24 - Wednesday, January 28, 1587 - North Shore News Joanne Mowatt Owner/Manager Joanne offers the women of Vancouver { what European women have known for decades — a safe, fast and compiete- ly relaxing method of body-contouring and toning. “8 This passive form of exercise can enable you to accomplish in one month what could take over a year to duplicate in a gym. Whether you are interested in weight loss, inch reduction, cellulite problems, or you are unable to do conventional exer- cise due to back or health problems .... You owe yourself a visit to FIGURE DYNAMICS. Call for your free consultation and a no obligation free trial visit. igure Dynamics Slimming Centre The Sylph Method of Slimming KAREN MONSARRAT wee Going into my 5th year in Real Estate #7 Sales, | can look back on some wonder- npeeaiions _ ful experiences. Being a ‘‘Woman In Business"’ affords me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life which broadens my horizons. I've learned to set goals and expect to achieve them, not without concentrated effort and direction. !'m proud to be one of the top 25 salespeople on staff and thank the clients I've served that helped me achieve that goal. | would encourage anyone, man or woman, to act on their ideas, take that first step towards experiencing the feeling of ac- complishing, for themselves, the achievernent of their aspirations. 2996 Lonsdale Avenue ‘North Vancouver, B.C. 984-9711 ‘ eee By Vera Kennedy owner - Paws & Claws Pantry ’ Vera opened a Pet Food and Supplies Store after teaching for seven years and completing a four year Commerce degree. - Alove of animals and her concern for their nutritional needs led to the conception of Paws & Claws Pantry in 1983. Other reasons for the opening of her own business were an oppor- tunity to utilize the skills she learned and the desire to manage her own store. Anybody knowing_Vera's friendly attitude and her personalized service would recommend drop- ping into Paws & Claws Pantry. BETTY ESCOTT SERVICE AND SUCCESS “| love Real Estate! I've had a colorful background — Girl Friday, Secretary, Bookkeeping. Then in the early ‘70's | operated a Personnel Agency, helping companies find good people and good people find good jobs. Later | specialized in Career Counselling then made another ° ™ major change ... Human Resources Con- sultant to the Hospitality (Hotel & Restaurant) industry — everything to do with hiring systems, benefit programs, training- on-the-job and manpower pianning. | guess that's why | enjoy Real Estate — I'm still helping people! My Reputation has been built on SERVICE and SUCCESS. I've sold a wide range of homes, every price range, size, style, - neighborhood and personal preference/requirement for the in- dividuals ... and have many, many Happy HomeOwners who can attest to my exceptional services and genuine commit- fiw = ment to everyone selling or btiying a home. 2996 Lonsdale Avenue f North Vancouver, B.C. 984-9711 JANET RATCLIFFE owner Janet Ratcliffe’s career began in England as a Home Economics maior, after exten- fie sive training at The Royal School of _ ” Needlework in London, University of Birmingham and Elizabeth Gaskell Collzge, Manchester. At pre- sent she is the co-ordinator for the North Shore Continuing Educa- tion Sewing Academy. As an extension of her teaching Janet operates her sewing and knitting machine store with sewing classes, drop-in help, machine embroidery & machine knitting classes, serger rental, a monthly knitting machine club and a repair service for all makes. Janet has extensive supplies for all her machines. She has just returned from Switzerland with another diploma of the Passap knitting machine, so is eagerly passing on to her customers the skills and experiences from that course. i 2 ies Born and raised in North Vancouver, Renee brings a variety of previous ex- perience and education to her successful Rea! Estate career, which included developments, construction, law, interior design, advertising, marketing and most important, her skill of working ‘‘with’’ people. “It is very rewarding finding a family the right home. Buying or selling your home is one of your most important decisions. | like to work closely with my clients to understand their needs and to provide them with the knowledge necessary to make a confident decision.” Renee believes you must enjoy what you do to be a ‘true’ suc- cess and her 85-86 sales record proves that she does. Her dedication, enthusiasm, professionalism and genuine honesty equal a job well done. Renee is proud to be a part of the growing success of women in business and encourages other women: with aspirations to pursue and persevere. 2996 Lonsdale Avenue : North Vancouver, B.C. 984-9711 Sota ee