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i njD w/\i\. v ii^ u . DL/w u.i\ : Time not to be wasted Ice wine offered through Wine Rack W ine lovers take note. C anada's very own, world- acclaimed wine sensation has ju s t becom e m uch m ore affordable with the release of L aSalle's 1997 VQA Vidal Icew ine at over 160 W ine R ack stores in Ontario. "We see this as a perfect opportunity to introduce our customers to a high quality product at a very reasonable price," said Ron Pasternak, general manager, Wine Rack. As one of C anada's hottest exports, representing approx­ imately $8-million in 1998, m ost o f O ntario 's VQA Icewines are priced between $40 and $55 for a 375 ml bot­ tle. Perfect as a uniquely Canadian gift for oneself or a friend, VQA Icew ine can be enjoyed on any occasion, m ost typically as a before d inner ap e ritif or dessert wine. The low er price point will allow buyers to experi­ m ent with VQA Icewine in th e ir cooking to create desserts with a noticeable dif­ ference. Genuine VQA Icewine is m ore expensive than other wines as a result o f its rarity and the difficult method of production . A ccording to VQA regulations, overripe grapes are left hanging on the vine into the w inter months, to the point at which tem per­ atures drop to a m inimum of - 8°C and the w ater in the berries freezes. Once picked, the grapes are pressed im m ediately and the shattering o f the ice crys­ tals produces tiny beads of very sw eet, concentrated juice, which is high in acid. This "golden liquid" is only five to 10% of the grape's normal yield. It is then fer­ mented, bottled and released for sale up to a year later. As the supply of frozen grapes is extremely limited, and often threatened by birds and other predators, the grapes must be protected and handled with utmost care. The LaSalle 1997 Vidal VQA Icew ine is available exclusively at the following O akville W ine R ack loca­ tions: 1011 Upper M iddle Road (Ultra M art), 845-9798; 2441 Lakeshore Road West - Bronte V illage, 827-8944; 338 D undas Street East (Longos), 257-0978; 2828 K ingsw ay - Sherwood Heights, 829-9960. Do you know what one of the most important investment con­ sideration is? Time. And most often its significance is misun­ derstood. One example of time being misunderstood is when people retire. They often think that because there is no longer a reg­ ular source of employment income that conservative invest­ ments are the order of the day. A conservative investment is one that will not decline in value. After all, if the stock mar­ ket crashes by 25%, it would be too severe a loss to suffer. Perhaps a safe GIC would be a wiser choice. Making choices in invest­ ment decisions is no different than other choices that you make in life: there are trade-offs. The safety of a GIC, which is, as you know, a guaranteed invest­ ment, is very attractive in the short-term. Last summer, when the world stock markets were self- destructing, GIC owners felt pretty secure. That security was in the short-term. Unfortunately, fixed income investments do not perform very well in the long-term. They may feel safe, however, they are not considered to be a good long­ term investment. Then how do you decide how to invest? Your first and most important issue to resolve is your invest­ ment timeframe. How long a time period do you plan to invest your funds? Are you investing for a few years or sev­ eral decades? We will assume a couple has just retired and are reviewing their investment strategy. Both the husband and wife are 65 years-of-age. Retirement planning is usual­ ly done by considering the wife's age because women live about six years longer than men. Our couple might feel that they should think short-term because they are retired, howev­ er, if you examine life expectan­ cy tables, you will see that they PETER WATSON Dollars & Sense are better planning for a long period. According to Statistics Canada, a 65-year-old woman will live to an average age of 85, which means her investment timeframe should be 20 years. Note that 85 was an 'average' age. Average means that half live less and half live longer. If you extend her life- expectancy so there is only a AGRA Inc. has posted huge revenue and earning's gains in its second fiscal quarter. Earnings from continuing operations for the quarter ending Jan. 31, 1999 increased to $7.5- million or 25 cents per share compared to $612,000 or two cents a share' for the second quarter of fiscal 1998. Earnings for six months end­ ing Jan. 31st increased to $ 14.2- million or 48 cents per share compared to $3.2-million or 11 cents per share for the six months ended Jan. 31, 1998. Revenues for the second quarter doubled to $337,873,000 compared to $167,279,000 for the same period last year. Revenues for the first six months of fiscal 1999 increased to $614,734,000 compared with $359,528,000 for the same peri­ od the previous year. During the first two quarters, 42% of AGRA's sales were clients to Canada, 37% in the U.S. and 21% to clients outside of North America. 10% chance of outliving that age, then she should plan to live to age 96. Therefore the invest­ ments must provide for a ;31- year retirement period. Yes, you might not live that long. But what if you do? In order to be financially suc­ cessful, you should develop a long-term investment strategy and invest in high-quality investments. Remember that equity investments are good long-term investments, while GICs are more attractive in the short-term. Work closely with your investment advisor to develop a balanced and diversified portfo­ lio that accommodates both your short-term preference and your long-term needs. P eter W a ts o n , M B A , CFP, RFP, is th e p re s id e n t o f P ete r W atson In v e s tm e n ts L im ited , an O akv ille f irm s p e c ia liz in g in re tire m e n t p la n n in g . H e can b e rea ch e d at 8 4 2 -2 1 0 0 . AGRA's strong second quar­ ter results were led by contribu­ tions from AGRA Birwelco, a leading UK-based engineering and construction firm acquired by AGRA in Nov. 1998, as well as AGRA's pipeline construction businesses in Canada and in the U.S. and AGRA's large east coast and Alberta-based energy projects. During the quarter, AGRA acquired the western Canadian assets of Franki Canada, con­ tributing to increasing volumes in the company's foundation construction business area. AGRA Coast, the company's specialty steel engineering and fabrication unit increased its volumes of work for clients in the North American entertain­ ment ride industry during the quarter. Strong results were also registered by AGRA's last remaining non-core asset, its hotel and resort property in Grand Cayman. AGRA's executive offices are located in Oakville Huge 2nd quarter gains for AGRA Community Notices Community Notices Deaths Deaths Deaths InMemoriam Family Services Ontario, a retired newspaper publisher and corporate executive who was one of only a few Canadians to play Depression-era professional baseball in the United Sates, died Monday, March 15, 1999 at home, surrounded by his family. Devoted to giving the best to his family, Don, a native ot Wetaskiwin, Alberta, enjoyed a professional career that covered six decades and several disciplines. A graduate of the University of Alberta (Gold M e d a l-1 9 4 0 ), Don combined innate intelligence, well-earned street smarts and an insatiable curiosity to fashion a life journey that took him many places- from CFGP, a tiny radio station in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and the newsroom of major dailies such as The Toronto Star, The Vancouver Sun and The Vancouver Province, to the dugout in Yankee Stadium and the boardrooms of Canada's most respected organizations. Along the way, he crossed paths with some ot the century's most notable characters, including S ir Winston Churchill, Mackenzie King, Babe Ruth, Henry Ford II and, as a teenager playing minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinal organization, Rogers Hornsby, Satchel Paige and Dizzy Dean. Among his most senior posts were as publisher of The Hamilton Spectator and of Financial Times of Canada. He was also a vice president and corporate secretary at the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Oakville, and a senior executive with McMaster University, Hamilton, and Crown Zellerbach Canada, Vancouver. On retiring in 1986, Don established his own consulting firm , and continued to write columns for a number of publications plus as-yet-unpublished fic tion . Throughout his life, Don was a student of. the human condition, in particular through his beloved history books. He augmented his passion for baseball with a love of handball, crosscountry skiing, and even sailing, as long it was on a ' nice beam reach'. Don's restless intellect led him to find wonder in all about him. As story-teller, mentor and coach he led others to that same heightened and joyous awareness. Don is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Madeline Frances (nee Beetlestone), and four children: Madeline Anne Ellis (Desmond) of Mississauga, Ontario; Susannah Pamela Grace (Shawn Dickey) of Oakville; Anthony Ernest Theophilus (Donna), of Burlington, Ontario; Gustav Donald M ichael of New York. Another daughter, Elizabeth Jane (Mrs. Richard B. Davis of Ottawa) died in 1987. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Megan and Theo Ellis; Eric and Patrick Davis; and Katie and Jenny Carlson. In addition, Don is survived by a sister, Barbara Hayes (Glen) of Calgary and several cousins, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, Alan Theophilus. Visitation is at the Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, on Wednesday, March 17 from 3 to 5pm and from 7 to 9pm. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 18 at 1pm at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William Street, Oakville. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. 'To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield'. CURTIS, Ena - Died peacefully early Friday, March 12,1999. Ena joins her cherished husband John Henry Curtis and dear brother John Turner who went before. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Jacqueline, granddaughter Amanda, son-in -law M ichael and the other loving members of the Curtis/Tumer/Walker family. A memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 19 at 2:00pm at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 W illiam Street, Oakville following a private family interment at Resthaven M em orial Gardens in Toronto. A reception in celebration ot her life will follow the church service. To commemorate a life begun in the dance chorus and a soul that never left the theatre, in lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, (66 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1G3) would ba'greatly appreciated. */■ a n n o u n c e th e p a s s in g o f E d w a rd J o s e p h F irm an ' Fast Eddie" on M a rc h 1 3 , 1 9 9 9 at L o n d o n H e a lth S c ie n c e s C e n tre , V ic to r ia Campus, London, his 71st year. Eddie passed aw ay peacefully w ith all of his fam ily at his bedside. Eddie w ill be dearly missed by his loving wife Jane (nee Deller), his children Patti B rooks and h e r husband Ken of W a te rlo o , S an d i P a ra c h u k and h e r h u sband John of L o n d o n , D av id F irm a n and h is w ife B arb , Kelly DeBono and her husband Terry , all of T o ro n to , Dan F irm an and his w ife P atti of London, and Joey Firman of Toronto. He was v e ry p ro u d o f h is 9 g ra n d c h ild re n Nathan, Ryan, Tahnya, Tara, David, Samantha, Cassandra, Rebecca and Christopher. Dearson of M ary Batiuk of Oakville. Brother of V ictor Firm an and his w ife S ylv ia of O rillia . Also survived by his 2 nieces Kris and Carol both of Barrie. The memorial service was conducted in the Lloyd R. N eedham Funeral C hapel, 5 2 0 D undas S treet, London, on Tuesday, M arch 16th at 1:00pm . M em orial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The fam ily wish to thank all the staff from the Thoracic and Critical Care Units. HOPE, Clarence Edward- At his home in Kitchener Tuesday March 9th, 1999. Beloved husband of Dorris Hope, dear father of Janice and her husband David Prescott of London, Bryan and his wife Maryellen Hope of Huntsville, Shelley and her husband Hendrik Rens of Oakville. Loving grandfather of Meagan, Keely, Andrew, Brandon, Dylan, Jacob, Derek and Anya. Visitation for Mr. Hope was held at the Addison Funeral Home 15 High Street, Huntsville with a service at Pioneer Memorial United Church, Hillside on Sunday March 14th, 1999. If desired donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. MITCHINSON, James Alfred Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on March 1 3 ,1 9 9 9 , in his 65th year. Beloved husband and friend of Mary for 44 years. Loving father of Laurie and her husband Steve Park and Gayle and her husband Larry Houle. Proud grandfather to James, Lauren, Gregory and Nicole. Devoted son of May Mitchinson and the late Thomas Mitchinson and son-in-law of Eva and the late Fred Sprager. He will be greatly missed by his brother Eric Mitchinson and his wife Ellen, brother-in-law Fred Sprager and his wife Louise, sister-in-law Alice Sprager, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Jim was a Bachelor of Commerce graduate from Concordia University who enjoyed a successful career in the field of real estate investments. He was a dedicated member of the Oakville Civitan Club. Jim also enjoyed a membership at the Oakville Golf Club. His thoughtfulness, determination and loyalty will be an ongoing inspiration to those whose lives he touched. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to Dr. B. Lamb and the wonderful nurses, doctors, and staff at OTMH and the Credit Valley Oncology Clinic for the kind and caring support. Relatives and friends were received at Kopriva Taylor Com munity Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm and at the Mclntosh-Anderson Funeral Home, 152 King Street East, Oshawa, on Tuesday from 2 -4 and 7-9pm . Funeral Service was held 11:30am Wednesday at St. George's Anglican Church, 51 Centre St. South (at Bagot St.,) Oshawa. Followed by light refreshments. Sunday, March 1 4 ,1 9 9 9 . Isabella, beloved wife of the late Ralph Kulvietis. Mother of Diana and her husband, Patrick Mahoney, Brenda Kulvietis and Rebecca and her husband, Doug Sm ith. Loving g ra n d m o th e r to P e te r and Lauren M ahoney and T im othy and Stephanie Sm ith. Sadly missed by sisters Barbara Neish, Fran W o jo w s k i and Jacquie S ym e. A M em o ria l Service w ill take place at the W ard Funeral H o m e , 1 0 9 R e y n o ld s S tre e t, O a k v ille , on T h u rs d a y , M a rc h 1 8 , 1 9 9 9 , a t 2 :0 0 pm . Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the H e a rt and S tro k e F o u n d a tio n w o u ld be appreciated. PETLEY, Ross Allan Peacefully on Sunday, March 14,1999 at his home in Oakville, in his 28th year. Ross, loved son of Janice and Allan. Dear brother of Karen and her husband Bob Eberhardt. Dear uncle of Dylan. Cherished grandson of Lois and Ted Patte of Oakville and Kay and Fred Petley of St. Catharines. Ross will be sadly missed by his family, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at Maplegrove United Church, 346 Maplegrove Road, Oakville. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, 650 Waterloo Street, Suite 100, London, Ontario, N6B 2R4. Arrangements en­ trusted to the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, Oakville. ROBERTSON, Joan Ellen (Long time employee of A &P). Peacefully, on Saturday, March 13th, 1 9 9 9 a t th e T r i l l iu m H e a lth C e n tre - M is s is s a u g a S ite . J o a n , b e lo v e d w ife to W illiam fo r just over 4 7 years. Loving and devoted m other of David and M arci. Proud Nana of Kyle and A drian . Dearest s is ter of Grace B eem er of P eterborough and Sandra G ro v e s o f S c a rb o ro u g h . A s e rv ic e of Rem em brance was held at the Turner Porter 'P e e l' C h a p e l, 2 1 8 0 H u ro n ta r io S tre e t, Mississauga. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Osteoporosis Society, 33 Laird Drive, Toronto M4G 3S9 would be appreciated. RYAN, Nelson Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday, March 1 2 ,1 9 9 9 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of May. Loving father of Barbara and her husband Graham, Linda and her husband Gilbert and Ronald and his wife Marilyn. Cherished grandfather of Karen, Jeff, Tom, Tracy, Gregory and Jeremy. Nelson is predeceased by his sisters Florence Holmes and Bernice Spurrell. A funeral service was held in the Chapel of the Oakview Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. Interment Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. THOMAS, W in ifre d - Peacefully at her home in Oakville on Sunday, March 14,1999 in her 91st year. Winnie, beloved wife of the late Jack. Much loved mother of Janet and her husband John Hague. Loved grandmother of Kathryn and her husband Joe Steeves, Rachel and her husband Mike Delfino. Dear sister of Sal Richards. Visitation at St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfeild, Oakville from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Tuesday, March 16,1999 followed by Funeral Service at 3pm. Cremation. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Oakville Red Cross Society. Grateful thanks to Dr. Danny Chang and the Oakville Red Cross for their care and compassion over the past years. wife who passed away March 15t|i, 1998. We are sad within our memory; lonely are our hearts for the one we loved dearly. We think of her in silence, no eye can see us weep; but many silent tears when others are asleep. Love, Pop. Remembered and loved by her husband Bob, children Alison & Robert, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. A lcoholics Anonymous If yo u d rin k , th a t 's y o u r b u s in e s s If yo u w a n t to q u it, T h a t's O urs ! 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