eal Over The Edge October 30,1996 _ Scholarship offered by local 6 @ Padgett Business Services (Prince George, BC) High Padgett Business Services. Among them is adequate attend a post-secondary in July. “This years economy has funding for their children’s accredited institution. In created many concerns for education.” school seniors who are the children of independent business owners in this area are eligible to apply for a remarkedDougStromgrenof must be graduating high $500 scholarship offered by small business owners,” the local Padgett office. Scholarships applicants school seniors who plan to So Far, So Good. You’ve come a long way. Maybe even further than you think. If you’re looking for a career that offers mobility and the freedom to choose, you're headed in the right direction. CGA is BC’s largest professional accounting organization. Our internationally respected computer integrated training program gives you the flexibility to “earn while you learn” and delivers the skills you need to succeed in Financial Management, Management Accounting or Public Practice. You may already be well on your way to a CGA certification. Applicants who have satisfactorily completed equivalent courses are eligible for exemptions. Get the credit you deserve. For a free evaluation or more information call the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia at (604) 732-1211 or 1-800-565-1211 CGA eS Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia 1555 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1T5. Telephone 732-1211 or 1-800-565-1211 Fax 732-1252 Website: http://www.cga-bc.org . addition, the legal guardian of the student must be an active owner of at least 10 percent of the stock or capital in a local business that employs fewer than 20 people. The local award is part of an international program in which Padgett Business Services is offering mor than $50,000 in scholarships throughout North America. Since 1990, the Padgett Business Services Scholarship Program has awarded over $150,000 to dependents of small business owners. All awards are based on applicant test scores, high school grade point averages, and educational and career plans. Local winners will be announced in May, and the grand prize will be awarded Staff Credits Editor-In-Chief Paul Berard Arts and Entertainment Editors Jes Burkitt Brandi Baker Business Manager Sheila Wanner Photographic Editor Travis Allard Copy Editor Vince Yim Writers Lauren Bacon Tobi Araki Grace Neptuno cjo Sheila Wanner Li$e Wilson Ray Proulx A financial reporting and tax planning service for small business owners, Padgett has been in operation since 1966. Stromgren’s local franchise is part of a network of more than 375 Padgett offices in North America. “Padgett Business Services is the leader in small business financial reporting and tax planning services,” added Stromgren. “This scholarship program is just one example _of our dedication to serving our clients.” The deadline for applying is March 1, 1997. For an application and further information about the Padgett Scholarship Program, Phone your local Padgett office at 604-561- 7262. All regional winners will become eligible for a grand prize scholarship of $4000. Contributors Jason Melanie Buddle A.J. O'Brien Layout Kara Smith James Gordon Lena Henning Paul Berard Sheila Wanner Mica Currie Travis Alexander Photo/Graphics Cory Hicks Cameron Rowe Jen Whitwick Support Staff Office Administrator Kara Smith Distribution Manager Matt Pound CUP Liason Cameron Rowe