Doug Ozeroft was on hand at Hill Children's Centre to donate $503.75 towards the centre. Accompanying him are some of the Centre's children. = College __. Continued from 9A On June 11 at Colle: graduation core students will cross the stage to receive acknowledgement of completing their require- meats for a degree in Admin- istrative Studies. Moat completed the two-year busi- ness program at Selkirk College before entering the degree program. Receiving a Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree are: Ron Anderson of Nelson, Jeff Belza of Roas- land, John Bird of Castlegar, Alex Campbell and Joanne Caron of Castlegar, Arny Griko of Nelson, Mike Konkin of Trail, Yvonne Miller of Nelson, Scott Mitchell of Fruitvale, Wendy Poznikoff of Castlegar, Mar- garet Thiel of Trail and Lau- rel Westinghouse of Castlegar. Selkirk Coll (Photo submitted: lege students who recently earned their Bachelor of Administrative Studies diploma were, back: (I-r) Joanne Caron, Army Grillo, Margaret Thiel, Alex Campbell, Mike Konkin, and John Bird. Front (I-r) Yvonne Miller, Jeff Belza, Wendy Poznikoff, Ron Anderson, Scott Mitchell and Laure! Westinghouse. Homepreneurs are alive and well in Castlegar It appears that there has never been a better time for farting a home-based business Our is attracting new interests, both in the form of mew business and in new resi- dents moving here from the needs are changing. Combine greater needs with technological mega-strides, and you have the foundation upon which to start a home-based business. In Castle- gar, a number ef residents run businesses out of their own homes. gar Sun and CKQR Sunshine Radio a Home-based Business ornsee? in which local network and generally talk about the pros and cons of working their homes... ness. First, you are your own the most — ag 4 vn ole out his or her disadvantages. Like ‘Wendy Westfall of Kootenay Mobile RV Service, who all business owners, there is a monetary risk, as sooner or later, cash has to go on the line. There’s a lot of p to if says of business and family can be tough at times. i ing a difference in running a home-based busi- nea BRIAN'S «© 9 REPAIR SERVICE Lawnmowers ¢ Tillers ¢ Garden Equipment Dependable Personable Service lly Home-Operated Business you're on your own, the flip side of being your own boss, and, it for many people, it's difficult to leave work behind. The possibili- ty of irregular income is also a fear, and some h between business and home life can be a real challenge. We have a busy time of year, and with three children, they don’t under- stand seasonal highs and lows. face loneliness and even isola- tion, making motivation difficult. “You don't have free time. If you want to take a holiday, you don’t get paid time for it, and there's the added expense of hav- ing someone take care of the busi- ness for you while you're ‘gome,” said Darnforth, who, along ig privacy can also be ge Most while the challenges are tough, ” ‘the rewards are well-worth the time, money and-commitmeat Wednesday, June 22, 1994 St. Johne Fi otrediil eo ey student had her vision tested at a display in the The display, as well as a Drinking Driving Counter Attack display and Aid display were part of the recent hard-hitting HEROES program. SUN STAFF PHOTO [Karen Kerkholt HOMETOWN PR@UD- Chocolate Raisin ie Introductory. Price q 100% B.C. OWNED & OPERATED 12.355 mL tins ‘Iptroductory Price Colleen with her husband John, owns Accent Care in Castlegar. world of homepreneurs. that is needed to succeed in the <> Serving the Central Kootenays through s—<. the following programs and initiatives BUSINES: DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE The Business Development Centre provides flexible business loans and support to eurs investing in the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Business loans td'a maximum of $75,000 are available to new or expandi prises d ing the fi ing: the ability to create ea Joan funds and risk * the ability to repay é viebill * compatibility with the TRAINING CENTRE The Training Centre officially opened in November 1993. The Present focus of the centre is to provide ongoing entrepreneurial er for KRED, D Centre BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SELF EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program is a federally funded job creation j initiative. If you receive Unemployment Insurance or Project ambitious but worthwhile _ Kokanee Glacier cabin gets a facelift . “Submitted The Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society, in co-operat®on with BC Parks District office staff, has embarked on an ambitious project designed to replace the badly deteriorated Silver Spray Cabin in Kokanee Glacier. Park. Summer and winter hikers will benefit from the co- operative efforts of a gov- ernment ministry and a local private group through this unique method of providing a public facility in a provin- cial park setting funded by private citizens, companies and the government. The Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society is a registered charitable organi- zation that was formed by local citizens to staff the sales desk in the Visitor Centre at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and to pro- vide input to policy and made by BC Parks The current Silver Spray Cabin was built some 70 years ago to support high- elevation mining in the basin just above the cabin. When the area was included in Kokanee Glacier Park, She cabin became a destina- tion for summer hikers and lately for winter ski-touring enthusiasts. Although the Kokanee Glacier Master Plan recog- nizes the value of permanent shelters such as the Silver Spray Cabin, the poor condi- tion of the cabin has meant that on-going repair is not a viable option. The Society and District Parks staff have agreed that the proposed new cabin will provide a safe and efficient facility for modern-day recreational users of the area while preserving and dis- playing some of the artifacts and history of the site. Demolition of the current structure will start as soon as possible in June“and work on 7 the new foundations will begin immediately thereafter. The cabin frame erection and finishing will begin in mid-August. Hikers going into the area should, contact the West Kootenay District Office of BC Parks at 825- 4421 for current information on accommodation at the site. The fund-raising effort is “under way with approximate- ly one third of the $28,000 pledged in cash and $5,300 donated in the form of mate- rials. In addition to this, Meadow Creek Cedar and Hamill Creek Timberwrights will donate a timber frame for the new cabin. The Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society will be applying 100per cent of the funds raised from indi- viduals and companies to the project; fund-raising costs will be absorbed by indiyid- ual society members or reim- bursed from other sources. Celebration of life marks meeting Submitted 11th to 13th. Nine members of the Nelson/Castlegar Stroke FRESH FROM OUR IN-STORE DELI © POTATO or rhe Canada Grade A wa 588 4.14 kg. 5 Lb. bag NIAGRA ORANGE JUICE 341 ml. Reg,, fine, PILLSBURY DELUXE ¢ PIZZA BUNDLES a pans. fine ck 1° NIAGRA LEMONADE White or Pink 355 ml. Income Assistance benefits, this program gives you the if PP ty to become The SEA p clients. sams Tuo Tvaining Cunt ie ovo evomanie fur seals So otter agencies and trainers. In the fall of 1994, KREDA will offer entrepreneurial training Have you ever seen Recovery Club and six members of the Trail ix square a person in a wheelchair waltzing, or the look on the face of someone with severe handicaps danc- ing who thought they would never dance again? This was only one event at the Stroke Recovery Stroke R 'y Club joined forces and chartered a bus to attend this provincial conference which included seventy people from various parts of British Columbia. for Income Amsiomnce recipients So 8 pucod of ene yess wil the busi is being The p We offer favourable interest rates, and repayment terms can be tailored to suit the business. Application packages are available from the Business Centre 540 Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. Phone: 352-1933 are revii by it De P Centre staff and then presented to a review board for consideration. Loans may be by So the, pencral pablic. Courses will include: Business Plan We P Service and much more. pln: terme a denen Barb Williams. We want to see your vision of success become a reality! through entrepreneurial SEA Process: 1. Find a business opportunity that fits your own unique skills, talents, and interests. 2. Fill out a business proposal form and return it to KREDA at 540 Baker Street, Nelson, B.C., VIL 4H9. Ph. 352-1933. 3. Attend the program Orientation/Business Pian workshop sessions. vanicomelien: The business resource library officially opened in March 1994. The library offers a variety of publications, videos, and audio 4. Submit comp i plan for review by SEA Program staff and approval by a local review committee. 5. Attend a personal interview to discuss your business proposal, I security agr tapes 6 t0 assist sa Vs or other Property gag’ forms of security, Mi Ss ‘ics, Grant Development, Entrepreneurial and more. a self- and identify your personal training needs. 6. Upon approval of your application you must sign a formal SEA Contract and file monthly progress reports. For more information please call 352-1933 or visit the office at 540 Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. a ( ee Club Cc held at June See CELEBRATION COFFEE In water, 184 g. IGA GOLD SEAL FLAKED LIGHT ¢ TUNA . GOLD SEAL HOMETOWN PR@UD eer 100% B.C. OWNED AND OPERATED era We now accept 4 Accessible Debit Cards 2717 COLUMBIA AVE., CASTLEGAR : 365-5336 — While Quantities Last — Sale dates: June 15th thru June 18th -