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Econ- omists are forecasting a two per cent growth, but this figure is “quite op- timistic,” Thomson said. He also said consumers will spend more as they believe their jobs are marginally more safe. The forest industry should be “al right” in 1985 with the industry ex- pected to hold at least even, like the mining sector. The government is also expected to remain stable as no more major cuts are pi |. Gross jie prodi are expected to increase slightly. In terms of employment, there will be a continuation of the current situ- ation, Thomson said. “There will be no significant drop in unemployment,” he said. “We believe the jobless rate will stay at 14% per cent range. “The massive bleeding has stopped,” Thomson said. “Gradually we will start to rebuild. 1985 will not be worse than 1984. Depending on the rates, it may be a bit better. “If your business has managed to survive this far, you will manage to keep business open this year. If you are starting a new business this year, the risk will be no greater than in 1984,” he said. “If you have a job, chances are you will keep that job,” Thomson added. “Those out of a job will likely have a hard time finding a job,” he said, unless the government launches some new job-creation programs. STORE continued from front page and general merchandise stores of which 47 were franchised. With total sales of $48 million, it lost $4 million over the past three years. Keith Elliott, director of public affairs for Toronto-based Woolworth, said the amount paid will not be dis- closed and is conditional on an in- ventory count and on how many more stores will be acquired. He could not say whether Robinson's outlets, most of which are in small communities, would be turned into promotional stores like Woolworth's large Woolco department stores. ee Family tax changes OTTAWA (CP) — The The recommendations are par- ents claim for children under 18 should be abolished, the child tax credit increased, and family allowances left more or less untouched, says the Commons health com- mittee. WIN *1000 Use your Kootenay Savings Cash Card at least three times a month and } you could win one of four $1000 term depasits! Details at all branches. Kootenay Savings CHURCH OF GOD in a report on fam- ily benefits that was to be tabled in the Commons this afternoon. An advance copy was obtained by The Can- adian Press. The committee shied away from specific proposals in most areas, but generally came out in favor of: e Anend to the current tax exemption of $710, for each child under 18, that parents use to reduce their taxable incomes at income-tax time; @ An increase in the max imum child tax credit to as much as $730 a child from the 1984 level of $367; and @ The continuation of uni- versal family allowances, either left as they are now or made non-taxable with an appropriate adjustment in benefit levels. Taken together, the report said, the net effect of the three changes would increase family benefits for poor fam ilies and decrease them for the rich. Families with av erage incomes would get benefits roughly comparable to what they receive now. A poor family, with two children, living in Ontario should get roughly $1,900 to $2,200 a year in federal family benefits — several hundred dollars more than they get now, the report said. A rich family in similar cir- cumstances should get $350 to $450 a year in benefits — some $600 less than they get mittee said families earning up to somewhere between $27,000 and $32,000 a year should wind up better off under the new system than they are now. NDP members of the com. mittee disagreed and said the income level that separates winners from losers should be as high as $45,000. The committee prepared the report in response to a discussion paper on family benefits issued Jan. 28 by Health Minister Jake Epp. Its major recommenda. tions are close to one of the packages of proposals in Epp’s paper. They also are close to representations from most of the outside witnesses heard by the committee at hearings last month. POSTMASTER HONORED . . . T.R. (Russell) Deans was recognized Sunday night for his years of service as Castlegar's postmaster. Deans (left) shakes hands with Ben Evans, Castlegar's present postmaster. T.R. DEANS Postmaster retires A large contingent of pos: tal employees and commun- ity members turned out Sun day evening to honor T.R. (Russell) Deans upon his re tirement as Castlegar’s post: master. “T.R.,” as he is popularly known, took over as post master in 1949, when Castle gar was only a two-year-old village. He succeeded R.A.D. (Ralph) West, who had been postmaster from 1930 when he in turn had taken over from W.J. Farmer. Ben Fietz, local CUPW president and master of ceremonies for the evening, noted that the post office complex now occupies half a city block and that Deans had guided it through a switch from lock-box service to door: to-door delivery, and through several difficult street num bering changes. Fietz said there now are 35 postal employees, while at the time of his retirement, “T.R.” was area postmaster for such communities as Blueberry and Robson. The + CHURCH DIRECTORY 7 “CHRISTIAN CENTRE 713 - 4th Street Worship Service 9 a.m Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Pastor Terry Defoe Office 365-3664 Residence 365-7622 Listen to the Lutheran Hour — Sunday, ¥a.m On Radio CKQR GRACE PRESBYTERIAN 2605 Columbia Ave Easter Sunday Communion Service 8:45 a.m. Rev. Oakes officiating Breoktost to follow For into: Ph. 365-8292 Sunday School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship 11 a.m Home Bible Studies 2404 Columbia Avenue Church School 9:45a.m Morning Worship ll a.m. Pastor Ira Johnson Phone 365-6762 4 SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship 11:00 Evening Fellowship 6:30 Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Thursday Youth Meeting 6:30 HOME OF CASTLEGAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 365-7818 11. a.m. Sunday ot Son's of Norway Hall 2609 Columbia Ave., Castlegar 6:30 p.m. Sunday at South Slocan Hall ANGLICAN. CHURCH 1401 Columbia Ave. Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m Robson Church 2nd and 4th Sundays 10a.m Rev. Charles Balfour 365-2271 “SE RITA'S CATHOLIC Rev. Herman Engberink Ph. 365-7143 Saturday Night Mass mm Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10a.m ST. MARIA GORETTI Gen 12 Noon EV. ANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 914 Columbia Ave. Family Bible Hour 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service lle.m Bible Study & Prayer Tues. 7:30 p.m Pastor: Tom Mulder Phone: 365-2281 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH L TABERNACLE 767-11th Ave., Castlegar Pastor Rev. Ken Smith Assistant Rev. Morley Soltys Phone 365-5212 Sunday Morning Services ot 8:15.a.m. and 11:00 Christian Education Evening Service Womens Ministries Home Bible Study Group Midweek Study and Prayer on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ‘Cheist in Heart & You In Mind UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA post office here became the district office for the entire West Kootenay area during his tenure. The CUPW official said that “right up to his retire. ment,” Deans was working on expansion and improve: ment plans for the post office. “I found working for and with Russell Deans by and large a pleasurable experi ence,” remarked Fietz, add ing that on a few occasions tempers flared on both sides but normal working relation. ships quickly returned Mayor Audrey Moore ex- pressed the thanks of the community for Deans’ ser- vice as postmaster, and let- ters of best wishes were re- ceived from Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy and Koot- enay West MP Bob Brisco. A number of presentations were made, including several on behalf of Canada Post. Deans expressed his thanks to all in attendance, with “special thanks” to the staff of the Castlegar post office for their support dur ing his years as postmaster. Local posties still on job By CasNews Staff and News Services The post office has asked the Canada Labor Relations Board to order an end to an unauthorized walkout by letter carriers today affecting most major postal stations across the country. The federal tribunal, which adjudicates management labor disputes within federal jurisdiction, is expected to hear the case before the day is out and bring down a speedy ruling The post office said the walkouts began in Eastern Canada when employees did not report for work and spread within hours to most parts of the country. About 4,000 workers were off the job, the agency estimated. “We consider this an illegal walkout,” said Canada Post spokesman Lazlo Szabo. “We will be asking for a 30-day interim order to send the carriers back to work.” The walkout, which centres on a dispute over lost overtime pay, began in the Atlantic provinces and spread quickly to Quebec, Ontario and the West with members of the Letter Carriers Union of Canada either setting up picket lines or calling impromptu “study sessions” to protest work scheduling changes by the Crown agency. Castlegar postmaster Ben Evans said today that letter carriers in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson showed up for work as usual. Revenue Minister Perrin Beautty said today he fully supports Canada Post's bid to force an end to the walkout. 2224-6th Ave 1% Blocks South of Community Complex Dec. 23 10a.m Dec. 24 7 p.m. Family Service 11 p.m. Communion Rev. Ted Bristow 365-8337 or 365-7814 S, "ON - rae 809 Merry Creek Road Past Fireside Motel Pastor: R.H. 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