December 2011 - The Bulletin Magazine
December 2011 - The Bulletin Magazine
December 2011 - The Bulletin Magazine
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For retired persons generally that have bothered<br />
reading this far (and for the benefit of seniors you<br />
may know) REMEMBER there is also the GIS.<br />
Many seniors do not know about or forget to apply<br />
for the GIS. Persons over 65 are not limited to CPP<br />
and OAS. <strong>The</strong> guaranteed income supplement is<br />
currently only based on income and NOT assets. If<br />
you are reliant on CPP and OAS for your retirement<br />
income you may well qualify for GIS –so apply and<br />
find out.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Perfect Tree - Keep it<br />
Real!<br />
With Christmas just around the corner, many<br />
may recall last years trek through deep snow,<br />
axe in hand, circling evergreens and sizing<br />
up countless prickly specimens.<br />
For many families this annual tree hunt is a<br />
favourite holiday tradition so it's nice to<br />
know that not only is it a great winter outing<br />
but it's also an environmentally friendly<br />
choice (not to mention a priceless photo<br />
opportunity!).<br />
Here a few things you might not have known<br />
about getting a 'real' tree from a farm or<br />
local vendor, and why it's a wise choice this<br />
Christmas.<br />
• Tree farms stabilize soil, protect water<br />
supplies and provide refuge for wildlife.<br />
• Real trees are a renewable, recyclable<br />
resource.<br />
• For every real Christmas tree harvested, 2<br />
to 3 seedlings are planted.<br />
• Each acre provides enough daily oxygen<br />
for 18 people!<br />
• Real trees are a product of local farmers,<br />
they are grown right here in York Region.<br />
• Many tree farms offer sleigh rides, cozy<br />
bonfires and hot chocolate.<br />
WORRIED ABOUT POOR WATER QUALITY?<br />
BRING US A WATER SAMPLE FOR A<br />
FREE TEST<br />
BUILDING THIS YEAR?<br />
DON’T FORGET RADIANT FLOOR HEATING!<br />
OVER 50 YEARS in BUSINESS<br />
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