22 Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday, June 29,1988 Kool Enterprises Established In Bowman ville Since 1971 The word cool, whether whether spelled with a "c" or a "k" may have several meanings, but for Kuldip Singh Sodhi it means "deep freeze". As the owner of Kool Enterprises since the company was established established in 1971, Mr. Sodhi Sodhi deals commercially with the servicing of freezers, air conditioners, conditioners, refrigerators and all types of coolers. Already trained in the business when he and his family came to Canada Canada from India, Mr. Sodhi Sodhi and family established established their first store at 24 Division St. in 1971. While at this location, Mr. Sodhi sold all major appliances, air conditioners conditioners and a host of entertainment entertainment pieces like televisions and stereos. With business growing, growing, the Sodhi family established established a second store in Oshawa in 1974. It was then that the family decided to eliminate the music and entertainment entertainment part of the business for good. The shop in Oshawa was closed but. the business continued to progress in Bowman- ville. In February 1982, the business relocated to 25 Simpson Ave. where it Insurance Office Began on Porch In 1948, Sadie and Leroy Leroy Hamilton "retired" to the 7th concession of Clarke Township, converting converting their front porch to an office. And so began began Hamilton's Insurance Insurance Service. In 1968 Susan Sawyer joined Mrs. Hamilton. The office was moved to Main St., Orono, shortly thereafter and is presently presently located in what was originally the home and premises of Neil Porter Insurance. Mrs. Sadie Hamilton is at Durham Lodge in Orono and Mrs. Ruby Porter-Staples is at Aylmer, Ontario. Hamilton's Insurance Service was and still is an all-lines office, providing providing car, home, farm, business and life insurance. insurance. No longer a front- porch office, it has, by necessity, necessity, been automated and computerized. Nevertheless, Nevertheless, Susan Sawyer and Nelda Dawson offer continuing personal, professional service. Orono is "A Good Place to Live" and we are proud of being part of the Town of Newcastle/ Region of Durham. remained until April 1985 when it moved to the present location at 161 Baseline Road. Today Mr. Sodhi initially initially concerns himself with new projects. Whether it is a new restaurant, restaurant, or the building of a hotel, Mr. Sodhi installs installs items like air conditioners conditioners and commercial commercial walk-in freezers and refrigerators. Two years ago Kool Enterprises Enterprises began constructing constructing custom canopies. The entire contract is accepted by the Sodhi family who in turn employ employ companies in the area to perform carpentry, carpentry, plumbing and flooring flooring tasks. Since the business was established, the Sodhi family has become known to many businesses, businesses, including some in the Toronto area. "Where there is work, we'll go," said Mrs. Sodhi. Sodhi. _ Despite the seasonal nature of part of the Sod- his' business, they are doing quite well. "I notice what happens is that we are busy one year, but not the next," said Mrs. Sodhi. Last year it was very hot and we got 30 calls one day." The business, owned by Mr. Sodhi and his wife Amarjil Kaur, employs employs two people, including including their son Sirvindcr Tunu Singh. VitalAire SALES SERVICE RENTALS •• » * q• * COMPLETE HOMECARE, OXYGEN THERAPY EQUIPMENT. WHEELCHAIRS. WALKERS, HOSPITAL BEDS, CANES, THERAPEUTIC SUPPLIES, TENS, ETC. 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