Castlegar News 1989 Review,.April 16, 1989 Ernie’s more thana towing firm Auto wrecking used. to be just that possibility that a used axle assembly or the wrecking of old and damaged —{tansmission may give better service vehicles. than a rebuilt one The first thing to do when you're considering buying a used part is to call d find out the price Now it’s much more than that, with far more parts salvagéd than ever before and the minimal remains com pacted down into ‘‘cruShed cars are sold for their metal salvage Value Stuart Ady of Ernie’s Towing points out the change is now reflected in the company’s name: Ernie’s Towing and Auto Salvage 5 Ady’s father Ernie, “the company part, from a later model founder, is still active in the firm's day to-day operation and has seen it comea long way since its start a towing firm in 1975 Stuart points: out that while used parts **may be cheap in price, they're not ‘cheap’ in quality a new-car de ‘that of a new part and whether the same part from other model years will fit yourcar.. af With that information you'll be able taassess the deal you get ona used part and you'll know whether you can use a which presumably would be better For example, a 1983 model engine strictly a With low mileage probably would work out better than an older engine that’s been rebuilt at a machine shop or new car dealership. The same could hold true for transmissi Before you turn up your nose at the Call several yards to find out idea of used parts, he suggests con- Whether they have the part you reed sidering the following typical and how much they want for it. If it's a problems fender, you might even find one in the The differential $n your 1971 right color, although that would be a Toyota goes bad a the dealer large stroke of luck estimates it will cost $245 to fix it. The If your mechanic is going to do the transmission in your 1970 Datsun bur ns out and it will cost $300 to repair, although the car. is Worth only $750. him. work, he may arrange delivery direct to him or he may ask you to pick it up for $750 I-you"Fe-going-to-the yard, find out On the road Used parts — which are sometimes hoW you must pay. Though some yards almost new but always secondhand — take credit cards these days, most want and not rebuilt — can solve such problems easily, cheaply and reliably cash and won't take personal checks unless they know you well Premier Bill Vander Zalm cuts a ribbon to officially open B.C.’s new trade and tourism office in Irvine, Calif. Accompanying the premier to the March 2 Opening were (left to right) hi i Irvine Mayor Larry Agran, John nc \. rine ineindooneaga a , Orange County Supervisor Tom Riley, B.C.’s International Business Minister John Jansen and Tourism Minister Bill Reid. Castlegar News 1989 Review, April 16, 1989 Counselling, financial aid offered to students Counselling services are available on all campuses of Selkirk College to all current and prospective studen ts.-People_see-a-counsellor fora variety of conerns regarding educational and career planning and personal growth Selkirk College counsellors believe that the studen: ts they see are responsible for making their own decisions and capable of acting for themselves. The role of the counsellor is\to assist students to gather infor mation, make plans and decisions, put plans and decisions into action, create alternatives, cope with ,etises, and gain an understanding of themselves and others. Counsellors are sources of information and sup port as they have access to university transfer guides, details about programs and courses at Selkirk College as well as those offered at other colleges, technical schools, and universities, and information about career)goals and employment trends. 2W TOSEE A COUNSELLOR be This time of year the demands on a counselor's N\ time are heavy. It is best to call ahead for an appoin tment, although aiyone will be seen as soon as possible, For late-model tars, used paris If at all possible, take along the part ¢ a third to a half the cost of new a srattiien ad to —repteree— tet wt ones. For older models, prices are somietimes-as little as 15 per cent of what new parts would cost, if you could find new parts at all without special-ordering them from théTac changeable among makes and models and the yards: have manuals that spacity theess The yellow vehicles with their red with or without an appointment Normally, counsellors are available between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m. throughout the year. If a campus visit is CONCENTRATION... complete the relatively easy andy id be inoneoft impossible during these times, a counsellor will try to arrange an appointmentat a mutually convenient time Aitending colleges an invesimeni — an invesiment of your time, your talents, and no small amount of your money, Post-secondary education is one of the best in vestments you can make, both of your time and your money. The returns are higher, and best of all, they last a lifetime If you haven't put aside enough money to fitance your education and living expenses while you attend college, then you, as a resident of British Columbia, have access to one of the best financial aid packages in Student Assistance Program (BCSAP) ial aid you require to allow you t complete a program of study. This funding assistance applies if you require upgrading to allow you to enter a regular college program or begin a program of study The BCSAP includes the Canada Student Loan and other incentives such as equalization funding to cover any relocation to attend college. A remission plan to encourage you to finish your selected course of study puts a ceiling on the amount you are expected to repay, even though you may have borrowed. much more to complete your studies. The financial aid program now carries expectations of students assuming some responsibility for financing their education, Students are now required to produce evidence of having worked just prior to entering college, or during summer vacation. Volunteer community ser vice may fulfil this obligation as does attending a sum- mer session educational program Other eligibility requirements do exist. Applicants must be either Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, residents of British Columbia, registered as full-time Students (currently a 60 per cent course load), and be able to demoustrate financial need Apply early for financial aid so you'll know where you stand before programs begin in the fall. Students planning to attend Selkirk College in September are en- couraged to submit applications for assistance by June 30, as applications for financial aid take about eight weeks to process In addition ( applying Tor financial assistance, Selkirk College encourages its students to check out the availability of scholarships and bursaries. Last year the college and the Selkirk College Foundation distributed approximately $65,000 in student assistance When planning a budget for an academic year, students should consider tuition fees, books and sup- plies, local transportation, accommodation, travel to and from home if relocating to attend Selkirk College, and miscellaneous expenses. Costs may run $5,000 to $6,000 per academic year Single students living at home require less and should plan on spending about $2,000 for most programs. per academic year Details about these and other financial aid con siderations may be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office Selkirk College’s many programs. College entry easy copy of a secondary school graduation certificate: Some college programs 4 power the Applying for admission to Selkirk College is relatively easy. By “iv fl ol to-theap- squire mature. tory and blue Ask your mechanic about the possibilities when your car needs work On that Toyota for example, you might pay $100 at a used-parts yard for an entire rear-axle assembly, including the differential. Add four to five hours of labor by a competent mechanic at $15 an hour and you're still way ahead On the Datsun a complete secondh Find out what the warranty is, too The terms might be posted on a sign or listed on the back of your receipt. The ual 30-day ‘warranty provides that the yard will replace a part that fails or ‘efund your money Make sure there’s a clear understan. ding that you can return your purchase if it doesn’t work or doesn’t fit for any ripes have been a familiar sight around Castlegar for many years now Owned operated by Loomis ice, the vehicles operate out of a modern office and terminal located at the intersection of Front Street and Columbia Avenue where branch manager David Makay and his staff of 13 see that clients’ goods en transmission might cost no more t Then, assuming the part i rusted to their care are transported $125 and with two to three hour he price is right and warranty is quickly, dependably, and witha labor for installation you'd be on the all that remains is to install the _ professional sense of urgency . and drive away with more ern, Canadian-based com pany with itshead office for the past 52 road at a savings of around $0 per cer Used parts are usually guaran our pocket than you ex for 30 days, and there ‘is even a c years in Burnaby, Loomis Courier New Office and Parts Building Ernie’s Towing & Auto Salvage NEED PARTS? Our state-of-the art Satellite Parts- Finder provides ‘instant access across Canada and the United States for parts for any age of vehicle ENGINES AND TRANNYS Sturdy new shelving has just been built in our Vehicle Dismantling Building for fast service in providing used engines and transmissions INVENTORY CONTROL We have a strict, readily accessible inventory control involving the dismantling of all 1980 and newer vehicles on our property DO-IT-YOURSELF Over “700 older vehicles can be dismantled by customers looking for parts, or we'll do it for you! x ions Equip State-of-the-Art C Provides First-Class Service Ernie’s Towing & Auto Salvage Radio-Controlled Towing Service (BCAA) 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week Phone 365-5690 Ernie and Stuart Ady — Maryann Ady, Office Manager ¢ J ERNIE’S TOWING SINCE 1975 AUTO RECYCLING SINCE 1980 Service is on the innovative trail again with the introduction of its new com puterized shipping/m: formation. system for distribution, Makay says: gement in Makay says the days of hand writing a bill of lading and the hours spent on auditing freight- bills ‘tare gone forever."” Loomis was the first com pany in Canada to introduce this. technology and nearly 200 profit oriented companies across the country use this unique system Based on a number of shipments per day, a fered to further enhance the “bottom no charge"’ rental plan is of line’’ of the Loomis users Loomis was incorporated’ in 1936 and started by Lee B. Loomis in 1897 Loomis currently employs nearly 1,000 people in B.C. making it the largest and most heavily infrastruc tured courier company in Western Canada. With more than 2,500 em ployees across Canada serving 8,800 points coast to coast, it is the second largest company of its kind in Canada. Ranked No. 33 in B.C.'s top 50 private companies, Burnaby-based Loomis is an impressive group. In 1979, Loomis Courier Service was acquired by the Mayne Nickless Co Mayne Nickless began in 1886 when John Mayne and Enoch Nickless star ted a parcel delivery service in Melbourne, Australia. A publicly listed company since 1926, Mayne Nickless is a substantial, international company operating three majorservice industries in transport, security and computer services With more than 26,000 employees world-wide and sales of $2 billion, the Mayne Nickless Co. is a world-wide industry leader 4 The organization ain com. petitive edge through pyri! training of its people who delPeer those services, and constantly seekingsto upgrade and innovate. The Loomis Laser System is the most recent innovation yet, introduced into the Canadian marketplace by this Western Canadian company, amd ser ves as the leading edge in products of fered that keeps Loomis ahead of its competition : Future plans are based on “more of the same,"’ staying with the businesses they know and never ceasing to seek ” ee — : reduce the chances of returning with : the wrong one. Some parts are inter t \ Easy to recognize The yellow Loomis vehicles with their red and blue stripes have become a familiar sight around Castlegar as the courier service makes its deliveries. improvement, innovation and growth throughout Canada and overseas Some unique services Loomis has offered over the years is exclusive linehaul service coast to coast. Loomis is the only licenced linehaul carrier that is authorized to carry its clients’ letters and packages directly across Canada From pick-up to delivery to all m_jor points, Loomis is responsible for the care, protection and delivery of clients’ goods Unique billing services offered each client have been a standard feature of Loomis+ Gourier Service and are especis#tly helpful and administratively cost effective to all regular shippers. With 17 branch offices and 34 depots in B.C well-established courier company in , Loomis is the most Western Canada to satisfy most every clients’ needs. Loomis prides itself in its ‘one-stop shop” approach to the marketplace, offering intra-province, inter-provin ce, coast to coast, international service and a full range of products to com plement’ the most demanding requirements of its client base in Canada age of 18) to submit official school . records and official transcripts of prévious work to prove that college plication process, you can reduce some of the stress often associated with ap plying for admission HAVE YOU SEEN ONE OF THESE? course requirements have been met Send all required supporting You will be required to complete a series of steps before an admissions decision.can be made. Listed below are a few guidelines to follow. You are responsible for completing the steps on time. To ensure you get off on the right foot, you should start your application process early. An early application will let the college know you are serious about being considered and will give you time to sort out any problems that documents and materials to the ad missions office.. Do not mail ap- plication materials to a department or technolpgy program area SELECTION OF STUDENTS Applicants will be selected by the trar in consultation with the department head from among thos¢ whose completed applications are received by the date specified in the st. Dependable. professi business. Vhe familiar yellow Loomis vans and trucks serve thousands of Canadian companies every day. Why? Because we’re in business for ervice witha ional sense of urgency. That’s how Loomis Courier delivers Across town or across the country, specializing in coast-to-coast, door-to-door overnight delivery. That’s where Loomis Courier delivers. We service over 8,800 points across Canada, 30,000 points throughout the U.S.A. and 160 countries worldwide 520 Colymbia Avenue. Castlegar. B.C. 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This information can usually be found in the college outlined in the letter of acceptance. calendar or obtained directly from the Offers of admission will go to can admissions office Ifyou miss_ a — gidatesin the following sequence deadline, call the admissions office © Fully qualified applicants with and Jet them Know that you are stilt” preference given to those with earlier planning to apply completed applications. HOW TO APPLY * Minimally qualified applicants The firsi step is to obtain a Selkirk with preference given to those con sidered best qualified © Qualified applicants who com pleted applications following the selec College application form from the admissions office Complete and sign the application form and return it to the admissions tion date, with preference given to those with earl plication dates. 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