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Castlegar News 1989 Review, April 16; 1989

Carter’s opens new stores

Carter's Singer Sewing Centre, the family business of the Carters since 1968, is pleased to announce the ad- dition of a third store to the chain in Nelson and a move into a larger store in Castlegar

These recent changes have been.met with very favorable response from Cagter’s: many faithful customers.

“I’m so glad you've moved into town, you are much more convenient here," isatypical comment. The larger premises in Castlegar allows Carter's to carry a wider array of fabrics and sewing notions.

The response to the opening in Nelson has been equally favorable due to Singer's long and respected history in Nelkom. Some comments the staff have received include

“I's nice to see Singer back again” and “We needed a good fabric store in Nelson."*

Singer customers in Nelson should recognize E aM Jorgensen, a long-time employee of Singer, who has been recruited by the Carters tq.use her experience in the Nelson store

Linda Dalla Lana demonstrates her sewing exper tise in the Castlegar operation as she assists anyone engaged in a sewing project, Her knowledge of serge sewing has been applied to seminars and classes she has held in the store.

Although the namé Carter’s Sewing Centre is seen in Trail, Castlegar, and Nelson, they are not all owned by the same Carter. While Jerry Carter owns the stores in Nelson and Castlegar, the Trail store is actually owned by John and Bonnie Carter, Jerry’s mom and

* Outdoor Patio

* Table Service

Clubhouse

At the Castlegar Golf Course

Brian and Myra, the new

eICOMTE TOM EN Oy Te Lot Foor ae Te Castlegar and district golf course clubhouse. If you're looking for a relaxing ‘‘easy-going’’ restaurant

Ph : * Cominco & Celgar penalised

managers, invite all you “non-golfers” up to the

which features a great view, a patio, and lots of friendly people, take a drive

dad. The unique family tie lends itself to a co-operation that customers are familiar with. Customers know if an item isn’t in stock in one store, it is sure to be in one of the other {wo stores and can be delivered in a day or two.

Each of the three stores tends to have different tines: of Tabric in stock, different pattern companies, and even different promotions — a case of unity through disunity

John Carter's technical abilities in sewing-machine service is one of the greatest assets this family business has.

With over 21 years’ experience in repairing all makes of sewing machines, even some of the company’s competitors have gone to John for advice

Jerry has been training under the direction of John for the past few years and is learning all the family secrets of the sewing machine business. Singer is also an active participant in training its dealers, with sales and service seminars being held every few months.

Services and products available in the Trail store include: McCalls and Kwik Sew Patterns, sewing and vacuum parts depot, main servicing depot, singer knit ting machines, Singer sergers and sewing machines, fabrics, crafts, notions, serging and knitting classes

In the Castlegar store: Butterick and Simplicity Patterns, McCall craft patterns, Singer sergers and sewing machines, machine servicing, fabrics and notions,

In the Nelson store: Vogue, Butterick and McCall Patterns, Singer serger, sewing and knitting machines, crafts, fabrics, notions, machine servicing and knitting machine lessons.

Nelson makes

Carter's Singer Sewing Centre recently added a third store in

Nelson bringing to three the number of stores in the family- owned chain. Customers know if anitem isn’tin stock inone store it’s sure to beinoneoft the other two stores andcan be delivered ina day or two.

In Trail, Bonnie and John Carter and Bea Ferguson (left to right, above) look after customers while Bonnie and John’s son Jerry Carter takes care of business in Nelson (right

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Auested Clubhouse to experience what golfers already know —— beautiful scenery, a relaxing friendly at- mosphere, fresh air, and a sun deck to compliment

their excellent food at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

up to the Club House

“*It's not just for golfers” says new manager Brian Stevens, “if you'd like a change of scenerycome ups and see us, we also cater to weddings and You'll probably want to} banquets.”

come back the very next day!

* We Cater to Banquets and Weddings

The Clubhouse is now under the new management. of Brian Stevens and Myra Hayward who were previously with the CP Hotel and Resort Chain Myra was sales and catering manager

OPEN 7 A.M. TO 10 P.M.

EVERY DAY!

The Latest in

Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses and Grad Dresses

WE CARRY: Satin and Lace Dyeable Shoes; a Good Selection of Bridal

Hats and Veils; Gloves and of course, Jewellery to complete every outfit

We Carry a Complete Line of Wedding Supplies & Accessories.

Wedding Invitations

Decorator Items for the Reception and the Ceremony

Books

Attendants Gifts

A Fine Collection of Unique Fashion Jewellery And Giftware

in"'*" ROSES BOUTIQUE

331 Columbia Ave., Castlegar © 365-5610

with Chateau LaCombe in Edmonton and Brian, executive sous-chef at Lodge Kananaskis.

They now offer table service and

hope to have a new dinner menu soon Whether it's breakfast, lunch or din:

ner, come and find out why golfers

spend so much time at the Clubhouse!

Bridal centre now open at Rose’s Boutique

If you haven't been to Rose's Boutique lately you'll be amazed to see the addition of Magic Moments Bridal Centre

An area which was simply a Bridal Corner a few months ago has been ex panded, into a large and complete Wedding Centre which includes bridal gowns, bridesmaid and mother of the brides dresses and grad gowns. You'll find everything for the *Bride-to-Be from the veil right down to the tan, as well as reception and ceremony ac cessories, and one of the most com plete lines of exotic lingeries in the area. Rose's Boutique still carries a great selection of unique gifts and crystal, as wellas fashion jewellery

photo) and Castlegar (left photo).

We’ ve Found it Pays to Serve Before, During &

JERRY CARTER

After.a Sale!

CARTER’S SINGER SEWING CENTRE

the family business of the Carter's since 1968!

Bonnie Carter is the in-house expert of the fabric business and has trained her son, Jerry (picture to the right) in:

e Fabric Buying

¢ Fashion and Color Selection

© Display Techniques Jerry has capitalized on the expertise of his parents combined with his own talents of organization and business sense, to produce a couple of stores that are winning the approval of sewing enthusiasts all over the West Kootenay.-Gross retail sales for the Carter's should exceed one-half million dollars in 1989.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers . . . for their support.

CARTER’S SINGER SEWING CENTRE

900 Spokane St., TRAIL 364-1744

1114-3rd St., CASTLEGAR 365-3810

670 Baker Street NELSON 352-5414