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Diet Center can help you begin the only weight-loss program you'll ever need! Call today for a free, introductory consultation. an 1223-3rd Street Castlegar, B.C. 365-6256 SAYS DOUG STANLEY B.C. people need a dream One of British Columbia's greatest resources is its residents, but they lack a dream says one of the area's leading financial managers. “I guess what we don't have in B.C. is a dream,” says Doug Stanley, general man- ager of Kootenay Savings Credit Union. He says a dream would give residents something to strive for and provide a challenge. For instance, he points to the communications field, noting that Cominco has one of the largest data processing centres in B.C. “Why couldn't Trail be- come one of the data proces sing. capitals of Western Canada?” Stanley asks. He said West Kootenay residents must identify thi- ngs they can do and then get out and do them. Stanley, 45, has been with Kootenay Savings nearly four years, but has 23 years of experience in the financial sector, both in the consumer and business ends. And while he's optimistic about 1985 — he’s also realistic. “The golden days of the "60s and "70s are gone,” he says. With the possible ex ception of zinc, mining does not appear “bright” for 1985 and prospects for lead are “dismal” he says. As well, he says troubles in the B.C. forestry industry “won't go away”. Inflation in the short term will remain low, he says, but unless something is done to turn the provincial economy around, the falling dollar may reignite inflation. He says 1985 will be a “mirror image” of 1984, or “equally uninspiring.” Stanley predicts higher interest rates, which will drop at the end of this year. “I see it about a half point higher by the end of the year DOUG STANLEY . . . general manager of Kootenay Savings Credit Union, says 1985 will be a “mirror image” of 1984. — closer to the 12 per cent range.” Stanley pointed out that while other provinces have moved out of the recession, B.C. is still bogged down. That's because B.C.'s_ sit uation is so much different than the rest of Canada's, he says. To change that, B.C. must begin looking to the manu factoring sector. “One of the solutions is we've got to bring manufact. uring and secondary manu- facturing into the province,” he said. In addition, he said the West Kootenay must turn to tourism to pull it out of the recession. “Tourism is something that is certainly growing in this province . . . We've got to Chamber of Commerce had big year in 1984 1984 was a big year for the Castlegar Chamber of Com merce. Some of the ehamber act ivities in 1984 were: @ responded to hundreds of letters and phone calls requesting information on Castlegar and area. © operated the Tourist and Business Information Cen tres on a year round basis © supplied information pa. ckages to the various con. vention groups and non-prof. it organizations. e in conjunction with the Business Information Centre, the chamber held counselling sessions with a represent ative from Ministry of In. dustry and Small Business Development. e assisted FBDB in ar. ranging business seminars in the area. e Administrated Las. Ve gas Nights in order to raise money for SunFest ‘84. This exciting event ran nonstop for 28 hours and was once again very successful e administered SunFest "84 with competitions, ev- ents, parades for the young and old alike. © member in good standing with B.C. Chamber of Com- merce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Com- merce Executives of Canada, and Managers Association of B.C. © sponsored a Yard Beaut- ification Contest for local residents. © sponsored a candidate in the Miss Castlegar Contest. © produced a 1984 cal endar TERRA THE LARGEST FULL SERVICE HOTEL IN KOOTENAY COUNTRY! Telex 041-4416 NOVA MOTOR INN in Trail 1001 Rossland Ave., Trail, B.C. PEPPERCORN RESTAURANT © ROSARIO’S ACE OF CLUBS © SMELTER PUB COCKTAIL LOUNGE © COFFEE GARDENS © BANQUET ROOMS (604) 368-3355 —~ become better known.” But most of all, Stanley says residents “have to re main positive” in their ap. proach. “We've got to continue in this province to regain con sumer confidence,” he addg, noting that the savings whe in B.C. is still very high. “There are solutions,” Stanley concludes, “but they require full cooperation from all sectors of the province.” Why join the chamber? Why be a chamber mem ber? Chamber manager, Wal- ly Peacock submits the fol lowing reasons: 1. Because I have a bus iness stake in this community which can best be safe. guarded by working with others through the chamber of commerce to protect and advance all business. I help this community's progress which in turn en. sures the success of my business. It is only fair for me to support the chamber since I reap benefits through the concerted planning, counsel and action that is best attained through the work of the chamber of commerce. 2. Because my support is “plowed back” to yield many fold benefits in new indust ries, increased payrolls, he alth, safety, legislation, bus. iness protection, and com munity advancement 3. Because I believe that the man who helps this community through active Participation in the work of his chamber will develop his own powers and broaden his own views. 4. Because through the chamber of commerce I can best discharge my obligat ions to this community in which I live and earn my living. I realize that every man owes a debt to the community that cannot be paid in taxes personal service 5. Because the chamber of commerce cannot carry out its program of work to protect and advance business without personal service and adequate financial support 6. Because the chamber of commerce unifies the public spirit of my community and directs it into useful and constructive channels. 7. Because the chamber of commerce helps create and express sound opinions on questions effecting the wel fare of my community 8. Because without a st rong effective chamber of commerce, my community would be less able to compete a debt of with other towns for new industries and new payrolls 9. Because I believe it essential to progress, to have a central organization exter nally watching community welfare and development. I believe the chamber of com merce is the central organ ization adequately equipped to do this work 10. Because the most ef fective and constructive in fluence is the force of organ ized business through the chamber o! merce for the purpose of improving our town. We can through organized effort make this the kind of town we determine it shall be t CASTLEGAR NEWS REVIEW, March 24, 1985 YOUR COMMUNITY FOOD STORE 2717 Columbia Ave., Castlegar =| Swor-Easy Foops Mike and Mabel Bondaroff are proud to have been part of this thriving community for 27 years. The generous support of their many valued customers has secured Central Food’s position as one of the foremost grocery stores in the area. The following suppliers and contractors are proud to have been part of the development of Mike and Mabel’s new store. Best Wishes to Mike & Mabel Bondaroff KELLY DOUGLAS CO. LTD. Congratulations from the General Contractor F. J. McCLEOD CONSTRUCTION LTD. Industrial and Commercial Unionized Contractor Ph. 365-3566 FALCON PAINTING & DECORATING We are proud to have done the interior and exterior painting 365-3563 KORPACK CEMENT PRODUCTS Suppliers of Ready Mix Concrete and Concrete Blocks 368-8266 LASZLO MASONRY LTD. We were pleased to have done all the masonry work 352-7692 MITCHELL'S SUPPLY LTD. Supplied and Installed the Floor Covering 365-7252 ARROW BUILDING SUPPLIES We Supplied most of the Building Materials 365-2175 McGAULEY READY MIX CONCRETE Suppliers of Ready Mix Concrete 368-8226 SAPRIKEN BROS. LTD. The T-Bar Suspended Ceiling was our part in the construction of the new store 359-7531 TRANS CANADA GLASS We supplied and installed the windows, storefront and doors 365-2195 TRUS JOIST CANADA LTD. We proudly supplied the trusses for Central Foods Store Kelowna 763-7711 JONES FOOD STORE EQUIPMENT LTD. Refrigeration, Heating Air Conditioning and Suppliers of Hussmann Store Equipment Burnaby — 294-6321