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Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, July 1, 1992, Page 13 ‘ 2 —_ : er : Bill Smith proudly writes a cheque for the Canadian Cancer Society. Money raised at Smith Annual Golf Tournament was donated to the organization. New ‘‘Vacation Finder’’ TTI. Roos Travel Agency Limited has acquired the VACA- TION FINDER NETWORK to ae serve vacation travellers. os Travel is the first agency in ie ae Region to acquire this technolog; The cai Finder Network destination resorts and what it will cost to go. Last minute sell-off prices are also provided by the VFN via 24 hour electronic updates. There are numerous applications for this technology that all result in better service to the travelling public. Vacationers that are look- ing for a last minute deal are quick- ly presented with a list of options related strictly to their budget. Those who have very specific i (All-Inclusi Money Matters Qf) srcicate timicea For Whom The Bell Tolls By JOHN GREEN John Donne, the celebrated English poet of me sixteenth cen- tury England penned some oft rs lines oh Sas an’s death diminishes me, bain Tam involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee?” As twentieth century Canada enters its final cece, our pelt has been tolling tl Like Donne’s involvement in Mankind, we are all affected to some greater or lesser extent by unemployment. It has happened to us personally, to our spouse, to. members of our family or to our colleagues in the work place. For the vast majority of people, it isa any reemployment in the fore- seeable future; and last but by no means least, financial worries. If unemployment is striking you for the first time, its trauma often results in some hasty and ill advis- ed decisions with the financial aspects of job loss. The preoccu- pation with getting another job often forces out any proper review- ing and planning of your financial options. What are key points to pay attention to? 1. The nature of the severance offer and how best to negotiate not only the optimum amount but also the best pene ee from the tax planning perspectiv 2. The best way to invest any pension benefits that are vested to you. 3. The consequences of reduced cash flow and the need to review what are esazaiiel and non- essential itemms of expenditure in you family budget now as oppos- to what was established in time of normal full employment. 4. The impact of the loss of group benefit programs such as life and disability te drug and dental beset w to rai the question of ee stocks or stock op- tions that you may own if you are working in the private sector. 6. The availability of govern- ment assistance programs such as Unemployment pas in term of timing an unt. The need oe ns cach a finan- cial review from the short and long term. Whilst unemployment is not a pleasant experience, it may prove the impetus to start a serious and continuing review of your financial affairs which has been postpones in previous years. If any golden rule should be observed in the immediate context of job loss, it must be to sign nothing that relates to your severance package until you have consulted with both legal and financial counsellors. They will be able to present an objective and professional case in your best in- terests. A period of reflection will stand you in excellent stead bothin the short and long term. © Store Fronts Boats / RVs / Bikes, etc Call For Free Estimates MIAMI’S AUTO CLEANING HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA! Service Available ¢ Car & Truck Accessories Available © Commercial, Industrial & Residential Window Tinting Interior & Exterior Car Cleaning 71 MOUNTAINVIEW RD., UNIT 7 Glen Ener 873-9237 A final word to the wise comes from Edmund Burke, a British member of Parliament at the time of the French Revolution. In a let- ter of advice to those in political charge of the newly formed French republic, he said, ‘“You can never plan the future by the past?’ That goes for each and every one of us today as we face new challenges in employment or unemployment. We have to plan anew from the perspective of the present and the future not to look over our shoulder at what has passed. Good financial planning will always observe those sentiments of Burke. John Green is a Milton resident and an Account Executive with the Investors Group in Oakville. The opinions expressed in this column are of a personal, not company, nature and any general investment advice should not be acted upon individually without consultation with a qualified adviser. If you have any questions about this arti- oe or any other financial planning you can reach John at 875 0511 or 842-4630. packages only, must have Scuba & Golf, must be on the beach, etc.) will also get better service through the use of the VFN because the requirements are input as part of the search criteria. Arend Roos, President of Roos Travel Agency, V6 S-speed, power steering and bu ten Tights, lum. rims, low WAS $12,995 J. L0CK WOOD PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER LTD, 175 Wyecroft Rd <4 1990 DODGE DAKOTA cr SPORT PICK-UP jee reed factory warranty available. Stk. No. P2044. Subject to prior sale, feat & taxes extra LOCKWOOD | LOCKWOOD Gy CHRYSLER | HHRYSLER , rene corvar (416) 845-6658 sites examples such as these saying “the Vacation Finder Network allows us to focus on the travellers’ and it allows the travel counsellors to focus on the details which result in better service for our clients?” The Vacation Finder Network is a development of DANIRA System Inc. of Toronto and Roos Travel Agency is one of the first group of subscribers. At present, the VFN only handles vacations to the warm climates of the south; however, ex- pansion plans include ski holidays, European destinations and air only charters. Roos Travel Agency’s reputation for leadership in the retail travel in- dustry is based on our continuing search for better ways to serve our customers. le are constantly evaluating new developments and can truly benefit our clientele. For more information please contact Arend Roos at T-T.I. Roos Travel Agency Limited, 416-873-2000. i NO DICKER PRICE $10,555 BE A CAR wishing to deliver WE WELCOME ALL OUR CARRIERS and invite applications for routes as they become available from anyone “HALTON HILLS THIS WEEK”’ in Acton and Georgetown. CALL TODAY AND REGISTER @ 873-2254 @& between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ‘ wey ic PAY i (i + i