ENTERTAINMENT WEDNES April 22, 1992 2B Award-winning mystery writer appearing at Castlegar library SUBMITTED Laurence Gough, a mystery writer with several awards for his novels, will give a reading at the Castlegar Library on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. Gough began his professional career as a freelancer for CBC Radio, writing 50 original dramas J tnvanvameaan? Karaoke 365-3752 Win a trip for 2 to Reno Tues. - Dexter's Pub, Sandman Inn Wed. - Uplander Hote!,Rossiand Thurs. - Rosario’s, Trail Fri. - Dam Inn,S. Slocan Sat. - Salmo Hotel before, as he says, “they showed me the door.” As his bank account dwindled, he wrote a se play which he ly turned into the novel The Gold- fish Bowl, introducing Vancouver detectives Jack Willows and Claire Parker. This won the Crime Writers of Canada Best First Mystery Award. His second book, Death on a Number 8 Hook, featuring the same homi- " os VAL Pat ys Ql! 619 Columbia Ave., Castlegar Wy The Cast gar Sun Zi Man’s greatest invention was the wheel... a close second was the classified ad. The Castlegar Sun Classified Ads 365-7848 cide detective team, was shortlist- ed by the Crime Writers. His third book in the series, Hot Shots, won their Best Mystery Award. In 1990 he published Sandstorm, a thriller set in the Middle East, which just happened Laurence Gough, a Van- couver-based mystery writer, will be holding a reading from one of his books at the Castlegar library April 27. "HE MOVIES A remarkable choir of growing national and international repute will be appearing for a Mother's Day Concert at the Grand Forks USCC Community Centre on May 10, at 2:30 p.m. The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir was formed in 1980 by some members of the Vancouver Welsh Society and has grown from less than thirty to over 100 singing members. Alongside the Welsh expatriates are men of var- ied national and ethnic back- ground, which reflect the multicultural character of Canadi- an society. Under the able musical direc- tion of Robin Thomas, the Van- couver Welsh Men’s Choir has become the premier male voice choir in British Columbia and has toured in England, Wales, Aus- tralia, New Zealand and the USA. Upcoming tours include Califor- nia and an exchange with a Ger- B.C. Oldtime Fiddlers #9 would like to say a great THANK YOU to all the following businesses for their support and for all the donations and prizes contributed to make our contest and dance the success it was. the Anthony's Pizza & Steak House Arrow Builders Arrow Lakes Air Conditioning Avenues B.C. 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Gough is touring several West Kootenay Libraries during National Book Festival (April 25- May 2). His tour here is orga- nized by the Castlegar library and sponsored by the National Book Festival and the libraries involved. man choir. The choir has performed at two Jacobson, Sarah Kalawsky Pontiac GM Karnies Ladies Wear Kats Trophies Kel Print Kitchen Design Centre Kootenay Computers Kootenay Klothes Kloset Kootenay R.V Kootenay Savings Credit Union Ladies Aux. to the Legion Loomis Machado's Grocery Ltd Madeline's Malilard's - Source for Sports Martech Mike's RV Ranch Mitchell Supply Modern Reflexology Mohawk . Moran & Co. National Real Estate Oglow’s Paint Old Dutch Partys R Us Pete's TV Petro Canada Pit Burger Prestige Cleaners Robson Recreation Royal Can. Legion - Castlegar Royal Can. Legion - Rossland Safeway Sandman Inn Scotsman Inn Shaw Cable SuperValu Taylor's Place Restaurant Trail Auto Body True Value Tulips Flowers Twin Rivers Mote! 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If this is the second time in a four-year period you are filing late, the penalty rates are dou- bled, to 10 per cent plus two per cent a month up to 20 months. Even if you don’t have the money to pay the tax, at least send in your tax return by the deadline. You will be charged interest (10 per cent at present), com- Pounded daily, on the tax owing, but you will escape the penalties. Then, before you start getting computer demands for the tax you owe, contact Revenue Canada to Propose a payment schedule, ide- ally with post-dated cheques. Note that under the new “fair- ness package”, Revenue Canada may waive the penalties (but not the interest) if you file late for reasons beyond your control. If you expect a refund, the sooner you file the sooner you will be paid interest (also 10 per cent, compounded daily) on your refund. Now let’s review the answers to some of the most common questions people are asking their local tax offices. “What are the tax con- sequences if I rent part of my principal residence?” You should declare the rent received and may deduct propor- tional expenses. Get the Rental Income Tax Guide from your tax office for details and the form you must complete You won't have to pay tax on any profit when you sell your home — unless, for example, you make major structural changes to accommodate tenants or claim depreciation (capital cost allowance) on the rented part. In that case, you will have to declare the gain relating to the rented part. “How do you claim medical expenses?” You may claim medical expenses for any 12-month period ended in 1991 above $1,570 or three per cent of your net income, whichever is less. = Choir Continued from 2B church and professional levels, he is frequently engage as a guest conductor, adjudicator and choral clinician. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of British Columbia where he was Assis- tant Conductor with the Univer- sity Singers. Miho Kuroki has been Princi- pal Accompanist for the Vancou- ver Welsh Men's Choir since last May. She is from Tokyo, Japan and is currently working towards a Master of Arts degree in Music. She has studied and per- formed in Japan, Canada, Ger- many, Poland and Austria. As accompanist for the choir, she has toured in the United King- dom, USA and B.C. Some reviews have stated: “The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir is known around the world for the power of its great voices. The group's music is not only something you hear, but experi- ence.” Variety Club of B.C. “In Robin Thomas, the choir has found a leader with imagi- nation and vivid presentation.” Peace Arch News Advance tickets for this per- formance are available at the fol- lowing outlets: Pharmasave, Acres Drugstore, and the USCC Administration Office, all in Grand Forks, B.C. OBSON MECHANICAL EAVY DUTY AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ° GENE WADDINGTON 365-7006 “People often miss this thresh- old rule — it's a different concept in the tax return,” said Maria Bender, public affairs officer with Revenue Canada. If husband and wife pay tax, the spouse with the lower net income will have a lower thresh- old amount and should probably make the claim for both. Howev- er, at higher income levels, more tax might be saved if the higher- income spouse claims all the medical expenses to reduce sur- taxes. You may also claim medical expenses for a dependent you claim on your return — see the Tax Adjustment paragraph at the end of the “Medical Expenses” section in the tax guide. “What should I do with this “INN-92’ statement I got in the mail?” This shows the quarterly installment payments due March 15 and June 15. The figures are based on the tax you paid in 1990. 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You may pay back more each year than 1/15th of the total outstanding. “The last budget also changed the capital gains exemption. What are the new rules?” If you buy investment property (unless it’s used in an active busi- ness) after February of this year, it will not qualify for the $100,000 capital gains exemp- tion. Use of the capital gains exemption for investment proper- ty bought before March this year will be pro-rated: (a) number of months after 1971 and before March, 1992, that you owned the Property, divided by (b) number of months you held the property after 1971, times (c) the profit. “Any taxable capital gain not eligible for the exemption will be considered investment income for But if you pay less, the will be added to your income for the year and taxed. purp of the ive net investment loss calculation,” Bender said. 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