ss Castlegar News _4p:''19, 1989

OTTAWA (CP)

self at home in Canadiai business, feeding a

The fax machine has made it
growing
demand-for ineapensive topnotch telecommynications
technoligy

Industry analysts forecast that by fate 1991, large
corporations will have met, their basic tas-nmiachine
needs
ing new

Anticipating that, fax companies are sire

uses Lo improve communicat «nis within firms and are

looking to small and home based business tor sales
growth
Further down. the road, the machine
transmit photocopies over telephone lines
become as popular as personal computers
But prices on even the cheapest models would have
1 drop to $500 from the current $1,200 before that's
feasible, says Frank Veenema, Canon's national
marketing manager
About 125,000 fax machines were sold in Canada
last year. By next year, sales are expected to reach
200,000. International Data Corp., a Toronto research
firm, says about $93.9 million worth of machines were
hipped last year. It expects the industry in Canada to hit
billion-dollar sales point by 1992
The top-line machines cost about $10,000.
The popularity of fax isn’t surprising. It's fast and

cheap. A cost and time comparison for a 400. word, one

= —
COOKING A KEY .

unappetizing foods suctas mushrooms

Food dislikes
preconceived

SI. CATHARINES, Ont (CP)
Noses wrinkle at the mer her
voices rise in protesi

Face Liver

page letter by fax, courier and mail from Toronto to Sa
63 cents, one
44 cents.

Francisco showed the following: fax
minute; courier — $23.50, overnight; mail
one week

But Chris Stewart, a vice-president of Pitney

Bowes, says the post of fice won't become obsolete

Demand for fax booming

charge of using telephone lines for internal com
munications."

Stewart said the technology can be bought off the
shelf with current fax machines through a limited num
ber of distributors. But most dealers don't know enough
about sophisticated office computer systems to sell the

April 19, 1989 C1

Action Ad Deadline For Sunday ........ 11a
Display Ad Deadline for Sunday ........10

. Friday
.m. Friday

-hetion Ad Deadline for Wednesday . . . 12 Noon, Tuesday
Display Ad Deadline for Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Tuesday

Action Ads — 365-2212 Display Ads

365-5210

food experts say cooking methods can
play a large part in tempting children to try what they thin are

oking in milk

fax appligation
Price competition is fierce, both said, because all
physical mail business has continued to grow at five per a fax companies are essentially ‘selling the same
' : technology, But, Stewart said suryeys have shown
reliability and quality of servicing is more important
than price
Manufacturers have little control over one frequent
that the machines are being used

Fax has not replaced ihe typical first-class
business letter sent by mail,"’ Stewart says. ‘The
cent to six percent a year

But he says courier businesses haye been affected.

Purolator’s advertising, for example, no longer pushes fab {er eponal”
dyernight letter delivery, Couriers have reacted to fax

customer complaint
to transmit information equivalent to junk mail. U
companies say the wide availability of numbers listed in

fax. directories means customers are istundated with

expansion by narrowing their market niche to overnights
parcel delivery

Veenema said faster transmission in the future
should result in lower casts
material they don’t want or need.

The quality of reproduction will advance with
And the receiver of fax material, not the sender,

GET THE FAX sales of fax machines in
Canada are expected to reach the billion-dollar
mark by 1992.

greater use of laser printing, “but that will require more

anglysis to see if the techniques can be integrated into
the software of lower-priced fax machines.”

MARRIAGE WORKS A

Stewart said for largg corporate customers, the ftom that, they have fax machines for which they're

pays transmission costs
Veenema said some companies tried to get around
the problem of having unlisted numbers on file with fax
directories that are only released with their permission
“But that defeats the ultimate purpose of access
This is a situation where the telephone companies that
re leasing access to the transmission lines will have to
get involved.”

paying direct-dialing costs to communicate within the
same office network

“If instead, you integrate the fax machines. with
computers, you no longer have to pay the continuous

marriage of fax machines with computers could save
money on iniernal communivations

Most large companies have a data network that
links their.main-frame and mini-computers, Separate

my NOW! IT’S OPTIONAL

(For a limited time only, on approved credit)

3-MONTHS INTEREST. FREE
“NO PAYMENT FOR 3 MONTHS
OR CASH DISCOUNT

IN THE AMOUNT OF THE SALES TAX

This offer good on purchase of:
smi Washers e Dryers e Ranges ® Refrigerators
Sa iat Dishwashers e Chests and Upright Freezers

mor Color Television « Microwave Ovens

oms are unap.
the point of

served still

those typically
yuchy category

can otten be

OFFER

r
earned behavic

der and that may not

TOYOUNG.
age [WO May NOL Cale
ice and other

Whe ot

2 Months Interest FREE

on the purchase of...

alte hid:

expose kid

preparal
tin Jiver quite ¢

MWAYSWHHLIVER

Many less popular vegetabl "

also be easily ruined. Spinach, par

snips, zucchini, squash, cauliflower,

DON’T FACE THE

alt, gravy, ketchup,

Recliner and Glider Chairs * Bedroom Suites
Dining Room Suites ¢ Chesterfield Suites
Kitchen Dinettes ¢ Living Room Table Groups
Accent Furniture « China and Curio Cabinets
Sleeper Sofas * Open Stock Bedroom Units
Entertainment Centres ¢ Wall Units
(Everything in the Warehouse except Carpeting
which is now on a separate promotion)

jepend on how
ether it is a regular
parents’ attitudes

the

family orien:
They miritic

like mom or

NEW TAX LAWS

ALONE!

With the.sweeping changes in the tax laws

ted. At H&R Block, we have the answers. Our
tax preparers will always find you every deduc

you the biggest refund you have coming

If THERE'S EVER A TIME FOR
errant

it’s NOW

are confused as to how their income tax returns will be affec

which you are entitled. Cgme to H&R Block this year

1761 Cotumbia Ave
365-5244

Delivery to Boundary Country,
and East and West Kootenay

many Canadians
specially trained

tion and credit to
we'll get

—. HOME: —GOODS

Furniture Warehouse
Floor Cover An g Centre

Phone 693-2227

Located halfway
between

Open 9:30 a.m 30 p.m
Tuesday through Saturday

Castlegar

Genelle

HEARD ANY GOOD MUFFLERS LATELY?

No? Then you must be
listening to a bad muffler.

OPEN
SATURDAYS!

"Quietly Leading the Way”
COMPLETE IMPORT & DOMESTIC

fi
EXHAUST SYSTEMS

OR YOUR LOCAL RADIATOR REPAIRS
& RECORES. AUTOMOTIVE &

INDUSTRIAL RADIATORS.

MAIN ST. MUFFLER & RADIATOR

613-13th St., Castlegar

MALONEY

Steering You Straight

FREE ESTIMATES &
COURTESY CAR

WE REPAIR ALL
MAKES AND MODELS

AUTO BODY SHOP

Misc. For Sale

HEAVY-DUTY all purpose, 2-gallo:
plastic pails with tight-fitting covers and
handles. Need cleaning. $1.50 each.
Castlegar News, 197 Columbia Ave
ttn/16

Sale Ends
April 27!
LOUVERDRAPE

30-50"

GROUP
LIST PRICE

One
/ PAINT & WALLCOVERINGS

113 Columbia Ave

ALMOST NEW: Hotpoint 30° range Flat
top element. self-clean. oven, almond
color. $900. 365-3837. tin 94
8,000-Ib. RAMSEY winch, everything in.
cluded. Phone 365-3875. tin 30

[OPENING SOONT |
JUST EV'S

CHOCOLATE & GIFT SHOP
1114-4th St Castlegar

MENS and ladies 5-speed bikes. 365
6332 tin?

Misc. For Sale

WATERBEDS. For all your water bed
needs and supplies. 367-7608 104/50

CR “ “2D
QUEST &
S SHAPE-UP oi

« VITAMIN
SALE! -

, 25%

Mother Nature’ sPantr yz

Downtown Castlegar

Wee an. ae

LARGE 6-Plus rubber plant. Must sell!
Offers. 355-2477 evenings (Siocon). 3/30

Johnny’s Best Buys

KIWI FRUIT 4/$1.00
CUCUMBERS asc

CELERY co
BROCCOLI

ALUMINUM sheets. Ideal tor inexpen
sive roofing, siding, or insulation. They
can even be used for vapor barriers and
any kind of miscellaneous construction
These: used printing

([009x24'sx36 inches

follows: One to 12

24, 60 cents each

each. Apply Castlegar

Columbia Ave., Castlegar

WE CAN HELP YOU BE WORTH MORE

200 winnows

BUY or SELL BY AUCTION

Sonkruptcres: Estates “Cons.

USSELL Oram rcnorer |
ction
4

399-4793

JAN YOU ARE TODAY!

JACK L. PARKIN
Bus. 365-6664
Res. 365-2694

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Action Ads Deadline
rd Ads

COVERED trailer patio 10x25 like new.
must sell, $500 firm, 365-7775; 365-3418.
3/30

gs BioGuard
SPA CHEMICALS
Call Gary 365-7389

FALKYR AQUATICS

KIDS ONLY: New fashionable children’s
clothes. Book your party. 367-6296. 7/30

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Advertising inenegee:

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Misc. For Sale

ERUSHED road gravel, screened loom
topsoil, excavating, trucking, rood
grading. Markin Bros. 365-2600 days
365-3014 evenings. in/30

NEW & GORGEOUS
JUST ARRIVED
CARL'S ROSE GARDEN
ALL OCCASION CARDS

e

HOURS
Mon Sat
95 30
LORAL C(
Ti25-dth Street Pies 365-519)
N MONDAY

ONE men's 10-speed 27° wheel; | boys
14” wheel; 1 girls 20" wheel bikes tor
sale. Call Diane 365-5742 after 4 p.m

THIS [S. YOUR FIRST
TIME BABY SITTING, SO

Call 365-2155

by Lynn Johnston

‘We've Got the Gifts of Love

Engagement and Wedding Rings
THE FINEST SELECTION IN THE KOOTENAYS

LAUENER BROS. JEWELLERS

— 1355 Cedar Ave., Trail — Phone 368-9533

KEL PRINT

621 Columbia Avenue, Castleger
365-6385

PHOTOCOPYING
STATIONERY * RUBBER ese
‘YPING * mace —

col
WEDDING STATIONERY

GAS-POWERED golf cart, needs
overhaul, $300. 365-5964 before 8 a.m.
3/30

BRIDAL GOWNS
BAI Accessories

Magic Moments
Bridal C

ot ROSE'S
BOUTIQUE
Invitations
Car ond Hall

| Bisse

Cente

Misc, For Sale

WHITE stove and white portable dish:
washer, good condition, 365-8308. 7/3!

4-aluminum rims with radials, 6-bolt pat
tern: 4 Chev white spoke rims. 365-6785.

FACTORY SPRING SALE

3 ALL-STEEL BUILDINGS
30'x40',- 40'x75',60°x100
Limited inventory. Call now
and save thousands. Sale
price good through April 30
FOR MORE INFO CALL PETER

CRUSHED road gravel, sand, fill, gravel
drain rock, topsoil and ‘backhoe ser
Paul Legebokoft

ae SPECIAL
ocus J 20% OFF

HAIR DESIGN: STREAKS

Rospberry Lodge Sy Appt Only

BABY BUGGY, English style, in good
condition. Size 13-13% Scout uniform.
Racing bike helmet. Phone 365-7395.

7

JAN TAX
INCOME

TAX
SERVICE ;

102-1444 Columbia
Call 365-6680

Manager
_s ——/

AMWAY guaranteed products with ser
vice to your door. Phone 693-226}
104/70

No. 1 Grade

TOPSOIL

* Drain Rock ® Fill Gravel
* Masons Sand * P Gravel

Basement Exca
Washing
Trucking
Excavator

vations
Parking

Work
Smal
¢ Tank

327 PISTONS 0.40 oversize, 11:5; 1 com.
Pression: rods ond crank balanced $375
0.b.0. 365-3636 otter 6 p.m

ALPINE 331 1€Q w/ sub, 3002 Amp: 50x2
150 mono, JBLTL9O0- 6x9, JBLTLSOO 2
way. 365-2571 3/31

FAX MACHINES |

Just Slightly Ahead of Our Tim
Call Grant DeWolf, Your
Authorized Dealer * 365-3760

BOSCH Doughmixer/Food Processor
Standard, 550W motor, 3-year warranty
special

jer DON'T
CAUGHT WITH THE FEOERAL SALES TAX!
VE! OKANAGAN
KELOWNA 763-0212
ANYTIME 3/30

604) 365-7086 |

HARLEY DAVIDSON golf cart, good con.
dition. Burton golf bag. 365-3203, 3/32
PENTAX SLR with telephoto lens, $300 or
trade tor rifle or shotgun. Days 365-2183

3/32

A MESSAGE FROM

BETTY’S BOUTIQUE

Iwill be open
Regular Business Hours

Mon., May 1 — 9 a.m.
418-104th St. Mon.-Fri.

Blueberry Cr.,_9a.m.-5 p.m.
365-2252 Thurs. 12-9 p.m.

Pe

ACTION ADS

THREE FOR THE
PRICE OF TWO

Run the same word classified ad in three consecutive
issues of the Castlegar News and you pay only for the

first two ads
CHARGE.

Pets & Live

MORAB mare experienced rider ‘also
washer and dryer. 399-44 30

. the last one is at NO ADDITIONAL

COMMERCIAL 930 sq.ft. in Cascade
Building, immediate possession
Ray 9 0.m.-5 p.m. 365-2166. tt

Fancy Fur & Feathers
THE KOOTENAYS LARGEST

Chohko-Mike Mol! 354
Nel

Pefacen

ty Pet

‘Qu
Supplies

FOR SALE: Brand new Sooper Sinmond
Deluxe Ball Glove — e365.
3/30

MANURE, $25 pickup load. Loading
Saturday and Sunday at Dry Creek Ron:
ch, Deer Park. 365-8186 32
QUEEN-SIZE hybrid waterbed (looks like
regular bed) with heater, vibrator, $250.
headboard and some bedding, $50. 265,
7497 after 6 p.m

YORK weight and leg bench, $40. 365
2571 3/31
ADIDAS soccer shoes (used) Breitner
super size 8 (made in U.S.S.R.) $20; T-Pro
shoes (used once) size 7's, $15. 399-4254
ask for Mike. 3/31
TWO baby bicycle carriers, $10 each
365-2354 3/31
GIRLS 5-speed bike, $40. 365-6785. 3/3!
CHILDS swing set, $30. 365-6085. 3/31
180 ROUNDS of used 30.06 brass 3.
365-3084 evenings.

BABY BUGGY $38; good condition’ oe.
4397 3/30

Boys soccer shoes, size 12, $10. 365.
2/30

LADIES new acid-wash jeans, size 32
waist, $20, Pro-action swim fins, fits size
6-8, $10. 365-7270. 3/30
SIZE 7% running shoe style roller skates.
good condition. $30 0.b.0. 365-2210. 3/30
PAIR of beautiful brass church condies
$40. 365-319. 3/30
COLONIAL used bed, $40. 365-5887 atter
Spm 3/32

GIRLS BIKE, 18 wheel, $35. 365-7382.
3/32

13° MONZA aluminum mags. $40 0.b.0
399-4736. 3/32
10 LARGE bogs of dry horse manure
no straw. $10. 2 fryer size rabbits, $5
each. 359-7193

You may advertise in this column free of
charge. Up to two items may be adver
tised, but the articles must not total over
$40 Gnd each item must hove a pri
stoted. We will run-your od-tor three
issues. Phone our action-ad- number.
365-2212 tin/89

Pets & Livestock

DOUBIE registered Arab mare, misc
tock, 365-5519. 329

wont Boording D-Bar-D Stables. a

rureoneD _choherd puppies 8. 7
old, 365.

Dog Chunks 500 boo

Dog Pellets 35% 809

Cat Food 7 $
ARROW BUILDING

Castlegar, 365-2175 * Trail, 368-5311

PUREBRED American Cockerspaniel
puppies, $175. 365-3947 _ 1/%

2 BDRM. and bachelor suite. Available in
‘excellent South Castlegar location. Both
apartments fully furnished including
wid. Andrew at 365-2166 or 365-8150
evenings 3,31
NEAT 2 bdrm. trailer, available now
399-4337 3/31
HEATED furnished 1 big bedroom
kitchen, medium sized liv
utilities and laundry tacilities
Available May 1, 365-5156; 365-6610

tr

FOR RENT
BEAVER VALLEY SENIOR
CITIZENS MANOR

FRUITVALE

Single $169.00
Double $187.00
Includes Cable, Heat, Lights
1 BLOCK FROM ALL SERVICES & BUS
LIVE-IN CARETAKER

Ph. 367-7394 or 367-7612

CHICKS 75¢ each
Turkeys fancy birds
laying hens and started pullets- ORDER
NOW! MOUNTAIN HATCHERY, 134!
20th Street S.W

4M2, For ali your poyliry

equipment. 832-4703

NICE hall for al ns. Also office
spaces available 365-7141 365-559)
8:300.m.-10:300.m.or5-7 p.m. 33

SMALL_house with —_tridge
Available May 1. 365-6408

PADS for rent, Fraser Valley. 3 months
free pad 581.7554 in 94
WOODLAND PARK
HOUSING CO-OP

stove
3/30

fice open 2-4 Wednesday or leave
message:

Ph. 365-2677

1 BDRM. apartment, F/S, laundry
facilities $325 utilities included. 365.
6831

Ideal Retirement
1 & 2 bedroom units

Fridge and Range

Very clean and Homey
Would Furnish on Request
Ask for more information on
Senior Citizens retiring plon

PH. 365-6213

3 BDRM. furnished trailer, across from
airport, large private lot. 365-7956. 3/30
3 BORM. upstairs suite, centrally
located, available immediately. 365;
5591

FULLY serviced mobile home
Blueberry Creek. 365-3220.

Blueberry $275/mon'

LARGE 2 bdrm. furnished suite, utilities

included, across from airport. 365-7956.
3

3 BDRM. with addition on a ‘acre Resp.
berry, $300/month. 368-99:

2 BDRM. mobile home on 10-ocres,
Ootischenia. $300. 368-9955 7

1 BDRM. suite neor bus stop. Phone a5.

3 BDRM. duplex with rec room, =
Castlegar, fridge’ stove. 365-7101. 3/30
2 BDRM. house by Pass Creek bridge
singles preferred, no pets. 365-5931

2 BDRM, apartment above Commercial
Bidg., downtown Castlegar, $250/mon
th. Call Glen at 365-2111 7/26
2 BDRM. duplex, Robson, $175/untur
nished; $200/furnished. 367-7873
evenings

FURNISHED bachelor suites, close in.
utilities included. $225/month. 365-6251
tin/6
2 BORM. portiatly furnished mobile
home, Robson, gos heat $185. 365-7188
ttn/13
BLUEBERRY 2 bdrm. Unit in triplex, por
tially furnished, $275. 365-5312. Mae.
t#n/20

TRAILER pod in Robson, 50x120' sew
ond water, Robon. 965-6251, 352-7774

FURNISHED 1 bdrm. basement suite,
available immediately downtown, laun
dry facilities, cable included, $250. 365.
3580.

RENT
THIS
SPACE
365-5210

( la ranatha

Court

Family like atmosphere

1, 20nd 3 bedroom units with
fridge and stove

ideal Retirement

Close to 3 Schools

Private Entrance Sundeck or Patio

ONE BDRM. house, very clean, close to
college, also one bdrm. bsmt—syite
private entrance. Both avoiloble May 1
No pets children. Non-smokers. 365.
$533 7/28

APPLICATIONS are being received tor 2
and 3 bedroom family rental accom:
modetion located in Castlegar

Features, are children's playground o
garden creas. Rent supplement
available to qualitied applicants. For tur.
ther information, please contoct Mr
Nijhuis at 365-2667, or write to B.C
Housing Commission, No. 1-1449 Arrow
Lokes Drive, Castlegar, 8.C. VIN 189.
tin/22