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Findlay Roofing Fishburn Building Sciences Group Inc. GallerySoft Inc. Georgetown Chevrolet Buick GMC Georgetown Denture Clinic Georgetown Toyota Sales Glencairn Golf Club Global Promotional Apparel GMA LLP Green-Port Environmental Managers Ltd. Halton Commercial Printers Ltd. Halton District School Board Halton Hills Community Energy Corporation Halton Hills Hydro Inc. Halton Hills Paving Halton Pool Guys Halton Region Economic Development, Small Business Centre Hassell Automotive Ltd. Helson Kogon Ashbee Schaljo & Associates LLP Hope Place Centres Impact Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Investment Planning Counsel Halton Hills J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home Ltd. Jeffery L. Eason B.A.,LL.B. Barr. & Sol. Johnson Associates Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage K.M.S.G. Inc. Kimaid Cleaning Service Inc. Landscape Creations Supply Center Lawlor & Company Leferink Transfer Ltd. McNally Limited Mold-Masters (2007) Limited North Halton Energy Solutions North Halton Golf & Country Club Ltd. Nu-Kitchen & Bath Creations Ollie's Cycle & Ski Ltd. On Call Computer Technicians OrangeCrate Ormac Inc. Park Motor Sales Ltd. Partners in Progress Paul C. Armstrong Insurance Brokers Ltd. Pets At Home Pine Cone Music Prosperity One Community Banking & Financial Services Re/Max Real Estate Centre Inc. Red Lemon Hair Salon Sandbox Travel Silvana Bezina,Royal LePage Meadowtowne Realty, Brokerage Silver Creek Service Centre Solinst Canada Ltd Sopinka & Kort LLP Barristers & Solicitors Spherion Spriggs Insurance Brokers Limited Sterling Combustion Inc. Studio Fourteen Synergy Benefits Consulting Inc. T.D. Williamson Canada ULC Tackaberry Times TD Waterhouse ­ Peter Moyer Teamwork Business Solutions Inc. The Georgetown Hospital Foundation The Terra Cotta Inn The Village Bookkeeper Truck Watch Services Inc. TV Marketplace.ca Union Gas Limited Vision 2000 Travel Group Wastewise Westerveld Contracting Ltd. Wildwood Manor Ranch Wildwood Realty Inc. Wilson Pool & Hot Tub Supplies Inc. Wyatt Hilts Electric Wyldewood Golf & Country Club Young's Pharmacy & Homecare Your Home Today Realty Inc. Ask The Professionals PROFESSIONALS Win a coupon for 50% off a Happy Ad with every question submitted For the Professionals by August 19th, 2011. features@independentfreepress.com or call 905-877-0301 ext. 237 Mountainview Residence & Terrace wfreed@synergybenefits.ca 360 Guelph St., Georgetown, ON owned and operated by the Summer family WANTED 905-703-8857 1-877-826-2468 www.synergybenefits.ca 1-800-794-5880 Wendy Farrow-Reed CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) www.GetEnergyGrants.ca www.HomeInspectorsHelp.com Jeff Brookfield 222 Mountainview Rd. N. Georgetown, ON L7G 3R2 Bus: 905-877-1800 Fax: 905-873-9083 www.mountainviewresidence.com Christoph Summer Owner/Administrator to inform our readers & answer their questions Q: A: Can plan sponsors (employers) play a meaningful role in encouraging better health among employees, and should they? The answer to both questions is "a resounding yes". When one takes responsibility for health, then prevention, early detection and healthy lifestyle habits fall into place." Employers can "encourage a sense of responsibility" with their health programs, and as a result, cause a real change in employees' attitudes and behaviour Here is some good news for employers: most health plan members (95 percent) continue to consider their employer's offerings good. This means that only five percent of members feel that their plan is poor. Still the most popular aspects of health benefit plans remain prescription coverage and dental benefitsgenerally the two main aspects of a benefit plan, but also the most expensive. Most plan members are happy about how their employers communicate information about their plans, too. Communication, and good access to information is key. Synergy Benefits is uniquely qualified to arrange and communicate your company benefit program. Q: A: Some bricks are flaking on my chimney. What should I do? Contact Special Features to find out about our booking specials 905-873-0301, ext. 237 features@ independentfreepress.com Flaking sometimes occurs on a masonry chimney due to the moisture in the exhaust gases. The moisture gets absorbed into the brick and freezes in the winter when the warm exhaust gases stop flowing out the chimney. When water freezes it expands and over time and this freezethaw cycle leads to deterioration of the brick, clay tile, and mortar. The top portion of the chimney is the most exposed area and therefore the most vulnerable to weather. Moisture may also enter the top portion of the chimney from the exterior if the cap is cracked or missing. As well, once the exhaust gases reach the top of the chimney, they may have cooled sufficiently for the moisture to condense, making the concentration of moisture higher at the top. Once flaking has occurred, the brick requires replacement to prevent further deterioration. Qualified masons should be contacted for quotes and a detailed description of proposed repairs. Retirement home information packages should clearly indicate what care services are included in the basic cost of a room. Generally included are such things as assistance with a weekly shower, administration of medications and emergency response. Many other services may also be included and this information should be "spelled out". A list of any extra costs should also be readily available whether you require these services now or "down the road". Some services that may incur added costs include: checking blood sugar levels, giving insulin injections, taking blood pressure, blood tests, assistance dressing/undressing, grooming help and extra showers. Check to see if there is a choice of cost per service or an hourly fee. Some residences will also charge per "treatment," a term which should be defined along with the costs. Remember too, that the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) can be consulted and some assistance may be provided through this avenue. In short, ask many questions that pertain to your particular situation now, but also ask for a list of included care costs and added costs so that there are no unpleasant surprises in the future. Q: A: When comparing retirement homes, what extra costs should I expect in the line of care?