32 CASTLEGAR NEWS REVIEW, March 24, 1985 Shop at Sonjo’s . PROGR being part of a growing cominunlty in patterns of classic artistry for every tempo of lite. We also carry . souvenirs, crystal, costume j ones y, cutlery, wall h At Sonia's we pride ourselves on our selection of tine giftware Sonja and Bill Freno are proud to be a part of Progress 1985... with their new store now open Castlegar. Lucie Braga pictured above will be very happy to help you pick out your china. Lucy will show you the new outlook on beautiful china, fresh versatile shapes, with . quality Canadian made _ stuffed toys, plus much more! 1695 Columbia China Castlegar, 365-2441 Cabinet Also ot Weneto Piozo, Trail 368-5115 446 Boker St., Nelson 352-2521 GOODWILL + +. Sandman inn manager erhard Felg (right)’ pi elected governing mayor Germany, ings trom Mayor Audrey Moo: ral of this city’s distin- ctive lapel pins. Felgenhaver was in Germany atten- ding a week-long tourism exchange, the world’s largest. He promoted the Sandman Inn's Western Canadian hotel chain as well as the Kootenays. Over 100 countries were represented at the tourism ex- change, with Diepgem reciprocating the best wishes of Castlegar, the Kootenay Country Tourist Association, and the Sandman Inns chain D'ARCY SAYS Need reforestation The West Kootenay should look to the traditional resource industries to pull the region out of the recession, says Rossland-Trail MLA Chris D'Arcy. “We know that we do that well,” he said. D'Arcy pointed out that according to the B:C. Central Credit Union, reforestation and silviculture could provide 100,000 jobs in B.C. And there is a “crying need” for silviculture and reforestation, he said. While D'Arcy says it would be “nice” to have clean light industry, “the fact is that with few exceptions, this area has not done well with homegrown industries.” That's not to say homegrown industries shouldn't receive government encouragement, he adds quickly. He notes that in the small community of Burton on the Arrow Lake, a business is making gaiters. As well, there are a number of people making furniture in their own homes, he said. “Things like that should be encouraged.” AW 2 E Know Anyone New Who Has Recently Moved To Our Fair City? Them We Would Like To Welcome Services Welcome Wagon Provides: * Welcoming New Residents * Welcoming New Babies * Welcoming New Brides , he said it is mining and forestry that will still provide the area's employment base. Both those sectors need tax breaks, said D'Arcy. In fact he called tax cuts “the biggest single thing the province can do to lower the cost of competing with our competitors.” ‘There is a crying need for reforestation and silviculture’ There has been “a mi e” increase in industrial property taxes over the last few years, so that industry went from paying twice as much as residential property owners to paying 3.4 times as much, D'Arcy said. D'Arcy agrees with the provincial government's decision to lower property taxes for industry, but not at the expense of homeowners and renters. As well, he said the province must roll back its increases in energy taxes on both water licence fees and petroleum. D'Arcy said Cominco first came to the West Kootenay largely because of cheap electrical costs. “That advantage has largely been lost due to the electrical royalties (from water licence fees),” he said. “That applies equally to Westar.” Asked if the province's unions have scared off investment, D'Arcy responded: “Our industrial work force has been stable over the last few years.” He said the wages and benefits in B.C. world scale than elsewhere. “I think we have a mature labor force,” D'Arcy said, adding, “It takes two to tango.” D'Arcy sees Castlegar as a commercial and distribution centre for the West Kootenay. He says Castlegar council and the business community have had a “good attitude” toward making land available for industry. However, he says Highway 3 could hold the key to the area are less on a Riverview No. 1 in satisfaction most important asset.” One of the star employees at Riverview is Peter Mc- Naughton. A trusted and respected member of the community, McNaughton has lived in the area all his life. The Riverview Chevrolet Oldemebiie building was As the first anniversary for Riverview Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd. in Trail rolls around, manager Guy La Bossiere stresses the motto of the firm is still good old-fashioned customer satis- faction. Riverview — located at 2880 Highway Drive — sells CHRIS D'ARCY ... Tax cuts needed “The Southern Trans-Provincial Highway has tremen dous potential,” he says. D'Arcy calls the route between Medicine Hat and Hope a far better road than the Trans-Canada because it has fewer washouts and snowslides. As well, he says that for the most part Highway 3 is better engineered and maintained than the Trans-Canada. He says the government over the next few years should look at straightening the route, which could cut 100 miles between Medicine Hat and Hope. “It would make the route a much more viable alternative to the Trans-Canada,” he said. As well, an upgraded Highway 3 would relieve congestion along the Trans-Canada Highway D'Arcy noted that the new Coquihalla Highway will relieve traffic congestion between Kamloops and Hope, but won't do much for traffic congestion east of Hope. D'Arcy also pointed to the fishing potential of the Arrow Lakes, particularly now that B.C. Hydro plans to fund construction of the Innonoaklin ladder. “T'm really quite hopeful” the ladder will proceed in 1985, he says. ‘The Southern Trans-Provincial Highwasy has tremendous potential’ “That will be a major boost to the sport fishery.” However, he says it “remains to be seen” whether the ladder will have a major impact on area tourism. D'Arcy says he would also like to see drift wood from the Arrow Lakes made more easily available for residents to use as firewood. Up to now, Hydro hasn't made it easy for residents to use the driftwood, he said He said the use as firewood would resolve Hydro's in Ap- both new and used cars and ril 1964. As well, new equip Welcome Wagon Ca Joyce — 365-3091 Connie — 365-7601 trucks, and provides a full Parts and body-repair ser. viee. The company started up on May 5, 1984, and all em ployees were hired locally “To date, we rate No. 1 of our dealer group in customer satisfaction in sales and ser vice,” says LaBossiere. “It's people that make our dealership the best. We believe in the old-fashioned idea that the customer is our ment was purchased for both the service and body repair departments. As for the future, River. view plans to continue provi ding the best product at the best prices to the people of the West Kootenay, backed by the best service available anywhere. At Riverview Chevrolet Oldsmobile, satisfaction is not only promised, but guar. anteed. P ms, problems for boaters and provide a firewood supply. D'Arcy also says planning is needed for the Lower Arrow Lakes to identify areas which can be developed and those which shouldn't be developed D'Arcy pointed out that the provincial parks branch had “locked up” the best potential parks sites along the lake, though there is still potential for other developments He also said the public should have more input into the lake level and how long the level is maintained. He calls the sudden variations in the levels “unreasonable. D'Arcy also said he is concerned about the lack of funding for Selkirk College. He called the college one of the area's “greatest assets. and said he is even more concerned about funding for the college than he is about funding for the public schools AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE . Westar Timber won a gold medal for marketing the first annual Canada Awards of Excellence in Productivity, Innovation and se Design. The firm was one of only four in B.C. to win an award. Westar awarded gold medal Competing in. seven categories in the first annual Canada Awards for Excellence in Productivity, Innovation and Design, B.C. companies made an impressjve showing by taking three gold Awards of Excellence (nd one silver Award of Merit. This national _competition, initiated | by the federal Individual honors went to Ruth Jaundrew of Victoria, who was selected as one of 23 young Canadians to receive special ition and a ive certificate for accomplishments in science and design. Westar Timber Ltd. turned its overseas sales from zero in 1981 to 50 million board feet in 1983 by production of Department of R Industrial E: 300 entrants who vied for recognition in productivity, inno- vation, entrepi ry transfer, and labor, rs relations. At a special ceremony held in Vancouver on June 25, 1984, DRIE’s B.C. Regional Executive Director, Robin Dodson, presented gold Awards of Excellence to Westar Timber Ltd., Vancouver, for marketing; MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., Vancouver, for invention; International Woodworkers of America, Local 1-424 and Lakeland Mills, Prince George, for labor/management relations. A silver Award of Merit was received by Envii Ltd., V: . for transfer from Waterloo Centre for Process Development, Waterloo, Ontario. At the presentation Mr. Dodson said, “Productivity in Canadian business is one of the main concerns of government. The strong support of the Canada Awards program in its first year of operation shows that this is shared by Canadian industry.” Three other B.C. firms had the satisfaction of reaching the final judging but did not receive awards: Haakon Industries (Canada) Ltd., Richmond, was a finalist in the entrepreneur category and Glenayre (Digitair) Electronics, Vancouver, was a finalist in the invention category. The International Woodworkers of America and B.C. Forest Products Limited, Vancouver, reached the finals in the labor/management category, specific lumber, particularly for the Japanese and United Kingdom markets. Traditionally, Canadian lumber exporters have looked to foreign importers to regrade lumber after arrival. Westar estimates export sales will rise to 120 million board feet in 1984. MacMillan Bloedel won its award for the of FUN IN THE SUN . J CASTLEGAR IEWS REVIEW, March 24, 1985 Creek Pr paradise offering sanay palo: ly ‘ot both Syrinoa Park. ial Park and Pass Creek Regional Parallam, an engineered timber material made of long wood veneer strands and a water proof adhesive. This is a new wood product that initiates a new continuous manufacturing process. Parallam will not shrink, warp, check or split in service. Its combination of high strength, optimal sizing and long lengths will result in reduced waste and cost savings in both labor and material. Market estimates are about four billion board feet, or over 12 per cent of total softwood lumber consumption annually in North America. Japanese builders have expressed interest in the product. By involving and training workers, the International Woodworkers of America, Local 1-424 and Lakeland Mills worked together successfully to modernize an old scrag sawmill. With the application of lasers and computers, the amount of lumber produced per log was increased by 30 per cent. The new technology actually increased staff. Lakeland has become Canada’s highest recovery sawmill and the highest speed-recovery sawmill in North America. Henne’s on the move It's a busy time for Henne's Marina Ltd. of Castlegar, whieh celebrated its 10th year in business this year. a new location at Scottie’ Marina on the Arrow Lake Later in the year, Henne's Marina will also have a _ ; 1, downtown store for parts and Beginning April 1, Henne's - Marina will have new ow, @Wnmower sales, with the ners, headed by Don Shaw of Possibijity of a location in Castlegar. Along with Ron Tail in the near future. Giles, will be the familiar faces of Ron, Dan and Jan, who've been serving you for Henne’s Marina offers La- wnBoy lawnmowers, Evin- eet un rude outboard motors and wo pee, ree Mercruiser sterndrivers. And effective May 1, Hen- Henne's service shop with ne’s Marina will be moving to Dan th features“ outboard and small engine repair — and has provided this service for six years. Dan recently completed his master mechanic's program in outboard motor repair. Jan Kendall has been with Henne’s Marina for seven years, making the best qua- lity boat tops in the area. Jan's boat tops are all custom fit, and each part is hand- fitted and designed to the of your boat. The change in ownership will best serve the cus- tomers, as more staff is now available seven days a week. And the new location lowers overhead expenses, with the savings on to the customer. Henne’s Marina will also be introducing new boat and product lines this summer. The motto of Henne's Marina is, “We are aiming for better services . . . and even better prices.” fivervicw chevrolet oldsmobile itd. Customer Satisfaction in New & Used Vehicles and Full Parts and Body Repair Facilities. Meet our Fully Qualitied Sales Team: Dave Caldwell, Lance Harrison, Fred Underwood and Peter McNaughton. Only the Best in our Showroom 2880 Highway Drive, Trail 368-9134 Dealer Lic. No. 7683 ee a