Page 10A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, May 25, 1994 Province’again showcasing homepreneurs Small Business Minister Bill through this venue. Applications and on wok samples must be received be organizers by June 20. Details are available from Place at couver's B.C, _ Stadium. More than 125 B.C. home-based local chambers of eC, Business Information Centres, dinator Barb Mowat at 520-5720 or 857- anes, A toll-free voice weaving, jewelry, and also gourmet food products, who have not previous- by calling 1- 978-6155, , and fance may be sent to 854-3087. ly keted their p The event is part of in the | arts, craft, and giftware field can showcase their work to retailers and to other buyers, “This event is a valuable opportunity for B.C, home-based businesses to let more than 6,000 s in the Spring 1994 show had high praise for the event. Artisan Joanne Vidulich of Bird Preferred Homes in Heffley Creek said, “It's important to yourself pieces a day, and now I know there's a demand for what I'm making.” Free dental clinic ‘The College of Dental Surgeons GC B.C. WAN pocsaat 0 free dental tion will include cosmetic dentistry, implants, and gold, sil- ver and white filling material choices. The presentation begins at'7:30 p.m. and is being held at the Sandman Hotel (Kootenay room) at 1944 Columbia Street in Castlegar. To register, call 365-8444 on or before June 6. PUT SOME JINGLE IN YOUR POCKETS With Sun Classified Ads! Call for the distributor nearest you. 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(Among the possibilities: define a boundary, offer protection and privacy, control sun and wind.) + Which type of fence best fits the surrounding landscape and architecture? ¢ Where will the fence go? ¢ What materials will be used to build the fence? * Will the chosen fence design and location meet local codes and ordinances? * Who will design and build the fence? + How much will it cost? Consulting a professional on these questions and any other you may have is a wise move Pple contracting Itd. “Quality to the Core” * Fencing * Sundecks * Outdoor Structures * Custom Fence Panels & Gates For your free estimates call Frank Smith: ‘ax 352-5394 It’s possible to make your owti, but you would probably need more herbs than you can practi- cally grow indoors. 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Remember that fresh herbs, though more flavor- ful than dried, are less strong, so where a recipe calls for, say, a tea- spoon of dried herbs, double that amount when using fresh herbs. And after that fabulous meal, chewing a sprig of fresh parsley makes the world’s best natural 365-6739 Wednesday, May 25, 1994 The Castlegar Sun Ron Smithers, developer of Lindmar Estates in Geskaua discusses final paving details with the loadert operator from Pineridge Paving. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Marilyn Strong Local women should prepare for mammography screening Submitted cancer research by Dr. Mitchell-Banks of Creston. The local unit also had a booth at the Selkirk Lions’ ‘Trade Fair at the end of April, where a great deal of HOMETOWN PR@UD 100% B.C. 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