DUusSimess mrietis CASH’S New and Used Home Furnishings has found a new home in Lower Lonsdale. Owners Dave and Fay Cash have set up shop at 154 West 3rd St. in North Vancouver several months after leaving their Lonsdale Avenue digs. ees Karen Hilton of Capilano Mail's Academy for Mathematics and Science was recognized ar a recent Quest for Gold National Sales Conterence. The conference brought togeuier licencees of the Learning Centre from across Canada. Hilton’; recognition distinguishes the Capilano Mall location as being the Leaming Centre oper- ated most closely to the high standards of thz Academy. The Academy for Mathematics and Science operates 43 locations across Canada, providing north shcre news 3 BUSINESS HILTON tutorial assistance to students in mathematics, sci- ence and English. For more information call Hilton at 980-3633. eee Boris King, North Vancouver resident and owner of Chilliwack’s Heritage Lane Antiques, has secured the distribution rights for Lec It is possible to THE money you spend on raising a child will be one of your largest expenses, and probably your most significant investment. So whether you are expect- ing your first child or have a houschold full of kids, treat the financial side of their lives sensibly, Discuss major spending decisions with your spouse if appropriate. Seck advice from friends to help you make those decisions based less on your the kids at the emotions and more on what makes sense financially. if you spend too much on other areas of the family’s life, all of you will suffer. 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