Business. SOFT SCULPTURE NV woman markets Euro YES, THE big guy with the white beard and oversized red pyjamas will ‘soon be among us. And a large slice of the population will be scrambling for last minute gifts to pad out the space beneath the tree. But a North Vancouver woman may have the solution for people looking for something a little dif- ferent this year. Annemarie Andresen makes European soft sculpture dolls and teaches the craft through North Shore Continuing Education and at her home. She developed her expertise in the craft in Germany. Some of the many dolls produced sport real hair and intricate handmade ethnic costumes and are on display at the Lucas Centre, 2132 Hamilton Ave. in North Vancouver. business briefcase by Michael - Becker. For more information about learning this unique style of dollmaking call 985-8741 or 980- - 6623. ‘ cee ’- NORTH SHORE: residents ex- ‘periencing difficulty moving ‘around may find walking easier with a new product called the Easy Walker. The. walker was developed by Norman Ralston and is distributed on the North Shore by Violet Wall, -owner' of Vital Distributors in West Vancouver. . The wheeled walking aid is light, sturdy, adjustable, collapsible, easily manoeuvred and comes with a removable carrier basket and hand brakes. The Easy Walker promotes bet- ter posture than a simple walking cane. For more information call 926- 3793. a FREE TRADE will be served up for breakfast 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Crystal Pavilion in the Pan Pacific Hotel. The Vancouver Board of Trade will be hosting a breakfast pres- entation with Allan Gotlieb, Am- bassador of Canada to the United States. While the controversy over the implications of a trade agreement simmers away on the homefront, Gotlieb is actively involved in Job- bying Congress to support the ’ agreement. Following his presentation, Gotlieb will respond to questions from the audience. For more information contact the Vancouver Board of Trade at 681-2111. keke ek CALLING ALL teens cut from the corporate cloth — here’s a chance “to walk away with $1,000 and an engraved plaque for your efforts in the 1988 annual Paul Moreland/ Copp Clark Pitman Award for outstanding achievement in business studies. The competition is open to all high school students across the country. The award is given to recognize outstanding achievement by a cur- rent high school student in the field of business studies. Criteria used to select the winner are the results of a student essay, The Qualities of a Successful Business Professional, and written ° examples of the student's oral and written communication skills, pro- THE NORTH SHORE ENTERPRISE " DEVELOPMENT CENTRE PRESENTS gut YOUR oy, BUSINESS FEASIBILITY WORKSHOPS Aseries of workshops designed.especially for owners of new and growing small businesses who want to assess their ideas. The workshops will be presented by qualified professionals and are attractively pric- ed at only $30.00 each. Cail now to reserve a space. _All workshops will be held at the Centre. _#2 Tues., Nov. 3 “WHO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS?” Determining the extent of your market (through market research) 7-10 pm only $30.00 || #3 Thurs., Nov. 5 “MONEY MAKES IT HAPPEN” “E)- Financial plans and budgets for ‘a small business. Start right the first time, 7-10 pm Suite 301 145 W. 15th, North Van, 984-2004 caNSEDC only $30.00 NORTH VANCOUVER dollmaker 39 - Sunday, November 1, 1987 - North Shore News Annemarie Andresen shows some of the European soft sculpture dolls she’s been making over the past few years. Andresen teaches the dollmaking craft locally with classes held at her home and at Detbrook Community Centre. Her next class begins Nov. 3. For registration information call 985-8741. Dlem-solving and decision-making ability, employment record, aca- demic record and ability to work with others. 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