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The Wome Worksh f This symposium: will th gram. “Women in Business, Tak ing the Next Step" is. sponsored by the Federal Business Develop ment Bank and will be held in Nelson on Wednesday, November 17, 1993

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the Provin ot British Columbia, Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade is now accepting applica Hons from home-based businesse in B.C. in the computer and busi ness Communication industries

Graphic designers, publishers Of software and shareware, in inventors, small manufacturers of computer and business acces sories, and specialized business management and consulting ser vices will show their products and services

If you are interested in show ing your products or services through this venue to professional and corporate buyers, please con. tact the Chamber office.

The tenth B.C. Creative Arts Show is now accepting applica- tion from home-based B.C. busi nesses which produce quality gift items. This show which is being sponsored by the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Cul ture and will be held March 13. 15, 1994 at the Vancouver Gift Gallery Show and will been seen by more than 6,000 buyers.

In keeping with the Downtown Revitalization theme. volunteers came out to prepare | the ground to lay brick outside the Castlegar Railway Museum on a fine and sunny |

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Canadian Chamber Chairman

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Recently received at our Cham ber office are copies of the Public Purchasing News for the interest ot our members. [f you are inter ested in obtaining a copy of this publication regarding opening the door to government and do busi ness with them, detailed informa: tion available to businesses questions you might have and the people to contact to find the answers and access government information, ts available at the Chamber office

We have just received the Canadian Invention and Innova uon Newsletter from the Canad: an Industrial Innovation Centre in Waterloo. This is the only nation al newsletter dedicated to serving the needs of the Canadian inven tor community. It has featured

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articles on how to create, develop, protect and market your product They also have ongoing columns like Starting Small, addressing addressing promotion, packaging funding, tax tips, start-up infor mation and more. The Science Council of B.C. was delighted by Premier Mike Harcourt's announcement of a further $1 million for the upcoming Tech nology B.C. competition. The funds will help more B.C. compa nies conduct the research and development projects needed to compete successfully in today's global marketplace. They will

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The Canadian Chamber wants to “Aim for a Million” witha pro ject designed to create climate for job creation. To do this, the Chamber is setting out on one of its Most ambitious and extensive

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The Chamber's project for job creation entitted “Air for a Mil lion” will identify the steps neces sary to develop the climate for entrepreneurs to take the risks required to expand their business es and create jobs.

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Branch of the Bureau of Compe tition Policy frequently receives complaints about scams that fall outside Canadian jurisdiction, thus undermining its efforts to decrease the incidents of mislead- ing advertising and deceptive marketing practices in Canada. A Canadian retum address does not guarantee that the promoter has business premises in Canada or complies with Canadian laws. ~1Often solicitation are mailed from Canadian addresses by for- cign-based companies to con- form with Canadian postal regulations. Whenever appropri- ate, the Marketing Practices Branch refers these complaints to foreign authorities for whatever action they might be able to take Consequently, they encourage Canadians to bring to the Branch’'s attention instances of misleading advertising or decep. tive marketing practices regard. less of their apparent country of ongin. The following are types of scams being perpetrated in this country: fraudulent tele phone solicitations: photocopier upplics, advertising novelties telemarketing fraud. For more detailed information on these

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a million’ weeks. the Chamber's project will begin as a survey to over 3,000 entrepreneurs across Canada, ask ing them what it would take for them to take greater risks and cre ate new jobs.

The survey will be conducted in four phases under the direction of five regional teams and a unique network of local chambers of commerce across the country

The Chamber will also arm its 500 local chambers of com merce in every federal and provincial riding across Canada vill receive the report to rally their own politicians at all lev els of government

The recommendations will be coming from the grassroots and will be delivered by the grass roots. That is the strength of the Chamber movement

Calendar of events

November 10-All candi- dates forum for our upcom- ing municipal election at the Sandman Inn at 7:00 p.m

November 12-Festival of Fashions wearable clothing Crafted by the Mountain Val- ley Weavers. 5:30 p.m. at the Trail Senior Citizens Centre Tickets are $8. Proceeds will go to the Selkirk College Foundation.

November 13-Night of a Thousand Stars An auction of autographed celebrity item. 7 p.m. at the Sandman Inn.

November 20-Christmas Craft Fair at the Railway Sta tion Museum.

November 26-Selkirk Col lege Foundation's Annual Festival of Trees Gala dinner and auction at the Savoy Inn | in Nelson

December 1-Castlegar and District Chamber of Com | } merce Christmas wine and

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City Hall completes brochure

Seminar for businesswomen

Submitted

Women in the West Koote nays will have an opportunity to hear two of the Kootenays most dynamic and motivational speakers on Wednesday November 172th at the Savoy Inn in Nelson

Women in Business, Taking

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Steeves Campbell in workshops designed for entrepreneurial and

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Helen Klassen is Vice-Pres ident of the Canadian Institute of Excellence Inc. and a pro fessional facilitator who has delivered over 9,000 hours ot presentations

Helen's goal is to help peo ple reach their full potential by encouraging themy\to recognize and change limiting attitudes about themselves, their busi nesses or careers and their community

Marjorie Steeves Campbell is

owner of CAS ‘Landscape Design and Consulting and Vice President of the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce

Marjorie has had a varied and suceesstul career and-brings to her presentations an enthusiasm that is inspirational and uplifting

Sponsored by the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture, this one-day program offers a full day of workshops networking and information

A luncheon is part of the day's event

Making a list and checkin’ it twice Car safety inspection a must for winter roads

Submitted

According to police and ICBC statistics, November is one of the most dangerous months of the year for traffic accidents.

The onset of heavier rain, fog and even snow, combined. with the retum to Standard Times are all factors in making our roads more treacherous.

Just-as you look after yourself with warmer socks and sweaters to beat the chill, your faithful car or truck might appreciate a bit of attention too.

A complete safety inspection would include a check of the brakes, tires and exhaust system, of course, but if your vehicle has been running a bit rough, a minor tune-up might also be a good idea

Don’t forget to check radiator and heater hoses and all the fan belts. “Murphy's Law” says they are only allowed to break when the weather is the most rotten and

you're the farthest away from a gas station

Speaking of the heater, if yours isn't working well, your engine thermostat might need replacing. It's inexpensive and not only will you appreciate the added comfort, your windows will clear faster

Clearing windows is often the first order of business prior to heading out and keeping them clean is vital. Set yourself up with a decent ice-scraper, treat your car to a new set of wiper blades and top off the washer fluid.

Have. your shop or favourite handy-person check all your vehicle's fluids, such as the anti freeze, power steering fluid and brake fluid. Even the so-called “maintenance free” batteries can run low on fluid, so have some: one who knows how to handle them check yours out before you put it through the stress of winter Start-ups.

Finally, take a walk around

Block parent program could save lives

KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff

How would you feel if you could save just one life?

We all have it in us to do so a person doesn't have to be strong or brave to be ‘a hero. One simple act could save the life of a child, our most precious natural resource

All one has to do is become a block parent—someone who is willing to hang a sign in their window letting children know that their home is a safe harbor and one in which a frightened child can find safety and help.

Castlegar Block Parent Coor dinator, Ida Cleeve, is dismayed at the apathy exhibited by some residents, and, even worse, two schools within the area. To be involved in the Block Parent Pro- gram schools are required to pay $10 annually, said Cleeve

“Two schools didn't even pay last year. The money came out of my own pocket, and I'm a pen- sioner.”

Not only are there few block parents in the area, Castlegar doesn't even have a sign at city

limits which announce “We Are A Block Parent Community”

Even though the program is already over a year old in Castle gar, Cleeve said there are only S9 Block Parents in Castlegar, Rob- son, Oouschenia and Blueber ty—-far from Cleeve's geal of two or three per block

What if one isn’t home

What do the children do then?

Cleeve said that being a block parent doesn’t mean a person has to stay home all the time. If they want to go out all one has to do is tum their sign around. Nor does block parenting require spending

any money, she added.

It's free to them. They might never get anyone at their door. it’s just a precaution.”

Cleeve's commitment to the program is evident as she speaks about it, and her voice can't dis- guise the sadness and embarrass- ment she feels when she speaks about Castlegar’s lack of Block Parents.

“It makes me feel good when I see the signs in the windows. Do you know that Trail has around

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55 Alive/Mature Driving: A program designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills. Sat., Nov. 20,9 am - 4 pm

Spreadsheets: An introductory course using Quattro Pro, a program used extensively in business. Understand what a spreadsheet is and how to use it. Mon. & Wed., Nov. 15 - Dec. 1, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $110

NCCP Coaching Theory Level 2: Covers subjects such as group goal setting, training methods, care of sport injuries, and advanced teaching skills in 21 hours of instruction. Fri., Nov. 19, 6 - 10 p.m. and Sat., & Sun. Nov. 20 - 21, 9 am - 5:30 p.m. $50

The Over-Active Child and Hyperactivity: This workshop will emphasize specific strategies and techniques in working with students and individuals who display extremely “active” behaviours. We will examine hyperactivity and students diagnosed as A.D./H.D. (Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder) and how to work with these areas. In addition, medical ramifications will be explored including medications, side-effects, and physical impacts. Sat., Nov. 20, 9am - 4pm. $60. Bring your own lunch

Fresh Christmas Table Centrepiece: Create a lovely centre piece using pine, holly, and fresh flowers then accent with berries, candles, ribbon, and pinecones. Wed., Nov. 24, 7-9 p.m. $29. plus GST.

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your vehicle and check out the head lights, running lights, turn signals and brake lights to make sure you can see where you're going and, just as importantly others can see you coming

Will mean more efficiency when building

SHARLENE IMHOFF < Edit

Thinking of building a new house” Renovating your current home? City Hall is attempting to make information’on develop ment a loLeasier to find and sort through

Building/Bylaw Enforcement Clerk, Carolyn Rempel, has Fecently completed an easy-to follow brochure outlining devel opment procedures in Castlegar The brochure covers a variety of topics, including what approvals are needed before starting devel opment; the general system of procedures; and where to obtain more information if needed

City Councillors are hopeful the brochure, if widely used, will mean more efficiency in the development process, including the time needed by staff in pro

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