CASTLEGAR NEWS, April 22, 1981 Year's budget set at $73,800 Commission guides development Economic development in the Central Kootenay area will be guided in coming years by a commission of citizens and their staff. Stephen Lauer has been hired as economic develop- ment officer and Elayne Rix as researcher/typist under the program, which is jointly funded by the Regional Dis- trict of Central Kootenay and both senior levels of govern- - ment. The first year's budget is $73,800. Chairing the commission itself is Gerald Rotering of Nelson, who sits with eight other volunteers and two ° regional board directors to plan economic studies, prom- ote economic development. and to bring potential busi- ness operators into contract with Lauer. The economic development officer is knowledgeable about all government aid programs for business, and is ‘working closely with area ‘communities on their own ‘development plans. * A priority of the com- Mission will be to sponsor a ‘study of the potential for ‘local economic growth, with can eye to pinpointing hidden ‘resources that might be de- ‘veloped easily. Also underway is planning for a multi-purpose regional brochure that would intro- duce potential business oper- Sitting as commissioners are > Ro schuler, CFeH SHCA Alex Strebchuk, Slocan Valley Ted Sutherland, Winlaw; Carol Magaw, Kaslo; Wray Suffredine, Nelson; Dale Morehouse, Nakusp; Peter Mokar, Fauquier; Eric Clough, Winlaw; Director Ray Aasen and Director Dorothy Kinakin. be trying to bring heavy in- dustry to the valleys of Cen- tral Kootenay’? seid com- mission chairman Rotering in an interview. “We hope to find what economic growth is appropriate for this region's various areas and to help focal people develop it them- selves. ‘ “To this end we will be contacting people in their Bidders anxious for Neranda’s shares VANCOUVER (CP) — Noranda Mines Ltd. has been approached by 11 partles interested in acquiring the reaching out to those who want to start or expand busi-- nesses in their villages, and put them into contact with the ators to Central Koot communities, providing them with information about mar- kets, available facilities, ser- vices, resources and oppor- tunities. “The commission will not officer.” In addition, the job of com- missioners will be to cnewre ’s 28.4-per-cent in- terest in B.C."Forest Prod- ucts Ltd., said Noranda presi- dent Alfred Powis. ‘Powis said no decision has been made on who will get the shares and he would not reveal who the bidders are. Sale of the shares hinges on that of con- pursued will be acceptable i their areas. trol of MacMillan Blocdel Ltd. Salmo plans celebration Salmo Celebrations Society made plans for Canada Day weekend celebrations at its recent Annual General Mect- ing. These will take place on June 27, June 28 and July 1. Directors chosen to serve one year were Susan Bakken, Jim Tysowski, Gail Tetz, Al Waterstreet and Barnie Ross. Directors chosen to serve two years were Ned MacNeill, Henry Stavast, Karen Stavast and Alec Di The dir- to be co-chairpersons. Financial awards were made to the men’s softball club, ski racers, and Salmo Secondary School Students’ Council, Other awards had | been given at previous soci- ety meetings. A Queen Contest and Pa-- geant will be held again this year, details to be announced later. Already eight contes- tants have applied for the ectors chose Henry Stavast and daughter, Karen Stavast Single-day events will in- clude children's races under Rate hike boosts coffers of WKPL An interim rate increase of 16.5 per cent, which became effective in July 1980, has al- lowed West Kootenay Power and Light Company to report increased earnings for 1980. In the annual report to shareholders, company presi- dent J.A. Drennan said that net earnings for the year were $973,000, for a return of $143,000 or 0.9 per cent for 1979, The 16.5 per cent in- terim increase in rates had the effect of increasing the net earnings in the last six months of the year to $875,000 and for this period the return to common share- holders was 14.23 per cent. In November 1980, West Kootenay Power made appli- .. cation for a further rate in- crease averaging 18 per cent.* The B.C. Utilities Commis- sion authorized this inctease :on an interim basis, effective ‘January 1, 1981. Public hear- :ings into these two appli- ;cations, together with an ear- lier one which took effect on an interim basis in July, 1979, are expected to be held later in the year. Drennan reported an in- crease in the leadership of the Moth-. ers’ Auxiliary of the Girl Guides and Brownies, and a Ymir-to-Salmo raft race con- ducted by Lloyd Dundas. Another colorful event will be a parade from Salmo Sec- ondary School to Salmo Park. Davina Sawatsky, secretary, will receive applications for groups wishing to participate in the parade. He said a quick decision will be made if Noranda’s bid succeeds Friday, the effective date of the company's pur- chase of 8.9 million Mac- Millan Bloedel shares at $62 on a share-swap cash basis. “From our point of view, the quicker the sale of BCFP, the better,” Powis said. The B.C. government said it would not oppose Noran- da's bid for MacMillan Bloe- del if Noranda sold its inter- est in B.C. Forest Products. A recent Alfred Bunting and Co, Ltd. report says Noranda’s purchase of Mac- Millan Bloedel and sale of B.C. Forest Products “does not appear to be a very good deal,” based on the record of the last 10 years which shows B.C. Forest Products has grown more rapidly and been more profitable than Mac- Millan Bloedel. On a compounded annual growth rate between 1970 and 1980, B.C. Forest Prod- igs have increased 46.4 Ber cent compared with 20.2 per cent for MacMillan Bloedel, the report said. Alec Di ‘will organ- ize and conduct a tug-of- war tournament. Events lasting two days will be a baseball tournament and an outdoor tournament, directed by Karen Stavast. On all three days of the celebrations, the Salmo Royal Canadian Legion will serve refreshments at their Bavar- ian Gardens beside Legion Hall; a hot concession will be conducted by Salmo Lions Club; a cold concession will be conducted by the skiing organization; bingo by Salmo of 11 percent, to $20,' 916,000, which was due primarily to inflationary pressures in all areas of the company’s op- erations. Electrical energy sales showed an increase of 6.6 per cent over 1979 which was below the 8.8 per cent aver- age growth experienced over the past ten years. During 1980, 3,700 were School - Council; and pancake break- fast served by Salmo fire-" fighters in Salmo Fire Hall. Other events, including an adult dance, will be decided at future meetings of Salmo Celebrations Society, and leaders will be chosen. Raffle tickets may be. bought from directors of Sal- mo merchants. - it is P ly the contrast in perfor- mance that appeals to Nor- anda’s sale than .08 per cent. police April 10, . Granite Road W.I. to host ‘May. 6 District Conference in Nelson” Kinnalrd Women’s Insti- tute met April 15 in the Senior Citizens’ Centre, with members dnswering roll call with glifts:to be sold at the District Conference. This conference is to be held May 6 in St. Paul's Trinity Church in Nelson with Granite Road W.1. hostess- ing. Several Kinnaird W.I. members will attend the con- ference. Marge Dulsrud will be the local delegate, and Doris Sweeney will look after the craft display. . Marge Browalie reported three ‘get well” cards were sent out and an Easter Lily plant was placed in the wait- ing room of the local hospital. In reporting on the success- ful April 1ith tea and sale, president M. Dulsrud thanked ail who helped. Raffle ticket winners were Bea Knutson, first prize, ofa | floor-length hand-painted mirror; and Cecilia Neuhou- ser, second prize, of a kitchen witch. Winner of the door prize of a lazy susan was Steven Bate. It was agreed to donate a rose bush for the garden for the new Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.: A $50 donation was made to Ranger Cathy Beynon, who is attending the International Jamborie in Mexico as the the report. “MacMillan is considered to have the best timber re- serve position in the industry and offers a higher potential for future growth if its per-. formance can be brought up closer to that of BCFP.” of West Koot- enay Guiding. . Phyllis Phipps was winner of the hostess prize. Next meéting will be May 20 when hostesses will be M. Dulsrud and M. Goetting. Everyone is welcome. (Voice of the People / Chamber thanks Editor, Castlegar News: The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce Sunfest Commit- tee would like to express our thanks to the Castlegar Sel- kirk Lions Club, Lady Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Royal Canadian Legion and CKQR Radio Station for Fulton, 65, was charged after he was stopped’ by Fulton’s lawyer, Peter Butler, said the B.C, .Su- preme Court justice's libel suit sgainst Vancouver Conservative party. " Fulton on leave ‘pending decision VANCOUVER (CP) — Mr. Justice BE. Davie Ful- ton was remanded to May 11 when he appeared in provincial court Tuesday on 8 charge of driving with a blood alcohol level of more prostitute Wendy King is expected to be concluded early next month. Fulton did not enter a plea to the charge. He now is on leave of absence from his supreme court duties. Fulton was convicted in March, 1979 of impaired striving and fined $500. The supreme court judge is a former federal justice minister and former leader of the B.C. 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