for whom he has recently completed work and check to -see if these people are satisfied. - Don't pay more than 10 per cent down as a deposit and don't pay in full until ail work is completed. -Get war ranty details in writing. Remcember a. warranty is Cadets was held and the Corridor Area was well represented. The best Division Trophy was accepted by Drum Major P 0Qi Joanne Priest of Anderson Street. The best Band member was Glen Wallis of Thickson Road, one of the trumpeters. Glen's enthusiasm for the Corps was alsoý indicated as he received the trophy for 2nd highest amount of money coilected on the Tag Day. The 3rd place trophy was presented to Paul Iveson of Garrard Rd.,- also a Corridor resident. Robbie Buchanan, Broadview Avenue, received a, trophy for his general help throughout the year although he-is not old enough for Cadets. Congratulations and continued success to ALL in this worthwhile organization and sincere thanks to the officers who devote countless hours of their time 50 selflessly. DURHAM COLLEGE CONVOCATION, Shelly Sharrard of Powell Road in WhitbY graduated as a. Dental Hygienist. from Durham College and received her certificate at the-Coni~ocation Exercises held at the Civic Auditorium last Saturday. HOSPITAL MEETINiG. The annual meeting of the Dr. J.0., Ruddy General Hospital will be held in the Hospital cafeteria on June 21 at 8 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect the officers for 1978 and only as good as the comp,.any backing it. - Get starting and completion dates in writing. You won't be happy if, for instance, your new swimming pool isn't complete until September. Under The Mechan ics Lien Act, you are requiré'd to withhold 15 par cent of the total amount of the contract for 37 days af ter completion of -the job. This protects you if the contractor fais to pay the subcontractor or employees. - If a contract is involve d, make sure it clearly specifies ail work to be done as weil as starting and completion dates. In addition to these general points, consumers should heed this advice ,from the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations when dealing with contractors in the following fields. Driveway pavers: Be wary of contractors who.say they are in, the neighbourhood only for the day and off er bargain prices; remember that the contractor giving the cheapest estimate won't necessarily db the best job; once you sign a contact it is a legal and binding document so make sure it spacifies ail work to be done before you signi; When the contractor quotes the asphaît depth, make sure he is referring to compacted asphaît. About two inches of compaqted asphait is normal. Poor installers: Obtain a, written' statement, of who is responsible for any ,problems,, theseller, installer, subcontrac-- tor or manufacturer; make> sure your pool conforms to municipal by-lawvs, ,Inclùding fencing; other costs include fencing and water wýhich in some municipalities -has to be trucked-in at considerable expense. Roofers: Pay a reputable roofer for. an inspection to determine whether you tieeda pew roof or'repairs;- remember that a long-termf warranty can be worthless if the company doean't survive as long as the warranty .applies; mnake sure the estimate includes ahl costs which may include stripping old shingles, dlean-up and carpentry work.- The Provincial Government, offers many services to assist consumers. In addition* to haIindling *complaints at the Consumer Services Office in Toronto, free material on home repairs, insulation, consumer protection, mail'order, phony charities and many related areas is available. The Toronto telephone number of the Consumer Services Office is 963-1ui. AVIATION HISTORIAN HONORED At teir 3rdImpbIMeetng ~ ~ ~Brooklin and Don Patteronrght) e Port Perry donned theirI At5hwa Fl C l Moneealifed nbte drws C' on CSederate Air Forceiuniforms and presented 1Mr. Stuart oshwa i C coveyd alif mebmM onBob(centre) with an illustrted album .<o Second Word Wa Stuart c0( u a, in recognition 0f bis extensive interest in, f<~ nihsoyc h ofdrt i um at andi contribution t. Uthe aviation hiatory of the area. To add Harlingen. Texas. Thbe muaeum was recently vislteti by aboutI MOoer to thne occasion, two club DiOfbWrs, Bob> heoi (left) W< 100 Oshawa Plylng Club members. WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MIAY 31, 1978, PAGE 5 give the annual reports for 1v TO ALÉLÂDIES IN WHITBY The Mayor and members of Council invite ail ladies to their Second Informai Seminar, "For Ladies Only", which wili be of interest to ail of vou wishing to learn moreý about your municipality anai now it 15 operateai, aniitratively and politicaily. The Mayor and Senior Staff Members will participate ini the programme and wiIl be available to answer your questions. Date; Wednesday, June 7. Time: 2 p.m. to 3: 30 p.m. Place: Whitby Municipal Building, 575 Rossland Rd. E. Light refreshments will be served. ONTARIO FEDERAL P.C. DA>NCE The Ontario Federal P.C. Association will hold, a dance at Heydenshore Pavilion on Friday June 2 at 8:30 p.in.iNckets are $500 per person and may be obtained from John Pisani at 668-4322, Shiela Camplin 668-6240 or Erie Laycock, 668-6277. Guests include Alan Lawrence, Bill Newman, George Ashe, John DeHart, Scdtt Fenneil and Samn Cureatz. WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH The Christian Education meeting - will takre place Weclnes- day (today) May 31 at 7:30 p.m. June 4 - A Sepcial Sundayt to mark* the 5th year of. ordination for the Rev'. Harry Mellow - at St. Stephen's Church, Oshawa. Reception from 2 parn. to 4 p.m. Ail friends invited. CHURCH PICNIC The Church Picnic will be held on June 25 at Camp Pretoria. Outdoor Service at il1:30) arn. - picnic dinner - games, races, ball game. MANY THANKS to ail the ladies of the congregation for supplying food and help this week when we catered to the Women's Institute Annual Dinner. Check downstairs for your dishes. You are all i-nvited to the U.C.W. 'fun'. meeting on Monday, June 5. The mheeting will begiruwith a pot luck meal, 7 p.m., followed by gamnes and sldes. Bring along a salad or desert and share a social evening. Have a gooqd sunny week. M. McEachern 725-8967 NOTICE AP PUBLICMEETING, SPICIAL STUDY AREA 4h A SECONDARY PLAN STUDY' A public meeting of the Administrative Committee will be held on Monday, June 5, 1978 at 8: 30 p.m. ln The Meeting Hall of the Whitby Municipal Building, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby. The purpose of1 secondary plan Comments will Committee after ROSSLANDI o o rr aJ DUNDA Si the public meeting is to present the report for Special Study Area 4b. be received by the Administrative the presentation. ROAD ST. The secondary plan report will also be on display between the hours of 9: 00 a. m. and 5: 00 p. m. in the Boardroom of the Whitby Planning Department, Level 7, on Monday, June 5,1978. Any inquiries can be made by contacting Mr. R. Short of the Whitby Planning Department, 575 Rossianti Road East, Whîtby, Ontario - (416 - 668-5803). COUNCILLOR T.J. EDWARDS CHAIAN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITEE KEVIN J. TUNNEY DIRECTOR 0F PLANNING CORPRATION OF THE TOWN 0F WIIITY 1- i