self-employment suits artist From page 27 saw these nasty, cheap little bird feeders that were selling for $95. I said, ‘God I can do that.’ ” Three months later he was building something in his shed and found he had some scraps of wood left over. He baile a bird feeder. He bought 100 imitation crows once. His first public display was at Spirit of the Cove, a coop- erative gallery in Deep Cove. He was mostly exhibiting paintings and then he exhibit- ed bird feeders. “They started selling fike hot cakes, better than the paintings.” The business grew from there. He put the whimsical feeders into stores on a con- signment. basis. Store’s own- ers bought the items outright. Eagle attended the B.C. Gift Show, a wholesale trade show held at B.C. Place stadi- um fast March. Within halfan hour he had his first order for 13 pieces from one store. More orders shoot: wine bay hotders and dispensers. “They sell really well, especially to people mak- ing their own wine,” he said. He does all the work him- flowed from there. self, “Any success is mine and The bird feeder concept any failure is mine. ’'m not a has since evolved into an off- control freak, ’'d just like to keep it small and keep it sim- ple.” You can see Eagle’s work at Red Horses in Dundarave and the Lazy Bay Cafe in Deep Cove. Contact the artist. (especially if you have any old wood) at 986-8649. The North Shore Branches of THE TORONTO DOMINION BANK, ” His quirky sense of humor Invite you to an evening ’ translates well in the form of . ¢lever miniature buildings pri- _marily -.made of recycled wood. cand | other “post-con- ‘sumer™ -materials.. The: build- ings come. with zippy themes. “For “example he’s built the Losh |: Life: Wine Bar, the -Garden . of. Weedin’. Garden ‘Shop. and. the. Beatem, “_Cheatem &. Howe. legal office, It’ sa small world but yard work from workshop i is . Last Year. in April he won , D-as third prize in the yville «Wetlands Socicty “decorative pieces incorporated « ithe vare. “I’ve. gots as; holesal account with a doll ?m _, 36 ‘ i Start 1997 knowing ail your career and education my Cbporesatie! OPTIONS: ‘Career Developmenit: Exploration Prograr B This program has keen developed to assist YOU in getting the work and the education that YOU wan, We offer guaranteed work placement in the type of work that you want co explore. Some wage & subsidies are also available. hosted by R. Dave Evans, Senior Investment Advisor TD EVERGREEN INVESTMENT SERVICES* ~ With RAFE MAIR of CKNW Fame and We offer the following: Computer Training: - Enteenet, DOS, Windows, Ms Office Complete Career Assessment: Interests, aptitudes, abilities and “Superhost, WHMIS, Foodsafe- Level t Labour Market Information: Learn how ti find work in the new economy; education and career strategic planning; personal marketing Band net-working; skills inveatory;’ resumes: huiterviews! and work _placerens whee you want 10 be, a «ae abilano. c= “Gollege Cépllano College, 2085 Purcell Way, Horth Yancouver Where not to put your : RRSP dollars: : ‘The:absolute importance of: Asset , Allocation Two Programs to choose from: January 20 to March 28: Employment Insurance recipients only or Ef exhaustees only March 17 to May 23 Open to General Public Previous Participants: "An excellent course, Lam filled with a lot more confidence and knowledge now. I'm ready to take on the world! Before stented the course, i thought I would never be ble to find employment that would beep me interested and pay more than $7 per hour.” For a personal interview coatact: Colleen Rudy at 986-1911 local 2679 crudy@capcollege.be.ca Applicants from diverse backgrounds, educational levels and work experience are er-couraged to apply. JIM WEBBER VP and Director, TD Securities Inc. Fixed Income Research This event will be held ar: The Westin Bayshore Hotel Ballroom at 7:00 pm . on Thursday, January 16, 1997. Refreshments will be served. We Look Forward To Secing You. Commentator on n Finance) _ January 16, 1997 Hollyburn Country Chub (Club Lounge) 950 Crosscreek Road - Wesi Vancouver, B.C. 7:30 p.m. To R.S.V.P. call 685-2214 Where interest rates are headed How to get a head start and soften the tax blow for 1997 Multidimensional investment strategies to increase returns and reduce tax What is the market expectation update Foreign and global investment strategies How to match your RRSP Plan How to get money out. of RRSPs and RIFs virtually tax exempt Last minute tax tips for 1996 Refreshments will be served Sponsored by: A THE 4 Financial Planning Group Canad’ Mutual Fund & RRSP Professionals a4 Financial Me Planning Group Canadas Mt sual Fund & RRSP Professionals Licensed Throtigh DPM Securities inc.