BUSINESS The Castlegar Sun INESDAY, August 30, 1995 Concrete solutions . i Construction workers put the finishing touches on sidewalks and curbs on Woodland Drive during the sunny weather last week. Street lights will complete the road upgrade. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Marilyn Strong Kootenay company charged Crestbrook Forest Industries Ltd. has been charged with three offences committed under the Federal Fisheries Act and seven offenses under the Forest "Act; the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks has announced. ‘The charges stem from an investigation conducted ih the spring of 1994. Crestbrook Forest Industries logging operation at Canal Flats carried out road building without proper approvals as well as instream-work on Doctor Creek, west of Canal Flats. Doctor Creek is a fish bearing creek. Crestbrook Forest Industries will appear in Invermere Provincial Court on September 25, 1995. The maximum penalty for offenses under the Fisheries Act is $300,000 and under the Forest Act $2,000 Bank overhaul good news for small business Sun Wire For local entrepreneurs, the news is good. After 50 years of helping small and medium-sized businesses, the Federal Business Development Bank is being given a jump-start. Legislation overhauling the Bank's mandate and changing its name to the Business Develop- ment Bank of Canada became law over the summer. The changes mean more money will be available for financing small and medium- sized businesses or projects, and more unique counselling and training programs will be designed to help p manage and expand their busi- nesses. A particular focus is being placed on filling the gaps in services left by other financial institutions, including services to businesses in new-economy and knowledge-based sectors. “The Bank now has the right tools to deal effectively with today's realities,” says Francois Beaudoin, president and chief executive officer of the Bank “Moving in this new direction will enable us to become even more responsive to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.” One of the most important changes that entrepreneurs should note is they no longer need to be rejected by other financial institutions before approaching the Bank. Unlike its predecessor, the Business Devel- opment Bank of Canada is not confined'to the f6, of lender Of fast resort, instead, its doors are directly open for business. “We're alleviating the negative impressions and administrative burden left by the lender of last resort,” says Beaudoin. ‘In reality. we serve high-caliber, viable enterprises Operated by outstand- ing and committed leaders." Entrepreneurs can already start taking advantage of some of the Bank’s newest including Venture Loans and Working Capi- tal for Growth. They are already being offered in the local branch. Other products are still being pilot tested, but are already gen- erating interest from across the country, Patient Capital, for instance, is already making head- lines. Patient Capital is a program that offers up to $250,000 for “new economy” businesses that are in their early Stages of development. The excitement is around the capital repayment which can be post- Poned for three years until the 'y has sufficient i Another pilot program making ' Glance Thought of the week Never confuse movement with action, Sorry to see you go Fred Jack Jr. is leaving Sunshine Radio after having worked there for more than five years as a DJ and play-by play-broadcaster. Fred's taken a position with Canadian Tire. Good luck Fred Jr.! Non-smoking ‘ Now that the owners of Artistic Aromas have repainted and spiffed up their restaurant in downtown Castlegar, you'll be pleased to know that it is also.a no-smoking restaurant. Manager's vacation How do business owners take time off from a seven-day-a-week operation? By taking a couple of days a week spread out over sev- | eral months, For Ed Gorman of Chicken Time, it means that start- ing Sept. 4, Chicken Time will be open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m, and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Top 40 Of the largest credit unions in Canada, Kootenay Savings Credit Union ranks 16th in the province of B.C. and 32nd in Canada by asset size. Congratulations! Renovated The owners of Gardeli’s Restaurant have done some renovations the news is the Mii Program which supports the early growth needs of some of the smallest businesses. The pro- gram provides entrepreneurs with counselling and/or training, ongoing coaching, and financing of up to $15,000 for new busi- nesses and up to $25,000 for existing businesses, provided their business proposals demon- Strate potential for growth and good prospects for success. While these programs are intended to respond to the emerg- ing needs of entrepreneurs, another change within the Bank is intended to demonstrate the Bank's commitment towards its clients. The Bank has adopted a Total CARE (Customer Assis- tance, Resolution and Efficiency) Program, which features a Char- ter of Client Rights incorporating clearly defined principles and erformadnce Standards for client services. ‘An ombudsperson has also been named to monitor the ongoing application of the Char- ter of Client Rights and the resolving of customer issues. With 22 years in the East and West Kootenay area, the Cran- brook Branch located at 30-11th Avenue South, Cranbrook, B.C. offers many programs and ser- vices designed to meet individual ky CITY OF CASTLEGAR (Se): TEMPORARY AN Yy COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USE PERMIT = NOTICE OF MEETING TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 975(4) of the Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Castlegar intends to consider the issuance of a two year Temporary Commercial/Industrial Use Permit to allow the Operation of a gymnastics school at 2205 14th Avenue (Lot A, District Lot 12363, Kootenay District Plan 9163 except Part Included in Plans 9164, 9260 and 12013, as shown onthe following sketch: SNe ST oven a i This matter will be considered by Council at the regular meeting to be held: Tuesday, September 5, 1995 7:00 pm Fireside Banquet Room 1810 8th Avenue Castlegar, B.C. Copies of the proposed permit may be inspected at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, inclusive (except holidays) from the date of this Notice, Wednesday, August 30, 1995 to Tuesday, September 5, 1995. All persons who believe that their interest in Property is affected by this permit shall be afforded an Opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission Dated this 30th day of August, 1995 Dianne Hunter City Clerk Double Your RSP RSP maxed out? Looking for ways to enhance your retirement income? We can show you a workable concept on how. you can receive tax-free retirement income. Contact us today for a free consultation. “Concepts that work” Burt Campbell’s IN ‘The Money Management People Wayne Miller + Bill Wenman + Burt Campbell 365-4980 1-800-897-0807 City Centre Square, Castlegar client needs. For more informa- tion about the Bank, please call Cranbrook Branch at (604) 426- 7241 or 1-800-667-7579 (toll- free in B.C. only). SD SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS For teachers who have not substituted in School District #9 before, an application form must be completed and an interview must be held before your name will be included on the first substitute list. a Interviews will be scheduled during the first week of September, so please call 365-7731 for an appointment. For teachers who were included on the 94/95 substitute list, and are wishing to continue during the 95/96 SchooF™_ Year, please advise the School Board Office at 365-7731 on or before September Ist. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ASSISTANTS Teacher Assistants (Certificated, e.g. S.S.W., E.C.E., Special Needs) who have not substituted in School District #9 before must complete an application form and be interviewed before your name will be included on the Substitute Teacher Assistant list. Interviews will be held during the week of August 28 to September 1, so please call 365-7731 for an appointment. For Teacher Assistants who were included on the 94/95 substitute list, and are wishing to continue during the 95/96 School Year, please advise the School Board Office at 365-7731 on or before September Ist. and lied a coffee bar around their espresso and cappuccino hines for their early i Gift shop selections Visitors to the NEC Gallery (across from airport) are com- gon the selection of giftv by i artists. New to the gallery giftshop are gorgeous relief wall plaques of Zuckerberg Island Chapel House and the Railway Museum, created by sculptor Kevin Snyder. Slag no longer a drag The amount of slag that Cominco used to put into the Columbia River has now decreased. More than 99.5 per cent of the treated slag which was previously discharged into the river is now going into a new collection system. All of this has been accomplished six months ahead of the expiry of the permit authorizing this discharge. New Internet software While software such as Mosaic and Netscape allow browsing through millions of documents on the Wold Wide Web, locating specific information can be a time consuming task. A new service called The Open Text Index, which has been up and running since April, provides a quick, comprehensive search tool. The company, Open Text Corporation and its panner. UUNET of Toronto, employ 40 people in offices in Vancouver, B.C.; Waterloo, Ontario; Seattle; Chicago; and Washington, D.C. Moving around Stellar Place's new show home is now open and is located in Phase II of its housing development on Columbia Ave. Nearing completion Woodland Drive Estates (behind Mazda) has now had its curbs and gutters poured, and work this week includes putting the finish- ing touches on paving, as well as the installation of light standards. This all-underground serviced subdivision is already receiving a great resp from p ial h \ Selling fast CalWest Manufactured Homes reports that sales are brisk and manufactured homes are being located in communities all across the Kootenays. Progress The June 1995 issue of Kootenay Savings Credit Union’s newsletter reports that on the basis of strong Profitability during 1994, dividend and patronage refunds amounted to over $2,700,000 — including five per cent on membership shares, three per cent interest on share savings, a five per cent dividend on Patronage shares, and a 13 per cent patronage refund on interest earned on deposits. Good news indeed! Fitness education Canadian Fitness Education Services is offering fitness educa- tion certification in the West Kootenays. Courses for level I and II weight training instruction, as well as an aerobics instructor course will be offered this fall at the Nelson Aquatic Centre. Chloe Lan- thier-David is the contact person in Nelson. Charges going up Kootenay Savings Credit Union has announced a series of ser- vice charge changes effective Aug. 1. Check with your local branch for a complete listing. The marrying kind Congratulations to Richard Howes, manager of Castleaird Plaza Supervalu, on his upcoming wedding nuptuals planned for Sept. 2. What's In a name? _ _ After 50 years of helping small and medium-sized businesses, the Federal Business Development Bank has been given a new mandate and a new name by Parliament. Some of the more mean- ingful changes include the removal of the words “lender of last resort” and the creation of a new name, the Business Development Bank of Canada. Congratulations Happy first business anniversary to Barb and Gord at Castle Treasures New and Used, located on Columbia Ave. Stop by and wish them a happy anniversary! On the move Dale Neilsen, formerly of Kootenay Airways. is now working for the Bel Maintenance group of companies, flying their eight pas- senger Cessna 421. He's been working there since February and Feports that he loves the job! Free seminars Burt Campbell’s Money Concepts office is hosting two free seminars in Castlegar. Both of the seminars, which include “invest- ing in your child's future” and “protecting your greatest asset” are being offered at two different times on Thursday, Sept. 14. The Castlegar Sun Page B3 - Wednesday, August 30; 1995 ‘Chef Ken Hingwing (above left right before their eyes. Former ) prepares delicious wok-s tyle meals for hungry guests, PM Joe Clark can attest to that. SUN STAFF PHOTO/ Marlyn Strong If you cook it (well) they will come Dief, Clark among Hingwing’s satisfied diners MARILYN STRONG The Castlegar Sun Castlegar residents are quickly discovering what folks in Trail, Nelson and Nanaimo already know — Ken Hingwing at the Red Lantern Restaurant can real- ly cook, whether it’s in the kitchen or in front of your table! For the Steinke family of Nanaimo and the Sutherland famii- ly of Trail, their reservation at the Red Lanter restaurant last Tues- day night was an experience to remember. “I've been following Ken for 20 years,” said Tim Steinke. “He makes the best war won ton anywhere and I’ve tried it in Atlanta, Texas, Washington all over. But this is the first time I've had it prepared like this.” Plate by plate, course by course, Ken's food is lovingly and carefully prepared to order, all under the watchful eyes of his customers. Many groups choose their own meals; others suggest what they like and leave it for Hingwing to create the perfect culinary experience. Hingwing actually started the Preparation for Tuesday night's meal — which included barbeque spareribs, shrimp balls, chili Prawns, lemon and strawberry prawns, war won ton soup, fried chicken wings, butterfly shrimps and black bean ‘chicken Hong Kong chow mein — earlier in the day. “It's fresh,” Hingwing said. “I make it myself.” When customers have had their appetizers, the rest of the food is brought out on a cart and the woks, connected to gas bum- ers and set on a tall cart in front of the hungry onlookers, are heat- ed. Chef Hingwing then starts cooking, and half an hour and five courses later, satisfied cus- tomers are sitting back in their chairs bemoaning the quantity of food still left to eat. Hingwing has been cooking for almost 35 years and has served such dignitaries as former prime ministers John Dicfenbaker and Joe Clark. Although reluctant We weld anything... Anytime ¢ Anywhere ICE pi WORKS Can you lower your taxes? Learn how you may be able to lower your taxes at H&R Block Register now for our income Tax School For more information call: HR BLOCK: 0) 3655244 = to talk about himself, Hingwing's wife Maria says proudly, “We were in Trail, and we brought everything to Nelson to Blaylock [Estates] to cook for Joe Clark.” It’s not véry often that what is considered ‘city’ dining occurs in the Kootenays. But as more peo- ple move here and start asking for the ‘city’ dining experience, it will be long-time Kootenay folks like Ken and Maria Hingwing whose businesses will grow, as they cater to the needs of big-city dining patrons. A special supplement to Ty The Castlegar Sun and Deadline for booking September 13 365-5266 Call: Cathy ¢ Nicole ¢ Fred The Castlegar Sun e TRUCK LOAD CASE LOT SAVINGS Your satisfaction is our main concern granulater sugar Rogers Limit 1 with min. $25 purchase 10 kg. apple s © juice Dairy Maid from concentrate 12 pkg. case, 1 L. pkg. Works out to only .67 hash browns Sunspun frozen, 6 pkg. cae 1 kg. pkg. | No Name SL. noodle, vegetable, 24 tin case, 284 mi ti canned milk Pacific condensed regular 2%, 24 tin case 385 mi. tin cream of mushroom soup Aylmer, chicken 1.68 SD. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 September 5 will be a shortened school day for students, starting at the regular timé and dismissing two hours later. Shortening the day will allow students an opportunity to become acquainted with their school, while,at the same time enabling teachers to finalize their preparations for September 6, the first full day of instruction. Registration of students new to the District will take place on this day WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1995 Schools will be in session for the full day. Buses will operate on thier regular schedules. If you are unsure of the time that your child will be picked up, contact the Maintenance Office at 365-8331 KINDERGARTEN Kindergarten students will not attend school on September 5 Parents or guardians who have pre-registered their child for Kindergarten will be notified directly by the school regarding class assignment and hours of instruction Parents or guardians of Kindergarten students who have NOT registered their child are urged to do so at their neighbourhood school during the first week of September or telephone the School Board Office (365-7731) for further information. NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION For students new to the area, personnel will be available at all schools from August 28 - September | for registration BUS INFORMATION For information related to routes, times, bus stops, etc., call Lawrence Popoff at 365-8331 between 9:30 and 3:30, Monday through Friday Board of School Trustees i School District #9, Castlegar, B.C tomato soup Aylmer 24 tin case 284 mi. tin | macintosh apples product of Canada commercial grade approx. 18 Ib. box new russet potatoes product of Canada, Can. no. 1 20 Ib. bag r] bath macaroni & cheese dinner Carriage Trade 12 pkg. case 8 206 9. pkg. i dry dog food Mainstay 18 kg. | £ or drumsticks gov't. inspt. poultry frozen, § kg. box whole pork loin gov't. inspt. pork f fresh, cut into | chops, 4.37 kg. 1b. top sliced sirloin cooked steak ham family pack Mayfair 6570 iy 6 2-375 9. php | green cabbage product of Canada Can. no. 1 25 Ib. bag a product of Canada eye of heef round Of burgers ; | roast Country Brand 6.87 kg 10 Ib. box i. Ma : f Ph: 365-2412 PRICES EFFECTIVE: Wednesday thru Saturday Castlegar, B.C August 30 to September 2, 1995