32 - Sanday, September 17, 1989 —- North Shore News LOCAL INDUSTRY Company produces eyegiass wraps from wetsuit material A WEST Vancouver company has the eyeglass protection market wrapped up in neon-bright Neoprene. stamps the GOGGS logo on to couver, Lil’ Puitans at Lonsdale Calport Enterprises Inc. has a home-made product on its hands called GOGGS eyeglass wraps. GOGGS are a variation on a pro- duct Calport marketing repre- sentative Martin Emst saw avail- able in the United States. ‘‘It’s a spin-off. What I saw in the U.S. didn’t incorporate the full wrap and was a little more skimpy. Ours fits most glass sizes,’’ Ernst said. The wraps ure made of the same material used in diving wetsuits. They are available in a choice of four neon colers and two shades of blue. Calport distributes the product and glues on the Velcro fasteners. The Neoprene is cut locally in North Vancouver by Brooks Wet- sults, A second North Vancouver company, Padtech Industries, each wrap Said Ems, “Rather than con- business briefcase Michael Becker iract out the work to the Orient, we tried to keep the business here.”’ The first batch of wraps hit the market two weeks ago. They are available on the North Shore, in Vancouver and in Toronto. GOGGS are available locally at Cart offers independence From page 31 shopping trip is completed. Other services to seniors include the “help hotline’ operated by the Super Shoppers, who assist seniors in finding the appropriate local agency to help with home care, health care, transportation or other needs. Charges for the Super Shopper service are $5 to have a grocery order filled ($3 for seniors, handi- capped) and a $2 delivery charge ($1 senicrs, handicapped) if you choose not to pick up your order. Groceries are charged on your Eaton’s card, Bay card, Visa or MasterCard, and cheques are ac- cepted on a COD basis. To place your order call 926- 2215 between 9 a.m. and noon, or fax it in from your office — 926- 1270 — during the same hours. Dectination Ski Rentals in North Vancouver, Guiliver’s The Travei Accessory Store in West Van- Quay and Ciips Eyewear at Pacific Centre in Vancouver. For more information call 922-WKAP. senee DOES SLAVE labor exist? A panel discussion sponsored: by the Coxiition For Domestic Workers’ Rights will attempt to answer the question from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Robson Square Cinema, 800 Robson Street in Vancouver. Admission to the event is free of charge. Speakers scheduled to par- ~ticipate in the discussion include representatives from Immigration and Employment, INTERCEDE (Toronto), legal aid, the Philippine Consulate and domestic workers. ‘roman CCK a © Graphic THE NORTH and West Van- couver chambers of commerce are coordinating a search for excep- tional small businesses in their respective areas on the North Shore. The chambers want to consider these businesses for nominations in a competition for Smali Business Excelience Awards. The awards program was recently announced by Regional Development Minister Elwood Veitch. Companies will be judged in four categories: initiative, diver- sification, entrepreneurship and achievement. The nominations will be judged by a regional business advisory board. An awards cere- mony will take place at an Oct. 21 luncheon in Vancouver. Local business nominations should be submitted to the ap- propriate chamber of commerce. © Business Cards Design © Gamera Service Ppiniing McKim Priniing (1588) Ltd. “Where you get a good deal. .and a good dea/ more" 985-0607 ° Stationery © Flyers * Brochures 126 WEST 15th ST., NORTH VANCOUVER G.W. Strongman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the British Columbia Railway group of com- § panies, is pleased to announce the H appointment of Paul J. McEltigott as President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Rail Ltd. with effect from September 18, 1989. Mr. McElligett, who formerly held.the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of Voyageur § Enterprises Ltd., Montreal, succeeds President and Chief Executive Officer MC. (Mac) Nerris, who is retiring from the group after nearly 20 years of service.: . The new President holds a” Bachelor of Arts degree with honours, H as well as an honours Master's de- | 4 gree in Business Administration. He is a chartered member of the United i Kingdom-based Institute of Trans- portation. He has served cn the boards of both Canadian and United | States industry associations, as well as the board of the Transportation Management Gentre at Montreal's Concordia University. Throughout his career Mc McElligott has been actively invelved in promoting the. 4 development of the transportation | i Industry. THE CORPORATION | OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER AMBLESIDE REVITALIZATION UPDATE Weather permitting, the following work is scheduled for Ambleside Village this week: Bellevue Avenue ¢ Streetlighting conduits Curb and Gutter © Road Base ® Underground utility ducts 16th to 19th 17th to 19th 15th to 47th 13th intersection and viciriity Argyle Avenue ¢ Asphalt removal and storm sewer 14th to 16th CLOSURES WILL OCCUR ON BELLEVUE AS WORK PROCEEDS Revitalization Proiect Manager (Local 239), or Planner, Zoning & Development (Loca! 206). Enquiries — 922-1211 | Dennis Quinlan Derek Caye Martha Konig DRAW ANY COLOURED BALLOON TO GET A DISCOUNT ON YOUR MEAL* OR SAVE ON YOUR NEXT MEAL PLUS: POPPIN’ GOOD MEAL VALUES * One draw for every $5.00 purchase with a maximum use of 2 discounts per customer check 6334 Bay Street, Horseshoe Bay West Vancouver, 926-7611