Alcan reports shares Alcan Aluminiurn Limited reports consolidated net income of $82 million (U.S.), equal to $1.01 a share in the first quarter ended 31 March 1981, compared with $148 million, or $1.83a share” in the 1980 first quarter and $135 million, or $1.54a share in the fourth quarter of 1980. Share earnings are based on 8,095,383 shares oul- standing for all periods. Consolidated sales and operating revenves in the 1981 first quarter were all forms were 396,000 tonnes compared with 416,800 tonnes in the first Aluminium Company — of Canada, Lid. which - com- prises Alcan's operations in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. and whose results are con- solidated with ‘the parent company’s showed con- solldated net profits of $56 million in the first quarter - ‘this year against $108 million in the year-earlier quarter. Both figures are before preferred dividends of 8 millian. Business remained good in these’ areas, and in the U.S. demand for sheet was particularly strong. The Aistrallan results also conlinued tobe satisfactory. On the other hand, con- solidated operations in the European area, notably the United Kingdom and Germany, continued to be seriously affected by un- favorable economic con- against European currencies caused an ¢x- change [oss in the tran slation inte U.S. dollars, and this contributed to an in- crease in Alcan's overall . fective income tax rate to te per cent in the quacier ° compared wilh 42 per cent for the year 1980. Alean’s Argentinian subsidiary also continued to experience unsatisfactory results, which combined with some softening in the demand for aluminum in Brazil, resulted ina reduced level of earnings in the Latin American area. | Equity in the net income “of companies owned 50 per cent or less showed a loss in the first quarter primarily due to poor business con- ditions for the two principal David MM. Culver, president and chief executive officer, reiterated an earlier forecast that operations in the first half of 1981 would be more difficult than in 1900. “However,” Mr. Culver said, “‘Alcan's inventories of aluminum are at low levels and there are arw some indicatlons of strengthening in European markets. If this trend contiues, we will be looking for a stronger second half,”’ he said. Part of Aican’s Kitimat aluminum smelter stands before cranes in the process of erecting new carbon paste plant. ——Legion News—— By MARY ANN BURDETT If you have a sore back, aching legs, tired feet anda - throbbing bead you may be one of the members of tBranch 13 who turned out to help raise another $1000.00 for Project 81 on the weekend of the Loggers Club for the Legions assistance in looking after an area of the Curling Club during the Loggers. The committee in charge would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Curling Cluband to the workers who are as follows: Rick Uewellyn, Rick Bennett, Laurie Mallett, Mary Ann Stacey, Dave St. Thomas, Brian Deakin, Linda Fisher, Bob Fisher, Dave Forseth, Linda Forseth, Dave Mallett, Dennis Beaulac, Sheila Storey, Art Hhushak, Beaulieu, Steve Wright, Claudia Wright, Sue ‘Trombley, Ted Jakabowsh, Roy Clifford, Don Cooper, Marg Stubbins, Cliff Stubbins, Gail Kofoed, Anna Leveque, Darwin Dunham, Jim Granger, Lloyd Kennedy, Bill Crouch, John Hill, Gotdie Hill, Lisa Davis, Betiy Gare, Karen Paiagian Pn and Gail Kilgren. : Special thanks to those members who pulled double shifts or just popped in at any time to see where they could help, as well as doing their own shift. We are particularly pleased to see some new namés added to the usual work parties. It was a worthwhile endeavor and the thermometer noting the progress of Project 81 is showing the most pleasing results. Thank you all. Our dart team has returned from . the Provincial Playdowns in Kelowna and while they did ‘not come out in the top circle they report an excellent lime was bad an that the Branch was well represented. We were most Pleased to hear that the representation from Kitimat . Branch .- 250, returned with -a beautiful trophy denoting the capture of. second. place in their event. . Congratulations to Kitimat, it is always nice to have a trophy come up North. I noticed Bob Willoughby and his crew setting up their equipment last evening for - the weekend’s dancing pleasure. That is always good music 50 come on out and tap a toe - best come _early though because if the last couple weekends are any indication the full house sign wil] be up before 11 pm. ‘ The Branch welcomes back Clint and Barb Everrton and family for a brief visit. It is nice to see you folks again - seems like old times. UK allows aerospace The aerospace industry in Canada exists simply because of Kingdom's apprenticeship taining program, the pres- - ‘ident of Canadian Aircraft Products said Tuesday. D.C. Cameron, one of five “The federal government seems to think that an un trained, taemployed Canadian is superior a trained immigrant,’’ he said. “The fact of the matter is, we don't train sur people and we don't employ them,”’ such as those carried on at B.C. Institute of and Pacific Vocational Institute. the United | members campaign. arthritis - “Sharing Your Caring” was the theme of the annual Branch and Delegates’ Conference held recently at The Arthritis Centre in Vancouver,. provincial headquarters of The Arihritis Soctety,.B.C. Division. Terrace delegate Edna Fisher visited Rufus Gibbs Lodge during the conference where she is welcomed by recently elected president, Dr. Tom McCusker. The todge receives arthritis patients from . all around 3.C. who are on an intenslve care program. Mrs. Fisher Is a member of the Order of the Royal Purple whose — handle the annual fund-raising ” py DAWNGARNER . _ Beta Sigma Phi, a long established. women's organization, is celebrating its 50th anniversary of activities, amd service. 1981: - Mg Tees The sorority. is. nat connected with. any university as many sororities are, but is composed largely: of business and professional women and a large number a@f homemakers not in the work force oulside the home. Any woman over the age of 18 is eligible for membership. In Terrace, the group has been operating since 1967, Life, learning = and -friendship is what the sorority is about, participating in community service projects, and . Offering cultural programs - to members during their Beta Sigma Phi was formed in 1991 in Abilene, Kansas and now has chapters in over 40 countries with meetings being conducted in 10 different languages. During ‘World War II, the members and has about 2] members. - were very active i in the war effort, donating ambulances and equipment, and sponsoring and operating: blood donor drives. In Terrace there are two chapters _ of the . _socority, Beta. Omega:: and +Xi. ‘Beta Mu. On Thursday, April 30, the two chapters will travel to Kitimat to celebrate the founders day with the Kitimat chapters. ~ TAKE | + “ Beta Sigma Phi established IF ariyone is interested in finding out more about Beta Sigma Phi they-may cal Dawn Garner at 635-5619. TAME uh, Yenuttauay eprit 29. 981, Page 3 COURT NI Ronald Stropel was given six months probation by Judge D.S. Collins in provincial court Wed- nesday, April 22 Stropel had been charged with . common assault. Lionel Curts was ser. tenced to pay a $350 fine for - _ driving with a blood-alechdl level over .06. Jewel Tait was piven a $100 fine on the same charge by Judge D.M. » Waurynchuk. William Tolistam was: sentenced to pay $250. for _ driving with a blooc-alcchal, level over 08. Om Jawsal was fined $300 for theft under $200. Charles Sinclair was sentenced to pay a-$100 fine for theft under $200. Walter Kolar was sentenced to three months and given a $100 fine for mischief in relation to private property. George Kirby was fined $350 for driving with a blood alcohol level over .08. °~ On Thursday, April 23, Judge Waurynchuk fined Edwino Carreiro $200 for driving with a blooeakechl level over .08. Judge Collins fined Lorne Hawkeayea $i on Feiday, April 24 for possession of a narcotic. Russell Evans was given fines of $300 and $200 for two charges laid under - ‘the B.C. Fisheries Act. Mathew Wilson was fined - "transportation. Moore was given six days in jail on: two. charges of possession of a narcotic. -- Kevin Goddard was giveg a $300 fine for failing to provide a breath sample. 7 On, Monday, April’ 27, Judge Collins: slapped ia $1,000 fine on Dayid Halvorson for, charges af... impaired | driving> ‘and eile to peor beats > sample. Ca Linda morgan, “ot Kit wanga, was sentenced’ to pay a fine of $250 .In default 30 days in “Terrace. ‘provingial | court: after’. she. - pleaded guilly toa charge of public mischief. x . Morgan. was ‘charged after she was involved in an automobile accident and charge stems _ misleading a peace officer. She was placed on sik _ months probation and or: _ dered” pay © $35.09 :Festintion to the, Inwuranod Corparation of B.C; She wail aloo’ ordered to keep thd Peace and be of | geod” “POLICE mi _NEWS John Caddy, a 16-year-old Terrace youth was killed ‘Friday ‘night when the caf be was travelling in rolled $100 for theft under $200 and: Saver. 3 Joseph Soucie was fined $100 for possession oa narcotic. Allison Andrews was given six months probation for possession of a narcolic, and Richard Southwell was fined $200 for unlawfully . causing bodily harm. Margaret Wilson was | given a six months jail sentence for common assault and Morrison was given nine months for thelt under $200. Gilbert Larue was fined §300 for refusal to provide a breath sample. Glen Jurgeleit was fined $60 for comman assault, and * another $50 for causinig.a. ‘ disturbance by fighting.~ Diane Johnson was fined $0 “; ‘for fraudulently obtaining WAYSIDE GROCERIES New Summer Hours as of Thurs. 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