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Maibocuf ticked off -from TALKS on page 3 John Challi nor handed out c opies of' reports on downsizing in Toronto and Burington. Mr. Malboeuf said couniciliors had three weeks notice of the debate, to provide ample opportunity to prepare arguments and conduct research. He said it was evi- dent from staff commenta that their report will add nothing to the discussion. Councillors Ron Furik, Brian Penman, Art Melanson, Cindy Lunau, Mr. Challinor and Mr. Day voted in favour of the deferral. Youngsters can have their say Local youngsters are once again being asked to pick their favourite new reading material. Milton Public Library is inviting four to six-year-olds to help select the winner of the Silver Birch Award, given to two recently-published Canadian children' s books (one fiction and one non-fiction). After registering at the library, partici- pants are given a ist of the 20 nominated booka, at leaat five of which muai bc read in order to be eligible 10 vote. Voting takes place in early May. Those interested can register at the library during regular hours. jury kears -tape Tbejury heaisl a tape recoding cf'a police interview with Keith Mauley yesterday as bis first-dgree rtirer trial con- tinued. The interview conducteti by two Halton Regional Police detectives took place March 22, 1995 in a bedroom of the modeai Lower P asline home of Susan and Bnian Gagnon, where thse accuseti Mr. Madeley was living while dating oleir 14-year-old daughtr Loti. Mr. Madeley, 25, who bas pleadeti not guilty, was arresteri Apnil 5, 1995, a month after 77-year-old Fred Sheppard was founti shot to deathiinbis backyard outbouse. Mr. Sheppard, wbo iveti alone on bis Steeles Avenue prop- erty without hydro or rnmning waier, was the father cf Ms (3agnon andl.grandfather te Lori., In the firai heur of thse tape, Mr, Madeley told Det. Keith Weudstra cf Halton peice's major crime unit how he ofien accompanieti Lori te Mr. Sbeppar's borne te help him with household chores or look at his broken-down car, Mr. Madeley, who soundeti relaxeti, periodically laughing and joking, saiti the longest he was ever ait the Sheppard home was for about two heurs. He said hla hadn'i visited Mr. Sheppani mucla in thse last month before is death. Thse playing of tise tape continued past press time late yes- terday moming. 1: was the first evidence presented in thse case since February 12. Testimony was delayeti afier Mr. Madeley's lawyer became ilI and wbile legal arguments were hashed out. The triaI was expeced to continue today. Before you invest, cail me for your compliinentary copy of our Special Report. RRSP Planning For Life or a FREE NO OBLIGATION Financial Planning & Tax Analysis. Randy Clouden MBA, CFP Certified Financial Pionner Cali: 8477776 Miwstors (or aller 5pm dial ext. 371) M Emup * Stili Unsuro About What To Do With Tour RRSP TsTsare? The deadline for making your 1997 contribution is only A FEW DAYS away. Will you take advantage of one of the few tax breaks available to you? An RRSP can be the foundation for a comfortable and secure retirement. More importantly, will you make your own investment dcci- sions? - and hope you made the right choice, or will you seek the advice and counsel of a professional planner? - who can advise you now on the alternative and guide you towards a successful retirement plan. This is flot about RRSP'S! In ibis space of the pasi several weeks, 1 have discussed various strate- gies regarding RRSP invesiing. I hope the information helped. The top- ics included diversification, dollar-cosi averaging, foreign content, bor- rowing for your contribution, market volatiliiy, asset allocation and labour sponsored funds. If you missed any, please ask me for a reprint. It's About Imiproving Your Future I would be glad to discuss ail your RRSP choices. As an independent financial planner. I study aIl types of investment products and assess their suitability for my clients - people from aIl walks of life, each with very different circumstances. Initial consultation at no charge; and of course any discussions will be completely confidential. W.R. (Bob) Reid ~) Donaldson Bourgon Financial Services Assoclated wuthd -W* dC f inumtCentr nusniGie(905) 875-3237 .1 The Canadien Champion, Friday February 20,1998 - Golf show coming soon The ninth annual Toronto Golf and Travel Show will mun at the Metro Toronto convention Centre February 26 to March 1I. The four-day event is regarded hy province-wide Ltolfers as tlie official tee- off' for spring. The show occuies more than 200,000 square feet of exhibit space with over 375 exhibitors displaying every conceivable golf product and service. Show hours are noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Suriday froni 10 a mni, t h6pin, Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children. _____ FJMONEY u1CONCEPTS FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTRES Feb. 23 -27 Feb. 28 March 1 March 2 Lou Mulligan CFP 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8:00OAM -5:00OPM MARCH 2 18 the LAST DAY for YOUR 1997 RRSP CONTRIBUTION For an appointmeflt with Lou Mulligan, Mary Jane Highamn, Linda Myronyk or Steve Smith Phone 876-0940 Please te! free to drop byl 420 Main Street above Harvey's) 876-0940 1 PLi) YOUR BRSP FOR LIFF 1 1 im- SPII x-1111-11, 11.1t.s.it notais 1