Oakville North News (Oakville, Ontario: Oakville Beaver, Ian Oliver - Publisher), 27 Aug 1993, p. 5

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"Some residents think there‘s nothing to it," the vent cleaner said with a titch of disgust. "They go up In the beginning, apparently, the teen installed vent protectors only. Then he learned how to clean out the vents from his cousin in the pest control business. It‘s not that diffiâ€" cult, Jackson explained (he had only Grade 9 Industrial Arts experiâ€" ence), but it helps to have the knowâ€"how and the right tools. Some vents run 15 feet into a house and a bird can nest near the mouth of the vent or 10â€"12 feet in. But he persevered and reported with some relish, "Eventually the guys who were laughing at me found themselves working for me. Kind of ironic, eh?" friends." Uncle‘s suggestion turned into profitable business The names of all the winners in all events were not available from the Summerfest organizers. In the Wheels Parade, winners in the 4 under category were Kaitlin Marria (first), Laura Thompson (second, and Robert Logan (third). Winners in the 5â€"7 category were Christopher and Nicole Grub and Monica and Malenn Plut (first), Matthew Thompson (second) and David Phlips (third). Winners in the 8â€"10 category were Michelle and Sharon Cooper (first), Paul Marrin (second) and Jenny Becker (third). Winner of the 11 and over category was Nicole Linida. Nicole Linida also won the oldest child prize while Erin Seegmiller (12 months) won the youngest child contest. The Dog Show winners were Amber and owner Marissa Shamlick (best all round), Ripley and Victor Ozymtchak (second), Benji and Michael Scereshnevsky (third), and Kyna and Ryan Cheesman (fourth). Kyna and Ryan Cheesman also won the kissing contest. Here are a few of the winners in the many fun competitions held at the Ninth Annual Summerfest. Summerfest winners (Continued from page 3) Wheel Balance With any 2 wheels balanced at regular price get the other wheels balanced for only +1.99 Safety Inspections Wheel Alignment 53495 * Most Cafe 52995 For Appointment Call /0 210 North Service Rd. at Dorval Dr. OAKVILLE TOWN CENTER 11 Rear of Plaza behind Hy Zel‘s OPEN: MON.â€"FRI. 8 A.M.â€"5:30 P.M. â€" SAT. 8 A.M.â€"12 NOON Including machining bearing repacking "I had a friend working with me that day," he continued. "It was his first time, and he didn‘t know what to expect. The ground was uneven under the vent, so he was holding 845â€"0178 (Simon charges $40 for a cleanâ€" ing and $20 to install a vent protecâ€" tor. "Prevention is the best solution to the problem," he said.) Not every job is a piece of cake. For example, he said, "I rememâ€" ber one time I was doing this house with a raised basement. My ladder was about 12 feet long, but the vent I was working on was about 16 feet up, so I was on the top rung and fully extended." the ladder with a coat hanger and pull out a couple of leaves and say, ‘Alright, I just saved myself $40.° That‘s why we offer free inspecâ€" tions." He‘s a regular, redâ€"blooded Canadian boy; played hockey in "And then maybe step off into finances or real estate." These are areas his dad "dabbles" in (nice word â€" "dabbles"). As you might expect, he doesn‘t plan to be installing vent protectors all his life. After graduation, he hopes to get into "marketing or proâ€" motion," he said. "It was kind of funny," he conâ€" cluded laughing. "Sure," Simon said, "I like to think I‘m ambitious." And what fuels this ambition? "Money is a great factor," he said cautiously, "but not the only factor â€"â€" prestige, recognition are important, too." "So there I was practically scalâ€" ing the wall cleaning out the vent when this irate mother bird flew out suddenly, all in a flap and squawkâ€" ing. My friend hit the ground face first, leaving me hanging there with the bird." the ladder for me." back to school. Low cut only. Sizes 412. Black, white, navy, forest grape. Res. $40.00 Super 10 day sale on solid colours only. $ 99 Save bigâ€"time and wear your CHUCKS high school, had some fun with a set of drums, likes to play pool with his buddies, and work out at the gym. But what sets him apart is he‘s taken some chances and he doesn‘t take things for granted. At the University of'Guelph, ROSES only.. ‘‘We Deliver‘"‘ /) THE FLOWER BASKET 440 Speers Road Back To School ... First Class! C FRESH FLOWERS Values OAKVILLE PLACE 842â€"1025 Carnations ony.! Right now... he‘s concentrating on his business. where he is studying marketing, he said, "I take one semester at a time. Too many people look too far ahead and get screwed up in the meanâ€" time." (open 7 days a week) Doz. Doz.

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