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Ask A Financial Advisor
How do I get started on an investment plan?
Brian Hilt - Financial Advisor
19 Main St. N
Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0
(519) 565-2700
brian.hilt@edwardjones.com Member - Canadian
Investor Protection Fund
A successful financial life is like taking a road trip: unless you know where you want to go,
you're not going to get there.
Just like you would plan a trip, you should map out your finances. Realizing your financial
dreams requires goals and a strategy for reaching them.
For example, do you want to save and invest for retirement, buy a home, put money aside
for your children's education? Your long-term goals should be clearly defined and realistic.
Nothing derails a financial plan faster than setting unattainable goals.
The best way to clarify goals is by assigning them dollar amounts. When you know how
much money it will take to reach your objectives, you can map out an effective savings and
investment strategy.
One good way to get where you want to go is by setting up a preauthorized contribution
plan to funnel cash into investments. Money will be transferred from a financial institution
account to investments at regular intervals.
It's also a good idea to work with a professional. A financial advisor can help define your
goals and strategy, as well as choose appropriate investments.
Have a question you want answered here? Ask Brian by phone or email.
Knox closes down
for summer break
There are no church services at
Knox United Church in Belgrave for
the month of July.
On Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at
Trinity United Church, the guest
speaker will be a former foster child,
Irene, from Hong Kong.
Irene is a former foster child from
back in the 1980s. She will be
speaking about God’s work in her
life through our church’s support. A
potluck will follow with sandwiches
and squares or cookies. Irene will be
here from July 10 - 15.
There are several things taking
place during this time. Contact Ruth
Alton 519-812-1212, Nancy Farrish
or Hannie Scott for more
information. There will be a group
gathering through this time so if
interested, come to church July 5 or
contact the ladies.
The church service on July 19 at
10 a.m. is at Harold’s cabin with
potluck to follow. Directions to
Harold’s cabin – take Belgrave Road
to Lucknow Line, turn left, go one
block south, turn left on Glens Hill
Road, go one block to Saratoga
Line, turn right, go approximately
one to two kilometres on right, lane
in bush. Lane will be marked. Bring
your lawn chairs.
On Sunday, July 26, the church
service at Dungannon will be at 10
a.m.
Vacation Bible School will take
place at Knox United Church, Aug.
17-21, 9 a.m. to noon for ages four
to 12. To volunteer or for more
information call Kim Walker 519-
357-3237. A few items are needed
for the craft program new paint,
stirring sticks, empty paper towel
tubes, empty cereal boxes (at least
8 1/2"x11"), white baby socks,
marbles or coloured aquarium
gravel, small plastic jars (i.e. small
peanut butter or fruit jars) and elastic
ponytail holders.
A box will be placed at the back of
the church where any item can be
dropped off. If all donations could
be in by Aug. 2, we could then
finalize our craft projects. If you
need any further information call
Nancy Folkard at 519-357-2797.
By Linda
Campbell
Call
357-2188
PEOPLE AROUND
BELGRAVE
NEWS
FROM BELGRAVE
Purses
Downtown Blyth
519-523-4740
Bainton’s
Old Mill
Remembrance
Brandon Cemetery, just north of Belgrave, held its annual decoration service on Sunday and
those attending were greeted with beautiful weather, courtesy of Mother Nature, and beautiful
music, courtesy of Ethel Adams, who was playing the keyboard. Pastor Elly Dow, not pictured,
delivered the annual service. (Jim Brown photo)
Care Partners building debated
The future of the former Care
Partner building in Belgrave, which
belongs to North Huron Township,
will be the focus of consultation
with neighbours of the site.
Care Partners moved out of the
site after council released them from
their contract early at its June 20
meeting, and, during its July 6
meeting, council heard that the
building might be in rough shape.
The first concern, according to
Director of Recreation and Facilities
Pat Newson, is that the water and
septic system the building uses are
shared between its neighbours.
To the south, a private lot
provides water access due to a
historical hookup and the lot
shares the sewage system of the
Belgrave Community Centre to the
north.
Newson stated if the building or
lot were to be sold, those issues
would need to be dealt with first and
a septic system could be out of the
question as the property sits.
She also reported that the roof and
windows on the building need to be
replaced but also said that, if the
township found another tenant to
rent it, which might not happen, the
tenant may have requests.
“The carpets are very rough,” she
said. “Just washing them might not
do it.”
Newson did state that $26,500 had
been budgeted to cover the roof and
window repairs, however.
Councillor Brock Vodden said he
was familiar with the building and
agreed it was in rough shape.
“I have paid a number of visits to
that property over the past year and
it’s not in very good condition,” he
said.
Newson agreed, saying that, along
with the exterior issues she had
discussed, the interior would likely
need painting and work on the floor.
“There is a lot to do, there is no
getting around that,” she said.
“Demolishing the building is a
potential outcome in this discussion.
We would never make that decision
without consulting with council, but,
if all arrows point to that, then that is
what we’ll report to council.”
Council directed Newson to
discuss the property with owners of
the private property to the south
and the Belgrave and District
Community Centre Board, as the
centre borders the property to the
north and is also township property.
Get Ready for a
Blast at VBS!
You’re invited to
Vacation Bible School
Come and enjoy the lively songs, hilarious skits, creative crafts, energetic games, exciting
Bible stories, tasty snacks and some more wacky science with Mr. Science himself!!!
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR
Blyth United Church ~ 430 Mill Street, Blyth
JULY 20th-23rd 9:00-11:45
Pre-registration: tinyurl.com/blythvbs2015 or call 519-523-4903
Plan to join us on Thursday evening July 23rd, for our free Celebration BBQ! Details coming soon.
Bring a friend for twice the fun!
By Denny Scott
The Citizen
Have A New
Addition?
Call for prices and details
519-523-4792
or 519-887-9114
Let everyone know about
your new bundle of joy!
The
Citizen