Wednesday, May 3, 1995 — TRADE The Castlegar Sun FAIR '95_ he Castlegar Sun WEDNESD. BUSINESS Finances not just numbers RON NORMAN Sun Editor The most important thing to remember about financial plan- Ming is that it isn’t number crunching, says the head of the largest independent financial planning company in Canada. “Financial planning is not a lesson in arithmetic; it’s emo- tional,” says Grant Sylvester, chief executive officer of Money Concepts. Sylvester was in Castlegar Monday to open the new Money Concepts office in City Centre Square and to give a free semi- nar on financial planning In an interview with The Castlegar Sun Sylvester said there are “a few simple guide- lines” to financial independence, the most important being “pay yourself first” Sylvester said the idea of pay- ing yourself first actually stretches back to Babylonian days when citizens were advised to set aside10 per cent as a tithe, another10 per cent for savings and a third 10 per cent to re- invest in themselves. “It's 5,000 years old and it's hung in there,” he said. “You should learn to live on 70 per cent of your income.” Sylvester added that the soon- er people start saving, the better off they will be i Castlegar Mayor Mike O'Connor (centre) cuts the ribbon officially opening the new Money Concepts office in Castlegar. O'Connor got a helping hand from Grant Sylvester (right), chief executive officer of Money Concepts, and Burt Campbell, presi- dent of the local office. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Ron Norman The biggest crime of all When a crime is committed there is a process whereby the victim can make a complaint or file charges with the RCMP. The “The first dollar you save is police then investigate it and, if it much better off than the last dol- lar you save,” he says, adding that time and compound interest will transform that first dollar into a tidy bundle can be charged. they are charged In most instances, the accused faces his accuser in court and a judge or a jury proclaims inno- appears there ts a person(s) who INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET This one day course will cover basic topics on what it is, what can be done with it and how to get on it. A hands on demonstration will be provided. DATE: Mon., May 15 - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m..or Tues. May 16 9 a.m. - noon. FEE: $35 te To register, please call Kathy Markin at 365-1208. ki CASTLEGAR CAMPUS 2 Box 1200, Castlegar, BC V1N 3J1 Ph: (604) 365-1283 AD The staff and graduating students of WGA the VISTA Training Program, a women's career re-entry project funded by Human Resources Development Canada, wish to extend our sincere thanks to the following ly your effort in accepting lity for providing a work n us toward into the work Century 21 Vision Realty Ltd. Beneficial Canada Inc. Family and Individual Resource Centre Society (Nova Vita Second stage Care Infant Program & Stay in School Mountainview Lodge Robson Public School Trail District Chamber of Commerce Trail and District Home Support Services Mike's RV Ranch Castlegar Business Services Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Castlegar Branch) Poplar Ridge Pavilion Trail Home Hardware Building Centre Kiro Manor Shopper's Drug Mart, Trail Adlyn's Accounting Service Reitman's Inc. Oglow’s Paint & Wall Coverings Ltd. Gordon Wall Floor Coverings Rossland Public Library Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society — Tender cence or gurll No charges, no complaint, no crime Sexual harassment is a crime When such a crine is Commi ted there is a process whereby the accused is charged or a complaint 4s filed with Human Rights Both the accused and the accuser are ‘giver. the option to explain their actions and someone weighs the evidence and makes a decision as to guilt or innocence No charges, no complaint, no crime Except when it comes to sexu- al harassment Here, anyone can come forth with allegations and repeat them to the media. No charges have to be laid, no complaint filed with Human Rights. Innuendo is enough to tarnish a reputation, to be publicly humiliated, and to be branded a criminal It's a crime In the case of former Municpal Affairs Minister Robin Blencoe, after the allegations were made Commercial Printing & Bindery High Volume Copying Graphic Design & Typesetting 511 Front Street, Nelson (604) 354-1700 FAX (604) 354-1666 public, the premier said that he had lost confidence [read respect] in his minister and that is why he dismissed him Respect. How can we have respect fora »y stem that allows an | COMMUNITY aceuser 10 | BUSINESS make public accusations and com- plaints and humiliate an €lected offi- cial and not pursue charges? The official remains branded and convicted in the eyes of the public (and his con- stituents) who see and hear only one side Sexual harassment is a crime Not following through with sexu- al harassment charges after publi- cally branding a person should be a crime And making accussations in the media without following due process is the biggest crime of all City gets $15,000 SUN STAFF MARILYN STRONG The City of Castlegar has been awarded a $15,000 provincial grant to undertake a transporta- tion study. The study will look at the city’s street plan The grant is part of $1.5 mil- lion in community planning grants and housing planning grants announced last week by the provincial government. includes: * grants in the first two years of Post-secondary students * debt management (loan remission) on graduation * allowances include living costs + direct educational costs (tuition, books, supplies) Tuesday, May 16 Tuesday, May 23 Thursday, May 25 Tuesday, May 30 Thursday, June 1 Wednesday, June 7 L.V. Rogers - Nelson J. Lloyd Crowe - Trail Nakusp Secondary - Nakusp J.V. Humphries - Kaslo * travel costs Stanley Humphries - Castlegar Grand Forks Secondary - Grand Forks CAN YOU AFFORD TO GO TO COLLEGE? | The B.C. Student Assistance program could be your answer to getting there. The program * single students can receive up to $235 per educational week (based on financial needs assessment) * Students with dependent children can receive up to $360 per educational week (based on finaaeial needs assessment) Attend one of the following workshops at the location nearest you. 7-10p.m 7-10p.m 7-10p.m - 10 p.m -10p.m -10p.m The grants are intended to help communities manage growth and plan for livable communities and affordable housing. The grants are awarded on a shared basis, with the city pick- ing up the remaining SO per cent of the total cost of the study. Sincere thanks to all who attended our Official Opening Seminar on Monday evening on Financial Planning We were literally overwhelmed with the strong display of interest in this very important subject When planning your financial furture, you should talk with us. We give good, professional unbiased advice. Advice you can trust Burt (ampbell 365-4980 * 368.3366. * 442-2280 City Centre Square, Castlegar MONEY CONCEPTS The Money Management People Glance Phone 365-5579 with your business brief Thought for the week er The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will Get those dandelions! Kootenay Green Tech is a new business based in Castlegar and serv- ing the entire West Kootenay region. Trevor and Donna Balyk spe- cialize in lawn spray fertilizer and weed control On line Bosse's Jewellery has ‘a new computer system which will keep track of inventory, customer sales, purchases and repairs, The system has been designed especially for jewellery stores, by a jeweller, Now, if you lose a piece of jewellery, they'll have a record of it for insurance Finishing touch Julia Fry and Lynn DeRosa have opened a home-based mat and frame shop. New faces Mark Paulson of Crescent Valley has recently returned to the Kootenays and has started Summit Painting Co. He specializes in interior and exterior painting and wallcoverings. Anniversary . Congratulations to Mike and Sharon Molnar and staff of Mike's RV in Castlegar. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary in business this year! College grad Selkirk College grad ceremonies are scheduled for June 10 at the Castlegar campus, across from the airport. Guest speaker is Eli Sopow while Lesley Anderton has agreed to give the address from the faculty. The student valedictorian has not yet been named. Make-up Boulevard Headquarters now carries a full line of Trucco Make-up On the move Victor's Shoe Repair has moved from its downtown Castlegar loca- tion to the Columbia Plaza In search of more redheads Mark sour calendar for Wednesday, May {0 at 5 p.m. That's when Casticgar goes on line with Internet and full access to the World Wide Web. Kootenay Network Systems have received the C-class address and the name Kootenay.net has now received national regis- tration as a domain. Now, how long will it take me to find those elu- sive redheads...’ Sparkling clean Signtech Service and Pressure Wash recently steam-cleaned the Zuckerberg Island suspension bridge so the city staff could look at the boards and determine the wear. Coloring winners The Castlegar Sun’s Easter Coloring contest winners are: under five years: Jacob Kazakoff, from Plaza IDA; ages six to eight: Ryan Priebe from Chicken Time; and ages nine to 12: Chris Varga from Pete’s TV. Congratulations! Downtown service Gord's Muffler Shop has sold its building in downtown Castlegar to Bill Berg of Berg Construction. Berg is looking for a fully-qualified mechanic to operate the shop. Plans include a general clean up anda new facade Sorry to see you go Reluctantly, Renee Read has resigned as the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce manager. Renee has been active in training and consulting, in addition to her part-time position at the chamber, and plans to devote more time to those endeavors. The search com- mittee is looking now for a manager. New faces Marie Orr of Welcome Wagon reports that she visited eight new families between March 15 and April 15. Folks from such exotic places as Alberta, and from Powell River, Vancouver, Kelowna, Prince George and Crawford Bay in B.C. have chosen Castlegar as their new home. Welcome! If you know of someone who is new to town, call Marie Orr, the Welcome Wagon lady. She has a nice bas- ket of gifts, goodies and gift certificates to give to them and welcome them to our city! Winter Wishes Summer Dreams Watch for the May 31 issue of The Castlegar Sun for the feature page showing your friends and families on their winter wishes/summer dreams adventures. It's a Flower Affair Castlegar’s newest flower shop, Flower Affairs, Opens tomorrow, May 4, in the Columbia Plaza. Watch for grand opening specials. And don't forget Mother's Day New executive The Selkirk College Students’ Association has a new executive. Trent Dyck is the president; Teresa Douglas is the vice-president internal, Trista Unger, vice-president external; Ashley Plonidin is the social director; Pamuela Suecroft is the finan: ial director and; Jason Peil is the ombudsman Congtatulations! Young entrepreneurs The Federal Business Deve lopment Bank is sear entrepreneurs for their annual Youny Entrepreneu know of a young business person under the age ching for young © awards. If you ot 29 who shows Toperating success, innovation and community involvement, lease contact the FBDB in Cranbrook by June 2. One award will be pre- sented for each province and territory. New board Selkirk College Foundation has elected its 1995 executive. Rob McLean is the chair, Barb Saunders, the vice-chair and Jack Col- bert Cotbert the treasurer Coffee time Gardeli's Eatery is introducing a new espresso bar, featuring lattes, cappucinos, espressos, flavored cappucinos and au lattes . Having fun at the fair The 1995 Castle- gar Selkirk Lions West Kootenay Trade Fair was by all accounts one of the best in recent memory. This year's version included (from top, clockwise) Lena Urbani and her Rawieigh products, ‘the evér-popular _ Maxwell Dancers, a saw display and a fish pond. Lions Club spokesperson Mark Zurek said the fair was sold out by last October and had a lengthy waiting list. SUN STAFF PHOTOS. Jeff Gabe and Ron Norman & HEATING “= See us for all your natural gas or. propane fireplaces; appliances; furnaces; sales & installation. 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