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Join the lifestyle! Resort-style facilities Hair Salon Dining Room Pool Table Scooter Bay Atriums Spa Pool Swimming Pool Bar Library Village Centre Bowling Green Gym You can have the best of both worlds at Hilda Ross Retirement Village; independence without the maintenance worries! You can also enjoy the additional comfort of knowing that assistance is close at hand if you need it. You’ll love the warm and vibrant community at Hilda Ross, where life isn’t about slowing down, it’s about having the time to do so much more! All Ryman villages offer fixed weekly fees for life – guaranteed!* For more information please phone Trish on 07 853 6148 30 Ruakura Road, Hamilton *Terms and conditions apply 5824 24 Hamilton greypower Magazine – September 2016
EBBETT HOLDEN NOT NEW BUT NEARLY!! ONLY FOUR MONTHS OLD SAVE THOUSANDS!! SEE PAGE 28 Your life’s story IT’S OFTEN NOT UNTIL SOMEONE DIES THAT FAMILIES REALISE THERE’S A GREAT DEAL ABOUT MUM OR DAD’S EARLY LIFE THEY DON’T KNOW. THEY MAY HAVE HEARD SNIPPETS OVER THE YEARS, BUT THERE ARE MANY GAPS AND SOME INTERESTING FACTS HAVE SIMPLY NEVER COME TO LIGHT. A common situation is different members of the family know different things, or have conflicting views as to the correct version of a story. Sadly, the one person who can set the record straight is no longer there. This potential problem can be overcome by a service offered by former newspaper editor, Dennis Trotter, who interviews individuals (and family members, if required) to create a script titled “Your Life’s Story”. In most instances people choose a fairly basic review of their life, from childhood, through their working and married life, parenthood, business or employment, sporting interests, hobbies and eventual retirement. With 2-3 photographs included, something like this can be produced for between $300-$500. Other clients want just the briefest story, suitable for reading as an eulogy at a funeral, while a few opt for something more extensive. Dennis is able to give an estimate of cost before undertaking an assignment. He was prompted to establish his business after being frequently asked to prepare information for eulogies which he is sometimes asked to deliver. “I enjoy interviewing families and learning about their loved ones. But it is easier to interview the subject personally. After all, who knows the story better than the person who is the main character?” he says. “Also, while family members may have an opinion on the most significant aspects of their loved one’s life, the person themselves may have a different view.” With limited mobility as the result of a fractured foot caused, by a fall, Dennis had the time earlier this year to write his own life’s story. “I found this to be an interesting exercise, having to think about my early years and identifying people, and events, who played a significant part in my life,” he said. Most “You Life’s Story” assignments are completed with 3-4 days. They involve the interview, writing, a review of the draft script and, following acceptance and approval, the printing of a hard copy. Clients are also given a copy of the script in electronic form so that it can be easily added to at some later stage. Dennis can best be contacted by email: trot@actrix.co.nz or by phone, 021 900 028. Let me write “Your Life’s Story” We’re celebrating 90 years at the heart of the wonderful Waikato. 40460 DENNIS TROTTER is a former newspaper editor who will interview you (and family or friends, if requested) and create a written record of “Your Life’s Story” • Competitive rate based mainly on time and length of the story. • Free estimate. • Ideal gift (vouchers available) • Most stories completed within 3-4 days. • You are provided with a spiral-bound hard copy as well as an electronic record which can be added to at any time. Please contact Dennis Trotter Email: trot@actrix.co.nz • Ph: 021 900 028 Ask for Braemar www.braemarhospital.co.nz 24 Ohaupo Road Hamilton Phone 07 843 1899 | Fax 07 843 9815 Hamilton greypower Magazine – September 2016 25
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