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Getting ready for Old Home Week in Charlottetown

Campbell Amusements ride operator Mickey Legere was in Charlottetown Monday, inspecting one of the most popular rides that fair-goers enjoy during Old Home Week – the Zipper.

Katie Smith | Posted: Aug. 8, 2017, midnight | Updated: Sept. 30, 2017, 3:25 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Campbell Amusements ride operator Mickey Legere was in Charlottetown Monday, inspecting one of the most popular rides that fair-goers enjoy during Old Home Week – the Zipper. Legere, who has been working at the job for 17 years, said the rides are checked each day to ensure everything is in working order for rider safety.
Campbell Amusements ride operator Mickey Legere was in Charlottetown Monday, inspecting one of the most popular rides that fair-goers enjoy during Old Home Week – the Zipper. Legere, who has been working at the job for 17 years, said the rides are checked each day to ensure everything is in working order for rider safety.

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Legere, who has been working at the job for 17 years, said the rides are checked each day to ensure everything is in working order for rider safety. 

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