SAFEWAY . . . The new $3-million Safeway grocery store opened in Castlegar Feb. 20. From left: Don Bell, public affairs manager, Garnet Berg, retail operations manager, Mayor Audrey Moore, Tony manager and Bill Friesen, district manager. James (Jim) MacBeth, F.C.G.A. FOUNDER 1952 was the year when this firm began it’s service to the Castlegar com- munity. Thirty-two years later, many of those persons and companies being served remain valued clients. A Trail firm, Wilson, Macbeth and Co. opened a part-time of- ice in Castlegar. In 1954 James Macbeth & Co. established a full-time office. Jim Mac- beth was active in many community services and served a term as provincial president of the Certified General Accountants Association of B.C. Through his con- tribution to the accounting profession he was awarded the fellowship of the C.G.A. of B.C. After withdrawal from active public practice duties in 1969, he became a full-time faculty member teaching business administration and accounting at Selkirk College. Paul Moroso joined the firm in 1960 after experience in Vancouver in the public Practice tietd'and with the corporate accounting $éction of C.P. Air. From 1960 to.1969 ~ thé'firm was known as Macbeth, Mdtosé&Co!As a trustee in bankruptty,” Mr.” Moroso's specialty is in the insolvency field dealing with bankruptcy, receivership and liquidation matters. In 1978 Allen Markin joined the firm as a partner after gaining valuable tax ex- perience as an auditor and appeals officer with Revenue Canada Taxation, Vancouver Division. The firm then operated as Moroso, Markin & Co. until 1982 when Joan Blain was admitted as a partner. Joan Blain brought a varied background to the organization both in her office systems and computer accounting skills developed as an administrative assistant while employed witha Calgary-based management consulting firm. Moroso, Markin & Blain and their staff are pleased to submit this historical sketch on their firm's progress and it's founders. JOAN BLAIN PARTNER PARTNER LOUISE RAVEN SECRETARY TERESA GARRETT MARIE GORDON COMPUTER MANAGER CARRIE BOWEN BOOKKEEPER ACCOUNTANT MOROSO, MARKIN & BLAIN __ CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS Sandrin, store - “Ge ( BUCK HAVEN SALES AND SERVICE . . . Employee Keith Dawson works on a lawn mower at Buck Haven Sales and Service, located at Beaver Creek on Waneta Complete outdoor equipment Road, in Trail. “Sales and Service” is the Buck Haven motto. Buck Haven: for handyman “Savings and serivce” is the motto of Buckhaven Sales and Service, located at Beav- er Creek on Waneta Road, in Trail. Buckhaven offers retail sales and complete service on all types of outdoor power i i it five den-tractors, outdoor motors, and more recently, wood- stoves, chimneys and fit- tings. The firm was started in 1979, and is owned by the father-and-son team of Jim and Don Hutchinson. brands of chain-saws, wood. splitters, lawnmowers (in- cluding riding mowers), til- aims to fully assist the do-it-yourselfer to get the right equipment and advice in the outdoor equip- i Jim Hutchinson has had 40 years of experience in the chainsaw business, and Don has has 20 years in the field. Interestingly, Jim Hutch- inson’s father was one of the pioneers in the development of safe guide bars for chain- saws. Buckhaven Sales and Ser- vice concentrates on achiev- ~-lers, pumps, gar- SUZUK!), Snowmobiles ~ment 5 Suzuki Motorcycles Ariens Garden equipment and Snowthrowers LAWNI-BOY. Lawnmowers FULL LINE OF PARTS AND SERVICE FOR ALL PRODUCTS SOLD! “FOR A FAIR AND HONEST DEAL" The location of the busi- ness provides an excellent test ground for the equip- ment sold. All equipment sold is tested with the con- sumer on the premises. The 4,000-square-foot dis- play area is fully and at- tractively stocked and an ex- cellent service area is at- tached. Keith Dawson joined the firm-in the spring of 1983. The folks at Snow Trails are proud of the famous brands they sell and service industry that is labor intensive. It does not want to modernize at the expense of labor. PROTECTING JOBS ‘This is reflected in all policies relating to the forest prod industry. And naturally it affects BC Timber as a potential suppliér of forest products to China. Government policy regarding the importation of Shanghai. Ministry of Forests and meetings were set up with for forest products has been very careful to preserve jobs and is geared to protecting and encouraging China's owt industry: As a result, China prefers to import logs which ate then converted into lumber in Chinese sawmills, Waste from the sawmills is used to make particle board and also as a source of fuel. The U.8., Chile, and Southeast Asian countries sell! significant quantities of logs to China, but trade with B.C. is limited beeause B.C., to protect its own forest industiy, ‘opr of forest " On his return to B.C., John shared his impressions of China has very ambitious program to develop its forest resources. It is a country with very little good timber and the Chinese are trying to remedy the situation through a massive program of reforestation. The goals of the Chinese reforestation program, however, are quite different from the goals of refores tation programs in B.C. A major priority is to create shelterbelts to protect farmland, prevent soil erosion, conserve water and to plant tress as wind and sand breaks. Because of the lack of wood, wood frame housing is forbidden. The only wood used in housing construction is for rafters, window frames and doors. ‘The Chinese recognize that forestry is a weak link in the national economy and the government has set definite goals toward which it can work. Besides the emphasis on reforestation, the objectives include mechahizing fore- ins a restrictive policy controlling the export of logs. As a result, B.C.'s log sales to China are somewhat limited, and every effort is made to tie lumber sales to offerings of our logs. This approach has resulted in B.C. being the-only area from which China imports sawn lumber. Generally, this lumber is then resawn in Chinese ills to Chinese i With the political changes in China and the government's more liberal attitudes, there is an emerg- ing consumer market. People have 2 small amount of dis- cretionary income which they can supplement through various ineentive programs. This is reflected in a growing market for consumer products in China which will sub- sequently be reflected in a demand for paper and pack- aging. This is very encouraging for BC Timber. GOOD TRADE POTENTIAL As for pulp, BC Timber has had a long-term contract with China since 1977. With the consumer market increasing and the standard of living rising, I am optim- istic about the potential for increasing our pulp sales to China. Y techniques. However, the country is faced with a dilemma. While » it st ind needs to advaned ite it ‘the problems of rapid modernization on an © JOHN MONTGOMERY .. . The president of BC Tim- ber went on a recent 12-man trade mission to China, led by Forests Minister Tom Waterland. If the Chinese continue with their present marketing strateige sand policies toward the forest products industry, the outlook is good for increased trade between B.C. and China. However, any assessment of China must take into account the centralized communist government. Channels of communication are very complex and very important. There is a tremendous planning and bureaucratic process to identify needs and allocate funds. For private companies like BC Timbgg, there is no direct negotiation with the end-user. It is all done through government agencies and it takes a very long time. Whatever the outcome of the closer ties between China and B.C., there will not be any dramatic, quick increase in trade. We are optimistic that trade will improve but it will occur slowly and over a long period. Chainsaws Jonsereds 502-12th Ave. SNOW TRAILS SALES & SERVICE Genelle, B.C. 693-2382 in the West Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort has taken on a new Jook in the past year. In early September the resort was closed down when all facilities except the caves were given a facelift. On Dec. 18 the resort with added new features. The pool now inc ludes rounded ends with many indentations and an island in the centre, prov iding more seating space. In addition, more lighting has beén added in the unique horseshoe cave. The cave entrance was also changed. ‘The entrance has been tiled and extends out from the providing outdoor seating space. ‘As well, a small cold plunge pool has been constructed alongside the cave entrance. ‘A new building, containing an office and changerooms has been built at the cave end of the pool, replacing the old one located on the far side of the caves. Ainsworth Hot Springs: is open seven days a week, year-round, providing visit ors with a soothing and relaxing mineral bath. Temperatures vary from 85 to 90 degrees in the pool, making swimming pleasur. able in either summer or winter. From the edge of the pool there is a breathtaking view of the large and beaut. iful Kootenay Lake In the cave, a hot, steamy odorless shower of mineral- ized water falls from the roof, forming into a pool about waist deep, providing a natu- ral steam bath. The tempera. ture varies from hot to hotter Besides the main spring, there is a hot lithia spring where the water is highly carbonated, clear and said to be exceptionally effective both internally and exter. nally The springs were discov ered by the Indians around 1800. They found a stream of water flowing from a cave and noticed that deer came from miles around to bathe their wounds and recover. They noticed that the water was very beneficial to them also, and eased their aches and pains. They called it their “paradise.” Sometime later, with the discovery of lead and zinc, the prospectors flooded in — that’s when the boom star. ted. 36 Years of Service Anderson Insurance Agencies Ltd. and Castlegar Motor Licence Office 605 Columbia Ave. Castlegar 365-3392 or 365-3382 CARVIL MOOREY 12 Years 13 Years of Service MIKE’S MOBILE HOMES LTD. “Where your holidays begin" 1685 Columbia Ave. Castlegar 365-5741 MIKE & SHARON MOLNAR 6 Years of Service PLAZA BAKERY “We Use No Preservatives” Castleaird Plaza Ph. 365-5944 35 Years of Service CASTLEGAR FUNERAL CHAPEL 411-9th Ave. Castlegar 365-3222 MICHAEL & THERESE O'CONNOR 4 Years 9 Years of Service DIXIE LEE CHICKEN & SEAFOOD Serving you from two Locations 400 Columbia Ave. 365-5353 2816 Columbia Ave. 365-5304 WAYNE & LINDA ZINO Downtown PETER & MARI-ANNE BARISENKOFF South Castlegar © Years of Service "DOUKHOBOR VILLAGE RESTAURANT The Only Doukhobor Restaurant in North America Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ph. 365-2625 Located across from 27 Years of Service TRAIL AUTO BODY LTD. 2316-6th Ave. Castlegar, B.C. Phone 365-5114 24 Hr. Towing Auto glass a specialty ANDY, JOHN, DAN AND ALEX Te Years of Service COLUMBIA AUTO SERVICE Full line of Gulf Products Aut ive Repairs Phonb 366-5422 Phil Zaytsoft and Larry Webster 4. Years of Service EASTGATE GARDENS © Specializing in Chinese Food ® Licenced Dining Room © Banquet Facil 932 Columbia Ave. 365-7414 26 Years of Service Community Owned & Operated 2717 Columbia Ave. Castlegar MIKE & MABLE BONDAROFF THE HAIR ANNEX 1241-3rd St., Castlegar Phone 365-3744 JOHNNIE PARKIN 1st Year of Service