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Ask Questions. Get Answers. Ask the Professionals E-mail your questions to: features@independentfreepress.com Elayne M. Tanner B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W., DIP. SOC. ADM. Counselling & Psychotherapy Milton 905-854-0801 www.etasolutions.com Elayne M. Tanner Elayne Tanner & Associates Inc. Q:I never seem to have enough time. How can I get more organized? A:Your most precious commodity is time. Once you have spent it you can neverget it back. On your last day on this earth, if you look back what will you wish you had more of? Time. To do the things you really want with the people you really want to be with. You will wish you had more time to spend with your loved ones having fun. You will not wish you had more time to work, clean house or shop. We are quick to give our time away to anyone who asks for itpeople who want to make small talk or gossip; telemarketers who want to sell us something we dont want; people who want us to donate our time to their causeswe find it so hard to say no to these people and take back the control of our time. Yet we are reluctant to be as generous with ourselves and our loved ones. If you keep in mind that 80% of the meaningful things you accomplish in your life will come from 20% of your time consuming activities, why not spend some time on yourself? Take the time to plan your day; take time to engage in a reenergizing activity during the day, such as a walk or meditation that relaxes and refreshes you. Spend time with loved ones, talking, sharing, laughing and listening. Renew your mind, body and spirit. Respect your time, set priorities, learn to say no to those that intrude and steal your time and learn to say yes to those who you want to share your life with and who will still be there loving you on that last day of your life. Remember, once today is gone, you will never be able to get it back. Make sure you give it meaning. On special occasions give yourself and your loved ones the most precious giftthe gift of time. H E L P I N G Y O U H E L P Y O U R S E L F. Q:I am a software consultant working from home and I was wondering if I need extra liability insurance in addition to what my home insurance offers? A:YES. Although some home insurance policies offer limitedinsurance coverage for a home based business by endorsement to the policy, they do not provide the necessary liability coverage needed by consultants and many other professionals working from home. In order to properly protect yourself, and your hard earned assets, a Professional Liability Policy, more commonly referred to as Errors and Omissions Insurance, is recommended for any consultant or professional who makes their living by rendering professional services or advice to others. A homeowners insurance policy is not designed to cover this type of business exposure, and specifically excludes liability for the rendering or failure to render any professional service. Without a Professional Liability Policy in place to protect you in the event of an error or omission made by you your insurance coverage is incomplete. Whenever you have a question about your insurance coverage, a telephone call or visit to your insurance broker for advice is always a good idea. Remember an independent insurance broker works for you, not the insurance company. 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Please note the following: Before you decide to take your chances and list without Staging, please consider: The most traffic a listing will see is the first 2-3 weeks Often time on the market means price reductions and low offers A staged property will save you time and money it is an investment No one complains about selling their house for too much money Staging is much less than your first price reduction Staged properties often sell for more money and in less time First Impressions are golden! Home Staging is Key to Listing and Selling. Why? Staging addresses every challenge and / or negative aspect that would otherwise become the focus of a price reduction or potential buyers moving on rather than in! The benefits of home staging: Features of the home are properly displayed Negative elements are transformed into positives Prospective buyers emotionally connect with the space Room function and square footage are optimized Project management alleviates the stress of selling Often staged homes sell quickly and for money Staged houses look better in all print mediums and on MLS Dont rush into listing. Be prepared and ensure your property shows 10+, highlights features, displays a lifestyle and of course, demonstrates overall potential to prospective buyers. Savvy Staging Canada Inc. provides full staging services in Halton Hills and in the Region of Peel. Contact 905-877-3880 to transform your space and make preparing your property for sale a positive experience. 12 Rutherford Rd. South Brampton, ON L6W 3J2 905-451-0755 ext. 201 John Leonard Insurance Broker McClelland Insurance Brokers Limited By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. . . . Lend Me Your Ears We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210 Georgetown (905) 873-6642 LIVING WITH A LOSS OF HEARING Some voices are easier to understand than others. The clearly speaking person produces words that are more precisely formed, or articulated. The rate of speed of words spoken also affects our ability to understand. If one can hear the speaker as he/she is ta lk ing, th is makes i t eas ier to understand. The environment also has an affect on speech understanding bare walls and floors in a room causes sound to bounce around. Keep in mind that it is much eas ier to converse in a qu ie t , carpeted room. Make sure that there is good lighting and try to maintain a speaking distance of less than nine feet. Youll be pleasantly surprised at how much easier conversation is. Hearing loss can dampen enjoyment of movies, music, church services, watching TV, eat ing out and ta lk ing on the telephone. Even a mild hearing loss can reduce your quality of life. The Georgetown by ALEX TRENTON DENTURIST Creating confident smiles since 1982. Alexander Trenton, DD, F.C.A.D. (A) Denturist Georgetown Denture Clinic, 18 Church Street, Georgetown, Ontario (905) 877-2359 (Across from the Library and Cultural Centre) Tooth Chatter CAUTION - DENTURES OVER 5 YEARS OLD? Removable dentures are made of hard, rigid materials, unlike your face, mouth and jaw that are constantly changing over the years. Dentures cannot adapt to these changes, and teeth wear down and become dull with time - your denture might still be in good physical condition, but its fit changes slowly over time, and most people adapt to the changes even though they are illfitting. Your dentures should be checked annually, and replaced every 5 to 10 years. If dentures are not updated, you may suffer adverse health problems, such as painful, irritated gums, softening of the gum, headaches, ear aches, neck pain, more labourous chewing that causes poor digestion. No to mention sagging mouth that can make you look older. Dont take chances with your health. Give us a call for a check up today! You do not need a referral; simply call our office direct for an appointment. Our office offers No Charge consultations. www.georgetowndentureclinic.com CORRECTION NOTICE To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our flyer dated: February 15 - February 21. Product: Compaq C758CA. Please note on the February 15th flyer, this product does not have Light Scribe, the bullet should only say Dual- Layer DVD Burner. SKU: 10098030 4 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, February 20, 2008 If you have an idea for the name of the new elementary school being built in Georgetown South, Halton District School Board wants to hear it. The school, located on Danby Rd., is slated to open this December. Entry forms and suggestion boxes will be placed in all Halton Hills ele- mentary schools and public libraries. Suggested names may be submit- ted until Friday, March 28, Entries can also be submitted at the school board website www.hdsb.ca , faxed to 905-335- 4447, or mailed to the Communi- cations Department, Halton District School Board, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, L7R 3Z2. Included should be the name, address, telephone number and a rationale for the name suggested. Halton District School Board trustees will select the name for the new school at the board meeting in April. We look forward to receiving suggestions from the community, including suggestions from stu- dents, said Wayne Joudrie, HDSB Director of Education. Our Naming New Schools policy considers the naming of a school an opportunity to recognize contributions of particular individuals, or the unique local his- tory or culture of a community. New elementary school is in need of a name The Georgetown Lions Club is once again looking for that special person, couple or group who has made a significant volunteer contribu- tion to the citizens of Georgetown. For more than 30 years the Lions Club has recognized members of the community with the Citizen of the Year Award. Georgetown benefits from the many hours that dedicated volunteers contribute to sports, culture, social programs, education and all the areas of our daily lives that we sometimes take for granted. If you know a dedicated volunteer please take the time to nominate them. Standard nomination forms are available or prepare a letter highlight- ing their volunteer work (the more detailed the better). Letters and forms can be submitted to the Georgetown Lions Club, P.O. Box 73, Georgetown, ON. L7G 4T1. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 25. The selection committee will review all nominations (past nomina- tions are reconsidered) and a final selection will be made the last week of February. The award is bestowed at the annual Citizen of the Year dinner March 25. For more information please con- tact Lion Doug Penrice at 905-873- 8469. Nominate now for Citizen of the Year