Those who arent chosen will get a $50 coupon for Handyman Network servic- That's why Handyman Network is appealing to the public to nominate veterans - many of whom are on fixed incomes - for this randomly selected monthly prize. And because"they have so much pride, they often won't ask. mr)telp, he said. - _....,,. "The veterans have been through a life that we don't know as younger people. We've had it easy and they've had it rough." James Ashton, the presi- dent of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530, said this plan is "a beautiful thing." "’_"'D"" To commemorate the sacrifices veterans have made, the company will send its staff to one veter- an's home each month to perform eight hours of free service. [he company specializes in small- to medium-sized home repairs and improve- ments in both residential and commercial buildings. h - - Handyman Network's first two years of business have been successful ones, and Ofner has decided it's time to give back to the community by helping local veterans. "Who knows what the world would be if it wasn't for lhemrtlhe veterans)." "I think a lot of people in Canada don't realize what we have." said Ofner, the co- owner of Handyman Net- work in Breslau. As the moment came and passed, cars hurried past his window -- not one pulled over to the side to mark the occasion. II a.m.. am window for silence. Ares business giving veterans , helmnglqandwuth home renovations ick Ofner was work- qing at his office on Remembrance Day. He turned on the radio at a.m.. and stood by the BY lamina ormesme, Chronicle Staff a moment of "Little things like that," said Bob Kipfer, the compa- ny's general manager, who doesn't feel veterans get the recognition they deserve. The home rennvn-inn es, and nominators will receive a $25 gift card. The services the veterans receive could range from installing grab rails in the bathroom and Winterizing drafty doors and windows, to painting a room and installing a fan. home renovation "It's hard for a client to get someone to come out There is strong demand in this alga for its services. But, they don't do addi, tions, Kipfer said. "We're handy, but we're not that handy." It provides a wide variety of services, from fixing a hole in drywall, to renoval~ ing a basement. company opened its doors in January 2005 in Kitchen- er. BUfiJjli)ijfSS Handyman Netwbrk is an American franchise that caught Ofner's and his busi, ness partner's eyes because of its focus on nrnvidina About five months ago, the company "moved to Breslau - however, its mar- ket hasn't changed: it serves homes throughout the region. ihe calls. Tfi/ri/iii/rid',', on bigger jobs," Kipfer said. and fix that dripping tap. A plumbfr. they don't return So far, Kipfer said the customers are impressed with their work and their professionalism. "They feel a comfort zone with us. They know they don't have to be at home when our guys are there." . "It wasn't just about get- ting the money and doing the work. It was about creat- ing a customer base," Ofner said. good customer service. , are offering a monthly draw for To show their commit- ment to customer service, Handyman Network employees show up on time. aLId Lt they're late, they diidiEi $25 from the cost of the job. "And they deserve pro fessionalism.†Purchasing a home is a big Investment. so people are picky about making repairs, he said. veterans. The prize is mum!“ canyon m