22 ~ Friday, September 14, 1990 - North Shore News " LIZ SHICK Diet Center In 1979, after a career of nursing, rising a family and managing an office, Liz decided she wanted her own business, She had no idea when she called a number in Business Opportunities what Diet Center was. In 1979 the weight loss industry had not yet reached the Lower Mainland. Helping people lose weight seemed like a perfect opportunity for Liz (who had struggted with a weight problem since age nine) to use her nursing and business skills. In 1986 Liz purchased the Kitsilano Diet Center when her daughter-in-law graduated with a psychology degree and wanted counselling experience. Liz kas watched the Diet Center grow over the years. This spring she doubled her office space in the new Hollybum Manor to accommodate body composition analysis, a computer and later this fall, frozen foods. Liz believes when it comes to weight control, quick fixes don’t work. Sound nutrition is more important than calories. Losing weight is easier than maintaining weight. Anything that temoves responsibility from the individual undermines success. The decision to lose weight should not be taken lightly — losing weight and learing to keep it off is worth the time and effort. Effective affordable weight control services should be available to everyone. For a free consultation and body composition analysis, call Liz at 922-2021 or drop in to #104-565 - [7th Sc., West Vancouver. é; JANIS SHARP B.J’s omen in Business often find the stress of working both at home and in the business world somewhat overwhelming. Proper nutrition and a planned exercise program will relieve a lot of this tension. A healthy mind and body is extremely important to success. Sophisticated, sporty, stunning or stylish — adjectives which describe the woman of the 90's as visualized by Janis Sharp, owner and manager of BJ’s Fashions of West Vancouver. BJ's was built on four firm cornerstones: quality merchandise, ex- ceptional customer service, more than fair prices, and a generous tefundiexchange policy. Timely quality merchandise of respected designers (Mr. Jax, Alfred Sung, Jones New York, Linda Lund- strom, etc.) exist side by side with one or two lines especially selected by Jan which are often ahead of their time fashion-wise. Exceptional customer service provided by both Jan and her sales staff sets her store apart from other designer boutiques. Per- sonalized shopping is commonplace. If BJ's does not have exactly what you want, the staff will try to secure it from the manufac- turer for you; they will even try the competition to help you create your special look. Fair pricing following irsdustey standands is B's policy. Jan will meet a compentor's regulir price for an identical item. She passes on whatever savings she can to her customers and BJ's has become well known for its famous Boxing Day and July Ist Sales. Quality style ata far price and service at an exceptional « fevel make BJS an exciting store in which te shop. * 2463 Marine Dr, West Vancouver 9264712 DARLENE WESTERLUND Pebbles Children’s Wear At the age of 23, after graduating from ULB.C. with a B.Comm degree, | bought this business — a challenge at fit, but over titae extremely rewarding, and | have so much fun meeting my customers and their children, [ have wonderful, friendly employees (ean, Susan, Margot, Cindy) that can ourht any child from newborn to 14 years old. So next tine seu vei beautiful Dendarive, please dap into my store and say bello! 468 Murine Drive, Mest Vancouver, 9220813. cS MARGARET BROCK-NORWICH Chrysalis From a background in nursing, counselling and volunteering with the Cancer Society, and a first-hand experience with che trauma of mastectomy, Margaret Brock opened a tnastectomy boutique, Chrysalis, in 1984 at 1417 St. Georges Ave. across from the Lions Gate Hospital. Since that time Chrysalis has been recognized all over B.C. as the leader in post mastectomy care and service. In 1987, a second company, Chrysalis Medical Service Ltd was formed with Joan Brock, to deal specifically with lym- phedema problems using the innovative new medical pump call- ed the Lympha Press. Clinics were established in many hospitals throughout B.C. to assess and treat this chronic problem. To date Chrysalis is synonymous with a caring, professional mastectomy-lymphedema service and is available for free con- sultations simply by calling 984-8308. CHELSI HARTMA Golden Touch Interiors With 10 years of design experience and recently becoming a new mother, Chelsi thrives on the challenge of owning her own business. Golden Touch Interiors is one of the original draperyfupholstery specialties on the North Shore now celebrating its 7th year in business, “We've expanded our services to meet the growing needs of our cleintele and without franchise costs can offer affordable prices” Our qualified sait would be pleased to assist you with any of your d a 4 mmiting needs. Pleae call 985-6112.