¢ 88 Castlegar News October 13, BUSINESS DIRECTORY — TELEPHONE 365-5210 Tax will raise roof on prices OTTAWA (CP) — Looking to buy @ new home? Think tax before bathroom tiles. The goods and services scheduled to kick in Jan. 1, won't ap- ply to sales of pre-owned homes, but the full seven per cent will be levied on the price of all new homes, con- dominiums and apartments. And there's no escape in building that dream home yourself. The GST sets a landmark of sorts by being the first federal sales tax on residential building lots. m for the Castleg will Ao coaghod vy te Sp.m. Hea Oct. 30 for the month of rember. Brian L. Brown CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT 270 Columbia Avenue Castlegar * 365-2151 ADVICE So unless you believe interest rates think about buying dr building a new home before the new year — especially in an expensive market like Toronto or Vancouver. Construction of a new residence must be 90 per cent completed by Dec. 31 for the purchaser to avoid paying the GST. The independent Ottawa-based GST Consumer Information Office says that post-GST, a $150,000 new home will jump in price by about one per cent or $1,516.90. That’s the extra upfront, not what a homebuyer would pay to carry that amount during a typical 25-year mortgage. Homebuyers already pay the federal manufacturers’ sales tax, which is largely hidden in construc- tion materials. The agency calculates a saving of $4,980 when that tax is removed. But its replacement, the GST, amounts to $6,496.90. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association uses different figures. It says homebuyers can save a national average of $3,000 by buying before Jan. 1. And it paints even higher tax savings in pricier markets. In Toronto the average saving would be $9,200; in Vancouver, $4,700. Right now, there is a nine per cent federal tax on building materials in- cluding lumber, bricks, doors and windows and a 13.5 per cent levy on items such as paint and wallpaper — applied at the wholesale level. But the GST applies on all aspects of construction, literally from the ground up. With the current glut of unsold new homes, which Gordon Thompson, president of the builders association says could rise to 16,000 by January, there is even more incentive to buy now. “Prices are probably the best we’re going to see in a long time,” Thom- pson said. ‘There are bargains out there now.”” There is some relief to the GST im- pact on home buying — in the form of two federal programs designed to help out homebuyers and avoid skewering the homebuilding industry. The GST housing rebate cuts the effective tax rate by 2.5 per cent on homes priced under $350,000. There is a sliding scale on those between $350,000 and $450,000 and no rebate above that The second program — the federal sales tax rebate — is designed to avoid double taxation. Those who buy a home started in 1990 but not 90 per cent finished by Jan. 1 pay the GST. But they can apply to Revenue Canada for a cash rebate on the part of the manufacturers’ sales tax. Buyers and builders can apply until the end of March 1991 The silver lining for families who can’t raise the cash to buy before January is that most analysts expect house prices to drop next year if the economy continues to deteriorate. And Tower prices would mean less tax Action Ad Phone Number is 365-2212 Gordon A. ead & Co. Certified General Accountant Office 368-6471 Residence 365-2339 1250 Bay Ave., Trail BUY or SELL by AUCTION * Bonkruptcies * Estotes * Consign MLLER FEATURES “They just seized a truckload of government toilet seats. The estimated street value is $2 billion.” Computer Training Associate Systems Castlegar's Only PRIVATE COMPUTER TRAINING CENTRE Now taking bookings for e BEDFORD ACCOUNTING Vee’s Electrolysis Unwanted Hair Problem? Moke an appointment for o FREE no obligation, consultation Avenues * 365-7616 Stay Tuned For... 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PIPELINE PITT ROAD CALL PLANT 693-2430 CASTLEGAR 365-2430 ARROW LAKES AIR CONDITIONING 24 HOUR SERVICE 601 A. Columbia, Castlegar Tommic Design Stonemasoni and rustic furniture Slocen Park, ~~ B.C. (604) 226-7451 Hondcrafted furniture for indoor and outdoor use specialists in stone murals, landscaping and light stone work LOCKSMITH Licenced and Bonded SCISSOR SHARPENING CALL 365-6562 2181C Columbia Ave.. Castlegar Moving & Storage Williams Moving & Storage 2337-6th Avenue, Castlegar Invite you to call them for a free moving estimate. Let our representative tell you @bout the many services which have made Williams the most respected name in the moving business. Ph. 365-3328 Collect REFLEXOLOGY AND FOOT CARE Optometrist ML LecRoy B.C. 0.0. OPT Plumbing & Heating CASTLEGAR PLUMBING & HEATING For all your plumbing needs ond supplies © FIXTURES * PARTS * SERVICE CALL 365-3388 TRAIL CUSTOMERS ONLY CALL 364-0343 CENTRAL VACUUM Regular $1,048 won 199 * 5-Year Warranty # No Down Payment # Easy Payment Plan * With Trade SILVER CREST PLUMBING 713 Tamarak St., Castlegar Call 365-3044 Bartle & Gibson The Plumbing & Heating Centre * American Standard * Valley Fibreboth * Crane * Gull Stream Spos * Duro Pumps & Softeners © PVC Pipe Fittings * Septic Tonks * Electrical & G.E. Lighting Supplies 2317-6th A Ci FREE E= evectrowux The name you can trust! 611 Columbia Ave., Castlegar Phone: 365-8431 Action Ads October 13, 1990 Castlegar News ct Action Ad Deadline For Saturday «+se+ 12 Moon, Display Ad Deadline For Saturday . ..11:30 a.m. A Action Ad Deadline For Wednesday . ... 12 Noon, Tuesday Display Ad Deadline for Wednesday . 11:30 a.m, Tuesday “7 469 -2212 Display Ads — 365-5210 © =A PE SND MAIN ST. MUFFLER & RADIATOR — OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY — 8 A.M.-5 P.M. — WE NOW DO: FRONT END ALIGNMENTS AND BRAKES * Specializing in 4-Wheel Drives * 1501 Columbia Ave., Castlegar * 365-5411 MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS TR PETS & LIVESTOCK KONICA CAMERA | 55mm ~ Tens, 35mm. lens, 80-200 zoom léns, flash, camera bag, other extras. Ghetto bla detachable speakers, fishing tock! cf 365-2905. “VIDEO TAPING * Foreign Video Conversion © Slides/Negatives to Video © Super 8 to Video * High quality titling, graphics and animations © Extremely affordable RJ VIDEOCOM CALL 368-8903 [BEAM Phone 365-7702 Radiator Repair Mike’s Radiator Shop 690 Rossland Ave.., Trail 364-1606 All work conditionally guaronteed RENT. WASHERS & DRYERS 364-1276 RENTAL APPLIANCES & TV Rent to Own Washers, Dryers, VCRs, TV, Stereos cat 365-3388 1008 Columbia Ave., Castlegar Built-in Vacuums Don't Lug a Vacuum . Plug ina Beam! CANADA'S BEST-SELLING BUILT-IN VACUUM SYSTEM See Our In-Store Display! {a} HOMEGOODS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE Genelle — Phone 693-2227 Open 9:30-5:30 Tues. to Sat. Weddings Planning a Wedding? We Sell Distinctive Invitations, Napkins, etc. Come See Us At Castlegar News 197 Columbio Ave. salts — Goldens, 50 in your own. Little House Fruit Siond, Crescent avalley pono @.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 12-5 p.m. 359-7: 3/80 GOOD ALFALFA grass hay, $75 per ton plus delivery. 428-9687 evenings. 7/77 Mother Nature’ Downtown Castiega: 365-77: 30” MAHOGANY, bifold door, half- louvered, $20; 9-drawer dresser, $150. 365.7497 after 6p p.m 3/80 Johnny’s Best Buys Broccal Apples ted deiicious. 8. 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NEEDS, CONTACT Peter Majesgey Home 365-5386 Ottice 364- 1285 CHECK WITH PETER MAJESGEY & Secure 12°x20' SHED or noble home oddition Best offer 399-4701 ° 3/82 Compare Us FOR FAX and COPIERS 365-2887 1002 Columbia Castieg International K-9 Centre © SERVICES OFFERED © Dog * Closs Lessons © Priv. * Live-in with trainer lessons. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL CHRIS AT 399.4711 1975 %-ton Ford pickup, Yamaha 250 Bravo Skidoo. 1979 CRI25 dirt bike, Protile guitar and amp. 399-4333 Fred. 3/82 Seamless Gutters 4” or 5" Heavy Guage Painted Aluminum 5-Yeor Leakproot Guarantee No. 1 Grade SCREENED TOPSOIL * Drain Rock ¢ Fill Gravel * Masons Sand ¢ P Gravel KENMORE vacuum cleaner, good con- dition, 365-5005. 3/81 SHOE REPAIR AND ALTERATIONS WE REPAIR: Leather goods boat tops, new zippers for leather jackets 365-6632 CASTLEGAR ICE LTD. 1331 Bay Ave., Trail PAIR of Kenwood cor speakers, 300 watt, brand new $600, telling for ‘$450. 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Sat call our Ac- tion Ad number 365-2212 t1n/26 2 DOUBLE BED matt es, $10 “goch, g00d condition, bed frar 2 BAR Stools, chrom: anGANT t chand 66. joned roll top tub 5’ long, $30. 2 very nice toilets, 575 each. Buy 2 2 WINTER TIRES G78.14 and 2 sumi tires G78-14, $40 for all 4. 365-5115. 4 CASES of Ensure-Plus Vanilla flavor. 365-3701 8, $10 each. NEW butcher top cut cuttiog | | board, 24 $20, folding metal to cy BEAUTIFUL hanging plants, $5 each. %6 1. 3/82 Uber = Manual type. ood condition, not a portable, $25. 365. 7750, (epemerntrineeearerem con casinectnnemniensees COMPANIONS ATTRACTIVE and fit non-smoker, 175 Ib.. 6-f., outdoor enthusiast wi table country home would relationship with slim female romance, conversation, home dening, x-country skiing, cycling etc Reply Box 3007D Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3H4 3/80 IF YOU are happily married, you are one of life's fortunate ones. You don't have riged for this column and we hope you never will. But it you are someone who has never met the right person, or if you've lost your partner through divorce 9r death, the Castlegar News would like to help you. There are many men and women just like you, right here in the West Kootenay region. singles of all ages from all types of backgrounds. Bringing people like you together is what this column is all about Your cost is only $12 for three inser. tions, for up to 50 words (additional words 25¢ each) Replies may go directly to you, or you can use our box number for only $3 ex tra and we'll forward replies to you. (Writers are encouraged to include o second envelope to guarantee privacy although the paper will maintain strict in/75 CHESTERFIELD « ond 2 chairs, $350. Good fe BOUNCING baby ener with Tocking wheels, _ $25. 365-60) Give Your Boss An Order... of flowers.from F.T.D. BOSS'S DAY IS TUES., OCT. 16 1125-4th Street, Cortleger 365-5191 OPEN MONDAY: w/6 chairs, $100. 693. 3/82 BILL'S T.V. SALES & SERVICE 365-3466 FOR SALE * 2 Pioneer Subwoofers * 1 Nakamichi Power Amplifier * 1 Alpine Removable OFFERS Ph. 365-5767 COLOR remote TV JVC $210. 20 color Z 10. 365-6905 ANTIQUES dave Hoos Tuhper368 $191 LL 1 PETS & LIVESTOCK Bog Chunks a boy eee ARnowi BUILDING tHegor, 365-2175 © Trail, 368-53! * Chine * Silver * * Fine Books * Furniture * Depression Gloss Come and browse among TREASURES OF THE PAST Rattle Antiques Costiegar 1126-4th Street, tentral location separate gorage 3/80 ONE BDRM. house, close to bus stop. Available Nov. 1 - 365-6334. RETAIL OR WHOLESALE SPACE: 2,800 8q. 1. Available December 1, 6th Avenue South, ith, location, |, 368-57. 49. _ 7/80 interested in living where you hove member management FOR RENT ROOM and BOARD for clean non smoking mature odult. 365-3894 after RENT THIS SPACE 365-5210 ADS FOR SENIORS 220 | GALLON pos tank with stand and 9 woodstove $75, 365- 6776 evenings. 3/80 8 CANOPY West canopy. $250, ‘antique bed, $50; Toro wringer washer. 365- 6776 evenings 21° WILDERNESS trailer, 8° Kitt = 399-4247 SENIOR CITIZENS may odve they personally own in thi SEE HOMES FOR SALE 4 BEDROOM HOME, 1% 6 miles Eost of Fruitvale. 365-3597 NOW ONLY $72,500! Great family home with 3 bedrooms up and 1 down. Kitchen includes breakfast nook and livingroom features a masonary tifeplace. Large carport. Lot is nicely landscaped with @ variety of flowers. garden areas shrubs and fruit trees PLEASE CALL BARRY BROWN | iN - ? | NATIONAL REAL INS ESTATE SERVICE Mountainview Agencies Ltd. 1695 Columbia Ave. Phone 365-2111 or 365-2757 baths, 1.2 acres 7/82 only $3. (Additional words are only 30¢ each for the three insertions). Ads must be placed in person at our office and peld for in edvance, You mus us your Pharmacare Card. Up to three items may be included in the ad. The price of each item must be stated and they must not be over $300 each. tin/34 adial winter tires on rims, . $150. 2 new Chrysler 15” rims, $80. 365-7508. _ wae J) WYHE-CARLSON, tra: ler, folding wheelchair, $250 0.b.0. 365-5344 3/8) SWAP SHOP You must stote what you are willing to swap tor. Value of the item not to ex. ceed $100. Phone 365-2212 and we'll run your ad for 3 issues free of charge. tin/7 4 CHROME 6-bolt GMC rims, $75 val e trade for beer fridge. 365-7154 seceenoerceeecnnon tet HOMES FOR SALE LARGE 3 bedroom house. 2 fireplaces nearly finished basement, swimming OPEN Oct. 138 14 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Side-by-side duplex house. Close to downtown, Safeway, school and hospital. Both sides rent is worth $1050 per month. Address 1101-7th Avenue Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1S5 ‘one acre, close to town. 538 poo! Lokeview Street, 365-6676 atter § p.m. 7/8) MOVING Into or out of Castlegar FOR Ist CLASS SERVICE CALL DAVID DANIEL CASTLEGAR REALTY LTD. 166 oF 365-6892 FREE MARKET EVALUATIONS! — so you are Ived in decision making? THEN WE MAY BE FOR YOU. Large 2. and 3 bedroom units with lots of yard. Own fridge & stove required. Office open 2-4 Viedneedoy or message. Ph. 365-2677. ROOM for rent, child OK. 399-4701. 3/82 NON-SMOKING male. female to. ‘shore 2 bdrm. house. All ammenities /utilities included. $290/month. 365-7081 leave message 2 BDRM. mobile home, Robson, fully fur nished. Washer/dryer, immediate oc cupancy. 365-7891 3/8 ROSEWOOD MANOR, su! housing complex for seniors/ \has a vacancy for a single unit Nov! 1. Send application to: Rosewood Manor, No. 11 1008-2nd St Cestleger VIN4A4. 3/82 ONE ‘downtown $300/per month ‘ace ‘Utilities. Available Nov. 1. 365-2927 7 3/82 J BEOROOM mobile home in Robson Gas heat. no dogs. 365-3155. ttn/82 2 BEDROOM unfurnished trailer at Pon. derosa Trailer Court. Ready No: 3716 am BI A HOME? SELLING YOUR HOME? ‘The Home Sale Video’ VHS Format Only Semd $20 inciudes shipping & Hendting) D&S SALES Dept. C, 163-1450 Johnstone Rd White Rock, B.C. 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ONLY $34,606. $29,500. Call David Daniel Castlegar Realty Ltd. 365-2166 or 365-6892 FEATURE OF THE WEEK oa eermee 1987 DODGE COLT * Hatchback * Built by Mitsubishi * Standard Trans EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY! CALL WENDY 352-3817 ARCHIE OR GRANT 352-3542 803 Baker St.. Nel FOR just $3.500 you can drive away ir Fe) this 82. Honda Kecord 3-door hatc! New.tires, no rust. excellent condition 365-7218 82 1990 ISUZU Spoc cab. 4-wheel 4 with canopy.