Brampton, ON

This is a very special long weekend. This is the weekend we give thanks. Be thankful for your health, your family, and your friends.

Be thankful for what you had, what you have, and remember to help those that are less fortunate. Kindness has its own rewards.

Have a happy and safe long weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Sara Kareer
Sales Representative
Century 21 Millennium Inc., Brokerage

(tel) 905-450-8300
(toll-free) 1-888-450-8301
(web) www.SaraKareer.com

Monday, October 6th is the last advance voting day. Otherwise, your last chance to vote is election day, Tuesday, October 14th.

By now, you should have received a voter information card (if you're on the voter registration list or gave the Canada Revenue Agency permission to share your residence information with Elections Canada). You don't have to bring this card with you to vote, but it is adviseable -- the poll no. printed on the card helps those working at the polling station to direct you to the proper table.

If you haven't received a voter information card, or the one you received is addressed to someone else or contains errors, call the local (Brampton) Elections Canada office at 1-866-236-8618.

Don't forget your ID. (If you don't have an acceptable piece of primary ID, e.g., driver's licence, there are some alternatives.)

Reference: Elections Canada

For Lakelands Village residents, you may have received misinformation from your local candidate(s) (e.g., automated phone message) about where your advance polling stations is. Refer to your voter information card. (In the worst case, if you show up at the wrong place, they'll tell you where you should go.)

If you want another incentive to vote, many of the advance polling stations are at community centers. It's a good opportunity to also check out your local CCs: facilities, programs, and upcoming events, especially family activities. For example, there will be grand re-opening celebration for the renovated swimming pool on October 18th, at the Century Gardens Recreation Complex.

Would you like to see or have a copy of your home's floor plans? Well, the City of Brampton should have a copy of your home's building plans on file.

Just head over to the Building Division of Planning, Design and Development, now located at Flower City Community Campus (a "block" south of Queen St), address: 8850 McLaughlin Rd., Unit 1.

Once inside the building, head downstairs to Document Services. Don't forget to bring picture ID (e.g., Ontario driver's licence). The clerk will verify your identity against their tax roll information for the property. For a recent transfer in title, you may have to bring a copy of your Purchase Agreement to show that you are the new homeowner.

The clerk will then retrieve the microfiche for you to view. If you live in a subdivision, there's a reference set of plans submitted by the builder for each model, and a separate file specific to your lot. Among the things you might find: HVAC heat loss calculations, mechanical drawings, floor plans, elevation drawings, cross-sectional drawings, etc. (The city may not have a copy of your survey though.)

There's no cost to view your plans. If you'd like copies made, it's $5 per page + GST (capped at $25), plus a $5 access to information fee (per Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990c. M56.). As an example, the reference set alone for my home was 30 pages.

Lesson 2:

A priest offered a Nun a lift. ................... ............................................. ................................. ........................ ............... She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.

The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car,

he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.

The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129.

It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.

' Moral of the story:

If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.

www.canadahighrise.com

5 minute - Management Course

Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is

Finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and

runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob,

the next-door neighbour.

Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800

to drop that towel.'

After thinking for a moment, the woman drops

her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after

a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.

The woman wraps back up in the towel and

goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband

asks, 'Who was that?'

'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies.

'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything

about the $800 he owes me?'

Moral of the story:

If you share critical information pertaining to

credit and risk with your shareholders in time,

you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.

Laddi Dhillon

www.canadahighrise.com