- (Discover Elliot Lake, a place of adventure where pristine natural landscapes, beautiful serene. Lakes and wilderness peace are combined to create a community, you can dream of living in, ‘A Jewel in The Wilderness)
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Every morning as people wake up and make the commute to work, many dream of the day when they will finally retire. Every time the boss lets someone know that they must give up their weekend plans for the good of the company, people contemplate the benefits of being retired. Are you one of those persons? If you are, it is important to ask yourself some very important questions before you make the uncertain leap into retirement. Many dream of the benefits of being retired but few take into account the sacrifices that must be made to bring the dream to fruition. Please do not make this mistake yourself.You must approach retirement with your eyes wide open. Ask yourself the important questions, and more importantly, answer your own questions openly and honestly.
1. When can you retire, “Only you know but don’t wait too long”
2. What will you do when you retire.
3. What will you be able to afford to do when you retire.
4. And most importantly were will you retire.
WHERE TO RETIRE
Discover Elliot Lake, a place of adventure where pristine natural landscapes, beautiful serene lakes and wilderness peace are combined to create a community, you can dream of living in, "A Jewel in The Wilderness”. Elliot Lake is a modern community of over 12,000 people, and is the fifth largest centre in Northern Ontario. It features affordable housing and waterfront properties with an unmatched natural environment, a perfect lifestyle for those seeking leisure and relaxation. If you are looking to retire or purchase real estate in a community that provides affordable housing along with most of the amenities of a larger center including a modern health care centre and hospital with excellent medical care, consider Elliot Lake as an option.
WHAT WILL YOU DO WHEN YOU RETIRE
Retirement can be a time for change to enjoy things that you may have only dreamed of in the past, do not let this opportunity to consider Eliot Lake as an option to pass. - Consider These Recreational Options
Many retirees and other people have relocated to Elliot Lake to enjoy its great recreational opportunities like, a world-class golf Course, hiking, skiing cross and downhill, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, canoeing and boating combined with the rapidly expanding trend of four wheeling with many miles of interconnecting trails. Elliot Lake is surrounded by Crown Land providing quick and easy public access to surrounding lakes, trails and other recreational opportunities.
Clubs and Organizations for a Nice Blend
Community minded individuals many retired and business people have created numerous clubs and organizations. You can enjoy bowling, curling, dancing, arts and crafts, painting, card playing, computer clubs and many others. Join the renaissance centre were many seniors go regularly to play games and socialize. If the club you want does not exist, be creative take the lead and create it. Help expand the diversity of Elliot Lake. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or enjoy your time indoors, Elliot Lake has something to offer everyone. When you are not taking advantage of the great outdoors, there is still plenty for you to do indoors from shopping to live theatre, arts and crafts shows, dining or taking in a show.
WHAT WILL YOU BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO DO
Elliot Lake has some of the more affordable housing units in Ontario. Many Elliot Lake retirees sold their home in centers were the selling price was substantially more than the price of buying a home in Elliot Lake. This gave them extra cash flow at the time of retirement to allow more retirement dreams to materialize. Affordable retirement means also affordable housing and the more affordable the better to free up money for other retirement purposes. Residential choices in Elliot Lake include a variety of types and designs. These choices include very affordable modern apartments, semi-detached house, townhouses, bungalows and water front properties. For details on residential properties in Elliot Lake and surrounding areas. Click here now! Free info package, city map
IN CONCLUSION
Stay positive and focused on your retirement goals, even if, when you get negative remarks or derogatory comments from people with dead end jobs. Ignore their cutting words and bear in mind that a successful retirement is the best revenge! Keep your admirable positive attitude at the forefront and show them what you are made of! Take a closer look at Elliot Lake were people of all ages can find a captivating and affordable lifestyle.
(Walter Shields is a registered Real Estate Broker and has lived in Northern Ontario for more than 50 years. For details on residential, commercial and recreational properties in Northern Ontario. Click here now!) Information
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Retirement Options "Discover Elliot Lake, A Place Of Adventure "
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Who is Cora Shields
GET TO KNOW CORA SHIELDS
Cora Shields has been a long time resident of Elliot Lake - over 40 years, and over a decade of that as a Real Estate Professional. Her thorough knowledge of the city, as well as designation as an Associate Broker, have contributed to her success. This gives YOU an advantage when you choose to work with Cora. You have her extensive knowledge and expertise on your side.
WHY CHOOSE CORA SHIELDS?
Since beginning her Real Estate career in 1989, she has never looked back, and has attained Associate Broker designation. Her sincere concern for the "special" needs of each individual client, together with her extensive knowledge and expertise in the residential market, keep those same clients coming back year
after year.
Cora is very efficient and has high energy. A 12-14 hour day is a normal day for her! She does everything as if she were on roller blades. She works quickly, thinks quickly, and even walks quickly! However, Cora never forgets the other really important things in her life. She has learned over the years that it is
absolutely necessary to revitalize herself, so she now tries to take time to indulge in her two other passions: husband Walter and young daughter, Stephanie.
It is working! Her dynamic and bubbly personality are enjoyed not only by her Clients, but also by her co-workers and outside Brokers alike! If you would like a complete information package on homes available for sale, you only need to contact her and it's in the mail.
Remember, it doesn't cost any more to have one of the top salespeople working for you.
Experience the difference!
CORA CAN DO IT!
Cora Shields has been a long time resident of Elliot Lake - over 40 years, and over a decade of that as a Real Estate Professional. Her thorough knowledge of the city, as well as designation as an Associate Broker, have contributed to her success. This gives YOU an advantage when you choose to work with Cora. You have her extensive knowledge and expertise on your side.
WHY CHOOSE CORA SHIELDS?
Since beginning her Real Estate career in 1989, she has never looked back, and has attained Associate Broker designation. Her sincere concern for the "special" needs of each individual client, together with her extensive knowledge and expertise in the residential market, keep those same clients coming back year
after year.
Cora is very efficient and has high energy. A 12-14 hour day is a normal day for her! She does everything as if she were on roller blades. She works quickly, thinks quickly, and even walks quickly! However, Cora never forgets the other really important things in her life. She has learned over the years that it is
absolutely necessary to revitalize herself, so she now tries to take time to indulge in her two other passions: husband Walter and young daughter, Stephanie.
It is working! Her dynamic and bubbly personality are enjoyed not only by her Clients, but also by her co-workers and outside Brokers alike! If you would like a complete information package on homes available for sale, you only need to contact her and it's in the mail.
Remember, it doesn't cost any more to have one of the top salespeople working for you.
Experience the difference!
CORA CAN DO IT!
My Work History
Walter G. Shields, Professional Engineer, Real Estate Broker, Senior Environmental Officer
Career Summary
41 Axmith Avenue, Elliot Lake, Ontario P5A 1B5
W. Shields was born in New Liskeard on December 20, 1951. He received his Public and High School education in the silver mining community of Cobalt, Ontario and his Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree in the Mineral Processing Option from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario in 1975.
Mr. Shields began his career with Brunswick Mining and Smelting in Bathurst, New Brunswick during the period of 1974 to 1978. During this period, broad experience was gained in the job capacities of Loading and Dewatering Supervisor and Assistant Plant Metallurgist.
In 1979, Mr. Shields joined Rio Algom as a Project Engineer to assist with the tuning of the newly expanded Quirke Mill. With the Quirke Mill running better, Mr. Shields was transferred to the Rio Algom Panel Mill to again assist with troubling shooting ongoing operating problems in March of 1981.
In May of 1981, Mr. Shields was promoted to Mill Metallurgical Engineer.
During this period, broad experience was obtained in uranium metallurgy and interaction between different levels of management.
Many projects were worked on with the cumulative effort of increasing uranium recovery from 92% to 96% over a period of five years.
In July of 1986, Mr. Shields was transferred to Process and Development Department to assist in a more expanded role. In this capacity, Mr. Shields provided metallurgical assistance, research and trouble shooting for both the Quirke and Panel Mills as well as for underground leaching operations at Quirke, Panel and Stanleigh Mines.
Other than continuing to assist with mill operations, the most significant contribution during this time was to interact with mine managers, mine superintendents and leaching crews to assist in the co-ordination and increase of production. During this time, the uranium production from underground leaching operations at Panel Mine was increased from 50,000 to 150,000 lbs/year and Quirke uranium production was increased from 150,000 to 450,000 lbs/year. Stanleigh was increased from 20,000 to 60,000 lbs/year.
Mr. Shields considered this increase in production a major achievement and a very broadening of his career as prior to this he had not been underground routinely or worked on underground projects.
In March of 1989, Mr. Shields was transferred to the Environmental Control Department to assist with the increased workload due to the closing of Quirke and Panel Mines. For the first seven months, trouble shooting operation of the effluent treatment plants and, writing of waste management area operation manuals were the key projects worked on.
Mr. Shields was then promoted to Environmental Engineer and the Operation of Quirke, Panel, Pronto and Nordic tailings Area Effluent Treatment Plants along with two sewage and two water treatment plants were transferred under his direct supervision.
During this time W. Shields’ career was again broadened with an in depth understanding of tailings management area operation.
During the period of supervision of the Quirke, Panel, Nordic and Pronto Effluent Treatment Plants, upgrading from manual to automatic operations along with central monitoring of the plants was achieved. During the last two years of W. Shields supervision of the treatment plants, 100% compliance with regulatory license requirements was achieved for the first time.
In October of 1996, Mr. Shields was promoted to Senior Environmental Engineer and given the line responsibility for management and execution of environmental programs for all Rio Algom Elliot Lake Operations. During this period, W. Shields negotiated new certificates of approval for two effluent treatment plants, and prior to his leaving in March of 1999, did significant preparatory work for the final application for Decommissioning Licenses for Quirke and Panel Mine sites. He was also actively involved in reorganizing and streamlining regulatory reporting methods and procedures resulting in a significant reduction in workload. Also, during this time Mr. Shields was responsible for completion and submission of Environmental, Health and Safety Regulation Reports to Atomic Energy Control Board and other government agencies for all mine sites.
Starting with the closure of Quirke and Panel mines in 1990 the Environmental Department was expanded to include decommissioning as well.
Managed by the Environmental and Decommissioning Department the Decommissioning of Rio Algom Elliot Lake Operations (total of 9 mines) starting in 1990 has been considered to be a large mine closure and decommissioning and rehabilitation projects. W. Shields being a member and playing a key role in the activities of the above department assisted with the decommissioning process until it was essentially completed in 1999.
During this period, W. Shields gained extensive exposure to interacting with consultants, government agencies and management personnel and being exposed to all associated regulatory processes.
After March 1999, W Shields began to plan for his future and decided that he would take approximately two years off from his career path and get qualified as a Real Estate Broker, so that he and his wife who is currently a Broker could work together to sell real estate as his retirement hobby. W. Shields completed his goal and as of June 12 th, 2002 was registered as a Real Estate Broker.
W. Shields joined the Ministry of the Environment on a contract basis starting in February 2003, as a Senior Environmental Engineer. After several contracts W. Shields became a full time employee of the Ministry of the Environment and is currently working as a Senior Environmental Officer in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario.
Career Summary
41 Axmith Avenue, Elliot Lake, Ontario P5A 1B5
W. Shields was born in New Liskeard on December 20, 1951. He received his Public and High School education in the silver mining community of Cobalt, Ontario and his Bachelor of Mining Engineering degree in the Mineral Processing Option from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario in 1975.
Mr. Shields began his career with Brunswick Mining and Smelting in Bathurst, New Brunswick during the period of 1974 to 1978. During this period, broad experience was gained in the job capacities of Loading and Dewatering Supervisor and Assistant Plant Metallurgist.
In 1979, Mr. Shields joined Rio Algom as a Project Engineer to assist with the tuning of the newly expanded Quirke Mill. With the Quirke Mill running better, Mr. Shields was transferred to the Rio Algom Panel Mill to again assist with troubling shooting ongoing operating problems in March of 1981.
In May of 1981, Mr. Shields was promoted to Mill Metallurgical Engineer.
During this period, broad experience was obtained in uranium metallurgy and interaction between different levels of management.
Many projects were worked on with the cumulative effort of increasing uranium recovery from 92% to 96% over a period of five years.
In July of 1986, Mr. Shields was transferred to Process and Development Department to assist in a more expanded role. In this capacity, Mr. Shields provided metallurgical assistance, research and trouble shooting for both the Quirke and Panel Mills as well as for underground leaching operations at Quirke, Panel and Stanleigh Mines.
Other than continuing to assist with mill operations, the most significant contribution during this time was to interact with mine managers, mine superintendents and leaching crews to assist in the co-ordination and increase of production. During this time, the uranium production from underground leaching operations at Panel Mine was increased from 50,000 to 150,000 lbs/year and Quirke uranium production was increased from 150,000 to 450,000 lbs/year. Stanleigh was increased from 20,000 to 60,000 lbs/year.
Mr. Shields considered this increase in production a major achievement and a very broadening of his career as prior to this he had not been underground routinely or worked on underground projects.
In March of 1989, Mr. Shields was transferred to the Environmental Control Department to assist with the increased workload due to the closing of Quirke and Panel Mines. For the first seven months, trouble shooting operation of the effluent treatment plants and, writing of waste management area operation manuals were the key projects worked on.
Mr. Shields was then promoted to Environmental Engineer and the Operation of Quirke, Panel, Pronto and Nordic tailings Area Effluent Treatment Plants along with two sewage and two water treatment plants were transferred under his direct supervision.
During this time W. Shields’ career was again broadened with an in depth understanding of tailings management area operation.
During the period of supervision of the Quirke, Panel, Nordic and Pronto Effluent Treatment Plants, upgrading from manual to automatic operations along with central monitoring of the plants was achieved. During the last two years of W. Shields supervision of the treatment plants, 100% compliance with regulatory license requirements was achieved for the first time.
In October of 1996, Mr. Shields was promoted to Senior Environmental Engineer and given the line responsibility for management and execution of environmental programs for all Rio Algom Elliot Lake Operations. During this period, W. Shields negotiated new certificates of approval for two effluent treatment plants, and prior to his leaving in March of 1999, did significant preparatory work for the final application for Decommissioning Licenses for Quirke and Panel Mine sites. He was also actively involved in reorganizing and streamlining regulatory reporting methods and procedures resulting in a significant reduction in workload. Also, during this time Mr. Shields was responsible for completion and submission of Environmental, Health and Safety Regulation Reports to Atomic Energy Control Board and other government agencies for all mine sites.
Starting with the closure of Quirke and Panel mines in 1990 the Environmental Department was expanded to include decommissioning as well.
Managed by the Environmental and Decommissioning Department the Decommissioning of Rio Algom Elliot Lake Operations (total of 9 mines) starting in 1990 has been considered to be a large mine closure and decommissioning and rehabilitation projects. W. Shields being a member and playing a key role in the activities of the above department assisted with the decommissioning process until it was essentially completed in 1999.
During this period, W. Shields gained extensive exposure to interacting with consultants, government agencies and management personnel and being exposed to all associated regulatory processes.
After March 1999, W Shields began to plan for his future and decided that he would take approximately two years off from his career path and get qualified as a Real Estate Broker, so that he and his wife who is currently a Broker could work together to sell real estate as his retirement hobby. W. Shields completed his goal and as of June 12 th, 2002 was registered as a Real Estate Broker.
W. Shields joined the Ministry of the Environment on a contract basis starting in February 2003, as a Senior Environmental Engineer. After several contracts W. Shields became a full time employee of the Ministry of the Environment and is currently working as a Senior Environmental Officer in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Looking for a home to buy, in Elliot Lake, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie
If you are looking for retirement homes, waterfront properties, commercial space, residential homes, cottages or are planning to relocate to Elliot Lake, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie or other Northern Areas , leave me a message or send an E-mail I can help you.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
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