H A P P Y C A N A D A D A Y ! Support helped Jack succeed continued from p.18 "I'm just so proud of how much of an example he is for me and other people," she said. He's worked hard to get to where he is, but has been incredibly supported by the staff at Wildwood, Frers said. "They believed in him as much as Dave and I have and helped him get to this moment." She said she's grateful to the school and others, who helped Jack become the person he is today. Wildwood Academy teacher Nathan Watton said the school community will miss having Jack around, telling jokes with kids in the hallways. He said he will especially miss Jack's presence having been his first homeroom teacher and 19 | Friday, July 1, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com computer teacher throughout. "I'm extremely proud of Jack for going through all he's been through to graduate Grade 8," Watton said. "I hope he comes back for a visit. All of his friends will miss him. He was well-liked." Frers said the family feels blessed to be living in a community such as Oakville. "It just seems like everyone has come together to help Jack maximize his potential and it feels really special to us," she said. "We are really, really grateful for so many different people in the community who do so much to help kids, particularly those who have challenges to overcome." all driveways & walkways 10% off GOLD JUST MENTION THIS AD The Oakville Beaver recognized Canada Day with a red-and-white day Thursday (June 30). Happy Canada Day from the staff of your community newspaper and website. | photo by Riziero Vertolli Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) Interlocking Tumblestone, Retaining Walls, Garden Installation, Sodding & Excavating, plus more! Call for FREE Estimate www.rogerslandscaping.org THE SUMMER HEAT IS COMING NOW IS THE TIME TO REPLACE YOUR FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONER! 905-827-8158 APPLEBY SYSTEMS Delivering Home Comfort from our family to yours sinCe 1967 *Limited Time offer. O.A.C. See store for details. 10 YEAR PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY* We Service All Makes of Central Air Conditioners and Gas Furnaces LE B A U VAL PON COU& SAVE CLIP Count on the professionals to ensure your system keeps you cool all summer long. Have a system tune-up on your furnace, air conditioner and or fireplace and receive up to $45.00 off. Limited time offer and cannot be combined with any other offer. MAINTENANCE OFFER · 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE · QUALIFIED MECHANICS · QUALITY WORKMANSHIP APPLEBY SYSTEMS FIREPLACE, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS SHOWROOM 2086 Speers Rd. Oakville Mon - Fri 8AM - 5PM Saturday 11AM - 4PM SHOWROOM PHONE 24 hr hotline OAKVILLE 905-825-1893 BURLINGTON 905-335-3203 HAMILTON 905-540-9153 905-825-1929 www.applebysystems.ca