oy. Castlégar News 45127. 190 i SPRING TEA... Youngsters have faces painted at an- nual spring tea put on by Ist Robson Scouts, Cubs and Beavers Saturday at the Robson Hall Tea included host of such activities. Raffle winners were ner, Jennifer Greep, O. Ogloff, Mrs. G. Askew, Den- nis Green, Arlene Skinner and Maurice Lesy. BUSINESS DIRECTORY — yong iredeny abe cancellations for the Costleger be accepted up to 5 p.m., Tuesday, TELEPHONE 365-5210 :-:. ‘April 2s tor the month of May, Accounting Rocky View Tax & Bookkeeping Services * Small Business & Contractors * Personal * Farm-Logging No. 06-1545 Cobia Avenve VIN WI IRENE MORTIMER 365-2223 SOLIGO, KOIDE & JOHN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 615 Columbia Ave. (Upstairs) Castlegar Phone 365-7745 Henry John, B.Sc.C.A Resident Partner Gas taxes on rise By SHAWN McCARTHY Canadian Press Canadians’ love for their cars is becoming an increas ingly taxing affair as rev- enue-hungry governments take a bigger bite at the gas pump. “Both levels of government are placing gasoline in the same situation as the sin taxes (for cigarettes and liquor),” said Pat Curra spokesman for the Canadian Automobile Association's Toronto office. Curran said the increases are regressive, meaning poorer people pay a larger percentage of their income in the fuel tax than do the wealthy — assuming they drive the same distance. The association argues a car is not a luxury but a necessity. It points to sur. veys that show 50 per cent of all Canadians have no alter- native but to drive to work and that about 75 per cent of Canadians use their cars to get to their jobs. Last week, Ontario raised the tax on unleaded gasoline by a cent a litre — to 9.3 cents — and on leaded gas by four cents a litre — to 12.3 cents. The province said the ad ditional money would be used to upgrade roads while the added tax on leaded gas is meant to discourage use of the fuel, which spews toxic lead into the air. But the provincial increase comes on top of two recent federal hikes 1.1 cents April 1 and one cent Jan. 1. The federal Conservatives have raised the excise tax five cents a litre — or 22.7 cents a gallon — since taking office in September 1984. British Columbia also in creased gasoline taxes in its recent budget, while Mani toba intended to do so until the NDP government fell and an election was called. The four Atlantic prov inces have resisted the urge to boost gas taxes this budget round. Provincial taxes now range from a low of five cents a litre in Alberta to 14.4 in urban regions of Quebec, which provides a break for rural drivers. Add the federal taxes of 9.9 cents, and the Canadian motorist pumps an average of 19.7 cents a litre directly into government coffers every time he fills up. That's far more than the oil companies and retailers make in profits, says Duncan Matheson. Big Starting Wednesday, June 1, we'll have 6 fat columns instead of 8 skinny ones. Here's one case where fatter is better! When your hometown Castlegar News changes from the old eight skinny-column for- mat to the new six-column format, it'll become a much cleaner, more readable newspaper In fact, we've been experimenting with this tor several years now, ever since Canadian daily and weekly newspapers decided to go to the new Canadian Newspaper Unit (CNUs) Our front page and the front sports page have had the six-column format and our News Department has been experimenting with variations of the six-column format on our inside pages for some time. And during the past year we have seriously been considering the use of six-column make-up throughout the paper Research has established that the new column width offers optimum line length for wenU Castlégar News “A good coming! Six reading efficiency. The advertiser, benefits in greater individual ad e and C News readers benefit with a more attractive, more easily-read product: Besides increasing the width of our columsn we'll be reducing our page width (but not depth) slightly. Despite the slightly narrower page, the increased column width — and the considerable saving of white space separating six columns as opposed to eight — will result in no appreciable loss in space devoted ta news and editorial mat- ter We hope you'll like the new look in your hometown Castlegar News. It is just one of the many ways we try to show you that we're con- cerned where you're concerned. Take a close look on June 1. You'll see why we think fatter is better! BSR Vr, 9 to be better’ Brian L. 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HEIDI-LYN MANN My name is Heidi-Lyn Mann. I am 17 years old, currently in Grade 11, attending Stanley Humphries secondary school and studying Grade 9 piano from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. Born in Winnipeg, Man., I have lived in Castlegar for six years. My parents are Bob and Lynn Mann. I have one brother and two sisters. Some of my interests include playing the piano, sewing, skiing, track and field and weightlifting. I am also a member of the athletic council at school. In the future I plan to attend university to obtain a Bachelor of Educativa degree, majoring in Music and Physical Education. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my sponsor The Castlegar Selkirk Lions Club. HELPING OUT.. Trained volunteers are putting on seminars for STACIE BATCHELOR My name is Stacie Batchelor. I'm 16 years old and daughter of Tom and Karen Batchelor. I am the third of four children, Connie 22, Carrie 19 and Jason 15. I was born in Castlegar and raised in Blueberry Creek. I am presently in Grade 11 at Stanley Humphries secondary school. After graduation I hope to further my as an or in the dentistry field or attend Selkirk College and take the Early Child- hood Education Course. Some of my interests include cooking, sewing, reading and meeting new people. I would like to thank my sponsor, Century 21 Mountainview Agencies, and wish the other candidates the best of luck. ht c (Rear, from left) Bev. Kennedy of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce does the Superhost seminar; Linda Salonin, diet and nutrition; Michael Mayerhoter, portraits; (front, from left) Susan D'Andrea, public speaking; and Faye Lee, poise and modelling. The Miss Castlegar pageant is set for June 3° at Stanley Humphries secondary school with the Queen's Ball following at the Sandman Inn. There will be a fashion show this Sunday at the Community Complex in conjunction with the annual Lions’ Trade Fair. HELEN FEHRENBERG Helen Fehrenberg is a 17-year-old, Grade 12 student at Stanley Humphries secondary school. She was born on May 2, 1970 in Fernie, and moved to Castlegar in 1979. She lives with her parents Mario and Maria Elena and her younger brother Mario Jr. After she graduates, she plans to attend Selkirk College for two years to further her French efucation and in the future, she hopes to make it to the University of Victoria to get her masters degree in French. She is currently tutoring two students at the high school in French and she hopes that this experience will help her to find a rewarding career in the French teaching field. Some of her interests include competitive swimming, dancing, and sewing. She would like to thank her sponsor Arrow Building Supply. LISA DODDS My name is Lisa Dodds, and I am 16 years old. I was born in New Westminster and have been living in Castlegar for about six years. Some of my interests include: horseback riding, running, dancing, bicycling, weight training and competitive swimming. During the winter months, I am part of the Stanley Humphries school swim team and during the summer months, I swim with the Castlegar Aquanauts. One of my main interests is interacting with people. To further that interest, I plan to attend Trinity Western University to pursue a career in Psychology. I would like to thank all the members involved in the pageant and especially to thank my sponsor, The Royal Canadian Legion. JUDI CLOSKEY Judi Closkey is the eldest daughter of Jack and Cheryl Closkey and has one brother and two sisters. She is currently in Grade 11 at Stanley Humphries, where she participates on the field hockey, basketball, and track teams. As well, she is a member of the athletic council and drama club at school. Some of her future plans include moving to Toronto or New York and pursuing a career in theatre. Judi would like to give a special thank you to the Gyro Club for sponsoring her in the pageant. SANDRA RENWICK Sandi is 18 years old and a Grade 12 student at Stanley Humphries. She has a brother, Jerry, who is 16 years old and her parents are Laurie and Edith Renwick. Sandi was born in Killarney, Man. and moved to B.C. when she was 1'/: years old. Some of Sandi's interests including reading, music, and languages. She has played the flute for almost five years and enjoys playing other instruments, as well as listening to all different types of music. Currently, Sandi is spending her spare time at school tutoring French students. One of her future goals is to become multilingual. Sandi hopes to achieve part of this goal in the near future by travelling to Quebec or Ontario to live with a French family. TRACY JOSEPHSON ” My name is Tracy Josephson. I am 17 years old and am attending Grade 11 at Stanley Humphries secondary school. Born in Castlegar, I have lived here all my life. Being the eldest*of four children, I have three younger brothers to make life at home interesting, to say the least. My interests include dancing, acting, singing and reading. After graduation I would like to attend a university with a strong arts program so I may continue my acting and daneing while obtaining the qualifications needed to teach young children. I would like to thank my sponsor, Avenues, for giving me this opportunity and I would like to wish my fellow candidates the best of luck.