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

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2 Months Interest FREE

on the purchase of...

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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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» days atter 4

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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CASTLEGAR NEWS Established August 7, 1947 Twice Weekly Moy 4, 1980

Incorporating the Mid-Week Mirror published trom Sept. 12, 1978 Aug. 27, 1980

SIMON BIRCH, Editor, PETER HAR. LINDA -KOSIT- GA Advertising inenegee:

HEATHER HADLEY, Circulation

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

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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