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ige 14, Tuesday) Nov-'7;1992, News Small business initiatives Northern Development and fines Minister Shelly Martel as announced three new Min- 3try initiatives which expand n funding programs for small usiness, improve access to aformation on government rograms and create new :pportunities for native youth 9 train for worthwhile careers. "Cooperation and consulta- ion have played a key role in ielping my ministry move ihead with these three initia- tives," says Martel. "Many of of the components of these 1ew initiatives flow from rec- ommendations contained in a report prepared by the SCAN North team on Assistance for Small Business and Native Entrepreneurs." As part of its efforts to help small businesses, the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corpo- ration (NOHFC), of which Martel is chair, is undertaking a comprehensive marketing program to promote its activi- ties and raise its profile within the business community. To improve its funding ser- vices to small businesses, the NOHFC has developed a new component of its NORFUND program. The new service sector pro- grams includes sub-programs. They are the Planning and Fea- sibility Program, which will provide assistance to planning Studies to stimulate investment in service sector businesses. The Marketing Assistance iW SF IF YOU ANSWER YES T sub-program will assist service sector businesses improve their business income, create more jobs and expand their market programs. Finally, the Capital Assis- tance sub-program will offer capital or financial assistance to establish, expand, modern- ize or diversify service sector businesses that contribute to economic development in the North. "Norfund has provided funding assistance to hundreds of projects in Northern Ontario, including business, industry and tourist operators," says martel. "This new compo- nent of Norfund will help develop the North's service sector." Martel also announced an initiative to help northern entrepreneurs and businesses tap into information on gov- ernment services, programs and regulations. The centre- piece of this service is called ACCESS, which stands for Answers to Communicate and Contact Entrepreneurs to Sup- port Services. it will provide a toll-free telephone number available throughout the north. "We're committed to mak- ing information easily accessi- ble to all northerners," says Martel. "We believe quick access to information is a key to helping our small businesses maintain their competitive edge in the marketplace." continued on page 16 Computers help students learn continued from page 11 all, LSHS students will make use of this equipment during their secondary education. With the computers, students will be able to learn skills that are transferable to local indus- try. The school's Independent Learning Centre (ILC) policy has not been finalized yet. It is expected, however, that the policy will reflect the school's belief that correspondence courses should supplement, not replace, day school courses. Nor should they be used to bail out students who have been unsuccessful in day school courses. Mrs. Davey advised that the Contact North network will be available in the second semester. Students who are unable to obtain a course local- ly may find it available through this system. Parents at the meeting com- mented favourably on the interim reports and felt that the lack of a mark for each subject was not a concern. Mid-terms were mailed Nov. 13. The 1992 Job Shadowing program, organized jointly by the school, local businesses and Community Futures, expe- rienced a 50 per cent drop in participation compared with last year. The purpose of this program is to give students an opportu- nity to observe potential FIRE PREVENTION SEMINAR O ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, THEN PLAN TO ATTEND AN INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION ON HOME HEATING SAFETY Are you currently heating with wood? Do you plan to install a wood burning device? Would you like to learn more about the safe use of wood heating appliances? CONTACT THE TERRACE BAY FIRE DEPT. AT 825-3554 DATE: Nov. 18, 1992 TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. PLACE: Terrace Bay Fire Hall PREVENTION IS THE CURE A community service sponsored by the Terrace Bay Fire Dept. and the Terrace Bay Moose Lodge careers first-hand. In the same regard, the Student Services Department of the school is in the process of setting up a "Speakers Bureau" comprised of local business and govern- ment employees upon whom teachers can call for help in relating school subjects to real world situations. Guidance sessions for Grade 9 students are in progress. Included in these sessions is instruction on study skills. Guidance for Grade 12 OAC students on how to fill out col- lege and university applica- tions will take place later in the term. This year, college and uni- versity applications will use a central clearing house for pro- cessing. This should simplify and speed-up acceptance noti- fication. A number of grade 9 parents at the meeting noted that their sons or daughters are strug- gling with mathematics at the advanced level. Other than the possibility of those students taking math at a level which exceeds their current capabili- ties, Mrs. Davey and Mr. McDougall felt the problem may be that these students need to apply themselves more (ie., do more homework, seek help from teachers, etc.). Among parents present, those whose sons or daughters have completed grade 9 advanced math concurred with the view of the school staff that SKATE SHARPENING Also lettering. Frank Figliomeni, 100 Figliomeni Crescent, Schreiber. Call or drop off any time. 824-2023 advanced math is intense but not insurmountable, provided students have the discipline, self or otherwise, to do the work. On Nov. 2, Linda Falzetta began providing a hot lunch service on the Terrace Bay campus. Lunches are available at 11:30 am, and are priced at a maximum of $4. There are intended for students who need to stay for lunch, but will be provided on a first-come, first- serve basis. A Schreiber provider is still being sought. The meeting ended with a brief discussion on whether or not the committee should become associated with the Ontario Home and School Association. This subject will be tabled for further considera- tion. The next meeting will be Dec. 1 in Terrace Bay, and it will begin with a tour of the school's shop facilities, includ- ing some of the new high tech equipment. Parents who have concems they feel the committee should discuss can contact LSHS Prin- cipal Gail Conrad Davey, or one of the committee mem- bers: Gerry Withers, Cecilia Kaiser or Onna Grimm in Ter- race Bay; or in Schreiber, Rosemary Alfarano, Sharon McParland or Lola Spadoni. Clear out your closet or promote your business. Whatever the size, advertise in the North Shore Marketplace FIRST ONE $9.99 SECOND ONE FREE! TERRACE BAY Lower Level in the Post Office THE SEWING NOOK 825-9555 Derth services LTD. YEAR END DRY CLEANING SPECIALS EARN Ep SAB, ENING 2S NEPA WINTER COATS & PARKAG..............::::cccsesseseees SECOND ONE FREE! (excludes leather & suede) COMFORTERG......................+++ FIRST ONE $10.99 SECOND ONE FREE! MEN'S/LADIE'S PANTG............. FIRST ONE $5.99 SECOND ONE FREE |(exludes silk, suede & leather) PLAIN SWEATERG..................... FIRST ONE $7.49 MENS OR LADIES 2-PC SUITS...FIRST ONE $8.99 SECOND ONE FREE! 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