All members of the Countywide Small business Owners Association are invited to take part in our annual conference, to be held on March 31 at the Grand Hotel in Marysville.

The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. with an address by this year's guest, Cynthia Quinn, owner of Designs by Cynthia, Inc. , and winner of numerous business and community awards. Morning small group sessions begin at 9:30. Attendees can _____(1) from a variety of session topics including Financing Your New Business; Selecting the Best Location; and Formulas for Success.

Lunch will be served at 12:30, followed by afternoon small group sessions at 2:00.

This is the Association's most popular event, so _____(2) early to assure your place.

Fill out the form below and send it to the Association Secretary by March 1. To arrange overnight _____(3) at the Grand Hotel, get in touch with the hotel reservations clerk at 498-1231.

Mention the conference in order to get a special discount price.

Tyler Remington, President of Tyler Remington Inc., announced that the company would be hosting its fifth annual TR Programming Exhibition in July. The event is held every year to give professional computer programmers a chance to test new software developed by TR Inc. The event is also a means for the company to consult with some of the world's most talented programmers about technology trends.

The event attracts programmers from around the world, and most of the individuals who attend are self-employed, or own their own web design and consulting company. Since the exhibition began five years ago, it has become known as the single most important programming event of the year. In the past, it has been hosted in Seattle, Sydney, Berlin, and Moscow. This year's event is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad, India, as it is rapidly becoming the technology capital of the world.

To register, simply fill out the online form which can be downloaded from the company's website at www.trindustries.com. Or, you can request a paper application by calling 1-800-265-8795. A registration fee of $195 must also be paid by June 25 with the application. Only credit card payments are accepted.

Have Something to Sell?

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Placing an ad is easy! Visit our Web site to write and pay for your advertisement, or call our service number at (509) 555-4938. And feel free to drop by our offices located at 78 Hearth Street in downtown Newton, and one of our helpful associates will help you come up with the perfect classified ad for your needs!

FOR SALE: Six-year-old Warden Motors 300-D Pick-up truck. Includes air-conditioning, stereo system, and mobile device attachment. Tires are new, and vehicle is in excellent condition. The truck has been repainted from its original black color to gray. Asking $18,000 or best offer. Send a text message to (509) 555-2893 for further details or to arrange a test-drive. Photographs available on request. Appointments can only be after 6:30 P.M. on weekdays, as I will be at work.

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This is Steven Ang. I saw your classified ad in The Newton Herald and am interested in your truck. Is it still available? If so, is a test-drive tomorrow possible?

Hi, Steven. My name is Norman O’Donnell. Yes, it is still for sale. Is tomorrow night at 5 o’clock okay? I’m at 383 Nova Crescent.

Perfect. Need a truck for my landscaping company. Yours sounds ideal.

Hope you’ll like it! I haven’t had many responses to the ad and don’t want to spend $73 for another one.

If I like it, I can pay for it right away by check or cash. Thanks, and see you at five.