CNN ES OREN EOE t Oe e Ee ewECECeEEeEweRecceecreeere seeeweeeer : : 8 3 ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, August 1992 2B There's still one glorious month of summer remaining {} and, even better news, there's still time to register for courses im the last two weeks of this year’s Kootenay Lake Summer School of the Arts. But if you want to register, do it soon, Avoid the disappoint- ment of course cancellation. More students are needed by this Friday in the following courses: Piano Master Class and Music for a Summer Evening — The Summer School Choir, both with Jamie Syer of Cal- gary; Capoeira — Brazillian Martial Arts Dance and Modern KLSSA deadline approaching soon Afro-Brazilian Dance, both with dancer/performer Ell Pitta. Courses which still have some openings include Wate- colour for Kids with Phyllis Margolin, Writing Personal Nar- rative from a Regional Base with Howard White, Drawing and Painting with Ward Estes, and The Magic of Film Anima- tion two one-day workshops for kids, teens and adults with animators from the National Film Board To register or for more infor- mation, contact KLSSA at 802 Baker St. in Nelson or by phon- ing 352-2402 Clean Air Classic deadline SUBMITTED * Only a few weeks are left to ‘buy tickets on 50 air-friendly prizes in the British Columbia lung Association's Clean Air Classic Lottery. The grand prize ‘is a 1955 Ford Thunderbird that runs on cleaner-burning natural gas, and 49 non-polluting Bluetop _~ Burger as AY SPECI Beef Dip 'n Fries $545 Open until 9:00 pm a ee FroTALLy BUFF! if mountain bikes will also be given away. The lottery, which runs until August 31 draw date, raises money for medical research in BC. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25 and can be ordered by phoning BCLA at 731-4961 or toll-free outside the Lower Mainland to 1-800-665-LUNG. The classic T-bird runs on natural gas to drive home the fact that alternative fuels can cut vehicle emissions that cause 60 per cent of the province's air pollution. The 49 Norco moun- tain bikes prizes are an even Silver Rattle Antiques 301-11 Ave (in Tulips Building) 365-5191 Castlegar Abandoned railway corrider to be used by foot or bike Non-motorised recreation the latest development SUBMITTED B.C. Lands will make the majority of a 12-kilometre aban- doned railway corrider in the West Kootenays available for non-motorized recreation use, Lands Minister John Cashore and Nelson-Creston MLA Corky Evans announced last week. Approximately 11 kilometres of the abandoned railway corrid- er between Roseberry and Three Forks in the Slcoan area will be set aside for non-motorised recreational activities such as near New Denver, and a 100 metre acces raod at Three Forks have been identified for road use and recreation. There is aslo a provision to ensure that existing crossings and ones needed in the future are protected. “The West Kootenays are known for their excellent recre- ational facilities and this deci- sion will add to them," said Cashore. “The challenge now is to work to develop a manage- ment plan for the recreation cor- ridor for the benefit of local res- idents and visitors to the area." The government's announcemnt is the result of a study co-ordinated by B.C Lands. The study team also included representatives from B.C. Parks, B.C. Environment, the Ministry of Transportation and Highways, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Village of New Denver. An open house and a public meeting were held to gather public input. The study also included -distri- bution of a questionnaire to resi- dents in the area. “I'm, pleased to see the com- munity has had an opportunity to make their views known and that this decision supports the strong recreational emphasis voiced by area residents, " said Evans. eee B.C. Day celebrated at Slocan City su BMITTED jacket was raffled), helium bal- cycling, hiking, nature P tion and cross-country skiing. A one-kilometre portion, between Highway 6 and Highway 31A draws near more natural way to help clear the air. The project's sponsors are Yorkton Securities, BCTV, Norco, Overwaitea/Save-On- Foods, and BC Gas. Marking its 85th anniversary this year, BCLA is a voluntary health agency with 130,000 reg- ular supporters across the In Slocan City, the Second Annual B.C. Days celebration took place last weekend. Com- munity’s groups worked together to provide a lot of variety to cele- brate this year’s holiday. In addition to the Slow Pitch tournament, there was a Bavarian garden (at which a Kootenay Ale loons, a luscious concession, Bingo, horseshoe pitching, cotton candy for sale, open volleyball games, country fair games such as a balloon dart throw and milk bottle toss with stuffed animals for prizes and the Brownies pro- vided a “fish pond” — with real fish hooks. Special events happened as Local country band kicking up Dexters in the Sandman pre- = the country-rock sounds of . The fe i band province. The funds medical research and conducts public and professional educa- tion programs. It relies on con- tributions from individual British Columbians for virtually all of its support At Banjo's Playing this week at Banjo's Pub at The Fireside is a band called On The Loose This four-piece country music group consisting of three men and one woman, will hit the Stage at 9:30 p.m. nightly takes the stage everynight this week. On Thursday, the band begins The follies SUBMITTED at Dexters to play at 9 p.m, while Friday and Saturday, the band takes the stge at 9:30 p.m. The group known as Side- wainder consists of musicians from the immediate area. The shows run Tuesday Rossland is currently hsoting their Annual Gold Fever Fol- lies. Set for the minor's hall in town, this year's production is Oh My Darling Clementine. With two shows daily at 3 p.m and 7:30 p.m. it's set to contin- ue until August 24. Those with Birthdays before 1900 or after 1986 will be charged a flat admission rate of nothing. igh to Saturday. well. On Saturday, there was a steak barbecue at the ball park. Slocan’s version of a “rubber ducky race” took place down Springer Creek —awarding great prizes!There was lots of fun for kids of all ages at the beach, including more helium balloons and cotton candy, as well as a radio controlled airplane demon- stration. Criminal Mind at Brewskies Brewskies Pub in the Hi Arrow is featuring the Rock N' Roll music of Criminal Mind. The Vancouver based group, which specializes in Top 40 greats, will hit the stage at 10 p.m. unit] 2 p.m. nightly. As well, ladies are invited to attend Ladies Night at Brewskies Pub, and play Spin-to-Win. West Kootenay Women's Festival A reminder about plans for the upcoming West Kootenay Wom- en's Festival. to be held August 7-9 at Vallican Hole. Featured will be workshops involving music and dancing, a craft fair, entertainment and fun for the kids. Other workshops will involve women in discussion and activity around issues of sexuality, vio- lence and racism. The evenings are reserved for dancing and the kicking up of collective heels. Girls over the age of six may also attend the events of the Women’s Festival If you have any questions, ccall the Nelson and District Women's Centre at 352-99 16. BUS # Ry ESS Business news? 365-5579 WEDNESDAY, @ July 31 Nolan Saliken - from Mom, Dad & Sister Reena Happy Birthday Cathy Tarafoff - from the Hoodicoffs Happy Birthday Zoyia - love Karri, Graeme & Derek @ Aug. 1 @ Aug.3 Happy Birthday Mon - love Heather HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy 4th Birthday @ Aug. 3 Happy Birthday @ Aug.2 Happy Birthday @ Aug. 26 Happy Birthday @ Aug.4 Happy Birthday Granny - love Kristin & Kayle Dad - from Geoff, Jeannie & Keith Derrik, love mom, Doc & Janett Jarrett, love mom, dad & Derrik THIS WEEK'S WINNER IS INDICATED BY LOGO Phone in your birthday wish & we will print it free of charge. All birthday greetings must be phoned in (365-5266) by Noon Thureday the week before the ny Your DINING LOUNGE Open 4 p.m. Daily Located 1 mile South of Weigh Scales, Ootischenia. Ceigar, Westar and Cominco vouchers accepted 365-3294 <. 365-5304 SUMMER TIME PARTY TIME CHICKEN TIME Remember - anytime is Chicken Time! Celgar & Cominco meal tickets accepted 2816 Columbia Ave. ANY TIME Glance Sign of the times Anything in Awnings of Thrums was the successful bidder for the Castlegar Com- munity Complex front entrance awning. The recently installed awning, backlit at night, assists people in locat- ing the front entrance to the complex and is the only out- ward indication of what actu- ally goes on behind the walls. Touring the town Renee Read of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce reports an increase of visitors to our city over last year at this time. A good portion of those visi- tors came from right here in B.C. and stay to visit friends or family, to golf or to take in Castlegar's scenery. Now open Supervalu has a new instore deli counter and now offers their customers a large variety of fresh deli and baked goods. Very convenient for those summer picnics and parties. New in town Trauma Care has expanded their services to the Castlegar area. This company, originally based in Trail, will now pro- vide an industrial ambulance service as well as first aid, WHIMIS, CPR training and safety supplies to the area. On the move Linda Brommeland has moved her business called Sew Fine Designs from the Rose’s Bou- tique location to her home- base. Linda specializes in dressmaking, alterations and repairs. More sign of the times There is a new backlit sign at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. The sign, pro- duced by a Kelowna company, has a map of Castlegar in the centre and lists participating Chamber and non-chamber businesses by type of service they offer. Sorry to see you go Glen Freeman, reporter at the Castlegar News, will be mov- ing to Edmonton to continue his education at the University of Alberta. Best of luck to Glen, and his wife Donna, who is also completing her Education Degree. Ready to Play The Kootenay Columbia Child Care Society will be offering Infant/Toddler Child Care this coming Fall in their renovated building. The program is an integrated one for children under age three. Also offered is a young mom’s education and support program. Quote of the Month One anonymous local male voter to another “Should I run for City Council or pull a Ger- ald Rotering?” Clarifying between home-based business and home occupation I knew it. There have to be more than 30 home-based businesses in Castle- gar. Yet less than 30 are regis- tered with the city under Section 20 (Home Occupations), “provid- ing services... as permitted by the City of Castlegar Zoning Bylaws.” With a copy of Schedule “A” (Business License Categories) of Bylaw 368 in my hands, I attempted a more practical search for the so-far elusive home-based businesses. The very first category is Agent and Section 1.2 is Agent (home), “a person taking orders or carrying on a business for a ident within a resid zoned area of the City bound- aries.” Ah ha! A h services or piano tuning services based at home also seems to have a choice, either Section 30-14 (Services-Other) or Section 20-5 (Home Occupation- Other). (Decision time - should you go for Section 20 where the cost is only $50 or Section 30 where the cost is $65 plus $10 (per 93 sq. M.) Tough decision eh? And pity the poor consultant who works from home. If he or business can be in Section 1 or Section 20, and still pay the same $50 license fee. Then there is Section 7 Barber hop/Beauty shop. If a hai works out of his/her home does he/she pay $65 + $10 per 93 Sq. M or does he/she qualify under section 20- 5 (Home Occupations - Other) and pay $50 for a license? Hmm. ‘What about a printer working from home? Does he or she fit under section 30-6 (Services-Job Printing and pay $65. + $10 per 93 sq. M or apply under section 20-5 (Home Occupation-Other), and pay only $507 A person offering secretarial she sug; that p consultant is the occupation when applying for the business license, the fee will be $100 and the con- sultant will be listed under Sec- tion 25-15, (Professional-Other), Other consultants might know to look at the list of licenses and find Section 20-5 (Home Occupa- tions-Other), pay the $50 license fee and register under it instead. In each of these cases, most ifty home-based business peo- ple likely would, if they could, choose Section 20 (Home Occu- pations). Afterall the license is only $50 no matter what you are doing and there is no square meter charge for the space the office or in the home Why all the fuss and bother about licenses and home-based businesses anyway? Several reasons. First of all it doesn't seem equitable that a business who rents in a commercially zoned area should pay more money for a business license than a business which provides the exact same service or product and does it from a residential area. After all the license is for the type of busi- ness not the location and ‘Home Occupation’ is not a business license category it's a permited use in the zoning bylaw. Second, the provincial govern- ment has an interest in the num- ber of home-based businesses since HBB’s are one of the fastest growing economic seg- ments in the province. If the gov- ernment relies on the same information that I received then the number of HBB's the govern- ment is touting are wrong. Third, when someone chooses to re-locate or start a business, a considerable amount of market research goes into what already exists at the potential new loca- tion and why it may or may not be competition for a potential new business. One of the places that people go to or phone for research information is city hall. A list of business licenses or at least the number of licenses in a category is important. Feeling comfortable with higher risks Never invest only for income tax reasons. But always realize the effect tax will have on your investments. In a recent column I comment- ed on t0day’s relatively low inter- est rates and discussed some investment alternatives — stocks, revenue property, your own or somebody else's business. I stressed the need to invest time and expertise as well as money, and to feel comfortable with the higher risks (compared with investing in term deposits, Cana- da Savings Bonds, T-bills, money market furtds and similar instru- ments). “Because the after-tax returns on guaranteed, interest-bearing investments are so low, people now are considering other types of investments which can bring increased after-tax returns through higher yields and/or more favorable tax treatment,” said Elio Luongo, tax manager with KPMG Peat Marwick Thome, chartered accountants. Information on the different tax treatment of interest, divi- dends and capital gains can help you make the right investment decisions for your situation. Note: use this ‘ion to income below about $29,000) brackets in B.C., and let you compare. (We have assumed here you have used your capital gains exemption — more on that later.) The tax rate on interest in the high tax bracket is 48.3 per cent; on dividends, 32.7, on capital gains, 36.3 In the low bracket: on interest, 26.6; on dividends, 7.2; on capital gains, 20. In other words, your interest is taxed at rates ranging from 26.6 to 48.3 per cent. Dividends are See GRENBY 4B get your planning under way. But you will probably need to do more research and possibly con- sult with a tax expert before rear- ranging your finances or taking other steps. Tax rates vary from province to province and from year to year. But the following figures provide the range for both typically high (taxable income of about $65,000) and low (taxable Format changes at QR caters to country Regular listeners to the local radio station QR760 will have noticed a change in format. Effective July 31, QR’s new slo- gan is “Hot Hits of Today’s Country Favourites.” After a day of teasers on July 31 and a jammed packed holiday weekend of continuous country favourites, this past Tuesday morning QR’s new format was complete. Yes, they'll still keep Break- fast with the Oldies on Friday and Solid Gold Saturday. The change in format was as a result of telephone research in the Kootenay region identifying the need for a contemporary country music format. Since country music stations are the most successful radio sta- tions on the continent, QR is pleased to present today's con- temporary country favourites to its listeners. Crystal | Eyes ca areneen costa Rocks + Jewellery POLLAINE E. EMDE (604) 365-7616 Res 365-3253 But, if the new business doesn't know that there is a cate- gory called ‘Home Occupations” in the business license bylaw and instead asks for a different section (one that relates to the type of the business not its location) then some very time-consuming and costly mistakes can be made. So, how many home-based businesses are there in Castlegar? Well, we know how many home based businesses are classified as ‘Home Occupations’ and we also know that isn’t all of them. Maybe by next January, at business license renewal time, someone will be able to figure out a way to delete Section 20 ‘Home Occupations’ from the business license category and instead charge a business license for the type of service or product a busi- ness Offers — home-based or not. Then, by adding the designa- tion such as “HBB” after a busi- ness who is based from home, no matter what category of service or profession or business they are in, the city could have a record of all the home based businesses (at least those who take out a license — but that’s another column) and can still enforce its by-law regu- lations for home-based business- es. After all why should a home- based business pay less for a license to do the very same job or sell the very same products or provide the very same service as a business who has a store-front location? It just doesn’t make sense. 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