News Deadline Approaching for Padgett (Prince George, B.C.) “The deadline for application for the $500 Padgett Business Services scholarship is approaching,” said Doug Stromgren, of the financial reporting and tax planning service. “We have received numerous inquiries and applications for this scholarship, which is available to the children of small business owners in our area,” noted Stromgren. “The deadline is March 1, and we Scholarshi encourage all eligible students to apply.” Eligibility for the scholarship requires that the applicant be a high school senior who plans to attend an accredited, post- secondary institution. In addition, the legal guardian of the applicant must be an active owner of at least 10 percent of the stock or capital in a business that employs fewer than 20 people. : This award is part of an international program in which Padgett Business Services will UNBC Receives $1 Million Bequest from Judge William Dow Ferry The largest benefaction ever received by the University of Northern British Columbia has been received form the estate of the Honorable Judge William Dow Ferry (1913- 1996). Judge Ferry’s executors have now disbursed $900,000 to the University and it is expected that when the executor’s task is completed, the sum will be in the excess of one million dollars. William Ferry had directed that half of his estate be left to the UNBC Foundation, to establish two endowments: 80% to maintain and enhance - the UNBC Library collection and 20% to fund scholarships in Political Science. Dr. Patricia Appavoo, University Librarian, said “This is the most wonderful news. I had a goal of establishing a $1 million endowment to supplement our acquisition of Library materials and this has taken us close to that goal in a single step. I’d never have expected such a tremendous development so easly in the University’s history.” William Ferry, whose family moved to Prince George when he was six, was the Founding President of Prince George’s Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1938. He served on the Hospital Board from 1949 to 1961 and was elected to City Council four times between 1950 -and 1955 at the head of the poll. Ferry Avenue was named in his honor. Ferry practiced law in Prince George from 1949 — he was junior counsel to john Diefenbaker in a celebrated 1951 trial — until 1961, when -he was appointed Judge of the Country Court of Cariboo, requiring his move to Williams Lake. Harold Moffat, former Prince George Mayor and longstanding friend of William § Ferry, said “For more than 40 years, William Ferry was one of the most positive influences on the development of Prince George. It is a great joy to me to find that his period of contribution to the development of Prince George and the north, (is) far from coming to an end, (and) will remain as strong as ever in the future.” - offer more than $50,000 in scholarships through North America. Since 1990, the Padgett Business Services Scholarship Program has awarded over $150,000 to dependents of small business owners. All local winners will become eligible for one grand prize scholarship of $4,000. A financial reporting and tax planning services for small business owners, Padgett has been in operation since 1966. Stromgren’s local operation is part of a network of more than 375 Padgett offices located through North America. “At Padgett Business Services, we are sensitive to the special needs of the local entrepreneur,” added Stromgren. “This scholarship program is just one example of our dedication to serving this important sector of the economy.” Applications may be obtained by phoning Stromgren at (604) 561-7262. The award will be based on applicant test scores, high school grade point averages, and educational and career -plans. The winner of the local award will be announced in May. Just phone our office at 960-5633 during regular office hours and ask for the Business Manager! We'll be happy to meet your requests and improve your business! February 17, 1997 -- Over The Edge -— Page 3 4 UNBC First Year Student to attend Future World Leaders Summit by Vince Yim Meet Anna Velasco, a first year student at (what else), UNBC. A graduate from Holy Cross High School in Surrey, she was one of the chosen few to attend the Presidential Classroom Seholars Program; Future World Leaders Summit. She will be joining many other talented and gifted students from around the world. During this time, she will be taking part in seminars put on by various btranches of the government, the military, among others. Students partaking in this will also have a tour of the White House and take part in workshops. Being that I had a few minutes to spare, I caught up with Anna Velasco one day and asked a few questions. Vince Yim: How were you selected to be part of the Future World Leaders Summit? Anna Velasco: Last year I went to Ottawa for the scholarship program forum for young Canadians and they had a comment sheet at the end of the week and asked what I would Like to do. I told them it would be my dream tc go to Washington D.C. and meet the president. VY: When does this take place? AV: Last week of March, for about two weeks. BUSINESS A LITTLE BIT SLOW? Looking to increase your market? Looking to find the key to improve your advertising? Don't have a whole lot of money to spend advertising? Then Over The Edge is for you! VY: How do you feel to be part of this? AV: I feel honored and excited to have been accepted. I’m very happy. I never thought I would get the scholarship. VY: Why do they make the inside of a microwave out of metal when you aren’t supposed to put metal objects inside the microwave? AV: Sorry, Vince. I don’t specialize in microwave technology. You’ll have to ask someone else. VY: What other languages are you fluent in (fluency in a second language is a requirement)? AV: I am fluent in French, English, and I know a little Japanese and Italian. VY: Do you know anyone else who is taking part in th is? AV: I have no idea. Actually, I think there is another person from Ontario. VY: Why are you representing Prince George when you come from the Lower Mainland? AV: Actually, I’m not just representing Prince George. I’m representing Canada as a country. It’s just because I go to UNEC that I also represent Prince George. I also want to say that I am proud to be Canadian...it is (was) had competition to get into this program. Other students from around the world will be there. .