33 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Thursday, June 21, 2012 Elm Contracting Edward Mabee lives for challenges. As the owner and operator of Elm Contracting, he enjoys taking on projects that force him to think outside the box and use his skills to create something that has never been done before. "I like doing things that nobody else can do," says Edward, a general carpenter by trade who founded Elm Contracting in 1984. "There's a new challenge in every house and that makes my job really interesting." In fact, some of Edward's favourite projects are the ones that presented the biggest challenges, like the kitchen renovation in High Park that involved tearing down walls and re-working the home's foundation. Elm Contracting offers home renovation services - from decks and fences to complete additions - focusing primarily on kitchen, bathroom and basement projects. Over the course of his 28 years in business, Edward has built a loyal customer base in Halton Hills and surrounding areas thanks to his work ethic, clean work sites and reasonable pricing. He estimates that 90 per cent of his business comes from customer referrals. "I've always liked working with my hands. I started in high school and kept on going," Edward says. "I take great pride in my workmanship." Carpet Barn This family operated company has been serving the community for over 30 years providing superior products with even more superior service. With their impressive selection of products it's never been easier to get the look you want in the flooring you need. Flooring options range from the more traditional Carpet, Wood and Ceramics to the more modern Cork, Linoleum and laminates. With a strong commitment to their customers and the community it's no surprise they have been awarded the Readers Choice award year after year by the residents of Halton Hills. Visit Carpet Barn and discover for yourself the great quality product and service they offer. EDWARD MABEE Serving Halton and surrounding areas for over 10 years Office: 905-702-9227 Cell: 416-993-9526 GLEN DEAN & JAMIE WATT 26 Guelph St., Georgetown (downtown Georgetown) · 905-877-9896 carpetone.com · 1-800-Carpet-1 Locally owned & operated by neighbours you've known & trusted for over 35 years! Brenda Osborne (Super Lube) Even after being in the industry for 30 years, Pat Jarosz still gets a thrill every time she sees her clients' work on TV, on stage, in the movies or in print. As the agent/ owner of BOOKITTALENT, Pat represents children, teens & adults for TV commercials, TV series, films, music videos, theatre productions and print advertising. You've probably seen Pat's clients before. They have appeared on shows like Degrassi and How To Be Indie; on stage in Billy Elliot & Camp Rock, promos & videos for Justin Bieber, Simple Plan and in commercials for companies like Ikea, McDonald's,Canadian Tire and Boston Pizza. "If there's a commercial on TV, it probably has a BOOKITTALENT client in it," Pat says. Hollywood also calls her clients to tape auditions for films like TWILIGHT/ BREAKING DAWN, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, A Dolphin Tale, Mr. Poppins Penguins, plus Disney & Nickelodeon series. Pat travels around Ontario, meeting people and discovering new and exciting talent. All of the people she represents are brand new to the business. "I've worked in the industry for a very long time and, by starting off with someone new to the business, I can educate them and teach them how to audition. They can grow and I can help them." Summer is busiest time for children, ages 5 - 12, with Back to School & Christmas shooting email Pat for information & to schedule interview Pat Jarosz with Elton John & client Gabriel Varga Watt, Billy Elliot Premiere For some, working with family members sounds like the plot of a bad sitcom. But for Brenda Osborne, owner and operator of Super Lube in Georgetown, working with her family is a pleasure. Her son-in-law is the manager at the Georgetown shop and her daughter, Sarah, runs the Orangeville location. Complementary skills and similar work ethics keep things harmonious both at the shop and at home. "Working with family is wonderful," says Brenda, a longtime Georgetown resident. "I don't know if we could do it without them." In 2001, Brenda and family opened the Georgetown shop, which is located on Armstrong Avenue near Mountainview Road. Super Lube offers preventative maintenance, like oil and fluid changes, for all makes and models of personal and commercial vehicles. 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