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Family Violence Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday,. February, 10,.1993 - Page 7 Positive feedback - we thrive on it A few weeks ago I expressed the thought that I would love to know how some of the people I’ve spo- ken to or written to personally are doing. Feedback! We all thrive on it! We need it. Just tell me I’m doing a good job or how I could improve and I’m glad to respond! Well, in response, one man called to provide me with an update. I’d tried to get him for sev- eral days before we touched base. Even then, when I called, he was busy with his kids. Sounded like a noisy, happy environment to me. called back later and couldn’t have been more delighted to find a man mucfi more settled with his life, goals and desires. He seemed quite content with the direction in which his life is heading. After his initial discussion with me, he followed through with appropriate counseling and support for himself! He says he’s gained a lot of insight into who he is and why he behaves as he does. He’s slowly but surely changing ... developing into the person he’d like to be. He now has a better under- para of why ea knows the signs. This will help to ensure he never falls back into the same traps. He enthusiasti- cally told me of how much better his life is, how he is able to take one day at a time and look patient- ly for the appro- priate direction in which he should HELP US HELP OURSELVES | Patience they are. It is that recognition and acceptance of which are out of our control that allows us become patient. When I first talked to this man he was depressed and despondent. What a change just a few short months has made his life. move. I reminded him that none of us ever has enough patience. Peace and contentment are things we all crave. One of the symptoms of being content with one’s life is to be able to let it all happen - fall into place - as it were, without being concerned about making it happen - expediting matters. So often we want to change everything around us instead of accepting peo- ple and situations for who and what taught him that things do get better. And, of course, once you’ ve hit rock pare there is only one way to Be acknowledged all the tittle bless- ings he’s received. I encouraged him to start a jour- nal (he doesn’t have one) so he can remember how he feels during this period. When I look back at mine I am amazed at how far I’ve come in such a short time. Remembering where you came from can be an pe through other hard sa also asked if he could write an article or poem for the column and I hope he follows through because I’m certain other men and women would benefit from his experiences. It’s rotten that we all have to go through such difficulties to be induced to change our behavior pat- terns or goals and yet, it is just those situations which make us into the individuals we ought to be. This man is thankful that his circum- stances evolved as they did because his whole life is better because of those hard times. He knows that the big changes in his life are the ones which make the changes inside. Those changes enable him to become more pro- ductive as a human being, parent and partner. His future is a positive one because he’s taken the steps he needs to be able to foster construc- tive relationships with others. Listening to him I am confident that he won’t fall into the same trap again. How Safe is Your Kitchen? Kitchen fires are the most fre- quent type of home fires and rank third on the fatal fire hit list. Its not hard to imagine how they start and certainly we have all had a close call or two. Take a good look at your kitchen. Can the window cur- tains graze your stove top, toaster or other potentially hot surface? Is the stove hood kept scrupulously clean or is it spotted with grease? Hot, splattering, sputtering grease can self ignite. If you must deep fry, keep the fat cate control and don’t leave the stove area. A tight fitting lid must be kept close by. Invest in a CSA approved deep fryer that keeps the temperature regulated and the oil contained if you deep fry regularly. Do not throw flour on a grease fire. Flour may explode. Never use water on grease. Water will cause the fire to intensify. If the fire is manageable use a tight fitting lid or a multipurpose portable fire extin- guisher. Never touen or attempt to carry a flaming For more Seaton on this and other fire safety issues please con- tact the Halton Hills - Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division at 873-1133. Early investments pay off in future years Money management can be the source of a lot of worry, but finan- cial stability is within reach if peo- ple adhere to a 10-step checklist which will help them plan effec- tively for the future. That was part of the message brought to a Halton Hills seminar last week by Ellen Roseman, money editor of the Globe & Mail’s Report on Business. Roseman addressed about 150 people last Wednesday in the John Elliott Theatre at Halton Hills Cultural Centre. She was guest speaker at a money management seminar co-sponsored by Money Concepts Financial Planning Centre, Halton Hills, and Halton Hills This Week. week with a ANY PICTURE ~ ANY SIZE ON A COLOUR PHOTO MUG 78 Main St. South Old Bank Building, Downtown 877-6792 “Her presentation was down-to- earth, personable and unbiased,” George Perdue, a partner with Money Concepts, in Georgetown, said of Roseman’s speech. “Many people in the audience said they appreciated her low-key approach and practical advice,” he added. Roseman began her presentation by outlining her personal list of 10 steps towards ee stability. ‘The second half of her presentation focused on eet Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and what people can put into their Plans to secure a brighter financial future. The 10-step checklist includes debt reduction, emergency funds, insurance protection, home buying, RRSP buying and tax planning. Outstanding farmer Norval resident Harry Brander (centre), Halton’s Outstanding Farmer for 1992, was presented last large green and white sign bearing his honorary title. Making the presentation on behalf of Halton Region were regional chairman Peter Pomeroy (far left) and one of Halton Hills’ representatives on regional council, Marilyn Serjeantson (fourth from left). At Brander’s side was his wife, Judy. Also present was his mother, Mae (far‘right). Ellen Roseman Also on the list is plastic surgery, education plans, organization, and wills and power of attorne: Plastic surgery refers to cutting up credit cards, paying off their Photo by Johanna Powell HTHe sO Nie v <9 873-TAXE e =. x! 354 Guelph St., Unit 27, Georgetown, Ont. (416) 873-1655 balances or apps for a low- interest credit card. Education plans should be well- researched before money is invest- ed, Roseman recommended. She also spoke on the importance of having a will so that a person’s assets will be distributed according to the wants of that person rather than the wants of others (including the government). Investors should also be well- organized, they should follow their investments, learn about them and keep their records in an easy-to- find location, Roseman suggested. Turning to investments and RRSPs, Roseman mentioned sever- al types of investments including Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), T Bill Funds, Mortgage Funds, Bonds, Foreign Bonds, Preferred Stock Funds, Equity and Growth Equity. Diversification of investment will help minimize risk, The speaker also popup to ess a Dighece Roseman rec- d. They should also learn a Te on their income and use their pay raises to increase their investments. The speaker related a story about two investors. One deposited funds for about 10 years early in his career, then stopped depositing but left the funds to accumulate. The other deposited smaller amounts throughout his working lifetime. The two investors, who began working at the same time and retired after the same number of years of employment, accumulated almost’ equal amounts of money for their retirement years. Money Concepts, Halton Hills, has operated on Guelph Street in Georgetown for the past six years. It is one of 80 branches across Perdue explained that Money Concepts’ financial advisors “help people make choices about invest- ments and then monitor (those through : a financial that people ‘o their RRSPs. Tax-free Saapaanaed interest on money invested will make this move a profitable one, she said. Young people should begin their retirement savings when they get planning program.” Money Concepts is “not aligned with any financial service,” he said, adding that recommendations to clients are tailored to meet the goals and objectives of individual clients. HIS WEEK Halton Hills This Wed and is pied) in Oakville by Q.£. 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