Sunday, December 1, 1991 — North Shore News - 35

BUSINESS BRIEFS

NW SOFTWARE FIRM

THANKS TO a North Vancouver company consumers soon wil! be able to purchase a series of new - software packages from their local supermarkets that will enable them to use their home computer

BUSINESS BRIEFS

to perform a variety of everyday tasks.

Opiata Software Inc. will receive a $157,500 loan from the federal Western Economic Diver- sification Fund to help the local firm launch a $350,000 marketing campaign for the seven new soft- ware packages called FlareWare.

“The new software programs are very home and lifestyle oriented,’ said North Vancouver MP Chuck Cook, who made the funding announcement on behalf of Western Economic Diversifica- tion Minister Charles Mayer. “They should appeal to novice computer users who would like a means of simplifying and organiz- ing their paperwork at home.’*

The software packages include: RecipeFinder, a personalized index of recipes; Keepers, a means to organize publications for future reference; EasyMoney, a flexible budgeting and banking program to keep bank accounts, credit cards, expenses and cash in order, DateMate, a calendar planner which does different schedules for different activities; EasyWriter, which simplifies letter writing by

setting up the letterhead and for- mat; MailMate, an easy and effec- tive mailing list program; and PaymentPlanner, which automatically calculates costs of leasing, loans and mortgages.

“Each program is designed to do only one thing and to do that one thing easily and effectively,” said Geoffrey Danzig, Opiata Software president. ‘‘We’ve designed them especially for peo- ple who don’t know much about computers but who want help with everyday tasks.”’

He added that there is a large niche market between the avid, sophisticated computer user and the computer game player.

NEW LOCATION

AFTER SIX months on the North Shore, Thrifty Car Rental has moved to a new North Shore location at 1348 Marine Drive in North Vancouver.

The new focation comes com- plete with a new auto centre with car rentals, lease and sales and an

auto service and repairs divisions.

According to manager Bill Ker- by. Thrifty is Canada’s fastest growing car rental company and is only one of five companies hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky spon- sors.

‘‘When Thrifty signed Wayne as a spokesperson we quickly became aware of his commitment to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), particularly in the area of helping blind children to read.

‘*Earlier this year Thrifty became sponsor of the Gretzky Celebrity Sports Classic which, over the years, has raised over $1 million,’’ said Kerby.

BANK OPENING

THE BANK of Montreal has opened a new Odranch on the North Shore at the new Parkgate Village Shopping Centre, 152-3650 Mount Seymour Parkway in North Vancouver.

The branch features six-day banking with extended hours from

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays.

Other features include an In- stabank machine and full service banking facilities.

‘We're proud to be part of the North Shore community and look forward to providing our custom- ers with the excellent service they deserve,’ said branch manager Bruce Melissen.

RENOVATIONS

QUEENSDALE CLEANERS, 3016 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, has recently completed renovations to its premises after it was taken over by new owner Mel Venkat.

‘Quality has been the name of the game and that is exactly what I am stressing and am proud to service the clientele with quality dry cleaning,’’ said Venkat, who added that he also dry cleans drapes, cleans leather items and _ provides an alterations service.

’ THE FOLLOWING is a selection |

of many volunteer opportunities available through North. Shore ‘Community Services (NSCS).

PARTICIPATE in fun family events this festive season. Volun- teers are needed to assist with an old-fashioned Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 8 and at a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday,

“Dec. 21.: A ‘seniors’. centre also “needs pecple to help serve at a Christmas breakfast on Wednes-

_ day, Dec. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to |

1:30 p. “A FRECEPTIONIST is needed to.answer phones and perform “general reception duties for a . community programs office. The ‘hours are flexible.

BCR

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. program. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ©

9:00 - 10:00 p.m. Abbotsford Vancouver, Richmond

Burnaby

North Vancouver

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Environment

i | a i i a a i i a a a a i a a | Question and answer period on the tire i i i i i | E i i] a a I | a i i B |

A PATIENT, friendly babysit- ter is needed to assist with the YMCA babysitting services. The

children vary from infant to five

years of age. Orientation is pro- vided and the hours are from 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays.

ENTHUSIASTIC people are wanted to assist with sorting of- fice paper for a recycling pro- gram. The hours are flexible.

A LIBRARY assistant is needed to organize and set up a manual library.

A DRIVER with a reliable car is needed to pick up and deliver grocery bags from the North Shore Neighbourhcod House food bank to two home-bound ‘clients on the North Shore. Training and orientation are provided.

Public Meeting

Tire Talk Tour

B.C. Environment invites tire retailers, landfill operators, used- tire handlers, municipal government staff and elected officials, and interested public members to join in a discussion on the tire recycling program. There will be a presentation on the tire recycling program followed by a question and answer period. As well, time will be allotted for a general discussion period on used lead-acid battery recycling and used oil recycling.

Meeting Schedule Presentation on the tire recycling

recycling program.

General discussion period on used batteries and oil.

Dates and Locations

December 2, 1991

At the Best Western Regency Inn 32080 Marshall Road

December 3, 1991 In the Oak Raom Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel

December 4, 1991 In Salon A, Holiday Inn Metrotown, Bumaby

December 5, 1991 At the Coach House Inn 700 Old Lillooet

AN EXPERIENCED book- keeper is needed for bookkeeping at a community services ‘Society. A one year commitment is needed, the hours are flexible and training is provided.

A DEPENDABLE gallery aide is needed to take admission tickets and sell photographic related items at a Picture gallery.

NSCS is a member agency of the United Way. If you are inter- ested in volunteering, call 985- 7138. .

Burnaby Branch

Pacific Landmark 1095 West Pender St.

Dollarton Branch 6626 East Hastings St. 399 Dollarton Hwy. North

2080 Park Royal South

We offer a NO-FEE RRSP

North Shere Credit Union's Staff Association is selling cookbooks to help raise money for the North Shore Family Services Society. Pick up your copy of Fast & Fantastic or More

Fast & Fantastic at any one of our branches for ‘| ? Q 5 plus GST. ® a

Our involvement in this project is just one of the many ways that North Shore Credit Unien commits to being a “Partner in Your Community’

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